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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1889
Page
14
New York dispatch details a sweeping sugar investment fraud led by Prof Henori C Friend. The scheme allegedly sunk nearly 1 million dollars, with England funds and Chicago failures noted. Family members and officers face possible criminal and civil actions as investors seek redress amid claims of dead or alive.
Henry Culver, Chicago agent for Matthiessen and Weichers, recounts how Prof. Friend touted an electric sugar refining process promising 60 cents to less than a cent per pound. The plan collapsed after Chicago dealers exposed the ruse, Friend fled to England, and English capitalists later funded a New York factory based on his alleged secret.
In Milton Michigan January 5, discussion on Electric sugar refining frauds continues. President of the company met Mrs. Friend and the Howards and Cholsteade, all Milan residents, with Cotterill seeking settlements. Mrs. Friend refuses to reveal secrets, others doubt Friend’s survival as rumors say he died from drink, Bellevue officials appoint a Board of Viewers to assess Starr avenue damage.
In Criminal Court yesterday John K. Scott furnished $5,000 bail on assault and battery charges filed by Dr. Bingaman. Judge Dalzell granted a civil suit delay until the criminal case is tried.
East Street Allegheny man George Man was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Pearson last night after his wife pressed the cruelty charge. The case, brought on by the widow as complainant, reflects a domestic offense adjudicated in local municipal court.
January 5 special telegram from Cuicago reports Times Managing Editor West and City Editor Dunlap jailed on criminal libel charges, bail set at 4000 each, cases postponed to Thursday. The paper faces civil suits, including 490000 for damages from Bonfield and Schaack, with other editors Christianson and Duss also jailed and released on $4000 bail.
The Committee on Surveys met in Select Council chamber and recommended affirmative action on multiple grade changes and street relocations. Actions include reestablishing Forbes avenue grade, locating and widening alleys and streets such as Corday, Garden, Balboa, Wakefield, Dean, Mifflin, Clearview, Buchanan, Grazier, Treadezar, Broan, Rosetta, Christmas, Kincaid, Bristol, Oak alley widening, Grandview avenue grade, Very alley grade, vacating Valle street and Banner alley in Seventeen ward, and repealing Pitcairn street location extending Ellsworth avenue toward the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Ten members of the Western Canoe Association meet in Cleveland to finalize finances revise rules and plan races for next summer. Ballast Island hosts the July regatta with J. B. Bartlett Commodore C. J. Lee Vice Commodore C. H. Root Secretary and T. P. Gaddie on the executive panel. The races list will be issued Monday.
A committee from the Mahoning Valley Iron Manufacturers Association met Pittsburg freight agents at the Monongahela House to protest new valley rates and demand restoration of old rates. Iron prices have fallen while some contracts require guaranteed freight charges. Agents cite general advance and need territorial road consensus. they will consult superiors.
An attachment was served today on the Newport Iron and Steel Works owned by H. R. Shriver. With $30,000 still due on purchase money, the master commissioner will pursue collection on the bond. The mill halted and employees were affected, but one proprietor says harmony may return and the mill will resume soon.
John L Sullivan will depart Boston for Toronto tonight to settle details of his bout with Kilrain. He was delayed by unforeseen occurrences and could not catch the 7 PM train. He will start on the 2 PM train Sunday afternoon with no action taken on his behalf except promoting the match.
Sylvinus Smith, a prisoner in the Western Penitentiary, received a presidential pardon from President Cleveland yesterday and was released from confinement. He was sentenced by the United States Court on March 12, 1888, to serve one year and six months for possessing and passing counterfeit money.
Directors approve extending the night school for workmen aged 20 to 40 at their request. Prof. Sullivan will continue as teacher.
Eastman of East Concord New Hampshire recently ascended from the capitol dome to the tower peak and fixed a cane to the lightning rod with a rope attached, displaying bold risk during the stunt.
A Philadelphia despatch reports the Commonwealth Supreme Court will don judicial gowns for the opening of the term on Monday. Justice Edward M. Paxson becomes Chief Justice after Gordon’s term ends, with Justices Mitchell and McCollum slated as successors. The piece details gown adoption, court ceremony, and long history of Chief Justices since 1851.
Curacao January 5 Mr Arthur says he is pleased with the Q settlement terms and notes not an unconditional surrender. A railway insider says engineers drop trip system and mileage plan demands, but the company gains on classification pay rule and arbitration. Brotherhood workers to be rehired as vacancies arise, old employer rejoined when possible, and the black list to be removed. Possible dismissal of alleged dynamiters discussed but uncertain. Burlington VP Stone declines comment.
Uniontown report of a fatal shaft accident at West Lessen mines. Engineer John Clark and workers William McFerren and William Shearer died when the cage fell after the rope broke during a pump inspection. Clark left a wife and two children. the other two men were single. Coroner’s jury impaneled, verdict pending.
Fayetville Tenn January 5 Yesterday Brooks a prominent young merchant of McDowell's Mills near this place obtained a marriage license and started for home This morning his body lay by the roadside with a bullet hole in the head He had left town with a rival named Smith who sought the same young lady Brooks was to wed Local excitement grows around a possible motive tied to the impending marriage and the rival.
New York dispatch reports the infant daughter of Patrick Kelsey of Kearney New Jersey died after 24 hours of agony following a fall from a table onto a boiler of scalding water. An elder sister had left the child on a table Thursday night and the mishap occurred moments later.
General Passenger Agent E A Ford of the Pennsylvania Company journeyed to San Francisco to supervise coast line work after the Pacific agent resigned and Ford will appoint a successor there.
Berlin reports detail Count Herbert Bismarck promising to exonerate Sir Robert Morier from Basine charges at a diplomatic dinner. Morier demands official withdrawal and Salisbury seeks a direct statement from Prince Bismarck. Emperor William and court attend hunts as debates over loyalties and civil list increases unfold.
London January 5 Sir James Hannen, notable for partial conduct, may be asked to preside as judge on a different commission. Italy denounced as infamens. Pistu January 5 At a banquet at
A Chinese proclamation from the Empress dowager outlines the plan for the future wife of the Emperor and two concubines. It names Fatala aged 14 and Jatala aged 13, daughters of Lieutenant General Wei Hsiang and of Chang Hen, as selected companions in the palace to guide the monarch.
Loxpoy January 5. Mark Lane and country wheat markets show holiday appearance but stay firm. Prices maintained with a firmer tone. Corn quiet and weak due to large stocks. On the Stock Exchange the American market mirrors Wall Street, as operators await clearer signals on railway prospects.
Cable dispatch from Loxpox reports coolies in Singapore fear the government plans to use Chinese heads as bridge foundations and pay 50 per head. Workers avoid night shifts and constantly hold their heads in worry.
On the Oliphert estates at Fabearragh County Donegal further evictions were carried out today. Only one house offered resistance but after a 15 minute fight the defenders yielded. The final house proved too fortified so the attack was postponed to Monday.
British and American men of war failed to intervene as the German cruiser Olga lost 20 men killed and 50 wounded out of 120 who had gone to aid Mataafa against Mataafa. The Germans retreated to their boats while the allied admirals were warned but stayed inactive. Ruskin again under the weather as illness described last year lingers though respite is hoped with better weather.
Pest January 5 A passenger train was blown from the rails near Fiume during a violent storm. Three persons were killed and many injured.
The Arbeiter Bund seeks to block police interference with meetings. Greenacre argues property rights and jurisdiction while Green argues Merritt conspiracy law authorizes police power. Judge Tuley notes various anarchist types, dismissing Christian anarchists and focusing on Haymarket linked ideologies. Hearing resumes Monday.
A new departure in Methodism is announced by Mt. Union College Alliance Ohio leaders Bishop Vincent Lewis Miller T P Marsh and Jacob Miller head the movement. Regular classes for resident students and sessions of the Itinerant's Club will cover the itinerant preacher's work. A deaconess training class is proposed with other advances.
Daniel McCaffrey of Bloomfield suffered facial hand and arm burns when a splash of metal ignited at the Black Diamond Steel Works yesterday. He was removed to his home for treatment.
Special telegram reports the Dowbie murder case from October 19, 1888, in Wilkesbarre. Paymaster J Brainard McClure and guard Hugh Flanagan were ambushed for $12,000 en route to railroad works. Italian suspects led by Mike Payette, alias Red Nose Mike, were involved. arrest and confession followed after Pinkerton surveillance. Evidence recovered includes $10,278 and buried firearms. Red Nose Mike confessed in Philadelphia with Linden present. Three Italians named Beverino and Lumechi allegedly participated in the shooting.
Charles F. Emerson of People's Natural Gas Company married Miss Bessie Benson of Titusville last Thursday evening at the Emerson parents' home in Titusville. The couple planned a wedding trip to the South and will reside in Pittsburg on their return.
Robert Barr, superintendent of the carpenter shop at the Westinghouse Electric Company, received a handsome sideboard as a New Year’s present yesterday. The gift came from the employees in the pipe department, who had it made in the works. The cabinet uses mahogany and lignum vitae and reflects fine workmanship.
Henry Shields aged 65 was struck and instantly killed by a passenger train on the P., V. & C. By R. track near South Thirtieth and Jane streets shortly after midnight. He worked for Patrick Foley contractor and was said to have been watching bats on the track when struck. His body was taken to the morgue.
Mrs Mary Lindsey of Bates street appeared before Alderman Jones yesterday and charged her husband Thomas with breaking several windows and the supper table. He was committed to jail for a hearing on Monday.
Southside leader Alderman Flack commits William Johnston to jail after Johnston allegedly threatens to evade justice in a tense confrontation.
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