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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1892
Page
1
The Philadelphia primary produced a crushing setback for administration candidates, with Quay and Blaine supporters elated. War rumors hinge on a possible ultimatum to Chile, while Navy prep accelerates. Holman calls for fiscal restraint amid subsidy debates. Lightner notes mixed party reactions.
Cable from Commander Evans in Valparaiso reports seven Chilean political refugees transferred from Santiago to the Yorktown with two at the Spanish Legation and five at the US Legation. They will remain aboard until the 16th and then sail to Europe via the Pacific mail steamer.
President Harrison stated this afternoon that no ultimatum has been sent to Chile and he is dedicating time to a thorough review of the extensive Chilean correspondence. The report notes the ultimatum demand was reportedly cabled to Chile.
Gamble Weir, 45, superintendent of police in Pittsburg, died at his Cliff Street home. Inflammation of the bowels, contracted while on duty, was the immediate cause after a month of poor health. Weir, born in Belfast in 1849, rose from blacksmith to chief of detectives and eventually police superintendent. He never married and was widely respected for his stern yet loyal public service. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
Hebrew Rabbis meeting in New Orleans discuss revising and adding to a proposed uniform prayer book for Reform synagogues nationwide. The eight day session will produce changes to be reported at the Washington conference in December for potential adoption by rabbis across the country.
The Madison Woman’s Journal reports Dr Canon of City Hospital using special blood tests to detect influenza before symptoms appear. The piece notes the epidemic spreading among horses with work during illness risking heart rupture after recovery.
The Executive Committee of the People's party now including the Farmers' Alliance and the Labor party met today and decided to put a full ticket in the field. A convention was called for February 17 in Alexandria to organize. The party includes the Farmers' Alliance faction split from the Democracy and backing Ocala demands.
On January 13 in Hargissyre the Sinking Fund Commissioners approved selling government bonds totaling 300000. This, with existing sinking fund funds, will retire the remaining balance of the 8000000 loan due February 1.
Chicago reports a large muscular man linked to the Annie Redmond kidnapping shoots Dr. Flavius Wilder in a South Park Avenue boarding house. John Redmond, the killer, is captured after confessing at the Cottage Grove Avenue station. Annie Redmond's abduction drove a citywide pursuit and legal cases against Gurley and Allen emerge.
Dr Wilder, a leading city physician, was slain as he visited a patient. The killer Redmond, once a friend, had plotted the murder after feigning concern for a sick man. Redmond waited with a revolver to shoot the doctor, who leaves a wife and three children.
Vallejo dispatches report the Baltimore inquiry concluding with six days of testimony. Captain Schley and Lieutenant McCrea describe premeditated attack, anti American sentiment in Valparaiso, and police and soldiers siding with the mob. Schley recounts ship history and treatment of sailors.
Washington D C Jan 13 Special Speaker Crisp aims to finish a new rules code next week basing it on the Fiftieth Congress but discarding the morning hour and quorum counting. Only members answering their names will be counted present in the House. The Reed Congress rules could be adopted by January 25 with final adjournment by July 15.
The firm Joseph H. Coates & Co. faced embarrassment as its payments faltered and a $5,000 note protested. Once a vast operator with branches in Norfolk Savannah and Galveston the company was valued around 400000 and blamed the steady cotton price declines for its massive stock and market difficulties.
June shop finds papers tied to the Fraternity of Financial Co operation a short term insurance scheme. The scheme collapsed last July with agencies nationwide and fraud evidence. Officials shut the business, the group fled leaving materials sold to a second hand dealer. Government now holds the incriminating documents for the Parkersburg trial.
A Glasgow meeting of Scottish oil company representatives considered a deputation report on Standard Oil of America seeking a 10,000 ton export rise to match Russian exports and a 10 percent output cut with lower prices per pound. The delegates postponed a decision.
Semi official budget notes revenues and expenditures below expectations. No allocation exists for famine relief. needy will be left without aid from the Imperial cash reserve.
Rivermen warn of a major flood as the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers swell from rain and melting snow. Ice and debris clog waterways while Herr's Island Bridge loses falsework and access is cut off. Residents move goods to higher ground and fire protection is stationed on the island.
Colonel M Almy Aldrich editor of the Grand Rapids Democrat announced to introduce Paul Blouet known as Max O Rell at Fountain Street Baptist Church. A delay caused by a splash of water led to Aldrich accidentally entering the font, emerging soaked but delivering a speech to present Blouet to the audience.
The Rapid Transit Commissioners endorse an elevated electric railroad for Boston and suburbs as the sole fast transit solution. They will present the plan to the Legislature, featuring a tunnel under the Common. The project is named the Metropolitan Railroad.
Session notes ongoing revision work on the Westminster confession with chapters 1 and 2 reviewed. Minor changes approved. key issue today is whether to sustain or expunge the doctrine of preterition amid split Presbyteries and Union Seminary Briges trial influence denied by D D Roberts.
The American Sugar Refining Company held its annual meeting in New York on January 14. Stockholders voted to increase capital by 25 million dollars to fund potential buyouts of competitors. Theodore Havemeyer and J. B. Thomas were re-elected to the board. The treasurer reported assets of 62,845,501 dollars and net earnings at least 6,073,002 dollars for the year, with two 4 percent dividends on common and 4.5 percent on preferred stock.
Reports from Lospey state Cardinal Manning is dying after bronchitis and a lung congestion. A 5:30 bulletin says his condition has markedly worsened and death is believed imminent.
In the Republican Legislative caucus the resolution to investigate Calvin S. Brice’s right to Ohio’s U S Senate seat was sent to the House Committee on Privileges and Elections. Members feel the probe may end. Also note Boozing at the World's Fair report from Springfield. James H. Bowen, Grand Chief Templar for Massachusetts, issued a notice.
Indignation sweeps East Liberty as law and order crusade targets Sunday papers. Newsboys plan a 7 30 p m protest at the Newsboys Home led by Tommy Steele and McClure Roche faces sharp criticism. Thomas Matthews and 13 year old George Smith are among those named in warrants.
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