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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1891
Page
6
A brief notice describes medical concerns from the Koch lymph treatment. Prof Virchow reports injected fluid bacilli multiply in bodies of 21 deceased patients, potentially generating a new affection. Viennese bacteriologists analyze the fluid, claiming no animal alkaloid and a tox albuminate in salt solution as the cause.
At Magherafelt County Londonderry a 30 year old man named Hush McLaughlin was arrested for attempting to murder his wife. He lured her to a frozen flax dam and threw her into the ice hole after striking her. Neighbors heard her struggles and she is now in danger from her injuries.
On January 14 at the Mansion House a council for the support of evicted tenants gathered with Mr Sullivan presiding. A £25 check was approved for the Mansion House relief fund, drawn from the Freeman’s Journey transfers. The relief fund now totals about £2200 with major subscriptions from the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Abercorn, the Earls of Cowper Durham Pembroke, and the Drapers’ Company.
January 11 report from Verssa details Zelinska relation turmoil with his second wife. He urged his 15 year old stepson to stab his stepmother, providing a kitchen knife and planning to murder her while she slept. The boy hesitated when awakened, and neighbors intervened to prevent the crime. The father reportedly pressured the youth, who may face punishment despite his age.
January 14 report from Bers notes heavy ice breaking at the Elie mouth with the English steamer Kaafraria cut to pieces. Several schooners stranded, six sailors rescued, eighteen rescued in seven days by Helgoland inhabitants. Jesborgs linger, wolf packs drive from South Fistwnd forests, villages report attacks near Hel eericiore.
Jan 14 report states a forthcoming law would compel all aliens owning land in Hussia to sell or become Russian subjects. Germans seeking naturalization have been refused. Government also to bar foreign vessels from coasting trade between Russian ports.
A Record Office weekly report shows deaths from respiratory diseases rising sharply from 487 to 9891 while overall London mortality exceeds the recent average by 190. Births in the same week fall by 345. Also noted is the formation of a London vegetarian amateur athletic club aiming to train athletes on a meatless diet for future track and field success.
Mr Gladstone subscribes £50 to the Irish distress fund as Government works near Mizen Head, County Cork, are opened amid ongoing distress.
Sir Charles Dilke tells Gaulois Europe will not disarm while Russia maintains a strong peace footing. He warns Alsace could trigger renewed France Germany conflict and notes French fleet strength but inferiority to allied fleets. Paris dispatches also report Nihilist suspicions and ongoing rail worker strikes.
The Douglass Company steamer Namoa carrying 250 Chinese and four European passengers was seized by about 40 pirates 45 miles from Hongkong. Captain Pocock shot, Captain Pearson killed, Malay quartermaster killed, several wounded. Loot placed on junks. ship released by signals. Estimated plunder $50,000 with opium left untouched. Police and naval authorities pursue leaders. Earlier, November 12, Miss M. M. Phillips and Miss Smither attacked by pirates near Loochow. gunboat sent, capture not reported.
The House passed a resolution for a character investigation of Representative Taubeneck, amid a claimed past penitentiary sentence for counterfeiting. A committee of investigation, all F. M. B. A. Democrats, was appointed after Taubeneck denied any blemish on his character and challenged a St. Louis paper report.
A loaded tramway car runaway at Split Rock quarry 1 mile north of Westport on Lake Champlain killed four men and badly injured two more. The brakeman left his post and the car sped down the incline crashing into a group including the superintendent's two sons, the engineer, and three quarrymen. Two of the sons were among the dead.
In Yokohama a farewell dinner at the Grand Hotel honored S C Creathouse former United States Consul General to Japan before his departure for Corea where he will advise the king. Attendees included United States Minister Swift consuls of Britain Spain and Switzerland Japanese dignitaries and foreign community members. He left Yokohama the next day for Seoul.
Mrs Matilda Brons, former Manitoba premier Robert Davis household servant, files suit in Chicago for 100000 damages alleging breach of marriage promise. She now is married to a hotel keeper and works in real estate. further details reference additional claims in the suit.
Sales agents from coal producing companies met in New York on January 14 resolving to set monthly reductions based on a yearly production target of 27,000,000 tons and to maintain the previous year's percentage cuts. No official results released. J G Bennett Co, Wood Street and Fifth Avenue, is listed among agents.
A Scranton woman named Mrs Greenslade sought to borrow 100 dollars for six months by advertising that she would mortgage one of her three children aged 7 to 14. She claimed her husband is dead and blamed illness for family hardship as she hoped for work in San Francisco.
Charles Town Jan 14 The Legislature met with all members present except one in each house. Democratic caucus nominees were elected in the House 44 to 20 and in the Senate 17 to 7. The Governor’s message urged new election timing beyond federal influence, a World’s Fair Commission, limited appropriations, amended state bank reporting, reapportionment by census 18, and construction of an agricultural college for colored citizens. It also favors Australian voting, harsher ballot purity penalties, and taxing adjustments for property held by foreign corporations.
A sequence of runaway incidents near Akehon leaves Mrs. Margaret Rauser with serious facial and head injuries and her son William lightly hurt. Her husband James Rauser and daughter Joan Woods suffer bruises and sprains after a bogey overturns at Thornton and Main. Another collision near Hope Cemetery injures Mr. Hartz, his wife, and child during a livery ride.
In Elegham and Fostoria investigators probe a sensational dispute involving the Window Glass Workers' Union. Reports allege an exorbitant initiation fee kept foreigners out while a well known Fostoria manufacturer allegedly recruited and financed workers to join the union.
A widow in Beltaine, Jan 14, alleges her son who drowned after falling into a creek while helping stock drink remains alive, saying God punished them for Sunday work. She keeps the body at home and allows only brief visits while awaiting potential official action before burial.
In Lancaster on January 14 Annie McCloud aged 71 took strychnine at Akron near there. She drank the poison before her mother claiming illness and soda. An hour later she handed a child to someone then fell into agony and died as a doctor arrived. Annie was a nurse by trade known for a cheerful disposition.
The death warrant for Harry Marsh, who killed Clara Price of Gallitsin, was read this morning. The governor fixed the execution for February 24 between 10 and 3, and Marsh appeared visibly affected. He asked whether the governor had signed the Nicely death warrants earlier today.
The prisoner declared he was not like his fellow inmates and claimed he had funds to appeal to the Board of Pardons, noting that a fixed execution time had not been set.
The Farmers Alliance and School of Agriculture of Pennsylvania formed a state organization in Eris with 240 delegates. Officers were elected by county votes, and the body focused on agricultural schools and education while expressing sympathy with the Knights of Labor and the forthcoming Ocala platform. Charles Morgan reported new schools and A N Ashley spoke as National Lecturer. The group anticipated endorsing the Pennsylvania revenue tax revision report.
Charles P. Moore, formerly of the Wells Fargo Express Co in Meadville, facing embezzlement charges by the company. He returned from Troy to answer. vows innocence and came voluntarily. The complaint lists three offenses for small sums and does not link him to the November 1 office safe robbery. Moore's family ties in Meadville are noted as respectable.
Clearfield January 14. A man who died last March after refusing to give his name has been identified. Mrs Bambrick of Allegheny traveled to Clearfield today and declared the mysterious stranger is her husband, Mr Bambrick, of Allegheny.
Jerry Lavelly and wife jailed on larceny charges amid a search that uncovered several hundred dollars and a complete washing line. Across the region Wheeling lights brightened for illumination. Berks County coal deposits found. Split West Virginia legislature factions reorganize. Local deaths from various causes reported including Mrs. Maggie Wertz in Canton and others in Doylestown and Lisbon.
Chicago aims to become a mining property hub as the Chicago Mining Stock Exchange plans to start with about 100 members and begin operations on February 16. W. A. MacDonald leads the incorporators from the Denver Mining Stock Exchange and Mie Friend cites strong local financial backing.
The Oregon Improvement Company will be reorganized with resignations by Elijah Smith Prosper Smith J A Benedict and H Thayer. Replacements are W H Starbuck Richard Olney Fred H Prince and M V B Edgerly. A syndicate has underwritten bonds to fund the company schemes and interest will be paid regularly with no stock assessment.
Orders from Reading and iron head quarters halt work at Monitor Merriam and two other collieries in Ashland Pennsylvania. Several hundred workers will be idle with no clear timetable for reopening.
Albert Ferguson yesterday filed suit before Alderman Succop against Michael Crehan for aggravated assault. Crehan filed a cross suit against Ferguson for innocent assault. The dispute stems from a past fight over an alleged assault by Crehan's wife. Crehan is identified as a Salvation Army member.
The East End Electric Light Company ends gas heating and switches to coal today, underscoring a daily coal consumption of 900 bushels and raising concern among North Highland Avenue residents about smoke and soot.
John D. Spreckels announces the San Francisco Oceanic Steam Ship Company will drop plans for a San Francisco Tahiti line due to slow Congressional progress on Tuesubaidy bill. No rival line offers equal value to Salvation Oil, the people’s choice.
The bout ends with Fitzsimmons dominating rounds 10 to 13, Dempsey repeatedly knocked down and carried off. Medical staff attend Dempsey as Fitzsimmons celebrates, while crowds and telegraphs carry news through New Orleans. The event draws heavy local reaction and wagers.
In New Orleans on January 14 a wave of reactions followed Fitzsimmons victory over Dempsey. Kilrain Muldoon Moyer McLaughlin Macon Bantam and others praised Fitzsimmons calling him a wonder and the best or nearly unbeatable in his class while noting Dempsey’s effort and referee decisions.
The Western-Southern Trotting Association set dates and purses for the coming season. Cities include Chicago Independence Kansas City St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Richmond Terre Haute Lexington Nashville with purses totaling from 20 000 to 73 000 dollars. Represented by T and Gordon OC W Williane James H Oglesby Rolla Wells McCombes A Brown W B Jams John F Miller F A Tilton May Overton.
A Caxton Ohio Telegram reports prospects are bright for reorganizing the Tri-State League at the Akron meeting on January 1. The plan aims for a firmer base and stronger club cooperation as discussions begin.
The article notes Wheeling Mansfield and Akron will likely field clubs next season with Canton considered a sure bet. Jake H Roushkolb a famous manager may lead a home team. Mansfield may see Mr W Derby push a pennant effort. Youngstown looks doubtful and Lima Sandusky and Zanesville are invited back.
The National League and American Association begin talks in New York aimed at settlements over franchise and relationship terms. Toledo and Syracuse show tensions with offers reportedly made to exit, while Chicago, Milwaukee, and Buffalo attract interest for potential franchises.
A movement to form a Western Pennsylvania Baseball League includes Scottdale Greensburg Jeannette and Uniontown or Connellsville with plans for a salary cap and admission price. Local talent is abundant and a Scottdale club is likely next year with players from 1889 teams joining Erie and other clubs. A separate report notes a four ounce gloves bout in West Indianapolis where Dan Jordan knocked out Rea Hennessy after forty one rounds.
A January gathering of state leaders in Charleston arranged a February banquet for members of the World's Columbian Commission and national capitalists to promote West Virginia’s natural wealth and a strong fair exhibition. Committees were formed and a substantial pledge of support and funds was reported. Colonel J. W. St. Clair, a Columbian Commissioner, indicated numerous promises of attendance and a $150,000,000 wealth expectation framed as backing for the state exhibit.
Local advertisement for Sewadv The People s Store on Fifth Avenue Pittsburg promoting a January clearance. The notice touts hundreds of bargain items across wool fabrics silks cashmeres shawls hats yarns and hosiery with notable price cuts and special lots. The sale emphasizes deep discounts on China silks brocades ribbons and cloaks and carpets.
A developing cold wave stretches across Manitoba and Minnesota with temperatures from zero to 18 below in places. Northern New York and New England see local snows as the storm center intensifies over the upper lake region. Freezing conditions reach Central Florida and Georgia while another low develops in the extreme Northwest.
Curiaco reports a famous New Yorker will travel to Chicago in February to address the Sons of New York at the Auditorium. Thatcher Jr. departed to secure the speaker and hinted the choice would be Grover Cleveland or Chauncey M. Capen. The event date remains tentative with a preference for February. the Sons of New York annual banquet is set for February 12.
A series of brief river and weather notes show levels and conditions for several locations. Brownsville and Louisville report rising rivers and clear or cloudy skies. New Orleans notes clear and chilly conditions.
The sheriff has levied upon the office furniture of the United Electric Traction Company under attachments totaling about $1,600. Reported unsecured indebtedness reaches $150,000. The firm, incorporated in March, carries a $60,000 mortgage on the factory and a chattel mortgage on franchises for unknown sums.
A blaze at the Dominion Tubular Lamp Company in Montreal destroyed adjoining premises including T. Timbull & Co cigar makers M. W. Zallston iron founder Ry White & Co boot and shoe manufacturers and several smaller properties. A snowstorm and high wind hampered efforts to fight the fire. Total losses estimated at 100000 with 30000 insured.
In Cacao on January 14 two barbed wire men debated ending the legal fight with Washburn & Moon. Washburn & Moen demand about 500000 to sell patents while a committee seeks 225000. Some favor settlement to stop costly litigation estimated at 250000 yearly. others push to continue the fight.
A mortgage for 6,000,000 on the Augusta Florida Railroad is recorded in Richmond County Superior Court. The Mercantile Trust Company documents a 15,000 per mile rate, with twenty five miles graded from Augusta toward Thomasville as part of the Georgia line development.
The Bell Telephone Company directors met in Boston on January 14 and authorized issuing $2,500,000 new stock at April 1. This raises capital stock to 400. A special meeting will be held to vote on the measure.
J. C. slassey Conway county clerk was jailed by Judge Williams of the U S Court for contempt after refusing to produce the ballot box used in the November Congressional elections. A writ of habeas corpus to the Supreme Court will be sought.
Exchange advises prudent winter habits, avoiding draughts and thin underclothes while choosing warm yet breathable garments. It warns against remaining in cold air, suggests removing coats indoors after brief visits, and recommends hot whiskey for coughs or chills, endorsing Duffy’s Pure Malt whiskey as a trusted remedy.
Joan Castillo, a Mexican convict who broke jail November 13, was captured while leaving, armed and resisting. shot through the leg, with prognosis poor that he will die. Salors Desert the K of L. Detroit, Jan 4. The Seamen's Union votes to withdraw from the Knights of Labor and form an independent society to merge with seamen’s organizations on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The Witch of Prague.
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