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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1892
Page
1
A pending Cabinet session in Washington will set the terms of a forthcoming war era message to Congress. The Blaine administration plans a thorough report on the Chile dispute with Nixon style diplomacy and warnings of possible war if revisions fail.
In Philadelphia and Frankford the Department of War orders convert a 1804 arsenal into a gun material plant. The historic foundry and rolling mill will be cleared of obsolete gear to manufacture shrapnel shells and cartridges. Milit ary dating machines in reserve will be activated, rapidly producing carts daily.
Sailing orders reached Captain Remy aboard the Charlesson's and the vessel will likely dock at Mare Island for a routine cleaning and preparation. The ship's destination and timing remain subject to sea conditions and operational needs.
The Charleston cruiser will depart Monday evening or Tuesday morning with no stated destination. It is believed she will first be cleaned at Mare Island before heading to South Pacific waters. Rumor says the Baltimore will report to Rear Admiral Brown soon. Paymaster Goldsborough of the Charleston has been named Fleet Paymaster for the Pacific squadron and Vice Pay Inspector Burtis is on leave. A Washington telegram from Commander Evans of the Yorktown at Valparaiso yielded no new details. Navy officials deny orders sending the Minnetonah and Newark west. Chilean Minister Montt spoke with Leo Blaine today but offered nothing on policy changes.
The Santiago correspondent reports the last Balmacedist hiding at the American Legation has escaped Santiago. He departed by night train escorted by Mr. Egan the United States Minister.
Judge Acheson held the findings against Lehigh Valley Railroad erroneous, reversing an Inter-State Commerce Commission decision on coal freight rates from Lehigh region to Perth Amboy. The case mirrors Kentucky Bridge Co v Louisville and denies the petition with leave to plead further.
CHANDLER Jan. 15 A trap house hidden in a dense wood near the stage road reveals a four room lair built for robbers. A trap between the first and second rooms led to a cavern below with dried blood hair and bones indicating murder. The robbers’ inhabitants are missing.
New York January 15 Special On a remarkable case of alleged wife ruin and elopement to Paris Joan O Bowman a Philadelphia lawyer had Dr C Elsworth Hewitt of Philadelphia arrested to recover 100000 dollars for alienation of Nellie E Bowman the plaintiff says the doctor abused professional duty and broke the sacred trust by drugging the wife and aiding her flight to Paris and seeks legal punishment.
In Columbus on January 15, President Langley and fellow National Stone Masons Association members report James Tracy, a treasurer, has disappeared after leaving his hotel Wednesday. Bondsmen in Baltimore have been notified and Tracy has not returned home. He has a wife and 11 children in Baltimore. A children story by Ellen Olney Kirk titled Little Ted's Last Trick appears in The Dispatch tomorrow.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to reopen the old Portage line above Hollidaysburg to create an air-line from Cresson to Petersburg in Huntingdon county. The project would shorten the Philadelphia to Pittsburg route by about 15 miles.
Secretary of State William F. Harrity predicts he will win the party contest for the National Committee as Pennsylvania Democrats debate the chairmanship. He backs J Marshall Wright, opposes Kerr, and notes Harrity's broad support among senators and representatives.
San Francisco January 15 steamers Acapulco and City of New York of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company sail for Panama. A fast trial through the Santa Barbara channel will fix their rating under the new postal subsidy plan and assess their value as potential naval cruisers if war arises.
A young San Francisco insurance agent, P. E. Troy, was revealed to be heir to 1.2 million pounds yesterday after his efforts to expose a fraudulent Spiritualist medium. The sensational discovery follows recent investigations and social notices in the West.
Calcutta lawyers report E P Troy elder left fortune to his namesake and grand nephew in San Francisco. The late uncle, who went to India 20 years ago, last communicated about the boy then five years old. Troy's brother, a lawyer, prepared papers and sent them via London for the case.
The report from St. Pavun notes an exceptionally cold spell across the Northwest with minimal wind and no loss of life. Temperatures in northern areas hit 30 to 50 below zero while Manitoba, North Dakota, and Canada’s northwest report extreme chill. Elk Point, S. D. experiences a heavy snowstorm.
In Salisbury area, David Sanborn, noted local magnate, drew $3800 from the Mechanics National Bank in Newburyport then returned home to Amesbury. A masked intruder fired at him during supper, wounding him in the left lung. he described the assailants before losing consciousness as authorities launched a manhunt.
At a Chinese assembly in Wasametos a Chinese woman held a baby as rumors swirled. An aide’s reply to a guest clarified the host’s wife and the baby, ending further questions.
Louise Ferrell, an orphan working as a hotel waiter, fought off three insulted men in the city post office. She knocked them down in sequence, drawing cheers from a crowd that formed a ring around the três. The incident highlights her boxing learned to defend herself.
Judge Phelps began hearings on a petition by William A Hammond and William A Fisher for a receiver for the Baltimore Publishing Company. The Nicholsons held stock and were the company’s bank, with a $75,000 stake, amid a flurry of Splevins and the threat of another suspension in publishing?
New York reports Ludovic Spiridon, an art dealer, arrested on smuggling oil paintings into the country. A seizure on a Fifth Avenue street yesterday involved three paintings found among items shipped two years ago, with Spiridon under probe amid wider charges of valuable import violations.
A big grand jury inquiry dominates the scene in Ohio with whispers of three prominent gentlemen to be indicted. Reports claim evidence includes letters and testimonies tied to Sherman headquarters and votes for John Sherman. Several legislators and officials have appeared before the grand jury, with no end in sight as next week’s session is anticipated.
Senator Quay, visiting Philadelphia from Washington, says he has not decided to seek an investigation into city administration politics. He discusses a meeting with General Alger and declines comment on issuing a Senate inquiry while noting recent removals in Philadelphia warrant scrutiny.
In Washington on January 15 Special report notes General Alger and Colonel Clarkson met with Senator Allison and J. S. Clarkes committee to gauge Blaine's intent. Blaine not a candidate now, may delay decision, Alger to New York tonight.
In Enuexanera New Jersey on January 15 Special report notes a two week religious revival led by Rev. B Pay Mills and Mr Greenwood. Evangelist Mills departed for New York amid a throng of admirers. Over 2000 converts reported and Mayor Rankin publicly confessed sins and sought ongoing Christian renewal. He had earlier blamed anti racetrack crusader Dr Kempshall for his defeat in the State Senate race and now asks forgiveness.
The Produce National Bank in Philadelphia, started a few years ago, closed after produce men shunned it fearing rivals on the Board would learn cash on hand. It liquidated paying 100 per share, with a possible small dividend. This marks the fourth Philadelphia bank to wind up in a year.
The page notes Eyele Sam probing Chile amid bribery rumors at Coimeni and mentions labor denouncements, local politics, and an oil well decision. It references The Leader Office ashes and delayed postoffice, with various editorials and reviews on trade and laws.
Local Knights of Labor, about 400 glass workers, meet to condemn the Pittsburg Law and Order Society for suppressing Sunday newspapers. Hearings on five accused Sunday paper carriers were postponed to today due to defense jury trials. Detectives and spectators fill Alderman Bohe's office as the case unfolds with tense exchanges.
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