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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1892
Page
1
Harrison signals to Congress that peace may come with firm terms as Blaine faces indigestion and confinement. The Yorktown dispute inflames tensions with Chile, as the White House prepares a stern message to Congress and the Monitors brace for coast defense.
The writer argues against padding news and urges rapid dispatch of a vessel to Valparaiso to connect with cables and transmit thrilling war accounts from aboard ships. The notes emphasize the newspaper’s responsibility to provide clear, expert coverage during conflicts.
In San Francisco on January 1, Mare Island Navy Yard hustles to fit out vessels for immediate dispatch to Chile if needed. The Baltimore receives coal and 100 rounds of ammunition as work on her main battery proceeds, while the monitor Comanche is being overhauled and may be docked soon. The Charleston is expected to arrive Wednesday, with dock work planned, and Mohican readied for sea. Orders circulate about officers reporting for duty and vessels Adams and Ranger being readied. The Charleston’s destination remains uncertain but docking and bottom cleaning are anticipated.
A circulating rumor from Washmeter said the U S cruiser Yorktown was fired on in Valparaiso harbor by Chileans. The tale caused excitement until Secretary Tracy dismissed it as unfounded and reported no new information for the press.
Army officers in January study maps from the War Department detailing fortified Chilean ports. The 1887 surveys show every fortified point along the coast, Valparaiso front, four harbor batteries, and up to ten heavy guns. General Miles would not comment. aides say the material aims to inform readiness.
The Pacific Mail steamship City of New York completed a four hour speed trial off the California coast from Pigeon Point to Point Sur. Captain Louis Kempf observed as engines ran smoothly at 65 RPM, averaging about 15 knots. Data will aid mail subsidy rating and potential armed cruiser conversion plans.
Secretary Tracy cabled Commander Evans of the Yorktown at Valparaiso with orders to take the Balmaceda refugees under his protection to Gallac and land them when he pleases in Callao and surrounding areas, signaling flexible command over the evacuation.
The secretary indicated no orders to move the Yorktown from Valparaiso to Chilean waters. Captain Evans has full discretion over timing and is unlikely to depart before being relieved or until conditions justify leaving the United States in a carrierless Chile.
Philadelphia dispatch reports the League Island Navy yard waking from idleness as the Montauk is readying for sea within three weeks and the Nahant and Jason could follow in a week. Captain Coghlan warns sending monitors to Chile in wartime would be dangerous and costly, noting current 16 inch guns may stay in use. The Navy lists 13 monitors nationwide with bases at Richmond, League Island, Brooklyn, Annapolis and Mare Island.
Washington dispatches report Navy Department work on cipher dispatches from Commander Evans as the Yorktown is ordered to Callao Peru with refugees. Bravery, secrecy, and possible Puerto Rico like maneuvers mark tense debates among Congressmen and officials over Chilean tensions and Pacific war plans.
The Northwest endures a 16th day of extreme cold as temperatures plunge 21 to 44 below zero. St. Paul reports 21 below, with many northern sites at 40 below or more. North Platte hits 24 below, while Winnipeg and Fort Buford post 34 to 44 below. Officials warn no relief soon as fuel stocks sustain farming towns through the spell.
A London and New York group led by Blake Boisevain Co and Vermillye Co bought the entire 5 million dollars of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad common stock authorized in November. The capital stock was purchased at about par with a small commission, and will be listed in New York and London promptly.
Mositz, Jan. 18. Harry Hinton, accused by Bob Sims as a gang member in the McMillan family massacre, was seized after a prior jail transfer but mob violence overpowered authorities. He was hanged on the same tree as Bob Sims and others, with alleged confessions and stolen McMillan goods found at his home. Neal Sims escaped a pursuit in Leak County, aided by a Black pilot.
A case from January 12 reports Mrs. Rose Skinner, driven to violent insanity by Christian Science teachings, to be sent to an asylum. Her condition includes delusions of Satan and harm to her three children, with a belief never to take medicine. Skinner is described as the daughter of wealthy, influential parents, stirring local commentary.
Joseph Lovering A M LL D aged 79 professor emeritus of mathematics and natural philosophy at Harvard died today in Boston from grip He led Harvard science as Hollis Professor and later emeritus he served as Harvard Regent 1853 to 1869 directed the Jefferson Physical Laboratory and earned LL D in 1879 He held key roles in the American Association for the Advancement of Science and contributed extensively to scientific literature and popular science writings.
Sir John Thompson, Canada’s Justice Minister, addressed Conservatives in Halifax. He rejected assertions that Dominion negotiators were snubbed by U S officials in reciprocity talks. He urged reciprocity only if mutual benefits apply, noting Canada’s foreign trade has risen despite the McKinley bill and Newfoundland’s timing in negotiations.
Russian Hebrews arrive in Fann River Mass with Baron Hirsch backing and an agent in town. Refugees receive two weeks of food and lodging then must seek work. Most find employment in mills as weavers adapting from hand loops to power looms. A Russian woman Mandel was hospitalized today for insanity amid the influx.
Henry G Dowd known as Jack the Slasher was arraigned in the Tombs Police Court after being caught by police. He claims self defense for a Miller cut and denies involvement in other slashing cases. He is held without bail for re examination and his elder brother John W Dowd is held for sanity exam. The grand jury indicted The Slasher for assault in the first degree.
Over 500 students gathered in University Hall aim to form a University eating club. Joseph Huston, 92, elected chairman as James Murray Dean of the college spoke in support, outlining the plan during his remarks at the January assembly in Princeton, New Jersey.
Professors Sloane Libbey and Dean Murray praised the effort and pledged support as graduates offered money to start the club. Students debated methods for running the venture and agreed to ensure profits and board costs are shared among members over the year, amid concerns about securing town funds.
In Keoxoma near Keoma Missouri on January 18 Robert Hepler, heavily drinking, murdered Mrs Goodly and her six year old boy, wounded her nine year old daughter, and seriously injured another child. Hepler attacked with a chair and poker, then turned the gun on himself as officers moved to seize him. Villagers sought help. a lynching was averted by Officer Moran's actions in Lamar. The killer's family is destitute. Hepler denies guilt.
Baltimore January 18 The Nicholson crash deepens as George Stevens builder supplies dealer assigns assets with liabilities near 800000 to 1 million. Mutual Assurance Co holds a bank fund claim 3041.19. Nicholson alleged insane when deed of trust made. Court action could prioritize depositor claims as books show mixed accounts and several smaller Virginia banks among creditors.
Deputy U S Marshal Liggett reports a double lynching in northern Arkansas. Farmer Peter Baker was found murdered in his home. His wife and a man named Johnson fled town but returned. The two were bound and hanged on the same limb with the same rope, dying in the act.
Wasuvnetos D C January 12 The internal revenue total for the first six months of the fiscal year ending June 30 1892 was 377124900 an increase of 1427847 over the same period last year.
Blaine and naval circles weigh looming conflict as tensions rise in national defense debates. Reports from Allegheny financiers and rail interests map economic strains amid growing militarization. Editorial notes, social items, and market reports provide a snapshot of wartime readiness and regional responses.
Senator Quay fights for vindication as the Daily Star owners Mellon and Porter face criminal libel charges. The trial draws Beaver crowds, with jurors largely Republicans and testimony from Martin on campaign expenses and alleged pay for election work.
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