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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1892
Page
11
A 19th century discussion debunks claims that free trade improves worker conditions. Major Brock cites British and U.S. strike data for 1890, noting more strikes in the United Kingdom despite free trade, and contrasts wages, home ownership, and savings deposits between nations.
In Des Moines Iowa July 12 reports say Democrats and the People's party will unite in the state on a fusion ticket. Leaders have held conferences since the fusionists won in Kansas and aim to finish by August 16 when the state convention is held. The plan is to back the People's national ticket and the Democratic state ticket despite opposition.
Bridgeport July 12 Hon Samuel Fessenden a member of the Republican National Committee says he has not been offered the chairmanship and that he could not accept under any circumstances.
A Milwaukee telegram reports Henry C. Payne of Milwaukee saying he would not accept the position as chairman of the Republican National Committee under any circumstances. The remark reflects leadership speculation tied to the party’s national committee.
The State Democratic Executive Committee met in Harrisburg to hear W J Brennen explain his side of the Brennen Clarke contest in the Allegheny Armstrong district. Clarke was absent serving with the National Guard at Homestead and a later hearing was scheduled. Ignatius Donnelly poised for People's party governor nomination at St Paul meeting.
Memphis reports the Supreme Court affirmed Colonel H. Clay King's death sentence for the March 10, 1891 murder of David H. Posten. The August 12 execution date is set amid public passion, with King denouncing the ruling as judicial murder and indicating no plea for clemency. The case, tied to Mrs. Pillow and legal battles, features a dramatic defense and a long, highly publicized trial.
James Masterson proprietor of a Penn avenue shooting gallery was fatally shot last night by patron George Geis in an accident gone wrong amid intoxicated shooters. Geis was arrested as Masterson, 45, unmarried, on the verge of death at West Penn Hospital after being struck above the eye with a .22 rifle.
A string of city arrests and hearings unfolds across several incidents. Horoen Mona faces a hearing before Mayor Kennedy for pickpocketing yesterday on the West Penn Railroad. Officer Miller handles multiple fights and disturbances on Penn avenue and Twenty-eighth Street. Arrests include Mrs Crowley for keeping a disorderly house and oil cloth theft suspects, with hearings set before Alderman Burns and Mayor Kennedy. A motor car accident murder hearing precedes a coroner’s inquest, while others face brawls on Fifth avenue and a shop theft case involving shoe dealers.
The International Grand Branch of the Emerald Beneficial Association opened its seventh biennial convention in Harrisburg with 15 000 members nationwide. Delegates from Pennsylvania and other states attended as credentials were reviewed and discussions began on abolishing the state division and adopting a signs system. A reception at the Bishop's residence followed the day’s sessions.
Alderman Kerr files charges against Harry Horne the Law and Order Detective for Sunday employment. Complainants unnamed but described as influential citizens. Horne arrested and posted bail for a Monday hearing as authorities test the Law and Order Society’s reach.
Fire outbreaks in Leroy Illinois San Francisco New Orleans Troy West Virginia Louisville and Hamburg Bremen cause total losses ranging from 5 000 to 200 000 with several buildings and a tannery destroyed or damaged. Insurance payments listed and three men reported injured.
A 12 year old boy Josfren Soorensnc was run over by a horse on Federal street in Allegheny and taken to the hospital. Joan Smatza a veteran stage driver for Excelsior Stable Co. was kicked in the head at the stables and is in critical condition at Allegheny General Hospital. Jonas Ritzman owner of a milk depot at Oakland and Forbes streets was injured when a wagon wheel broke off throwing him from his two horse team and fracturing his right leg. he is home under care aided by Dr. Hamilton.
The J M Gusky annual picnic carried 1200 children from city orphanages to Westboy's Grove on the Monongahela river. Char tered cars brought attendees from Episcopal Church Home St Josephs and other homes. The event featured bands, ice cream and a hearty return voyage with Rev Donehoo and other clergy speaking.
Mr and Mrs J W Schneider Jr and family plan a Cleveland and Detroit trip for a few weeks. W T Stark of Seemneton visits his mother in Allegheny after a trip to friends near Apollo. J B Sanderson Miss Margaret Watson Prof Hugo Blanck and 5S Stevenson of Sar arrive at Boulogne aboard the Maensdam steamer. John Appenheimer Coroner Stark County Ohio and Charles Smith Canton liquor merchant were guests yesterday of Police Captain Schatzman of Allegheny.
In Helexa Montana a thunderstorm preceded a massive blast at a miner's cabin near Buckeye mine twelve miles east of Townsend. Three men David J Bennet Peter McDonald and Daniel Wallace lived there and were found torn apart by the explosion. Wallace was located fifty feet from the wreck. It took three hours to recover the remains and cause of the blast is unknown.
River conditions near Louisville show a fall with 7 ft 3 in on the falls and 12 ft 6 in below, the Sam Miller upbound and several vessels arriving. Captain Sam Briscoe's funeral was held in Jeffersonville, and departures listed include Fleetwood and City of Vevay among others.
A small riot broke out on Thompson street in New York when Italians clashed with police after a fight between two Italians. Officers arrested the participants and faced a mob that attacked them, with several people badly cut by officers’ sticks before the crowd was driven off. Eight arrests were made, including one of the Italians involved.
July 12 report lists Pittsburgh visitors staying at New York hotels including J.W. Chalfant Jr G W Elkins W B Cowl C W Dickerson E A Hess H J Heinz J Hoffman Jr J Laird R Montgomery T Scott M F Willett T M Cook A G Harry A A Horace G E Loreh M Loreh M Murray J H Staaff and wife E W Stowe and J Walton among others at Metropolitan Grand Union Sweeney's Brunswick Broadway Central Union Square Continental and Hotel Brunswick listings.
Wellsville Kansas resident C H Shawen praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for his family's summer ailments. He states it prevented calls to a physician and claims no other medicine equals it. The note ends with an auction notice for a sale on Thursday, July 1.
The Humane Society announces a white baby girl one year old is available for adoption after both parents died. No quorum was reached at the previous meeting, delaying further action.
In Washington Pennsylvania last week the announcement that J M Morrow would take over George Davis hardware sparked excitement. The following day Davis made an assignment and last night J M Morrow and his father A C Morrow of Pittsburgh were arrested on conspiracy charges. They have been released on bail.
The report details low water conditions with the Wheeling River at four feet six inches and rising. It notes departures and arrivals of packets including the C. W. Batchelor and the Germania, with references to the Davis Island Dam and local wharf activity as cargo moves shift to night departures.
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