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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1889
Page
10
Witnesses describe severe shocks from electricity but avoid fatalities as Brooklyn and Philadelphia firms clash over use of electric punishment and the Buffalo hearing advances. Alfred West recalls a 1880 lightning strike and lawyers quote dozens of current-experience cases to probe lethal risk.
Captain John Bell orders Nelson Driggs his wife and child and Mrs Mary Brown jailed in Cincinnati on complicity charges in a counterfeiting scheme unearthed yesterday. Driggs a visitor staying with friends is 80 and seeks a $10,000 bail. Gu cline Jim Hank alias Jim Hamilton remains at large as detectives abandon pursuit. The US Secret Service holds the remaining $40,000 in counterfeit notes but has not recovered the plates.
Charles Thompson treasurer of Warren county was arrested today on charges of complicity with defrauding the county of 13 000 dollars in a scheme with auditor A L Graham. His bond set at 25000 dollars was given.
Local report describes Berky Wall in a denordber area linked to Qeming of man and a sequence of proper cus tmner myelcries. Details remain fragmentary but point to a notable event involving named entities.
A long running Simpson Howton feud erupts when Tom Simpson is killed after being cornered in a Mud Creek gunhouse. Deputy Scroggins and Deputy Morgan die, J B Howton is fatally wounded, and armed deputies surround the scene as a siege continues with Howton allies and officers deployed.
Emma Althouse, famed long distance trance speaker, shows major improvement after two years of illness. Doctors may be discontinued in about two months as trance durations shorten and nourishment improves, with past periods once as long as 35 days now around 20 hours over two day intervals.
An Englishman was arrested on the charge of murdering the Tuesday discovered Castle alley Whitechapel woman. He admitted the crime and claimed to have killed other Whitechapel victims, naming dates and details before police discounted his confession. He is to be arraigned on vagabond charges.
A telegram from Garfield county warns of a county seat war as Eminence contests Ravenna’s three year hold on county records. Eminence seeks removal of records to its courthouse while Ravenna residents mobilize guards and pickets to deter any attack.
In Cincinnati on July 19 an entry by consent was made in the Farmers Loan and Trust Company case. The Cincinnati Washington and Baltimore Railroad will be bought by creditors through trustees. The Baltimore plan includes interest rate reductions on bonds and the road will pass from the receiver’s hands.
Jackson Mississippi July 19 Republicans meet to propose a fusion ticket with the Democrats, aiming to unite the parties for the state election. Republicans plan to run a State ticket, indicating a cooperative approach despite ongoing party divisions.
Rome July 19 The Riforma saga notes that if the Pope leaves Italy and returns in arms to regain tempo Lotte he would face insuperable obstacles. The report sketches a tense political scene surrounding the papal stance and potential armed action.
The Earl of Fife is created Duke of Fife by the Queen and assumes the new title. The change marks the elevation of a prominent noble, reflecting a royal act. The event is noted in official announcements and carries ceremonial significance for the peerage.
The note describes a transport link from Uniontown to Baltimore via the Obie Railroad and references the Eighteenth and Tenth Regiments encampment. It mentions a 8 a.m. departure and includes promotions for FP. W.'s Pilewer Beer, available on draught, and a sale of USSSA Warre and fancy dress vests from James H. Arkan & Co.
Harry Carpenter of Rahway New Jersey asks Judge Gorman at Jefferson Market Police Court to force wife Helen to surrender their child. The judge advises waiting for the upcoming divorce case for a higher court ruling on custody. Mrs Carpenter arrives with her sister to seek a warrant against the mother-in-law for the child. The court adjourns without action.
In Hovaky Ohio on July 19 a 25 hp Duval boiler exploded during waterworks construction. Engineer Fred W Morrell died. Nathaniel Taylor of Bloomingburg was severely mangled. Injured include John or colored, Sam McClean, Dan Badtve Wilkes, Fibsidgeport residents, and contractor John P Morton. Cause cited as overheated boiler, low water, and inexperience.
The Knights of Labor Executive Committee granted a charter to the Ship Carpenters and Carpenters National Trade Assembly. About 3,000 members will secede from the Knights with 1,500 already organized in Detroit Buffalo Bay City Cleveland New York and Jersey City. An advisory committee from both bodies will issue working cards and supervise actions. The move aims to heal breaches among carpenters.
Mr and Mrs Robert Duncan and their 2 month old baby arrived in Braddock from Johnstown after walking the entire distance during the flood. The mother, about 19, was confined on a bed when the flood struck and the family slept in a barn overnight before relief aid took them in.
A July 16 letter to the State Department from R G Hors records a refused appointment as a naval or military role. The document notes the President's nomination and Hors's formal sign-off. The fragmentary message reflects official correspondence at East Sacramento, Micm.
A July 19 meeting in New York of fire insurance companies doing business in the South discussed forming a survey bureau to assess risks across Southern states. A committee was appointed to study the necessity and impact on ratings.
Pearce and Ryan wholesale whisky dealers assign for the benefit of creditors with J. an assignee. Liabilities listed at $133,149.66. assets to be realized from available property. Information cites Nashville date July 19 with details of liquidation proceedings and assigned assets and debts.
At the Republican State Central Committee meeting in Indianapolis on July 19 1860 James N Huston Treasurer of the United States presented credentials and Dene Hon was unanimously chosen to the vacancy.
The reported engagement of Miss Anita McCormick to James Blaine was confirmed tonight by the young woman. The couple are linked to Sloe Dese City and Emmons Blaine.
Colonel Merrill's report on Ohio Allegheny and Monongahela river works outlines drift gap improvements at Davis Island dam and calls for pushing river improvements and Herr's Island land dispute resolution. It details delays from high water, repairs to dams and coffer blocks, and outlines next year's budgets and project priorities.
A garbled catalog of whiskey names and vintages includes Pure Rye Whisky entries with dates such as 1855 1860 and references to exporters like G. W. W. on Fifth Avenue. The text reads as fragmented product names and claims of export or cabinet style whiskies with inconsistent spellings and unclear details.
Diplomatic circles report growing talk of a U S French dispute over Great Inagua near St Nicholas Mole in Haiti. The fight centers on control of a naval station and access to the Panama Canal region with competing offers from both nations and Haiti’s Legitime government. Secretary Blaine plans missions to Haiti as Commodore Walker and others discuss naval preparations and sealing the shipyard agenda.
The Conemaugh Valley flood caused more than $250000 in life insurance losses across Provident Life and Trust $7000 New York Life $13000 Home Life $2000 Fidelity Mutual $6000 Eton Life $415000 United States Life $? Metropolitan Life reports over 1000 policies affected with $175000 already disbursed.
Senator Hoar told the Massachusetts Club at Point of Pines that Canadian annexation would affect global commerce and military power. He contrasted British plans with U S aims noting Canada as a strategic link and warning of obstacles amid a Europe of many nationalities.
A postal report shows total gross receipts for the quarter ending June 30 1889 in Western cities led by Chicago and St Louis Pittsburg totals 121 038 with others including Cincinnati San Francisco Cleveland Detroit Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul and Indianapolis The 30 leading cities total 5402706 and the average annual increase from 1883 stands at 8 percent.
Curiaco July 19 The next regular grand jury will be impaneled Monday. States Attorney Longenecker said the jury will not be asked to further investigate the Cronin case unless more evidence is secured. He noted new evidence since the last grand jury was discharged targets the indicted men already in jail.
The trial of William O'Brien v Lord Salisbury began with O'Brien denying incitement to murder or robbery and stating he never advocated crime. Sir Edward Clarke, solicitor general for Salisbury, cross examined to connect Salisburrys language with O Briens editorials.
In the West Virginia gubernatorial contest Judge Fleming shows a net gain of 68 votes as Hancock Marshall and Wetzel counties are tallied. Goff loses two votes in Wetzel and Marshall while Fleming drops one in Marshall. The update caps a day of county-by-county changes.
General Freight Agent Joyce announced that the Pennsylvania Railroad will delay restoring grain rates to August 1. Communications among leaders produced a plan to avoid conflicting notices, keeping the 20 cent wheat and corn rate to New York on the Pennsy while other roads offer reduced tariffs on wheat, corn, and other products.
In Indianapolis on July 19 a hotel scene erupted between Congressman Cheadle and State Senator Boyd over postmaster appointments. Cheadle allegedly recommended a nonresident for Noblesville and a widow for Westfield postmistress, provoking Boyd to call him a liar and a scoundrel. Boyd threatened, while Cheadle walked away pale and trembling. Boyd is described as very tall and Cheadle as 206 pounds.
A Meridan Waterbury Connecticut River line eastbound mixed train derailed on a trestle near Meridan. The locomotive jumped the track during a defective frog. three men including engineer Michael Cromwell of Cromwell and Michael Lynn of Cromwell were fatally injured.
A Creek delegation from Indian Territory urged Secretary Noble and the Indian Bureau to authorize a $400,000 per capita payment from a roughly $3,000,000 fund to about 14,000 Creeks. The secretary supported payment only if done by executive authority, doubting principal can be paid without legislation. The delegation asked for endorsement to borrow from capitalists pending action, which the secretary did not approve.
Special telegram from New York reports Inventor Campbell optimistic that Prof E D Hogan may still be alive after the Nassau Gas Works air ship ascent from Brooklyn Tuesday. Campbell says Hogan’s fate is uncertain but signs point to possible survival as authorities search for Caprice and recover the downed craft.
In Washington on July 19 a death in a well known family triggers a police inquiry as three maiden sisters reportedly wander in a demented state after the burial of W G Selden. Neighbors recall the house was entered and exited only by the sisters, raising questions about the events surrounding the brother's death.
Baltimore dispatch reports the Rossmore the largest Atlantic freight liner yet for Johnston Line sailed from Liverpool to Baltimore on July 12. The ship measures 413 feet long 46 feet 3 inches wide and 37 feet per deck with tonnage around 3 000. Its engines develop about 2 500 horsepower. A sister ship is nearing completion at Belfast with the Parkmore and Sedgemore also under construction.
Store hours posted as five oclock today inviting shoppers to take advantage of bargains in ladies and children's summer suits at Jos. Homme and Co on Penn Avenue. The fragment mentions Kameras and Drapatou de aueritfem snageiater Sse as unclear text.
A mill at the corner of First and Wales streets was struck by lightning and burned to the ground except the boiler house. W. L. and H. D. Churchill owned the mill. About 135 workers are unemployed. Loss estimated near 120000 with 30000 insured. rebuilding planned promptly.
It is stated authoritatively that the Indianapolis club has made more than expenses and has money in its treasury, likely to a dividend at the close of the season, supported by men near Sav-
Secretary of the Navy appropriates 16 550 dollars to the Herreshoff Company for the torpedo boat being built for the service. Payment is made as the fourth installment and the vessel awaits acceptance before final transfer.
A 20-foot boa constrictor from South America swallowed a pet monkey named Chestnuts at Reiche's animal store in New York. The young monkey, kept in a yard doghouse, was teased by the snake and dragged into the boa's jaws, later transported by attendants and fed, with officials possibly to follow.
A 10 year old boy named Hugh Grant was brought to the Allegheny lockup by a Perrysville road resident. He said his mother moved from Liberty street near the Point to East- Bowery last Wednesday and asked for help in finding their home. The man is keeping the boy until the mother is located.
An unclear advertisement extols Marvin's pure bread and urges readers to buy loaves from grocers. It mentions prices and promotional phrases with garbled text and partial phrases about bread, storage, and deals.
A funeral notice announces Michael Mabuvanne of 45 Webster Avenue will be laid to rest after a service at his residence at 11 30 Friday morning. The family requests privacy and attendance complies with local rites.
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