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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1892
Page
1
The House adjourned after the death of Congressman Craig as Reed objects to adjournment while the sundry civil bill lacks funding. The session detours into the Watson drunkenness probe and concerns over Capitol liquor sales, plus stray discussions on a Hudson River bridge bill and a horticulture group.
Evidence suggests a young woman poisoned food at Salisbury Beach Cable House to kill Daniel McCarthy. Four others fell ill after dining with him, amid a lovers quarrel and a letter announcing the young woman's death. Police seek corroborating details but withhold names.
Cholera appears in two Galician localities and nine cases in Pressburg raise Austrian and Berlin concerns. Breslau reports three suspected cases with cholera wards opened. Count von Taafe warns epidemic could cross the frontier, while Caprivi faces pressure amid talk of his removal. Wilhelm to visit England again. Bismarck controversy cited.
Bethlehem Pa July 30 A test at Bethlehem Iron Co proving grounds showed a 10 14 inch nickel steel plate with Harvey process treated face endure five 5 inch projectiles at 1700 fps with no cracks and total penetration about three inches. Commodore Folger and government officials witnessed the record test.
Worcester crowd watches Professor Blondie Wilkes balloon ascend during a thunderstorm. Spectator Benjamin Long is caught by the anchor rope and suspended. Lightning reveals his danger until he grips the parachute rope and falls 50 feet before the parachute opens and he lands safely.
Chairman H C Frick is healing from archist wounds and should be near full recovery within a week. He reports stiffness in the shoulders while his pulse and respiration have remained normal. He plans to visit his offices on Monday, but doctors say he cannot leave home yet. he continues to issue directives through his chiefs.
Sheriff Bates and aides transferred Alonzo Brookshire from Richmond to Lexington to face charges for killings in Menifee county. Governor Brown dispatched two state guards to the jail while a 1,000 strong mob gathered, only to be met by local militia and state cadets ready to intervene.
Duke of York attends banquet with Prince of Wales and Duke of Edinburgh. Prof Koch treats C A Bailey of St Louis with tuberculine, Bailey showing improvement after injections. Legal cases include perjury prosecutions from the Cleves Wolf Buschoff trial. Standard Oil monopoly expands in Germany with German American Petroleum moving HQ to Berlin. Royal news cover Masonic queries by Prof Sen. Fire at Heiliganberg castle wing. Princess Beatrice cited. Oberammergau officials refuse Chicago Exposition performance.
A crowded East End gathering of foreign anarchists discussed the Homestead affair. Mowbray praised Berkman as a hero and urged violence against capitalists, condemning Carnegie's financial aid to English labor candidates as hypocritical and denouncing torture of a military sympathizer.
London dispatch reports King Alfonso the thirteenth visiting San Sebastian with his mother and governess. The boy walks with dignity on the esplanade, charms crowds, and enjoys seaside outings, while Queen Christina steers his early education toward physical strength before study.
Mrs. Gladstone reported to the Associated Press that her husband is better and near his usual health. He was advised to stay indoors for a day or two and has received a small circle of visitors while remaining in his bedroom.
The Belleville Steel Company and the Amalgamated Association reached an agreement and signed the scale today. The works will be opened Tuesday.
Augusta Ryan 19, of Suimiine, was struck by lightning while bathing in the Passaic River near a white birch tree. Her friend Annie Baldwin watched as the bolt felled the tree and killed Ryan instantly. Ryan wore only rubber boots, the left boot cut by the strike, and the scene left a torn bank and a blue-faced corpse. The storm followed extreme heat and delayed thunder.
President Harrison declares that unlawful obstacles and violent resistance in Wyoming hinder federal law enforcement. He orders all persons opposing the courts to disperse and retire peaceably by Wednesday, August third, under threat of enforcement.
Joseph Wood, alias Cal Wood, sentenced for murder, awaits execution in Dannemora New York as Governor Flower denies commutation. He asks for a final interview with his wife and thanks Warden Thayer for handling the case.
Union Pacific switchman Harry Sullivan died after being stabbed July 13 by an Italian named Augusta. On his death bed he confessed his true name D C M McLennigan a former Pennsylvanian and claimed he fled to avoid Mollie Maguires ties. Authorities say Augusta was reportedly hired long ago to commit the crime.
The Cooley gang sent a messenger to Untoxtown seeking a promise of a light sentence from Judge Ewing in return for surrender. The judge was away, so no reply was given. Rumor circulated of a neighbor Benjamin Goodwin being shot, but could not be verified.
In Indianapolis a three month old infant was found near the Cincinnati Hamilton and Indianapolis line after a fast train passed. The child, finely dressed, had a crushed head and other injuries and is awaiting identification at the morgue as police investigate a possible homicide.
New Castle July 30 Special Mr. James M. Carmickle of near Hendersonville died from fright after a heavy rain and thunderstorm. The storm struck her husband’s barn nearby and its contents, causing shock and collapse that led to his death.
This Tar Distance index lists pages and features across 20 pages in two parts. It outlines sections including Gladstone's illness news letters to Streator fashion and reform amateur athletics and society topics with page references and contributor names throughout.
Henry Bauer and Carl Knold were committed to jail on two counts conspiracy and conspiracy to murder H C Frick. The hearing drew about 50 spectators as Eckert testified to anarchist circles and a pamphlet press linked to the Homestead shooting.
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