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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1892
Page
1
The article portrays the president anxiously balancing public duty with political struggles. It highlights cabinet tensions, potential war talk, and the Senate’s looming dilemma over policy ahead of elections. Ex-speaker Reed aims to keep rivals at odds while free silver advocates gain ground.
The lettered report notes President Harrison's concern over Bering Sea talks and a possible Britain Chile clash while Salisbury’s stance on the modus vivendi prompts strategic politics. It also covers Bland silver bill progress with predictions of Democratic support and Republican maneuvering amid partisan sniping.
The text analyzes how Republicans may weigh defeating the Bland bill against risking a political shift by delaying action, aiming to prevent a free silver plank that could help Republicans clinch the Northern states. It notes anti-silver hopes, potential cross-aisle votes, and specific cases like Rockwell and Noyes, with secondary critique of Senator Hill’s pay.
The Navy Department, pleased by Bering Sea developments, foresees a possible naval parade or stronger action to protect seals. Nine vessels are ready for duty, including Baltimore Charleston Mohican Adams Boston Yorktown San Francisco Ranger Thetis. England meanwhile has seven Pacific warships and more in the China station ready to respond.
Congress moves to rule cosmetics and hair oils amid a heated House Agriculture Committee hearing. Madame Yale and Charlotte parseers back beautification rights while Mrs Smith urges action against adulterated products harming women’s skin.
The fragment indicates a discussion on admitting a hearing Wednesday and a bill addressing a claim about containment or display related to the World’s Fair. The readable text names Mr Hatch and mentions a bill, a hearing, and possible containment concerns.
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Springer growing worse from a virulent erysipelas outbreak on his face. Delirium and coma states increase as physicians caution against alarm while detailing ongoing treatment and consultations.
Fayette Welsh, a noted actor, was killed by William F. Flannery known as William J. Gould in a Boston theatrical boarding house. After a quarrel with Welch and his wife, Flannery fired toward Welch intending to shoot over his head, missing by about an inch. he was arrested, claiming the shot was unintentional.
New York reports detectives appointed to censor Sunday performances at Worth's Museum Standard Theater Koster & Bial's Broadway Theater to enforce a strict prohibition law. Actors faced dress and conduct limits, with some avoiding wigs and wardrobe on stage while Bob Ingersoll spoke at Broadway.
Dusvave Iowa March 6 telegram from San Francisco reports the killing of a Yokohama prominent citizen by Lieutenant J H Hetherington of the US warship Marion Asiatic squadron. Hetherington born Dubuque entered Annapolis 1874 graduated 1878 later served actively. Three years he married Miss Hughes of Wilmington Delaware. Last summer she visited relatives in Delaware and was said to be charming in manner and person. After leaving here she joined him and has been with him since.
William B. Washburn, claiming Chicago lineage, is jailed in New York on intoxication charges. He was found with Wright Scott, a colored man arrested as a suspicious character. Washburn, from Portland Maine, is said to be an habitual visitor to the Fal se Inebriate institute.
Secretary Tracy warns a disputed presidential election could plunge the nation into crisis like the South American republics. He stresses naval strength, canal expansion, and lake defense as essential to national security and commerce.
The excerpt discusses national safety and growth focusing on population expansion in New York City and surrounding areas. It notes development in fuel, longer growing seasons, and open climate surpassing East and West regions. It questions seafaring labor for wartime needs and asserts reliance on native seamen.
Memphis reports twenty negroes arrested after last night’s gunfire at The Curve store scene. Calvin McDowell and Tom Moss named as ring leaders. officers injured including Cole whose eye was shot out. Police swarm the neighborhood as whites flee in fear.
Health officials face a typhus scare as Bellevue Hospital treats a probable case in a crowded ward. Charles Blumenthal, a German agent, was isolated after doctors suspected the disease. Eleven deaths, including nurse Catherine Glennon on North Brother Island, highlight the outbreak and the sacrifices of workers at the quarantine camp. Another suspect is removed to the island.
Reports from Japan describe escalating violence amid political turmoil. Rioting continues across prefectures with clashes between Radicals and Kokumin adherents, several deaths, numerous arrests, and police deployments to Kochi and other areas.
In New York Father O'Connor of the Reformed Catholic Church denounces Archbishop Corrigan for granting the dispensation and authorizing Father Ducey to wed the Blaine and Nevins couple while blaming Secretary Blaine for plotting a scapegoat. A separate Brussels report notes a thwarted attack on the Spanish Embassy using an infernal machine discovered before detonation.
An investigation into the Keeley chloride of gold cure gains Senate attention as doctors from White Plains challenge its safety. Reports from Kankakee cite numerous Keeley graduates admitted to insane asylums, with officials saying the treatment is hard on the nervous system and may impact patients’ mental health.
Mrs Florence Wischewitzky Kelley seeks Chicago custody of three children after separating from Dr Lazone Wischewitzky a Russian nihilist. Judge Baker may retain custody until both sides can appear at the March 16 hearing. The case follows her rise from Cornell graduate and secretary to her father Congressman W D Kelley to a noted worker in New York.
A medical note questions which ingredient in the Keeley formula could tend to induce insanity. The author states the formula is a profound secret and notes patients previously treated were not violent but appeared drained of life and spirit.
A half wit felon fled deputies pursuing an escaped murderer Mill placing Brady’s Bend in excitement. Sheriff Brown of Butler and two deputies pursued the man who rushed toward the river then cornered him. Mills was later identified as an insane local, prompting searches near Millerstown and Chicora reports of Mills visiting his brother’s house earlier. Citizens scour the hills while Mills allegedly fired a gun at an oil well pumper.
Edward Pierrepont of 103 Fifth Avenue died at 6 30 yesterday morning after a four day illness. Born in North Haven Connecticut on March 4 1815 he was Yale Class of 1837 and began law practice in Columbus. He later served as a Superior Court judge and held posts in the Grant administration including Attorney General and United States Minister to England.
The Mesabi range sparks a mining boom as new companies totaling over 100 million dollars in capitalization form and railroads target ore shipments. State Geologist Winchell notes the range now shows about double the ore of Gogebic after four months and predicts up to 200000 tons shipped this year.
Jacob Pfeifer aged citizen died last night after illness he called an attorney and drafted a will. He left a house valued at 6000 to William Kahle and wife. He was found dead in his room with suspicious circumstances prompting an ongoing police investigation and murder speculation. His wife runs a saloon.
The Free Methodists facing opposition in Shenandoah Red Oak and Corning cause clashes as protracted meetings draw a rabble. Incidents include property damage egg pelting and threats. Governor calls for protection after local arrests and threats to families allied with the revival. Captain Hoxie links mob to past lynching.
Eastbourne faced fresh disorder as a mob attacked Salvationists in the streets. Police struggled to maintain order, many were injured, and a Salvationist woman was severely hurt and taken to hospital.
Reports from here say Kail the foreign banker was only away on business and has resumed his usual dealings. Depositors were alarmed by rumors but Kail is back, and social circles resume normal chatter among friends. Pennsylvania Railroad freight employees form grievances committee and plan joint action between Middle and Philadelphia divisions to address issues.
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