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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1892

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Astor Family Scandal Sparks Duels Across Oceans

A London Paris duel scare centers on Hallett Alsop Borrowe and James Coleman Drayton. Borrowe, son of Samuel Borrowe, pursues Drayton after alleged infidelity involving Mrs Drayton, wife of J Coleman Drayton, with mail, letters, and hotel meetings across London Paris and New York. Seconds propose a jury of honor. authorities in Paris deem money tainting honor.

J. Goleman Drayton Hallett Alsop Borrowe Honor Hardy Vane Milbank Dispatch Lexpos White Star Majestic Queenstown Sandy Hook New York Samuel Borrowe Equitable Life Insurance Company James Coleman Drayton William Astor Prayton Liverpool Borrowe Mersey Trish Mail Europe London Paris Drayton Gorrowe Wimbledon St. James Club Piccadilly Hotel Victoria Sim Horet Coatham R.u J. Coleman Crarton Tr. A. Borrowe Hotel Victoria Hote Chatham Pants Tam Allett Alsop Borrower Aos Coleman Drayton Hotel Dorient Ruena J. Coleman Drayton Hallett Alsop Barrowe Barrowe J.coleman Drayton Ferdinand Boisacq F. Cherdouquet H. A. Borrowe H. Vane Milbank Edward Fox Horet Caatsaam Secon Francis Cherboguet Otel Chatham F. W Mr. Drayton Jury of Honor Ges J Ms A Seer Riso M. Aurelien Scholl Duc de Morny Emdagpa Vane Milbank Epwaap Fox On Alsop Borrowe Hotel Charm Wales Mayfar St James Street England Josiah Caldwell Boston Charles Fearing

Parkhurst Seeks Grand Jury Aid on Saloon Violations

Dr Charles H Parkhurst and his detectives addressed the New York grand jury on alleged excise law violations by saloon keepers. He later announced he was fully prepared and satisfied. Meanwhile Excise Commissioners revoked the saloon license of Charles S Shields at 135 Lawrence street for selling liquor on Sunday following Parkhurst’s charge.

New York Charles H. Parkhurst Madison Square Presbyterian Church Society For the Prevention of Crime Grand Jury Parkhurst Charles 8. Shields Lawrence Street Excise Shields

Secretary Foster Arrives in New York After Illness and Eye Injury

Hon. Charles Foster secretary of the treasury reaches the Fifth Avenue Hotel after sailing on the Spree from Southampton. He is greeted by friends and reporters, shows a bruised left eye from a gale, and discusses his London talks about Irish remarks and a possible silver conference while denying any intent to discuss policy publicly.

Borrowe America Majestic Drayton Queenstown Milbank James Cuvn Piccapm.y Paris J. Comzmax Drarrom H. A. Borrowe New York Charles Foster Manhattan O. L. Spaulding Mr. Foster Robert J. Wynne Frank Sperry Folger Manning Erhardt Hendricks Frederick L. Stocks Treasury Department Spree Laura M. Starin Howard 11 West Twenty-third Street Fifth Avenue Hotel O'Donovan Rossa Anié London Rossa Washington Old Point Comfort St. Patrick’s Metropole Mr. Schulters Aces Bureau of New York Commission Great Britain United States Gosphe Salisbury England Foster Europe

Woods Slips Through Confirmed by One Vote in Senate

After 44 hours of debate the Senate confirmed all judicial nominations ending a lengthy partisan fight. William H. Woods of Indiana won confirmation on a 24 to 22 vote with one abstention and Stewart absent. The list includes Putnam Shipman Dallas Goff McCormick Taft and Sanborn among others with McKenna and Bagg noted for Navy service.

Senate Judicial Circuit Washington Turpie Judge Woods Lester Stewart United States Circuit William L. Putnam Maine Nathaniel Shipman Connecticut George M. Dallas Pennsylvania Nathan Goff West Virginia Andrew P. McCormick Texas William H. Taft Ohio William A. Woods Indiana Walter H. Sanborn Minnesota Joseph McKenna California Charles P. Bagg

Reading Company to Trim Coal Output in Market Rationing

Porrsville March 17 Reading Company, controlling over three fourths of output, suspends large collieries under an agreement among coal agents in New York to restrict production. East Franklin Thomaston and Good Springs with daily capacity near 1000 cars shut, Jersey and Lehigh pits to follow. Officials say 2,300,000 tons will be restrained to stabilize prices.

Porrsville New York Reading Company Franklin Thomaston Good Springs Jersey Lehigh

Sugar Rumors Tie Spreckels to Sugar Refining

Reports from Wall Street and Philadelphia claim that Spreckels and the Franklin Refinery have joined the American Sugar Refining Company and that 600000 new shares will be issued. Half of the stock will be common and held until sugar stock returns to par, while the preferred half awaits a Philadelphia syndicate deal. Meanwhile Ohio health officials track nine steamship Gilbert typhus passengers headed to Cleveland Cincinnati and Elyria for surveillance.

New York Wall Street Philadelphia American Sugar Refining Company Spreckels Franklin Columbus, O Probst State Board of Health Gilbert Ohio Cleveland Cincinnati Elyria

Blaine Edges Toward Improvement. Grant Improves Significantly

In Wasnixcrox on March 17 the sole change in Secretary Blaine's condition is a slight improvement. Assistant Secretary Grant showed notable progress and is expected to resume official duties soon.

Blaine Grant

Reverend McMurdy of Washington Dies in Ark

An abrupt report from Hor Sprixes Ark dated March 17 notes the death of Rev. Dr. McMurdy from what is described as a sudden cause. He had been traveling and allegedly spoke of concerns in Washington and other eastern cities.

Hor Sprixes Ark McMurdy Washington, D. C Washington

Perjury Charge Faces Agent McClure at Trial

Grand jury foreman Rev T N Boyle signed the true bill against Agent McClure who must face a perjury trial. The prosecution plans to proceed early next week with a test case involving Mr Sharpe among others as McClure seeks to undermine liquor dealer prosecutions in the License Court. Law and Order actions will continue until McClure’s trial.

McClure Sharpe T. N. Boyle McCure Law and Order Court House cClure

Death of Max Strakosch Former impresario dies in Fordham

Max Strakosch a once famous impresario died at 1 30 AM in the Home for Incurables Fordham after two years as a patient. Born September 27 1835 in Brown Moravia he became an opera agent and later managed Italian companies with stars Carlotta Patti and Amelia Patti. His nephew Carl Strakosch cites a former engagement to Adelina Patti. The family is left in reduced circumstances.

New York Masx Strakosch Impressario Fordham East Seventeenth Street Strakosh Brown Moravia Impressario Unimann Carlotta Patti Adelina Amelia Patti Maurite Strakesch Carl Strakosch Max

Kentucky Lottery Offices Close Amid Court Rulings

Louisville March 17 All lottery offices including the main drawing room shut down as the Covington court decisions cast doubt on their future. The Citizens Association supports the prosecution as public sentiment shifts against state lotteries. The Louisiana Lottery surrender weakens the Frankfort operation and its suppression appears likely.

Louisville Ony Ee Citizens’ Association

Elliott murder case jury fails to reach verdict

In Comunstus Ohio on March 17 the jury in the P. J. Elliott murder trial of A. C. Osborne on February 22, 1891 retired yesterday and by 10 o clock tonight had not agreed on a verdict. Elliott is a brother of W. J. Elliott who got a life sentence for the same crime.

Borrowe Hardy Vane Milbank Milbank Messra Milbank Fox Ferdinand Boisacq Francis Cherbouquet Drayton Mr. Drayton Salle d' Armes Messrs. Milbank Irowe Comunstus P. J. Elliott A. C. Osborne W. J. Elliot Dispatch Thomas Cloonen Cloonens

Astors in Scandal Sparks Morning News Mix

Page includes reports on the Astors mixed scandal and licensing objectors with bondsmen settling. Editorials discuss taxation and national news while Peffer’s bill draws attention. County courts, scouting field reports, iron and market notes, and scientific notes fill the page.

Astors Armoetrone Atkinson Peffer Oll

Man Beats Wife to Death with Chair in Lurid Allegheny Murder

Dennis Cloonen, a Panhandle switchman, killed his wife at their 62 Congress Street home with a chair in a sober, lengthy struggle. He confessed at Central station as neighbors recalled repeated quarrels. the body rests at the Public Morgue and Coroner McDowell leads the inquest.

Dennis Cloonen Pahhandle Congress Street McDowell Cloonen Central Station Allegheny County Maurderer Panhandle Bridget Io Eee

Also Mentioned on This Page

ASTOR France Urally Serne Aurelien Scholl Horet Victoria Germany Northumberland Avenue Sam Hattert Alsop Bornowe T. J. Coleman Drayton J. Coleman Drarron Mr. Borrowe St. Jaowes Down Hotel Courent J. Couzmas Draytor Ot A. Borrowe, Esq Ruenan Uhatham Rrowe Vann Milbank Epwakrp Fox Dra Horst Content Gestlemen J. Cocewax Drarrox T. H. Vane Milbank Messrs. Milbank and Fox Horet Czarnam Eee H. Vane Mrumans Epward Fox Hatel Dorient M. Reesine Scholl Mr. Scholl Scholl Eine Sir Frederick Milbank Duke of Cleveland Hardy ‘Milbank The Herald Guished Ae the Scbrignes Met Modoc DR. Parkhurst Secretary of the Treasury Revenue Cutters Actie S Ue Bury Goschen Lincoln Spaulding Marquis of Salisbury Sons of St. Patrick Woods Sweet Max Strakosch Iimpressarico Xentucky Covington the Elliott the Panhandle St. Patrick's Day Thomas Kenney Miss Minnie Captain McLaughlin Mike Kinney Smithfield Street
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