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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1892
Page
1
Senator Quay's Washington trip included a private conference call and a plan to mobilize Philadelphia delegates for the Minneapolis Convention. Philadelphia leaders seek a clear stance from Quay on Magee and Blaine while Gregg, Gregg`s duties, and Morrison reshuffle the Pennsylvania treasury staff are outlined amid broader party maneuvering.
Hon William Monaghan of Colombiana County, a Republican candidate, denies Judge King’s claim to control Monaghan’s delegates. He reports delegates are for him only. Monaghan laments Columbiana primaries showing Billingsley 35, King 24, and himself 9, while Stark County remains solid for Morgan.
The Tippecanoe Club adopts resolutions for Harrison renomination and plans a national convention of Tippecanoe clubs in the United States. A gathering of men who voted for Harrison in 1840 is proposed for Chicago in October at the start of the Columbian Exposition to welcome President Harrison. The effort seeks noted Republican speakers.
The National Executive Committee of the Prohibition party met at the Sherman House with Samuel Dickie John Lloyd Thomas A G Wolfenberger Rev C Small Samuel Hastings and J B Hobbs in attendance. They completed final arrangements for the June 29 and 30 convention at Music Hall Cincinnati addressing railroad rates hotel accommodations and delegate seating. The convention is expected to attract about 1200 delegates.
In Springfield April 30 Governor Fifer's friends cheer as reports say he will be the Republican standard bearer against Judge Altgeld. A newspaper notes 250 delegates are for Fifer, about 300 uninstructed, totaling over 900 votes in sight for the nomination.
The Cabell County Republican Convention at Guyandotte chose Antw County Committee and delegates to State Fourth District and Senatorial Conventions. A notable feature of the gathering was speculation that Steve Elkins may run for governor, with the secretary endorsing him at home.
April 30 report describes William J. Bryan addressing a large Farmers' Alliance convention urging Democrats to oppose third party movements. He argues tariffs tax structure and limited relief favor the many over the few, proposing a threefold plan for tax sources. Also notes Greenburg Prohibitionists nominating a county ticket and delegates to the state convention.
Colonel Charles McCrea, one of the U S Commissioners to the Russian famine district, arrived in New York on his homeward journey. He described the famine as the worst in a civilized country and noted the State machinery could deliver food to many, with receipts issued. He carried back samples of famine bread and said peasants faced starvation as crops failed.
Paris reports from Uganda say on February 2 six French missionaries and two nuns were imprisoned at Kampala by Captain Lugard of the British African Company and threatened with transfer to Mombasa. Native Catholics are described as slaves and Catholic women and children faced firing by order of Captain Frith. the missionary groups were not harmed.
In Melbourne April 50 the Deeming trial resumed with extensive medical evidence on Mrs Deeming’s body and wounds. Doctors faced sharp cross examination as the defense argues insanity at the time of the killing. Witnesses noted lunatic victims can be badly mutilated and certain diseases may incline men to hostility toward women of a class.
Wall Street announced the merger of Herring Hall and Marvin with Hall’s Safe and Lock Company creating the Herring Hall Marvin Company. Headquarters will be in New York with Hall based in Cincinnati. The new firm, capitalized at 3 300 000, begins operations June 1.
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers of Lebanon dissolves as branches surrender their charters this week after rioters in the rolling mills led to the workers’ downfall.
In Lorpor on April 30 Miss Katherine Arnold daughter of Sir Edwin Arnold married Edward Hamilton Earle son of Vice Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton. The bride received many gifts from friends in America.
A San Andreas telegraph story reports a lone masked robber firing buckshot at a stage on the Sheep Ranch route in Calaveras county. Driver Anthony Raggo and Wells Fargo messenger Mike Tovey are wounded, a young woman passenger Miss Rodelaine is killed, and the robber escapes as detectives pursue him.
At Philadelphia a theater disaster continued to claim victims as searches in the ruins found six killed from the Devils Auction Company and one audience member dead in hospital. Alfred F. Love offered Friends support while the death toll may rise with other hospital casualties.
A special American Geographical Society meeting will be held at Chickering Hall to discuss the expeditionary party work in the north magnetic pole region. Prominent magnetists such as Pross Mendenhall and Schott of the United States Coast will explain the scientific aims and advantages.
Geodetic Survey experts from Columbia College and Stevens Institute of Technology join Prof. O Marsh of Yale and Prof. Langley of the Smithsonian to form a National Academy of Sciences committee. General A W Greeley and Commodore G W Melville will contribute Arctic experience to outline safe access to the pole region.
General William Wells of Burlington Vermont died in a disorderly house at 39 Grove Street New York. Cause given heart disease. Dr McIntyre identified the dead man and notified the widow and Judge Edmunds. Wells, born in Vermont fifty five years ago, had served as cavalry in 1861 and breveted Major General in 1865.
Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst received a Washington invitation to discuss the Christian Church’s duty in civil life. Signers include Secretary Elkins Postmaster General Wanamaker Howard University President Rankin Senator Yu and Justices Brown and Strong. Parkhurst may accept and decide timing in a day or two.
In Pusterthal Tyrol heavy snows and ceaseless rains melt the snow causing a landslip. A mountain side appears to move with huge boulders and debris damming the Drave River. Officials fear flood damage as water may overflow banks.
Hamburg expects a brilliant season with Empress Frederick and the Prince of Wales, while Princess Bismarck already occupies apartments. Locals prefer an English duke to two Prince Bismarcks and rate one American millionaire as worth half a dozen dukes, noting no American magnates have arrived yet.
The Reading Boys High School class staged an unplanned tableau at Library Hall. Red fire startled the audience as the prophecy was read, causing women to faint and attendees to flee via a narrow stairway. Several people suffered torn clothes amid the scramble.
A man identifying himself as A. F. Avery of Rochester turned himself in at the Memphis station house claiming a defalcation of 1200 dollars owed to the Rochester and Pittsburg Railway where he served as local freight agent. Police were alerted after confirmation from Rochester.
George J. Hill of Pittsburg was instantly killed in a runaway accident in Sioux City Iowa on April 30 as the band played, authorities reported.
Detective W A Stately, living with another man’s wife while his own family starves, is arrested on desertion and cruelty charges. Police say Stately and Mrs Welsh shared a Pittsburg residence while his wife and three children were left in distress in Freeport. Evidence includes letters from Mrs Welsh and a tintype pairing Stately with her. The case widens as Mrs Welsh remains at large.
The April 30 report notes several British noble families seeking sale of ancestral halls and broad acres due to financial need. The Earl of ees and the Marquis of Exeter are among those seeking options to raise funds through property sales.
George J. Hill of Pittsburg was instantly killed in Sioux City this evening when a runaway incident involving a brass band caused a fatal accident.
The Earl of Westmoreland, newly titled, wishes to sell Burleigh House and surrounding 13 square miles of land at Apthorpe Hall. Rents barely cover expenses and encumbrances including mortgages and dowager doles.
Comptroller Lacey testified before the Keystone Bank Investigating Committee about Wana maker’s Reading deal with Lucas and the Keystone stock over-issue. A March 23 examiner’s session urged no action against President Marsh. Telegrams suggested Attorney General directions to pause prosecutions. The tone of hope for bank rehabilitation surprised as readers noted questions about a red-headed dispatcher.
The Senate and House Immigration committees continued hearings on restricting immigration. Dr William T Jenkins testified that typhus on the Massilia likely began before arrival, with undetected cases possibly at Constantinople. He doubted officials could have detected all cases on Ellis Island and blamed no one.
Lord Randolph Churchill releases a manifesto as a parliamentary candidate outlining labor's independence from political parties and its plea to legislate for itself. He asserts labor should not be dominated by land and commerce and urges recognition of its autonomous role.
The page lists contents of Issa Classified for reader convenience. It details pages and sections including English Politics, Notices, Amusements, Sports, Murder tale, antique features, electric news, monuments, fashions, and various named articles and columns across pages 9 to 23 with multiple feature titles and contributors.
In Norwalk Connecticut on April 30 a New York cloak salesman, Herbert Roosevelt Van Rensselaer alias Arthur Adler, faked aristocratic credentials to enter high society. He charmed wealthy families, dated several women, and faced growing suspicion after a New York contact revealed his real identity. He planned to leave. a sheriff pursued unpaid bills as locals react to the deception.
New York April 30 The regular monthly check of Sub Treasury funds in New York completed. E W Hale Deputy Assistant Treasurer and G A Marler Assistant represented the Treasury and Mr Roberta. Total funds on hand 140 159 196 058 dollars including 74 506 761 gold coin 15 888 410 gold certificates and 10 4% 4 SaSn Tenanierd See aeueereen as 994 296 781 per dollars. Rumor of defalcation proved moonshine.
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