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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1890
Page
1
New York reports reveal Henry M. Stanley’s exclusive statement to The Dispatch amid sensational charges about Major Barttelot and the rear column. The interview addresses alleged cruelty, possible poisoning rumors, and the dissent within the expedition notes.
A long account details the harsh treatment and deaths at Yambuya during the rear column march. It describes Major Barttelot’s rise and fall, alleged cruelties, the muttered protests of officers, and Sanga's fatal shot that ended Barttelot's life.
San Francisco reports success of a massive Feather River dredging project as pay gravel samples show riches. Manager McLaughlin expects $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 in gold with 500 workers producing $5,000 per minute at peak, plans for sluices and rock walls, and seasonal operations ahead.
Mrs. Louisa Geiser of Williamsburg faced Judge Goetting on assault charges from William Klein. The dispute arose after Klein, guardian of his late son Peter Klein, directed funeral arrangements without the widow’s consultation. Geiser allegedly danced the infant on an ice box lid, grabbed Klein, and shook him. neighbors corroborated Klein’s story. Geiser was found guilty but released under suspension of sentence.
Peterspure Inc reports a devastating morning fire in Winslow Pike County leaving no standing houses. Four hundred residents are homeless. no fire department existed and no relief plan was prepared. Cause not confirmed but suspected to be a defective flue.
In Louisville on November 7 the Constitutional Convention amended the clause barring ministers from running for governor to place them on par with other citizens. The vote was 32 to 23 with Sinan Buckner among the supporters.
Ottawa reports the Governor General in Council has ordered the law to take its course. On November 14 the sentence will be carried out with strict watch on Birchall to prevent poisoning, amid doubts he may attempt to cheat the gallows.
A proposed Chicago project envisions a 400 foot tower on Lake Front Park with a light steel open framework, inclined access, a top promenade, French German and American restaurants, a large concert hall, and electric lighting. A chartered corporation would erect and operate it, funded by admission fees and privileges at an estimated cost of $1,000,000.
An old newspaperman notes Pittsburg’s police department in a write up for The Dispatch tomorrow. The item hints at a mammoth edition, promising all news across twenty four pages.
A telegram from St Louis reports three female juniors at the St Louis College of Pharmacy facing hostile conduct from male classmates. The trio, Mrs Marie d Amour, Mrs N T McCisin, and Miss Augusta A Bock, are subjected to taunts and derision during lectures and recitations by about 100 male peers as they pursue their studies.
General Master Workman Powderly departed Scranton to attend the Knights of Labor General Assembly in Denver starting next Tuesday. He says the main agenda will include officers elections and a constitutional vote, with plans to tighten ties to the Farmers' Alliance and no current plan for a separate party. He favors influencing existing parties over forming a new one.
Luspow November 7 A woman identified as Mrs Riordan is arrested for the attempted murder of Dr Frank Bright Master of University College Oxford. Details describe her prior engagement to Subdean Haines who is engaged to Bright's daughter. she claimed to have remained in bed for three days while investigators view the scene.
Vienna reports claim Archduke Johann Salvator secretly wed Milly Stubel in London before leaving for South America with a search party to locate him. His brother archdukes Ludwig Salvator and Leopold Ferdinand plan the hunt. John Orth’s merchant ship is insured for 25 000 florins with Diffe Moos of Hamburg.
An eminent physician questions Koch's alleged cure, noting medicine's history of grand claims that fail under broader trials. He warns the result may be a fermicide if proven false and laments possible patent medicine dangers while hoping German medicine retains credibility.
In Berrwis on November 7 Professor Koch prepares lymph for demand from patients. A bill may be sent next Thursday to the Prussian Diet for funds to build special wards at the Charity Hospital garden. His assistants open correspondence bearing heartrending appeals from consumptives and mothers, princes and paupers.
London society reels after a new incident following the Vigilance Committee raid on the Rabelais exhibition at Pall Mall. Exhibitors required entrants to hand cards to a doorkeeper and claim to will use the cards in court, exposing attendees of Monsieur Garnier's paintings. Some say people would pay to keep their cards private.
Sara Bernhardt's son Maurice dueled a writer in the Quarter Francais after the writer offended the actress. The confrontation occurred in Paris on November 7 amid tense public reaction.
A violent wind storm across the country leaves numerous casualties though few disasters confirmed. In Bangor Bay at 2 30 this morning the yacht Urania owned by Viscount Cantelupe foundered, drowning Lord Cantelupe, eldest son of Earl Delaware. Postal services halt in Liverpool and racing events postponed as the hurricane rages in the Irish Channel.
Nationalists cheer Gladstone and O'Brien in Omagh while unionists clash during Mr. Balfour's reception. He later visits Port Adown with an ovation and speaks of future political engagement. Crowds at Dungannon greet him cordially amid dissenting factions.
Two Japanese students from the University of Michigan eloped with two American girls from the area. The Japanese are Kutsutaro Fukushima and Reitaro Takano, both law graduates from the university. One American bride was Miss Fuller of Ypsilanti, described as young and handsome. the other bride is older and well known. The pair were traced to Detroit then Windsor where traces were lost.
Special telegram from November 7 reports a Democratic edge of about three to one in the House with nearly twenty candidates for Speaker. Leading contenders include Crisp of Georgia Springer of Klinvis and Wilson of West Virginia, while Dan Lockwood Mills and others are also mentioned amid party debates.
The piece analyzes Senate dynamics after the next election with new senators from Idaho and Wyoming narrowing GOP control. It notes likely Democratic gains in several states, potential Farmer Alliance gains, and possible independent votes making a decisive majority uncertain.
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