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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1890
Page
6
A staff correspondent reports a probable recount of New York City population by the 11th census after officials review rival lists. Porter and Keunr meet privately in Arlington to decide next steps including a statewide release and city deliberations.
The British torpedo cruiser Serpent wrecked off the Spanish coast was partially disabled in a hurricane and needed repair before proceeding. Commanding officer Urerefor ordered port calls. the ship foundered en route. Only three of 176 crew members were saved and a rescue effort with rewards is underway.
James Elly of Pant Hacke's stock farm warns that some breeders fake pedigrees and sell stallions to foreign buyers. He says English horses once led in quality but now some are being misrepresented to international markets. He urges buyers to verify origins and beware wholesale fraud.
Miss Mary Citran of Derry Station reportedly poisoned herself by dissolving poison from cut matches in water. She went to a coal bank hidden room and died after being found nearly dead. She had been a domestic with Mr Layton and reportedly died from a love affair dispute.
On November 14 in Pao Rrappock a water works project led to an unexplained speech loss. Superintendent Jones and two laborers worked in cold water shifts when one worker, Michael Plevetic, suddenly became unable to speak. He has not spoken since, though he recovered from the immediate incident.
A Kentucky orator and ex Postmaster General Dickinson address a gathering on Democratic principles. They argue democracy grows not manufactures, stress vigilance for liberty, and oppose Republican policies seen as limiting rights. Speakers praise the House and warn against executive overreach, urging state autonomy and national unity.
A report from the State Board of Health highlights influenza as the year’s major epidemic with 88,416 cases by May. It notes smallpox in Pittsburgh, Canonsburg, and Glen Lyon, one leprosy case in Philadelphia and Chester, 7,515 registered physicians, 2009 foreign births among graduates, and calls for anti pollution and sanitary reform laws.
The Princeton Board of Trustees held its annual meeting in New Jersey on November 12. President reported a gift for a new alumni hall by Mrs. Marion C. Alexander, wife of Charles B. Alexander. Maitland Alexander says $250,000 will be spent on the building. Dr Patton received Mrs Alexander's letter announcing the gift. Two new trustees were elected William J. Mayo of the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Rev. M W Jacobus of Oxford Pennsylvania.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers convention met this morning in AircumMoxb and adjourned to meet at Pro Jone. The session concluded after a brief discussion and routine proceedings.
The narrative recalls February 1884 as Faran and Selim Ben Mahommed join a pursuit from Stanley’s falls. They wait weeks for Tippo Tib, then travel via Kasongo and Riba to Niangay, meeting Tippo Tib who provides 400 men amid Zanzibar letters urging forces for Mr Stanley’s search.
Assad Faran recounts in detail the cannibal scene witnessed by Jameson at Riba and Yambuya, the slave girl purchased for the cannibals, the sketches drawn by Jameson, and the subsequent quarrels and fears of Major Barttelot while outlining the expedition toward Emin Pasha.
William Bonny, after persuasion, provides a full account linking cannibalism to the rear guard disaster of the Emin Pasha Relief mission. He suggests that Jameson’s name connected to the incident may have influenced Barttelot and Jameson’s fates, noting Assad Faran’s initial confession to Conzo Free State authorities and the subsequent affidavit to higher government channels.
Ben Six reports that Prof. Koch fell ill after inoculating himself with lymph and a later fever and vomiting raised suspicions he may be consumptive. Dr. Libberitz argued the lymph has no effect on non consumptives.
Under Allan Fraser's will the Arbroath castle at Hospital Field becomes a monastery for painters sculptors and literary men and a trial school for young artists. They will be bound to study there for a term of years in this new experiment opening with high interest.
An autographed letter from Emperor William reportedly gives his consent to Princess Margaret's marriage to the Crown Prince of Italy. The 19 year old princess will marry within a year and convert to Roman Catholicism before the wedding.
New York stocks rally and then wobble as investors weigh the North American Company crisis. Creditors say a 12 million dollar temporary loan plan and margin rules protect both creditors and shareholders. A later Northern Pacific raid knocks prices, while officials insist collateral will not be dumped on the market.
New York November 14 withdrawal of Knickerbocker and Guardian from the fire insurance field may be followed by other firms before year end. An industry veteran says large companies are exterminating the small firms to crush them and force higher rates. Ex-Controller Edward V. Loew cites British firms entering the American market as driving past rate declines.
Medical correspondent reports a nine year old boy treated with Koch lymph for lupus on the face. Fever rose briefly after injection, then fell. swelling darkens to red and tubercle scars smooth. Lymph causes serous blisters and crusts, noted as a diagnostic aid in tuberculous disease. Koch withholds lymph composition details.
Richard Cammisso, an English tourist, was approached by two strangers in Brooklyn who offered to help him with his baggage in exchange for a chance to loan him $50. They fled after Cammisso handed over $115, receiving a $1000 United States Slake Mining Company certificate as security. He boarded the State of Nebraska to Europe and reported the incident to police, with detectives on their trail.
A lively report describes day paint spotted on Fifth Avenue Pittsburg with a glamorous woman drawing attention at a sunny parade. Observers note the subtle effect, the theatrical origin in New York, and mention that actresses often carry two sets of makeup for versatility while avoiding an overly harsh look.
At the First Presbyterian church in Pittsburg a large whisky operation is described as a prominent city sight. In a Hamilton building back room, workers discuss rye and moonshine while Revenue Collector Warmcastle and deputies hold daily levees to collect taxes on the distilling and sale.
William Flinn of Booth and Flinn paid five dollars and costs for several employees who labored Sunday on the Birmingham Traction road. The suit was brought by Captain A Wishart who also prosecutes women running small cigar shops.
Friday sale offers clothing bargains from 8 to 11 am for the benefit of the poor. Men s storm coats suits and boy s cassimere suits are advertised at deep discounts, with mail orders excluded and in-store purchase required. The promotions list various styles and prices, with the Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond and Bennett Co. at Wood Street and Fifth Avenue as organizers.
Parisian guest Mr. Pat Bayard at the Duquesne praised Pittsburg’s bustling prosperity. He noted the need to hustle to keep pace in America and discussed French retaliation fears over U S tariffs on French goods, while hoping U S trade remains strong.
In Crawfordsville this morning the Pettit case rebuttal challenged Dr. Black's expert testimony but achieved little. Dr Biffie faced impeachment through patient testimony, with limited effect on the proceedings.
In New Orleans on November 11 the safe of A. B. Meyer’s store was drilled and blown open. The burglary netted about $4,000 in cash and $10,000 in bonds notes mortgages and valuable documents.
Charles Frederick was committed to Morganza on incorrigibility. Samuel Baker faces a Saturday hearing on a crime against morality. Frank C. Enernine of Taylor Street Bloomfield accuses Alderman Dougherty of felonious assault and battery. Thomas T. Franim charged by Simon Naricke with aggravated assault and battery and surety of the peace. all were roommates.
The report lists multiple towns including Montanxt Town, HOWNSVILLE, WARREN, CINcINNATI, ALLEGHENY JUNCTION, WHreELine, Pittsburg, and St. Louis with river levels ranging from 2 to 15 feet and varying trends. Clear or cloudy skies and temperatures or conditions accompany each entry.
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