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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1891
Page
10
The article reports a Conservative platform draft for a Birmingham caucus starting Nov 23, outlining Ireland policy, labor representation, and a Labor Minister. It cites Andrew Carnegie’s possible fund backing, factory abuses in Lancashire and Yorkshire, and defects in big naval guns.
Benton reports that today the protocol of a commerce treaty between Germany and Italy has been signed. In Pauis a fishing vessel was caught in furious gales in the English Channel and sixteen sailors were drowned.
A vessel was driven ashore at the village of Berek Sur Mer near Boulogne. One by one the crew perished as the sea claimed sixteen lives in the disaster.
In Berlin the Charlottenburg bank's Mass embezzlement totals 1.75 million marks. He diverted 20 000 toward church funds and 10 000 to a school institute, plus 400 000 stolen from 150 artisans and traders. He surrendered at the Central police station and confessed.
Paris November 13. Forty deputies from the Right party refuse to join Radicals to overturn the cabinet of M. de Freycinet. The defection blocks coalition efforts and preserves cabinet stability amid political strife.
Vienna reports that the Austrian Government will soon lift the ban on importing American pork into Austria and Hungary. The move signals an easing of trade restrictions and widens market access for U S meat producers.
On Friday November 15 six people suffered mishaps in separate incidents. William Bateman died after a freight cart ran him over at Duquesne depot. A gas blast shattered a Minhall store window injuring a girl. Alexander Thompson fell from a Penn Avenue cable car and was injured but walked home. John Polinsky was crushed in an Eliza furnace elevator incident. William Barr fell from a Laurel station building with multiple injuries. James Lower and others were treated after runaway accidents and hospital transfers.
Ralph Worthington, a Cleveland merchant, returns from Wyoming with three Carnegie nephews and questions Hamilton’s death. He suspects foul play after exhuming the body and noting water grass in the spurs. He disputes the Snake River ford claim and cites Rexbury Mormon colony as fed to imply murder.
Br. C. Dalzell has been re elected agent of the Retail Grocers Association of Pittsburg. He was formerly assistant agent and now leads the association’s affairs. He is described as an excellent organizer and worker.
The Executive Board will begin its investigation today and Vice President Carney predicts a report by this evening on the Jones and Laughlin matter.
The case against Murdoch, Kerr & Co. seeks an injunction to restrain strikers from interfering with the new handle and will be argued in the Common Pleas Court No 3 this morning.
Millerstown Pennsylvania to see large sheet mills with Pittsburgh capital. Pittsburgh investors explore wood-working machinery plant at Radford Virginia. J C Bree of Pittsburgh elected treasurer of Marble and Granite Sawyers at Baltimore convention. Edgar Thomson Steel Works produced 6195 rails in converting mill by 6 am yesterday, a record high.
A report lists arrivals of ocean steamships with routes from London to Tk The table notes the steamer names their origins and final destinations in concise fashion for port records.
A Hamilton store advertises a large stock of pianos organs and musical goods for the holiday season. It urges customers to order early to avoid rush and to reserve instruments for future delivery. The notice notes low prices and many customers already on account, inviting buyers to visit the Fifth Avenue showroom and be convinced to purchase.
Dispatches from Wasington report letters from Baltimore and San Francisco sailors describe repeated fights with Chilean crowds in Valparaiso before the deadly brawl. Officials note unsubstantiated Chilean killings and urge caution while seeking calm, with naval redeployments listed to ease tension.
Secretary Tracy cited Admiral Brown's telegram denying inviting Chilean officers to witness the Quinteros landing aboard the San Francisco at Acapulco. Brown says he invited foreign officers only and that a German officer went. no crew member gave information to non crew. He also states he learned before sailing from Valparaiso that Congressional forces had landed.
In Valparaiso on November 13 the Chilean Provisional Government faced resignations of Interior Minister Irrerazafal and Agriculture Minister Joaquin Walker-Martinex. The Junta did not accept the resignations and concessions lead to expected retaking of portfolios. A Santiago report says Pedro V. Gandarillas killed himself on a mountain farm to avoid persecution by the Junta.
An official telegram from Porto Alegre reports Governor Castilho of Rio Grande do Sul has been deposed. A provisional government administers affairs as Dictator Fonseca sends gunboats and transports with troops to support Castilho’s ouster.
Naval orders issued for the United States steamer Concord to depart from New York at the earliest practical day following Navy Department dispatches. The move aligns with ongoing Atlantic patrols and readiness drills.
Reports from London confirm alarming Brazil dispatches on Fonseca's downfall and uprisings across provinces. Fighting near Porto Alegre and Santa Ana raises bloodshed fears as Da Fonseca seeks base in San Paulo with naval support and threatened harsh reprisals.
Fifty workers faced rising water after a pump failure flooded the Leggett's Creek mine near Scranton. They waded through neck deep sulphur water for 1,000 feet toward a dry shaft, led by determined colleagues who finally rescued all including Welsh miner John Jones who initially fell behind.
Royersford police officer Harry Beideman engaged three men trying to break into Samuel Lacy's clothing store. Beideman shot the pursued Hungarian as he fled, fatally wounding him after a brief pursuit joined by Beideman's brother. The corpse lies at Bishop's undertaking, awaiting coroner's inquest and possible disposition to the thief's friends. The other two suspects escaped. town buzzes with the dramatic event.
A countywide tract called The Big Wood inspires rumors of uncivilized wild men seen by farmers and chased by two boys. Residents report rude huts, missing crops, and a cave near Indian Green. A hunting party will be formed within days to pursue the forest denizens.
In Wheeling Porter the forger was jailed on a state charge but a Washington warrant led a federal official to move him to the Custom House for arraignment. Porter was committed to await transit to Washington, provoking a clash as state officers refuse to recognize the move and plan to deliver him to Berkeley County Sheriff.
A fires tally from Beatrice Nebraska Nashville Ohio Arbor City Florida Toledo St Louis Duluth and Oakwood cites losses, insured status, and minor injuries. Notable totals include about 65 000 in Florida with little insurance and 150 000 plus in Duluth coal dock damage as crews struggle to control flames.
In Parkerburg on November 13, Special report says the Clouston trial's evidence ended with both sides resting. Clouston did not testify. State witnesses Schumways denied involvement. Deputy Auditor Harris testified about non payment of certificates. Cloustons' side presents Prosecuting Attorney Caldwell. Arguments set to begin tomorrow.
A natural gas blast at Darsie and Boyd groceries in Mun hall Homestead at noon injures their young female bookkeeper. A detected leak could not be located and a lit lamp triggered the explosion shattering glass and scattering goods. four people were present but only the bookkeeper was hurt with losses set around $400.
Coroner leads a full inquiry into the death of Andrew Reilly. A. H. Kidder testified that Reilly was not in his right mind when last seen, while other witnesses say he appeared sane. Suspicions point to a named rival as the likely murderer. Reilly did not take his own life.
A record shows 132 fish over 20 pounds each have been caught in the Shenango Mahoning and Beaver rivers near New Castle this fall. Hundreds of bass weighing over two pounds have been taken by anglers. Fish Warden Permar made over 75 arrests in spring and is accused of illegal fish killing practices in the waters.
H I Houston Foraker, father of ex Governor Foraker, spoke today for the first time since a stroke on Sunday and is believed to have a chance to recover. A discouraged railroad man Conrad Morg, 22, died by his own hand at the Bridge House in Massillon after a solitary act.
A Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad yard brakeman, discharged several weeks ago, reportedly killed himself due to unemployment pressures. The man was last employed by the Wheeling and Lake Erie yard crew and faced difficulties securing work.
Alexander McCrady, constable of Rostraver Township, is indicted for murder. The grand jury returned a true bill but the case is postponed to the February term. McCrady allegedly pressed a woman to accompany him with a sick child and a death followed.
Corry news that Corry National Bank may resume as the Comptroller reports no official adverse finding yet. A creditors meeting and director talks followed, with a possible receiver if needed, and inquiries by Representatives Griswold and Stone noted.
Patrick Cavanaugh, convicted in Criminal Court for selling liquor without a license, was struck by the Youghiogheny express near Grervsnavre while returning home with Palmer. Both men and their horse and buggy were hurled 50 feet. Palmer survived, Cavanaugh fatally injured, horse killed, buggy crushed.
An epidemic of diphtheria sweeps Stoneboro Mercer county. Sablie schools closed for two weeks. Six children in one family have died from the disease.
A westbound Ohio Southern Railroad freight train derailed near Whitman's station this morning, wrecking 19 cars. Fireman Ed Mahoy was dangerously hurt, with the accident reported from Jackson, dated November 13.
A jury awarded Josefh Baywert 3500 for injuries at Standard Plate Glass Company in Butler. Dr T F Fannen, Uniontown Methodist preacher, found guilty of gross immorality. Jous Naverra still jailed in Youngstown awaiting governor's requisition. James Gibson of Lamont attempted to kiss Mrs Shepherd in Greensburg but was knocked down. W P Bioutren dismissed from First Methodist Church Brownsville. Rochester men arrested in a vacant house case, Lenning and Hunt, confessing theft of jewelry and silver worth around 2700 to 3000.
Milwaukee detectives say the robbers secured 4581 208 dollars from American Express safes in Milwaukee. A gem parcel was taken as well. About ten detectives pursue the crime, with two men believed to have carried out the robbery after a breakfast stop at a hotel in Mukwanago near Waukesha before boarding a train to Chicago.
Elegant boys cape overcoats in sizes 4 to 14 offered at 250, 550 and 4 with usual prices 50, 6 and 87 50. See the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets. Also ribbons reduced to 35c and James H Armen & Co neckwear on display at 100 Fifth Avenue.
On Friday November 13 at 2109 Wrights alley Southside Pamir Harter Voltz age 3 years 9 months 17 days. Notice of funeral hereafter.
New York reports say Archbishop Corrigan released a Holy See statement detailing conditions for McGlynn’s possible mercy. The note requires the priest to request review, publicly condemn past remarks, and accept Apostolic authority. McGlynn declined to comment.
Cincinnati November 15 Archbishop Elder has agreed to officiate at Donn Piatt funeral. Piatt long a member of the Cincinnati ci of titers club with Salmon P. Chase Rutherford B Hayes and General Lytle He spoke at the club October 31 and predicted his death saying at next anniversary Piatt will not be here and that his doctor forbade his attending this time
An item notes services for women at the safe deposit department of the German National Bank on Wood Street. It highlights convenient facilities and accessibility for female customers.
Fire in Lawrenceville origin traced to a clothing article falling from a shelf onto a stove near Thirty-fourth street and Penn avenue. Officials ruled out incendiary causes. losses estimated under 20 000 dollars with most insured and few details of exact sums.
The forty-fifth D K E convention closed in Cleveland with speakers including Frank Hurd and Senator Brice. The fraternity's catalog announced 10,000 members featuring names such as Kegg Reid Julian Hawthorne Robert Lincol Theodore Roosevelt and Bishop Dae. The next meeting is planned for Chattanooga.
A magnificent variety of fancy wine sigrette effects offered at reduced prices from three dollars to one tenth. Promotion appears in Kaufmanns Millinery Department with deep discounts and a focus on decorative accessories.
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