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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1891
Page
10
Wide flooding from fierce storms devastates towns along the Thames and rivers. Ships driven ashore, communities evacuated, and large areas left submerged from Folkestone to Galway as disaster lights up reports from Madrid to Plymouth.
At the Serialist Congress in Herve on October 18 Herr Aterbach sparked a violent protest with a fierce anti establishment speech. He and several allies then seceded from the Socialist party announcing their break while others withdrew. The congress urged Berlin Socialists to resist further secession attempts and to deny support to the extremists.
A frontier officer at Ching reports a Russian expedition defending the Alni plateau near the confluence of the Murghihi and Aksu rivers. He protested the invasion of Chinese territory but was ignored as Russians pressed their march. One division moved to Akichar in Pamir, another toward the great Pamir region.
Oran reports the garrison at Tlem el A Nacir, 68 miles southwest of the port near the Morocco frontier, ordered to march at once to occupy Tount in the Sahara desert to deter Moroccan forces from seizing the disputed Omar region in the ongoing Franco Moroccan dispute.
A semi official source says England and China are negotiating to pledge mutual aid against Russia. The discussions focus on joint steps to deter aggression and coordinate support, signaling possible formal cooperation.
Suprey N S W Oct 1 Sir Henry Parkes Premier of New South Wales has resigned following the government defeat on Thursday. He will retire to private life due to ill health and ageing.
The Twenty ninth ward Alderman Bginkans prepares an address for Kasredaz evening. The speech aims to engage a straight Republican audience as the ward seeks guidance and action.
Residents discuss the gap in property assessments between Southside wards and certain East End wards, with officials noting policy factors and budget implications. Community members urge clearer criteria and balanced taxation while noting potential impacts on services.
Chicago reports Colonel Bundy editor of Religio-Philosophical Journal claims Lincoln sat in seances and consulted mediums at the White House. He asserts Lincoln investigated life after death, sought guidance but followed his own judgment, and held sessions with Charles Colchester Charles Foster and Nellice Colburn.
Major McKinley spoke to a large Republican gathering in Zanesville despite rain. He urged electing a Republican Legislature to secure Ohio representation in Congress and criticized Governor Campbell’s tax policies while defending tariff and wool interests and praising American industry. He planned a daytime and evening program before taking a special train to McConnelleville Beverly and Marietta.
Six accidents reported yesterday left several maimed and one possibly fatal. Names include Moensox John Morrison of burg struck by an electric current on Rebecca street, James Brislin brakeman hit by a freight engine, Lewis Const arice crushed at a crossing, Jacob Redmonds injured at Carnegie Mill, Robert Gray’s arm broken at Pennsylvan ia Tube Works, and Imvid Kohlbeck’s fingers crushed at Rankin & Holdship’s Tin Works. Morrison treated at Allegheny General Hospital, Brislin to West Penn Hospital.
In Burraxo on October 19 two girls, daughters of Mrs Emily Zurbacher, were abducted from in front of their Washington street home. Their father Louis Zarbucher is the suspect. once a prosperous Buffalo businessman his fortune vanished after bad real estate deals. The mother, distraught by the loss, has reportedly gone insane and will be placed in an asylum. Police hunt for Zarbucher.
W. M. McNeelis of Minneapolis and his wife passed through the city en route to Ireland. He carries a wreath to place on Parnell's grave and travels at his own expense as a League representative to study the Irish troubles. He sees no reason for continued strife but will examine both sides.
A Democratic State Committee letter urges a switch to the Democratic ticket in Ohio. The missive, signed by Chairman James E. Nzat and Secretary L. C. Cots, claims tariff reform and anti monopoly aims and warns against aiding McKinley by backing the People's party.
A large Cincinnati Music Hall gathering highlighted Governor Campbell's campaign with 10:10 pm start and overflow crowds. Democrats from multiple cities attended while some party defectors joined, criticizing Republican efforts and defending Australian ballot law before Campbell closed near 1 am.
Frank Varney, an Italian suspect, was arrested Sunday for assaulting Andrew Dotti. He is believed by police to be wanted in Roscoe, New York, for a double murder. Police Superintendent Weir telegraphed Roscoe authorities and, with no reply by late night, suspects the Roscoe report may be baseless and will hold Varney until clarification arrives.
Fred Heil a former city detective is under bail to appear before Alderrfian Mc Masters and answer a liquor law violation charge. Isinc Josephs and J Buffum bottlers accuse him of taking their bottles and refilling them himself. Bottles bear original bottler names making the act a legal offense with fines up to 500 pounds.
Oil man F T Kirk reported from McDonald that a six inch pipeline broke near Oakdale. A flood of oil is flowing into the creek, with losses of about 1400 barrels per hour. Officials expect to shut pressure and repair the break within several hours.
Norwalk special dispatch reports W C Warner claimed a New York manufacturer said he sold twine binder machines cheaper abroad. D M Osborne of Auburn denies the allegation as false and notes tariff debate affects business only indirectly.
Braddock October 19 special report Republicans of the county committee urge all party members to send delegates to a Wednesday meeting to arrange a grand rally for Gregg and Morrison. Major Montooth Colonel Stone and John Dalzell are named as anticipated speakers.
The judicial conference, after adjourning yesterday, reconvened in Somerset this evening. After several ballots with no change, it adjourned to meet tomorrow morning.
Rain did not dampen Democratic and Independent Republican turnout in Cumberland County for Wright and Tilden candidates for Auditor General and State Treasurer. A mass meeting convened at 7:30 in the courtroom with J. W. Weizel presiding. Speakers included Wright, Tilden, D. C. DeWitt of Bradford, and Assemblyman Tewksbury of Columbia.
J. W. Hardy, reported fatally wounded Saturday night in Allegheny, is said to be alive. The assailant is named as Thomas Seneune, an employee, not Otto Miner, with Sara as the other person involved.
Dispatch from Rotterdam confirms the downsea incident involving the Edam of the Tower Netherlands Line. The vessel will enter the nearest English port for repairs.
William Redmond has been selected as the Parnellite candidate for Cork in Parliament, the seat made vacant by Patrick Parnell's death on October 19.
A remnant carpet sale runs all week at Epwarp Guorrzinornr on Penn Avenue. Hundreds of yards of Brussels and other grades, stored over six months, are offered at low prices with large pieces suitable for hearths and rugs.
An advisory notice invites residents to obtain trains, work, and home security in the Monongahela Valley town. It advertises tickets maps price lists and fall particulars and lists contact at 129 Fourth Avenue.
A. G. Campbell & Sons lists fine quality suede jackets in tans slates browns and blacks with new glace kid shades and lengths. A fur trimmed jacket features a wide rolling collar and facing. Boocs & Brun advertises best underwear for men women and children with low prices Jos Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores promises value and savings.
Senator Quay visits Philadelphia to interview party managers as Ward enthusiasm remains high. City Chairman Porter expects a productive day as Quay weighs remedies before tomorrow’s schedule. Congressman Dalzell in town for appointments accompanies the party. In Altoona, John H. Morrison of Pittsburgh attends a Logan House reception with local Republicans amid a state committee public meeting planned tonight.
Karan G. Acosta named Mexican Consul at Philadelphia. Genera Micve Neorer, famed conqueror of the French at Pueblo, is dead. An herb found in Yucatan purportedly cures insanity. A society forms to plant 100000 India rubber trees in Sinaloa. A syndicate negotiates for a large onyx quarry near the Southern Railroad. The gambling hour in Mexico City to close as business suffers. gambling houses receive government protection or licenses from prominent citizens.
A. G. Caren & Sons advertises special prices on men’s winter underwear and related wool garments at 27 Fifth Avenue. Listings include prices in the $2 range and a new black camel’s hair cheviot reefer at $10 with braid binding and skeleton lining. Jos. Horne & Co. also featured.
Beautiful tan and black reefers advertised with four loops or big buttons priced at $5. Limekin's at 638 Penn Ave Pittsburgh and 174 Federal St Allegheny offer jacket cleaning or dyeing to look like new.
A vast slag fill at Johnston station near the Allegheny River has sunk rapidly for six weeks. Workers report ground dropping several inches daily as the main track also sinks. theories include quicksand and a deep river-bottom hole. Road officials shore up the line with dirt while observers debate underground water and rock slippage.
The fragment discusses a river behavior likely quicksand or mud action driven by river rise and fall. A test using a skiff and sandbar formation at 200 to 300 feet below a set may indicate quicksand being pushed into the river, with the river depth change from 1852 to now cited as context.
In Dunvaur Iowa on October 19 a young farmer Hahn murdered John Otto and wounded Otto's son after pursuing Mary Otto who spurned his suit. Hahn attempted to flee toward McGregor but was captured by officers amid mobs and talk of lynching.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Co announces 3 million in debenture bonds to fund three new fast first class steamers for China service. The firm plans to 26 annual mail trips after closing a deal with government and an arrangement with Occidental and Oriental.
A late night fight on a Montour Railway special excursion train from the Exposition left oil driller Dilworth Mellin badly wounded with about a dozen cuts including a throat threatening blow and an abdomen wound. Mellin’s condition improved by morning and he was likely out of danger.
The Water Storage and Supply Company plans a vast irrigation project diverting the Grand river waters to the Eastern Slope. A tunnel through the range would feed water by creeks to a large natural reservoir holding millions of gallons. Western Colorado residents threaten legal action to protect their main water source.
Julius Baker seven years old appeared before United States Commissioner McCandless on an information filed by Post Office Inspector Dickson. A lighted match dropped into a letter box at Fifth Avenue and Tunnel Street destroyed about 25 letters. The boy, escorted by his mother, was released due to youth after promising a severe lecture.
Steamer La Champagne from Liverpool and Havre is listed among arrivals. The record notes port of origin and service destination with brief shipping details.
Harmissore Oct 19 Insurance Commissioner Luper reports investigations into several mutual and mixed fire insurers. He highlights Aurora Alliance Dauphin New Hanover Quaker City and others facing insolvency or mismanagement while calling for legal fixes and possible receivership actions to protect policyholders.
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