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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1891

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Diplomatic Turmoil Over Chilean Attack Sparks U.S. Debate

Washington officials weigh Harrison's ultimatum and possible break with Chile after the Baltimore incident. Officials fear a diplomatic rupture could unite South America against the United States and hurt exports while analysts question the haste of Secretary Blaine and the tactic of Minister Egan amid upcoming elections.

Fanta Turely Valparaiso Chile Baltimore South America Engl Ol France Germany United States Bureau Inter-Continental Railway Harrison State Department Egan Blaine

Chilean government urged to act with dignity and not rush

Representatives of the Junta, versed in Chilean affairs, expect Chile to respond justly without haste. They warn against yielding to unjust demands despite potential consequences and note rumors of torpedo ships ready to pace any U S war task. Officials compare the dispute to the New Orleans Italian lynching with police accused of aiding mobs.

Junta Chile United States New Orleans

United States Demands Reparation Over Valparaiso Assault

The United States through Minister Egan formally demands immediate explanation and reparation from Chile for the Valparaiso attack on Baltimore sailors. He details Riggan murder and Turnbulls wounds, police bayonet use, and 56 crew detained without cause, signaling strong U S indignation and expectation of Chilean action.

SanTiago Chile United States Egan Valparaiso Baltimore Washington State Department Schley Egan Himell Charles Riggan Riggan Turnbull Mr. Benn Blue Jackets

Partisan Senate Delay Deliberations in Livsey Case Sparks Debate

In Hanerspurs on October 26 the Senate met amid a partisan clash over jurisdiction in the Livsey Livsey case and McCamant Boyer inquiries. A quorum absence delayed action as Senator Grady and Hall pushed for records while Republicans fought to bar further jurisdiction challenges.

Hanerspurs Senate Capitol Senate Chamber Sloan Gobin Hall Mr. Liveey Grady Pittsburg Livsey Pattison Ross Wuenens Snes Commonwealth Thomas McCamnant Henry K. Boyer Ross Green Osborne John Bardsley Bardsley Philadelphia John Bard

Chilean tensions with United States threaten rupture

The Losnox dispatch notes diplomatic strain between Chile and the United States over recent unrest. It suggests President Harrison might extend mercy for Chile amid insurgent government actions, while comparing to the New Orleans lynchers case and Valparaiso mobs.

Chile Losnox United States Harrison Washington New Orleans

Sinking lands halt New Orleans rail traffic

Sinking land at the French Market stops Louisville and Nashville trains about 1.5 miles from the depot while Southern Pacific slows to two miles per hour. A conference of state and city engineers and railroad superintendents met to plan emergency remedies as oyster dealers suffer loss from the caving landing.

New Orleans Louisville and Nashville Railroad French Market Southern Pacific

Appointments Illegal in Governor Pattison Row

An anonymous interview claims Governor Pattison’s extraordinary Senate session makes appointments without two thirds consent invalid. Notaries from multiple counties allegedly named during the session may render oaths and deeds void, risking court actions and serious state complications. The piece notes likely tense Senate-Governor relations at adjournment and ongoing disputes over recess appointments.

Pattison Harrisburg Harrisburg Patriot Senate Allegheny Delaware Erie Jefferson Lebanon Philadelphia Somerset Washington Westmoreland

Lumber Dealers Combine Under Yellow Pine Company

New York Oct 26 special reports retail and wholesale yellow pine dealers in the city and vicinity unite under New Jersey law forming the Yellow Pine Company with a capital stock of 2 500 000. President likely Charles K Buckley and the five year service agreement by current firms aims to save 165 000 annually while denying trust formation or price increases.

New York Yellow Pine New Jersey Yellow Pine Company South Brooklyn Charles L. Bucks & Co Hoboken E. W. McClare & Co Hunter's Point C. W. Wilson Brooklyn A. T. Decker & Co Rapp—Johnson Lumber Company A. RP Obmarin & Co W. A. Parke & Co New Couy Charles K. Buckley McClare

Opera company faces immigration labor complaint in New Orleans

A labor group filed a complaint with the United States Commissioner of Immigration alleging the New York arrived opera company violates alien labor law by hiring European hairdressers, working girls, musicians and choristers for its French Opera House season in New Orleans.

New Orleans United States Commissioner of Immigration New York Europe

Ex-Teller Garcia Faces Embezzlement Charge in New Orleans

Eugene F. Garcia former teller of Louisiana National Bank appeared before US Commissioner Wright to answer embezzlement charges brought by President BR Walmsley. He pleaded not guilty, was released on bond, and the case moves to the United States Circuit Court for action.

New Orleans Eugene F. Garcia Louisiana National Bank United States Wright BR. M. Walmsley Garcia United States Circuit Court

Floods and Storms Wreck Europe England Tragedy

A sweeping Western Europe weather crisis floods Spain and England. The Thames spills beyond banks. towns like Eton and Windsor flood. A British steamer Boston collided with the Charlwood, 16 lives lost, and wrecks reported near Plymouth. Rescue efforts struggled in darkness amid heavy rain.

Europe Merida Badajos Ebro Ciudad Real England Thames Eton Windsor London Boston Cardiff Falmouth Salmon Antwerp Valparaiso Ermess Eee Rocks Plymouth

France’s Foreign Affairs in Egypt Morocco and Rome

In the Chamber of Deputies M. de Leon questioned policy on Egypt and Morocco Touat cases and British intrigues on the Tonquin frontier. M. Ribot said France maintains rights in Egypt and rejects interference in Touat. The Russia France rapprochement was framed as a natural, stabilizing alliance. Pilgrimages to Rome prompted a Vatican response and a bishops circular. Left applauded Ribot’s statements amid Catholic socialist queries. Fighting McCarthyites With Bombs reported from Dublin on Oct 26.

Morocco Egypt Rome Ribot Paris Chamber of Deputies M. de Leon Tonquin M. de Lafosse France Italy Garibaldi Nice Aix M. Ribot Touat Russia Comte Man M. Pichon Europe

Color Line Drawn Again Over Sugar Inspectors

In New Orleans Oct 26 protests erupt as colored men are named sugar inspectors and weighers under the sugar bounty law. White planters in Iberia Ascension and Terrebonne oppose their employment arguing Negroes unsuitable and favor white Republican candidates. Some inspectors relocate after advice from Republican readers. The Crusader denounces the planters and warns Congress of a possible removal push if Negro inspectors are barred.

New Orleans Internal Revenue Bureau Eberia Ascension Terrebonne Ishes Eheria Crusader Congress

Raum and Smith on Top in Eureka Ice Machine Case

In the Raum Smith Eureka Ice Machine and Refrigerator case at the US Circuit Court Judge Hammond instructed the jury to find for the defendants. He ruled Chapin bought a patent right not manufactured goods so Smiths representations could not be a warranty but rather explanations of the inventor's claims. The jury returned a verdict for the defendants.

Green Senate Baoyer Medard York Pattison Memputs Raum-Smith Eureka United States Circuit Court Hammond Chapin Smith

Beauregard Quietly Stays in St Louis Home

General Beauregard linked to Sioux Falls indictments and Louisiana Lottery postal law cases is in St Louis at his son in law's home. He is reportedly ill and declines to see reporters.

General Beauregard St. Louis United States Sioux Falls, & C

Riots mark Argentine elections amid deadly clashes

Buenos Aires reports rioting at Cordova and Tucuman during yesterday's elections. Police opened fire on rioters, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries among the demonstrators.

Buenos Ayres Cordovya Tucuman

The Auction of a Landmark

An item notes the sale of a historic landmark with focus on the auction event and involved parties. The entry hints at related columns on society, politics, and local matters in this newspaper issue.

Chiles Senate Europe Deerfiinger Edison

Fort Fayette site in Pittsburg to be sold by U S Government

Historic fort site at the Forks of the Ohio, Fort Fayette, will be auctioned next Wednesday as a potential recruiting station. The property includes riverside wharf rights and a long history from 1800s to 1813 sale acts, with prior officers Sher man and Johnston stationed there. Local officials argue the sale risks public use and historic protection.

Fort Fayette United States Three Rivers Ohio Fort Duquesne Pitt Allegheny Pittsburg Liaverne Ninth Street Garrison Alley Allegheny River Great Britain Congress Penn Avenue Lafayette William Penn Jom Penn Sixth Street Fort Pitt Pennsylvania Trailroad Penn Craig Fayette Pennsylvania Adamson Tannehill Fayette Street General Sherman General Johnston Weatouse Cony Custom House Mr. Shelmer John Penn Overhill Street Secretary of War Duquesne Way Ullaver Act of Assembly Cunquesne Way Oermande Major Craig

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