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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1892
Page
12
Washington cholera fears grow as officials delay immigration quarantine tighten, debating 20 day detentions and merchandise checks while critics call for broader bans. The Grand Army encampment faces postponement amid grim health warnings and inadequate barracks and medical provisions threaten veterans housing and care.
Attorney General Miller forwards an opinion to the President defining the executive authority over quarantine regulations. It cites acts from 1878 and 1879, discusses repeal rules, and concludes the Surgeon General and the Secretary of the Treasury may issue rules not conflicting with state laws to quarantine ships and protect public health.
Washington reports a conference led to a 20 day quarantine measure for vessels carrying immigrants from foreign ports amid cholera concerns in Europe. The circular directs officials to detain ships 20 days or longer as needed, with state law adjustments. Also notes Moravia from Hamburg arriving with 22 deaths and cholera suspicions, held at Lower Bay.
In Cross Creek township near Steubenville John Skinner killed his employer George Feitner and wounded Feitner's wife and mother in law before shooting himself. Feitner's wife wrote a dying statement and a rumor spread that the wife acted, but this is unverified. Skinner, 22, had recently learned he would be discharged.
Afternoon reports describe both men as of good character while neighbors care for Mrs Moiske and Mrs Feilner. Undertaker prepared the bodies for burial but no funeral time has been set.
Captain Fon, a Hebrew officer, was expelled from the officers mess after throwing his glove at Lieutenant Trochu. He declared intent to challenge every involved officer, while Trochu and Fon faced the Procural for the incident.
Catherine Gross of this city was removed to the Northern Asylum for the Insane in Cleveland. After two years as a devoted Christian Science student she refused medicine and collapsed under the strain. Struck by hallucinations she believed evil spirits pursued her and wandered in nightclothes before doctors said she cannot live.
In Benrorp Pennsylvania on September 1 the Democratic conference held four ballots with no change. Bedford and Somerset delegates backed Scull and Ashcam at different times while Hicks holds his line. Telegrams flood in urging a quick nomination as adjournment fails and candidates withdraw unable to unite.
Mrs. Ollie Davis fired at a burglar during the night at J N Norris general store in Mahoningtown. A man staggered away with two bullets allegedly in him, a pool of blood found next morning. The Mahoningtown post office was also robbed of stamps and money.
Confessions of Huntley and Davis reveal a wholesale plan to escape and release many prisoners at the State prison. Both convicts are now on their death beds in the hospital after being shot during the failed breakout.
In Uniontown dated Sept 1, New Haven reports a dire health crisis with diphtheria typhoid fever and scarlet fever raging in the village. Over 40 typhoid cases and multiple scarlet fever and diphtheria patients are noted though deaths from the two latter diseases are not yet reported. Bad drainage is blamed for the outbreak prompting some families to relocate.
The Duquesne Traction Company restored its transfer ticket system for passengers using branch roads yesterday. After uncovering conductor thefts months ago, the company dismissed the involved workers and now stations conductors to record daily transfer counts at transfer points.
The Young Men's Republican Tariff Club held a regular meeting last night electing twelve new members and proposing several others for membership. President McCleary read a long letter from J. & Clarkson, head of the National League of Republican Clubs, urging strong effort in the coming campaign.
A report that cholera in Russia disrupted the oil trade led to correspondence between A D Wood secretary of the Producers Oil Company and Secretary Foster of the Treasury. Foster stated he would thoroughly investigate and report to the oil trade.
Detective Gumbert detained ae Scott of the East End yesterday regarding a roef theft on Station street. The incident involved a set of items reportedly taken from a nearby property.
Lizzie Borden’s preliminary hearing concludes with her held for the November term. Defense argues the time of murder was fixed and suggests an outside intruder. prosecution portrays a weak undetermined motive and a calculated, behind the back attack.
The judge states the motive and evidence point to Lizzie Borden's guilt. The accused is ordered held to await trial at the November term, with witnesses required to appear for court in that term.
Washington amends delay for several days to study site eligibility for the Allegheny post office with cost concerns. Citizens’ letters urge more time to present views as discussions consider whether the $250000 building limit will be raised. Secretary Foster advocates waiting for broader input amid divergent opinions.
In Crxcrxwatt on September 1 a staged Arabian marriage between Raphael Latoof and 14 year old Lizzie Antonious unfolds over three days. The ceremony features Arab costumes, nuts and beer served by the groom’s brother, hypnotic howling, dances, incense, and a police presence as spectators observe from outside.
Aug 31 report: Afghan forces recaptured Kamsan from revolting Huzaras after stubborn resistance. Rebels inflicted 460 killed before evacuation. Afghan troops suffer supply shortages and desertion while Huzaras win some engagements in Hazara country. Mountain battery and Punjanb units readied to reinforce in Wana Gomil Valley if Afghan recall fails.
An 11 member crew of the Spanish vessel Yeard were seized by Moorish corsairs between Cape Juby and Rio Deoro after the pirates looted 400 bales of wool. Five sailors escaped in a boat and were rescued by the Spanish schooner Venganza which found the Yeard adrift. A Madrid dispatch reports a Spanish gunboat has been sent to recapture the captured crew.
William Perry filed suit with Alderman Kerr charging Louise Perry with assault and battery after she struck him in Kerr's office and kicked him following a quarrel. She posted 500 bail for a Saturday hearing and later accused him of beating her in front of their home after the altercation.
A fire at Breslau railway workshops caused about 1,000,000 marks in damage to 140 cars. In Pittsburgh, Fayette Manufacturing Co and related brick works employing about 54 men were heavily insured with losses unspecified but the works to be rebuilt. On Larimer avenue, Mr Jon Stort's house suffered $200 damage from a fire last night with unknown origin.
A persuasive excerpt urges readers to imitate a mother's improvement in appearance and health. It extols daily use of Carlsbad Sprudel Salt before breakfast to boost appetite and cure dyspepsia and biliousness, warning to obtain the genuine imported product.
The fishing tug E M D A brought Harry Stewart of Algonac as sole survivor from the wooden steamship Western Reserve which foundered about 60 miles above White Fish Point. The vessel carried Captain Mioch and family, officers, and 22 crew, 27 total. All others perished after two yawls capsized and a final attempt to reach shore failed.
Napoleon R. Beaumont of 160 Water Street was jailed yesterday after noon on a disorderly conduct charge. He returned home at about 4 PM and found his wife in a skiff on the Monongahela river, then fired several shots at the boat with a revolver, causing no injuries. Officer Sullivan placed him in custody.
Acting Coroner McKenna finds Jacob Esper died accidentally after a motor accident. Dr. McCandless conducted a post mortem and reported the spine injury caused by the car passing over the body.
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