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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1891
Page
1
New York political scene tightens after the Republican convention naming J Sloat Fassett for Governor. Debates focus on state versus national issues, Bosses and leaders weigh Hill’s bid, while analysts question the impact of state results on federal policy and party unity.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Magee meeting Quay at Bungantine Beach cottage as party factions discuss the presidential race. Dalzell support and Hastings campaign activity shape eastern delegate counts while Robinson seeks to retain control of 212 clubs. League talks focus on compromise candidates and harmony banners amid convention planning.
News from San Francisco dated Sept 13 reports the steamship China arriving from Hongkong and Yokohama with August 30 Chinese dispatches. British Minister Sir John Wolsom questions China over riots and punishment, while Li Hung Chang defends edict delays and magistrate degradation. Powers issue an ultimatum and threaten force if China does not satisfy reparation and punishment.
Sept 14. In only 2 of 40 counties nominating for county officers this fall did Democrats and the People's party fuse. Last year 28 counties saw fusion. Republicans and Democrats combined in six counties and eight judicial districts. Sedgewick and Marshall counties show resistance to fusion. Alliance leaders refuse to recognize Democrats in counties and districts aligned with Republican factions.
Chauncey F. Black former Pennsylvania governor in Washington predicts Democrats will win key Pennsylvania offices in the upcoming state election. He cites issues around state finances and the Keystone Bank collapse as factors that undermine Republicans. He expects Democrats to capture treasurer and auditor general positions.
A Union Pacific express bound to Denver on the Graymont division wrecked near Beaver Brook station this morning. Twenty eight passengers were injured, five likely to die, as an express car left the track on a sharp curve and rolled down a 15 foot embankment. The mail and two coaches followed, one overturning twice. Passengers included Ku Klux or Pythias members returning from Aspen State Convention. In Golden a wrecking crew was mobilized. an employee, Robert Pruin, was shot in the neck by a falling revolver hammer during attempts to board the engine, a wound judged fatal. The precise cause remains unclear.
A Colorado Central Railroad train wreck occurred at noon today. Fifteen tigers were injured but none killed. Details remain unclear as information is still being gathered.
San Francisco reports Sarah Bernhardt plans a Fresno engagement when a Fresno County ranch woman Estella Bell arrives claiming sisterhood. Bell says Sarah King from Rochester, N Y is the real name. Bernhardt will meet her in Fresno to undeceive the claim. Bernhardt leaves for Los Angeles after a successful local engagement.
San Francisco reports the Fidelity Trust Bank robbery at Tacoma by Secretary Edward Albertson. He allegedly took 20000 cash and nearly 1000000 in securities, sought a written non prosecution compromise, and altered vault combinations. Directors planned a compromise while investigators pursued Albertson with accomplice Chandler. J H Cahoon, cashier and Albertson’s brother in law, was arrested for complicity. In Seattle, a sensational kidnapping of R B Albertson and W E Bailey ended with arrests.
A New London Northern locomotive backed from Montville yard and sped north at about 30 miles per hour. It collided with no fatalities after a clash near Waterford as passengers evacuated in fear. Engineer Decker suffered serious injuries while crew and riders escaped unharmed.
In Wasminster on Sept 13 Marquis Imperiali informed Dr G Verdi that Italy declines official participation in any international exhibition. The Italian government says the stance stems from a long standing principle and should not be seen as hostility. It will still assist Italian citizens who wish to exhibit.
In St Lov, Sept 13, Mr Hall notes a record turnout to the Anti-Sub-Treasury gathering. He says the convention will be the largest farming assembly in U S history with many brainy men sharing earnest aims to uplift farmers and the nation. They praise the Alliance but warn against its subservience to political schemers.
One hundred ten Russian refugees brought to Canada by the Dominion liner Oregon endure squalor in Montreal immigration offices as Baron de Hirsch Institute funds run dry. The government refuses public aid, urging co-religionists in Montreal to help, while agents warn of unsafe landings and possible deportations. Hebrew communities appeal for funds as refugees face hunger and uncertain futures.
In Paraíso Chile on September 13, police pursued Balmaceda with monasteries searched for clues. German minister denial discussed a leaked dispatch about surrendering refugees. President Montt condemned the war minister removal as a legation violation. Earthquakes rattled Chile while U S officers aided injured in recent clashes.
The article notes a reform bill creating a Penitentiary Commission and provisions for a new penitentiary and staff. The House adopted the measure and will bring the bill to vote next Tuesday, but the general plan remains status quo until a new General Assembly. The Governor could return convicts to Briceville, with no investigation of the Briceville personnel.
Information from Buzzard's Bay reports Mrs. Cleveland’s family physician in New York preparing for an event around October 1. Ex-president Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland are to travel aboard E C Benedict’s steam yacht Oneida, arriving September 20 to carry Mrs. Cleveland to New York. The Madison Avenue residence is being prepared. The Oneida previously hosted Cleveland’s Newport visit last July. The Benedicts, from Greenwich, Conn., are close friends of the couple.
Guion Line steamer Arizona from New York to Liverpool arrived battered at Queenstown on September 13. Passengers report a heavy fog collision at dawn on September 6 with an unknown large coastal schooner striking the port side, damaging railings and lifeboats. No trace of the other vessel or its crew was found, and a part of the bowsprit remained on deck as pumps tried to control flooding.
The unidentified steamer struck the lumber barkentine Mathew Bairo, sailing from Portland to Mayaguez, 500 miles east of New York. The barkentine sank if not for buoyant cargo, but she stayed afloat and limped into Boston on September 5 while Arizona had left New York port earlier Saturday.
In San Antonio Texas on September 15 postal authorities take over the pursuit of two men who robbed a Southern Pacific train at Samuel's siding. Citizens posse and state rangers have handed over all evidence. the robbers fled on foot through the mountains south of Marathon Texas and remain at large in broken country.
Acting Secretary Spalding received the Citizens' Committee of Fifty Philadelphia resolutions urging the government to fund continuing expert analysis of Keystone Bank affairs. If funds are raised to pay experts Faunce and Brown, Treasury may reimburse via a special appropriation recommendation.
Teoveigstra Hoxormas reports the September 1 election completed with General Leibas gaining a large majority, about three quarters of the total vote. Daas conducted in a wotty pent blo manner. press and voters faced no restrictions. Inauguration planned for November.
A fragment reports Rochefort in the department of Centre Inferieure suffered a fire or attack yesterday. The fire touched several houses on pager no 7 with unspecified extent and casualties.
The current extra session of the Legislature will end next Saturday. Key measures include a $25,000 yearly appropriation to maintain a military force aiding civil authorities in law enforcement and a revision of the election law. A bill reapportioning the state into Senate and House districts is under consideration.
Burra o Sept 13 The body of a New York woman who died by her own hand at Niagara Falls Thursday morning remains unfound. She registered as Mrs Williams New York and was en route to Chicago via the Michigan Central after visiting Dr Slocer for insomnia. She spoke of a husband in love with an heiress and leaving home for him, carried money, and left clues to a troubled mind.
Peter Brady of Jersey City died Saturday night at his home. Born May 15 1700 in Tydavert parish County Monahan Ireland he came to America in 1817 and settled in Jersey City. He worked in the New York produce business until 1961 retiring with a competence. He married Catharine McClosky. they had one son and four grandchildren survive. Brady boasted he drank liquor and chewed tobacco all his life with no ill effects and his sight remained keen until old age.
A long account claims a Tian-Ti or Hung League cell operates in Pittsburg led by Yee Tang, with fan-tan raids on Grant Street and threats to a local merchant. It describes rites, oaths, and past influence in Singapore, Manila, and San Francisco, then details Yee Tang’s arrest, alleged conspiracy, and his vow to expose corrupt officials and the group.
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