31 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1889
Page
1
A St Petersburg report says the Czar suffered a dangerous relapse after a dinner, with doctors suspecting poison. Nihilists allegedly furnished the drug, while another theory blames the shock of electric lights going out at the Gatschine palace for a fatal lung congestion.
Lord Salisbury is said to have made a final answer to Portugal as delays in Consul Johnson’s actions and recent events in Mozambique spark belief that Britain plans a force to dislodge the Portuguese from their position. The Channel Squadron sails toward Gibraltar with the Calliope ordered to Arden after a stop at Port Said.
London and Paris cables describe Captain O'Shea facing a looming trial concurrent with Parnell's libel action against the Times. Discrediting forecasts surround O'Shea, while the Times editor reportedly pressed O'Shea on divorce reports. Also noted: Bernhardt fire scare, Stanley expedition moves, Livingston's son dies, papal allocution on church bills, Birmingham influenza surge, and Queen Olga ill.
In Mooristown New Jersey on December 31 12 year old Hertha Haines vanished from home and was found at the Butler place near a deserted hotel with injuries after confrontations with Sloan a known desperado. Constable Adams fought him and Hertha’s father Charles R Haines joined the clash restraining Sloan who tried to kill the girl. Sloan was captured tied and jailed at Mount Holly while his wife was locked up as an accomplice. Hertha was severely maltreated and unlikely to recover. The incident has the community in a state of terror.
A Sanateca report top lines the Maggie Mourigan case near Greenwich. Dr Scott and an eyewitness recount a staged suicide, later autopsies show head wound as the cause. The piece also covers Mrs Blaine withdrawing from society and political civil service shifts in New York.
Baltimore December 31 United States Senator Gorman spoke at a meeting of Maryland Democratic county editors opposing the Australian election law as unsuitable for Maryland citing uneducated voters. He urged secrecy but details leaked causing a major stir among Democrats and labor groups.
A roundup of 1891 notices reports and deaths from Rochester Atlanta Philadelphia Gainesville and New York including Otto Betz suicide Bank of England rate change J C Blackburn death Mrs Coleman and General Longstreet wife death Salisbury illness fires and wrecks Lemons and epidemics Influenza deaths gas asphyxiation and a testy mix of court suits and society notices with weather forecasts and market updates
In Ded Lucca manslaughter case in Medford Milton, testimony shows trespass on Cunningham grounds and a shot to the stomach. Amato says De Lucca claimed he lost his senses and did not intend to shoot after Cunningham allegedly struck him with a stone. Mrs Cunningham testifies but is barred.
Three car loads of Pinkerton detectives head toward Punxsutawney as about 1500 miners strike in Artoons and threaten armed resistance. Operators order workers from their homes tomorrow or face eviction, with 106 Pinkertons on duty to enforce compliance. Bloodshed feared if the men resist.
In Pittsburgh on December 31 a Knights of Labor order forced conductors and gripmen who were members to leave their cars at Oakland avenue station. About 65 men joined the strike, with seven conductors and five regulars staying on duty to keep cars moving. Police protected company property and no serious trouble occurred.
A Erie system sub committee secured abolition of the book examination and reinstatement with pay for four engineers Kent Linley Sullivan and Scribner who refused the test. Scribner said the company conceded all demands and the men will return to duty. News spread that all crews are ready to strike if needed and there is rejoicing along the line.
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