03 Dec 1891
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1891
Page
1
In Washington December 2 the Speakership battle grows more tangled as Dalton and Marsh withdraw. Kerr's Clerkship bid rises as Dalton exits, Marsh concedes, leaving Crutchfield, Clark, and Kerr in contention. Morrison’s influence suspected in Springer split. Hatch distances from coalitions as divisions reshape the field.
Seventy five to eighty votes over the needed threshold are reported to back Mills on the first ballot. Springer has deserted. Forms. Fithian Wiko and Newberry of Illinois pledge support for Mills. Springer refuses to withdraw. New England delegation caucuses at Andrews residence with ten of fourteen likely to back Mills. Page Stevens for Springer Daniels for Crisp O Neill to cast vote for Andrews.
Special telegram reports the Field family facing multiple crises after Mrs Field's death. Edward M Field is committed to an asylum, Cyrus W Fields's condition fluctuates with Doctors signaling limited recovery probability. Mrs Lindley remains critically ill, while Mrs E M Field suffers shock but may recover in days.
John McManus, condemned for Eugene McGinnis murder, will be hanged at Moyamensing Prison between 10 and 12. His last night was peaceful, after a hearty supper and prayer. He confessed to Rev. Father Harvey, expressed resignation, and received comfort from clergy and Sisters of Charity. His mother and sisters bid him farewell as the scaffold is prepared. Father Harvey will accompany him to the execution.
A Boston Telegram reports a new political party based on a signed declaration urging paper money redeemable in gold, keeping coinage politics, and a revenue tariff. The group, with well-funded promotion, places its headquarters at Box 2,234, Boston.
John H. Brehm was held in 300 bail by U S Commissioner James M. Cassady after arrest by Deputy U S Marshal Leon on a charge of possessing an unregistered distillery at 286 to 290 Cherry Street Camden formerly occupied by Standard Malt Extract Company. The still, copper and 200 gallons, was seized by Deputy Internal Revenue Collector McPherson.
Frederick Kuhn and Harry McBride of 682 East Thompson street were held in $500 bail each by Magistrate Lloyd on suspicion of stealing $50 from Peter Engel of 1019 Palmer street. Engel, an old soldier, testified that after drawing pension money he met Kuhn and McBride and the trio went to an oyster saloon at Second and Groupe streets where Engel was relieved.
Richmond December 2 The Legislature convened at noon Governor McKinney in his message urges congressional reapportionment that yields contiguous counties cities and towns with compact districts and as equal a population as possible. He notes other public matters in the address.
Peter J. Rumberger a Reading doctor was arrested on a warrant charging practicing medicine without registration or diploma. The Board of Charities met in Harrisburg reelecting President Mahlon Dickinson and appointing George W. Ryan to the western executive committee. Horace J. Blue of Danville was appointed a State Department clerk after Wilson M. Shart resigned. The Board of Public Buildings and Grounds in Harrisburg authorized immediate insurance on the Capitol, Arsenal, and Executive Mansion, first ever. Jacob Odenwelder of Easton jailed for failing to pay about to his late father’s estate as one of the executors.
Miss Helen Clifford Page christened the steel armored cruiser New York at Cramp & Sons shipyard in a grand ceremony witnessed by tens of thousands. President Harrison's party attended, with the christening bottle presented with gold inscriptions and photographers crowding the scene. Police guarded Beach street as crowds packed the yard and a champagne luncheon followed the launch.
The launch event drew about 2,000 guests including New York and Washington visitors to the mould loft behind the ways. Diplomats, ministers, admirals, bank presidents, and shipbuilding workers gathered for luncheon as representatives from across the nation mingled, exchanged greetings, and met old friends amid flags and electric lighting. Many named guests and dignitaries attended, with Mrs Harrison leading a party that day before catching a train.
A vast crowd gathered along Broad Street Station and the Delaware to watch the launching of the New York. Spectators filled tugs, steamers, and decks high with promenaders while notable figures from Philadelphia and New York attended, including Vice President Morton and many attorneys, bankers, and merchants. The ceremony featured baptism in wine, a grand reception, and a river parade that drew thousands, amid remarks on naval advancement and social pageantry.
A large gathering of handsome and distinguished women attends the launch of a great naval warship. Miss Helen Clifford Page, 19, christens the vessel with a flourish from the shore as New York’s social elite observes from platform perches. The event draws guests from New York Philadelphia and Washington amidst transportation chaos and crowding.
An engineer’s briefing on the New York cruiser details length 380 ft 6 in water line beam 64 ft displacement 8150 tons and max speed 20 knots with 18.5 knots sustained. Four vertical triple expansion engines total 18 000 miles coal range and 475 crew. Six boilers plus two auxiliary boilers, armor belts and decks described with deck heights and dimensions.
Frederick P. Kirby, a dog fancier of 155 South Eighth Street, was arraigned before Magistrate Slevin on assault and battery and interfering with an officer after locking Constable Owens in a store during an attempted execution for unpaid mercantile taxes. Owens testified he was kept inside for nearly an hour until King refused to release him and Kirby seized him by the throat. Bail was set at 600 dollars on each charge.
Special Telegram to The Warren Times from Warren Pa December 2 reports Arthur R Blood the wealthiest man in the city died last night when his horse shied and threw him into a brook. He was returning from Kane and aged 54. Blood owned oil refinery interests in Warren and Philadelphia and organized the Muir Oil Company with several oil refineries using a secret process.
The Freisinnige Zeitung reports a Berlin address in which Emperor William allegedly told guard recruits that they have sworn body and soul to him and must obey orders, even to shoot relatives in a socialist nation, with no murmuring. The remarks, if true, imply a singular enemy and emphasize unwavering duty.
The comtroller of the currency E S Lacey releases a forthcoming annual report detailing national banks in operation to October 31 1891 3604 banks with capital stock 6841775855 bonds 152113850 circulation 172368948 notes outstanding 35480721 lawful money redemption The year shows the most failures yet while other banks carried greater capital and liabilities The report cites causes of 1890 monetary stringency and the clearing house loan certificates in New York Philadelphia and Boston.
A seven year old named Gussie Wagner of Cincinnati was admitted to Cooper Hospital Camden with gunshot wounds to the right hand and left leg after a gun discharged while George Lemons stooped to pick a briar. The hand is badly lacerated and two fingers may require amputation.
Ex Sheriff Krumbhaar of Philadelphia qualified today as Superintendent of State Banking and filed the required $20,000 bond. His three clerks will be appointed soon, and the banking department will be temporarily housed in the Senate committee rooms.
Special Telegram to Tex Traces. READI NG December 2 John Endlich lies critically ill at his Wood Vale residence two miles from the city from a stroke suffered last Sunday He is in a coma and unable to recognize anyone and is not expected to survive the night.
G Smith Bethard a carpenter residing at 2434 Master street fell from the third story of a house at Thirty-second and Columbia avenue into the cellar. He died before doctors from German Hospital arrived.
New York December 2 executors Nicholas and John Lennig of Charles Lennig won a Supreme Court judgment for 45 484 44 against the Fonda Lake and Port Leyden Paper Company. The claim covers advances made by Charles Lennig from February 13 to October 2, 1891.
Thomas McCully, return clerk in the City Controller’s office, tendered his resignation to Controller Thompson yesterday. His resignation had been requested in August, but he was kept on until now. McCully is identified as a Democrat.
Thomas T. Tasker of Morrin Tasker & Co, an iron foundry firm member, lies dangerously ill at his home 1622 South Fifth Street. He has suffered bron chitis and a heavy cold for some time, feared to have settled on his lungs.
Providence December 2 William K Potter Democrat elected mayor of Providence by over one hundred majority. Hugh J Carroll Democrat Pawtucket wins by a two of a majority and there is no election. Senator Youag En Route for Washington United States Senator M S Quay arrived Jacksonvill e tonight from his tarpon retreat at St. Lucie. He will leave in the morning for Washington.
A compact notice reports revenue measures aiding wartime activities at a Wat region site, detailing codearts adjustments and efforts to support local operations. Authorities reference ongoing programs and funding focused on sustaining essential services during the period.
A dynamite factory in Haverstraw exploded this afternoon, killing four workers and a boatman nearby. The frame building, 50 by 150 feet, burned for hours as dynamite and gelatine packed rooms stood nearby. several mangled remains and dismembered body parts were found along the shore and in wreckage.
Former Camden builder and ex councilman William T. Mead, convicted of forgery, surrendered by his bondsman Lawyer John Wartman. After the Court of Errors and Appeals upheld the lower court, pardons were denied. Mead was jailed by Sheriff West and will be taken to the State Prison atenton tomorrow.
Louis Harrriot confessed to the murder of Mrs Charles T Leonard at Atlantic Height in Frernop New Jersey on December 2. He admitted after being implicated in the crime.
At Black Lick Indiana on December 2, William Clark shot and mortally wounded Palmer following a long quarrel. Clark was arrested and jailed for the night as the community fears lynching. the shooting occurred from behind.
Forecast for Thursday expects fair, warmer conditions across central valleys and to the Atlantic coast. A western storm may bring rain to the Atlantic coast while southern winds keep temperatures up. Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey see fair skies with southerly winds and possible rain Friday.
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