23 Feb 1891
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1891
Page
1
A Special Telegram from Washington on February 22 argues that the GOP in Pennsylvania faces a widening breach as Cameron Quay and Magee split the party. It predicts a possible Democratic shift next fall, questions Quay’s leadership, and notes calls for a new party leader amid internal strife and stalled reform efforts.
In Washington on February 22 the Fifty-first Congress enters its last eight full working days before March 4. The pension and District of Columbia bills and the Millery Academy bill are in conference, while the consular bill awaits action.
The minority in Congress hints at an extra session to organize alliance members for the December session. Republicans resist. many lawmakers may not return next term, while leaders worry about adjournment on March 4. Representative Springer predicts a united Democratic campaign in 1892 on all issues.
The U S Supreme Court adopted a new rule requiring all appeals writs and citations be returnable within thirty days after filing whether in session or in recess. Cases not docketed within the period will be dismissed, aiming to curb delays and shorten the court calendar.
Des Moines report on the inquest into William Protzman who died after a December cold developed into typhoid fever. Evidence showed no medical care beyond silent prayer and neglect of diet, with a verdict blaming Christian Science teachings for his death and noting he would likely have lived with proper treatment.
Mrs. Catharine Robbins, 70, of 2061 Brandywine Street, died suddenly after years with heart disease. She had long feared being buried alive and pressed for safeguards, prompting Coroner Ashbridge to order a postmortem by Dr. Formad to determine cause of death.
Justice Thomas H. Cumming issued thirty-one warrants for the arrest of twenty-five men accused of gambling or allowing gambling at Hackensack New Jersey yesterday. Authorities plan further action as the sweep targets unlawful gambling operations and related charges.
Three bold daytime burglaries terrorized Camden over two days. Thomas B. Powell's Linden Street home was ransacked in broad daylight as three men watched the street from the curb. Jewelry, small savings banks, and a revolver were stolen, with a large shoe-store break at 1140 Federal Street netting about $50 in shoes. Philadelphia men Gaskill and Barber were beaten and robbed of $1,200 and a promissory note while near Beideman's Station, suspected to be connected to the same gang.
A special train bearing General Sherman’s family and friends left St. Louis for New York when a telegram arrived from the Count of Paris in Seville, Spain. The message expressed warm sympathy for General Sherman’s death and offered blessings to Father Sherman during the family’s poste-death journey.
Elmer H. Williams a forger from Couchioeee who aided bessler was arrested in Brandon Manitoba February 22 and brought here last night to jail. Williams fled CET leaving forged passes and trust money.
Special Telegram to THE Trams reports a four week spree of incendiary acts in Plymouth. A recent main street store fire followed by repeated barn and property arsons across wards culminated in Friday night fires at the Jones stable and today at the Lee and Lynch Brothers stables. Alarm systems failed and several horses died as crews tackled blazes engulfing Shonk Nealon and other properties.
The Elizabeth of New York went ashore on the rocks near Tennessee Cove four miles north of San Francisco harbor entrance. Captain Colcord and seventeen sailors drowned. the captain's family survived. Tug assistance failed due to high charges. lifesaving crews searched but no rescue reported. The incident adds to a day of furious gale wrecks including the British ship Jessamine.
A New Jersey store owner, Mrs. Charles, 45, was killed after refusing John Boyce a cigarette on Sunday. Boyce, drunk and abusive, jumped the counter, choked her, and was arrested at his home. Husband Mr. Charles, in frail health, had left for Winslow, N J yesterday.
From San Francisco two packages arrived for the U S Navy Department containing four plates of iron and steel to test underwater protection. Observers note the plates are smooth and apparently unbroken, intended to evaluate submersion resistance for ships. A Kansas judge is reported in trouble as a separate item in the period.
Salt River Valley faced the greatest flood on record with rain sweeping Arizona. The Salt River rose seventeen feet above normal twenty eight miles above Phoenix, washing away a Tempe railroad bridge and flooding farms and Phoenix districts. About 100 adobe houses collapsed, rail tracks were washed out, and five nearby Pima Indians near Lehi were reported drowned. Loss estimated at least 125000 dollars with one third to the railroad. Relief efforts began as the river fell Friday.
Detectives raided a prize fight in McGowen's Hall Edwardsville causing a panic as two masked men with revolvers interrupted the bout between Daley and Farrell. Spectators fled injuring some while two fighters fled on bail for a hearing tomorrow. County detectives identified attendees promising future court action and the District Attorney ordered an end to prize fighting in the county.
Henry Gangevere, released from Eastern Penitentiary last June after an eleven year term for arson and burglary, was captured near a planing mill as he plotted to set the town ablaze. He admitted intent to burn the city and to apply the method at six or eight targets. The mayor ordered a further hearing for Monday.
Special Telegram reports in Springfield Ohio that William H. Hambright the factory watchman was slain at the A C Evans Manufacturing Company shops. Post mortem shows skull fractured ear to ear with killer stealing his $11 wages from the fuel room scene. A coke slide betrayed the assailant as Hambright faced the strike.
Thomas Hainogy assistant at the state fish hatching houses in Emaus arrived with twenty five cans of brook trout for stocking streams in Berks and Lebanon counties. Each can holds two thousand fish about an inch long now and expected to reach ten inches in a year.
In a wave of party discipline, both Republicans and Democrats in the city move to purge suspected traitors from ward and city committees. James Ewing faces possible charges for backing Harris against Bringhurst, with pressure to resign. Expulsion talk also grows around George W. Sterr Jr and other ward figures as factions promise renewed efforts to discipline alleged defectors.
At Herr Barth’s dinner, Dr. Windthorst proposed a toast to William Walter Phelps, the U.S. Minister. He said America’s tariff debates reflect a temporary madness, warning Germany could imitate to spread happiness, drawing applause from Schempeeer, Siemens, and others present.
William Simpson Jr., who was missing Friday, returned Saturday morning and dispelled concerns. Reports from Topeka note Powderly in good health and a heart trouble discussed in a telegram, as General Master Workman Powderly sends a letter to his wife from this city.
Fragmentary text reports a clash or incident at a Hebrew church with unclear date and party names. No clear outcomes or identifiable organizations are readable. The item appears to be a brief notice or report of conflict linked to a religious site.
Large numbers of Poles and Hungarians leave the mining region due to poor coal trade and mine disasters. A special telegram reports many workers returning to their homeland to spend savings, depleting labor in the American coal fields.
In Washington County and Cambris County a man named West, described as a Black person, died in a related incident tied to a member of the Crouch family from last summer. Details are sparse and a Telegram from Tare Trycza notes the event occurred on a Thursday.
A Washington announcement claims Charley Foster of Fostoria Ohio is chosen as Secretary of the Treasury because he is not a Wall Street man provoking amusement in New York financial circles. The piece links Foster with the Nickel Plate scheme and Brice with the Vanderbilt looting emblem scarf pin purchased with $3000 from Brice’s allies, Tiffany manufactured.
Four more miners were found dead at the Jeanesville mine, Mike Smith Harry Ball Lawrence Reed and John Bullock. They lay in a dry upper breast with a crude coal hut nearby indicating starvation after a flood catastrophe. Reed was kneeling as if praying and the others lay together, suggesting about ten days of suffering before death.
Special Telegram to Tax Trxxs reports 454 liquor licenses filed in the Berks County Quarter Sessions office as it closed for the night. There are 416 retail licenses for hotels and beer saloons, 233 in Reading and 183 in boroughs and townships, plus eight bottlers, eight manufacturers, and 22 wholesale licenses. Nine specials are awaiting action and eight old stands will be abandoned. Two hotels are planned on Neversink Mountain along the Neversink Mountain Electric Railroad route to serve summer boarders.
Memorial services in Scranton honor General Sherman and Admiral Porter at the First Presbyterian Church. The Thirteenth Regiment N G P and G A R posts attended in uniform as Di Logan chaplain of the regiment led the service and gave the memorial address. Prominent civilians joined the vast gathering.
Special Telegram reports farewell sermons for Revs Breyfogel Krecker Woodring and Kress as they depart to a conference in Allentown. Efforts to bar Bishop Bowman from presiding fail, with a split anticipated as anti Bowman factions plan a separate conference.
Special Telegram reports Rivermen fear Allegheny and Monongahela rivers will rise beyond banks tomorrow, risking a flood as severe as last week's. Local officials warn residents to stay alert and prepare for possible evacuations as waters advance.
Special Telegram reports a Philadelphia and Reading engine struck a group of young men near Lagad Creek Bridge on the route. One man, Powell, died. another unnamed rider cannot recover. Carleton notes widespread distress in Pocahontas county with bread and supply shortages.
A small fire broke out early yesterday morning in a residence linked to a lighted mass, causing minor damage. Authorities investigated. no injuries reported and the cause remains under review.
Unclear text shows Mr. Mary tua Fbeberti Lacie asserting a firm position regarding Palumee and Moore. The fragment hints at a legal or political dispute with a vow to never fet Palumee for ted ik.
Members of local Irish National League branches express discouragement at Irish factions in America over the $40,000 fund dispute in Paris and leadership tensions around Parnell. Speakers in Jackson and Jefferson branches lament divisions yet urge continued effort for Ireland's freedom and future leaders.
Lieutenant McGarvey and a 26th district squad raided an uptown gambling den at 1806 Adams Street run by Harry White and Mortimer Taft. Eight men were found gambling upstairs and taken to the station. White and Taft held on $1 bail each for court after a magistrate hearing.
Baltimore February 22 Mr Stewart Diffenderfer closed a cable transaction making him the owner of Hepsey a St Bernard regarded as one of the world s most remarkable dogs She was bought by H Chapman of Bath England for 1000 Hepsey a rich orange dog with black shading marked face and massive build stands about thirty one inches at the shoulder and is in whelp to Prince She will arrive in time for the Washington show.
Justice Samuel W. Wells won the Democratic City Convention nomination for mayor on the second ballot over William E. Cox. The report notes Wells carried the vote after an earlier round and references plans for City Tax collection and related campaign issues.
Amos Bartolett, a Philadelphia and Reading railroad brakeman, was struck and killed by a train incident. The report notes a fatal railroad accident with sparse details and local weather context.
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