01 Apr 1892
Page 12
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1892
Page
12
Senator Morgan urged fellow lawmakers to show their colors during the key vote, signaling a test of loyalties and party alignment in a tense legislative session.
The article recalls a rain-soaked session where U S Senators addressed the Nicaragua Canal issue, finances, and free coinage of silver. It highlights Morgan's push for decisive votes, Sherman opposing broad resolutions, and a contentious Indian appropriation vote with party-aligned divisions.
In Washington March 31 the People's Party urged the House to report Watson's anti Pinkerton resolution from the Judiciary Committee but was blocked. Watson and allies pressed for action while leaders and a tariff debate filled the day. Governor McKinley attended as speakers argued over free wool and related measures.
A large trustee meeting at the Arlington Hotel elected new trustees including Bishop Charles H. Fowler Hiram Price and Gen Shenkir Washington Mrs Matthew Simpson and other named figures. John E Andrus was chosen president of the board and a Women s fund was planned with Mrs John A Logan to inaugurate it. Subscriptions for endowment and building funds were reported with many future gifts promised.
Philadelphia reports footpads assaulted Miss Blanche Burling outside Police Sergeant Andrews home as Mrs Andrews watched. Three youths, ages around 15 to 21, attacked on Spruce Street near Eleventh, forcing a purse theft while a lookout observed. Victims sought help as assailants fled toward Spruce Street.
Philadelphia report describes a proposed federal bill to repeal the 44 cent per pound duty on refined sugars aiming to curb the Sugar Trust’s dominance after acquiring Harrison Frazier & Co and others. Samuel Galline Thompson aiding the measure, with Cleveland hinted as an influencer, and possible sponsors McMillin or Springer.
James Tows and N Dax warn North Dakota farmers that this winter’s conditions damaged grain in shock and in stacks and sacks. Wet, swollen grain risks sprouting with warm rains, rendering it unfit for market and possibly worthless. Persistent wind and snow have compounded damage, with millions of bushels likely unsellable come spring.
Huntingdon may be in a deep hole as Carey & Co. papers circulate with claimed genuine signatures. William Lathron, cashier, asserts indorsed notes are authentic and has negotiated over 40000 of the paper in Wheeling banks. Indorsement and forgery claims center on blank notes tied to Huntingdon and Colonel Paige.
Bradstreet's report for the quarter ending March 31 shows a drop in failures to 3,207 from 3,401 a year earlier. Assets total $17,744,000, liabilities $35,561,749, with regional figures: Wester 769 failures and $7,644,27 liabilities, Northwestern 237, Pacific 245, plus varied asset and liability totals.
Judge Hammond rules for Memphis banks and insurance companies in a federal suit over property taxes. The plaintiffs argued full taxation beyond the chartered one half of one percent on capital stock. about 400 000 involved. The decision sustains the companies and may be appealed to the highest court.
E M McGillin amended suit against H B Claflin Co seeking 2 093 000 in connection with a fire at the McGillin Dry Goods Co store. The case involves the 188? sale of the Cleveland store to the McGillin Dry Goods Co and a Harlem Cattle Company venture in Nebraska in which Claflin held stock.
The Sheriff sold part of the Standard Ice Company assets in New York and took charge of Jacob Hirsch’s New York cigar factory. Colorado silver mines may close due to low silver prices. About 2,000 colored union marine firemen and roustabouts struck on the St Louis levee. The Uniontown Turold Spottsylvania House and the Central Hotel were sold by C A Rush to H L Rankin for 77500 dollars. Sixty union cigar makers employed by the...
Telegraphers on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad threaten to strike if a discharged operator is not reinstated. Norfolk and Western declares its semi annual dividend of 13 cents per share payable April 29. Immigrant rates from Canadian ports to the Northwest settled with Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk restoring immigrants to the former basis. E Otis Trap enters an appearance in Dauphin County Court for the Reading combine railroads. The parties will answer but delays are expected.
The report details numerous fires and damages from Hectanooga North Carolina to Havre France, including Blackader’s lumber mills Tampa losses totaling 35000 dollars, a fully insured sand company boiler loss of 1200, and a large 980000 dollar partial loss at Upper Canada Furniture Factory. Additional blazes affect Parkersburg stores, Rock Spring Hotel in New Jersey, Manor barn fires, bark sheds at Kistler tannery with 9000 tons of bark, and Havre cotton on a wharf. Prairie fires near Nean McCook devastate farms, while a vacant South Sixth Street building in Pittsburg Virginia Charlestown Railway area catches fire after an explosion and arson suspicion.
A devastating cyclone struck Nelson at 6 15 P M with a preceding hail storm. The event caused widespread destruction including unroofed bank and shops, damaged church and new school house, and many residences destroyed. Damages are estimated at 100000 dollars with several residents seriously hurt.
Jacob Wyman of 2120 Grove Street is shot and killed when two men force entry as Mia Wyman and her daughter enter from the yard. The daughter screams and patrols arrive. Mrs Wyman is later found across the street with friends. She is jailed on suspicion due to conflicting statements. No murderers found. A separate item notes Shakespeare birthplace trustees near purchase of Anne Hathaway's Cottage for 16000, amid bids from Americans seeking to move the cottage to Chicago.
Washington March 31. The Pension Office probe shows Commissioner Raum defending moves in the Lineaweaver case while detailing examiners use for political ends. Raum asserts no political bias in law administration and explains examiner deployment and a 5 million transfer to the Treasury under fiscal pressure.
George C. Sharp son of the notorious Jake Sharp is in San Francisco waiting for a divorce from his New York wife. He says he was enticed into the marriage while intoxicated but now desires to end it and then wed a Californian heiress. He admits seeking a divorce and denies being related to Jake Sharp, claiming his home is in Cleveland.
The advertisement lists discounts on various handkerchiefs and hose. Ladies and Children’s items include initial and embroidered handkerchiefs, silk and linen options, and a wide range of hose from cotton to silk. Friday prices cut regular costs across many items.
Knit Zephyr Bootees offered at a Friday price of 15 cents regular.
Friday offers include white and gray merino undershirts at regular 50 cents, hemstitched handkerchiefs in war ranted pure linen at regular 18, and fine seamless half hose plain and sans at regular 2.50.
The Savage World complete Natural History with 1500 illustrations bound in leather size eight by ten inches priced Friday at a discount from 2.25. Everyday Cook Book and Encyclopedia of Practical Recipes bound in cloth regular 75 cents Friday price. Uncle Tom's Cabin new edition cloth binding urged for children. Scholar's Companion a wooden box with lead pencil penholder slate and inch rule offered at Friday sale.
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