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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1891

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Nine Molten Musicans Bond for Mt Pleasant Court Appearance

Nine men charged with riot and riotous destruction of property, many brass band members, posted bail of 500 dollars each in Mt Pleasant to await trial. Authorities explain the bonds are modest to avoid jailing those unable to pay, while deputies seek murder warrants amid ongoing inquest and labor tensions.

Mr. Pleasant Squire McCaleb Morewood De‘eoue Harry Buckley James Baldwin James Agan Robert Nixon James Lane Patrick McDonough William Matt Rinehart Michel Barrett Mortis Rameev Laurie McCaleb Squire James McBryde Mt. Pleasant Scottdale Loar Squire McCuleb Genteman McBryde Greensburg John T. Stauffer Tek Captain Lear

Address by a Coke Company employee on wages and unrest

The speaker reflects on fair treatment, recalls advice from 1888, and asserts accountability to God rather than employer or workers. He concedes wages may be insufficient and notes outbreaks are not new, insisting the strife could have been avoided or settled better. He cites reasons in the appeal known to all.

H.C. Frick Coke Company Appeala

Guardian Battle Over Heir to Bequest Ends in Arrest

In Probate Court today McMahon faced a tesitation to show cause why a new guardian should not be appointed for Edward Milton McMahon. A warrant by Rose Coleman accuses McMahon of poisoning the boy to gain control of a fortune valued at 000. The boy remains with McMahon and is hidden on the West Side as a feud between his father and paternal grandmother over the inheritance continues.

McMahon Edward Milton McMahon Rose Coleman West Side

Beaver Bill Faces Audit Over Johnstown Flood Relief Funds

In the Senate a bill to reimburse W. H. Kemble for 383000 advanced to Governor Beaver for Johnstown flood relief faced debate on auditing expenditures. Democrats urged state liability inquiry, while Republicans argued urgency and humanitarian necessity justified the outlay. The amendment failed 23 to 18, and the bill moved to final reading.

Haguispung Senate W. H. Kemble Beaver Johnstown Susquehanna Valley Commonwealth Ross Symbol Auditing Commission Penrose McCreary Gobin Thompson Law of Humanity Secon

Immigrant Ship Dispute Strains Barge Office and Burgundia

Italian immigrants aboard the Burgundia clash with Barge Office officials after 21 debarred migrants returned to the ship. Colonel Weber orders continued watch as the vessel sails for the Med across the Mediterranean. The Iniziativa protest raises questions of practicability and legal duty in repatriation. Italian citizens allege nationality discrimination amid the dispute.

Mediterranean Barge Office Inisiativa Burgundia Weber Ins R Palmeri Fabre Line Italy Palmoeri Palmers

Lip Reply to General Manager Letter Raises No Change

The fragment shows Scott TpaLe writing to General Manager Lyne Con tains Nothing to Change the situation. Another letter to Genersl wt oo Yeoemas Lynch comments on the GM's response to a recent communication. The missive begins with Probably I should have kept on.

Lyne Scott TpaLe Father Lambing Genersl Yeoemas Lynch

Strikers At Standard Stores Threaten With Hunger Bargain

A posted notice offering two dollars of provisions in exchange for immediate work sparked sarcasm among strikers. Reports put the number at work fluctuating from 2 to 18 and back to 16, with five quitters and more expected. A labor committee promised to persuade workers to stay out. Names mentioned include Lewis Davis and John Cope. many others were Hungarians.

Peasant Standard Stores Hoke Morewood Tomorro Lewis Davis John Cope

FLOCKING TO JOHNSTOWN Italians and Hungarians Crowded in Cramped Quarters

An investigation in Johnstown on April 3 reports hundreds of Hungarians arriving from the Morewood area crowding into a single ward. As many as 60 per house, with an estimated 300 more families. many keep Jaeger contacts and stay for leisure, with some seeking work though no disturbances have occurred.

JonnsTown Morewood Coke

Chicago Mayoral Race Resumes After Close Vote Count

Chicago faces a tight mayoral race as official counts begin to resolve a margin of 200 to 300 votes. Democrats cite miscounted Washbourne votes vs Hempstead Washburne. Republicans allege dead and unregistered names swung precincts. Carter Harrison retires and condemns alleged fraud and intimidation in the Creiger faction.

Cheaco Elmer Washbourne Citizens Hempstead Washburne Nowlece Cregier Gambs Fraternity Contala Carter H. Harrison Chicago Creiger Wing Democracy Harrison Ily

Missing Doctor's Nephew Traces Remains in Elgin Inquiry

Elgin resident F Dow seeks the body of Dr M Chambers, dies of poison at Hotel Martin. Coroner Range had buried remains after limited clues, a New Orleans woman claimed to be Chambers' wife but proved false. Chambers reportedly held patents and royalties. body later found removed, likely to a medical college, raising police interest.

R. F. Dow Elgin M. Champers Chambers Hotel Martin Range New Orleans Free Masons Dow Ciocizatl Washington

Man Killed in Newark Street Accident

Michael Breslin of Kearny was instantly killed while driving across Erin track at Third Avenue Newark. William Noe, a truckman, was severely bruised and shaken. Breslin was thrown feet in the air and struck his head. Noe was in a sand bank. A crab broke from the end of a pole and the chains shattered the front car window, narrowly missing passengers.

New York Michael Breslin Kearny Erin Third Avenue Newark William Noe Breslin

Democrats Endorse Buchanan Elector Plan in Ohio Senate

In Columbus on an April day the Ohio Senate Democratic caucus voted to advance the Buchanan bill. The measure would provide for selecting Presidential electors by congressional district, aiming to capture 15 electoral votes for the party.

Columbus Ohio Senate

Trust Funds Shortfall Rumors Rock Richmond Elite

rumors swirl around a large estate liquid funds dispute in Richmond tied to Lewis Booker who managed the Hanewinckel estate until a recent demand for settlement. Edward Hanewinckel sues to attach Booker's property seeking about $165,000 amid community upheaval and scrutiny of Booker's long trusted role.

Richmond Lewis Booker Hanewinckel Frederick William Hanewinckel Edward Hanewinckel Booker Chancery Court Hooker St. I's Episcopal Church

Ohio Parole Law Tightened by Legislature

A new law requires parole only on recommendation of the Warden and Board of Managers and bars attorneys from parole hearings. Parole applications must be published for two weeks in papers with opposing politics. Separate act forbids insurance corruption funds and forces disclosure of company conditions to the State Commissioner, affecting pre-1848 chartered firms.

Columbus Board of Managers Adams

Solicited False Charity Ends in Arrest in Connecticut

Rockyville, Conn. April. Mrs Lilian M Hall alias Clementine St George Ray was arrested at Ellington on fraudulent use of the mails. For four months large mail parcels addressed to Clementine St George Ray arrived in response to a charity appeal published in journals. The mail was opened and shipped by Mrs Hall, a lecturer of the Ellington Grange and a noted society figure.

Rockyville Conn Lilian M. Haill Clementine St. George Ray Ellington Clementine St George Ray Hall Ellington Grange

Compliments to Sherman Greet Ohio Legislature and Board

Senator John Sherman visited each branch of the Ohio Legislature and the State Board of Equalization today. He acknowledged the compliment with brief addresses and avoided public questions. A reception was held at the Lincoln house this evening with local citizens and officials in attendance.

Ohio Equalization Board Columbis John Sherman State Board of Equalization Sherman Guacenin Lincoln Ae Itica

A Big Democratic Majority Reports From Yesterday's Election

Complete returns show Major Rogers a Democrat with 123 698 votes and Milburn also listed among results from yesterday's election.

Derxvenr April Ax Ma Major Rogers Milburn

Baker Ballot Bill Shelved in Favor of Constitutional Convention

Harrisburg dispatch reports a strong prospect that the Baker ballot reform bill will be shelved and a constitutional convention called. House Republicans supported the bill on second reading, but the Senate shows weak chances. Country districts oppose the bill, city residents are divided, and a convention would seek voter approval this fall if forced.

Harrisburg Baker House Senate

Harrispine April Stewart bill re reports on bonds and insurance

The House re reports Harrispene April Stewart bill regarding bond and investment insurance firms. The measure requires associations promising fixed sums after set periods to file a bond with the Auditor General equal to half the total membership payments, with a minimum. It also requires a 25 percent reserve deposit with a trust company for member or bondholder claims, excluding lodge system benevolent societies with no agents.

Pondent Stewart Spall

House Rules Panel Sets Final Adjournment Date

The House Committee on Rules adopted a resolution to fix final adjournment for Friday May 8. It provides a special calendar for appropriation bills and night sessions after this week. A three-bill calendar is planned for next week with readings set for Monday evening and Tuesday through Thursday. If approved, the measure advances to the Senate for possible changes.

Habramburg House Committee On Rules Senate

Pittsburg Street Bills Review Delayed In Judiciary Committee

Harrisburg dispatch reports the House Judiciary General Committee met to consider Pittsburgh street bills. Assistant City Solicitor Carnahan briefed members and on Mr Cotton’s motion the discussion was postponed until tomorrow evening. Senator Flinn noted legal questions and effects on other municipalities plus Pittsburgh’s internal disputes to be settled between parties.

Harrisburg House Judiciary General Committee Pittsburg Carnahan Cotton Flinn

House Committee Backs Tax on Foreign Corporations

Harrisburg April House Corporations Committee reported positively Fletcher’s bill to tax all foreign corporations doing business in the state on their capital stock and require them to submit the details.

Harrisburg House Corporatons Committee Fletcher

Sworn Financial Statement Requirement For State Agents

The text notes a requirement for a sworn statement of financial condition to the Auditor General before obtaining a certificate to do business and a $10 fee upon each agent employed in the State.

Mit Auditor General

Senate apportionment bill would add Allegheny senator

Senator Meek will introduce a statewide apportionment bill that would grant Allegheny County an extra senator. The plan redraws districts, listing wards and towns with populations, and projects 27 Republican, 13 Democratic, and 10 doubtful seats based on last presidential vote. Democrats call it just and constitutional, though unlikely to pass.

Allegheny County Fron Harrisburg Meek Canter Ohio Allegheny Rivers Neville Township Pittsburg Allegheny Pittsbure Inclusi McKeesport Soneongahela Monongahela Oho Bedford Blair Clearford Center Armstrong Indiana Merset Cambria Westmoreland Clarion Jefferson and Elk Lawrence Butler Fortieth Fayette and Greene Beaver Washington Philadelphia Luzerne Schuylkill Lackawanna Bucks Montgomery Northumberland Union

Taggart Denies Report Opposing Road Bill in House Debate

A garbled April report claims Taggart denies opposing the road bill. The House bills reported favorably include licensing for vendors among soldiers and sailors and the election of chief burgesses for three years. Other measures address morgue construction in large counties and restricting cigarette manufacture and sales.

Hanegiseune House Fromon Steel Ie Ogeras Sraoaer Pe A. Eer

Senate committee reports favorable and negative on several bills

In the Senate the following bills were favorably reported authorizing a uniform system of accounts in state institutions to aid corporation trials, clarifying horse racing definitions, and allowing soldiers to sue for bounty. Negatives include penalties for officers of unincorporated associations, battle mortgages on personal property, spousal testimony rights in certain suits, and restricting liquor sales to minors or intemperate individuals.

Ator Haefenburg Senate Auditor General Catten

Senate honors memory of Russell Errett with resolutions

The Senate adopted a unanimous resolution expressing deep regret at the death of Hon. Russell Errett of Allegheny County. It notes his service as a former member of the Senate chief clerk, a congressman, a senator, and a soldier, and extends sympathy to his family before adjourning in respect.

Senate Hankuis Bung Neab Russell Errett Allegheny County Errett Congress Commonwealth

Senate Passes Bills on Licenses and Property Rights

The Senate finally passed several bills including authorizing liquor licenses by population, extending mineral rights action idle for two years with a one year window to exercise, extending pickerel season by two months, and allowing a wife to make a will as if unmarried. A bill granting widows with collateral heirs limited real estate rights was defeated.

Feyrclat Telzcram Hagnispura Senate

Mechanics' Lien Law Advances in House Action

Harrisburg April 8 The bill securing the right of sub contractors to file mechanics liens and defending their rights was debated with amendments rejected and the measure passed second reading. Also considered were clerks in the Secretary of the Commonwealth office and a provision on possession of bodies by kin after death. Senate Judiciary General Committee to report favorably a bill creating a common pleas court in a county.

Harrisburg Secretary of the Commonwealth Senate Judiciary General Committee Ee Court Lecheny County Te Orn Cominen Pleas Court

German Expedition in Darkest Africa Reverses Route

Advices report a disastrous reverse for Dr Zietsrail's German expedition in Western Africa. Four Europeans and 170 natives were killed, survivors retreating to the coast for help. Separately, British troops hold Massi Kesse in Manica despite a withdrawal order from the Foreign Office, a claim cited as extraordinary. Cecil Rhodes, premier of Cape Colony, had assured obedience to the orders.

SY Dunlap Liverpool Cameron Western Africa Zietsrail Mozambique British East African Company Massi Kesse Manica British Foreign Office Cecil John Rhodes Cape Colony

Voices Sent on Phonographic Cylinders to ArchBishop Corrigan

Phonographic cylinders were sent to Archbishop Corrigan and to Mr Edwam. His eminence has also spoken into one and it was deposited at the Archbishop's residence at West Milwater for posterity. The American messages will be treasured similarly.

Corrigan Edwam Westmilwater

Italian Dispatch on Harrison Humbert Letter Sparks Debate

Rome reports that the Messagero claims a U S to King Humbert dispatch on New Orleans lynchings will be shown to the Italian Chamber. It cites alleged harmony with Italy while others say no direct correspondence exists and that U S subjects have it in the State Departments.

Harrison Humbert America Rome Messagero Chamber of Deputies Marquis di Rudini United States New Orleans Italy House of Savoy Statte

Notable Autographs Auction at Sotheby’s Highlights Classic Letters

sale of autograph letters at Sotheby’s features Boswell, Johnson, Burns, Dickens, Thackeray, Trollope, Pope, Swift, and Jenny Lind. Dickens letters average about £7 and Thackeray £15. George Eliot to Trollope sold for £8. Burns to the Earl of Glencairn drew £19. Countess of Blessington letters from Dickens and Thackeray also prominent.

Sorpes Sotheby's Boswell Dr. Johnson Robert Burns Earl of Glencairn Charles Dickens Howells Jenny Lind Fircheses Seebogs Sterne George Eliot Anthony Trollope Dean Swift Pope William Makepeace Thackeray Countess of Blessington

English Minister Refuses Toast to the Queen at Tavistock

The Devonshire Congregational Union luncheon in Tavistock heard chair M P Davies refuse to propose the health of Her Majesty the Queen. He delegated to Rev G B Johnson who gave a standard tribute to the Queen as a constitutional sovereign. A verse of the anthem was sung while Davies and his wife remained seated.

London Devonshire Congregational Union Tavistock M. P. Davies G. B. Johnson Davies Prince of Wales

Russian Heir Said to Stir Front frontier tensions

In a brief note readers are told that unrest on the frontier is blamed on the czar’s visit to India. Some natives and European observers allege the Russian heir was sent to India to inflame trouble for Britain and that he has achieved his goal.

CatettTta Czarewitch India

Excitement in Rome as Mala Vita trial opens in Bari

In Bari the Mala Vita Society trial draws intense interest with 297 prosecution witnesses and 425 defense witnesses slated. Police and troops guard the court as prisoners, many young and well dressed, react with shouting and riot-like uproar. Passaquindici denounces 70 members and 20 more unarrested.

Rome Bari Mala Vita Society Rsena Pres Passaquindici Tome

Will of Prince Napoleon Dictates Obsequies and Inheritance

The will specifies burial in Paris at the Church of the Invalides or a rock cave at Ajaccio if blocked, omits his eldest son Prince Victor, and appoints Prince Louis to read parental correspondence. It leaves most property to Prince Napoleon with limited keepsakes and personal items gifted to Princess Clotilde and Princess Letitia.

Rome Prince Napoleon Prince Victor St. Jerome Chapel Church of the Invalides Paris Napoton Les Sanguinaires Gulf of Ajaccio Prince Louis Clotilde Prince Jerome Napoleon Soaalis Letitia

Tenants Give Up in Irish Land Struggle Split Leaders

The collapse of the tenants fight in Tipperary stems from a rift between Parcell and McCarthy over funds in Paris. With no unity and £1000 owed, the Defense Association urges release of the Paris balance while factions drift. Dillon O'Brien influence weakens as Parnell may align with them. Reports of delegacy to America dampen prospects.

Tipperary Parcell McCarthy Paris Defense Association Dillon O'Brien Parnell America

Sir Charles Tupper Challenges Grand Trunk Management

Sir Charles Tupper, writing from Ottawa on March 26, replies to Sir Henry Tyler and repeats his charges against the Grand Trunk Railroad. He offers to meet Tyler before shareholders to verify statements and show how management has harmed the company and its investors.

Lorpos Sir Charles Tupper Ottawa Sir Henry Tyler Charles Dominion Sir Henry

Raid on Strand clubs lands many in custody

London police raid two Strand clubs the Falmouth Club and the Agar Club arresting nine men at the first and taking over a hundred members and officials from the second. Large sums of money are seized as officers strike while betting on City and Suburban races was underway.

BT Dunlaf Cable Company Loxpox Strand New Falmouth Club Bow Street Agar Club St. George's Court Charing Cross

Australian Federation Convention backs tariff control by Parliament

The Australian Federation Convention adopts resolutions urging the Federal Parliament to fix and control customs while tariffs remain unchanged until a uniform tariff is adopted. Free trade across the region is implied, and a base population consolidation proposal is deferred to Parliament. Local colonial powers remain intact with a devolvement clause if laws clash.

Sudney

Sensational Conversion of Father Ignatius Flock in Wales

Wales church circles react after Father Ignatius converts to Roman Catholicism. The prioress and St Anthony Abbey monks join St Mary's Benedictine Abbey in Stanbrook Worcester after the move to Rome.

Ignatius Wales Liverroon April St. Anthony Abbey Father Ignatius America St. Mary’s Benedictine Abbey Stanbrook Worcester

American Arranges Preliminaries of Grand Duke Marriage

Cannes April 8 Townsend an American resident here arranged the preliminaries for the private marriage of Grand Duke Michael Michhaelovitel to the Countess of Meremberg A Russian priest from St Petersburg officiated at the wedding.

Cannes Mr. Townsend Michael Michhaelovitel Meremberg St. Petersburg

Germany Strengthens Eastern Garrisons

A Berlin dispatch reports the German War Office has decided to reinforce garrisons in the East due to Russian troop concentrations in Galicia and Silesia. The note is carried by Dunlap's Cable Company from Paris dated April. Cardinal Manning is mentioned in the same item.

Germany Iby Dunlap Paris Berlin German War Office ST Dunlap’s Cable Company Cardinal Manning

Booths Southern France Visit Amid Ill Daughter Illness

General Booth of the Salvation Army travels to the south of France to join his ailing daughter Mrs Tucker at a villa named St Francois in Cannes. A retinue of five attendants accompanies Mrs Tucker and the servant force increases with the General's visit.

General Booth France Dunlap Cable Company Lowpos Salvation Army Tucker St. Francois Cannes

Baron Fava Illness Delays Voyage From New York

Baron Fava remains indisposed at the Hotel Victoria today, declining visitors except the Italian Consul General and one countryman. He plans to sail on La Gascogne on Saturday unless his condition worsens.

Disrator New York Baron Fava Hotel Victoria General di Cesnola la Gascogne

Tariff Issue Shapes Next House Speakership Fight

A Washington dispatch notes growing talk of a tariff split among Democrats as a factor in the upcoming House race. Governor Hill’s influence and New York’s large delegation loom large in steering a candidate away from free traders Mills and Crisp toward a conservative choice for Speaker and potentially the Presidency.

Wasurrevos House of Representatives Hill State Democratic Committee Connecticut McKinley Mills and Crisp Governor Hill William Street Lave New York Nex Randall Cou Ch Lightner

Kincaid Acquitted In Kentucky Shooting Case

Charles E Kincaid, the newspaper correspondent, was found not guilty by a district criminal court jury after three hours deliberation. The courtroom held a large crowd of supporters as Judge Bradley cautioned onlookers and Kincaid greeted jurors in gratitude.

Hixotoy Charles E Kincaid Tallibee Kentucky District Criminnal Kincaid Bradley

Astonishing Marriage Sparks Talk in Haverhill

Evangelist C. E. Roberts, a colored preacher, married Miss Mattie Abbots of Putnam Connecticut in New York. The bride, about 21, presided at the organ and appeared deeply in love. Roberts, tall and handsome with mixed Spanish and African ancestry, arrived months ago and previously preached Holiness at Grace Methodist before moving to a tabernacle on Pleasant Street.

Haverhill Maas C. E. Roberts Mission Tabernacle New York Boswell Mattie Abbots Abbott Putnam, Conn Kerts Grace Methodist Church Pleasant Street

Regulation of Conductors and Child Labor Law Passed

The Senate approved key amendments to the House child labor bill prohibiting hiring children under 12. Sanford’s railroad conductors bill became law requiring two years of prior freight or construction train experience for passenger conductors, with exceptions only if the candidate has recent brake or trainman experience.

Senate House Representative Sanford Sachment

Alliance fails to field alliance Senator candidate in secret caucus

Florida Alliance legislators held a late night caucus in Tallahassee to nominate a candidate who could unite the Alliance vote for the Senate seat, but the effort proved unsuccessful. Some members reported plans to support Down's faction, while others signaled continued uncertainty over who will be presented.

Tallahassee Alliance Inia Morroy

Aged Lady Burned to Death in Bavarian Georgia

An aged woman died in a fire in Bavarian Georgia. The tragedy prompted a Telegram from APICIAL to the DiepatoH and is reported with sparse details. Officials have not released further information on the circumstances or any suspects.

Diepatoh Bavarian, GA Mra

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