10 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1889
Page
1
The piece contrasts historic surrender with current shipper rights. Mr Carnegie shows strong displeasure yet expects to reach the quay. The Glass: men discuss Glass freights in confusion and misassignment.
In Milton the House adjourned to attend a Lee surrender celebration, stalling Representative Wherry’s anti-discrimination bill. A floor vote later kept the special order from advancing as politicians maneuvered between railroad interests and war veterans events.
After moves to postpone the bill establishing the district school superintendent’s office the House adjourned amid parliamentary maneuvering. Speaker Wherry and Mr Pedrick influenced recess and rail policy as Democrats and Republicans split on adjournment votes. A special train was arranged for a Milton trip, but attendance was under twenty.
In Harrisburg on April 9 Carnegie met with Wherry and discussed railway stations and his plan to back the bill. He learned the House voted to make it a special order, then rushed to Pittsburg after news of Milton Day celebrations. Various lawmakers weighed in on anti discrimination measures and industry interests, with expectations about passage and influence from Quay and railroad leaders.
The Glass Freights reports a serious freight classification bias hurt glass makers. A committee of Messia Ripley Anderson Blair and Eastly will present findings after meetings with railroad officials. They cite higher rates for tableware lamps and jars under new rules and urge a fix to ensure fair carload and less than carload pricing.
Private Secretary Halford reports 500 to 700 letters daily with occasional near thousand totals. Shorthand notes, rapid typing, and Miss Sanger's work drive responses while Crook, Ladow, and Tibbett manage the flow. The president plans no trip before April 29 centennial events in New York.
The General Land Office races to ready Kingfisher station and Gustine for April 22 opening day. No post offices yet and bond issues may delay Gustine. Officials consider portable houses from Caldwell if builders fail to prepare structures as 100,000 settlers await the command to enter.
Major Armes, famed for nose pulling, denies sending a remorseful letter to Governor Beaver to intervene in a court martial. He claims military custom prevents such letters from aiding his case and awaits 11 oclock court martial. Governor Beaver may testify. Armes plans to file a detailed statement and possibly hire counsel.
Washiveton April 9 Congressmen delay civil service rules on railway mail service until May. Leaders press for faster action to place qualified men in positions.
A former railway mail worker describes Superintendent Bell’s strict age requirements and $8000 a year cap for reappointments. He recalls the Cleveland Administration reducing staff from 15 to three, with nine dismissed in two years and six in eight months, and notes four probationers who must earn their way back up. One man, paid $1000 yearly, would rejoin only as a probationer.
Peter Campbell teams with aeronaut Edward Hogan of Jackson Michigan to showcase a new air ship in New York. Hogan predicts the craft can rise and fall travel forward and backward and cover 50 to 100 miles by rail. Campbell touts a lighter simpler steel framed design with a balloon capacity similar to earlier models.
A bookkeeper in New York testified about charges to Mrs. Stewart’s account including a black silk waist for Miss Hughes and waists for Miss Hilton and Mrs. Hilton during mourning after A. T. Stewart’s death. The bill bore Judge Hilton’s written directive and referenced the Grand Union Hotel. The broker valued the Stewart building at about 3 million dollars based on annual rent of 240 thousand.
A south bound Chicago Santa Fe and California train stopped between Eureka and Roanoke Woodford county after detecting a dark object on the rails. It was an unconscious track walker employed to guard the section and train wreckers had previously placed ties and obstructions. The company offers a $500 reward for the arrestee.
Joseph Rhodes and Edward Martin quarreled in a Van Buren and Clark street saloon. Martin threw Rhodes through a plate glass window, severing his nose and injuring his wrist. Rhodes survived after doctors reattached his nose. Martin was held to the grand jury.
Special telegram from Chicago reports Constable Albert Reimer arrested on a larceny charge for taking 50 dollars from Valentine Wlejemski. Reimer jailed after bond trouble, found dead two hours later in his cell, with illness noted and possible fatal fit suspected.
Captain Couch reports Oklahoma country cleared of unauthorized residents as soldiers scout the region. The Bank of Guthrie, capital 50000 dollars, opens in Winfield today and will begin operations in Guthrie on April 22, aiming to be the first bank in Oklahoma Territory.
A Michigan Legislature bill aims to curb the Binding Twine Trust by creating twine plants in prisons. The measure proposes operation within 60 days to supply farmers for the next harvest.
In El Paso, April, A. Krakauer Republican candidate won the mayoral race by 37 votes. Republicans also control a majority on the council. About 200 naturalized Mexican voters from the south side of the Rio Grande helped swing the outcome.
Reports from Loxpox describe looming evictions on the Oliphant estates in Donegal as tenants facing famine and arrest prepare to resist. Priests provide aid while Father McFadden and Father Stephens advocate for the besieged families. In Limerick, MP John Finucane's four month sentence is upheld and David Sheehy’s ten month term is halved to five months.
Paz April 9 The Chamber of Deputies debated a bill on Senate procedure for General Boulanger's trial. Delaforte denounced it as mockery of justice and an insult to public conscience, claiming the Senate cannot act impartially. The uproar led to a closure vote 253 to 242 and approval to begin clause by clause discussions. The indictment targets Count Dillon Laguerre Rochefort and Dubarail and two Paris journalists.
Sir Charles Russell resumed his speech this morning claiming the Land League counteracts crime by addressing its causes. He analyzed the Times evidence linking the league with crime and challenged President Hannen’s Jesse scene argument as the day continued.
The St James Gazette reports William Henry Smith will be raised to the peerage and resign government leadership. It names Arthur Balfour as the preferred successor among Churchill Hicks-Beach Gosphen and Balfour, and says the Conservatives will not tolerate any leader but Balfour.
The Belgian government informally warned General Boulanger to abstain from political agitation. The government will not tolerate such activity and told him cooperating with this request would prevent expulsion from Belgium.
Four Russian officers wager on a horseback journey from St. Petersburg to Paris in 45 days. The start is set for May, with the route and participants unnamed in the report.
In New Yoak a 16 year old, Willie Kralisch, was acquitted of murder in the Wechsrang case after a jury verdict reached at 9 35 PM. The trial exposed a strange crime at a Third Avenue drug store with a hatchet and a robbed 11 dollar drawer. The judge praised the jury and the assistant district attorney, who broke down in tears, as the prisoner left the courtroom amid cheers from supporters.
A report about Governor Wilson and Editor Reber in Cartestoy West Virginia is corrected. The governor confronted Reber near Nutter’s store, Nutter blocked disturbance, and the governor withdrew. No assault occurred and no ejection took place as claimed.
Agnes Boucicault the divorced wife of Dion Boucicault asks the Divorce Court to enforce £400 annual alimony from the proceeds of her former husband's British copyrights. The judge doubted a Cadogan assignment in New York and ruled copyrights money should be paid to the plaintiff.
The Legislative Committee on the Finlay Nicolls contested election case will report tomorrow. The majority report will unseat N Pratt but grant salaries to both him and Finlay for the session and provide counsel fees. A precinct with alleged fraud is thrown out, giving Finlay a 30 vote majority.
George Krewall, treasurer of Charles Hoyt's Company, missing during "A Brass Monkey" at Park Theater in Bostrox. Hoyt seeks him as he is rumored to have a portion of last week's proceeds. Krewall, age about 29, stays at Vieth's Hotel, employed two seasons.
The trustees of the Ashland Miners Hospital resign en masse except the newly appointed secretary amid charges against them. Governor to appoint successors after formal recommen dations, delays noted due to ongoing inquiries.
Ashlard Wisconsin April 9 Agent Harrison of the Northern Pacific Railway has perfected a device that rings a bell in a hotel office and records when a person leaves the gas on. The invention is simple and can be attached to a public annunciator at low cost and Harrison has applied for a patent.
Special telegram reports the jury found Ben Clark guilty of first degree murder in Sagres. The verdict came after a trial that featured the fourth member of the Cepciood gang. Sentencing is set for the following day as authorities prepare for closure.
Strained relations between Patrick Egan United States Minister and John Devoy widen as telegrams exchange insults and accusations. Devoy demands public denial of alleged slander and threatens consequences. Irish National League council calls for investigation into treason charges in America.
New York reports Wall street detectives and Denver bank officials seek R C Wells who allegedly obtained 21000 from David Moffat with a pistol and fake nitro glyterine. Banks and brokers search for any sign of Wells and a 10000 gold certificate. Denver banks offer a 2000 reward for Wells apprehension.
Anoka reports continued turmoil as Pratt’s vil lainy worsens and bank status remains uncertain. President Ticknor found another $5,000 note from Mr Nells in Minneapolis, increasing Mrs Wells's loss to $45,000. Ticknor notes these are all time notes and more may surface. Mrs Wells still lacks confidence, while a St Paul attorney drew up a will to supersede a prior Pratt document.
Special telegram report states the House Judiciary General Committee approves tests on telegraphic evidence without warrants. It also orders Sheriff sales to be published in a German newspaper.
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