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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1890
Page
1
Railroad managers reject federation recognition as yard workers press for union status. Executives arrive to decide on a strike likely today, with companies claiming readiness to listen only to their own men and not to federation committees. Authorities warn trains could be tied up across routes if talks fail.
Union men presented grievances but were told none exist and nothing to discuss. Officials from Pennsylvania Company and Fort Wayne road met with acting spokesman Frank Hally and others, saying they will pursue the same course and that federation in other cities stands with them.
Chicago carpenters prepare a march to Lake Front Park with an estimated 4000 to 8000 strikers, while 2000 guard depots. The Seamen's Union pledges support and efforts to intervene by citizens. About 25,000 idle workers across trades amid talks of wage hikes and extended work hours.
After a signed agreement the contractors vote to cease further strike notices and delay meetings until April 29. Journeymen reject bosses proposals, sticking to sanitary wage demands. The movement has $10,000 ready and support from the National Federation of Labor and Federation of Trades. Bricklayers say they will quit if needed to aid carpenters. Indianapolis committees and local unions back the action.
Chicago packing house workers at Denny Bros stock yards inform the manager they will strike on May first over eight hour work rules. Unease spreads through Packingtown as workers and employers remain divided on the issue.
In Chicago on April 14 thirty five of forty five choir bars at Englewood St Bartholomew Church on Stewart Avenue walked out of rehearsals and vowed to stay out. They oppose the vestry appointing a new choir master in place of leader Bradbury, a supporter of Rev. Colin C Tate whose resignation was accepted.
Kirikes Semled and Pestling. Journeymen barbers in Dubuque threaten Sunday shaving strike. One hundred sheet metal workers in Nashville walk out for nine hours and 2 cent daily raise. Bath Maine shipyard workers seek 50 cent day rise, accept 25. Austrian miners' strike expands with clashes between strikers and troops. London trade societies plan May 4 demonstration for eight-hour movement. Siegel Bros Chicago cloak makers return to work after firm grants 16 percent raise and union recognition.
In Columbus April 6 the Legislature debates adjournment and resists multiple reorganizing measures. Democrats push for next Monday as adjournment while the Senate favors one week later. A Sunday saloon bill fails after Lamping’s amendment limited to Cincinnati, amid partisan digs. City government reform bills for Cleveland die. a repealing registration bill for most cities passes the House. The Senate is expected to approve.
At Turtle Creek the Blairsville Presbytery hearing centered on Rev. D B Beale of Johnstown who led flood morgues and faced elder opposition over alleged misdeeds. Elders urged removal, but a committee voted to retain them by one vote. Beale appealed the decision as next steps loom. The Union Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met in McKeesport with twenty five ministers and elders. General business followed by homily readings for four candidates including J M Hiller James Hamilton C Byers and John Rhodes Rhodes was told to withdraw.
In Latrobe a century celebration marked the St. Vincent's Parish anniversary with Pontifical high mass by Bishop Phelan at 9 a.m. and a centennial sermon by Father Morris. The vault honoring Father Bowers, founder, is decorated with flowers. St. Vincent's Monastery is noted as the first Benedictine monastery in the United States.
General Master Workman Powderly testified on immigration at Castle Garden. He cited 213,000 Knights members in the U.S. and described Slavonian laborers driving Welsh and other miners from Pennsylvania, noting harsh conditions, low wages, and alleged lax enforcement of laws. He urged consular inspection and border detectives to curb immigrant influx.
Bishop Potter's committee of three clergymen and two laymen held a secret preliminary hearing on charges against Rev. Dr. Rylance of St Mark's. Lawyer Quackenbos failed to substantiate the accusations and said he could not proceed.
At the Columbus joint miners and operators convention the Scale Committee could not reach an agreement. A new committee with Watchorn and Rea of United Miners and Jones of the Ohio association was named. Miners seek about a 2 percent wage increase and shorter hours but hours change was largely dropped. The basing scale of 60 cents for the Hocking Valley and 60 cents for the Pittsburg district was approved. prices were referred to a special committee, and discussion adjourned to tomorrow morning.
The Association of Working Girls' Societies met in New York on April 14 with about five delegates. Papers covered literary and social elements in club life, charity organization schemes, provident benefits, and ways to strengthen inner societies, stressing cooperation and centralization concerns.
In Chicago Judge Collins hears demurrer in executors of Henry Schubert's estate challenge to the Chicago Gas Trust. The case seeks to break up the alleged monopoly and asks for a receiver to manage Schubert stock and stop the trust from seizing light and coke company holdings. Hearing set to continue tomorrow.
New York April 16 Police Captain Brogan and Mercer street patrols have tackled a wave of window letter thefts. About ten Sedre boys were arrested with 600 letters, claiming they worked for letter manufacturers. Tonight at 7 PM Patrolman Sullivan caught August Willrick at 76 Broad Street removing letters with a palette knife and turpentine, with 125 letters in his possession. Willrick, a glass letter maker from 152 Ludlow Street, denies further details.
John M. Ward, the noted baseball player, has agreed to separate from his wife Helen Danvray Ward. Mrs. Ward plans a trip West while preparing for a return to the stage, despite Ward reportedly giving up an idea of resuming acting. Family friend says signatures may be attached and Mrs. Ward intends to reenter theater with sister Mrs Tim Keefe.
In Morgan a missing young man named Sheehan triggers a murder scare after bones and clothing are found in a coke oven dust. A doctor validates human bone material. Townspeople debate whether Sheehan was cremated or killed, as investigators prepare to pursue the case.
The Evening Post discusses Senator from Pennsylvania with commentary on Mugwump journalism and unpaid dues to a world organization. The text references Quay and a large, partisan feature, but many phrases are garbled.
Tecumseh Ala April 1 Governor Sears bishops Mallatin Walden and doctors Rust Harbell Cranston and Carter will take part in ceremonies for the breaking of ground for the Southland university at Afton on Thursday April 24. The project will cost about 400005 dollars.
In Montreal on April 16 Albert Leopold Bonaparte from Philadelphia followed a murderous impulse and shot a policeman and another person at the Western House, before being arrested. The event reflects a scaled but similar act to the Bonaparte legacy.
Brappoor April 6 Miss Lavina A Sawhill of this place and Mr Richard Bout of Connellsville both mates were joined in marriage this evening at the residence of the reverend Doctor Us 8 Sernu in North ward Miss Sarah A Woodsine was a witness in attendance.
Special telegram reports extreme flood devastation in Arkansas, Mississippi and Kansas. Colored populations endure severe destitution as homes wash away, cemeteries vanish, and churches disappear. Rescue boats fight through timber to save families stranded on levees near Huntingdon and Ark City, while towns like Watson and Chicot City suffer near depopulation.
Captain Dugmore of Her Majesty's service in Florida sank into anger after a land deal left him with worthless securities. A writ and sheriff seizure of his yacht Rosalind triggered a replevin fight. The British Consul promised to inform the British Minister, while Dugmore briefly regained possession of the yacht.
At the Irish National League Executive Committee meeting Br Louis reports the panel debated whether to hold a national convention this year. It was unanimously agreed to await Mr Parnell’s advice before further deliberation and the secretary was instructed to cable him for guidance. The night session featured addresses.
St Louis April 16 Justice Sappington kept a mob at bay during a hearing for Mainsfield King charged with horse stealing. King was removed to jail as a crowd gathered at Franklin to lynch him, the judge intervening to prevent violence.
Burlington county grand jury indicts Carrie F. Vandegrift prominent Burlington woman and Broadstreet Methodist Church member for alleged plot to poison her son Frank C. Norman with croton oil. Motive linked to a $23,000 insurance mortgage on real estate in Harlington. Norman, 23, deteriorated after repeated oil doses. physicians tied condition to croton oil.
Philadelphia April 14 Harry W King late Prefect of the Pennsylvania Institute for the Instruction of the Blind went on trial before Judge Hare. District Attorney Graham opened the case outlining the indictment and the act used to cover the offenses. The first witness Joseph Gain, a totally blind 16 year old, testified King invited him to his home and shared a bed with him. King defended himself as a target of spite work and remained on the stand as the court adjourned for the day.
Companions of the Loyal Legion from all commanderies gathered at Union League and City Hall to honor Mayor Fitler. General Merrill presented members and Secretary Noble received an ovation. The event closed with a reception at the Academy of Fine Arts honoring ex President Hayes before departure for Fremont.
Washington April 14 The Pan American conference did not reach final adjournment today as committees revisited the arbitration report to align English and Spanish texts. Delegates debated whether signing would bind governments to a proposed treaty before the final treaty terms are set. The session adjourned to continue tomorrow with plans to postpone Mount Vernon travel until sine die adjournment.
Yesterday 2415 immigrants landed in New York. The Missouri Pacific cut rates between Pueblo and Kansas City. A mail puch contents stolen from a Santa Fe train. Fires burn mill stock in Cookoo near Greensboro and a Milford lumber pile owned by Gould et al. is destroyed. Multiple crimes and legal notices appear across the region with varied losses and arrests.
Three reports on the Republicans tariff bill reached Congress with a last minute change granting sugar free entry and a two cent bounty to domestic producers for 15 years. The majority defense contrasts with Democratic attacks while estimates project substantial revenue reductions from higher duties. The debate centers on protecting home industry while preserving consumer prices.
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