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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1890
Page
10
Visitors swarm Auburn as Kemmler faces execution at the State prison. The electric chair, built by Warden Durston, and Harold P Brown’s contract expire May 1. A doctor’s chair test confirms expected instantaneous death. religious visits continue while Kemmler shows no clear sign of conversion.
Forty five members of the Committee of One Hundred met in the Lafayette Hotel to advance General Hastings for the Republican nomination for Governor. They empowered the Executive Committee to arrange a public meeting and to secure speakers in Washington. Hastings addressed the gathering and was warmly applauded. A call to voters urged supporting Hastings at the Harrisburg State Convention on June 25, asserting his broad Republican backing. A committee of 100 citizens was to be formed to lead the movement.
The Clayton-Breckinridge Investigation Committee questioned 195 witnesses in Little Rock, Arkansas, most colored voters claiming they were at Plummerville in Conway County to vote for John M. Clayton for Congress. County Judge Merritt said Republicans were not requested for election boards last year, Sheriff Shelby testified he searched for thieves after the Plummerville ballot-box theft, and he faced further questioning about Clayton’s murder as federal charges took over the case. Over 100 more witnesses from Howards township were slated for tomorrow.
New York April 28 Chief Bonner of the New York Fire Department and Captain Shaw of the London Fire Brigade gather world theater fire data. They note 1889 had 28 theaters on fire with 19 deaths and 1 injury, yet less death than earlier years, and expect further improvements due to safeguards and vigilant response.
Reports from Duluth Minnesota and West Superior Wisconsin recount a dock strike today. West Superior sees 175 Northwestern Fuel Company workers and 100 Lehigh Fuel Company workers walk out while Duluth has 200 strikers. Dockers earn 1.75 daily and seek 2 dollars, coal heavers want 50 cents hourly instead of 40. The wages demanded match rates from two years prior.
April 23. W A Rogecker a saloonkeeper suicided in an alley off Sugar street about seven o’clock by cutting his throat. Found with a pistol near his face and breathing hard he died before a doctor arrived. He was 45 and left a family. Despondency given as cause.
Washington April 24 The House Committee on Territories by a 7 to 3 vote authorized a favorable report on the Edmunds Tucker act amendment. The bill would enlarge the law by disfranchising Mormon adherents who refuse the prescribed oath.
Philadelphia April 28 Merrick Price & Co proprietors of a bucket shop here announced their suspension. The firm laid down on their customers but says it will pay 100 cents on the dollar. This marks the second bucket shop to fail here since the recent bull movement in stocks.
St Peterspurc April 28 An exhibition of plans for model prisons and penitentiaries and the apparatus for prison administration will be held here while the International Prison Congress meets starting June 15.
Philadelphia Democrats allied with ex Postmaster Harrity decide to back ex Governor Robert E Pattison for the Democratic nomination. Key figures including Robert S Patterson John K Reed and George McGowan express strong support citing Pattison’s clear capable administration and broad appeal to independents in the state convention context.
A government surveying party in 1834 near Green Bay faced starvation after Indians captured their provisions mule Old Polly. With no firearms they survived eleven days on roasted fish, then hailed Polly with a joyous reunion and a meal of pork beans and flour.
New York April 28 Miranda Lane a former slave in Mississippi sues Walter B Jennings a prominent horse trainer for 5000 damages for enticing away and harboring her son Alex The case is set for trial in the Supreme Court Mrs Lane living in Memphis says the boy went with Jennings on May 1 1884 and has since remained with him Jennings says the boy begged to work and the signature on a written agreement was Mrs Lanes unsigned letter replies ignored The boy testifies his elder brother read the agreement and he could not write The mother and son are to meet in court today for the first time in six years.
Paris reports include 12 Republicans 8 Conservatives and 1 Boulangist elected as deputies. Delabueh, Republican, wins Correze seat defeating Boulangist whose prior election was quashed. Municipal returns mirror totals with 59 supplementary ballots needed, backed by 42 Republicans, 4 Conservatives and 13 Boulangists.
In Brooklyn the G. A. R. post hosted a banquet for General U. S. Grant’s sixty eighth birthday with about 200 guests. Toasts were given by General Stewart L. Woodford General Henry W. Slocum Hon. Charles A. Boutelle General O. O. Howard General Horace Porter Major Chapin St. Clair McKelway and General Wager Swayne.
Melbourne April 28 Advices from Samoa say Malietoa King of Samoa signed the treaty for settling Samoan troubles in the presence of consuls at Apa amid a large Samoan crowd Tamiesi and his followers have accepted the new regime.
A portion of Sierraville in Trucker County burned last night causing estimated losses around 22000 with about 2300 covered by insurance. Fire officials reported the blaze started late evening and fortunately there were no serious injuries.
The detailed report from New Orleans chronicles rapid submersion of Louisiana low lands, backwater damaging plantations, and refugee moves to Plaquemine. North Louisiana planters expect to plant by May 20, while Dallas endures heavy washouts, wrecked mills, and scarce water supplies as floods devastate homes and industry.
The water in Martinsville parish is rising eight inches every 24 hours forcing residents from lowland woods areas to bayou banks. Crops are ruined and cattle move to the west bank for pastures. About 2500 people may suffer if the trend continues for six more days. Levees are being built on the St John plantation and Bayou Chene residents appeal for relief boats to save livestock. Ground in that area is completely submerged.
Henry Cabot Lodge enters the Senate chamber with an elderly companion claiming ex-senatorial rights. The visitor, Robert C. Winthrop, notes he served as a senator and ex-Speaker of the House from 1850 to 1852, filling Webster's unexpired term.
In a display of pianos and organs set among natural woods such as oak walnut mahogany cherry ash chestnut and maple customers are invited to view and purchase at low prices with easy payments. Also promoted are ladies silk gloves and mitts and horns and wapp located at 41 Fifth Avenue.
The Vandegrift poisoning case unfolds with testimony implicating the mother as the culprit. Dr. Hall links Norman’s symptoms to croton oil poisoning while the defendant claims illness was due to lemon intake and cigars. The trial reveals motives tied to marriage plans and a $14,000 life insurance.
An agent of the Japanese Government, Kentaro Kaneko, visits Washington to study U S legislative, executive, and judicial branches for Japan’s future parliament under the new constitution. He will codify U S parliamentary practices with assistance from Henry H. Smith, House journal clerk.
FEPECIAL Telegram to The Dispatch reports that the First and Second Regiments of the Illinois National Guard were ordered to prepare for possible service to quell disturbances tied to the eight hour day movement in Chicago on May 1. Governor Fifer denied issuing a direct order, noting the Adjutant General’s absence, yet officers have started compiling residence locations of all command members.
Ex President Rutherford B. Hayes, aboard the steamer Trinidad reaching Bermuda from New York on the 20th instant, will be hosted by General Hastings of Soucy during his Bermuda stay. Mrs Hastings is related to him.
Curiaco April 28 The Spell toll road was declared a nuisance by the Board of County Commissioners and tolls from travelers forbidden. The action creates basis for an injunction against the road proprietors and heirs of millionaire A J Snell, victim in the case.
Greenville Miss April 28 Governor Stone telegrammed Captain McNeilly asking extent of government aid needed. McNeilly replied after consulting planters merchants and relief committees that government supplies are not wanted and would be mischievous. All aid needed is to rebuild the levees.
Wasu Hixetox reports April 28 that Captain Wheat, the House Postmaster, says circulars and newspapers sent to the waste basket were addressed to dead Congressmen and denies any caucus member informed him of losing an arm in the war.
A syndicate of leading politicians and capitalists aims to relocate the state capitol from Jefferson City to Sedalia. The group has formed to pursue the project with secret plans and a mapped campaign.
Special values appear for Jet Brick and Rise Brick in Lansdown at 125 dollars and 1 hand 75 a yard. Jos Honrs and Co. report Penn Agenus Stores.
Chief Justice Fuller delivers the court's opinion reversing an Iowa ruling and holding state laws barring liquor in original packages interfere with interstate commerce. Dissent by Justices Gray Harlan and Brewer argues liquor regulation belongs to state police power. case titled Gus Leidy & Co. v. A. J. Hardin. The decision marks a major ruling on prohibition enforcement and federal supremacy in commerce.
The court sides with a brewer who argues that licensing differences violate inter state trade. Chief Justice notes that rules for various commodities set by Congress govern traffic rights and that Congress must spell out exceptions as conditions warrant.
Frederic Wheeler known as Compte de Walder, dubbed king of the Parisian pickpockets, rose from street theft to lead a vast network. He roamed Paris wealthy districts, hotels, cafes, races, and baths as a feared planner of sneak thefts. A journalist who lost 1500 francs and papers received back his items with 600 francs after a delayed bargain.
A Spokane reminiscence recalls Major Stout, a mild attorney who led a vigilante plan against Bob Knox in 1882. The plot aimed to prevent Knox from killing citizens, with a church bell signal and a staged capture, but Knox fled on a fast freight. The piece notes Spokane’s earnest early days.
Washington Star reports on crow roosts across the United States with Arlington as a major site. The crow roost near Arlington houses about 500000 birds, with other notable roosts near Baltimore St Louis Lancaster and Reedy Island. Experts discuss counting methods and expect night photographs via flash to confirm numbers.
An 19th century note recounts George W Nesmith recalling meeting Daniel Webster in 1818 after the Dartmouth decision and a Salisbury 1806 oration. Nesmith quotes Webster on his youthful lies, burning them, and critic Joe Denny calling them empty, prompting Webster to curb display and bombast in later speeches.
New York April 25 Rev John B Fray faced a divisive farewell at the Congregational church as Mrs Jamison accused him of lies stirring applause. The church turmoil centered on Lihou cottage residents and liquor accusations leading to defamation suits plus disputes over Evangelist Echeverria and mission work.
Carcaco April 28 Judge Gresham entered a $20,000 judgment in favor of Henry Bush against Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Bush, a railroad fireman, was injured October 10, 1888, in a collision at Hope Idaho, becoming paralyzed and unable to stand. He sought $50,000. the jury awarded $10,000, later reduced by half. The railway company filed notice of appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bishop Borgess arrived in Kalamazoo to visit Rev. F A O Brien at St A nine s Deanery. He suffered heart trouble that led to his resignation as Detroit Diocese bishop and Sunday night was paralyzed on the right side causing speech loss though consciousness remained. Doctors held little hope for recovery.
The La Gascogne arrived from New York, listed with partial illegible name. The Statecatere steamed in from New York. The Bremen bound vessel Werrn arrived from New York for Bremen, with April 2 records.
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