30 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1890
Page
1
Fragmentary text references Kemmler and a planned murder sentence, hinting at legal processes or pending execution. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to confirm specifics or context.
A Pittsburgh observer interviews Cornplanter Indians on Pennsylvania’s Warren County reservation. They declare no taxes and little stake in road improvements, while some elders discuss citizenship and land rights, and a photographer faces wary reception before capturing a few portraits.
In Hagerstown April 29, Democratic Executive Committee members Eisner Meyers Wright and Kerr discussed timing for the State Convention. Sentiment favored an early meeting but opinions differed on whether to convene before or after the Republican State Convention. Some prefer mid June, others June 18 or July 3, with a July nomination blaze anticipated. The decision leaning toward after is expected at tomorrow's full meeting.
Special telegram reports Allen O Meyers will argue in the Supreme Court tomorrow for reversal of the lower court ruling that sentenced him to 15 days in county jail. A sewing machine agent's personal crisis is noted. In North Bloomfield, William McDonald, a sewing machine agent, died after running with intent.
Washington lawmakers face stalled progress as majority leaders push for rapid partisan bills. Speaker Reed and allies outline tactics to enforce haste, with proposals including a new electoral and tariff bill and potential changes to the Federal election law and Lodge bill. McComas proposes district reapportionment action while pension reform debates continue. caucus adjourns after a tense two hour session and a compromise on age limits for Morrill service pensions.
A 20 man delegation of African American press representatives visited the President with Mr. E. L. Thornton urging the appointment of Ed W. McCabe from Oklahoma as Secretary of the Territory. Thornton noted blacks make up about a third of Oklahoma and deserve official recognition by the Republicans. The President said he would consider their wishes and praised enforcement of Florida laws.
The bill creating the Territory of Oklahoma, already passed by both houses and sent to the President, must be returned to Congress due to a fatal wording defect.
In Washington on April 29 the Senate debated the land forfeiture bill as a motion to table hung on a quorum dispute. Sherman insisted on counting present but not voting senators when paired, while Blackburn pressed for adherence to Senate rules and a precise quorum, leading to a party line vote to lay Call's amendment on the table, 30 to 18.
Washington April 29 The Treasury reports from Chinese inspector D E Coon in San Diego describe widespread smuggling of Chinese into the United States via Mexico. He argues current border forces cannot stop all entry, notes profits and large capital behind the trade, and cites San Francisco as a major headquarters with tickets issued in China and transport to Ensenada and other Mexican ports.
Washington April 29 Representative Grosvenor of Ohio presents a House bill to amend the inter state commerce act to ban charging lower rates for refined oils cotton seed oil turpentine or related products when moved in tank or cylinder cars versus wooden packages or barrels in carload lots The measure includes free carriage of the tank cylinder and wooden packages or barrels on each case Senator Sherman files a matching bill in the Senate
In Washington on April 29 the House debated a wool and worsted classification bill. Breckinridge of Kentucky moved to add free raw wool and a 35 percent duty on worsted and woolen cloths after October 1, 1890. The chair ruled the amendment out. Breckinridge appealed and the decision was sustained 74 to 36.
Washington April 29. The Senate Republican caucus silver committee will not meet today. Members say no further effort will be made to bridge radical differences among contending interests. The issue will rest until the House acts on the pending bill.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the 1889 high license liquor law, signed by the Governor, was not passed by the Legislature and is null and void. The 1887 law remains in effect. The case involved Ed Rode's attempt to obtain a $300 malt license under the old price, with the Treasurer later refusing to issue at that amount.
A large crowd gathered before the Commerce chancellor to oppose duties on cotton hosiery and underwear. Participants voiced concerns about price and availability as the issue drew regional attention in Wasamotoy on April 29.
Chicago reports say the carpenters strike is settled with a return to work Friday under a new Boss Carpenters and Builders Association. Public safety plans include police protection for non union workers and preparations for potential trouble at packing houses and stockyards. The parade and lumber market disruptions loom as 4 000 coopers and laborers threaten walkouts and shipowners rush to adjust to tighter supplies.
West Newton April 29. The Smithton mining district idle 1000 workers await Columbus scale. New York and Port Royal Coal and Coke Co raises coke workers wages by 2 3 4 cents per bushel, near 75 cents per ton, keeping 500 employed at two shafts. If rivals concede, others may return to work. Stoner & Co had boosted pay but workers rejected it.
Braddock planing mill workers met to discuss forcing the firm to discharge all nonunion employees. A protest is planned for Thursday as nonunion workers may be removed from the mill.
Paris authorities report 52 anarchists arrested in four hours amid planned May Day riots. Marquis de Mores and associates named in charges of murder, arson, and revolt. alleged plot to back Duke of Orleans with Blanquists and Chamber of Deputies influence. France, rioting, and Boulanger return rumored. violent clashes and factory pillage noted.
In Poughkeepsie New York carpenters demand a nine hour workday starting May 1 as approved by the Carpenters Union. Some contractors favor the change while others warn of losses if they concede. The union is united and warns nine hours or no work with a possible strike.
In a report from Bexuurs dated April 292 the emperor advised to stay away from Berlin on May Day but he refuses. Across major towns hall proprietors refuse to permit meetings on Thursday.
G J Lund of the American Surety Company captured C M Sommer in Columbus to answer charges in Morris Pa for misappropriating funds of the Pittsburg and Western road where he acted as agent Sommer, described as well connected and educated, reportedly troubled by drink, will return without a requisition.
Oscar Tucker reports a close call at Punta Gorda when Miss Rose Elisabeth Cleveland and her husband A D Milliken escaped drowning during a violent Florida coast storm. Their small sailing craft was swamped and all baggage was lost.
The Homestead Bank at Tenth Avenue and Fifty third Street closes its doors with affairs placed in N. A. Chapman of the Western National Bank. The bank had a capital of 100000 dollars and it is said all creditors will be paid in full.
The Independent reports from 193 presbyteries on the Westminster Confession revision. Among those, 127 vote for revision, 61 vote against, and 5 are unvoted. Twenty presbyteries remain to be heard from, about half of them in foreign lands.
Dr Quinlin exalted ruler of the Benevolent Order of Elks suspends the New York Lodge after it issues an injunction attracting attention from Cleveland and the dispatch.
The Superior Court found for the defendant in the case of Gal O'Brien versus Cunard Steamship Company, a suit for $10,000 for alleged health damages arising from compulsory vaccination. The April 29 Boston note indicates the ruling in this health related suit.
Special telegram from Philadelphia reports Hadji Hussein Khan appearing with 23 year old Marie de Lamfiesta to obtain a marriage license in Bird's office. Khan resides at the Riggs House in Washington and intends to wed.
A telegram from Pariaperata dated April 29 reports Senator McAleer and Select Councilman Peter Mooree will assist in securing the nomination for Governor for ex-Governor Robert E. Pattison, signaling a surprise political move.
A New York habeas corpus writ delays the planned Kemmler execution by electricity, potentially freeing Kemmler and possibly affecting others under sentence. Roger M. Sherman secured the writ from Judge Wallace, halting the Department of Corrections plan as Auburn officials and Westinghouse officials dispute involvement. The case raises constitutional questions about the authority of writs to suspend capital punishment.
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