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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1890
Page
1
Washington reports over 230000 pension applications under the dependent law with attorneys guaranteed about 2300000 in fees. Total pension outlays near 161 million. claim clerks added to speed filings amid widespread advertising and renewed claims.
Representative Lacey submits the Elections Committee majority report on the Clayton Breckinridge contested election case and the murder of the Republican candidate. It cites Balkan guard warnings, notes Morriston’s distant resolutions, and warns ballot box thieves threaten government. It calls for seat vacancy and accountability.
War Department and Treasury clash over General Adam Badeau’s status after retirement. The Treasury Controller says Badeau lost his army captain post by accepting a diplomatic role and has since drawn army pay, while the Army's acting Judge Advocate General disagrees. The dispute, involving General Logan’s son-in-law, headed to the Attorney General for guidance.
General Schofield prepares a list of officers eligible for brevet rank for meritorious service in Indian warfare. The act was signed in February and delays came from record searches and outside information. He avoided recommending officers promoted since the cited service. The list reflects Crook’s prior suggestions, with one brevet per officer generally, and will be sent to the President and Senate.
The Division of Manufacturers plans finalization of glass and coke schedules for industry statistics. Mr Weeks of Pittsburg, in charge of these sectors, will consult officials in Washington to align methods before printing. No dispute exists. cooperation is the aim of the timetable.
Washington August 3 Congress faces a week guided by member attendance. The majority aims to pass the conference report on the original package bill and act on the compound lard bill and two election cases if a quorum holds. If not, the House may limit itself to considerations and hurdle remaining measures until week end.
A reporter says two trains collided seven miles north of Bedford Indiana injuring several and killing engineers Arthur Burns and George Cole. Conductor McDonald claimed he dozed and failed to sidetrack at Guthrie. Witnesses note a threat against McDonald after the crash.
Springfield dispatch warns Governor Fifer may veto the World's Fair bill over a late amendment gifting submerged lakefront lands to Chicago for park use after the fair. Critics say the change creates a new subject beyond the bill’s scope, risking legislative overreach. If vetoed, the issue would likely return in the Thirty-seventh General Assembly.
A royal summer day at Cape May Point features the President and Mrs Harrison with Postmaster General Wanamaker and others attending services at Beadle Memorial Chapel and S Johns Church. They dined with Gen Evans Bowell and family, with Blaine remaining at the cottage and Wanamaker at Seaside Home for Sunday School. A tally ho ride with banker Jamison is planned for tomorrow afternoon.
Henry Heying a 19 year old hardware clerk fired on a crowd of youths in a moment of rage, killing Fred Heck a 10 year old boy and wounding others. He was struck by a stick during the incident, then turned and shot before surrendering to police with his parents.
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports General Roca will take the Interior portfolio. Another notice from Olean on August 8 describes a severe electric storm in the area with bolts striking nearby objects and causing fires.
Charles Loring, 30, educated and handsome, faces a Chicago jail cell on bigamy charges after allegedly marrying at least five wives in England and America. The article traces his escapades from Boston to Brighton and Chicago, detailing marriages to Esther Batasoo and Aurelia, plus others, and notes a grand jury due to hear the case next Friday as investigators pursue more victims.
Harry Alderman a 10 year old newspaper vendor was chased by Private Watchman John Merryles and officers after taking a bundle of papers. Merryles fired wounding the boy in the back. surgery revealed a stomach and intestine injury. The boy died at Jefferson Hospital after an operation. Merryles surrendered after the fatal wound.
The Mountain House at Cresson Springs hosted about 600 guests with large crowds arriving from eastern and western states. Halford, the President’s private secretary, arrived to arrange reception for the President and family, expected midweek. Work on Parke cottage continues slowly for the Harrison guests amid rising anticipation.
At a large Carpenters' Council meeting the plan to strike carpenters tomorrow was defeated. Officials will wait for Bosses' Association to repudiate the agreement before action. Violations will be compiled for a Joint Arbitration Committee meeting this week to seek settlement.
A major blaze in Cheapside block, Lerrsarox KY, destroyed or damaged multiple structures including J. C. Berry groceries, Simrall's drug store, Second Nations Bank, The Daily Press office, and others. Loss estimated around $30,000, all insured. Origin traced to a condemned house. cause unknown.
The Argentine legation reports complete order in Buenos Aires with the capital tranquil and the provinces peaceful. It states treasury payments were not suspended, only commercial payments postponed to August 81 while denying England and France interference.
The Auburn facility tightens security as William Kemmler awaits execution by electric chair. Reporters kept at bay while Warden Durston and staff prepare the ritual amid secrecy. Kemmler, a physically broken prisoner, endures constant fear and isolation as witnesses and notices remain unsettled.
In Ayr Scotland Andrew Carnegie donates sixty thousand dollars for a free library with a city tax of one penny per pound valuation to maintain it. Walter Damrosch and Carnegie tour Scotland and sail to New York aboard the Columbia. Carnegie coaches with Cornell President Adams and New York Chamber President Smith.
Advices from Samoa report deep dissatisfaction among foreigners and natives over delays by America England and Germany in appointing a chief justice and municipal president. The king seeks an adviser, William Blacklock, as Mataafa supporters gain strength and the threat of another civil conflict grows.
In Rome on August 3 an election for a Chamber of Deputies seat produced a defeat for the Radical faction allied with Signor Barmisi and Z of Austria. Ministerialists, surprised, reported Count Antonelli back from Abyssinia polled stronger than Barzilai, with final ballots showing Antonelli in the lead and sales ballots required for victory.
In a letter to General Vannovsky on his fiftieth year in service, the Czar argues Russia needs a powerful military to defend imperial honor and peace, not for aggression, underscoring the empire’s commitment to security and stability.
The Russian Social Democrat Slavinsky, jailed in Bern for three years, is handed over to the Russian police. As he was escorted to the frontier, several Russian Socialists attempted a rescue, and one member was arrested.
The Grashdanin of St. Petersburg cites tensions from the Anglo-German agreement and advises Rumia to strengthen troops in the Afghanistan vicinity to push England toward greater prudence and restraint.
A syndicate of Austrian and Berlin bankers bought 25 million francs worth of silver in Romania in June. Most of the metal went to London with no remaining balance reported.
Emperor William and Prince Henry captained the Hohenzollern as they set sail for England today. The departure drew an enthusiastic crowd amid Ostend harbor scene.
Cairo reports August 3 that troops have been dispatched to prevent Mecca pilgrims from landing due to cholera affecting arrivals. The action aims to curb spread as authorities tighten controls on travel during the outbreak.
Report from Auburn claims Kemmler may be executed to day as two carriage loads of gentlemen arrived at the prison after 9 PM. Newsmen are barred from the yard and prison officials deny any change or admit reporters. A watchman states no immediate execution is planned, while others suspect an early hour.
Elizabeth Sands Landa died at 101 in Baltimore, the oldest resident and last member of the old Defenders' Association. Born March 7, 1789 in Darlington, she moved to Baltimore at age two, nursed wounded soldiers in the 1812 defense, fought at North Point, and later cared for family while making rag carpets. She died after two weeks of declining health.
In Hax Agiston Mississippi Horace Crawford a negro porter was shot by unknown parties as he confronted loiterers returning from his house. He died about 5 am another man found near the city limits shot in the neck survives. Coroner conducts an inquest and authorities hunt the assailants.
Company F Tenth Infantry received orders to proceed to the Fox and Sac Indian reservation to expel intruders. The move follows a prior complaint to General McCook, with troops previously unavailable. The unit is rationed for 20 days and will operate under a designated commander.
In Lowpow August 3 reports say Turkey has summoned its reserves to reinforce sea garrisons amid mounting security concerns. The move signals heightened military readiness and possible regional tensions.
Walter Rideout, a non union apprentice at City Iron Works, was attacked by strikers on a cable car after a confrontation with H. L. Siebert. A pistol discharged during the struggle, striking Siebert and fatally wounding Rideout, who survived only briefly as tensions rise at the foundry scene.
At Tiant Ta August 3 a colored preacher W H Boone attempted to poison a ten person family in Gordon County. Three victims are dead and two suspects, Boone and his wife, are guarded in jail. Wife blames jealousy of Mrs Lalley over farm crops. Other victims remain in danger.
John Bawards was convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Mrs. J. F. Frederickson in Pacific in January. John Ros Edward Gib Bond and George Rose face trial for a related murder of J. F. Frederickson. The motive was to seize 100 acres of land. the couple were buried near their house.
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