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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1890
Page
1
A Titusville session of the State Road Commission drew farmer testimony on road taxes and reform. Speakers urged state aid and professional road supervision, with debate over cash versus labor taxes, stone vs dirt roads, and local financing before a Pittsburg meeting.
Ivy A Quick, daughter of Rev. C. W. Quick, files for maintenance against James E. Wood of Pittsburgh, claiming a marriage occurred in Berwyn two years ago. Wood denies the union, alleging coercion and a forged certificate, with wealth and guardianship issues cited as stakes. case due before court next month.
The Twentieth District Congressional Convention opened in Cleveland and will run until tomorrow after 50 ballots. W. A. Taylor leads and Judge Wickham, a current congressman, is also a candidate. Part of the city and county lie in the district as seven candidates compete. Meanwhile at Havana wharf workers strike amid ongoing unrest.
Senate debates slow progress on the metal schedule of the tariff bill as Republicans push to finish the tariff fight before river and harbor action. McPherson amendments stall, Vance and Aldrich fights over pig duty and cotton ties highlight sectional motives and political tensions.
August 7. One hundred sixty five members signed a request to adjourn on Friday when the House meets for the last time before a legal recess. The Speaker opposes a long recess, the Rules Committee may report nothing, and the plan to delay votes for Grand Army parades seems unlikely. Contested election cases may be discussed without votes until next week. Farmer Hatch doubts such a disposal would be agreeable to Democrats or Republicans.
Washington August 7 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Spaulding announces that a laundryman is a laborer under the act of October 1 1888. A Chinese laundry proprietor who returns from his native country may be allowed to land in the United States after visiting China.
Hoar reports a House election bill substitute. Senate committee trims provisions. Key changes remove troops at polls, strike house to house canvass, omit jury commission, and simplify penal offenses to misdemeanors with max three years and $1000 fine. Supervisors may appoint more judges, miscast ballots adjusted, oaths administered by supervisors, and efforts to suppress votes avoided.
From Washington August 7 the sundry civil bill provision for a new board of management for the National Soldiers Homes faces protests over two or three proposed members. Until the matter is settled, the board will be held in abeyance though it is expected to be constituted as previously announced.
The President sent nominations to the Senate for postmasters in Shamokin Pennsylvania Simon Wagenseller and Haverford College Ralph N Warner Jr in Pennsylvania, Piedmont West Virginia William E Heskitt. confirmations include Ohio W P Bentley Bluffton John Berger and Virginia Q Adeese Weston.
The Eagle Glass and Metal Company assigns its assets to George N. Davis for creditors. William H. Warren, a founder and superintendent, claims he knew nothing of the assignment and had been to receive half the stock under a contract. Assets estimated at 200000 with liabilities around 50000. Warren says he will fulfill his contract duties despite the dispute over the secret process.
August 7 report from Oklahoma Territory shows Republicans leading both Houses on a joint ballot for the first Territorial Legislature. The Upper House is Republican. in the Lower House Republicans outnumber Democrats by one vote, but four Farmers' Alliance members elected may decide control. Delegate at Large Tattsilton Reynolds, a Republican, is reported ill at home near Edmond and is expected to die.
In New York on August 7 Judge Beach heard the North American Underground Telegraph and Electrical Company seek 000 in damages and an injunction against the consolidated Telegraph and Electric Subway Company. The plaintiff claims a Western Union conspiracy to control street use when the Bell Telephone patent expires in 1892.
Starkville August 7. The State Alliance enters its third day with a strong protest against the force bill. Reports from committees occupy the forenoon as members hear the Shelby County Tennessee alliance resolution opposed. An address by Colonel Polk, president of the National Alliance, draws a large audience.
A Dublin hotel scene shows Lord Dunlo and Lady Dunlo reconciling after a estranged marriage drama. The father Earl of Clancarty vows to cut off his son's income if Lord Dunlo persists with Lady Dunlo, stirring a national uproar amid a strike of 170,000 workers halting rail service.
The Imperial Minister of the Interior will travel on Saturday aboard a German warship to Heligoland to formally assume control of the island from the British Government.
In the House of Commons Sir James Fergusson states no arm had been made with mere run delegates regarding fisheries. Mr Samuel Smith asks about treatment of Hebrews in Russia. The Under Foreign Secretary says British hakeways reports Russia denies most Times claims. announcement met with ironic cheers.
Loxpox August 7 General P of the Salvation Army issues a strict edict against smoking among officers. The decree does not fully prohibit tobacco but forbids promotion for anyone who uses it and requires sergeants bandsmen clerks and treasurers to quit to retain office in the corps.
The strike spreads across Taff Barry Rhymney lines with 170000 workers idle. Mails move by road in carts guarded by no militia as Rhondda towns fear famine while talks with Cardinal Manning and nobles seek arbitration.
Colonel George R. Davis, famed Chicago Republican, emerges as a strong candidate for Director General of the World’s Fair. Local directors back him, citing his executive ability and non partisan stance, while observers note his Washington campaign leadership improved Chicago’s case before Congress.
All Harmony in Atlanta August 7 reports the Georgia State Democratic Convention choosing nominees by acclamation for Governor W J Northen Secretary of State Phil Cook Treasurer R B Hardman Comptroller General W A Wright Attorney General George N Lester Commissioner of Agriculture E R Nesbit and adopts a platform pledging fidelity to the national party and support for incumbents John B Gordon and other state officers.
Eyraud, who killed Notary Gouffe, tried to kill himself by strangling with a torn shirt rope. Warders discovered the attempt in time, preventing a fatal outcome.
August 7 report outlines a draft plan for reorganizing the Social party. It would grant the Socialista in the erase and the Directing Committee only a consultive voice on issues affecting party representation in Parliament.
New York August 7 The National Casket Company with a capital of 3 000 000 was organized by Chappell Chase Maxwell Co Stein Manufacturing Co of New York and Hamilton Lemmon Arnold Co of Pittsburgh The Oneida plant will house principal business with branches planned in New York Albany Pittsburgh and other cities The consolidation aims to reduce costs and is described as not a trust by the company chairman
Lord Salisbury travels to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight for a meeting with Queen Victoria and the German Emperor. The visit centers on a formal interview with Her Majesty and the monarch.
Buissaxe August 7. The Cabinet has resigned due to parliamentary opposition to its budget. Mr. Griffiths, leader of the Opposition, begins forming a new ministry.
August 7 report states the Mayor of Lim erick and several municipal officers were expelled from the National fee after their recent vote against On.
A dispatch from Yous, Pennsylvania, dated August 7 reports ex Lieutenant Governor Black denying a claim he will withdraw his ticket and oppose the Scranton Convention ballot reform. He calls the article a sensation and says there is no truth to it.
Mecca reports one hundred seventy five cholera deaths yesterday. The cholera toll comes amid a harsh outbreak shaking the city and prompts urgent public health measures. In unrelated dispatches, Beelin notes the transfer of Heligoland as of August 7.
Fragmentary text shows a distressed Widener figure opening a confrontation over a trio of issues. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to confirm specifics or outcomes.
Philadelphia capitalists led by P A B Widener vow no consolidation with Duquesne Traction. They plan 3 cent fares and direct opposition routes to the rival line, aiming to unsettle the Duquesne company’s dominance in municipal politics while denying a buyout.
Colonel W L Elkins local representative of the Elkins Widener syndicate largely confirms a Philadelphia story in an interview. He avoids denying a possible combine. C L Magee is abroad in Atlantic City or beyond. William Flinn rejects stock in the combine tale and says Magee is not in Philadelphia.
New York August 7 The recent move by the Coffee Exchange to require good delivery on all coffee except Congo has driven away the two leading option buyers William H Grousman & Brother and Sieg fried Jones & Co. They justify their withdrawal by arguing new rules enable importers to push lower grade coffees to the market, leaving buyers with only the least desirable lots.
A San Salvador dispatch reports General Miranda allied with Ayala’s forces routed, Salvador alleged free of marauders. Deserters rise in Vanador ranks, Irungery’s revolution grows, and Guatemalan refugees stream toward Mexico amid regional upheaval.
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