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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1890
Page
1
An August night cyclone swept central Pennsylvania causing massive destruction in Wilkesbarre and nearby towns. Dozens of houses were wrecked, at least 30 people killed, and property losses run into hundreds of thousands of dollars as trains, telegraph lines, and power wires were uprooted.
A severe cyclone and tornado wreaked havoc across Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns. Reports describe collapsed barns, blown doors, and multiple deaths and injuries. Mayor Sutton urged National Guard or regimental aid, while debris clearing and rescue efforts began amid widespread property loss estimated at $500,000.
Special telegraph reports Pinkertons partly removed from cars and crossings near West Albany. Trains sent out but three days of west Albany shipments are sidetracked. William Gillespie, a rallyman, was assaulted near his home by Knights opponents. A clerk in the dispatch office was also attacked. Police guard property as Pinkertons bolster special officers and seek withdrawal of a force. New York Central says freight blockade largely raised.
New York August 19. All men in the building trades fear a long bitter brick war that could leave nearly 100 000 unemployed. Brick manufacturers at Astor House decided to withhold brick shipments to boycott cities, effective next Friday. Secretaries and exchange officials foresee broad disruption and possible selective hiring by some plants as the fight unfolds. The Board of Walking Delegates will discuss the situation in their next meeting.
State Canal Commission orders Attorney General to sue James & Pickton of Akron to eject them from 1.25 acres of state land used for a factory. The move kicks off a wave of suits aimed at recovering properties near Mercer county oil and gas fields seized after the discoveries. Standard Oil affiliates have begun leasing recovered lands, drawing opposition from would-be claimants who threaten force if denied. Troops may be used if peaceful means fail.
The first day of the National Electric Light Association meetings in Cape May featured President Marsden J. Perry delivering an opening address. Prof. John P. Barrett discussed electrical industries and the World's Columbian Exposition, highlighting potential telephonic and electric railway features. A resolution was proposed to form a five member committee, chaired by the president, to coordinate with the Exposition managers and secure their cooperation. John P. Brown reported a 500 name petition urging copper tariff removal. Prof. Henry Morton warned of electrical dangers in the afternoon session.
Minivville New Jersey August 19 All glass plants across South Jersey enter blast between now and September 1. Whitall Tatum and Co mills start in Millville and Bridgeton packers meet with owners to secure nine hour days with Saturdays off. Moore Co Bridgeton and Willis Horton Fairton bottle works to begin September 1 with non union crews.
August 19 at Windsor Magistrate Bartlett began the examination of John Brosi, accused Pittsburg forger. Witnesses from Pittsburg attended including cashier Joseph L. Erney. Officer Nash testified Brosi admitted forging his uncle's name. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow for argument and decision.
Hewzsa Mext Aug 19 At 440 pm west bound passenger train stood in the yard at Garrison transferring baggage when a freight train of 25 loaded and 5 empty cars crashed into it The only fatality reported is Miss Potter daughter of J W Potter of Lansing Mich The freight conductor says the air brakes would not work
Five Baldred Caplicates is named in the Pennsylvan ia census review. District one hundred and tenth in Mauch Chunk, Luzerne County, yielded badly preserved returns. The geographers division will recount and suspend the tally as per Gannett’s recommendation.
Preparations rush for the President's arrival from Washington to celebrate part of his 57th birth anniversary with family at Cape May. An elaborate dinner and social events slated. music night features Miss Alicia Varens at the Unrlton Cape May Point venue.
A dispatch from Uruguay dated August 20 reports the Minister of Finance insisting on staying in office amid political pressure. The report notes continuing tension and opposing factions within the government as calls for resignation intensify.
London debates restricting hypnotism while Kaiser William travels through the Bamian Empire. Clergy and titled gentry attend Cardinal Newman’s Birmingham obituary. A Roman convent reports two monks and a boy killed. German League targets Caprivi amid sensational claims.
Birmingham observers report the Cardinal's funeral at the oratory in Edgbaston drew one of the largest crowds ever seen. Dignitaries from the Roman Catholic Church in England and Europe attended, with 17 bishops and a distinguished collection of peers and gentry. The service featured a Gregorian mass and a solemn procession to the coffin, bearing the cardinal’s purple hat and motto.
The narrator plans a trip to Stuttgart then Oberammergau to witness the Passion Play. An overdue steamer arrives after a perilous crossing from Calais, causing anxiety to authorities and the public. The report notes the imminent retirement of Sir Richard Moor as L NWR chairman and mentions Ismay of White Star.
Crowds hail the German emperor during his Narva visit as an event of international significance showing a wish for cordial relations with all classes. The emperor speaks Russian publicly only in that language, while French was heard on arrival and German is used in talks with his brother monarch. William will depart Narva Thursday to Gomoroff then Peterhof, with dinner at the imperial palace before Crozstadt departure. Chancellor Von Caprivi heads to Peterhof for a talks with M. DeGiers.
Four armed masked men roamed into the Lospeco Convent at Marni Umbria while most occupants were away. They killed two of the three monks left in charge and stabbed the third, then beat a boy to death before fleeing. No motive yet established.
The Muenchener Allgemeine Zeitung and the Kolmache Zeitung unite to demand a stronger head of affairs in Germany. They protest against Prince Bis marck's dismissal and oppose Chancellor von Caprivi.
A Pittsburgh and Western window glass manufacturers convention at the Auditorium Building fixed a September 15 start date for blowing and upheld the current price scale. Represented firms from Ohio Indiana Illinois and New York discussed stocks building demand and possible market impact of tariff changes. The United Glass Company urged October 1 opening to protect prices amid House opposition to McKinley tariff changes.
A New York telegram reports that under a Congress approved act funds are allocated for a protected cruiser of about 7300 tons. Plans, prepared by the Bureau of Construction and Repair, describe a vessel resembling a merchantman with minimal protrusions to avoid detection. The craft aims to threaten enemy commerce within range before being discovered.
A Rock Island Freight collided with a Union Pacific freight on the Union Pacific line at Bonner Springs Kansas. Seven Rock Island coal cars were wrecked and demolished causing total losses estimated at 850000. No injuries reported.
Beaver County political scene heats up as Ex-Senator Emery rejects the Industrial Convention’s bid for Congress while defending his Pattison vote and predicting Delamater’s defeat. Beatt declines renomination to keep the ticket intact. a special telegram from Warren and Youngsville outlines the tense intra party dynamics.
At Cambridgeboro the Democratic convention nominated H. L. Tilden of Le Boeuf for Congress in the Twenty sixth district after W L Beott declined the nomination. J J McCrum J O Sherrerd J P Colter M P David represented Crawford County. The Beott withdrawal prompted unanimous selection of Tilden.
August 19 Philadelphia ex Governor Robert E Pattison formally notified of his nomination by a Democratic committee headed by Bowden of Lehigh county. Pattison expressed thanks and pledged to submit a formal statement on issues of the upcoming campaign.
San Jose California August 19 The Democratic State Convention opened at 2 15 pm with Vice Chairman Daggett presiding Byron Waters of San Bernardino elected temporary chairman A C Berthier and James Meal of San Francisco named temporary secretaries Resolutions backing the Australian ballot system and universal liquor license law were referred to a platform and resolutions committee and the convention recessed to appoint committees before adjourning until 10 am tomorrow
Delegates to the Republican State Convention in Morgantown rush to decide the lead contender for judge. The August 19 report notes aspirants contending for top placement in the series county race as talks focus on names and factions.
Beaver August 19 The lively Democratic Convention at the Court House nominated William B. Dunlap for Congress Walter Braden and John J. Carothers for Assembly Elias James B. Conlin and Fre Cashbaugh named as County Commissioners amid contentious ballots and jokes about Weiser the Beaver Falls candidate The County Committee later elected Robert Ritchie chairman with Frank Wilson and A L Urban as secretaries
A Republican county convention in Huntingdon failed to finalize a full ticket by midnight amid a bitter internal fight. Key nominations went to the Atkinson slate defeating regular faction leaders Johnston and McCarthy. An incomplete county commissioner slate remained as 19 candidates chased the commissioner post.
Harrisburg August 19 The Prohibition party executive committee debated early convention business naming Montgomery as temporary chairman. Candidates for governor mentioned include John Bee and Joshua L Bailey while sentiment favors confining the platform to prohibition to avoid splitting the party. John B Garrett urged adherence to this approach in a letter to Freed.
In Cleveland on August 19 a clash erupted at Continental Crossing Putnam county between Clover Leaf Railroad workers and village authorities. A sewer under the tracks was torn up by a large railroad force responding to the dispute. Sheriff Williamson led a posse and militia to restore order as about 200 people gathered.
A massive Old Colony Railroad wreck near Boston killed twelve instantly and left many injured as a passenger coach collapsed into the engine. the Wood's Hall express from Wood's Hall to Boston was heavy with passengers and plowed into an embankment. Names and hasty casualty lists emerge, with several seriously injured and multiple fatalities among women and men from across the country. The wreck blocked traffic for hours as rescue efforts began.
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