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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1890
Page
1
A New Era opens as Speaker Reed’s gavel falls and Congress begins. The Harrison administration faces McKinley tariff loyalty and the silver issue with free coinage advocates pressing for reform while the Senate eyes a federal elections bill.
The article traces momentum for a free coinage bill and possible rule suspensions, while noting pending senatorial contests across the states. It predicts several re-elections and replacements, highlighting governors, legislatures, and party shifts that may influence the Senate balance.
Washington reports Senator Quay will keep the chair of the National Republican Committee after talks with Fassett Pratt Blaine and the White House. Quay’s allies say he would resign in the spring if enemies stop snarling. the arrangement aims to prevent Blaine from leveraging a change.
Mr. Lodge of Massachusetts to introduce a bill requiring every immigrant to hold a consular certificate proving good character, self support, literacy, and knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, with a medical certificate attached. exemptions include those obnoxious to U.S. laws and the alien contract labor provision.
Ex-Marshal Lusk of North Carolina, retired seven years, invested his salary and money into North Carolina acres. His land venture yielded a 35000 profit recently after prudent management of funds. The report notes his cautious financial strategy and successful gamble in property.
Nov 30 report states only three desks in use in the national legislature retain historical aura. Henry Clay Daniel Webster and John Calhoun are linked to them, but only Captain Bassett knows which desks they are and will guard the knowledge as long as he lives.
A Western Lochinvar tale from Bouffa, Oklahoma reports Mary Carson choosing a poor herder over cattleman Royson. After a running horseback pursuit and a brief shootout on the plains, the couple elope and are wed in Buffalo despite parental opposition.
Delegates arrive for the National Convention in Ocala Florida as leaders insist the Farmers Alliance will stay formally out of politics yet back a future third party if its platform suits them. They denounce Blaine and Cleveland and urge financial reform to curb what they call the money power.
News from Punta Gorpo, Fun., says Spanish smugglers seized Mor ris Cochran, Port Sanitary Inspector, aboard a Spanish schooner and threw him overboard before cutting his boat loose. He reached shore after difficulty. Vessel name unknown. State Health Officer complains to Treasury and Marine Hospital service and notes repeated violations by Spanish vessels inside the Marine League. Cuban duties on American fish worsen export in Key West.
The Rev. Co Hemble of Norway is arrested for firing a revolver at J H Anghey while Anghey, sent to Norman to preach, faced the pulpit. Anghey was found guilty by the Presbytery at Norman. On verdict, Hemble threatened to exterminate ministers and editors who reported his actions.
Ann O Delia Salomon ex priestess of spooks staged a free ball show in Union Square New York. About 25 attendees gathered as a stereopticon display ran with a nun dressed fat show proprietor and a man to operate the projector. She attacked L R Marsh for abandoning her and flashed the spook pictures he favored.
The speaker disparages personal attacks by family candidates and urges voting for leaders who grasp major economic issues and stand with the people against moneyed interests. He emphasizes integrity and opposition to corrupt influence in politics.
The dispatch reports that Joseph Wood, a murderer, received a stay of execution while Jugiro the Japanese case advances. Wood’s reprieve delays a second electric chair act, while Jugiro Soon to be brought from Sing Sing for re-sentencing to death. The machinery and chair are prepared, with Father Creeden seeking conversion without success.
The Irishmen in America cable a formal appeal to Justin McCarthy urging a split from Parnell. They condemn his present course while praising his past leadership, insisting the party must choose between Parnell and Ireland's cause to secure self government.
In Chicago on November 30 Flora and May Irwin narrowly escaped severe burns when a curling iron left on a hot fire ignited lace on their dresses in a dressing room. The flames spread to both outfits before backstage workers extinguished them with blankets. both sisters were badly burned and unable to perform.
Two Grangers from near Jackson Mississippi were escorted to the Pennsylvania Railroad station in Newark by police and sent home. They had been enticed by green goods men offering ten for one in dollars printed from stolen plates. They stayed at Adams House for hours, were questioned, and confessed their plan to flood Lower Mississippi with counterfeit money. There is no New Jersey law prohibiting concealed weapons, so no fines were imposed.
Harrisburg November 30. It is highly probable the National Guard will participate in Governor Pattison's inauguration. The governor-elect is said to have no objection to militia turnout and reportedly favors their presence if railroads provide free transport for troops to and from their homes.
Sarah Wilds, creole and Bahama Islands native, files suit for divorce from John L. Wilds on grounds of cruel treatment and abandonment. The couple met in 1874 in the Bahamas where Wilds, a shipwreck survivor, was nursed back to health by Sarah after she found him unconscious.
The latest phase of the Newfoundland dispute shows Ribot rejecting Lord Salisbury's plea to submit the issue to arbitration. The French minister favors arbitration excluding the bounties if Britain will accept enforcement of the decision.
Mr. Morley replies to press statements by correcting alleged attempts to fetter Parnell and clarifying conversations on the land bill. He defends Gladstone and rejects claims of Irish party absorption, while noting Parnell’s stance on evicted tenants and the November 10 discussions.
A Philadelphia public meeting of the Parnell branch of the Irish National League urged Parnell's resignation as leader. Speeches by Griffin, MacEvey, McWarland and Meakin opposed the move, while Lyons supported retention. a strong majority supported resigning Parnell.
In an interview Archbishop Walsh discusses his letter on the Parnell issue. He says Parnell’s manifesto clarifies his stance, but he condemns breaches of Gladstone's confidence and warns that Irish leaders must face moral scrutiny before Irish bishops will back them.
In a letter to Liberal candidate Mellor at Bassetlaw, Mr. Gladstone says Parnell's manifesto widens rifts, but expresses hope the Liberal and Nationalist cooperation endures. He argues Parnell lacks right or authority and has strayed from constitutional representatives of Ireland.
In Chicago on November 30 three of six Irish envoys drafted a document cutting ties with Parnell while the other three, including two named on the document, dined with Mrs. Parnell. William O'Brien Gill and O'Connor were among those completing the text. Mrs. Parnell reportedly knew nothing of the actions.
Nov 30 in Losnow Mr Parnell invited favored colleagues to a Westminster Palace Hotel meeting. Twenty four attended as he stated his determination to fight to the last and clarified relations with the Liberal leaders. Dec 1 London reports note Telegraph note of an ultimatum to Gladstone.
Baltimore report details a five man gang active along the Monocacy river near the Baltimore and Ohio line. After a pursuit and gun battle, three were captured near Frederick, two escaped into the river. additional robberies are linked to the gang including a Van Cleeversville store and a roller skating champion theft.
On a Nova Scotia train, Rev. Brown punched G H King a divinity student after stepping on his hat. King suffered a broken nose and black eyes with blood on the car floor. Passengers condemned the attack and a warrant may be issued for King’s arrest.
Warden Dyer faces sharp criticism as Isaac Smith, a Pike county murderer, is kept in the dark about a Thanksgiving reprieve until midnight. He was spared until December 19 for the sixth time and confined in his cell for six hours in a bid to induce a confession.
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