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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1889
Page
5
Senator Spooner introduced a bill empowering chief supervisors of elections in circuit courts to enforce federal election laws. The measure requires writs to authorize scrutiny in cities over 20 000 and warns against interference. Violators face up to 5000 fine or three years in prison.
The House adopts a resolution creating several committees to investigate the late cashier issue tied to J. P. Leedom. Silcott, the former cashier, left the city without settling accounts as ministers report. Committees named include members McKinley Dunston Carlisle Kendall on the speaker’s motion, with adjournment until next session.
In the Senate to King Mr. Voorhees offered a long preamble and resolution on tariff taxation. It asks to lay the measure on the table with aims to revise or repeal tariffs for revenue while funding government, pay debts, and offer liberal pensions. It calls for high rates on luxury goods and low rates on necessaries, iron, steel and other commodities.
A bill by Senator Hale aims to safeguard United States seaports and connecting railways by allowing certain foreign bonded goods to enter free of duty when reexported or sent to foreign ports. It also covers articles moving through Canada and those shipped from foreign countries to the United States, clarifying final entry duties and exemptions. The proposal emphasizes national interest in transit routes and duty rules for goods bound for U S markets or foreign destinations.
Washington December 5 The President sent to the Senate during the recess of Congress several hundred nominations of persons to office in the Departments of State Fashion Interior War and Navy.
Detectives report W W Nivison, an agent for the United States Express, confessed to stealing a $7508 package en route from New Lisbon to Pittsburg on October 20 1884. He gave details of the theft and claimed no other persons aided him. Nivison detained after arson arrest in Fremont Michigan. trial to follow.
At Kaukauna on December 5 the Wisconsin Congregational Convention voted 161015 to convict Rev. E. Smith of Oshkosh of heresy. The action disfellowships him and risks a convention split. Revs. Loomis and Miller sought admission after agreeing to substantially, but not exactly, assent to the creed. Rev. Reed of Sheboygan was refused fellowship 12 to 11.
At Sharon Mercer county a temporary Baptist organization was formed for Northwestern Pennsylvania. A permanent Western Pennsylvania body is expected at a January Pittsburg meeting. Charles Miller was elected president with J D Smith as General Missionary. The group will be auxiliary to the state association and plan a Pittsburg church paper and headquarters.
Special telegram reports the Mississippi River at Davenport at 4 inches below the 1864 low water mark, with further declines expected. Navigation is now impossible and water levels threaten rail and river traffic.
Fine ties at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue with personal mail order service. Prices include $50 for a six piece orchestra set and options for two violins a viola cello and cornet with low add on rates. A salesman holds a $10 bill and a chinchilla overcoat valued at 18 to 20 dollars. Corner Grant and Diamond avenues opposite the new Court House.
Advertisement for special headwear for elderly ladies and teaching children to cook on old gas ranges. Includes note about O'Repr e Gas Alliance company at 54 Fifth Avenue corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new area. Mentions a $10 salesman’s hand and a chinchilla overcoat with a cost of £20.
Holiday goods arrive by every express and the exposition of rare and choice novelties attracts shoppers with unusual items and diverse selections.
A Philadelphia scene recounts John O Leary's clash with Western stevedores and Sugar Trust plans. The dispute centers on cargo handling rates for 6 400 bales of sugar and who will load the Isabella Balcombe, with O Leary insisting on his right to serve as stevedore.
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