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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1890
Page
8
A Washington dispatch reports chaotic Senate talks on the elections and finance bills. The caucus dispute over a cloture rule grows, with misgivings about timing and strategy and speculation that measures will stall amid procedural contention.
Washington December 22 A last effort to reach a holiday recess agreement is under way to avoid quorum needs and nonproductive legislation during the holidays Speaker Reed is believed to favor the usual recess with adjournment hoped for until January The electoral count debate kept the Forty fourth Congress in session during the holidays in a prior case and only one other recess since 1870 was a failure.
Bids opened by the Supervising Architect for the Pittsburgh Government building project include B Donnvan Allegheny 298512 C G Dickson Allegheny 335500 and George Fritz Greenfield Pa 28000. Award to be made within days.
The House Committee on Ventilation and Acoustics planned a meeting with Architect Clark of the Capitol to discuss extending the floor space of the House by removing the south wall of the hall and incorporating the current House lobby.
The draft would remove press gallery seats while preserving rear seating. No committee quorum formed to act. Mr. Clark presented the cost of the proposed change. Boutelle’s resolution seems unlikely to pass. committee favors adding about 12 chairs for Republicans and Democrats each, creating room for 24 new members under the apportionment bill.
Senator Voorhees attacks President Harrison on the elections bill and accuses a scheme to import black voters into Indiana West Virginia and Connecticut to tilt the 1892 election. He cites letters from Huston Quay and Lindsay describing the plan and notes a dramatic exchange about burning the correspondence.
Senator Hearst of California remains seriously ill in Washington with stomach and bowel trouble. He has been in poor health for months after a Mexican fever and grip and may be unable to return to the Senate for some time. Dr. Ward could not stay and Dr. Lincoln will take charge of his case.
In Washington December 22 the House considered a five member committee investigation into the killing of Sitting Bull and the hope of preventing Indian outbreak. Rep Blanchard of Louisiana and Rep McAdoo offered resolutions for reference seeking official war and interior correspondence on the arrest and killing of Sitting Bull.
Special U S District Attorneys Aldrich and Caldwell in Washington consult with the Attorney General to pursue suits against land grant railroads of the West. They aim to force the railroads to operate their own telegraph lines under the 1888 law, arguing noncompliance and ignoring the law. The Department of Justice plans a single policy to compel obedience.
The United States Court in banc denies the motion for suspension in judgment and a new trial for Peter J. Classen president and wrecker of the Sixth National Bank. With a unanimous decision no appeal to the Supreme Court is possible. The sentence could reach ten years imprisonment and a $5000 fine.
Mrs. Johann O'Daily, aged 87, was found dead in her bed this afternoon by Sheriff McKee during an eviction at a house tied to a foreclosure. The death followed an arsenic dose, said to be taken after the loss of her home caused mental distress.
Bee Eubanks pleaded guilty to the murder of his sister Mary and received a life imprisonment sentence. His father Mortimer Eubanks pleaded guilty to accessory charges but awaits sentencing.
Philadelphia dispatch details Mrs. William Page of Bensalem Bucks County once postmistress since the Arthur era is removed for partisan politics after a Pattison victory. The account notes her flag raising, local opposition, and the appointment of William H. Dyer as postmaster as replacement.
A secret conference between the Western Grievance Committee and General Manager Odell discussed a wage increase of 10 to 15 percent across all grades, citing Baltimore and Ohio workers earning less than peers on other roads while noting heavy annual costs for stock and terminal improvements. Odell would refer the proposal to the directors for a decision, with Eastern views reportedly favorable.
In Garden City Kansas on December 22 a secret order the Knights of Reciprocity prepares to form a Kansas State Lodge. Prominent members arrive following a Supreme Lodge order to convene Chief Justices of local lodges for the statewide organization. Details remain confidential as officers seek dispensations to establish further lodges nationwide.
The funeral for Mrs. J. Kidd Fleming who died at her home in Sewickley Sunday evening will be held at 2 30 this afternoon in Sewickley. She was noted as an estimable lady and is survived by her husband, the eldest son of Mr. Cockton Fleming, four children, her mother, two sisters and one brother John A Roe of De Haven and Co.
Rupted and the goods and mineral traffic are at a standstill on all Scotch lines. The express train known as the Flying Scotchman stands at Marshall Meadows with no signalman in the box and the trainmen afraid to proceed.
London reports a rapid sequence of fog frost and snow with a heavy snow storm on Saturday followed by thaw and frost. By late night rivers of slush formed on Strand and Fleet Street and a violent snow storm returned. Frost, fog and ice halted river traffic and caused widespread disruption.
A dozen young girls confirmed by the Catholic Bishop were crossing Selenter Lake in Eastern Holstein when the ice broke. They plunged into the water and all perished before anxious parents on the shore. The Holstein district reels from the tragedy.
A committee is formed in Hampone to greet 30,000 Russian Hebrews en route to Brazil. They will be lodged by steamship firms. The move opposes the North German Lloyds of Bremen, accused of harsh treatment of Russian emigrants bound for Brazil.
Carnegie Cheales Harry Needham and Prof. Lynx crossed the Thames today above Pangbourne. The Meteorological Office warns that the frequent sudden weather changes prevent a definite forecast.
The Johnstons contradict the Baltimore telegram stating the Thanemore is severely overdue. They report the vessel is only slightly late, while the Oranmore has reached port safely and is discharging cargo.
Reports from Europe include Prof Rood denying ill health claims. A Toulon storm sinks a French brig with five sailors missing. Rome clericals win all communal council seats. A major fire rages on Praed Street London destroying multiple homes. Minister Batchellor arrives in Lisbon. Hevilloid dies in Cairo bequeathing wealth to Geneva. Buenos Ayres rumors of a government plot and arrests. Paris hosts a YMCA property group meeting. German ironclad Frederichs Karl reportedly strikes a rock near Mytilene. Koch lymph factory grant rumored from Germany. Incoming consistory to appoint Milwaukee Milwaukee Archbishop Katzer Omaha Archbishop Scannell Salt Lake Archbishop Scanlon.
Five physicians who studied lymph treatment in Germany returned aboard the Spree with enough lymph for about 30,000 inoculations. They advocate smaller repeated doses, suggesting half a milligram weekly rather than larger daily injections. Dr. Lindsley reported on Berlin studies and noted Prof. Gerhardt had not cured a phthisis case yet.
A visit to Stevens Adjustable Chair Co reveals many reclining chairs bought as gifts this year. The chairs are praised for comfort and value, claiming five furniture pieces in one and lifelong durability.
New York reports expose a Broadway divorce mill run by William Duryee Hughes. Victim Susan Miller paid £100 for a fake decree freeing her from William Miller, as Hughes vanishes. Partner Patrick A. Campbell denies involvement while lawyer William H. Buttner defends innocence amid questioned signatures and forged seals.
An early morning incident left a man severely burned and his wife dying from burns after a chunk rolled down a slope igniting injuries. He tried to save her by wrapping in a quilt and moving her to a hydrant where water was applied, but the efforts arrived too late and may cost him use of his hands.
The eighty fifth anniversary New England Society dinner at Madison Square Garden drew nearly 500 guests. J Pierpont Morgan presided as symposiarch while speakers including Joseph H Choate Chauncey M Depew and Francis L Patton delivered toasts. Depew discussed New York governance and Puritan influence as other orators addressed education and colonial relations.
Johnny St George aged nine is said to be completely cured of consumption after suffering for more than a year from eating six jam tarts daily. The report notes a remarkable recovery following treatment.
A retailer list from Duran & McWartz and R. 8. Davis & Co promotes Christmas suggestions including silver wear, framed water colors, pocketbooks, card cases, gold pens, albums, and photo stands. Store hours note evening openings. The page also mentions farmers in politics being asked about agricultural products.
A Springfield survey of farmers across regions reports the 1892 presidential question and lists party nominees. It records farmer preferences and notes Rusk Hatch as suggested standard bearers while late data show Reed McKinley Depew Pattison Pattison among top Republican and Democratic choices.
Mrs. Kate Brogan of Harlem said a young man tried to kiss her on the street. Her husband angered by the incident pursued the man and clashed with laborer Thomas Sheehy. A fight ensued with pick and shovel blows. Sheehy suffered a fractured skull and serious head wounds and was held pending the outcome of his injuries.
In Waco Texas on December 22 Samuel Western and his wife played cards by an open fireplace when the woman’s clothing caught fire. Despite the husband’s attempts to help, she sustained fatal burns.
In San Antonio Texas on December 22 1920 Sandoval a Mexican revolutionary was cleared by a jury after a long deliberation. The same court rejected a habeas corpus plea for Pasqual Ochoa a Coahuila customs collector, ruling requisition papers inadequate under treaty articles.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging the U S government to negotiate a commercial treaty with Newfoundland allowing free exchange of specified goods and access for Boston vessels to Newfoundland ports for trading and fishing, subject to Newfoundland vessels’ conditions. A copy of the resolution with arguments will be sent to Secretary Blaine.
William Herrold, recently with the Lake Erie Company at Chartiers, takes charge of Glenwood yards today replacing Detrich after the recent brakemen trouble. He previously served as Night Yardmaster at Glenwood and is well liked by the crew.
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