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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1891
Page
6
A staff correspondent reports lawmakers face a clash over a silver free coinage rider on appropriations. Senators vow counter moves with a force bill, aiming to force action and test Speaker Reed and Cameron, risking a late session and possible presidential veto.
Georgia congressman Grimes, facing a White House veto on his $100000 Columbus public building bill, consults a clairvoyant. A telegram from Washington notes the president may veto, heightening Grimes’s anxiety as the fate of his bill hangs on an anticipated decision.
A Georgia man, Mr. Grimes, consults a clairvoyant who foretells a future wife of Creole type and a year until marriage. She then indicates three large letters and Grimes asks if the President will sign his public building bill. The President explains Congress overbuilt and vetoes loom. Mr. Grimes departs in haste.
A Washington observer said the District Judgeship would be filled early this week with Reed of Pittsburg or Buffington of Kittanning as the leading candidates. Both have strong backing and are viewed as well qualified, making the president and attorney general’s choice difficult.
A fierce blizzard blocks six Union Pacific trains at Cheyenne and Sydney Nebraska with 400 travelers stranded on side tracks. The storm began at 1 am and lasted 17 hours with subzero winds and packed snow. Cattle survive in sun, sheep huddle in pens, and towns along the route face distress. A 300-worker snow-bucking outfit with seven locomotives headed east at dawn.
A fierce February snowstorm blankets Auburn from 3 PM to midnight. Wet snow loads trees and wires causing widespread outages and broken fruit trees. Wires freeze to 13 inch circumferences in places, prompting the mayor to stop electrical dynamos and rail service leaving the city dark. A Western Union wire fire near a live light wire is extinguished.
Snow began in St Paul as a blizzard spread through the Northwest. North Dakota faced lighter impact with towns like Grand Forks spared while Rapid City and Aberdeen reported severe conditions. Temperatures dipped across Minnesota and nearby states with readings from 24 above to 16 below.
Omaha reports heavy snow blocking streetcar traffic as a statewide blizzard rages for hours. Northern areas see 12 hour storm. southern regions report four to ten feet drifts, delaying western trains including the Denver and Chicago Express, with Elkorn road blockades noted.
Wright Sexton aged 13 disappeared December 15 while running an errand near Youncestown. He was crippled on his right side affecting mobility and could not climb fences. A large search by neighbors and his parents failed to locate him, with rewards offered but no clue found. No kidnapping theory supported by his condition.
A Braddock sanitary flare up shows North Braddock connected township pipes to the borough sewer without permission. Investigators find sewer lines act as a chimney releasing sewer gas from Braddock’s closets stables and excrement, affecting about 20 000 residents and prompting a health board inquiry.
The death near Allentown recalls David Heffner from a prolific family. His father John Heffner, a Reading resident born in Berlin in 1816, died six years ago after a life marked by 41 offspring from three marriages. The narrative details multiple births and wives, finishing with a third wife bearing nine children.
Judge Pease grants an injunction stopping the Board of County Commissioners Auditor and Treasurer from paying funds to Canton sewer interests. A Canton City Council committee had pressed for 1300 to grant sewer connection rights, leading to a 10 000 appropriation paid in three annual installments. Taxpayers blame the County Treasury looting. injunction funded by the Canton Board of Trade.
Slavs or Hungarians have purchased and converted the Old Disciples Church on Main Street into a church edifice. Bishop Phelan dedicated the building today with Father Hickey and Father Weider assisting. Over $500 was collected at the doors. total refitting cost about 17000 with roughly one third unpaid.
Albany reports a major storm leaving telephone service suspended and streets dark. Electric cars halted, fire alarms down, telegraph lines down, and damages to the telephone company estimated at 10000 dollars. Special to let lists today from J G Bennett & Co, leading hatters and furriers.
In Youngstown Rev. 35 Bassett a Baptist minister now in Roslyn Washington faces a suit from Crawford Benney accusing him of alienating the affections of Mrs. Benney. Bassett protests innocence and demands an investigation saying Benney is jealous and that any ministerial aid to a couple was misinterpreted by the husband.
The couple wed in 1590. After living together a week she left for her parents and refused to return. Matthews alleges she married him fraudulently and only to live with him a few days before departing.
The Phoenixville Iron Company will not shut down the plant despite a false report. General Manager William Reeves told a reporter the town of Phoenixville relies on the works, with up to 3,000 workers, and one idle mill is set to restart Monday. The idle units include steel mills and two blast furnaces.
In Younastrown on February 8 1500 workers from Brown Bonnell & Co mills were given a reception at the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms. An entertaining plan featured an exhibition directed by Prof. Becker with an engaging program.
A New York report cites strong, informed belief that General John C. New, recently recalled from London as Consul General, will be Harrison's pick for Secretary of the Treasury. The piece notes New’s past Treasury roles, high income as consul, and cautious, American outlook as assets in the Treasury post.
Boston reports weekly clearing house statements for the week ending February 6. The document lists receipts and totals across major cities, detailing financial activity during the period and highlighting variations from prior weeks.
Special Telegram reports T. E. Beck and John Oldshire, brick kiln partners in Sulligent Lamar County, clashed over loaded brick piles. Both fired with pistols. Oldshue seized a bystander as shield, then fatally shot Beck with a double barrel shotgun and fled, eluding arrest.
H M Rogers an insurance agent who recently arrived from Chicago attempted suicide after writing a letter to the U S Mutual Life Insurance Company confessing he murdered his sweetheart last summer near Mercer Pennsylvania He did not name the victim but used an assumed name and was intercepted before destroying the letter Mercer authorities were alerted by Rogers who is described as intelligent and well mannered
The Allegheny Athletic Association outlines a bold program to rise among amateur clubs with a first class clubhouse on Duquesne Way opposite Exposition Park and a new boathouse. They aim to join the A A U soon, build baths and gymnasia, add boxing instructors, and create an aquatic department linked to rowing with rapid membership growth expected.
Boston Feb 7 The volatile King Kelly vows never to play for the Boston League Club citing men like Clark, Bennett and Pop Smith. He laments missed cash, recalls Ewing and Ward salaries, and hints at Cincinnati options. Brotherhood unrest fuels boldness among stars while Boston clubs prepare a 60-man pool with March 9 target.
West Virginia sees increasing clouds and early Monday rain, with south winds becoming variable and colder by Tuesday. Pennsylvania reports southerly to northerly winds, with low temperatures and a cold wave as the pattern shifts. Pittsburgh area forecast notes a rapid temperature drop and unsettled conditions through Tuesday.
A strong storm moved from Ohio Valley to New York with its center overhead early yesterday, then moved seaward. High winds lingered offshore with dense fog, while snow fell across lake regions, Northern New York, New England, and parts of Minnesota and the Dakotas as a cold wave pushed temperatures to near zero in Nebraska and minus several in northern Minnesota. Warmer weather followed south of the lakes.
Manager Hanlon returns from Chicago saying no signed contracts yet but confident about securing good players. He discusses long talks with Messers Spalding Anson and Bierbauer case, noting teams spend to sign all key players before adding new talent. He expects ONeill home soon and remains in Pittsburg awaiting further signings.
Reports show Brownsville and MorganTown rivers rising with 4 P.M readings 11 feet 1 inch and 9 feet 6 inches respectively. Warren river near 3 feet and falling. Wheeling river at 14 feet 9 inches and rising with cloudy cool conditions.
In Perrysburg Wood County Ohio five downtown stores burned early today including Wolf’s dry goods Shlatter’s harness Yearger’s grocery Cromley’s bakery and a barber shop and millinery. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars with insurance about two thirds. Origin believed to be spontaneous combustion in oils at the rear of the starting point.
R Al Johnson rebuffed President Thurman who sought to move the Cincinnati club to Chicago and secure an Association franchise. Johnson remains confident the Cincinnati fight is best and that National League participation is more profitable than Chicago in the American Association.
William Mitchell stands as candidate for Collector of Taxes in Wilkins township challenging veteran William P. Delaney. Mitchell has property to support his bid while Delaney has none. Voters should decide. The British Balloon Society protests a proposed renaming of the world’s prime meridian.
Special telegram reports Charles Matthews, a wealthy Boardman township farmer, has commenced suit against Emma H. Matthews. The action seeks relief in a dispute likely over property or contracts. No further details on cause or court are provided.
The report notes Harry Weight slated to manage the Philadelphia Phillies once more as Cincinnati baseball dealings intensify. Trade chatter includes Mulvey for Jake Beckley and Brooklyn shortstop Ge Smith linked to President Unmill today. Chicago outfielder Evan comments on the sale system benefitting the Bidgers. A kite shaped mule treck is being built in West Liberty Iowa. No record shows Neck Carkeek defeated by King, and Chicago manager Hanlon met Stovey.
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