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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1890
Page
5
Washington February 15 Democrats objected to the journal as usual prompting a roll call. The House considered rule amendments on roll calls and recording quorums. Crisp proposed limits on dilatory motions. the amendments were rejected and a recess was taken.
In an executive session the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported back the Russian extradition treaty with the objectionable clause removed that exempted political crimes, such as attempts on the Czar’s life. The British treaty was debated for an hour without a definite decision, while confirming appointments of Daniel Dorchester, George N. Winewell, and Andrew Gardner Jr.
Special World's Fair Committee prepares end report urged favoring both New York Chicago St Louis and Washington bills. The committee plans to report to the House and begin site balloting after cities present their claims.
In the Oklahoma bill debate Senator West proposed an amendment barring the legislature from authorizing bonds or debt instruments for counties towns or townships except for service certificates. Senators Platt Jones and In galls argued limits would hinder road bridges court houses and schools. Reagan suggested additional tax caps but withdrew. The bill passed after formal amendments and an executive session adjournment.
Funeral notices for Foxe, Kramer, Lucas, Musgrave, McAleer, Rixon, Schoyer and others from Allegheny, Sharpsburg, Pittsburgh and surrounding towns. Details include ages, residence addresses in Allegheny, cemetery interments, church services, and scheduled funeral times with relatives invited.
The Episcopal Diocese convocation discussed reading matter and its impact on religious thought. Clergy debated trash in periodicals, the need for selective books, and maintaining intellectual standards. Speaker Rev George Rodgers urged discrimination. Rev A B Euen commented on family reading habits. Luncheon followed the session.
An INSPATCH report describes a curious license scheme drafted by suburban landowners and applicants amid the new License Courts. The document outlines an agreement between a border property owner and a party to prevent operating saloons on nearby resorts, with many licenses refused and evictions condemned by the judge. Landlords with objections or no interest in running a saloon seek to profit by securing higher rents from their properties through this arrangement.
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