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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1891
Page
1
General William T. Sherman died peacefully just after 2 PM in New York, surrounded by family and close friends. Reports describe a long battle with illness, fading breath and a final, painless passing as telegraphs and officials notified Cabinet members, senators, and distant relatives.
President Harrison learns of General Sherman’s death and orders full military honors. Executive order suspends business in Washington and interment city on funeral day. Telegrams exchanged with Senator Sherman and General Schofield. body to be moved to Washington for in state display before St. Louis burial.
The President sent to Congress a heartfelt message on William Tecumseh Sherman’s death in New York at 150 AM. He praised Sherman as a patriot who served for love of the flag and civil institutions, an ideal soldier whose career and influence would endure worldwide.
Washington February 14 The death of General Sherman was received quietly in the House, as it was expected he could live only a short time. Representative Cogswell of Massachusetts and the Hendersons of Illinois and Iowa, with Representative Grosvenor of Ohio, stood with him during his march to the sea. The Military Affairs Committee will report resolutions to honor him and urge House participation in funeral services.
Harrisburg February 14 Governor Pattison has sent a message to P F Sherman expressing the sincere sympathy of the people of Pennsylvania for the family of General Sherman whose death is noted. The message underscores public sorrow and honors the late general's service.
The article reports a new arrest in the Whitechapel murders and discusses evidence and witness claims. A physician, Dr. Lawson Tait, speculates the killer may be a woman, detailing how a female perpetrator could hide blood and evade detection while carrying out the brutal acts near Tower Hill and the docks.
Lonxpox Feb 14. A special appeal seeks books for political exiles in Siberia. Acceptable works include Diderot Hugo Montesquieu Voltaire Spinoza Michelet Pascal and others. Even the Taucholts edition is noted as acceptable for its portability.
The message requests readers to send to Felix Volkovsky at 229 Marylebone Road London N W. It asks for either large or small parcels and references a well known formula.
The report states Emperor William II plans to curb Bismarck while seeking to suppress his attacks. Von Caprivi and Justice Minister Seilenlager discuss measures as Hamburger Nachrichten and Hamburger Wachrichten circulation draw government scrutiny. Observers note a possible milder repression before direct rebuke.
In Lompox on Feb 14 the Irish Parliamentary dissension endangers evicted tenants who cannot pay rent while fund ownership disputes block transferring National League money from Paris to a tenants’ fund. Executors refuse to surrender without strong guarantees amid legal delays.
H Murphy son of Col T J Murphy of Brooklyn plans a around the world voyage in a 27 foot life saving yacht. He will visit British ports Ireland and France and traverse the Mediterranean to the Black Sea and India then to Japan and China before sailing to North America. He plans to record voices from visited peoples and bring back Bounty mutineers stories. The trip aims to finish before Chicago World's Fair.
In Lospon on February 14 the Duke of Bedford’s effects are burned as part of a program that has outraged locals who oppose the measures. Furniture and carriages used by the duke were set ablaze, and reports say the ducal horses will be shot in three days from the stable.
A sensational on floor event at the Stock Exchange reports H H Boyden posting five sales of Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad stock. 832 shares sold in blocks of 100 and 200 at prices around 105 and 105 1/2. Buyer and sellers unnamed, but tied to Pennsylvania Company negotiations with C H and D.
A Chicago dispatch reports George J. Gibson secretary of the Whisky Trust escaped reporters and officers by faking busy in his National Hotel room then leaving for points on the railroad and headed toward Europe. Bonds may be forfeited and paid, with investigations and defense planned by the trust and its lawyers.
Pittsburg presses for action under state law, arguing harsher penalties are possible than under federal law and that the case should be heard by the state court system rather than the federal grand jury.
Henry Huber of Brooklyn uncovered his wife’s plot to pass off another infant as their own and observed a planned baby exchange. Annie Koehler admitted involvement after detectives traced the claim, leading to the return of the real child and the couple offering no public explanation.
New York telegraph reports no settlement between Clark Thread Co and striking spinners. Governor Abbott, at the Kearney mills, urged calm and peace, refused to call out the militia, and asked workers to use moral influence to restrain riotous behavior while deputies are sworn in.
The joint assembly met at noon on February 14 and balloted for United States Senator with Sterling of the Rep party receiving 64 votes, Kyle an Independent 58, and Tripp a Democrat 14. Only one ballot was recorded.
The issue of The Dispatch is in three parts totaling about 2% pages. Contents include The Want Column and To Set Column on page 1, Social World Dramatic News Educational News pages, plus Markets by Wire and Henry Clews Letter. Notable items mention The Social World and Gossip of Gotham, and features such as The Work of Prague and The South Seas with various bylines and page placements.
After a tense meeting in Pittsburg the Americas Republican Club denounced Senator Cameron for his support of silver free coinage. Resolutions criticized the gold standard and urged Cameron to resign if he cannot represent Pennsylvania. Banquet plans and new club quarters were announced along with committee appointments.
At a district school presentation in Saratoga on February 14, 102 year old David J. Williams captivated the audience. In a schoolboy style he delivered a well known ob speech and impressed attendees, prompting a small collection in appreciation. The veteran participant appeared well preserved and spirited for his age.
About 40 Indian chiefs from Pine Ridge and other agencies arrived in Carlisle from Washington to visit their children and examine the Indian school operations. Notable leaders include American Horse and Heavy Runner, who have been prominent in discussions with the President and agency officials.
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