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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1891
Page
9
Harrisburg reports say a legislative committee that investigated the Mammoth mine disaster, which claimed nearly 100 lives, will present its findings soon. The panel weighs causes, safety law changes, and relief for families as witnesses hint at various theories while the mine owners have already distributed about 25 000 in aid.
A California official denounces state printing of schoolbooks amid bills in Pennsylvania. J. W. Anderson, California public instruction chief, argues uniformity but warns of immense costs, plant wear, and inferior quality versus private publishers.
Senator Robbins of Westmoreland introduces two measures to cut county expenses in criminal court operations. One lets juries decide costs in most criminal cases, the other overrules a Supreme Court ruling requiring prosecutors to pay costs when defendants are acquitted or cases dismissed. The bills aim to shift cost payment to defendants or face jail, saving thousands for counties if enacted.
The American Secular Union seeks to persuade legislators to amend the constitution to tax church property at 2 percent of its full value, claiming $30,000,000 yearly revenue. It denounces exemptions as unjust and urges duty over deadheadism, noting limited legislative impact so far.
In Hawuissens on February 18 advocates renew efforts for woman suffrage. Mrs. Lucertia Mitchell writes to Senator Thompson urging support for a bill by disfranchised women. She envisions a republic where women hold the ballot. A separate item reports House action defeating a Decoration Day liquor bill by a vote of 64 to 0, citing the gift provision as key.
The text notes that intoxicating liquors on Memorial Day will likely face similar restrictions as cities of the first and second class have been exempted from related operations.
A special telegram from Hanikuspaire reports three House bills to begin apportioning the state into Congressional Senate and Representative districts. Copies of four year old bills are read by Lyttle Taggart and Towle. The Governor is unlikely to veto, and no extra session is expected despite potential partisan pressure.
Senate bills include a proposal to fix second class city representation at about 4 members in Pittsburg and similar action in the broader bill. Other measures authorize streetcar vehicle taxes, trust company sureties, Sunday bread delivery limits, Grand Army tax exemptions, assessor timing, and rail heat restrictions.
In Habersburg on February 18 the Ways and Means Committee plans two hearings for the Grangers' equalization tax bill with Pennsylvania rail and railroad company interests present. Grangers continue sending petitions to Senators and lawmakers favoring the measure as sessions occur across both legislative branches. Senator Meek received sixteen petitions from as many Grangers while country district senators were similarly overwhelmed.
Haereisburg feb 18 representative Johnson of Wilkesbarre will appear before the house judiciary committee to explain his bill to prevent any person but those personally interested from paying their naturalization papers or their taxes. Johnson may amend the bill to confine it to payment of naturalization papers and Leeds of Philadelphia reports Philadelphia Republicans would differ greatly if power were taken from committees to pay voters taxes.
Harrisburg February 18 The House Speaker named McCullough Taggart and Wherry to form a committee to study enlarging Capitol accommodations or building anew. Stocking of Washington offered a resolution praising General Sherman. A second reading set coal weight at 2000 pounds per ton. Leaves of absence were granted to several representatives due to flood conditions. Calvin M Payne arrives to observe oil rate reduction talks at a joint Senate-House meeting.
In Hazelspurs on February 18 the House read a telegram from the Superintendent of Public Printing and Binding stating a proposed edition of 54000 copies of Birds of Pennsylvania would cost 94758 45. A second item notes Theodore Straab of Pittsburgh visiting Hazlehurst to inquire about brewer legislation.
A fire in the Moyer shaft near Scorrapatt remains burning with fumes, while officials hope for quenching. Three to four miners are missing four days into the disaster. Coroner's inquest will probe cause amid labor tensions and alleged strike involvement.
Lagrippe rages at Leghorn. Smallpox runs epidemic in Belfast. Chicago workers plan a large cooperative store. A steam engine case of cannibalism is reported. Joseph Kirby and James Kennedy injured by a patent paint explosion in Wilmington Delaware. A Denver Hartune family loses members after raw pork eaten Tuesday with a child dead and others in danger. Skeletons unearthed in Chicago foundations suggest Native American remains. Wealthy stock raiser William Sarah from Leskilwa New York disappeared in Chicago with a large sum of money yesterday.
The iron bridge linking Chattanooga with the north riverbank opened with ceremonies. Costing 250000 dollars, it spans 2370 feet and sits 105 feet above low water, replacing the war bridge destroyed earlier. In St. Louis, John T. Davis alias C G Goodman was arrested for forgery after paying for a suit with a fraudulent check drawn on Gallatin Bank of New York.
The 10 year old Henry G. Soulard Soulard Lamotte dies with a $1,000,000 estate. Direct heirs challenge a will leaving all fortunes to Soulard Lamotte and Mrs. Cates alleging mental incapacity and control by relatives of the deceased’s wife. Court action, sensational names expected, with Wheeling excursion details tucked in.
A series of monetary totals listed as Receipta figures include 19 095 318 41 and 20 214 954 28 21 187 176 67 totaling 93 119 922 46 with further values 26 215 963 52 1 119 019 62 34 978 778 69 103 876 178 108 908 967 114 181 963 118 806 851 126 082 153 136 401 328 147 154 961
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