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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1891
Page
6
Republicans push shipping bill to the fore and plan to delay all appropriation measures until it passes. Lobbyists claim broad support for French compensation amendments, with about 270 House members pledged to back the move. Only eight days left in the session as final actions hurry.
In Washington the week features two gatherings at Albany's Opera House. The first is the inaugural biennial meeting of the Women's Stationist Council of the United States. Regular sessions run across Tuesday and Wednesday with multiple daily sessions. Noted women leaders from across the country attend.
The text notes the council meetings and many subjects to be discussed with 35 women’s organizations represented. Preliminary religious exercises were held today. The twenty third annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.
Wasa Hiseton Feb 22 Superintendent Porter of the Census Bureau prepared an introduction to a bulletin on private indebtedness. Alabama's January 1880 real estate mortgage debt was 39.0 million dollars while Iowa stood at 190.0 million. Per capita debts and interest rates vary, with Alabama showing lower rates and Iowa higher.
The Elizabeth of New York ran aground at Tennessee Cove four miles north of the harbor, drowning the captain and 17 sailors while the captain's wife and two children survived. A life saving crew was swept overboard and missing. the ship broke apart overnight and heavy gale winds hindered rescue efforts.
Washington Feb 22 Republican Senators plan a caucus to nominate a candidate for president pro tem to replace Ingalls. Hoar and Five vie for the post with Spooner backing Hoar and Sawyer supporting Frye. Frye led the Rules Committee and shaped current Senate rules. Hoars bid sparks debate from force bill fallout and his handling of that measure.
Washineros Feb 22. The Supreme Court altered its rules before February adjournment, requiring docketing of every case within 30 days of appeal from the lower court. All appeals writs of error and citations must be returnable within 30 days or be dismissed, ending delays previously used to defer final decisions.
In Kansas City on February 22 representatives from conductors engineers trainmen firemen telegraphers and mutual aid groups gathered to back federation. A rising vote approved federation and resolutions attacked state rate cuts while pledging unity among railway workers in a nationwide series of meetings led by AFL leader Samuel Gompers.
At Cooper Union Dr Mc Glynn declares he would burn to defend his words and criticizes the Pope before retracting. He refuses to retract doctrines the Catholic authorities had not examined, questioning papal infallibility and calling for scrutiny.
Special To Let Lists This Morning notes a humorous trio of annoyances: a small boy and two drum sticks. The Elmira Gazette reports this light item with minimal detail.
Memphis February 22. A heated dispute unfolds at the upcoming special Legislative Council meeting over exclusive rights of way for approaches to a Mississippi River bridge under construction. EK F Adams for the bridge company seeks grant, while David Poston of the Memphis and Charleston opposes it, fearing disruption to Memphis commerce and Russian—sorry, Kansas City Road control west of the river.
Two four by four foot plates of iron and steel shipped from Japan for the U S Navy come with three coats of anti fouling and anti corrosive liner. They will undergo a three month salt water submersion test to assess suitability for white squadron ships. Observers note Japanese lacquer on warships kept bottoms smooth and free of growth as seen on the Ninwakan after nine months afloat.
A brief, stylized exchange questions a reader about health episodes and averages. The quoted dialogue contrasts a claim of normal health with a single illness episode, highlighting how averages can mask variability in wellbeing.
The ParnelI sympathizers clashed with anti-Parnellite supporters in Carrick-on-Shannon Leitrim demolishing the platform for speakers. Notables Henry, Jordan and Matthew Kenney among the anti-Parnellite group. International skating match concludes Hagen wins two events while Cormick sets fast times. Hagen earns 500 kroner and a gold medal. Dockers accuse Shipping Federation of breaches and urge organized action before any strike. Belgian industry council petitions government to extend suffrage to avert a general strike.
In Brunswick, Georgia, February 22, a mob of about 150 lynched Wesley Lewis and Henry Jackson near Dants Swamp after their morning trial in Sterling for the murder of C Jordan. A protective posse was overpowered. the prisoners were bound to a live oak, prayed briefly, then hanged as bullets riddled their bodies. No posse members were hurt. The crime occurred Friday afternoon when the men attacked Jordan in his Sterling store.
Two men enter a Chicago restaurant on Adams Street and order in a slow, methodical fashion. The second diner tests the menu item by item, culminating with a quip about a wager on a waiter eyeing them as they eat a square meal backward.
An illustrated news piece discusses a controversial prescription calling for a complete change of life. A faculty member suggests drinking once weekly as a cure, advocating new scenes, company, and climate as part of the medicine. The idea relies on access to the remedy and its social challenges.
Baseball turmoil looms as Association stars may be signed by Cleveland and other clubs defying contracts. A. G. Spalding advised signing players regardless of existing deals, igniting legal threats and possible court action. Rumors say Buckley may move from New York to Cleveland. Pittsburg eyed for Association players. Officials urge purging factions causing strife to restore order.
Two leading chess masters Steinitz and Gunsberg are profiled for style and manner at the board. Steinitz, stout and bearded, leans on the table while playing, uses a cane, and studies with calm focus. Gunsberg, younger and active, paces between moves and leans forward during critical points.
A local amateur baseball scene shows slow club formation but optimism. A longtime club figure expects a strong opening season, more top players from majors to minor leagues, and urges an early meeting to organize a four to six club local league. He notes managers delay but expects good attendance once plans are discussed.
A special telegram reports the natural gas trotting circuit completed by nine towns with J C Lineman elected president and P C Calvery secretary. A schedule runs through Erie Bellevue Bowling Green Fostoria Mansfield Marion Lima Fort Wayne Warsaw July 21 24 with total purses of 30000. T C Calvert named general secretary to manage circuit details.
A notable Brasfield sale in Kentucky featured Harenstein, a Bar on Wilkes progeny, bought by John Madden Bourke for $4600. Within hours he booked 49 mares at 3100 each, preserving the purchase. Harvard athletics costs totaled 22 278 with detailed treasurer allocations for Freshmen baseball, football, Boat Club, and other associations.
A NW cold front advances steadily eastward from the Great Lakes, bringing 30 mph winds along the New England coast and heavy snow across Michigan to New York and Pennsylvania. Dense fog lingers Rhode Island to Nova Scotia, with Moorhead Minnesota at 2 below and St. Vincent at 4 below zero.
Weather reports list elevations and conditions for Morgantown Brunswick Burowsville Canal and other rivers. Readings include Morgantown Elver 3 Inches fall ing while clear, Cincinnati River 44 feet 7 inches and rising, navigation closed, Vicksburg river rising slowly with clear cool weather, and general cloudy to clear conditions across locations.
An invitation to Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at No 516 Market Street Pittsburg promises cheap prices and quality works. The elevator is running and visitors are encouraged to bring the children.
The article riffs on a fictional warning from Rider Haggard about not eating Dutch cheese rind. It notes a Royal Academy of Science study in Amsterdam on blue illness in cheese and a similar glue issue called black glue, both linked to bacteria feeding on nitrogenous matter in casein and glue tins.
Help a man out of trouble once and he may forget you when he is free but he will not fail to call on you the next time he falls in.
Dr Koch reports a cough greatly improved by Soden Mineral Pastilles from Soden Springs Frankfurt used for throat catarrh and coughs. The genuine pastilles carry a testimonial and seal of Sir Morrell Mackenzie with each package, priced accordingly.
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