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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1891

Page

6

Close Vote Expected On Shipping Subsidy Bill In House

The Feb 24 debate centers on a shipping subsidy bill with Grosvenor and Cummings speaking for tariff and free trade lines. Republicans push against the measure while Democrats back limited support, foretelling a tight vote and possible conference committee action as the bill faces uncertain passage.

Wasmixetox Howse Sotclock Senate Hopkins Hlllnois Candler Massachusetts Cummings New York Grosvenor Ohio House McKinley United States

Supremacy of Ste Voiced In Debates On Shipping Policy

The debate praises a measure to revitalize the decayed shipping industry by opening global markets to the West and Northwest. It argues the policy would spur shipbuilding, provide work for sailors, and employ 50 000 to 100 000 American machinists and artisans, while contrasting with opposition that it aids laboring men.

Ste Fitch New York Ic Mail Seanup Conpress Lanehter Lightner

Leeds Turned Down for Eastern PA Marshalship

Washington reports William R. Leeds denied the U S marshal post for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. President Harrison decided on the appointment, with Attorney General Miller confirming. Leeds refused a cabinet offered consulate compromise and Maguin of Delaware County is favored to receive the marshalship after Congress adjourns.

Maginns Leeds IFROM T. Wasminetos United States Pennsylvania William R. Leeds Miller Department of Justice White House Harrison Philadelpia Himn Sweds Witlin Maguin Dielaware

Angry congressman denounces Harrison appointing Hill at Vicksburg

General Catchings of Mississippi denounces President Harrison's postmaster appointment of James Hill to Vicksburg. Catchings condemns Hill as ineligible and not a property owner or taxpayer in Mississippi, labeling the move an internal outrage aimed at white voters and aimed at shaping the next Republican convention. He notes several white Republican applicants of character were passed over.

Harrison General Catchings Mississippi Congress Vicksburg James Hill Catchings House Hill Senate Hall Jackson Clatins

Arctic travel planned by Navy engineer to reach northern Greenland

Civil Engineer Robert E. Peavy of the Navy received 18 months leave to travel by sledge with a picked party from Whale Sound on Greenland's west coast. He aims for the island's northernmost land via an inland route, hoping to beat coast detours.

United States Melville Jeannette Greely

Sharon Postmastership Affects Sharon Jerald Editor

Washington reports Hon. C. C. Townssend recommended John L. Morrison for Sharon Pennsylvania postmaster. Morrison has long led the Sharon Jerald and is a lifelong Republican. A vacancy-based recess appointment may occur if Senate actions wait until next session.

Washington C. C. Townsend John L. Morrison Sharon Mercer County Morrison Sharon Jerald Caldwell Townsend Senate Mr. Morrison

Funeral for Senator E K Wilson Held in Washington

Funeral services for Maryland Senator E K Wilson were held at Hamilton House, attended by family, Senate colleagues, and a few friends. The body was taken to Baltimore and then Snow Hill for burial with Presbyterian rites conducted by chaplains.

Washinetox E. K. Wilson Maryland Hamilton House Senate Ray Butter Bartletttor New York Avenue Toe Boly Baltimore Carrie Snow Hill

Presidental Nominations Include Three Pennsylvania Postmasters

The President sent to the Senate nominations including John A. Nash of Huntingdon Calvin G. Smith of Wrietiteville and two other Pennsylvania postmasters. Also named were Truxton Beale for Persia and James W. Love for San Salvador.

Senate Truxton Beale California Persia United States James W. Love Nebraska San Salvador Pennsylvania John A. Nash Huntingdon Amin F. M. Bedford Calvin G. Smith Wrietiteville

Rupers Named Consul at Para in Place of Kirby

The President sent the nomination of James M. Rupers of Ohio to the Senate today to be the consul at Para Brazil. He replaces J O Kirby of Pittsburg who has been recalled from the post.

Secretary Foster on Deck in Washington Fl

Secretary Foster appeared in Washington with routine duties observed at the department all day. Little detail was available as officials kept to standard channels and declined comment on ongoing matters.

Washington, FL Foster

Officials say Acting Secretary signs mail for busy dept

The passage notes that a department official, overwhelmed by callers, delegated almost all official correspondence to Assistant Secretary Nettleton who signed mail as Acting Secretary. The context emphasizes workload and temporary designation.

Nettleton

House Deficiency Bill Defeats Strike on Pacific Railroads

In Washington the House debated the general deficiency appropriation bill. Sayers moved to strike the payment paragraph for Pacific railroads. Crain and Dalzell opposed, arguing unequal treatment of Central and Union Pacific. Fithian and Cannon clashed over insults to faces, but the motion to strike out was approved and the bill advanced.

Washington House Sayers Texas Pacific Railroads Crain Dalzell Pennsylvania Central Pacific Company McKenna California Unions Pacific Central Pacific Cannon Fithian

Precious Metals Output Report From Mint Director

The Mint Director reports 184 calendar year gold production at 1,688,580 fine ounces worth 802,645,000, up 45,000 from the prior year. United States silver from domestic mines totals about 54,000 ounces valued at 57,205, and silver coinage at 70,400,500, with a 4,500,000-ounce increase over last year. Smelters produced 61,020,927 fine ounces of silver. total gold deposited at mints reached 56,217,105. Government purchases of silver totaled 68,140,457 fine ounces costing 1,001,440,18. World gold production for 1890 is estimated at 118,490,000, down 3,007,000 from 1880, while world silver equals 150,160,000 fine ounces, up 7,359,575.

Wase Hinoron Mint Congress Elendar United States

National American Suffrage Convention Opens in Albany

At Albaugh’s Opera House the twenty third annual National American Woman Suffrage Association gathering began with Susan B Anthony reading Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s address. Wyoming’s lone gold star flags the stage as speakers including Lucy Stone and Isabella Beecher Hooker outline decades of suffrage work and future political impact.

National American Suffrage Association Albaugh’s Opera House Woman's Council Wyoming Eila M. 5 Marble District of Columba Woman Suffrage Association Susan B. Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton England Lucy Stone Isabella Beecher Hooker

Left in the Lorce Congressman Reyburn’s First Mileage Claim

Washington dispatch reports Representative Reyburn faced a cash shortage for his first mileage reimbursement of 50 dollars as contested election cases depleted funds. He was told his claim would need inclusion in the general deficiency bill or be delayed.

Washington Reyburn Keyburn

New Consul General to Cairo An All Washington County Native

Congressman Anderson of Kansas named Consul General to Cairo is a Washington county native and relative of Mrs. Harrison. He has been a White House favorite and dined with the President and family recently.

Cairo Washington County tFroy Wasu Hisatoys Congressman Anderson Kansas Harrison Scott Anderson White House

Warrants Issued For Pensions Totalling 29 Million

Acting Secretary Nettleton issued warrants for nearly 29 million dollars in pension payments. The funds were distributed across Augusta Maine Boston Columbus Concord Des Moines Troy Indianapolis Knoxville Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City San Francisco and naval pensions totaling 15.6 million with 758 thousand for naval pensions. Requirements for the quarter ending March 4 are about 31 million.

Washington Nettleton Augusta Boston Columbus Concord N. H Des Moines Troy Indianapolis Knoxville Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City San Franccisco

Resignation Rumor Grows Over U S Treasurer Huston

Feb 21 report sparks speculation that President and United States Treasurer Huston may resign. The Treasury official has not confirmed or denied the rumors though the impression persists that he tendered his resignation.

Wasutxaron United States Huston

Senate Passes Sundry Civil Bill After Amendments

In the Senate today the sundry civil appropriation bill was approved following agreement on several amendments. The legislative executive and judicial bill was also debated at length.

Washington Senate

The Governors Reception in Harrisburg

A staff correspondent reports the Governor Pattison hosted a brilliant society event at the Executive Mansion in Harrisburg on February 26. The mansion was splendidly decorated. attendees included Lt. Gov. Watres and Mrs Watres, Speaker and Mrs Thompson, Judge and Mrs Simonton, and many Harrisburg ladies. Senators and Representatives attended. Adjutant General McClellan appeared in full uniform for the first time, with Col. W. C. Connelly and wife of Pittsburgh among guests.

Harrisburg Pattison Watres Thompson Jodze Simonton Ami Taco McClellan W. C. Connelly Pittsburg

Mercy Hospital Reports On Annie Flinn Condition

Mercy Hospital updates show Annie Flinn, the consumptive undergoing lymph treatment, remains resting easy with no change in condition from the prior two days. The report indicates stability and ongoing care.

Mercy Hospital Annie Flinn

McLAUGHLIN On Thursday 28 Feast Record

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Thursday event at a street location with names and dates unclear. The readable portion mentions a person named McLaughlin and a reference to a rent reduction or related action. Details are incomplete and uncertain.

Royal Visit to Paris Exposed Irish Fund Scandals

Londox February 26 The Irish funds are far short of the expected total with 32,000 francs cash and several US 4 per cent bonds in Munroe & Co. The actual funds amount to about £9,000. numerous Irish MPs reportedly received payments from the Irish Parliamentary fund for expenses, with varied sums up to £2,000. Other items note the Pope’s displeasure with US bishop nominations and measures to aid Italian immigrants, plus tuberculosis treatments and British actions in Burma.

Londox Messrs. Munroe & Co Paris Munroe United States Treasury Timothy Harrington Patrick A. Chance Irish Parliamentary Fund Messrs William Abraham Alexander Blaine Henry Campbell John Joseph Clancy Thomas L. Condoy Joseph Richard Cox Daniel Cailey John Deasy James Flynn Joseph Francis Fox John Finucane James Gilhooly Thomas Patrick Gill Edward Harrington Luke P. Hayden Matthew Joseph Kenny Richard Lalor Pierce Mahony Michael McCarty Joseph Nolan James Fox William O' Brie Patrick O'Brien John O'Connor James J. O'Relly John Pinkerton Jeremiah Sheehan David Sheehy Timothy D. Sullivan James Tuite Dr. Tanner Messrs. Hooper O’ Heann Pyne Ganlemen Clancy Weck Arrington Mr. Grey M. P

French Artists Abandon Berlin Exhibit Plan

Paris reports the proposal for French artists to take part in the Berlin exhibition is dead. M Detaille renounces the idea noting patriotism and says others will likely follow. The Foreign Affairs Minister reception notes blame on M Herbertte with Berlin feeling the protest.

Paris Berlin M. Detaille M. Herbertte

The Nurse of Nero and a Tomb Discovery

Rome reports a tomb found in Vigna Nimra near the Nalara gate containing two urns. One bears the ashes of Ecloge, a Nero associate, and the other those of Acta, Nero's mistress. The urns were moved to St. Pani tomb in the Dimitean family cemetery where Nero’s ashes lie.

Rome Vigna Nimra Via Salara Nalara Gate Ecloge Nero Acta St. Pani Dimitean

Fraudulent Lard Fraudulent Lard Exposé in Irish Trade Case

The Attorney General for Ireland, Dougson Hamilton Madden, Q C, under the merchandise marine act, began actions against Walkington & Son and T B Tonping & Co, large lard importers and refiners. They stand charged with selling foreign lard while claiming it was home manufacture.

Ireland Dougson Hamilton Madden Q. C Agaist Messrs. Walkington & Son T. B. Tonping & Co

Second Koch treatment death reported at City Hospital

Onessa reports a second death linked to Koch treatment at City Hospital. City Governors suspend further injections following War Saw faculty and anticipate a government general injunction to halt the new therapy.

Dunlai Warsaw

Italian Musicclan Leader Leaps to Death at Theater

Leopoldo Cagnoli, leader of the Orchestral Society, died after throwing himself from a central staircase at the Communal Theater in Trivare. His head struck a prong candelabrum on the fall. Sir Richard Sutton, owner of the yacht Genesta, died from peritonitis following an attack. he was only 11 days deceased.

Trivare Hineelf Leopoldo Cagnoli Rype Isic Wien Richard Sutton Genesta Lil

Royal Arthur And Royal Sovereign Launched Amid Royal Pageantry

In Portsmouth England the new warships Royal Arthur and Royal Sovereign were launched with a royal ceremony led by the Queen. The Queen named Royal Arthur as the crowd watched, the bottle broke, and the ship slid into the water amid pomp. Rumors of a quarrel between the Queen and the Prince of Wales added intrigue to the event.

Prince of Wales War Majesty Portsmouth England Duke of Edinburgh

Elks Social Session Delights With Music and Recitations

Last night the Elks and visiting members gathered at the Smithfield street hall for a social evening of singing recitations and orchestral pieces. Notable items included the Lewis Quartet Frank Ammond's sons Sim Galvin and McBride solos and an impersonation of an Italian ball game by Marion of Braga Monkey company earning hearty applause.

Elks Order Smithfield Street Lewis Frank Ammond Sim" Galvin McBride Marion Braga Monkey” Company

Disastrous Party Ends in Court Action Over Liquor Sales

Mrs. Bertha Standfast of Reserve township sues Adam Miller and Mrs. Wolf for selling liquor to her son and other boys who became drunk and damaged a barbershop. Miller held to bail for trial at court. Anton Standfast sues Charles Grant for malicious mischief but the case was discharged for lack of evidence.

Bertha Standfast East Street Reserve Township Alderman McNulty Allegheny Adam Miller Wolf Miller Elten Folf Anton Steadfast Charles Grant Descenes

Porter Pardon Request Sparks Board Hearing

Special telegram reports William H. Porter of Allegheny charged with conspiracy to cheat and defraud facing a pardon request from eight jurors. Porter cites brain disease risking paralysis. various officials and citizens urge executive clemency. Also noted is a separate larceny claim by Mrs Margaret Brown against Mrs Samuel Kert with a bracelet dispute pending Alderman Kerr hearing Tuesday evening.

Harrimovre Board of Pardons William H. Porter Allegheny County Board of Roons Porter McDowell Gourley Lyon Lidell Mecvallin Larkin Morrow Fulton Margaret Brown Alderman Kerr Samuel Kert Brown

Entertainment Benefit At Dixmont By J J Isensee Apollo Club

A notable bass soloist J J Isensee will headline a Dixmont benefit tonight for the inmates. The Apollo Club, a group of Allegheny amateurs, assists in the program highlighting local talent and community support.

Dixmont J. J. Isensee Apollo Club Allegheny

Campbell county Grand Jury Adjourns Without Action

Cincinnati dispatch says the Campbell county grand jury adjourned without action in the Coroner Wilson case over alleged shocking conduct toward survivors of the Snerlock disaster. Local officials said the panel closed its session today without filing any indictment or formal charges.

Cincisnath Campbell County Wilson

Hats and hatters auction notices from 19th century ad

Auction notice lists OF ThustaP and Co and OF DuxLar and Co offering stiff silk and traveling hats. Dates cited include Saturday February 28 and Saturday February 23. J G Beysxett and Co are named as leading hatters at Corner Wood Street and Filthay.

Thustap & Co DuxLar & Co J. G. Beysxett & Co Corner Wood St Filthay

Reilly Signs With Pittsburg and Other League Signings

The National League adds Reilly from Columbus to Pittsburg at third base. The Princeton graduate is praised by Mark Baldwin and Ed Swartwood for hitting and fielding. Jim Fogarty is also near signing, with ONeill predicting more top players soon.

American Association Pittsburg Reilly Columbus O'Neill Hanlon Princeton Mark Baldwin Ed Swartwood Baldwin Columbus Grounds Jim Fogarty Shindle Philadelphia

Indoor athletic contests in East End Gymnasium

A large appreciative audience watched an indoor athletic event last evening in the East End Gymnasium. Contests included a lively set-to between Pat Farrell and Fred Wise, with Farrell victorious on a brisk exchange.

East End Kirchner Pat Farrell Fred Wise Farrell Ed Reilly Hornsacker Forbes Street Cunsingham Kessler Miller J.B. MecKennar D. H. Barr L. Gibson Gibson Abeins

Opinion Letter on Mitchell La Blanche Fight Sparked Controversy

A reader from Frisco claims The Marine fought drunk in a recent bout with Young Mitchell and alleges Blanche’s insider tipped the outcome. The letter, forwarded to the Dispatch, asserts Mitchell’s superiority over Dempsey and mentions an upcoming pedestrian contest entry.

Phil Sears the Dispatch Fitisburg Mitchell Dempsey Madisonia Garden

Prof Herman Dead After Recantation and Last Rites

Prof. P. G. Herman, once a Catholic priest, died suddenly at 705 Penn avenue after a illness including erysipelas and heart failure. Dr. Rossman cited complications from illness and the effort of making a will. Miss Huber and student Gould were with him. He had recanted before death and was readmitted to the Church, receiving the last rites.

P. G. Herman Penn Avenue Uniontown Waynesburg Rossman Herman Mon- Fe Miss Huber Gould Aries Huber South Twenty-first Jane Streets Father McTighe

Bunko Mystery Near Bandy Creek Targeted Farmer

J Waldo Stewart of near Bandy creek was lured at Allegheny Valley depot by a man calling himself Thomas Murphy who promised a S100 scheme. Stewart paid $10 as a faith guarantee, was struck and robbed but escaped with his cash and plans to pursue the men.

J. Waldo Stewart Bandy Creek Bunko- Sterling Allegheny Valley Thomas Murphy Nedal Stewart Murphy

Contracts For 191 With Major Leagues Names Players

Secretary Young issues the notice listing 191 contracts with teams including Cincinnati Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland Kansas City and others. Names include J A McPhee J G Reilly J W Holliday Charles Marr Harry Staley F E L Carrol William Shinde E J Delenanty James Ryan A P Albert Frank Knauss William Wilson W W Carpenter and others.

Washington Cincinnati J. A. McPhee J. G. Reilly J. W. Holliday Charles Marr Pittsburg Harry Staley F. E L. Carrol Philadelphia William Shinde E. J. Delenanty Chicago James Ryan Milwaukee A. P. Albert Clevelant Frank Knauss Kansas Chy William Wilson W. W. Carpenter Fred C. Smithy Lincoln L. G. Twitehell Jesse Burkett Cleveland BR. J. Gilka Denver A. Park Wilson

Weather and river reports from several cities

The report notes cloudy and cold weather in several locations. Moncantows River is stationary at six feet, while the river in New Orleans is clear and cool. Thermometer readings vary with two atd, four at foe we, and a cold spell described for the preceding night with a 10 3 degree reading and northwest wind.

Epfcial Teleguans Totme Dupated Wancex Moncantows Mwownsville Elver Louisville Kentucky New Oleans St. Louis

Braddock Club Named To Face Shaner In Upcoming Match

The Braddock club lists Goal D Aisles backs J Dick captain H Fair half backs A Forbes J Allison W Lawrence forwards J Proudfoot J Aisles J Jones A Fair J Ridge for the game against Shaner. Referee William Hain to oversee the match.

Braddock Club Shaner D. Aisles J. Dick H Fair A. Forbes J. Allison W. Lawrence J. Proudfoot J. Aisles J. Jones A. Fair J. Ridge William Hain

Local Trotting Races Continue Amid Bill Setbacks

Local sportsmen and race patrons faced disappointment as the Agricultural Committee struck down Mr Lafferty's fish and game and pool selling bills on race tracks. Despite the setback, the races will proceed regardless of any future law changes.

Agricultural Committee Mr. Lafferty

Busy Shooting Event Sparks Club Grounds Contests

At Equir rel Hill Gun Club yesterday a large number of members competed in ten contests. Winners included Coch ran with five wins and Kelsey with three, while King and Brown also placed. Management and contracts topics dominated talks as plans for future events and matches were discussed amid lingering rain concerns.

Equirrel Hill Gun Club Messrs. Cochran Kelsey King and Brown

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