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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1891
Page
10
Governor Pattison argues for rigid constitutional enforcement and bold ballot reform. He endorses the Australian system, constitutional convention, personal registration, and tax equity with corporate and real estate burdens rebalanced to fund state needs. He urges a revenue commission’s findings and cautious legislative consideration.
A state-wide proposal urges relief for landed property and restrains local taxation to uniform laws. It criticizes excessive municipal control, calls for accountability, and endorses a stronger state role in removing abusive officials. It discusses treasury deposit rules, apportionment fairness, civil service, and broader reforms for a more efficient democracy.
The Allegheny County Medical Society held its annual meeting at the Free Dispensary building with 125 members present. Officers elected for the next year include President T D Davis Recording Secretary J J Buchanan Assistant Recording Secretary J W Macfarlane Treasurer at Koenig Censor J J First Vice President J S Shaw Second Vice President J E Riggs and Corresponding Secretary J S Mabon.
A small audience gathered at the Fourth United Presbyterian Church in Allegheny for the Non-Partisan W C T U session. Mrs Joseph D Weeks presented a report on the first national convention held in Allegheny last month showing $500 raised during convention week and $75 remaining.
In DepEex at the Brown Hotel, William Dillon of Rawlins Wyoming shot and killed George Mitchell, the bartender, after Mitchell declined Dillon’s demand to drink. Dillon, an infamous West figure and former Indian fighter, has been on a weeklong spree.
A report from Boston outlines the Society for Psychical Research census of hallucinations started in Paris and led in England by Prof. Henry Sidgwick and in the United States by Prof. William James. The study analyzes cases of phantom sights, voices, or touches by sane individuals to gauge frequency and possible causes including telepathic and physical suggestion.
Harvard University announces it will provide the required forms to any resident seeking information about the subject. The initiative aims to widen access and support research and inquiry nationwide.
The funeral for historian George Bancroft was held at St John’s P E Church in Washington with the President and cabinet members among many attendees. The remains were later sent to Worcester Massachusetts for interment, with flags at half mast in his memory.
In Dover Delaware Governor Reynolds delivers an inaugural address focusing on constitutional reform ballot reform public schools county government and taxation. He calls for a May election on a constitutional convention and backs the Australian ballot system while condemning bribery deputy marshals at polls and the force bill. He urges clear state election powers protections and criticizes the McKinley bill as harmful to agriculture and manufacture.
In TouEpo Jao 20 a man named Sesh Earnest, intoxicated, shot his divorced wife after she threatened police action. He then killed himself with the same weapon, the ball striking her left cheek and leaving her unconscious. Doctors say Earnest’s neck wound may be fatal to him. she may recover.
News arrives of the murder and mail pouch robbery of a carrier between Whibur g Ky and Big Stone Gap Va. The missing rider was found after heavy snow, shot twice, and robbed. no crew to his murderer. Also reports a man jailed for assault and battery after a room dispute.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers excursion tickets to Cincinnati at 11.20 for the round trip. Tickets are valid for return passage through February 3 1891. Advertising copy promotes Iron City Brewing and misc notices about Tax Dispatch listings.
A. M. Marshall and others v. J. C. Roll sets a new narrow path for creditors. The ruling upholds a lower court finding that a mansion and appurtenances amounting to about $15,000 go to creditors who sued, while detailing limits on debtors rights to shield property. The piece critiques post bankrupt-law faith and urges a nationwide just bankruptcy law to prevent payment of dishonest debts.
William Montgomery refused to act as assignee under the deed of assignment. Judge White appointed W S Pier as assignee after Montgomery’s filing. The plant in Twelfth ward at Twenty fourth and Smallman streets, formerly Spencer and Liddell’s, faces an $11 000 judgment as the firm plans reorganization and possibly drop two or three objectionable stockholders.
Charles Fonora sues J G Schumacher and wife and J A Baldmyer for 5000 damages claiming false arrest over 20 cents for leaving assessment papers at Schumacher residence. George Fairfax sues Jacob Keller saloonkeeper and Inspector McAleese for 1000 damages alleging false arrest over $200 theft accusation.
A large land deed was recorded in Elizabeth township transferring 2 826 acres from Charles H. Strong and Anos W. Strong of Erie to Youghiogheny River Coal Company. The Matthews tract spans 1 609 acres 234-100 perches and 39 40 interest in the Howell tract of 1 217 acres 133 perches, totaling 2 826 acres 156 4-100 perches for $300 729 78. Mrs Strong is daughter of W L Scott.
Matt Hughes was acquitted of assault on his mother-in-law and costs divided. Samuel Gusky convicted for assault on Beckie Kemlatz. David Hamilton acquitted and George Steinhauser found guilty of assault and battery. Vincenzo Sautelle convicted of mayhem for biting nose and finger of Watella Lutz during a brawl.
Mrs Abbie Dapell filed an answer to the corollary proceeding started by her husband Frank Daupell to obtain possession of their child. She denies claims of misconduct and says he deserted her without cause.
In a consent verdict yesterday J Bestwick was awarded 350 dollars for injuries caused by street grading work in McKeesport. The suit of J ONeil against Mo. is also noted in the record.
In Keesport a verdict of 2000 awarded to the plaintiff in a similar case. The list names various cases for Day's Trial Lists in Common Pleas and Common Pleas Nes, including Kraeling vs McCandless and Gallagher Brothers vs Swan, with numerous parties such as Joseph Ormeer Mary Hottomby William Dearie and Thomas Wiley among others.
Judge Rarsors visited the Court House as ejectment cases proceed. verdicts include 500 dollars for a garnishee dispute and 1900 for land taken by the railroad. Others end in non suit or small sums. Several trials continue before Judges Collier Magee and Ach eson with suits involving insurers and life policies.
The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society held its fourteenth annual meeting in the Free Dispensary building with President L. H. Eaton presiding. Officers were elected for the coming year and reports showed receipts of 1,197.50 with 3,396.05 in disbursements and a 801 balance. Agents were appointed in 27 towns, and cruelty cases reached 286 for children and 337 for animals.
Chicago capitalists propose a 99 year lease and 10 to 12 story federal building on the current site to the government if Congress fails to fund a new post office. Plans call for government furnished designs and completion before the World’s Fair. Travel notices promote the Stonington line to Boston and New England points.
A special dispatch from New York reports ten months of 1890 Russian crude output from Batoum area. Production averaged about 310 barrels per well in January and 275 in November, with flowing wells proving less reliable than pumping ones and overall decline amid ongoing drilling and field expansion led by Nobel Bros and Criswell.
St Paul officials staffed by operators replacing strikers met hostile receptions at Springville and Stone City. In Stone City a rope barred the track and a card forbade all except Comstock to work. Citizens along Marion to Sabula Junction refuse meals to the new men as the situation remains unsettled.
Bank Examiner J F Marshall and aides study the American National Bank after its suspension. He will report to the Controller in about three weeks, while President Stimson urges repair of capital to resume operations, and effects on nearby Kansas City Savings Bank are noted with cautious sentiment about full depositors.
Farmers in Nes Jan 20 report a joint legislative convention convened at 10 30 am to hear a contest for state offices A protest from Governor Boyd claimed the joint session was illegal since the concurrent resolution was not signed by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor A motion to adjourn until tomorrow morning passed with independents joining in favor of continuation describing the political clash and party lines
Charles Newrohr of Allegheny was yesterday sent to jail for a charge of assault and battery against his wife Kate Newrohr. The report says he beat her and did not leave the victuals as he wished.
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