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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1889
Page
12
The article reports mounting calls for a possible special session of the Legislature if a liquor prohibition amendment passes. Republicans and Democrats show cautious stances while Gov Beaver faces pressure. Debate centers on whether new liquor laws or enforcement will follow the amendment.
January 26 dispatch from Hareispursa reports a bill in the Legislature urged by Auditor General McCamant to pay fixed salaries to associate judges not learned in the law. Two such judges exist in numerous counties, with the aim to compensate them for presence with law judges at bonds, stays of executions, and regular sessions.
In Hanegrsnvec January 26 dispatch to the Dispatch Lieutenant Governor Davis and Speaker Boyer expect an earlier dissolution of the Legislature than two years ago, as over 100 bills have already cleared first reading amid rapid House activity. The timing of final adjournment remains uncertain.
The house has read about 350 bills and more than twice that number will be considered, with the Senate adding around 500 to the list. This suggests the legislature could remain in session far longer than the previous lengthy 1587 session.
Legislature debates Allegheny City bills as committees demand explanations for measures introduced by request. Key objections focus on moving Allegheny from third to second class, affecting municipal legislation and potential Philadelphia action. If pushed, bills could redefine city classifications under Pittsburg provisions.
Harrisburg January 26 The revenue bill under consideration will tax the capital stock of manufacturing corporations, excluding building and loan associations, to raise about 400000 annually. Governor Beaver urged taxing them in his late legislative message, and the plan reflects his views on corporate taxation. A state commission’s act drafting spent 10000, but key features were struck down, mirroring a prior costly probe into missing funds.
A note from Harrisburg reports the case Commonwealth versus the Pennsylvania Railroad over absorbing the South Pennsylvania and Beech Creek railroads remains unresolved. The preliminary injunction granted in October 1886 stands, with no motion by the Attorney General to appoint a master or pursue a final decree.
The Board of Awards met yesterday afternoon and awarded numerous small contracts. Awards included masonry work at Wilmot Street to James Gamin Co and embankment work to James McKnight, with several bids for furnace remodeling, water works cylinders, painting, and building inspector materials. The meeting deferred further bids until Monday at 10 o'clock.
Assessors from Upper St Clair Hampton Har mar Hoss Patton Chartiers South Versailles and Richland townships were called in by the County Commissioners to explain noticeable decreases in property values. The meeting was postponed due to the Commissioners' absence.
A Pittsburg broker, J. G. O’Connell, was involved in a late Friday incident at the Albemarle Hotel where an assailant attempted a gas suffocation to prevent intervention. The victim survived before the intruder could act, ending the attempted crime with authorities likely to investigate further.
In Common Pleas No 2 Judge Ewing heard the Denny estate appeal from the Board of Assessors. Moreland argued that improvements on leased land become part of the land under common law, while Carnahan contended the Denny estate owns no rights to lessee improvements. The judge questioned points of law as arguments continued. The court will render a decision in a few days with city officials confident of a victory for Pittsburgh.
Mr W H Keech just returned from Grand Rapids where the furniture exposition showcased American makers leading global trends. The most striking novelties were an imitation of the sixteenth century style in antique oak with a malachite finish that glazes over the ground oak. Keech believes the green malachite look will prove popular in parlor and dining room pieces.
Notices from Baltimore and Pittsburgh list multiple weddings and funerals with dates in January 1859 1889 including Aiken Bunen France Loomis Helbling Heyl and Berger families. Entries cover marriages in Pittsburg Baltimore and Lexington along with child funerals and ages and parish services.
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