29 Jan 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1889
Page
1
A Lancaster representative attacks a syndicate profiting from soldiers orphans schools while proposing 25 cent daily taxes on foreign workers. He and supporters press to continue the schools under new management, with opponents fearing a grafted scheme.
In oil country circles debate grows over Mr Hayes' bill allowing oil and natural gas corporations to hold stock in each other. Critics fear a trust legalization while supporters frame it as a supplement to the general corporation act with stock purchase limits tied to capital. The measure includes authority to buy and hold stock within statutory capital limits and references the legislative committee inquiry in January.
Representative Campbell introduces a bill taxing foreign born un naturalized workers at 25 cents per day. Taxes go to county treasuries for county government and school fund distribution. Employers must record immigrant workers and report under oath with penalties from $200 to $1,000 for violations.
The revenue bill introduced tonight aims to reflect the combined wisdom of the Governor, Auditor General, State Treasurer, and Treasury Cashier. Introduced by Henry Hall of Mercer, it goes to the Ways and Means committee for calendar placement and faces potential amendments from other bills.
From Harrisburg January 28 Hon Thomas V Cooper argues the Pennsylvania Republican party must match the Delaware senator's progressiveness or risk his withdrawal from the party. He believes those who opposed the state chair will keep his bill in Delaware hands, focusing on honor as a political weapon.
The Pittsburg and West End Passenger Railway reports 1888 earnings of 78 865 49 with operating expenses 56 513 30 and 12 000 in dividends. The Union Passenger Railway lists receipts 70 010 17 and operating uses 60 915 22 with no dividends. Each line carried about 1 450 000 and 1 300 000 passengers respectively.
January 28 report that the Judiciary Committee expects further debate over the grangers meat bill this week. Chairman Hall cites rumors of a hearing request from opponents. Municipal Corporations Committee opens at 9 am tomorrow with third class cities first.
The Ways and Means Committee on Liquor Legislation has not yet considered the Brooks law bills and amendments. A member says the sub committee expects more material and will not act until it can review all points.
A Harrisburg dispatch reports Representative White will introduce a bill to raise Ally County Commissioners salaries from 2,500 to 3,000 dollars and boost the County Solicitor to 1,000 dollars with the County Detective salary also set to rise from 1,200 dollars.
Harrisburg dispatch notes a short Senate session on January 28 with only first readings of bills and about half an hour of activity.
Senator McLain of Washington will introduce a bill tomorrow to tax oil and gas leases, as reported from Harrisburg on January 28. The move aims to raise revenue from energy industry leases.
In Chicago on January 28 railroad presidents completed section by section review of a new agreement. The secretary was ordered to print the amended form for final consideration tomorrow. The Burlin and Northern’s stance remains unclear as the meeting adjourned without their vote. Vice President Harris is expected to attend and provide further input.
A New York telegraph report in January 1876 details Rosalie Butler’s petition to revoke her aunt Mrs Cornelia Stewart’s will. Chicago lawyer Judge Hilton is questioned over alleged favors and a large business transfer. Proceedings adjourned after a long cross examination.
James A. Brashear, the Pittsburg telescope maker, reports that California eclipse photographs will yield the most valuable astronomical advances since solar eclipses began. He notes the inner corona’s detail, hints at an electrical origin, and cites observed side movements in the streams as key evidence for interpretation by Eastern and European astronomers.
The joint legislative committee on pools and trusts plans suits in Supreme Court to revoke charters of Standard Oil and the Match Trust. The attorney general is in Washington and will proceed on return. Committee has gathered evidence on schoolbook monopolies and aims strong regulation by the current legislature.
In St Louis on January 28 two widows Anna Eoos and Mary Black with 5 children slept in the streets after being evicted by landlord Flynn for back rent of five dollars a month. Their belongings were seized and funds were raised by the police for their relief after five nights of hardship.
Axrica Ago January 28. Manager J H McVickers sues Mrs Langtry for 10000 over her failure to perform at his theater claiming illness. Court today before Judge Gresham. Lawyers say settlement talks are in progress and if no agreement is reached by Thursday the case will go to trial. Jury waived. if tried, case goes to the Court. Langtry not expected to appear in person.
Five miles of track of the St. Croix and Penobscot Railway running from Calais to Princeton have been seized by Canadian customs officials for unpaid duties on the Canadian portion valued at 30000 dollars. The line crosses the boundary at Baring and the seizure occurred Saturday though operations will continue.
A furore in Irondale, six miles from F Wellsville, follows the Royal Sons of St George boycott of Jr. O U M members. Ten to twelve English residents threaten to stop boarding with a mistress unless she bars members from supplying groceries, signaling tense confrontations ahead.
Washington dispatch reports gossip of a serious hitch in President Cleveland's Cabinet over Samoan policy. Secretary Whitney denied plans to resign and indicated he may step back to push a clear State Department line. A forthcoming message to Congress is anticipated.
Washington dispatch notes a string of deaths among public officials that halted three scheduled House days for the Oklahoma bill. Chief Justice Waite, General Sheridan, and Representative Barns all died as the measure was set for debate, leaving supporters wary and awaiting the next adjournment.
The Interstate Commerce Commission filed an opinion in the case of William P. Rend against the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. It held the complaint not sustained, citing alleged discrimination in coal production pricing and undue prejudice against Rend and other miners in Hocking Valley and Pittsburg coal.
In Wasumotoy January 28 the Senate debated whether the Ministers to England France Germany and Russia should be elevated to ambassadors. Senator Plumb argued that status and courtesy hinge on power, not name, insisting an American envoy earns respect by country stature, not title. The vote ended with no decision on renaming ministers.
In Wasmorton January 28 the Senate tariff bill’s fate moved to the Ways and Means Committee as Mr. Mills opened the examination for the panel’s report. He favors minimal House action on tariffs, preferring revenue matters stay with Republicans. Some members push for broader House action, with a meeting notice sent for 7 30 p.m. tomorrow and discussion starting soon.
E LeBel, wholesale glassware agent at 2 College Place, has been administrator of Patrick F Slane estate since December 10. Slane, 76, a longtime glassware district figure, died November 24 leaving four children as heirs. LeBel suspects real and personal property but searches have failed.
In Chicago on January 28 the Mrs Rawson trial over the shooting of her mill owner husband’s lawyer concluded the testimony phase. Dr D J Kiernan mocked an insanity claim by Cr ews as he exposed allegedly fictitious medical cases, leaving Rawson laughing as the expert departed.
Philadelphia report says John W. Keely was discharged from custody by the Supreme Court. He had been jailed for contempt for refusing to explain how his motor worked to experts and the court found the command premature since the case was not fairly at issue.
ST PAUL January 28 F J Marshall formerly cashier of Northern Pacific Express Company here is arrested on embezzlement charges. He confessed to a $2500 shortage not supported by records and is held for further proceedings.
A West Virginia legislative session headlines a bribery affidavit and a probe into election misconduct. A committee elected to investigate, Kenna is nominated for Senate, and a Republican figure is arrested on vote-buying charges as the House and Senate debate debt certificate proposals.
Charleston January 28 The Democratic caucus nominated Senator John E Kenna to succeed himself receiving 31 votes Among absentees Horr of Marion and Merrill of Wirt while Dorr of Webster opposes and will not support him The vote of every member is required making the nomination not yet a final election decision.
SYRACUSE January 28 four inmates exposed to smallpox escaped from the Onondaga Penitentiary by tearing up a floor they were held in a room for suspected cases. They were recaptured as guards patrolled the grounds near the Onondaga County Poor House and asylum where警報. Dr Alfred Mercer of the State Board of Health alerted officials and suspected a probable smallpox case at the Poor House where about 12 cases were reported and 100 inmates exposed.
A Supreme Court case filed in Columbus on January 28 tests the constitutionality of the winter law authorizing township local option. The plaintiff, fined 350 for keeping a saloon open after his township adopted local option, argues townships lack power to create such laws as they are not incorporated and should follow city procedures.
In Bismarck on January 28 a conflict pits Governor Church against the Republican Territorial Legislature over two year appointments. The Governor vows vetoes against bills and seeks strict law enforcement on appropriations. Legislators allege irregularities at the insane asylum and consider delaying sessions until President Harrison appoints a new governor. A caucus may decide on continuing the standoff.
The Pennsylvanian and Burlington freight groups unite in New York to oppose rate cuts. A 11 6 cent per 100 pounds reduction on wire cloth from DeWitt Wire Cloth Co to Kansas City prompts an Inter State Commerce Commission inquiry. The scheme allegedly involved one of two lines shaving rates, with DeWitt noting a 56 cent offer. An investigating committee is formed led by J J R Hixon after a permanent chairman is installed.
In Indianapolis Patrick O Neal a dog killer at a pork packing plant whipped his wife and drove his family out. A mob of about a dozen men including a man dressed as a woman stormed the house beat him with hickory switches and dragged him outside. He was given 25 lashes and rolled in the snow then warned of 50 lashes if he harmed his family again before fleeing. police could not locate him.
William Walker of Greensburg, once married to Margaret Haymaker, is imprisoned in Colorado under a death sentence after deserting his wife and causing a fatal shooting in a rival love dispute. He kept details from local friends until after his conviction and sentencing.
Supreme Court affirms lower court rulings in Knight Bayard and Hinchman v Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Court holds railroad liable for interest on dishonored coupons as surety, aligning with bondholders who argued the Schuylkill Navigation Company’s liability extends to interest.
A Newark dispatch recalls Granville Ohio residents Harry Church Corporation Clerk William Davis and Rodebeck being fined 50 dollars plus costs after Na than Frad accused them of selling hard cider on a Sunday in Granville. The case centers on whether hard cider is intoxicating and has sparked intense local quarrel.
From Warren Pa January 27 prohibition is not utopia. The Cornplanter Indian reservation shows enforced prohibition yet spirits flow, warning of post June outcomes. Canvass notes strong anticorruption sentiment, with fears of rye farmers moonshiners whisky rings and Dutch alcohol loyalties shaping public mood.
A reader notes the Cornplanter Indian Reservation in Warren County is one square mile in the northeastern corner touching New York. Despite strict U S and Pennsylvania laws prohibiting liquor, Indians reportedly obtain whisky through stores in Salamanca and Olean while avoiding on-site sales. The piece observes frequent intoxication, limited arrests, and public disorder tied to temperance history in the region.
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