04 Jul 1890
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1890
Page
1
The census will appoint over 1,000 special agents this month to collect detailed manufacturing data. Confidential responses cover capital, labor, materials, production, time use, and race capital, with special schedules for glass, iron, and steel industries.
News records a House adjournment over quorum issues delaying Wyoming's admission despite a Senate amendment. President signs Idaho act with 43rd star to appear on the banner, as Idaho joins the Union and a July Fourth deadline tightens.
Washington July 3 The Republican Senate deadlock delays action on the Federal election bill due to no current quorum. Senator Spooner of Wisconsin is slated to lead the measure from the House and guide it on the floor. Some Republicans favor moving the bill out of committee to make it an issue in the coming campaign.
Cape May gossip reports the Harrison family changing plans from Deer Park to Crescen Springs on the Pennsylvania Railroad for August. Last year the President and Mrs. Harrison enjoyed Deer Park near Henry G. Davis’s home, but strained relations with Dav is due to a refused favor led to Deer Park being deemed unsuitable. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company learned of the shift and offered a cottage, which was accepted.
The Census Superintendent announced an order affecting Kaoeas City. Details remain sparse as the document outlines the initial step toward securing the coveted benefit. Further actions by the bureau are expected in coming days.
In Wasuhcortos on July 3, senators questioned a bid by H. W. Combs & Co to supply undelivered General Land Office patents in Columbia county Arkansas for four dollars each, with one dollar to the county clerk. The discussion cited letters from Wm. Stone then acting commissioner and Cyrus Bussey asst secretary, plus a dispatch from Vandalia. Senators Berry Teller Paddock and Cockrell denounced the scheme as blackmailing speculation, noting 250,000 undelivered patents and potential profits of about a million dollars.
The Scranton Democratic State Convention results prompt Wallace and son to back the Pattison ticket. Barker supports Pattison as a Republican, while Delamater’s defeat is urged to purge party control. Barker notes independent sentiment and Quay’s influence. The piece frames Pattison as a reform choice for Pennsylvania Republicans and Democrats alike.
Special telegram reports the tariff bill advancing in the Senate within ten days. Aldrich returns to prepare the report for Republican support while Democrats and Republicans clash over printing the bill in full. If opposition persists, Lodge faces likely self funded printing costs for the measure.
Washington July 3 The Military Committee is likely to report favorably the bill granting Pittsburg city park use of Arsenal property between Butler Street and Penn Avenue. Objections by Major McKee prompted a clause requiring rebuilding and water rights across Butler Street, while a Seventeenth ward petition urged the donation, introduced by Don Dalzell and sent to the Military Affairs committee.
Secretary Blaine and Mexican Minister Romero reach a pact permitting reciprocal crossing of the U S Mexico boundary in pursuit of hostile Indians. US scouts may cross only as guides and trailers unarmed, limited to two per company, in unpopulated desert zones at least ten kilometers from towns or encampments.
The President left Washington to Cape May for a July Fourth gathering after learning the appropriation bill would not be ready until next week. He traveled with Private Secretary Halford and plans to return to Washington next Tuesday.
Erie Democrats rally behind ex Governor Pattison for Governor as divisions fade in the party. Jest Downing recalls prior Scott Stewart split and predicts Delamater will win by the usual Republican majority withFarmers Alliance and miners in Pattison’s favor due to Erie county farmers.
Republican conferees on the silver bill met for a few hours this afternoon and reportedly made progress toward an agreement. They left with the expectation of reaching a satisfactory basis early next week, though a Saturday agreement was not anticipated. Secretary Blaine departed Washington for Bar Harbor, Maine.
A named Sailor today declared support for Pattison Black and Barclay. Local Republicans call the Democratic ticket strong and say it will be hard to defeat when it becomes widely known.
Special telegraph report from New Castle notes Major Alexander McDowell of Sharon Mercer county was nominated for Congress on the one hundred ninety fifth ballot. Votes split with Lawrence county leading the effort and Beaver delegates deserting Townsend. McDowell, 45, ex editor of the Franklin Citizen, now heads the McDowell Savings Bank and has military service with the Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Sister Rose Gertrude stays at Kilibi the reception hospital near Honolulu aiding leprosy patients awaiting transfer to Molokai. She reports two deaths in her arms and notes full patient need with overtaxed staff while the doctor urges her to stay until relief arrives.
Desperate cloakmakers driven by hunger assault nonunion workers at Meyer Jonasson Co and Mercantile Cloak Co on Broadway. A mob wounds several, two Italians produce weapons, police intervene, and Abraham Rosenberg lies wounded while 19 others are arrested.
July 3 reports from Chambersburg describe Henry Angle Miller, a farmer near Mer sersburg, who stopped a mowing machine as a swarm of bees caused his team to bolt. Mrs. George Miller, his sister, was fatally injured when knocked into the knives, and Angle Miller was badly injured while attempting to rescue her.
In Berlin on July 3 the New York Shooting Corps with Captains Wehrenberg Sleburg and Moyer arrived at Kroils garten amid flags and bands. Marksmell from across the United States joined the three corps, and City Councilor Schreiner formally welcomed them on behalf of the Municipal Council.
Denver reports F E Weaver of New Haven completed a cross country bicycle trek begun April 21. He visited Southern battlefields and endured harsh Western Kansas days without food, then planned to pass through Ute Pass Leadville Glenwood and Grand Junction toward the Pacific coast.
A prominent Scottdale Republican backs Pattison for governor as Democrats in Scottdale and the county celebrate Pattison's nomination. The telegram notes Pattison's rising momentum and party support amid the July 3 dispatch from Scottdale.
Special telegram from New Orleans reports the local census total between 238 000 and 240 000 as supervisor Baldey estimates the city population. The notice cites official figures and notes the count aligns with state census expectations.
Detective Sergeants Heidelberg and Dolan stopped a Boston express passenger at Grand Central. Miss Nellie Clark of Providence confessed to forging a note to obtain 5000 dollars, passing 3000 at Mechanics Savings Bank before the alarm. She stated she borrowed 5500 earlier and forged James W. Tourtellet's name.
At the Music Teachers National Association session in Detroit J H Hahn was elected president. Prof Bonnelli proposed painting finger tendons to increase scope, drawing many teachers to try the procedure. A A Stanley urged higher church music standards, praising brighter styles and opposing degradations. Evening concert drew the largest Detroit crowd despite heat.
Burrawo July 3 The murderer Kemmler was formally sentenced to death for the third time. He was brought to jail and then to the Court of Oyer and Terminer where Judge Childs ordered the sentence to be carried out at Auburn prison during the week of August 4.
Geneva July 3 Prof Brooks discovers his comet in a favorable evening position for telescope viewing. It forms a triangle with Zeta and Eta in the Big Dipper and moves slowly westward. By July 16 it will be midway between those stars with a bright nucleus and short tail, visible above the horizon all night.
The new Masonic Temple at Wilton and Sixteenth streets in Denver was dedicated today by the Grand Lodge A. M. and A. M. of Colorado. The ceremony marked the completion of a handsome city structure with widespread participation across the state.
Chief J O Brown of the Department of Public Safety outlines a new bill to fund sick and death benefits for police, to renew uniforms, and possibly relieve officers from uniform costs. The plan would use fines and taxes redirected to a police benefit fund, aligning with practices in New York and Chicago.
Freight handlers on most roads besides Louisville and Nashville walked off duty July 3 over wage demands. About 500 men seek ten hours daily with pay rises from 135 to 160 dollars and 145 to 175. Traffic halted since 3 PM, railroads and express companies report relief expected as managers postpone verdict.
United States revenue cutter Richard Rush sailed from Port Townsend for the Behring Sea. The cutter Corwin remains in the area awaiting orders as the fleet posture shifts in the northern patrol.
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