07 Jul 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1889
Page
1
Governor Nicholls voiced strong opposition to the leniency of state laws regarding trains from New Orleans crossing into Mississippi. He warned the public that trains may be allowed to enter without search, stirring debate over enforcement and security measures.
Reports from London describe Nasr ed Din Shah’s stay as a spectacle of wealth and whimsy. He wears massive diamonds and the Order of the Garter, tours the Zoological Gardens, bets on races, and entertains with whispered words at meals while crowds and officials scramble to please him. A 14-year-old retinue figure draws sympathy as narratives of royal life unfold.
Bates Dorsey describes the Johannesberg district in Transvaal as a vast, highly prospective goldfield with blanket reefs and continuous yields. He notes easy access to unskilled labor, nearby coal, cheap water and food, and argues the district could offer large returns with organized, large-scale mining.
A London telegram reports England will strengthen the British North American station fleet. Dispatches say London intends a decisive show of force to deter United States actions, with officials not denying the plans.
Report from Lexpos on July 6 describes the brutal killings of dervishes along the Nile. British troops used gunboats and shellfire in a brutal pursuit to deny water to exhausted tribesmen marching toward the river. The piece condemns the act as a harsh example of imperial civilizing mission.
In Loxpox on July 6 the Princess of Wales daughter is slated to wed Lord Fife on the 27th with Parliament pressed to fund a dowry. Albert Victor may marry after securing status, while a Commons committee, likely Conservative, is urged to approve royal costs despite Radical opposition.
A New York man Mr Peters while driving with Miss Frankie Kemble is accosted by his wife Mrs Peters on Ocean Ave Long Branch. She whips the horse, confronts him, then drags him to dinner at the Ocean Hotel. The scene ends with Peters enduring her temper and describing his rival as young and pretty.
In Braidwood and Coal City about 25 000 miners rely on charity amid wage cuts by the Chicago Wilmington and Vermilion Coal Company. A struck miner’s horse was shot after breaking a leg and starving families fed on horse meat at night, revealing widespread hardship and a Johnstown fund dispute.
Coroner Evans rules South Fork Fishing Club culpable for the Conemaugh Lake dam burst and resulting deaths and destruction. The verdict cites inadequate construction and materials, with witnesses detailing the dam’s filling by dirt and straw and the failure to use proper materials. Immediate aid for victims and congressional relief are urged.
Jonestown July 6 At a meeting of the State Board of Commissioners to be held at Cress on Tuesday next Adjutant General Hastings will present a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Finance Committee to the Petta.
The Board of Inquiry reports property losses in the valley and lists six classes of sufferers. Immediate payments proposed include $1,000 for class 1, $600 for class 2, and $409 for class 3, covering about 3,680 families with an average of $322 per family. The plan requires Governor Beaver's approval and follows urgent need.
Dispatch reporters capture South Fork Fishing Club members denying responsibility after a Johnstown coroner jury verdict. William Mullins says the ruling means little and that dam safety was acknowledged. attorney Reed defends the club and notes the coroner’s inquiry may not yield liability.
Staff correspondent reports July 6 that most workers from Contractors McKnight Ridge of Pittsburg left after being paid off. Mc Lain Co the new firm taking over ran with applications all day and will resume work Monday morning. General Hastings notes Co Coburn Co of Altoona remains involved in the project.
In Duivis Minnesota, a violent melee lasts over an hour with rifles and revolvers. One striker dies, another is hurt, and police with militia quell the riot after 4 000 workers strike for higher pay. Five arrestees and multiple injuries reported.
A special telegram reports that Thomas J. Morgan the new Indian Affairs commissioner has recommended appointing his wife as private secretary. The proposal prompts debate over nepotism as several figures note women serving in government posts alongside their husbands.
Austin Corbin, president of the Reading Railroad, orders that no union members be employed at the Reading Iron Works. The 45,000 workers face mandatory renunciation of labor organizations and must apply at company offices to resume work. The measure targets Knights of Labor and related railway unions, prompting widespread consternation among employees.
Judge Tuley declines to issue a writ of habeas corpus for John F. Beggs, lawyer and Camp 20 senior warden, citing need for bail admission and State's Attorney notice. Beggs was indicted. counsel argues evidence insufficient while Baker reports progress. Court suggests amended petition to release on bail with proper notices.
Bremarcs July 6 The only business was the Rules report, printed, with 2 to 16 membership discussed. The convention adjourned until Monday at 2 PM after a Republican caucus nominated minor officers. The constitutional work resumes with broader business planned when reconvened at 10 o'clock.
Harrisburg Hospital $10,000 and Home for the Friendless $10,000 are named. The library receives $5,000, plus $5,000 to the Young Men's Christian Association. Other beneficiaries include Mrs. James Duby and German Reformed organizations. Legacy amounts noted also cover Old Donegal Church and Harris Park, among others.
Delegates to the Flint Glass Workers National Convention arrive by train in Sellaire as they gather for the event next week. Local committees organize the reception and arrangements for the gathering.
Rampart street flooded by heavy rain. Sullivan did not reach the gymnasium for training. He spent the forenoon at home reading papers and joking with Cleary Tracey and Muldoon. The trainer said John had been tractable since arriving and had on his one page.
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