14 Jul 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1889
Page
1
A London scene reports the Shah’s restless tour and a Circassian mistress as he travels with a large retinue. British matrons grumble over Anglo Indian marriage plans urged by Sir William Moore. Royal wedding arrangements stir politics and palace chatter with Empress Frederick and other royals noted as guests.
July 13 Lexpos reports mounting interest in the upcoming marriage of Princess Louise, granddaughter of the Queen. Ordinary people grumble over mounting expenses while the upper class worries about invitations and coronet engravings for gifts. The Shah of Persia has bought a 20000 dollar diamond and ruby necklace through N M Rothschild & Sons, likely to outshine other offerings. The Prince of Wales grows indignant at English hesitation to participate.
Cable dispatch reports Robert Browning roughing a letter by twisting a FitzGerald passage to mock Mrs Browning’s death. Browning claims to praise her memory yet derides Fitzgerald in a verse set, noting Shah of Persia interest and Browning’s lavish gift of bindings.
The article reports England fighting dervishes in the Nile region, noting Arab fighters’ endurance and the British tactic of sending limited regiments to quell disturbances. It accuses the War Office of seeking high Arab casualties while delaying full decisive action and threatens swift punishment for any aiding the enemy.
In London reports Boulanger and companions celebrate at Alexandria Palace with 5 shillings admission including travel, meals, and fireworks. The piece notes renewed pressure on French Minister Constans, accused of unscrupulous conduct and influence selling, with a murky death surrounding a report from his Tonkin governorship and alleged illicit gambling ties involving Norodom.
A string of allegations of a scandalous nature against the police chief and other officials around May 30 sparks talk of possible leadership changes. The remarks hint at broad misuse and mounting pressure for reform within the force.
Lowpor July 13. William Shrimpton a prisoner on leave and breaking rules gains attention by taming a city mouse. He cut off the mouse tail to secure a remedy. The magistrate at Bow Street praised the act and promised to allow the taming mouse to accompany Shrimpton to any prison he may be sent to.
A blood incident marks the strike at Braceville Braidwood and Godley. Deputies and Pinkerton men clash with 200 marchers on a road between Will and Grundy counties. Sheriff fires warning shots and charges, injuring Dan Lillis and Lawless amid the crowd.
The Reading Railroad vows to push its elevated line into central Philadelphia despite Mayor Fitler's warning. After two years of seeking city permission, the company asserts authority under its charter and is prepared for a major legal battle. Tearing down buildings along the route has begun as courts may decide the crossing rights.
A report from Evansville dated July 13 describes a tragic incident near Omoa Honduras where three children playing with an old unexploded bomb at the Osos fortress exploded. Nearby, a passenger on the steamship City of Dallas says Harry Mahler of San Pedro jumped overboard near Belize during his wedding trip, carrying $10,000 in bank notes.
The Jefferson County Democratic Convention met in Steubenville. Nominees included John Murphy for Representative and John McKee for Sheriff. A.C. Noble was named Director and Charles B. Whatley for Coroner. Delegates to the State Convention were Plummer Lewis George Moore J W Collins Wm M Trainer J C BR White and John Mulebey with alternates. A resolution to instruct for James Campbell for Governor was defeated.
Governor Beaver estimates total relief spending at about 2.5 million dollars with nearly 1.1 million in cash funds raised, of which around 630 thousand used in Conemaugh Valley. About 225 thousand spent on nuisances abatement in Johnstown, and other allocations total roughly 2 million in state and local disbursements. Additional contributions from Germany and other sources continue arriving.
July 13 Johnstown leaders protest lack of town representative on the flood relief commission. W Ho and Captain Kuhn recount letters from Governor Beaver acknowledging Johntown’s nonrepresentation and criticize commissary mismanagement and distribution costs.
July 13 report notes a resolution to have the Commission provide a detailed statement of expenditures to date. The scene hints at local debate over relief or payment, with remarks touching on first paying claims once certified and potential state action. In Johnstown, July 13 all Western Union telegraph office workers are ill from damp quarters and nearby foul odors.
A public meeting denounces claims that relief funds should be tightly controlled and opposed to local use. It urges immediate cash distribution by the local Finance Committee to rebuild Johnstown area, arguing relief directly benefits sufferers and boosts community confidence. It condemns nonresident contractors and praises donors.
An article notes swift street work progress with Chief Engineer Hamilton systematizing efforts as contractors push ahead. A woman's body is found in a cellar. Companies F and I depart, and a coalecocs with the Finance Committee occurs. A $10-a-head committee finishes its duties, boosting trade. The State Board of Health bans flood contaminated hermetically sealed food.
The Chicago citizens committee returning from Johnstown says relief work proceeds smoothly and money is disbursed fairly. The report notes Mayor Creiger will have funds sent to Pittsburgh immediately.
Willis Henderson, a young man riding with a companion, dashed after a frightened horse to save the woman. He struck a tree with his head in the effort and died instantly. The young lady fell but escaped serious injury, aside from a fright.
A sudden storm swept Dinwiddie county near Darvill s district uprooting trees and wrecking barns fences and crops. Heavy rain and hail damaged oats wheat corn and vegetation. In Sussex near Wavers station a boy was killed and another injured by a falling tree.
A joint Pennsylvania Senate and House committee met at Cape May for a preliminary session to probe the management of the state's charitable and correctional institutions. Chairman John E. Reyburn led the panel with senators Mylin and McAleer and representatives Graham, Clay, Walk, and Dearden on the inquiry team.
Special telegrams report Sullivan leaving Chicago for Canada then Baltimore to join a celebration. Kilrain and allies hide in Indiana and near Detroit with ongoing efforts to misdirect police. Baggage routed to Baltimore as plans shift between towns and trains.
A Nashville crowd waits for John L. Sullivan at the Vanderbilt Hotel as Muldoon explains Sullivan will not arrive until it is safe to do so and only if there is no risk of arrest. He notes Sullivan spent $1,000 touring Nashville and will not come to New York under any rush.
Jackson Mississippi July 13 reports preparations to prosecute all persons and corporations involved in the Sullivan Kilrain fight. Sheriff Cowart and Mr Rica of Richburg are likely participants with others from New Orleans. Governor Lowry aims to pursue principals and prevent charter forfeiture amid legal action.
Charley Mitchell left Chicago tonight at 10 o clock for Baltimore or Washington. He arrived in this city, with reports of the Kil raja party in Indiana and Chicago.
A Philadelphia delegation waited three hours for Senator Quay at the United States Hotel Atlantic City but adjourned when a private message said he would not depart Brigantine Beach until Monday morning. Quay is indisposed, plans a possible secret session with Philadelphia bosses, and other figures discuss patronage, mint supervision, postmastership, and the gubernatorial race with Quay in mind.
A special telegram from New York notes James P. Archibald, Munster Workman of the Painters and Paper Hangers' District Assembly 210, Knights of Labor, abroad. Speculation swirls about his motive, from influencing Powderly to supporting free trade, with Paris delegates expected to form three rival blocs among trades unionists, advanced Socialists, and Karl Marx adherents.
Donn Piatt quotes an afternoon paper revealing that Arthur Richmond was a cover for a syndicate of blackguards organized by Thorndike Rice. He states he was one sixth of Richmond and names members including Hurlbert Albion Tourgee and others, noting variations in who was visited and that Ben Butler declined to join.
Rain fell at intervals as the President stayed in his cottage at Deer Park Missouri. He and the accompanying party drove toward Oakland with Senator Davis and Mr Elkins. Officials expect him to remain until early next week rather than return on Wednesday. Windom and Halford plan to return to Washington Tuesday. The day was uneventful.
A special telegram from Evansville reports extensive crop damage in a broad Indiana area along the Ohio River after heavy rainfall since Thursday. Two inches fell within hours, submerging oats tobacco fields and ruining crops from Cairo to Smithland on both riverbanks.
Commander in Chief Warner issues circular urging posts to attend the National Encampment in Milwaukee despite railroads denying the 1 cent per mile rate. Officials at Warner headquarters anticipate attendance rivaling a no dispute scenario.
A protracted Amalgamated Association conference with Carnegie, Phipps & Co. on Fifth Avenue extended late into the night. Essentials of a wage scale agreed. further talks planned next week as Sheriff McCandless helps avert violence. Carnegie’s cable from Paris pending. officials refuse details while reaffirming a truce and continued quiet.
Dispatches reveal early Friday night details of a labor capital showdown at Homestead amid a general strike threat. Sheriff McCandless and Amalgamated Association officials requested suppression to avoid riot and bloodshed during the conference preparations.
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