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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1892
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Senator Cameron aggressively opposes Judge Shiras for the Supreme Court, aiming to defeat the nomination with Democratic support and possible GOP defections. Democratic lawmakers criticize the move while some Republicans may join Cameron, noting Shiras’s strong Pennsylvania legal reputation.
The article notes critics claim Justice Lamar’s beard tradition should be preserved while others, including Brewer and Gray, are cited as exceptions. It discusses a rule requiring justices to remove facial hair upon taking office, established after Lamar’s appointment, and hints at a challenge to the rule before Justice Shiras.
Allegheny County women apply for a 1600 square foot glass building named Temple of Vesta to showcase local industry in the World’s Fair. The display will include engravings and interior and exterior pictures from Pennsylvania schools. Expenditures report lists unspent balance and board costs since organization.
In Curiaco a nickel slot machine faced police action after parents reported a boy lost much of his week’s wages on Madison street. The device, described as bronzed iron with a glass front, drew nickel coins through grooves. some paths returned money, one path paid 50 cents. Authorities ordered removal and pursued charges under state gambling laws.
In Sr Justin Missouri a U S Court convicts two lumber merchants Howell Jewett Co and partner G W Howell and Tibbetts clerk in a case under the interstate commerce law. The verdict of guilty was returned this afternoon and sentencing is set for tomorrow. Tibbetts acted as confidential shipping clerk and faced charges of conspiring with managers to underweigh lumber shipments to defraud railway companies.
A Continental Hotel coach driven by James Matthews collided with an eastbound cable car on Market Street. Actress Susie Kirwin and her sister were passengers. both sustained only minor injuries. Kirwin remains under care with a fragile condition reported.
Queen Victoria, via her American lawyer, appeared in the New York Supreme Court Chambers to vacate a $250 bond order for court costs in a suit seeking $89,000 in asphalt allegedly stolen from Trinidad and sold to the Standard Company. Decision was reserved.
The ninth Wagner festival begins at Bayreuth with Parsifal. Kaschmann debuts as Amfortas while Van Dyck again shines as Parsifal. Conductors Levi and Richter praised. Wagner heir Siegfried shown as assistant manager. Cosima’s influence noted despite weather and illness.
William Harrity of Pennsylvania is elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee after Brice declines a second term. The body appoints Simon P. Sheerin as secretary and Robert Roosevelt as treasurer, with plans for a Chicago Western headquarters and a large campaign structure to win the 1890 election.
In a dramatic office clash at Jeffrey & Rich on July 21, former partners fought after a dissolution of the firm. Jeffrey fired at Rich wounding his forearm while Rich, staggering, fled. A deputy sheriff arrived with a temporary restraining order as the men grappled. Jeffrey surrendered after control of the gun was lost. Rich, claiming neglect and overdrawn funds of 1700 dollars, faces possible charges while Jeffrey is to answer for assault and battery in police court tomorrow.
Gladstone negotiates with Anti Parnellite leaders to secure an unbroken parliamentary vote for a no confidence amendment against the government. He seeks a written pledge on Home Rule timing with Irish modifications, as party divisions loom and a plenary meeting approaches after Parliament convenes.
The Board of Trade announced its judgment in the case of Captain Redford of the Inman Line steamer City of Chicago. The captain’s certificate is suspended for nine months after a judgment citing errors in navigation.
Corex Hacsey reports on July 21 that Henry B Ryder United States Consul here was arrested in connection with the liquidation of a testamentary estate. The Cologne Ganstts notes a return to St Petersburg.
Coroner Schulze will open an especial investigation into the Bellevue Hospital death of Benjamin M. Noe after cocaine administration. Experts will testify on cocaine effects, with medical men serving on the jury, as the case is deemed of singular interest and the first of its kind in the region.
Miss Baker of Boston, a wealthy spinster, says broker E G Spofford embezzled about 15988 from her over two and a half years. He was indicted, fled, then captured in Portland Maine. She details margins and profits from their speculations and denies any affair.
Norway Connecticut July 21 Special Louis McGlynn a law student and clerk to Judge Downs of Stamford forged an endorsement on a $430 check and withdrew funds. He then forged further checks in Downs name at local banks, netting between $700 and $800. McGlynn spent lavishly, bought new clothes, drove a fast horse and entertained. He was arrested last night and arraigned this morning, held for the next term of Fairfield County Superior Court.
New Orleans, July 21 Special. In response to Honduras complaints that ships trading fruit to Honduras violate neutrality law by aiding revolutionists, the Secretary of State orders full inspections of outbound vessels for arms or contraband. The Oteri, seized at Ceiba with arms aboard, was the first vessel searched, with further checks to continue until the Honduran conflict settles.
Commanders of the First Brigade National Guard of Pennsylvania were ordered by General Deci ert to hold their commands in readiness to move to Homestead. Requisitions for rubber blankets were authorized to cover any deficiency.
Ellis Island officials reviewed arrival records to estimate iron workers landing in New York. June totals show 193 machinists 148 blacksmiths and 141 iron molders, with destinations listed across various parts of the country.
Governor Pattison refuses to pull militia from Homestead until law and order are clearly vindicated after a three way conference with Brennen and Weihe yields no public statement. Hugh ODonnell’s New York visit sparks speculation as mill leaders forecast results and potential Eastward action. A drunken guard incident near the Amalgamated headquarters prompts a military dispersal and a warning to stop further disturbance. Only one veteran returns to work as Tide brings supplies.
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