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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1890
Page
1
Report from Washington on July tariff debate and conference path for the original package bill. Senate pressure, Blaine reciprocity, and confusion amid free sugar advocates frame the looming conference and presidential stance.
The piece notes strong opposition to reciprocity, with Reed threatening to block the plan in the House and even moderate Republicans like Candler wary of bringing it up this session. It also mentions possible Senate duty increases on plate glass and cotton bagging and a proposed fix for unfinished smoky glass, now under Senate review.
A large House vote of 176 to 38 passed a substitute for the Senate original package bill governing liquor sales. The measure aims to empower states to regulate imported goods with local health provisions while avoiding interstate discrimination. Conferees will be named to a conference likely to approve and sign by week’s end.
Washington reports quote of 401 1/2 cents an ounce for bar silver in London amid speculative moves. Director Leech links surge to passage of the silver bill and bank holdings, noting market uncertainty until the law goes into effect September 13 and for a month after.
Senator Cameron received letters from the Architect of the Treasury asking a $110,000 appropriation for heating, elevators, and approaches at the United States Court House and post office in Pittsburg. The request aims to cover items not in the sundry civil bill and seeks insertion by Congress.
Washington July 22 The navy's 7,500 ton cruiser outlined in the new appropriation bill excites officers as plans and drawings advance. The vessel, to have three screws, aims for unprecedented speed and power with an expected 20,000 horsepower, marking a triumph of American enterprise.
A report notes the vessel’s power should match the task of propelling the ship through water at an almost abnormal rate, highlighting the engine’s capability to sustain high speed.
The House opened debate on the bankruptcy bill with testimony from Rep. E B Taylor of Ohio in favor, while Rep. Culberson of Texas attacked its scope. Alabama’s Wheeler accused the measure of limiting freedom and Kansas’s Kelley questioned referee qualifications, as Louisiana’s Boatner and Iowa’s Hayes offered cautious support.
President with Cabinet officers and army officials will attend a militia encampment at Old Fort Washington. He will travel aboard a government vessel and be greeted in formal fashion as commander in chief. A possible evening trip to Mount Gretna is noted with plans to return to sign bills before Sunday.
The Senate halves the Indian appropriation bill and may finish it today Bays supported the House plan while Daizell opposed. The Currency Controller seeks a July 18 bank condition report. General McCook likely to command the Department of Arizona. Pennsylvania census returns received at the Census Office first state to report full results. Mrs Jessie Fremont to receive a 2000 annual pension. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General bill favored at 4000 salary. Major Baan reimbursement of 7850 approved by Claims Committee for 1887 Springs theft.
In Loysville Perry county Mamie Hostetter 16 died by taking laudanum after a quarrel with her lover George Boyer. A note found on her bureau said she was tired of life and wished to be buried beside her grandfather in New Bloomfield Cemetery.
Immigrant Inspector John M. Stratton captured 92 Arabs aboard the Pennsylvania from Liverpool for direct violation of the contract labor law. They are in detention, and a detailed report has been submitted to the commissioner.
Governor Beaver visits Camp HakTeanft Mt Geena on July 22 as the Sixteenth Regiment quells a disturbance in its quarters with Colonel Streator and Lieutenant Colonel Rutledge leading the force. Cavalry and artillery units, including Captain Hunt and the Sheridan Troop, stand by amid cannon salutes and drill.
At headquarters 20 ce adutant general Hastings has 13 on staff. artillery Batteries A and B list 295 and cavalry 149 officers and men. Pay for the soldiers is to be arranged by State Treasurer Boyer. Medical staff report good quarters. Brigades reviewed by Colonel Swangler with praise for food quality and few complaints. Major Silliman compliments Fourteenth Regiment surgeons for sanitation. Captain Baker of money B receives a gold sword from his company. Oration by Delalker, brother-in-law of Dela mater. Fifteenth Regiment impressed. Kreps commands Mercer regiment. Sheriff also commander. Company C of Eighteenth praised. three men selected for duty from one company signals high standing. Sharp-shooting contest planned among Second Brigade crack units. Pittsburgers likely to join. Watres arrives as division rifle inspector. rifle cage not ready. Fourteenth to practice tomorrow. Eighteenth busy. Governor Beaver commends Cathedral Band. Captain Awl hosts tea. Private Mourray prominently at brigade headquarters. Colonel Perchment ill. artillery battalion to be inspected by Governor tomorrow.
Governor Gordon of Georgia urged a Southern boycott of Northern commercial houses and products if the Federal election or Force bill passes. Senator Jones and other leaders backed the idea to withdraw trade until liberties are protected. The New Orleans States calls for a Southern convention south of the Ohio to plan league action and boycott methods.
Walter Van Valkenburgh, 21, aka F S Predrum, a Philadelphia man, is accused of drugging and robbing several Chicago women of diamonds. His alleged spree began with Kitty Howell in Philadelphia, then continued with a 50 dollar stone and a 17 or 18 year old victim. Officers later confronted him in a saloon where he drew a revolver. chloroform and a ring linked to the 17 year old were found on his person.
A cloud burst near Clear Creek at midnight destroys two iron bridges at the forks and washes away most of the roadbed from the forks to Golden. No lives reported lost though extensive damage halts communication. A train with bridge timbers and 200 men departed Denver for the scene. repair likely in three days.
A July 22 dispatch reports a half hour blaze in a junk shop tenement killing seven sleepers and injuring others. The fire followed a printers’ quarrel and two murders, with three bodies at the morgue and several dying in hospital.
Special dispatch from Fareco North Dakota reports a fierce cyclone passing over the area this evening. Ten to twelve lives are believed lost and extensive property damage is noted as telegraph wires are snapped and details remain scarce.
A tail-end crash on the Rock Island line near Willard Kansas injured several crew members when freight train No. 98 split after leaving Willard. The rear section remained on the main track and a flagman failed to warn passenger train No. 9, causing a collision that wrecked the passenger engine the express car and the smoker. No fatalities reported though injured crew were taken for treatment. names not released.
Vance E. Safler, hydrophobia patient once a jail focal point, died at Union station at 10 this morning on his return home. Doctors deem the rabies diagnosis certain and a post mortem is planned. Remains were sent to London after Lafley sought treatment in St. Louis. Symptoms reappeared as he returned to Columbus.
Captain Pet tendreigh of the British ship Loch Elk, returning from Plymouth, reports sighting an island of ice at latitude 47 39 N longitude 50 20 W. He measured four miles long and 50 feet high, with many other bergs noted that made passage dangerous. The berg is described as the largest ever reported by any vessel.
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports generals and colonels among those arrested for conspiring against the government. General Campos Colonel Figueroa and Major Casargo deny knowledge of the plot as detectives monitor sea patrols. The government grapples with mounting fear within the president's entourage.
In Pecs telegram from Punaperrata July 22 Senator Quay missed Philadelphia visit due to Pittsburg duties. Postmaster McKean predicts Delamater will win by a handsome margin and dismisses Western disaffection. Lancaster ex-chairmen Garrett and Landis back Delamater, while Kerr meets Pattison forces and Harrity in Philadelphia.
Special telegram from Burien reports a Republican County Committees meeting to be held tomorrow. Ex congressman Sam Miller Major Alexander McDowell and other Mercer county figures arrived and held curbstone talks to counter the Newcasile nomination. Miller seeks committee inquiry into possible bribery and McDowell’s involvement. Both may request to appear before the committee.
Beaver July 22 John M Buchanan Esq was cent today at his home with reference to a supposed plan to secure Dick Quays election to the Legislature and make the attorney the next Congressman from the district He said he is not a candidate for Congress and would not be even if the district had five thousand majority He will continue practicing law for revenue for several years to come Others say there may be substance to the story
Special telegram from Philadelphia July 22 reports Congressman Kerr, chairman of the Democratic State Committee, visiting the city and planning party headquarters there. He aims to launch an aggressive campaign with talks likely to help elect the Democratic ticket. VMx-Chairman Eisner also visited but did not meet his successor.
Democrats of the Eighth district renominate Congressman E. Y. Brookshire at a Terre Haute convention held on July 22. The event confirms Brookshire as the party’s nominee for another term in Congress.
Mrs. Annie Mandoza, an elderly widow from Brooklyn, paid a marriage broker and $1500 to a barber named Mendoza who vanished after the wedding. She lost a suit for abandonment, then a neighbor won $1000 in slander damages. Sent to jail for contempt for failing to pay. Her remaining funds of about $6000 are unlocated.
Unofficially announced on the Consolidated Exchange that oil exchanges favor listing Buckeye petroleum live certificates. Conference measures to place Buckeye certificates on all exchanges may win ratification as sentiment runs strong for the project.
The Executive Committee of the State Board of Agriculture meets tonight to discuss best routes for cultural duties and to confer with Governor Abbott on plans related to the World’s Fair. The session aims to align state efforts with official guidance and regional agriculture interests.
Opening day at Homewood drew about 5000 spectators for the grand circuit trotting meeting. Three first class races ran in good time as Pittsburg horses garner attention and Mayor Gourley and other officials attended. The event promises revived interest in trotting and pacing in the region.
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