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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1890
Page
1
A British dispatch reports fighting near Government House as a warship squadron presses Guatemala while Argentine unrest affects London markets. Celman’s fall and negotiations are debated. investors weigh the risks of revolution reflecting on Celman’s policy and future governance.
Buenos Aires hosts a thriving board of trade and stock exchange with multiple papers, theaters, and public buildings. The city exports millions of bushels of wheat, beef, and melons while boasting vast bank capital, strong education spending, and rich natural resources including fertile pampas and timber. An 1880s-era note recalls a near-revolution averted during President Roca and reports a Saturday battle where Salvadoran forces deterred by Guatemalans, with heavy Salvadoran casualties.
City of Mexico July 22 Geronimo Pou agent of San Salvador reports in 11 battles the Salvadorans won and says the Guatemalan army is retreating toward the interior with none left on the frontier A revolution against Barillas has begun in the eastern department led by several generals and the fall of the government is considered likely Barillas seeks foreign intervention and Guatemala accepts the war provoked by San Salvador Official dispatches confirm Guatemala’s acceptance of the conflict and indicate dissatisfaction with the war declaration
The province of Buenos Ayres dominated national politics leading to secession threats. To win support, the president imported 500 ready made houses from the United States and rapidly built a new capital on the pampas. Government costs reached 2 to 3 million, enabling quick settlement and commerce growth despite ongoing conflict and immigration trends altering the country’s trajectory.
From Buenos Ayres details of the civil conflict report intermittent fighting, reinforcements on both sides, and the Celmanite troops arming Gaucho cutters at Government House. The Union Civica advances are ongoing while ministers depart, with calls to cease firing and disarm as calmer conditions emerge.
Cabinet urges pause of hostilities with San Salvador and focus on quelling a domestic revolt as military unrest grows. General Belleta leads malcontents admired by troops while fears of troops joining rebels rise. A Mexican cargo steamer with armo red ammunition for San Salvador was reportedly captured. US intervention is deemed unlikely though Mexico meddling could draw foreign involvement.
Ex Governor Robert E. Pattison and Michael S. Egan departed Philadelphia on the 9 20 train for Pittsburg to attend the Randall Club fete. Ex Postmaster John B. Larkin invited Pattison with a social aim, saying the visit is non political and will include Republicans. Pattison and Ryan will return tomorrow night after the event.
A New York dispatch reports an ex-Colonel of the Seventh Missouri Infantry proposes to recruit 3,000 men for the Republic of Guatemala within two weeks if $30,000 is deposited in a New York bank for trustees as a guaran tee. Captain Thomas H. Phelan, among two ex-officers in Kansas City, would not disclose details or confirm involvement. He said he would pursue correspondence and did not state any connection to the plan.
In Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires dispatches July 29 report the armistice extended while government and foreign ministers pursue peace negotiations. Congress has assembled and efforts to form a coalition ministry continue. The French cruiser Kerguélan is ordered from Mozambique to Buenos Aires.
Unclear report from Crrz of Mexico dated July 2% notes a large number of injured and a capture or seizure involving Macy Prisocors. Details are fragmented and names may be misspelled.
Death of 45 year old Himan Frank, constructing engineer and vice president of Frank Revolving Glass Furnace Manufacturing Company of Detroit, found in his room at 110 East Eighty Second Street. Last seen Sunday morning, probable death Sunday night after years of insomnia and illness. He was married with three children, separated from his wife. Coroner authorized removal of the body.
A noon blaze in East Saginaw damaged Owen Hutchinson Co planing mill and multiple yard sites. Fire spread to H B Nease Son Co and John G Owen yards, Brown Ryan works, destroying sawmill, salt block, drill plants, rail cars, homes, and vast timber stocks. Total loss about 373000 with 185000 insured.
The Republican State League Executive Committee met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and decided to call a State Convention in Saratoga in September. The committee adopted a resolution pressing adherence to the election bill principles and urging speedy action.
In Washington July 29 the tariff bill parts are being parsed as the metal schedule nears final action. Iron and steel manufacturers urge a united Pittsburgh and national delegation to stay in Washington and press Senators for McKinley bill figures. Swank and Gilpin rally support from Quay Cameron while New England influence and Blaine's reciprocity plan complicate House-Senate negotiations.
In a tense exchange Indiana figures Owen and rival leaders discuss reciprocity amid a broad national debate. The speaker notes public sentiment leans toward reciprocity and predicts Democrats and many Republicans will support it. The dialogue weighs Blaine Harrison dynamics and potential cabinet changes without declaring a fixed stance.
A Chicago dispatch notes a Sub-Committee may back Adjutant General Daniel H Hastings of Pennsylvania for Director General of the World's Fair if Colonel Goshorn cannot serve. Hastings, 46, wealthy mining manager from Bellefonte, enjoys broad East contacts and strong support from Centennial Exposition veterans.
Ex Alderman Michael Duffy begins suit against fellow boodler John Keenan in Superior Court seeking 50000 claiming it was his share of the Broadway franchise fund. He seeks permission to examine Billy Maloney and Robert Delacey before trial for information supporting the claim. Duffy says 1884 payments between 500000 and 750000 were made to Keenan and Maloney, with 100000 to Maloney. Duffy’s total recovered is 10000 and he seeks 40000 more.
A South Dakota woman at the Palmer House in Chicago uses Pasteur treatment to save a Webster, South Dakota, farmer bitten while protecting his child from hydrophobia. The woman raised funds, secured Dr. Rageri’s services, and telegraphed for the patient to arrive, with the man expected Thursday night.
Samuel Whitney, head of Whitney Bros., founders of the Glassboro glass industry, died at Cape May last night at age 73. He leaves a vast estate.
A Mecca health bulletin reports an ongoing cholera epidemic with 18 cases confirmed. Details specify that a portion of cases are fatal, but the report emphasizes containment measures and local response.
A Mercer County Republican meeting endorsed Major Alexander McDowell for Congress in the Twenty-fifth district while authorizing a three member inquiry into bribery charges tied to Beaver county delegates. McDowell proclaims innocence and vows full investigation, with party leaders urging unity and support through the election.
Borex July 29. Republicans here received the news of Mercer's action with regret. There is one sentiment here, to have a new nomination. Butler county will insist on that course. The telegram to the dispatch notes the local resolve and political stance amid the unfolding situation.
At the Opera House in Washington County Alexander K. Craig was nominated for Congress on the first ballot by the Twenty-Fourth district Democrats. The meeting elected James Moran temporary chairman and later T. J. Duncan permanent chairman as delegates debated resolutions endorsing Pattison for governor and the state ticket. Craig won 26 votes to 21 for Shale amid Greene county defections and intra-party maneuvering.
The People's Independent party of Nebraska held a state convention in this city with about 900 delegates representing nearly every county. Leaders include ex Senator Van Wyck and Jay Burrows for the Alliance, ex Governor Butler for Knights of Labor, with George A. Abbott and J H Powers also in the governor race. Powers led with 445 votes, Van Wyck 327, Coleman 46, Barnum 25, amid strong enthusiasm.
Nas Nashville July 29 The Republican State Convention opens at noon with large attendance expected. Leaders are on hand and most delegates arrive tonight. Indorsement of the national administration and the force bill top the agenda. A mild indorsement of Harrison is favored by most, while Houk's faction pushes for full indorsement. Lewis Baxter of the alliance is expected to be nominated for governor.
The second Republican State Convention in North Dakota opened at Fargo with party leaders clashing over Congressmen races. Hansbrough faces pressure as M X Johnson, the Scandinavian figure who nearly won the senate seat last winter, works to install allies and secure nomination amid a lively contest.
A very quiet statewide vote in Jackson on July 29 produced no opposition to 14 Democratic Constitutional Convention nominees and limited local contestation in about half a dozen counties. Ex Governor Simrall and ex Chief Justice Simrall joined the Democratic ticket and were elected alongside the two Republicans.
In Massillon on July 29 the Sixteenth District Prohibition Convention nominated J. J. Ashenhurst editor of the Canton Leader for Congress.
An explosion of fire damp occurred in the Pelissier pit at St Etienne today. It is reported that 120 men were killed and 23 injured.
PorTsville Pa July 29 Hon James B Reilly has been renominated for Congress by Democrats of the Thirteenth district.
A fragmented clipping notes Knige F Labor planning a 3 percent action against federal authorities. The notice references planned measures and timing, with limited legible details on parties or venue.
General Master Workman Terrence Powderly issues a letter to Knights of Labor members condemning the federal election bill as a device to perpetuate the party in power. He urges protests to the Senate and votes against Congressmen who supported the measure, arguing it tramples state sovereignty and risks coercive oversight of elections.
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