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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1890
Page
10
Bitter clashes erupt over free coinage as senators debate the silver measure. Mor wan argues for extended debate while Aldrich warns of monetary risk. Reagan attacks opponents as delaying tactics amid calls for international action. Senate adjourns after executive session.
The House will decide election cases next week. A note dated June 13 indicates ongoing consideration of disputed results and the House leadership prepares for potential official rulings or actions once a decision is reached.
The report lists Chalmers versus Morgan as tested and previews Langston versus Venable and Miller versus Elliott to follow next week. The committee approved $2000 for each party in settled cases, with Cate of Arkansas receiving $1089.
The House discussed the sundry civil appropriation bill with Mr. Cannon noting a total appropriation near 28 million dollars, 10 million below regular estimates and 13 million below regular plus special estimates. Expenditures across 14 bills total about 306 million, driven largely by pension and office costs, with growth attributed to national expansion.
The June 13 cabinet meeting weighed the 3.5 million appropriation for an 8100 ton armored cruiser. Two bidders, Union Iron Works San Francisco and Cramp & Co Philadelphia, competed under different plan bases. Navy officials favored Union Iron Works, while Cramp cited a lower bid under modified plans. Secretary Tracy offered no firm commitment and a decision is expected in days.
Representative Butterworth of Ohio introduces a bill to fix a uniform national standard for grading wheat corn and other cereals. The Secretary of Agriculture would set classifications aligning with trade usage and existing chambers of commerce practices and publish the new United States Standard in the Agricultural Department records.
A Chicago suit seeks to block a 220 million sale of the Union Stock Yards and Transit Co to an English syndicate. Frank A. Baker, a shareholder, asks a receiver be appointed and an injunction prohibiting bond issues and stock transfers. The bill names officers, rail magnates, and investors including Stuyvesant Fish, Vanderbilt heirs, and the London Contract Co. Judge Tuley referred the matter to a master.
Judge Fetterman defends original package ruling as lawyers scrutinize the Silverman acquittal in Armstrong County. The discussion centers on whether sales to minors or intoxicated patrons may still be regulated while honoring interstate commerce limits. Breckenridge and others weigh police powers and potential reach of state prohibitions.
In Armstrong County a high court decision limits a criminal writ of error on verdicts affecting package liquor sales. Local lawyers argue the ruling empowers shops to sell original packages to adults while banning minors and chronic drinkers, with mixed expectations about repercussions in Pittsburg and broader implications for police oversight and potential bribery concerns.
At a meeting the Allegheny Street Committee awarded Hamings and Dunn the grading contract for California avenue after their bid of 46 620. An ordinance sought right of way for Pennsylvnia Cooling Company to lay pipes for a liquid cooling fluid as an ice substitute, with the plan to supply homes and industries. The ordinance was sent to a special committee. The cooling process is secret with a patent pending in Washington. it uses cooled brine in insulated pipes to lower temperatures to 12 degrees below freezing. Stockholders have invested 175000 dollars in the venture.
A fragment indicates a discussion of ending the original package business in the area, with mentions of buying beer or a quart of Guckenheimer by return train, and concerns about minors and intemperate men.
Disappointed license applicants push for a meeting to launch original package liquor houses after Supreme Court ruling allowing sale without local licenses. Officials, hotel keepers, and wholesalers weigh risks. A. A. Milligan and John House emerge as movers while others resist, fearing law violations and market impact.
Inspector McAleene warned last night that opening an original package establishment in the city will lead to immediate arrest of the proprietor as keeper of a disorderly house. The offense hinges on a city ordinance defining disorderly houses as places where people congregate idly or liquor is illegally sold.
The act allows a summary conviction with fines and workhouse detention. If the defendant refuses payment, he can seek release via a writ of habeas corpus in United States courts. This aims to test the original package decision for the city.
Western Butter Company leaders McCann and Scott plan to push oleomargarine in original packaging from their Water Street commission house as the Supreme Court decision loosens state law. Local merchants say licenses and federal rulings may revive oleo trade, with broader impact beyond liquor.
Western Pennsylvania farmers told the State Board of Agriculture in Wellsboro that the current road system burdens farmers and taxes. Frederick Jackel of Holidaysburg described a free two-town road between Holidaysburg and Altoona and urged state funding and a dedicated road board to supervise maintenance and map the system. He argued four-fifths of Pennsylvanians pay no road taxes and urged shifts toward state and county supervision, with schools cited as a model for funding and organization.
The text argues that while township road funding by broad tax shares seems fair, many communities resist increased taxes. It notes the political hurdle of road taxation being voted down by a diverse township electorate despite wealth and trade interests backing the plan.
A Cleveland area accident at Jones avenue involving the Cleveland Canton and Southern Railroad and the Cleveland and Pittsburg line injured about a dozen passengers. The signalman allegedly set right of way for the Canton line, but the Pitsburg locomotive collided with a passenger car, causing heavy damage and several serious injuries. Passengers were treated at the Jones avenue depot and at local homes. trains were halted for hours.
A group of Allegheny officials and residents debate amending the original Prohibition package decree. George Shiras predicts a Supreme Court reversal. others argue the ruling defeats Prohibition and must be adjusted to fit state liquor laws and cross state commerce realities.
The Boston Senate corruption hearing adjourned into a crowded forenoon session as Hagar reaffirmed his denial of an interview cited by Sanderson. Dr. Moore’s attorney testified Moore, Hagar, Fassett, and a man later identified as Fassett were seen in Washington Street on the day of the alleged meeting. Fassett said no talks occurred about buying votes, while Sanderson recalled no such plan and Fassett claimed votes could not be bought at any price.
Commission merchants Henry of Aiken and Henry argued that buying an original package of quail or pheasants out of season might become lawful under the original package decision. They note demand for game remains high during prohibited periods and suggest the ruling could apply to game and fish imported from outside the state.
Chicago Freight Committee members announced further rate cuts for dressed beef from Chicago to New York to 30 cents per 100 pounds, effective June 0, as Lake Shore seeks to erase the 3 cent differential set by the Grand Trunk tariff filed with the Later State Commerce Commission. Cattle rates are reduced to 22 1/4 cents.
On Memorial Day Officer Seymour V. Parker of the Broadway squad stopped a runaway carriage carrying Ex Governor Russell A. Alger of Michigan Congressman J. P. Dolivar and Judge Hoesen. Parker received a silver bowl and letter from General Alger in thanks.
Frank A. Allen of Chicago writes to Tue DisPatca that he possesses the personal effects of Paul P. Miller who formerly lived near Pittsburg. Miller, with a Cincinnati companion, was drowned when their skiff capsized on the lake and he seeks to hear from relatives or associates.
A freight wreck on Chesapeake and Ohio rails at Bull Creek near Maysville Kentucky leaves fireman and brakemen buried, a dozen drowned, and many missing after a flash flood swamps the channel and washes out a culvert. Casualties include Frank Scott and several family members found among mangled remains.
Charles Ebeling sues his wife Louisa for alleged perjury over an affidavit she signed to stay away from a house and certain people. The hearing before Alderman Reinhower found Mrs. Ebeling abused and ignorant of the affidavit and she was discharged.
Trial opened in Criminal Court as Alderman McAbee and politician Mike Corcoran face corruption charges tied to the Twenty fourth ward election. Witness Steve Collins said he organized 25 repeaters to vote thrice at Seventeenth precinct and other sites, then Corcoran paid them 50 cents per vote after each round.
George Rosenburg a 40 year old teamster living at First avenue and Try street attempted self destruction by swallowing an ounce of landalum around 10 pm. His wife notified police and he was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital by midnight where doctors thought he would recover. She alleges heavy drinking and threats to poison himself.
Chicago June 13 Judge Koblsaat refused probate on the alleged will of Mrs Louis Jerome after a weeks long trial. The court declared two heirs receive the fortune while the will bequeaths 2000 to ten charities and 10000 to the three infant children of John C Com grove.
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