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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1890
Page
1
In Dunbar Pennsylvania a mine explosion at Farm Hill traps fifty two workers. Thirty three miners die with only two bodies recovered by nightfall. A rescue lamp man perishes trying to warn others as flood danger looms and families gather in fear.
Rescue efforts continued through the night at the Farm Hill mines near Connellsville as fire damp and an exploding water flood trapped 32 workers. David Hays and his father tried to aid colleagues while a coroner’s jury prepares to investigate the disaster described as the worst in the region in seven years.
The Oregon and Transcontinental Company held its annual meeting in Portland to formally announce details of a mammoth new project. President Willard Iesnos, an ex-plasstory figure, was noted in connection with the circular, with the special telegram reporting from New York on June 16.
The Dunbar Furance Company mine shaft blast drowned by smoke entombed 30 workers while a 100 man rescue party battled gas and flames. Bodies of James Shearn and Hays were recovered as families mourn the missing. Rescue efforts from noon to midnight yielded no survivors Amid the gloom the community mourns and questions safety.
A June 16 letter from Secretary Blaine to ex-Mayor Cony of Augusta Maine argues against the method to make sugar free rather than opposing it. He says free sugar should exchange for reciprocal access to breadstuffs provisions and fabrics, urging a $60 to $70 million US market for its products in return.
A widespread switchmen strike centers on Cleveland with about 500 workers out across roads. Union aims for Chicago rate increase of about 20 cents daily and a ten hour day, down from twelve. Despite a prior meeting call to abstain, noncompliant members mobilize tonight, threatening to tie up the Lake Shore line to Buffalo if demands are not met.
The Republican caucus committee completed a federal election bill aligned with Reed's idea to count returns from national supervisors for roll of representatives. No vote on the silver tariff bill. The plan would have a three citizen United States canvassing board and duplicate returns. opponents offered an amendment, later rejected as the bill advanced.
In Washington on June 16 the Senate took up the House silver bill as Daniels revived his Friday speech. Senators Allison and others argued voting for the amended bill as the wisest path, noting the gradual replacement of national bank notes with government paper money convertible into tender.
Mr West argues that money issued should align with Government market price and bullion parity. He criticizes President Cleveland as an Eastern banker influenced figure and insists there is no middle ground on silver. Senators Ingalls and Wolcott plan to speak on the silver bill. the Senate adjourned after an executive session.
Congressman Culbertson said Postmaster General Wanamaker assured new postmasters for Corry Meadville and Titusville would be named this week. The Corry Hollister Meadville and Titusville Gibson tickets are expected to be reviewed at a Cabinet meeting. He predicts Delamater as next governor if nominated, rejects defeating the party, and states he is currently out of active politics.
Washington June 6 The Committee on Labor will take up Kerr’s resolution on Jeannette glass workers Thursday. Kerr insists on correcting alleged law flaws and enforcing the alien labor law, denying any hidden agenda or repeat “bombshell” episode.
From the Senate Finance Committee amendments, initial impressions suggest the McKinley bill will be less radical than prior reports. Reductions are seen as sufficient yet milder, likely to provoke strong opposition from capitalists in several industries. The bill may not reach the Senate this week as further changes continue, with Senator Carlisle drafting the Democratic minority report.
Secretary Windom has not yet listed the nine appraisers for the McKinley Customs Administrative bill court. Philadelphia Mercantile Appraiser Leach and Bucks County Second Comptroller Gilkeson are the two Pennsylvania contenders. One will likely be chosen. no appointment before August first.
Washington June 16 Speaker Reed and a personal friend rode an elevator. The friend predicted a prolonged session of Congress and Reed replied with a semi caustic remark that the Senate is a very deliberative body.
The bill proposing $50,000 for a Government building at Beaver Falls is nearly ready for signature. A conference committee report won House approval and awaits Senate assent, with presidential signoff expected soon.
General Hastings meets with Philadelphia leaders Mayor Fitler and Republican officials to seek support for his nomination. If not chosen, Hastings pledges to back Senator Delamater, with Philadelphia delegates and local powers seeking a workable arrangement ahead of the State Convention.
Grover Cleveland urged tariff reform and tax law revision while supporting Robert E. Pattison for Governor. Delegates Wells B. Clendenin and J Norman were instructed to vote for Pattison after a long ovation. County convention marked as the largest in the area.
The Washington County Democratic primary delegates were selected in a calm convention. L McCorrell J M Braden Ezra Conway J B K Streator and Thomas H Baird were chosen as state delegates with Pattison and Wallace split rumored support. John B McBride B W Castnor and J Wiley Day named for Assembly. W B Chambers named county treasurer candidate, no office contests, most choices by acclamation.
Greekburg June 16 official count of Democratic primaries shows Guffy leading Byers for Congress by 466 votes. Assembly winners are Ellwood Cowan Lafferty and Bierer. Fisher treasurer. Conway register. Hays and Morrow auditors. Wakefield coroner. County Committee to meet Thursday to select delegates to State Convention. Wallace advocates push but delegates unlikely to be instructed.
Special Telegram reports from Columbius dated June 16 that the Prohibition State Convention opens Wednesday for a two day session while the Democratic State Central Committee meets tomorrow to set time and venue for the next State Convention. Delegations arrive from Cleveland Toledo and Springfield as talks focus on location.
Sostenset June 16 complete returns show Soall defeating D. J. Borner by 800 for Congress. Rev. N. B. Critchfield leads State Senator over J. L. Pugh by 100. E. D. Miller and J. C. Weller win Assembly nominations.
The Republican convention at Uniontown selected 12 Bailey faction delegates and 2 factional picks for the Twenty fourth district. Acheson in Fayette faced opposition as Stewart’s supporters aimed to control delegates, while Montooth emerged as governor hopeful. An attempted party purge of P S Newmeyer was halted at adjournment.
Trade groups in New York meet at the Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association to counter the Distillers’ and Cattle Feeders Company. They discuss halting rebates and possibly building a $200000 distillery within six months, with a committee to confer with the trust and report next Monday.
Thomas W. Phillips sold his Gladeran field holdings totaling 7 500 acres with about 120 producing wells and 1 300 barrels daily to the Standard Oil Company. He retains 15 000 acres leased in Coylesville and Murrinsville belts with 30 producing wells. Sale price not disclosed. The deal ranks among the era’s largest. Murrinsville roars with eager leasing of every village lot at bonuses of 1 000 to 2 000 dollars.
Lawrence county Democrats meet in New Castle and nominate Hoyt for Congress along with a full county ticket. Hoyt is linked to Clinton Coal and to the late Alexander Crawford. Assembly nominees Clark and Northwith, Prothonotary Crawford, Treasurer Ellis, County Commissioner McCleery, and Auditor McConnally join the slate. Resolutions back the party line.
Following Leechburg rulings the two men refused licenses in spring plan to open original package beer houses. One man sent to Cincinnati for beer today. New Brighton and Beaver see similar activity with Beaver home of Senator Quay expected to host one or two such establishments within two weeks.
City residents report missed enumerators as census work nears completion. Supervisor Oliver expects fewer than 500 omissions though many claim they have not been called on. Pittsburgh records show 156,000 and an estimated 260,000 population. locals name several residents who say no enumerator visited their homes.
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