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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1890
Page
1
A four man rescue team enters the Farm Hill mine at Danbar to cut through coal and reach trapped victims as a fierce blaze roars from the slope. Fire drives smoke back into the chamber and rescue work remains life or death with hours to go.
Staff correspondent describes towering smoke and a burst of flame as the Hill Farm mine catches fire at dusk. Crowds gather despite barriers as officials attempt to control the blaze and ensure miners remain safe.
Report describes a violent mine fire at Hill Farm slope with 32 trapped workers. Secretary Watchorn notes a hole pierced from Mahoning side enabling fresh air, while rescuers battle dangerous flames and weigh next steps. Inspectors remain in consultation as the fire rages.
Relief Committee for the Danbar sufferers reports $1 154 78 raised since the effort began last Saturday. Solicitors remain out and more contributions are expected. Secretary J R Byrne says even if miners are found alive they could not work for five to ten months. Master Workman Kerfoot praised for aiding the families.
President Eberhart of the Window Glass Workers Association met Chief Labor Inspector Milholland to review the detention of seven Belgian glass workers who arrived recently. He said organized labor supports the federal contract labor control and that agents in France are sought for information on the workers said to be brought to Butler and Forest City for factories. He believes all proper measures under the law are being used to limit imported labor.
Ex President Hayes and General Alger visited Ottawa for Grand Army Day at the Chautauqua Assembly. About 20 000 people gathered as bands played patriotic songs and speeches followed. Hayes spoke after Alger and received applause, with officials and veterans escorting the dignitaries.
A 12 year old boy bitten by a dog two weeks ago shows fainting spells and signs of hydro phobia. Dr Gibier, of the Pasteur Institute, believes the lad is in the recipient state and refuses admission, saying rabies will prove fatal.
The Illinois Central strike, lasting four days and seven hours, ended with 306 workers voting to resume work after accepting company concessions. Trains were being prepared for restoration of service and the disruption caused an estimated loss of about $100,000 to the railroad. General Superintendent Sullivan stated surrender of the men resolved the dispute, while Russell’s authority remained intact.
Grover Cleveland acted as referee in a civil suit over railroad bonds. He ruled for Phelps on all points, denying Venner commissions and finding intent to defraud. Judge Coxe of the US Circuit Court in Utica set aside the referee's report.
In East St. Louis the platform men strike continues and Mobile and Ohio workers who had returned to earn higher wages join the picketers. About 200 strikers met and incendiary remarks were reported. Freight houses stay open with few workers, mostly new hires. Police and guards loom large as tension mounts for possible riots.
In Birming ham Alabama on June 27 Zebe Posey and Albert Simmons farmers engaged in a hatchet duel born of an eight month feud. Simmons was fatally wounded after being hacked in a dozen places and Posey escaped with minor cuts. Posey fled but was later arrested at moon today.
Trainmen report five Pinkerton detectives joined the Frisco northbound at West Fork Arkansas to pursue Tascott, the Chicago banker Snell murder suspect. He had been traced from Chicago and identified by authorities.
J J Elliott about 60 was found dead in his St James Hotel room in CrucinxAattl on June 27. He had arrived from Vicksburg earlier in June and is believed to have died of heart disease.
President Harrison signed the dependent pension bill after Congress passed it. The measure becomes law this afternoon following its approval by the White House.
Cable news from Loxpox reports Kaiser Wilhelm allegedly begged the cession of Heligoland from Queen Victoria. Lord Hartington opposes Mr. Caine in Barrow-in-Furness politics, urging Liberals to back the Conservative candidate, widening rifts and altering the government’s majority as talks on bills and tithes proceed.
In a June session Sir James Fergusson stated a 1862 declaration with France acknowledged Sultan of Zanzibar’s independence. He denied any new German alliance plan and rejected reports of ceding Domincia in exchange for Newfoundland fisheries rights as baseless.
A London report claims Count Herbert Bismarck pressed Lord Salisbury to trade Heligoland for German concessions in Africa. The British PM reportedly refused, but Kaiser Wilhelm later spoke with Queen Victoria and the island's cession allegedly became part of the Anglo German settlement.
Chicago reports a severe heat wave with 40 sunstroke deaths and numerous hospital admissions. Police tally shows 96 degrees at 10 am and 92 by night with clouds briefly cooling town, then heat spikes again. Over 100 sunstroke cases crowd county hospital as officials warn of overwhelmed facilities without relief.
In Fisher Brook St George's Bay, Baird's lobster factory is in possession of Sir Baldwin Walker, captain of the Emerald, after Baird refused to close. Walker also shut Baird's Sandy Point factory. twenty six packers plan similar action. A New York telegram notes the move reflects the modus vivendi dispute and French claims, with local fishermen fearing monopoly.
The Senate Committee on the Louisiana Lottery bill set the annual payment to the state at 1 250 000 for a 25 year term, up from 1 000 000, after Lawton of Algiers urged a higher price to match an English syndicate offer. The extra 250 000 goes to the general fund for any legislative use.
Milwaukee reports Captain L. B. Waddington and laborer Leo Gumz dying from sunstroke while Sister Helena of Notre Dame College dies in Burlington. Louisville reports 13 overcome with heat and three deaths. St. Louis dispatch notes four more deaths and widespread illness.
A deputation from the Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association presented wage demands to B and O Railroad Superintendent J Van Smith in Philadelphia. The superintendent agreed to forward the request and promised a reply within a few days.
Washington June 27 Representative Reed reports on a House Judiciary Committee substitute for the Senate package bill. The committee argues for a general state regulation of all imported goods offered for sale, subject to state traffic rules, with individual use imports allowed but not transferable.
At Harrisburg the Andrews group and Col Carter urged Major Shattuck for postmaster in Titusville. They attack Culbertson's pick Gilmore and claim Culbertson was repudiated by two counties. Postmaster General showed favorable view of Shattuck. the shelving of Culbertson’s list may begin next week.
Mr. James B. McKean postmaster of Pittsburg visited Washington to urge a six carrier increase after a year showing the largest postal growth in Pennsylvania. He met with the Postmaster General, arguing current carriers are insufficient to handle required service.
A Paris dispatched committee reports that building the canal to the planned level would take 20 years and cost 1 737 000 000 francs. It states completion requires an international agreement or a syndicate of the interested states.
WaAshinctorx June 27. Brazilian Minister to the United States Mr Valente says there is no foundation for reports of imminent trouble between Chile and Brazil and denies alliances with Peru and the Argentine Republic against Chile.
Maprio June 27 reports three new cholera cases in the Valencia province with no additional deaths. No new coastal cases in the last years. If the situation improves, Senators and Deputies may urge the Government to raise quarantine for arrivals from Valencia.
Major Mon tooth attempted to meet Senator Cameron but found him in New York. He then went to Norfolk for rest and hopes to see Cameron on his return, fueling political gossip and speculation about his purpose.
The President is too busy with official matters to visit Cape May tomorrow. He will go next week if Congress recesses on the Fourth of July, leaving Thursday the 3d and staying until the following Monday or Tuesday.
A letter from explorer Dr Peters dated Kubagi June 8 describes treaties with the King of Uganda that oust the English. He cites a shortage of ammunition that stops him from marching to Wadelai and notes skulls and bones found where Mannington's party was laundered.
A fire at Hemingway's glass works in Covington Kentucky damaged the site by ten thousand dollars. The blaze gutted the shed housing the annealing furnaces and destroyed about twenty furnaces filled with insulators for a Chicago electric company.
The National Gazette reports a final Anglo German understanding on East Africa. Emperor William’s Movement notes ship departures from Kiel as a squadron sails amid the ongoing European tensions.
Washington June 27 Speaker Reed received the degree of LL D from Bowdoin College in a scene marked by both serious congratulations and humor. Democratic friends credited the honor to his skill in parliamentary procedure as he accepted the distinction with modest grace.
From a staff correspondent in Washington June 27 two of the three conferees named by Speaker Reed to handle the silver bill are noted as auth coinage men while Bland and the remaining member show no decisive stance. The brief hints at divisions among the committee as the economy debate continues.
The Senate debated admission of Wyoming with opposition from Morgan Payne and Gray while Platt supported it. A substitute for Wyoming alone failed by party lines, and the bill passed 20 to 18 with a conference to reconcile House amendments. Idaho admission was postponed to Monday as unfinished business.
Newark widow Mrs. Duffy canceled a planned Ireland steamer trip after a night-enduring vision of her dead husband Patrick Duffy. Neighbors report she was frightened into bed and will not cross the water. Patrick Duffy died in jail about a year earlier amid reports of poisoning plots against his wife.
From New Haven June 27 a probable 11th census slight population rise may not keep four congress seats. First district towns show decline while 19 towns in New Haven Fairfield and Litchfield counties total 103 292, up 18 876 since 1880. Green towns near New Haven drop from 20 534 in 1830 to 14 292 now, a loss of 6 422.
The directors of the Sixth ward school in Allegheny last night elected the following teachers for the ensuing year including J. Nelson Smith as principal and a long list of named instructors such as Rebecca Welsh, J. Gardner, Lizzie McElwain, Clara M. Mueller, E. Patton, A. Poster, Anna E. Carter, and many others.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Board of Directors accepted Austin Corbin's resignation as president. A. A. McLeod was elected president and Colonel James Boyd of Norristown was elected director to fill the vacancy. The retirement surprised many who expected Corbin to remain on the board.
Mrs Agnes Burns of South Twenty first street filed an information against her husband John before Alderman Succop accusing him of securing the peace. She says he is jealous and yesterday threatened to kill her. She cites a prior incident where Mike Diebold killed his wife with a hatchet and then poisoned himself.
Peter McGee, returning from the East, found no new police patrol box in front of his Webster avenue saloon at Washington street. The box was installed last week after Mrs. McGee protested at the corner. her objections were ignored. McGee threatens court action to contest the matter.
Inspector McAleese reports May Henry and John Thomas were arrested at 36 Second Avenue on charges of keeping a disorderly house and selling liquor without a license following informations.
Greensburg report notes eight delegates elected to the Democratic State Convention pledging to Pattison. Campaign speechmaking by Guffy and Cowan preceded the vote as Democrats from Westmoreland County endorsed Robert E. Pattison for governor and pledged uniform support on all ballots. Names listed include John Kuhns, H P Curtis, H Grigg, Albert Gower, J W Keffer, Fred Nunn, D B Bell, and D J Bush.
Ex Senator Coxe argues for tariff ballot and civil service reform and plans to support a Pattison bid. Stenger will present Pattison’s name to the state convention while Shoemaker and Walter Lyon ally to second the nomination as Allegheny delegates position Pattison for Scranton talks.
Wharton Barker, seen at his Fourth and Chestnut office, states he will not support Delamater. He endorses Pattison if the Democrats nominate him and predicts strong Republican backing, possibly 50,000 or more, in opposition to boss control within the Pennsylvania party.
Haxerissvee June 27 delegates to the Democratic State Convention from this city and county held conference. They report C. F. Schadel, a Wallace man, would vote for Pattison at Scranton. Schadel was elected by throwing out a Steelton precinct vote sending Enders to defeat. With Schadel's tally at one, the result would tilt the majority by over 40, possibly triggering a contest to keep him from the State convention seat.
The Democratic County Convention at Wheeling on June 27 nominated a legislative ticket headed by House of Delegates candidates Witla Garden John Corcoran Robe and B Simpson. Gar and Corcoran previously served in the legislature.
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