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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1889
Page
10
Gladstone condemns government for Irish policy and calls for conciliation while Parnell voices support for home rule. Debates over political prisoners and Ireland’s governance continue as Liberals press reform and Conservatives defend current laws.
The Telegraph reports Mr Gladstone’s address as historical with fierce invective against Liberal Unionists. Joseph Chamberlain smiled nervously as the House roared, while Gladstone echoed prophetic tones foretelling doom.
Thomas R B Vines was tried after being shipped in a trunk to St Louis with $4062 stolen from Adams Westlake Co The defense claimed insanity. Dr Fenger testified Vines nervous and obsessed with a nose injury and further operations. The jury found him guilty but insane at the time and the court ordered commitment to Kankakee asylum until cured.
City guides describe the Paris Exposition aims and routes for visitors. Details hint at transportation tips and featured displays while noting admission options and schedule hints.
Patrick Egan confirms how Pigott forged papers surfaced and how the Irishman and related letters were handled. He details Dorney’s delivery to London, Labouchere and Parnell briefings, and Pigott’s blackmailing schemes. Egan predicts further disclosures and a likely Gladstone victory amid English politics.
At the Parnell Commission today the Times conspirators showed defeat and fear. Webster and James appeared nervous. Davitt McCarthy and others denied Pigott forgeries. Labouchere and Soames testified to dealings with Pigott. Keogh’s traders were challenged. evidence on the Irish World files was debated with a likely ruling against Irish members.
A. B. Cleveland, president of the Seed Company, reportedly fled with about $100,000 including borrowed funds. The sum owed to A. B. Cleveland Co. is estimated around $38,000 with legal action for conspiracy said to be possible. Reports note loans from Treasurer Stearns and another man totaling up to $40,000.
Frank Lawrence says indictments of Ives and Stayner are not common and cites a paused Dayton rail case as February Grand Jury was dismissed. March Grand Jury to hear more, with pursuit of Dayton bonds and hidden money. Inspector Byrnes Woodruff and two others left police HQ after midnight with no comment.
The House debated the Presidents veto of the Des Moines river land bill, with 147 to 103 votes sustaining the veto amid charges of ex member lobbying for the Navigation Company. Senators meanwhile advanced pension bills and debated liquor prohibition during Senate proceedings.
March 1 reports say Dr Tanner left the House of Commons with a Radicals and Nationals crowd escorting him to the Palace Hotel. A boisterous reception followed with cheers as Tanner praised Gladstone. He was allegedly arrested in the hotel smoking room amid the disorder.
Special telegram from the Dispatch describes the March 1 testimony in the Church divorce case in which Rev. Father Eis corroborated Teresa Schirzinger’s confession with Colonel Church. Eis detailed engaging Teresa at his home, urging her to sign a statement, and advising her to return home. The cross examination questioned details but no new evidence emerged, with the case expected to close tomorrow noon.
The National League of Republican Clubs reconvened in Baltimore to elect leaders with James P. Foster of New York nominated for president and Judge John M. Thurston of Nebraska chosen unanimously. Andrew B. Humphrey was re elected secretary and Phineas C. Lownesbury treasurer. The group planned a revised constitution and scheduled the next convention for Nashville.
In Ottawa March 1 the House of Commons resumed discussion on Mr Laurier’s resolution for direct negotiations with the United States to settle fisheries relations under extended trade. MPs MacDonald and Jones urged closer US relations. Mitchell attacked protectionist policy. The resolution was defeated 108 to 65.
John Ruhl pleaded guilty to six counts of larceny and embezzlement involving 400 to 7000 dollars each. The former City Council member, a northeastern Philadelphia resident and real estate agent, was sentenced to three years in prison after restitution efforts, following a disappearance and subsequent apology to creditors.
General George B. Williams of Indiana was decorated by the Emperor of Japan with the Order of the Rising Sun. Williams formerly served as United States Minister to Japan and later helped establish a financial system for the country.
A fragment describes an engagement four months old and mentions General and Mrs. Harrison dining with the host during an inauguration visit. It notes controversy over invites with Harrison declining most, while Colonel Hay’s invitation had been extended and accepted long ago.
The Desratch summarizes Mrs. Russell Harrison née Saunders as the prettiest of the new White House ladies. It notes her height, blond beauty, vivacious temper, and expected prominence in society. It mentions dress taste and Washington fashion, citing Frances Hodgson Burnett’s past fashion concerns and a Worth dressmaker.
Visitors, including two young girls aged six or seven, met Mrs. McKee and the babies today. The girls asked to see the infants, then knocked at the door as directed and left happily. The article notes the baby named Marthena, described as heirloom and of Spanish origin, connected to Russell Harrison McKee’s family lineage.
Dr John W Scott called on his son in law Benjamin Harrison and four generations gathered including the 89 year old ex-dominic who once led Miami University. Harrison later became a Senator and helped his father in law gain a Pension Office post, later receiving a walking stick after the election.
Mrs Harrison will not hold her planned public receptions through inauguration day. The family will be at home only to intimate friends tomorrow. She has been advised to rest before Monday’s fatiguing ceremonies and will in effect keep to herself this weekend, though friends expect her to meet any acquaintances who claim a link to her.
The piece notes waste baskets in the Private Secretary's quarters fill with photos from job seekers and their families. It suggests many applicants mail pictures to influence the president-elect’s office, but staff rarely review or reach the President-elect’s desk.
The Ladies of the Vice President-Elect’s Family have their hands full as Mrs Morton and her daughters visit the Harrisons this morning and later call upon Mrs Mc Kee and Mrs Russell Harrison. They spend part of the afternoon aiding Mrs Henry C Bowen at her Arlington reception from 3 to 6 o’clock.
Lexpos March 2 report says W H Gladstone eldest son of the Hon William E. Gladstone is dying at Hawarden with reports saying he is infeasible and gravely ill.
Numerous fresh flowers received as presents have filled the parlor of the Harrison apartments, creating an oppressive perfume that overpowers the room while other packages wait to be examined later.
A large crowd of prominent ladies and several notable men gathered at the Harrison residence for a formal afternoon reception. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Russell Harrison greeted guests while others enjoyed conversations and a drive after the event.
A reminiscence recalls Benjamin Harrison's two years since leaving the Senate and living at the Woodmont flat with Mrs. Harrison. It notes ties to Cleveland era, pensions, and public service roles for relatives, Arlington visits, and a Detroit speech declaring himself a dead statesman.
General and Mrs Harrison returned from Colonel Hays' at 10 30. General Tracy waited in the parlor and Harrison conferred with him. Tracy left weighed by response, Harrison said he would see no one else and went to bed. Halford and Russell Harrison stayed at Haleend while Arkell dropped by and shut up shop. Halford’s party retired to rest as Cabinet unsettled.
President Cleveland held his last public reception this afternoon with over 12 000 attendees. Most were ladies and the lengthy event drew to a close as the crowd dispersed at the end of the afternoon.
General John M. Noble, named as a likely cabinet appointee for Harrison, departed for Washington. A friend asked his plans and Noble said the administration will assign him duties, though newspapers misstate his exact role and he hinted at potential War Department duties.
Rom March 1 The people announce that Mr. J. B. Stalle the can minister here will resign on grounds that a Democrat cannot serve under a Republican government. Active temperance work. Last night Moorhead Union No 2 Wl T Uy held st m meeting with Glass Workers' ee No 300 on the Southside. The and President. ae Workman Ross, made meeting was conducted by in.
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