06 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1891
Page
1
In Haertsprne on March 5, a storm of oratory filled the House as supporters and opponents argued the Brooks bill amending bondmen provisions and license fees for liquor licenses. Key speakers defended prohibition while denouncing Democrats as the whisky party, with figures like Brooks, Magnin, and Tewksbury central to the clash.
During a heated House debate the bill cleared on a 124 to 47 vote as many conspicuously present speakers were absent during the roll. Democrats largely supported the measure while rumors mention Governor Pattison's possible veto, though no final decision is stated. Henry Hat.
A Harrisburg House committee heard arguments on a bill to prevent stream pollution supplying cities. Scientists urged action amid oil industry concerns. The One Hundred-Foot district's salt water intrusion drew focus, with calls to regulate pipe lines and abandoned wells. Representatives from Western water companies attended.
The March 6 House amended Jones Employers' liability bill retains the current negligence rule but aligns its co employee provisions with Supreme Court decisions and precedents from Massachusetts and Alabama. It notes railroad liability remains higher by statute in most states.
From Harrisburg, March 6, a staff correspondent reports the House may wrestle with tax questions as tomorrow morning Mr. Taggart will offer a resolution to set the revenue bill as a special order for first reading on Monday night and second reading on Wednesday. The clash centers on Treasurer Rover's proposal to fix the capital stock tax at 4 mills for state purposes and potential conflict with the revenue bill.
Harrisburg March 4 The requests for state money rise to between 14 and 17 million dollars with the general appropriation bill expected to demand 4007 to 3 000 0000. Revenue projections cap at about 13 million. cuts and stricter measures are anticipated to control the deficit.
Mick Quay arrived in Harrisburg from Florida and reported Senator Quay’s health much better with several weeks of rest expected to fully restore him. He noted Quay will stay in Florida for about six more weeks and his fishing contrasted with northern tarpon fishing.
The Governor nominated Walter W. Greenland of Clarion as Quartermaster General in the Second Brigade. The nomination was unanimously confirmed. Harrisburg report notes official action and related military and appropriations discussions.
Harmenune reports Ned amended his eight hour bill to apply only to penitentiaries and reformatories. Favorably reported. Harrisburg dispatch notes ongoing bill progress with a March update from a staff correspondent.
Harrisburg report on Senator Flinn's measure allowing councils to lease parts of unimproved wharves to market gardeners and hucksters with court review for aggrieved parties. The amended act enables petitions to the Court of Common Pleas to test necessity for boat loading and unloading and to issue pertinent orders.
Special telegram from Haersburg reports bills introduced in the House by Boyer Dauphin to license foreign building and loan associations and tax them. Brooks seeks 24000 for Rit tenhouse Memorial to David Rit tenhouse Wissahickon. Bliss Delaware seeks 5100 for State Library salaries and 100 for a Supreme Court purchase. Showalter seeks 000 to Sippery Hock Normal School Butler county. Ross Bucks amends Brooks law on sales of intoxicants to minors. Brown York proposes ward increases in third class cities. Crouse Philadelphia calls merging and consolidation of motor power companies.
Hearing before the School Book Trust inquiry hears Captain J W Meese of Harrisburg, longtime head printer, detailing Appleton's primers and readers costs including paper and labor. He notes small margins and suggests high profits in the school book trade as prices rise from 25 cents to 12 dollars for complete sets.
In Harrisburg on March 5 the House favorably reported several measures. Ellwood of Westmoreland pushed a text books bill to let directors buy books from the school fund and supply pupils, with a five year interim between changes. A Pittsburgh drainage bill and a 4 mill tax on corporation stock were included, plus exemption of Grand Army property from tax. Few’s anti Sunday bill was negatively reported, as were most text book measures other than Ellwood's.
Harrisburg March 5 Following a wave of bills passed second reading in the House. The Allegheny Court Bill details how courts of common pleas may assign judges for sessions and addresses related taxes and distribution of license revenues to counties. It also covers rules on sparring and boxing for money and raises compensation for county assessors in second class cities.
A petition to the Attorney General by A H Steele of New York claims the Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad plans to issue 300000 in bonds to pay fictitious claims and asks for a bill in equity and an injunction. Receiver Huldekoper and S K Dick appeared and denied the allegations. no decision was made.
In Harrisburg on March 4 the Senate adopted amendments to the road bill. They abolish the county engineer office and transfer contract letting to the County Commissioners. State funds will be paid to the commissioners who will approve reports and contract payments. Governor Humphrey urges a $150,000 appropriation to represent Kansas at the Columbian Exposition. Only three days remain in the legislative session.
Washington dispatch reports plans for summer trips as Congress ends. The President and Mrs Harrison may use a Cape May cottage for a few weeks, with family arrangements still unsettled. Several cabinet families plan stays in Washington or nearby resorts, while Mrs Harrison displays a Cape May water color now shown at the White House corridor.
Davy, a minority stockholder, cites a county treasurer report to dispute the company’s finances. The figures show liabilities over 110000 and asset totals around 166000, conflicting with Jones's published summary. Jones, a well known figure in paper trade circles, is set for a four hour examination tomorrow.
In Franklin on March 5 a wealthy leading merchant, Thomas Moore, 70, shot and killed his wife, 68, while temporarily insane from liquor. The coroner jury found him responsible though insane, noting a prior mental trouble and several violent acts. The couple’s son slept through the incident as Moore seized a 32 caliber revolver and fired once at his sleeping wife.
Rumors say Sir Charles Dilke plans to address Forest of Dean electors as a candidate supported by a committee that claims new evidence clears him. The pamphlet argues Fanny Gray’s testimony is unfounded, noting she now lives with her husband. Stead denounces the effort in a forthcoming review pamphlet.
Brush Electric Lighting Company and United States Electric Lighting Company sue the city for 1.075 million dollars claiming damage from Mayor Grants fall campaign against telegraph poles. They allege interference with business and loss of patrons due to pole attacks and power outages. City defense cites right to regulate public thoroughfares and claims poles were not properly removed.
The authorities refuse to sanction the proposed exhibition of the coat claimed to belong to Joseph the husband of an unnamed woman. No further context or details are provided in the fragment.
EY Dunlap's Cable Company reports that a training squadron of Her Majesty's ships Active Volume Ruby and Calypso arrived in Bermuda on March 1. The fleet berths and proceeds with local naval operations and adjustments to patrol duties.
In Belfast a bishop's letter excommunicates Catholics who back Parnell, calling them a public scandal and unfit to receive the sacraments. United Ireland claims many priests secretly favor Parnell, yet the hierarchy suppresses open political speaking by clergy.
State Board of Arbitration held two days of hearings in Corning on the strike at the Corning glass works. About 500 workers have been idle since January 1 as testimony alleged discharge of union men. W J Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers Union testified on wages versus union prices. company president Houghton said four men were discharged December 3 and 275 walked out after, with three discharged for unsatisfactory work and one for causing discontent. The board adjourned and will report to state officers.
By a 63 to 25 vote the House approved a measure prohibiting the importation of armed men for police work. The bill bars associations from employing nonresidents to perform police duties and prohibits sheriffs mayors and chiefs from appointing deputies who are not bona fide State residents. Violations carry two to five years in penitentiary and at least a $1,000 fine. The debate framed Pinkertons as aggravating rioting rather than quelling it.
Royal procession to Islington horse show drew large crowds along the route. The Queen accompanied by the Empress Frederick and the Princess of Wales, with the Duchess of Connaught, entered to a crimson carpeted path as prize horses paraded.
London reports indicate a probable amicable settlement, with the defendants likely admitting error and damages left to a jury. The arrangement, mediated by the Duke of Clarence, involves a simple apology and no court speeches, while Sir Gordon Cumming and the plaintiff reportedly consider it a full atonement.
Ed McCarthy and other condemned inmates at the Columbus penitentiary annex accuse guard of stealing items sent to them including cigars. They also charge abuse during exercise and a barber change affecting their appearance. Board of Managers will study the allegations and may make changes to pacify inmates.
The World's Fair Committee of Ceremonies released a plan for a large military parade and dedicatory activities led by army officers on October 11 with a grand ball on Thursday and a civic military demonstration on Saturday. President Palmer is reported to be gravely ill with fears he may die. Director General Davis and others are convalescing. Dr. Thomas Weston contracted pneumonia.
Reports from Berlin describe German trains at Avricourt and Alm inspecting passports of third-class travellers. Most travellers were blocked or redirected to southward routes via Switzerland or Cologne with many unaware of new rules. Public reaction in Alsace Lorraine backs calls to relax passport controls.
In a snowbound election Liberals lose ground as Conservatives gain large majorities in Halifax Kingston and other counties. Sir John Macdonald held Kingston by a wide margin with Hugh Macdonald elected in Winnipeg and J A Chaplain winning Terrebonne Quebec. The Ottawa Toronto and Hamilton returns show strong Conservative support and public celebrations erupted across cities.
The Senate passed a bill amending the compulsory education law. It extends the compulsory attendance to minors aged 14 to 16 and requires their school attendance for a specified period. No child under 14 may labor in factories or places of manufacture.
In Loxpox on March 4 Mrs Cathcart a wealthy £1,500,000 spinster of unsound mind was seized in front of the Strand law courts by private lunatic asylum officials on relatives request per a physician's certificate. The case now rests with the courts and, under an old English statute, all suitors entering and leaving the court are under legal protection.
The will of Mrs. Catherine A. Thompson widow of Jacob Thompson Secretary of the Treasury under Buchanan was admitted to probate. The bulk of the $1,000,000 estate goes to her granddaughter Mrs. Kirkman with Mrs. Montgomery Ray Douglass receiving a half interest in a hotel at Oxford Mississippi and jewelry worth about $50,000 plus $100,000 to be invested for or benefit.
In Palais de Justice Ennel, a theft suspect, grabbed a brad awl during questioning and stabbed himself six times in the side. The magistrate momentarily diverted attention, and the wounds are feared fatal.
Albany dispatch reports Lt. Gov Jones seeking statewide support for a gubernatorial bid once Governor Hill leaves the post. He says Flower has promised him backing, but Flower denies such assurances in a Washington statement, contradicting Jones.
Walter Jones, leader of Niagara Wood Paper Co. of Niagara Falls, was arrested in Locustor N Y on charges of making false financial statements about the firm. He allegedly published on January 15 1880 in the Niagara Falls Gazette that the ogee crock Red Jones was worth 100000 dollars and that he knew it at the time.
The Republican incumbent remains in the Register of Deeds office despite a court decision stating that Miss Cora Diehl of the Farmers' Alliance was legally elected. The ruling affirms Diehl's entitlement, while the incumbent keeps the post.
The Associated Chambers of Commerce passed a resolution urging a penny postage system for all colonies. The report notes a 45 percent rise in letter volume since the previous ocean postage reduction.
Nine men were caught in a snow slide one quarter mile below Alta in Emery Gulch. Hans Olsen and Barney Cast were killed. Cast’s body was recovered after the slide. The report notes two men escaped unhurt and describes the precarious condition of others.
In Springfield the Republican State Central Committee adopted resolutions backing A J Streeter for the Illinois Senate after a long session. A joint assembly ballot showed Streeter leading Palmer 101 to 9, with no change after two additional rounds and the session adjourned.
In St Louis Judge Thayer hears Charles H. Wyman & Co request to force New York appraisers to return papers in the reappeal of the Wyman case over the McKinley bill. Wyman seeks $1 481 recovered from the port of entry at St Louis. The matter mirrors Marshall Field & Co. case from Chicago.
On March 5 at the Brayton Ives sales day the famous Guttenburg Bible was sold to J. W. Ellsworth of Chicago for 7400.
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