20 Mar 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1891
Page
1
Harrisburg reports a House resolution to appoint a joint committee to audit 1875 to 1889 funds for soldier orphans schools. The aim is to determine total receipts and expenditures, report actions if funds were misapplied, and justify further appropriations. Captain Skiver cites savings under the new system with 950 children in care.
March 12 Barker report notes a Senate discussion on Nevb's magistrate bill affecting cities of the second class. The measure seeks to align local magistrate elections with a Supreme Court decision, with Mr Weebulen presenting a companion bill at the request of the Pasture Assembly.
The Senate approves a wide set of measures including statutes on limitations and orphan courts, marking final passage of several bills. This action, reported from Harrisburg, reflects a push to finalize multiple legal reforms in the state.
The document records multiple acts including salaries for Porter and assistants, grants of 2000 to Spencer and Meadville Hospitals, validation of decrees without grand jury approval, regulation of hawking and peddling, a state poultry representative on the Board of Agriculture, a 10000 appropriation to liquidate a Memorial Home mortgage at Brookville, and maintenance of inmates.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Grangers and allies press for exemption of Philadelphia from a revenue bill. Debates focus on taxing machinery and goods in transit, with Philadelphia delegates defeated on exemptions for musical instruments and goods. The fight shifts to the Senate as the bill moves toward final passage next Tuesday.
In Harrisburg on March 11 the Senate honored ex Lieutenant Governor Davies with a costly silver set. The gift followed his four years as presiding officer and member since 1680. Senator Mylin presented the chest key as Smith chaired, Davies thanked the body for its regard.
In Harrisons the House gave the granger revenue bill second reading after defeating an amendment to exempt machinery from taxation and reinserting a provision taxing Sneene. The measure appropriates about $383,000 for a van to Governor Beaver and the quarantine station removal bill also passed second reading.
In Harrisburg the House Judiciary General Committee reported negatively on a bill to protect railroad employees and prohibit defective equipment. The same committee reported favorably a bill allowing husbands and wives to testify for and against each other in civil actions.
In Harrisburg on March 19 the State Board of Charities faced sharp criticism from Mr. Wherry, who accused the board of past deficiencies and questioned its reports while urging separate asylums for chronic and criminal insane. J B Scott coolly calmed the room, endorsing a plan to fund county care and a $1 weekly state maintenance for each patient, with a bill to be reported favorably.
Rome reports drastic anti religious guild laws reducing Masses from 5300 to 800 weekly. Hundreds of churches to close and altars sold. Schools erase sacred names, priests angered, Pope vows help emigration to America and Africa. Military mass attendance restrictions imposed.
In Harrisburg on March 10 the Burdick bill stirred the House as Mr. Burdick sought a three year ban on deer killing. Mr. Lytle opposed the amendment while charges of motive and unfairness flew between them. The bill was eventually indefinitely postponed.
Provindetown Railroad cleared after nine days of snow. Dartmoor prison convicts express discontent as fresh meat deliveries fail for a week. A warden is wounded in a stabbing and prison stock is slaughtered to quell unrest. The snow brought a car load of meat to be distributed.
The Cochran Bill passes second reading to amend fishing laws 5045 to permit baited lines using nondead bait. The measure grows from last summer arrests by Warden Hague in Pittsboro over outlines in Allegheny. It faced strong opposition from Mr. Baker who leads fish legislation but is expected to pass on final approval.
In the House of Lords Lord Boutsford the Colonial Secretary introduced a bill to revise provisions on Newfoundland fisheries rights of foreign powers. He hopes for a compromise to lessen the colony's burdens while arguing Newfoundland's protest is misread. Lord Salisbury backed Lord Knutsford and noted past errors in the first reading.
Baring Bros reports a telegram from the Bank of Buenos Ayres manager saying the Buenos Ayres executive cannot remit for the provincial 8 percent loans of 1882 and 1886. Remittances for the 1883 loan had been made before recent events. a new arrangement with the National Government is planned.
A Columbus telegraph reports Cincinnati secures a new city charter and government form after a long House debate. The measure faced opposition from current administration allies and Democratic figures who questioned its party impact and Governor Campbell’s motives. A related Senate bill seeks a state commission for school book preparation and printing, while the House passes a railroad conductor qualification bill.
London March 19 Edmund Poolay solicitor reports progress collecting new evidence in the Maybrick case. Several witnesses have volunteered testimony since plans emerged to reopen the case. Within a month substantial ground is expected to be laid for approaching the Home Secretary. Mrs Maybrick to be moved to Aylesbury prison.
London March 1 Mrs Jackson abducted and confined by her husband to extort money was brought to habeas corpus and released by the court. The judge ruled he had no right to assault or confine her and warned that further acts would be contempt of court. Mrs Jackson left with friends.
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Funeral honors were held for Albert Cotton and George Hales, drowned while aiding Utopia passengers. Divers report horrific wreck scenes with bodies wedged in hatches and chartroom as Gibraltar's squadron watches. Rescue efforts, led by yacht Resolute crews, saved 16 people. Captain McKeague faces inquiry and bail.
The delay in Parnell’s reply to Healy’s defiance over resigning their seats and seeking re election prompted Parnellite telegrams urging a decision. London dispatches report Parnell planned to resign his seat in line with Healy’s challenge.
A Chilean Congressional delegate from the Revolutionary party arrives in Paris to face European powers and report that two thirds of Chileans favor the Insurgent faction. He says the insurgents already hold the southern provinces rich in nitrate and guano resources.
Ex judge Westcott, counsel for Lingo in a murder trial, used dramatic realism in Campen New Jersey by forcing the defendant to bite a hand to dispute the victim’s wounds and then drawing a razor across his own hand to prove the blade could inflict a wound. Judge Garrison warned against such reckless demonstrations as the prosecution began final arguments.
Greensburg March 18 Society here shocked by the arrest of Charles R. Smith cashier and acting President of the First National Bank of Jeannette charged by Emma V. Mull assistant postmistress of Irwin with breach of promise and undue intimacy. Smith posted $1,000 bail for court. The case draws attention due to a prior charge and a claimed certificate used in an attempted compromise. Miss Mull is 20 and described as handsome. her guardian B Howell plans a vigorous prosecution.
In Harrisburg on March 18, a bill was introduced by Mr. McDonald offering a five percent reduction in county taxes for payments within 60 days of the notice, and an additional penalty of one percent after six months for late payments.
A Wisconsin Penitentiary life convict has written to the Secretary of the Navy proposing using inmates to fill naval enlistment shortages. He argues many young men in prisons would serve on shipboard if released at term end given good conduct. He suggests supervising conditions ensure discharge after enlistment.
A special telegram from Victoria reports six lepers found in advanced stages living in huts in Chinatown. Two are secured while four escaped. authorities order a full investigation and dispatch experts to British Columbia to assess the spread and protect the afflicted.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Mr Seanor will not call up tomorrow his resolution to place the anti-discrimination bill on the calendar. Many supporters are sick or absent, making it unwise to proceed at this time.
Correspondent reports in Harrisburg that Mr Fow of Philadelphia opposes purchasing the House of Refuge property and supports erecting a suitable building for the criminal insane at Norristown while the hospital remains. Weary of Waiting. Practal Telegraph to the Dispatch.
London advices say the British ship Malaysia, sailing August 6 for Queenstown, is posted as missing at Lloyds. Fear had grown she foundered with all hands after leaving with Ventura Augusta for foreign parts, which later returned September 2 in a demoralized condition after a severe hurricane.
Police summon twelve officials to testify about last Tuesday’s theater incident. Authorities plan proceedings against the Patriotic League as probes reveal compromising papers at section presidents’ homes. Humorous arrests expected soon.
Henry Aveling an actor connected with the Jim the Penman company is found dead in his room at First Avenue and Eighth Street New York. A cyanide vial lies beside him and two letters reveal possible motives including blackmail and a farewell to Miss Clara Thompson. The letters indicate a troubled engagement and notes about divorce proceedings involving Mittens Wallet. The case follows a troubled life with references to previous travel and intimate associations.
New York dispatch reports Director Leech of the United States Mint at the Treasury and assay office after bankers inquired about coin denominations for export. He states the rule of 47 twenty dollar pieces 27 ten dollar pieces and 3 dollar pieces applies, noting the government refuses to ship fine bars to exporters to avoid facilitating bar shipments. The Treasury holds about 500,000,000 in gold with 102,000,000 free gold. The delay previously rested on Attorney General and congressional law to furnish bars when demanded. Heidelbach Eckelheimer Lazard Freres shipments were for arbitrage, not exchange.
The Ohio Legislature passed a bill by a close vote to levy one twentieth of a mill on the general duplicate for OSU support and improvement. Mayor supporters of Athens and Miami Colleges opposed, but amendments failed. The levy will yield about 20000 the first year, totaling roughly 170000 annually with other appropriations and federal funds.
A March 10 dispatch reports President Harrison intends swift action over the German ban on American pork. The State Department has directed Minister Phelps to demand removal of the embargo or ports will be closed to German trade. Officials declined to comment on the communicated threat or its possible consequences.
Berlin March 19. Military authorities in Chiseng and Spandau investigate the disappearance of a large number of smokeless powder cartridges stolen from Spandau military workshops. Theories point to possible foreign government involvement, as in similar secret powder thefts.
Nationalists roughy manhandled Harrington and Clancy as they attempted a meeting at Sligo. The pair were forced to retire amid the disorder. Boernard Collery selected as anti-Parnellite candidate in Dublin reports.
Harrisburg March 10. J W Patterson the man known as a staff correspondent is reportedly at issue tonight with details to follow.
About 1,800 Italian workers on the Pittsburg Cincinnati and Ohio Valley Railway, from Bellaire to Marietta, drill in units forming a regiment. They are said to be acting on orders from Chicago and have armed themselves with shotguns pistols and missiles as they gather daily at a central point along the upper line.
Theodore Schwartz and Co private bankers fail for about 500000 in Louisville. The firm’s assignment drags Union Tobacco Works into bankruptcy. Fred Jaansen, a partner, is missing with fears of suicide. No clear proof of dishonesty. broader banking losses feared amid financial stringency.
Deputy Collector Fred C. Wilson and Revenue Agent Samuel F. Culbertson seized a large un stamped oleomargarine factory run by John H. Febiberg in Providence. The facility allegedly shipped unstamped product and faced forfeiture of the factory, equipment, and penalties up to five thousand dollars. Reports show about 120000 pounds produced last month with much labeled Abbydale creamery.
The first witness General Wheaton testified Captain Catley did not accompany the command from Pine Ridge and his fitness under fire was doubted. Wheaton had faced a prior court martial for cowardice in Idaho, later reversed by President Hayes. Turner's testimony claimed Second Regiment soldiers viewed Catley as untrustworthy and incapable of commanding a company.
Washinton, March 19. Treasurer Huston is in bad health and left the office early this afternoon. He is anxious to relinquish the treasurship and struggles with delays in acceptance of his resignation, which has rested with the President since the 24th ult. Some friends fear Huston may resign before a successor is appointed unless the matter is settled soon.
A Chicago chemist analyzed part of the wine Mrs. A J Snell drank and found no arsenic or lead. Mrs Snell showed symptoms misread as poisoning but experts conclude the crystals were alum and not harmful.
New York March 19 Captain Ford commands the Saint Paul completing a remarkable swift run from Queens in days, showing Yankee clipper ships are not yet a relic. The voyage underscores enduring speed and maritime prowess amid evolving dispatch telegraph systems.
The Canadian Pacific steamship Batavia ran aground today in the Columbia River near Toogue Point. Tugs cannot yet free her. officials plan to lighten the ship by removing about 11 feet of water. The Batavia carries 445 tons of flour.
Cincinnati report notes Meredith Stanlay leaping from the suspension bridge into the river today with safety. This marks his twenty seventh such leap witnessed by several passersby.
Grocer applicants surge as judges hear license requests across districts including Penn avenue and near Union depot. One wholesaler admitted selling beer in buckets for on premises drinking. The panel noted 24 cases in the forenoon, 68 in the afternoon, and 75 more expected today beginning with the Twelfth ward, with court on Saturday.
The Evan gelical Church remonstrances on Fulton Street featured Patrick Devlin whose case was postponed as Christy’s witnesses failed to appear. The hearing moved through multiple license and saloon cases with judges questioning applicants and noting liquor-house reputations and alleged disturbances at several Ninth Ward locations.
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