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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1891

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Patent medicine price plot threats spark nationwide plan

New York dispatch reports manufacturers and retailers forming a National Wholesale Druggists Association to enforce full retail prices via a Knce Plan. Coupons attached to bottles would be redeemed by city clearing houses. detectives will expose violators, with blacklists and sanctions.

National Wholesale Druggists’ Association M.N. Kline Philadelphia Whilington Schenck Ayres and Hood Lowell Duss Hall BH. H. Warner Dr. Pierce J. J. Green Woodbury E. T. Hazeltine Dor. Kennedy, Tarrent & Co Hiscock & Co Swift California Syrup Company Knce Cynquist Etieght Twagiet Kline New York City Deheite Hiegetsan Corporation West Combo Maanitactyners Wholesale Druggisw’ Association Rotee

Drug prices spark purchase push and coupon plan criticism

Businessmen warn price hikes after supply shortages while discount coupon schemes face opposition. Drugstores say they can replenish stock and resist lower pricing as manufacturers, wholesalers, and small druggists debate direct purchasing and agency networks. Public appeals urge fair pricing amid alleged collusion concerns.

Mr. Cotter Rikers The Hegemans

Hoard of Gold Supposed Treasures Dug From Indian Chief Cave

Five miles down the Delaware River near Port Jervis a dig team on Joseph Bosler’s farm in Montague township is seeking a buried gold hoard valued in the millions. An elderly woman claiming visionary powers directs the operation saying the treasure lies in a cave beneath the earth and a chieftain’s skeleton will appear nearby. The workers have uncovered a skeleton then hit a rock barrier and continue blasting with giant powder amid local excitement and curiosity.

N. Y Delaware River Port Jervis Joseph Bosler Montague Township N. J

Still Playing At Insanity March 24 Execution Preparations

Joe Nicely remains involved in the insanity racket as March 24 approaches. A noted insanity expert will attend from Harrisburg to witness proceedings. Two pairs of handcuffs were delivered to the Sheriff for use at the execution with passes designating lower and upper corridors. Widened viewing may allow 60 witnesses. Pittsburg papers drive countywide interest. A guard of four locals James Marshall George Colt Simon Perkey and Tobias Yoder will patrol the jail at night to deter escapes. they plan to stay on duty until after the execution.

Jispatch Somerset Joe Nicely Norrow Harrisburg Pittsboarg James Marshall George Colt Simon Perkey Tobias Yoder

Campaign Fake Exposed in Kansas Dynamite Riot Claim

J W Henthorn testifies before the Coffeyville Dynamite Explosion Investigation Committee that as Winfield Telegram city editor he and editors considered charging the Republican party with the blast. He admits no supporting evidence and says dispatches from October 1953 were unfounded. The stories spread to Union Labor and Democratic papers statewide.

Torrena J. W. Henthorn Coffeyville Winfield Telegram Republican Party Prote

Prohibition Conference Plans Full State Ticket This Fall

Ene Pa March 26 Rev H D Patton state chairman Lancaster spoke at the conference and announced a growing state fund for the prohibition effort. Hon Charles Miller formerly nominated for governor reportedly contributed 10000 to the fund as organizers claim prohibition groups exist in nearly every county with nominations planned for the state ticket.

Ene H. D. Patton Lancaster Charles Miller Panklin Patton

Bedford and Bridgeport Railroad Sold in Trustee’s Sale

The Bedford and Bridgeport Railroad Company owning about five miles of track in Bedford County and linking with Pennsylvania lines was sold at trustee’s sale. George Keugier bought the property for 750000 dollars, acquiring the road and its franchised rights.

Bedford County Keugier Philadelphia Bedford Bridgeport Nalilroad Gompery Ordee Pennsylvania Railway George Keugier

Directors divided on the question of making up the deficiency

New York March 26. The final report of the Basic Examiner into the condition of the Washington National Bank was said to be forthcoming.

Mak New York Washington National Bank

Bank Directors Face Stockholder Aid for Impaired Capital

An evening paper notes John Silver, a Washington National Bank stockholder, faces a large indebtedness and a looming 20 percent impairment. Directors meeting for two hours debated restoring capital, with about 30 percent of stock held by insiders and 75 stockholders nationwide. smaller holders favor making up the deficiency.

Washington Ood Washington National Bank

New School Book Bill and Insurance Regulated by State Board

The Ohio House passed the Pennell school book bill creating a State Board with Governor and State Superintendent as members to set maximum book prices and oversee distribution to township Boards. A separate bill requires assessment and life insurers to report to the state department. Howells’ canal bill was saved pending Senate action.

Colummus Pennell Commissioner of Common Schools Howells Senate

Narrow Escape as Waterspout Misses Steamship America

A Norwegian fruit steamship America capt Hooslaf arrived from Nassau near Hatteras after a near miss with a colossal waterspout. The ship battled the 4 PM danger five miles offshore, firing its brass cannon if needed, and just cleared the monster by less than a ship's length as the waterspout roared past.

America Hooslaf Nassau Hatteras

No Underground Exhibit The Denver Parties Abandon Mine Scheme

Denver reports Colonel Brown of Aspen cancels a subterranean mine project intended for the World's Fair in Chicago. The site shift from Lake Front to Jackson Park, far from population centers, made the exhibit financially unfeasible, leading to outright abandonment.

Denver Colonel Brown Aspen Chicago Lake Front Jackson Park Sen Brown

Kansas Storm Over Ends Snowbound In Kansas City

Dispatches report a major snowstorm in the wet Seat days of the week has ended. Warmer weather melts snow uncovering grass for cattle. Trains from Denver and Rocky Mountain points resume service, with Santa Fe and Rock Island lines arriving. Dodge City area saw the heaviest snowfall.

Kansas City Kansas Denver Rocky Mountain Kansans City Union Pacific

Chicago Physician Shot by Wife During Quarrel

Dr. B D Lyon leapt from a second story window with a bullet wound to his car in Chicago. The shot was fired by his wife during a quarrel over his plans to travel leaving her at home. Lyon was arrested and held on $14,000 bonds.

Chicago B. D. Lyon

Business Men to Insure Themselves

A committee of the Iowa State Business Men's Association organized a Business Men's Fire Insurance Company. About six thousand business houses in towns across Iowa express interest and will join the venture. Planned capital stock is likely to reach one million dollars.

Des Moines Iowa State Business Men's Association

President Harrison in White House Window Break In

The March incident at the White House involved Senator Vance's stepson Martin breaking a rear window. President Harrison restrained the suspect with a corded restraint and returned inside, while officials discuss possible charges and a plea offer.

Taulbee Dying Declaration Admitted in Kincaid Case

In Washington on March 24 the prosecution rested its case in the Kincaid matter after Robert Woodbridge testified. The court ruled the dying declaration of Taulbee could be admitted despite not being written or signed, with medical testimony regarding Taulbee’s condition and notes by Dr. Jackson B Taulbes.

Waashington Kincaid Robert Woodbridge Cole Taulben Hradey Mr. Taulbee Taulbee Jackson B. Taulbes

Resigning Treasurer Huston Leaves Washington for Connersville Visit

Treasury official Huston departed Washington for a brief trip home to Connersville Indiana to see his wife and daughter. He stated the purpose is personal and that the President has not acted on his resignation nor indicated any plan regarding it.

Washington

Connecticut House and Senate in caucus over election bills

Republican members of the House met in caucus while the Senate opened at 1 30 p m to consider election bills. Senator Seymour may not push for a vote and action could be postponed. Deputy Sheriff Moore served papers on Comptroller Staub in a mandamus suit by Austin Brainard demanding salary. The Supreme Court is cited on officers de jure and the Comptroller is advised to refuse payment if demanded.

J. Harry Martin Senator Vance White House Chouge Martin Earle Randall Lightner Hartford House Senate Seymour Moore Staub Austin Brainard Bulkeley Clerk Johnson Superior Court Hammersley Staub Oy Brainard Supreme Court

Crump Failure Ties up Colonnade Hotel debts

Creditors of H. J. and G. R. Crump owners of the Colonnade Hotel report liabilities at £200,000 with assets near $80,000. A time extension with promises to pay all debts was requested and the case goes to a creditors committee. Keystone Bank stock is noted as a sizeable, uncertain asset.

Philadelphia H. J G. R. Crump Colonnade Hotel Keystone Hank Stock

Heavy Failure at Allentown Details William Younger Assignment

William Younger a miller at Catasanqua made an assignment today to William H. Sleger. Assets are estimated at 125000 with liabilities at 50000. Preferred debts aggregate 27768.

William Younger Allentown Catasanqua William H. Sleger

State inspector orders minors removed from cigar factories

ColumAnts March reports the State Inspector of Workshops and Factories has ordered a large number of minors out of cigar factories and replaces them with capable workers. The action targets child employment in the cigar trades and aims to curb underage labor.

CoLcumaNts Anc le Pling

Bill Limits Live Stock Rates Faces House Across State

Representative Ramsey introduced a bill to bar charging more than 15 cents per head for cattle and mules, 3 cents for under one year old, 5 cents for hogs, and 4 cents for sheep, with any excess tied to current wholesale food and bedding prices. The association backs quick passage as the measure goes to the Agriculture committee under suspension of the rules by a narrow vote.

Ramsey Morris Committee On Agriculture

Fair Squabble Over World’s Fair Exhibit Funds

Springfield legislators clash over the proposed $1,000,000 State exhibit fund and whether the State Board of Agriculture should control it or a 20 member commission should. Electric interests seek a 60 percent larger building and protest Exposition policy. Honorary World’s Fair members named. acceptance letters from notable scholars surface. New Jersey earmarks $20,000 for a state exhibit with hints of a larger future appropriation.

Cnicasco Springfield State Board of Agriculture Woman's Branch Queen Victoria Hugenne Dorothy Lennant Stanley Princess of Wales Belgium C. K. Adams Cornall University E. A. Andrews Brown University Robert Colyer New York Seth Low Columbia College George W. Cable Thomas Smith New Jersey

Herrington land claim sparks family association in Meadville

A Meadville Pennsylvania report notes the Herrington family forming an association to press a claim to a Rock Island depot area quarter section. The land lies between State Street and the lake, south of Twelfth Street, with James Herrington Jr. named in historical entries and a disputed 1834 entry record cited by land expert Jones. The piece emphasizes continuous occupation and tax payments as the basis for title.

Meadville Herrington Rock Island Depot Jones Harrington State Street Lake Twelfth Street Taft James Herrington, Jr James Herrington, Sr Herrington, Jr

Mob Lynches Suspect in Cumberland Gap Killing

A Kentucky telegraph operator J A Hurke was killed by Tom Hurley in an ambush in Cumberland Gap Tennessee. Hurley fled but was captured in Middlesborough and hanged by a mob after being brought back to the Gap. The incident follows a saloon dispute and witnesses report armed confrontations with officers.

Middlesborough Cumberland Gap Tenn J. A. Hurke Tom Hurley Burke Hurley Carmegg

Bulkeley's Requisition Fight Over Ball Player Decker

A dispute over Governor Bulkeley’s authority to honor a Pennsylvania requisition for Henry Decker arises. State's Attorney Doolittle is unavailable. habeas corpus plans are discussed. Rumors claim a Pennsylvania officer offered a requisition fee to Governor Morris, who declined.

Decker New Haven Pennsylvania Henry Decker Bulkeley Doolittle South Carolina Honadiey Seya Supreme Court Morris

Newfoundland Protest Delegates to England Over Coercion Law

The House of Assembly names Premier Sir William Whiteway Speaker Emerson and opposition leader Mr. Merine as delegates to go to England to oppose imperial coercion law. The Legislative Council will appoint Hon. A. W. Harvey and Mr. Pitts. Delegates depart by the first steamer via Halifax.

TH . St. Johns N. F Lowey House Newfoundland William Whiteway Emerson Merine England Legislative Council A. W. Harvey Pitts Halifax

Cuba's cigar trade faces export slump in Havana

Havana manufacturers report a sharp drop in cigar exports as a cable dispatch to the Minister of the Colonies seeks remedies. The cabinet is said to be earnestly considering the best means to reverse the ruinous decline in the Cuban elgur trade.

Havana

Stagecoach Robbery Near San Antonio Reported

Reports from San Antonio on March 24 describe a lone highwayman robbing a stagecoach carrying United States mail. The assailant supposedly fled with more than a small amount of money, while stagecoachers and post owners provided limited details as authorities investigate.

San Antonio United States Eeene Comfort

Minors Legislature Faces Farmer and Labor Pressure

March 24 report from SprinGFieLup Illinois states there is no Farmers and Labor Representatives Association within the Legislature. The item notes concern over influence and organization power among lawmakers and labor groups.

Farmer and Labor Organization Spuiingfielup Ili The Farmers and Labor Representatives’ Association

Costly County Bridge Reimbursement Bill Advances

The Pennsylvania House second reads a bill to reimburse counties for rebuilding bridges washed away in late May and June 1889 floods. Key counties along the Susquehanna and Juniata valleys and others would be paid from the State Treasury. Analysts note possible unconstitutionality, with estimates ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000.

Harrisburg Susquehanna Juniata Cambria Bedford Somerset Westmoreland Armstrong Johnstown Stocking Washington Washington County Commonwealth Henry Hawt

Bills Recalled Over Ten Day Governor Return Rule

In the House a key issue arose from the ten day limit for gubernatorial return of bills after adjournment. A recess over ten days risks enacting laws without signature. A concurrent resolution was adopted recalling bills regulating hawking and vending, authorizing notaries to acknowledge certificates, and empowering a city Controller to deputize a clerk to sign warrants.

Hatermoved General Assembly Eeecn Commonwealth

Heating of Railway Cars by Steam Debate in Pa House

Harrisburg March 24 The House Railroad Committee considered a bill to heat railway cars by steam prohibiting stoves after May 1 1802 and applying to railroads over 50 miles long The bill faced concerns over high steam pressure and potential passenger injury in collisions The committee voted unanimously to report the bill negatively noting railroads are exploring safer methods and are anxious to proceed with safer heating options.

Harrisburg House Railroad Committee Pennsylvania Company Altoona

House Agrees to Hear Wayne MacVeagh on Civil Service Reform

In Harrisburg March 24 the Wherry civil service reform bill faced a push to delay. A motion to postpone failed and a hearing for ex Attorney General Wayne MacVeagh was requested but illness delayed him. The House ultimately postponed action for the moment amid calls to hear the Republican statesman.

House Wayne MacVeagh Harrishung Wherry Philadelphia Brooks Civil Service Reform Association Moovenet Gillan Garfield

State urged to claim its share of direct tax funds

The article reports a pending Senate Finance Committee hold on a resolution to authorize the Governor to receive and receipt for the state’s refund under the direct tax bill. A telegram quotes New York receiving its quota of 2,210,330 dollars. Ex-Secretary C W Stove notes the state can obtain funds once steps are taken.

Senate Finance Committee Hill T. 8. Williams New York The Commonwealth C. W. Stove Washington

Bituminous Mining Commission Meets in Harrisburg

The mining commission is convened in Harrisburg on Monday after a joint resolution. Eight inspectors and eight miners were chosen to form a quorum. The body has five days to report to the Legislature, and timely work is expected to produce action this session.

Condent Hanmascera

Fragmentary discussion on institutional estimates and liberal pricing

The fragment reflects debate over using liberal estimates for institutions and adjusting accordingly. It references cautious fiscal posture and differing views among stakeholders on how to set figures aligned with policy aims.

Pensions for Policemen Bills Favorably Reported

A March 21 dispatch notes favorable recommendations in the House for a fund to aid disabled policemen in second class cities and for other measures. The Philadelphia House of Refuge and building plans for chronic insane care were considered, with related rulings on county almshouse maintenance set at twelve dollars weekly.

House Courts of Common Pleas Allegheny Robinson Delaworth Philadelphia

Second Reading Actions In Harrisburg House

Among the bills passed on second reading in the House were measures to empower turnpike road companies to build roads on public highways and lay iron tracks, to prevent pollution from oil and gas wells, to widen aridifications and highways, and to authorize a $50,000 mortgage on Indiana Normal School to prevent cigarette adulteration.

Harrisburg Senate Indiana Normal School

Senator Mylin Seeks State Institution Account System

In the Senate bills are introduced by Mylin and Hall. Mylin's measure would have the Auditor General establish a comprehensive accounting system for institutions owned by the State or receiving State aid, with examiners overseeing compliance and appropriation controls. Hall requests authorization to hire extra clerical staff for vital statistics registration with a $1,400 maximum salary for clerks.

Hannuisnurae Senate Mylin Lancaster Auditor General Hall Elk Secretary of Internal Affairs

Senator Mylin Resolution Honors General Heintleman Portrait

March 26 at Harrisburg Senator Mylin introduced a resolution adopted after remarks praising the late General Samuel P. Heintleman. Senators Lloyd Cumberland Brown York and Osbourne Philadelphia thanked General D Watts de Peyster New York for a portrait to be placed in the State Library.

Patol Hanrispurg Mylin Samuel P. Heintleman Lancaster Lloyd Cumberland Brown York Osbourne Philadelphia D. Watts de Peyster New York

Senator Needs Bill Aims Eight Hours Labor in Penal Institutions

Harrisburg March 26 Senator Need's proposal to set eight hours a day for penal labor moved to favorable reporting in the House. Also the Senate supported a bill to provide a library for the State Supreme Court.

Harrisbane Need House Senate State Supreme Court

Railway Workers Plan Union to Fight Wage Cuts

In OMATA on March 20 a mass meeting of railway employees will organize a state wide association to influence legislation favorable to railroads. A committee will confer with Illinois and Kansas groups to map plans of operation. About 3,000 railroad workers in the state are urged to join to safeguard wages.

Omata Illinois Kansas

Plenty of Foreign Wheat in France May Shift Grain Market

A Paris letter to the Hoard of Trade notes French farmers re sowing and withholding wheat. It says about 6,000,000 bushels of foreign wheat head toward France and France owns a large portion of Australian wheat for the UK. French farmers could become sellers after stocking foreign supplies.

CmcaGco Paris Hoard of Trade France United Kingdom

Brooklyn Fire Bug Linked to Incendiary Fires

Brooklyn police pursue Hugh C. Miller son of wealthy parents in a six month string of fires. A voluminous report to the Chief notes his suspicious presence at multiple blazes and asserts he set some fires, amid an unenviable police record.

New York Brooklyn Hugh C. Miller

Pattison May Refuse Janketing Expenses for Committees

Harrisburg March 26. Governor Pattison will refuse mileage for sub committees of the House Appropriations Committee visiting institutions to solicit State aid. The move will be tough on the committee members who have served the state by determining actual needs of the institutions.

PROMA Corresje Harrisburg Pattison Appropriations Committee House

Thayer Boyd Gubernatorial Contest To Be Decided Day

Omaha March 24 The Supreme Court announces that the decision of the Thayer Boyd gubernatorial contest case will be handed down on the appointed day.

Omaha Supreme Court

Dynamite Plot Discovered Near Aveusta Illinois

Workmen found a bundle of two dynamite cartridges with four foot fuses between lumber and a business house in Aveusta Illinois. Berta warned the town would have been destroyed if the charges had exploded. Authorities removed the devices for safe disposal.

Aveusta Ilu Berta

New Proof Newfoundland Bait License Free for U S Vessels

Gloucester dispatch reports from St Johns Newfoundland that this season’s bait license will be free for American vessels. The notice, sent to Oakes and Foster, confirms a friendlier stance toward United States interests.

Gloucester Mass United States Conan Maloney St. Johns N. F Oakes & Foster

Change of Religion Shocks Boston Literary Circles

George Parsons Lathrop and his wife, daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne, have joined the Catholic Church. They were received March 19 in New York by Father Alfred Young and confirmed March 21 by Archbishop Corrigan. In a letter to James Roche, Lathrop details his impartial inquiry, the church’s rational foundation, and a lifelong commitment to Catholic spirituality. The move stirs Boston’s religious social and literary groups.

Dispatch Boston George Parsons Lathrop Nathaniel Hasthorne Hov Alfred Young Paulist Fathers West Fifty-ninth Street New York Corrigan James Jeffrey Roche Lathrop Hoston

TWO MURDERS ATONED George Moss and William Stangley Hanged

In Wilkesbarre George Washington Moss was hanged for the murder of his wife on October 1. He spoke briefly on the scaffold and expressed forgiveness, claiming no responsibility. William Stangley was hanged in Weatherly for the murder of Mrs Walbert, his landlady, after a quarrel over an earlier arrest. he expressed religious resolve before execution.

Mauch Chunk Sa William Stangley Weatherly Mrn Albert A. Walbert Stangley

Tin-Plate Works Under Construction in St Louis

The St Louis stamping company headed by ex-Congressman Niedringhaus begins erecting the first tin-plate works in the country near its rolling mills. Once finished it aims to produce 400 to 500 boxes daily and expand staff to about 2,000 workers for iron sheet manufacture.

St Louis Stamping Company St. Louis St. Louis Stamping Company Niedringhaus Vgan Ion Chattanooga Madison Merchants’ Bridge Company

Wisconsin Apportionment Sees Democrats Predict Six of Ten Seats

Milwaukee March 2 Democrats complete the reapportionment plan and project six of the ten congressional districts to be Democratic. The new map shifts two Eegelieen wards and three Milwaukee county Republican towns to Democratic Lake Shore counties, signaling a durable Milwaukee district advantage.

Milwatree Eegelieen Milwaukee County Lake Shore Milwaukee

Jeff Davis Portrait Replaces Washington in House Hall

A lifesize portrait of Jefferson Davis was painted and placed over the dais in the House chamber, displacing the longstanding portrait of George Washington which had hung there for about 20 years.

Little Rock Jefferson Davis

New Orleans Grand Jury Adjourns with Uncertain Outcome

New Orleans March 23 The grand jury was in session from 10:38 A M to 1 30 P M and adjourned until Monday morning at 10 30 A M The impression is that they will be prepared to investigate parish affairs and enjoin the Neece inquiry.

New Orleans

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