30 Mar 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1889
Page
1
The Senate spent hours debating Murat Halstead of Cincinnati for Minister to Berlin. Sherman pressed for a quick vote while Payne, Shelfless misreads, and Spooner Evarts defended or condemned the editor’s conduct as duels of newspaper feuds and personal journalism.
Senate action on Halstead’s nomination sparked by Sherman rushing a favorable report while Payne was absent. The vote, signed by Frye Dolph and Sherman, drew opposition from Evarts and Eustis. A Denver bank robbery then unfolds with a gunpoint demand for 21,000 dollars and a dramatic cashing of a check.
The widow, Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, declined the postmaster appointment for Lexington Virginia. She cited personal health and care for her 91-year-old father as reasons. A request, said to come from those speaking for the President and Postmaster General Wanamaker, prompted the notice.
A fragmented page item traces a brief sketch of the men who held the office of vice president, highlighting roles and tenure. The text shows scattered phrases about early officeholders and shifting responsibilities across periods.
In San Francisco on March 29 reports say the cruiser Charleston nears completion with final electrical work hindered by wiring difficulties. A trial voyage is likely to be postponed for fortnighs due to the delays.
New York dispatch reports Samuel Untermyer returning from England with news of English financiers joining Lord Thurlow and William Gar net in backing the Hey Company. They have raised 3 060 for working capital and signed for 2 000 000 more stock, aiming for a 15 000 000 total. The mines lie in Cavalhcan ee A first and only tin mines developed. Untermyer notes English capitalists’ renewed confidence amid prior skepticism and cites his past floatations of New York Breweries and Frank Jones Brewing Company.
A telegram from Columbus reports Ohio Republicans fearful of losses in Hamilton County and Cincinnati after the upcoming spring election. Governor Foraker and allies brace to stem a tide they fear could jeopardize next fall's statewide results amid political upheaval and heightened activity at party headquarters.
Washington reports Henry Hitchcock a St. Louis lawyer emerges as a serious candidate to replace Justice Matthews. White House inquiries probe his fit while Senator West and others praise him. Hitchcock, about 50, Yale graduate, not in Matthews’ circuit, may face concerns from justices.
Uniontown March 29 A 13 year old boy John Harris fell into a coke oven at Percy works while riding a tarry larry six feet above the mouth. He was engulfed in flames and completely burned though firefighters pulled him free within ten seconds. He remains alive but with no hope of recovery.
Inter-State Commerce Commissioner Aldace F. Walker submitted his resignation to the President, effective April 1. He will move to Chicago to chair the Executive Board of the Inter-State Commerce Railway Association, with no immediate vacancy needed on the commission per law.
Tririy March 20. Jay D. Larmont of Carey after arrest for bigamy was found beside a railroad track badly injured and raving. He recovered and resulted in the Pinkerton detective George Williams being arrested and jailed for assaulting and attempting to kill him.
In a garbled entry fragment, Frank Leslie is noted with unclear locality and vague references to an evening event. The text mentions a marine and life’s end but provides no coherent details or verifiable facts.
A fragment notes Gail Hamilton in a phase related to ATO arguing an unspecified stance. The readable text hints at a discussion about a rebirth or reentry involving a person named Bibie, but key details remain unclear.
Wilkesbarre reports the life story of Morris Behultz a St Louis merchant's son who searched across the Union for his wife who four years earlier vanished with $10000. A river meeting in Penn Haven leads to reconciliation and a return to St Louis after a romance of two lives.
An armed expedition led by Judge Dugas heads for the Megantic area to capture Morrison, the Canadian outlaw described as a modern Bob Roy. A murder charge and arson accusations loom, with volunteers warned of possible bloodshed as Stornoway villagers vow to resist arrest and defend the fugitive.
General John M. Palmer arrived in Chicago and stayed at the Leland Hotel to engage in Democratic campaign activities. He appeared brisk and lively while meeting callers and commented on the campaign atmosphere and potential outcomes with confidence.
Reports from Samoa describe a violent hurricane that wrecked six warships, three American and three German. Of the American crews 4 officers and 46 sailors died, and of the German crews 9 officers and 87 sailors perished. Secretary Tracy had not confirmed the details.
In Harrisburg on March 29 Mr. Lafferty offered a resolution to place Senate bill No. TO on the calendar but it went over under the rules amid no excitement. House members resisted special orders while supporting a Road Commission measure. Dravo failed to obtain a special order for a dog tax despite arguments tied to wool protection.
Washington report outlines a lobbying struggle over the Turkish mission. Mr. Oscar Straus’s retention as Minister to Turkey faces resistance from Wanamaker and political allies who favor continuity with the current envoy. Peixotto, a New York citizen and former Consul to Roumania, seeks the post but faces political hurdles and rival support.
Special telegraph from New Orleans reports Notary Public Oscar Dronett died leaving a shocking estate. For twenty years he forged mortgage notes, duplicating originals and selling forged instruments to investors, swindling over $75,000 before his death was revealed by holders seeking repayment.
Fifteen indictments for crimes against election laws were dismissed today in Federal Court by Judge Woods, all against Republicans. Judge Claypool says the indictments were properly drawn. The Sentinel notes the action may leave Indiana laws on bribery and illegal voting as a dead letter unless officials enforce them.
Mayor Pearson received six hundred dollars in a bribery scheme tied to votes for Thomas A. Parke for Chairman of the Allegheny Council. J G Ebbert and liveryman William Fisher are central figures, with Hadfield supplying funds. Mayor Pearson plans action while Chief Kirschler and the police pursue charges as investigations unfold.
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