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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1890
Page
1
Stark reports from Louisville detail a devastating cyclone that killed dozens and left hundreds injured, with 100 bodies recovered and fields of ruin in Falls City, Owensboro, and other towns. Officials note casualty totals will rise as rescue workers clear debris and assess scattered communities.
Survivor accounts describe a cyclone ripping through a depot collapsing walls and floors. One man recalls being pinned by timber while crawling to safety as others perished or were severely injured. A ball room fire and collapsing building worsened the chaos.
Louisville March 29 The relief fund executive committee operating with the Board of Trade and Charity Organization reported many new subscriptions and assisted urgent cases. Investigators approved needs and aid, with a system to handle all cases starting tomorrow at 10 oclock. Blank applications require damages to household effects and repair costs, residence and relocation details, and owner statuses.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Quay urged that if Cambria County’s primary was not properly advertised another election should be held. Highlights include W L Scott rallying Democratic congressmen for Governor and Andrews Delamater and Penrose meeting Quay in Washington. Andrews says no new state news. Quay reiterates call for fair delegate selection amid Cambria inquiry.
Eyewitness accounts describe the collapse at Union depot during a Knights of Honor meeting. 23 dead 31 wounded 41 unaccounted, with several survivors recounting hairbreadth escapes amid debris and storms. 87
The bill calls for four large heavily armored sea going ships, one to be built on the Pacific Coast and one on the Gulf of Mexico or its tributaries if affordable. An item in the bill lists 65,000 dollars for Mare Island Navy Yard.
The House passed a public building bill for Allegheny after a frenzied chase by Holman Indiana known as a treasury watchdog. He raced a cab to reach the chamber before Speaker Reed's gavel fall, but arrived just as the ayes were called and the bill passed.
Five Boston suspects including three men and two boys are under arrest for the North Street clothing store fire that killed twelve Italians two months ago. Prosecutors say the arson aimed to fraud insurance for $700. evidence is circumstantial but strong.
Washington March 20 Pan American conference adopts customs requisitions report and United States delegates propose a monetary convention within a year after adjournment to discuss a unit circulating medium among represented republics. Formal action postponed until next week.
A boiler blast at Spears Axle Works in Wheeling at Twenty seventh and Main damaged the shop and injured six men. Among the injured are Joe Armbruster and Anthony Riley both seriously burned, with others scalded and cut. The accident followed a 30 foot boiler explosion with 100 pounds of steam. The fire was put out before large damage occurred.
Charles Harwood of Lowell Massachusetts is dying from hydrophobia six weeks after a mad dog bite. Wound cauterized two hours after the bite. He suffered spasms lasting all night and fought off those restraining him while warning others not to approach. He is rapidly sinking with no hope of recovery.
Mercer Pennsylvania March 29 The case of John A Stranahan against G W Wright to recover attorney fees for the Soldiers orphan syndicate went to a jury at 2 pm after a two day trial. The jury awarded Stranahan $1500. The trial disclosed that the profits of the Mercer School alone exceeded $160 000.
In Cleveland on March 20 a special committee tasked with fixing coal rates between Pittsburg and the Hocking Valley could not form a quorum for a meeting. It is announced the panel will convene in Pittsburg next Friday afternoon to present a report.
Special Telegram reports Engine No 3 pulled by two horses charged to a southern city fire. One horse tore its hoof after stepping on rail and planking, yet continued to the blaze before the injury forced it to be shot. Firemen and onlookers mourned the sacrifice of a devoted mount.
Eugene Decker of Av with New York ties was arrested near Moravia 17 miles away for burglary and larceny. Tracked in fresh snow from Stewart and White in Locke, the burglaries were traced to Moravia each time the trail vanished before. A quantity of stolen property was recovered. Decker, living in Av, acted as an agent for musical instruments.
In Congress today Morse of Massachusetts attacked an Army canteens measure proposing 100000 for posts with beer and light wines. He urged a prohibition on alcoholic liquor for enlisted men and won adoption of an amendment by 62 to 45, enabling a yea and nay vote.
The second trial of Father Boyle, the Catholic priest, ended in acquittal. Judge Macrae instructed the jury they could convict of criminal assault but the jury returned a verdict of not guilty at 11:45 p.m. Boyle was discharged after ten months in jail.
A German spy was arrested at Epinal, capital of Vosges, with documents proving an organized espionage network targeting French forts and camps along the Franco German frontier.
New York March 29. Andrew Carnegie donated 10000 dollars to the Executive Council of the Authors Club to promote literature. The fund may fund prizes or aid a destitute writer or family. The club will meet Thursday to consider the gift. Maryland Treasurer to Be Investigated. Annapolis March 29. Senator Poe leads a committee to probe State Treasurer Archer and seeks to extend oversight after adjournment. bill expected to pass.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs completed the naval appropriation totaling 22,151,523 dollars, 459,015 dollars more than the current year. The bill provides for the navy needs and related expenditures as announced in Washington on March 29.
Springfield March 29 The Secretary of State issued a license to the Ex Confederate Association of Chicago to promote intercourse among members and to care for graves of Confederate soldiers buried at Oakwood Cemetery. Incorporators include George Forrester, John G. Ryan, John W. White and others.
Belvidere New Jersey dispatch reports an alarming diphtheria epidemic at East Stroudsburg Pennsylvania with daily deaths. Authorities attribute origin to improper drainage and the Board of Health is giving full attention to the outbreak.
It is reported that over 2,000 Italian emigrants, one-tenth of them contract laborers, are at quarantine and will be landed tomorrow in New York after arrival from abroad.
A planned Philadelphia social experiment to create an erotic women’s club named the Acorn at 1504 Walnut Street, with Mrs. Thomas A. Biddle as President and a board drawn from aristocratic families. The club will offer reading classes, musical instruction, sewing and cooking, teas, and musicales, admitting a limited number of men under chaperone oversight.
Commodore Miller, after selling his farm near Rockport and drawing $1,500 in Columbus Grove, was robbed at gunpoint one mile west of Bluffton. A masked assailant seized the money and the hog sale proceeds of $60, warning Miller not to cry out as they fled.
Special Telegram from Morganza Pa March 29 about 3 am a room woodwork caught fire in division F of Morgans Reform School. Fire promptly extinguished. An inmate Frederick Quail of division F from Venango county was arrested as a fire bug, waived hearing before Justice Donehoo in Washington, and jailed to await trial at the May term.
Capitalists from Younestown and Pittsburg arranged to incorporate the Windsor Stone Company in Columbus with a capital of 100000 pounds. The firm has bought extensive Windsor quarries on the Pittsburg Painesville and Fairgar line and will add railway switches. C H Andrews W C Agnew of this city and William McCreery of Pittsburg are among key investors.
From across the border Bay City Mich March 2 William Stewart Recorder of West Bay City has not been seen since Wednesday A letter from him to bondsman George Allen postmarked Windsor Ont says he has absconded It included a deed to real estate a chattel mortgage on furniture and keys to the office safe Stewart controlled from 1000 to 4000 dollars
The Dispatch Directory lists varied classified and literary content in sections. It outlines Part I with pages for news items gossip and school notices and Part II featuring ads business cards and columns including for sale and local trade matters with names such as Roger Casement and Elizabeth Stuart and a range of topics from Ivory buying in Africa to humor and fireside pieces.
George Shiras III formally announces will seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the Twenty third district. A steady but vigorous push from diverse backers is described, with supporters from the First and Second Legislative districts and Harrisburg through Allegheny urging his candidacy.
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