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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1890
Page
1
A dispatch from Washtuos notes Speaker Reed concedes no early adjournment is likely as committees lag and many kickers strain party discipline. The copyright bill faces defeat via sharp parliamentary tactics while tariff talks center on July 1 start and possible year end effectiveness.
October brings a pause in hopes of leaving Washington during the hot months as major bills like tariffs silver and federal elections promise lengthy debate in both houses. Congressmen seeking renomination will seek leave to go home on important business, causing further trouble and delay.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports that President Harrison nominated Gen. Daniel Dustin for Assistant Treasurer of the United States at Chicago. Illinois Senators Farwell and Cullom oppose, backing local pols, while Hopkins supports Dustin. Dustin, a war veteran who commanded a brigade, is Clerk of the Circuit Court for Dekalb County and a Soldiers’ Home trustee. The nomination was confirmed promptly.
Washington May 2 It is reported that General Henderson of Illinois, chairing the River and Harbor Committee, will be recognized Monday to suspend the rules and pass the river and harbor bill now on the calendar. The plan includes going into committee of the whole tomorrow to discuss merits and address objections to the measure. Speaker Reed aims to advance special orders from the Rules Committee to move the bill, with the Hennepin canal appropriation noted as a potential obstacle.
Ex-President Cleveland visited the Supreme Court in Washington on May 2. The public space filled quickly as spectators hoped to hear him argue his case, but two docketed cases precede his, with no arguments after tomorrow, making a hearing next October likely. Cleveland sat near the bar while aides Thomas J. Semmes and Richard Gray, linked to the New Orleans drainage cases, were present.
A Pension Bureau commissioner Raum aims for the Illinois U.S. Senate seat to replace Senator Farwell the drygoods millionaire. General Baum has been courting Illinois politicians and visits the state to influence the race. Farwell relies on his wealth, while Raum leans on military support from veterans.
The Republican Senatorial Caucus Committee of 13 plans another session to seek agreement on a silver bill. The Jones silver bill sits near the top of the agenda, but GOP senators have yet to settle coinage provisions, so Wyoming and Idaho admission bills will be taken up Monday ahead of the silver issue.
The Legislative Investigating Committee concluded its Washington stay with tours of a reform school and St. Elizabeth's asylum. They collected information useful for the forthcoming report to the Legislature and are likely to depart tomorrow.
Washington May 2 reports the defeat of the international copyright bill in the House after Payson Illinois amendment. The measure failed as supporters blamed missteps by Adams and shifting opinion. The roll call shows 98 Yeas and numerous Nays with a motion to reconsider laid over to tomorrow.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch from Washington May 2 outlines a split in New York Senators over a customs administrative bill. The dispute centered on jury trials for contested appealed cases. A compromise allowed judge only rulings on jury trials, but the Finance Committee later rejected the amendment, leaving Hiscock absent and the bill passing without his vote.
Ottawa dispatch reports Chief Crowfoot of the Blackfoot nation died after four days of lung inflammation at Gleichen NW Territory. He dictated a will and urged his people to farm their lands. He named Three Bulls as successor and remained faithful to the government during the Northwest rebellion.
BeavER Fallis May 2 Yesterday afternoon Senator Quay appeared before Beaver County Commissioner and swore to the amount of money he had on interest. The amount his wife had on interest was 150 dollars.
A historic surge of bank suspensions hits Atlantic City as the Merchants Bank, its Camden affiliate Fidelity Trust Company, and Port Norris Bank suspend payment. The Port Norris institution reportedly had only 12 cents on hand. The Merchants Bank operates multiple New Jersey branches linked to the defunct Bank of America.
May 2 192? Merchants Bank a state institution closed at 2 PM due to a run. The crash ties to the Macfarlane Work failure. Mullica Hill Pleasantville Egg Harbor and Elmer branches suspended payments amid widespread depositor concern. Camden and Gloucester City links exposed. Authorities report assets and liabilities figures. several related banks face suspensions.
A fragment notes yesterday's sense and coin price shifts. It references Sem and coun items, noting losses and potential value changes in basic goods. Details are unclear but imply market movement and optimism or concern for future pricing.
Henry Finnegan is convicted of burglary in General Sessions. His brother Daniel, impersonating Henry, surrendered claiming to be the missing burglar. Judge Martine suspends Henry’s sentence and commits Daniel to Elmira Reformatory, praising Daniel for coming forward and offering a new trial if innocence is proven.
New York May 2 Judge Martine expressed that homicide has become a safe crime. Frank Buch admitted to brawling with August Schlansky at 8 Elizabeth Street on January 7, who died of heart disease aggravated by the fight. Buch and four Italians faced murder charges but the court found manslaughter warranted and imposed sentences of seven and a half years for Buch and additional terms for others.
Oswego May 2. George A. Glynn editor of the Oswego World and Crawford Prosser with several women witnesses from the Frost divorce trial were arrested on perjury warrants. The affidavits cite alleged intimate associations. The arrests are described as a conspiracy to pressure plaintiff witnesses and extend beyond the trial.
Two immigrant inspectors are being sent from Washington to Chicago to aid Collector Clark in enforcing the alien contract labor law. Aimed at preventing the importation of foreign workers, the move follows tips that carpenters from Canada might be brought in to replace striking workers. One inspector is already at work. the other is due tomorrow.
Brainerd on May 2 reports high winds turning almost hurricane force. Fires broke out several miles southwest and swept toward Gull River station seven miles west, where Governor Pillsbury’s extensive lumber mills loom. Firefighters struggle against ferocious winds as flames threaten the mills and nearby village. aid is dispatched from Brainerd.
San Francisco May 2 Frank Williams convicted in the United States District Court of robbing a stage near Downieville Cal of a United States mails several months ago was today sentenced to imprisonment.
Chicago labor unrest spreads across the iron, wood, and car shop sectors. Thousands idle as coopers molders and foundry workers quit for eight hours with wage demands and eight hour day. The dispute involves McCormick, Barnum & Richardson Ajax Forge Wells and French Car Co N K Fairbank and others with arbitration moving toward eight hour settlement.
May 2. The eight hour movement in New York centers on the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters. A hostile United Order of American Carpenters and Joiners remains feared as their shops and workers may influence the strike. The district committee will meet at East Eighth street Saturday to hear reports as strikes unfold.
Powderly’s declarations are seen as signs the Knights will join the united orders. President Gom of the American Federation is expected back in New York tomorrow and may attend the Webster Hall meeting tomorrow night. Carpenters await developments amid rumors of a pact, which seem unfounded.
In St Louis on May 2 labor passions flare after a parade as several trades plan actions next week. Harness makers will refuse to work Monday without a 15 cent raise for an eight hour day, quarry workers seek fewer hours and higher pay, ironworkers at Jupiter Pig Iron Works struck for 15 cents daily and biweekly pay before resuming work. carpenters may stay out over union and non union workers. A mass meeting will set next steps.
Louisville May 2 The Builders' Exchange has not announced a carpenters strike response. Several small firms join an arbitration backed wage hours plan, while most large firms abstain. One hundred Custom House workers struck. External help planned as work proceeds. Gompers urged calm yet firm action. New union recruits swelled ranks at day’s end.
In Terre Haute on May 2 Indiana mine operators and miners agreed on a sustained price of 70 cents per ton for bituminous coal throughout the year. The agreement settles the ongoing wage and production schedule dispute, outlining stable terms for both sides.
The Workingmen Campaign highlights idle Peoria mines and the Columbus scale endorsement. Boston carpenters near full mobilization while Detroit and Milwaukee employers bend to carpenters demands. Philadelphia bricklayers refuse bosses who balk at higher pay. three thousand carpenters unionize or move.
Federal Judge Bond ruled against Robert A. McGinn in a damages suit over seating on the Mason Weems. The court affirmed that common carriers must provide equal first class accommodations, noting two tables of equal spread were available and the plaintiff refused to sit with white passengers.
The National Association of Railway Surgeons concluded its annual meeting at Kansas Derry and adjourned to meet in Buffalo on May 2, 1891. A resolution urged Congress to require automatic couplings and brakes on freight cars, with a committee to press the Flower bill. Officers elected: President Warren B. Sutten St. Louis First Vice President S Thorne Toledo Corresponding Secretary A G Gumner New York Recording Secretary E K Lewis Kansas City Treasurer E Hawley Reed Ohio.
A New Steel Corporation reports no change to Tudor Iron Works. Belleville Steel Company, capital $450,000, has bought out the Waugh Stel Works and Valley Steel Company and will operate them. Officers listed include T. A. Meysenburg as President, W. W. Waugh as Vice President, B. S. Adams as Secretary, and F. A. Oliver as Treasurer.
Philadelphia witnesses a court battle as two rival YWCTU groups claim to be the original and genuine Philadelphia branch. The dispute stems from a 1890 split over partisan politics, with one faction withdrawing from related unions and seeking a charter to form The First Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Philadelphia.
Goebler the barber, pursuer of punko men, recovered 1550 from the Marion Street joint last December. He captured Colonel Charles B. Morgan, head of the bunko gang, in February and was invited to a Jersey City saloon. Morgan’s counsel said Goebler met Morgan’s friends. the con artist returned the money and a San Francisco ticket, but Goebler changed trains in Chicago and was arrested with a pistol. He then pursued more bunko schemes, warning Morgan he wanted 8000 and a Europe ticket. Morgan pleaded guilty and received two years and six months in State prison.
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