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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1890
Page
1
Kansas towns move to sell liquor in original packages after a Supreme Court decision. Gov Humphrey denounces the ruling as overreaching. Chief Justice Horton and Attorney General Kellogg call for prompt congressional action to allow states to regulate intoxicants.
Des Moines dispatch reports Supreme Court rulings on interstate liquor packages trigger limited impact in the state yet prompt growth of original package houses in cities. Dealers push cases and larger containers while authorities weigh new licenses, breweries reopen in border towns, and temperance forces brace for legal battles and possible political shifts.
The piece notes strong efforts to urge supporters of the prohibitory constitutional amendment to once again seek public approval, making re submission appear to be the dominant issue for the upcoming fall election.
The McKean County Republican convention at Smethport elected Lucius Rogers chairman, favored Stone, and placed Delamater delegates under pressure. In the delegate vote Stone won 37 to 31, then Samuel Smith Emery L F Watson contended for Congress with Watson finally prevailing 39 to 28 on the second ballot.
Washington May 13 Butterworth denounces the tin plate duty as part of the tariff bill fighting organized lobbying by canned goods manufacturers. He argues protection should aid industry not create unequal benefits, notes sugar bounty debate, and warns the tax impacts farmers and can raise $50 000 000 in value before dividends.
Washington May 13 Senator Davis and the Senate Pensions Committee report that the House substitute Morrill bill is irreconcilable with the Senate dependent pension measure. They argue the House plan benefits the undeserving while neglecting the truly in need and urge liberal relief for disabled and dependent soldiers. Estimated cost of a service pension would exceed one trillion dollars depending on age limits.
Analysis shows non residents may import liquor from other states and sell in original packages in Pennsylvania if they follow state law for sale, potentially nullifying Brooks law. The decision limits state police power and elevates federal commerce rules, with lawyers split on the full impact.
Judge Crozier liquidates a section of Kansas Prohibitory Law as unconstitutional. The ruling ends efforts by the Assistant Attorney General to compel Leavenworth officials to testify about alleged violations. Habeas corpus petitions succeed, freeing Ryan and others from jail.
In Leavenworth the Supreme Court ruling on original package sale triggers a new push to open package joints and evade state law. Merchants and ministers denounce the method as saloons reappear under the guise of packaged liquor, with enforcement facing mixed results and new legal contests.
Atchison Missouri dealers plan to challenge the prohibitory law by opening original package stores and selling bottled liquor in cases then individually. Aimed to force repeal or stronger licenses, funds raised will back prosecutions to carry the case through courts. Joints remain open in cities and under police surveillance.
John A. Morris for the Louisiana State Lottery Company proposed to the Baton Rouge Legislature a 25 year charter extension for 25 million dollars total, with 1 million annually distributed to public institutions. Governor Nichols opposes the plan as the debate looms through the session amid strong opposition and party-free contention.
Jesse Huston died in Washington at age 87. He long partnered with Simon Cameron in extensive business ventures. Huston built lumber operations in Pittsburgh before the Pennsylvania Railroad era and later ran similar enterprises in Little Rock. Three of his sons, Republicans, fell in the Baxter Brooks feud. son Sem Huston was a noted Mississippi river steamboatman.
Counsel for American Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia admitted insolvency in Dauphin County Court. Judge Simonton named the Real Estate Title Insurance and Trust Company of Philadelphia as receiver to wind up the wrecked insurer. Bond set at $500,000. Hearing waived. company must show cause why its business should not be dissolved.
Fire in Hot Springs on Central avenue destroys D. 5 D. Sheldon's grocery and neighbors including Clement tailor ONeill Bros meat market Hurley drug store Parker saloon Fort hardware and more. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars largely insured. heavy rain saves Eastman Hotel across the street.
A group of Albanians attacked a provision train from Inek to Cetinse, killing a woman passenger and looting the train. Montenegrin protests rise as conflicts loom, with the Porte promising justice and compensation to victims. Also, ex-State Treasurer Archer escapes conviction due to a defect in the indictment on embezzlement charges from the state treasury.
George Henning, indicted in Peoria for alleged complicity in election frauds linked to the victory of Clan-na-Gael leader Edward Bellman for the City Council, was arrested today. He says he planned a meeting with Spellman who is reportedly in Philadelphia.
In Philadelphia on May 13 Republicans in the Third District held primaries electing 119 delegates to meet at National Guards Hall to nominate a congressional candidate against Vaux. The outcome hinges on Robert Adams Jr. accepting. The party backs the McKinley bill and the stalwart faction. Adams said he is in the hands of his friends.
In Frankfort the Democratic caucus debates a successor to Senator Beck with speeches for ex Governor Proctor Knott and others while Republicans back Silas Adams. The caucus distributes votes to blunt a rushed nomination as Carlisle supporters press for a conclusion.
The Independent reports Presbyterian church voting on revision. 183 presbyteries for revision, 69 against, 6 undecided. 2,332 ministers and elders opposed while 3,334 supported. New York led with 64 for revision to 15 against, Brooklyn also pro. Southern presbyteries largely opposed.
The Werra from Bremen lands Eduard Strauss and his orchestra in Hoboken amid protests by a union. No detention order is issued by labor officials. The group proceeds to Boston for their American debut while experts assess their artistic status.
Report from Cedar Keys Florida documents a reign of terror since Saturday. The mayor and town marshal allegedly terrorize residents including officials like the U S Collector and railroad agent R M Dozier. A clergyman and his wife fled the city to avoid horsewhipping as locals warn of further violence.
Ida Ladd of Franklin Kentucky, a 20 year old Shaker member, left the community to wed R A Fairtrace, a civil engineer from Pittsburgh. The ceremony at Smith Union hotel was performed by Rev. Howard of Auburn after an exchange of photographs and engagement. The couple plans to visit Mammoth Cave before moving to Pittsburgh.
In San Francisco on May 13 the first arrest under a new city ordinance ordering Chinese residents to a peripheral district was made. Chae Yuen of Ihy Lung & Co. was seized, the Consul filed for a writ of habeas corpus arguing the prisoner is a subject of the Chinese Emperor. He was freed on bail. hearing set for July 14 in the U.S. Circuit Court.
Washington Pa May 13 Hart and Todd decline to run for Congress in this district. This leaves Acheson a clear field for the race.
A group of workers building the postal telegraph line west of Los Angeles walked off the job demanding $30 monthly instead of $25. Two remained, others quit and headed back to Kansas. new crews are expected from Kansas within a day.
In Washington on May 13, Senator Edward O. Wolcott of Colorado will marry Frances Patna Pam of this city. The couple plans a later residence at a home in Colorado.
A special telegram to the Dispatch notes William C. Plumb announces his bid for U.S. Congress. The message appears under a May 14 dateline and highlights Plumb as a candidate seeking election.
Senator Quay studies state history to back a bill for a York Pennsylvania public building. He recalls York as a historic site where the Articles of Confederation were drafted and major events occurred during the Revolutionary War. The report urges passage to commemorate these facts with a public building.
Washington May 13 Chairman Henderson of the House Rivers and Harbors Committee said the river and harbor bill will be taken up after the tariff bill. He dismissed talk of defeat as unfounded, predicting the bill will pass once before the House and that the President will not veto it.
Senator Spooner urged favorable action on two bills regulating beer sales and export. One allows beer to move from brewery to bottling house by pipeline under treasury rules to avoid wagon delays and temperature changes. The other permits beer export under bond, easing cash flow by removing postshipment tax draw. The bills would take effect January 1, 1891.
The first meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Marine Washington Memorial Association was held in the White House Green Room. President Harrison chaired the session with ex officio members including the President and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the Virginia governor. The board elected Mrs Waste as Vice President, Mrs Margaret Dalsell as Secretary, and Mrs E Grannis Riggs as Treasurer.
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