Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Pittsburgh Dispatch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1890

Page

1

Cedar Keys Mayor Fled as Marshal Arrests Looting Ruler

Four deputy U S Marshals came to Cedar Keys Florida to arrest Mayor W W Cottrell and City Marshal Mitchell on assault and interference charges in a long reign of terror. Mitchell was captured. Cottrell remains elusive and believed armed and dangerous.

Cedar Keys, Fla Czpar Keys Fun United States W. W. Cottrell Mitchell Pinkerton Cottrell Marshal Mitchell Cedar Keys Elin Cottrello

Beyond State Laws The Brooks Law and Constitutional Remedy

Local lawyers debate the scope of the original package decision with calls to amend the Constitution. Rumors say Finches may open branch houses in Washington and Findleyville to ship liquor to Ohio. others discuss licenses, replacements, and possible wholesale routes. State figures like Mr. Finch and Mr. Lippincott are quoted on feasibility and risks.

United States Supreme Court Finches Washington Findleyville Ohio W. E. Lippincott Smithfield Street Finch Lippincott Jd. K. Durr Bertram Strier Southside South Twelfth Street Jacob Rhode Strier Supreme Court United States Christy Soya

Lawyers debate extent of original package ruling on liquor

Amid uproar after the Supreme Court decision on importing liquor in the original package, lawyers and officials in Pittsburgh discuss whether non residents or citizens may import and sell liquor. Major A M Brown argues only a constitutional change can stop it, while others interpret the ruling differently and warn of broad consequences for state laws and prohibition efforts.

Major Brown Congress Pennsylvania Supreme Court West Virginia

Liquor Trade Fears Over Original Package Ruling

Pittsburgh liquor men react to a Supreme Court decision on original package sales. They expect potential branch houses and imports to challenge state licenses, while Chief Brown vows arrest of violators and enforcement of state laws. Industry leaders weigh impact on prices and competition.

Fragmentary note on public opinion and quoting

A partial text discusses public reaction to a quote and the idea of expressing an opinion. It references general sentiment and the attempt to avoid misquotation in reporting. The fragment mentions mathematics and a vehicle but lacks full context or clear facts.

Trouble in the Senate on a BIN covering imported liquors

Senate measures include a bill to subject imported liquors to state laws. Iowa’s Wilson reports the bill from the Judiciary Committee and urges early consideration. Hoar notes the ruling limits state interference with interstate liquor but he favors broader health and safety coverage. The debate raises sharp exchanges between Plumb and Hoar.

Horn Plomb Senate Bill Wilson Iowa Judiciary Committee Hoar Supreme Court of the United States Congress Edmunds West Plumb

Original Package Case Opens in Bangor Court

In Bangor Maine on May 14 the first original package case was heard in the Municipal Court. Officers seized a 16 gallon and an 8 gallon keg of ale from James McGuire's storehouse. McGuire testified he acted as an agent receiving liquor from Massachusetts to sell in packages. Judge Brett said a decision would be delivered in two days.

F. C. McGirr W. D. Moore Slagle Sewickley Collier Mayes Bangor James McGuire McGuire Massachusetts Brett Bayne Bynum Committee On Ways and Means Candler House

Perry details in tariff clash over Campbell perjury claim

Washington May 14. In the tariff debate James Campbell of Pittsburg a glass worker faces attack over alleged false affidavits. Indiana's Bynum denounces him as a perjurer while Bayne defends his character, testimony and public reputation cited.

Yesterdsy Bynum Iadison James Campbell Wilson West Virginia Bayne Campbell Islor WaAshinoton McMillen Tennessee Pittsburg Bergen New Jersey Bynum Indiana Harrison Pennsylvania Sqn and Means Seeee'e House of Representatives Mr. Wilson

Campbell Strikes Back In A Diatribe Over Sworn Testimony

The article recounts Mr. Campbell defending himself against accusations by Messrs. Bynum and Wilson. He claims their statements are lies and asserts he issued affidavits supporting his account. He recalls meeting them in February 1888 while in Washington with the Glassworkers Association, and notes discussing wages in Europe versus the United States.

Bynum Wilson Campbell Messrs Messrs. Bynum Washington Glassworkers’ Association Heb Messrs. Bynum and Wilson Ways and Means Committee Europe United States England Pittsburg Wheeling Intelligencer

Important Question Raised at Railway Conductors Convention

Rochester May 14. Three hundred twenty delegates of the order of Railway Conductors met in a five hour session at City Hall to review annual reports. Public details were scarce as delegates debated strikes and the impact of a no strike rule on the order’s influence with railways.

Railway Conductors’ Convention Mprecial Rocugster Order of Railway Conductors

Victory for Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Workers in Indiana

Quiet rumors of trouble ended as Grand Chief Sargent and the Federated Railway Employes council secured recognition. An agreement raised passenger engineer pay to 32 1/1 cents a mile, freight engineers to 4 cents, and boosted firemen to 54 percent of engineer wages, with seniority guiding promotions.

Tallent Terre Haute Ixpd Ohio and Mississippi Sargent Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Barnard Cincinnati Arthur Supreme Council of Federation of Railway Employes Consolidated Federated Council

Milton fire's tenth anniversary parade marks ruin to resilience

May 14 Milton Pennsylvania marked the tenth anniversary of the 1880 Milton fire. Special trains carried visitors from Williamsport Lock Haven Renovo Lewisburg Harrisburg Northumberland and Sunbury. About 20 000 crowded the streets as fire company hose carts banners and bands led a parade commemorating the blaze that destroyed 400 plus houses and left 600 families homeless. The historic Pollock mansion was among the oldest buildings lost.

Milton Mi.tox, Pa Willamsport Lock Haven Renovo Lewisburg Harrisburg Northumberland Sunbury Patriotic Order Sons of America Bands of Music Pollock

Youthful Misanthrope Ends Life After Debating Club

In Denver May 14 a 17-year-old James J Mosier from the Attic Debating Society of the High School failed in a prize essay and after declining an ice cream party returned home and shot himself through the heart. A suicide note pleads forgiveness and bids farewell to friends and family.

Denver Attic Debating Society James J. Mosier Alt Steve Essie Harry James Himsa

Book publishers form big school press combine

The American School Book Company created by Antwerp Bragg Co D Appleton Co A B Barnes Co and Ivison Phinney Co has acquired controlling interest in the Standard School Book Company of St Louis The Standard holds copyrights for Indiana law titles but Indiana contractor argues the contract with the state remains in force as if the Standard outfit had not joined the combination.

St. Louis New American School Book Company Antwerp Bragg & Co Cincinnati D. Appleton & Co Barnes & Co Ivison, Phinney &Co New York Standard School Book Company Standard Indiana

Governor Buckner Repeals Paducah Woodenware Charter

In FreanxfortEy on May 14 Governor Buckner signed a bill repealing the Paducah Woodenware Company charter a fatal blow to a noted lottery scheme run by Smith of Cinslaney who owned the franchise and operations in Oeviewion under SOP.

Freanxfort Buckner Paducah Lotapelienaig Smith Cinslaney SOP

Injunction Bars Olcott and Huntington Over Railway Scheme

New York May 14 Judge O'Brien granted an injunction restraining Frederick P Olcott C P Huntington and others from taking any action under the organisation scheme of the Houston and Texas Central Railway Company.

New York O’brien Frederick P. Olcott C. P. Huntington Houston and Texas Central Railway Company

Rail freight woes spark Pittsburgh coal trade debate

Chicago and Pittsburgh coal dealers urge big cuts in all-rail rates to revive Chicago demand. They describe river and lake shipping tricks to bypass prohibitive $225 per ton rail rate, warn of a looming coal miners strike and report firms seeking rate reductions to $175 per ton to restore profitable trade.

Chicago Pittsburg ICAGO Thera Dlinors Mononenhela Market Coal Company Lyle, Crow & Co Cincinnati Marmet Brazil Chi Richardson & Co

Now Against Harrison and Gallinger in NH Politics

Washington dispatch reports ex-Congressman Gallinger seconded Benjamin Harrison in 1888 but fell from favor after friction over patronage. The President sought reconciliation with Gallinger, inviting him to dine and offer a favor, yet Gallinger left angered and unlikely to aid Harrison again.

Indiana Washington Chicago Gallinger New Hampshire Benjamin Harrison Harrison William E. Chandler New Hampshire Republican State Central Committee Tennessee White House Ard Comenorse Chandler Senate Ben Harrison

Revisionist Moderator Leads Presbyterian Assembly Skirmish

Saratoga May 14 The annual General Assembly meeting opens with a focus on revising the creed. About 530 commissioners attend from across the United States including 270 clergymen and 260 ruling elders. A revisionist moderator is anticipated and pamphlets by a Presbyterian clergyman circulate amid prayers and heated discussion.

Saratoga General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United States Allans Cortain I Ming Buggs

Wallace Replies on Cleveland and Pennsylvania Politics

Ex-Senator Wallace replies to a Leader editor’s question about opposition to Mr. Cleveland. He says as a Democrat he cannot oppose Cleveland and sees no Cleveland or anti-Cleveland faction in the state. He expects Democrats to support the party in the forthcoming state convention and election.

Wilkesbaree Evening Leader Wallace Cleveland Leader Pennsylvania Pattison

American Ticket Brokers Association Holds Twelfth Annual Meeting

INDIANAPOLIS May 14 The twelfth annual meeting of the American Ticket Brokers Association convened in this city today. The group reports spending 1625 24 last year to oppose hostile legislation while anticipating harmonious proceedings and successful efforts against adverse bills.

Indianapolis American Ticket Brokers’ Association Legicati Oes

A Respectable Failure in Bucket Shop Shuffle

Special telegram from New York reports bucket shop figure Doran of New Street staged a mock audit to reveal he could pay only 12 cents on the dollar. Patrons watched as the spokesman proclaimed the settlement, drawing cheers for a departure from the usual exit with the bank.

Bucket Shop New York Wall Street Doran New Street

Fatal River Accident at New Bridge Caisson Capsizes

Louisvitxz Kentucky May 14 A caisson at the new bridge capsized this afternoon killing one man and injuring several others Ed McDonald a corker was inside the caisson with 14 men at work. The structure turned over as timbers snapped and missing workers include Charles ers and random a corker Joseph Wathen corker. Injured men Ed McDonald Tom Hennessy Pat O’Brien Ed Griffin and Wm Rhodes were evacuated by boats from shore.

Simpatee Charles Aers Random Corker Joseph Wathen Ed McDonald Tom Hennessy Pat O’brien Ed Griffin Wm. Rhodes

Three Candidates Hustling to Obtain the Nomination in Erie District

A Telegram from Erie notes Congress campaign activity with Hon. Matthew Griswold set to announce his candidacy in the Dispatch. Other contenders include Editor W. Plumb of the Corry Flyer and Rev. Mr. Lowing, editor of the Linesville Herald. Farmers party officials discussed reannouncing Rese aton but have not decided on entry.

Erie Dispatch Entre Matthew Griswold Culbertson Congress W. ©. Plumb Corry Flyer Mr. Lowing Linesville Herald Farmers’ Party

Also Mentioned on This Page

Florida S:ed Land of Liberty Treasury Co Brooks Law Brown Mejor Brown Wood Street Fifth Avenue Frank Woog Fetterman John &. Lambie Lambie Oncoene A. M. Brown Tax Dispatch H.C. Christy Cbrinty Kansas William&. Pier Pier Steubenville Youngstown Peo Cyrus C. Brock Brock Origion W. J Logan T. D. Casey Casey Mr. Casey A. E. Lippencott Smithfield Bennett Bennett Bros A. Guekenheimer & Bros Guekenheimer Joseph Wainwright Tva Maine Great School Buckoer Illinois Steel Company Lakes Toledo Presbyterian Assembly Grover Cleveland Gutrigtt Levers
Search Courier

Search the Pittsburgh Dispatch Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Pittsburgh Dispatch?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication