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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1890
Page
1
Iowa's liquor law turmoil spills into politics as the original packages ruling expands enforcement. The issue draws national attention, with anti saloon Republicans and prohibitionists mobilizing ahead of Sioux City convention. Democrats wonder if repeal or reform will tilt future taxation and licensing.
The House faces renewed clashes as Wilson of West Virginia plans to reply to Campbell letters and Bayne entanglements. Reed struggles with discipline amid Bynum censure, while Democrats push for leadership amid fresh intra party tensions and possible expulsions.
The article describes Springer likely to lead the Democratic forces in the House as Carlisle moves to the Senate. Mills, Bynum, Wilson, and Outhwaite are named as potential rivals or movers for the Speakership, with Bynum noted for previous courage and leadership in the House. Judge Crisp, a top minority figure, is ill and unable to participate.
Ex-President Campbell of the Window Glass Workers L A 300 brushes off the acrimony in Saturday’s House session. He labels Mr Bynum's attack on Colonel Bayne as expected from an Indiana Democrat and notes censure by Speaker Reed. He hints at Washington travel and cites a letter praising Campbell from General Powderly to President Harrison.
A telegram report notes House and Senate Democrats plotting a strategy on silver and a free coinage bill. Western lawmakers push for free coinage, while Speaker Reed blocks major House action. Southern Democrats threaten to oppose a federal election law to advance silver, aiming to force a choice between free coinage and federal control of elections. Western senators fear partisan backlash if they blame Southern opposition. No formal pact has been signed, but Republicans expect southern resistance to thwart election-law moves.
The Senate plans a heavy week centered on silver with Senator Stewart set to speak on Wednesday. Memorial addresses for Rep W D Kelley will take Tuesday afternoon, and Saturday is reserved for the calendar. The Tariff bill faces possible committee action after silver is resolved, while the Naval bill awaits completion of silver debate. In the House, the week opens with the final acts of a major scene.
The Ways and Means Committee plans to report the tariff bill from the Committee of the Whole to the House on Wednesday with votes on amendments in order. The wool sections face renewed attacks and the Rules Committee report signals a lengthy debate. The Elections Committee will take up the contested McDuffie Turpin case after the tariff bill, with a sharp partisan clash expected. River and harbor appropriations supporters await passage of their bill through the House.
May 18 Washington reports the will of the late Senator Beck filed with Woodbury Blair as administrator bonded for 30,000 dollars. The 35 year old document leaves property to the wife for life with daughters' shares protected from husbands, makes the wife executrix, and notes advice from John C. Breckinridge. Personal property under 20,000 dollars is here. real estate lies in Kentucky.
A Sullivan county tale centers on Pounce Bailey a 65 year old widower who wed a German domestic girl aged 18. The girl's mother Mrs Katherine Kline joined Bailey while the wife protested as the trio left. the husband followed and the pair may be in Potter county. The deserted wife, in a philosophical mood, has left Bailey's property and returned to the farmer.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch from Mercer May 18 reports that Republican primaries produced wide canvassing and likely noms: McDowell for Congress Hall for Assembly Harshaw for Assembly Burnett for Sheriff Haywood for Prothonotary Downs for Clerk of Courts Biel for Treasurer Law for Recorder Templeton for County Commissioner and Babcock for County Commissioner. The Soldiers Orphan School syndicate backed Henry Hall, with Frost and Harshaw likely on the first ballot. State Convention delegates favor Delamater with Stone second.
Archdeacon Alexander McKay Smith preached to a large audience at the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Baltimore on May 18. He urged church members to limit reliance on money and agents, warning that much charity is self serving in the saintly name of aid and recalling Madame Roland on liberty.
Philadelphia dispatch reports two key labor gatherings in Cleveland next week. The Horseshoers Union and the Machinery Constructors National Trades Assembly begin their annual meetings on Monday. Both groups will consider sending a delegate to address trades associations.
The German Parliament signals a shift from Bismarckian force to a calmer Prime Minister Caprivi. Debate over East Africa expenditures grows, with liberal praise for courteous treatment of opponents. Emin Pasha and Emin’s book possibilities loom as Captain Zalinski’s European military study returns.
Paris dispatch reports Dex Soux met with Prince Bismarck at Friedricheruhe. The ex chancellor joked that his resignation would be a first class funeral though he said he was still alive and did not understand France’s retirement law.
The public report notes a 60 to 65 year old figure forced to resign, deemed too young to act, with a final resignation and defense against barbarity charges. He argued Germany would not attack France and that Russia would intervene to protect France if attacked, just as Germany would aid Austria if Russia attacked.
Berlin reports alarm in Germany over the McKinley tariff bill. The measure threatens German hops and textile exporters, with 76,000 centners shipped to America in 1889 and duties projected from 8 to 15 cents seen as ruinous.
A blaze in a rear storeroom at the Osborne House hotel in Atlantic City trapped guests in its smoke filled wings. Fireman F C Pettit carried 13 year old Miram Ho from room 22 to safety on the front porch, as others escaped with help amidst a cheering crowd. Gentle rescues of several guests followed as the wing was confined and the main building spared. The guest list included Philadelphia and Schuylkill residents among others.
Covington Ky May 18 The Frankfort Senate election was a sideshow to the turmoil in Carlisle's district with 30 candidates and rival factions. Rural counties may unify to nominate the successor, led by Mort D Gray of Grant county, while Campbell county backs George Washington with Al Berry of Newport close behind. Kenton county favors judges Perkins Cleary O Hara and Theodore Hallan as top contenders.
The Rev. M. L. Fritch of Reading faces an ecclesiastical trial in Womelsdorf before the Lebanon Classis on theft and falsehood. Fritch refuses to attend, resigns from the Classis, and seeks to defer proceedings until after a civil trial. He blames persecution and calls the process unduly hasty.
A Philadelphia convention brings together 13 000 railroad workers from Knights of Labor districts 212 151 and others to press for fair service adjustments. Delegates from Sunbury Renovo Kane Altoona Philadelphia and other towns vow action, with priority given to the Baltimore and Ohio grievances. General Secretary John W. Hayes says the union will proceed to address the issues and tackle the B&O grievances first.
A report from Quixcy Massachusetts notes English gas interests negotiating to buy nitre ene at a claimed two million dollar level, with details remaining unclear. The item highlights cross border energy finance and potential impact on local markets.
George Francis Train arrives on the Etruria in New York sixty days from Tacoma after beating globe circling records. He calls himself Phileas Fogg and plans a 4214 day voyage starting next October, with a helmeted display, grand charts, and a thriving Tacoma sponsorship.
A fire at Ysasis hardware store in Havana ignited a barrel of gunpowder causing a massive blast. Reported deaths reach 34 with over 100 injured, including four chiefs and the Venezuelan consul Francesco Silva. Authorities aid victims as mourning spreads.
James Warhurst, 24, a Philadelphia music teacher, beat the 9 year old son of Thomas Moore on January 3 over alleged daily taunts. The boy died, Warhurst fled after a court appearance where the mother cried over her dying child. Bail was set at 500 dollars for assault.
Rev Edwin A Gernant resigns as pastor of Zion's Reformed Church Philadelphia announcing a change of conviction. He will join the Episcopal Church and align with the Philadelphia diocese awaiting ministerial orders for six months. He served nine years and earned distinction in ministry.
Fishermen found a vest on Keyesbrook bank near the country road linked to Hiram Sawtelle. The back shows a bullet-like hole with powder burn, a torn collar, blood stains on the front, and pockets empty except for matches and a tin whistle.
Fifteen Russian Poles detained at the Burges office on May 17 bound for Connellsville Pennsylvania to work in mines. The mine owner's brother accompanying them also detained. Five Italians bound for Bethlehem potteries detained. All arrived aboard the Etruria.
In Pleasantville Atlantic County excitement grows over a claimed silver mine three miles above Pleasantville on the Reading Railroad line. Mrs Charles McGlade and Mary A Riddle of Atlantic City backed by assays promising enough silver to cover workings report progress with a shaft sunk about 28 feet.
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