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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1890
Page
1
The Senate debates Carlisle Kentucky as a candidate for the vacant Finance Committee seat left by Senator Beck. Gorman wields influence as Canons chair, with opposition from several Democratic senators who favor West and oppose breaking seniority. The outcome hinges on internal party balance and a pending informal meeting.
A Senate discussion centers on Carlisle for the Finance Committee with strong support from Democrats including Senator Gray of Delaware and Senator Blackburn. Ransom of North Carolina is noted as a former Appropriations member unlikely to return. The new senator may be sworn in tomorrow as caucus plans unfold.
Washington May 22. Swords Valentine and General Bailey vie to succeed Colonel Canady as Sergeant at Arms of the Senate. Charles Reade, deputy sergeant at arms, looms as a strong figure with wide support. Bailey and Swords likely if political ties among Senators Quay and Allison sway votes.
Senator Frank Hiscock of New York pledges to block a congressional proposal that would let states regulate interstate liquor sales in original packages. He introduces a bill mirroring the McKellar measure but targets oleomargarine instead of intoxicants to illustrate potential dangers to interstate commerce and to defend importers of foreign wines and spirits.
Washington May 22 The old senatorial tradition that Secretary Hoar never appreciates a joke has been found to be a myth. During Bengtor Jones exhaustive speech on the silver question he recalled Massachusetts colonial days when conch shells were used as money. Hoar nodded and whispered to Gray that such money was good if a person wanted twelve on the half shell and could pay with the shells.
Washington May 22. For the first time a majority of the House Judiciary Committee favors a joint resolution proposing a Constitutional Amendment to grant women the right to vote. Previous reports by minorities had not secured a majority. The measure was introduced by Representative Baker of New York.
The House Committee on Patents ordered a favorable report on a Simonds Connecticut bill identical to the international copyright measure already rejected by the House. It adds a new section linking its effect to local advantages and expands avenues for American authors.
Igor Tarski known as Count De Rogal was declared insane in the County Court. Judge Prap ordered commitment to a mental facility for treatment and evaluation.
Mrs Scully a 65 year old widow from Pittsburg visiting New York fell near the Palmer's Theater stage before the overture. Doctors say she suffered an apopleptic stroke and was carried to the Fifth Avenue Hotel for care with efforts to restore her.
New York May 22 John Jokosky a Pole sought twenty five Polish Hebrew immigrants to take to Haverstraw. He faced compulsion and admitted his brother hired the Hebrews for a Haverstraw brickyard. Labor inspectors urged enforcement as twelve Italians detained at quarantine were later allowed to land after misstatements.
Ottawa May 22 The government won 30 of 34 seats in Nova Scotia. annexationist views are highlighted by critics. Sir John and his cabinet fear the result, while Attorney General Mr Longley and allies claim strong endorsement of their policy signals. Commentators say the Dominion aligns with US interests.
The Moboken Common Council discussed an amendment allowing the Chair to eject members attending meetings inebriated. Chair Stanton proposed the change claiming the chair can decide sobriety. Some members objected to giving the chair such power, but a majority agreed he was qualified.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Missouri votes to exclude saloon keepers from the order. Grand Master’s report supports prohibition, leading to a disputed decision. Several saloon owners in St Louis, Kansas City, and nearby areas are members and will face enforcement challenges.
May 22 Bertie reports severe hail storms in St. Mables near Hildesheim causing extensive damage. Worshipers gathered in a church to pray when a lightning strike killed four, blinded four, and left a scene of wreckage with two children among the dead.
The Presbyterian General Assembly met in Saratoga. Debate on revision of the Confession of Faith and constitution dominated the session with a proposed non obligatory framework and two thirds voting thresholds. The Sabbath Observance and Church Erection boards reported progress and fundraising needs for church buildings and manse construction.
The Committee on Systematic Beneficence presented its eleventh annual report. It notes the committee’s role to inform and stimulate church benevolence and records a year total gifts to all boards of 104,485 dollars, with 1,103 more churches contributing than in the previous year.
The Asheville General Assembly adopted the Foreign Missions report. It calls for annuities to bereaved missionaries families, training for young women, churches to contribute 116000 for next year, and four more men to be sent to the Congo Free State. It also considers action against lotteries per an anti lottery league petition.
At the American Baptist Association sessions in Onroaco on May 22 the special committees reported on catechetical instruction and urged the Board of Managers to appoint men to prepare a catechism for Sunday schools. Rev. S. A. Northrop of Indiana spoke on the value of tracts and advocated prudent use of religious publications.
Sioux Falls reports indicate Reverend William L. Fielder of the State Enforcement League plans a strong push to enforce prohibition after the original package ruling. He mailed 1,500 petitions calling for the Bruble bill or similar. Dispatches from Nevada Missouri Mason City Iowa and Yankton note grand jury indictments and the opening of original package saloons as enforcement efforts expand.
Aman, 66, body found floating in the bay with a crushed skull and head wounds. Identified as Charles Kent, former Nevada County sheriff and State Senator. Dusmone revernas alleged to have caused Kent's despondency. Kent had moved to San Francisco last week and attempted to jump into the bay. Police suspect ferry boat wheels caused head injuries, while murder theory lingers.
Ex Governor Foraker returns as temporary state convention chairman as party split widens. Times Star denounces move as a mistake while Ohio Republicans brace for a difficult campaign with no side yielding and calls for harmony clash with dissent.
Special telegram reports the Baltimore and Ohio confirms a southern extension plan via the Metropolitan Southern Railroad Company. Incorporators are B and O officials. the nine mile line runs from Linden station on the Metropolitan branch to Montgomery County and toward Great Falls on the Potomac, linking with many lines to reach the South.
Doriestons Pa May 22 J Monroe Shellenberger pleaded guilty to 17 indictments for embezzlement and forgery. Judge Yerkes sentenced him to 22 years hard labor in the Eastern Penitentiary. The packed courtroom heard a dramatic, sobbing plea as the prisoner showed visible remorse before the verdict and after.
Denver reports a year after the First National Bank robbery of $21 000 President Moffatt was targeted by a young man named C J Wells who got him to cash a check. A Clayton Missouri arrest confesses the theft and claims much of the money is hidden. A suspect known as Brown fits the horse thief description. Local courts may pursue a Colorado trial.
The Cronin mystery resurges as detectives report a trip to Mexico to locate the man who drove Dr. Croola to his death. Chief Marah confirms the suspect is in Mexico and has evaded capture after warnings. A sighting of St. Minanda in the city by salesman Hatcheld is noted.
In Ohio a judge declined to grant change of venue for Alderman McAbee and Michael Corrigan charged with conspiring to commit election fraud in the Twenty fourth ward. They asked to move from Judge Hawes and others amid affidavits alleging bias. Hawes demanded reputations of affiants and ordered subpoenas.
J. K. Lehman, a Chicago capitalist, was found by a jury to be distracted. His wife was appointed conservator of his estate valued at 200000. Physicians testified he is a lunatic driven by overwork. He is now in Bloomingdale Asylum with purchases including a butcher shop’s contents and a handful of diamonds.
Burrap May 22. Action by the Rochester Convention of Railroad Conductors to drop the anti strike clause from the constitution threatens the order. Hoboken division surrendered its charter and New Haven division withdrew its delegate. An Eastern delegate says the move will trigger the withdrawal of many New England New Jersey and Pennsylvania divisions and the possible formation of a new non striking organization.
Representative McAdoo of New Jersey today submitted a preamble and resolution accusing census inquiries of overreach and infringing on freeman rights. He directs the Eleventh Census Committee to examine census questions and report on restricting them if needed.
Walter J. Damrosch and his bride Margaret Blaine Damrosch boarded the Hamburg American steamship Columbia in New York toward an European itinerary including Berlin Vienna and Paris. They will spend weeks with Andrew Carnegie in Scotland and travel with Carnegie aboard later to Hamburg.
C J Best of Marietta and T J Lockwood of Pittsburg file ejectment and damages suit in Pleasants county against C W Brockumier C B Hart and other Wheeling parties over the Two Brothers islands in the Ohio River. Damages asked total 200000 with a request for an accounting. Oil wells on the property yield nearly 1000 dollars daily.
Baron Joachim von Rore was granted a divorce from Princess Francesca de Wilden in Chicago. The case centers on custody of their son amid long standing marital troubles reported in prior dispatches.
May 22 Mt St Mary's College elocution contest selects finalists to compete for the gold medal on June 24. Named entrants include Charles Watterson Pittsburg H F Lee Pennsylvania Joseph Ingoldsby Joseph Cavanagh Bouton Joseph Mallone Wm Cross New York Louis French John Seton Baltimore William McConnell New Jersey E Farrell South Carolina. TheDal eaten the gift of ne D Watters.
Eight passengers were slightly injured when a Pullman passenger train collided with a freight at Snerriep Missouri. One sleeper car was demolished and the train plunged into a 15 foot embankment.
Paris May 22 A French detective travels to Havana to fetch Eyraud the murderer for trial in France.
Friends report Alexander McCullough vanished from his boarding house about a week after the deadly crash that killed Katia Gallagher. Local authorities have not announced foul play but urge tips.
Reports from Logan county, West Virginia describe the double murder of Ike Brewer Jr. and Jim Brewer near Pigeon Creek. Jim Brewer killed Ike with a Winchester, then fired a shot to finish him, sparking a posse, a man killed in a firefight, and widespread fear of further violence.
A special telegram reports the Ohio Woman Suffrage Convention opening with local reports by Florence Ypple and others. Officers include Martha ilevell and Cornelia Ahaw with Meriane M. Casamant as secretary. Afternoon papers and resolutions follow with speakers Harriet Taylor Upton and Rev. Dr. Shaw to close the day.
Sixteenth ward residents held an indignation meeting in Bloomfeld chaired by Hon. Peter Zero. A ten member committee was appointed to confer with Chief Bigelow on repaving Liberty Avenue from Thirty third Street to Center Avenue. The crowd of over 1 taxables grew heated during the lively session.
Joseph Oganewaki appears before Alderman Doughty to answer a felonious assault and battery charge filed by Albert Weabel and Gary Joyves at ballet works in the First ward. The defendant allegedly lost temper and struck the prosecutor, who sustains multiple head wounds. Both parties reside in Lawrence.
The Ralston School places Miss Naw man in charge as Assistant Principal during Principal Burgoyne's suspension by the Board of int e rn. Professor Dip e are Ponded. The interim role lasts until Burgoyne's status is clarified.
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