28 May 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1891
Page
1
In Harrisburg the Baker ballot bill faced fierce House debate as opponents claimed the amendments gutted the measure. Supporters argued for independent nominees with adjusted filing deadlines and new limits on nomination papers, with conference committee planning after a party split vote.
A lively House debate centered on a bill to appropriate 157000 for the State College. Opponents denounced the institution as useless while supporters argued national funds and future state support justify the expenditure. The measure passed after heated exchanges amid party lines and closing votes.
A senate stand off on May 27 marks the first time members refused to sustain an executive veto. The bill to enable Mathilda Gross McConnell of security to secure from trusts arising from Bea line McDonnell’s will was vetoed by Governor Fatti eon last week and called up for passage. Forty percent
The bill faced opposition from the Governor and a split Senate vote. Senators Brandt Tait Herring Mcdonald od Ry Ry wood Wwety opposed the override while Messers Gentner Ellwood aligned with Republicans. The veto’s fate depended on line votes and the Democratic side split.
The Senate substitutes the House bill on wholesale liquor licenses while leaving the 81000 and 500 fee unchanged. The Pittsburg Wholesalers Association bill is adopted after a committee of the whole vote. The final vote on the original bill passes amid a miscast vote correction.
The commission will include the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, president pro tem, Speaker and 90 appointees by the Governor. An appropriation of 800000 dollars is allotted for the World's Fair.
Fragmentary report shows Wherry accusing fraud in a count and sparking a major dispute. The scene centers on near shouting, a unsettled vote, and calls for discharging a committee as a new panel is formed with no report issued yet.
Hanrissire May 27 Senator Flinn's bill to sell or lease street railway property and franchises to motor power companies was amended to let railways contract with motor power firms for construction of motors cars and electric units. All existing contracts guaranties and securities remain valid as if the act existed earlier. The scope includes highways and leasing of franchises with electric power via consent of parties. The calendar date may advance.
Harrissone May 27 report that at midnight the Governor nominated Z X Snyder principal of the Indiana State Normal School for State Superintendent and Robert Watchorn assistant executive clerk for factory inspector. Senators oppose confirmation.
Hannterore May 27 Senator Neeb's bill to repeal the local prohibitory law for Jefferson township Allegheny county passed the House finally tonight. The vote stood 1 to and the necessary majority was obtained after several members, at the petition, changed their votes in its favor.
Senator Flinn moved the charter bill which passed finally in the Senate with an amendment preserving the mayor’s current powers. In Hamering the afternoon session saw several bills indefinitely postponed including one to prevent sale and manufacture of cigarettes and related smoking acts.
The Senate approved a large slate of measures including funding of 25000 for a penitentiary and prison cellhouse, aid to multiple charity organizations, and legal provisions on removal of remains and real estate dispositions for religious or charitable purposes. Changes include land sales near Erie Soldiers and Sailors Home and updates to property acknowledgments and casualty insurance provisions.
May 28, 24. The House has acted on five Senate bills left and talks of extending the session a week. A consultation decided to wait. Half the calendar may be cleared, but not all. Senate has recessed for delays. House cling to disorder with late night sessions and a midnight lunch break. Both Houses remained in session at report time and were unlikely to adjourn before daybreak.
Loxpon May 27 Mr Parnell will marry the divorced Mrs O Shea in July and may tour America after Parliament adjourns. The pending probate suit could leave her about $600000 from the will of her aunt Mrs Wood, fueling ongoing leadership battles.
Firebombing from a petroleum explosion swept Duxton yesterday injuring many and killing at least ten missing. Firemen and volunteers fought the spreading blaze over blocks with eight petroleum reserves nearby and hundreds of barrels at risk.
Senator Markley of Montgomery offers a resolution to appoint a committee to probe charges of cruel treatment and mismanagement at the Warren State Lunatic Asylum. Senator McCreary of Erie questions the charges, letters cited as evidence are debated, and the resolution is referred to the Judiciary Committee for action.
The case Smith versus Park details an old gentleman Cornelius J Park who left a will promising Margaret Smith £30000 if she married his son. After Park's death the son refused, and the suit seeks enforcement of the legacy. The matter heard in Loxpox on May 37.
The case of the singer Chevalier Scovel versus St Stephen's Review opened with Scovel, his wife, mother and sister present. The suit seeks 1500 dollars with dam ages against the printers and editor for a libelous claim about his marriage to Miss Roosevelt of New York and demands a full apology.
Senator Dunlap protests amendments in conference committee on the Flinn bill authorizing wharf appropriation for city parks. Senate action supported the committee's classification of cities of the second class. House members favored the bill, sending it to the Governor for consideration despite opposition.
Paris May 27 Baron Hirsch outlines plans to improve Hebrew life by relocating Jews from Russia. He argues deportation could spare them the cruel, crowded conditions and seeks humane measures under the czar. He warns the Russian regime fails to grasp the injustice and urges a gradual, humane implementation of policy.
Boston telegram reports Captain Cornelius Lovell of East Boston has died at an old age. A former seaman and ship broker he once saved Charlotte Cushman from drowning as a child, earning gratitude from Cushman’s family. The tale recalls Lovell leaping into the water to rescue the girl, later restored to consciousness, and the girl’s mother promising to care for him in gratitude.
The Plenty Horses trial resumes with Captain Frank D. Baldwin testifying for the defense. He describes Casey as a spy who planned a march toward Pine Ridge. The case hinges on whether Plenty Horses killed Lieutenant Fiesty Hom to prevent a larger crackdown, with Living Bear—Plenty Horses’ father—expected in town tomorrow.
The Republican Senatorial caucus named Senator J. P. Gobin of Lebanon County for President pro tem tonight. Senator Harlan of Chester was the sole challenger, but Gobin won 17 votes. Gobin’s term ends December 3. re election prospects could renew renomination.
The baccarat case involving Sir William Gordon Cumming proceeds next Monday before the Lord Chief Justice with a special jury. The Prince of Wales has been consulted by solicitors on both sides and is expected to appear for examination. The Palace of Justice courtroom is already oversubscribed with applicants from high society.
Hamerons May 7. Ex Chief Clerk Samuel A. Losch and Dick Quay clashed briefly on the House floor. Losch says Quay ordered him off the floor. Quay denies it and says he saw Losch at the clerks' desk where papers were handled. The exchange centers on handling bills and papers amid the floor action.
Hanatenero May 27 report says the Lytle Insurance Bill to require companies to deposit disputed claim plus percent for counter values after premium payment was indefinitely postponed in the Senate. The bill also fixed the term of office for notaries public.
In Harrisburg May 27 the Republican caucus elected the State Committee members Flinn Allegheny Crawford Ve iec. The committee will select the officers for the Senate of 1883.
Governor Pattison tonight viewed the commission of Dr. Eggie the Republican State Librarian in Hanchesore. No action has been taken in the cases of State Superintendent Waller or Factory.
New York May 27 Edison completed a machine that reproduces scenes sounds and motions at a distance. He calls this invention the kinetograph and demonstrates its potential for recording distant events.
The House receded from its nonconcurrence with Senate amendments on mining fill. Report notes progress in the passage and alignment of the bill with Senate changes.
Loxpox May 27 The annual meeting of the Woman's Liberal Federation faces a split over woman suffrage. Leading proponents include Lady Sandhurst Miss Cobden and Miss Cons, while the opposing side argues against adding suffrage planks to the federation platform. The Executive Committee favors expanding its powers at this year's gathering.
Liveroot May 27 A heavy sea disrupted dockside operations as baggage from the steamship Etruria was being unloaded. Police inspected a large package when a blast occurred. Bucveper Kearn suffered a cut ear as a bag with a single chamber was found among the cargo.
Bonpranx May 27. M Bergier a magistrate of the Court of Appeals drowned himself yesterday in the Garonne. He cited heavy losses from stock speculations. France Getting Ready for War. Paws May 27 The Chamber of Deputies passed a bill for the stor-
The U S Navy reports the cruiser Charleston has arrived at Callao Peru after leaving Acapulco last week while in pursuit of the Itata. Commanders note no sighting of the elusive vessel and suggest it may continue to roam along the coast or proceed to other ports.
Reports from Wasington indicate the French government has stationed a warship at St George's Bay Newfoundland to block United States fishermen from baiting. The State Department says no action or opinion can be given until further advice is received.
Blight judgments totaling 73 831 dollars were entered today against the American Machine Company, which manufactures scales and other devices. Executions are noted, with the total against the firm reaching up to 150 000 dollars. An effort is underway to reduce the punitive amount.
More than 100 bullets fired as Wallace's circus employees and a mob clash. Patrons left during the performance were shot and bricks and stones flew while the train moved away. Several injured, four reported dead as authorities seek arrests and the cause traced to a chicken thief turned instigator.
A confidential letter from the Ross County Executive Committee and Chillicothe Democratic editors urges Neal as governor candidate. They contend Governor Campbell cannot be re elected if nominated and that Neal should lead a campaign focused on principle to influence the presidential race and Ohio's political outcome.
A burnt four room house at Buchanan avenue and Gordon street yields the charred bodies of Mrs. W. A. Uptegroff aged 25 and her three daughters aged 15 months to five years. Authorities label the incident a deliberate triple murder, noting the despondent husband canine, and a sparsely peopled North Tropeke area. The home had been uninhabited recently and the family moved in a month ago.
In Cincinnati on May 27 the Grand Lodge faced a fierce contest over amending by laws to admit brewers distillers and wholesale liquor dealers and traveling salesmen. The vote narrowly approved the measure by a four vote majority after a long session.
A special telegram from Awsonia reports a novel suit pending in Coxx county involving a tree overhanging a property line. The case centers on fruit and damage claimed as it falls onto a neighbor’s land, raising questions of owner liability for drops from shared trees.
The dispatch reports a charge of perjury tied to investigations into city finances. Despite probes, the sinking fund remains intact with $2,000,000 in securities and cash. City Treasurer-elect Oellers seeks possession pending court decisions as authorities scrutinize brokerage ties and speculative dealings.
Telegraph orders direct the Rush at San Francisco and Bear at Seattle to undertake their yearly voyage to the Bering Sea. The Rush will have special agents J. Benaday Brown and S. B. Netm, with details about Seal Islands duty and St. George. Officials note instructions mirror last year, with sea patrol rules still unsettled regarding a closed season.
May 27 report from SvortpaLe notes Master Workman Wise says the strike end is not yet official though workers face hunger. He claims the union remains strong and only starvation drives men back to work as miners resist selling out and continue to press for unity.
A 13 year old Brooklyn girl Mary Andrews faced Justice Walsh on a charge of a 7 dollar fake check. She claimed her employer Mrs Jacobson a dressmaker sent her to get change and the check bounced. She admitted copying Mrs Jackson and forging the note to obtain money. The judge sent her to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children for care.
A Scranton lace curtain manufacturer planned a new plant and needed six skilled workers from England. Officials debated whether laws blocked or allowed immigration and employment of foreigners. A telegram from Scranton discusses potential strike action as a settlement method.
Judge Agnew and Attorney Shoemaker discuss the legality of Governor Pattison’s right to appoint a president judge. The debate centers on whether a vacancy exists under the Constitution by new Allegheny County court creation and whether the governor may fill such offices before a formal vacancy, with implications for future prosecutions like Fitzsummons for murder.
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