11 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1889
Page
1
An 1890s-era district scene depicts factional maneuvering for patronage as the governor and Democratic leaders prepare for a Senate contest. Reporters cite cabinet and clerk posts, private secretaries, and patronage tied to the Campbell administration, with party loyalists and minority figures jockeying for favors amid the looming political reshuffle.
Treasury and Solicitor generals push for suit against Chambers McKee and Campbell Slicker for alien contract labor in the Jeannette glassworks case. Cabinet discussion expected before orders to prosecute 25 contracts, with fines up to 1000 dollars per case and possible return of workers to England. Authorities view a strong precedent and possible government compromise if fines are remitted.
Washington November 10 reports show the administration faces heat from a Republican ally over the election outcome. The quarrel centers on Guenther, a German American ex-con from Wisconsin, discussed as a possible Havana consul general. President Harrison declines to press the case, signalling further talks later.
The policy focuses on stopping the entry of workers brought here under contract rather than punishing the guilty, with emphasis on avoiding contract labor from other countries.
A staff correspondent reports fighting over Vice President Morton’s Shoreham Hotel liquor business and a cashiered unlicensed saloon. The W C T U debate in Chicago spurs local talk that Morton may lease the whole operation to James Keenan, amid protests from temperance advocates and liquor advocates citing church profits and political ties.
Washington November 10 Representatives Cannon and Henderson are the only two candidates for the House Speakership now in the city but Reed McKinley and Burrows are expected this week and their presence will sharpen the fight. The Ohio Foraker setback weakens McKinley and his faction while Reed’s backers claim no rival has a chance.
A letter from James Fortier, County Treasurer of this Ri county, says Fortner is in Windsor Ontario after leaving on November 5 to evade arrest for embezzlement. His attorney holds the safe keys and Fortner refuses to unlock it without formalCounty Commissioners order. Authorities fear the entire county fund is missing.
A telegram from Philadelphia reports anarchists plan a mass meeting at Odd Fellows Hall despite police presence fears. Powderly of the Knights of Labor dismisses anarchists as violent, urges change by ballot, and defends Parsons’ Knights membership.
Edward Clark, Architect of the Capitol, in his annual report to the Secretary of the Interior proposes enlarging and extending the central portion of the Capitol. He calls for marble walls matching the Senate and House, new terraces, a grand marble stairway, and added rooms for committees and storage to support upcoming Congress sessions.
Telegram reports Cronin murder conspiracy trials set to reveal John Kunze as the final State witness. Kunze, once seen as an innocent tool, now faces crossfire over May 4 movements of Dan Coughlin. His testimony is expected to strike a fatal blow to Burke Coughlin and O Sullivan. He has recovered from illness and remains joking and lighthearted.
Laura Bailey and May Donelson, charged with enticing minors, were searched at the jail on Saturday morning. A bottle of sulphuric acid and a teaspoonful of morphine were found on one woman, leading to speculation she intended to harm others or herself if the trial went badly. The women refuse to speak, and the judge warned of harsh sentences if found guilty.
At Sax Jouas Del Norte Nicaragua on October 22 the first nod of the Nicaragua Canal was formally turned at 9:30 a.m. in the presence of Governor Delgodilio and staff. The ceremony drew thousands, with cheering and cannon. The project, begun in June 1890, faced delays due to misunderstandings between Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
The Goodloe Swope duel ends as Colonel Goodloe dies after declaring he acted in self defense with a knife. Funeral plans are set for Lexington with services at 2 PM Tuesday. Swope’s funeral train reaches Danville and is led by Elder J S Shouse who extols political integrity and charity.
The Knights of Labor executives leave Philadelphia headquarters for Atlanta where the General Assembly meets Tuesday. Powderly and other officers head south with delegates, papers and records as the once vast movement shows sharp decline since last year.
Special telegram reports a boiler blast at No 1 colliery Mt. Pleasant owned by Calvin Pardee & Co. Three men died while others were badly burned as engines and boiler house were wrecked. Coroner to hold inquest tomorrow.
New York reports the death of General Thomas Francis Bourke Irish patriot and Fenian figure born December 10 1840 in Fethard County Tipperary. He served as Brevet General in the Confederate Army and returned to Ireland to fight in the Fenian insurrection before later settling back in New York. His death came after a weeklong bed confinement due to kidney troubles.
A Columbus telegram reports anxious minor candidates on the Ohio Republican ticket refuse to concede defeat while Governor Foraker and allies seek to halt the ticket’s overall victory. Disappointment centers on Foster and potential senatorship as party leaders brace for a busy new Legislature amid liquor policy and patronage battles.
Ohio Democrats vow to redraw congressional maps this winter claiming the Republican gerrymander stitched counties into odd shapes and stretched districts across the state. They expect a Democratic majority in the House under new lay lines and call for continuous territory.
In Waserveron November 10 the Indian Affairs Commissioner Morgan outlines his view that Indians must be integrated into national life rather than kept separate. He urges breaking tribal relations, destroying socialism, and replacing tribal autonomy with individual allotment and universal development.
A dispatch report from Baltimore describes Honore Mercier, premier of Quebec, discussing annexation sentiment in Canada and favoured paths to independence. He notes French Canadians largely favor autonomy while some favor alliances with Britain or the United States.
At a Chicago Irish meeting today funds were raised to obtain attorneys for the Cronin case defendants. Subscriptions were collected with proceeds to cover legal costs for the men, as another gathering was noted to be planned at the Grand Pacific. A separate note mentions a Manchester martyrs event on November 23 in a Grehoon school.
Kansas City reports Andrew Drum, confidential clerk to Major Drum, a major Western landowner, was arrested in Toronto two days ago. He absconded with $50,000 of his uncle’s money about two months earlier and will be brought back for trial.
An incident at St Jasmin involves a captain loading a cannon with air and shot and firing it toward an inclined target, creating notable excitement as the event unfolded on November 10. The report highlights the audacious action and its immediate response by onlookers.
A partial reading from the W T U Convention notes no regular decision today. Delegates engaged in activities and services while discussions continued. The record emphasizes a calm day with focus on temperance work and devotional services.
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