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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1890
Page
1
The Thurman Club in Columbus celebrated the 77th birthday of Grover Cleveland with a reception for Cleveland and Judge Thurman. Thousands attended as attendees waved red bandanas, applauding the former president and Thurman amid speeches praising Thurman’s long public service and integrity.
A 77 year old Ohio figure delivers a vigorous defense of free institutions, praising American progress, home values, and democracy. He denies future presidential ambitions, honors local citizens, and reflects on the nation’s global advance toward liberty.
Ex President Grover Cleveland received a standing ovation at a Democratic gathering in New York State style, with Judge Thurman and Toastmaster Outhwaite leading tributes to American citizenship and national character. Cleveland spoke of shared destiny and devotion to democracy, praising the nation and its people.
Speakers including Grover Cleveland and Allen G Thurman drew intense crowds as General Thomas Ewing urged action to curb corporate power and broaden taxation. He argued for national economy, restored inheritance and income taxes, and warned that tariffs favor manufacturers over consumers. Continued on sixth page.
John Hartman alias Crager, jailed in Carroll County Jail on horse stealing charges in Chester Pa, attempted to break out for a second time by digging two holes. He previously fell from the wall and injured himself. Holes were hidden with gravy paste, one into the parlor and one toward the yard, using an iron poker as a tool and boards as a skid. He intent was to catch the fast mail.
The Columbian Dairy Association met to discuss World's Fair matters. John Boyd reported that dairy products were classified as animal fat by the World’s Fair Commissioners, with oleo and butterine in the same class, prompting protests that dairy exhibits must remain separate from animal products. Prof. Henry reported on dairy cattle and suggested the dairy department operate only part of six months in the Fall, which drew objections.
New York November 13 delegates from 70 chapters gathered at the New York Alumni clubhouse for a three day Delta Kappa Epsilon convention. More than 150 delegates attended as part of the college fraternity’s ongoing biographical membership catalogue project and related sessions.
In Leavenworth the Bandana Democratic Club celebrated Thurman day with eight gallons of claret in four kegs. City Marshal and three officers seized the liquor from a hotel basement and were later arrested by the Sheriff on grand larceny charges, provoking intense public outcry and claims the action violated Kansas prohibition law. More trouble is anticipated as critics denounce the raid as unlawful.
Major John M. Burke arrives in Philadelphia aboard the Belgenland with three Sioux of the Ogallala tribe who toured Europe with the Cody Salsbury Wild West show. Officials seek statements on alleged ill treatment, but Burke refuses to let Indian Rights Association officials question the group without his presence. The Indians appear healthy as talks proceed before onward travel to Washington.
In Cumberland Missouri this morning a house fire started when Martha Murphy 13 years old ignited her clothing while stirring vegetables on the stove. Mrs Murphy and her infant child, carried flames in their arms, were burned. Martha is reported dying and all others severely burned.
A telegram from Galveston dated November 13 reports the Texarkana Federal building will begin soon. Materials include Pecos stone, Dakota granite, Eastern terra cotta, and St. Louis bricks. The structure straddles the Texas and Arkansas state line with dual post offices and a U.S. court.
Jackson, November 13. The trial of Rube Smith, cousin of Rube Burrows and partner in railway heists, ended with a guilty verdict after a morning jury deliberation. He faced charges of forcibly robbing the Buckatunna mail in September 1889 and awaits sentencing. Judge Hill will determine the penalty. Smith, about 27, is the sole remaining survivor of the Burrows gang.
State Chairman Kerr was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd in Clearfield Pennsylvania on November 13. He delivered a brief speech emphasizing respect and esteem over high office. Kerr departs for the West today with a likely Pittsburgh stop en route.
In Millersburg near Louisville on a foggy November morning a passenger train struck a hand car with five repairers aboard. James Finley died instantly while John Garady lost both legs. three others were injured with injuries feared fatal. The engineer did not see the hand car in time.
An epidemic of typhoid fever sweeps Clementville Ohio with 89 cases reported and 140 people ill. Business is suspended and the 20 residents, alarmed, fear the spread as the town faces a dire health crisis.
Salt Lake November 1 The official tally shows Delegate at Large in Utah re-elected. Caine wins by a large majority over Goodwin Lib with 9 441 votes separating them amid a strong Liberal cue in the two phases of counting.
On November 1 the second day of the Methodist Missionary Committee session in Boston discussed funding for various foreign missions and outlined planned support for affiliated societies.
A Chicago report claims Iceman O Sullivan describes a plot to seize Cronin and search him for documents aiding the Irish cause. Burke Cooney and O Sullivan supposedly waited as Cronin died, with Coughlin allegedly kicking Cronin until O Sullivan intervened. The confession is presented verbally to Cronin prosecutors.
Police Inspector Byrnes defended the city count against claims of carelessness and a loose rule. He alleged Porter used dishonest enumerators, naming a thief who admitted collecting 400 to 500 names and a case of a man hired through a local justice figure. Byrnes offered to provide more names from the Rogues’ gallery.
Telegram report from Philadelphia dated November 13 describes the first post election meeting between Senator Delamater and Lieutenant Governor elect Senator Watres. Delamater concedes defeat and vows to resume duties as a Republican, while Watres cites local factors and broader Republican losses outside Pennsylvania.
President Hogran admits Honduras capitol evacuation and government move to Tamara as General Sanchez fights to hold Tegucigalpa. Bogran escapes the Camayaguela ward with his cabinet after heavy fighting and barroom assault, with many dead or wounded on both sides.
New York telegram reports W. J. Ballard, principal of a Jamaica night school, admitting four colored children to 35 white students. White students protested, ten boys left and held a street meeting vowing not to attend while Negroes are admitted. Community sentiment supported Ballard’s stance.
Albert Welton found guilty by a Justice court of arson in the death of Mrs. Maria Sile from a factory fire on April M. Welton, secretary treasurer of the Shelton Combination Company, allegedly stole funds and set the blaze to hide the crime and faces capital punishment under Connecticut law.
Guatemala’s Consul General Jacob Baiz reports in a telegram that Bogran is reorganizing his army and receiving many recruits. The note says Guatemala plans to stay neutral amid the conflict as reports come from Tegucigalpa and surrounding areas.
Dispatches report Tiburon eight miles north of San Francisco was engulfed in flames. The Tiburon Hotel along with several stores and houses were destroyed as an ineffective fire department struggled against strong winds from offshore.
Assad Faran recounts months of delay for Tippoo Tib's arrival at Yambuya Camp. Selim Ben Mohammed's 60 men loot villages and enslave women and children while the Major punishes deserters with flogging and chained labor. Starvation, disease, and harsh discipline haunt officers and soldiers as inquiries unfold.
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