21 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1889
Page
1
Corporal Tanner, former Commissioner of Pensions, presents his side of the feud over administration of the Pension Bureau. He objects to Secretary Noble's insinuations blaming General Bussey, defends his correspondence, and defends his handling of re-rating cases citing statutory questions and a long-running inquiry.
The report dated September 5 1889 to Cyrus Bussey Assistant Secretary of the Interior is signed by George Ewing F L Campbell and H L Bruce Special Board of Examiners. It includes 465 exhibits analyzing that many claims and notes a change in certificate reissues starting September 1 1888 with certificates numbered below 171000.
President Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad reports favorable business after a directors’ inspection trip. He argues against trusts and pools, insisting on free competition and distribution, and denies any traffic agreement with the St. Paul and Duluth line.
In St Louis on October 20 officer Robert McCormick of the Central district shot and killed 17 year old Andrew Getchenser after the boy and companions were ejected for attempting to enter a dance without paying. The youths began throwing stones and the officer, struck in the face by a rock, fired as Getchenser raised another missile. The coroner's jury exonerated the officer.
A Gloucester county jury finds Joseph M. Hillman guilty of murdering peddler Herman Seidemann. Hillman confesses to friends that he struck Seidemann with a hatchet after lodging with him, took $1120, dumped the body in a creek, and awaits hanging on November 13.
A century ago a schooner anchored near Mace's Bay New Brunswick. Bandits buried treasure and kept the secret. Recently a chart reached curious hands and led to a hidden box being opened. One finder reportedly began building a house near St Stephens while others refuse to explain.
A new women’s club will open in West Ninth Street modeled on men’s clubs. It will feature a restaurant and bedrooms for country members, with country patrons expected to comprise most dues. Annual dues are set at $10 and 500 memberships are anticipated. Mrs. Pierpont Morgan is among the supporters.
Chicago October 20. State's Attorney Longenecker expects the Croninn jury to be completed tomorrow. Bryan and Bontecour were tendered by both sides yesterday and will be sworn in with new talesmen to be examined. Four vacancies will be filled and testimony possibly begins Tuesday morning.
Amos Withrow, once connected to Woodstock and Toronto circles, fled to New York amid forgery charges tied to turf and wine. He eluded police after allying with a married London woman, then moved from Kingston to Clayton, New York, with her. extradition to Canada is expected if caught.
Lewiston Montana reports George Kennan speaking on Siberia. Kennan claims the Czar relies on ministers for information, overlooks prisoners near the palace, and would learn truth by visiting the streets and talking to dissenters. He argues officials mislabel activists as fanatics.
Pottsville reports very low anthracite prices and reduced miners wages and demand. Autumn price advances are absent and the summer rate may hold through the year as Tidewater stocks rise and October output drops about 700 thousand tons. Reading Railroad plans idle shifts and repairs at several collieries.
Miss [da Dare] was robbed outside 62 Bowery after a Windsor Theatre matinee of 11 dollars. Police man Herbolschieman chased and captured the suspect, Frank Day, who discarded two fives and a one. Day held for examination at Essex Market Police Court. Another thief, William Richardson, remanded in Harlem court for snatching a pocketbook from Mrs Daly on Saturday.
Governor Foraker remained under medical care after a bowel ailment, with no full public update on his status. He faced a threatening episode and was confined at home since Thursday. by 10 p.m. his condition was declared favorable.
A telegram reports the cattle mutilation suspect moved operations from HawNoven to York township. Farmer Anderson found a cow's tail cut off and hung beside the carcass, with the animal nearly bled out.
Agnes Hochstetter, victim of the Mount Auburn incline plane accident, died at Cincinnati Hospital. Lillie Oskamp and Joseph McFurden, injured in the crash, are improving with good recovery prospects.
Special wire from Washington reports a heated bid for Speaker of the House as Reed and McKinley emerge as leading candidates. The contest is described as bitter with regional tariff disputes influencing support, while Reed is favored for the first ballot and possible control of Ways and Means.
In Washington October 20 Congressman E J Turner Kansas favors a Senate tariff bill with a single exception proposing a 2 cent per pound bounty on sugar to reduce production costs and save about 32 million dollars annually in duties collected by the United States.
A fragmented excerpt discusses sugar cane yields per acre and the viability of forming an industry. It questions the Senate's willingness to support legislation and expresses cautious optimism about protective measures and broader enterprise development.
In New York the Rev. John McDowell Leavitt, longtime Protestant Episcopal clergyman, announced leaving the Episcopal communion to join the Reform Episcopal Church after more than 40 years of service. He cited conflicts between tradition and scripture and said he renounces ritualism and the current church structure.
An Iowa music teacher Eleine brought back a bride from Germany. Dr Minges, a young physician, pursued her by posing as a suitor and even used a forged photo. He reportedly met the couple in Dresden where the marriage is said to have occurred last week. The tale is presented as a factual romance.
Ottawa reports preparations for the largest potlatch on the Pacific coast to be held Christmas Day near Ft. Rupert at Vancouver Island. Captain Jim will bestow 6600 blankets 500 silver bracelets 40 canoes and vast food valued at 10000 and he expects to gain 20000 in two years. This marks his one hundredth such feast with the aim to surpass all prior displays.
A large sailing fleet freed from quarantine arrived in New York after a severe gale. The bark Orman Pasha, 82 days from Port Louis, endured a three day hurricane with loss of foretop mast and sails. Helmsdale, from Colombo, faced heavy seas off Hatteras damaging rails and cabins. David Crockett, 54 days from Hamburg, was driven toward Cape Charles near harbor entrance.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Postmaster General Wanamaker at Bethany Church on October 20 continuing as usual his teaching role. He answered questions about future attendance and indicated he would remain in his long standing position, reaffirming dedication to his class.
Ottawa reports Colonel James F Mulligan a former British officer and Patience Amelia Post nee Maud James of Whitley traveled through Europe with the charming widow allegedly guiding a trip that depleted the veteran's fortune. A suit for fraud looms as the couple’s union ends in dispute over deeded property and money.
The Clayton County District Court hears Wesley Eikins, 11, charged with killing his parents last July near Edgewood. The grand jury returns the indictment based on the boy’s signed confession.
A passenger train on the Northern Pacific line derailed near Hunters, miles from Portland, after a cow wandered onto the track. The engine jumped the rails and capsized, injuring fireman James Nolan who died from the accident. About 200 passengers were aboard but all escaped with only a shake-up.
Oct 20 report from Port Anrue Ontario describes three men Frank Depreys Paul Mark and Curly leaving Peninsula harbor for Port Caldwell in a smack on Lake Superior. A sudden storm forced their boat under and only J Paul Mark survived. The two other men were lost at sea.
Rev Dre F mage told his congregation that the church board bought a property 150 by 200 feet on the river and Green Street for about 125000 dollars to erect a new tabernacle, replacing the burned one as part of the plan.
A fire devastated the Ile village of Curtim in Missouri along the Geico highway line on Wednesday. The town, home to 300 residents, faced major losses as flames swept through buildings and disrupted local life. No further details on casualties or causes were provided in the report.
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