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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1890
Page
1
Washington October 2 The race for control of the next Congress dominates discussions as state elections unfold. Republicans emphasize cautious gains while Democrats hope for gains in Ohio Maryland and Southern states amid redistributing districts.
A staff correspondent reports the Pennsylvania Republican Club held a lively event as members prepared to travel to the capital to cast their ballots. The scene included party organizers coordinating travel and rallying supporters ahead of the vote.
At a meeting in the club rooms at Tenth and G streets about 700 Pennsylvania Republicans in office were discussed. Over 500 pledges to vote were reported with 400 club members. Railroads serving the city offered half rates to those going home to vote to encourage turnout.
A large crowd at the Titusville Opera House heard ex Senator Lewis Emery Jr denounce Governor Pattison and the Republican ticket. Emery argued Delamater represents monopoly interests opposing petroleum producers and farmers, urging voters to reject the ticket to protect republican principles. The rally aimed to boost Pattison opposition and expose alleged corruption in party leadership.
Washington October 20 Representative Marsh of York and head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee reports strong political activity. He cautions that despite heavy odds against the Democrats the Pattison campaign looks hopeful due to Republican defections and increased straight-ticket votes. A Pittsburg Pattison supporter cites uprising against Delamater, possibly driven by local leaders’ enmity with Senator Quay, yet aiding Pattison even if motivated by personal conflict.
William Duncan, a Black man in the Second ward, was arrested and admitted taking money from Democratic Campaign Committee members Morris Cohen and attorney Harry Geoghegan to register voters illegitimately. He named a Republican Campaign Committee member who aided the scheme and outlined a plan for mass illegal registration in the First, Second and Third wards.
Special telegram reports the Dela mater party covering much ground in a county circuit. A reception at Mauch Chunk drew few attendees due to early arrival, and by 2 30 p m the party reached Wilkesbarre with Senator Delamater, Thomas J Stewart and L A Watres aboard a traveling committee awaiting further plans.
Republicans welcomed Senator Delamater and colleagues at a long series of meetings in Nanticoke Plymouth and Pittston. In Allentown he was escorted to the armory where a big crowd waited though rain dampened the event and Delamater did not appear.
Robert T. Lincoln, minister to England, disavows using his father’s name by the Independents to promote their cause. He says true Republicans should back their own choice, and he would support Senator Delamater in Pennsylvania, warning against aiding the enemy or opposing the party’s ticket.
West Chester October 20 Mr Pattison and his party toured Chester County in an off year bid to cut the Republican majority. They spoke at Oxford about 9 AM and held a large meeting in Kennett Square. By 5 PM he arrived with aides at the Mansion House where a reception drew many leading men from all factions.
Philadelphia October 20 Lincoln Independents held a large mass meeting at the Academy of Music. Lifelong Republicans urged electing the Democratic gubernatorial candidate and criticized the party leadership under Senator Quay. A Lincoln portrait banner and Civil War era notes adorned the stage.
A Scranton police report reveals John Marche l of Forest City sold his wife to Stephen Muskar of Scranton for 115 dollars. The couple fled to Susquehanna then Scranton, were pursued, and arrested after a pistol threat. They remained in custody as officials rejected an informal settlement.
A Fort Pierre physician reports a bands of 200 Indians fasting and performing ghost dances for two months under the claim of a new Messiah. Thirteen have died and many are afflicted with mountain fever. The band was previously misled by Teo Hands who posed as the Messiah and was jailed.
Special telegram from Peru of October 20 reports Rev. Isaac Fisher Dunkard minister collapsed and died in the pulpit at Mexico, a small town north of the city. Fisher was an early county settler, aged 64 and wealthy.
Paris reports the McKinley tariff will mainly affect wool and champagne exports. French officials hope for pork import repeal and concessions on wine and art duties, while M Roche pushes a new general customs tariff with exemptions for raw materials like silk, wool, hides, and cotton.
Lowpoxs, October 20. It is openly reported that within months a genuine political surprise awaits the Conservatives inner circle. A general election is on the tapis with activity at headquarters high. Parliament may meet in November only to be dissolved, and Lord Salisbury is expected to appeal to the country early next year. The Cabinet has agreed to dissolve though timing depends on policy and convenience.
The Spanish bark Villa de Llaniez departed Liverpool Tuesday en route to sea. A heavy gale drove her from the bar on Wednesday and she was last seen Thursday off Great Ormes Head heading seaward. Wreckage then washed ashore and two bodies were found today.
Mary Ann Stevens aged 39 was found guilty of stealing a four shilling blanket from her mother in law. She admitted the theft but said she pawned it to buy food and intended to redeem it. Recorder Warry sentenced her to five years penal servitude at quarter sessions in Portsmouth on Saturday.
Five local linen firms were summoned under the factory and workshop act for employing women and children after legal hours on September 13. They admitted the offense but cited urgency to finish goods for the United States before the McKinley tariff. The magistrate gave nominal fines, acknowledging the anxiety to meet tariff deadlines.
The would be assailant fired during the Czar’s train stop at Porjetoha near Grodno on the way back to St Petersburg. The aim missed, and the Czar survived the attempt according to HY DUMNLAP's Cable.
Mount Etna erupts with a thick column of volcanic vapors rising from its summit. A shower of cinders has fallen over Spezia as the eruption continues to be felt on the mountain's side.
All eyes focus on the Eccles Lancashire parliamentary contest where the eight hour bill looms as the pivotal issue. Speakers include Sir John Gorst and T W Russell for Conservatives and Sir Walter Foster for Gladstonian liberals. Miners threaten vote discipline. result could shift mining-area politics.
In Shropshire and Staffordshire a row erupts over who holds the inquest into the Buckley Wood death after a Great Western Railway train struck farmer James. The body and severed head were found in different counties, complicating jurisdiction and legal proceedings.
The poet Heine's sitter Fran Embden marked her ninety years today in Hamuvre amid strong health. Municipal leaders sent felicitations and she received hundreds of telegrams from friends. Messages poured in from distant dignitaries including the Emperor of Africa, the Queen of Romania, Dom Peai and other notable figures.
Rome October 20. During a voyage of the Italian squadron from Naples to Spezzia last week a storm burst the boiler of a torpedo boat. The vessel sank instantly with a crew of one lieutenant, two subaltern officers, and 15 seamen all drowned.
The itemizer notes BALFOUR on his way to Ireland and Mortey delivering an address at Newcastle. It reports engagements of Phelps daughters with German nobles and Eise Lecroup visiting Emperor William at Potsdam. Britain may recognize the Brazilian Republic. Dillon and O'Brien in the French Chamber. Granville denounces the McKinley bill at Newcastle. Salisbury to send Baker to Egypt regarding London question. William to honor von Moltke on his birthday. The Czar signals no dynastic change for Serbia. Salvation Army vice chairman Onan Boers funds 1 million pounds for In Darkest England scheme.
In Washington on October 20 Mary Metzdorff a 17 year old killed her brother James and Louisa Broadwaters by poisoning the breakfast coffee She pleaded guilty in court after initial confusion Judge Stewart offered to accept the plea and suspend sentence Mary admitted she did it for amusement Her step mother survived the poisoning and was described as kind to the girl
The Wall Street scare cited the McKinley tariff as forcing shut downs at two refineries in the Sugar Trust. Treasurer John E. Searles corrected the report saying only Greenpoint and Brooklyn refineries closed, about 40 percent curtailment after fruit season, with others running normally.
Chief Brown leads a push for a $75 000 to $100 000 Central police station on the Monongahela wharf near Smithfield street bridge to replace the inadequate current facilities. Officials cite 85 prisoners and rental costs totaling about 5 000 yearly as proof of urgent need and anticipate city approval after the election.
Citizens discuss cost estimates and location near the eye House for a proposed building. City Chief Brown weighs options, noting rent costs could be high and property ownership questions linger. Officials back Brown's plan and pledge strong action to advance the project.
The Anchor line steam barge Annie Young burned to the water’s edge in Lake Huron off Lexington. Nine crew members died after attempting a lifeboat escape. 13 were rescued by the steam barge Edward Smith after taking shelter in the fore peak as flames and oil explosions raged.
About seventy delegates from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Reading, Lancaster and other Pennsylvanian cities meet to form a state branch of the Federation of Labor. Officers elected include I. W. Bisbing of Philadelphia as president and C. K. Willetts of Erie as secretary. The gathering calls for Sunday bread sales ban, eight hour law penalties, a constitutional convention to adopt the Australian voting system, and opposition to Pinkerton detectives.
Foreign iron and steel men visited Chattanooga on October 20 and viewed historic battlefields and key industries. They were given a final Chamber of Commerce reception and will proceed to Middlesborough Kentucky, expressing amazement at the South’s mineral resources and development prospects.
The United States Express Company ordered all agents not to handle money tickets or lists of drawings for the Louisiana Lottery and denies aiding lottery business stating any contrary reports are false.
Oswald Birchall, brother of the condemned murderer, writes from England to the Crown asking for clemency. He claims his brother’s conduct is deplorable but wants mercy shown.
A sensational session in the Ohio Legislature as Governor Campbell signals sending a message to the Senate. Republicans oppose Mayor Mosby appointing power for the Cincinnati Board of Improvements, preferring a nonpartisan board or court-appointed judges. Democrats oppose giving the mayor control and push for home rule. Early arrivals include Colonel Brice and Virgil Kline amid urgent calls to settle the issue for campaign purposes.
In Jackson on October 20 the Legislative Committee’s report on state boundaries was debated. The second section allowed consent to acquiring territory and forming new states, but objectionable words were struck, resulting in an amended section adopted by the Legislature.
Ottawa October 20 Hunters who kill seals in Behring Sea formed a union at Victoria and demand three dollars per seal after previously receiving 150 cents. Vessel owners call the rate exorbitant and threaten to hire new men though success hinges on hunters skills, creating a tense standoff in the sealing trade.
Divers working on the caisson for a new bridge on the Ohio River found the wreck of the steamboat Moselle blown up about fifty years ago. The vessel carried many immigrants and nearly 200 lives were lost. Treasure was reported to be scattered around the site.
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