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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1891
Page
1
Reported charges allege John Bardsley gave $8,877 to Senator Quay via a Keystone Bank draft, with an indorsement showing collection through Beaver Bank. Harrisburg coverage notes Republicans frame the draft as a past campaign loan, tied to 1889 efforts, amid investigations and political maneuvering.
The Teutonic sets a new low time for eastward and westward crossings. The record was reported from New York on October 27 in a special dispatch. Further details on the voyage and comparison to previous marks were promised.
The senator was seen at his Hewrerat residence at 2 a.m after a wary night. He said a circular certificate date was likely forged and recalled the event before the 1889 election. Meanwhile the White Star Teutonic set a new eastward record to Queenstown in 5 days 21 hours 3 minutes, beating City of Paris and City of New York by 1 hour 28 minutes. westward record remains 5 days 16 hours 3 minutes.
The Senator states that in October 189 he gave a 9000 note to the Republican City Committee of Philadelphia to fund that year’s campaign. He says he knows nothing of the use of the funds, notes it was later returned and cancelled, and recalls Barnsley arranging a discount and a deposited certificate in his name, with a check for 72 0010 Philadelphia.
Harrisburg scene as Attorney General Hensel attempts to call up the Quay-Bardsley check, with Republicans wildly protesting and a partisan clash blocking progress. The account notes clerical errors and tense exchanges about state money, while Democrats watch the chaos.
A facsimile page shows FPAC drafting notes and simile lines for the draft era. The fragment highlights labeling and symbolic notation used to illustrate draft-related content.
The speaker explains the note’s origin, states no dealings with Imthes, and describes Mr. Quay and his son Dick ransacking desk drawers for a cancelled check tied to the transaction. The son promises to find the check in the morning to support the account.
Acting Secretary Spauldine named W. J. Thompson W. S. Shobel J. R. P. Brown and W. P. Moxey expert accountants to assist in examining the affairs of Keystone and Spring Garden National banks of Philadelphia. They were nominated by the Citizens Committee.
Boomers flood into the Nez Perce Reservation amid rumors of public land status under a new treaty. Secretary Noble says Congress must act before land is opened and Captain Woodson’s cavalry is ordered to arrest and eject settlers attempting to stay.
In New York on October 27 Archbishop Corrigan visited Monsignor Preston, whose condition showed slight improvement after a muted night. He woke at six, rested, and spent time in a chair while several callers waited at the rectory.
The Senate fought over reopening the inquiry into the State Treasurer case, accusing each other of delay for campaign purposes. Amid heated speeches, procedural battles, and a late afternoon session, emotional tributes to late Senator Medard marked the adjournment to the next morning.
Harrisburg Oct 27 Special Governor Pattison refuses comment on anonymous Patriot interview about acting appointments since Senate adjournment. Appointments since May 29 are official or recommissionable. list includes Notary Publics Aldermen Justice of the Peace and Public Charities official seats in Allegheny County with names and towns.
Captain Howard, a Pension Bureau clerk, resigns and threatens to expose alleged misconduct at the bureau led by Commissioner Raum. The cabinet discussed sweeping changes, with rumors of a successor and plans to reveal fraud and favoritism tied to promotions and forged papers. Howard aims to damage the administration before elections.
Assistant Cashier William Montgomery of the Allegheny National Bank received a telegram at midnight from E L Hutchinson stating that his brother F C Hutchinson, cashier of the bank, was very low and there was little hope of living through the day. The injured man was hurt in a runaway at Colorado Springs, and his brother was with him.
Grasp LArros Mich Oct 27 The Quadrennial Conference of the Wesleyan convention receives the committee report on charges against the Wesley Methodist conduct and the matter is dropped. The conference then elects an editor for the church organ Rev A T Jennings of Syracuse NY to succeed Rev N Warder whose handling of the journal aroused church factions.
The President officially advised of the marriage of Queen Victoria's granddaughter Princess Louise of Schleswig Holstein to Prince Aribert of Anhalt and sent congratulations to the Queen. Clarkson and Elkins in Washington report Clarkson has been very busy on the matter.
Full text of President's dispatch to Chile dated October 23 orders immediate inquiry into the Valparaiso street assaults on American sailors. It notes armed assailants, injuries, arrests, and possible police involvement, demands a thorough investigation, and asks for full reparations and a prompt report to Washington.
Secretary Proctor will stay in the War Department until about December 1 while Cabinet changes unfold. He may resign after November 1 and would then become a Senator, losing the $23 000 annual Cabinet salary. Governor Paige has signaled an appointment is possible once a vacancy occurs.
Governor General of Dutch Guiana names a commission to handle colonial representation at the World's Fair with M. Schimmelpennick as chairman. The group includes three ladies who will oversee women's work and coordinate with the Chicago Board of Lady Managers.
Theodore Doerflinger, former Pittsburg Franklin School Board treasurer, arrived in Omaha from Chicago and was arrested on embezzlement charges. He confessed a shortage near $35,000 and accused the auditing committee of neglect. He fled with about $80 to $0 in cash, aided by friends, and plans to face extradition back to Pittsburg.
The school board pressed audits despite Doerflinger claims and sent Assistant Superintendent O Mera to Omaha to bring back the fugitive. The case centers on a $10,000 shortage offset by the $5,000 Murphy and Hamilton warrant and potential property coverage.
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