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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1890
Page
1
The Senate stayed in session past midnight fighting to end the tariff bill debate as opposition to reciprocity grows. Supporters warn Blaine plan may fail in the upper chamber while Plumb predicts rising deficits and high pension costs.
Special telegram from Portland reports Thomas Brackett Reed carried the First district by a large double majority, boosting his statewide slate. Governor Burleigh and other Republicans won sizable margins, with a light overall vote and Democratic losses in parts of the state. Reed is touted as a leading figure and potential president in 1892, while Manley dispatches claim a record Maine GOP majority in off year contests.
The Hawk editor Augustus M Moore alleges Whistler assaulted him at Drury Lane during A Million of Money. Moore recounts pinning the artist, describes the confrontation, and accuses Whistler of staging the scene for publicity. The episode fuels a broader debate among clubs and readers.
126 men from New York were promised steady mining work in Irwin Pennsylvania by employment agent Sloniska. They paid $1–$2 each to reach Irwin, then learned the town would replace striking miners. Local United Mine Workers assisted, housed, and funded their transport while they sought work. Swedes Germans and Hungarians formed the contingent as they faced hardship and uncertain futures.
The article covers discussion on maple sugar bounty eligibility requiring 500 pounds per producer, with Vermont claimed to have 1,000 eligible farmers. It also details Senate debates on reciprocity with Canada and other nations, warns against undermining American industry, and references opinions by Casey Cullom Spooner Hawley and others as the session adjourns at 12:15.
Washington reports that clerks Bond and Engle were dismissed over pension rerating. Engle is reinstated at 1000 dollars yearly with potential promotion to 1800. Bond remains out due to ill health. Both had pensions restored beginning July 1 after their suspension to recoup funds, an action seen as admissions of error by Interior Department officials. The move raises questions among Grand Army men about justice and compensation.
Washington reports that agricultural and industrial groups favor a bill to ban options trading. Representative Cannon supports fixing a day for debate and a strong committee majority likely. Senate chances are described as slim.
Washington September 8 Representative ONeill told a correspondent he plans to move to suspend the rules and pass the Plumb resolution within about a week. The measure provides for removing General Grant from Staple-Side-on-the-Hudson to Arlington Cemetery. He expected to secure the floor for the motion and had confidence in success.
ONeill has canvassed the House and is assured of support by 300 votes if all members attend. The passage seems certain, and it is expected that Grant will be laid to rest in the position he deserved shortly after his death.
Report from Washington says President Harrison may veto the river and harbor bill totaling 24,981,295 dollars. House members fear a veto despite party support and discuss potential override votes as work continues under War Department direction.
A staff dispatch from Washington reports Speaker Reed’s triumph stirring Republicans and demoralizing Democrats. Quotes suggest Reed could be a strong presidential candidate, with talk of a big majority and possible renomination, plus a celebratory reception upon his return.
A New York telegram reports James Kennedy converted to Judaism and married Lizzie Isaacs under Rabbi Witner at the bride’s home. Kennedy initially sought the mother Mrs Tsanes approval after meeting Isaacs a year earlier, and after facing delays he embraced the Hebrew faith to wed.
Judge Lacombe ruled that Giuseppe Verano and Rassello Alesno must be sent back to Italy after landing on the Bolivia. Though their lawyer argued the offenses were misdemeanors, the court declared they had been convicted of using deadly weapons, bringing them under federal criminal landing restrictions. The men lamented the hardship on their families in the United States.
A derailment attempt aimed at the St Louis and Chicago express from New York Central was stopped by a danger signal south of Old Troy near the Hamburgh draw bridge. A flagman noticed ties placed in the culvert and was fired upon as he activated the signal, delaying the train by about thirty minutes.
Montreal prepares for Prince George of Wales visit with a week long program including a reception lacrosse match horse racing and a grand ball set for Wednesday evening Ships depart after events indicating a formal royal visit pattern and public celebration in Montreal on September 8.
Senator Delamater with Governor Beaver and Hastings praised the college and its grounds and buildings. He toured the nail works and glass works, shaking hands with workers before departing on the night train for Brookville.
United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay arrived in Philadelphia with his son Richard to bid his daughter farewell before her voyage to Europe. He said he has had little time to follow Pennsylvania politics due to Senate duties. Allegheny leader Magee met Martin and Barker during the day as they discussed November plans in a non political context.
The Democratic State Central Committee meets to pick an executive panel and organize the campaign. T. E. Cromley backs Senator Van Cleaf for chair, while opponents push for Geyer or Gil Bargar. Governor Campbell’s return and talks with ticket candidates add to the tension.
Bellefonte reports a tepid welcome as Senator Delamater arrives after 9 am with General Hastings among a small group of friends. He travels by special train along Buffalo Run to survey local rural areas while Governor Beaver and Hastings attend without notable fanfare.
Ex Governor Pattison State Chairman Kerr and other party leaders met at Democratic State Headquarters to discuss state politics and Pattison’s candidacy. The Young Men's Democratic Association formed a nine member executive committee to organize public mass meetings and collaborate with city and estate committees. Ward and city committees convened at the Americas Club to inspect the assessor lists for illegally assessed voters and report findings at Monday’s meeting.
Intense unrest grips Southampton as dock laborers join coal porters sailors and firemen in a strike demanding union recognition and opposition to casual workers. Trains blocked at the docks and insurrection fears grow as railway constables arrive from London. The strikers pledge not to disrupt passenger service unless blacklegs are brought in.
Mapes works on telegrams as Pattison Republicans gain ground in Sharpsburg with Charles Wolfe reporting a club formation. State Senator Eutan offers encouragement while Wharton Barker may set up a city committee. a city Citizens' Republican Committee plans Friday meeting to promote the Republican State ticket and choose a permanent chairman to replace temporary leader Frank M. Riter.
A telegram from HovartpA e Pa describes two men Baker and Todhunter hunting near Atlantic mines when a shot fired by Todhunter killed Baker instantly. Todhunter is arrested, claiming Baker killed himself. Baker was married and about a year old at death.
Advices report 25 deaths in floods on the Bohemian Saxon frontier near Nieder Poyrits. The Torgan garrison rescues villagers by boat as Elbe floods sweep homes and cattle perish. Water rising with more dam failures feared, threatening property and lives.
Berline, September 8. Herr Joseph Kaffsack aged 40 a noted sculptor and Kaiser Wilhelm memorial competitor and Paul Weiner 30 a renowned genre painter both natives of this city were drowned in the Great Haxeellah Sunday night when their sail boat sprang a leak and sank during a storm. Ratibor dispatch reports hunger typhus again in its hotbed. Many weavers families afflicted at Domaine. Over a hundred farm hands in Modlisguck circuit of Guesupsen stricken with stomach typhus after eating diseased pork. Liverpool, September 6. Cunard Company to add three new fast ships to its Atlantic fleet.
English aristocrats take offense at Carnegie remarks made in Dublin. The speech upset the upper classes of the Queen's realm as reported by the Associated Press.
Chicago dispatch reports Vice President T. B. Bryan of the World’s Fair directory resigns this evening. He defends himself against charges that he diverted 10 000 to Georgia and sent his son to Sweden. Bryan denies any Paris or Sweden missions costing directors and asserts he never traveled to Georgia. A Chicago State Senator is named as the accuser.
Reports say five men felled obstructions on the New York Central road near Albany and fled along the river road to Lorenzo Miller’s house. Fara Yager, a Knight of Labor, is rumored to be missing. Kiernan remains in custody for assault on conductor Charles Dillon.
Leading plate glass workers from across the country hold closed door meetings in New Albany. Notables include James Valentine and James Lester of Butler Pennsylvania Arthur Knight of Crystal City Harry Payton Price Dixon Frank Jones of Kokomo Indiana Otto Linne and others from Creighton Tarentum and Ford City. Knights of Labor members attend as they discuss forming a national association similar to the Window Glass Workers Association.
In the rapids opposite Fort Gratiot Port Huron Michigan the barge W F Tremble in tow of the steamer Blanchard was rammed by the steam barge W L Whitmore at dawn. The Tremble sank in 35 feet of water. all crew escaped except a young man named McWaw who drowned.
Adolph Dollinger, secretary of the Northwest Orphan Asylum in Green Bay Wisconsin, pleaded guilty to stealing a watch from the residence of the Rev. Mr. Phelps in St. Louis Michigan. He received a one year prison sentence.
Judge Christiancy died this evening at 6:30 after illness of many months. From 1857 to 1875 he served on the Supreme Bench and he was an ex United States senator and minister to Peru.
The Atchingon system with St. Louis and San Francisco Railway and half of the Auastic and Pacific shows an August earnings increase to 3,490,221 dollars. The report highlights broader revenue gains across key routes and a solid expansion in combined freight and passenger income.
Sergei Chay of Louisy tus, Paris Ey, is noted as absconded in the September report with unclear charges and status, awaiting further official action. The fragment signals possible legal trouble or pursuit by authorities.
English heir Mad hurst, with $600000 from an uncle, lands in New York aboard Power Hill from Liverpool. Treasury Special Agent Wilbur orders baggage search, uncovering $9000 worth diamond and pearl jewelry seized as ornaments with mismatched monograms. A triple pearl necklace valued at $7500 is among the items. Mad hurst says he will be on hand to buy the goods when sold.
The sheriff closed the stock stocking manufacturers store of E. Karelson's Sons at Franklin Street and the Shaped Seamless Stocking Company factory on One Hundred seventh Street and First Avenue. The action followed an unpaid promissory note demand against Marie Anne Levy. The firm had ties to Georgia Hosiery Company of Macon, which recently failed, contributing to the embarrassment.
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