25 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1890
Page
1
A Philadelphia telegraph summarizes a 100-signature Republican address denouncing Senator Delamater as a machine politician allied with Standard Oil. It argues the party must reject autocratic nominations, defend a free ballot, and seek a Governor independent of boss influence, citing Quay and party leadership concerns.
A party faction urges Republicans to oust Matthew Quay and support ex-Governor Robert E Pattison for governor in 1882. It argues Pattison ensures ballot purity and honest governance, while Quay’s leadership risks the party’s defeat and systemic corruption. The piece endorses Pattison and labels alternative ballots as a waste of duty.
Doylestown September 24 Five thousand people attended the Bucks County agricultural show main day. Hon George W Delamater and Irving P Wanger spoke and toured the fair with a large Republican presence. Delamater arrived late from the train and addressed the crowd after a stand was prepared for him outside the main building.
In Moundsville the Democratic convention renominated Congressman John O. Pendleton on the first ballot after a tough fight. Opponents were Col. Dan Johnson and William E. Lively. Pendleton had been unseated by the current Congress in favor of Republican challenger A. Atkinson.
About 30 Prohibition State Committee members met at Habernburg to name John D. Gill of Westmoreland as Governor candidate after Charles Miller of Venango county declined. Miller reportedly promised up to 10000 dollars to the campaign and may support rallies and a daily Prohibition paper. party rules were to be amended to fit current conditions.
In Philadelphia on September 24 the United Labor party Executive Committee met in secret to decide on a fall ticket. They announced nominees Governor Theodore F. Rynder from Oat county Lieutenant Governor Justus Atkins of Tioga county and Secretary of Internal Affairs Henry K. Feller of Bilair county.
Charleston dispatch reports the Seventh District Democratic Convention renominated William Eliott who was expelled from the House yesterday to make room for Thomas E. Miller.
Special Telegram reports B. F. Swingle was nominated by Republicans in the Fourteenth district despite his objections. The district leans Democratic by about 2,500 votes, shaping the nomination's political risks and local reactions.
Nominations listed include Nebraska with W. J. McConnell as Republican nominee, Missouri with W. Gibson as Republican, Louisiana with F. W. Green as colored Republican, Indiana with John P. Rankin as Republican, and Michigan with George L. Ya as Democrat.
Matthew Watts, the sole survivor of the Keewatin crew, recounts a brutal sinking after a September 6 gale. He describes crouching in the cabin as Corporal Murphy and Private Rene perished, Watts clinging to ropes and debris for ten days until Indigenous people helped him to Split Rock Point, then aboard the steamer Aurora. Watts, age 66, survived severe starvation and exposure.
Federal Court considers a habeas corpus petition for Michael Schwab to freed prisoners. Attorney Salomon and General Butler back the move asserting discharge under the law. The case centers on technical omissions and alleged absence at sentencing. Judge Gresham orders the Attorney General to show cause by Monday.
The Pennsylvania road east of Pittsburgh earned $64,109 less in August than last year, while lines west of Pittsburgh rose $241,925 in gross earnings. The figures reflect regional freight and passenger service performance for the month.
Michael Davitt launches a series claiming a government conspiracy connected the dynamite outrages at the House of Parliament, Nelson’s Column and the underground railways to discredit Charles Stewart Parnell. He details McDermott's alleged role with British officials and Dublin Castle in 1883. He promises sworn testimony and official investigation.
A stranger assaulted a praying girl in a forest chapel in Rheinbach trying to steal her jewels. The struggle toppled a frail altar before wood choppers crashed the door and rescued her. the assailant escaped as Berlin police pursue clues.
A large meeting at the Cannon Street Hotel in Loxpox gathered 170 leading coal merchants from the city and provinces to address union-related troubles. They resolved to hire only non-union workers when possible and to limit wage increases to the recognized standard without committee consent.
The Comte de Paris with the Duc DOrleans and suite arrived today by the German liner. The Kendal Theatrical Company followed aboard, featuring Misses Vanbrough Huntly Campbell and Messrs. Barnes Cathcart and Dane.
An important meeting of the Irish party will be convened in Dublin to consider the political situation in Ireland and issue a pronouncement outlining the party policies.
Glascow September 24 A panic swept the pig iron market as prices collapsed amid reports that the workers from the recent strike have agreed to submit their demands to arbitration.
Five killed and twenty injured in a street railway wreck near Florence on a downhill stretch as the conductor allegedly reversed the regulator causing the cars to derail. The King and Queen canceled races plans and visited the scene to oversee relief efforts.
Paris dispatch reports that the Austro German emperors, after a meeting at Rohnstock Palace, agreed to convene a new peace congress. The body would review all European issues likely to threaten continental peace, mirroring the Berlin congress.
A Cape Town dispatch reports a Portuguese steamer arrived with Mozambique natives bound for the west coast. Fourteen escapees were freed by a tribunal that refused to aid recapture. Officials now say the vessel carried military conscripts, and the commander kept them aboard to prevent desertion.
A large party of capitalists headed by Stephen W. Elkins and including ex Senator Henry G. Davis and General N. Goff will tour the upper Monongahela region with geologists and professionals to examine timber and mineral resources. The expedition signals potential railroad plans and major development for the area.
Republicans in both chambers clash over free sugar limits and free binding twine as the tariff conference stalls. Conferees report progress limited to a few points while factional opposition from House and Senate Republicans threatens any compromise.
Washington September 24 Judge Stewart Vermont ordered expungement of Representative Kennedy's speech in which he attacked Senator Quay and criticized the Senate. The House adopted the resolution by 151 yeas to 35 nays, with most Pennsylvania members voting for it except Mr Osborn. Democrats McAdoo and Cummings opposed.
President Harrison arrived in Washington at 8 30 p m after a three week sojourn at Cresson Pennsylvania. He was accompanied by Mrs Harrison and a party including Miss Dimmick Rey Dr Scott and Mr Russell B Harrison. The journey drew small crowds at each stop and the President said the vacation benefited him.
The Census Office reports the Fifth Pennsylvania district grew from 375,560 in 1880 to 497,960, a rise of 124,400 people or 33.50 percent. County by county figures follow this summary.
The House approved a resolution demanding that the President provide all information in his possession regarding the fatal end of General Barrundia.
The House passed a Senate bill designating naval vessel names by class. First rate ships will be named after states, second rate after cities, third rate after important naval events or names, and fourth rate after lakes and rivers.
The Treasury reports sil ver purchases totaled 7 28 million ounces in the period from August 15 to September 30 with a shift to resume regular 4.5 million ounce monthly buys on October 1. A separate note details pre payment of interest on 4 per cent bonds and currency 6s.
Lewis J. Levick sues the Pennsylvania Railroad for 816345 under the 1885 anti discrimination law. He alleges 170123 barrels of oil shipped to Seaboard Oil Works at Thurlow were charged 13 cents per barrel more than rival rates, claiming losses of 22115.99 plus up to 250000 for impaired refinery profitability.
A young lady, identified as Alice Warner, was found by a farmer unconscious along the highway south of Erie. She believes she was drugged and abducted. Authorities fear she may be the same person involved in earlier escapades under various names in Pittsburg and Bradford.
Washington September 24 The Senate has passed its substitute for the House bill to define and regulate the jurisdiction of the Courts of the United States.
Amid reports of gas shortages in Pittsburgh area mills, officials from National Tube Works, Southside glass firm, Jones & Laughlins, Moorhead Brothers, Republic Iron Works, and Philadelphia Company say outages are temporary. They expect relief once the Belle Vernon gas line is completed, with most firms not planning a full coal return unless shortages persist.
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