27 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1891
Page
1
Governor Pattison issues a proclamation to convene the Senate for a special session to probe charges against Auditor General McCamant and State Treasurer Boyer, seeking evidence to determine reasonable cause for removal. The move aims to illuminate alleged misconduct and restore public trust in Pennsylvania officials.
Governor Pattison asks Senator George Handy Smith to allow the Attorney General to aid the inquiry into the offices of Auditor General and State Treasurer following public disclosures. McCamant reacts with surprise as Democrats anticipate political impact. local officials weigh motives and potential prosecutions amid a lingering treasury scandal.
In Pittsburg, Governor Pattson’s call for a Senate special session to probe charges draws mixed public reaction. Democratic leaders express confidence in the governor’s honesty and duty, while others question motives, noting the move aims to address rumors about governmental offices.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Governor Pattison calls the Senate into extraordinary session to probe Auditor General and State Treasurer conduct. The move aims to determine grounds for removal, with the Legislative Investigating Committees to aid, as public faith and enforcement of laws take precedence. Treasurer Boyer is unavailable, politicking remains divided.
In New York on September 26 a widow, Charlotte Kean, 27, seeks 225000 from William Cohen, 53, a mineral waters manufacturer, alleging damage to her heart. Shatchen Hollander and Shatchen Kanner allegedly pressured her into marriage schemes and influenced Cohen.
In Gainesville Florida authorities discharge A W Verkoutern once suspected of murdering Detective Gillkeson of Pittsburg. Verkoutern lived near Ocala over a year and closely resembles Fitzsimmons the actual killer who reportedly treats the ordeal as a joke and faces no further confinement after 24 hours.
The Illinois Central Railway reports for its forty first fiscal year ended June 30 1801. Grows spot earnings to 17 881 504 with an increase of 1 429 o. Rating expenses rise to 12 ve 046 up 1 7 626. Net earnings show 120 508 decrease of 178 004 though surplus fees are noted.
The old Antwerp firm of I. Fuchs has failed amid reported disastrous speculations in coffee wool and South American securities. The notice notes the firm is based in Antwerp and the failure was announced on September 26.
Washington reports a looming change at the Pension Office with ex Senator Blair favored as Raum's successor. Rumors tie President Harrison to a removal bid amid scandals around Raum and his son, while Secretary Noble leans toward change to avert further embarrassment before elections.
Washington reports standard silver dollars stopped since July with only trade dollar bullion remaining. Shipments depend on silver certificates or Treasury notes presented for redemption. In lieu of silver dollars, the Treasury is sending vast amounts of fractional silver coins as the most practical substitute.
The Census Office issued a bulletin showing an increase in the United States coal output. The data highlights a growing national coal product with implications for industry and energy supply.
In Hamnura Connecticut Mrs Holston and her two daughters Mary and Lizzie aged 15 and 18 lie near death after a fright from a noise in a large sheet iron stove. A chimney swallow was found inside after the hired man forced the stove open. Physicians fear they may not recover.
In Roumano Virginia on September 2 Carlo Hitchcock an eighty year old bridegroom was arrested on assault with intent to kill William Dutelle Hitchock after an charivari party with horns and bombs. Dutelle was wounded by a shot. Hitchcock was later acquitted for lack of evidence. Hitchcock had arrived with a younger wife and owned horses valued among his sizable fortune.
In Port Chester, John P Gleason shoots James Daly at a grocery counter after a long dispute with his wife Mary. Daly dies from a forehead wound. Gleason, who fled toward the Daly cottage, was arrested and held for identification. He is committed without delay.
The General Grievance Committee of the Order of Railway Conductors Brakemen and Switchmen asked six Southern Pacific Atlantic division superintendents for wage increases. Conductors would gain mileage pay, brakemen ten dollars, and switchmen fifteen. the request was denied citing a forty thousand dollar monthly expense rise. If rejected, the committee plans to refer the matter up, with a potential 1 500 mile tre ncon strike against the Atlantic system.
At the Quincy inquest in Kentucky evidence suggests Thomas Carr did not kill his mother-in-law sister-in-law and wife then himself. James Evans, father of Omas Carr, is suspected as the killer of all four and remains at large.
Warden Hale reports from San Quentin that the conspirators kept in solitary confinement have confessed at last. They surrendered the revolvers and cartridges they had concealed.
A strong 10:55 PM earthquake shock lasting about 30 seconds rattled St Louis and suburbs. Gov John son and family fled their Washington Pendleton home, crockery broke, and watchmen rushed from tall buildings. No serious damage reported as inquiries pour in.
A slight earthquake shock was felt at 10 51 P M in Nashville area reported from NAsHvVILie Texas on September 28. No damage or injuries are noted and the tremor was a brief event in the evening. The incident is recorded as a light seismic disturbance with no follow up actions expected.
Frank Melbourne the Australian rain wizard arrives late in Goopland Kansas for a 50 mile radius test. He signs a new three day contract to produce rain within 50 miles and could earn 590 if successful. State officials and engineers join the effort amid talk of future statewide experiments and government involvement.
A slight quake lasting about two seconds was felt in Louisville at 10:55 pm with vertical motion from south to north. The City Hall clock times differ by two minutes. Signal Officer Burke notes no lateral movement and says this shock differs from seven prior events. The tremor was reported across the city and in Madison Indiana.
Mary White Bond treasurer of the Florence Savings Bank died Friday at 57. A former village school principal, she became the state’s first woman bank treasurer and served on civic and church committees including Cosmian Hall Sunday School and Shakespeare class.
A distinct quake was felt in Terre Haute Indiana at 10 00 lasting six or seven seconds causing windows to rattle and chandeliers to sway. Many residents felt nauseated by the motion which appeared to travel north to south. One seismoscope at Rose Polytechnic Institute has not yet been examined.
In Plainfield Union Hall a Moosup catered dance and supper left about 30 people ill after croton oil was found in coffee. Dr E H Davin said several women fell seriously ill and a 90 year old owner of the hall was also critically ill. Detectives seek suspect.
A severe earthquake was felt in Peoria and Bloomington as well as Jacksonville and Vincennes. People fled indoors as furniture toppled. The air cooled ten degrees since the tremor, with a clear sky and no rain.
A man identified as Ebenezer G. Gales a Marietta Ohio commission merchant was found dead on a Chicago doorstep this morning. Initial reports blamed alcoholism but later developments suggest possible poisoning.
An earthquake shock was felt in Decatur at 11 tonight awakening dozens of families. Some felt their houses tremble for about half a minute. There is excitement but no damage has been reported.
John Everett fatally stabbed his brother Frank at White's exwmill on Crooked CreekBlount county. The killing followed an old quarrel over a pig and Everett fled to the North Carolina mountains.
A distinct quake struck Springfield at 10:50 p m rattling windows and interrupting the Circuit Court session. Reports indicate tremors were also felt in Jacksonville Taylorville Decatur and Mt Pulaski indicating a regional seismic event.
The Dispatch Directory outlines its issue contents with two sections News and Editorial on pages one through nine. Further features include literary reviews society notes and various notices across pages ten through nineteen with segments on theater music religion science and sports.
About 11 o'clock tonight Jacksonville was shaken by four distinct tremors. Each shock lasted only a moment but woke residents and caused alarm though no damage occurred.
Mr. Vernon reports a several seconds lasting quake at 11 o clock shook the city and surrounding county. Houses rocked, residents were thrown from chairs and brick buildings suffered heavy damage with no loss of life reported.
Keokuk Louisiana reported three distinct tremors at 10 50 PM causing light shaking across the city. The shocks were short in duration and felt in various parts of town. Local authorities said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A slight shock of an earthquake was felt in Memmis and nearby areas around 10 50 tonight lasting two or three seconds.
A distinct shock of earthquake was felt in Evansville at 10 50. No further details are provided.
At City Hall the Allegheny County Republican Executive Committee halted a move to place three Republicans on the judicial ticket amid sharp debate. Chairman John Gripp ruled the resolutions binding, while John B. Kennedy pressed for nonpartisan nominations, sparking factional clash and an adjournment. Democrats on Grant Street maneuver toward a fall convention while critiquing Pattison appointments as partisan.
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