29 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1891
Page
1
Auditor General McCamant withstands probing questions amid a politically charged Joint Legislative Investigating Committee. The panel votes to invite the Attorney General to attend and cross examine witnesses, with executive session shifting the inquiry's dynamics and potential political overtones.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator Quay meeting with Governor Pattison and Republican leaders amid claims the Pattison call was partisan. Key attendees included General Reeder, Controller Gilkeson, Chairman Porter, Watres, and others. Dispute centers on timing of a judicial trial and the governor’s finances scrutiny.
The Republicans align to avoid definite action before election and plan to push impeachment probes. Ten committees will handle investigations into the Adjutant General and State Treasurer as outlined by Mr Cooper. The strategy aims to influence presidential prospects and state political dynamics.
Washington dispatch reports a split view among Republicans on Governor Pattison’s move to summon the Senate in extra session. Key figures like Col. Morrison and Commissioner Holliday call it a political tactic, arguing a quorum may be hard and that many Republicans won’t support the governor’s bid to gain party advantage.
A joint council at First Baptist Church Beaven Falls Sept 28 absolved Rev J W Bristol after hearings on expulsion of Solomon Myers and other charges. The panel found the church acted, not Bristol, and resolutions commended Bristol as a Christian and worthy brother.
A disastrous storm swept northern Minnesota Beltrami County causing massive pine timber loss and possible fatalities. A surveying party chief died en route after being struck by a tree. Remote areas hinder full reports as damage may reach thousands of dollars.
Ralph Ray, a 00 year old accused of murdering his mother, was captured in Canon Largo, NM, after confessing to a brutal hatchet and knife killing at home following whisky. He pleaded guilty at arraignment. The father, described as insane, was dying from injuries.
A heavy wind and rain swept through St. Laws at 2 pm, toppling buildings fences and signs but causing little major damage. Residents note it has not rained for six weeks and the thermometer dropped sharply within 90 minutes.
Maurice B. Curtis known as Sam's of Posen faces murder charges in San Francisco. The trial opened with three witnesses whose testimony echoed earlier coroners’ statements. The proceeding adjourned to next Saturday afternoon.
Governor Campbell campaigns in Wellington with wit and tariff talk. Oberlin College students cheer his bid for 1891 nomination. He nudges for Oberlin delegates, then heads to Norwalk where a military band welcomes him for an open-air rally before addressing tariff impacts on onions, butter, cheese, and industry.
In Circleville Ohio on September 28 Major McKinley spoke to a crowd of about 6,000. He defended a protective tariff, attacked free trade, and presented a tin plate letter from Apollo Pennsylvania praising American tin makers. The event included a reception at the American hotel and a late-evening talk in Chillicothe.
Roger Q Mills of Texas opened his Muskingum county campaign at the Opera House in Zanesville before about 2000 people. He urged pure and simple free trade, stressing taxes on imported coffee tea and spices to fund public treasury as goods could not be produced locally.
Mantetta Ohio September 2 A Democratic drive arranges a statewide trip to the McKinley Campbell joint debate at Ada on the 8th. Democratic sources say the state committee seeks to gather many Democrats to attend and voices to back Campbell, though local Democrats view his nomination as a lost cause and expect no victory for their ticket.
The Veteran Republican Party of Cincinnati filed a petition of nomination with the Secretary of State to be recognized for ticket making. Signed by 500 citizens, the petition’s acceptance receipt was issued, and the party claims it will influence results in Hamilton County and the state.
John Briggs colored and Matthew Mussle man white died after being overcome by sewer gas while working in a well at St. Aloas. They were unable to be rescued. The incident occurred today in Charleston, West Virginia.
Washington dispatch reports a volatile mood at the White House amid rumors of a clash between the United States and Chile's Junta over Minister Egan. Officials note no formal confirmation, while a March recall of Egan is debated among naval and state authorities.
The Commissioner of Indian Affairs reports Judge Greene of the District Court of Oklahoma ruled a father can regain custody of his Indian son held at Chilocco Government School. The decision says missing regulations to compel attendance make retention illegal, jeopardizing the schools and prompting a possible appeal to a higher court.
The treasury notes show four and a half percent bonds to be redeemed at 2 percent. By today the total redeemed at 4 percent stands at $17,006,000 with $11,160 presented in New York and $115,000 in Washington. The 2 percent option is limited to bonds in proper form by month end, defects must be cureable within the period.
In Lee County Arkansas pickers demand 50 cents per 100, organized strikers confront workers, kill the white overseer Tom Miller, set fire to Terrill & Bond gin house, and threaten more violence. Negroes willing to work at 0 cents are intimidated as cotton picking stalls. The situation and potential crop damage escalate.
Reports from London via cable to the Maritime Exchange say the North German Lloyd Steamship Company considers building a fleet of whaleback freighters and passenger ships. Gustave Schwab notes interest but doubts passenger use. Wetmore praised by company representatives after a visit to New York and Liverpool.
Henrietta Murrell, a colored woman, was hanged in Smithville, Charlotte County, for the drowning of her infant. She confessed the crime and said she killed the child because she could not work and support herself.
Carnegie, Phipps & Co Limited and Andrew Carnegie with H C Frick seek a preliminary injunction to stop the Philadelphia Company from shutting off natural gas to their mills. They claim 23 months of inadequate supply and seek damages for losses and inconvenience, arguing the gas should be supplied under the 1844 contract and that the Philadelphia Company may profit from higher prices by cutting off fuel. The hearing is set for Friday before Judge Stowe in Common Pleas No 1.
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