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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1892

Page

8

Pension Bureau Hearing Reveals Loans and Silence in Office

Witnesses testifying before the Pension Office Investigating Committee describe widespread borrowing within the bureau. Flenniken denies compensation for pension information and faces possible dismissal. Wayson and Ellis refuse to answer financial questions, triggering a push for discharge. The panel seeks House action to compel testimony and removals.

Wasnurxeros B. W. Flenniken Senator Plomb Kansas Pension Office Samuel R. Horsey Flenniken George W. Wayson Special Examining Division The Pension Bureau Enloe Wilson Latourette Cirist Harver C. Ellis Wayson Warson Honsen Commissioner of Pensions House Watson Ellis

No Arbitrary Differentials Ordered by Interstate Commerce Panel

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against arbitrary through rate differentials to Boston, requiring carriers to add a percentage to New York rates for shipments from Chicago and east to Boston and New England. The decision, in favor of Toledo Produce Exchange and Edward Kemble, directs carriers to show cause by answer why orders should not issue to desist the arbitrary charges and apply a 10 percent increase to New York rates unless responses are filed.

Waterseorox Inter-State Commerce Commission Today N Aw McDill Toledo Produce Exchange Edward Kemble Boston Lake Shore Michigan Central New York Central Boston and Albany Railroad New York Chicago Enfinio New England Enewer

Senator Chandler Seeks Inquiry Into Blair Memorial on Chinese Minister Rejection

April 11. Senator Chandler presented two memorials from former Senator Blair asking an investigation into the Chinese Government’s refusal to receive him as minister. Blair alleges false representations and dishonorable methods, claiming rival business interests influenced the rejection and harmed Sino American relations.

Wasumoerox Chandler Senate 2 Blair Bini Tnt Bair

American Steamship Mohican to British Yard for Repairs

The US steamship Mohican docks at Esquimalt for repairs after running on a rock and losing part of its false keel. The Navy Department notes a Tacoma dry dock may not be ready and prefers on route work over returning to San Francisco. The move ferries the vessel toward the Berings Sea, a routine practice in foreign yards.

Washington Apri Navy Department United States Mohicam Esquimalt B. C British Navy Yard Secretary of the Navy Tacoma Wash Mohican Aun English Dary Bering Sea Baan Francisco Navy Yard

Supreme Court backs Shelby County tax on out of state dealers

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Shelby County Tenn in the Ficklen case. Charles L Ficklen operated from Tennessee with an office showcasing goods for firms outside the state and contested a tax on commissions arguing it violated inter state commerce. He had paid the license but refused the commission tax claiming the act overreached.

United States Supreme Court Charles L. Fickien Shelby County Tenn Ficklen State Court Tennessee Ficksen Fickien

Senate carries routine acts amid Hill and Aldrich entries

In Wasnirctox and Washington April 11, the Senate welcomed Hill and Aldrich with applause. A House bill to place entrences on the free list was sent to the Finance Committee. Stewart gave notice on Treasury finances and pressed for a silver purchase report. Gallinger’s sanitarium site bill was referred to Epidemic Diseases, then executive business followed before adjournment. A House bill tested a wartime pier authorization at Chicago River. Local district bills passed afterward. Senator Sherman presented New York Chamber of Commerce’s call to boost the Bureau of American Republics to improve U S and regional trade relations.

Senate Hill Chamber Aldrich Rhode Island House Finance Committee Stewart Secretary of the Treasury Gallinger Senate. At the Close of His Remarks the Bill Was Referred To the Committee On Secretary of War Lesss O Pier Chicago River District of Columbia Wasuixetos Sherman Ing New York Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Congress of the United States Bureau of American Republics Washington United States

Treasury buys 299000 ounces of silver and pensions bill debated

Treasury Department purchased 299000 ounces of silver at 0.8725 per ounce. Senate debated bills to remove arrears pension payment limits. Supreme Court adjourns May 16 and closes docket on last Friday in April. Navy reports Newark sailed toward Curacao. Venezuelan peace cited. Dakotas opening lands for settlement April 15 1912 64 257 acres. Assistant Secretary Norton resumes duties amid resignation rumors. Chilean officials por visit to Secretary of the Treasury. Senate approves two McMillan measures on warship bids and Great Lakes naval terms. Attorney General cites $103922 in awards for Fox and Wisconsin river improvements. House panel backs Townsend bill on Southern Ute land in Utah. Marriage licenses listed.

Senate Palmer Supreme Court of the United States Navy Department United States Newark Lageayra Curacoa West Indies Venezuela Tur Stescton Wahpeton Dakotas Excertany Nerrirton Tressury Department Juan E. Makenwa Julio B. Espinosa Chile Hinine George Asta Barrigo McMill Iike Great Britain Great Lakes Fox Wisconsin House Committee On Indian Affairs Townsend Colorado Utah

Spring Arrives as Farmer Sees Signs in Garden and Field

A farmer notes the arrival of spring with visible signs across the garden, field, and surrounding forest. Budding plants and milder weather signal seasonal change for crops and outdoor work.

Ladies Ready Made Garments Display on Second Floor

New ad from R. and B. offers a complete ladies and childrens wardrobe on the second floor. Displays include blazers skirts jackets and suspender styles with prices from 5.50 to 45. Gowns in chal l gown india silk and tea gown styles feature lace trim self trim and velvet ribbons. Prices range from 4 to 45 dollars with various fabrics and colors highlighted.

Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Pittsburgh Area

A lengthy death notices page lists multiple individuals with dates in April spanning 1892 to 1899. Entries include Blair Grorek Biara, Jacon Bormann, Mary Breen, Privzas H. Berestrep, Katie Carson, Emmaline Dorrington, Wa. J. Grips on, A Gimson, Heidemcker, Minot Holmes, William Lawton, Thomas Manchester, McCarthy, Joux McGraw, Henry Neeland, S D Owen, Angie M Schaffner, and James Eowan Prossell. Each entry provides residence, age, funeral details, and invited friends.

Blair P. U Grorek Biara Main Street Chicago Bormann Uw. Jacon Hannah Bormann Dennis Bros John Breen Crafton Station Co. C St L Tucanar St. Phillip’s Church Crafton Union Station Katie John Ida Carson Washington Avenue Twenty-seventh Ward Wrorespar Worsisp Dorrington Wabash Avenue Wepreapar Gibson Iis Neville Island Ow. A. Gimson Neville Island Presbyterian Church Torspay Heidecker Atnert Hripecern Teespay Ais Thirteenth Street Southside Pittsburg Holmes Pe. W Mantua C Minot Holmes Clayton Vanes Margaretta Street Negley Avenue East End Lawton Butler Ar Rest Writiam LawrTor Allegheny Wepyzspar St. John’s Church Thirty-second Street Calvary Cemetery Philadelphia Manchester Thomas TH. Manchestren Thomasn Maria Manchester Frank White Elma Street Bloomfield McCarthy Exxter Dauhter Jeremiah Lizzie McArthy M’graw R.u Joux McGraw Owen D. Owen Schaffner So Pr m Angie M Jacob and Amelia Schalker Excelsior Street Thirty-first Ward JF Stewart Joan S. Stewart AL D Samuel June S. Stewart Allegheny City Drepenicn R. Strosz Chestnut Street Trussell James Eowanp Trousset Wharton Street Brownsville Watterson Forty-fourth Street William A. J. Watrinson St. Mary’s Church Forty-sixth Street Turspar Bishop Watterson Columbus Wetzel Marionet J. Wrizen Forty-second Street F. A Margret Wetzel St. Johanna's German Lutheran Church Fortieth Street Trespay

Retail Ad Claims "Choicest" Juvenile Attire Selection

An advertisement touts a fully stocked display of the finest and most fashionable juvenile clothing. The copy promises rich, cute, noble assortments presented as the best available for customers.

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