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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1891

Page

20

Conspiracy Claim in Miss Evelyn vs Hurlburt Trial

The case ends its first day with Attorney General and Candy presenting conspiracy theories about letters and a supposed witness Murray. Lord Rothschild’s child is cited as evidence of Hurlburt’s alibi on Jubilee Day 1887 as public interest wanes and a verdict is expected Monday.

Duklay Gladys Evelyn William Henry Hurlburt Candy Wilfred Murray Hurlburt Beckett Murray Justice Cave Jackson Monte Carlo America England Gladys London Mr. Hurlburt Perj Lord Rothschild Miss Evelyn

Socialists plan May 1 protests amid leadership quarrels

French Socialists push an eight hour demonstration on May 1 but quarrels among leaders and worker apathy dampen plans. Interior Minister Constance vows to suppress processions, with Paris indoors and potential unrest in Lyons, Marseilles, Belgium, and Austria. In Britain, May Day promises large demonstrations in towns and London with about 50 000 men and several thousand women marching from the Thames embankment to Hyde Park, featuring laundresses joining the protest for the first time.

Iby Canse Loroox Monsieur Constance Paris Lyons Marseilles Belgiun Austria Paria Hyde Park London Thames Embankment

Salisbury declines to intervene in Chilean vessel clearances

In Saliebuery's reply from Lowpox on April 18, Lord Salisbury states no international law prevents Chile from refusing clearance to all foreign vessels at ports within Chile. The Chilean government may decide its own policy. British government will not resist or remonstrate despite neutral inconveniences.

Liverpool Ship Owners’ Association Lord Salisbury England Foreign Office Philip Currie Thomas Sanderson

British Victory Over Mirangais in Stubborn Battle

Smma reports a large Mirangai force was defeated by British troops after a hard fought engagement. The British mounted a decisive dash in the fight path to rout the enemy with several English soldiers and officers wounded. A general advance is planned to break lines and clear the Samans range of hills held by the Mirangais.

Smma

Squatters Ejected by Iby Dunlas's Cable Company

London, April 18. A curious case tests a minor court as squatters seize vacant Fulham houses near the Bishop of London’s palace and repel attempts to eject them. Despite efforts, they hold the fort and continue to resist.

London Fulham

Squatters Ejected From London Homes Stir City Nerves

In London a dispute over beds and furniture led to residents being ejected from their houses. A justice fined one offender £2 10s with 14 days imprisonment on default. Papers note the irony of squatters in central London near the Bishop, contrasting American backwoods imagery.

America London

English artist Keeley Balwell dies by suicide in Paris

Report from London dated April 18 states Keeley Balwell, famed English painter, died in Paris in a suspected suicide. The act is linked to the rejection of a painting for a Royal Academy exhibition, illustrating the volatile pressure and volatility within artistic careers.

Keeley Balwell Paris Dunlap Keeley Halwell Halwell Royal Careens Leta Q Burlington House Keeley Halwall

Pope bans sale of late Cardinals relics on church orders

Lowpox April 18 The Pope has issued a decree forbidding trade in Cardinal relics and church artifacts following deaths. Collectors who valued lace insignia pectoral crosses rings miters and other ceremonial items used to fetch small sums will be affected by the new restriction. The move ends a long standing practice of selling a range of cardinal regalia including gloves with jewels and other heirlooms.

Lowpox Church of Rome

A Boom in Fruit Brings New Zealand to Front as Supply

Lowpox April 18. American apples had dominated imports due to poor native fruit. Now anti podes from New Zealand arrive, with a shipload sold at high prices and Tasmania consignments reaching Covent Garden Market priced at 16 to 26 shillings a bushel. The NZ fruit arrived well packed and in excellent condition.

New Zealand Tasmania Covent Garden

Decobain in hiding as warrants issued against him

London April 18 Tory Decobain remains in hiding in Spain after letters prove his flight. A warrant is issued and authorities monitor Belfast figures likely to face similar charges. Tories demand his resignation or expulsion from the House of Commons amid party fury over the scandal.

Londogn Decobain Spain Belfast

Salvation Army Refuge Closed in Belleville District

Police shut the Salvation Army night refuge at Belleville due to it becoming a rendezvous for the neighborhood's most dangerous characters. The action targets a key shelter in a high crime area, aiming to reduce disorder and improve public safety in the city.

Salvation Army Belleville

Liberals Confident in Special Elections as Tories Brace

The piece notes Liberal optimism in five Tory vacancies caused by deaths, with hopes to win South Dorset Northwest Suffolk Whitehaven and Harborough, and possibly reduce Tory margins. It also calls Parnell a minor factor, noting his limited influence and weak support among Irish nationalists in Britain and Scotland.

Pall Mall Gazette Carlton Club Dorset Suffolk Whitehaven Harborough Leicestershire Oxfordshire Parnell Cook Ireland Engand Irish National League of Great Britain England Wales Scottland Deven

Actors deserve respect for profession, he argues

He contends that any woman entering a stage door is an actress and that police descriptions of performers as professionals harm the reputation of actors. He believes the acting craft is a dignified and honorable pursuit deserving public regard.

Women Press for Divorce Reform in England Abduction Case

In Lowpor, April 18, the Clitheroe abduction case stirs reform zeal among women led by the Women’s Franchise League. The 1878 act allowing alimony after aggravated wife abuse is lauded for freeing many from cruel bondage, while prompting debate in the Lords. Prominent speaker Countess Schack calls for law alignment with Germany and the U.S. where estranged couples separate quietly.

England Lowpor House of Lords High Court of Justice Scotland Women's Franchise League Countess Schack Germany America

English Immigrants to America Reach Record Pace

Immigrant flow from Liverpool to New York and Boston exceeds last year with about eight thousand leaving this week. Many are skilled mechanics bound for American mills under tariff related factory expansion plans. Arrival of the Umbria and Cephalonia will test labor law questions as suspects are watched. Boston grows in debarkation favor due to easier rail access from wharf.

United States Liverpool New York Boston America

Parnell Free to Wed Mrs O Shea Amid Property Dispute

London reports Parnell is free to marry Mrs O Shea after the divorce decree, with marriage planned soon. The question centers on Mrs O Shea's aunt Mrs Wood’s wills which leave £140,000 to £170,000, and a marriage settlement not clearly defined. If settled against her, she would gain a life interest while the remainder passes to O Shea.

Parnell Captain O'Shea

Captain Verreys Case Captured in London Court

Captain Edmund B. Verney Liberal MP was arrested in London on a warrant alleging he procured a girl for immoral purposes. He traveled from the Continent to Italy then returned to England to face the charge. Bail set at 5000 dollars with 2500 dollar further bond. he left Bow Street Court with counsel.

Retirement claim over Baring Brothers denied

London April 18. It is said that Thomas Charles Baring retired from Baring Brothers years ago due to ill health not cousin Lord Lovelstoke’s policy. The firm’s difficulties in November prompted a telegraph to Lord Revelstoke expressing concern to protect the family name.

London Thomas Charles Baring City of London Baring Brothers Baron Lovelstoke Telegers Lord Revelstoke

The American Tin Plate Trade by Cable to the Disparity

Welsh papers warn tin plate makers against tariff effects in McKinley era. They argue contracts for supply at prices below cost under the tariff cannot hold. Expectations push prices and wages, with coal and steel anticipated to fall to preserve trade.

Itie Wales

Canada May Halt Juvenile Immigration Prompts Debate

Ottawa telegram reports Canadian Government weighs stopping or restricting juvenile immigration amid claims of mercenary promoters and child at risk, while Canadian agents push emigration to the Dominion despite concerns. The mix of advice and ads muddles the page.

Loxpon Ottawa Dominion

Henry Irving Protests Stage Talent Title Claim

Henry Irving, renowned for defending actors’ dignity, issued a protest today against a proposal deeming all onstage as actors. He argued it is unfair to equate every stage presence with professional acting and cautioned against lowering standards.

CNLAP Cable CO Lexpos Henry Irving

Two Angry Judges Hear 191 Retail License Applicants

Judges Magee and White preside over a lengthy session hearing 32 retail license cases and opening remarks indicate 191 township applicants remain. The day exposes accusations of license favoritism and tense exchanges as the court weighs each applicant's record and promises a decision next term.

Magee White Thomas Burgher Alleghesy Burgher Toto William A. Diamond Oakmont Patrick Murray Greenwood House Henry Bueher Spring Garden Amelia Fisher Iack George Castell Charles D. Schriner John Altmyer Sharpsburg Alvin Berner Jacob N. Hragg Valentine Berner Maine Judge White Montooth Joseph Eschman Main Street

Pittsburg Trade Ad Highlights Eyewear and Furnishings

The notice advertises fashion stock suiting at Pitcairn's 434 Wood Street and bonnets with glasses fitted by Prof. Little at 5144 Penn Avenue. It promotes Lucerne Awardes at Mamanx & Son's 539 Penny Avenue, Carpets, and optical services by AMNION at 67 Fifth Avenue. Also mentions Haven & Keenan furniture at 33-34 Water Street and a $1 spectacles offer.

Little Penn Avenue Lucerne Mamanx & Son's Penny Avenue Amnion Fifth Avenue Pittsburg

Attend The Great Seven Men’s Suit Sale at P.C.C.C.

The notice advertises a seven dollar men’s suit sale at the PCC Case outlet and mentions gold and silver payment options. It lists locations on Mfih avenue and Penn avenue with references to fabrics and a shop at 539 Penn avenue and another at 511 Penn avenue.

P. O P.C.C.C Case Hauch's Mfih Avenue Wfsu

Gentle Lady Abbess to Wed Clergyman at Pleasantville

Miss Gabrielle Greeley heir to Horace Greeley's legacy will wed Rev. Frank Montrose Clendenin of West Chester in St John’s Church Pleasantville on St George’s Day. The couple plan to live at the Greeley farm and later in the old St Peter’s rectory as they continue charitable work with parishioners and poor of Chappaqua and Pleasantville.

New York Gabrielle Greeley Miss Greeley Chappaqua Horace Greeley St John's Pleasantville Greeley Plessantville Frank Montrose Clendenin St. Peter's West Chester N. Y America George Clendenin Illinois Ohio St Peter’s Weatchester Cornburr John Bartow Samuel Seabury Westchester Isaac Butler the Quakers Queen Anne Tiffany Collis P. Huntington G. Bruce Brown John ©. Forman Henry A. Costar St. George’s Day St. John’s Church Benjamin T. Hall Elector Hill St John’s St Peter Marig Girard Messenger Madison Avenue

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