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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1892

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Murderer Reed Deaths in Noblestown Icehouse Fire

Martin Reed, the escaped murderer, died after a siege at an icehouse in Noblestown. Deputy Sheriff Hugh Coyle was killed, Chief of Police Harry W. Orr wounded, and Reed killed himself as flames consumed the building amid a mob's vigil. Authorities chased Reed from North Star to Noblestown after a prolonged pursuit.

Martin Reed Alexander Chappell Noblestown Hugh Coyle Washington County Harry W. Orr Washington Reed W. BR. McBride McDonald Panhandle Nesbit National Guard Oid Grr Coyle Sam Norcross

Story of the Chase Relatives In Three Counties Aid in Hiding Him

Martin Reed, condemned murderer, escaped Washington county jail on May 19 with two others. He hid for weeks in Allegheny and Beaver counties near the Washington line, aided by relatives and friends. Detective McBride traced Reed through kin and farms, narrowing to The Wilderness near Murdocksville. Reed was tracked to Noblestown where he died, with coroner McDowell announcing an inquest at Allegheny County Court House.

Orr Washington County Heed North Star Allegheny County Washington and Beaver Counties McBride Reed Piace Wacker Noblestown Washington Williamson Chief Orr Peter Wacker Coyle McDonald McDowell Martin Reed Allegheny Greene and Beaver West Virginia Hassfields McCoy W. B. McBride Murdocksville Isaac Reed Beaver County Harry Ray Reed Henry McCormick Harry Reed William Wilson Andrew Crooke O'Mara Pittsburg Henry Margaret Reed Ae A McCormick Council Bluffs Ana Winter Wilaky

Depew Talks Politics and Harrison in London Dispatch

Dr Chauncey M Depew arrives in London and speaks on politics predicting Harrison's re election He discusses trade tariffs bi metallism and currency moves noting the World's Fair traffic and rail prospects while offering views on the Democratic Party and its chances. He favors free coinage but warns of political missteps and British opinion on Irish affairs.

Dispatch Lospos Chauncey M. Depew Teutonic Berkley Depew Farmers’ Alliance Harrison House of Representatives Ees Gladstone

New Jersey May Shift Into Republican Column Says Sewell

In Washington Special Ex Senator Sewell of New Jersey met the President and urged him for Republican Campaign Committee chairmanship. He sees strong signs New Jersey will join the Republicans in the coming contest as voters favor free trade over the Democratic platform. He also notes Warner Miller's support for Harrison and Reid strengthens Republican unity in New York shaping the political outlook.

Washington Sewell New Jersey Loon Lake New York General Sewell Warner Miller Reid

Kolb's Contest Won't Alter Alabama Governor Seat

Montgomery Aug 6 The Kolb Committee claims of Kolb carrying Alabama by 30000 are unsubstantiated fraud claims. The straight Democratic ticket will win by at least 15000, and Kolb's contest would not alter the result. The November election will settle the legislature with many Jones tickets, and a double Legislature looms. Jones is expected to be re elected and inaugurated. In Arkansas Cranfill nominated by the National Prohibition party for vice president, with Debs and Denne noted in related matters.

Jones Alabama Waco Tax J. B. Cranfill National Prohibition United Christian Arkansas Denne Juan Molina CzarSta

Harrison Joins His Wife at Cottage in Loon Lake

President Harrison arrives from Washington and spends the month with Mrs Harrison at their Platteburg cottage. He notes her steady improvement after a hot spell and plans to enjoy local big game hunting and duck shooting while back in the region.

Harrison Washington Platteburg Parker Dimmick Mra Tibbetts Loon Lake House Chesspeake Bay

Hill Skips Expected Call as Fra Diavolo Sails On

Buzzards Bay mass reports Mr. Cleveland surprised by no call from Senator Hill amid yacht movements. The Oneida owner likely hosts Cleveland over Sabbath while Fra Diavolo heads to Newport after a condenser leak at New Bedford harbor.

Oneida Cleveland Old Colony Club Falmouth Fra Diavolo New Bedford Harbor Newport New Bedford

Foster at an Ohio rally by Secretary Foster in Vermilion

An immense crowd gathers at Linwood Grove Vermilion Ohio for the 1892 Republican campaign opening. Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster, arriving from Washington, is greeted warmly and delivers a brief historical overview of American currency. The audience comprises many farmers as the event unfolds.

Vermillion Linwood Grove Ohio Charles Foster Harrison Treasury Washington Cailure Foster

Robinson to be opposed in Delaware County race

The State League of Republican Clubs plans its convention in Williamsport next month and may oppose Congressman John B. Robinson for re election as president. Mayor Stuart’s name is raised as a potential candidate if he agrees, with friends confident of election. Incumbents appear secure in other league roles.

Philadelphia State League of Republican Clubs Williamsport John B. Robinson Delaware County Stuart W. J. B. Jones W. D. Wallace Lawrence County John C. Carter Lancaster Mahlon D. Young E. N. Randolph Allegheny William Lynn

Governor McKinley Addresses Large Evening Crowd

On the High School steps last evening Governor McKinley spoke to an immense gathering estimated at as many as 2,500 people. Despite oppressive heat, the event stood as an illustrious display of support and interest in the occasion.

Omana McKinley

Annual hydrophobia attacks haunt John A Alles for fifteen years

John A Alles of Fourth Avenue real estate and insurance suffers his fourteenth hydrophobia attack this August after fifteen years of relapses. Eight men restrained him as he writhed and barked during the episode in his office, then he was taken to Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.

John & Alles Alles John A. Alles Fourth Avenue Jacob Alles John Alles Fifth Avenue Dinwiddie Street Alwo Allee Officer White

Pension Committee Appointed by Speaker Crisp

Washington August 6 Speaker Crisp appointed Representatives Pierson of Ohio Martin of Indiana Wilson of Missouri Flick of Iowa and Waugh of Indiana to a subcommittee of the House Committees on Pensions following a House resolution. The move follows last night's approval and aims to study pension related measures.

Wassington House Crisp Pierson Ohio Martin Indiana Wilson Missouri Flick Iowa Waugh

O'Donnell in Boston Confident of Homestead Victory

Hugh O'Donnell leader of the Homestead strikers travels to Boston with his wife. He says health restored and mission fruitful, predicts a striker victory and plans to speak at New England labor meetings about Homestead while avoiding details for now. He criticizes Pinkerton agents as improper and says results will benefit the strikers.

New England New York Hugh O'Donnell Homestead City Boston Fall River United States George E. Murray O'Donnell

Pittsburgers in Peril Train Narrowly Escapes Collision

A Knights Templar train from Pittsburg to Denver on the Baltimore and Ohio narrowly avoided wreck near Yoysestown last night. The freight locomotive behind roared toward the rear, brakes were applied, and tramps on board helped shove clear as the rear brakeman failed to signal.

Knights Templar Youngstown Yoysestown Aug Sperial Pittsburg Denver Baltimore and Ohio

Toe Disrares Daily Issue Second Part Content Overview

The page lists sections and features across Part II including English Election notes famine Rosala by Frank G. Carpenter, Music World, Small Advertisements, Secret News Marion Crawford Gallaber, Summer Resort Jottings, The Royal Academy Tompkins Alice MacGowan Tus County Teachers Institutes, The First 011 Refinery notes, Last Signal Dora Russell, Electric News, Bear Killings notes, and Grand Army of the Republic items, plus Society and Outing places.

Rosala Frank G. Carpenter the Music World Secrety News Marion Crawford Gallaber Summer Resort

Hidden Spanish Treasure and a Pittsburgh Secrecy Tale

A prison inquiry into a buried fortune near Pittsburg links a Spanish refugee, a trunk with a secret drawer, and a ransom plot. John D. Bailey receives letters from Spain about a king’s amours, a trunk in Valencia, and a possible one quarter of the treasure as payment for advancing funds.

Pittsburg Spain Valencia John D. Bailey Monte Cristo Alfonso Phelan Bailey New York A Isdy Colorado Mike

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