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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1889

Page

8

Boulanger Convicted of Treason by Senate Court

Paris today heard a verdict of treason against General Boulanger after a tense trial. The court found him guilty of treasonable conspiracy by 206 votes with 6 abstentions. his allies largely withdrew, while Mrs Maybrick faced poor prospects and interview reports with the Home Secretary circulated. American visitors including Thomas Edison and Russell Harrison watched the proceedings from the Eiffel Tower summit.

General Boulanger France Senate Maybrick Dillon M. Rochefort Boulanger Lyons Depot State Council War Office Thomas A. Edison Russell Harrison Eiffel Tower Acton

Two Emperors Converse in Austria and Prussia

August 13 reports an hour long audience between Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria and Chancellor Bismarck, followed by a one hour talk with Count Kalnoky. A Schloss banquet honored the visit as William I proclaims enduring Franco-German friendship and alliance, with vows to peace and strong troops.

Bexrus Francis Joseph Prince Bismarck Count Kalnoky Schloss William Sox Avenor Europe

Postmaster General Questioned Over Harrison Letter

London reports that in the House of Commons Mr Sexton pressed Postmaster General Raikes about President Harrison’s letter to the Lord Mayor of Dublin thanking aid to Johnstown sufferers. Raikes suggested the letter may have been tampered with. Sexton pledged to reveal the envelope.

London Raikes Sexton House of Commons President Harrison Dublin Johnstown Post Office Perl Yong Soy

Help for Mrs Maybrick Meeting Seeks Sentence Remission

A large meeting at Cannon Street Hotel, Loxpor, on August 13 discussed Mrs Maybrick case and adopted a resolution to petition the Home Secretary for remission. Plas Stephens met with Home Secretary Matthews, who, with Judge Stevens, upheld the verdict amid Mrs Maybrick's grave illness.

Loxpor Maybrick Cannon Street Home Secretary Plas Stephens Matthews Home Matthews Stevens

Madame De Struve Dies in Bar Harbor

A telegram from Bar Harbor reports the death Thursday of Madame De Struve wife of the Russian Minister to the United States. At Kielmarky near St. Petersburg she was renowned for her intellect tact and public service. She left five children three daughters and two sons.

Washinerton Bar Harbor Madame de Struve United States Kielmarky St. Petersburg Madame de Sirnve Washington

Judge weighs injunction to halt Sugar Trust asset seizure

New York August 13 Judge Inghram heard motion by H Winthrop Gray receiver of North River Sugar Refining Co for a permanent injunction to restrain Sugar Trust from seizing assets via certificates or other devices. Judge said defendants may not control property and a decision is expected in September.

New York Ingraham H. Winthrop Gray North River Sugar Refining Company Sugar Trust Delancey Nicoll Agraham

Mayors in Which a Packing Company's Employees Were Greed

Kansas City August 13 The Kansas City Packing Company suspects railroad department workers of systematic thefts. Evidence shows several employees loaded delivery wagons with excess goods daily and sold the surplus to butchers and boarding houses. The theft totals thousands of dollars. William Fisher and Louis Skinner were arrested.

Kansas City Kansas City Packing Company William Fisher Louis Skinner

Arresting White Caps in Maxton Township

Deputy Sheriff Fagin and two officers arrested Daniel Fars James McGillen and John Oliver in Monroe township on assault and battery charges as members of the White Cap gang blamed for the whipping of Mrs Aszareth Street and her daughters. Each man posted bond of 600. About a dozen more warrants remain outstanding.

Private Subscriptions to Provide Postoffice Boxes

Kansas City Aug 13 The gas company informed Postmaster Atkins that 148 lamp posts with mail boxes attached would be removed, reducing boxes and causing letter-writer inconvenience. Private subscriptions are proposed to erect new posts to ease the shortage.

Kansas City Gas Company Today Atkins

Metro Trust Sues Rock Island for 25 Million

The Metropolitan Trust Co of New York files a U S court action in Topeka against Rock Island Omaha and others for 25 million dollars and the sealants mortgage interest of one million. It states the suit may not reach trial but the claim will be paid. The debt arose from building Rock Island branches west of Kansas City.

Topeka Kan Metrolitan Trust Aaert New York United States Rock Island Kansas City

Train derailment on Southside line halts traffic in Pittsburg

A misplaced switch on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad caused two gondolas to derail and topple a stone wall. no injuries were reported though trains in both directions were delayed about four hours.

Pittsburg Virginia

Death at Moorhead & MacLeane’s foill in Soho

F Harris a sheet roller at Moorhead and MacLeane’s firm in Soho collapsed and died at his work. His wife fainted at the scene and an inquest will be held to determine the cause.

F. Harris Moorhead & MacLeane Foill Soho Hs Nin

Engineer George Brown Scarred by Steam Escape Near Chartiers

George Brown an engineer on a locomotive hauling for the Ohio Connecting Railway Company was scalded about a face yesterday by an accidental escape of steam near Chartiers. Dr. Miller attended him.

George Brown Ohio Connecting Railway Company Chartiers Dr. Miller

First bale of new crop upland cotton delivered

A Live Oak dispatch reports the first bale of new crop upland cotton arrived in Jacksonville. The bale came from W. R. Wits of Tallahassee and was consigned to Perkins & Sons in Savannah.

Jacksonville Fla Live Oak W. Rb.wits Tallahassee Perkins & Sons Savannah

Eastern district session of Evangelical Lutheran synod met in St Pauls Church

The Eastern district annual session of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod was held at St Pauls Church in Baltimore with about 120 congregations represented. Proceedings opened with prayer and reports on church activities and outreach across the district. Leaders discussed mission work and clergy assignments for the coming year.

Baltimone Mis Evangelical Lutheran Ache Yged St. Paul's Church Toopic

Minor Office Fire at Dr Gardner’s on Butler Street

Fire officials reported a slight attic in the office of Dr. Gardner at 4916 Butler street. The alarm from box 76 at 1 35 this morning noted minimal damage and no injuries.

Dr. Gardner Butler Street

Scaffold to honor John Brown seeks public funds

General James B. Coit has bought the scaffold used to hang John Brown and seeks to exhibit it to raise funds for a monument near Harper's Ferry. The relic, saved since 1859, would tour or be displayed in a park or museum to memorialize Brown and the Harpers Ferry raid.

John Brown Wassivotox James B. Coit Old Army and Navy Pension Bureau Cleveland Fourteenth Regiment of Connecticut Volunteers Jefferson County West Virginia Charleston Ossawatomie Brown Edwin Coffee Shields Greene John E. Cooke John Copeland Albert Haslett William Harrison William Hayslett Aaron D. Stevens Cockrill Braxton B. Davenport Daniel Sheets Liba Lawrence Streets Brown John M. Coyle Andrew Hunter G. F Sechaio Dongle David H. Strother Porte Crayon Coit Taz Dispatch Lee Knson John Wd Bolivar Heights Andosh Harper's Ferry Daou Aiea Wey Fort Sumter Norwich Gettysburg

Political shift and resignation at pension office amid Harrison era

Fragmentary passage notes a figure leaving the Pension Office after joining the Democrats and starting a law practice around William Henry Harrison's inauguration, with emphasis on his display of colors and prior actions.

Harrison

Floods Swamp South East Nebraska Straining Rail Lines

Heavy rains flood southeastern Nebraska causing widespread damage. A and N E railroad lines, Lincoln and Northwestern tracks near Lincoln, and bridges on Union Pacific face danger. Salt Creek forms a large lake, 400 residents sheltered in ward school buildings, with reports of two deaths unverified.

Liscotx Neb Nebraska Firth Table Rock Tecumseh Nepa Beatrice Blue River Lincoln & Northwestern Union Pacific West Lincoln Salt Creek Salt Meier Cee Pte 5 Ee

Judge Cummin’s Obsequies Held in City Amid Mournful Tatters

August 13 report from Amfront notes the large funeral of Judge Cummin in Trinity Church. Business closures from 4 to 6 pm accompanied tributes by the county bar, city officials, and groups including Reno Post G A B. Eulogies at the courthouse preceded interment beside his late cousin in Wildwood.

Willamfront Cummin Council W. M. Harrison Tiycoming County Bar Association Reno Trinity E Church Chas Church Ogressman McCormick Parsons Robert P. Allen Fletcher Coleman J. Henry Cochran H. Hippey Wildweod Aary Consin

Hon. Sam Fessenden Worse

Hon. Samuel Fessenden is not so well tonight with a higher temperature and a fever. A special telegram from DisraToni Garz, N J, notes his condition and urges care.

Sam Fessenden DisraToni Garz N. J Samuel Fessenden

Scratched 28 Years Skin Disease Cured by CuricuRA Remedies

A sworn testimonial from Dennis Downing of Waterbury Vermont dated January 2 1887 claims a decades long psoriasis like condition was cured after using CuricuRA products. The letter extols CuricuRA Cream Soap and Purifier and invites readers to request more information.

Janenne Dennis Downing Waterburby

Train Schedules and Rail Line Notices Amid Weather Disruptions

Railway notices describe rains affecting Union Station service and routing. Mentions Eastern Standard lines, Niagara Extension, and connections to Buffalo Pittsburgh and JAS. FP. Anderson and David Mo Cargo as general officials, with guidance on terminal operations and schedule adjustments.

Union Station Eastern Standard Een My Ag Niagara Alton Bualte Mi Charera AG Seeman Batter End Buffalo Pittsburg Jas Anderson G.T. Acti David Mocargo

Fall novelties arrive as buyers enter markets

Our buyers are now in the markets and by month end the first Fall novelties will appear. In the meantime we will clear this season's goods from counters. Mothers there never was a better time to shop during this week.

Meining Tor Thane

Summer Coats and Vests Sale at Deep Discount

We have sold many coats and vests this season and still hold thousands on our counters. Because purchases were made on a large scale and the season is far advanced we are willing to part with them at a loss. White and fancy linen Dress Vests are included in this sale.

Record Low Prices on Flannel and Silk Shirts this Week

The store touts immense sales of Flannel Shirts and aims to break weekly records by offering exceptionally low prices on French Flannel and Silk striped shirts, inviting buyers to purchase multiple items.

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