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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1891

Page

16

Anti American Newspapers Shift Tactics and World Fair Drive

The article reports rising agitation over German grain duties, harvest fears, and potential tariff cuts led by Chancellor Von Caprivi. It notes presses mounting anti government campaigns, distilleries curbing output, and a pestilent insect threat to wheat. It mentions Bismarck’s health and possible duels, Zollverein talks, and Germany’s push to showcase at the Chicago Columbian Exhibition.

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Prince Bismarck Medal Claim Sparks German Appeal

Prince Bismarck said he possessed one of these medals and called it the only prize. Prof. Gales rushed to Germany seeking Mr. Phelps' help to obtain the medal. Phelps believes he can aid Gales and that the government will soon award the honor.

Gates Phelps Bonn Prof Prince Bismarck Gales Germany Prof. Gales

London Tenement Fire Claims Two Lives

A fire in a Shadwell tenement, London, early today left ten residents poor and trapped. Escaping by stairs failed as flames spread, a woman leapt to her death and two others suffered serious injuries. Firemen and police found two occupants burned to death inside the building.

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Gladstone Letter Presses Home Rule Debate in Lewisham

In Loxton Aug 22 Mr Gladstone writes to Liberal candidate for Lewisham arguing that Lord Salisbury’s recent speech signals blocking home rule for Ireland by Lords. He urges constituencies to reject the threat and show metropolitan support, urging Lewisham electors to end the controversy harming the Empire.

Loxton Mr. Gladstone Lewisham Lord Salisbury Ireland

The Redaction of Duty in Great Britian Felt by the Treasury

The British Treasury lost about a million pounds last year due to tea duty cut from six to four pence per pound. Tea consumption rose to 179,000,000 pounds, with a net increase of 25,000,000 pounds and a gain of about 124 percent. The note compares to 1835 when duties varied but revenue from tea was similar.

Military historian Moltke omits policy and reveals little

Bern August 22 dismayed military men report Count von Moltke’s history offers no revelations about an alleged alliance with General von Steinmetz. He hints Spicheren was not directed from HQ and cites Steinmetz’s recall for new formations. Criticism targets his leniency toward both sides' errors and the lack of any reference to Germany's domestic policy.

Bismarck Prince Bismarck Count von Waldersee Moanarek Kiel Kiesengen Count Merbert Bismarck Jimalerger Count von Munster Herbert Bismarck America Spain Bern Count von Moltke von Steinmetz Spicheren Steinmetz Germany William Versailles

Russian Socialists Handicapped and Exiled Workers

Russian refugees in Switzerland issue a pamphlet saying revolutionaries cannot represent Russia at Brussels due to czarist tyranny. They note railway growth opens Asia and hope to participate in a future congress. Also a note about a Atlantic City trip on B and RR lines from Washington with schedules and rates.

London Switzerland Brussels Russia Asia Atlantic City Washington City

Unclear Names List From Historical Notice

Fragmentary OCR shows a string of personal names including Ward Wilbert Seaton Joseph Schwab and Ulrich Jung Anerson. No clear event, place, or date available. cannot determine a specific news item.

Kares A. Ward Bertha Wilbert Fimeliquis The Ho Seaton Shartil Joseph Helen John Samuel Schwab Elizabeth Dohper John Ulrich Bertha Jung Anerson

Local Notices of Marriages and Deaths Figures and Dates

A compiled list from Andrewsville area records shows multiple wedding notices and obituaries. Entries include Joann A Atsros and Annte M Meyer of Allegheny City, Harry E Bartland and Hattie W Pzwser of Pittsburg, various death notices for Bartholomew Brown Cook Maloney Moore Mulholland Anley Reed Rigdon Savery Schaffin Zapf and others, with dates August 1891 and locations including Greensburg Sharpsburg and Allegheny City.

Alston—Meyer Nevin Woodside Joan A. Atsros Annte M. Meyer Allegheny City Penney B. P. Wilburn Greensburg Harry E. Bartland Hattie W. Pzwser Pittsburg Southside Jacob Cook Sharpsburg Jane Street Sumpay Wheeling Philadelphia Cox Mary Alice Cox Dummett Lipa May Wu Josefn Goon Hepler Ever Levi Izzie Roper Shetland Avenue Achille Street Maloney Fenn Avenue Anley Weck A. M Martin Timothy Reilly Eighth Street Stupar St. Joseph's Church Annie Willbape Annie Nowamy Yow Street Twentieth Ward Monpar Reed Llo Canonsburg Wwerton County Evita J. Kenn William A. Reed M. C. Rigdon Sandusky Street Mowday R.u Savery B. E. Savery Richard Savery Ahna Independence Schaffint Henry Schaffini Trnroom Larkin Alley Webb Evwazp Wenn

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