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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1889

Page

18

Sensational defense in Cronin murder trial closes week

Prosecuting Attorney Longenecker wrapped his argument in dramatic language linking a conspiracy to the Cronin murder. Judge Wing warned against overreliance on circumstantial evidence as he and defense speakers urged careful weighing of each fact. The court adjourned to Monday.

Longenecker Wing Cronin Lotgenecker Spelman John F. Begis P 2 McGarry le Caron Dan Coughlin Dr. Hull New York

Tragic Suburban Clerks Wife Kills Children Then Herself

A London suburb tragedy unfolds as a poor clerk with a wife and three children, strained by poverty, is driven to despair. The wife murders the children and dies by her own hand, highlighting the desperate wage gaps and precarious work in the lower clerical market.

D.ipatch Loxipox London

Elopement Ends in Arrests in Waterbury

Leander Hosier and Mrs. Micnie L Potter of Pine Plains eloped and were traced to Waterbury Connecticut where they were arrested during dinner. Each faced 500 bail while Potter posted bonds to return her to her husband. Hosier remained jailed in New Haven.

Tre Dispatch Wcth Potter Hosier Kew Haven

Eleventh Ward GOP Club Elects Officers Night

The Eleventh Ward Republican Club elected officers last night with ex mayor William C. McCarthy approved as president and John Smith chosen as vice president.

Eleventh Ward Politica Eleventh Ward Republican Club William C. McCarthy John Smith GA. J. Seven Cooretery Saat Tae

Treasury to reduce national bank depositaries and funds

The Treasury will cut the number of national bank depositaries and reduce public moneys held with them to limit disruption to business. About 265 banks will receive notices. proceeds from bond sales will cover reductions and reserves used to buy U S bonds. Windom explained active and surplus banks, with total government deposits around 47 million dollars.

Treasury Atain United States Fairchild Windom Department

Murdered a Millionaire in Milton Estate Shooting

Boston police report two Italian suspects arrested after a confession tied Giusseppi De Lucca to the shooting of Edward Cunningham on his Milton estate. The toucher De Lucca allegedly led a party that confronted Cunningham over a dog attack, resulting in Cunningham's fatal wound. A third man remains at large as authorities pursue him.

Boston Edward Cunningham Giusseppi de Lucca Milton Cunningham de Lucca

Marriage of Bride to Grand-Uncle Stuns Massillon

In Massillon Ohio on November 30 a marriage at the bride’s parents home joined Annie Crone 24 to Valentine Fries 65 her grand-uncle from Huron county. Fries, bank president of Heron and shipper with six vessels on Lake Erie, is a large copper stockholder and leader in Cleveland iron ship building. Only the bride’s family attended. Rev Cahill of St Joseph’s Catholic Church officiated.

Patceh MassiLuon Annie Crone Frank Crone Valentine Fries Huron County Heron Lake Erie Lake Superior Copper Company Cleveland Iron Ship Building Company Forest City Rev Cahill 8. Joseph's Catholic Church

Indian remedy exhibitor tried for license violation

Dr Thomas E Halleck who sells Katonka and advertised Indian dancing shows with Warm Spring Indians faced a Salisbury Hall exhibition license case before Magistrate Brokaw. The defense argued the 1845 law covered theatricals circuses and menageries only and the doctor did none of these. Decision reserved until next session.

Thomas E. Halleck Brokaw Salisbury Halls Morton Hunter Halleck

New York World’s Fair Fund Reaches 5 Million

New York November 30. The World's Fair guarantee fund of five million dollars is raised. Today's subscriptions totaling one thousand and thirty four dollars bring the total past the goal with twenty eight thousand dollars to spare. The Executive Committee votes to continue accepting subscriptions.

New York Mpnclal

Young Man Near Death After Carbolic Acid Attempt

Oscar Richter was found almost dead in a back room above Pedro's restaurant at 29 Duane street. He had swallowed carbolic acid and left a note claiming he killed himself due to unemployment and poverty. doctors believe he may be saved.

Dr. Cronin Frank Seatlan Selb Or Theel Coughlin Ieneak New York Oscar Richter Pedro Duane Street

Inspector McAleese Leaves New York With Dennis Meagher

Detective Noel Coulson telegrammed that Inspector McAleese would depart New York at 2 pm with Dennis Meagher in custody. Meagher is wanted for felonious cutting and involved in a dispute with Governor Beaver over requisition papers.

Inspector McAleese Noel Coulson New York Dennis Meagher Beaver

German youth Em Miller Arrested by Special Officer

Em Miller a young German arrested at Lake Essed last night by Special Officer Conk for tea woman's patchel. The satc has a small amount of money.

Em Miller Lake Essed Conk Satc

Unrest and Diplomacy Sweep Lisbon Rio Janeiro and Europe

Reports from Bahia and Rio Janeiro describe a threatened outbreak as Dom Pedro arrives in Lisbon and republic supporters grow in strength. German Austro Italian tensions rise over treaties and autonomy in Trentino as Lisbon leaders mobilize and foreign offices warn of demonstrations and censorship.

Dom Pedro Lisbon Rio Janeiro Victorius Pereira Petropolis da Fonseca Dantas Correa Bahia Hamburg Republic Reichsanceiger Oporto Villareal Aboiro Coellho Mem Onus Sciences Putytas Elias Garcia Brazs Senor Zorilla Spanish Europe

Tory Lords Will Block Home Rule Bill Says Nottingham Rally

The Nottingham Tory demonstration shows Lord Salisbury and party leadership plan to defeat Home Rule by the House of Lords after the Commons bill passes. Gladstone campaigns from Hawarden and Hawarden, urging voters as Liberal reform momentum grows amid Tory despondency.

House of Lords Nottingham Lord Salisbury House of Lorda House of Commons Gladstone Hawarden Manchester Salisbury

Beginning of Bottle Blowing in Glassmaking Process

The article details the bottle making method with a blowpipe, gathering molten plastic glass, forming a cylindrical body, shaping the neck, and expanding a bubble for the bottle. It explains mold use, table work, and the blower’s role in shaping the hot glass into the final form.

Popular Science Monthly

Lottery Office Raided in Wall Street District

New York police raid led by Anthony Comstock targets Mesurs A Brown & Co dealers in oil paintings bric a brac and lottery tickets. At 24 Broad Street Anthony Brown head of the firm is missing arresting suspect Mackey Goodman found with lottery tickets. Tickets and circulars seized along with payment stubs from the Brown & Co office.

Fatoel New York Wall Street Mesurs. A. Brown & Co D Street Anthony Comstock Adam Brown Broad Stree Mr. Brown Ee Oe Mackey Goodman Ferce Nugent and Oates Goodman Brown & Co

Sullivan aims at mayoralty while boxing tours loom

John L Sullivan shows deep interest in the Boston mayoralty race as election nears. His business manager Jack Barnitt plans a nationwide tour with 40 to 50 dates after the election. Promoters Peter Joenny Smith and Frank Slavin seek Sullivan for high priced exhibitions ahead of the boxing season. Pat Killen also hopes Sullivan visits the Northwest for show bouts. Sullivan is expected to focus on public matters after next week’s vote.

New York John L. Sullivan Boston Jack Barnitt Union Sullivan Royal Arm of Londons Sders Peter Joenny Smith Frank Slavin Pat Killen Northwest

Mormons Purchase 20000 Acres to Move North

Ottawa reports Collector Allen describes Mormon expansion near Fort McLeod. About 500 Mormons now reside at St. Joe Creek, up from 125 two years ago. They have bought 20000 acres at St. Mary's seven miles from Cardston, signaling a second Utah in the Northwest.

Utah Dirfatch Ottawa Allen MacLeod Northwest Fort McLeod St Hoe Creek Canories St. Mary's Cardston

Fatal electric shock in New York store incident

At 11 55 tonight Harry Harris a 22 year old clerk at Bernard Oslens drygoods store 675 Eighth avenue was killed after touching an electric light wire while moving a sidewalk showcase. Harris lived at 359 West Forty fifth street and was taken to the Twenty second precinct station. The report also notes a separate political remark about King Milan.

New York Harry Harris Drygoods Bernard Oslens Eighth Avenue Twenty-second Precinct West Forty Seventh Street Harris West Forty-fifth Street

Unclear inquiry on teeth count in humans and creatures

A reader asks about average teeth numbers. The writer suggests 39 for humans and notes a larger creature, a 12 foot harrog, would add four more teeth.

St. Paul

Weather Notes and Confusing Temperature Snippet

The passage records a daytime low around 20 and a high near 32 in what seems to be a brief weather note. It mentions a 5.20 P.M. time and a strange measurement reference likely describing a location or scale, but the text is garbled and lacks a clear event or outcome.

Reverend Pragh Delivers Sermon at Grace Reform Church

The pastor of Grace Reform Church, Reverend John H. Pragh, led a service addressing community concerns and spiritual guidance, urging calm and unity among congregants.

John H. Pragh Grace Reformed Church

Mormon Endowment Oaths Denied Citizenship by Judge

Judge Anderson denied naturalisation for Mormon applicants citing endowment house oaths and church teachings as treasonous against the United States. Testimony showed endowment ceremonies include garments and vows. witnesses refused to detail oaths, weakening defense.

Salt Lake United States Sart Sage Uran Anderson China Hhis Mormon Church Meteemans Grek United John Moora Walter J. Edgar Brigham I 7 Lake Age Brigham Young Heber Kim Hyde the Meadow Silgbemn Young

Citizen Impanelment Yields Prominent Names Mentioned

A fragment lists individuals connected to naturalization. Pred W. Miller, Henry J. Owen, and Pete es srther Townsend are named in proceedings relating to citizenship. The brief text suggests a local court or official act granting or recording naturalization petitions.

Churet United Fempgneaons W. Miller Henry J. Owen Pete Es Srther Townsend Thare

Man Killed Walking Track Near Mansfield

Thomas Humphries, a miner near Mansfield, was killed at 5:45 Friday afternoon after being struck by a Washington and Ohio Railroad train. Despite cautions to move off the track, he did not comply, resulting in his death. The coroner's jury ruled the death accidental due to a heavy laceration from metal clippings scattered on the track.

Thomas Humphries Mansfield Washington Humphries Boyce Pear County

Jealousy Spurs Attempted Shooting in Local Boarding House

John H. Johnson, a colored man living on Spring alley, allegedly attempted to shoot Lizzie, who runs a boarding house on Peno avenue, after a dispute at a Twelfth Street location. Evidence suggests Johnson had been living apart from his employer and setting up a volatile situation. Police inquiries follow as neighbors report threats and a disturbance that unsettled the area.

John H. Johnson Spring Alley Lizzie Peno Avenue McKenna Johnson Slohnson Goldie Ana Liesie

McKee Leaves Philadelphia Amid Jeannette Suit Uncertainty

Me McKee and accompanying Mr McKee departed Philadelphia last night amid questions about papers in the Jeannette suit. When asked about the case he replied he has no reasons for unhappiness or intent, and avoided confirming government desires to push the matter to a conclusion.

H. Sellers McKee Mr. McKee Philadelphia Jeannette

Tragic Suicide Attempt Reported in City Home

A 19 year old Mary A. Welsh attempted to kill herself yesterday at her Twenty eight street home. Her father filed an information to protect the girl and an alderman is considering further action. The girl was taken to jail to prevent self harm and keep the situation from escalating.

Mary Welsh Satan Mary A. Welsh Sam

Alderman Carlisle's Court Clears Nearly Twenty Liquor Violators

Nearly 20 people faced Alderman Carlisle on liquor law charges. Ex Councilman John W. Carle, accused of running a speakeasy at 1700 Carson Street, was held to $500 bail for further court action. Other defendants named Kaddey, Byrnes, and Mrs. in Green Tree alley and Pennevenue area faced similar charges and were released after preliminary handling.

Carlisle John W. Carle Carson Street Sabie Bosan Duquesne Charies Kaddey Green Tree Alley Pes Byrnes Pennevenue

Mysterious wound ends in police inquiry

James Dagnall was arrested for disorderly conduct after a scuffle. He complained of an arm wound and Dr. Moyer later could not locate a bullet. Dagnall claimed he was struck in a fight, but no gunshot was confirmed.

James Dogeell Dide Vycate Traby Shaul Central Station James Dagnall Dr. Moyer Dagpall

Obituary Notice for Henry Baugh at West Penn Hospital

Henry Baugh 3 years old and married died at West Penn Hospital at 340 R. The man served as carpenter on the P B R E. He was found on the tracks at Irwin’s station yesterday morning and pronounced by Coroner McDowell.

Henry Baugh West Penn Hospital Sapek Carpenter P. BR. E Irwin's Station McDowell

Fhe Beet Values in Town

Men's single breasted overcoats in wales worsteds kerseys elyinas with trimming priced at ten dollars at Gunky this week. Read more about the holiday sale at Gunky in the Lasnez District edition.

Wales Kerseys Elysinas

Romance of a Once-Loved Woman and the Nina Van Zandt Tale

A distorted report describes Nina Van Zandt as a German prototype in Brooklyn, with Catharine's Hospital care after a suicide attempt near Broadway. The woman spoke of haunting and murder, was deemed insane, and transferred to Flatbush Asylum. The piece notes anarchist ties and 19th century sensational buildup around a Germanian femme fatale figure.

Bina Vania Io Brooklyn Hospital Reinsdorf Catharine's Hospital Broadway Wiliamsurg J. Bi Long Flatbush Asylum Mrs. Reinsdorf Nina van Zandt Leipsig

Unclear Transcript Sparks Speculation About Deity Belief

A garbled OCR fragment reports many Acarchigt reacting to a claim that a deity influenced events. Mentions Mrs. Brown and Mr. Gunther and a Manila packet delivered to an unnamed recipient, leaving details and context obscured.

Acarchigt Consid Ballore Brown M Gunther Manila Herra Siernams

Fashion notes on new markets and winter wear trends

The item notes attractions at both NOTHING IN THE WORLD and Kesical, praising the season's best offerings. It highlights long warmly litnite collars in beaver and fur for $18, with references to Prada styling and market sensibilities.

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