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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1889

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Bloodless Brazilian Revolution Reforms Reach New York

The first steamer from Brazil after the revolution arrives in New York. It carries reports on Dom Pedro's ouster and the peaceful transfer of power in Para and Rio Janeiro. The crew notes a new flag and a largely orderly process with no bloodshed, while Liberal party leaders proclaim a forthcoming Democratic government.

New York Dom Pedro Brazil United States Hed Cross Line Shipton Green Pernambuco Pars Para Republic Frederick Hews Hews Rio Janeiro Pera Ravere Jordan Brazilian Telegraph and Cable Company Rio Jeneiro Shipton East End Charles B. Flinton O E Aeretae de Para Liberal Party Republican Movement The Democratic Party

Democratic State Committee Holds Brief Philadelphia Meeting

Harrissone December 3 The Democratic State Executive Committee met in the city with four of seven members present. The session was short and uneventful as treachery in Philadelphia’s recent vote was discussed but no action could be taken. The plan aimed to divide the state into nine districts with a district chairman for each. Chairmen will be elected at meetings set for September 18 in various regions. Present were ex-Senator Coxe of Luzerne and Philip Marshall.

TE Disratch Harrissone Democratic State Executive Committee Philadelphia Oes Istrict Sas Comind Tce Peace Varived Rasen Per Democratic State Committee Coxe Luzerneee Philip Marshall

President Harrison’s First Message Divides Congress on Elections

Washington commentary centers on President Harrison’s first annual message. Republicans praise its finance stance while Southern Democrats vow to boycott a World’s Fair if federal election control advances. Debates focus on federal oversight of elections and the political risks for both regions.

Harrison Congress Ing House Senate Bis Evarts Dawes Edmunds Edmunds Were Unflagging In the Interest They Displayed, and Senator Gorman Hues Ways and Meanster

Fragmentary Whisper on Political Tension and Federal Action

Readable text hints at party conflict and potential federal intervention during a controversial election period. Mentions a split within the Democratic side and a call for a halt to a plan or procedure amid state and national tensions. Notable names include ELENA and LIGHTNER as figures in the debate.

Old Grant Farm Sells In Missouri County

The historic Grant farm near Louis City changed hands today. Captain L. B. Conn reserves the right to remove the old log house. Grant built the cabin in 1857 with his own hands and his brother aided him. Grand Army men fear losing this monument to the late General and may seek to reclaim the prize.

Louis Conn Seu Cotndiy St Lonia Grant C. D. Wolff Pdt Peice Halen

Railroad Officials Implicated in Freight Car Robberies

Conspiracy and arrests shock New York Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad train crews. John McPherson John Kinsinger and Charles Downs face charges for robbing freight cars on their runs with Downs confessing to a scheme spanning April last year. Clothing dress goods boots whisky and more were taken and distributed to relatives. Dayton allegedly hosted a frequent commission. Great interest shown by road officials.

Manon, C New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad John McPherson John Kinsinger Charles E. Downs Gayley Downs Caledonia Martel Aioe Es New York 1 Yauia Ohio Dayton

Oil Well Supply Firms Meet in Cleveland

Representatives from major oil well supply manufacturers gathered in Cleveland for a private conference. Key figures from Oil City Titusville Corry Pittsburg Washington attended as industry leaders discussed forming a national combination of supply makers.

Cleveland Erie Oil City Titusville Bradford Pittsburg Washington M. Geary K. Chickering F. BH. Ames C. H. Bagley Corry

Annexation Extends City Limits Along Blue River

Chicago style report notes Kansas City Crixy council adds 22 square miles to the city toward Westport and the Missouri river. Annexed area includes Blue River manufacturing towns expanding tax base by about $18,000,000. Preparations for public works and enrollment of new residents expected in coming days.

Kansas City Kansas Couneil Spirere Westport Missouri River Stael

Mother's rash act shocks Kalamazoo parish scene

In Kalamazoo Michigan December authorities report Mrs CG Mills wife of the Episcopal rector administered morphine to her 1 year old child and then cut her own throat death not yet determined as the home was bright and quiet at the time of the incident.

Kaalammazoo, Micn PB Mills

Injunction Bars Sheriff Sale of Cox Chestnut Street Store

Philadelphia publisher Singerly sought a special injunction to stop the sheriff from levying on and selling the goods of Cox & Co at 1220 Chestnut street. Judge Gordon granted the injunction and a $1,000 bond, with Cox and Vietor named in a complex dispute over a fraudulent levy and assignment for creditors.

Philadelphia Seany Chestnut Street Lewis Cox & Co Singerly Purnapemrnta Louis Cox Court of Common Pleas No. 3 William M. Singerly Richard J. Lennon Sulzberger J. Howard Gendell Gordon Eild Cox Victor Vietor Montgomery County Ogontz New York Patterson Lewis 8. Cox & Co Vietor & Achelis

Democratic Caucus Adjourns Amid Door Keeper Debate

December 3 report from Lucey shows over 100 Democratic reps attending caucus. Springer elected to succeed late Cox as door keeper. minority to retain one party employee. Debate over steering and executive committees ends with adjournment after multiple motions tabled.

Messrs. Wilson West V Blanchard Louisiana Bigan Ber Oates Alabama

Prom Prisoners Held for Murder Near Stoan

James Shannon and Elmer Temple were jailed in Grovx City for the murder of James Dungeon during a highway ambush near Stoan. Dungeon was fatally shot after a dispute over property with Shannon, who fired a shotgun and a revolver. Mrs. Dungeon was also targeted but unharmed. Temple recently released from penitentiary for attempted murder.

Grovx City James Shannon Elmer Temple James Dungeon Stoan Shannon Dungeon Temple

Liquor Pardons Recommended by State Board

The Board of Pardons at an adjourned meeting recommended the pardon of eight persons including A. Sweitzer, A. Sholts, and J. Baughman of Somerset County who were jailed three months for selling liquor without license and fined 500 dollars. The board also asked the Governor to pardon R. H. Cram of Lycoming County for embezzlement. other applications are noted from Washington County.

State Board Hazermssanc Board of Pardons P. Sweitzer Abraham Sholts Jesse Baughman Somerset County Robert H. Cram Lycoming County Washington County

Predicted Death Shadows a Church Member's Passing

George Lytle a colored man died of heart failure in Louisville after a Sunday service at Zion Colored Church. He had warned his wife that a mysterious premonition linked to his death, then fell ill early Monday and died before a doctor arrived. Coroner Miller ruled heart failure. He leaves a wife and many children, jolting church members who seek meanings in the event.

Looinsville George Lytle Zion Colored Church Strest Axife Miller Lytle Seaves

Funeral Held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church Amid Protest

In Fort Wayne Indiana on December 3, Emmanuel Lutheran Church faced a clash over conducting the funeral of John C. Goenges, a saloon keeper. After weeks of dispute, a majority of the congregation allowed the service at the church despite objections from a minority. The case highlighted church funds linked to German saloon income for the first time.

Wayne German Church Fort Warne Ixp Emmanuel Lutheran Church John C. Goenges Emmanuel Church

Thrifty Crop of Pugs in Naugatuck Valley

Warrenver Conn December 3 All the towns along the Naugatuck Valley have been overran with prize fighters for the past few weeks and there has been a joint effort by police and deputy sheriffs to stop the business and drive the fighters back to New York. The raids began in small village gatherings in the dark hours of Esie with spectators recruited from the right crowd.

Warrenver Conn Naugatuck Valley New York Esie

Quay's Christmas Present to Senator Quay

Henry Graffen of the Pennsylvania Auditor General's office leads a party preparing a 50 page letter press Christmas souvenir for Senator Quay. The book will feature a portrait of Quay and illustrations of Beaver home Beaver Harris-Lee. Senator Leeds Washington bound for the South was met by friends at the station.

WasauxcTos Henry Graffen Pennsylvania Auditor General’s Office Senator Quay Beaver Harris- Lee Seanates Leeds Washington

Firemen Strike Threatened on Georgia Central Line

Regro firemen in Montcomerry Alabama report a plan to ban a strike on the Georgia Central Railroad. Ten local firemen are sent to Macon to replace striking white firemen. Railroad circles say engineers will refuse to work with black firemen, threatening serious trouble.

Montcomerry Ala Georgia Central Railroad Macon

Patterson Named Sergeant at Arms by Soldiers' Orphan Commission

December 3 report from Hansissane states John D. Patterson, longtime Sergeant of Arms of the House, was appointed by the Soldiers' Orphan Commission to replace Joseph H. Marshall, who has taken the role of assistant postmaster at Lancaster.

Hansissane John D. Patterson Soldiers’ Orphan _ Commission Clarks Joseph H. Marshall Lancaster

The Australian System Successful in New Haven

New Haven works to adopt the Australian ballot system as municipal voting begins, marking a trial of the new process. The move aims to reduce fraud and streamline ballots amid a backdrop of December city affairs.

New Haven Conn

Diplomatic Gallery Snub Irritates House of Commons

Sir Julian Pauncefote the British Minister and other diplomats were refused admittance to the gallery after presenting credentials. The incident, involving Pan American delegates and South American officials, prompted questions of propriety and possible investigation as doors were opened for friends.

Ah Seored Sorecemaeens Wile Julian

McKinley Emerges as Republican Leader in House

Washington dispatch reports on December 1 that Congress will name McKinley as leader of the Republicans and head of the Ways and Means Committee. Bayne of Pittsburgh motioned after McKinley’s rise, signaling close party alignment as leadership jockeying continues in the House.

Bayne Ohio Washington Judge Kelley Pennsylvania McKinley Betarmo Jan Te Pererch Bayne Meksalsy

Centennial celebration planning for first Congress meeting

A five member centennial committee led by Mr Beyue was empowered by a recent appropriation bill to coordinate the celebration marking the first meeting of Congress. The date December 11 was chosen for the event and Speaker Reed signed the authorization today.

Beyue Otsrarch Washington Fifty-first Congress Committee of Five Committee of the Congress Reed

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