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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1891

Page

10

Sour on the Earl Roberts on the Stand in Russell Case

The third day of Earl Russell's trial features his denial of imputations as Countess Russell asserts. The courtroom scenes show a hostile crowd outside and tense cross examinations as the Earl testifies about disputes over Ascot outings finances and alleged cruelty. Prof Roberts speaks of their friendship and disputes the Countess claims.

Great Britain Earl Russell Lord John Karl Russell Charles Russell Countess Russell Albemarle Ascot Roberts Bath Prof. Roberts Scott Mabel Scott Hir Inderwick Earl Ee Eges Sealet Sir Charles Russell Darling Maness Sir Edward Clarke Sir Edward Edward England America Dr. Jewett Balliol

Chinese Rebels Routed and Outbreak Suppressed

An official report from Brigadier General Nieh in Kin Chow states rebels, led by their chief, were defeated on November 27 and 28 with about 600 insurgents harmed. British and Chinese authorities report suppression near Jehol and beyond the Great Wall. Noted looting and anti-Christian violence are mentioned, with no confirmed European casualties. The government dispatches 6,000 troops to the scene to quell the unrest.

Chinessa Nieh Kin Chow Ceneral Jehol Tren Teui Niu Chang Temperance League John Walsham Eee Es Scknian Joe Oones Great Wall Insu Ita Mongolia Snes Tien Tien

Fatal accident at Agregoft colliery near Manchester

On December 3 a gas leak at the Agregoft colliery in Loxpox caused a fatal incident as thirty men worked underground. As gas filled the pit, six escaped, two were rescued in critical condition, and four succumbed to suffocation.

Agregoft Manchester

New Brotherhood Emerges Amid Coke Region Unrest

Reports from Scortpane indicate cokers and miners abandon the United Mine Workers to form the Federated Brotherhood of Coke Workers of America led by R. D. Kerfoot. Operators threaten mass layoffs and wage cuts as Local Purity No. 1 is established, with more locals planned. A separate note from Lm reports a switch engine collision near Kibby Street injuring multiple aboard and a bystander.

Scortpane Coke Region Federated Brotherhood of Coke Workers of America R. D. Kerfoot Stewart Coke Uniontown Stewart Iron Company United Mine Workers Peter Wise Purity Local No. 1

Hazardous Freight Yard Tragedy Claims Hollidaysburg Worker

Robert McFarland, head of the engineering department at Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Company, was struck and killed by a locomotive while crossing the tracks early this morning. The incident underscores ongoing dangers in industrial rail operations.

Hollidaysburg Robert McFarland Hollidaysburg Iron and Nail Company Johnson Nichelle How Groner P. Brackswayn West Newton Aberfoyle Chester

In the Property of Cases Depositors Reopen Friendly Accounts

Depositors sustain their friendly relations as they allow accounts to resume activity amid unsettled claims. The article notes informal handling and easing of constraints, with emphasis on cooperation among parties and their continued financial linkages.

Turmoil Over Braddock and Turtle Creek Street Railway Clash

In Braddock a street railway dispute led to a midnight court order, police confrontation, and arrests of James Townsend and Samuel Stewart as workers defied the halt on Braddock avenue. Burgess Russell, a major stockholder, faced bail rejection. Separate items report a Steubenville shoe firm attachment and a Homestead infant death case found in a Monongahela River store box with signs of violence.

Brappdoch Braddock Electric Street Railway Company Braddock and Turtle Creek Company Braddock Avenue Braddock Turtle Creek Judge Magee Eighth Street Burton Hosee Ey Reenatta Street James Townsend Samuel Stewart Burgess Russell Isso Pittsburg Steubenville LC. White & Co Opperman William Pickersgill Allentown Homestead Mononhela Alderman Offner

Wreck on Harlem Railroad Leaves Multiple Dead

A passenger train from Grand Central depot struck a switch at 149th Street and 14th Avenue, derailing the last car. An unknown man two car cleaners and another employee were killed. brakeman George and Thomas McKenna were injured. Anniversary of Dranesville Fight noted in separate item.

Lake Erie and Western Railroad Kibby Street Martin — Oe Ot Fance Thomas Hurley FE. H. Perry Findlay New York Harlem Grand Central

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