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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1889

Page

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Bank Stands Unshaken as Greene County Faces Cattle Bust

In Greene county the Farmers and Drovers National Bank remains solid despite cattle company collapses. Depositors pulled only modest sums, with a peak withdrawal of 2026.05 dollars before rede posits resumed as Board reshuffled to reassure the public. A remarkable equity suit targets Braden Lantz Dowlin Rush and others over alleged misuses of capital in cattle ventures, with a prolonged legal fight ahead.

Greene County National Bank Lantz Cattle Company Dowlin & Rush Dowlin & Rush Company Wyoming Cattle Company Sweet Water Feeding Company Laramie Plains Land and Cattle Company Braden Feeding Company Laramie Josish A. Inghram Lemoyn Hoge Daniel W. Braden William T. Lants John B. Rush John Dowlin David A. Spraggs Ora Haley Samuel Haas Winfield &. Adamson William F. Smith Abner Hoge Jacob B. Fordyce Morrison J. Garrison John’ B. Bush Piainoffs Hutton Home Ranch Albany Wyoming Territory Pacselir Gabe Tenet Roomenai John R. Rush Wyoming Company Dowlin Rush Rick Hutton Home Albany County Wyo. T Visinoffs D. A. Spragg Sam Hass Adamson Smith Aaid William T. Lantz Eaid John BR. Rush Lants Braden

Harrisburg Bridge Plans Reported by Rail Firms

President Corbin of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad told a Harrisburg Council committee that the report of buying the South Penn piers from the Pennsylvania Railroad is false and improbable. He said the Philadelphia and Reading and allied lines prefer to build their own bridge across the Susquehanna, linking with the Harrisburg and Potomac for a western outlet.

Harrisburg Corbin Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad South Penn Miladelphia and Restling Susquehanna Harrisburg and Potomac

Indian murderers hanged in Florence reveal grim justice

Na Con Quin Say and Kah Dos La, Apache murderers, were executed in Florence on December 6. Both died when necks broke after the gallows. The executions followed deaths by self harm of other convicts in their cells the night before. The pair had murdered William Divhl near the San Pedro river in June 1887 during an ambush at his work site.

Florence Ariz Kah-Dos-La William Divhl San Pedro Kub-Dor-La William Jones Dodiley Hills

Campbell says Foraker hid facts in ballot scandal

Attorney Campbell asserts that Foraker withheld telegrams and details linking him to a scheme to ruin political opponents. He notes missing documents could clarify motives behind the forged document and libel risks for Halstead, Wood, and others while detailing how Campbell helped push the ballot box bill. Governor-elect Campbell and Mrs Campbell were in New York for talks before a trip to Ohio.

Campbell Wood New York Foraker Dispatch New Youk T. C. Campbell Ballot E. G. Wood John Sherman William McKinley Ben Butterworth Murat Halstead Mr. Wood Sherman McKinley Ohio S.e Raker Washington Woo Murat Taman Grosvenor Hamilton Cincinnati T. ©. Campbell Lower Broadway

Neal Enters Ohio Senate Contest Chairman Considers Candidacy

A dispatch from Cotrumavs Ohio reports James E. Neal, head of the Democratic State Executive Committee, met Al Carlisle and Jaies Thurman for a long conference. Rumor says Neal may enter the senatorial race, aiming to unite opposition to the New York candidate and leverage Campbell's influence and Democratic gains in Ohio.

Cotrumavs James E. Neal Democratic State Executive Committee al Carlisle Jaies Thurman Neal Ohio Campbell Brice New York United States Senate

Congo Stats Organization and Government Described

The Dispatch previews tomorrow’s Congo coverage detailing the organizing structure and government of the state. The piece outlines political framework and key institutions likely to influence regional affairs.

Congo Tomorrow's Dispatch

Union Confederation Moves Into National Labor Ties

Delegates of the Farmers and Laborers Union and the Northern Alliance join with the Knights of Labor to form a unified farmers and labor alliance. Officers elected include L. L. Polk as president and D. H. Turner as treasurer. The National Farmers' Alliance backs suffrage, land access, and hard money while opposing public-salaries hikes and favoring tariff revision to curb treasury surpluses. no candidate who does not accept these principles will be endorsed.

St. Louis Farmers’ and Laborers’ Union Northern Alliance Union Knights of Labor L. L. Polk North Carolina D. H. Ae Kansas City J. H. Turner National Farmers’ Alliance Ee Ecomer Hfe Ing United States

Jack the Ripper Haunt Millville Case Shocks City

The body of Mrs. Annis Borden is found in Millville New Jersey with brutal wounds and signs of a violent struggle. Suspect Knox is arrested after witnesses report admissions, though he claims a self inflicted cut explains the blood. Coroner and doctors lead the inquest as police pursue a deadly crime case.

Millville N. J Annis Borden Frederick Boedel Miller Knox

Haitian Minister Price Arrives in U S Discusses Douglass Row

Hannibal Price, newly named Haitian Minister to the United States, arrives aboard the George W. Clyde. Passengers speculate on strained ties between Hippolyte and Fred Douglass over color and a white wife, affecting Haiti’s chance for a Port au Prince coaling station. Price denies rumors of unrest in Hayti and says the people are content.

Diafatcit New York Hannibal Price United States George W. Clyde Price Hippolyte Fred Douglass Douglass Port Au Prince Tenaleace Hayti

Methodist Missions Mobbed in Formosa Attack

Reports from Hongkong and Yokohama describe a mob attack on the China Inland and Methodist Episcopal Missions at Nankang. Chapels and an opium refuge were destroyed, officials stoned, missionaries and wives taking refuge in the Yamon as violence erupted amid regional unrest. The Omaha returned to Yokohama from Corea, and new custom house branches opened at Karatsu Hakodate Kuchi Notsu Fushiki as ports of export.

San Francisco China Hongkong Yokohama Formosa China Inland Methodist Episcopal Nankang United States Aagship Omaha Cores Custom House Karatsu Hakatm Kuchinotsu Fushiki Japan

Emin Pacha in Critical Condition Says Cable

Lowpox December 6 Stanley reports to Mr Burdett Coutts that Emin Pacha is in the greatest degree critical. German naval surgeons say only 20 to 100 recover from such cases. Emin Pacha is aged about 60 with serious symptoms and risk of brain hemorrhage.

Lowpox Stanley Burdett-Coutts Emin Pacha Emin

Mourning for Jefferson Davis as Funeral Plans Begin

The South mourns Jefferson Davis with his death described as peaceful. He will lie in state in New Orleans City Hall before a Wednesday funeral with a large Southern turnout. A committee led by Colonel William Preston Johnston organizes ceremonies with city officials Confederates and veterans groups, varying burial plans and a temporary resting place before Briarfield.

South Jefferson Davis New Orleans Shakespeare Davis Briarfield Vicksburg Mr. Davis Confederate Veterans’ Association Northern Virginia Ino Metallic Feener Council Cave William Preston Johnston Albert Sidney Johnston Talans University United Confederate Veterans Grand Army of the Republic Army of Tennessee Army of Virginia City Council Washington Astley Wi Guard of Mobile Ind Ee Ees

Memorial Services Ordered by North Carolina Governor

Gov Fowle issued a memorial proclamation mourning the death of a beloved Southland leader and calling for memorial services. The proclamation urges the people to assemble for services on the specified date to honor the late governor.

North Carolina Rattren Fowle Executive Office

Aakeville in Mourning death of Jefferson Davis

Asheville North Carolina mourns at news of the death of former President Jefferson Davis announced to the public in December. The city observes somber notices and local officials reflect on his long controversial career and impact on history.

Aakeville Asheville N. C Jefferson Davis

Davis Remembered as Leader and Patriot in South

Washington December 6. Friends and former colleagues share memories of Jefferson Davis. E V Murphy recalls Davis as reserved yet firm, while Judah Benjamin’s farewell in the Senate is described as a dramatic scene. Reagan and Wanamaker weigh his integrity and lasting impact on the Confederacy and postwar South.

Davis Judah P. Benjamin Benjamin Ber Slistell Confederacy Wiggy Jon Johnson

Fifty on the Dollar. Depositors Discounting Claims at Lawrence Bank

Depositors in Lawrenceville sell claims at 50 cents on the dollar after the Lawrence Bank failure. William Johnson, president of the Pittsburg Manufacturing Co., bought James Ward's $2000 deposit for $1000. Ward and Heigler discuss the sale as others seek quick funds amid the bank’s uncertain status. Storekeepers report reduced business and fear for survival until the bank’s true condition is known.

Johnson Ward Lawrence Bank William Johnson Pittsburg Manufacturing Company James Ward Charles Heigler Foheeoe Lawrenceville Pie Ramor Ana Mr. Johnson Heigler

Slap at Powderly Stirs Labor Split Test in Atlanta

Homer L. McGaw was reinstated by Local Assembly No. 7190 of warehousemen after an Atlanta K of L expulsion. The unanimous vote surprised many Isbor workers and signals continued conflict as Campbell allies vow to pursue the issue, possibly in a special session led by national K of L dignitaries.

Homer L. McGaw EK. of Isbor McGaw Atlanta Sue Campbell Tee Men’s Assembly K. of L

Governor Hill Shot Rumor Sparks Wall Street Panic

A speculative rumor on the New York Stock Exchange spreads that Governor Hill was shot. Traders race to confirm details as the claim ricochets through offices and exchanges, triggering a flurry of messages and frantic inquiries.

Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Exchange Fis

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