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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1891

Page

2

Suppression of Resolution at Americus Meeting

Amid confusion at a Saturday meeting of the American Republican group, a resolution defending Collec tor Warmeastle was debated then shelved. Postmaster Me Kean and Williams Witherow faced scrutiny as backers argued the resolution praised his integrity while critics questioned its motives.

Ely A G. Hoewick Penn Haresloe Warmeastle Kean Williams Witherow Americas Warmesstle

Train Wreck Near Penneyivania Road Fatalities Reported

In a derailment of a Pennsylvania bound train No. 7 near a recent freight exchange, cars toppled on the track at high speed. Several fatalities and injuries are mentioned, with one sleeper car wreck and a porter among the dead as authorities begin investigations into the crash near Shoe Bend.

Penneyivania Road Litee Dark Tirehorn Allerhenr

Protest Meeting Echoes Old World Tensions and Political Debate

Fragmentary report describes a gathering where speakers criticize opposing factions and discuss socialism, monarchy, and reform. It mentions figures linked to a convention, a secretarial board, and tensions between pro and anti socialist stances amid a broader political backdrop.

Tesla Says Telegraphing to Sea Ship Feasible Without Wires

Nikola Tesla claims wireless telegraphy is doable by earth as conductor. He cites German infringement fights and tests of long distance power transmission, predicts widespread electric light cheapening and no need for wires, promising future ciphered messages and telegraphing to ships at sea.

Nikola Tesla Tesla Duquesne Frankfort Pittshore Niagara Treatute New York Crooks Englind

Remarkable recovery follows throat wound in city

Henry Harris, a colored man, survived a severe throat cut at Central Motel after a Saturday night attack. Eight physicians under Dr Montgomery treated him at West Poem Hospital, threading the windpipe and repairing major vessels with scissors and forceps. Dr Cable called it the most remarkable surgery in his experience.

Henry Harris Nelson Sommers West Poem Hospital Harris Central Motel Johnston Ter. Montgomery Thin Avenue Yvonne Dr Montgomery Providence Lise Cable Montgomery Mme Saves

Christianity and Labor Discussed by Rev Father Coyne

Rev Father Coyne of Sewickley lectured at St Mary of Merry Church on Third Avenue to a packed labor audience. He argued Christianity is lacking in labor and blamed discrimination against workers, urging fair pay and mutual respect between employers and employees.

Father Coyne Sewickley Inher St. Mary of Merry Church Third Avenue Jesus Christ Govne

Sunday Minor Happenings From the City

Sunday notices report Italians traveling to Europe and plans to return after winter. A temperance meeting at the Mission on 6 Mirth avenue drew several attendees who pledged. A store on Wood street suffered a basement fire and damage from a burst pipe. Artificial gas leaks disrupted residences on Main Street. Work continued on Painter's will battery and a coal delivery claim. A gas well at Montour supplied new gas. An unnamed lost youth, soaked from rain, was found on Forty third street and sheltered at the Seventeenth ward station.

Axsorust America Mission Mirth Avenue Moore Mochbore My.stenoensen Wood Street Main Street West End George B. Johnston Philip Snyder Painter Montour Ford Forty-third Street Leiteh Seventeenth Ward

Farmers' Deposit invites public to view new vaults

The Farmers' Deposit National Park invites the public to call and inspect their new safe deposit vaults. Information on renting boxes and depositing valuables cheerfully given.

Farmers’ Deposit

Notorious Felon Condry Escapes From Benwood Jail

Marshall County marksman Constable arrest and transfer loom as Eyrie Condry, long linked to Benwood crime, faces trial for felonious shooting of Marshal Dolbeare and other charges. Condry previously duped sheriff with a dummy and vanished. Dolbeare wounded but recovering.

Marshall County Benwood Eyrie Condry Benwoort Klein Seabright

Arrest on Market Street for Burglary Involves Lynch and Kennedy

Patrick Yooch arrested on Market Street after being sought since October for complicity with Larry Kennedy in breaking W. W. Wattles store window at 3 a.m. Kennedy claimed no robbery intent but fought Lynch who threw the stone. Lynch captured by janitor Jim Williams after Captain Denniston directed. Lynch to face attempted burglary charge. he is 20 with no fixed home or occupation.

Patrick Yooch Market Street Larry Kennedy W. W. Wattles Kennedy Lynch Denniston Jim Williams Central Stelion Williams Jsench Roger O'Mara Charles Manley Simon Heymer Fifth Avenue Neville Street John D. Shea Chicago Fr Iw Manley Larry Murray Joliet Prison Illinois Beymer Murray Jansen Milwaukee Schmidt Cleveland Grard

Pittsburg and Connellsville road annual meeting announced

The Pittsburg and Connellsville road holds its annual meeting at the Baltimore and Ohio depot today. General Orland Smith and directors Cohen and Moontz arrived and registered at the Monongahela House. Horner accompanied Koonts as a guest. The General notes Pillshore water concerns but expects nothing of importance beyond a report of good road condition.

Pittsburg and Connellsville Road Baltimore and Ohio Orland Smith Cohen Baltimore W. H. Moontz Somerset City Monongahela House D. J. Horner Koonts

Ladies seek china painting club for Columbian Exposition

Mrs Frackelton named president of the china department at Chicago Exposition urges local talent. She asks for a club here and a meeting is set for Monday at 5 o'clock in Prof Bissell's rooms Curry University to organize interested ladies.

Frackelton Chicago Curry University

Advertisements Accepted for Next Morning Insertion

Ad receipts end at 9 P M for tomorrow's inserts and the new office will stay open daily except Sundays.

Lake water plan eyed for Pittsburg fire protection cost

Dr Winslow proposes drawing water from Lake Chautauqua to Pittsburg with a $27 million plan that could eliminate fire engines and rely on elevated water pressure. Health officials cautious but supportive, noting prior taste and odor of oil in the supply but now claiming purity. Project backers cite long term savings and stronger streams to protect tall buildings amid recent costly fires.

Winslow Pittsburg Toke Chautauqua Baker Health Bureau Miliner Roberta Chautauqua Lake Chautauqua Bunker Allegheny

Sunday Ambulance Calls Report Two Accidents

Two accidents were recorded yesterday with one man crushed by a train on Twenty first street and another man breaking his right arm from a fall at home. The victim on the train had a leg amputated at West Penn Hospital and faces limited recovery prospects. The other man, Thomas Grafton of Manhattan street, Allegheny, sustained a broken arm. Meanwhile the Lodge of Sorrow service at the Alvin Theater drew many visitors and featured a moving eulogy by George Elphinstone.

Connty Twenty-first Street West Penn Hospital Grartox Thomas Grafton Manhattan Street Allegheny Alvin Theater Pittsburg Wika Flks George Flphinstone

Police Roundup Reports Multiple Arrests After Night Raid

Turbulent night in the Allegheny area with nine inmates seized during a Spring Alley raid. Six men and three women, all colored, were charged with various offenses. Henry Smith and others faced hearings before local magistrates while several suspects remained in custody. A separate raid on Liberty Street yielded ten arrests led by Charles Rischer. the proprietor fled.

Tarerenant Lewin Spring Alley

Horses for sale at Arnheim Live Stock Company

Sixty five head of draught driving carriage saddle and general purpose horses arrive at Arnheim Live Stock Company Este Pa. Matched teams weigh 3400 to 3800 per span for draught and carriage use plus 85 head of choice mules. Call to see stock as prices claimed to beat city dealers.

Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited Second Avenue Este Pa

Allegheny Delegates Race Narrows After Mayor Wyman Withdraws

Political gossip in Allegheny centers on Mayor Wyman dropping out of the national delegate race. With Wyman out, William Witherow leads, while FB F Jones or Thomas A Parke are seen as potential running mates. Reformers may back one candidate with Witherow, and Parke is favored if Jones stays out.

Teetek Americas Delertor Wien Wyman Alleghny William Witherow Nisin FB. F. Jones Republican Nations Committee Thomas A. Parke Allegheny Common Council Withrow Wynn Peter Walter Thomas Paine Mr. Witherow Pittsburg Parke B. F. Jones Jones Allegheny Gilliland Eee

Guffey Delays National Committee Succession Fight

J M Guffey returned from Washington report shows Division Chairmen delaying the selection of a successor to the late William T L Scott on the National Committee. The action is seen as a victory for Guffey against Secretary Harrity with Kerr kept as interim chair until February and a full term possible after the State convention. Gurley hints at future candidacy for the National Committee.

JM. Guffey Wishington Democratic State Central Committee Scott William TL. Scott National Committee Gurley Harrity Thivision Guffey Kerr Cuffex Harrito Nuil Gutley Miu

Reconciliation Talk Among Local Politicians

Local politicians discuss the unexpected reconciliation between C L Magee and Senator M Quay after a prior clash. Reports say Magee met Quay at Seventh Avenue Hotel a month before the convention, with Postmaster Melean and other allies aiding the rapprochement. Also noted are hotel plans for convention visitors and looming county treasurer candidacy of George Letche.

C. L. Magee M. &. Quay Larrisburg Quay Magee Seventh Avenue Beaver Melean George

Sunday Police Hearings in the Twelfth Ward End with Heavy Sentences

Magistrate McKenna presided at the Twelfth ward hearing with 11 cases. Many defendants received workhouse terms for vagrancy drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Additional sessions at Central station and other wards locked up numerous suspects with fines and short jail terms.

Avonmorre Manufacturing Boom Promises City Growth

The Avonmore area near Pittsburg shows rapid town growth with nearly 100 houses under construction and seven acres earmarked for a bottle and prescription ware plant. A large glass works a machine shop and foundry and a brick works planing mill plus stores and post offices indicate broad municipal development. Plans and information are available from J J Trollister and Jas W Drape Co. in Pittsburgh.

West Penn KL EL Pittsby Tuy J. J. Trollister Avonmore Jas. W. Drape & Co Wood Street Pittsburg

Colony optimism in Topolakampo Mexico reports

Charles W Mansfield writes from Homestead praising the cooperative colony at Topolakampo. He describes land bought cheaply, a major irrigation ditch, growing industry, and disciplined colonists. He notes healthy 170 new settlers, good housing, and active canning lectures, inviting wider participation.

Charles W. Mansfield Homestead Topolahampo Mexico Tok Discarcu Topeka Kansas Mr. Mansfield Credit Foucier Colorado California

Silk yardage sale with varied lengths and colors

The ad lists silk fabrics at 50c a yard for odd lengths and 24-inch plushes at 1.00, 75c a yard for 24 and 27 inch Shanghai and Japanese silks, and 1.25 a yard for printed crepe de chine dress patterns and black silks at 25 percent off for holiday gifts.

Gift Hunters Find Useful Beautiful Items Ready Now

All departments brim with helpful and attractive gifts. Buy early for best selection and keep until needed. Shop first thing in the season and, if possible, in the morning.

Holiday Dress Goods Drive At Special Low Prices

The holiday season boosts demand for cash meres, with scores of shades and the best fabrics offered at specially low prices.

Aliso MWSU Pyon Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Bargain Prices On Wool Cashmeres And Dress Goods

A sale page lists 50 and 46 inch cashmeres from 50 cents to 125 dollars per yard in various shades. Lupin’s Cashmeres high quality at 75 cents per yard along with English cashmeres in creme pink Nile light blue and scarlets. Evening shades and novelty dress fabrics including French Crepons Landsdowne offered at notable discounts for holiday trade.

Lupin

Silk Department Booms In These Booming Times

In these booming times silk for fancy work is in high demand. Every person has a dress to give and needs fancy work to make, with our Silk Department promising exactly what customers want.

Special Values in Cloak and Suit Department Jackets

A fine grade selection features Colored Fur-Trimmed Jackets with special values today. The offer highlights ready-to-wear outerwear likely drawing interest from shoppers seeking luxury details at a reduced price.

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