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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1889

Page

12

Pico the Azores Peak and Humble Pico Maidens

A travel sketch from Fayal to Pico details Terceira and Graciosa, with vivid notes on Pico's volcano, coast, and people. It praises the mountain’s height of about 6000 feet, describes lava cliffs, ancient vines, and the striking Pico women, and recounts a night atop the crater followed by dawn views and a descent to Madelena.

Azores St. Michael Portet Angra Terceira Vellus St. George Horta Fayal Pico Angra Steet Topogra Igsky Rean Grand Manan Maine Manan Wellas Spain Atlantic Graciosa St . Terceira Payal Nea Tuscany Madelena Island Landing Natu Sean Wapeaweed Seana Wi Jood Re Mountain Vicksburg Chataboochie Fayal Channel

Rich Garden Spots and Bad Lands Open to Settlement in South Dakota

The 11,000,000 acre western South Dakota reserve between the White and Cheyenne rivers is described as fertile rolling prairie with valleys of the White Missouri and Bad River. It notes abundant grazing, water issues from alkali, coal indications, and varied soils with western sections superior for moisture retention. Observers foresee substantial settlement and growth, with estimates of 100,000 settlers possible next summer, while cautions about water quality and access remain.

South Dakota St. Paul Globe United States Cheyenne Sterk Stanley Pratt Presho Nowlin Jackson Ziebach Scobey Delano, Rhinehart, Choteau, Martin and Wagner Cheyenne River Missouri White River Elkhorn Valley Nebraska Black Hills White River Valley New Domain White Valley Bad River Etyria Gwede Sud Bad Landa R Bwede Pla Congress Southata White Rivers

A Trait in Human Nature Reveals Local Council Talk

Suburban residents openly criticize Braddock borough Council and officials over the Bien Thomson Steel Works impact. Citizens blame leaders for slow sidewalk work and uneven enforcement, while urging reformation before election as a reporter’s intrusion ends the discussion.

Braddock Alba Tone Colla Pocough Me Bien Thomson J. B

Water supply dispute stirs Southside residents

The Tax Payers' Protective Association heard cries of insufficient water as residents across Carson Street and the West End described outages, higher insurance costs, and failed baths. Speakers urged action from the water company or city Councils while noting fires and hog-kill needs worsened by low flows.

Oliver Southside Beinhauer J. Yocum Carson Street West End Seengis Phos Stengle Drs- Patch

The Eighth Day Plot in Bidulphs Parlour

In a Park Lane study Mr Bidulph contemplates a drastic plan to raise £5000 within two months to prevent bankruptcy and imprisonment. He considers killing hundreds to save his family, then meets Denton in Millwall who unveils a theory and prototype for a weapon of staggering destruction. The next morning Bidulph learns of unexpected financial help but still plots how to fund his scheme as he weighs risks and moral consequences.

Reinhart Klinsing Bradford Street Tenth Doyle Bingham Street Bidulph Park Lane Ietas Denton Millwall West Fleet Street Mr. Ashton Mr. Bidulph America Ashtons New York London Cunard Liverpool Ashton

Widow of Sixteen Remarries in Clermont

A widow of sixteen, previously married at fourteen, has wed again at Clermont to Mrs. Lillie Lodington by Squire L. Hs Dodd. The bride, now Mrs. Breedlove, is the widow of a man who died two years ago. They will reside at their new home.

Mr. Stengle Soho New York Tax Payers’ Protective Association Admiralty Bidulph War Offices United States India Manry Savannah Kasser Sea Giaplanti Tom Denton Florids Times-Union J Jesse Breedlove Clermont Lillie Lodington L. Hs Dodd

Guffy Brothers Drilled Well on Wetzel Farm Near Arbuckie No 1

The Guffy brothers yesterday brought in a well on the Wetzel farm close to Arbuckie No 1. It did not strike a strong gusher and no signs of production were observed. Arbuckie No 2 was not in yesterday afternoon.

Guffy Brothers Wetzel Farm Arbuckie No. 1 Mr. Seem Arbeckie

Training Athletes at College Gyms Described Tomorrow

Tomorrow's Dispatch features Professor Goldie detailing methods used in college gymnasiums to train athletes. It outlines training regimes, equipment, and coaching approaches shaping student performance.

Goldie

A Grand Rat Hunt at the Market House

At about 9 pm Tuesday a crowd entered Market Hall and blocked exits. A. Stucky, George Metz and T. Taylor with dogs headed a lively rat hunt, releasing hounds to chase rats through the hall. Ten rats found in a stove, with 30 more killed by 10 o'clock. A blooded rat terrier helped, killing 11. Organizers promise another hunt soon.

A. Stucky George Metz T. Taylor Fannie Mr. Stucky

Fraudulent furniture salesman vanishes after failed scam in McKeesport

A man identifying as J. E. Anderson claimed to represent the National Furniture Company of Pittsburg selling destroyed valuables and issuing numbered tickets in McKeesport. Purchasers were promised a chance to win a furniture suite, but Anderson disappeared after leaving a hotel, raising warnings about counterfeit schemes and urging buyers to insist on genuine products like Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup.

J. E. Anderson National Furniture Company Pittsburg Ae of Needies McKeesport Anderson

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