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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1890
Page
2
O'Brien recounts a two decades wandering to Scott in London, revealing a brother Michael and a past wreck, while Scott muses on fate and seeks to aid him. Catherine grapples with affections for two suitors as Scott urges open honesty and prepares for her future.
Scott, distraught, confronts Catherine about her behavior at an evening gathering. He voices concern over her resemblance to her deceased mother and chides her for seeming flirtatious, urging restraint and reflecting on the gift of beauty.
O'Brien wins a place in Scott's life and visits his estate at Streatham where Catherine Scott captivates him. He reveals a decade of hardship and a wish for revenge for his brother Michael's murder, recounting a dramatic tale of pursuit, shipboard betrayal, and years of slavery before vowing to act for justice.
In a spring of calm, David Scott views James O'Brien as the ideal husband for his daughter Catherine. He imagines O'Brien will value and care for her, while Scott uses the match as atonement for past wrongs and a transfer of wealth and business.
In a dim night scene, Catherine and O'Brien discuss loss and retribution. O'Brien recalls Michael’s murder by a man named David Scott, revealing a long pursuit and a twist of shared names. The host notes how common the name is as they part. To be continued Thursday morning next.
Dispatch describes signals from a Pioche agency camp warning of a coming war from the Bad Lands after a battle at Battle Creek left three Indians dead. Militia and cavalry are ordered to move, while Aztec believers in a Messiah prophecy gather near Chululu with dances and legends of lava from Popocatepetl.
At No 533 Smithfield Street a notable silver collection is offered for sale with no reserve. Harpy & Haves, jewelers and art dealers, invite buyers to view trunks of silver and a gift range from $20 to $500. A sterling silver heirloom gift is promoted with fixtures and a $150 trunk option.
Geo Kappel at 77 Fifth Avenue showcases a broad holiday inventory spanning musical instruments jewelry silverware clocks and tableware with low prices. Elgin Waltham and Howard watches and gold filled items are offered. Jos McKer at 418 Smithfield formerly 13 Fifth Avenue invites inspection and store extended hours amid heavy holiday business. Dress goods and blankets featured at bargain prices from Jos Horxe Co. Penn Avenue stores.
Embroidered wraps and mourning apparel priced from 8 50 to 30 dollars. Includes light-weight wraps suitable for young ladies. Special reductions apply during the Holiday Sale with buy now incentives.
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