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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1892
Page
10
A major under construction rail link from Pittsburgh to Fairmont will connect the Baltimore and Ohio and the Baltimore and Ohio-Esilimore and Ohio lines, reaching Morgantown and Uniontown. The project promises to unlock interior West Virginia, tapping Charleston and the Chesapeake and Ohio, spurring coal and coke shipments and broader trade with Pittsburgh.
The article details coal and coke growth in Marion County and Fairmont, noting 400 new 59 ton coal cars costing about 200000 to boost output to 43200 tons yearly. Pittsburg capital eyes Pettsburg Virginia and Charleston road links, Camden system expansions, and a through route to tidewater, with slackwater work from Morgantown to Fairmont advocated.
The article argues for extending slackwater and building dams to improve navigation near Fairmont, noting past reports from Major Merrill and broad government support. It emphasizes urgency, cites 16 years of conditions, and urges collaboration between Pittsburg and Fairmont to connect waterways and unlock regional potential.
Reports say Drexel Morgan & Co bought 100000 acres of coal and mineral lands in West Virginia at about eight dollars an acre amid Vanderbilts speculation. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway is said to pursue control of mineral and timber lands along its route, totaling roughly 70000 acres, though details remain confidential.
A counterfeit fortune left to Della Speakman sparks alarms as a long pattern of hoaxes targets the Minerva family. Unknown enemies have staged bogus death notices and vandalism, with church funds hidden and later found amid renewed public announcements of the mythical inheritance.
Yale University faculties vote to bar the Freshman class from taking part in varsity football for the season as punishment for disturbances at a New Haven opera house celebration. The measure affects promising players, though final decisions on individuals remain pending after further hearings.
Erie trustees of the Soldiers and Sailors Home modify the 80 percent pension levy. pensioners receiving four dollars or less will not be fed. Board of Public Charities to consider $50,000 for new buildings and $40,000 for two years of maintenance.
Detroit reports Howell W. James of Ovid Michigan plans to claim a Tilden estate portion as a first cousin of Samuel J. Tilden. He is said to be 85 and among 36 potential heirs of seven million dollars. Trustees say they have never heard of him.
London promoter Hamilton Gonn arrived to establish the Union Bank of South Osrolios and London with a capital stock of 20 million dollars. An act incorporating the bank was passed by the Legislature. Gonn expects tributary enterprises to follow this large undertaking. Around 1 am a yardmaster found a man lying under the Panhandle bridge having fallen to his death. The unidentified laborer, about 65, had only a few cents on him.
Superintendent Goodwin issues order banning newsboys from displaying samples of wares in prison laps for inspection, forbidding future deporting of samples on Lehigh Valley Railroad property.
The list records Pittsburgh travelers staying in New York on December 21 including L F Power W H Hamilton C C Brigg H E Brown J Carlton M eving James C Cretius J A Eisotien W J McManus H J Jorman EB E Rich mond J B Bidsll E Waller Tepe x Stewart W Well e Sinclair Hi W Holland G W Johnson Earles C H ry RB L Totten Albers among others at various hotels such as Westminster Hoffman House Broadway Central Astor and Morton House.
Don M Dick inson met with Speaker Crisp in Washington to discuss Cleveland's influence on House Speakership and cabinet plans. Reports say Carlisle favored for Treasury, while Harter is described as unfit. Wisconsin and Missouri figures also discussed as potential picks amid Democratic power plays.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles' New Heart Cure as a remedy for heart disease. It cites cured patients and claims rapid symptom relief, urging readers to buy through pharmacists or the Dr Miles Medical Co.
G. Christ reported to police that in a B Street saloon he was assaulted and robbed while attempting to place furniture in the post office. He alleges his opponent was defeated, suffered a nose bite, and about $15 was stolen. He returned to Ohio to pursue action in court.
The Iron City Theosophical Society held its weekly meeting at the Mercantile Library parlor. A. M. Gow read a paper titled Man on the Physical Plane, followed by discussions on memory of brutes immortality of animals and whether animals have ceased evolving. Members circulated tracts promising to prove their theories.
H L McGraw of Eric was arrested by Officer Schott at 77 Second Avenue after accusing Jennies Dickson of stealing $20. He claimed a disturbance and denied the charge, saying he would be given a hearing today with $1,400 on his person including $500 in a Masonic Bank deposit slip.
Clothing notices report strong demand for black lace scarves. Price is $1.50 and warranted quality implied.
Surplus stock offered including 1 000 25 cent KID BODY Bisque Head Dolls 12 inches with shoes at 15 cents and 65 cents for 1.00 KID BODY DOLLS. Bisque head full kid body 20 inches. Fine dolls with real hair at 1.00. Large assortment of illustrated cardboard cover Juvenile Books 8 to 35 cents. Special prices by the dozen for teachers of day and Sunday schools. Cloth bound gift books at 50 cents 25 titles 5,000 copies. Store open evenings till Christmas.
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