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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1889

Page

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Quay Stays Neutral in Governor Fight Amid Delamater Quest

A Philadelphia congressman outlines Senator Quay's neutral stance in the gubernatorial contest, with hints that Delamater is favored by Quay allies while Hastings may win if Quay stays disengaged. The piece notes Quay has pledged not to oppose Hastings and that Crawford county supporters push Delamater, complicating intra party dynamics.

Philadelphia Quay Delamater Hastings Crawford County TEE Dispatch Waszimetox Rutan John 8. Reyburn Butan Andrews Harrisburg Frank Willing Leach Pennsylvania Keybarn Pannonie Camsebacet Congress Benno Dallsme Delamster Stone Senator Delamater Delamaté Thomas B. Reed House Reed Harmer Committee On Naval Affairs Sen Navor McKinley R. Meckinlep

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Revelation of Brazilian Revolution Shocks Rio and Bahia

A telegraph report from New York dated December 23 describes the Brazilian revolution beginning in Bahia after soldiers proclaimed the new government. The Lastell steamer reached Rio Janeiro with details of disorder as crowds dispersed and officials faced unrest amid questions about the republic’s stability.

Dispatch New York Rio Janeiro Renale Bahia Rio Brant Charles R. Flint Lassell Silveira Martins Rio Gr Grande Do Dr. Martins Brasilian Senenies Een Cae Eoan

Cement Schooner Wreck Off Barnegat Crew Escapes

A cement laden schooner ran aground in fog between Barnegat and Absecon. Captain Kelly misread a light, the vessel capsized and righted, then capsized twice more before the crew reached Egg Harbor channel. They bailed, tied to a buoy, and reached Les Haven to receive rail relief. The schooner valued at $8,000 with $3,325 cargo and a third interest held by Kelly.

Cnet Kelly Barnegat Absecom Egg Harbor Les Haven Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Sale Set Aside in Union Glass Co Case

Sprague, Smith & Co. suit in federal court claims Union Glass Co owed them 3768 dollars and alleges buyers Foltz, Holton, and Patton conspired to depress bids at last May sheriff sale to acquire property at low value. The plaintiffs seek full payment and accountability for the property.

New Castix Sprague Dnion Glass Company Foltz, Patton and Holton Foltz, Holton and Patton

Riot in Pott's Camp Miss sparks deadly clashes

Reports say a white man and a black man fought near Pott's Camp on the Kansas City and Birmingham road. Whites organized a posse, shots were fired, and several people were wounded or killed as mobs closed in. Further trouble was feared as the town took up arms.

Louis Pott Miss Kansas City Birmingham Road Memphiia

Young murderers captured in Arkansas after jailbreak

J. W. Murrell and William, two young white men aged 15 to 20, were convicted of murder in Edgefield and sentenced to hang on January 3. They escaped two weeks ago and were captured in Prinkley, Arkansas. Authorities offered a reward of 700 for the capture of the runaways.

Petecul Teleouam Dieparch Comunista 8. C J. W. Murrell William Edgefield Prinkley Ark

Negroes sneeze debate sparks medical opinions

December 22 dispatch reports input on a New York paper claim that black people cannot sneeze. Doctors including Dr. C. T. Newgarden affirm they can sneeze. others are noncommittal or report no cases from their practice. Gilbert A. Ball cites racial blending and nostril shape as possible factors in sneeze relief.

New York Dispatch C. T. Newgarden Jefferson Medical Hospital da Costa J. Williamite Howard Harvard Potter Gilbert A. Ball

Debtful Chinese Trader Fails in New York Firms

In New York on December 22 the Kwong Hong Long firm at 5 Mott Street was placed under sheriff after Chu Fong, a partner and cashier, left with debts exceeding 27 000 dollars. The Mansings’ Japanese store at 13 Broad Street was also attached for 9 000 dollars. Chinese law reportedly holds a blood relative responsible for debts. Che Fong Wing, head of the firm, is cited in the case.

New York Chu Fong Dupatcs Kwong Hong Long Mott Street Chines Importers Broadway Cha Fong America Che Fong Wing Kwong Hong Long Risck Artes Marae

Boycott Fight at Lawler Saloon Amid Union Tensions

In New York a liquor dealer James Lawler on Thirty-fourth Street and Third Avenue faced union pressure after members of the Ale and Porter Brewers Protective Union No 1 circulated boycott notices near his saloon. Captain Ryan ordered the arrest of two men distributing the circulars accusing Lawler of selling Tracy Russell scab ales. Justice Murray sent the distrubers to the island for three months.

New Yor James Lawler Thirty-fourth Street Third Avenue Ale and Porter Brewers’ Protective Union No. 1 Ryan Lawler Tracy & Russell Central Labor Union Justice Murray Island

Robbery of Hartford mail pouch at New Britain depot

Hartford December report states expressman Thomas Clark left the Hartford mail pouch on the New Britain depot platform. The pouch, containing 400 to 500 letters, checks, money orders, and postal notes, disappeared and was later found 15 feet from the tracks with a torn side. Many contents were torn or missing.

Hartford, Corp New Britain Thomas Clark Hartford Steele Oe National Bank

Freshman Beard Forced Off by Wooster Students

William H. Osve of Circleville, a Wooster University freshman, was seized on a back street by disguised students who dragged him into an alley and forcibly shaved his beard. He says he was asked to remove it but declined, suspecting a robbery attempt as money he carried linked to a boarding club treasurer. He plans to report the assailants to the faculty after holiday vacation.

Williem H. Osve Circleville Wooster University Cave Henry

Dangerous Wire Accident Jeopardizes Two Men

A broken electric light wire on South Main Street near Lita at dawn nearly killed two men, John Higgins and John Holland, who collapsed and were prostrated. They are reported to be improving this afternoon.

Ispecsal Lita John Higgins John Holland South Main Street

Mass Murder and Family Suicide Shocks City

A mill worker named Shelar killed his wife and two young children and a two year old infant at their River Road home before taking his own life. Neighbors found the bodies after 5 PM as authorities investigate possible drunken insanity and premeditation.

Nuiuzi Kitty Meeker Charles Shelar Shelars Shelor Shellor Falcon River Road Shelar

Deliberate death by own action in Washington

John E Parker a former Kansas City real estate dealer and G A R man committed suicide by jumping from a boathouse float near the Washington Monument into the Potomac River. He left letters asking the Grand Army to care for his body stating no influence of wine cards or women. Police recovered the body and details indicate a premeditated act connected to prior financial failure.

Grand Army Parker City Kansas City

Erie engineers face suspensions over rule questions

Five Erie road engineers are suspended for refusing to answer questions in the company rules book and signing the document. The move sparks fear of broad trouble as unions, firemen, and brakemen weigh opposition and a potential strike, with rolling stock disruptions anticipated.

Erie Engineers TM Piaratoh New Yeun Erie Road

Natural Gas Pioneer Jacob Carr Dies At 60 In This Place

Special telegram reports Dr. Jacob Carr, credited as the original discoverer of natural gas in this state, died at his home at age 60. He sought capital to extract gas and promoted its use since the 16th century, serving as mayor in earlier terms.

Jacob Carr Carr

Petrolia in Ashes After Massive Fire in 1910

Fire swept through Petrolia at 3 am amid strong winds destroying the business district between Argyle and Fairview. Losses estimated between 85 000 and 100 000 with about 40 buildings burned. No lives lost though most structures were frame and insured at high rates. Many named businesses and residents listed among casualties.

Speclal Trlegham Boreas Bnalness Petrolia Klingensmith Psc Bng Main Street Argyle Street United Pipe Line Bank Fairview Stree Fairview Street Presbyterian Church Rae Ieee Eeabro McCall's Billiard Hal Doyle’s Hall Barnes Amon Starr's Pisco Orc Etrolla Hotel C. * Burnett Central Hotel J. M. Hawk H. A. Klingensmith W. C. Foster Jamison

A Breez e at Butler Alleged County Discrepancies

Special telegram from Burin Pennsylvania reports disorder as discrepancies surface in the County Commissioners office. Clerk McDonald calls Commissioner John C Kelly's attention to matters while Auditors plan January audits and warrants. Further action hinted.

Burin Morni McDonald John C. Kelly Kelly

Razors Fly at Colored Church Meeting in Kansas

In Oerry Kansas December 22 a violent clash at the First Baptist Church between factions opposing the minister turned brutal with clubs and razors. Police report twenty arrests and warrants for ninety five more rioters as deacons battles and a cyclone punishes the scene.

Kansas Oerry First Baptist Church Daniel Jones Pontionce

Stabbed Hotel Cook Dies After Husband's Brutal Crime

New York December 22 Joanna Sinclair a cook at Smith and McNeils hotel Greenwich street was fatally stabbed by her husband Christopher Sinclair who had earlier returned home drunk He admitted intent and surrendered to a policeman Mrs Sinclair died at 1 25 this morning with a carving knife at the scene in her room on the hotel corridor

New Yeak Johanna Sinclair Smith & McNeil’s Greenwich Street Christopher Sinclair

Fifteen year old Sam Ross indicted for fratricide

A coroner's jury in Lancaster finds Sam Ross a boy about 15 guilty of murdering his younger brother William Boas two years his junior. The boys were out shooting when a rifle discharge killed William. Sam claims accidental discharge but witnesses say they had been fighting.

Disratoh ColumBia Will

Colored preacher in trouble over embezzlement

Rev. Daniel G. Moors former pastor of Mt Zion Colored Baptist Church was jailed in New Casrix Pa on a charge of embezzling church funds raised for a new building. He denies the accusation calling it spite work. he is a native of Loungetown and the amount involved is small.

Ble Bim New Casrix Daniel G. Moors Mt. Zion Moore Emall

Andrew Carnegie Explains Iron and Steel Boom

New York December 22 The Tribune publishes Carnegie interview detailing why US iron and steel rise comes from a strong home market. He cites European prices, imports and ore flow, rail freight costs, and tariff policy as key factors shaping American production and future profits.

New York the Tribune Andrew Carnegie Carnegie United States Europe America Boston Ameriioa Great Britain Republic Ae Ge Rapid Ee Ee London Arities

Grand Rivalry Promised in Steel Race Across Regions

A former Birmingham banquet discussion outlines a potential equal rivalry between Chicago and Pittsburgh with southern expansion through basic processing. Officials note ore availability varies by region and costs of new processes affect steel output. A prosperous year hinges on foreign competition and capital trends shaping U.S. iron and steel production.

Birmingham Est Sachs Mds South Carolina

Terrible Tragedy in Pessaconta Involving Divorced Wife and Partners

In Pessaconta Michigan December 22 a deadly street fight left J M Thompson dead and J T Carter wounded. Carter died from stab wounds after a confrontation with Thompson and the latter’s wife Mrs Meres who had remarried Thompson after a divorce. Thompson is in custody amid strong public sympathy for the slain man.

Pessaconta Fua J. M. Thompson J. T. Carter Carter Meres W. le Thorpe Mies Thompace Wi Thompson Thompson

Cannibal Incident Report Touched Off from Sydney Vessel

A December dispatch cites the Sydney schooner Elma Fisher incident where Nelson and three Enterprise crewmen were reportedly killed and eaten by cannibals on a Solomon Islands island. The letter mentions the Enterprise crew steering and a shore purchase, with a cannibal attack and island villagers involved.

San Francisco Bydney Herald Woodhouse Elma Fisher Nelson Enterprise Sydney Aed Boston Hera Naene Captain Hood

Missing husband and child alert contralto in Asbury Park

Mrs Emma Bedell the contralto travels from Asbury Park seeking her missing husband Frank Bedell pianist and their pretty child. She says Bedell separated from her wife after quarrels and tried to kill her with a razor. He is believed to be at large with a relative in Long Branch awaiting arrest for non support.

Asbury Pann N. J Emma Bedell Bedel Frank Bedell Brookie Yemen Brooklyn

Baum Orders Thorough Pension Office Reorganization

Washington December 22 General Green B Baum Commissioner of Pensions outlines actions in the bureau reform He adds 80 clerks to adjudicating divisions reorganizes the Board of Review placing 89 able men on it and aims to authorize examiner appointments to clear delayed cases and sustain adjudications across divisions

Pension Ofice Washington Green B. Baum Pensions Board of Review

Weinhardt's Committees Hear Tariff Schedules

Washington December 22. Hearings on tariff schedules for ores coal and iron manufactures and related sites will be held in committee rooms starting Friday December 96 and 3 beginning at 10 a.m. Each day. Proceedings led by Chairman McKinsey of the Ways and Means Committee.

Washington McKinsey Ways and Means

Rights of Way Costs for Ship Canal From Rochester to Newcastle

The Beaver River route for a ship canal faces high right of way costs. Bridges, factories, and mills along New Brighton to Beaver Falls complicate planning. Despite many industries in New Brighton, the project would require raising county toll and railroad bridges and clearing multiple river crossings.

New Brighton Rochester Ship Canal Commission Beaver River Shallenberger Newcastle Beaver Falls Auld Lang Syne Cleveland and Pittsburg Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Pittsburg and Western Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wampum Bentley & Gerwig M., 7. & 8. Kennedy. Across the River, In What Is Known As Fallston W. P. Townsend & Co Beaver Compan Harriman Hartman Dithrid, & Co En Poilerys Ae Boel & Meta Germig McLain's J. -Novelty Works Logan 4 Besots Iron Company Bellow Abr of & Biers Eee Ae Vty Oe T. & 8 Keoned Te Snrorm All Gowpey

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