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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1892

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The Heavens Full of Signs and Bethlehem Star Reappearing

New York reports Prof Totten at Yale linking Jupiter Venus conjunction to signs of the coming advent. He cites historical planetary groupings with terrestrial impacts and predicts possible Bethlehem Star reappearance and major world change this century.

Cus Jupiter Venus Luther Mars Saturn Mercury Mara Chi Chuenhio Des Fohi Noah Neptune Bethlehem Cassiope

Mars Approach and Celestial Predictions Stir Public Interest

The interview notes discuss Mars nearing Earth in August with the planets in favorable alignment for study. Totten emphasizes commitment to truth, stating he seeks evidence and will investigate any claim, refusing to mislead or be misled. The piece notes rising telescope readiness and public fascination with planetary close approach.

Mars Earth Mare Totten Tam

Rare conjunction of Jupiter and Venus fascinates observers

A historical note from J Morrison discusses the rare close approach of Jupiter and Venus in February and outlines how the two planets will move relative to the sun, become morning and evening stars, and remain visible in the western sky with a telescope.

J. Morrison M. B Washington New York Jupiter Venus Montinuing Harrison

LOOKING FOR HIS COMING

A New York congregation of the Catholic Apostolic Church on Fifty seventh street preaches that the coming advent of Christ is near. Deacon John Davenport argues in a sermon that God warns nations by current church drift and a return to Christian duty.

New York Catholic Apostolic Church Fifty Seventh Street Church of God John Davenport John L Jerusalem Jesus

Autopsy Details General Barnums Wound That Never Healed 30 Years

New York reports an autopsy on General Henry A. Barnum reveals a through pelvic bullet wound from Malvern Hill. The ball damaged the ilium and lodged dead bone, preventing healing. doctors planned further surgery to remove the bone and cure the wound for Army Medical Museum.

New York Henry A. Barnum George F. Sharader RB. G. Carleton Malvern Hill

Local Farmer Patrick Dungan Dies in Grip Aiding Incident

Meadville January 31. Special. Patrick Dungan a 60 year old farmer near Crossingville attempted suicide by grip and died. The death occurred after he struck himself with the grip and collapsed. local authorities investigated the incident as a suicide.

Meadville Patrick Dungan Crossingville

Czar Plans Serfdom Revival Among Peasants in Russia

Report from Saint Petersburg states the Czar intends reimposing serfdom with peasants bound to land. One third of harvests stored, one third to pay state debts, one third for taxes. Implementation starts Samaria and Saratoff, then empirewide under Semsk Natchaliki.

Paris St. Petersburg Czar Samaria Saratoff Empire Semsk Natchaliki

Eastbourne Riots as Salvation Army Is Attacked

Rioting in Lospos Eastbourne as Salvation Army marks founding day. Hundreds clash with police on streets and beach. The mob tears the flag from a Salvationist bearer, pelts them with stones, and injures several. Paris dispatch notes similar hostile reception on Boulevard des Italiens.

Lospos Eastbourne Salvation Army Salvationists Burlington Hotel Paris Boulevard Des Italiens

Socialists Squelched in Chick en Riot

In Loxpox on January 31 a large mob gathered near World's End to challenge a Socialist meeting. Police deployed 200 officers nearby and 150 in reserve as clashes erupted. A protester named Mrs. Socialist was arrested while attempting to speak, and authorities were forced to intervene to restore order.

World's End Kes

Half a loaf better than none

Paris reports negotiations for a U S France commercial treaty are dragging and will take another week to finish. A prominent deputy said the talks are feared to be limited in scope and progress is slow.

Paris France United States

Prospect for a broader Franco American trade treaty

The speaker favors a comprehensive treaty reducing French tariffs on petroleum and salt meats while securing lower duties on silk woodens pictures and wines. He notes such a treaty would require approval from both parliaments and may not be certain, hoping a real treaty could follow negotiations.

United States France Paris

A British Flag Clash In Bridgeport Harbor

In Bridgeport Jan 21 the schooner Glendon from St John s tied up with the British flag on her mizzen defying US law. Crowds hissed and shouted to lower the flag as militiamen from Sword s wharf attempted to tear it down. Captain Trowbridge warned with a pistol as sailors held the line. An American flag was hoisted on a neighboring vessel amid cheers. The British ensign remains afloat and is slated for removal in the morning.

Bripccroft Corx Glendon St. Johns N. B United States Trowbridge Sword’s Wharf Fourth Regiment Armory

Tariff and silver clash stalls as Democrats debate

In Washington a Democratic caucus fails to decide how to handle tariff and free coinage issues. Mills and Cleveland factions push opposing plans while Blaine's influence delays a final stance. Chilean affair details spark blame over delay and potential military pressure.

House Springer Committee On Committee On Rules Committee On Appropriations Chile Harrison and Bisie Blaine Tomer

Voorhees Tests Senate Courtesy Over Criticism

Washington special reports Senator Voorhees will ask the Senate to strip a Philadelphia Press correspondent of gallery privileges after a Saturday paragraph critiquing Judge Woods’ nomination. He accuses the reporter of willful false reporting and questions how far courtesy shields such action.

Washington, D. C Voorhees Senate Judge Woods Indiana Senator Voorhees Quay Cameron An Dallas Jo Woods Daliia Voorhers Tom Eee Recree

Cotton presses in New Orleans to form single warehouse company

All cotton presses in New Orleans will be consolidated into the New Orleans Cotton Warehouse and Compress Company. L H Bryant of New York, for an English firm, arranged options totaling 2 600 000 dollars. Purchases paid cash with ground rents at 3 percent. Operations likely begin next cotton season due to existing contracts and crowded presses.

New Orleans L H. Bryant New York

Chileans Satisfied With Government Action on U S Dispute

A Santiago press dispatch says public opinion backs the government procedure in the U S dispute. It notes the U S may set a precedent and questions if future demands are reasonable. Congress authorized a $5,000,000 loan to retire dictatorship notes and finance closes.

Loxpox Santiago The Tires United States Congress

Abbott Defends Unitarian Faith Amid Chadwick Charge

Brooklyn January 31 Rev Dr Lyman Abbott of Plymouth Church says he is more Unitarian in views than Unitarians themselves. He dismisses Chadwick's criticism and argues Christ should be seen as a reflection of human ideal rather than a philosophical puzzle.

Brooklyn N. Y Lyman Abbott Plymouth Church John W. Chadwick Abbott Chadwick Christ God Jesus Christ

Blaine’s Message to Egan on Chilean Settlement

The cable from Secretary Blaine to the Chilean minister expresses presidential approval of Pereira’s dispatch and readiness to advance cordial relations. It notes regret over the Baltimore assault and welcomes the Matta circular withdrawal, delaying further reparation discussions while trusting Chile will resolve all unsettled matters promptly.

Harrison Blaine Chile Leey Sears Tracy Elaine United States Harrison and Congress Attena Seneret Orate Ieee Wasuimetor D. C Tongan Santiago Senor Pereira Executive Department The Baltimore Peretta Bratyr

Denial of Rival Express Venture Ties to Adams Leaders

Philadelphia January report stirs business circles as ex President John Hoey of Adams Express reportedly planned a rival carrier. Frank Thompson and A J Cassatt denied involvement saying they knew nothing of any project.

Philadelphia John Hoey Adams Express Company Adams Frank Thompson A. J. Cassatt Oey Thomson

Fortune Found After Decades Reveals 35000 Dollars Gold

John W Wise, grandson of John Wise deceased of Sumner County, uncovered thirty five thousand dollars in gold while digging for a new building foundation. The discovery occurred on the farm where Wise died. the kettle held the will naming W Wise to inherit all.

Wicaita, Ka John Wine Sumner County John W. Wise Wise Old Wise W. Wise

FLED AT PITTSBURG A Daring Sleepcar Escape

Detective Dalton reports Hyer the embezzler escaped from a sleeper at Pittsburg around 3 AM while being returned from California. Hyer and his wife, amid a legal fight and related costs, avoided capture as Hyer reportedly slid out the window. Dalton recounts his weary pursuit and notes weak police coordination.

Jersey Adams Company Jersey City Harney San Francisco Weyer Abbott Jon Hyver Carroll Cook California Dalton Hyer Estane Smith Murphy Gar Alliance Pittsburg Paul

Garza Army Claim Draws Mexican Exile Widow's Declaration

In San Antonio on January 3, reports from Laredo say General Ignacio Martinez’s widow publishes Mundo, a Mexican paper backing Garza. She alleges Garza builds an army in Tamaulipas and Coahuila with capitalists and military backers fearing the Mexican government. Garza purportedly leads 3,000 to 5,000 men in Coahuila. other claims cite rival forces in action.

San Antonio Tex Laredo Ignacio Martinez Martinez Mexico Gene Martinez Garza Tamaulipas Coahuila el Munio Gener Boom Vides el Afiendo Catarino

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