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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1892

Page

4

Quebec the Cross of the Dominion in Crisis

Gronce Inglis contends Quebec is a political cross for Canada a weak dangerous spot in the body politic due to corruption in its politics church influence and provincial grievances. The piece portrays the province as a moral nuisance and source of national weakness amid conflicts between Liberal and Tory forces.

Toxoxro Quebec Dominion of Canada Ottawa Jean Baptiste the Ap Sa Canada Gronce Inglis

Japan as Lafcadio Hearn Caw It First Day There

A fleeting note in The Dispatch to morrow mentions Lafcadio Hearn and his first impressions on arriving in Japan, hinting at a traveler’s eye for cultural detail.

Japan Lafcadio Hearn

Platt for Blaine

New York, Feb 6 Special The Hon Stephen B Elkins Secretary of War arrived at the Fifth Avenue last night from Washington Rep politics in NY State center on Platts opposition to Harrison Platt favors Blaine and awaits Blaine word Hiscock also opposes Harrison but differed with Platt at Rochester.

New York Stephen B. Elkins Fifth Avenue Washington Elkins Thomas C. Platt Platt Harrison Blaine New York May Mean That Mr. Harrison Mr. Platt New York State Mr. Blaine Senator Hiscock Mr. Hiscock Rochester

Mistaken Idea on Flour Origin Refuted by Local Mill

Local pride centers on the Marshall-Kennedy Milling Company's new mill which exceeds other mills in equipment and patents. The plant produces 2,000 barrels daily of Camellia flour from top-quality wheat and leverages four decades of experience. The ad asserts Camellia as the Queen of Flour and promotes local availability.

Minneapolis Marshall-Kennedy Milling Company

Bargain Basement Shirts and Notable Photo Session

The ad promotes $1 men’s percale shirts cut to 25c noting some were priced higher as Sie and Tie items but sold cheap at 25c due to slight soil from show-window handling. It also reports celebrated Dr Keely of Dwight Illinois being photographed by I L H Dabbs who captured several excellent negatives Thursday.

Dr. Keely Drwight, Ills I. L. H. Dabbs

Fleishman Co Offers Children Coats At One Third Value

Fleishman and Company announces today sales of children's and misses coats. Four year old long coats priced at 150, previously 450. Six to fourteen year old coats discounted from 600 to 250 and from 800 to 1000 respectively. Shoulder capes offered at 3, reduced from 8 and 10.

Fleishman & Co

Dr W D Jessop to Visit Dr Josephs Office Week of Feb 7

Dr W D Jessop, inventor of Jessop's Local Anesthetic, will be at Dr J E Josephs office at 800 Penn Avenue during the week starting February 7. Dentists are invited to call. Also notes Husker Holmes' Best Mononghela Pure Rye Whisky introduced in 1854 and remains a leader. Piso's Cure for Consumption advertised to stop coughs. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children promoted. 25 cents and Zc listings.

W. D. Jessop Jessop J. E. Josephs Penn Avenue

A Week in Morocco The Revolt and Tangier's Moorish World

Tangier correspondence notes the revolt of tribes in Morocco and European powers eyeing northern Africa. It describes French and British interests, the risk of disintegration of the sultanate, Tangier’s Moorish culture, architecture, markets, slaves, and daily life, with vivid portraits of people and street scenes.

Tangier Morocco Mauritania Africa Italy Tripoli France Algeris Tuat Algiers Sahara Gulf of Guinea

Fire sale at P C G C Clothiers shows huge discounts

Thousands aided by a fire sale offering damaged goods at low prices. Men and boys clothing including suits coats pants and overcoats, hats and underwear offered in basement bargain department. Located at corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House, open until 10 PM.

P.C.G C Grant Diamond Streets P. Cc. GC Clothiers Grant and Court House

Which Do You Want Fiano or Organ

An advertisement for second hand pianos and organs at Rock Bottom prices. Metitor & Horse, Palace of Music, 77 Fifth Avenue urges buyers to act quickly as stock must be sold to make room for new 1892 arrivals. The message touts half price or one eighth of original value and invites calls or letters for full particulars.

Metitor & Horse Palace of Music Fifth Avenue

People Prefer Chamberlains Cough Remedy in Mills Ind

John V. Bishop of Portland Mills Ind reports locals insist on Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior for grip and cough after illness. 50 cent bottles sold by druggists.

Chamberlain John V. Bishop Portland, Mills Ind Trssu

Kennedy's Restaurant Catering Fame Highlighted

Kennedy's lunch venue on Sixth street is popular with women seeking a downtown meal. His reputation as a caterer is well known and he is frequently engaged for social events. Real Estate Savings Bank offers deposits and surplus figures at Smithfield Street.

Kennedy No. 2 Sixth Street

Outlandish Hose Sale by Kavur Mayas

75 dozen men’s finest Rese ag merino hose in tan and varied shades with fancy heel and toe. Normally sold at 40c, today offered at 1% per pair or 6 pairs for $1. Kavur Mayas. HIAWATHA reference noted Minnehaha flour mention.

Hastings found guilty on four counts of embezzlement

In a courtroom packed with officials, David Hastings was found guilty on all four counts. The verdict came after a sealed vote, with Hastings fainting briefly as the judge announced the outcome. He faces up to 20 years if sentenced for all counts, with four days to request a new trial and a $10,000 bond. The next trials for Mayor Wyman and ex-Mayor Pearson were scheduled to begin soon after.

David Hastings Porter Hastings Burleigh Wyman Pearson Ees

Fish Warden Hague Wins Court Victory in Fish Laws Case

In Crim inal Court yesterday Fish Warden Hague was victorious as George H. Grady of Sewickley was found guilty of violating fish laws. Hague previously confiscated Grady’s paraphernalia along the Ohio river without intent to prosecute at the time. Grady’s larceny action against Hague was dismissed by the grand jury, and Hague then fined Grady before Alderman Richards.

Hague George H. Grady Sewickley Ohio River Grady Alderman Richards E. J. Upham Burgoon Ohio Street Allegheny Kennedy Oe Connelly Walter Lantz R. A. Parkinson Etnnborough Harry Sanders Porter

Trial List Highlights Civil and Criminal Court Actions

The docket covers Commonwealth v Beresford et al in criminal court and McKeesport borough v Murphy on a municipal lien. Jurors return verdicts in several cases including Mary King v Pittsburg Traction and Legge v Citizens' Traction. A federal suit seeks an injunctive patent restraint by United States Mills Co v Sharon Steel Casting, and Lare wins 3872.00 against Westmoreland Specialty for stock misrepresentation.

McKeesport John and Catharine Murphy Fisher Foundry and Machine Company Boston Iron and Steel Company Crinl Bectare Kclung William Macrom Creditore Allerhoeny Savi Ivist John, George William Kee Dane Edward Gilliam Smith A. Leggate J. ER. Lucas Amos Bayshorn Lucas United States United States Mills Company Sharon Steel Casting Company Thomas Hodil John Cleland Cleland Hodil J. H. Legge Citizens’ Traction Company Legge Hoe M. BR. Lare Westmoreland Specialty Company

Chimney of Shining Gold Discovered at Plymouth Rock Shaft

Crisper Cherk reports a gold ore chimney at 13 feet deep in the Plymouth Rock shaft on Gold Hill near Squaw Gulch, with samples indicating extraordinary richness and an estimated value of 12,000 to 15,000 dollars per ton. A second strike at the Washington mine on Wilson Creek shows a pay streak widened to 20 inches, with the last three feet yielding some of the richest quartz yet found in the camp.

Plymouth Rock Gold Hill Squaw Gulch Washington Wilson Creek

Marriages That Were Failures

Attorneys Robb and Fitzsimmons filed divorce suit for William Adams against Clara Adams. They wed June 30, 1875 and he says she deserted him October 15, 1890. She now in Brooklyn and refuses to live with him. Also Mary E Koch sues Joseph A Koch via Louisa M. Kerns. Married October 24, 1886 separated November 10, 1991. She accuses him of infidelity. A non suit in Jane Graham vs J D Walker administrator for David Stoup. Graham seeks damages for death of James Graham. Stoup ran a licensed saloon in Natron. liquor sold to Graham allegedly caused his intoxication and death November 5, 1890.

Robb & Fitzsimmons William Adams Clara Adams Brooklyn M. Y J. A. Emery Mary E. Koch Louisa M. Kerns Joseph A. Koch Mra Jane Graham J. D. Walker David Stoup Mra Graham James Graham Stoup Natron Graham

Convict Breeze Pardoned After Embezzlement Case

Kansas City reports a convict named Breeze who embezzled ten thousand dollars but avoided prison boots. Governor Francis pardoned him after Marshal Stuart planned two years in the penitentiary. Breeze left jail, reported to Jefferson City, and received a gubernatorial pardon.

Kansas City Dick Breeze Marshal Stuart Breeze Francis Stuart Ord Breeze Jefferson City

Verdicts Against Pittsburg City Award Damages

The city of Pittsburg faced three damage suits resolved yesterday. F Bose received 1875 dollars for property taken by opening St Clair Street in the Twentieth ward. Philip Bender was awarded 525 dollars for property taken by opening Clair Street. Frank Murray won 300 dollars in a suit over damages to injured property caused by sewer construction in the Fourteenth ward.

Pittsburg F. Bose St. Clair Street Philip Bender Clair Street Frank Murray Murray

Elopement of Bessie Chaffee and Charles Stowell

The elopement of Bessie Chaffee with Springville man Charles Stowell continues to provoke gossip. Her father, after pursuing measures from the Convent of Sacred Heart to place her under supervision and failing to have the marriage annulled, sent her home and then to an Eastern seminary. Stowell vows to follow and rescue her, claiming a 30,000 fortune forthcoming. For weeks she has been kept at home on bread and water. The Dispatch will cover the railroad topic between South and North America discussed by Frank G. Carpenter.

Cadiz Cape Juby Morocco Canary Islands Azuad Soudan Fez Tangier France Algeria Spain Shereeffen Muley Hassan Tetuan Melilla Penon al- Khazemas Ceuts Burrato Bessie Chaffee Charles Stowell Springville Chester Convent of Sacred Heart Eastern Seminary Miss Chaffee

Meek Heiress Alleged Elopement Amid Westward Move

On May 18, 1890 Kittie H Meek aged 20 disappeared from Allenwood Pa. A week later she mailed a note saying she was in Carleton Neb with her uncle Charles. Records show she married Charles F Brown of Carleton Neb in Elmira on May 19 1590, a union her father calls improbable given the distance and timing.

Kittie H. Meek Leonard G. Meek Allenwood Carleton Neb Charles Elmira Allen F. Decamp Charles F. Brown Carleton, Neb

Purported Grippe Remedy Promotes Duffy’s Pure Malt

The piece argues aftereffects of Grippe are deadly and that recovery hinges on fortifying the body with a pure stimulant. It touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as the sole proven remedy, endorsed by physicians, claiming it revitalizes the system and blood flow.

Duffy

Moonshiners Held for Court in Scranton Case

Jacob Linkey, leader of Fayette county moonshiners, James Matheney of West Virginia, and another defendant faced US Commissioner McCandles after a hearing. Linkey and Matheney were held to the March District Court term in bail of 1500 and 1000 dollars respectively. Linkey admitted Matheney’s innocence and urged leniency citing a wife and nine children.

Jacob Linkey Fayette County James Matheney United States McCandles District Court Scranton

Criminal Court docket list for next week

A prepared list for next week in Criminal Court includes numerous defendants listed by name and entry numbers. Names range across James G Wyman B T Pearson August Dan ney E E Coburn Andy Yeulch James Stevenson Pius Weblter Robert Cassidy and many others with multiple spellings and typographical errors.

Criminal Court Commonwealth James G. Wyman B. T. Pearson August Danney E. E. Coburn Andy Yeulch James Stevenson Pius Weblter Robert Cassidy Aie Serene S- T. Murry Frank Leon Frank Lenon Marion Krause Lizzia Jones M. BR. Smith Richard Schooley Don Hickey Catherine Deve Henry Dengen

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