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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1889

Page

15

Revival of Irish politics drives London protests at Hyde Park

Irish anger over William OBrien’s treatment sparks mass meetings across England led by workingmen. Hyde Park rally condemns police coercion in Ireland and calls for release of political prisoners. Sheffield event shows Tory setbacks as Hartington district votes shift.

England Erin William O'Brien Hyde Park Sheffield Lospex William O’brien O'Brien St Clonmel London Bediever Teiegram Lord Salisbury Sieffield Ireland Salisbury

Egan an Invincible in Molloy Perjury Case

Testimony in Bow Street sessions claims Patrick Egan led the Invincibles faction within the League and organized Fenian activity. Witnesses allege arms were supplied to the Invincibles, with references to Byrne and murder plans. Molloy’s case resumes as the court adjourns amid complex accusations.

Loxipox Atrick Molloy Haves Parnell Bow Street Alice Court Patrick Delaney Patrick Egan Fenina Ws Byrne Molloy Witee

Interesting Pittsburg Geology Talk By Prof Jillison

Prof B C Jillison gave a University Hall lecture on how rivers shape landforms over ages. He argued rain and river action slowly lift and carve hills, with examples from the Mississippi delta and Allegheny region, drawing parallels to Pittsburg’s geology.

B. C. Jillison University Hall Pittsburg Swisshelm Mississippi Allegheny Allegheny City Troy Hil Ukland

Ice Harvest and Bridges Highlight Treasured Local Dispatches

Condensed dispatches describe ice boat sport in Beaver Falls and New Brighton, two new bridge projects, and the Pittsburg and Belle Vernon Railroad opening for passenger service. Also notes Alpha chapter building in Bethlehem, a death in McKeesport, arson and legal cases, wage cuts, and local political primaries with multiple nominations.

Beaver Falls New Brighton

Nine is an odd number sale of suits for Monday

A local store announces a one day sale on Monday offering about 225 tailor made suits in worsteds silk serge and diagonals at nine dollars. Regular prices 25 to 30 dollars. The sale is at P. C. C. GC cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.

Grant and Diamond New Court House

Special Worth and Diamond Sale At Hauch's West Fifth

Bargain jewelry sale this week offers Elgin watches from six dollars upward and genuine diamond rings at increasing prices. Hauch's at No. 205 Fifth Avenue has offered these values since 1858 in this West location.

Elgin Hauch's Fifth Avenue West Hauch’s Wfsu

Insurance policy face value bill stirs Pennsylvania House

Harrisburg February 9. The Insurance Committee will hear fire insurers oppose a bill requiring payment of face value on totally destroyed properties, while many lawmakers favor full coverage. the measure faces a tough Senate path amid agents' tricks and farmer stories. The condemned murderer George Clark’s execution is postponed six weeks for a Supreme Court appeal.

George Clark Supreme Court Harrisburg Insurance Committee House House of Representatives Representative Brooks Representative Wherry Senate Brinker Clarion Harrisb

Prehistoric Pioneers Move for State Archeological Survey

Dr Hindenach of Bucks county backs a bill to fund a State Archeological Survey with a few thousand dollars for lithic and cave study. The effort seeks to catalog mound builders footprints in Fayette Lycoming Bucks and Monroe counties and preserve a Bucks cave near Durham township. Senator Harlan supports a separate 33400 appropriation to collect birds and animals of the state to be completed in two years.

Hindenach Bucks County House Committee On Geological Survey Pennsylvania Fayette Lycoming Bucks Monroe Durham Township Historical Society Harlan

Senate Not Anxious for Early Adjournment

The Senate shows less eagerness to adjourn early amid a stalled legislative pace. Last session the House refused to recede from the adjournment date, allowing 150 Senate bills to fail for want of action, signaling a longer session ahead.

Senate Haxrkiseung House

State Department Grants Stay For Greene County Death Sentence

Harrisburg February 9 The State Department will issue a respite to George Clark who is under sentence of death in Greene county The execution date was fixed for February 20 and the time is extended to April 30 The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the writ of error carried up to it.

Pittsburg Bellevennon McKeesport Alpha of Pennsylvania Sigma Phi Bethlehem National Tube Works Charles Donley East Bean Street Washington Arlington Osman Findlay Jonwson and Smith Scranton Ellis Thomas F. Hradenbaugh Columbia Lancaster Tuer Mahoning Valley Reading Reading Iron Works Charles Kener Braddock Township Fred W. Edwards Constable Best David Bradford John W. Hannah D. & Elliot H.J. Boyle BR. E. Stewart, Esq W. J. Vance State Department George Clark Greene County Supreme Court

Fayette Representative Proposes Notary Expansion Bill

Representative Campbell of Fayette will introduce a bill to increase the number of notaries public and reduce the fees.

Harrissuree Campbell Fayette

Senter Quay Blamed In Meat Bill Defeat

Harrisburg correspondent notes the grangers meat bill failed by 23 votes with 47 ayes. Taggart abandoned the measure Thursday amid pressure from Republican leaders and Philadelphia members. Christie supported it while Allegheny backed calendar placement. lawmakers doubt its Senate constitutionality and Pennsylvania Railroad stayed neutral.

Senter Quay Magee Haxgrissurg Harrisburg Philadelphia Bulletin Taggart Aoa Philadelphia Chris Allegheny House Senate Pennsylvania Railroad

Grangers Push Meat Bill Amid Stark County Split

Harrisburg reports the grangers have not abandoned their meat bill. A counterpart to Representative Taggart’s measure failed in the Judiciary General Committee. Lawmakers face pressure from constituents on both sides as manufacturing mining and agricultural counties split on the issue threatening effective action.

Harrisburg Taggart Judiciary General Committee Deeeas

Red Nosed Mike testifies in Italy murder trial

At the Wilkesbarre trial the blood stained killer stated he fired into the air and did not shoot the victims. He claimed he did not participate in the killings and blamed accomplices Beverino and Villeli. Captors in Italy are reported to be bringing the two to stand trial. The court adjourned for a late session as evidence mountains were presented. A public sale notice and local ads follow in the column.

Wilkesbaree Red Nosed Mike Beverino Villel Flanagan Mike McClure Linden Red Nosed Villeli Italy

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