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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1891

Page

2

The Vicar's Scandal Ends in Tragedy in Bourgoistown

In Bourgoistown a vicar faces public outrage over a discarded mistress scandal. After a tense deputation and a bishop's ultimatum, the vicar vows resignation or explanation. A distraught mother who appears during a vestry confrontation shoots the vicar, then dies by her own gun, revealing the motive behind the turmoil.

Mr. Whymper Bourgoistown Capelecart Mir. Stediast Viece Miss Rose Waldiwire Fou West Stedfast

Cupid's Bad Breaks in Divorce Testimony Ridiculed

Attorney W J McDonald filed testimony from divorces of Sadie H Smith vs George Smith and Mrs Askey Bush vs John H Bush. Smith abused wife, caused injuries and ring theft after separation talks. Bush marriage began 1873 with jealousy and threats, wife leaving after 16 years amid drunken volatility.

W.J. McDonald Sadie H. Smith George Smith Allderman Richards Smith Smithfield Street

P Caylor Letter Promises Breezy Dispatch Preview

P Caylor, the well known baseball writer, contributes a breezy letter for tomorrow's big Dispatch.

P. Caylor Big Dispatch Oo. P. Caylor

Bill Threatens Closure of Upper Mississippi Navigation

Rivermen steam boatmen raftsmen and lumbermen in St. Louis fear a Congressional bill granting the Minnesota Boom Company authority to build a log boom from the Chippewa river mouth to Winona would make the upper Mississippi north of Winona practically useless for navigation. A protest will be organized and a delegation will travel to Washington to support it.

St. Louis Upper Mississippi Winona Minn Congress Minnesota Boom Company Minneapolis Chippewa River Upper Mississippi Washington

Shoot to Kill Desperadoes Reported Near Shawnee

A Shawnee Postmaster reports a reign of terror near Shawnee Oklahoma Territory after the killing of a man at a store. Residents stay armed and indoors after dark amid threats from Bob Carnahan and his Texas associates. He warns more violent action may follow as desperadoes flood the area.

OkLahoma City O. T Scott Shawneetown Bob Carnahan Texas

Teller in Difficulties At First National Bank

Charles Ritter, long time teller at the First National Bank of Evansville, is found short about 50000 dollars in his accounts. He admits using bank funds to cover failures of his music business with branches in Terre Haute Washington and Owensboro. Deficit discovered by chance during Ritter's illness. no arrest yet.

Evansville Charles Ritter First National Bank Ritter Terre Haute Washington Owensboro

Suit Demands 50000 For Mob Deaths Of Graham Boys

The mother of the Moralless boys of Graham Texas sues U S Marshal Cabot for damages claiming exposure of her sons to a mob while in custody en route to Ft Worth jail led to their deaths.

Dallas Tex Graham Ft. Worth Cabot

Nervine advertised by Dr Miles promotes health

Nervous debility poor memory and lack of confidence are claimed to be relieved by Dr Miles Nervine. Free samples available at St Johns Fleming & Son's Market Street.

Miles St Jps Fleming & Son's Market St

Sailor Hats in All Sizes at Eosenbaum & Co

In stock now at Eosenbaum & Co., purchase options include trimmed T5e style sailor hats in black and cardinal. Contact the firm for availability and ordering details.

Eosenbaum & Co's

Laws for the Mines Warn of Defects in Statutes

Oliver B. Harpen urges reform of mine mapping rules after Jeansville disaster. He notes current law lacks geographic datum for levels and argues for standardized hypsometric maps, shared datum lines, and cross-mine leveling to prevent floods and collapse. He cites Scranton datums and the Jeanesville sheet in 1888 Geological Survey.

Dispaten J. C. Haydon Jeanesville Luzerne County Geological Survey Danbar Pennsylvania Charles A. Ashburner Forest City Lackawanna Jeansville Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Pennsylvania Coal Company Jeavesville Mammoth Wharton Oliver B. Harpen

System of mine surveys to prevent floods and disasters

Letter to The Dispatch proposes a unified surveying method for coal mines. It recommends initial reference stones and a transit-based base line, precise recordings of angles and distances, regular cross-checks between neighboring mines, and posted mine maps. It argues better oversight would reduce floods, gases, and tragedies with minimal extra cost.

Dispatch Pennsylvania Farm Hill Janesville Benngn Alork Serfa Pittsbuee

ALEAE IN THE LAW Mining safety reform proposal

A letter from Calumet urges broader powers for mine superintendents to issue safety injunctions and stricter exams for mine bosses. The writer argues current laws hinder rapid response to danger and calls for equitable qualification standards among mine officials. The piece reflects concerns over mine disasters and the need for improved oversight.

the Dispatch Bunce Min Out of Mines Paves Watt Calumet

Religious themes and Sunday services across Pittsburgh churches

A Gleanings from Church Fields column outlines extensive Presbyterian and United Presbyterian congregations in Washington county and lists numerous Pittsburgh area churches with Sunday services, sermons, and special lectures. It notes a mass meeting for Young People's Societies and references retirement of pastors and forthcoming church events across districts.

the Presbyterian Washington and Jefferson College Washington County United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Allegheny County Fourth Avenue Baptist Church Fourth Avenue Bow Street Pittsburg BR. 5. Holmes Shadyside Presbyterian Church H. C. Applegarth

Area church notices list services across Lincoln area churches

North Presbyterian Church Lincoln Ave at one Rev John Fox pastor services at 11 a m and 745 p m East End Christian Church Rev T D Butler pastor preaching morning and evening at usual hours Arch Street M E Church Rev W F Conner pastor 1000 a m Fear or Faith 730 p m praise services also Nixon Street Baptist Church Rev J Hutenn Hutenn at 1030 4 p m The Lord s pore at 730 Children Unto Abraham Sandusky Street Baptist Church B F

Bellefield Presbyterian Church Dr. Hollans Oakland M. E Forbes and Boquet T. N. Eaton Southside Presbyterian Church Twentieth and Sarah Streets F. R. Farrand R. x Severth Presbyterian Church Herron Avenue C.S. McClelland Third Presbyterian Church Sixth Avenue E. P. Cowan D. D Carson Street M. E G. L. Guichard T. H. Wilkenson Denny Ligonier Thirty-fourth Fourth Avenue Baptist Church Fourth Avenue Rusa Street Holmes Presbyterian Ministerial Association First Presbyterian Church Wood Street Patterson Street Southside H. J. Buckingham Sixth United Presbyterian Church Collins Avenue East End R. M. Russell Seventh U.P Forty-fourth Street J.D. Sands Central Presbyterian Church Seneca Streets A. A. Mealy Abraham Haven M. E Duquesne Heights W. H. Rodenbaugh Milnie Meyars First Reformed Presbyterian Church Grant Street Nevin Woodside Methodiat Episcopal Christ Church G. W. Izer D.D J. W. Miles Pittsburg Fifth Avenue M.E L. McGuire W. Davis Walton Church North Presbyterian Church Lincoln Ave John Fox East End Christian Church T. D. Butler Arch Street W. F. Conner Nixon Street Baptist Church J. & Hutenn Pag Sandusky Street Baptist Church B. F

Late News In Brief From Across The World

In Mt Pleasant Iowa janitors beat seniors forcing them to stay on a roof. The British steamer Calliope burned off Newport England after escaping a Samoa hurricane. A Ontario family perished in a house fire near St Albert with the father likely to die. Omaha insurance agent H M Rodgers who confessed to murder and poison survived a suicide attempt and remains jailed.

Mt. Pleasant Apia Samoa Newport England Yeater H. M. Rodgers Omaha Mercer

Panic in Ballroom Sparks Blazing Masquerader

Otto Ereliwitz suffered severe burns to face neck hands and feet when his costume caught fire at a crowded masquerade in a packed hall. Spectators panicked as flames were doused and doors closed creating a crowd crush but two escape stairs enabled quick evacuation.

Hovenuros Mica Otto Ereliwitz

Rival Farmers' Groups in Arkansas Prepare Union Form

Delegates from the Farmers' Alliance and the Farmers' Industrial Union gather in Little Rock to consolidate the two societies. They will reorganize this afternoon, elect officers and adopt a constitution as representatives from nearly every county attend.

Little Rock Farmers’ Alliance Farmers’ Industrial Union

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