Dissolve the House in face of Irish policy clash
Opposition roars over the Trish free local bill as the government eyes Parliament dissolution. Welsh and Irish policy sparks clashes in the Commons with critics warning of a widened rift and possible snap elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxdon
Feb
House of Commons
Balfour
Dom
Fen
Cno
Lir
Dbrief
England
Britain
Parliabooruben
Webster
When Men Talk 'Bent Going on Strike in Italy
In February reports from home discuss men talking about a strike in Italy amid unsettled labor tensions. The excerpt notes a trend of workers considering stoppages and rising discontent, signaling possible collective actions and economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Bent
Trent
Isbor Society Labor Action Leads to Quiet City
Representatives of 23 Isbor societies planned a general strike to begin today and last until the Government provided public works to employ idle workers. The Government thwarted the move by arresting several leaders, and by nightfall the threat fizzled with workers returning to their jobs and the city calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isbor
Marriage that failed and French leniency in adultery cases
Cannes reports Mr Deacon shooting M Abeille after finding light under his wife's door. He testified to long unhappy marriage and his wife Florence Baldwin Deacon's lavish life, with French law described as extenuating in adultery cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Deacon
Abville
Wares Barton
Gts Broadway
Wiscombe d'Almec
France
Court of Assizes
Condert Bros
Descon
Mary of the Deacon
Cannes
Florenee Deacon
Florence Baldwin
Admiral Baldwin
Eacone Higgins
Edward Parker Deacon
Commodore Deacon
Mr Deacon
Pope Urges French Clergy to Accept Government Form
In Paris a Vatican letter to French clergy states any form of government is acceptable if it serves the public good. The Pope says obedience to established powers is required but legislation hostile to religion cannot be approved. He supports the Concordat and calls for unity to advance France’s greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Evangelical Alliance objects to education bill clauses
Beewrn February 1 The Evangelical Alliance issues a manifesto generally approving the education bill but opposing clauses seen as giving the Catholic Church power over teachers. The manifesto warns such provisions could erode patriotic sentiment and widen divisions between people of the same race and country.
Paris Decapitation Case Opens in Murder Trial
Paris February 19 The trial of Charles Vanbourg for a murder three months old proceeds before the Seine assizes. Police linked him to a naked headless body found in a cellar beneath a furniture workshop. Vanbourg admits a connection but denies the killing, claiming Boutry was the culprit or that the evidence misleads him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles Vanbourg
Seine
Vaubourg
M. Vacheress
M. Goron
Charles Vaubourg
Boutry
Boutroise
Beutry
Vanbourg
Relief Committee Faces Prosecution Over Flour Adulteration
The St Petersburg inquiry into famine relief flour adulteration urges prosecution of Relief Committee members Yallonsky and Niemann and reprimands others for negligence. The report also notes abuse of railway free tickets by merchants, with well-to-do travelers using passes meant for destitute relief seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersperg
St. Petersburg
MM. Yallonsky
Niemann
Relief Committee
Nicholas
British steamer Sir Walter Raleigh adrift after shaft breaks
The British steamer Sir Walter Raleigh bound from Philadelphia to Falmouth or Plymouth arrived Bantry Bay with two broken shafts. A tug attempted to tow her to repair facilities but a gale forced abandonment of the tow. The ship drifted seaward with crew onboard hoping to ride out the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpos
Crook Haven
Sir Walter Raleigh
Philadelphia
Falmouth
Plymouth
Bantry Bay
Ireland
Bear Haven
Sir Walter Eisleich
Russia's Exhibit Plans for Chicago World's Fair
St Petersburg reports preparations for Russia's participation in the Chicago World's Fair. The Government Commission handles organization and free transport of exhibits, with exhibitors to bring items only. Central Asian carpets and imperial porcelain designs are noted, and Mrs Potter Palmer's invitation to the Czarina may form a Russian ladies commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
Chicago
Imperial Porcelain Factory
Smith
de Giers
Potter Palmer
Czarina
State Department
Washington
United States Consul Named Agent of Honduras Fruit Company
William Burchard United States Consul at Trujillo Honduras has been made agent of the Burchard Honduras Fruit and Agricultural and Commercial Company formed in Chicago with 600000 capital The firm will run six steamers between Honduras and Pensacola Mobile New Orleans and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
William Burchard
United States
Trujillo
Honduras
Burchard Honduras Fruit and Agricultural and Commercial Company
Chicago
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Galveston
Bomb found at Spanish Consulate entrance in Messina
In Messina, a dynamite bomb was discovered today at the entrance to the building housing the Spanish Consulate. The door bore the motto Down With Tyranny Long Live Anarchy. A separate petard exploded at Antiqui Matteri Palace with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Messina
Thayer Loses Governor Office Ruling by Supreme Court
Lincoln Feb 19 Chief Justice Maxwell delivers opinion declaring Governor Thayer had no right to hold the office or usurp authority. Lieutenant Governor Majors to have filled the post pending Boyd citizenship test, and Thayer’s tenure ends upon removal by Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, New
Maxwell
Supreme Court
Thayer
Majors
Boyd
Reply of Mrs Lewis 4s to a Number of Wives in Various Sections
Court proceedings detail Selah Lewis accusing her traveling salesman husband of multiple wives across Allegheny New Orleans San Antonio Detroit and Moundsville. She claims infidelity and demands proof with a jury trial while Lewis is ordered to pay 87 a week as the case drags toward a June trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selah Lewis
Spirit Land
Lewis
Manon
Mr. Lewis
Susie Egier
Allegheny
Bessie McKnight
Susie
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Rena Lewis
San Antonio
Tex
Rena
Texas
Ells M. Lewis
Moundsville
Ind
Detroit
Pickpocket Sentenced to Prison in McKeesport Case
In a criminal court session Frank Lemon pleaded guilty to larceny for stealing Joseph Blair's pocketbook on October 3, 1991 aboard the McKeesport accommodation. Lemon received three years and six months at Western Penitentiary. Iveta Barner was sentenced to three months at the workhouse for illegal liquor selling. Mary Hickey was convicted of selling liquor without a license and jailed three months after a $550 fine. Judges Porter and Magee heard further argument in the fish laws case Commonwealth v Grady and Stevenson, with jurisdiction debated. decision postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lemon
Joseph Blair
Lemon
Blair
McKeesport
William Stevens
Western Penitentiary
Porter
Iveta Barner
Mary Hickey
Magee
The
Commonwealth
George H. Grady
Joseph Stevenson
T. W. Day
F.C. Osborne
Suit on Hastings Bond Seeks Recovery of Embezzled Funds
City Solicitor Elphinstone filed two actions in Allegheny against ex Market Clerk David Hastings and his bondsmen G W Day and W B More. First suit seeks 741.11 plus interest for 1889 rents from garden stands while Hastings served April 1888 to April 1890. Second suit seeks 1 575 25 for embezzlement during a later term. Hastings retired September 15 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elphinstone
Allegheny
David Hastings
G. W Day
W. B. More
Hastings
Apel
Seven Lane Heirs Contest Jefferson Lane Will
The will of the late Jefferson Lane of Springdale township was filed for probate with seven children each bequeathed $10. The seven heirs Thomas J. Lane Andrew J. Lane G. S Lane George W. Lane Sarah J. Hartley Alice Leslie and Margaret Shaner filed a caveat through Moore and McGarr contesting probate. Mary Anne Shannon received the farm in Springdale township and the residue of the estate. The contest reasons have not yet been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Lane
Springdale Township
Thomas J. Lane
Andrew J. Lane
G. S Lane
George W. Lane
Sarah J. Hartley
Alice Leslie
Margaret Shaner
Mary Anne Shannon
Moore & McGarr
Terrifying Portuguese Gale Triggers Drifts and Quake
A violent south and west Portugal gale drags anchors in Tugis and causes drifting vessels as a strong earthquake shakes Algarve. Meanwhile the Bavarian Ministry issues a circular to the Second Army Corps warning officers of liability for cruelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lispex
Portugal
Algerve
Bernie
Second Army Corps
Prince George of
Saxony
Owners order closing of Glendon colliery company store
Portsville reports that J C Dayton & Co owners of the Glendon colliery at Mahanoy City have ordered the company store closed. The mine employs over 400 workers and the move is expected to benefit Mahanoy City merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsville
Glendon
Mahanoy City
J.C. Dayton & Co
Jeaysville
Attachment Issued Against Newark Manufacturer De Wit
An attachment is out against the property of James G. De wit, a broadcloth maker of Newark, in favor of Francis J. Bartlett for 4200 dollars. MUERAT HALSTEAD'S sixth mid winter letter from Europe in THE DISPATCH to morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James G. Dewit
Newark
Francis J. Bartlett
Seaman vs Pittsburg City case argued in Common Press No 2
In Common Press No 2 yesterday the Seaman vs city of Pittsburg case was argued. A motion for a new trial aims to avoid 740 damages after a verdict for that amount. Shon alleges the Fifth Avenue line grade changes were made with Chief Bigelow’s consent without proper formalities and street drainage was settled on Seaman’s premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
City of
Pittsburg
Shon
Fifth Avenue
Chief Bigelow
Trial Lists for Commonwealth v Somers and Others
To Day's Trial Lists in Criminal Court include Commonwealth versus J J Somers Mary Cole James H Clegg Phillip Dernyere Thomas Breese Alonzo Gibson James Jack Mrs J Ruboline A Spinnell. The docket outlines pending cases and involved defendants in sessions expected today.
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Criminal Court—Commonwealth
J. J. Somers
Mary Cole
James H. Clegg
Phillip Dernyere
Thomas Breese
Alonzo Gibson
James Jack
Mrs. J. Ruboline
A. Spinnell
New Trial Arguments Next Week in Criminal Court
The criminal court jury was discharged yesterday afternoon and there will be no immediate trial. Proceedings indicate fresh motions and arguments are planned for next week as lawyers pursue new trial considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Jury Trials Extend Into March Term Beginning March 7
The court will conduct further jury trials until the March term starts on Monday March 7 with next week devoted to hearings on motions for new trials.
Refined Oil’s Rise Sparks West Elizabeth and Sistersville Oil Boom
In 1859 refined petroleum from Drake’s Titusville discovery revolutionized lighting and industry, replacing tallow candles with safer lamps. The McDonald field shows steady production around 29,000 barrels daily with multiple new wells and strong gas finds. Sistersville, West Elizabeth, and surrounding areas witness aggressive leasing and drilling as gas and oil flows increase.
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Pittsburg
Colonel Drake
Jonathan Watson
Titusville
United States
McDonald Field
Ihs
Forest Oil Company
E. Wright
Guffey, Murphy & Galey
Sam Sturgeon
Forest
E Wright
Knox & Co
John Scott
McDonald
Pittsburg Oil Company
Reed
M. Wright
John M. Glenn
Aknes Kemp
Oakdale
Willow Grove
Guffey & Queen
H. H. Wetmore
Guffey
Jennings & Guffey
Mrs. McMasters
Guffey, Queen & Guffey
H. H
Samuel Wetmore
Nancy Bell
Courts Briefs Cover Several Trials And Verdicts
Judge McClung presides over Dr John Craighead versus J D Thompson contract suit. J C Boyle versus Yetta Browarsky yields a $7366 verdict for the plaintiff. George J Banman Oakdale Oil case discharged with trespass option. Ansa M MecCriiover sues Blythe Co for $10 damages over a Station Street Wilmerding house damaged by an adjoining under construction structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craighead
J. D. Thompson
McClung
J.C. Boyle
Yetta
Ansa M. MecCriiover
Blythe & Co
Station Street
Wilmerding
Profitable Investment in Jersey City Land Case
Chief Justice Beasley ruled the 20 acre tract in New Jersey belongs to the municipality. The American Dock and Improvement Company and the New Jersey Central Railroad had no rights. The land was granted by the Legislature for $1,000 and is now valued at about £2,000,000. The Central attempted to occupy it after payment delays amid past clashes between railroad workers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
New York
Beasley
Supreme Court of New Jersey Today
New Jersey
American Dock and Improvement Company
New Jersey Central Railroad Company
Central
People Coming and Going in Pittburgh News Cycle
Last night Calvin Wells left for the East. Brewer C H Breunning returns from Germany glad to be home. Meyersdale’s J KR Hohlitzell and Uniontown’s F C Van Dusen visited the Monongahela House. Several officials and travelers, including W W Picking en route to Chicago and J H Tack and J T Leary, were registered at local hotels. Western Union and other executives pass through, with mentions of General O A Howard and B K Bruce en route to future assignments. notes on political influence and local transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Breunning
Germany
J. KR. Hohlitzell
Meyersdale
F.C. van Dusen
Uniontown
Monongahela House
James C. McGuire
Brow
Peterson and
Wheeling
Duquesne
W. W. Picking
Baltimore and Sonic
Chicago
J. H. Tack
Buffalo
J. T. Leary
Mt. Wayne
Pennsylvania Company
Anderson
T. Wight
Toledo
Baltimore and Ohio
CS. Wight
W. P. Castleman
Windsor Hotel
O. A. Howard
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cincinnati
Omaha
Western Union
B. K. Bruce
Colored Recorder
District of Columbia
Mississippi
Pittsburg
Brocco
Pittsburg Visitors Registered at New York Hotels
The list records Pittsburgers staying at various New York hotels on February 19 led by J. Boyd at Astor House and W. Eaton at International Hotel, with names including T. G. Harding Coleman House J. A. Johnston New York Hotel P. A. Doya and many others across the city’s major inns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue Hotel
S.C. Welshopf
Imperial
Mra
LT. Ansler
Fifth Avenue
T. W. Hinir,Jr
Brunswick
A. F. Brown
Holland Horse
J. C. Brown
Gedney House
G. Caruthers
Morton House
C. Ever
Gilse House
Miss L. Ford
A. L. Griffin
Holland House
G. Heaps
Metropolitan Hone
C. W. Trouston
Astor House
J. 4. Miller
Hoffman House
ER. O'Mara
J. A. Patterson
Murray Hill
C. Potts
M. Rosenberg
Marlborough
J. W. Renner
Mise M. Singer
W. H. Tranter
Metropolitan
N. West
Sinclair House
Petroleum market report shows mixed activity and firm opening
Proceedings were uneventful with about 5 000 barrels traded at 601g. Prices ranged with highs around 654 and lows near 601 2, while daily averages and clearances are reported. The finish stayed steady on bullish field news as prices opened firm and March options started at 603g.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buaprono
Petroleum
Pennsylvania
Lina Oil
Spring Fashions Preview at The Dispatch for Women
The Dispatch teases tomorrow's edition with spring fashion tips for women and related timely topics. Readers get glimpses of new styles, accessories, and seasonal trends framed in a artsy, period newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Seven Dollar Sale On Men's Suits At P C C Clothiers
Ouur Elegant assortment of S14 S15 and SIS men s salts offered today. The store touts no shop-worn goods and features advance styles in medium weight suits marked down from 14 15 and 18 to 7 25 for a Saturday sale. Shoppers may view samples in show windows. sizes and patterns are listed, with the corner Grant and Diamond streets address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C
Wales
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Better Halves Praise Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A Leeds family credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing a child after a neighbor's case of dropsy confusion. The mother suggested the medicine for a cold, grippe, croup or whooping cough, noting it loosens a cold and protects against lung fever. Available in 50 cent and $1 bottles from Leeds-Sims Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chambertain
Leeds
Sims Bros
Ttssu
Panhandle Trains Resume Regular Service to Pittsburg Union Station
Passenger trains on the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway will run to and from Pittsburg Union Station starting Friday morning February 19. The notice urges proper flour use to avoid bread holes and heaviness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Pittsburg Union Station
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis
Different Seasons Bring Distinct Diseases and Symptoms
Observation notes seasonal dominance of neuralsic pains with catarrhal troubles. Neuralgic pains cluster above the eyes and along supraorbital nerves, heavy in chest and left shoulder, worsened by cough. Mrs Theresa Burns of 23 Hace Street Allegheny reports long head, ear, stomach issues until seeing Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lyons
Ridge Street
Westinghouse Machine Company
Rhe Cas
Theresa Burns
Breasbone
Copeland
Hall
Nat
Drs Copeland
Fall and Byers
Byers
Pittebors
Sumbayos
Copeland, Hall & Byer
Sixth Avenue
Pittburg, Pa
Uruguay Seen as Quiet South American Leader
Fannie B Ward profiles Uruguay for She Dispatch noting its untapped promise and potential as a regional leader in South America while highlighting its current understated profile and developing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uruguay
Fannie B. Ward
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Revault
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Allianes
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Sistersville
West Elizabeth Gas Territory
Isaac Ewing
Gardiner, Fitzgibbons & Co
Mertz
McCurdy
Devonian Oil Company
Royce Farm
Millison & Co
Henry Shaffer
Jennings, Gulley & Co
Matthews Heirs
Matthews Hoirs
Bell
Hess
Hulton
Plum Creek Township
Allegheny County
Shay & Smith
P. H. Gaffney
J. B. McCoy
Johnson & Duel
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Morgan
Large
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Connelly
Campbell Glass Company
Jennings, Guffey & Co
Matthews
Herron No
Guiley & Queen's
Wetmore
Oskdale Oil Company
M N Heirs
Baldwin
Wallace
National Transit
Buckeye
Macksburg
Southern Pipe Line
New York Transit Company
Eureka
Calvin Wells
Pittsburgers
Life Worth
Thad
Drs. Copeland
U. S
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Dra. Copeland
Halls and Fyers
Yamal
R. U
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D. IL. McVay
Franklin
Howie
Frarkcey
J. W. Dunn
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