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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1889

Page

15

Times Pigott fiasco shocks Tories in Parnell case

In Lowpos February 23 report the Times and Tory hopes collapse over Pigott forged letters in the Parnell inquiry. The Times liability looms large with costs potentially over 100000 pounds. Parnell supporters and Labouchere see the blow as a political victory and a staffing misstep for the government.

Pigott Times Parnell England Thunderer Lowpos the Times The Labouchere Walters

London press largely backs prosecutor in Parnell inquiry

Nearly all papers applaud the prosecutor's case as the Parnell commission proceeds in London. The Pall Mall Gazette notes a key word from February 16 could undermine the Times charge, reflecting broad media sentiment on the proceedings in Loxpox.

Loxpox Pall Mall Gazette Parnell Commission Pigott Apostle Peal Emstein Times

Controversy Over Pigott Case Cited by Press

The Gazette notes the Times case collapse and questions the Pigott affair's handling by the Government. The Star accuses ministers of rigging events, while The Globe and St James Gazette omit references, as unions face parliamentary pressure amid demand for accountability.

Church Divorce Trial Advances With Colonel on Stand

The Church divorce case resumes as Colonel Church testifies. Witnesses include C D Firestone who cites an occasion of harsh language after a failed election bid. Walter S Church describes his brother as loving, while Arthur Kennedy notes overall happiness before separation. Colonel Church admits writing daily letters to his wife during separations and denies cruelty or infidelity.

Colonel Church C. D. Firestone Chicago Walter Colon Hia Columbus Newark Joyce

Postmaster General Details Railway Postal Clerk Changes

Dickinson reports to Congress the reasons for railway postal clerks changes from 1885 to 1858 including death resignations removals and misconduct. Counts show 129 deaths 1927 voluntary resignations 1975 involuntary changes with categories such as incapacity inefficiency official misconduct personal misconduct improper character political causes and others. At year end 1883 there were 1555 clerks on rolls.

Washington Chace Dickinson Congress

Charleston Gubernatorial Contests Prompt New Committee

A legislative committee in Charleston W V was formed to examine the Fleming and Goff gubernatorial contest with W L Kee named chairman. The panel will reconvene April 10 or as called by the chair. In Washington a House session adjourned for eulogies to the late Missouri representative James N Barnes.

Charleston W. Va Fleming Goff Gover W. L. Kee Woods Washington James N. Barnes Missouri Congress Burnes

New Stock Carpets and Curtains Now On Display

Edward Groetzinger announces the arrival of the largest and finest stock of carpets and curtains in the area, imported and offered for sale at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue.

New York Edward Groetzinger Penn Avenue

Suit sale offers $10 tailor made pieces this week

This week trade features 500 men’s fine tailor made suits in cheviots cassimeres whipcords and dials for $10 on Monday and Tuesday only. Most suits valued as high as $30 none below $22. Also advertises Dr O Keeffes headache pills 25 cents and directions to the store at cor Grant and Diamond sts opposite the new Court House.

Cor Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House C. C

Negro Revolution Fears Stir Debate In Senate

Senator Daniels defended Southern policy and charged that race-based crimes fueled Republican fears of Louisiana election irregularities. Senator Hoar urged a Senate inquiry into Louisiana's government, warning against undermining federal principles and noting sparse Southern voting. The debate highlighted fears of bloodshed if current systems persist.

Senate Daniels Hoar House of Representatives Flac Louisiana New Hampshire New Ham Senate of the United States Committee On Privil and Elections Mason and Dixon

Train Robbery Near Pixley Ends In Fatal Shootout

Coroner Buckrass holds inquest into the killing of Charles Gabert and injury to Bentley after two masked men boarded the Pixley bound engine near Delano California. A bomb under the express car exploded as Gabert was struck fatally. robbers fled with $400 as armed parties scour the region.

Delano Cal Buckrass Charles F. Cabert Pixley West Virginia P. T. Bolger C. J. Alder Gabert Bentley Rob

Suit sale offers 500 cassimere suits at discount

On Monday and Tuesday about 500 cassimeres whipcords and nals go for £10. A $10 bill buys choice of these suits Tuesday only, with prices not below $22. It is to your own interest at P C C cor Grant and Diamond sts.

Ce Lewis Pigott Charles Russell Perla Hannen Scotland Yard Young Walters Times Ae Times Hans Ae Bas Ireland

Tailor Helps Reconcile Lovers After Cleaning Spat

A rift between a husband and wife over improper garment cleaning ends when tailor Dickson of 65 Fifth Avenue at Wood Street intervenes. The couple reconcile as love returns, aided by the tailor’s timely assistance and his contact number 1558.

Dickson Ifth Avenue Wood Street Telephone

Local Gallery Advertises Cabinet Photos at $1 Per Dozen

The Elite Gallery at 516 Market Street in Pittsburg promotes first class cabinet photographs for one dollar per dozen, inviting all ages and children to sit for portraits. Also mentions old gold and silver buying at Hauch's, 295 Fifth Avenue.

Market Street Pittsburg Hauch's Fifth Ave Wisa

Spring Woolens Stock Delights City Society Men

The Custom Tailoring Department unveils a spring collection of imported and domestic woolens, the finest and largest ever shown in the city. Window display hints at its beauty and elegance, with first class work and quick turnaround for measured customers.

Spring Fashion Arrives at Cloak Department of Pittsburg Store

Our Cloak Department showcases beaded Spring Wraps in Silk Grenadine and Lace from Paris and Berlin. Also on display are beaded shoulder capes, silk waists, mourning garments, and tailor-made spring jackets with long spring garments, inviting easy selection.

Paris Berlin Pittsburg

Elegant Spring Styles for Children and Infants Arrive

In Cloak Department a large new display features children's dresses and infants slips and capes in every color and pattern. White embroidered dresses range from budget to finest. Also new Misses spring long garments with exclusive novelties now on sale.

Hat and shoe departments showcase early spring styles in Pittsburg

Our Hat Department unveils Miller's and Youman's spring Derbys and the Little English hat, with Broadway and Knox silk hats priced 193 and 250. Boots and shoes arrive from New York and New England, backed by cash terms that allow Kaufmanns to undersell rivals. Large stock includes spring overcoats and an extensive neckwear display, urging quick selections to secure best style at low expense.

Pittsburg New York New England New Spring Kaufmanns

Spring arrivals spark stock clearout selling bold half price

Amid bustle for new spring styles the winter stock takes center stage as counters clear remaining fall and winter items. Prices are slashed in half with suits overcoats and pantaloons offered at section dollar to entice buyers this week.

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