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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1892

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Indian Appropriation Bill Debated Amid Patronage Clash

A week of congressional labor closes with the Indian appropriation bill stalling amid partisan debate. Opposition to placing agencies under Army control cited patronage concerns, while Jerry Simpson supports the amendment. The upcoming Bland free coinage fight looms, with Harter proposing gold payouts as ammunition.

Jerry Simpson Congress Justice Fuller Tom Reed Alger Ent Interior Department War Department Army and Navy Club McMillin Committee On Rules Harter Ohio

A Westmoreland Scandal In Kensington Schools

Miss Jennie McClelland a Kensington assistant teacher accuses Prof J M Anderson principal of the Kensington public schools and Dr E E Patton a young physician of serious charges. Patton was discharged. Anderson jailed awaiting hearing. The case shocks Westmoreland County society, with Miss McClelland aged 25 and once prominent in Allegheny City society.

Kensington J. M. Anderson Westmoreland County E. E. Patton Jennie McClelland Anderson Hare Miss McC

Rioting in Berlin As Unrest Sparks Across Germany

Last night Berlin faced violent demonstrations as crowds clashed with police and mounted units. Riots spread through Rosenthalstrasse and Haeckesche market with looting, heavy saber use, and many injuries. Authorities ordered closures and called in troops as fear of greater bloodshed grows.

Berlin Neue Friedrichstrasse Orannienburgerstrasse Nthalstrasse Tegol Germany Empire Danish Brunswick Hamburg Breslag Reichstag Nb Ae Emperor William’s Charlottenburg Moabit

Keeley Cure at Cut Rates in New York Institute

A cut rate Keeley method has opened on West Forty-second street promising to cure drunkenness for 10 dollars in advance. Dr Henry leads Chloride of Gold Medical Institute offering injections, pills, tonics, and mail cures with a 10 dollar prepaid three week plan and a no cure no pay guarantee.

New Yorks Keeley Institute West Forty-second Street Nait White Plains Henry Keeley Dwight, Ill Chloride of Gold Medical Institute Keeley's Forty-second Street Place Dr. Henry United States

Dakota Divorce Mill Brings a Parade of Applicants

In New Mecca Yarstoy section February 27, Mrs Cornelia E Betts leads a wave of divorce seekers amid sensational scenes. Betts served, then her husband fled to Peekskill and shot Eagle House proprietor Charles P Blish, her alleged lover. Other entrants include Christian Borstel former Bogota vice consul and Ida Tyson wife of a New York broker, each pursuing swift decrees and public notoriety.

Yarstoy Cornelia E. Betts Brazil Cleveland Harrison New York

Reading and Delaware & Hudson fight rumors spark stock surge

Stock of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co rose sharply on the New York Stock Exchange after rumors that the Pennsylvania Railroad had leased the D and H and would challenge the Reading. Company officials denied the lease while acknowledging ongoing but minor negotiations over mine tonnage.

Reading New York Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Stock Exchange Pennsylvania Road Delaware and Hudson F. M. Oliphant Suydam Grant Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Pennsylvania

Cabinet Formed in France Under M Loubet

Paris Feb 27 M Loubet forms a cabinet retaining six from the old ministry. New lineup includes de Freycinet interior and war, Ribot foreign affairs, Bourgeouis public instruction, Rou vier finance, Develle agriculture, Roche commerce, Ricard justice, Viette public works, and Cavaignae marine. The seven veterans remain in same portfolios. The cabinet awaits Carnot at the Elysee Palace.

Paris MM. Rouvier Constans Ribot Bourgeouis M. Loubet Interior M. de Freycinet M. Ribot M. Bourgeo

Harrison to go duckling at Ragged Island

Norfolk, Va February 27 The day at Virginia Beach was stormy with a northeaster. The President stayed indoors except a half hour walk with Mrs Dimmick. He then met Ragged Island Hunting Club leaders to plan a duck shoot starting Monday at 5 30 am returning Wednesday morning. If possible he may visit again later in the week.

Norfolk Virginia Beach Dimmick Woodard Navy Yard Portsmouth

Coal Creek Co operative ends Coal Creek troubles

Miners at Coal Creek ratified a cooperative plan proposed by President EK C Jenkins of the Tennessee Mining Company. Workers will take 50000 dollars in stock, marking the formal operation of the mines under co operative management and a hoped for end to the era of dispute.

CrarranocoGca Coal Creek EK. C. Jenkins Tennessee Mining Company

Beavers dehorning case sparks cruelty debate

Beaver county trial of E E Hazen and J W Fombell tests dehorning cattle amid sharp expert testimony. Prosecution argues cruelty, defense claims protection and minimal pain. Jury acquits defendants. Humane Society plans further action as local interest rises.

Beaver Fass The Commonwealth E E. Hazen J. W. Fombell Isaac Green Society For the Preventing Justice Pysor Beaver County O'Brien Eaton Pittsburg O’brien Indiana Armstrong Butler Washington James Bunzo Haag Beaver Falls F. X. Burns E. E. Haren Carwell August Green T. G. McPherson Anne Revess E. E. Hazen Fombell Elmer Hazen Missouri England Humane Society North Sewickley Township

Damages Awarded in Inhumane Deed Case in New Jersey

In Freehold New Jersey February 27 a jury awarded Yetman 550 dollars in a damages suit against Mrs. Sarah A Rose and Miss Margaret Rose for an alleged act during an incident when a cow escaped into a cabbage plot. The report notes the claim involved Yetman seeking 5000 dollars and references a child named Stephen and a girl named Nellie.

Freehold N. J John Yetman Sarah A. Rose Margaret Rose Yetman

Boy Injuries After Burning Incident Under Trial

One witness Nellie Yetman corroborates the injured boy’s account of facial burns near the mant is edge of his ca in a horrible manner. The boy risks losing sight in both eyes. Defendants deny the incident and offer no explanation for the injuries.

Nellie Yetman

Regulations for Lent in New York Archdiocese

A circular from Archbishop Corrigan sets Lent rules to begin Wednesday. Papal rescript grants bishops power to suspend fasting where needed. Rules allow white meats and certain foods, with exemptions and adjustments for meals and Sundays, amid relief for those exempt from fasting.

New York Ardsworrigan

Son of Proprietor Dies as Forest Hotel Burns

In Bucyrus vicinity, fire at the Scott House in Forest destroyed the old three story hotel with no insurance. Moses Woodside, 22, son of the proprietor, perished while trying to save belongings through a window as flames swept the structure. Fifteen guests escaped uninjured. a nearby small dwelling also burned. Total loss about 15000 dollars.

Bucyrus Speial Scott House Forest Here Woodside Moses Woodside

Unpopular Lord Stanley draws small Ottawa reception

Ottawa February 27 Special report says Governor General Lord Stanleys opening Parliament reception drew unusually low crowd in the Senate Chamber. The attendance was less than half the usual, reflecting growing unpopularity. In Reading Massachusetts, February 27 the Reading Foundry Co says its North Reading foundry idle three months will resume in about two weeks, restoring pipe trade employment.

Ottawa Ont Senate Lord Stanley Reaprno Reading Foundry Company Reading Foun

Tas Disrates Classified Contents and Page Guide

The Dispatch Directory outlines a 20 page issue in two parts with page references. It lists sections such as Carnegie gifts Wanamaker lottery real estate designs silks science of bread baking beauty and more, including personal news and amusements.

Tas Disrates PaurTs Rectmoctrr Wiliam E. Curtis Ade Bache Cone Srumse Deess Makise Emma M. Hooper Helen Watterson Edward Atkinson Emmal. McLagan Shirley Dave

Grandfather Voter Accusations Spark City Council Contest

A Twenty fifth ward petition filed in Quarter Sessions alleges 430 illegal ballots in the February 16 election for Select Council. Rohrkaste, the Republican winner, counters that many claims are false and that irregularities are being blown up to challenge the result.

Quarter Sessions Court G. H. Stengel Herman Bohrkaste William Waite Citizens’ Party Rohrkaste Waite Downey Mammoth Skating Rink Herman Rohrkaste Carson Street Disratch

Gould Health Improves After Severe Cold Turns Bronchitis

New York February 27 Special: George Gould sick after a reception with a severe cold that developed into bronchitis and risked pneumonia. His regular physician Dr. Munn attended, a second doctor was sought, but Gould improved by morning. Indigestion and overexertion worsened the case, yet late reports say he was considerably better. A Charivari Party Near Newpork Arkansas also ended badly when a crowd fired at the newlyweds’ window injuring the bride with buckshot.

New York George Gould Jay Gould Munn

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