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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1892

Page

12

Explosion at Dublin Castle sparks United States blame game

Amid a Dublin Castle blast, The Glow argues malice rather than lunacy as the cause while US voices mock Irish danger and greed. McCarthyites deny accident, suggest a Mackenward culprit, and Tories seek political gain against home rule.

Lowpos Glow Liberal Party Dublin Castle Ford, Sullivan & Co United States National Press Mackenward Ireland

South Wales Miners Face Lockout Over Wages Pact

Loypos reports that after mine owners announced ending the sliding scale and hiring workers individually, 85 600 miners in South Wales were idle as contracts expired. Delegates were sent to seek a settlement amid severe local tension, though a later dispatch said the scale dispute was satisfactorily settled and work would resume.

Loypos South Wales

Yellow Fever and Smallpox Devastate Santos Port

Lord Salisbury received a cable from the Consul at Santos reporting a dire outbreak of yellow fever and smallpox. Fifteen merchant captains have died, many crew members perish, seven sailors died in the streets, and two thirds of cases prove fatal. Emigrants and sailors are the main victims with higher mortality in January and February.

Lesxpox Lord Salisbury Santos Samllpox

Russian Food Adulterations Debated by St Petersburg Council

In St Petersburg a municipal scandal over adulterated flour bought to regulate wheat prices and aid famine victims sparked a fierce council debate. Many demanded the mayor and purchasing committee resignations and prosecutions as a revision committee was appointed amid opposition. Newspapers call for a judicial inquiry into the affair.

St. Petresniec St. Petersburg Wod Uoge

Dove of Peace Spreads Wings at Paris New Year Reception

Paris January 1 Monsignor Ferrara Papal Nuncio spoke on behalf of diplomats at President Carnot's New Year reception. Carnot thanked the Pope's envoy and expressed hope for a peaceful year. He urged diplomats to reassure their governments that France would pursue peace and international concord.

Paris Monsignor Ferrara Carnot France

French Prelates Change Front in Church State Union

The Bishop of St Dricuc declares support for church state union as the Bishop of St Briens receives New Year greetings from the Municipal Council, signaling a thaw after long strained relations. The exchange reflects evolving attitudes among French prelates toward church and state collaboration.

St. Dricuc Pants St. Briens Hes

Bishop favors union of church and state

The bishop, in addressing peers, suggested that despite talk of separation, he favors union. His remarks are viewed as signaling a potential shift in Catholic bishops' stance regarding church state relations.

Massacre in Eastern Mongolia Reports 500 Christians Killed

A private letter from Peking claims 500 Christians slain in the uprising near Fukien two towns burned. Rebels demoralized, leaders fled, Chenkun and son seek coast. American Methodist station at Buchun threatened, missionary evacuations ordered. Mongol bands again marauding in Manchuria despite Imperial punishment. Li Nang Chang recovering, assumes command to quell lawlessness.

Lox Pox Peking Mongolia Fukien Chenkun Buchun Tientsin London Mission Society Parker Daku Shanghai Manchuria China Li Nang Chang

King Leopold Suffering From Influenza In Belgium

King Leopold of Belgium is sick with influenza. The week brings many influenza deaths in Vienna and business suffers as the illness spreads. Corone is widely prescribed by doctors in the early stages.

Belgium Loxnox Leopold Vienna

Spain imposes protective tariff reforms on alcohol duties

MApsEID Jan 1 report states the new Spanish tariff ends the favored nation clause and forbids concessions on alcohol taxes. Free traders say several duties are prohibitive, signaling a stricter protectionist stance by the government.

Spain Mapseid

Religious Services In A Saloon

A watchnight service was held in the Casino bar after Y M C A arrangements with the management. The crowded meeting was orderly and coffee and sandwiches were served at the close.

Paol

Train Robber Sly in St Louis Arrested in Los Angeles

Sly, the Glendale train robber, was arrested in Los Angeles and brought to St Louis this morning in charge of detectives. He was taken to the Four Courts immediately. Chief Harrigan ordered no interviews until he has seen him.

United States St. James Gartte O'Donovan Rossa Dublin Avs Frorems America St. Louis Jan. L.A Sly Glendale Los Angeles Cal Chorce Harrigan

China to Exhibit at World Fair Says Chinese Envoy

In Chicago the Chinese Government moves to display a large and novel exhibit at the World’s Fair. Envoy Chen Yu Ling of the Paris Legation arrives to meet Director General Davis and secure space for China. A letter from Secretary Blaine accompanies the envoy.

Chicago Davis China Chen Yu Ling Paris Blaine

Gold in Arkansas near Rover sparks mining buzz

In La Rock Arkansas on January 1 reports say Rover a mountain village in unsettled Yell county is thrilled by a rich gold find in old Spanish mines. Rover lies about 50 miles from Russellville on the Little Rock and Ft. Smith Railway. Assays indicate paying quantities of gold.

LaTe Rock Ark Rover Yell County Russellville Little Rock Ft. Smith

Bargains To Day in Fine Ropes at Penn Avenue Stores

Massive dress goods sale offered by Jos. Horse & Co. on Penn Avenue. MO robes priced at 8.40, 20 robes at 10, 20 robes at 25, with values claimed at two to three times the sale price.

Price of Men's Overcoats Bargains at Pittsburg Clothing

Price of men's overcoats from 6900 for one day offers 500 blue or black or twisted cheviot coats cassimere cloth lined and silk velvet collar, with reductions from 15 to 60 dollars. Store open tonight till 10. Bargains include boys percale waists from 1 to 1.65 dollars, Jos. House & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.

P. CC. C Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Corner Grant Diamond Crmnen Court House Jos, House & Co Penn Avenue

Secrets of Sinbad stage life and cast revealed

A feature on the Sinbad production describes the theater world behind the scenes. It notes stage crews shaping ships and storms before performances, and follows Miss Mulle Miss Raymond and Miss Irmler as they adjust to life in the troupe and learn English amid stage routines.

Henderson Eddie Foy Electric Light Miss Mulle Legion Frankie Raymond Miss Raymond Miss Irmler America

Thunder and Lightning Factory at the theater scene

The piece describes Mer Perry guiding stage lighting while actors mingle with crew and gossip backstage. Ida Mulle and Mulle Talke are noted as talking with reporters during a rehearsal, with Miss Mulle preparing a blonde wig and discussing the rentag as a point of contention.

Mer Perry Mulle Ida Mulle Misa Mulle

Gale Strikes Milwaukee Shipyards Killing Worker

A northwest gale at 8 pm damaged docks and new buildings in Milwaukee. Cigar maker George P. Seidler was killed by a falling water tank. Texarkana reports a cyclonic storm wrecking farm buildings, burying eight people, with cattle losses and further damage feared.

Milwaukee George P. Seidler Oiff Texarkana Ark J. Wells John Morris

Large city and regional fires burn across several states

A series of fires ravaged multiple towns including Hardin Missouri Toronto Ontario Monmouth Massachusetts Clarksville Tennessee Birmingham Alabama Freeport Pennsylvania Jeannette and others. Losses totaled tens of thousands with many insured. a lamp fault sparked one blaze while others erupted in businesses hotels stores and stables. Multiple structures burned including the Clay Avenue Hotel the Keystone Hotel and the Jackson block, with several families escaping by inches.

Clarksville Tenn M. L. Myers Meehee Birmingham Als Jackson R.F. Jackson Joseph R. Smith A. P. Wallace Frank Maxiler Edgehill Keystone Frank Murphy George Trelsh Squire G. G. Ingersoll Treisch Franklin Murphy McCune & Kern Clay Avenue Rupert Corres Laup Samuel eCune Samuel Pool Charles Cook James Powell Cyrus Rhodes Ery Ailthouse Moat Market Friedah Friedberger George Middaugh Best Scott & Whitten Jacob Geib Rhodes J. PF. Baughman Joss

Refugee spy drama in Chilean capital and US squadron moves

In Valparaiso the Baltimore and Yorktown crews face Chilean authorities over the Baltic refugees. A deputy arrests a spy at the legation, then retaliates as other spies clash. Americans win boat races with French crews aboard the Baltimore. The Charleston nears San Diego after Honolulu passage.

Valparaiso United States Yorktown Baltimore Evans Liberty Boston Montevideo San Francisco Schley Court of Crime Johnson Reggins Stitt Valparaiso Bay Sehley Cochrane Esmeralds

Flower Inaugurated New York Governor in Simple Ceremony

Roswell P. Flower assumed the New York governorship in Albany with a modest military display and a large public reception. The ceremony featured brief addresses by Flower and Hill, the oath by Secretary Rice, and a joint handshaking session with many residents and dignitaries.

Albany Roswell P. Flower David B. Hill Old Albany Governor Hill Tenth Battalion Burgess Corps Emmett Guards Capitol Mannine Flower Rice Sheehan Hill

Two Bullets in His Brain Defy Death Verdict

Bryoce New Hampshire Jan 1 Lewis Hale survived a self inflicted gunshot to the head now living with two bullets in his brain. Doctors say this is the first known case of a person living with such bullets and warn him against heat and mental strain. An article by Hon Henry Cabot Lodge on electing a President appears in THE DIS PATCH tomorrow.

Johnson White Dr. Stitt Baltimore Legation Bryoce N. H Lewis Hale Hale Holyoke Mass Henry Cabot Lodge

Tube feeding via gastrotomy aids starving man

In Detroit at the Emergency Hospital doctors report a six week old gastrotomy success in Martin Hennenburg who could not swallow. A tube directly into his stomach supplied nourishment and pure tire juice while throat swelling heals.

Detroit Martin Hennenburg Hennenburg

Bread baking helps by Octave Thanet in The Dispatch tomorrow

Ottawa engineer HL Ketchum proposes passing large vessels through the St. Lawrence canals on steel rafts and pontoons without deepening or widening locks. He says $500,000 could supply lifts and pontoons for existing canals, enabling swift vessel placement and reuse as graving docks.

Ottawa Ontt HL Ketchum Chignecto Ship Railway St. Lawrence Port Arthur Quebec Society of Engineers Ketchum

Physicians Circular Sparks Backlash Over Five Dollar Rate

A circular letter from Drs. Copeland Hall and Byers details their three month five dollar monthly rate for medicines and office treatment, drawing praise from readers while provoking envy and counterclaims from rival doctors. They pledge to renew the offer with local patients paying the same rate for January and February and out of town patients covering only wholesale costs for supplies.

Intelligen Dr. Copeland Pittsburg Copeland

Permanent Pittsburg clinic vows to stay and cut rates

The speaker rejects rumors that Dr. Copeland and associates will abandon the town after a temporary rate cut to five dollars a month. They affirm permanent location in Pittsburg, with leases for cars and contracts for a long term, pledging to provide full, scientific treatment at low, uniform rates.

Dr. Copeland Leas Mesicians Pittsburg

Pittsburg Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialists Advertised

The physicians on Sixth Avenue in Pittsburg advertise a 25 year individual practice with a long local presence. Jand Hall and Byers offer specialties in catarrh eye ear throat and lung diseases with mail treatment and cure claims.

Pittsburg United States Jand Hall Byers Mat Des Rae Mall & Pyers Sixth Avenue

$5 Rate Extended for Winter Medicine Access

The town office extends a $5 rate for medicines and treatment through the winter to residents and out-of-town patients. Special arrangements made to accommodate visitors seeking care.

Offce Jaz

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McCarthyite Tories Welse Fen St. Petersburg the Dove OF Peace The St. Paul. M. CC Police Mars Edison Camille Filmmarion Arkansas Secrets OF Sinbad Eeees Segre the Thunder and Lightning Factory Hardin Toronto T. G. Foster & Co North Monmouth Emery & Waterhouse Ollver Bros Phillips Mill Woods Iton Allegheny Chile Chamber Congress Egan New Hampshire Octave Thanet Washington, D. C ROYAL M. D Chary Koehler Sixth St Men’s & Boys Deen Merket St Office Specialty Co Third Av JAS. Mneil & Bro
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