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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1891

Page

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Demand for Work and Unrest Across Britain

Severe winter distress grips cities as Mile End and Dockers Union centers rush to feed and shelter a thousand children daily. Unemployed crowds march on Oxford Street, Hyde Park, and Tower Hill demanding the right to live. Glasgow shows 6000 still on strike as Caledonian and other lines face continued disruption and sporadic returns to work.

Dunlap's Cable Company Loxnos Jan Mile End Dockers’ Union Jacan Tower Hill Oxford Street Hyde Park Power Royal Albert and Victoria Docks Beckton Cooningtown Plaiston Upton Park Silverstown Westhan

Riotous Strikers Seized by Police Amid Tense Disturbance

Police protected the men who had returned as six rioters were arrested and taken to a nearby station while a mob of hostile men women and children gathered. The six prisoners were locked up and faced possible harsh magistrate action, signaling escalating tension and potential further trouble.

Irish Situation Terms of Agreement Reached With OBrien

A London dispatch reports that OBrien plans to return to England and surrender bail immediately. The Pall Mall Gazette claims terms were agreed at Boulogne with Parnell who would retire from active campaigning while nominating candidates and transferring 10,000 to 15,000 pounds to OBrien to meet debt obligations to Tipperary tenants. OBrien would then lead the reunited Irish party. McCarthy might retire. Gladstone denies offering Parnell office and says his letter published on two statements is false.

Dunlaf Loxpow O’brien England Pall Mall Gazette Boulogne Parnell O'Brien Tipperary Kreve Parnellite Patriot Party Mr. O'Brien McCarthy The Freeman's Journal Ireland O’ Brien Age Inshmen Gladstone

Forced to Buy Bonds by French Loan Banks

In Paris a curious episode surrounds the 885 million franc French loan to be issued Saturday. Four credit banks including Societe Generale and Comptoir D'Escompte asked Finance Minister M. Rouvier to manage their participation without drawing on London sums. He learned their London holdings amounted to 175 million francs and agreed to an English exchange for that irreducible amount. It now turns out these houses do not hold the funds in London and have instead bought Paris bonds to meet the sum.

Paris Societe Generale Comptoir D'Escompte Credit Lwonaise M. Rouvier London Siete France

Tragic Nursery Fire Kills Four Children Near Porspax

A nurse girl entrusted with four children by a visiting couple left briefly with a soldier. A lamp was left on a stove top and the nursery caught fire. About 7:30 pm, a passerby reported flames from the house and found the children burned beyond recognition. The nurse and soldier have been arrested.

Porspax Berlin Serena

The Silesian Famine Deepens Misery

Heartrending famine reports from Silesia describe escalating misery near Clatz, with Pastor Klein noting 17 of his children dead from starvation since Christmas. Cold and unemployment persist as bread and other staples grow scarce, leaving whole families of weavers earning barely a mark daily.

BT Dunlap Bers Silesia Pastor Klein Clatz Olatz Cea

Opening of the first Japanese Parliament

The Daily Telegraph reprints Sir Edwin Arnold’s letter describing Japan’s first Parliament. He notes the absence of women in attendance and the Empress’s box chairs remaining unused. The piece mentions an American literary woman barred from the precincts.

ST Dunlap's Cable Company Loxpon The Daily Telegraph Edwin Arnold New York

Cunard Orders Two 12000-Ton Fast Steamers

The Cunard Steamship Company has contracted for two 12000 ton fast steamers to run New York to Queenstown in five days and one hour at high speed. Built on the Clyde, each vessel will cost $2,000,000 and be ready in 188.

LiverPool, Jan Cunard Steamship Company New York Queenstown York Li Liverpoal Clyde

At Dunlap's Cable Company Duel May Bring Riot

At today's Limerick corporation meeting the Mayor refused to receive a resolution opposing his attendance at a Sunday penitence speech. A counter demonstration is planned, with the potential for rioting.

Duelie Limerick Corporation Peg

Storm and ice disrupt Austrian and Belgian cities

In Trieste a severe snowstorm halts traffic and endangers residents as fires burn with little hope of control. Dreaded weather blocks navigation. Meanwhile Brussels reports large ice blocks invading the Belgian coast, especially Ostend, affecting maritime activity.

SY Dunlap Trieste ST Dunlap's Brussels Ostend

Epidemic of Typhus Fever Increases in Fiorence

Reports from Fiorence indicate a rising typhus fever epidemic with 100 to 150 new cases daily despite measures. The outbreak is prompting renewed public health actions and warnings as authorities strive to contain the spread.

Dunlaf Fiorence

Anti German Feeling Shuts Up Turkish Grocery in Toulouse

Ex Bavarian officer Lind once ran a popular Toulouse grocery with a French clerk crew. A nationalist backlash ensued with stone throwing and police arrests as neighbors shunned the German merchant, crippling his business and prompting a sale.

Toulouse Associated Press Lind Aera Lancasters Fens de la Paix

Raiding the Smugglers Seize Japanese Goods at Brooklyn

New York dispatch reports customs officers seized 44 packages of Japanese goods worth about 3000 on the American ship Santa Clara tied to Woodruff Stores in Brooklyn. The haul included decorated china silk items screens and mourning gowns, with other packages aboard the Balcarres Brook tied to Captain Harrison containing curios and even animals.

Dispatch New York Lyons Santa Clara Woodruffs Brooklyn Hiogo Fuller Barton O. G. Cogzuwell P. Benson Harry Ls Wilbur Balcarres Brook H. Harrison Japan Harrison England

Bold Midnight Thieves Loot Roberts House and More

A gang of burglars robs a hotel and Roberts House, threatening the proprietor and wife with revolvers. They raid Bush Provision store, compel Mrs Zimmerling to surrender cash, fire on tenant Henry Zimmerling, and flee as patrols pursue them through the city amid chaotic searches.

Ente Roberts House Henry Zimmerling

Dr Mary Walker's Claim Pivots to Health and Victory

Oswego January report states Dr Mary Walker, once reported dead on her farm, is healthy again and resolved to win her pension of $10,000. The telegram notes a misapprehension regarding her government claim and mentions past army service and related allowances.

Osweao Mary Walker Mase Uae

Meeting to pick site for Gawe eggs dock picks two to Mobile

A city commission in New Orleans met last night to choose a site for the Gawe eggs dock. Two options remain, with plans to depart for Pensacola and Tampa Bay after the selection.

New OxLeans Jac

Final Appeal in MacQueary Hary Trial Appeals Verdict

The Final Appeal reports Rev. Howard MacQueary’s heresy trial in Cleveland. The five-judge court adjourned to deliberate after MacQueary argued interpretations of scripture and church creeds over miracles and the resurrection. A verdict of not guilty is expected, with the court to announce decision in days.

Cleveland Howard Ueary Episcopal Church of Rica Court of Five Protestant Episcopal Church America MacQueary Episcopalian Church Church of the Unity Henry D. Aves MacQuesary MacQsneary Congress United States Clerryman

Tillman Kin Seeks Written Duel Over Blackball Rumor

A controversy in South Carolina involves George Legare and James H. Tillman seeking a written duel with Gonzales after alleged insults about Gov. Tillman and his nephew. The parties are apart from Columbia, with Gonzales publishing a sharp rebuttal and no duel agreed yet.

Conumaia Code of Honor South Carolina Ben Tillman George D. Tillman George Legare James H. Tillman Tillmanite Aes N.C Gensiles Bi Ag Tillman Gonzales Legare Ganzales James Tillman Columbia R. Tillman R. Gonzales Augusta Gentaleg

McGrath Impeachment Talk Shakes Kansas Farmers Alliance

Topeka reports steps toward impeaching Frank McGrath president of the Kansas Farmers' Alliance over alleged involvement in backing F J Turner for the U S Senate. The Executive Board of five, chaired by McGrath, meets next week to examine the matter after McGrath calls a session and denies involvement.

Topeka Jan Frank Mec.Grath Kansas Farmers’ Aliance F. J. Turner United States Senate The Alliance McGrath Cod Mo Sy BeGrath SteGrath Mr. Eayn Forse People's Party Turner Farmers’ Alliance

Cyclone Hits Shriner Texas Damages Property

A cyclone at Shriner Texas yesterday caused extensive property damage. A child was killed and several persons seriously wounded. Rudyard Kipling has written seven letters on America for The Dispatch. the first to appear in next Sunday's issue.

Texas Shriner Tex Rudyard Kipling America the Dispatch Budyard Kipling

Red Cloud Turmoil Over Lieutenant Casey Murder

Treacherous killing of Lieutenant Casey, commander of Cheyenne scouts, sparks panic and defense preparations at General Miles headquarters. Red Cloud flees toward the agency with family as hostiles threaten siege. Buffalo Bill arrives to assess militia actions and wounded Little Big Foot faction members endure severe injuries.

Pine Riper Agency Jan Buttes Brooke Miles Casey Yankton Charley Ogallalla Yankton Twenty-second Infantry White Clay Creek White River Olalla Cloud Lear Rosebud Red Cloud Agency Miles’ Paar Ee Jack See Os Buffalo Bill Rushville Winchester Buckskin Jack Russell Nebraska Big Foot Little Episcopal Church Roger Mites Forsythes Womaesae Henke Whitentaen Carr Kane

Sioux Indians Face Superior Forces Near Agency

Interior Department summary places about 20,000 Sioux in the region with 16,500 peaceful on reservations. Some 3,500 are allied against cross-fire earthworks, with 8,000 troops under General Miles surrounding a hostile camp 17 miles north. Indians reportedly lack sugar. beef supplies exist, and battle fears rise as Sunday looms.

Wasuixeror Interior Department Indiana Miles

Secretary Noble Dismisses Agent Boyer at Pine Ridge

Secretary Noble sent a dispatch to Agent Boyer dismissing him for lack of nerve and fitness for wartime duties. Captain Pierce, First Infantry, will temporarily assume agency duties at Pine Ridge, with property to be turned over to him. The action follows lengthened concerns over Boyer's ability to meet the demands of his position.

Wasumortex Noble Hoyer Pine Ridge Pierce First Infantry Boyer Indian Office Miles Seowed

Peril in Pocatello as Shoshone War Dance Sparks Fear

In Pocatello Idaho a wave of panic follows a Shoshone reservation war dance. Officials report chiefs and town leaders promising fighting. Governor’s Guards and U S Cavalry are being mobilized toward Boise City to counter potential violence as ranchers plead for arms and family protection amid a fragile security situation.

Pocatello Jan Jim United States Boise City Blackfoot

Costly street law ruling stalls Pittsburg contracts

City officials dissect a Supreme Court decision voiding old street laws, affecting about 1.2 million dollars in contracts. Chief Bigelow, City Attorney Moreland, and Controller Morrow prepare a liability statement as abutters resume paying assessments and await possible refunds amid ongoing legal questions.

Pittsburg Justice Williams Moreland Ford Supreme Court Bigelow Department of Public Works Department of Law Board of Viewers Gourley Morrow Flinn Hoath & Filton Law A. PF. Keat R

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