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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1889

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Breach widens as Guzman Blanco faces popular wrath in Venezuela

From Caracas to Paris reports show growing hostility to Guzman Blanco's dictatorship. President Paul curbs rioters who topple statues, prison threats, and expulsions frame tense days. A failed mutiny plot, arrests, and shifting loyalties deepen the crisis while anticipation builds for June 13.

Venezuela Guzman Blanco Paul Blanco Despot Caracas New York Paris

Foraker Fight Shapes Ohio Convention Fallout

In Ohio the fight over Governor Foraker’s renomination splits Republicans. Kennedy backs Sherman faction, while Foraker foes aim to block a third term. Leaders push interviews and strategize to unseat Foraker at the convention, fearing a harsher defeat in November.

Foraker and Bushnell Ties in Ohio Political Scene

Fragmentary notes describe interaction between Governor Foraker and Asa Bushnell of Springfield as delegates head to Chicago. The text hints at factional tensions and efforts to influence convention outcomes, with references to sincerity, personal direction, and detriment to prominent state Jews, but details remain unclear.

Bushnell Sherman Washington Chicago Margi Asa Bushnell Springfield Foraker

Woman Pensioner Sued for Defrauding Government

RISBURG June 30 United States Marshal served papers on Hannah B Hall charged with defrauding the government of 2537 41 in a lawsuit to recover. She claimed to be widow of Hiram Hall of Company F Fifth Regiment US Artillery who died in Brooklyn in 1804. She had drawn pension since 1871 at 24 per quarter. Trial set in Philadelphia this week.

Roial Risburg United States Anderson City Bainbridge Hannah B. Hall Hiram ¥. Hall Fifth Regiment United States Artillery Brooklyn

Restoring Railroad Rates To Lake Superior Lines

St Paul June 30 The Lake Superior lines agreed to restore lake and rail rates from the seaboard to St Paul and Minneapolis. The Lake Superior Transit Company Eastern Minnesota agreement takes effect June 15. Rates for the six classes drop to 66 56 47 and 2 cents, about a third class lower than earlier season rates.

Lake Superior St. Paul Seaboard Minneapolis Lake Superior Ransit Company Minnesota Saasene Ita

Brooklyn Republicans Seethe After Citywide Shift in Harrison Victory

A Telegraph dispatch from New York reports Brooklyn Republican leaders and rank and file angrily react to a marked change since Harrison’s election. The Democratic decline in Brooklyn aided the state GOP win, triggering internal dissension over patronage and key offices, with figures like Beattie and Willis at the center of bitter rivalries and factional tensions risking an open split.

Brooklyn Harrison Cam Tracy John A. Nic Conveseman Wallace Willis Surveyor Beattie Ral Epg Harrison See Brooks

Not Going to Rome Report on Corrigan Cardinal Claim

A Rome letter dated June 18 alleges Archbishop Corrigan was summoned to Rome to be made a Cardinal and to arrive in July. The report, doubted by experts, says he would help plan foreign professors at a new Catholic University in Washington. No European trip is planned.

Paul Quevada Proes Ome Quevado Guzman Venezuela Trinidad Paris Anthony Guzman Blanco O Fatawan Eee Arvello See of Interior Don Silver Gondolphi Federal District Ollevinvag Washington Corrigan New York Rome Archbishop Corrigan Europe

Victims Of Latrobe Wreck Identified And Buried

George W. Corgan of Rosendale identified one recovered body as his son George. Five other bodies remained unidentified and were buried by Undertaker Stader after being photographed. A description of body No. 8 noted a man about 5 feet 9 inches, right arm missing below the elbow, light brown mustache, brown hair, fair complexion, a leg wound like a bullet, wearing a seersucker coat and vest, cuff buttons with H, and a necktie pin.

FEE Dispattom Latrobe George W. Corgan Rosendale George Stader

Missouri faction riot leaves three dead in Glascow

A street riot in Glascow Missouri between two factions of about twenty people stemmed from a local feud. John Patton killed Louis Watts after Patton attacked him with a knife. Watts returned fire with a revolver. Aaron Johnson and Watts died from mortal wounds. Patton was killed. Six others were seriously wounded and arrests followed as the sheriff restored order.

Glascow John Patton Louis Watts Watts Aaron Johnson

Not the Mayor's Daughter. Wooster Girl Impersonates Mayor's Kin

A 14 year old Jennie Yost from a northern county farm family posed as the mayor's daughter in Wooster. She bought goods under that pretense, was arrested, and confessed. She was fined 10 dollars and ordered to pay about 40 dollars in bills incurred in the mayor's name.

Wooster Yost Jennie Samuel Yost Yorayor

Victims of Wreck at Albany Do Well After Ditching

Boston limited express cars were hoisted out and brought to New Haven. Mrs. C. C. Hutchins and son of Worcester Massachusetts and Mrs. Hendricks and son of Springfield were injured. They are doing well and expect to leave the hospital within a week.

Boston Albany New Haven C. C. Hutchins and Son Worcester Maas Hendricks and Son Springfeld

Warning to Meddlers at Cheyenne Reservation

Indian Agent Dr McChesney orders Waldron bounced from the Sioux reservation by Indian police. The offense involved attempting to desecrate signs of Indians and force removal from the reservation. The action serves as a warning to all parties not to interfere with Cheyenne Indians.

Preste Dak Dr. McChesney Cheyenne Waldron Mc Chesney

Teenager Hofacker Attempted Suicide in Woostes

June 30 in Woostes, Gus Hofacker, 17, son of G. M. Hofacker, attempted suicide by hanging. He was discovered and cut down by bystanders, showing signs of distress and now under evaluation for lunacy.

Disrattoh Woostes Gus Hofacker G. M. Hofacker

Senatorial junketing tours open for 4 committees

Washington dispatch reports three senatorial trips soon set to launch to Alaska the Indian territories and arid lands. The Dawes chaired committees will investigate Indian agencies and money allocations while Senator Stewart leads the largest road party to study arid lands irrigation prospects.

Quay Deak I. Tre Messrs Morgan Daniel and Walecott Ind Senator Morgan Washington Stewart Nevada Eir West

Putting a Price on Perfidy in Washington

Special Telegram Dispatch from Washington reports the President’s policy of placing Democrats in office in the South is causing trouble. William T. Sorsby of Mississippi is named Consul at Guayaquil, a Democrat who supported Catchings against James. Accusations claim private letters from Catchings were bartered for the appointment, prompting calls to investigate rewards for rifling gentlemen’s desks.

Deak Telegradie Dispatch Washington Republican Party South William T. Sorsby Mississippi Guyaquil Sorsby Greenville Times Catchings James Colored Blican The Neeley Ings Harrison Pees Washogton Quay Bopeettean Committee United States

Navy plans set free for new vessels by year end

Washington June 30 reports the Navy Department will have a clear field for new vessels by year end. Thirteen warships have been planned since 1887 and design work for 7500 and 5300 ton cruisers is nearly complete. Five new ships have bids, with proposals to be invited after drafting is finished.

Dibfatch Washington Naval Cadets Congress Navy Department Bureau Onea Tracy

Navy ships and legislation pace described in fragment

A fragment notes two 3,000-ton, 19-knot cruisers and three Soo-ton 18-knot cruisers, with ocean tag and commercial monitor authorization to be furnished by Representative J. R. Thomas of Illinois. It states advertising for these items to clear the way for possible additional navy legislation when Congress meets.

J. R. Thomas Illinois

O Brien Arrest Provokes Cork Mob Violence

In Cork on June 30 the government prohibition of a Nationalist meeting was ignored with scattered gatherings. William O'Brien M P and other speakers were arrested as crowds attacked police. Police charged and injuries spread to many, including Patrick O'Brien in critical condition after the clash. A band greeted O'Brien at Charleville as the train arrived.

Cork William O’brien M. P Patrick O’brien William O'Brien O'Brien Charleville Patrick O'Brien

Cathedral Consecration at Providence Edifice Dedication

The Catholic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Providence was consecrated today in a grand ceremony attended by two archbishops six bishops and over 100 priests with more than 5000 worshippers. Bishop Harkins led a private rite at six this morning while Archbishop Williams celebrated high mass at 10 30. Archbishop Ireland preached the consecration sermon.

Selemm Providence St. Peter and St. Paul Harkins Diocese of Providence Williams Archb Ireland St. P Minn

Sunday Murder Shocks Decatur Worshipers

In Decatur Alabama on Lafayette street near noon as worshipers returned from church William Caldwell a Black man was shot. He lay in the street with a fatal chest wound after a man named De Warren allegedly shot him in self defense during a dispute. Police arrested De Warren without resistance.

Decatur Ala Lafayette Street William Caldwell Caldwell Serge Warren de Warren Wee Oriffins

Portuguese Talk Small Willing to Submit to Arbitration

Lisbon reports the Portuguese government may accept arbitration on the Delagoa Bay Railroad dispute. Dispatches claim Portugal denies firing on English railroad workers and asserts no violence occurred. Traffic to resume Tuesday and rebuilding work for the destroyed union and road extension will begin at once.

Lisbon Delagoa Bay Railroad Delagoa Bay

Pottery Trust Meet Slated Near Cresson Pa

Steubenville pottery interests plan to attend a national gathering June 30 at Cresson Pennsylvania. Representatives from potteries nationwide will canvas the situation as they seek to form a pottery trust. The Steubenville plant will be represented at the meeting drawing attention to the potential national consolidation effort.

Spectal Talevis Steubenville Cresson Mata Perba Steubenville Pottery

PUDDLERS WAGES RAISED IN SCHUYLKILL VALLEY IRON MILLS

Reapine June 30. Wages for puddlers will rise starting tomorrow from 3 to 325 per ton in several Schuylkill Valley rolling mills. Firms include Potts Brothers and Glasgow Iron Works at Pottstown with operations also in Lebanon Pottsville and other centers. The increase follows a strong iron market and marks the first rise since 1873.

Reapine Schuylkill Valley Potts Brothers Glasgow Iron Works Pottstown Lebanon Pottsville

Market calm after political alarms in belated week

BEL June 30 Political alarms continued to shock the Bourse during the week past. Reports found the market without vigor and easily succumbed to their influence. The feverish activity caused by Emperor William's accession has faded and a sober view of affairs prevails. Bears are forced to emphasize caution.

BEL William

Cool Clergyman Faces Embezzlement Trial Tomorrow

Special telegram from Youngstown Ohio reports Rev. Peter J. Van Etten indicted for embezzlement will be tried in court tomorrow. He remains calm and asserts his denial while hinting at conspiracy involving others that will create a sensation.

Younsstowys Peter J. van Etten

Father scolds son and son kills himself in Morgan county

Indianapolis June 30 A Morgan county man rebuked his 19-year-old son William for poor work and taking part in a charivari. Early this morning the youth fatally shot himself through the head, dying after the quarrel over the matter.

Indianapolis David Ward Martinsville Morgan County William

HIRAM CRABTREE IN WRECK PROMISES REFORMATION

Sensational details emerge about Hiram Crabtree in a Chesapeake and Nashville wreck near Lafayette Tennessee. He traveled with Mrs Claiborne and her children after selling stock to finance a plan while his wife walked 25 miles to the scene. He suffered minor injuries and vows to reform after the crash.

Beanstorp Texy Hiram Crabtree Chesapeake and Nashville Lafayette Tenn Hiram Claiborne Gibbs Cross Roads Isiram

Steel plants in Ohio discuss labor deal at conference

Laughlin and Junction Steel Company at Mingo Junction says it has not signed the Amalgamated Association scale though a meeting with workers was held. Junction Iron Company notes uniform rates and no difficulties, while Jefferson Iron Works has operated under its 1885 manufacturers scale and remains independent.

Steubesville Laughlin and Junction Steel Company Mingo Junction Amalgamated Association Junction Iron Company Jefferson Iron Works

American collegians to contest with Oxford and Cambridge

A meeting of I C A A members was held aboard Gus Sacks yacht in New London on June 30 amid secrecy. Rumors say a representative team of American college athletes plans to visit Britain to challenge Oxford and Cambridge for the world championship. An interview suggests a mile champion may be involved in settling the rumors.

New London Conn Gus Sacks Bridge Oxford Cam Crocker H. Beatween Lege Associ Oe Mr. Sacks Conan

A Clergyman's Confession Suspends Minister

At the Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church in Steubenville Rev. George Smith of Salineville was suspended after confessing to a serious charge. Two years earlier he wed a young lady here before moving to Salineville to lead a growing church. Mrs. Smith has returned to her in laws with their infant.

Ewes Erreee Roseee

Graham's Boat Smashes in Niagara Rapids Trial

Carlisle D. Graham launched an experimental barrel torpedo lifeboat on the Duraton river this morning. The small craft smashed in the Niagara rapids before reaching Horseshoe Falls, despite careful construction and Graham’s confidence in its safety and potential.

Duraton Nacalla Fars Carlisle D. Graham Httle Amithereens Niagara Rapids Graham

Bottlers Likely to Get Licenses as Papers Arrive

Judge White’s position was outlined to Judge Stowe as official papers hover unseen in the liquor cases. Prothonotary Newmeyer arrived from Philadelphia but did not bring the records. papers will be filed and licenses issued for bottlers in Allegheny County with swift hearings set, wholesale cases to undergo rehearings. A Dispatch report notes the mandamus action and expected rapid court steps to grant licenses once filings are complete.

Prothonoury Newmeyer Supreme Court For Western District Philadelphia Allegheny County Quarter Sessions Court Josiah Cohen Sewickley Mr. Israel Supreme Court Thas White Ewing, Magee J. Bowman Sweitzer Newmeter Dispatch Swinevale Philadel Mr. Newmerer Easstern Pittsburg

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