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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1890

Page

5

Inquest Reopens on Hill Farm Mine Disaster Findings

Morning testimony centers on Hill Farm mine condition. Fire boss Thomas Shearin and others describe black damp gas and unsafe passages. Witnesses discuss boreholes, explosions, and failures of mine officials as coroner and jury prepare to deliberate.

Farm Hill Teligham Hill Farm Thomas Shearin Ferroson John Penn Inspector Keichley Tme John Coke Hugh Doranhai Mr. Keightey Wills Mahoning Mallen Watchorn Hill Keighles Lindsey Hall Farm Dancer Hay Anu Shearin

Government fiat guarantees credit and creates confidence

Burnos Ayres reports Congress sent to the Finance Committee a cedula note bill for 100 million dollars with 10 percent redeemed and burned annually. The London agent cites a Montevideo law suspending specie conversion for six months. The government guarantees notes and debts in gold.

Congress Finance Committee London National Bank of Uruguay Montevideo

Despondent Expressman Fails in Suicide Attempt in Newarke

Charles W. King, 45, manager of the United States Express, shot himself in the head at a boarding house after visiting ex-Alderman Sanford. Found unconscious at 7 am, door broken open. King, recently despondent, is expected to recover after a mysterious prior disappearance.

Newarke N. J Charles W. King United States Express Company King Sandford

Storm wrecks swarm across ports with deadly tolls

Severe storms caused multiple drownings on Lake Champlain and near Plattsburg New York. At Mackinaw City Michigan a 400 foot dock blew away, and Cleveland saw a wind roar with dust clouds. Indianapolis suffered extensive property damage as lines and trees fell, and ore docks and barges were destroyed in a widespread regional storm.

Menars Ball's Blof Lake Champlain Guirvix Buffalo Rinfl Point N. Y Plattsburg N.Y Mackinaw City Mich Indianapolis Indiana Michigan Ohio Cleveland

Silver standard clash delays vote in Senate

In Was Himnerton on July 9 the Senate debated the conference bill on silver coinage. Senator Cockrell argued the measure cements a gold preference and dangers Treasury discretion. Other senators pressed for rejection, urging decisive action to protect silver coinage and oppose a double standard. The chamber adjourned with a vote expected tomorrow.

Himnerton Senate Cockrell Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Mr. Cockrell Mr. Teller Teller France United States Platt Jones Nevyada Nevada Farmers’ Alliance Mitchell Friends of Silver Cockrel House Congress Mr. Morgan Sherman

Church Charades Touch Chicago Clergy Courts

Great consternation grips Second Presbyterian Church as warrants issue for Rev. Simon J. McPherson and prominent deacons on criminal libel charges. Judge William M. Zearing, anti secret society leader, accuses defendants of plotting to portray him as immoral. Hearing set for tomorrow afternoon amid outsider amusement and serious court action.

Chicaco Second Presbyterian Church Chicago Justice Blumer Con Eestion Simon J. Meherson William M. Zearing Zearing Judge Zearing Dr. McPherson

Half of them are farmers a new House of Peers election

The first election for Japan's House of Peers under the new constitution was held June 23. About 44 members were retained, with 22 farmers, 15 merchants, and only one noble among them. The Japanese Gazette notes ships Palos and Omaha movements toward Corea.

San Francisco Japan House of Peers Palos Nagasaki Nineen Corea Omaha Kobe

English Engineers to Survey Quebec Labrador Route

E P Bender promoter of the Northern Canadian Atlantic Railway says English engineers will survey the route within a month. The project aims to shorten Atlantic navigation to four days with a line from Quebec across Saguenay to the Labrador coast near St Charles Bay and a new port.

QuEbEc E. P. Bender Northern Canadian Atlantic Railway England Canada Saguenay Labra St. Charles Bay

Arkansas Wife-Murderer Hanged for Innocence Claim

Fort Smith Arkansas July 9 John Stans berry was hanged for killing his wife in the Indian country last October. He refused to speak except to declare his innocence. At 1040 he went to the gallows, spoke nothing, and seven minutes later died as the rope broke his neck. The parents of the victim were present.

Fort Smith Are John Stansberry

Roseville in Tioga County Destroyed by Major Fire

The Pennsylvania town of Roseville across the state line in Tioga county was nearly wiped out by a blaze that began at F. C. Avery's Hotel. It consumed the hotel, barn, Methodist Church, Hampin's store and barns, and 11 dwellings along with 11 or 12 barns, totaling twenty three structures. Some losses are insured.

Erma Roseville Tioga County F. C. Avery C. B. Hampin

Rosessavm & Co Offers Wide Range of Waists in City

Rosessavm & Co advertises batiste and cheviot waists in all sizes with large quantities sold, noting steady city demand and ongoing stock.

New Dress Shields Offerings From Local Retailers

Advertises a wide range of ladies dress shields with brands like Violet rubber lined, Horne & Ward gutta percha, Kleinort feather weight and silk shields, Gem rubber lined, stockinet shields from Canfield and Goodyear, and a prompt mail order service. It also promotes Mum as a recommended toilet article if not presented by clerks.

Horne & Ward Kleinort Kleinert Canfield Goodyear

Chicago and London syndicates flood Chicago with brewery and packing house securities

An English syndicate in Chicago and London offered securities of Chicago breweries and later packing houses in Nebraska City. Subscriptions were strong with bids for the full amount ten times over even before books opened. The prospectus was cabling from London at about $3,000. In ad spots, retailers push drapery, lace and leather bags amid sale pitches.

Chicago London Nebraska City

Summer clearance sale and scattered obituary notices in Pittsburgh area

The page advertises a summer clearance with low pricing on fabrics, lists various local names and licenses, and reports a string of funeral notices for residents of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Names include Margaret Copeland, John Zoraweki, Laura Mi. Zerti, Mary Schneider, Patrick Tierney, Nancy Hissam, Harry Parks, Stella Rosenfeld, Sarah Smith, Thomas Smith, Gabriel Weisser, Willie Witthauer, and others. Also notes several birth and death details and funeral times across Allegheny and nearby townships.

Wiliam Beott Fond Township Margaret E. Copeland Otenn John Zoraweki Francista Goneka Pittsburg Harry Br, Newlin Paul Kress Allegheny Franciska Fried Towneblp Eugene Pittaburge Eos Dane Lrwit WSR Annie Wiedmann Patrick McNernney Benjamin F. Stafer Wilkinaburguizaie Philips Wilkinsburg A. Oee-Weae Allcroft Harvey B Harvey Annie Allcroft Forty-fifth Street Lenkner Lews Lenkner Brushton Avenue East End City Larimer Anna Elizabeth W. T. Larimer Western Avenue Allegheny City Indiana Meyer Meyer—On Wednesday, July 0, 1800, At 1 A. Z Gorge Meyer Martin Meyer Sarah Street Southside Morrie Hoboken Hastett Morris Federal Street Station Rea Jane M Edward Martha Rea Shakespeare Street Twentieth Ward Thunsday Seventh Street Smith Sarah Smith Jobs A. Smith Center Avenue Penn Avenus St. Philomena Church Witthauer Willie W. R and Millis Witthauer Pride Te Cata Bis Aguat Ji Pod Barbara Weis Forbes Street Seneca Street

July Waist Sale Announcement

Local retailers announce a promotional sale planned for tomorrow and throughout July to boost trade and attract more shoppers. The notice emphasizes storewide discounts and added value to entice customers.

Danziger’s Wardrobe Sale Highlights New Patterns and Belts

Regular price 149. Waist purchases praised as coolest and neatest. New patterns shown this week Black and White Stripes Black Polka Dots Blue Stripes Red Striped. Early callers get first choice. Sale Monday morning large Chatelaine Bag offer with 10 000 Ladies’ Belts 24c 39c 49c and up to 3. Store hours July August open 8 to 5 weekdays Saturdays 7 30 to 12 30.

Danziger’s

Bargains on Latines at 15c and 35c rec pieces

Prices in 52 departments promise value on French Latines with quality matching higher priced items. Consumers urged to view bargains, noting the loss is the seller’s and the gain is the buyer’s if they purchase any of these remarkable offers.

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