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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1891

Page

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Pittsburgh Doctor Nearly Killed by Berlin Lymph Treatment

Dr. E T Painter of Pittsburgh recounts a horrific Berlin lymph therapy experience. He endured two painful injections, high fever, chills, and prolonged weakness, with back operations and repeated setbacks. After a lengthy sea voyage recovery, he condemns the treatment but hopes future refinement may succeed. He plans to move to Worcester then return to Pittsburgh.

New York E. T. Painter Pitsburg Trave Falda Painter Berlin King’s Clinic von Beremsnn Paloter Mainter Muinter Thor von Bergmann Sehiaager von Berg Pittsburg Virchow Virehow Koch Charity Hospital Pitteburg Worcester Mass

Banquet Highlights Flint Glass Workers' Convention

Strevneyville reports a grand banquet as the day’s most notable event while committees work eight hours daily with few changes proposed to the wage scale. Levi J. Ragan urges merging into the American Flint Glass Workers Union as a proposal gains cautious support at the convention. Turner Hall banquet honored local unions and visiting delegates with 825 covers.

Flint Glass Workers’ Union Stoubenvillen Strevneyville Glass Workers Castor Imcc Levi J. Ragan Glass Employes’ Association of America American Flint Grass Workers’ Union Glass Employer’ Association Turner Hall WHS Ad

Deer Rescues Child From Drowning At Picnic Island

A pet deer belonging to H. S. Warmer & Co. on Picnic Island jumped into the harbor after a youngest child fell overboard. The deer swam to the shore and alerted George Nell, keeper of Picnic Island, who saved the girl from drowning. The incident occurred after the two Hetle sisters wandered onto the wharf and the child slipped into the water.

Tamra Pia George Nell Picnic Island Warmer & Co

Fawn Delivers Dramatic Bay Rescue And Earns Silver Bell

Mrs Bell chased a fawn that leapt from a wharf into the bay and pulled her unconscious child from the water. Captain Bob Warner, who adores the creature, ordered a handsome collar and silver bell, saying a thousand dollars could not buy it.

Mrs. Bell Bob Warner

Dr Shrady mocks secrecy in executions and electricity debate

In New York July, Dr George F Shrady editor of the Medical Record criticizes secrecy around Sing Sing executions and questions electricity as an agent of death. He recalls Auburn and argues against repeating horrors, urging cautious use of capital punishment and noting the lack of bold opinions by scientific witnesses.

Shrady New York Kemmler Auburn George F. Shrady Shiraady Sing Sing Warden Brown Selec Kemmiler

Pollution of Streams Threatens Pittsburg Water Supply

A special telegraph report from Hagensena details five complaints to the Board of Health. The most urgent cites pollution of the Loyal Hanna and Mangahela rivers endangering Pittsburg and Allegheny water supplies, with Braddock borough authorities accused of discharging refuse into a stream within five miles of the city.

Pittsburg Hagensena Board of Health George G. Groll Lewisburg J. H. McClelland Hanna Allegheny

England and the Dreibund debated in Commons

In the House of Commons Mr Labouchere rebuked Lord Salisbury over the Dreibund policy. Sir James Fergusson argued entente with Italy keeps the Mediterranean status quo and is not tied to the Dreibund, to which Britain is not party. Labouchere said Salisbury seeks to sever relations with France amid fear of republicanism.

Lonnon House of Commons Foreign Office Labouchere Lord Salisbury France James Fergusson Italy Mediterranean England Cheera Europe

Blaine Visits Son's New Home in Bar Harbor

Secretary Blaine walked slowly from his house to Emmons Blaine's new residence in Clefstone Bar Harbor on a sunny day. He wore a heavy overcoat and a light hat while Mrs Blaine helped arrange the home with antique furniture and paintings. Mrs Blaine and Mrs Damrosch attended Hannibal Blaine's funeral.

Bar Hannon Bar Harbor Blaine Clefstone Emmons Emmons Blaine Damrosch Hannibal

Balmaceda's War Ships Seizure Decree Annulled

The Court of Appeals annuls the sequestration decree issued by President Aubopin of the Civil Tribunal of the Seine. The court rules the Chilean war vessels built in France for the Balmaceda government were ordered by the legitimate Chilean authority, recognizing Balmaceda's government as the legal Chilean authority.

Court of Appeals Aubopin Civil Tribunal of the Seine France Balmaceda Chile

Lightning kills four in Texas house fire

A Swede named P. Anderson and his family suffered four deaths when a lightning strike ignited their house near Conroy Texas. The blaze trapped the occupants while an oil can exploded feeding the fire. only the wife escaped. Also mentioned is a Winston county election troop request from Sheriff Tripp to Governor Jones.

Conroy Tex P. Anderson Anderson Mostoommay Ata Jones Walter Tripp Winston County

Harrisburg to Host Next Democratic State Convention

Democratic State Chairman Kerr reports strong turnout at the State Executive Committee meeting in Pauaputrata with only one absentee. The panel selected Harrisburg as the site for the next convention on September 5, while Bellefonte press failed to secure the event.

Pauaputrata Kerr Democratic State Executive Committee B. F. Meyers Harrisburg Fiske Conrad Tyrone William J. Brennen Pittsburg J. L. Spangler Bellefonte J. Marshal Wright Allentown James Apees Pottville F. K. van Dyke Lewisburg B. F.nead Wilhbere Finiiadelpee C.H. Krumbhaar C. H. Aiken New Castle Executive Committee Sreot Ios Marshall Wright Meyers Pennsylvania Kiam McAleer Edwin Hallowell William Mitecler David B. Brunner Harrity Hen John B. Stranahan W. H. Thirday Faunce al Erhardt Fred Rucksaman Wiliam F. Reber State Executive Department Wilhere

Watson Attacks Both Parties In Avesta Speech

Congressman Tom Watson denounces leaders of both parties in Avesta Georgia calling the gold standard policy harmful to farmers. He advocates aligning with Western agricultural interests and criticizes figures he labels corrupt, contrasting democracy’s ideals with party machinery.

Avesta Tom Watson Jerry Simpson Kaneas Watson Lnn Cleveland Windom Ike Tammany Dudley Calvin Brice Matthew Quay New York Democracy

Democratic Primaries Roiled by County Convention Fight

Youncetown July 9 delegates from Campbell and Neal factions clashed in last night’s Democratic primaries for county convention control. Veteran editor John M. Webb a Neal man lost to Campbell. a row erupts as Webb, county chair, will call the convention to order before stepping aside. Webb’s supporters expect him to win a Cleveland Convention seat.

Youncetown Campbell Neal John M. Webb Webb Cleveland

Pattison's Prospects

Secretary of State William F Harrity discussed Democratic sentiment in Pennsylvania and the prospects for electing the state ticket this fall. He noted Governor Pattison is giving his entire attention to the party's outlook and strategy.

Pintaperruia William F. Harrity Pennsylvania Keystone Democrats Berrity Pattison

Pattison Seen As Early Presidential Contender

The passage notes Governor Pattison in Pennsylvania is active in state duties but not seeking a presidential bid. It argues Cleveland remains the strongest candidate, with many leading figures both inside and outside Pennsylvania considering him. Still, a majority reportedly favors Grover Cleveland for the nomination.

Pennsylvae Ateantiog Mr. Cleveland Pattison Pennsylvania Grover Leveland

Senator Quay defends innocence amid Independence attacks

Special Telegram from Ballantine Beach New Jersey July 9 Senator Quay says he cares little about attacks from the Independents who accuse him of wrongdoing in the State Treasury and urges presentation of any proofs. He endorses Colonel McClure’s Lincoln statement and recalls 1864 convention positions while denying involvement.

Indorses McClure Lincoln Ballantine Beach N. J Quay Bon Sooy Independent United States Republican Party Guiet Herbert Welsh Acre Jeetey Hamlin Andrew Johnson Colon McClure Iisburg Curtin Camwm Harrisburg Colonel Jure

McMahon Rejects Name for Governor at Cleveland Convention

Dayton July 9 Hon John A McMahon will not permit the use of his name as a candidate for Governor at the Cleveland convention. He continues his law practice earning about 20000 dollars yearly and sees no current office in reach though a United States Senate seat might tempt him. The county’s fight for the Democratic State Convention delegation is the key local issue.

Kerr House of Representatives Democratic Party Pennsylvania Marsh York Statesiming Congressmaan Dayton John A. McMahon Cleveland Hel United States Senate

Very Few Register for Coming General Election

In Cotrominas Mississippi in July the county shows low registration for the new Constitution. About 5,000 voters exist but only 1,200 are registered. Negroes appear indifferent to the franchise with only 44 registered.

Cotrominas Miss

Lost a Tooth and Won Her Eyes

A Lamar Arkansas case draws medical interest as Mrs Eliza Ryan aged about 0 years who had an upper jaw tooth removed. The long root caused eye pain after extraction and she cried out that her sight was restored, though she had been totally blind for years.

Little Rev Ank Lamar Ark Eliza Ryan

Debardel Ben Coal and Iron Co Signs Large 40000 Ton Contract

The Debardel ben Coal and Iron Company contracts to sell 40,000 tons of tram at a low average price with delivery to the North and West. Described as one of the district's largest contracts and noted for its low cost.

Diswatch Binsincuam Ala Debardelben Coal and Iron Company

Elopement of Miss Bessie Steadman and Henry Moseley

Pretty sixteen year old Bessie Steadman and eighteen year old Henry Moseley from Allegheny were arrested in Alliance Ohio after eloping in boys clothes. Police recaptured them six miles from town in a sylvan grove. They were returned to their families as their tale of mistaken identities and sister stories was investigated at Mayor Stillwell's residence. The couple planned to marry in Jamestown after meeting others and were later held while parents discussed the affair and possible punishment.

Allegheny Stillwell Alliance, O Second Presbyterian Church Pittsburg Bessie Steadman R. W. Steadman Bidwell Street Henry K. Moseley H. K. Moseley Bessie Henry Steadman Moseley Miss Bessie Youn Henry Harry Jamestown Alliance Moseley, Jr Tessie John Ewing Mary Chicago Chcago Dutchtown Sewickley Miss Bess Dure Mayor Stillwell Apted Oo Grove West Steadiman Rey Miss Steadman Locust Avena Steadman Arriv I. K. Moseley

Driven to the Grave by Unkindness After Death

A Marysville area tragedy centers on Mixy Tillie Good, 11, oldest child of David and Margaret Good. After her father’s death a week before a flood, the family faced destitution and social ostracism. Ill treatment and denial of aid preceded her death, with a physician noting she died from neglect rather than illness. The case highlights community indifference and hardship in Morrellville.

Jouxsrows Mixy Tillie Good David Margaret Good Tillie Morrellville

Anti Italian Riot of 1356 Tied to Trepagnier Death

Telegraph reports Captain Robert Trepagnier aged 69 died on his plantation gallery in Placquemine Parish near New Orleans. The incident sparked an anti Italian riot of 1406 with Italians killed or drowned as mobs attacked the Italian quarter on St Phillip Street. Trepagnier, a longtime Creole leader, had been stabbed by Italians on election day and later recovered.

ISP Atco New Orreans Robert Trepagnier Placquemine Parish New Orleans Louisiana Sherif Tessor Trepagnier Mia Amo St. Phillipstreet Roe Trepoguier

Thief Stole 1300 From Franklin Farmer Foster

July 2 near Vanderbilt, Willam Foster, a Franklin township farmer, slept as two masked robbers burst in with revolvers demanding cash. They forced open a sack containing about $1,300 and fled. Foster could not describe the attackers.

Triost Tows Willam Foster Franklin Township Vanderbilt Mr. Foster

Tragic Discovery at Laurel Hill Colliery

Early July 9 a burned and disfigured body found on Laurel Hill slope is identified as George Cook. The case involves suspicion around George Knoth and family rumors, with authorities and relatives confirming the identification after hours of uncertainty.

Hazieros George Cook Laurel Hill George Knoth Thenyas

Wrecks on Victoria Reefs Claim Several Lives

The Monowal brought news of two reef wrecks near Melbourne heads. The Joseph H. Scammell went ashore with Captain John Chapman aboard, saving the crew but losing the chief mates and five seamen on the British-Breaker wreck.

San Francisco Monowal Australia Auckland Honolulu John Chapman Joseph H. Scammell Scammell New York Melbourne Victoria Melbourne Heads Breightourn Fime Bre

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