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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1892
Page
2
Mount Etna erupts with lava fissures spreading down the slope threatening vineyards villages and the town of Catania. Historic eruptions are recounted including 1169 1693 and 1693 events with massive lava flows destroying towns and burying thousands.
Field reports from McDonald and nearby pools show light production with only a few increases. McDonald total down to 21 000 barrels as most wells drop. Kirk No 1 Sinclair up to 40 barrels per hour while several others fall to 25 barrels per hour or less. Gas shows in some wells, while infrastructure and tank work advance at nearby towns.
The House Judiciary Committee ordered a favorable report on the Scott Illinois resolution seeking the Attorney General’s testimony on any information about the Cordage Trust. It asks whether prosecutions have begun and whether evidence exists to authorize action, noting the National Company as a binding twine monopoly.
The Agricultural Department reports a cooler week with rainfall near or above average nationwide. Crops vary: Pennsylvania harvest and haying largely done. oat crops short. Mississippi and Tennessee face excess rain and disease. Kentucky reports storms and strong tobacco prospects. Illinois and Indiana see steady wheat and corn, with some drought effects in western zones.
Virulent Texas fever reported in Lyons county Kansas. Tar Novelty Stamping Co organized at Belre with capital. CUDAHY faces trouble after regulatory action in Louisville. Kimberly to sign Amalgamated scale for New Castle and Greenville mills. Reading Iron Co to idle two blast furnaces indefinitely. about ten workers affected. Pickaw Cantiste tea and coffee dealers in New York assign with $8,383 preferences. debts $20,000, assets larger. A new tin plate plant to be built at Tunnelton West Virginia. aims to operate by October 1. All New York building material yards closed except W H Schmehl’s union-compliant yard after lockout linked to House Smiths Union vs Iron League. Charters granted in Harrisburg for Bridgeport Water Co of Fayette county $10,000, Downsville Water Co of Fayette county $20,000, Essex Insurance Co of Pittsburgh $45,000. Montana and far West live stock exports expected to begin. at least 150,000 cattle to ship East. last year exceeds 200,000. A 70 acre park by Sioux River sold for $600,000 to Chi t ties oaer bt miles of el aroed. presumed purchaser Chicago and Northwestern road. Apert Haterean of Cincinnati visited Denver. aim to arrange Eastern syndicate control of new Glenwood hotel.
The piece notes the Pine Bluffs and Eastern Railroad incorporation in Arkansas and expansion toward Gt. Cebtles. It cites interstate cases on excursion rates for Christian Endeavor and National Evacuation Conventions. A 90 year lease involves the Chicago Great Western Beltway Com and a record at Waterloo Indiana.
The report notes Michigan and Iowa weather affecting corn and potatoes with rain shortages and improvements in July crop conditions. Mississippi crop prospects decline due to excessive rains, while Louisiana cotton presses set standardized charges with talks of a 5 cent per bale rise for labor concessions.
Reports from St Johns Newfoundland to Richmond Virginia describe forest fires raging with many towns under threat. A Chesapeake and Ohio loss is pegged at 100000 dollars, Wheeling Baers Son’s coffee roasting house damaged at 20000, insured. A dwelling and store in Grapeville near Westmoreland insured at 3000, origin thought incendiary. Stabo near Phillipsburg Pa notes a Polish factory fire with machinery losses of 1.50 and Black’s barn damage about 500 unless compensated.
Harris Bland and Charles Rosencranz, detained in Montreal on Joseph Marks murder charges, will not be brought to New York yet. Extradition papers are pending. Pennsylvania authorities will receive them when ready for transfer. Detectives Slawson and Reap located the men. expenses are covered by Pennsylvania.
The notice lists rail departures and connections from Smithfield Street station to Durant Cleveland Cincinnati Buffalo Chartiers Beaver Falls and nearby towns. It notes times for trains to Manafield Esplenani Beechmont West Newton McKeesport Elizabeth and New City Ticket Offices with multiple daily slots and fares.
An advertisement for The Hygeia at corner Pacific and New York avenues promotes an excellent table and reasonable rates under proprietor M. Lunger.
About 200 yards of silk striped material offered as light grounds with colored printings. The listing notes 75 cent goods and mentions a sale context.
Advertises new art printings in American chains with fine cloths, available in 24 inch widths. Claims the best styles yet offered at 35 cents.
In the center Dress Goods and Silk room, the store slashes prices on CHALLIS 24 inch wide at 2%c and 4% quality, English style suiting 38 inch wide at 50c, 7 yards per suit, plus all wool AMERICAN SUITINGS at 25c. Limited stock: 5 pieces remain, 250 yards total, and the sale ends.
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