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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1889

Page

12

Irish Leader Receives Grand Edinburgh Reception

Protests against royal grants mount as Parnell is hailed in Edinburgh with a city freedom ceremony. Lord Aberdeen presides at a meeting, Gladstone’s letter is read, and the Irish leader lauds Liberal-Nationalist unity while Britain debates royal expenditures and the Prince of Wales.

Marylebone Parnell Edinburgh Old Town Salisbury Lord Aberdeen Ireland Mr. Gladstone Lord Elgin Childers Herbert Gladstone Prince of Wales Victoria Louise Royal Hyde Park Eet Liberal Club of Barking Essex

Proved His Affection Ends in Tragic Dog Death in Dublin

A Dublin elderly man Christopher Riley, in love with a young woman who gifted him a small dog, attempted suicide by leaping into the Liffey at North Wall. He rescued himself but strangled and drowned the dog by tying it to his leg, a misguided act prompted by romantic despair.

FUE Dispatch Lox Vos Dublin Christopher Riley Liffey North Wall

Mackay reception and concert in Loxpon

Mrs Mackay hosted a lavish reception and concert last Monday in Loxpon featuring Lillie Lehman Shakespeare Viterbo and Johannes Wolff on violin. A distinguished crowd enjoyed dining followed by desserts and ices with many attendees mentioning the Paris exhibition and notable figures in attendance.

Dispatch Loxpon Iset Jr. Matthews E. Peneive Ai

Widow McCaul Disappears From Bridgewater Estate

Special telegram from Bridgewater reports widow McCaul, once linked to a Chicago speculator, vanished years ago after purchasing an estate near town. A house under construction burned, lawsuits arose over contractors, and she remains missing with the estate poised to bear tax claims.

Bridgewater McCaul Chicago Europe Doug Tien Kenge

Relief officials tour Johnstown to assess flood aid funds

Jousstrons July 20 report Mr B S Marvin and J B Kremer Flood Relief Commission inspect commissaries and relief centers. Kremer cites over 1 706 million expended in Johnstown with 500 thousand more in progress. Homes and business stands funded, coffins and lumber bought, most aid channeled to Conemaugh Valley survivors. Liquor controls urged as crews battle drunkenness and flood debris clogs bridges.

Marvin J. B. Kremer Flood Relief Commission Hughes Beaver Direct Conemaugh Valley Pennee Kremer Williamsport

Convicts to Work Under State and Piece Price Plan

July 21 in Sanateca New York State prison officials proceed with reform plans for inmate labor. Superintendent Lathrop and wardens Durston Fuller Brush assess capacity 3400 inmates with 1800 to be state employed and 1600 to receive piece-price work across clothing stone work hollowware shoes. Bids received are deemed defective.

Sanateca N. Y Austin Lathrop E. K. Baker Charles H. Durston Auburn Isaiah Fuller Dannemora A. A. Brush Sing Sing

Salt Company Plans Controlling Salt Trade In Americas

The North American Salt Company catalogs a capital of 11 million dollars and eyes 4 million in bonds to unify and systematize salt interests across 130 works. The prospectus claims purchase or control of most North American salt properties, while denying it is a trust. Britain has subscribed largely, with lists opening in London and New York upcoming.

New Yor North American Salt Company Albany North American Nce London American Salt Company Great Britain Salt Union New York

Arrested as a horse thief in Kansas City case

Sheridan's former private secretary Henry D Gregg, once to General Sheridan and later Adjutant General clerk, is arrested in Watha and brought to Kansas City on charges of stealing a horse and buggy. He claims a man asked him to haul and sell the vehicle in Hiawatha Kansas.

Kansas City Henry D. Gregg Sheridan Robert T. Lincoln Adjutant General's Office Washington Watha Hiawatha, Kan

Justice in Kentucky Peculiar Proceedings Before Justices

Louisville July 20 Editors Stovall and Duncan of the Hardin county Independent and editor Givans of the Welcome Tidings were tried at Elizabeth town for publishing a letter signed Judge Lynch threatening punishment of a man said to have killed his wife but whitewashed by a coroner’s jury. Stovall and Duncan were convicted and jailed. Givans was discharged. Public opinion favored the editors.

Louisville Elizabethtown Stovall Duncan Hardin County Independent Gigans Lynch O'Meara Givans

Holding Her for Her Mother in Sioux Falls Case

Chief of Police Donahue arrested Miss Grace Parker of Kansas City on a telegram from her mother alleging she ran away to meet Fred Foreman a traveling man in Sioux Falls. Grace admitted returning home after hours long hold but Foreman has disappeared and she refuses to talk. mother expected to arrive today.

Sioux Fas Cak Donahue Grace Parker Kansas City Grace Fred Foreman New York Mother Foreman

Hunted with bloodhounds as convict recaptured

Booker Weaver, an Eddyville Penitentiary escapee, was recaptured by bloodhounds in the afternoon after fleeing for several hours. He swam rivers, tried to destroy his trail, and offered no resistance when caught, with a deputy on horseback pursuing the pack.

Booker Weaver Eddyville Penitentiary Weaver Tennessee Cumberland

Dispute over 81 Million In Nicollette Bank Case

The Nicollette National Bank vs Shotwell Clerihen and Lothman continued before Judge Lochren. The bank alleges improper disposition of funds, with Referee Booth's evidence read showing firm members drew $600 each and converted funds to personal use.

Minneapolis Nicollette National Bank Shotwell, Clerihen & Lothman Lochren Sonnet Eudge Ys Booth

Unclear Text Entry From Greetzinger’s Tall Wook Aod

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions a person or place name and two numbers, with little usable detail. Unable to extract a coherent event, action, or outcome for a concise news card.

Bargains Offered On Weshoe and Brussels Carpets

A fragment notes offers on two at 29 dollars and claims of unique bargains in carpets. The message references a location on Penn Avenue and suggests limited duplication avoidance.

Penn Avenue

Marriages in Pittsburg and Harrisburg in 1880

On Saturday July 2 1880 at the bride’s parents home Rev L H Downer wed Charles Lene to Exua Vor Wree of Pittsburg. A second ceremony July 18 1880 at the Leland Hotel Harrisburg saw B H G Wentz wed Axsa C Williams of Pittsburg.

Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Steubenville Area

A collection of burial notices and funeral arrangements dated July 1888 for residents including Jane Bacon of 417 North Fourth Street Steubenville and others in the region. Details cover ages, residence, service times, and family invitations with multiple churches and cemeteries noted.

Aee Aret Jane G. M. Bacon Moxnar Fr. U North Fourth Street Steubenville Captain Amps Cath- Grins Earth Jessie Ward Street West End Skiles West Jefferson Allegheny City Idsow Morrow Ohio Township Matthews Ati Fifteenth Ward McCallin Dalie Catherine Motallen Fort Pitt Station Pittsburg Cincinnati and St. Louis Ondat Walter Sternen L. Walter Carson Street Southside

Ladies and Gentlemen Discounted Apparel Sale List

A catalog of discounted women and men apparel with prices and savings. Items include Gloria Umbrellas Windsor Silk Umbrellas Corsets Jerseys stockinet jackets cambric corset covers and nightwear. men's shirts night shirts handkerchiefs undergarments flannel shirts and hose. boys and babies clothing plus lace caps and cashmere cigars all offered at reduced prices and marked down from higher values.

Gloria Windsor New York Mills

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