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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1890

Page

17

Emperor William Sore Limb Hinders Congo Negotiations

Reports from Beria May 11 state Emperor William, hurt in an ankle, can just wear a boot and walk with a crutch. He frowns at delays in East Africa talks with England and seeks firm Congo State limits, with Uganda and Unyoro as neutral ground and lakes’ navigation free.

William England Congo Bertr Engined East Africa E. B. Malet Kravel Colonial Department Lord Salisbury Tanganyika Albert Nyanza Uganda Uwrero Brtish Percy Anderson Krauel William Mackinnon Herr Wohorn Wissman Dr. Peters

Germany Weathering Peace and Political Shifts

The passage notes Germany’s postwar peace as a major fortune for the nation. It mentions eight hundred fifty six Berlin teachers presenting an address to a prince, Socialist demonstrations planned for October 1, and expected appointments in the Foreign Office. It also describes royal travel plans, church ceremonies, and the completion of Ulm cathedral spire, the tallest in the world.

Berlin Herr Behel Folkablatt Count Holstein Count von Berchem Foreign Office

German Catholic Congress Relocates to Coblenz

The German Catholics Congress will meet in Coblenz instead of Munich. Prince Regent Luitpold objected to a meeting in the Bavarian capital prompting the move.

Baron von Lutz Baros von Lutz Munich Bavaria Mate Germany Baron Crailsheim Precher Dr. von Mueller Police Bernix Coblentz Luitpold

Treaty signed to settle German Swiss citizenship flows

Beers reports a new treaty between Germany and Switzerland on the settlement of German citizens in Switzerland and Swiss citizens in Germany. The accord was signed by representatives of both nations and aims to regulate cross border residency and rights.

Memorial Services Held in Johnstown for Flood Victims

A memorial to the 1889 flood was observed with services at Grand View Cemetery and in several churches. The business district showed limited observance as street crews grimly tore up streets while some citizens criticized the desecration of sacred memory. Mystic Chain held a solemn service and more church services were planned for Monday including a high mass in Catholic parishes.

Johnstown Grand View Mystic Chain

Important union proposed by Reformed Synod report

May 31 Lesanxon The Reformed Synod read a report by Dr Appel favoring union of the two Reformed Churches in the country. The committee cannot recommend organic union now but favors a federal union through a new representative body to handle common matters.

Reformed Synod Taleghan Wifrather Lesanxon Appel General Synod

Suspected Manslaughter in Twin Baby Girl Case

In Erie on May 31 a German woman, Mrs Francis Abell, is held on manslaughter charges after bodies of twin baby girls were found in high grass near the city outskirts. Authorities proceeded quietly as evidence pointed to the suspect, described as a fine looking young woman from a respectable family.

Erie Francis Abell

B and O Purchases Benwood Land For Shops

After six months of negotiations the Baltimore and Ohio Company buys 63 acres at Benwood four miles east of Wheeling to place shops and yards for the Pittsburg division of the trans Ohio division and the fourth division of the main line east.

Baltimore and Ohio Company Benwood Pitsburg trans-Ohio

Train Collision Near Belvidere Kills Two Men

A construction train on the Pennsylvania Railroad on its way to Belvidere, New Jersey, was struck by an engine near Belvipont. Conductor McAuliffe and Michael Flynn died, another man is seriously injured, and the line is blocked.

Belvipont N. J Belvidere McAuliffe Michael Flynn

Westbound Union Pacific Express Derails After Collision

A westbound Union Pacific Limited, pulled by two engines, collided with a switch engine at 1 AM. The leading engine was demolished. Engineer Coleman was killed and his fireman seriously injured.

Confederate Memorial Literary Society Wins Charter

The Circuit Court granted a charter to the Confederate Memorial Literary Society. It aims to collect battle flags relics and other emblems of the late war and secure the Jefferson Davis mansion to store them.

Ricumoxo Confederate Memorial Literary Society Jefferson Davis

Customs seize whisky and gin smuggling schooner

Quenec March 31 customs officers seized a schooner at the Island of Orleans carrying 11 hogsheads of whisky and 113 cases of gin. A beat? con caters see er of wi aay ot utente also se a le nan am whisky on South mer e.

Quenec Island of Orleans South Mere

Mrs Tildesley Leading Allegheny Superintendent Appointment

The fragment mentions Mrs Tildesley as Superintendent of the Allegheny General and references an appointment related to Europe. Details are incomplete and context is limited.

Tildesley Allegheny General Ronareee Americday Imph Tneay Europe

Turkish baths to open at Pittsburg Natatorium

The Turkish baths at the Pittsburg Natatorium open tomorrow and promise elegance. Ladies attend on Tuesdays and Fridays for designated days.

Pittsburg Natatorium

Perry for Hastings Dauphin's Divided Delegation

New Bloomfield May 31 In Perry county Republican primaries Hastings supporters claim victory with strong delegates possible from Dauphin. Wister leads Dun­cannon Iron Co ties, while Delamster shifts to Stone. Hastings boosters excited over anticipated Harrisburg convention results.

Bloomtreep Perry County Mondar Hastings Junkin H. Whitmer Newport John Wister Duncannon Harrisburg Wister Duncannon Iron Company Cameron Delamster Stone

Political contest at county election in Upper Tyrone township

Voters sparred over candidates as money flowed at rallies near Morgan's to sway German coke workers away from labor hopeful James Keegan. Reports from multiple polling places suggest Colonel Sea right backed ticket nearly carried, with three of Kane McKee Beatty Smith Buttermore Keegan contending for three seats in the Legislature.

Upper Tyrone Morgan's James Keegan Colonel Searight M. P. Kane J. A. McKee C. 8. Beatty Smith Buttermore Mane

Democratic Nominates Jones for Governor at Alabama Convention

At Montgom ery Alabama on May 31 the Democratic state convention declared Thomas G Jones the party nominee for governor by acclamation after anti Kolb forces pledged support. Kolb stirred the crowd but Kolb’s friends moved Jones’s nomination. platform endorsed Jefferson Jackson Cleveland lineage and opposed federal interference in state elections. The party pledged unity to pursue tariff relief and restrained federal power while upholding white political solidarity and condemning interracial division.

Grover Clorsinna Tarif MonTcomery Ala Thomas G. Jones Kolb Jones Colonel Jones Capitol Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Grover Cleveland Tates Cones United States

Hastings and Stone vie in county primary results

Hastings wins ten of fifteen districts with Stone taking five as Republicans introduce ballot system. Rural areas favor Stone for governor while county delegation likely to be split between Hastings and Stone at the nominating convention. Delamater backers shift to Stone, signaling possible intra party fight.

PCH HuntTixcoon Hastings Center County Stone

Dauphin County Republicans hold uneventful primary selection

Telegram report says Dauphin county GOP delegates chosen with a pact favoring Delamater and Hastings. In Harrisburg Lyman D. Gilbert backed by Delamater supporters, aiming for Attorney General, while Hastings partisans back Out and Williams for Hastings. John Hage of Steelton likely supports Delamater at the state convention.

HaAnAnIssure Dauphin County Delamater Hastings Lyman D. Gilbert Licken Valley Con! Company John Hage Steelton Covention

General Hastings Dines With Journalists at Johnstown Anniversary

General Hastings visited New York from Philadelphia to mark the first anniversary of the Johnstown flood. He credited newspaper relief efforts and thanked the press corps, inviting them to his next gubernatorial inauguration if he prevails, and forecasting an ongoing annual dinner and a permanent correspondents’ organization.

New York D. HH. Hastings Pennsylvania Philadelphia Fellowcraft Club Johnstown Hastings Barton Evans William J. Elliott

Searight's Slate Succeeds in Fayette Democratic Primary

Special telegram notes the Democratic primary election in Fayette County where Searight's slate and the Rossi candidacy influence the outcome. Fayettesville press records results and partisan shifts.

Outhwaite Plans renomination and county-backed bid

Congressman Outhwaite arrived in Columbus and has built support for renomination. A county committee resolution awards the county’s majority to the convention winner, potentially sidelining rivals including Senator Van Cleaf. The Thirteenth District Pension Service Association schedules a July 4 convention to name a candidate, with Republican endorsement shaping election chances.

Columbus Outhwaite

Philadelphia business head charged with embezzling 70000

John C. File of Philadelphia, former head of File Derr Haney Co, is arrested on embezzlement charges totaling at least 70000. The case ties to funds from Lutheran Orphans Home and alleged forged checks over 25 years. Bail set, amid claims of charitable use and denials from his lawyer and former partners.

John C. File Philadelphia Orphan's Home Lutheran Orphans’ Home File Frm Co-Partners Co-Partnership Haney Derr Vile

Hastings and Passmore Win Unopposed Delegates

In Hastings and Passmore pected telegram to the pIsParent Leepawox May 31 the Republican primaries named Major B Frank Hear of Colebrook and Henry Loose of Myerstown as delegates to the State Convention. Both were unopposed and will back Hastings and Passmore for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

Leepawox B. Frank Hear Colebrook Henry Loose Myerstown Hastings Passmore

Electrical execution law debate in Pennsylvania reported

Philadelphia May 31 It recalls the 1887 bid for an electrical execution law to deter crime. Dr J William White praises it as painless and certain though others dispute the deterrent effect. Stuart Patterson advocates for the method and outlines safeguards for isolation and certified execution.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania J. William White Medical News Locust Street White Stuart Patterson

Grander Than Ever Palace Fire Spurs Rebuild Plan

Fort Worth citizens vote to reconstruct the Grand Spring Palace as an iron structure at a cost of 350000 next year after a devastating blaze. Hayne is the only fatality noted. 30 people injured. The total loss tops 130000 with 15k insurance on the decorations. A granite monument to Hayne survived heat and may be purchased for his grave.

Bismarck Dbienarek Polytechnic Academies Germany Fort Worth Tex Grand Spring Palace Hayne

Cupid Wins Again Eloping Couple Denied License

George Sherman and Miss Beatrice Wallace of McKeesport tried to obtain a license at the Probate Office in Youngstown but were refused because the bride elect was underage. They married in Warren by Rev. Swan, then returned with a license. Also reported: John N. Abbott, former Chairman of the Western States Passenger Association, named Assistant General Manager of the Great Northern Railroad.

Youngstown George Sherman Beatrice Wallace McKeesport Warren Onrcaco Tuiday John N. Abbott Western States Passenger Association Great Northern Railroad

Drawing the Color Line in Police Escort Dispute

Police officers threaten to press charges against Captain Unterbaum John Scott Albert Beckett and Bagley colored officers alleging they were ordered from the line and treated with undue severity during a report at Central station for a police escort in President Harrison.

John Scott Albert Beckett Bagley Brown Unterbaum Central Station Harrison

Cattle Men Violate Presidents Order on Cherokee Strip

Colonel G W Parker, Interior Department special agent, reports cattlemen are driving cattle onto the Cherokee strip in Kansas and Arkansas from nearby reserves in defiance of the President's grazing order. He will resume the investigation Monday.

Arkansas City Kas G. W. Parker Interior Department Cherokee Strip Parker

Death of E. F. Taylor in Akron and Pittsburg plans

E F Taylor a noted furniture dealer of Wylie avenue died at 8 o clock yesterday morning of brain disease at age 33 He was a member of Bummit Lodge No 80 I O C F Akron Funeral set for Parker s Landing at 1 o'clock tomorrow from the Presbyterian Church Pittsburg will transport the remains at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning

E. F. Taylor Wylie Avenue Bummit Lodge No. 80 Akron Parker's Landing Presbyterian Church Pittsburg

Freeman Hearing Set for McKeesport Alderman Court

Don Freeman, a Pittsburg peddler linked to the Margaret Douglass murder, will have a hearing on the case Thursday before Alderman F. in McKeesport.

Don Freeman Freeman Pittsburg Altoona Margaret Douglass McKeesport

Terrific Encounter Fells Noted Horse Thief in Texas Mountains

A posse near Austin clashed with horse thieves in the mountains 23 miles above the city. George Makemson was killed and his brother Frank captured. Makemson had a prior record including a six year-ago city robbery of several men, and had been pardoned by the governor after a prior conviction. The case links to recent thefts of Judge Townes’s buggy and a pursuit followed by Sheriff White.

Austin Tex George Makemson Frank George E. M. Swearingen Rev B. K. Smoot Dr. Stoddard Judge Townes Waco Makemson

Noted Bridge Jumper Makes Successful Leap at Newburg Bridge

Meredith Stanley, famed bridge jumper, leaped from the Newburg bridge in Crocrswatt with friends watching. He wore blue tights under a light undershirt, dropped feet first into the river, surfaced after a brief submersion, swam 20 feet in the current, and was pulled into a skiff without serious injuries.

Stanley

Drainage of Argo Romano Nears Completion Near Rome

The British Consul reports six years of work to drain the Ostia Isola Sacra and Mascarese marshes near Rome. Defense banks canals and a turbine pumped polder system will discharge to the sea. Laborers accustomed to marsh gas reduced illness. health in the district improves as drainage advances, reclaiming land and offsetting costs of the hygienic project.

Rome Ostia Isola Sacra Mascarese Romagna Ravenna

Merchant Pro TempoRE A Merchant Explains Exclusion Workaround

A California fruit raiser describes a trick used to evade the Chinese exclusion act. His Chinese foreman planned to buy a ticket through a Chinese firm and keep a stake in the business, allowing him to return and resume farm labor while later selling the interest, aided by Chinese and white evidence to prove merchant status.

California Mercantile House

Wreckwa's Sheep Wreck Brushes California to Chicago Route

A New Mexico wreck two miles west of the Santa Fe junction destroyed nearly all of a double-decked sheep train carrying about 5,000 Merino sheep from California to Chicago. A truck broke causing the crash. about 1,000 sheep were killed outright and the Indians skinned carcasses overnight. It is noted the region will have mutton for months.

N. M Atlantic and Pacific Santa Fe California Chicago

Fifteen Chilean detainees held at border crossing

Fifteen Chi namen, arrested earlier, were examined by a United States Commissioner near Tia Junin as they crossed the boundary into the United States. They were remanded to the county jail until the government decides to send them back to Chios.

Sax Creco Cat Tia Junin United States Chios

Two More Members Elected to National Republican Committee

The National Republican Committee selected Powell Clayton of Arkansas and N. B. Beot of West Virginia as members at their Washington session on May 31.

Washington National Republican Committee Powell Clayton Arkansas N. B. Beot West Virginia

Pennsylvania road sets record hour for Presi dental special

The Pennsylvania road delivered the Presi dental special to Altoona yesterday, breaking all previous runs by 20 minutes. The feat beat prior Altoona records and set a new fastest delivery time on the route.

Pennsylvania Altoona

Harrison Returns to Washington After Cleveland and Pittsburgh Trip

President returns to the White House tonight at 8:15 PM after a visit to Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

Harrison White House Washington Cleveland Pittsburg

Bayne Wins Easily In Local Balloting Contests Loom

In the First district Wertheimer withdrew before polls opened and Robison claimed 34 delegates amid 4 104 votes. In the Second district incumbents Graham and Marshall look secure while Eccles Robinson carried only 5 of 34 districts. A tight race for State Convention delegates featured Arthur Kennedy and Arthur Simon with Kennedy showing a lead.

Wertheimer Robison Eccles James L. Graham William T. Marshall Eccles Robinson Couneilman Arthur, Kennedy Arthur Simon Kennedy

Bayne declares victory after tight race in Allegheny contest

Colonel Bayne claims the election was won from the start amid huge crowds at Allegheny Central Hotel. Bayne notes strong first returns and broad support from supporters while Shiras concedes a hard fought battle and a surge of old voters. The article adds a note that a fraud investigation will be opened into the case.

Stiras Colonel Bayne Allegheny Central Hotel Bayne Shiras Fifth Ward Washington George III

Banner High For Major Montooth In Allegheny County Fight

Captain Batchelor leads a ten day delegation push to back Major Montooth. Friends vow a strong turnout, decorate the Pullman train, and press for recognition as Allegheny County units rally behind a large 30,000 vote majority claim.

W. Batchelor Rolla Montooth Allegheny County

Samuel E. Stewart Wins Eighth District Nomination

Samuel E. Stewart defeats James & Woadwell by a large majority in the Eighth district race. Stewart carries McKeesport wards, Braddock borough and township, Penn township, and North Versailles. Stewart will be renominated with 2,876 votes, exceeding the 2,417 needed.

Samuel E. Stewart James & Woadwell Monongahela Allegheny Rivers McKeesport Braddock Joseph A. Stone Charles Arthurs A. B. Campbell William E. Thompson Josial Spear Congress William Flipo Senate Stewart Braddock Borough Braddock Township Penn Township North Versailles

Convention Chairmen Appointments for Tuesday Conventions

County Chairman Porter announces temporary chairmen for Tuesday conventions across county and congressional districts. Appointees include Parke Magee Smith Kennedy for county. Brave McClang McQuitty for twenty second through twenty fourth districts. Hunter Ly on Dahtimger McCartness Stevens Humphries Pores Lyon Hunter for senatorial and legislative districts.

Porter Thomas A. Parke C. L. Magee Percy FP. Smith Hugh Kennedy D. D. Brave A. McClang A. J. McQuitty James Hunter R. J Hach Reuwick Secon Charles W. Dahtimger A. & McCartness Vindent Stevens Miles P. Humphries Jatin Pores Walter Lyon John P. Hunter E.q Tee Common Council Brate del Firet Poane N Bach J. B. Ssinoc Biten Giolsen Harry

Fifth Legislative District Nominees Reported From Fire Alarm Board

Returns show Samuel M. Lafferty D E Weaver William Culbertson and Emmet Cotton leading in the Fifth District with an estimated 2900 majority from 67 delegates and 12 367 votes. East End wards Nineteenth and Twenty first strong for Samuel Wainwright while Lloyd and Alfred Marl and others receive scattered delegates. Third district Lemon and Richards unopposed. Fourth district no Republican nominee. Sixth district two candidates D R Jones and John W Newbitt.

Samuel M. Lafferty D. E. Weaver William Culbertson Emmet Cotton Samuel Wainwright East End Lloyd Alfred Mar~land Lafferty Weaver Culbertson Cotton Lemon Richards D. R. Jones John W. Newbitt

Disputed Credentials at Forty-Second Senate Convention

In the Third district of the Sixth ward a contest arises as the election board credentials Charles Stumpf for Neeb and Jesse McGeary for Rutan after a clerk’s error. Mayor Wyman and officials affidavit show 4 to 52 in favor of McGeary and Stumpf’s credentials were issued by mistake. Neeb supporters demand investigation and threaten prosecution if McGeary carries credentials.

Election Board Chnarles Stumpf Neeb Jesse M. McGeary Rutan John R. Brooks Stumpf J. H. Dierken John N. Miner Brooks Wyman McGeary

Mt Oliver Incline Not Sold Denial From President Schultz

President C. J. Schultz of the Mt Oliver Incline Company denied reports that William Flinn bought the Keeling Schultz interests. He said no action had been taken and that the option extended yesterday. He knew nothing of Flinn pursuing the stock, and understood from Mr Patterson that the option represented an Eastern company.

C. J. Schultz Mt. Oliver William Flinn Keeling-Schultz Red Yesterda Mr. Patterson Eastern

Arrival in New York Shown on May 41

A dated entry notes arrival in New York on May 41 with reference to the city and state. The fragment hints at travel or transit details but lacks a clear event or outcome.

New York

Dress trimmings and wares at Rersisc & Wrps

A brief notice highlights Rersisc & Wrps as the top source for the latest dress trimmings. The ad emphasizes wide selection and current fashions for local shoppers seeking materials and accessories.

Best-of India silks and cloths offered at low prices

An ad lists Best-of India silks 39c a yd and $1 and $126 grades, 25 inches wide, from Kyaszte & Sacuster at 35 Fifth Ave. A death notice for William E Fitton, 2, son of James and Mary E Fitton, announces funeral details from 2700 Peon Avenue on Monday, time 2:20 PM.

India Kyaszte & Sacuster Fifth Ave Fitton William E James Mary E. Fitton Peon Avenue

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