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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1891

Page

10

Wedded at Twelve Bigamy Trial in Long Island Court

Kate Mott Nugent, married four times before age 14 on Long Island, faced bigamy charges in a Sessions Court at Riverhead. The trial featured her defense lawyer's frequent pleas, witnesses detailing her youths and marriages, and a jury that could not reach a verdict.

Long Island Court of Sessions Tiverhead Kate Mott Nugent Wilmot Smith Reeve Lincoln Roy Shore Fields Palmer Sarah Patchogue Inge Lincoln Lucent Kate Mott Palmer Episcopal Mr. Nugent Bathore George Gregory Frank Fox Fox Gregory Lincoln Nugent Nugent Thor Petty Archdeacon

DioPatch's New Home The Newspaper Office Complex

Ground broke last April for a fully equipped newsroom housing a 450 incandescent dynamo a Pape power Eddy motor set and an automatic paper elevator. A 500-horsepower Stillman Brice heater feeds Epp Co. pumps while coal stokers and an overhead iron tank supply the boilers. The presses include Intestim eic RB Hoe Collins McLeester type. Third press space remains for completion.

Stillman & Brice Eppint & Co Lemmon Alley Eic RB. Hoe & Go New York Collins & McLeester Esunant

The Improved Presses by Hoe and Co

The two new presses announced by Hoe and Co promise simplicity and perfection with no more supplements. They boast high speed and splendid work, marking a triumph in press technology for the era.

Hoe £ Co

Printing Plant’s Dual System Powers The Dispatch

The article describes a newspaper plant with a duplicated entire printing system including two tubular boilers and a power hall with an underground conduit carrying steam and electric lines to a new building. It highlights Tam Disratcn’s machines as marvels of simple yet powerful engineering capable of rolling, printing, cutting, and folding newspapers at high speed.

Ihe Diamond Street Power Hall Power Hall Company

Ground Plan of New Dispatch Building and Power Plant

The description details a dispatch building with three 450 horsepower incandescent light dynamos two 80 horsepower engines and a 4 horsepower engine. Power Hall offers instant steam or electric power and includes a complete set of type and a stereotyping plant for rapid recovery in emergencies.

Dispatch Power Hall

New DispatcH Building Impresses with Massive Printing Presses

The article details the DispatcH Building’s fire proof brick construction, steel floors, terra cotta finishes, and twin steam heated vents. It highlights James T. Steen as architect and Alexander Gilleland as contractor. The new presses, largest of their kind in the U S, print and fold rapidly with duplex folders and 16 stereotype plates per press.

Dispatch Ible James T. Steen Alexander Gilleland Alle United States

Registration of Voters Under New Law, Harrity Says

Secretary Harrity announces that voter revisitation must follow the May 29 1891 act not the January 90 act. Assessors should begin in May with a Monday visit to each decline house in their district and start in December on the first Monday.

Harrity Pistatoh Mirae Amyie Practica Sree Ionsis Soamianceea Ee

Paper folder mechanism improvements and industrial suppliers listed

An article describes a simple adjustable paper folder mechanism used in printing. It lists contractors and suppliers for related components such as stone work brick work iron work and concrete, including Jones Laughlins and Russell & one engines. It notes potential order issues when folder sides fail and mentions risks of jams or stops in older presses.

Boies Co Shafting, Jones & Laughlins Ingre H. Phillipe Russell Néry

Electric Lighting At The Dispatch Offices

The new Dispatch quarters feature an electric lighting plant from Western Electric Company, a huge firm with 22 million capital and offices worldwide. The dynamo powers 400 incandescent lights and the company also supplied switchboards for police, fire department, and the telephone exchange.

Western Electric Company Europe

Mrs Hughes and Husband Scalded in Drunken quarrel

A drunken dispute on Second Avenue near Soho left Robert and Bridget Hughes badly burned. Bridget Hughes swiped a hot water dish pan. Robert turned it onto her, scalding her face and breast while suffering facial burns himself. They were taken to the Fourteenth Ward station for treatment.

Robert Hughes Bridget Second Avenue Soho Hughes Moan Fourteenth Ward

Surprise ann sale at center counters on Friday

Center counters host a Friday sale named Boges and Bux. The event promises incentives to attendees and details are promoted to attract shoppers.

Boges & Bux

Welty's Offers Twenty Thousand Shades at Low Price

Local retailer Welty's lists an enormous stock of shades priced to move at 120 Federal, 65 67 69 and 71 Parkway locations. Shoppers are urged to act quickly before stock runs out.

Welty Federal Street Parkway Welty’s Federal

France Seizes Chilean War Vessels at Toulon Dockyard

Acting justice officials in Toulon moved to sequestrate the ironclad Captain Prat and cruiser Presidente Pinto built for the Chilean government. The step follows a Paris court ruling prompted by Balmaceda rebels. Presidente Pinto already hosts part of its crew. Captain Prat and Presidente Eraste remain unfinished.

Duntlap Paris Procureur de la Republique Toulon l'Juye de la Paix Societe Des Forges Et Chantiers de la Mediterrannee Prat Presidente Pinto

Markets Firm as Bankers Deny Boosting Rescue Efforts

Lonxpon June 3 markets opened firm after the chairman of bankers denied that plans to aid a major financial house prompted today’s bankers meeting. Officials said meetings aimed to stabilize the Bank of England and stop the discount rate from falling, with the Bank of England lowering foreign gold coin price to 76s 6d per ounce. Reports from Buenos Ayres noted four banks closed and a run on others, amid rumors of trouble at a London branch of a Buenos Ayres concern.

Lonxpon Bank of England Buenos Ayres London

Foreign Wheat Damaged by European Harvest Shortfalls

Vienna reports that March and April rains rotted winter wheat in Southern Russia while drought bites the northern Empire. Roumania Austria and Hungary face poor yields. In contrast US harvests are strong keeping prices down though Europe may need American grain and strain money markets as gold moves to cover imports.

Vienna von Caprivi Europe Russia Roumania Austria Huni United States America Bank of England

Electric storm kills child and injures boys in Vienna report

A Vienna thunderstorm caused 26 fires and widespread damage. A boy died in his mother's arms and three schoolboys were crippled by a lightning strike. A cloudburst flooded districts and damaged telegraph lines, while a Cologne dynamite factory explosion injured eight workers.

Brown Dunlap Carer Company Vienna Europe Berlin Cologne Schlesbusch

Primaries and Politics in No 3 Judge Race

Saturday features Republican primaries for county convention delegates in districts outside cities. Nominees include Judge J N Over and Prothonotary John Bradley with Frank Patterson as Poor Director. Berry challenged for Jury Commissioner. Democratic primaries nominate Thomas Muller for Jury Commissioner and R S McCutcheon withdraws. Explosion aftermath and Bavarian flood add separate notes.

Grand Opera House Orphan’s Court Legislative District Harrisburg J. N. Over Orphans’ Court John Bradley Frank Patterson A Berry Ury Thomas Muller Thirtieth R. S. McCutcheon Shaler Proorotary Bar Judges of Common Pleas

De Lobain Refuses To Face Accusers In Belfast Letter

A letter dated May 20 and signed by De Lobain to the East Belfast Independent Conservative Association refuses to return to face accusers. He cites not following a duty that would risk life and liberty and says he cannot come due to health and God’s guidance.

Davitt in Poor Luck as Labor World Suspends

Michael Davitt who sailed for California for health reasons saw his venture fail as the Labor World under his supervision declined. The directors met yesterday and ordered suspension of publication after noting heavy losses and continuing decline since his departure.

Loxpox Michael Davitt California Labor World

Tragic Family Deaths Reported in Morning Incident

An eratic family member was found lifeless by his mother's deathbed this morning. He had shot himself through the heart, causing the mother, identified as Lerner, to die during the night.

Eratic Panes Lerner

Balfour Praises Crimes Act in Ireland Suspension Plan

In Loxpox on June 3 Mr. Balfour Chief Secretary for Ireland argued the crimes act reduced crime to the point of suspension nationwide, save for a few areas where the Plan of Campaign still lingers. He said a government proclamation would shortly follow.

Balfour Ireland

Judges to remain in office as November election decides ten year terms

The text notes the Judges will keep their offices until the November vote determines the ten year tenure. It mentions possible opposition by at least two candidates, William A. Sipe and Judge C B Fetterman, with Fetterman publicly declaring his intentions.

William A. Sipe Fetterman

Missing Embezzler Edward Sievers Informs Disappearance

The Hazleton dispatch reports Edward A. Sievers a noted lawyer and church member from Mauch Chunk has been missing since last week. Investigators reveal he embezzled about $10,000 mainly from railroad workers and acquaintances and forged his mother’s name to some papers securing bonds. He was a prominent attorney with a large practice.

Hazleton Edward A. Sievers Mauch Chunk Lehigh Valley Sievers

Police sue over Silksworth eviction injuries damages

London June 3 Police Superintendent Oliver of Coussett served with writ claiming 10000 pounds damages for injuries to 20 men in the recent police baton charge at the Silksworth eviction. Case set for Queen's Bench with date to be fixed.

London Oliver Coussett Silksworth Queen's Bench

Sir Edward Watkin builds electric light chalet on Snowden

Lexpos June 3 reports Sir Edward Watkin has constructed a private chalet on the summit of Snowden. He plans a powerful electric light intended to be visible across most of Wales England and into Ireland.

Lexpos Edward Watkin Snowden Wales England Ireland

Balfour Urges Imperial Laws and Credit for Ireland

In his closing remarks Mr. Balfour argued the empire should enforce its act longer to curb lawlessness and cited Ireland’s conditions, stating the country urgently needed imperial laws and imperial credit.

Balfour Ireland

Imminent Clyde Shipwright Strike Amid Wage Cuts

Glascow June 3 reports a looming strike by shipwrights and shipyard workers on the Clyde. If masters enforce a threatened 14 percent wage cut next Thursday, up to 20,000 steady workers may refuse to work.

Dunlap Glascow Clyde Glasgow

Peter's Pence Fund Deficit Estimated at 10 Million Francs

The report of June 3 states the deficit in Peter's Pence fund now stands at 10,000,000 francs, about 2,000,000 dollars, reflecting a sizable shortfall in church appeals.

Peter Dunlap Romy

Notable District Attorney Convicted Mollie Maguire Ring

The district attorney secured 16 Mollie Maguire convictions and sent them to the gallows. Re-elected twice on this record, he later faced an accusation of misappropriating about $1,000 from fire insurance companies, with Northampton listed as the principal sufferer in the anticipated losses.

Mollie Maguire Northampton

Bellevue to Hold Meeting for John W Morrison Candidacy

Citizens of Bellevue plan a meeting tonight to honor John W Morrison Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and to bolster his bid for the State Treasurer position. Morrison remains popular at home.

Bellevue John W. Morrison House of Representatives Morrison

Water-Inspectors Dismissed Over Alleged Ostracism

Chief Ehlers of the Department of Public Works in Allegheny discharge Samuel Longadale pene Crehan and Kirkpatrick, water inspectors, amid reports their friends charged they opposed his policies and faced retaliation.

Ehlers Department of Public Works Allegheny Samuel Longadale Pene Crehan Kirkpatrick Mr. Ehlers

Women's Liberal-Unionist meeting in London discusses suffrage

The Marquis of Lorne chairs the third annual meeting of the Women's Liberal-Unionist Association. A report from counsel finds suffrage not germane to the group's objects, and a note refers to a deathbed situation involving a mother. Baron Edmund Bevethy linked to Vienna society.

HY Duncap Lexpos Marquis of Lorne Women's Liberal-Unionist Association

Bonn University students refuse to fund Bismarck testimonial

Bonn University students decline to subscribe to a silver cup honoring Prince Bismarck. Prince Kreuss asked why, and the students said they could not honor Bismarck while he opposed the Emperor. The text appears from DUNLAP'S CADLE COMPANY and includes stray notices about WI Price and a street address.

Dunlap Bern Bonn University Prince Bismarck Prince Kreuss Bismarck

Oleneshaucks Charged With Disorderly Conduct

Mr and Mrs Oleneshauck are charged with disorderly conduct after a quarrel in front of Thomas Dreikasens residence drew a large crowd. They will have a hearing before Alderman Beinhauser this evening.

Ludwig Oleneshauck Thomas Dreikasen Beinhauer

Picnic Day Shutdown Aids Beaver Reunion

Homestead mills will close Saturday at 6 o'clock to permit workers to attend the Beaver reunion. Arrangements for the event are complete and a big time is anticipated.

Beaver

Supreme Court Hears Tax Dispute Over Beer Stock

The Supreme Court heard cases on taxing capital stock of beer brewers like Germania Brewing of Philadelphia and the issue of uniform taxation. Attorneys argued that exempting some manufacturing firms while taxing others violates the constitution, with large claims against the state tied to past assessments and penalties.

Harrissvrg Supreme Court Germania Brewing Company Philadelphia Samuel Gustine Thompson Hensel Rufus E. Shapley Norris Commonwealth Shepley Agiter Cater Neep D. Gilbert Ae Pennay Gilbert Wayne MccVeagh Conseilsier Reading Simonton Messia, Lamberton and Johnson Delaware, Peckawaaen and Western Railroad

Italian man held on cruelty to stepson charge

Philip Lourenzo an Italian was arrested on a warrant charging cruelty to his 11 year old stepson. Agent Dean prosecutes. Lourenzo who lives at 2350 age Acre something held a child in garret for more than a week and abused him. He faces a hearing before Magistrate McKenna.

Philip Lourenzo Dean Lourenzo Garret McKenna

Death of John Nolan in Falls Washington Territory

Word came yesterday of the death of John Nolan who with his brother Michael has been traveling in the West with a theatrical company. He died at Falls W T of tobai fever. Beretaden on the air avers Se and Bee street and the body will be buried.

John Nolan Michael West Falls, W.T Bee Street

Typographical Union Meeting Set for Boston Next Week

Oscar F. Adams A. Williams George L. Happer and John A. Warden represent Typographical Union No 7 at a Civiy cinth Boston rally and the International Union gathering scheduled for next week.

Oscar F. Adams A. Williams George L. Happer Typographical Union No. 7 John A. Warden Jos Aight Civiy Cinth Boston International Union

Officer Lible to Die and Officer Baltz Burglar Shot

The officer Lible is critically injured after a burglary incident on Locust Street. Officer Baltz, severely wounded with three broken ribs, faces uncertain recovery as authorities pursue details of the morning event.

Jacob Baltz Locust Street

Sims Not Member of John Gray Council U A M

Counselor W M Wagner of John Gray Council Jr U A M said last night that James W Sims who shot himself on Tuesday is not a member of that council. The statement clarifies membership status amid the incident in the order area.

W. M. Wagner John Gray Council Jr James W. Sims Tick Vicmhec

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Oliver W. Petty Port Jefferson Bigemr Mra Petty Kate Matt Nugent Matt THE Diopatch's Messrs Hoe Company New Dispatch Building Drsraton Patent Office Washington Benjamin Franklin Miladelphia Keith George Clymer Washington Ress Samuel Rust Washington Press Daniel Treadwell American Tract Society American Bible Society Adams Samuel Adams Konig the Hall of London Times Oper Apple R. M. Hoe Richard M. Hoe Lords of the Privy Council of England la Patrie London Times Augustus Applegarth Registration OF Voters Ong Saller & Co Workingman Smithield Diamond Ae France Balmaceda Dunlap's Cable Company Germany Hochsper Bavaria Frankenstein DE Lobain BF Dunlap Canse Company Davitt UY Dunlap Casle Company NY Dunlap Canle Company Edmund Bevethy WI Price Pennsylvania Company Sims
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