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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1891

Page

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Pilgrims fill Troy Hill for Saint Anthony feast at Holy Name Church

Enormous crowds gathered on Mount Troy Hill to receive blessings from Father Mollinger, the priestly physician, during the Saint Anthony feast. About 6,000 worshipers arrived, with extra cars on the Plencent Valley line and crowds spilling onto Clark Street. A near accident occurred when Car 127 slid backward on a steep incline as thousands pressed into the Church of the Most Holy Name. The event featured sermons by Father Mollinger and Father Oster, hymn masses, and a relic under Saint Anthony’s statue, with Father Murphy praising the saint’s healing power.

Troy Hill Anthony Father Mollinger Pilgrins Plencent Valley Company Allegheny Pittsburg Mol R Father Laengst Spring Garden Avenue Thornton Father Schmidt Reese Clark Street Wither Mollinger Father Oster Order of the Holy Ghost F. M. Dangelver P. McDermott Freylentom John Griffen Bristenbent St. Anthony’s Cnt Saint Anthony Oir William A. Humes Luigi Joseph Fougel Witt Fr. Kommuller Joseph J. Fierle Father Murphy Holy Ghost College Murphy Troy HL Father Mellinger Philadelphia Father Molinger Father Mel Nashville No. 5 Mollinger

Anti Harrison Conference Sparks Blaine Boom Talk

Washington reports an Indiana Republicans rally in Indianapolis fueling rumors of a Blaine driven movement to derail Harrison. A trusted Blaine confidant says Blaine is not a candidate and would not accept if nominated, urging party unity and caution about obstructive campaigning.

Washington Indiana Indianapolis Gresham Elaine W. W. Dudley Harrison Blaine Met Ohio Th.dianapolis Walker Blaine

Delegates Chosen in Democratic Primaries for State Convention

Courtans June 11 delegates selected in Democratic primaries for the State Convention. Campbell ticket led in most precincts with a large vote. Neal supporters claim about one fourth of the delegates, with contests in wards and townships. Campbell telegrams report Monroe and Tuscarawas counties instructing for him.

Neal Campbell Ness Monroe Tuscarawas

Robinson Busy Mushroom Clubs Aim to Back Dalzell

Special telegram from Philadelphia reports Republicans in Pittsburgh fear mushroom clubs have formed to send delegates to the state league convention to vote for Dalzell. Robinson supporters counter that he will prevail with city interests in mind.

Dalzell Dispatch Philadelphia Republican State League Robinson Pittsburg Deleoo Dal- Doapite Pountis Robinson

Dalzell nomination inquiry cited in mutual regard

Patt. T vows to back Dalzell for a pension role, stating he would withdraw if deemed incompetent. He asserts a long acquaintance with Dalzell dating to their Western University days and praises him without a single critical remark.

Patt. T Dalzell The Western University

Foraker in the Swim Topmast Wave of Ohio Politics

Ohio Republicans prepare for Tuesday's state convention with Foraker and Blaine figures dominant. Sherman remains relegated to the background as Bushrell and Hahn take key roles. The Blaine-Foraker alignment signals a major intra party contest, with expectations of convention control and possible McKinley influence.

Chairman Kerr's Movements

In PamaprLrna on June 13 Democratic State Chairman Kerr was in the city meeting several leading Democrats from across the state including Captain W. H. Barclay Benjamin Whitman ex-Speaker Faunce and local leaders He declines to discuss plans publicly and allows friends to speak of his bid for chief clerk of the next Congress Major Worman departs for Washington to confer with Chauncey I Black about the state Democratic League and the upcoming convention in Pittsburgh seen as a major Democratic display

PamaprLrna Kerr W. H. Barclay Benjamin Whitman Faunce Major Worman Washi Chauncey I. Black Democratic State League of Sex

State officials move to revoke Kansas Central Railroad charter

June 15 ToreeA. The State Board of Railroad Commissioners ordered immediate action to revoke the Kansas Central Railroad charter, a Missouri Pacific branch from Leavenworth to Miltondale 165 miles. An Havensville accident yesterday caused two deaths after rail spread. The board ordered track relaying after finding rails were only 35 to the yard. officials ignored prior orders, provoking commissioner indignation.

Toreea State Board of Railroad Commissioners Kansas Central Railroad Missouri Pacific Leavenworth Miltondale Havensville

Itata Set To Sail With Charleston For San Diego

Admirals McCann and Brown delay the Itata’s departure to obtain a reply to Trumbull’s Washington application. The Itata will be under Lieutenant Commander Todd with Ensign Churchill and a small party, independent of its crew, to make best speed to San Diego for a swift resolution.

Tyciquiz McCann Brown Stata Trumbull Washington Charleston Itata Todd Churchill Hollis San Diego

Meeting of London and Liverpool Clothing Co creditors planned

New York June 13 Arrangements are under way for a meeting of the creditors of the London and Liverpool Clothing Company and Mack & Co. A full statement of affairs for both firms will be presented and a committee of creditors appointed. The meeting will cover establishments controlled by the firm and related matters. Estimated liabilities may reach up to 725000 dollars with assets not disclosed. No legal action has yet been taken.

New Yorks London and Liverpool Clothing Company Mack & Co Ate Cid Toner E Clan

Efforts Raise Push to Free McSloy Knight of Labor

ScortpaLE June 13 report says livery efforts will be made to obtain Worthy Foreman McSloy of the Knights of Labor, sentenced to two years in prison. A fund will be raised to petition the State Pardon Board. Labor leaders plan two weeks of persistent organizing among miners to prepare for another strike.

McSloy Scortpale Knights of Labor Allegheny Fund State Pardon Board

Boy Loses Arm In Mingo Accident Telegram Report

Special telegram from Steubenville describes a tragic incident at Mingo three miles west of town. James Fitchen, 11, son of John Posse, had his arm amputated in an accident. The report notes a medical emergency and ongoing efforts to stabilize the boy.

Steubenville Mingo Here James Fitchen John Posse Occa

Cahensly Attacks Lucerne Scheme Again In Britain

June 13 report shows Herr Cahensly pressing for nationalized Catholic bishops in the United States and abroad. He says the Society of St Raphael has no German policy, while urging protection for German and other emigrants and opposing double jurisdiction. Memorials cited claim loss of Catholic youth and push for parochial schools, with Rome backing Cahensly’s line through Austrian and German contacts.

Society of St. Raphael German Empire Herr Cuhensly America Herr Cahensly Society of St Raphael Europe Archbi Corrigan Holy See Trish New York City New York Peter Cahensly Rome Leo XIII Herr Cshensly Lucerne Err Cahensly Liege Herr Cahenely Herr von Schloezer Germany Vatican

Awaiting Bishop Flasch Death Sparks Catholic Rift

June 13 report from Mulbaueres notes Bishop Flasch of the La Crosse diocese is near death, with expected fallout to be a severe clash within the church. Tension rises between English speaking and German factions as priests of Irish descent resist adopting an American title amid the looming church crisis. The dying bishop is described as the sole tether keeping a peace fragile as sectarian disputes intensify.

Mulwaueres Flasch la Crosse Trish Earth

Pittsburg Educator Jesse Richards Kills Self in Altoona

About 2 20 this afternoon Jesse Richards of Phillipsburg Pa a well known stenography and typewriting teacher and Remington agent who had operated schools in Pittsburg Kittanning and Altoona cut his throat from ear to ear at his rooms in Mrs Longs boarding house No 1012 Main street He had come to Altoona in March as the local partner of A M Martin of 412 Wood Pittsburg and opened a school and dealt in writers and supplies After dinner he went to his room and fired three shots into himself.

Jesse Richards Phillipsburg Pittsburg Kittanning Altoona Pennsylvania Remington Typewriter

Death by self harm amid illness and troubles

A report describes a man who attempted self harm with a razor, severing his throat in a disturbed act. He died before others reached him, with sources attributing his demise to mounting business troubles and a prolonged period of ill health. The account notes the crime scene details and the immediate aftermath.

Executive Mansion Elaine Blaine Harrison Reed McKinley Farmer Rusk Richards Se Ae

Canada's Dark Horse in Canadian Ministry Sketch

Ottawa June 13 Hon J J C Abbott has been asked to form a ministry and will lead the House of Commons with Sir John Thompson as leader in the Commons. Abbott, born 181, is a seasoned lawyer and statesman who drafted insolvency and jury laws and has long advised Sir John in cabinet matters. His marriage to Mary Bethune is noted in Montreal.

Thompson House of Commons Ottawa Ont J. J. C. Abbott John Thompson John Joseph Caldwell Abbott Sir John St. Andrew Lower Canada United Anada John A Butee Nis Aden Jen Abbott Dominion Ptey Aor Binet Canada Montreal Mary Aes James Bethune

General Barton Dead The Pittsburger Manager Passes Away

General William B. Barton theatrical manager died at Gilsey House at 6 40 p m after a long illness Col R E J Miles attended him Barton born Woodbridge New Jersey 55 years ago served as captain then major general wounded in battle his career included Pittsburg theater ventures Fatinitza Lost in New York and Old Globe Theatre efforts Funeral tomorrow 10 a m from Gilsey House body to Wood New Jersey escorted by Forty eighth New York Volunteers

Pittsburg Pitts Bank Rancisco Opera Oase John McCullough Lawrence Barrett Broadway Monsignor Rosenquest New York Piz Pins General Barton Gilse Wood, N. J Forty-eighth New York Volunteers

Train Collision At Right Angles Shatters Passenger Car

A Big Four passenger train was struck by a freight train at right angles this morning, wrecking the coach and injuring about 20 passengers who were unsecured in the car. Thomas of Mattoon Illinois died from the crash, while Peter A. Nixon and brakeman J. M. Miller suffered serious injuries.

Srrce Fizio Int Big Four Thomas Mattoon Ill Peter A. R. Nixon J. M. Miller

The Dispatch Directory: Inside Today’s Classified Section

The Tus Dispatch issue presents two pages of readers notes and classified listings with sections on sales notices real estate and personal interest items. It outlines page organization including early and late news notes and mentions features such as The Baccarst Scandal Deadly Grade Crossings and The Want Column with various notices and short features.

Tus Diwstatea Cleveland Santiago Annie TH Grosce Hopers Grand Army Maai Feck Paris Passvoesdie Mins Joon Sherwood Lear Ellice Kate Vaughn Peesee Wilkies

MICE AND HAT PINS The Novel Weapons In Divorce Suit

New York June 13 John H Chadwick of Bayonne sues for divorce claiming a long history of abuse by wife Minnie Roth Chadwick. He cites throwing a tomato can hitting him with a poker and a hat pin incident. She denies most charges asserting jealousy and unkind treatment by him. The couple share a child Hazel and custody is before Chancellor McGill.

New York John H. Chadwick Bayonne Hazel Ton Merkel Chadwick Chadwick Pennsylvania Ild McGill

Ore Handlers Idle After Refusing Arbitration Accord

A New York and Ontario area strike left ore unloaded as hundreds gathered at N Y P O docks in Cleveland. Despite arbitration talks, workers refused to accept 9 to 14 cents per ton and stayed away. Arbitrators prepared to meet Monday with Percy Rice as third member while non union crews waited. Docked ships hold over 20 000 tons as police prepared for possible unrest.

Distatch Cleveland N. Y Reilly Bende & Ton Mesars Morris Cannon Papereas Ser Werk Dome Percy Rice Nee Aes Ashtarir

Legal fight over Kansas Board of Public Works in progress

Topeka June 13 The Attorney General issued a written opinion declaring the new law creating a State Board of Public Works unconstitutional. The decision sends the dispute to the Kansas Supreme Court for immediate review. The board would have overseen state projects and contracts, but the opinion finds the scheme invalid under existing constitutional provisions.

Kansas Board of Public Works Topeks Toreeka Board of Public Works Supreme Court

Nicely Case Reflected in Effort to Suppress Book

In Sommerset June 13 Judge Baer may hear a request for an injunction to suppress E H Werneckes book on the Amberger case. Attorneys for the convicted and others argue against the publication while Coffroth and others challenge the content including David Nicelys confession.

Baer E. H. Werner Theynvicted Coffroth David Nicely Ian

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