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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1892

Page

12

Weather reports note generally favorable crops across regions

The Michigan Weather Service reports warm, favorable crop conditions with needed rains, though worms damage northern counties. Ontario and Iowa bulletins show variable conditions: spring heat rising, plantings ongoing, acreage down but potential fair yields if warmth continues. Missouri notes the week as very favorable, with finish planting, improving corn, and some rust on wheat and flood-damaged fields.

Dereorr Michigan Weather Service Iowa Weather Crop Bulletin Ontario Weather Bureau Washington Principa Lake Superior United States Missouri Mississippi Missouri Valley Mexican Florida Mississippi Valley Cronio Die South Atlantic Montana Wyoming Utah Pacific Coast

Dispute Over Union Dues Halts Green Point Iron Works

Abendroth and Boot Manufacturing Company at Green Point shuts down 150 workers after Edward Sheehan, a machinist in the K of L, falls in arrears on dues and challenges skilled vs unskilled status. A boycott by machinists and other workers follows while foundry fires stay lit to save molten iron.

New York Abendroth & Boot Manufacturing Company Green Point Edward Sheehan Sheehan Machine Construction Assembly K.of L

Baldwin Leaves Pittburg and Rochester Rail to New York Central

Retirement announcement for William A. Baldwin from the Pittsburg and Rochester Railroad signals a shift to New York Central control. Baldwin plans a trip to Ireland after a quarter century in top rail roles amid Pennsylvania line leadership. Foundry expansion: Carnegie Brothers to build a mammoth foundry in Bradport at Turtle Creek mouth to mold heavy steel castings for the Carnegie interests.

William A. Baldwin Pittsburg and Rochester Railroad New York Central Baldwin Philadelphia and Erie Pennsylvania Comma Lines Pittsburg Ana Ireland Bradpool Carnegie Brothers Pen Vania Turtle Crests

Leeward Islands Subsidy Aimed at New York Steam Line

Postmaster General Wanamaker reports the Leeward Islands government with legislative consent plans an annual subsidy for a first class quick steamer service between the Leeward Islands and New York. Vessels must offer strong passenger and fruit facilities to serve the trade between the ports.

Wasercotes D.C Wanamaker Leeward Islands New York

No Change of Cars to the Fair

President George B Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad arrived home after inspecting western divisions. He said in Chicago that Pennsylvania trains will run directly into the World's Fair grounds over Illinois Central tracks.

Psilavelruta George B Roberts Pennsylvania Railroad Com

Millers in Akron session as carpenters vow victory

Akon millers convene while BaLTmore carpenters announce they will win their strike today. Tax trainmen's strike in Houghton Michigan settled by compromise. Faep Evrssuan & Co Toledo clothiers failed yesterday. stock valued at 24 000 transferred to another party. Association of Master Plumbers met in Washington to discuss union matters. Gallwick coal miners on the Bellaire Zanesville and Columbus line oppose price changes. Louisville Law and Equity Court rules League of Friends can operate with Henderson at its helm.

Akron Baltmore Houghton Mich Faep Evrssuan & Co Toledo, Clothiers Chinttel Mo Rigugers Association of Washington Pitts Gallwick Bellaire, Zanesville and Columbus Meany Son Louisville Law and Equity Court League of Friends Jaemen Henderson

Insurance Details Mentioned in Supporting Text

The fragment references a policy option with a monthly premium and benefits. It states $1,280 in case of death and $2,000 at the end of 10 years, tied to a guaranteed payment schedule.

Railroad changes and meetings update across states

Tax National Car Builders' Association sits in Troy New York while Tax National Association of Local Freight Agents gathers in Louisville. Willam Fenn Coal Company's collery at Shenandoah sold to Pennsylvania Railroad. Trans Mussomri Association loses a chairman and cannot fill the role. Elshacoguillas Valley Railroad Company approved to run Reedsville to Belleville. George Rodgers of Bellefonte claims an apparatus patent tested by the railway.

Tax National Car Builders’ Association Troy N. Y Tax National Association of Louisville Tax Willam Fenn Coal Company Shenandoah Pennsylvania Railroad Havine Smith Trans Mussomri Association Elshacoguillas Valley Railroad Company Reedsville Bellevills

Fire burns St. Louis rail car houses and shops

A western edge blaze in St. Louis destroyed the car house repair shops of the St. Louis and Suburban Railroad and several cars. The electric line to Florissant suffered heavy losses with most rolling stock in use. Damage estimated around $30,000 and insured. A separate fire in Liverpool started from cotton aboard the Spanish steamer Guido, near a quay, burning cotton and related cargo with losses about $135,000.

St. Louis de Hodia

Clericals Lead in Belgian Constitutional Assembly Elections

Clerical candidates win gains in Namur Bruges Louvain and other towns while Liberals lose seats in Charleroi Antwerp and Brussels sees large crowds and clashes. Ministers Beernaert De Bruyn and De Burlet re elected with Clericals holding a Senate majority and majorities in the Chamber of Representatives feared by Liberals.

BroussEets Constitutional Assembly Belgium Switzerland Namur Rene Earn Bruges Louvain Beernaert de Bruyn de Burlet Charleroi Brussels Ath S Toagistrate Antwerp Rum Senate Chamber of Representatives

Sugar Trust Secretary Fights Burglars in Brooklyn

Secretary J E Searles of the Sugar Trust narrowly escaped death during a confrontation with two armed burglars in his Brooklyn home. The assailants demanded his purse and fired during the struggle, one pistol shot briefly injuring Searles and prompting police to arrest a suspect who claimed to be George, 30.

New York J. E. Searles Sugar Trust Mr. Searles Brooklyn Searles Dargler Sea Geo

British Liberal House approves larger Royal World’s Fair grant

In a supplementary Commons vote A C Morton asks exhibitors’ satisfaction. Sir John Gorst notes the grant rising to 60 000 pounds to fund a free and worthy United Kingdom exhibit. Meriton urges maximum Government effort for British section success. Vote approved.

Lowxpox House of Commons Royal World’s Fair Commission A. C. Morton John Gorst The Treasury United Kingdom Meriton

Invitation to Monetary Conference Gains European Backing

European governments have informally accepted the U S invitation to a monetary conference with the United States to expand use of silver money. The time and place are unsettled. US conferees are expected to include H W Cannon and Senator Jones, with the President and Treasury to set the general agenda this week.

Wasnixortox Europe United States H. W. Cannon Jones Aes The Treasury Aabck

Tremendous Hail Storm Strikes Greenfield Causing 10000 Damage

A violent hail storm swept Greenfield Massachusetts causing damage estimated at 10 000 with many shops hit and hundreds of panes shattered. Most buildings escaped serious damage though a few suffered notable losses. The storm occurred tonight with limited injuries reported.

Greenfield Mass

Body of Sparrow Hughes Found After Ohio River Excursion

The body of William Hughes known as Sparrow was recovered at Aliquippa and brought to Allegheny. A head wound and swelling raise questions of whether death came from drowning or pre mortem injury. Post mortem ordered. coroner and district attorney to lead a thorough inquest with witnesses from the excursion boat.

William Hughes Sparrow City Pittsburg Ohio River Aliquipps Allegheny Hughes Aliquippa Yesterdy McDowell Burleigh Pera Re Ae Rerrash Red Hat Paisley, Sr Oe Burt John T. Sal Dominecagher H. Granter Woods Whitehouse Salto

Thought Transference Hits The Races In Jingle Bells

A humorous New York Tribune tale follows two bettors who dismiss racing knowledge and rely on thought transference. They pick the horse Jingle Bells after a whispered cue and watch it surge from last to first, though no money is won due to the race’s quirky outcome.

Stevens Jingle Bells Pee

Failings of the greatest of men era article

The World Has Been Lenient in Its Judgment of Illustrious Sinners argues that revered leaders like Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, and Lincoln had faults yet are celebrated for their contributions. It notes their personal flaws were often overlooked due to their public achievements and impact on the nation.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Washington Maeiva Maya Lotiy Meron Franklin Hamilton Lincoln Mone

Brice Lays Wires to Capture Presidential Nomination

A confidant of Senator Calvin Brice reports he is secretly building support in Ohio for the National Convention. Walter Ritchie and John E. Brice meet local leaders, with Brice clubs forming in Lima to project a big Chicago delegation impression and secure whispered backing from Wall Street and Republican leaders.

Brice Zara Cineryvall Calvin &. Brice Ohio Walter Ritchie John E. Brice Lima Bernard Dalton Reemelin Chicago Brice Club Chi Hill New York Foscer Wall Street

Italy Accepts Invitation to International Monetary Conference

Rome June 14 Italy notifies Mr Porter American Minister that Italy will attend the International Monetary Conference. The government confirms participation and readiness to engage in discussions on monetary issues and cooperation.

Rome Porter Italy

Charming Lady Endorses Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey

A fashionable woman extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a life booster for women, claiming it strengthens vitality and wards off weakness. She warns only pure whiskey should be used and urges readers not to accept other brands.

Nanee Arlene Duffy

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