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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1891

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Bardley Confesses Mixed Funds Scandal Defense at Trial

John Bardley, former city treasurer, testifies before Judge Wilson, denying theft while detailing stock bets and bank loans. He blames Marsh and Drew for bank troubles, claims no public money was misused, and vows to aid recovery efforts as he faces verdicts.

Parmers People’s Bank Whiich Philadelphia Gas Works Bradford Mills Keystone Tardsley Bis City Keystone Bank Marsh Bank Faaminer Drew Mr. Drew John C. Tucas Trenholm Drew Thiren Stetemoney Ammon Wanamaker Bardsley Epistare Kermtone Bank Beltneore Traction Company Granville B Lidoes Tenesiot Keystome Farmer and Mechanic's Bank Decor and Mechanic's Meroh Hernileer Cromyssion Permine Depemibew Milladelphia Phindelphia Lucen Tee Lucas Mr. Lucas Hubert Glendenning & Co Glendenning & Co Glentenning & Co H. T. Yard Manufacturers Spring Garden Third National Columbia National Chester National Drexel & Co Farmers and Mechanics’ National Farmers and Mechanics’ National Bank

Ohio State Democratic Convention Set to Choose Time and Place

The Democratic State Committee meets to fix the convention date and location and to allocate delegates. Tensions rise between Campbell and Neal factions, with Cincinnati members opposing Campbell aligned interests. Neal members reportedly push for Cleveland as the convention site, while opposition claims Neal holds six seats.

Contume Democratic State Committee Gamaphell Neal Severs Mnesibers Cincinnati Campbell Cleveland

Contested Convention Vote Sets Course for Ohio Delegates

The article outlines a split within Ohio factions over convention location with Cleveland and Columbus as rivals. Neal supporters, plus members from Cuyahoga County, influence potential appointment of delegates depending on turnout and presence of key committees tomorrow. Hamilton county may shift the tally if historical apportionment is used.

Neal Cuyahoga Coun Lkely Cleveland Econmi Mted Roxies Sandusky Columbus Campbell Lewis G. Bernard Hamilton County Caase

Farmers Alliance Meeting to Target Sub Treasury Plan in Dallas

Jackson Mississippi June 23 reports detail the anti sub treasury move led by M S Hall Missouri Alliance president and Polk conflict. A Dallas July 10 meeting is planned with strong attendance as Hall faces pressure to resign or abandon the sub treasury push. The dispute could fracture the National Alliance and spur independent organizing.

Anti - Sub - Treasury League Dallas Tex Jackson Miss Messrs. Polk Livingston McDaniel Willetts Farmers' Alliance National Alliance National Alliance Legislative Council Washington M. 8 Hall Missouri Alliance Anti-Sub- Treasury League Legislative Council Polk sub-Treasury Legislative Committee

Co operation the battle cry Kansas Alliance plan

Van Buren Prather state lecturer of the Kansas Alliance writes to the Congressional Alliance outlining the new cooperative framework. He declares the movement will form the sub structure of the Alliance and emphasizes unity and progress through cooperative principles and shared prosperity.

Torrxa

Green County Republicans Instruct Morrison for State Treasurer

The Green County Republican Convention was held with harmony. A full ticket was named including Samuel Webster as Associate Judge Dennia White as Sheriff David Weaver as Jury Commissioner William Kinney as Poor Director and W T Baker as Coroner Knox chosen as delegate Allen P Dickey elected Chairman and L W Sayers Secretary The convention instructed for John W Morrison of Allegheny county for State Treasurer and urged a constitutional revision convention.

Varaisseno Green County Juge Samuel Webster Center Dennia White Whitely David Weaver Jackson William Kinney W. T. Baker Waynes I Jr. Knox Waynesburg

Divergent Alliance Men Clash Over Muir Re Election

Grand Forks reports the State Farmers' Alliance opens with 300 delegates, three days of business including officer elections, National convention delegates, and constitutional changes. Intense debate features Walter Muir and the Cincinnati platform on silver coinage and government loans, with radical and conservative camps.

Grarp Ponds M. D State Farmers’ Alliance Representative Alliance Walter Muir Muir Cincinnati Cincinnati Platfors

Mormon leaders deny church meddling in Utah politics

President Woodruff and George Q Can non deny claims that the Peoples Party of Utah, a Mormon membership group, was dissolved by the church. They say the church does not control members politics and favor a separation of church and state.

Woodruff Mormon Church George Q. Cannon Soalled People's Party of Utah Woodrall

Republicans Form Second Club in McKeesport

McKeesport will see a second Republican club as a branch of the State League organized soon. Originators expect to start with about 50 members and include many of the city’s best old Republicans. The Union Club is also growing, with plans to co organize a club early in July.

McKessvout McKeesport State League Union Club Co i Uly

Herget Brothers Distillery Sold to Whisky Trust

Pekin based Herget Brothers distillery, long competing with the Whisky Trust, has reportedly been acquired. The Whisky Trust holds an option on the property at 500000 dollars with final negotiations nearing completion.

Catcaco Herget Brothers Pekin Whisky Trust

Believers Hold Healing Convention at Western Springs

A telegraphed report from Carcago details a religious convention at Western Springs where Rev. A. B. Simpson presided over prayers for healing. Attendees report multiple alleged cures amid faith and skepticism, with testimonies from Mrs. Webster, John D. Williams, and others.

Carcago Western Springs A. B. Simpson International Christian Alliance New Yorker Diny Charles H. Weeks Cook County Hospital Mra. J. ©. Webster God Jesus Lulu John DP. Williams Lake Street

Wedding of Woh Sing and Miss Alice Peers Draws Crowd

A wedding in Garesville Fra attracts significant local interest. Woh Sing, Chinese laundry and grocery owner, marries Miss Alice Peers, a Florida native. Judge Gardner officiates as uninvited onlookers witness the ceremony from a veranda. Woh Sing, a Canton native, says he loves Florida and has lived in the country for six years.

Garesvitte Woh Sing Alice Peers Gardner Florida Canton Ching

Beecher Statue to be Unveiled in Brooklyn City Hall Plaza

New York June 2 The Beecher statue in Brooklyn City Hall plaza will be unveiled tomorrow Mayor Chapin presides Gertrude Beecher a grandchild will unveil beside Sculptor Jape The Reverend Dr Charles K Hall will present Park President Brower will speak President Seth Low will deliver the oration and Reverend Gustave Gottheil will pronounce the benediction

New Yeurs Beecher City Hall Plaza Brooklyn Chapin Gertrude Rosana Beecher Jape Charles K. Hall Brower Seth Low Columbia College Gustave Gottheil Temple Emanuel New York

State bond buyback proposal may save funds

Eastern holders of State bonds offer to purchase bonds before maturity with a five percent premium. The plan could save the state 60 000 to 80 000 in interest. Commissioners plan to travel to New York around July 1 to negotiate with holders and may buy about 60 000 worth of bonds.

Columneus New York

Woman Fights Dog Bite Attack in Public

Mrs James Parrish faced a ferocious bulldog tonight as the animal lunged at her throat. The struggle left her with a severe hand wound and bites to the wrist and arm while she fought to pry the dog from her grip and mouth.

James Parrish

Fragmentary Civil War Memoir Snippet Emerges

A brief, garbled excerpt recalls a tense scene where a dog behaves oddly amid mounting fear and public unrest. The text hints at ongoing discontent and uneasy observations over several days.

Depew and Directors Face Trial Over Railroad Heating System

In New York, Chauncey M Depew and railroad directors appeared in the Court of Oyer and Terminer to answer misdemeanor charges for allowing the Baker heater system to be used in passenger cars, despite the February collision. District Attorney Nicoll opened the case, detailing directors duty and liability. Four widows of February collision victims watched from the gallery as evidence unfolded.

Ann Youx Court of Oyer and Terminer New Haven Railroad Chauncey M. Depew Genendans Dae John B M. Bowers Henry W. Tatty Thomas Thatcher Jas. W. Towne Clark Reed Robinson Wheeler, Newbrink William Rockefeller Hey New York Nicoll Railrroad el- Tembors Ley Baker van Brant Europe Depew

Cooley Gang Terrorizes Georges Township Residents

Gazette reports Frank Cooley and his brother Jack lead a violent gang ruling six miles of mountain fringe above Hydetown. Fear grips households as villagers arm themselves, a $100 reward awaits for the leader, and church property has been looted by the menacing group.

Cooley Arma Dispatcs Anxioxtows Jane Georges Township Frank Cooley Hydetown Jack Miers Charlie Ewing Smithfield Little Presbyterian Church

Prof King on the Stand in Marlatt Murder Trial

In rebuttal the State calls Prof Byron W King of Pittsburgh. He treated Marlatt for stammering and reported no abnormal behavior. Neighbors testify Marlatt appeared fine while a jury member recalls Marlatt’s mother noting family insanity.

Yousosrows Marlatt Byron W. King Pittsburg Marlate Samuel Nye New Lisbon Gra Marlat

Treasury gold reserves decline since the first of the month

A Treasury Department statement shows net gold in the Treasury on the th inst at 121,893,339 dollars, down 11,873,426 from the Ist inst. The report traces holdings back to 1836, noting the lowest balance earlier and a peak in 1880 at 213,616,253 dollars.

Treasury Department Treasury

Pennsylvania and West Virginia offices named money order sites

The June 23 update lists Mahoning town Mount Jackson and Dlifton in Pennsylvania as money order offices effective July 6 1801. In West Virginia St Joseph Marshall county and Cross Creek Village Washington county are noted for postal note bites and money orders with 14 cents.

Wasninctos Pennsylvania Mahoningtown Mount Jackson Lawrence County Dlifton West Virginia St. Joseph Marshall County Isciades Crosscreek Village Washington County

Preparations Ramp Up for Fourth of July at Schenley Park

Work on park arrangements is underway led by Chief Bigslow with fans and staking in place. Fundraising continues with several donors contributing but no official total set as effort to cover celebration costs proceeds.

Schenley Park Esex Bigslow Larkin McGraves McG Smith

Rioting Chinese Loot Jesuit Mission in Wuhu

Chinese mobs attacked Jesuit premises near Wuhu on May Day burning buildings and looting. British consul aided by local authorities helped prevent a massacre while gunboats and troops arrived to quell the riot. Abductions and killings reported as Cantonese targets expand.

San Francisco Wahu Atmob Tuoti Chinese Navigation Company Ila Ker Shanghai Conans Tacti Shen Ping Cheng Aphui Taiping Fa Wan A Hai China North China Station Linnett Woosong Wuhu Wuhan Nganking Taota North Gate Tli Sth de Jonquieres Rome Canton

Expressions We Use A Jolly Dog Gents Claim Clarity in Contest

Readable fragments describe a challenge to the Saker of Chile and the present Congress. Insurgents claim facts about authority and constitutional limits, arguing the Se never delegated power and that any act beyond the last Congress would be unconstitutional.

Gents Chile Congress

Belle Bilton Case Highlights Wertheimer Verdict

A 1647 court note reports a jury finding Isidor Tint a co respondent in the divorce suit involving Belle Bilton now Countess of Clancarty. The verdict assigns Wertheimer responsibility for 245 due for fodder supplied to Lady Dante’s horse under his name.

Earl of Clancarty Ony Wertheimer Lospex Tify High Con Isidor Tint Lady da Belle Bilton Mosaic Hall Dante

Henry Campbell Libel Suit Involving Cork Daily Herald

Libel action by Henry Campbell MP for South Fermanagh against John Hooper and Eliza Nagle owners of Cork Daily Herald continued. Counsel argued Campbell did not see the letters.Mr. Parnell did. Witnesses testified that letters and telegrams presented in court bore Mrs. OShea handwriting.

Vinal Eell O'Shea Ees Bell

Harrison Party in Paris Welcomed by U S Minister

United States Minister Hon Whitelaw Reid and members of the legation greeted Mrs McKee and Mrs Russell Harrison on arrival in Paris at the railroad station. They were driven to Reid's residence to establish headquarters during their stay.

Minister Reid Paris United States Whitelaw Reid Legation McKee Russell Harrison

Gorst Keeps Office After Salisbury Reconciles With Cross

In June Lord Salisbury brokered peace between Viscount Cross and Sir John Gorst. Gorst tendered his resignation, which has been withdrawn, leaving Gorst in office and Cross as Secretary of State for India.

Salisbury Viscount Cross Loxspos Lord Salisbury Pacey Thies Fois Eco Ee Ee Sir John Gorst

A LUCKY NEW CASTLE WOMAN

New Casts June 21 Mr and Mrs L L Vannetta of New Castle will inherit about 200000 from a relative in England. Mrs Vannetta, born Woods, is English and has in Ohio a cautious brother seeking his share. The estate is valued around 300000 with multiple heirs and legal proceedings underway.

L. L. Vannetta New Castle Vannetta W Secnalgus Vanetta Ohio Ils Slater

German Servant Girl’s Body Found After Garden Jump

A servant girl visited the Zoological Garden last evening and, unseen, removed her clothes and jumped into a orople. The corpse was recovered this morning by a pit worker.

Frasefort Zoological Garden

France's Demand on Malti in Haiti Case

Foreign Minister Ribot limits France to demanding Haiti pay indemnity to the family of Figaud the Frenchman killed in Haiti. The move centers on restitution rather than broader action.

Ribot France Figaud Haiti Pigaud

Prince George of Greece Arrives in California

Prince George of Greece lands in San Francisco aboard the Gaelic after helping save the Russian Czarewitch from a Japanese attack in Yokohama. He downplays the deed saying he merely blocked two blows with his walking stick before continuing to Copenhagen and Petersburg to rejoin the Czarewitch.

San Francisco Prince George Greece Prince Imperial Yokohama Muayal Czarewitch Copenhagen New One Boudon Ance Brevess

Drummers Enjoy River View From Monongahela House Lobby

A Monongahela River scene in Pittsburgh draws musicians and locals alike. Drummers sit in the lobby doorway and later gather on Water Street as river breezes and green hills frame summer city life amid varied opinions on suburban retreats.

Monongahela House Water Street Enat Cresson Pitts

Presidential Appointments and Honors Announced

The President named Warren C. Flummer to a Public Money Receiver post at Minot North Dakota replacing Dean W Hammond. William H. Hare was named to a vacancy in North Yakima Washington while Thomas N. Vance resigned the prior post. F kk v Brathwaite becomes Assistant Surgeon in the navy with the rank of E i nh e and John F. Tritle receives a certificate of merit for distinguished service with Company K Seventh Cavalry at Wounded Knee Creek South Dakota December 29 1890.

Company K Seventh Cavalry Wounded Knee Creek 5. D

Earthquake Shakes Pasadena and Nearby Areas

A moderate earthquake was felt last evening near Los Angeles with tremors reported in Pasadena and La Fernando. The shallow quake caused minor damage and prompted residents to assess aftershocks. No injuries are reported.

Los Angeles Los Axosies Dunce B Pasadena la Fernando

Chilean Insurgents Seek French Aid as Tacna Arica Offer

A Paris telegram says Chilean insurgents press for French support and pledge to cede Tacna and Arica to Peru if recognized as belligerents. Peru rejects the offer. Chile’s National Congress approves a proclamation aimed at undermining the insurgency.

Wasnrxerox Paris Saya Peru Tacna Arica Coneja Chile

Fire Damages Several Plants and Stores Across Cities

Multiple fires caused losses across Chicago Minneapolis Jefferson and McKeesport. Stein Iirsch starch works suffered 15000 dollars in damage under insured risk. Jefferson Texas business block destroyed with 73000 dollars loss and 15000 dollars insured. Beaver Refinery near Washington Pennsylvania burned with unknown insurance. Other small fires included a cupboard store blaze at 24 Sixth street and fireworks store incident in McKeesport damaging goods and front of the building.

Chicago Stein Iirsch Penn Avenue Minneapolis Steel Railway Company Lake Harvest Jefferson Tex Thia Town Washington Beaver Refinery Company Sixth Street William Watson McKeesport William Fulton

Death in obscurity ends widow of Edwin Forrest

New York dispatch reports Catherine N. Sinclair Forrest widow of tragedian Edwin Forrest died at 74 in WestBlehty Street. Once prominent on stage she spent her final years in obscurity under the care of a friend, leaving only Theodore Voortrees as kin. The long divorce saga and a favorable alimony verdict in January 4 are recalled as her life in the spotlight fades.

Dishater New Yoas Catherine N. Sinclair Edwin Forrest West Blehtyfourth Street Forrest St. Matthew's Ninth Avenue Theodore Voortrees New York Central Railroad Catherine Sinclair John Sinclair England America Sinclair Mr. Forrest Catherine Randlair Forrest Pennsylvania Publica Loase Twenty-second Street Trudgedian Consuelo George Jameson Alward Jameson Red Deapen Ieyes Tragedy and Co New York Nacional Theater Church and Leonard Streets Kogland Pelt Winter Garden Theater Yonkers Mrs. Forrest George Vanderhoff Broughams Lycceum Freeze Lay Terese Lady Teazle Petuline Lady Mabel Beatrice Walcott Browstase Chippes i

Westinghouse Electric adjourns meeting to July

The Westinghouse Electric Company annual meeting adjourned again until July at 8 o clock with only eight attendees, six officers. In Westinghouse absence Bannister said adjournment was due to stock turnout and stockholder fatigue amid delays.

Westinghouse Electric Company Westinghouse Bannister

His Employers Money Embezzlement Hearing Bound

W Scott Thomas, employed by W De Beaumont architect, was arrested yesterday by Constable Metner on a charge of embezzling 50. The case involves a broken note converted to cash. Alderman Mc Masters issued the warrant and the defendant appeared in default of 60 ball for a hearing.

W. Scott Thomas W. de Beaumont Metner de Beaumont Alderman McMasters

Man Charged with Bigamy After Illicit Second Marriage

George Owry of Mt. Washington is accused of bigamy after marrying again last December without a divorce from his first wife. The first wife learned of the second union and alerted the other woman. A hearing is set for Friday with possible jail time if convicted.

George Owry George Z. Owry Mt. Washington Father Karney St. St Paul's

Patrons Demand Train Safety or New Operators

Riders of the Cestie Shannon Railroad Company urge action after disruptions on trains. They call for a constabulary presence or hiring trained staff to restore order and ensure safe service amid crowded carriages.

Cestie Shannon Railroad Company

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