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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1891
Page
8
The death of Dr. J. G. Armstrong of Atsatia stirs renewed belief that he resembled John Wilkes Booth. Rumors trace origins to facial likeness and a belief Booth was never executed, with reports noting the doctor’s distinctive limp.
The passage argues against asserting Dr Armstrong as Booth, noting physical likeness and local drama ties as insufficient, while recounting Armstrong’s long career across Ballymena, Sydney, St Louis, Hannibal, Wheeling, Richmond, Atlanta. It compares rumors to a South Carolina case of mistaken identity involving Peter Ney and Napoleon, concluding the claim rests on conjecture rather than fact.
Hanson Ceiswell Jr comments on a publication asserting that Peter was Michael the right arm of Napoleon. The note quotes Johnson on rejecting hypothetical doubts of acknowledged certainty.
Ex congressman Frank Lawler, arriving from Washington, says he would win if nominated by the Democrats and would accept the nomination if offered. A crowded reception greets him as he plans to rest before tonight’s public event.
Brooklyn metallurgist John Tollman declares a new process will cut aluminum to six cents a pound within three months, promising cheaper than existing methods and predicting metals will be displaced. he says capitalists have offered to buy his secret but he will only sell aluminum.
A local clothing company advertises a sale of seven shades of men’s spring overcoats priced at $650 each. The stock includes cassimeres worsteds and plain black chev iots in all sizes with silk-faced or plain options. Sale by Pitrssure Compmanion CLOTHING COMPANY at Grant and Damond streets opposite the Court House.
A 19th century health warning urges quick treatment for pneumonia and recommends Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey as the trusted stimulant for immediate care, claiming it has saved many lives and prevented or cured severe pulmonary troubles despite urging to avoid cheaper options.
A concise notice records a transaction or event involving Linen de Ireland and Victoria Lawn at property 834c, with limited readable details available. Further context is unclear from the fragment.
A local firm invites customers to inspect its collection of wall paper for rooms, ceilings and halls in a range of choice styles and artistic colorings showcasing the latest market ideas.
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