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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1891

Page

6

Victoria's anger softens as Salisbury tempers court drama

Lord Salisbury persuades Queen Victoria to stick to plan amid friction over the Empress Frederick's Paris visit and German France tensions. The Queen backed Kaiser over Paris insult but relented to maintain original itinerary, stirring court controversy and rumors of feuding with the Prince of Wales.

Dunlaf Los Pex Lord Salisbury Germany France Kaiser Grasse Frederick Paris Prince of Wales Frederik Count von Munster Germasr Baron de Mohrenheim Count von Menster Smet

Bank Wagering Returns as Monte Carlo Bank Rebounds

The Monte Carlo gaming scene shows a surge in plunging after last week’s losses. Samuel Lewis, a London money tender, briefly won nearly 33 000 dollars before losing all and 15 pounds more, initiating a new wave of stakes and a fatal incident linked to the gambling run. A young Englishman also broke a table with a 162 000 franc win before similar losses.

SY Ovcnlap Mick Monte Carlo Samuel Lewis London Lt. Seegart Enphaheri Aluon Lrente Et Guarante

Interview with Sir William Gordon-Cumming on Tranby-Croft scandal

The Dwarf interviews Sir William Gordon-Cumming about the Tranby-Croft affair. He says he will stay firm and see the matter through to the end, threatening the worst if compromised, and hints at travel plans to Spain. The piece suggests the case may still go to trial despite calls for settlement.

Loxpox Dwarf William Gordon-Cumming Twgay Tranby-Croft Gordon Spain Wntel Gerdley Arork

Driving match between Lords Lonsdale and Shrewsbury halted

The planned race traveled by road 14 miles from Leicester to Melton Mowbray was stopped by police. A new route near Reigate, Surrey was chosen with details kept secret due to crowd concerns. Snowy conditions fueled strong interest in the sporting outcome.

Lords Lonsdale Shrewsbury Leicester Melton Mowbray Reinate Surrey

The Lymph Not a Success in Madrid Hospitals

A six-physician commission in Madrid reports unsatisfactory results from Dr Koch’s lymph used to inoculate tuberculosis patients. They suspend its use across provincial hospitals, noting only one patient showed lasting improvement. Minor gains appeared in lep ers cases in Madrid and Grenada.

Dunlai Maner Koch Roeb Madrid Grenada

Lion Attacks Keeper at Cirque During Nero Performance

A Cirque show scene ended in tragedy when a lion maimed keeper Seeth in a March incident. The trainer tried to force the beast with a steel-tipped whip, prompting a fierce response. Assistants shielded him with javelins as the lion bit and released him after slinking back to its cage, leaving Seeth gravely injured and not expected to live.

Seeth

The Thaunderer Comments on Parnell Aides in U S

The article from March discusses the Parnell circles in America naming James Kelly an ex Fenian and arms agent for the Clan na Gael and identifies John O Connor as a man brought by John Devoy, reflecting on these figures and their affiliations.

The Tiss Parnell United States James ©. Kelly Clan na-Gael John O'Connor John Devoy Broughs

Stedmond Linked to Harp Without the Crown Faction

A Times article identifies John E. Sted mond as an avowed adherent of the Harp Without the Crown group. The piece notes that only persuasive figures could sway the advanced United States to fund their cause, with a reference to Hemen.

John E. Stedmond Times United States

Abduction at Blackburn House Sparks Large Crowds and Standstill

In Clitheroe a carriage abducts Mrs E Jackson and brings her to a Blackburn house where the doors are barricaded. Her husband E H Jackson, the alleged abductor, faces a mob outside as police guard the scene. A warrant for assault is issued against the abductors.

Lox Box Clitheroe Manchester Blackburn Jackson E. H. Jackson Miss Hall Australia

Destructive Tornadoes and Floods Hit Southern Towns

Destructive weather floods and a tornado affected Pickens and nearby areas. Rail lines and bridges were washed out, trains halted, and flooding cut communication. Enterprise Mississippi and Meridian faced extensive railroad damage, with numerous bridges destroyed and waters rising to dangerous levels.

Princess Clothilde Visits Dying Prince Napoleon in Rome

Prince Napoleon's condition is hopeless according to doctors in Rome. Princess Clothilde, a devout Catholic, visits at his bedside despite earlier estrangement over the Pope’s dispossession. She reportedly struggled with conscience before consenting to the visit while Napoleon refuses clergy near him. The scene is described as unique and poignant.

Clothilde Rome Durlap Prince Napoleon Napoleon Victor Emanuel Pius IX

Goat's Blood Cure Lecture Prompts Mixed Outcomes

Dr. Bertin of Nantes reported on experiments using goat's blood for tuberculosis. Three patients with advanced consumption died, others showed relief, including a 2 pound gain in three months. Bertin demonstrated the method by treating two patients in hospital.

Nantes Bertin

Lady Dilke's Faith and Liberal Appeal in Forest of Dean

Luspex March 9 Sir Charles Dilke expressed confidence he can clear his character and return to politics. He would accept a Forest of Dean parliamentary nomination and likely triumph if offered, though he could not decide that day. Lady Dilke supported him, vowing belief in his eventual vindication.

Luspex Charles Dilke Forest of Dean Lady Dilke Sir Charles Dilke

Tennessee River Rising Threatens Chattanooga Floods

Chattanooga faces a danger of inundation as the Tennessee River nears 4 feet higher than normal. The river climbs about three inches per hour with 34 hours of rain totaling 3.4 inches over the city and East Tennessee. Rail lines and mills may be disrupted while charities assist flooded residents. officials expect a crest then possible receding by this afternoon.

Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee

Muybridge Lectures On Animal Locomotion In Bern

Professor Muybridge of the University of Pennsylvania lectured at the Urania Institute in Bern on Animal Locomotion. He used rapid snap shot photographs to illustrate motion before an audience of about 500 artists and dignitaries including Dr. Von Coss, the minister of Educational Affairs.

Bern Prof Muybridge University of Pennsylvania Urania Institute von Coss Eoclis

Spain to send 6870 troops to Cuba amid unrest

Maprio March report states the Spanish Government plans to dispatch 6 870 troops to Cuba due to rising political agitation. If the situation worsens, General Cama will be named Viceroy. The Spanish press protests that Americans are egging on the Dubdin Separatists in relation to the proposed treaty of commerce.

Maprio Cuba General Cama

Blizzard Wrecks Vessels and Kills Livestock in England

A severe blizzard sweeps southwest England, causing ships to be wrecked and heavy livestock losses with hundreds of sheep and lambs perish. In Manchester funds, £2,500,000 are advanced to the Manchester and Liverpool Canal Company to open the city to heavy-draft steamers and ships.

Lowpox England Loxton March Corporation of Manchester Manchester and Liverpool Canal Company

Cumberland Rising Flood Drives Thousands From Homes

Nashville reports the Cumberland River rising to 6 feet at o clock with a rapid flood sweeping lowlands. Between 1500 and 2000 people are driven from homes as warehouses and cellars suffer damage from overflowing water. Lumber yards are flooded and driftwood passes the city while Ohio and Mississippi levels may slow Cumberland’s fall.

Nashville Ohio Mississippi Cumberland

Dense Atlantic Coast Fog Halts Navigation and Delays NYC

Dense fog and rain shroud New York and coastal waters causing blocked waterways. Fog horns, river craft whistles, and ferry bells mark the scene as navigation ceases along the coast and at sea passages, with impenetrable mist stalling all movement.

Atlantic Coast New York Timore Uapa Henry

West Virginia Reapportionment Passes House by Narrow Margin

The West Virginia reapportionment bill to redraw Congressional and Legislative districts passed the House by a party vote. Democrats protested claiming gerrymandering. speakers Julie Ferruson and Tioman voiced opposition amid Republican applause. The measure increases House districts by six.

Charleston House Smith Tulsr Julie Ferruson Tioman Putnam Tich Mineral Thomas

Two Knoxville Residents Die In Floods

Heavy rains flood the Knoxville area leaving streams out of banks. A ten year old colored girl drowned after falling into a racing creek this morning and a man named Hunter drowned yesterday afternoon in the floods.

Knoxville Tenn Hunter

Mob Attacks Cloak Factory Owner in New York

About 25 to 30 Polish Hebrews traveled by electric car from Manhattan to Jamaica to threaten Herman Greenbaum, alleging nonunion labor. They broke in, attacked the proprietor and his wife, and hurled vitriol at him and his seven-year-old son, amid supposed revenge over wages.

New York East River Jamaica L. L Herman Greenbaum Atoeerer

Vitriol Attack Leads to Mob Tension in Jamaica

Frank Ringzold, accused of throwing vitriol on a child in a Jamaica incident, was captured in East New York and handed to police. A mob surrounded the lockup demanding Ringzold’s lynching, but restraint prevailed and the mob dispersed. The injured child William Greenbaum and his parents are under Dr. Wood’s care with uncertain prognosis.

Frank Ringzold New York Jamaica Kingsold Wood William Greenbaum Greenbaum

New Plan of Rapid Transit Proposed in Chicago

The Daily News previews a three-city underground street transit scheme using a side by side cable system. Wealthy backers would fund an underground roadway with electric lighting, stations in building basement corners, and a high speed to relieve overcrowded surface streets.

Chicago The Daily News Tomorrow

Bee man interview defends Democratic control over reforms

J H Beeman Mississippi Farmers Alliance chairman and Democratic congressman elect says the party is the white man’s party and will enact reforms with a Democratic president and Congress. He opposes the sub treasury scheme and warns of cotton speculators’ market control. Beeman favors re election of George and Walthall to the Senate, claiming Alliance support.

Jackson J. H. Beeman State Farmers’ Alliance Congress Democratic Party Democratic Congress Beeman Alliance of Mississippi George and Walthall United States Senate Mr. Beeman George Treasury

Opium Eater Tied to Detroit Man's Suicide

The Boody House suicide mystery deepens as Detroit resident Gashe identifies the deceased as a young man Gashe knew through Lodge. Lodge recalls the man, an opium eater, once threatened murder and then himself while under the drug. Gashe cannot recall the victim’s name.

ToLtepo Boody House Gashe Detroit Lodge Father Quigley Mr. Gashe

Bradford Bankrupts in Canada Rich and Robinson Settlement

Bradford Pa boot and shoe dealers Rich and Robinson in Hamilton Ontario have settled with creditors. Creditors accept four percent cash. Rich and Robinson pay all costs. Costs expected at about two percent of total debts. Debts total around eighty five thousand dollars. Release for Rich and Robinson to occur once funds arrive.

Hamrmton Ont March Rich & Robinson Bradford

Governor Hovey Vetoes Expiring Legislature Fee Bill

In Indianapolis March 9 Governor Hovey returned the fee and salary bill with a veto and a 700 word message. He argues the law not effective immediately allows current officeholders to collect fees for two to four years. The legislature overrode the veto. the measure becomes law as they adjourn sine die.

Indianapolis Hovey

Labor Leader Hannahan Ill With Severe Illness

John J. Hannahan vice grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen is seriously ill at his city home. He fell ill about three weeks ago while working for the order in the South with lung and bowel complications described as the difficulty.

Chrcaco John J. Hannahan Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen South Mr. Hannahan

Missouri Methodist Conference votes on women delegates

In Brookeville Missouri the Missouri Annual Conference closed with the clergy voting 26 in favor and 71 against admitting women to the General Conference while the laity supported 3226 for and 71 against.

Missouri Methodist Conference Brookeville Missouri Annual Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference

Australian ballot reform bill passes legislature

Sacramento reports the ballot reform bill, a modified Australian law, has cleared both legislative branches. Amendments approved by the House require a conference with the Senate before final passage.

Sacramento House Senate

Larceny Charge Over Fence Board Missing at South Thirtieth Street

Alderman McGarey heard Fred Bush accuse John Werymeyer of stealing 15 board fence posts from the prosecutor's South Thirtieth Street home. Bush joked the defendant left him only post holes. Weymeyer posted $500 bond for today’s hearing. Homesteaders Frozen to Death in Ashland Storm leaves two feared dead.

McGarey Fred Bush John Werymeyer Thirtieth Street Weymeyer

Marshall Death Notice for James Hynsdman in Marshall Family

On Tuesday March 10 1891 at 1257 A.M James Hynsdman beloved son of Hawdon and Mary C Marshall nee 6 years 2 months 10 days at his parents residence No 155 Crawford Street Notice of funeral hereafter Swisshelm at 621 Broad Street East End March at 7 P.M Kate wife of Mary Wisshelm Notice of funeral hereafter

Marshall Tuesaday James Hyynsdman Hawdon Mary C. Marshall Crawford Street Swisshelm Broad Street East End Kate Mary Wisshelm

Climate of California March and April Car Charters

Private cars offered for charters in March and April at attractive rates. Contact E. A. Ford General Passenger Agent Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburgh for details and arrangements.

California E. A. Ford Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg

Palm's Great Play Brings Al Johnson Out

A local magnate makes a deal ending the tenure of Al Johnson. The move reshapes leadership at the firm, with prominent figures voicing optimism about new direction and strategic shifts in coming months.

Johnson

Sale Ends Albert Johnsons Baseball Era in Cleveland

Albert L. Johnson sells out of baseball for 30000 total rights including lease of Brotherhood grounds and Cincinnati contracts. The League takes possession and contracts transfer to the new club. Johnson vows no further baseball for ten years. ONeill and Hanlon travel to Cincinnati to assume control as the Association war ends.

Cleveland J. Palmer O'Neill Ed Hanlon Albert L. Johnson Johnson Brotherhood Cincinnati League Association Messrs. Russell Sanders Ed. Hanlon O'Neill T. H. Brunell Brush

Great Pittsburg Dog Show Opens With 600 Champions

The Grand Central Rink hosts a four day exhibition featuring Sir Bedivere the unbeaten St Bernard and a star lineup including Alton, Jack the Ripper, Melac, Dick Swiveler, and Irish setters from Mr. Washington and Chicago kennels. Prof. Parker and his trick dogs perform daily.

Sir Bedivere Grand Central Rink Pittsburgers Sir Bedivers Sears St. Bernard Uch Bediere Bedivere Mr. Moore Melrose St. Bernards Alton Jack the Ripper Whitechapel Melac Hert G. Nicholas Chicago Kil-larney Dick Swiveler

Smith Replies to Grant in Beaver Falls Bout

Ed Smith agrees to box Elmer Grant at Beaver Falls with a six round limit and must occur before S0chin at which point Smith travels to New York with Farrell to meet McAuliffe on the 30. Hawkins presses for a 133 pound fight in New York or elsewhere with a satisfactory purse. Alcock cancels American Cricket Team fixtures amid expectations of a first class tour. Ohio Valley League meetings plan in Steubenville with delegates from multiple towns to form a new circuit.

Elmer Grant Ed Smith Grant Beaver Falls Smith Farrell New York McAuliffe Billy Hawkins Austin Gibbons Hawkins Ohio Valley League East Liverpool McConville Steubenville Rochester Beaver Phillipsburg Fast Liver Toronto Mingo Martin's Ferry Gellaire Wellsourg Wheeling W. Va Seague

Cambridge Crew Improves Practice Threatening Oxford Victory

London reports that Cambridge has sharpened its training, shaking confidence in Oxford's race win. Betting on Oxford narrows to even as excitement rises. A local amateur baseball league meeting is set for Thursday at Distatco office with clubs Bridgeville Oakland Homestead and others to discuss forming a league. Gallagher defeats Connors in a wrestling match in Ox City.

London Cambridge Oxford Distatco Bridgeville Oakland Homestead

Big Dog Show And Local Sports Updates

Ep Swartwood not signed to Sioux City to play ball. Lewis Bisbracer new local second baseman arrives with optimism for the club. Second deposit of 100 a side in wrestling contest between unknown and Neilly made good yesterday. Burke Pritchard fight arrangements completed for today with Pritchard the favorite. Morris abandons ball playing to open a restaurant on TinSun Street Allegheny soon. Wheeler Wikof ex-President of the American Association visits and criticizes current actions. Old Athletic Grounds in East End secured for East End Gymnastic Club and a tuning track of one fifth of a mile to be laid out soon.

Swartwood Sioux City Lewis Bisbracer Neilly Burke Morris Tinsun Street Allegheny Wheeler Wikof American Association East End

Storms churn across continent with varied rain and snow

The central storm moved from Wisconsin across Lake Superior into Canada then faded. A secondary Carolina storm confined rain to the Atlantic states while snow fell in Pennsylvania Indiana and Tennessee. A third storm loomed over Colorado Wyoming with a fourth not coming from Eritwo Columbia. Near Philadelphia the Southern storm intensified with thunder and lightning. Coastal and lake winds reached 48 mph at Buffalo and 4 mph at Block Island with rain likely turning to snow and clearing later in the day.

Inmesahoe Wisconsin Lake Superior Canada Carolinas Atlantic Pennsylvania Indiana Tennessee Colorado Wyoming Columbia Philadelphia Buffalo Block Island

River Telegrams Update From Morgantown to Cincinnati

River reports show Morgantown Elver at 11 feet 6 inches and falling with snowy weather. Brownsville river at 14 feet inches and falling with clear weather and a 53 degree thermometer at 6 am. Memphis at H feet 6 inches and rising with clear and cool conditions.

Morgantown Elver Brownsville R. A. Catro Wheeling Memphis Cincinnati

Elder's Rail Road Bill Dead in Kansas Legislature

In the Kansas Senate theRailroads Committee rejected Speaker Elder's freight rate bill proposing about a 20 percent cut. A substitute to the House mortgage and lien bill was adopted delaying foreclosures two years unless liens are cleared, with mortgagees allowed sale after six months if liens remain. The House passed an eight hour workday for state and local employees as conference on appropriations widens the gap toward imminent adjournment.

Kansas Toreka Kax March Senate Committee On Railroads Speaker Elder House

Market Talk on Cow Butter Prices and Hay Costs

The piece notes butter rumoured to be cow butter selling at 40 cents a pound with speculation it could rise to 75 cents or a dollar. It also observes hay is cheaper than at this season in living memory.

Flagman Joe Clark Injured In Loyalhanna Tipple Crash

Joe Clark a flagman on the Pennsylvania road struck a tipple at Loyalhanna with his head. The back of his skull was knocked in and the brain protruded. He was taken to West Penn Hospital where he is not expected to live.

Joe Clark Pennsylvania Road Loyalhanna West Penn Hospital

Error in Lacock street address reported in Dispatch notice

A Dispatch report misnumbered a house on Lacock street stating 22 instead of 222. The occupying family is described as highly respectable and the correction notes the proper address.

Lacock Street

Dean Literary Society Event Postponed After Participants Ill

The twentieth annual entertainment of the Dean Literary Society scheduled for March 14 at the Hirth School Chapel has been postponed due to the illness of some participants.

The Dean Literary Society Hirth School Chapel

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