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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1892

Page

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Ireland's Scotland Bill Shown as Practical Home Rule Plan

Twelve Scottish Liberal MPs introduce a bill creating a Scottish legislature with a Queen and secretary for Scotland. It allows taxes and a Scottish fund, limits imperial vetoes, and reserves imperial defense, with a privy council committee to rule on powers. The measure aims to address Ireland's home rule while applying to Scotland.

Privy Council Scotland Secretary For Scoteh Ireland Mr. Gladstone Ireh Port House of Lords Consolidated Fund United Kingdom Government of Scottish Consolidated Fund Public Service of England and Wales

Scots Home Rule Draft Seeks Single Democratic Parliament

The article outlines a Scottish home rule bill creating one democratic Scottish parliament with limited checks, subject to Privy Council reference for constitutionality. It notes crown appointments for judges, potential removal via crown, and implicit Westminster sovereignty protections, with unionist concerns about imperial precedence.

Mr. Gladstone Privy Council

Paris Bank Collapse Shocks Directors and Authorities

The Banque Generale Chemin de Fer Industrie suspended operations in Paris. One director died by his own hand, two fled, and one was arrested amid fraud charges. The bank speculated in French Spanish and Russian securities and faced liabilities of 24 million francs with only 5 million in assets. It held a national loan subscription of over 2 million francs and operated 16 provincial branches plus two in Paris. funds were diverted to industrial and mining speculation. The crash spares the Bourse but signals near-certain insolvency as creditors await settlement.

Paris Banque Generale Chemin de Feret Industrie

Benefits of a sugar bounty in Northern Ohio

The 2 cent per pound bounty for maple sugar in Northern Ohio aims to boost production but mainly benefits producers with 500 pounds annually. Most sugar in the Reserve comes from 28 counties, with 198 licenses and about 200000 pounds produced by those licensees. Small producers feel discriminated against as collectors gain patronage. Beet sugar plans surge with 300 to 400 farmers pledging to grow beets and a new factory planned near Norwalk, while Findlay sees factory interest. If Carner’s bill for an extra state bounty passes, Northern Ohio beet sugar could boom.

Cleveland Ohio Internal Revenue District Gabriel Ohie Norwalk Findlay Carner

Gas Failure Shuts Spiceland Glass Works

Fr Ware Inc reports the Spiceland Indiana window glass factory closed yesterday due to a total natural gas shortage. The plant employs about 300 workers and officials warn other Indiana gas belt manufacturers may face similar fates as pressure drops.

Fr. Ware, Inc Spiceland Ind Indiana Gas Belt

Standard Oil of New Jersey Renamed in Jersey City

A certificate filed with the Hudson County Clerk changes the title Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to Standard Oil er. The move follows a judicial decision in Ohio and is described as a technical correction in New Jersey records.

New York Hudson County Jersey City Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Standard Oiler Sre Ohio

Phoenix Iron Company Suspended Operations Under Receiver

Treron New Jersey March 19 The Phoenix Iron Company suspended business and was placed under a receiver. Liabilities amount to 136000 with nominal assets of 186000 including 95000 in real estate and 62646 in machinery.

Treron N. J Phoenix Iron Company

Foster arrives in Washington after New York trip

Wasu Index reports Secretary Foster landed in Washington from New York shortly after 9 o'clock this evening, reflecting a swift return trip and ongoing business at the capital.

Foster Washington New York

Totten’s Noah’s Ark Spike Shows Millennial Views at Yale

Yale professor C A L Totten declares his end times theory backed by multiple chronology lines and plans to publish under copyright. He explains the spike through a library book as a deliberate stance against rivals and warns he will spread his writings beyond Yale despite controversy.

Hurley Joshua Israel Hell

Noted People in a Row Notorious Johnnie Considine Shot in Barroom Feud

A violent incident in Detcert centers on ex mayor William G. Thompson and gangster Johnnie Considine. Thompson and Bob McCarthy argued, McCarthy struck Thompson, then at Swan's cafe a second clash erupted. McCarthy fired, hitting Considine in the stomach. Considine is critically wounded while McCarthy escaped. Considine leads a feared gang tied to extortion and abductions, including a May abduction case. Thompson is identified as father of Mrs Harry Lezrande Cannon, linked to Ward McAllister's 400.

Johnnie Considine McAllister Detcert William G. Thompson Detroit Thompson Bob McCarthy Russell House McCarthy Swan Jeannie Considine Considine Obail Beingha Senphs Perrien Harry Lezrande Cannon Ward McAllister

Astor Scandal Tale Duped by Duel Talk in Paris

Paris interview with M Cherboquet, second in the Coleman Drayton Hallett Borrowe duel, explains the dispute arose late January. He says Drayton sought a peaceful accord but Borowre and others favored a jury of honor. Drayton is said to seek divorce and may reopen the case. Astors are in Paris with arrangements for their daughter.

Paris M. Francis Cherboquet Coleman Drayton Hallett Burrowe M. Cherboquet Salles d’Armes Mr. Drayton M. Ferdinand Boisacq Boi Borrowe Germany England London Berlin France Drayton

Gorman Sidelined by Cold and Lumbago at Capital

Washington reports Senator Gorman has been confined to residence for a week with a severe cold and lumbago. Doctors urge rest and climate change. he hopes for a return next week. Senator Morrill's condition improves, and Secretary Blaine gains strength daily while attending to correspondence.

Blaine Morrill Washington Gorman Old Point Comfort

Squealee Blackmailer Sparks Chicago Aldermanic Probe

Grand jury in Chicago opens a major investigation into aldermanic graft with State Attorney Longenecker and Foreman Lieb pressing to move swiftly. Alderman Kunz, labeled the squealer, testifies again amid claims he attempted to price silence, while officials promise careful, comprehensive action.

Chicago Longenecker Lieb Kunz Squealer

Talk of Drayton and Astor Duel Case Aboard Majestic

Legal advisers for J Coleman Drayton and the Astor family maintain silence as the Majestic sails toward New York with the two men in dispute. A friend says only Borrowe's side is heard and insists Drayton must explain his view. English law could move to trials if any duel or assault occurs, with custody and extradition procedures possible.

Drayton Astor New York J. Coleman Drayton Majestic Mr. Drayton Borrowe Harry Vane Mil Aon England

Burlesque Blondes Promote Show By Handbill Parade

In Lockport New York March 19 special report details a novel advertising stunt by the May Davenport Burlesque Blonde Company. After an injunction blocked their printed ad, the actresses toured the city in carriages scattering hand bills and inviting workers at factories to attend. One performer teased an older man at a Holly company shop about seating, describing a lively afternoon as they roamed to drum up interest.

New York C. A. L. Totten United States Army Sheffield Scientific School Christ sull-Christ New Haven Lockport N. Y Holly Company

Biscuits at Exchange Hotel Poison Fourteen Victims

Montrose reports fourteen people poisoned after eating biscuits at the Exchange Hotel last night. The victims, including the proprietor Gardner’s wife and his 18 year old son, were stricken within a half hour of supper. Doctors worked through the night with stomach pumps and antidotes. one patient faces potential death. Authorities suspect flour contamination.

Montrose Gardner Exchange Hotel

Untitled note on Drayton marriage rumors in Philadelphia

Mrs G Doreson Coleman, Drayton’s aunt, says she has no knowledge of the affair between Mr Drayton and his wife beyond circulating rumors from last fall. She recalls the Europe trip and expresses surprise at the claimed condition of things.

Philadelphia Mra G. Doreson Coleman Mr. Drayton

Counterfeiters Captured in New York Harlem Sting

Secret Service agents arrested Frank Moreno in Harlem after tracing an Italian suspect known to hand coins to a woman, Annie Fagiani, who passed a counterfeit. Moreno had 28 counterfeit half dollars and packing paper to prevent sweating. Bail set at 5000 for Moreno and 2500 for Fagiani. A.B. Bailey was arrested in Kenton with a complete tool kit and 60 counterfeit dollars. Northwestern Ohio reports extensive fake coin activity with thousands of coins detected across multiple cities.

New York Secret Service Matthew F. Griffin Brooks Harlem Annie Fagiani Shields Frank Moreno Toledo A.B. Bailey Kenton Ohio United States Findlay Tiffin Lima Defiance Detroit

Waring Plans Berlin Cable Wire Factory

A cablegram from Berlin reports R. S. Waring of Pittsburgh, inventor of the Waring cable system, in Berlin to establish a local cable wire factory to protect his German patent rights. It notes Siemens & Holske starting a large Illinois factory to compete, and European bankers’ concerns over American silver legislation drawing gold from the continent.

Berlin R. S. Waring Waring Standard Underground Cable Company Germany Messrs. Siemens & Holske Illinois Heas America

Whisky Trust Moves to Quash Indictment in District Court

Boston March 12 Whisky Trust officials filed a motion in U S District Court to quash the indict ment. They claim the indictment is indefinite and fails to inform the accused of the offense charged nor to name a statute. Defendants include George J Gibson Lewis H Green Julius French Warren H Corning Peter Jane Herbert L Terrell and William N Hobart Greenhut excluded.

Boston Whisky Trust United States District Court United George J. Gibson Lewis H. Green Julius ©. French Warren H. Corning Peter Jane Herbert L. Terre

German gold beater dies by self harm under trip hammer

In Philadelphia on March 19 Fred Hengle a German gold beater employed by Pearce Karsh Co deliberately placed his head under a 100 pound trip hammer and let it descend from six feet, killing himself after moving the pulley to hold the hammer. He leaves a wife married a year ago.

Philadelphia Fred Hengle Pearce, Karsh & Co Hengle

British Commissioner Foresees New Modus Vivendi

Montreal March 19 Sir George Baden Powell a British commissioner on the Bering Sea arbitration visits Montreal and says arrangements for a new modus vivendi for the coming year will be completed soon and the final settlement on the matter will be timely and satisfactory

Bering Sea Montreal Que Sir George Baden Powell

Battle in Brazil describes Fortaleza palace bombardment

Butler Shaffer and Charles Stewart return from Brazil where they witnessed the February bombardment of Ceara Governor’s palace in Fortaleza. Cadets and civilians attacked to depose the governor, who fled after heavy cannon and musketry, leaving scenes of destruction and 30s dead. The governor left for Rio de Janeiro after the fighting ended.

Om Crry Butler Shaffer Charles Stewart Coal Hill Brazil Ceara Shaffer Fortaleza Messra Shaffer Stewart Irty Messrs Shaffer An Stewart United States Rio Janeiro

Ossified man Edward Emmons dies after long suffering

Port Jefferson reports the death of Edward Emmons known as the Ossified Man and Mime Museum wonder. Born in Port Jefferson 38 years ago, he contracted rheumatism at age 22 and then remained bedridden for 16 years as his body gradually ossified. He retained some use of one arm and could read and talk but was nearly deaf. His father suffered the same condition and died before full joint fixation.

Port Jefferson Edward Emmons Secoten

New Direct Process At Carnegie Phips Co Brings Steel Revolution

Carnegie Phipps & Co. introduced at Homestead a direct process for making steel that promises major efficiency gains and potential world impact. Workers resist as four heats replace two, with trade secret details and hopes of cheaper steel shaping the future of the industry.

Carnegie, Phipps & Co Homestead Homestead Steel Works

Typhus Death Toll at North Brother Island Hospitals

The Health Department reveals Dr. Percival understated typhus deaths at North Brother Island. Initially 2 deaths were reported. later 29 deaths were admitted with eight additional death certificates filed.

New York Health Department Percival North Brother's Island

The Dispatch Directory Classified for Readers’ Convenience

A historical page outlines the issue structure with live news and literary features across pages 9 to 20. It lists sections such as Inv Vicronta Labour, Carnegie line items, joining secret societies, real estate notices, society news, fashion and education features, and theatrical and amusement notices.

Tax Distatce Vicronta Pouzrees News Carnegie Lineary Sherman Potter

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