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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1890

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American Poet Gifts to Queen Victoria Amid London Influx

Loyspox May 24 Walt Whitman sent to Queen Victoria a bouquet of American arbutus with a note and lines. American arrival to London swells hotels, galleries and steamer trunks as officials predict a larger crowd for Paris exhibition. Royal festivities, Balmoral journey, and a grand Buckingham Ball highlight a busy birthday week.

Walt Whitman England America London Queen Victoria Royal Soll Madsen Delaware Potomac Whitman Buckingham Palace Jeabella Spain Victoria Windsor Castle Balmoral Scotland Balworal Prince and Princess of Wales

Belgian King visits for Queen Victoria's birthday

The King of the Belgians arrived at Balmoral from London to wish Queen Victoria many happy returns. He presented a huge bouquet three feet in diameter made of mauve orchids. Dresses appeared pale and delicate while a phenomenal display of diamonds impressed guests.

Balmoral London Queen Victoria

Socialistic Strength at Jolimont Conference Signals Labour Rise

The International Conference of Miners at Jolimont Belgium drew delegates from England France Belgium Austria and Germany. A plebiscite on the eight hour day was favored over a universal strike plan though some urged action. The Hyde Park demonstration inspired a new labor body The Eight Hours and International Labor League. Leading socialists pilot the movement with broad non skilled labor support.

ISY Lexpos Jolimont Belgium England Bert, Pickard France Austria Germany Burt House of Commons Liverpool Hyde Park Ipst The Eight Hours International Labor League

Notable guests at Poultney Bigelow luncheon

Yesterday a luncheon hosted by Poultney Bigelow honored Count Herbert Bismarck with attendees including H. Rider Haggard Prof. James Bruce William Howard Russell and Du Maurier. Haggard announced a new book nearing press titled Brio a Scandinavian romance with a bleak final arc.

Poultney Bigelow Herbert Bismarck H. Rider Haggard Prof James Bruce William Howard Russell du Maurier Haggard

Temperance Split Over Compensation Clash in Hyde Park Rally

The Church of England Temperance Society splits over compensating dispossessed publicans. A minority opposes using rate payers funds, leading to resignations and a planned Hyde Park demonstration on June 7 with speakers from church and labor groups. Sir Wilfrid Lawson faces letters ordering liquor to him, which he rejects.

Loxpon Church of England Temperance Society Hyde Park Wesleyan Wilfrid Lawson Wilfrid

Delamater Delegates Triumph in Indiana County Primaries

Returns from the Indiana County primary show Delamater carried the county while Montooth is favored in Greene and Stone wins in Bedford and Butler. Elk County re elects the uninstructed delegate. Reports describe Democrats and aliens voting and jail prisoner Bracken released to influence the outcome, with large sums of money and drunken crowds at polls. Nesbitt defeats Ogden for county Granger leadership.

Montooth Greene County Stone Delamater Indiana County Bedford Butler Elk County Greene Pattison Mercer Ixpiana Elkin Richards Bracken Westmoreland County Harry White Granger Samuel Nesbitt Major Ogden

Prince Albert Victor Gains New Titles and Raised Salary

May 24 report states Prince Albert Victor is now Duke Clarence of Avondale and Earl of Athlone with Parliament to consider a salary increase for him. The piece notes Avondale’s historical royal ties and Athlone’s revival pleases Tory and Orangemen factions, while editorial opinion questions whether the young duke will follow his father’s wild youth.

Rey c London Prince Albert Victor Duke Clarence of Avondale Earl of Athlone Gickell Battle of the Boyne Ireland

Fifteen year old burglar Katie Desmond confesses

Boston May 24 A 16 year old girl Katie Desmond with many aliases confessed to a long string of petty housebreakings across Boston Cambridge Chelsea and Somerville. She was caught in Chelsea and admitted a criminal career with $1000 in theft proceeds and numerous gold watches rings and jewelry recovered by police.

Boston Katie Desmond Cambridge Chelsea Somerville Desmond KR. H. White & Co Katie

England's Big Slice in East Africa Debate

Loypow reports in Parliament and in papers about England and Germany claims in East Africa. The British government looks to a moderated German demand and a possible settlement. Sir Francis DeWinton sails from London to Mombasa as governor of the British East Africa Company territories with Imperial support.

Loypow England Germany East Africa Lord Salisbury Francis DeWinton British East Africa Company London Mombassy Sakishoryek

Plucky Jersey Girl Turns Thieves Away With Shotgun

Miss Carrie Eckhard, 17, at Buddtown road near Pemberton New Jersey, faced two armed tramps who entered her home and demanded food. She fetched a double barreled shotgun, forced the men to surrender the stolen silver watch and $2, then they fled after she threatened buckshot.

Pemberton N. J Carrie Eckhard Buddtown Road

Stone Wins in Bedford County Primary Fire. Hastings Second

In Bedford, May 24, a large Republican primary produced Stone as the leading governor choice with more than two to one over rivals, backed by Longenecker’s faction. Hastings carried a few districts as the second choice, while Cessna led for Congress.

Hastings Delamater Distator Longenecker Stone John H. Gordon Ben Dulamster Longewerker John Eichelberger Isaiah Conley General Hastings Bedford County Hono John Cessna Congress C. P. Calhoun Ashcorn

The Craze for High Towers in Willesden

The Willesden suburb in London plans a 1250 foot tower by Sir Edward Waskin to outdo Eiffel. Promoters lacking funds yet, they have contracts for 250 acres and align with the underground railway where Watkin chairs. They hope the tower will attract sightseers and boost railway profits.

Sir Edward Waskin Willesden London Watkin

Counter suit in paper theft case between Johnson Co and Danville mill

A legal clash deepens as Johnson Company and North Branch Rolling Mill accuse each other of conspiring to seize papers from a safe. Johnson figures countersuit after Danville prosecutions. arrests of A J Moxham, Attorney Murphy, and O Shea and Entwistle follow in Philadelphia and locally.

Johnstown Johnson Company North Branch Rolling Mill Danville Johnson People Danville Company A. J. Moxham Murphy Messrs O'Shea Entwitsle Messrs. Moxham Philadelphia

Hastings Area Holds Quiet Republican Primaries

In Carlisle Hastings delegates to the State Convention were chosen in a county wide Republican primary. In Shippensburg Mechanicsburg and rural districts a minor contest occurred, with a compromise arranged and Hastings men E B Watts Alfred Loudon and E N Musser likely to secure delegation. Delegates were instructed to go uninstructed.

Dirfatch Carlisle Shippensburg Mechanicsburg E. B. Watts Alfred Loudon Silver Spring E. N. Musser Hastings J. A. Moore Delamater C. H. Miller Newville Montooth Paul Martin Philip Taylor

Big scheme to unite 83 straw board mills under one group

A traveling paper-mill owner from Ohio alleges ex Senator Richardson of Idletown and John Sherwood of Lafayette Indiana lead a plan to consolidate 83 straw board mills nationwide. They hold options on most plants, set to expire Monday, seeking to extend to July 1. Investment in the 83 plants totals about 4 million dollars.

MasstuLox Ohio Richardson Iddletown Thin State John Sherwood Lafayette Ind

Mercer for Pattison rallies farmers in May meeting

A Mercer Court House meeting urged state tax law equalization and abolition of Poor Director and County Superintendent posts. Planned June 14 oil precinct gatherings and a June 21 mass meeting with likely Pattison support. Pattison delegates chosen in north ward and Wallace supporters in south ward. The county leans Pattison as the convention approaches.

Mercer Court House Pattison Wallace

His Prison a Palace The Young Duke of Orleans Prisons Life

The Young Duke of Orleans remains confined at Clairveux in a palace like prison. He spends much time receiving visitors and playing with a pet monkey. When bored he works on rustic seats and endures ennui.

Duke of Orleans Clairveux

Quiet Greene County Republican Primary in 1890s

In Greene county the Republican primary was uneventful with no fights among delegates. Hon. J. W. Ray is set for unanimous endorsement for Congress. The County Convention will nominate delegates to the Congressional and State conventions. Delegates to the State Convention will be uninstructed though many favor Montooth.

Greene County J. W. Ray Montooth

A Changeable Juror in Damages Case

A juror in the Kearney v. Pittsburg Cleveland and Toledo Railroad damage suit shifted from voting for the plaintiff to the defense after hours of unanimity. The jury had 11 to 1 for the plaintiff before one member changed his mind, claiming the plaintiff deserved nothing. The juror was discharged amid suspicions of tampering.

Younarrows Kearney Pittsburg Cleveland Toledo

A Book in Which Few Characters Survive Until the End

Minister Lincoln returned to London this week after a short leave of absence following the death of his colleague. The dispatch notes a grim tone and sparse survivals among key figures as events unfold.

Cable DisPatch Lincoln London

Delomater Result Sparks Telegram Dispatch Note

Special Telegram to The Dispatch from BipcewayY on May 24 notes the result of the event involving Delomater. The message emphasizes the outcome and its immediate impact.

Bipcewayy

Elk County Primaries Tilt To J. H. McEwen

Republican primaries in Elk County this evening favor J. H. McEwen who has prior County Committee backing. McEwen reportedly aligned with Delamater.

Elk County J. H. McEwen Delamater

Delamater Defeated in Butler County Gubernatorial Vote

Very meagre returns reported from Burien on May 24 as 50 candidates pieced counts there and across the county. Stone leads Delamater by about three to one in multiple wards. Stone delegates appear to win in Millerstown, Donegal with strong majorities. County officers results remain unclear with several races close and many ballots unreadable until morning.

Ispacial Burien Stone Delamater Millerstown Donegal Township Pleeger McMartin Bell Hitter Butler Forward Hastings Montooth Crown Dodds Bippus Erocnenatssy Tate Register Thompson Thomas Williams Assembly Wilson Martin Criswell

The Contest in Franklin Delves Into Republican Delegates

In Franklin County Pa the primaries ended with a heated battle over two delegates to the State Convention. Delamater and Stone factions split county leadership with Seiders Snively backing Delamater and Wresting Britton backing Stone. Returns from rural areas favor Delamater, with a concrete plan for the convention Tuesday.

Dinfaton Chambersburg Franklin County John A. Seiders Baward Snively Shady Grove Delemater George B. Wrestling Mont Alto William Britton Letterkenny Township Stone Seiders Britton Alee Beaver Delamater Stewart

Wallace in Philadelphia Seeks Delegation Insight

Ex Senator Wallace visited Philadelphia for a few hours. Ex Representative Morgan met him and, while Wallace declined comment on Pattison’s delegate strength, a close friend said Harrity now expects 50 to 56 Philadelphia delegates for Pattison, leaving Wallace with 14 to 16 and a 36 vote margin.

Philadelphia Wallace Morgan Fifteenth Ward Pattison Harrity Ieaves

Cumberland Delegation Split Between Delamater and Hastings

Advices from Cumberland indicate the delegation will be about equally divided between Delamater and Hastings, signaling a tight race for leadership.

Dispatch Philadelphia Cumberland Delamater Hastings

Con vict Myers Confesses Plot To Aid Cronin Prisoners

Chicago reports reveal that Vict Myers confessed after noticing Deputy Warden Merrill inspecting the tower disrupting a plan to help Cronin prisoners escape. Authorities also hunt $1000 believed smuggled to corrupt guards as part of the scheme.

Chicago Myers Kavanaugh Luke Merrill Captain Merrill

Fatal Slingshot Accident Leaves Boy Blind

Irvin Rose, 12, may lose sight in one eye after a coalstone struck him from a slingshot wielded by William Moore, 8. Moore was arrested as doctors fear further vision loss.

Brappocn Irvin Rose William Moore Moore

Tariff Clash Likely as Senate Faces McKinley Substitute

Washington May 24 reports indicate the Senate Finance Committee may replace the McKinley tariff bill with a substitute. Republicans in the House vow retaliation, fearing insult and a possible failure of all tariff legislation. Senator Cameron predicts radical changes but warns of uncertainty until the committee acts.

Senate House WasHindex Committee On Finance Finance McKinley Committee On Ways and Means Repubiioen Cameron Joseph EF. Huegele Grocers’ and Importers’ Exchange of Philadelphia Sta Senate Committee On Finance Senate For J.D. Camznon

Hennepin Canal Saved in River and Harbor Fight

SPROM 4 STAFF CORRESPONDENT WasHisnerton May 24 Hennepin canal remains in the river and harbor bill as wrangle over constitutionality of the appropriation and minor points lasts most of the day Judge Jere Murphy longtime advocate of the measure is in high feather this evening Ex-Congressman Murphy has had floor access and influence The Mississippi river repair appropriation is cut from 2 million to 1 million due to urgency funds A further session is expected before sending the measure to the Senate in its reported form

WasHisnerton Hennepin Canal Jere Murphy River and Harbor Committee Hennepin Henderson Mississippi River Senate House

Court may delay Kemmler execution further

Supreme Court rejection on constitutional questions leaves open the possibility of one more appeal. Analysts say the case could still be delayed to next autumn if new counsel files another petition to the high court.

Washington Supreme Court Kemmler Wallace

National Republican Committee to meet with uncertain attendance

The Executive Committee plans a gathering next week or later to align with newly announced Congressional committees, but the return of Senator Quay Colonel Clarkson and State Senator Fassett is uncertain. The meeting will occur only if all members can attend, possibly the week after next. Eager for Free Delivery. (From St Lawrence Com)

Wash Indos National Republican Committee Republican Congression Committees Quay Clarkson Fassett New York

Free delivery service considered for Butler and Bellefonte

The Postmaster General ordered an inspector to visit Butler and Bellefonte to examine the local post offices and assess the need for establishing free delivery service.

Butler Bellefonte Postmaster General

Four Reformed ministers switch to Episcopalian doctrine

Allentown May 24 A church sensation as four ministers withdraw from the Reformed Church within four days to join the Protestant Episcopalian denomination. Rev M Christman and Rev James Werner announced moves last week, followed by Rev RE Gernant resigning from Zion Church after nine years. Other Lehigh Classis ministers reportedly considering changes.

Allentown Union M. . Christman James Werner RE. A. Gernant Zion Church Lehigh Classis

Boy’s Marvelous Escape From Deep Well

A 14 year old boy from Preston in Norwich Connecticut fell head first into a deep well behind his home. He swam to surface and crawled up the wall with his head and shoulders pressed against one side and feet against the other. After two failed climbs he finally reached the top on a third attempt.

Norwich Conn Jones Preston Shetucket

Kentucky House Row Over Public School Bill Clash

In Kentucky the House erupted as Rep Cooper attacked public schools calling them sources of crime. He charged the Speaker pro tem, forced his way to the desk, and was ejected after a chaotic scene. The session ended with more trouble anticipated.

Fray Kfoet House Cooper Marion County Cox Furn

Massillon and Little Beaver Railroad Incorporation

Massillon and Little Beaver Railroad Company is incorporated with 1 million dollars capital. The line would run from Massillon to the Little Beaver river in Liverpool township Columbiana county about 50 miles, via the Little Beaver and Hig Sandy valleys through Columbiana Carroll Tuscarawas and Stark counties to the Tuscarawas river. Incorporators include J. T. Brooks H. G. Oliphant J. J. Brooks L. L. Gilbert and J. I. Carey.

Cotumacs Pennsylvania Massillon Little Beaver Little Beaver River Liverpool Township Columbians County Columbiana County Carroll Tuscarawas Stark Tuscarawes River J. T. Brooks H. G. Oliphant J. J. Brooks L. L. Gilbert J. I. Carey

Tramps Burn a Town Near Coolidge

A band of tramps loitering near Coolidge sparked a blaze that destroyed all buildings except the railroad eating house and station. Led by Black Bobe, the group allegedly robbed a stage coach before the fire. Citizens plan a dawn pursuit and vow hanging if captured.

Tink Dirpatch Albuquerque N. M Coolidge Black Bobe

Braddock Steel Works Sets World Rail Output Record

A Special Telegram reports Edgar Thomson Steel Works at Braddock forging ahead with massive rail production. The extension to the rail mill will add hundreds of jobs as the ninth new furnace nears readiness, with a projected peak by the heated season.

Brappocn Edgar Thomson Steel Works

Carpenters Return to Work in Detroit Strike Settlement

Detroit May 2 Striking carpenters on the ten story Hammond block return to work after a concession. The contractor agrees not to use material from non union factories. The general strike nears end as several large builders sign an agreement. The union made concessions. San Francisco May 24 A large number of persons arrested on suspicion in the murder of Rev. T A Larg.

Detroit San Francisco T. A. Larg

Ink Slinger Captured in New York Case of Inked Fashion Damage

Police arrest John Connors, hostler, dubbed Jack the Ink Slinger, after he is found with ink stained pipes and pockets. He allegedly targeted light dressed women, using ink filled pipes to ruin gowns, with victims including Mrs. Bennett and Miss Tillie Horn. Connors denies the claim, wife contradicts him, and he is remanded.

Og. Goors Jack New York Stafford John Connors Ninth Avenue Connors Connor Distates Brooklyn James Bennett

Contents overview and page listings for a multi-section issue

The issue outlines sections across pages including News and Commentary, features like A Land of Promise and Beatrice, science and literature pieces, college athletics notes, fiction serials such as My Lord in America, and multiple columns. It previews society, education, and entertainment content with numerous named contributors and page references.

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