02 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1889
Page
1
The meeting of certificate holders reveals profits $1,000,000 below prior estimates. Trustees face negligent accusations as cash totals and reports are questioned, amid debates over reorganizing the corporation and changes in plans for the American Cotton Oil Smeets.
Gen Asa Jones of Youngstown blasts Bob Kennedy and other candidates before the Ohio State Convention backing Foraker. He cites party loyalty shifts, oil and gas driven population changes, and predicts a larger Foraker majority amid wary Democratic counties such as Allen Lucas Darke Seneca Stark.
Colonel Conger returns to Akron for silver wedding anniversary while Governor Foraker travels from the Panama to Dayton for camp speeches. The Republican campaign management plans a rapid statewide push with daily telegraphic updates and a dramatic new allegation that McKinley and Butterworth appear among forged Wood lists.
Washington reports a large number of federal employees plan to take leaves to vote in upcoming elections. A 1836 Garland Miller ruling restricts additional leave after 20 days used, allowing a 30 day annual leave only if no illness interrupts it, signaling potential reductions in time off for some workers.
Chicago report details Martin Burke's identification as the man who rented the cottage where Dr. Cronin was killed. Carlson family members and witnesses link Burke to the crime scene amid testimony on O Sullivan and the cottage’s occupants.
A Wisniper dispatch says Assistant State's Attorney Baker secured from convict Gillette a version of Burke's alleged murder history. Burke and Gillette were jailed together in Winnipeg, with details fading. The murder allegedly involved Kim, Coughlin, Fat Cooney, and others. the body was disposed at a lake and later cast into a catch basin. Blood money supposedly linked to an attorney. the doctor’s betrayal and unknown conspirators are cited.
A Chicago court case involves Sylvester EL Brown, partner of Thomas Kavanaugh, suing for a violation of a lease amid indictments for attempting to bribe the Cronin jury. An injunction restrains debt collection and receiver appointment was delayed until Monday.
A wall of a new building on William Street collapsed into Templeton's carpet factory weaving rooms in Guascow Scotland. Eighty women and girls were buried and about forty are feared dead. The 900 foot long building stood beside the factory and the collapse trapped workers as lights went out. Rescue teams worked amid emotional scenes as more bodies were recovered and searches continued through the night.
Black-eyed Mary Casey the Irish schoolmistress who ran off with 17-year-old pupil Johnny Dolan was allowed to land in New York after the Collector ordered his release. Johnny’s friends plan help, Mary visits the detained boy, and Dr Carey reports Johnny’s father refuses involvement while Mary awaits tomorrow. Mary holds $1000 and appears hopeful about a future with her favored scholar.
At the Grand Hotel in Cincinnati a pantry girl Mary Dormegan was handling a bench of bananas when a tarantula concealed in the fruit bit her. Her arm swelled rapidly and the incident drew attention as a serious injury occurring at noon today.
A medical expert Chevalier Q Jackson M D outlines how adulteration affects coffee as sold to consumers and the methods that may reveal fraud. The article previews tomorrow's Dispatch with practical signs of tampering and quality checks for buyers and retailers.
A Richmond Dispatch report warns of bloodshed at the polls if Mahone's workers attempt to override votes. The Democratic State Committee cites dooming plans to bulldoze rural precincts and urges vigilance at ballot boxes while predicting Mahone's defeat on fair counting.
Reports describe Mahone and Burrows delivering speeches in Manchester amid Republican sentinels and a stray bear incident near the Michigan orator. The Yellow Jackets from Manchester oppose Mahone and Democracy without interfering with the proceedings while tensions rise over school integration.
Preparations surge for the centennial celebration of the Catholic Church in America set to begin Sunday November 10. Cardinal Gibbons delegation and Archbishops from Baltimore, Brooklyn, Albany, Syracuse, Ogdensburg, Rochester, Newark are expected to participate with prominent clergy and civic figures attending the ceremonies.
News report from Newsruen New Jersey on November 1 describes William Mills of Paterson who planned to marry Ida Haanes Tetvearite in a formal ceremony with decorations and gifts. He did not arrive, leaving the bride and family puzzled as search efforts began and promises to resume the wedding faded.
Philadelphia reports General Grant's body could be moved from New York to West Point or Arlington. He wished to lie beside his wife and noted Winfield Scott's burial at West Point as a precedent. Grand Army men push for a common burial site. U.S. Army officers favor West Point.
Dispatches from Guatemala report the rebellion led by Colonel Busna and his two brothers were suppressed after the uprising began. Officials say the ringleader and several participants were executed by President Barrios, with a body count near two hundred. The allegations include finance official Manoel and other prominent figures.
In Cixcormatt on November 1 James Fennessey attempted a Sunday performance at the People's Theater but was interrupted by police. The judge held the statute defines pursuit of an ordinary means of aid as funds for the Irish cause. The N W company notes Parnalite members with £20,000 to advance the Irish cause plan to go to New…
Fragmentary OCR item notes Tracts of great interest compiled or presented by Stowe. The readable text hints at historical religious or political discussions, possibly cataloged in a periodical or pamphlet series, with emphasis on notable topics and authors.
About a dozen Forest City residents six miles north of Carbondale were poisoned this week after eating cheese. First case began with cramps three hours after consumption and spread to severe pain and vomiting. Several patients were reported in critical condition as physicians investigated the cause.
Fragmentary report describes cars leaving a track and a train wreck after a guard rail was pried up. Nearby locations include Manton and Indiana. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a collision or obstruction affecting transit.
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