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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1890

Page

18

Dark Deeds Veiled Over Major Barttelot's Death

The Emin Pasha relief expedition and Major Barttelot's death surge into dispute as Stanley faces accusations from Berlin to New York. The Barttelot family presses for full publication of rear-guard reports and interrogation of Stanleys statements amid claims of personal and financial motives behind the expedition.

Mr. Stanley London America Major Barttelot Barttelot Guillty Stanley Bisterro

Stanley Leads Teutonic Expedition Toward Dark Continent

Stanley travels aboard the Teutonic with his wife and mother in law, accompanied by Hamilton Ride and A J Mounteney Jephson as a trusted lieutenant. A courier and a valet travel with the party while two ladies share one maid. Jephson's new book Emin Pasha and the Rebellion at the Equator is issued today.

Stanley Teutonic Hamilton Ride A.J. Mounteney Jephson

Europe on Tariffs Vision Fades in Europe War Talk

Berlin reports the Austro German tariff commission favors avoiding a broad customs revision and resisting unified reprisals against American and French tariffs. France’s new tariff devastates Austro Hungarian exports to France and undermines attempts at closer German Austrian trade ties. The Cologne Gazette calls the tariff war idea visionary, citing insurmountable obstacles and limited prospects for joint action.

Berlin Herr Vor Boetticher Austria Germany France Cologne Gazette America

Imperial tensions linger over Bismarck Moltke fetes

A November 1 communication from an official press notes Kaiser’s failure to persuade Prince Bismarck to attend Moltke fetes. The ex-Chancellor would join only if welcomed, while the Oberhaus invited him as a member. Hamburger Nachrichten quotes the Prince denouncing rivals and calumnies.

Jameson Starved to Death in Africa Expedition Tale

Herbert Ward recounts the Stanley expedition experiences in Africa at a local lecture. He states Jameson died of starvation and privation after sharing moldy biscuits and maggot-ridden rice while luxury stores were kept for the advance column. Major Bartlett is noted for sacrificing comforts and doing his duty.

Lexpos Herbert Ward Africa Stanley Jameson Himsel Bartlelott Ward

Britain Portugal friendly Attitude linked to Germany rumor denies

Berlin dispatch says the North German Gazette flatly denies that Britain’s friendly stance toward Portugal stems from German interference. It notes Berlin has not pressed an official opinion through the German ambassador in London, though it welcomes the Portugal dispute settlement.

BerLix Gavette Portugal London

Kochs Consumption Cure Report At Berlin Academy Meeting

Dr Koch will present a report on his cure for consumption at the Berlin Academy of Medicine December meeting. Prof Leyden, in Kochs confidence, calls the discovery highly valuable to humanity. Die Nation notes a chemical injected into the body that even checks advanced tuberculosis.

Bernix Koch Berlin Academy of Medicine Leyden Die Nation

Bismarck Plans Friedrichsruhe Brewery Start

Prince Bismarck arranges a brewery at Friedrichsruhe with 600,000 marks capital. Hamburg financiers back the venture to operate for 50 years paying rent to Bismarck.

Beeruis Prince Bismarck Friedrichsruhe Hamburg Bismarck

Fire engulfs cafe in Jockey Club building in Paris

Report from Paris dated November 1 describes a large fire tearing through the ground floor cafe of the Jockey Club building. The blaze triggers widespread alarm along the surrounding boulevards as authorities respond.

Paris Jockey Club

World's Fair selects underground mining exhibit

The World's Fair Board of Directors approved a bio underground mining exhibit proposed by Colonel F. F. Browne of Colorado. The exhibit envisions a palace 500 feet beneath the surface showing ore-filled drifts representing major U S mines, with prior endorsement from the National Commission.

Cascado F. F. Browne Colorado National Commission

Midnight Robbery at Southside Jewelry Store

Between 12 and 1 a.m. Charles Weber's Southside store at Carson and Thirteenth streets had its window broken and two clocks stolen. Three men implicated. Officer George Cochran captured one, lodging him as James Conway. Other two escaped. police pursue suspicious figures.

Charles Weber Carson and Thirteenth Street Southside George Cochran Twenty-ninth Ward James Conway

Cleveland says iron workers overpaid in Pennsylvania

Cleveland told the Pittsburg Post that iron workers and employees in Pennsylvania shops earn too much money. Major McKinley disagrees and urges Pennsylvanian Republicans to stay with their ticket.

Cleveland Pittsburg the Post Pennsylvania Major McKinley

Closing Up Ranks In tariff talk at brief address

A brief public address focused on tariffs as the speaker kept his remarks concise continuing a discussion from the previous page. The speech highlighted tariff policy and its broader economic implications.

Glorious Old Tom Rally At Carnegie Hall Allegheny

Glorious Old Tom Marshall drew a packed crowd at Carnegie Hall in Allegheny for a Pattison rally. The event featured Organist Wales and speeches by Col. John A. Danks Morrison Foster and Charles McCunnon urging support for Robert E. Pattison as a pure fearless Governor. McKenna called on Republicans to bolt party ties and vote Pattison.

Tom Carnegie Hall Allegheny Wales Tom Marshall John A. Danks Colonel Danks Mr. Marshall Robert E. Pattison Grant Garfield Lincoln Delamater Pattison Morrison Foster Charles MccCunon McKenna

Big meeting at Sharpsburg draws hundreds to rally

Fully 500 people attended an Independent meeting at St. Joseph's Hall Sharpsburg last evening. About 300 to 450 were old line Republicans pledged to vote for Pattison. Ex convict J A Osmer started the proceedings followed by J D Watson a Pittsburg lawyer and wit whose sarcasm amused Delamater supporters. W S Pier delivered the closing address.

St. Joseph's Hall Sharpsburg Pattison J. A. Osmer J. D. Watson Pittsburg Watson Delamater Pier

Tariff Not the Issue at Lawrenceville Meeting

A large gathering at Turner Hall Lawrenceville heard Independent Republicans and Igerrocrats denounce tariff as a campaign subterfuge. Speakers John Large Esq John Marron Esq and John Shoemaker Esq urged voters to see through tariff rhetoric and focus on policy.

Turner Hall Lawrenceville John Large John Marron John Shoemaker

Colored Republicans Meet at Springfield Schoolhouse

The colored Republicans held a meeting last evening in the Springfield schoolhouse. C. A. Sullivan the poet lawyer opened with a sketch of Delamater's life. He spoke of achievements for the colored race. J. M. Foster and Mayor Gourley followed the speaker line.

Springfield C. A. Sullivan Delamater J. M. Foster Gourley

Democrat in the Field William Musbach files for Nineteenth Ward council

William Musbach, a prominent East End Stock Yards businessman, announces his candidacy for Common Council in the Nineteenth Ward. The race opens after the death of R B Curnahan Esq.

William Musbach East End R. B. Curnahan

College voters split as Delamater and Pattison lead

Young men from New Wilmington and Washington Colleges traveled to the city to vote. The political scene at the colleges is lively this year with Delamater favored by New Wilmington students and Pattison by Washington students, though most students are Republicans.

New Wilmington Washington Colleges Delamater Washington Pattison

White appears on Republican ticket for Forty sixth district

At a Beaver County committee meeting yesterday the senatorial conferees report recommending Samuel P. White for the Forty sixth District Republican Senate nomination was unanimously adopted. A. J. Hawkins is the other Republican contestant for the same district.

Beaver County Samuel P. White Senate A. J. Hawkins

Fraud Anticipated in Allegheny City Election

Chairman Peter Shields of the Independent Committee on Organization warns that fraud seen in other elections may occur in Allegheny City on Tuesday. He vows to frustrate any attempts and to make the perpetrators face strong opposition.

Peter Shields Independent Committee On Organization Allegheny City Shields

Sorrow Among Ward Twenty-Six Republican Campaign Hustlers

Republican workers in the Twenty-sixth ward lament missing campaign funds. Initially $500 intended for distribution across districts has not materialized despite multiple appeals to the County Committee.

Republican meeting postponed at Odd Fellows Hall

A Republican gathering at Odd Fellows Hall in South Eighteenth and Sarah streets was postponed last evening as none of the speakers appeared. Officials say a new meeting is likely to be held tomorrow evening.

Odd Fellows Hall South Eighteenth and Sarah Streets

Mystery Death of English Druggist in Yonkers Hotel

James H. Edgar using the alias George Smith died at Getty House Yonkers in a case resembling the Benwell affair. A forged letter claimed despair and murder while handwriting on the hotel register matched not the letter. Police probe notes missing funds and potential foul play with an expected autopsy and further inquiries.

Dispatc New York James H. Edgar Getty House Yonkers P. H. Sumner George Smith Sumner Mr. Edgar Summer Lask Hall Byrnes Edgar America Benwell

A Ship on Fire in New York Harbor Leona blazing in hold

The iron steamer Leona from Galveston arrived with 65 crew and 16 passengers and 5500 bales of cotton. Fire alarm rang at 10 10 p m and fire engines fought the blaze as officers evacuated two women to the United States Hotel. By midnight the ship was scuttled alongside the pier to prevent spread. One crewman reportedly asleep aboard could not be confirmed.

New York Harbor New Yorke Galveston Tex James Riley Henry T. Carr United States Manchester Ship Canal Company Bridgewater Trustees Glynn & Co Norronewatt Deansgate Manchester House Congress Nevada Lancaster County

Judgments Filed Against Athletic Club in Five Player Suits

Judgments entered for five players against the Athletic Baseball Club for want of defense. Amounts: John O'Brien 351.59, William Purnell 876.28, George Shafer 157.44, Joseph Kappell 278.76, John McMahon 483.34, all with interest. Separately, Mayor Wyman of Allegheny heard an information against Michael Kreitzer for a very serious offense, charged by Charles Houck on behalf of his 13-year-old daughter.

Philadelpuia Athletic Baseball Club John O’brien William A. Purcell George Shafer Joseph Kappell John McMahon Wyman Allegheny Michael Kreitzer Charles Houck Longalley

The Human Form Divine in Instantaneous Photos

An Baltimore American note suggests the popular belief in the human form’s grace may shift as instantaneous photography reveals new details, challenging long held impressions about posture and movement.

Brennen and Band Tour Penn Avenue Ambles

W J Brennen and his band toured along Penn avenue last night with addresses given by Brennen D J Mc Carthy and James O Donnell at Fifteenth Twenty first and Twenty ninth streets and at the forks of the road.

W. J. Brennen Penn Avenue Mess. Brennen D. J. McCarthy Jame O'Donnell

People on the Move and Faring in Pittsburg

L Bair and C M Peters of a Chicago drug firm stay at the Hotel Duquesne for three or four weeks and have many friends in Pittsburg. Stephen Collins, Superintendent of Mails, notes Eastern travelers O F John and H C Frick were among Pennsylvania Road passengers last evening.

Add. L. Bair C. M. Peters Chicago Tduquesne Pittsburg Stephen Collins F. John H.C. Frick Pennsylvania Road

Republican Mass Meeting in Allentown Turnout H L Gourley Speaks

A Republican mass meeting is planned at Turner Hall in Allentown tomorrow evening. Speakers announced include Mayor H. L. Gourley ex District Attorney John S Robb and Assistant Postmaster Edwards.

Allentown Turner Hall H. L Gourley Johns. Robb Ewards

Miller Backs Pattison in Thirteenth Ward

Select Councilman T Holmes Miller from the Thirteenth ward camps for Pattison, wearing his coat off and actively campaigning. Miller, a Republican, supports the ticket with the exception of the top position.

T. Holmes Miller Pattison Miller Repub Ean

Delamater Confident of Big City Victory

Senator Delamater toured the city yesterday and asserted he will win by a substantial majority ranging from 25 000 to 40 000 votes.

Delamater

Minor Police Items

Alneet J Furor jailed on embezzlement charge by J P Cowan. James Keerr held at Eleventh Ward station for stealing a gallon of maple sugar. Philip Hammell and Patrick O'Hara detained at Eleventh Ward station on a disturbance charge.

Alneet J. Furor J. P. Cowan James Keerr Eleventh Ward Philip Hammell Patrick O'Hara

Blaine urged tariff endorsement by Repee voters

The text notes James G Blaine from Pennsylvania urging the Repee to back a tariff by voting for an endorsement. It presents a political stance tied to Pennsylvania interests and tariff policy.

James G. Blaine Pennsylvania

Curtis in Trouble Over Bogus California Town Project

Philadelphia reports actor Daniel Sully filed an attachment under the fraudulent debtors act against M B Curtis alias Samuel of Posen. Sully alleges Curtis sold him two California lots for 600 with no ownership and promised an actors paradise at Posenville with streets inns and a connecting railroad.

Philadelphia Daniel Sully Eugene Raymond John A. W. Alvord M. B.curtis Samuel of Posen Shatchen Grand Opera House California Sully Bush Street San Francisco Curtis Berkeley Alameda County Posenville Main Streets

Venezuela seeks arbitration in Behring Sea dispute

Senor Pereza reports Venezuela seeks U S mediation to settle boundary questions with Great Britain. Venezuela would accept a European decision if Britain declines U S arbitration. Britain refuses arbitration but suggests it to the United States. General Guzeman Blanco remains in Paris and cannot return to Venezuela.

Washington Senor Pereza Hag Department of State Pelacio Venezuela Guzeman Blanco Paris Pereza United States Great Britain

Origin of Camp Meeting

The article links religious revivals to Lisbon 1755 and New Madrid earthquakes in 1810 1811. It notes large turnout drawing people to churches and schools, with crowds overflowing meeting houses and schools and booths becoming camps where religious exercises were held, thus origin of camp meeting.

St.0uis Globe-Democrat Voltaire Lisbon New Madrid

Newark Cruiser Surpasses Contract Power on Trial Run

The cruiser Newark completed its trial trip reporting 20 knots plus speed. Chief Engineer A P Abel noted engines exceeded the 8500 horsepower contract and the ship matched the Baltimore and Philadelphia in performance.

Philadelphia Newark A. P. Abel Baltimore

Pettit poisoning trial enters third week with strong expert testimony

In Crawfordsville on November 1 the defense failed to discredit Dr. Peters the chemical expert in the Pettit poisoning case. His testimony was supported by Dr. E H Down. The trial has lasted three weeks and may extend further.

Crawfordsville Exp Pettit Peters E. H. Down

Reception for Officer Maxwell by Pittsburg Friends

Officer Maxwell of the Pittsburg police force was honored with a reception by friends last evening. Guests included Misses Minnie Gordon Annie Miller Emma Miller Clara Kaylor Sadie Bridge Mamie Taylor Mrs Stansberry Messrs Beswick Paff Kirkwood Burke Wray Jack Mr Richter and wife Mr Taylor and wife Mr Lockhart and wife.

Maxwell Pittsburg Minnie Gordon Annie Miller Emma Miller Clara Kaylor Sadie Bridge Mamie Taylor Mrs. Stansberry Messra Beswick Paff Kirkwood Burke Wray Jack Richter Mr. Taylor Mr. Lockhart

Miss Cora Joel Charms East End With Halloween Music

Friends of Miss Cora Joel of Alder Street East End praise her Halloween entertainment as a refined display of musical talent. The reception ends with guests appreciating Miss Joel's artistry and acclaiming her skill.

Cora Joel Alder Street East End Jones

Halloween party at Miss Lizzie Ellis residence tops local social

A Halloween party at Miss Lizzie Ellis on Sarah Street Allegheny featured tropical decor, prizes won by Lettie Mayhall, and Laura Mooney taking the booby prize. An elegant supper accompanied host Miss Ellis as guests included Mayhall Mooney Schweppe Protzman Fonnrr and Stewart and several gentlemen. The Grand Army fair opened at Salisbury Hall for the relief fund with music and songs by local entertainers. Jon Rovasaxt, aged eight, suffered a skull fracture after a fall from the South Tenth Street bridge over the railroad. Fire alarm answered by a blaze at the River Avenue pumping station. Exposition Society offices reoccupy rooms 618 and 614 Hamilton Building.

Lizzie Ellis al Sarah Street Allegheny Lettie Mayhall Laura Mooney Miss Ellis Mayhall Mooney Schweppe Protzman Fonnrr Stewart Strong Somes Toms Carpenter Mullen Geary Salabury Hall South Twelfth Street Relief Fund Knight Thomas Richardson Messas J. A. Miller N. G. Miller Charles Crout H. I. Allison Washington Avenue Pittsburg Jon» Rovasaxt South Tenth Street Virginian and Charleston River Avenue The Exposition Society Hamilton Building

Irish Delegation to canvass America on Irish crisis risks arrest in Canada

New York the Irish committee headed by John Dillon and William O Brien arrives with plans to tour major cities presenting the crisis in Ireland. Delegates will canvass the nation then head to Canada in three months. Public meetings are arranged in Philadelphia Boston and New York with large demand for tickets. The party lands at West Twenty third Street and is greeted at the Hoff man House with a formal reception.

Tite Dispatch New York la Champagne John Dillon William O'Brien T. P. O'Connor T. P. Sullivan Timothy Harrington T. P Gill Gill Messrs. Dillon O'Brien Sullivan Harrington Mr. O'Connor Canada Dillon Philadelphia Academy of Music Secur Boston John E. Moore West Twenty-third Street Hoffman House

Allegheny Druggist Homer J. McBride Weds in Brooklyn

Last Tuesday in Brooklyn New York Homer J. McBride a noted Allegheny druggist married Miss V V Vaughn of Brooklyn The couple will reside in Allegheny Territory with friends reporting the marriage reached last evening.

Homer J. McBride Allegheny Brooklyn N. Y V. V. Vaughn

United States Consuls Question Foreign Manufacturers

From the Toronto Empire the note says US consuls abroad probe coat of production and other business details of foreign makers, drawing adverse criticism. It warns that if Uncle Sam loses security to poke into others' business he will pine away and ail.

Toronto United States Sam

Investment orders craze foretold by Philadelphia Call

The Philadelphia Call warns of a surge in "investment" orders and societies promising big payouts for small dues. It predicts a future collapse and a public outcry from those who lose their money.

Philadelphia

Oddities in Paragraphs Show Varied Factoids

A mix of curiosities spans diet myths to vast checks and metals. It cites vegetarian claims, enormous checks in Manchester, nickel ore scarcity, a Songir hour glass, a Russian lawsuit, Vanderbilt wealth, U S vineyard stats, and the labor cost of building a 20 ton steamship.

California

Londor's Growth

The article argues that European and American cities expanded rapidly due to modern transport and industry. London has quintupled since 1800, with major population gains since 1855 and substantial new streets built. Paris Berlin and Vienna also show dramatic growth, suggesting American cities have not yet reached maximum size.

London England Paris Berlin Vienna

Journey to the West: a pioneer company heads to the mountains

The author recalls leaving Weston in a small emigrant company of 69 in May 1841 bound for the mountains. Recruits included three Arkansas families. supplies were self-provisioned with heavy flour, little money, and a wary reliance on a flint-lock rifle while expelling fear of percussion caps.

Weston Sapling Grove Arkansas

Ravages of the Nun Moth Plague in Bavarian Forests

Alarm spreads from Bavaria as the nun moth ravages forests south of the Danube. The pest attacks pine and fir causing widespread destruction while beech and oaks fare better. Authorities rely on forest fires and child labor, but only drastic clearing of infested areas seems effective.

Bavaria Forest Department Ministry of Finance Danube

What the West Thinks of Blaine

The Salt Lake Tribune portrait of James G Blaine praises his oratorical power charm and leadership. It compares him to Henry Clay Webster Calhoun and Clinton saying he will likely never be president but will be remembered as a great man on historys gravestones.

James G. Blaine United States Henry Clay Webster Clay Calhoun Wrigit Clinton

Exterminating Seals in Danish Waters Prompt Rewards

Danish authorities fund seal culls with a three kroner reward per head to curb fish decline. The Fishing Society of Denmark cites maps and declining catches as justification while Hessels island reports substantial destruction within ten months.

Fishing Society of Denmark Fedderson Fishing Society Hessels

Whist Congress Discussed in New York Clubs

Talk circulates about a whist congress to revise rules and establish an authoritative code. The idea has been widely discussed in New York whist clots, but no concrete steps have been taken yet.

New York

Bridging Behring A Tunnel More Feasible Than a Bridge

In Alaska a tunnel under Behring Straits is urged as the practical solution for linking American and Siberian rail networks. The piece argues ice floes and rugged coastlines block a bridge, favoring Governor Gilpin’s proposed railway which would traverse interior Alaska toward Cape Prince of Wales and open mineral, grazing, salmon, and agricultural opportunities for settlers.

Juneau Alaska Gilpin Colorado Wilds Cape Prince of Wales Siberia Gilpie Emery United States Thetis Coast Line Behring Straits Coast Range Stickeen Yukon Niclato

Weather bulletin tracks storm moving from Lake Superior

Special weather bulletin notes a storm centered over Lake Superior with high winds across the upper lakes and into the Central Mississippi Valley. Gusts reach 32 mph in Chicago as the system moves east, bringing gales to lower lake regions and possibly strong southeast winds on the Middle Atlantic and New England coasts. Snow fell in Michigan, rain in the lakes region and Maine, with cold, frost across the South and Mobile to Jacksonville expected to frost again.

Lake Superior Upper Lake Mississippi Valley Chicago Middle Atlantic New England Michigam Lakes Maine Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Alabama Montana Mobile Jacksonville Savannah Vicksburg Littie Rock

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