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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1891

Page

12

Brazil Defends Republic Against Monarchy Faction

Senor Mendonça, Brazilian minister, says Rio Grande do Sul monarchists were minority in recent elections but still oppose the Republic. He dismisses London reports of a monarchy restoration as false, affirms Fonseca is not a dictator, and argues Brazil remains united under the Republic with U.S. ideas guiding policy and trade.

WasniscTex Senor Mendones Brazil Rio Grande Do Sul London Rio Janeiro Fonseca Rio Liberal Empire United States General Fonseca Republic of Brazil Harrison Birazil Dom Pedro Dieta Yankees Inea Tomar Grande Do Sul Uraguar Argentine Republic Rio Grande Liberal Party Silveria Martins Department of State Senor Mendonea Brasil

Canada’s Shifting Cabinet in Montreal Nov

Montreal reports a reconstructed Canadian cabinet with Abbott as Premier and Finance, Foster as Public Works, Angers as Justice, Cur tan as Customs, Costigan as Internal Revenue, Bowell as Railways, Ouimet as Secre tary of State, Caron temporarily Militia and Defense, Chapleau Interior, Carling Agriculture, Meredith Solicitor General. Parliament dissolution unlikely until pending matters resolve.

Montreal Council J. J. C. Abbott Finance J. E. Foster L. BE. Angers Justice Sir John Thompson J. J. Cur- Tan J. Costigan Sir Adolphe Caron J. A. Chapleau Makenzie Bowell W. Meredith J. Carling J. A. Ouimet Abbott Centics

Not Too Rich to Scrub

A Pittsburg business figure, J. Lynch, remains active in daily work after decades in service. The article notes his habit of scrubbing the store twice weekly, even in old age, alongside a small crew including H. J. Lynch, reflecting his hands on leadership and pride in labor.

J. Lynch Pittsburg Lynch H.J. Lynch

AE of Lex Treasurer Short

The K of L reports a committee found ex-Treasurer Turner refused to furnish the bank deposit book canceled checks or other documents. They estimate over 91000 unaccounted for even after crediting 17000 Turner claims to have expended. The report was ordered printed.

ToLrepo K. of L Hayes Turner

Tailor barely wounds self after wife swaps cartridges

John Benifang a 50 year old tailor of 311 Locust Street fired at his breast yesterday but only suffered a slight wound after his wife substituted blank cartridges fearing he might kill himself He had sold a lot for 4600 dollars seeking to buy a farm but friends objected and he grew anxious over the sale resolution by state officials on election equipment pattern and cost to be reviewed on the 25th of the month in Harrisburg.

John Benifang Locust Street

Pittsburg and Moon Eye Railway Attracts Passengers

The Pittsburg and Moon Eye Railway Company builds passenger traffic with tickets valid on both its line and the Pittsburg and Lake Erie at one price, easing travel. The route is straight, and from Ficht's to Clever's stations most of the road is visible from the track.

Pittsburg and Moon Eye Pittsburg Lake Erie Ficht Clever

Philadelphia man held for coat theft at Monongahla House

J Alfred Corey of Philadelphia was arrested last night for stealing an overcoat at the Monongahla House and remains at the station. The hotel manager received a telegram saying Corey is weak minded and his father will cover any expenses. a sitter is expected to arrive to take him home.

J. Alfred Corey Philadelphia Corey Arive Maname

They Want the Strip Opened

Mass meeting in Arkansas City gathers residents within 50 miles to urge Congress and the President to open the Cherokee strip to settlement. Strong resolutions voiced broad support for opening the land to settlement.

Arkansas City Kan Congress

Fires Leave City, County and Nation in Destruction

Fire reports from Braddock to Susquehanna and beyond describe substantial damages: Gills clothing store in Braddock, Crystal Salt Works in Warsaw, Con solidere Bottling Works in Chicago, Parkinson’s furniture in Calific, and a Susquehanna factory. A large incendiary fire destroys Springer Brothers barn in Westmoreland, while a massive blaze in Han Kow, China leaves 1,500 houses burned and 135,000 homeless. Slater Missouri and Central Hotel in Av Slater suffer major losses with many guests evacuated and belongings lost.

Braddock Gills Clothing Warsaw N. Y Crystal Chicago Calific R. Co. Parkinson's Furniture Susquehanna Eee Te Ce Art Han Kow China Av Slater Central Hotel

Rebel Leader Captured Amid Chinese Uprising Tactics

Chei Kin Lung of Kowao Hui was seized by Shanghai and Seo Chow police at an inn in Seo Chow with 30 followers while planning to move inland. He refused to betray his cause despite torture and liquor attempts, and examinations continue.

Shanghai Chei Kin Lung Kolao Hun Secret Society Howaii Seo Chow Seo Tao Tai Kowao Hui Great Chan Han Kow Archer Chin Kiang Redpole Kin Kiang Wuhu Peacock Chin King Ching Ching Pow Ming Fi Hoo

Tin plate market in Wales favors buyers amid reduced mills

Loxpox November market report says two thirds of mills operate, prices near cost, risk of further cuts. American demand falls by about 300000 boxes monthly while shipments rise from July to October, signaling a return toward a 27000 ton monthly average as excess early-year supply depletes.

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Fire in Bethnal Green Leaves Forty Families Homeless

A morning blaze in Bethnal Green, London, swept through lumber yards and tenements, destroying homes and forcing forty families from their dwellings. Firefighters battled the flames as panic spread among residents, one child died from exposure, and a firefighter was injured by a falling wall.

Bethnal Green London

Shipwrecks Haunt Atlantic Run as Storm Rages

Reports say Harvarden Castle wrecked at Mersey mouth with four seamen found dead. Britannic and City of New York braved gale after Liverpool departure, as lifeboats in Southport saved crew near a distressed vessel. Boulogne notes vast storm damage with many houses unroofed and outbuildings blown down.

France Mersey White Star Line Britannic City of McKenzie Southport Irish Sea Boulogne

Evicted Tenant Relief Fund Set At One Pound Per Parish

A National Federation meeting in Tullamore decided on funding evicted tenants relief. Contributions to the relief fund will be set at one pound on the parish valuations.

National Federation Tullamore

Beating An Iron Record At Edgar Thomson Works

Braypoon Nov 12 Special Edgar Thomson Steel Works shut down at 4 am then resumed to set a record. Converting produced 1 087 tons in 12 hours and rails 3 022 rolled surpassing prior marks. Superintendent Schwab praised the day as the mill ran at full capacity throughout.

Swab

State Board of Health Holds Twentieth Session

The twentieth annual session of the State Board of Health is in progress in Harerscog. Secretary Dr Lee reports the deaths of inspectors Dr James L. Stewart of Erie and Dr L Gummert of Brownsville. He notes legislative failures and calls for stronger sanitary boards, better farm and dairy management, and more public health information.

State Board of Health Dr. Lee James L. Stewart Erie L. Gummert Brownsville Lee

Midnight Train Hold Up Loot Likely Over $100000

Milwaukee fireman Edwin Averill narrates a daring 1 AM robbery near Western Union Junction. Two masked men forced the engineer and fireman from the St Paul train and blew open the express car using bombs. Robbers looted the American Express boxes, with initial estimates placing the haul near six figures though later reports cautioned the amount may be less.

Milwaukee St. Paul Western Union Junction Edwin Averill Bill” Mackay Mackay Averill Murphy Mr. Cook American Express St. Paul Road

Salton Sea May Become 150 Miles Long and 300 Feet Deep

Dr. P. G. Cotter of Yuma predicts the Salton sea could grow to a lake 150 miles long and 300 feet deep as nine tenths of the Colorado river flows in. He says winter floods would raise levels, with an outlet through the New River to the Gulf of Mexico. Southern Pacific engineers weighed turning back the river by piling, but deemed it too costly.

P. G. Cotter Yuma Salton Sea Colorado River Salton Colorado S Lake Gulf of Mexico Southern Pacific

California National Bank Closes Doors in San Diego

The California National Bank did not open this morning in San Diego. A window card cited continued deposit shrinkage and inability to promptly realize on notes, with the Bank Commissioner summoned to take charge on arrival. Depositors are expected to be paid in full. the bank advertised $500,000 paid in and a $100,000 surplus.

San Dreco Cal California National Bank

Maryland Senator to Be Appointed Today

A report from Baltimore on November 12 states Governor Jackson will appoint a United States Senator to serve until a successor to the late Senator Wilson is elected by the Legislature. Robert F. Brattan, former State Senate president, is understood to receive the appointment.

Maryland Baltimoree Jackson United States Wilson Robert F. Brattan Senate

Street Corner Gossip and Sudden Deaths Stir Allegheny

Diphtheria and scarlet fever counts rise with seven and ten new cases reported to the Bureau of Health. A crosswiring accident shocks three men and two boys as a fire light wire and telegraph line cross. Joan Brown dies at Allegheny General Hospital after sudden illness. Coroner to investigate. Rev. Mannty Zine, longtime Evangelical pastor, dies at Freedom residence after years in Thi street and Madison avenue. Randall Club plans a musical at its club house with a Bostonian chorus after Duquesne Theater show. H J Graw, mysterious missing resident of Troy Hill, last seen Tuesday. twin sister died recently in Germany, theory points to Germany as destination.

Bureau of Health Joan Brown Ohio Street Cedar Avenue Allegheny Allegheny General Hospital Brown Mannty Zine Evangelical Association Freedom German Emmanuel Church Thi Street Madison Avenue Reheny Randall Club Duquesne Way DuQuesne Theater H. J. Graw Troy Hill Germany

Compromise Sought in Mrs Wood Will Probate Case

In Loxpox on Nov 12 a compromise is being arranged in the probate of the late Mrs Wood aunt of Mrs O Shea widow of Mr Parnell. The parties expect a settlement and no court decision on disputed questions. Russia to fortify Chinese frontier authorities plan forts and more officers in Central Asia.

Wood Parnell O'Shea Russia St. Peterspunrc Russian War Office Central Asia

Trichin Found in American Pork

The Chronicle reports trichine found in American pork at Solingen in the Rhine Province Prussia. The discovery signals concerns over meat import safety and public health.

the Chronicle Solingen Rhenish Prussia

Minister Vishnegradsky Stricken by Illness

St Peteresburg November 12 reports Minister of Finance M Vishnegradsky seriously ill with nervous prostration due to famine troubles and the great anxiety it caused. The illness follows mounting government stress and economic concerns.

St. Peterseves M. Vishnegradsky

Bargains on mens and boys clothing at Pittsburg store

Today only, Fin's low price sale offers men's overcoats and suits from 235 to 495 with varied fabrics and styles. Boys 4 to 14 receive warm capes and suits. The sale is at P C Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co corner Grant and Diamond. Also Farmers' Deposit National Bank advertises new safe deposit vaults and box rentals. Obituary notes the death of Jon N gorse Seisnie in his sixteenth year with services scheduled at Fifth Avenue residence on Sunday November 15 at 2:30.

Melton P.C Bin Jon Ngorse Seisnie The Bindies Feneral Fifth Avenue

Prohibitionists Upset Over Carnegie Scotch Gift to Harrison

Frank G Carpenter recalls historic wine gifts to U S presidents from Carnegie to Naglee and Ward. He notes Naglee’s silver-hooped barrel of brandy sent to Cleveland, Johnson’s pale sherry and North Carolina Scuppernong wine, Jefferson’s heavy wine purchases, and Andrew Johnson’s early drunken episodes amid White House hospitality. The piece links presidential wine habits with public taste and political figures.

Carnegie Harrison United States Frank G. Carpenter Henry M. Naglee Pacific Coast Cleveland General Naglee William Dorsheimer New York Dorsheimer California White House Arthur Sam Ward Johnson North Carolina Thomas Jefferson Washing House of Esses Virginia John Tyler Buchanan Grant Hays Andrew Jackson Andrew Johnson Govenor Tennessee Torm

Proclamation Issued in Cowley County Murder Case

Governor Humphrey offers a $500 reward for Isaac Kay for the June murders of Charlies Webb and Louis Fournier in Cowley county Kansas. Kay fled the area amid claims of life insurance motives and alleged misconduct by local officials.

Torresa Kaw Humphrey Isaac Kay Charlies Webb Louis Fournier Cowley County Webb Fournier Kay Atkinson Kay Haa

Three Minor Accidents Reported Yesterday

Three accidents occurred yesterday with no serious injuries. Matthew Coleman, a puddler at Chess Cook & Co., was struck by a train and burned. Patrick O'Donnell, a sashorer, was burned by natural gas at Keystone mill. Harry White, a car conductor on the Penn avenue line, was cut and bruised when thrown from his car due to a grip incident at Lawrenceville vault.

Cateways Matthew Coleman Chess, Cook & Co Southside Pittsburg, McKeesport Youghingheny O'Doxssutt Patrick

Wanted. Patents From C D Levis Pittsburgh Listing

A garbled 19th century Illinois style patent notice lists names and locations including C D Levis Pittsburgh and various patentees like John Green F W A Hansen M Jayne and J Wisda among others. The text references devices such as a furnace baking oven air compressor car coupling and electric arc lamp.

C. D. Levis Pittsburg John Green Fienava W. A. Hansen Renfrew Rotary Poe F. Fleetwood M. Jayne Mirdafons Sinnei Feeak Muller New Ij. W. Culmer Lewineighton Pittstu Seetcie Lewis Deter Shel Efe Gereenton Robert Dinsmore Wes Atom Seule J. FE. Gua Acme Peter Grabier Burg Man

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