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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1891

Page

1

Turner Talks Out in Bold Denial of Shortage

Frederick Turner treasurer of the Knights of Labor defends his accounts claiming no deficit and accuses General Master Workman Powderly of using funds for personal aims. He cites audited records and personal letters showing alleged mismanagement and a scheme to control the order’s finances.

Frederick Torcer Reights of Labor Todo Hayes Turner Terner Grorery Listh Mester Street Order Workman Powderly Todianapolis Thomas Sinexan Knights Notary Public J. BR. Massey Powderly New Brunswick Keights of Labor Sixth Street Tasker Richmond Henry Taylor Knights of Labor

October Exports Reported By Bureau of Statistics

The chief of the Bureau of Statistics reports that The Of Exports for October show notable activity. Officials note shifts in trade patterns and demand, with emphasis on exports from WasurixoTon and related economic indicators for the period ending November 14.

WasurixoTon Bureau of Statistics

Oil export total for October 1891 from U S

The total value of exports of domestic oils from the United States during October 1891 amounted to 3 840 101 dollars.

United States

Brooklyn Heiress Weds Norwegian Man of All Work

Henrietta R Crowell, Brooklyn heiress with an estate around 2 million, married Helmar Nicolai Nilsen in White Plains with her family's full consent. Nilsen, once a bath attendant at Dr Cates Lakewood sanitarium, was praised by the Phoenix Insurance executive George Ingraham as trustworthy.

New York Henrietta R. Crowell Helmar Nicolai Nilsen Miss Crowell Stephen Crowell Brooklyn Phenix Insurance Company Nilsen Christians Norway Cates Lakewood N. J Oates Nilson Mra Crowell George Ingraham Phoenix Insurance Company Ingraham White Plains Keeler Institute

Anarchists Disposed Two Fined in Concealed Weapon Case

Chicago reporters note multiple anarchist cases as Ernnest Ruppert receives a 50 pound fine for carrying a concealed revolver John Deishell is fined 25 dollars for concealed weapon possession and Conrad 10 dollars for drunkenness Henry Miller’s case is continued while David Litter changes venue A Socialist meeting in Central Goncaret commemorates the Chicago Anarchists death with German and Bohemian readings by Robert Reitzel and Theodore Bell Henry Wisman of Chicago is listed as expected attendee

Chicago David Henry Miller Brighton Park Central Goncaret Robert Reitzel Armer Teufel Detroit Theodore Bell Henry Wisman

Crsckswati Faces Coal Shortage Amid Rain Fears

Towns along the river face severest coal shortage as weather worsens. With ten days fuel locally and river limits, factories close and costs rise. Urgent coal pleas fail as Cincinnati and the river fail to supply, while sickness and high death rates strain the community.

Crsckswati Pittsburg Cincinnati

New York Seeks Rainmaker To Save Water Supply

New Fork Nov 14 Special. New York faces water famine as Croton watershed needs replenishing. A plan to invite General Dyrenfurth to conduct rainmaking tests next week gains pace after Washington sighting. Engineers say two inches of rain are needed. no rain forecast amid drought. Water conservation orders, including banning hose washing, issued.

New Fork Dyrenfurth New York Croton Washington New York Naquaduct

Minister H W George Found Guilty in Adoption Death

The Rev Harrison V George of Leeds was found guilty of first degree murder for causing the death of his adopted daughter Lottie Townsend by an operation performed by Dr Degrand Elway. A judge sentenced him to 15 years in the penitentiary. The defendant stated he did not know of the alleged crime in a clear speech to the court.

Catskill George Harrison v. George Leeds Degrand Elway Lottie Townsend

Colima Volcano Again Erupts in Mexico

Mexico's Colima volcano remains active with another eruption reported from the Colima region on November 14. Local observers note ash plumes and renewed lava activity, prompting monitoring by aid agencies and local authorities.

Cary Mexico Colima

New York Democrats fear presidential outlook shifts

A New York correspondent analyzes internal party strife and machine influence as New Yorkers debate whether a non NY candidate should lead the national ticket. The piece argues against a New York nominee, warning it would hurt both state and national outcomes and urging a candidate from outside New York.

Blaine Appears Vital as He Returns to Washington

The return of Secretary Blaine from a six month absence is described with vivid irony as observers doubted his health. He walks daily to his office or around the White House, uncoated in cool weather, showing no signs of decay while visiting near the Chandler Hale residence and befriending Hale family circles.

Hales Washington Blaine White House State Department Zachariah Chandler Senator Hale Blaines Congress Senate

San Francisco Offers Subscriptions for Convention Fund

San Francisco businessmen completed a $50,000 subscription drive for a preliminary guarantee fund to host a National Republican and Democratic Convention. They plan to offer to cover delegate transportation and all incidental convention costs if the event is held in the city, with a committee traveling to Washington to present the offer.

San Francisco Washington Quinn

Position of Port Physician Open in Philadelphia

Harrisburg November 14 report lists several applicants for the Port Physician post in Philadelphia. Dr Henry Leffman who currently holds it earlier tendered resignation to Governor Pattison to take effect upon successor appointment. Friends urge the governor to keep Leffman in place and apply pressure against acceptance of the resignation.

Harrisburg Philadelphia Henry Leffman Pattison Leffman

Extension of the Reciprocity Features of the McKinley Bill

The Department of State presses ahead with trade expansion under McKinley act reciprocity. Sir Julian Pauncefote leads British talks with Neville Lubbock advising on West Indian tariff interests as Jamaica and Barbados prepare to send experts to Washington for negotiations.

Hinetos Department of State United States British West Indies Guinea Julian Pauncefote Neville Lubbock London West Indies Sugar Producers Washington British Foreign Office West India British Guinea Jamaica Barbadoes Lubbock John Foster Guineas

Author Fired Over Objectionable Novel From Washington Office

Secretary Noble dismissed Lewis V. Bogy of St. Louis a Pension Office clerk for writing and publishing a novel portraying official life in Washington in a highly negative, sensational light. General Baum reported the book lacks redeeming features and would harm the service if he remained.

Washington Noble Lewis V. Bogy St. Louis Pension Office Baum Bogy

Postmaster Commissions Expire December 1891

President's commissions to postmasters in many cities will expire in December 1891. Listed towns include Blug Earth City St Paul Worthfed Minn Bea ver Condhohocken Green Castle Indiana Jersey Shore White Haven Wilkes barre Pa Jonesville Paw Paw Mich Barry Virden Indianaola Ill Carlisle Ky Chillicothe Hiram Norwalk Salem O Fargo Grafton Beaver Dam Chippewa Falls Green Bay Kenosha Prairie de Chien Win Starkville Miss Berkley Nevada City Orrville Cal.

Washington Blug Earth

Lacey takes control of two failing banks in Cheyenne and San Diego

Comptroller of the Currency Lacey orders bank examiners to seize Cheyenne National Bank in Wyoming and National Bank of San Diego in California after both failed within the week. The two institutions are linked by the same individual in charge, with questions about a potential stockholder in the Cheyenne bank. Azeez Musallem presents Harrison portrait at the White House in Washington, calling it a fine Oriental craft piece.

Wasnixday Lacey Cheyenne National Bank Cheyenne Wyo National Bank of San Diego Cal Sherman Cheyenne Bank WasHiveton Azeez Musallem Mt. Lebanon Syria White House Harrison

Exports Value Of Beef Hog And Dairy Products

The total export value of beef and hog products from the United States in October 1891 was 8,266,045 dollars. Dairy product exports reached 643,917 dollars.

Washington Bureau of Statistics United States

Boston Agent of the Treasury named for temporary duty

Secretary Foster appoints Thomas L. Campbell of Fostoria Ohio as a Boston Agent of the Treasury and assigns him to temporary duty at Philadelphia.

Washindon Foster Thomas L. Campbell Fostoria, O Boston The Treasury Aski Philadelphia

Conference on Samoan Affairs Reported by Consul General

United States Consul General Harold M. Sewall met with the President at Washincron to discuss the situation in Samoa. The conference focused on current affairs and conditions in the island nation.

Washincron Harold M. Sewall United States Apia Samoa

New Pennsylvania Postmasters Appointed

WASHINGTON November 14 Fourth class postmasters were today appointed in Pennsylvania E Schuler Chapel J E Boggs Mars Names indicate new assignments for local postal offices in that state.

Washington Pennsylvania E. Schuler Chapel J. E. Boggs Mars

Lottery Democrats On Top In New Orleans Primaries

Results from the first week of Louisiana Democratic primaries show anti lottery forces trailing as 82 votes oppose and 146 favor submitting the lottery question to white voters. McEary leads with 191 votes for governor while Adams, head of the Farmers' Alliance, is noted in the factional tally.

New Orleans Louisiana Antia MecEn McEary Adams Farmers' Alliance

Adjutant General McClelland Collapses at Desk

Adjutant General William McClelland suffered a sudden violent attack of colic while at his desk this afternoon in Harrisburg. The incident occurred during official duties causing concern for his condition. Further medical updates were not provided in the report.

McClelland Harrisburg William McClelland

Adjutant General Suffered Illness Delays Duty

The Adjutant General was alone when distressing symptoms struck and was taken to the Commonwealth Hotel where a physician was summoned. Vigorous treatment was given and he is resting comfortably tonight. his condition is not serious but he will likely be unable to resume duties for several days.

Aoning Departments Commonwealth Hotel

Quay's Sunday Luck Tarpon Fishing Tale

In St Lucie Florida on November 14 Senator Quay enjoys tarpon fishing, catching five fish including a 81 pounder. He comments tarpon meat as edible but not preferred, and notes his old stained fishing suit and sunburned face attracting reporters in Washington.

Washington Mahone St. Lucie Fla Senator Quay Gulf Quay Senate Sooy New England

Sale of Ancestral Acres Inspires Landlord Selloff

The Duke of Sutherland seeks court permission to disentail estates to enable sale while the Prince of Wales' son-in-law follows the Duke of Fife's lead in selling ancestral lands to invest in securities. The Sutherland holdings total about 206,?k acres with large rents. opposition from heirs and other dukes clouds permission.

Districh Lornes Duke of Fife Stock Exchange Prince of Wales Duke of Sutherland Court of Sessions Edinburgh Sutherlandshire Shropshire Staffordshire Marquis of Stafford Duke of Westminster

Duel in dresses rocks Kentucky society with Breckenridge clash

A violent street duel erupted after a Governors ball in Lexington Kentucky between Robert Breckenridge son of Congressman William C Breckenridge and Dault Arnold a Frankfort society figure. Breckenridge suffered facial injuries while Arnold avoided major harm as bystanders watched. The scuffle heightened by their prominent fathers a congressman and a leading clergyman.

Lexiretos Robert Breckenridge William C P. Breckenridge Dault Arnold Frankfort Breckenridge Arnold Treacy Wilson Sullivan Green Arn

Londoner Thomas Bruce Wins Orange Diamond Title

The orange diamond is awarded to Thomas Boston Bruce of London after all claimants concede. Bruce quietly joined the case last August and established his title, with the diamond having circulated through a NYC receiver, a police property room, a jeweler’s window, and multiple holders since its arrival. Customs valued the gem at $15,000, costing $1,500 to clear.

Thomas Boston Bruce London New York Bruce America Police Teaugeaatan

Russell Wins Malicious Prosecution Suit Over Bradley

Mary F. Russell won a $12,500 verdict against James A. Bradley of Asbury Park in a long running malicious prosecution case. Russell had been arrested in 1879 for selling liquor without a license or prescription, discharged after witnesses failed, then re-arrested and indicted for a disorderly house before the suit proceeded through multiple courts to the U S circuit court.

New York Mary F. Russell James A. Bradley Asbury Park Jersey Squire Bennett Bradley Educational Hall Sahe Fussell

English emigrants seek vine and olive farming in Italy hills

Lexpos November 14 reports a new emigration movement where English investors with £1200 to £1500 settle in the Italian hill districts to cultivate vine and olive crops, with numbers increasing.

Lexpos Italy

Bravery Rewarded with Imperial Gift to U S Marshal

Deputy United States Marshal Bernhardt received a diamond pin with a crown from Austro-Hungarian Consul Palitschek on behalf of Emperor Francis Joseph for bravery and skill in catching criminals. The incident occurred in New York as Bernhardt thanked the consul and stored the pin. The report notes European governments have regularly rewarded him.

United States New York Sperial Marshal Bernhardt Anton von Palitschek Otto P. Eberhardt Mr. Bernhardt Francis Joseph Austria

European Zollverein Agreed Upon

The Austro Hungarian German and Italian delegates at a conference here have agreed on a Zollverein. They will draft a treaty and then negotiate with Switzerland. The operation of this commercial agreement will last 13 years.

Musicn Switzerland

The Dispatch Directory Classifieds Page Overview

A directory style page listing various sections and features of The Dispatch issue. It enumerates editorial content, society notices, fashions, children’s books, and miscellaneous items across multiple pages, indicating a broad array of local topics and notices.

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