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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1891

Page

20

Quarrel Brews Over Irish Local Government Bill

A London dispatch reports a developing Tory dispute over plans to introduce an Irish local government bill. Liberal Unionists may revolt if pledges are broken, with Saunderson leading Irish Tory opposition. Editorials in The Standard criticize delays, while Churchill’s political future and Liberal gains in Devonshire and Dorset distant contests add to the tense landscape.

Lewpox Ireland Satan Saunderson Dublin England Gladstone South Molton Devonshire Bulwer House of Lords Dorset Sun East Dorset

Famine in Russia Lifts No Hope for Aid Efforts

Reports from London quote Prince Kropotkin describing an unprecedented famine in Russia. News access is tightly controlled, with journalists limited and foreign access blocked. Private charity appeals face government resistance and church opposition, risking minimal relief for the stricken regions.

France Eropotkin Russia Prince Kropotkin London St. Petersburg Savory Ion Ussig

Worst of all storms heartrending coastal wrecks

Nov 14 reports from Loxpox describe a European storm causing widespread damage. Telegraph wires were torn, floods spread, and southern British coasts endured violent conditions as lifeboats failed to launch. On one day 38 ships wrecked with at least 87 lives lost, affecting France Spain Germany Belgium and Holland.

Europe Great Britain France Spai Germany Belgium Holland

Brigands Raid Trebizonde Town House by Mistake

Brigands attacked Sam souf in Trebizonde targeting bullion sent for an Ottoman Bank branch. They raided Arnaud's house, injuring him his wife and son, and fled after securing a small amount of cash. The misidentification caused a town panic and a semi siege.

Cors Tastrsopie Samsouf Trebizonde Arnanud Arnaud Te Srerte Bank

Germans Leaving Russia For United States In Large Numbers

A steady flow of Volga region German colonists is abandoning holdings in Russia amid dissatisfaction with conditions there. Many head to the United States, drawn by reports of opportunity, while others depart more cautiously. Separately, the International Prison Congress in Rome discussed educational reforms to promote peace and urged European and American universities to foster respect for foreign nations among students.

Eussia St. Perrussors Volga River Russia United States Rome International Prison Congress Universi of Europe America

Professor Garner to Talk with Gorillas in Africa Cage

Prof. B. L. Garner, famed for monkey language work, plans an Africa expedition to study gorilla speech. He will install a large iron cage in the Gal country forests, equipped with phonographs, lights, and recording gear to capture and later lecture on gorilla vocalizations.

Africa B. L. Garner Washington Garner Wii Prof Garneray Pere Phon

Talmage on Keeley and the drink problem debated

New York November 14. Rev Dr Talmage spoke at the Tabernacle Chapel on Keeley’s claimed cure for alcoholism. He contrasted hopeful reports with criticism and urged the medical profession to conquer drink disease, arguing a true remedy would deserve lasting recognition.

New York Dr. Talmage Tabernacle Chapel Keeley Pasteur Koch Blackwell’s Island Arene Christendom Bartholdi New York Harbor

Episcopal Congress to Debate Theism Socialism and Religion

The fourteenth Protestant Episcopal Church congress meets in New York for four days with no elected delegates. Ex Senator Edmonds presides as topics include Theism and Evolution Socialism and Clergy relations to politics and parish methods. Bishops and ministers from across the country address attendees at Epiphany Church and National Rifles Hall.

Washington Epicopal Church United States Episcopal Church Church Congress Congress George F. Edmonds T. A. Dudley Kentucky J. R. Anderson Church of the Epiphany Phillips Brooks Massachusets Sesson Edmonds National Rifles Edwin Hanover Newaven D. McConnell Philadelphia L. Ziegenfuss Poughkeepsie Edward Worcester le University RK. F. Alsop Brooklyn Pascal Harrower Staten Island A. M. Bartlett Delaware James Mulcahey New York H. L. Myrick George ‘W. Shinn Langdon Stewartson Henry A. Adams Charles E. Grammer Virginia Theological Seminary Arthur Brooks J. C. Huntington B. R. Atwell West Missouri George A. Carstensen Bish O.W. Whitaker Pennsylvania Coxe D. Parker Morgan Henry Mothell

Governor Pattison Proclaims Thanksgiving Day in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg on November 14 1890 Governor Pattison issues a proclamation urging Thanksgiving observance with gratitude for blessings, health, harvests and protection from pestilence. He calls for worship, family reunions and charitable deeds to strengthen community and improve the commonwealth.

Harrisburg Pattison Pennsylvania Thera Lbert Vania Commonwealth Rosear E. Ws. F. Hauurrr The

Fitzgerald Must Hang For Murder Of Officer Tweed

The Circuit Court denied William E. Fitzgerald a new trial for murdering Officer Tweed and upheld the hanging sentence set for next Thursday in Columbus. The court noted no error and affirmed the verdict, while a clemency bid to Governor Campbell is expected. Snow began late last night in Brown, Iowa, with about two inches on the ground and continuing.

Younestows William E. Fitzgerald Tweed Columbus Laubie Fitzgerald Sa Te Campbell Brown, Ia

Lincoln and Hamlin Nomination for Vice President Explained

Col McClure argues that Lincoln engineered the 1864 choice of Andrew Johnson for VP to bolster chances in the war's final phase. Hamlin opposed Lincoln’s policies and drifted from the executive, yet Lincoln pursued Johnson for strategic reasons rather than personal approval.

Whitten Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Lincoln Hannibal Hamlin Hamlin Johnson

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