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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1889

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Revolution in Brazil Threatens Empire and Trade Turbulence

A provisional government forms as the army takes control in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian Navy chief is reported killed and ministers resign. Charles R. Flint warns U.S. commerce will feel the impact with two thirds of coffee and rubber shipments from Brazil headed here and Para.

Flint Rio Janeiro Almanach de Gotha Livz Antonio Vieira da Silva Washington London America Brazil Charles R. Flint Rio de Janeiro Para

Princess Diss Debar Targets Wealthy Widow in London Scheme

Special telegram from New York details Madam Diss Debar's latest ruse against Washington widow Mrs. Levy. Levy joined the high priestess on a London journey, then returned home after losing money and possessions including a seal skin cloak. The episode follows earlier Blackwell's Island confinement and recent travels with Mrs. Godolphon.

Diss Debar Washington Levy

Brazil Military Strength and Global Trade in 1880s

The article outlines Brazil’s debt near 500 million dollars and an army of about 15 000 plus 7 000 gendarmerie with Rio hosting a fifth. It notes plans to reorganize the National Guard, and lists naval strength including 9 ironclads and 4 turret ships built in England. Railways total 4955 miles with state ownership a quarter and government railway guarantees. Commerce centers on England France and the United States. It also recounts the liberal reign of Dom Pedro and the Crown Princess Isabel as heir, along with a long unrelated episode about Diss Debar and Mme Blavatsky in London and New York.

Rio Conustrs England Brazil France United States Sie Sera Dom Pedro Europe Isabel Prince Louis Orleans Comte d’En de de Nemours Comte de Paris Mme. Blavatsky Blavatsky Colonel Olcott Sister of Charity Mme. Blavataky Elgin Crescent Clarendon Road Camp Apartments

Brazilian Minister Laderio Report Supposedly Killed

CAN'T CREDIT IT. The report that Baron Laderio Minister of the Navy in Brazil was killed was presented to the Brazilian Minister at midnight. He was surprised by the intelligence and could not explain why Laderio would be an attack target. He doubted the revolution claim and noted the recent election appeared free with little government interference. Continued on Seventh Page.

Brazil United States Washington Levy Diss Debar Dies Debar Dias de Hineros Laderio Bram Uast Sipamer Congress Reed Sar Bok Republicana House Committee On Rules

Civil action urged against Jesmette glass firm and leaders

Washington wires report that Attorney General Miller Secretary Windom and Solicitor Hepburn convened to pursue civil suits under the alien contract labor law against Chambers McKee Co Jesmette Pa and local glassblower leaders who recruited English workers. District Attorney Lyon Pittsburg is to press the cases and decide if suits can proceed. The return of imported laborers awaits civil case outcomes.

Joanneuts Washington Miller Windom Hepburn Chambers, McKee & Co Jesmette United States Lyon Pittsburg Secretary of the Treasury England

Three Widows In Line Claim Italian Estate In Buffalo

In Buffalo a murder case reveals three widows of Italian origin filing claims to the estate of Frank Marino. Marino left about $5,000. the widows Mary M Marino of Philadelphia Lizzie L Marino of Buffalo and Phila Philadelphia wife each present marriage certificates. Judge Stern will hear testimony tomorrow as the court weighs the unusual dispute among rivals who were unaware of each other.

Buffalo Frank Marino Marino Presenna Tissens Yale N. Marino Paterson N. J Mary M. Marino Philadelphia Lizzie L. Marino Stern

Cronin Trial Hears Damaging Testimony Tomorrow

The Cronin case resumes in Chicago with reporter Clancey set to deliver damaging testimony against P O Sullivan. Defense may move to discharge Beggs, arguing lack of proven conspiracy. Coughlin grows silent amid sensational testimony and may confess if a conspirator is found among his peers.

Cronin Clancey New York P. O’sullivan Foster Beggs Oscar Neebe Coughlin

Burglary Suspect Sentenced After Jail Break

In Hupsex New Jersey the Court of Sessions sentenced William DeWitt and two other criminals to a total of 2 years. DeWitt, a 28 year old deserter from the US Army, was convicted of burglary in the third degree and sent to Dannemora for five years after a June spree in the city. He escaped by breaking the jail wall, crawling 20 feet away, and was found later injured in an old barn. Detective Bryant arrested him.

Hupsex N. J Bryant DeWitt United States Army West Troy

700 CLOSE FOR COMFORT The Contest for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio

Washington county returns were redelivered after minor corrections by the county clerk and again received tonight with 20 votes deducted from Lampton for Lieutenant Governor. Marquis continues to voice plans to contest the results.

Ohio CoLtumsts Washington County Secretary of State Lampton Marquis

Paris Seen From Montmartre Hill in Dispatch Preview

Henry Hayni writes in tomorrow's Dispatch about Paris as viewed from Montmartre Hill. The piece sketches the cityscape, noting landmarks and the mood of the capital.

Henry Hayni Tomorrow's Dispatch Paris Montmartre

Reed Friends Confident in Winning Next Speaker Vote

The Friends of Reed of Maine claim Pennsylvania Republicans will back Reed for Speaker with at most five votes against him. They praise McKinley but doubt his suitability due to lack of presiding experience and parliamentary zeal, arguing Reed could better guide anticipated rules and debate.

Friends Reed Maine House McKinley Peresac Ebates Friends of Congress Pennsylvania Piftioth Scull Somerset Kelley Great Rees Boyne Dalzell Townsend Bingham Darlington Watson Brosius Scranton Rife Wright McCorms Atkinson Craig Rey Culbertson Charlis’” O'Neil Philadelphia

Surprise Candidate for Supreme Court Seen by Harrison

A Herald telegram says President Harrison favors appointing George W. McCrary of Iowa as the next Supreme Court justice. McCrary, former War Secretary under Hayes and ex-Iowa Circuit Judge, is backed by Western Republicans and faces the potential obstacle of Justice Miller still resident in Iowa. If Miller retires, McCrary could receive the nomination amid strong GOP support.

Supreme Bench Judge McCrary Iows Indiana Missouri Mas Wasurmotox Harrison Supreme Court Stanley Matthews George W. McCrary Iowa McCrary President Hayes United States Hayes Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Kkansas City West Washin Justice Miler Miller Sa Peintersas Dal Gueliogis Mooneys Peniines

Wanamaker and His Retebat In The Attic Office

A vivid sketch portrays the Postmaster General quietly operating a hidden room high in the department building attic known as Wanamaker's retreat. Officials and visitors alike assume the door leads outside as they pass by the wide open entry and depart without questions while his upstairs den receives officials summoned to call on their chief.

Almeecf Eatest Wanamaker Rerc Department

Marine Band assigned to Fayetteville centennial event

Orders from the Secretary of the Navy place the Marine Band in Fayetteville North Carolina for the Tarheel State centennial commemoration of ratifying the Federal Constitution. Jefferson Davis had been slated as orator but was dropped. Senator Vance accepted the speaking role, with Senator Ransom aiding the effort and causing dissatisfaction among Davis supporters.

Tracy Marine Band DISF Wasmrecroy Secretary of the Navy Fayetteville N. C Jefferson Davis Navy Fom Ann Poder Jeff Davin Senator Vance Ransom Davis

Reducing Stored Treasury Records to Be Destroyed

Reports from Treasury chief bureaus detail stored documents and papers that can be destroyed without harming government interests. The Third Auditor and Revenue Office note tens of thousands of cubic feet of material ready for disposal under a recent act guiding executive department cleanup.

Wasnixotoy Secretary of the Treasury Sata Ea Fei Executive Department Congress Senate

Parks Chief Bigelow Eyes Pittsburgh Park Plan

Chief Bigelow backs a new park project tied to Mrs. Schenley’s gift and discusses a bridge from Brownstown to Mount Airy. He envisions topographic surveys, a landscape gardener, roads, walks, and lakes with swans and ducks, plus a main Croghan boulevard entrance and a grand stone bridge across Boundary Street. The plan hinges on Council funding and a low 5 cent fare via local lines.

William D. West Brownstown Schenley Park Chief Bigelow Pittsburg Mount Airy Behenley Park Southside W. D. West Carson Street Wes Second Avenue Laughlin's Station West Sylvan Avenue Plac United States Croghan Boulevard Fifth Avenue Boundary Street Junction Railroad Oakland Avenue Councile Oakland Park

City council approves purchase of Schenley Park

The council announces agreement to buy the remaining 100 acres from Mrs. Schesley, completing the Schenley Park deed in joint session. Resolutions of thanks to Mrs. Mary E. Schenley are recorded as part of the action, securing the park’s expanded status.

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