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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1889

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Kaiser Wilhelm and Family Return to Potsdam Amid Enthusiasm

Kaiser Wilhelm and Empress Frederick return to Potsdam with five sons cheering from the palace steps. Francis Joseph meets them in Innsbruck, touring plans include a Hanover expedition and a yacht cruise. Empress Frederick and daughters tour Greece and will visit Naples for five weeks.

Kaiser Potsdam Frederick Greece Cleveland Glascow Milan Lorpox Kaiser Wilhelm Innsbruck Francis Joseph Hanover Reichstag Budget Committee Naples

Birth of a King’s New Son Draws Royal Attention

Loxpor reports the birth of another son to the new King in a week that draws notable royal interest. The event marks a significant moment for the royal family as speculation and public reaction rise.

Loxpor

Pig Iron Market Rises Amid Scarcity and Speculation

Glasgow dispatch reports a volatile week in pig iron with Cleveland iron in short supply. Prices jump above Scotch levels as four large speculators seek to buy blocks, warrant rates surge, and bulls unload. Output remains below consumption despite gains and buyers from England.

Cleveland Glasgow IBY Dispatch Loxpox Twe Dispatch England Sowa Scotland Bell

Labor Troubles in London as Bakers Lead Strikes

The Bakers win in their fight while other strikes loom. Omnibus workers face a critical stage as Road Car Company seeks talks with General Omnibus Company, which refuse any overture. Dock laborers and river wharfmen show unrest but no widespread walkout. Bakers’ union gains influence with large shops aligning, signaling a shift that may empower smaller bakeries if leadership holds.

HY Canse Loxspox Road Car Company General Omnibus Company Emre Incling Master Bakers’ Association Sorate Waller

Cheeriest of all frauds ends in suicide in Rome

Michael Hallais, a French peasant’s son, once posing as Prince de la Tour Auvergne, used false keys to steal 2600 francs and valuables from a convent. He fled to Marseilles and Rome adopting clerical garb and status, deceiving high ranking ecclesiastics until unmasked and ending his life.

Lowpox Rome Michael Hallais Monville France College of the Trappist Fathers Vestemnos Anvers Marseilles Prince de la Tour Auvergne Minerva Clercy Prince de la

Council inquest damns Norfolk collector over alien act clash

Loxpon November 16 report says the Chamber of Commerce council held an inquiry into Norfolk Virginia Collector of Customs behavior. They deemed his remarks about English clerks and Liverpool firms insulting and reckless, amid broader dispute over the alien act and American labor rules. The group backs a memorial to Lord Salisbury to save the cotton trade.

Loxpon The Chamber of Commerce Norfolk Vaa America Liverpool Gisiming United States Lord Salisbury

Milan seeks 60000 a year living in Paris

Ex King Milan plans winter in Paris with his taster, asks Servian government for 60000 dollars per year, is refused for national poverty. He heads to Belgrade with little result, then travels to Vienna after allowing Queen Nathsi to visit.

Fry Dietator Loxpox Milan Paris Belgrade Vienna Nathsli Servin

Queer Distinction Spurs Milan Victory Claim

Nathalie, who vowed to win, now holds every point as the distinction soothes Milan and confirms her long stated aim.

Milan Nathalie

Prince of Wales Hurries Home to Quiet Scandal Rumors

London papers escalate claims of a major scandal with Labouchere accusing the Home Office of hobbling Police Commissioner Manro. The Prince of Wales speeds back to London to try to hush the matter, while Prince Albert Victor is tied to the Nizam of Hyderabad’s court amid the turmoil.

Lonpox Labouchere Home Office Manro Matthews Prince of Wales London Prince Albert Victor Hyderabad

German forger floods England with fake coins

A German forger has been flooding Britain with counterfeit half crowns, matching weight and appearance of real coins due to silver price declines. The fakes, slightly larger in diameter but thinner, pass as genuine to experts and the public. Authorities keep details quiet while tracing the source. The man reportedly earns about 20 percent profit.

Lospos England Goldsmiths’ Company

Amusing Mistake in Egypt Tour of Chamberlain Party

In Loxpox on November 16 Joseph Chamberlain travels with his American wife and Jesse Collings to Egypt. Jesse enjoys the leader’s presence, a change from earlier journeys when space was scarce aboard a small sailing boat between Tangier and Gibraltar.

Loxpox Joseph Chamberlain Jesse Collings Egypt Jesse Doe Chamberlain Mediterranean Tangier Gibraltar

Sultan in gay spirits after Kaiser's visit in Berlin

The Sultan Abdul Hamid reportedly shows unusually cheerful mood following Kaiser's visit. He is said to regain confidence and receive reassurance that his throne is secure. Talk persists of a possible return trip to Berlin and a new loan if he travels.

Ferdinand Bulgaria Sofia Francis Joseph Bismarck Balkans Ipre Isretom Lowpox Berlin Abdul Hamid Constantinople

Archduke John of Austria in London Linked to Union Banner

Dispatch from Loxpowx dated November 16 reports John Orth Archduke John of Austria not yet in London and a Gravesend merchantman short of crew. He denies plans for a newspaper job and hints at work from Deptford if ashore, with a possible trampling into Hyde Park with striking trades unionists.

Bim IBY Pteratca Loxpowx John Orth John of Austria London Gravesend John Deptford Aoe Jack Orth Hyde Park

Barnum Big Success At Olympia In London Show

Barnum's show draws large crowds in London at Olympia with both performances sold out. John Splan oversees the Barnum trotters and hopes for a time trial match at Alexander Park, promising a pace far beyond anything seen before.

Loxnow Barnum Olympia Stern John Splan Barnum Trotters London Alexander Park

Floquet Elected President of Chamber of Deputies

Paris November 16 Mr Floquet was elected President of the Chamber of Deputies receiving 383 votes out of 400 recorded.

Paris Floquet Chamber of Deputies

Yellow Fever Cases Reported at Key West Florida

Surgeon Posey informs Surgeon General Hamilton that two new yellow fever cases have developed in Key West Florida, as of November 16, reported by Wasuixpertex.

Key West Posey Hamilton The Marine Hospital Service Fla

Boy Driver Dies After Train Strikes Wagon at Elida Crossing

Lima dispatch reports that a No 10 east bound passenger train on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line struck a wagon and team at the Elida crossing. The driver who was a boy named Prine was killed, with the horses also killed. The impact threw him onto a box catcher and crushed his skull.

Dispatch Lima Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Road Elida Prine Arsold

Federal Steel Company plans big national setup

Cleveland sources describe a large scale steel consolidation with nominal capital of 22 million dollars. Pittsburg to host purchasing office and Chicago to house general headquarters as plans detail stock structure and leadership in a sweeping industry merger.

Federal Steel Company Cleveland Pittsburg Chicago T. Oliver Oliver, Bros. & Phillips Drexel, Morgan & Co Consolidated Company Guile Thomas City J. W. Gates St. Louis Douginad New York Gusi T. Olver George C. Baker Des Moines Fatenbon Salem Wire Company Salem Joliet Gates Itaburg

Hartford Republican split over Bastford postmaster race

Hartford's political scene heated as Patrick NeGovern leads a clash between supporters of A B Kinge and John C Kinney, editor of the Courant, over Bastford postmaster appointment. Early returns show A B Gillett leading with 120 votes to Kinney's 22 out of 142 cast among about 4,500 Republican voters.

Hartford CoNn Patrick NeGovern Republican Town Committee Bastford John C. Kinney The Courant Hawley A.B. Kinge Axe A. B. Gillett

Venezuelan minister and statue head landed in New United States

Wasnixetos Peroza of Venezuela was appointed minister to the United States by the taxi steamer Arcator Bolet Peroza also received the head of one Bronze Blanco Cu r man statue toppled by the Venezuelan people on the same voyage.

Wasnixetos Arcator Bolet Peroza Venezuela International American Congresa United States Blanco Cusrman

Propeller N. E. K. Fairbanks Ashore Near Two Harbors

Word comes that the large steamer N. E. K. Fairbanks is ashore at Two Harbors after being driven by wind. No details on her condition are known. Assistance will be sent. She was the last voyage of the season to haul ore from Two Harbors, presumed on her way out with cargo.

Duluth Minx Fairbanks

Unfortunate Cargo Vessel Sinks After Collision

The steamer Batebeller sailing from Bis marck to Pierre struck a stack about 50 miles north and sank in 15 minutes. The loss is estimated at 40000 dollars. The ship carried part of the ill fated Missouri and rescuers from another vessel were aboard.

Preeze M. D Batebeller Bismarck Pierre Here Los Batebelier Missouri

President Returns to Washington After Maryland Trip

The president resumes duties in Washington after completing a November trip to Maryland. Details on schedule and motives remain limited as officials assess the journey and its impact on governance.

A Mistaken Marriage in Indian Ceremonial Court Decision

A Quebec Court of Review ruling addresses a disputed marriage of Colonel Alex Fraser to Angelique Meadows. The decision centers on whether Fraser validly wed in Northwest ceremonial custom before 1818, with the case involving property worth hundreds of thousands and seigniories Temiscouats and Midawaska. The court found insufficient proof of a valid marriage and held Fraser’s consent not freely given under the circumstances.

Quebec Itawa Court of Review Temisconats Midawaska Lessie Praser Pouliot Alex Fraser Northwest Angelique Meadows Waska Canada River du Loup Sa- Varios Fraser Ahong Cee Ene Ee Tomber Jager Sanc Eeeeeiows

Prohibition Backed by Speaker Candidate Dobson

Lenice November 16 Hon George L Dobson Buena Vista county strong for Republican stance on prohibition stating no repeal prospect and policy remains settled. notes other issues influenced fall defeat and vows party will not reverse course.

Lenice George L. Dobson Buena Vista County Republican Party Prohibition Dore Thas Bad Eines

Queen Isabella Association Announces Monument Plan

The Queen Isabella Association issues an address to women of the world announcing Harriet Hosmer will sculpt Isabella for a World’s Fair statue. Eliza Allen Starr writes a poem on Isabella with proceeds aiding an Isabella Pavilion for exhibits and conferences.

Queen Isabella Association Harriet Hosmethet Isabella Eliza Allen Starr America Setcesa

Carpenter Dies After Fall From Mansion House Roof

Clayton Zimmerman, a carpenter, fell from the Mansion House roof this morning. He died at 6 oclock tonight. Secretary Kremer said funds are being issued rapidly as banks clear checks, with more speed promised. The report also notes the arrest of a colored murderer named Carter who killed John Matthews, and that all the dead buried at Nineveh have been moved with work to begin Monday. 234 people are buried there.

Johnstown Clayton Zimmerman Kremer Carter John Matthews Nineveh

Brazil’s Revolt Abolishes Monarchy and Forms Provisional Government

Telegram reports a largely bloodless revolt in Brazil led by Da Fonseca and Bocagura. The monarchy is abolished, a provisional cabinet is named, the Chamber of Deputies dissolved, and the navy joins the rebellion. Emperor and family reportedly to be treated with consideration.

Ero Oz Janerro Senhor Constant Senhor Bocagura General Dafonseca Acabas Dom Pedro Senhor Alfonso Celso Sn Dedoro da Fonseca Aristide Leba Bacagura Finance Barbosa Campos Salles Benjamin Constant Admiral Vanderholts Agricultw Demitris Ribero Senhor Bacayura Senhor Barboza Chamber of Ties Cee General da Fonseca Chamber of Deputies Council of State Evesreeg Isional Senor Valiente Jong — the Orvey Democratic

Brazil Revolt Uncertain Effect on Trade

Mr H K Thurber of Brazilian Steamship Company says reports from Brazil are vague and unlabelled. If revolt spreads to a universal state of confusion, blockade could disrupt ocean trade and hurt American commerce. He notes South American revolutions tend to calm after initial turmoil.

H. K. Thurber Brazilian Steamship Company Thia Brasil

They Wanted a Divorce and the Trial of Willful Absence

Special Telegram from Zanesville Ohio reports in the McMillen divorce case Anna McMillen vs David McMillen that the wife sought a divorce on the ground of willful absence. The testimony shows she and a lawyer obtained a writ and certificate and went to the courthouse with Andrews where she was sworn to the petition. the husband waited at his office and fled when the petition was filed.

Disfatom Zanesville Anna McMillen David McMillen Andrews Simmons

Collom's Pate Trial Opens With Defense Address

Opening statements in the Collom trial feature Judge Shaw for the defense attacking state insinuations of defense witness perjury. Cyrus Wellington for the state questions expert Hay while noting Collom’s forgery defense. Judge Eugene Wilson follows with an emotive appeal for his client and family.

Mres Barouis Collom Shaw Eugene Wilson Hooker

Opening the Sioux Reservation Proclamation Expected Soon

Private advices from Washington say the proclamation opening the Bronx reservation to settlement will be issued by the President immediately. The Commissioner's report has stirred great excitement among settlers eager to claim land at once.

Greene Washington Bronx Makina

Christie & Co Oil Run Delivers Raw Truth Across Pan]

Fragmentary regional note mentions Christie and Co. with Rona Stevenson and oil exposure described as filling hundreds of feet through oil in a mind context. References to Harry & Co. and Kusts Bo appear garbled and incomplete.

Wasumoros Pan Christie & Co Rona Stevenson Harry & Co

A New Monte Cristo Told In a Spectacular Tale

San Francisco notes a sensational Telegram to the Dispatch recounting John James Mage a quiet wall dresser visiting for a few days while awaiting a Mexican steamer. The tale chronicles Mayo a rising millionaire whose rise through calamity and punishment yields immense wealth from insects to mines and timber, with a curious end.

San Francisco John James Mage Monte Cristo Mayo Paris Guatemala San Jose Gonzales Mago Évink Ing

Loss of Fidelity Crew After Bar Wreck Near Eurexa

November 16 reports that the schooner Fidelity, towed by tug Ranger, overturned on the bar near Eurexa and was wrecked. Eight crewmen are dead, one mate John Rogers swept overboard. Heavy seas hindered recovery efforts as the tug battled towering waves.

Eurexa Oat Fidelity Ranger John Rogers Waa

Jefferson Davis Arrives in New Orleans Very Sick

Reports say former Confederate President Jefferson Davis arrived in New Orleans November 16 and is at the home of his lifelong friend J A Payne. Friends say he had a narrow escape in his steamer journey and remains in critical condition with doctors and his wife watching closely.

New Oxeans Jefferson Davis The Southern J. A. Payne Davis

Unknown man killed at saloon by keeper in St Louis

An unknown 50 year old man entered J Schwarzendahl’s saloon at Ninth and Morgan today, drank several beers, refused to pay, and was pushed out. He struck his head on the gutter, fractured skull suspected. Schwarzendahl was arrested as a suspect in the fatal incident.

William Francis Joseph Kauiser Innsbruck Rosenheim Easiser St. Louis J . Schwarzendahl

The Dispatch Directory Describes Bright News Sections Today

This issue outlines a three part format with Part I offering a condensed world history and global news, Part II highlighting features like The Elixir of Life and Canine Aristocracy, and Part III listing society items, education notes, and arts sections across multiple pages and columns.

State Committee Divides Over Readjustment Of Party

The State Committee plans to read recalcitrants out of the party as factions clash over Delamater and Quay's candidates. Philadelphia reports a large Democratic majority aiding Boyer, while Quay pursues a governor bid and a tough senate fight. Five state committees are to meet November 90 to decide actions and purge dissenters.

Boyer Philadelphia Quay Delamater State Co

Rats and Dogs Kill Man in Washington County Incident

A man was slain when rats and dogs attacked in Washington County. The remains were sent to New York for interment. Authorities called the event a tragic animal attack as neighbors reported the animals tore at the victim.

New York

Merop for Mother Sradat Telegram to The Deer

In St. Lucia on November 16 a telegram message related to a mother named Sradat was received. The brief note indicates routine communication dated the day. Further specifics are not provided within the readable text.

TH Deer St. Lauia

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