Trade and Bank Clearings Boost in 1891 Economy
New York reports colder weather driving demand for heavy clothing while overall trade remains quiet. Bank clearings rise 4 percent from the prior year with Chicago showing strength. U S totals up 22 percent vs 1890 week. Cotton, grain, iron and railroad earnings mix as markets wobble amid cautious consumer activity and livestock trends.
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Telronan
New York
Braderet
Chicago
Fermet Gala
Bradstret
United States
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Mrelites
Baltimore
Cincinnet
Pittsboro
Memphis
St Louis
Joseph
Kansas City
Louis and
Cincimati
Pilsberg
Devere
Niesines
Philadel
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Mekers
Bradie
Caatien
Tac. Dee
Kansas Reversal Showed League Strength After Farmers' Alliance Rise
The Executive Committee of the Republican National League reported progress after a year of turmoil in Kansas where farmers’ allies surged. The Kansas Republican State Committee shifted control to the League, reversing demoralization. Idaho and Utah joined, H E Tiepke was elected to the Rhode Island seat, and J B Collins to represent Montana. A proposal set Lincoln's birthday February 12 as a state convention day with a future League convention slated for Washington.
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Republican National League
League
Esnens
EC. Little
Farmers’ Alliance
Republican Party
Kansas
Republican State Committee
Idaho
Utah
H. E. Tiepke
Rhode Island
J. B. Collins
Miles City
Mont
Humphreys
Lincoln
Washington
Potter Divorce Rumor Quelled by Court Records
The Pottee divorce rumor involving James Brown Potter and Mrs Cora Urquhart Potter sparked chatter in New York society and theatre circles. Court offices reported no divorce decree on record, while lawyer Franklin Bamlett cautioned the tale likely lacks foundation amid prior rumors since Mrs Potter's departure.
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New York
James Brown Potter
Cora Urquhart Potter
Court of Common Please
Supreme
Superior Courts
Franklin Bamlett
Franklin Bamlett,who Has Charce
Jested Over His Fate as Texas Killer Hanged
William H. Frizzle was hanged in the Abilene jail yard at 2 pm for the murder of his wife in Comanche County, Tex. Convicted of first degree murder in January, he showed no remorse and joked with guards, even asking that the Abilene Cornet Band be allowed to play at the hanging.
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Abilene
Tex
William H. Frizzle
Frizzle
Comanche County
McMahon
Thomas McMahon
Ewing
Xavier Steplein
Free Bridge for the Southside Resolution Adopted
The Special Committee on Free Bridges directed Chief Bigelow to locate a bridge site over the Monongahela between Tenth and nearby streets, to report suitability and probable cost to Councils at their first December meeting. The measure will be submitted at the next council session.
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Department of Public Works
Monongahela River
Tenthaere Street
Estate of Boston Herald owner sued for $800000
The estate of Royal M. Pulsifer, late Boston Herald proprietor, faces a suit filed by C. J. Hambro & Co. of London seeking $800,000. The claim arises from a guaranty for the Marietta and Northern Georgia Railroad construction, alleged to be valid for mortgage bonds negotiated in London. The executors contend the action accrued within two years of their appointment and is barred by statute.
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Boston
Royal M. Pulsifer
Boston Herald
C. J. Hambro & Co
London
Pulsifer
Marietta and Northern Creorgia
Ees
Banker's Wife Fatally Burned in Louisville Home
Mrs Lydia Sinton wife of Thomas K Sinton cashier of First National Bank was fatally burned at her home when her dress ignited she died an hour later W S Guffey oil producer is seriously ill at his brother's Oakland home after grip illness doctors unable to ease distressing ailment
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Louisville
Lydia Sinton
Thomas K. Sinton
First National Bank
W. S. Guffey
J. M. Gaffey
Oakland
Death at German National Bank Safe Deposit Dept
Fragmentary report shows a death at the German National Bank safe deposit department on Wood Street. The text mentions gold items and a new occurrence but lacks clear names or dates. Further details are unreadable in the provided OCR.
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Safe Deposit Department
German National Bank
Wood Street
Trust Ends as Speer Property Sells to Ewart at $130,500
Orphans Court ordered sale of Daniel Speer estate property at the corner of Liberty street and Garrison alley, Fort Fayette site. Trustees bill to terminate a 50 year trust directs sale for 130,500 with 25,000 down and annual 10,000 payments. Purchaser is Samuel Ewart. the land includes a four story brick building.
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Orphans’ Court
Daniel Speer
Liberty Street
Garrison Alley
Old Fort Fayette
Synod of the
Secession Church
W. J. Reid
Samuel Collins
W. H. McMillan
Insurance Case Against Holt Goes To Jury
The Center county lumber dealer D W Holt faced insurers as arguments closed. Judge Orvis urged the defense claim of innocence and adherence to evidence rules while the plaintiff’s lawyer pressed motive and corroboration regarding Carpenter’s testimony. The case went to the jury as court adjourned.
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D. W. Holt
Center County
Orvis
Achn
Eson
Carpenter
Nuffs
Senator Quay Files Libel Suit Against Pot Over Editorial Damages
Senator M. S. Quay sues the Pot in Common Pleas No. 1 seeking 100000 dollars, alleging publication of an editorial charging him with involvement in money stolen by Bardsley and providing copies of the articles. Also, McMahon Guilty in the Second Degree in Xavier Steplein murder case after a long deliberation.
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M. & Quay
Thomas M. Marehall
E A. Montooth
John Robb
M.S. Quay
Bardsley
Sues Duquesne Traction Company for injuries in street collision
Frank Reese and Joseph Rohm filed suit against the Duquesne Traction Company after an August 7 accident at Forbes and Shingess streets. Reese, driving Rohm’s wagon, suffered serious head injuries while the horse and wagon were damaged. Reese seeks 5000 dollars and Rohm 500 dollars.
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Duquesne Traction Company
Frank Reese
Joseph Rohm
Forbes and
Shingess
Reese
Rohm
Trial over in Graham vs Dean saloon death suit
The case of Jane Graham against Harrison township saloon keeper Moses Dean ended before Judge White yesterday with the jury out. The action seeks damages for the death of the plaintiff's husband who collapsed shortly after being sold liquor by the defendant.
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Jane Graham
Moses Dean
Harrison Township
Minor Cases Disposed of Yesterday
Allen Beresford was convicted of aggravated assault and battery on J. P. Jones of McKeesport. A penalty for selling Lysar without a license was noted.
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Allen Beresford
J. P. Jones
Trial list for next week in Criminal Court
The following names appear on the upcoming trial list for next week in Criminal Court. Monday trials include Frank Gerado Felix Jeens Joseph Beltz and others. Tuesday adds Henry Weber Henry Lautner and Edward Lautner. The list spans several defendants and will wind up jury trials for the present term.
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Criminal Court
Frank Gerado
Felix Jeens
Joseph Beltz
Ag Brosbelechansas
AQ de W. M. Deret Hyde
Wi Ines Nolden
Chaes Re R
Daniel Townson
T Kliam M. Craig
William G . Stable
J A. Jordan
John Kem
Henry Weber
Henry
Edward Lautner
Peter Barnhard
Trial List for Criminal Court Case Names
Today's trial list shows Commonwealth versus R F Williams, BR B Peterson, Mary Coil, Matt Golden, George Hohn, W E Allsbone, Wim Raftinky scheduled in the criminal court docket for the session. Proceedings concern commonwealth prosecutions with multiple defendants listed for trial.
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Criminal Court — Commonwealth
R. F. Williams
BR. B. Peterson
Mary Coil
Matt Golden
George Hohn
W. E. Allsbone
Wim Raftinky
Minor Court Notes Show Divorces and Lawsuits
A divorce was granted to Caroline Rebhark from Peter Rebhark on a desertion plea. McKeesport resident Mrs. Mitonep Herosisson sues Dr. L. M. Keefer for 210000 dollars alleging malpractice. Trials involve Henry A. Breed vs Francis J. Foster over a 2 percent commission on sale proceeds, E. C. Anderson vs Allegheny County Light Company, and McCauley & Morse against J. W. Logan & Co over timber damage in the Allegheny River. John O’Neil and wife sue J. Davies and Hugh Daly. other cases include a tax sale dispute and a separate action against Bradwell.
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Caroline Rebhark
Peter Rebhark
Mitonep Herosisson
McKeesport
L. M. Keefer
Henry A. Breed
Francis J. Foster
E. C. Anderson
Allegheny County Light Company
McCauley & Morse
J. W. Logan & Co
Allegheny River
John O'Neil
J. Davies
Hugh Daly
Kennedy
Aesen
Hi Bradwell
Pittsburg and West End Passenger Halfway Co Trial
The case before Judge Mages seeks damages for an injury when Bradwell's buggy caused a race incident. Five cars of the defense are involved in the trial with the Pittsburg and West End Passenger Halfway Company pursuing a recovery.
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Pittsburg
West End
Mages
Bradwell
Chicago Board of Trade protests Welland Canal discrimination
A Chicago Board of Trade letter to Secretary Blaine protests Canadian diversion of trade through the Welland Canal, citing treaty violations and urging reciprocity talks to ensure equal canal access for U S and Canadian citizens. The missive urges placing citizens of both nations on equal footing in commerce passing through the canal.
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State Department
Washington
Stone
Chicago Board of Trade
Blaine
Board of Trade
City of
Chicago
United States
Welland Canal
Great Britain
United States of America
Great Lakes
Dominion of
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
A Gipsy Confidence Game Stolen Child Case
In Parkersburg a three year custody tale ends with a missing child. Mrs. Ulrich, who adopted a girl after losing $800 to a claiming gypsy, says a returning gypsy stole the child and fled on a train. Police seek the woman believed to be the kidnapper and mother.
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Parkersburg
Mia Ulrich
Palmer Moran sisters face preliminary Silk Worm fraud charges
In Toreka Kansas on November 20 Misses Palmer and Moran appeared before Justice Chesney amid allegations their silk worm venture Palmer Moran Co used false pretenses to secure funds. They pleaded not guilty. Inspector Powell urged electric lighting and railings for the post office in Washington.
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Toreka, Kaw
Palmer
Moran
Burkhard Seeks Dissolution Of Chicago Cold Storage Exchange
Theodore Burkhard, stockholder, filed a circuit court bill seeking dissolution of the Chicago Cold Storage Exchange and the appointment of a receiver. He claims the Exchange is solvent. In New York a widow named Matilda Parridge, 60, won an $800 breach of promise verdict against Andrew A Joyce, 70.
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Chcago
Theodore Burkhard
Chicago Cold Storage Exchange
New York
Matilda Partridge
Andrew A Joyce
Growth of Boston Advertising Agency Pettingill Co.
The Boston Glory highlights Pettingill Co. advertising agency in Boston from 1649 to now. It notes expanded connections and a move from State Street to 22 School Street, with the Globe praising the new offices as magnificent and using the growth as evidence of advertising’s value.
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Boston Glory
Pettingill & Co
Traci
State Street
School Street
Globe
T. Briscoe
Hamilton’s piano and organ dealer at 91 and 95 Fifth Avenue
Hamilton’s offers Decker Brothers Knabe and Fisher pianos Estey organs and a full range of musical instruments at the lowest prices. If you want reliable, quality gear visit Hamilton’s for a smart purchase.
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Hamilton
Decker Bros
Knabe and
Fisher
Estey
Fifth Avenue
Arnheim Live Stock Co Sells Draught Horses and Mules
The Arnheim Live Stock Company of 52 Second Avenue Pittsburg offers 50 acres of draught driving and general purpose horses with teams weighing 2,400 to 3,000 pounds. They also show two Lee carriage teams and 75 head of choice mules from largest draught to pit mule, promising better stock at 10 to 20 dollars cheaper than rivals. Coal operators are advised to consider.
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Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Conaret
Amon
Fotal
Lee
The Bond Election In Pittsburg City Pleads For Funding
Mayor Gourley and Controller Morrow urge Pittsburg voters to decide December 8 on a 2 million dollar bond issue to cover unpaid street improvements from the 1887 1889 acts. If bonds fail, taxes must rise to cover 1.4 million due in 1895 and 600000 due in 1892. curative laws may shift this burden to property owners. The notice explains Supreme Court decisions on street laws and outlines how bonds or direct taxation would fund the liabilities.
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Gourley
Morrow
Pittsburg
Acta of Assembly
Supreme Court of
Willi
Supreme Court
Isle
Supreme Co
Gener
el Tng
Isat Street Law Provisions for Future Improvements
The passage notes that taxes should not overburden citizens and mentions that future street and sewer projects under the Isat Legislature will require Supreme Court review before work proceeds. It argues past acts of 1887 caused the current dilemma and suggests court oversight could have prevented it.
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Supreme Court
Water scarcity grips county as oil pollution worsens supply
A widespread water crisis hits western and southwestern districts with wells and springs drying up. Oil from the McDonald pool contaminates streams, threatening livestock and stock water. Recent rain froze, reducing any existing flow and likely worsening conditions if next rainfall is delayed. Local wells and cisterns fare best, while river water remains unusable for livestock.
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McDonald Pool
Ohio
Charity and Politics in Pittsburg and Ohio Senate Fight
Cadwalader Biddle completed local charity inspections and left for Philadelphia. He praised Pittsburg hospitals and discussed plans for an incurables refuge in Berks county. He weighs Ohio Senate races, favoring Sherman but not belittling Foraker, calling him capable and patient. Also reports a Canadian opium smuggling case in Chicago with 110 pounds seized.
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Cadwalader Biddle
Board of Charities
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Ohio
Sherman
Senate
Foraker
Thomas Lloyd Objects to Intrusion at Oil Farm
Thomas Lloyd was arrested by Constable Morris under orders from Alderman McMasters to answer a charge of surety of the peace filed by J L Patty. Patty leases P L Bails farm in Collier township for mining and oil, and Lloyd a tenant allegedly threatened Patty and his two oil wells. Patty says Lloyd threatened to set them on fire though the motive remains unclear.
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Thomas Lloyd
Morris
Must Wear Weapons in Plain Sight on Express Cars
An American Express official said the rule requiring agents on trains to wear weapons in plain sight has been revived after the New York Central robbery. Agents previously evaded by keeping revolvers on desks. they must now carry them openly despite ridicule.
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New York
American Express Company
New York Central
Yellow Fever at Brazilian Ports Reported
Nov 20 Santos Brazil reports yellow fever infection at this port with suspicions extending to all other Brazilian ports. Bernaardts dresses noted for individuality. Interesting letter promised for The Dispatch tomorrow.
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Santos
Brazil
Brazilian
Bernaardts
Noisy head and throat illness cured by doctors Cope land and Hall
A patient describes severe head pressure ringing ears headaches and throat issues with poor appetite and sleepless nights. After doctors Cope land and Hall treated him he improved and recommends them to others with similar illness. The account preserves period tone and emphasizes relief by the physicians.
Prominent Attorney Recommends Treatment For Chronic Catarrh
A November 1991 letter from a Frasers Pennsylvania attorney to doctors Copeland and Hall details a personal recovery from long standing catarrh. The writer describes night sweats dizziness and extreme weight loss before treatment, noting renewed health, appetite and energy enabling him to resume professional duties. He credits the doctors for his improvement and endorses their care for chronic catarrh.
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Frasers
Drs
Copeland
Sry
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