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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1891
Page
4
In 1870 Paris, actress Jeanne de Bonney debuts in La Dame aux Camelias amid wartime excitement. A dramatic meeting with Captain Roger de Marseuille triggers a perilous romance. a staged disruption turns into a patriotic crisis when Belcourt exposes a defeat telegram. Jeanne flees, Belcourt is jailed, and the tale ends with Jeanne as Comtesse de Marseuille, a widow bound to memory.
Wetzel known as George Thompson in smuggling circles died at 51 in Sand Beach Michigan. He had worked 15 years in the trade before aiding Treasury agents, capturing several smugglers, and later visiting relatives. His death was attributed to typhoid fever, though relatives suspect poisoning by former associates.
Two masked men robbed an express car on the Miss oule and Court Railroad near the Montana Idaho line. They forced the safe, taking about 2020 dollars as the express messenger surrendered the money. The shootout occurred between Dorsey and Mullan in a rough mountainous area.
Correspondent profiles George Smith of Coalville whose 20 to 30 years of work freed about 30 000 brickyard children and 40 000 canal boat children from brutal conditions. He pushed for school placement and led a push for canal boat registration and reform. The piece also describes extensive mistreatment of Romany and Gipsy families and outlines Smiths proposed movable dwellings bill to place all such children into public schools at no cost to families.
Alliance figures Jerry Simpson and Senator Peffer map detailed plans to Carpenter in THE DISPATCH for tomorrow.
Seasonal note marks Christmas shopping at the Boggs and Buhl store in Pittsburgh. The article highlights blankets from 2.50 to 25, comforts, various fabrics, fur mantles and boas, and a wide range of department displays across 52 sections. Shoppers are urged to visit soon to resolve gift choices within budget.
The passage extols St Jacobs Oil as a trusted remedy for pain its annual rounds renew promises of prompt and permanent cure. It notes its familiar family presence in daily papers and asserts the product earns public confidence through proven performance and reliable outcomes.
The Straub Brewing Company announces readiness to fill orders promptly for saloon and private trade. Their Pilsener and Munich lager are described as unbeatable in the States, four and a half months aged, made with top hops and malt. Contact via telephone No 5038 or visit Corner Main street and Liberty avenue Canton.
Colonel T P Roberts, noted Allegheny civil engineer, spoke on modern ship canals to Western University students. He traced canal history, argued for larger 300 ton class waterways, contrasted ship canals with ship railways, and outlined Erie to Lake Erie Ohio River route feasibility with water supply, cost estimates, and potential benefits for Pittsburgh and lake country.
St Louis reports fireman Reidy discharged on serious charge of sending in false alarms amid city hall power struggle over Fire Chief and Water Commissioner posts. Mayor’s faction allegedly pressures Chief while Blaine probes interests in the World’s Fair displays. Also mention of children making harps.
A regional promotion extols Delightful Winters California as an attractive winter resort area with rail access via Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. It touts safe returns from fruit lands, favorable climate, and easy travel from Chicago to West Coast cities. The note also advertises cheap second-hand sewing machines, a book sale, a wedding jewelry detail, and a cough remedy with pricing and vendor mentions.
Prof John Riley, at 263 Colwell Street, touts a panorama of the solar system claiming the sun is a chunk of electricity. He plans to urge C L Magee to have the Duquesne traction buy and exhibit the machine in Schenley Park to boost traffic and fund his discovery framed as a revenue venture.
Pennsylvania plans to bid 40 million dollars at the December 15 auction of the Allegheny Valley railroad. The road has 15 million dollars invested in the Valley, and officials say they will raise the bid if a combination appears to push up the price.
Court move seeks postponement as 3 Valley in Pittsburg with valuable terminals remains in focus. Pennsylvania likely sole bidder, Valley stockholders insisting not to sell cheaply. Valley offers lowest grade route across mountains to Northern Pennsylvania, shaping the deal.
Stayton and Wyman contest the Allegheny mayoralty as Judge Ewing weighs opening ballot boxes. Brennen for Stayton claims a prima facie case. Bennett for Wyman previews their defense while affidavits and voter eligibility are scrutinized amid widespread concerns over illegal voting practices.
KNOWNLW PITTSBURG The man alleged to be responsible for Stratton's death worked here. Elmer Collins from this city was in the fasting match with Stratton. Consart, manager of Collins, is said to have originated and managed the New York fasting contest. Museum proprietor Mr Huber says Cousart is responsible for Stratton's death. Cousart came to Pittsburg about a year ago and worked at Harry Davis' Museum as ticket taker. After Collins finished his last of four weeks here he left one Consort. They later appeared in Philadelphia and then New York in another contest. It is unclear if Consart has been arrested. efforts are under way to hold him responsible. Also ads for Ada Hache Cone dresses in THE DISPATCH tomorrow and other items follow.
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