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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1889

Page

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Diminishing Pittsburg Gas Fields Prolonged By Economy

The article analyzes natural gas supply in the Pittsburg region, citing expert and company positions on field exhaustion. It argues that large low pressure mains and reduced leakage can extend gas availability, while noting new extensions may provide three to four years of additional supply.

Pittsburg Greene County Feld Philadelphia Company Bellevennon Murrysville West Virginia 8. F. Jones Belleverson Company Belleverson Canonsburg Baulin Youghiogheny Natural Gas Company Greenburg Ima Weeks United States Geological Survey Prof Orton Ohio New Marrysville Arrysville Tarentum Philadelphia Dispatch Peville Te Washi Washington County Pittsburgh Wi Joseph D. Weeks Onegas Wington Amity Ing Natural Gna Safencon Pittebury T. Dawson

Dogs Shocked by Electric Carcasses At Butcher Shop

A span of dogs in November in Sr. Paru. observed twitching and yelping near Wiel & Wuckel’s Seventh street butcher shop as a carcass hung outside. One dog grabbed a turkey, electricity from a live ore wire jolted the meat, and a crowd watched the bizarre scene with superstition and amusement.

Dinpaato Sr. Paru Max Wiel & Wuckel Seventh Street Aston

Mahone's Last Fight in Virginia Politics

In Richmond, November 24 a postmaster battle centers on Mahone ally Blair Morris once key organizer and rival of the straightout faction. John B. Grubbs garners support from Hon. John B. Wise, while Judge Thomas Alting, known Husting Court jurist who sentenced Cluverius, is another contender. Atkins presents native Republican backing amid local civic divisions.

Thomas Alting Neely Husting Court Cluverius Atkins

Ruined by His Son's Wildness Sears Brown Firm

New York dispatch says Marcus Brown shirt maker of 40 White Street failed due to his son Harry Brown's speculation. Nephew Samuel Brown, a firm member, found at the office noting losses likely over 50000 dollars. Harry fled last Thursday and remains unseen.

Distatoch New York Marcus Brown White Street Harry Brown Samuel Brown Brown Harry

They Quarreled Over Cards. One Stabbed in West Millgrove

Reuben Gardner fatally stabbed Lafayette Fronts during a card game at West Millgrove near Bowling Green. Fronts died within minutes from a chest wound. Gardner fled but was quickly removed to the county jail, ending speculation.

Fostronta Reuben Gardner Lafayette Fronts West Millgrove Here Gardiner Bowling Green

Avenger Mrs Southworth Recovers After Attack

New York report states Mrs Hannah Southworth, who fatally shot Stephen L Pettus, has had a good night's sleep and hearty breakfast since her arrest. She has not read any newspapers since the incident.

New York Hannah Southworth Stephen L. Pettus Pacer

Minority 10 Prepare to Filibuster Fight in Congress

Democratic members in Washington led by Mills plan to block rules from the last Congress as they open the new session. They aim to sustain filibusters to gain procedural advantages, with Mills coordinating roomsful of allies to bulldoze for a return to the old practices. The outcome hinges on Speaker Carlisle's stance and subsequent rule changes.

Ifom WaskHixotor Congress House Roger Q. Mills Millars Flibus Mills Committee On Rules Breckenridges McMillin Hilgore Texas Carlisle

Census Bureau aims to finish population report promptly

A Washington dispatch notes the Census Bureau plans to complete its population statistics report at the earliest possible moment. The move would allow the Fifty-First Congress an opportunity before its expiration on the 5th of December.

WasHrsetos Census Bureau

Reapportionment Effects on 1884 88 Electoral Votes

The piece argues Republicans benefit from census shifts, while Southern populations shrink or hold steady and Republican states gain representation. It predicts Congress will address reapportionment after comparing 1880 1884 1888 presidential votes, with Republican chances rising in House and Senate.

Jan Blaine Cleves Congress Fifty-first Congress

Letter from Henry M. Stanley Recounts Emin Rebels Actions

In a South End Victoria Nyansa dated September 8 letter extracts describe Emin Government rebels seizing craft and boats, conspirators tried and executed, and a bloody purge amid depictions of clashes along Eastern Uplands and Christian settlements. Another August 6 note from Kafurro Arab settlement on Karagwe addressed to Mr. Mackinnon confirms Stanley’s communications.

Lospex Mr. Marston Henry M. Stanley South End Victoria Nyansa I Osthen Edward Uplands Wanyakori Mackinnon Emin Relief Committee Stanley Kafurro Karagwe

Green bottle blowers vow to persevere in wage cut dispute

Baltimore workers in the green glass bottle trade, on strike since last September, issue a strong statement. They accuse Eastern and Western manufacturers of resisting wage cuts and apprentice control concessions. They pledge to resist until their terms are granted, noting rivals have already conceded to similar demands.

Baltimory Ing Ead

Thurman's Daughter Divorced in San Diego

Mrs Mary Thurman Coles youngest daughter of Judge Allen G Thurman has secured a divorce from Lt William S Coles commander of the U S steamer Despatch. The San Diego petition cites neglect and separation after a 16 year marriage begun in Washington.

Coles U. & Oficer San Draco Cat Mary Thurman Coles Allen G. Thurman San Diego William 8. Coles United States Despatch

Cunard Steamship Etruria Delayed by Fog and Labor Clash

The Cunard Line steamer Etruria en route from Liverpool to New York is delayed by fog at QuiEnstow s. On board a labor dispute arose as union men refused to sail with non union men and were briefly imprisoned.

QuiEnstows Cunard Line Etruria Liverpool New York

Brazil Proclaims Republic United Across Provinces

Brazilian Minister Valente reports to Lisbon that all provinces signed on to the republic, with Church blessing noted as strong support. He denounces foreign interference, cites Dom Pedro’s approval of a peaceful transition, and says slavery emancipation and opposition to any rebel rhetoric did not trigger the change.

Valente Brasil Dom Pedro Lisbon Brazil Eur England Conall Germany d’Fa Princeas

Exiled Emperor Dom Pedro Expected in Lonpos Soon

Lonpos November 24 reports the deposed Brazilian emperor Dom Pedro is due to arrive at the end of the month, stay eight to ten days, then proceed to Cannes.

Lonpos Dom Pedro Brazil Cannes

Emin Pasha Letter Hints At War Revelations From Assamria Date

The missive from Emin Pasha dated Mission Station Assamria Victoria Nysoes August 33 outlines upcoming reports. He promises details on the military revelation, his imprisonment with Jeppson at Dafile, Mahdist advances at Lado, Redjaf events, a massacre of Mahdist and allied soldiers, a derailed retreat toward Hungary, further Mahdist attacks on Defile, and eventual union with Stanley.

Berlin Schweinfurth Eoin Pasha Assambria Victoria Nysoes Emin Aad Jeppson Dafile Lado Redjaf Hungary Defile Stanley Hally Nyanta

Matthew Lavery Dies After Three-Story Fall at Westinghouse Site

Matthew Lavery suffered fatal injuries when he fell three stories onto a pile of brick at a Westinghouse Electric build site. He died at Homer SsDowals holding to a TM.

Matthew Lavery Westinghouse Electric

Plans and tensions in Silver Bow politics surface

A garbled report outlines Democratic and Republican maneuvers over seating in Silver Bow. Governor’s action and Governor Morrow’s statements frame a contested House session as lawmakers discuss partisan seating and potential concessions. The piece hints at a stalemate with each side insisting on its rights.

Uce Silver Bow Ares Dem Kinney Papa Morrow Hours of House

May Be Innocent Murderer Trial Report

Judge Moore twice sentenced John Greenwald to hang and, amid a noisy courtroom, declared the defendant a thief yet insisted the result remained uncertain. Frederick Christian, outside the burglary scene, heard the fatal shot and says Pan Krouse inside confessed firing the shot while asleep in Christian's room.

Setecus Moore John Greenwald Frederick Christian Hen Howse Greenwald Pan Krouse Christian

Threats against attorneys lead to heightened court security

Police report threats aimed at defense lawyers during the Crouin trial prompting Sheriff Maton to plan attendee limits and increased guard presence. Officials ordered doubled protection for Mr Mills and Mr Hynes as Chief Hubbard deploys officers on every bench to deter further harm and ensure orderly proceedings.

Cureaco Maton Crouin Concel Milla Ory Mills Hubbard

Fire Gutters Six Story Market Street Building

Fire destroyed Janney and Andrews grocery house at Market Street Philadelphia. A spontaneous blaze spread through the six story structure, hospitalizing five with eye injuries and claiming several lives. The total damage is near 230000 dollars.

Philadelphia Ioen Life Wholemls Janney & Andrews Nox Market Street

Powderly and executives arrive amid library open access

General Master Workman T W Powderly General Secretary John W Hayes and A W Wright visit Windsor Hotel after traveling from Atlanta Georgia. They say the Knights of Labor books were opened for inspection to silence mischief and reveal records. Officials plan further action.

Trusts Faced Cuts Under New Provisions

Fragmented text reports on anti trust measures affecting major trusts including seed oil and coffee, with references to officials and local companies such as a cable service and Standard Begg. The piece mentions Secretary Giaie All and a Congressman Neidringh amid broad restructuring.

Jeprceal Giaie J Trust Caffe Trust Elcn Psek Gressman Neidringh Cutisins Louis C Ofthe Company

Kiffed at Oakdale Crassileg The Corner report

A fragment mentions Jana Whitmore wife of a Oakdale resident and an event described as a telngrany misadventure. The terse text references an accident and an evening incident with unclear details and names.

Oakdale Crassileg Jana Whitmore Wink

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