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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1891

Page

12

Brazil's new ruler ends peaceful revolt in Rio

Nov 24 report from Aro Jayxereo describes Fonseca's dictatorship being overthrown with a brief assault on the naval arsenal. Vice President Floriano Peixotto is now acting president as the cabinet resigns and order returns. The uprising, tied to Dom Pedro era events, triggered citywide fear but caused minimal casualties and limited property damage.

Aro Jayxereo Fonseca Dom Pedro Rajeed

Brazilian Minister Welcomes Brazil’s Resignation Move

Washington reports Senor Mendonca expressing pleasure at news of President Fonseca resigning and Vice President Peixotto taking office. Mendonca says the change should pacify factions and restore harmony nationwide after regional dissatisfaction grew from Rio Grande do Sul to Rio de Janeiro.

da Fonsera London Marshal Fonseca Senor Floriano Peixatto Brazil Marshal da Fonseca Rio Grande Buenos Ayres Washington Senor Mendonca Fonseca Peixotto Mendonca Rio Grande Do Sul Rio Janeiro Terfore

Distressed Family Petitioned by Police After Neglect Case

Police discovered seven malnourished neglected children at the Bloomfield home of James McDonough on Pearl Street. Six children were taken to the station house. the parents were arrested after a late-night confrontation. Captain Brophy ordered care for the children and a move toward possible workhouse action.

Seventeenth Ward James McDonough Pearl Street Bloomfield Offcer Logan McDonough A. Seca Brophy James Eer Neek Dati McDonouch Evan Jones

Lightning Like Frauds Claim 75 000 Swindle by Browns

Brockman of St Louis accuses Brown Brothers grain dealers of stealing 75000 in two to three weeks. He alleges fake bills of lading, double pricing, and drafts on Eastern buyers while Browns deny all fraud. Elevators and 100 dealers linked to the scheme as new claims emerge.

Brown Brothers Omana Brockman St. Louis Commission Lincoln Crain Council Bluffs Union St. Louis Omaha Chicago Baltimore Brown Towa Nebraska Union Pacific

Fire devastates multiple blocks across several cities

The Fire Record reports extensive blazes at Grimes and Pelton’s block in Ilion New York trimming losses to around 40 000 pounds in insurance. A rear Court Street fire in Brooklyn damaged a block of business houses as water supply hindered response. Fremont Ohio saw the Twomton Houston Carbon Company works destroyed with 200 000 dollars loss. Seymour Indiana suffered major losses including the Tolu factory and O’Brien House with 150 000 dollars insured. Scranton Donmors Ohio and Cincinnati blaze incidents caused injuries and deaths among firefighters and workers with total estimated losses around 45 000 dollars.

Ilion N. Y Grimes & Pelton Brooklyn No. 22 Court Street Fie Fremont Twomton-Houston Carbon Company United States Seymour Ind Pabst Brewing Company Seymour Tolu A.M. Fitch & Co Henry F. Bruning O’brien Donmors Wear Scranton Neptune Engine House John Stanton Joseph Warfare T. E. Boland Dunmore Pioneer John Howley Scranton Joss Cincinnati Sextra Manufacturing Company John Connors

Minor arrest and juvenile cases reported

Minor police report notes Jexyie Staurren a 16 year old charged with stealing 20 dollars from Mary Schiphaud and held for court after a hearing by Alderman So last. A separate theater vicinity incident sees two six year old boys Josephy and Ernest McGrew with a total of 31 dollars, investigated by Lieutenant Glenn. Ocean Steamship Arrivals.

Jexyie Staurren Mary Schiphaud Fifth Avenue Glenn Mt. Washington Josephy Ernest McGrew

Price Sale on Damaged Plate Collection at Reeizenstels

The plate wareroom shelves broke and many dozen plates are offered for a few days at half price. New imports this year include Consort Derby Worcester Hairland Doulton Hammersley and other top makes. Sale starts Friday November 27 at 156 Federal Street Alegheny.

Consort Derby Worcester Hairland Doulton Ammersly C. Reeizenstels Federal Street Alegheny

Dieter Tables and Damask Cloths In Various Sizes

Jos. Horxx & Co. offers a wide range of damask table textiles in French Irish and Scotch styles. Available in napkins and cloths by the yard with matching napkins, in the linen department at 60T421 Penn Avenue.

Jos. Horxx & Co Peon Avenue Orne & Co Penn Avenue

Dresses and textiles highlight store promotion

A fragment notes value for boys and girls dresses in wool and imported plaids, mentioning Boces and Brun and a promotional push valued for customers seeking quality children's clothing.

We. Boces & Brun

Graves to Be Tried For Poisoning Providence Woman

Dr Thatcher Graves faces a murder trial over the 187? poisoning of Mrs Josphine Barnaby in Providence. A distracted court denied a 90 day continuance as jury selection set to begin. Worrells named as beneficiaries in Barnaby’s will. Graves protested by friends as the case moves forward.

Denver District Court Rising Thatcher Graves Mra Josphine Barnaby Providence Dr. Graves Mrs. Worrell Worrells

Poisoning at Forest Township School Shocks Clinton County

Reports from Forest township reveal a mass poisoning at a rural public school. The teacher Joseph Goar and 15 pupils are gravely ill. two children have died, with water from a newly drilled well identified as the source. Doctors call it water poisoning from a chemical-influenced water supply.

Frangfort Lydy Forest Township Clinton Joseph Goar Robert Dillon John Burgett

Coal road reps eye December production cap at 3 250 000 tons

Representatives of coal roads met to restrict December output to 3 250 000 tons. Reading Company did not seek a higher share, but rumors persist of an arrangement granting Reading an increased allotment.

New York Navy Coal Roads Cosmane

Patrol Wagons Called for Inspection Parade Tomorrow

At 9 30 tomorrow morning all patrol wagons in the city will be ordered to Seventh Avenue for inspection by Chief Brown. After inspection wagons parade through the principal streets of the city. The text notes a threatened Lake Shore strike averted by the railroad company adding personnel to shorten switch and trainmen hours. Carnegie Phipps & Co. manager Ni E Bornhenger is ill and urged to rest for the winter after a 25 year association with the firm.

Totten & Hogg Iron and Steel Foundry Company Aliquippa Steel Company Aliquippa Lake Erie Pittsburg Ft. Rare Rolling Mill Company Ft. Payne Seventh Avenue Brown Toleedo Lake Shore Carnegie, Phipps & Co Ni. E. W. Bornhenger

Can Tax Electric Stocks. Courts Rule Electricity Not Substance

Judges Williams and Simonton hold electricity is not a material substance or manufactured product for tax purposes. Electric companies cannot claim manufacturing status under the 1885 act and must pay tax on capital until a curative law or definition changes. The ruling notes electricity’s reality but legal substance remains unsettled.

Williams Simonton Dauphin County Supreme Court Commonwealth Northern Electric Light and Power Company Brush Electric Light Company Edison Electric Light Company U. & Electric Light Company Chester Electric Light and Power Company Canesudge Simonton Justice Williams

Deaths of West Newton resident and British envoy noted

David Shallenberger aged 87 died at his home after a long life as a Baptist and Republican with 19 children, eight living. Funeral planned. The Rt Hon Edward Bulwer Lytton, British ambassador to France, died in Paris at an advanced age, noted as poet and diplomat.

David Shallenberger West Newton Mr. Shallenberger J. T. Shalienberger Allegheny Connellsville Robbstown Edward Bulwer-Lytton G.C. B France Paris Baron Lytton Washington Sir Henry Bulwer Lalling Bulwer

Obituary Notes and Deaths Across Cities

A stream of obituaries and notices across multiple towns reports deaths of Louis Schwob’s son at Herr’s Island and Rev. L Herbert near St Marys, with funeral plans for St Phlomena’s. Other notices include Joan L. saytary, Mrs Mary Stowe Fre vp, A B Johason, Dos Lom Hotven, J H Jonssoy, J W SatLes, Hoon Fianer, Assurr Blarty, and Blakely Crbe, detailing ages, estates, and local impacts.

Joan L. Saytary Stenville Mary Stowe Frevp Cyrus W Field New York A. B. Johason The Deposit Bank Dennison, C Dos Lom Hotven Jay Gould Mexico Eer

Matinee Opera at the Grand Opera House

A matinee at the Opera House today offers a showcase titled Grane. Patrons are urged to arrive early as seating may be limited and performance times are subject to change.

Opera House

Two Bill Posters Fined Over Creole Burlesque Posters

In Paterson New Jersey Sam Jacks Creole Burlesque Company faced a civic backlash as bold posters of scantily clad women drew protests. Police arrested Dell Philion and Abraham Heatley, fining each twenty five dollars plus costs after a local crusade against show bills.

Sam Jack Creole Company Paterson Disputo N. J People’s Theater Evangelical Alliance Grant John Taylor Bits Taylor Dell Philion Abraham Heatley Stewart Costa

Outcry Over Posters Hurts Town Showings

A local uproar erupts over posters for this year’s show. A man vows to eject Ziefle if he returns, while residents note no unusual town chatter and that posters were hung in Pitts, causing friction but not widespread trouble.

Pitts

Lecture on trees by Prof J H Montgomery of Allegheny College

Prof J H Montgomery of Allegheny College Meadville spoke at the Academy of Science on Some Forest Trees covering elm beech oak walnut chestnut poplar and tamarack. He described swamp tamarack near Lineville Pennsylvania and his explorations through impenetrable swamp years and his tiny wood samples and curious production method.

J. H. Montgomery Allegheny College Meadville Academy of Science Atereor Lineville Montgomery New York

Minor Town Notes From Allegheny and Pittsburgh

Reports on Herr's Island bridge groundwork and a storm in the West End injuring Mna Mancanet Perreta in critical condition. D. C. Laney, Allegheny drug clerk, died of heart disease at his Jackson and Arch home. Wires disrupted by yesterday’s storm affected the Pittsburg Allegheny Manchester Traction Co. A ward 29 taxpayer group meets at Bedford Schoolhouse next Tuesday with possible Council candidate nomination. Governor Pattison is asked for a charter for the Allegheny County Sanitary and Manufacturing Co., with members listed. Franx Waoxer fell 36 feet from a Lacock Arch street building, fracturing his skull and condition critical. Simon's shoe ad notes cork soles at $3.

Herr‘s Island Mancanet Perreta West End D. C. Laney Allegheny Jackson and Arch Streets Pittsburg Mlegheny Manchester Traction Company Pattison Allegheny County Sanitary and Manufacturing Company George Trmutman W. A. Hoeveler Joseph A. Brown James Hemphill Robert Brown Franx Waoxer Lacock and James B. Brown Rebecca Street

Laces Price List Mixed Oriental and Chantilly Styles

Narrow Oriental Laces priced from 5 to 1244 cents and upward in several small widths. Medium widths show many prices from fractions of a dollar to upward. Chantilly and Torchon laces offered in cream and black with multiple width options and varied price points.

Chantilly

Humble Price, Refined Rocker Aims at Fashionable Comfort

The piece described is a large, comfortable rocker praised for elegance and utility at a low cost. It emphasizes that decorative value and solid comfort make it a stylish buy while remaining affordable. The seller boasts an extensive stock of upholstered rockers and parlor furniture with superior design and moderate prices.

N. B

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