Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Pittsburgh Dispatch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 43 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1890

Page

1

Parlia mentary Crisis Over Parnell Split and Irish Leadership

In a chaotic session at Westminster and Dublin, Mr Parnell faces pressure as Gladstone and Morley urge retirement of either leader. A letter to Mr Morley shows Gladstone’s view that Parnell continuing would harm Ireland. Irish MPs vote unanimously to retain Parnell amid Liberal shock.

Loxpox Drs- Patch Gladstone Parnell Mr. Morley Ma. Morley McCarthy Smith Ireland Morey Tipperary House of Lords Baron Windsor Baron Ardilaun

Gladstone and Parnell Stir Irish Rule Crisis

The article reports Gladstone’s annoyance at Parnell for not mentioning his Morley interview and hints Parnell should retire if he keeps leadership. Parnell may withdraw from parliamentary life after meetings with Russell and others. The Daily News reflects on the crisis and loyalty to the Liberal party.

Gladstone Parnell Mr. Morley Morley Nationalist House of Commons Campbell O'Kelly M. P Charles Russell John Morey The Daily News Toether Eee Liberal Party Mr. Gladstone

Attacking Dr Koch in German medical pamphlet

A Wiesbaden pamphlet by Dunlap's company critiques Prof. Koch's methods. It argues he has not shown real results and overlooks the nervous system as the disease’s primary seat. It claims his theory misidentifies tuberculosis causation and labels his approach a fashionable craze doomed to oblivion.

Erriix Koch Sloch

Mrs Maud Yates Pleads Guilty To Forged £100 Check

November 25. Mrs Maud Yates, daughter-in-law of Edmund Yates, pleaded guilty at the last sessions to forging a £100 check. She had access to blank signed checks left by the late Mr Yates through his secretary. The secretary issued a blank amount check which she then filled for £100. She initially refused to plead guilty but later withdrew a plea of not guilty.

Jeeg Lowpos Maud Yates Edmund Yates Recorder

Release on own recognizances due to prosecutor prisoner ties

The court noted the conflict between the prosecutor and the prisoner made a public hearing undesirable and ordered Mrs. Yates released on her own recognizance.

Yates

Fearful Floods Wreck Germany Damaging Crops and Sheltering Citizens

Floods across Rheinish Prussia Westphalia Hesse and Erfurt cause millions in damages. In Cassell and Koblenz districts lower towns flooded three to four feet with homes and factories ruined. Erfurt dam breached three fourths of city inundated. thousands displaced. Goethe statue swept away. cattle and crops destroyed. Baltic coast and Lubeck harbor districts inundated. Travemunde rail links halted.

SY Donlap Germany Kabler Velsnits Cologne Elberfeld Barmen Dresden Elbe Thuringia Erfurt Iser Bavaria Goethe Westphalia Behleswig Baltic Lubeck Travemunde

Thieving Trio Pleads Guilty to Jewel Fraud in London

Three Americans Robert Alfred Wright Frances Trving and Alice Condy aged 0 2 and 2 pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey Sessions to a series of jewelers frauds across the city. They would enter shops request to see expensive items then conceal them and flee. Ornaments valued from 9 to 1000 pounds each and about 1800 pounds worth of beer were traced to them. They were arrested just before plans to sail back to America. The Recorder postponed sentencing.

Robert Alfred Wright Frances Trving Alice Condy Old Bailey America

Torrential flood devastates Tospee river town

A catastrophic flood last night caused by the Tospee overflow washed away bridges and wrecked homes in the river town. Many residents fled as water rose to dangerous heights, triggering a general alarm and widespread evacuations with numerous lives lost and extensive damage.

Dunlar Carlsrad Tospee Everone

Severe northerly gale disrupts Denmark trade and floods towns

Coronads Gces reports a severe northerly gale sweeping Denmark blowing across the nation. Trade services are hindered and several towns are partially flooded while a sharp frost settles in.

IBY Dunlap Cable Company Coronads Gces Denmark

Wilhelmina Reigns as Queen Ushers New Era in Netherlands

In Tor HaGue on November 25 Parliament receives the royal message announcing King William II's death and Princess Wilhelmina's accession. The President calls for national unity and a smooth transition for the two Queens as the funeral plans unfold. The note also covers tariff increases in Paris and shipwreck news near Tralee Bay with uncertain crew fate. Emin Pasha reports health and plans for the Dramba route to Lake Tanganyika.

Tor HaGue William II Wilhelmina National Union Emin VI Benir Emin Pasha Tahora Lake Tanganyika

Completing the List Board selects nine vice presidents

The Board of Lady Managers at the World's Fair session in Chicago chose the remaining eight vice presidents, adding Second Vice President Mr Burleigh of Maine, Third Vice President Mrs Charles Price of North Carolina, Fourth Vice President Mrs Ashley of Colorado, Sixth Vice President Mrs Ginty of Wisconsin, Seventh Vice President, Sixth? (inferred) Mrs Ginty Wisconsin, Eighth Vice President Mrs Salisbury of Utah, and Ninth Vice President at Large Mrs Russell Harrison of Montana.

Chicaco Burleigh Maine Charles Price North Carolina Ashley Colorado Ginty Wisconsin Salisbury Utah Russell Harrison Montana

Fear of Blaine Excites Democratic Suspicion in World Fair Plan

Secretary of State Blaine withdraws aid for a Latin American department at the Columbian Exposition after Democratic critics claim political motives. WM. E. Curtis defends the plan as bipartisan, noting it passed scrutiny in House, Senate, and local Chicago committees and highlighting Curtis's support despite opposition from Mr. Thatcher. Curtis signals willingness to step aside if needed.

WaAsumn Chicago M. E. Custis Blaine Washington Thomas M. Waller Ill State Department James G. Blaine Curtis House Committee On Flower Springer Wilson West Virginia Hatch Missouri Senate McKenzie Kentucky W. T. Baker National Comision Waller Connecticut A. A. Wilson Cleveland Penn Louisiana A.ene Goorin Torate Russia Committee On Mexico United States Cate Thatcher Lightner

Warner presses unlimited coinage of silver policy

Washington November 2. Ex congressman Warner of Ohio advocates free coinage of silver and unlimited use of silver as money on par with gold. He says the recent election opposed prohibition of foreign trade, supports discriminating duties, and notes Cleveland may shift to silver if true. He predicts Democrats will elect their nominee.

Washington Warner Ohio United States Cleveland Sliver

Inter State Commerce Legislation Likely Delayed in Congress

Washington November 21 Senator Cullom, chair of the Inter State Commerce Committee, says little chance for inter state commerce measures next session due to competing priorities. He favors amendments sent from Senate to House and highlights anti pooling clauses in freight contracts as a key issue under ISC oversight.

Congress Washington Cullom House Senate Frelebt Inter-State Commerce Commission

Two Pennsylvanians Die in California Tragedies

Special Telegram reports two Pennsylvania men die in California incidents. Alexander Marshall, six, of Beaver County, Pa, killed himself at Arroyo Grande by shooting. The other, George, drowned near Drow of the coast, with family details unavailable.

San Ferancisco Alexander Marshall Pennsylvania Arroyo Grande Marshal George Sty Ceused Beaver We Carbon County

Reciprocity Treaties With South America Under Way

Washington notes the State Department works on reciprocity with South American nations in preparation for the December session. Blaine hopes to advance agreements and broaden trade relations.

South America Washington Blaine

Senate to Hear Treaty With Brazil Under New Law

The message states sending a treaty with Brazil to the Senate under the new law, with plans for similar measures with other nations except Chile and the Argentine Republic. Negotiations continue with those two, while Blaine handles arrangements with Cuba via Spain for a reciprocity treaty and aims to secure one before the session ends.

Senate Brazil Chile Argentine Blaine Cuba Spain

Alliance Kissed By Threats Face Kansas Senate Fight

Special telegram from Washington reports Representative Peters of Kansas warns that the Farmer's Alliance must unite to prevent Ingalls from being elected. If the Alliances caucus and consolidate, Ingalls could be defeated. otherwise he is favored to win amid bitter, factional conflict and threats from the People's party state committee.

Washington Peters Kansas Ingalls Crew Aece Tion People’s Party State Central Committee Alliance

Five Per Cent Advance By American Window Glass Co

About 50 manufacturers from Pittsburgh, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois met in Chicago to form The American Window Glass Company with a $600000 capital. They elected James A. Chambers President and agreed on price increases of five percent and discounts of 8 0 and 1 0 percent on carload lots and 5 percent on small lots. The group plans to act as an exclusive agency to control the market, not to buy plants. Plate glass excluded.

Disfatch Chicago Pittsburg Ohio Indiana Illinois United States American Window Glass Company James A. Chambers I. F. Hart Muncie Ind C. E. Frazee William Loeffler Frazee Axe

Ex Senator Wallace Denies Senate Candidacy

Ex Senator Wallace says he is not a candidate for the caucus nomination for United States Senator nor any other office. He plans to attend the reception for Governor-elect Pattison and the winning Democratic slate, with many friends present to celebrate Maryland victory.

Wallace Dispatch Philadelphia Girard House United States Caue

Boilers Explode Killing Six in New Brunswick Mill

A catastrophic boiler explosion at the C. D. Sutton mill in South Bay New Brunswick killed six workers and injured several others. Water overfill caused the blast. one boiler rocketed 500 feet away and another buried on a hillside. An elderly man Henry Baird and his son James Baird perished. The blaze destroyed the mill and its contents with insurance listed as 000.

St. Jonas N. B South Bay C. D. Sutton Henry Baird James Baird Dann

Hoax Foils New Orleans Welcome for Ex President Cleveland

A fringe actor named Cleveland arrived instead of the ex president causing uproar. New Orleans officials and organizations prepared to greet the expected dignitary with a salute and public reception. The prank disrupted the planned events along the Louisville and Nashville line.

Istecial Telegnam New Orleans Cleveland United States Lafield Artillery Cotton Exchange and Chamber of Commerce Louisville Nashville

Attempted murder near Ash Grove shocks Springfield

News from Springfield reports Miss Jennie Kennedy, 16, seized by a masked man at a well, gagged and cut with a dirk, then bound to a tree and clothes set alight. Family members arrived to rescue her. Wilson Bayliss, formerly engaged to the girl, is suspected.

Springfield Ash Grove Jennie Kennedy Wilson Bayliss Pees

Statement discredited on US Canada coal reciprocity talks

Ottawa reports officials dismiss Sir Henry Tyler remarks as unconfirmed. The London statement about US Canada negotiations for reciprocal coal access was rejected, noting the McKinley bill era discussions never progressed into formal talks.

Ottawa London Henry Tyler Grand Trunk Railway Company United States Canada

Powderly Aims to Join Farmers Alliance at Ocala Meeting

Special telegram reports General Master Workman Powderly and a Knights of Labor committee plan to attend the Ocala Florida Farmers Alliance convention next Tuesday. They seek to present themselves and request to join issues with the Alliance, hoping to gain recognition and recruit members among farmers despite farm labor tensions.

Philadelphia Workman Powderly Knights of Labor Ocala Fin Farmers’ Alliance Knights Alliance Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Fremen Switchmen

Minnesota law about oleomargarine sale ruled unconstitutional

Judge R K Nelson heard C F Gooch’s habeas corpus petition over selling original packages of oleomargarine. The court discharged Gooch, finding the state prohibition unconstitutional under the federal commerce clause, with an appeal planned to the U S Supreme Court.

Gooch Sr. Path R. K. Nelson United States Circuit Court C. F. Gooch Whyte Bear Armour & Co Chicago St. Paul United States Minnesota United States Supreme Court

Eva Hamilton Pardoned After Penitentiary Stay

Special telegram from Trenton reports Eva Hamilton wife of the late Hubert Kay Hamilton received a pardon from the Court of Pardons while in the State Penitentiary hospital wing. She had served 1 year 1 month of her sentence and would have been released May 27 with good behavior credits. A petition signed by Atlantic City residents supported the clemency.

Trenton Iva Hamilton Hubert Kay Hamilton State Penitentiary Charles W. Fuller Court of Pardons State House Gomnan

Favoritism Allegations Rise Over Army Officer Promotions

In San Antonio a controversy erupts as Garashe Ord son of the late General Ord is promoted from second sergeant to second lieutenant by the Army Board. Colonel La Belle at Fort Clark protests that the move favors wealthy or connected individuals, accusing a pattern of undue influence in ranks promotions.

San Antonio Young Garashe Ord EF. C. C. Ord Young Ord Army Board G. N. Stanley Eighteenth Infantry Fort Clark la Belle Ord United States Army Inia West Point

South Carolina Legislature Cleans House Amid Reform Wave

The South Carolina Legislature convened at 2 PM with a reform farmers’ movement lineup. Gov elect Tillman ally Colonel John T. Sloan, nearly 80, and long time Clerk of the House were ousted. Senate Clerk H A Caughman replaced the veteran clerk amid a controversial murder acquittal.

Comumuta D.C South Carolina Reform Farmers’ Movement Tillman John T. Sloan House of Representatives Simons Senate H. A. Caughman Lexington Willie Laphant Jal Caughman

Brazilian fleet visits New York harbor reception aboard Aquidaban

The Brazilian Ironclad Aquidaban and the wooden corvette Guanabara arrived in the lower bay. Rear Admiral Carlos B Da Silveria and Captain Noronha were welcomed by U S forces aboard the Yorktown, Dolphin, and Chandler. Officers reported all aboard well and the fleet planned to sail at 8 AM.

Aquidaban Carlos B. da Silveria Guanabara Noropha United States Yorktown Dolphin Chandler Smith Oiis North River Twenty-third Street

Crowded Music Hall Hears O'Brien and Guests

A crowded Cincinnati Music Hall tonight welcomed Mr. William O'Brien and party with Stars and Stripes and Irish flags decorating the hall. The program featured speeches and musical selections led by O'Brien followed by Mr. Sullivan ex Lord Mayor of Dublin and Governor Bryan of Kentucky among others.

Milwaukee Electric Plant Owner Draws 25000 on Trip

Wayladd and relieved William Clark owner of the electric light plant drew 25000 to pay bills. He intended to pad out about 6000 and was on his way to the suburban home with the rest of the money in a satchel at a depot when a disruption occurred.

Milwaukee Wis William Clark Electric Light

Pittsburg Capitalists Plan Huge California Electric Plant

A syndicate of Pittsburg capitalists filed a claim on the San Gabriel river from the Victoria mines to Cattle Canyon. They aim to construct a vast electric light plant to supply Pasadena and Los Angeles, with water flumed to both cities and a major installation in the San Gabriel Valley to illuminate the region.

Pittsburg Capitalista

Indictment of Judge Utt for Libel in Butler Case

Fay ette county grand jury returns an indictment against Judge Utt of the Dubuque Times for criminal libel. The newspaper accused Democratic Congressman elect Walt Butler of incompetency and drunkenness and discharge from the mail service in this district.

Mason Carr Fayette County Judge Utt Dubuque

Man Issued Divorces Across Nation by Fake Utah Court

George R. Sims of this city was found guilty of using the mails for an legal purpose. He ran a business issuing decrees of divorce from Atlantic to Pacific coast, claiming they came from the Probate Court of Box Elder county Utah. A false seal found in his office was his trade.

Curiaco George R. Sims Sims Atlantic Pacific Coast Box Elder County Utah

Alsbamans Named Owners After October Green Goods Swindle

New York on November 21 reports the Corporation Counsel declaring J. H. Haflay and R. D. George the Alsbamans who beat the green goods men in early October to own the 1 which they then obtained from the swindle.

New York Corporation Counsel J. H. Haflay R. D. George Alsbamans

Rescued crew and record sugar shipment reported

The Polly M Rogers carrying coal was rescued after leaving Far Haven for Ogde while a 12 mile voyage faced danger. separately the steam ship Rio Grande, cleared by Morgan Line, shipped 13 000 barrels of Louisiana sugar to New York marking a sizable cargo.

Einestom Polly MC Rogers Ogde New Orleans Rio Grande Morgan Line New York Louisiana

Reception Planned for Governor-Elect Pattison in Philadelphia

A special telegram from Philadelphia on November 25 reports final arrangements for a Democratic reception to honor Governor-elect Pattison Abouncey F. Black and State Chairman Kerr. The event, scheduled for tomorrow, is said to surpass any previous reception in Philadelphia.

Disratch Philadelphia Pattiso Abouncey F. Black William Heene Kerr

Stubsen Arrested for Large Shortage at Local Bank

Pronto November 2. Frank B. Stubsen, longtime cashier for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific in this city, was arrested yesterday on a charge of shortage. Authorities say his mate estimate shows a deficit of about $15,000.

Pronto Frank B. Stubsenranch Chicago Rock

Funeral of Thomas Kernan Held at St Malachi's Church

The funeral for the late Thomas Kernan was held yesterday morning at St Malachi's Church Southside with solemn high mass led by Rev Father James McTighe. He leaves a large family to mourn his children and wife.

Thomas Kernan St. Malachi’s Church Southside James McTighe

Frightened Braves at Pine Ridge agency amid troop movements

Telegraphic dispatch reports Indians at Pine Ridge fear extermination as troops flood into camp from Fort Riley Niobrara Sidney and D A Russell. Panic spreads among dancers and villagers with warnings of a coming war and possible stampede to the hills.

Pine Ridge Agency Prizcip de Acescy Riley Niobrara Sidney D. A. Russell Red Cloud Boyer Wounded Knes Creek Second Infantry Omata

Archives in Loft Storage Crisis Spurs State Library Move

A report by Secretary Stone details dangerous storage of historic archives in a dark unfinished loft above state offices. Important documents from 1776 to later constitutions and deeds are exposed to fire and damage and inaccessible for reference. A partial transfer to the State Library is under way but not yet a permanent, fireproof solution.

the Commonwealth Stone Commonwealth Executive State Department Duke of York Lord Baltimore Ad Secretary State Library

Property Attached in New York for Kansas City Packing Co Debt

The St. Louis National Bank obtained an attachment against the property of the Kansas City Packing Company for 14, mene, due unpaid cow.

St. Louis National Bank Kansas City Packing Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Party ERIN Willliam E. Guapstosr Liberal Pricets Trish Mr. Parnell Irish Parliamentary Party Sexton Nolan Laken Behring Sea Balfour England Kith Ewin St Petitice Mecca DR. Koch Dunlap London Court IBY Pdulap Carlstad Holland Paris Losnox Eyer Bugee St. John Tralee Tralee Bay Board of Lady Managers Secretary of State California Farmer's Alliance Pattison Tate Nelson Eva Hamilton Robert Ray Hamilton Kemmler New Yeas Joseph Wood Charles Ruffin Shibuya Jugiro Wood R. J. Halve Sing Sing Wm. O'Brien Wayladd Uncle Sam Polly M. Rogers Fioes Fort Riley Kan Forts Leavenworth Taylor Ninth Cavalry Gerard Little Bat Old Jack Nelson Roger Palaveer Old Red Cloud Brooke Siara Olerich Rushville Hot Springs Gordon Indian School
Search Courier

Search the Pittsburgh Dispatch Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Pittsburgh Dispatch?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication