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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1891

Page

18

McKinley Tariff Sparks French Industry Debate In Paris

In Paris discussions sparked by the McKinley tariff with United States Minister Whitelaw Reid, French exporters report mixed effects. Wool exports largely halted, silk and glove shipments down, while some goods see little change or gains. officials cite higher valuations and new consular formalities as key disruptors.

France Britain Germany Associated Press Whitelaw Reid United States McKinter Senate M. Ribet England M. Jules Roche M. Ribot Speeey Chamber Francis E.mis St Btienne United Pomene Edwin B. Fairfield Lyons W. P. Atwell Roubaix Rene Valadon America M. Lefevre Chamber of Manufacturers of Drygoods M. le Montrees MM. Langene

Merchants Attack McKinley Tariff In Global Reactions

Exporters and manufacturers in France and the United States condemn the McKinley tariff. Milk goods exporter M. Charles warns of a 40 percent drop in millinery accessory exports. bronze statue makers report serious injury to commerce. Paris chamber member Ernest Lourdelot notes French firms will still ship to the U S despite high duties.

M. Charles McKinler George Cazneau Union of Bronze Statuary Manufacturers United States Ernest Lourdelot Paris Chamber of Commerce France M. Darneyer M. David Liecims

Emigrant's Revenge Ends in Brutal Murder

Louis Harriott, an immigrant from Lorraine, is jailed for a brutal murder of Charles T. Leonard's wife in Atlantic Highlands New Jersey. After reproving Harriott for beating animals, the wife was killed with a fishplate and a rope. Magistrate Warner bound him over for the grand jury and he was sent to Freehold jail amid threats of lynching.

Hoe Atlantic Highlands N. J Louis Harriott Lorraine Charles T. Leonard Harriott Papa Alice Law Isl Warner Kerford Marriott Justice Warner Freehold

Wyman Fatlots Ballot Opening Begins Monday

Commissioner J D Shafer prepares to open ballot boxes in Stayton Wyman contest for Allegheny City mayoral race. Examination will start Monday in the County Court House room used by the County Superintendent of Schools, with districts to inspect and expect a lengthy process over the week.

Stayton- Wyman Allegheny City J. D. Shafer Shafer

Minoe Police Picks Ups In Night Ward Scrape

A dense list of city incidents reports arrests in several wards. Individuals named include William Barrett, Joux Boris, Peter Barrett, Jolly Crooren, Frank McLaouiany, James Fostre, Manny Karszn, Heser Williams, Thomas Clark, and others. Most charges cover theft, assault, disorderly conduct, and drunkenness with several remanded to courts or held for investigation.

Wreinr Sanz Sarah Williams Charles Serren Dodson Mac Jolly Crooren Twenty-eighth Ward Carson Street Frank McLaouiany Isaac Gilick Penn Avenue Sixteenth Street James Fostre Clay Alley Richards William White McKenna Anti-Cruelty Society

Fire at James Caskey's House on Kirkpatrick Street

Excise Company No 5 answered a still alarm about 5 o'clock last evening for a slight fire in the house of James Caskey on Kirkpatrick street. A defective flue caused a blaze that set fre to the kitchen wainscoting and was extinguished by a babcock with slight damages.

Excixe Company No. 5 James Caskey Kirkpatrick Street

Do Not Buy Carpets Until Wednesday At E Groetzinger

Do not buy Axminster and Gobelin carpets until Wednesday December 2 at E Groetzinger 627 and 629 Penn avenue. Prices advertised are claimed to be unprecedented for the period.

Axminster and Gobelin E. Groetzinger Penn Avenue Maguette Axminster E. Groetzinger’s

Emerson Panos piano line praised for tone and build

Emerson Panos pianos feature fine tone, beautiful design, and durable construction with unique appeal. Lecayer and Schoenberg at 69 Fifth Avenue offer easy payment options and exclusive presentation to buyers.

Lecayer & Schoenberg Fifth Avenue

Blaine in Philadelphia on private business visit

Secretary of State James G. Blaine spent the morning at the Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia on private business. He met with George W. Childs and Mrs. L. Clarke Davis before leaving by train to Washington, keeping his plans discreet and avoiding contact with callers.

Philadelphia James G. Blaine Stratford Hotel Broad Street Blaine Mr. L. Clarke Davis The Public Ledger George W. Childs L. Clarke Davis South Twenty-first Street Gripsack Ulster Washington Blaige Pennsylvania Railroad National Capital C.L. Mazee Flinn Pittsburg Stratford Allegheny Statesman City Chestnut Street Watta Drs. Patch Augusta State Department Tar Bisins Harrison Distatca Minneapolis

Solid Quay Delegation Pressed in Philadelphia

Philadelphia leaders vow a solid Quay delegation for Minneapolis to attend the Nations Convention. The fight pits Harrison supporters and federal officeholders against the Blaine-backed combine with Quay influence. They plan January delegates and primaries to cut costs and bind candidates to the combine.

Philadelphia Quay Minneapolis Harrison Senator Quay James G. Blaine Thomas Dolan

Et Louis Gets A Convention

Taubeneck of Illinois and W S Morgan met St Louis citizens to set February 22 as the National Convention site for third parties. Delegates from Farmers Alliance FMA National Alliance Grange Patrons of Husbandry Patrons of Industry Trades Federation Knights of Labor and Reform Press will attend. The People's party Executive Committee will be represented, though no delegate participation is stated.

Washington St. Louis H. E. Taubeneck Ilinois Isbor Morgan Reform Press Association Farmers’ Alliance National Alliance Grange Patrons of Husbandry Patrons of Industry Trades Federation Knights of Labor Reform Press People's Party

Indianans for Blaine Rally in Indiana Gathers Momentum

A 300 strong Muncie Blaine club and a secret Indianapolis conference rallied Republicans to back James G. Blaine for 1892. Delegates from 13 districts debated organizing state forces, securing National Convention representation, and defeating Harrison. Officials indicated Blaine would accept if nominated. anti Harrison sentiment ran high.

Indinapolis Indianapolis Blaine Indiana Muncie Harrison Grand Hotel Gresham Captain White Ft. Wayne Harry Tincher Ben Harrison Maine

St Paul backs bid for Democratic National Convention

In St Paul and twin cities crowd the Chamber of Commerce meeting urged bringing the Democratic National Convention to the city. A 100 member committee was authorized to secure a £50,000 guarantee fund, with nearly half already pledged.

St. Pau St. Paul Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce

Movement to land Democratic Convention in Indianapolis

Indianapolis advocates plan to host the Democratic National Convention with active clubs and business groups aiding effort. A delegation will be sent to Washington as the Commercial Club and Board of Trade mobilize support.

Indianapolis Commercial Club Board of Trade Washington

Gladstone Attacks Salisbury on Home Rule and Autocracy

At a Nov 238 recreation hall opening Mr. Gladstone rebuked Lord Salisbury for centralizing tendencies and ignorance of imperial affairs. He argued Home Rule for Ireland is just and essential to Liberal policy, urging patience until the public can decide, dismissing fears of massacres as baseless.

Lonpos Gladstone Lord Salisbury Newcastle England France Mr. Gladstone Italy Ireland German Empire Downing Street South Moulton Foreign Office Imsel Bedlam

Bostwick Gives His Side On Scrap Sale Tale

William Bostwick, accused of conspiring with Auctioneer Smithson in a Government scrap sale, says he did not see Smithson until Davis Island. He claims Mc Dermott Sims and Kelly plotted to buy at low bids, that his $11 per ton bid was the top, and 16 per ton delivered in Pittsburgh plus 3 for delivery yields about 100 profit. He alleges Smithson helped transport scrap for better rates.

William Bostwick Smithson Mr. Smithson Davis Island McDermott Sims Kelly Pittsburg

Field Failure split duties of brokerage firm in New York

Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Edward M Field linked to irregularities at Field Lindley Wiechers Co. The assignee Gould says duties were divided among Lindley on the Exchange Wiechers on merchandise and Field in charge of banking. Union Pacific securities faced questions and potential cancellations amid liquidity and trust issues. Cyrus Field improves. Edwin M Field absent from home amid ongoing speculation.

New York Field Lindley, Wiechers & Co Edward M. Field Charles W. Gould Lindley Exchange Wiechers Gould Union Pacific Securities Sidney Dillon Ely The Stock Exchange Union Pacific Field, Lindley & Co Manhattan Company E- Bank Seaboard National Bank Field, Lindley, Wiechers & Co Washington Edwin M. Field

Gathering of Prelates for St Louis Jubilee Mass

Snow cleared to reveal preparations for Archbishop Kendrick golden jubilee ceremonies in St. Louis Cathedral. High dignitaries include Archbishops Eder Feenan Corrigan and bishops from Lincoln Pittsburg Davenport and more. A dinner at the Kerens home honored Cardinal Gibbons and visiting prelates.

St. Louis Navy Kendrick St. Louisans Eder Cincinnati Feenan One Corrigan New York Thomas Bonacum Lincoln Neb Francis Silas Chalard Vincennees Ind Phelan Pittsburg Hen Cosgrove Davenport Edw Fitzgerald Little Rock Ark Thomas Heslin Natchez Mist John Joseph Kain Wheeling W. Va John J. Keane Washington James MacGarrick Duluth Buffalo Fintar Mundwiler St. Memrods Innocent Wolf Atchison, Kan John Hennessey Pigan John Joseph Hennessey Wichits Kan J. F. McLaughlin Philadelphia National Catholic Young Men's Union St. John’s Church R. C. Kerens Cardinal Gibbons Ryan Feehan Chicago Williams Boston Ireland St. Paul Riordan San Francisco Kerens

Lady Somerset Tours New York Slums to Compare Approaches

A special telegram reports Lady Henry Somerset visiting New York slums with Grace Dodge and Riis. They toured Mott and Mulberry streets, Joss houses, fan tan dens, Pell street lodgings, and Bandits Roost, observing opium joints, crowded tenements, and police raids. She notes American methods show vigor but not clear overall improvement.

New York Henry Somerset Lady Somerset British Women's Temperance Association London New World R. Pearsall Smith Isabella Charles Davis The Order of King’s Daughters Jacob A. Riis Brunswick Mott Street Mulberry Street Bend Joss House Chinatown Pell Street Mulberry Street Ficeman Health, Cosment Service Bowery Atenement Barracks Norfolk Street Panget Hester Ludlow Ladymerset

Italians on the Warpath at Yorkville Strike

In Wapakoneta Ohio on November 24 Italians on a construction train clashed with a local crew after a train was forced into their car. Italians were shot and three mortally wounded, two locals seriously hurt. More bloodshed feared.

Wapakoneta Yorkville Chicago and Erie Road

Electric Light in the North Brings Power to Hammerfest

In Hammerfest, Norway, electric light reaches even the smallest house amid two months of no sun. The town lies by a swift river feeding turbines that generate power, eliminating yearly darkness fears for the little colony.

Europe Hammerfest

Derailed by a cow near Calmet on Southwest line

A Sewickley accommodation train backing up struck a cow near Calmet causing two passenger cars to derail. Thirty passengers were aboard with only minor injuries to five or six. the rear car rolled over but a stove fire was promptly extinguished and no fatalities occurred.

Greensburg Calmet Sewickley Southwest Railroad

German mines adopt water pressure blasting dust prevention

A new method used in German coal mines forces water under pressure into the coal to be mined. This technique not only settles dust but also assists coal removal, improving safety by preventing coal dust explosions.

Small Water Motor Powers Laboratory Dynamos

A compact, low cost water motor uses a drum with double buckets on its circumference. High pressure water from a supply drives the wheel, delivering rapid power. Exhaust water exits and may be diverted to a cistern for reuse.

River News and Notes from Cincinnati Dispatch

The Pacific coal boat squadron arrives in Cincinnati with the Coal City and other freighters delivering loads to river landings. Prices drop to two dollars per ton with the new tonnage arriving, while other boats like Enterprise and Tronsides prep to reach southern points. Weather in Louisville is cloudy and colder as river levels rise toward canal and locks measurements.

Incinnati Pacific Kentucky Hills Coal City Toe Walton Nora John Noren Charlies Megowen Coal Bluff Sam Clark Tronsides Dick Fulton Enterprise Joseph Cook Cruiser Charley Brown Percey Kelsey Cincinnati Louisville Big Sandy Carrolino Big Kanawha Evansville James Gothrie

River Status and Travel Notes Across Cities

River levels show Wheeling at 12 feet 3 inches and falling while New Orleans measures 13 feet 7 inches and rising. Weather is cloudy and cold with threats of rain. Departures from Oakland toward Cairo noted amid rising river conditions. hospital and port references appear in transit chatter.

Wheeling Oakland Cairo New Orleans Hoxtle Nue St. Low Norton St. Owls New Osea

Boiler Explosion Ends Two Lives on A. & C. Railroad

In Millersburg on November 28 a boiler exploded on an A. and C. Railroad engine. The engine was wrecked. Engineer John Byron was killed instantly along with his fireman whose name is not known and resides in Zanesville.

Millersburg John Byron Zanesville

Notable visitors and residents load Pittsburgh social page

Prof Phil Weis of the Bijou orchestra lies seriously ill at Lacock Street Allegheny but doctors expect recovery. State Treasurer Boyer was in Pittsburg with US District Attorney Lyon en route to Harrisburg. J H Barrett of Belfast stays at the Duquesne, friends with John Caldwell. Boston Symphony Orchestral Club registered at Monongahela House after Wilkinsburg performance. P Boyle editor of Standard of Papers at Seventh Avenue. Schubert Quartet of Boston, composed of Boyle ladies, registered at St James Monell J L and P Boel two Belgian tourists at the Duquesne. Miss ered of Leicester Eng a guest of Monongahela. Victor Steigier German oil man from Cologne at Schinser. J M returned from Cleveland last night.

Phil Weis Bijou Lacock Street Allegheny Boyer Pittsburg United States Lyon Re c Harrisong J. H. Barrett Belfast East End Boston Symphony Orchestral Club Monongahela House Wilkinsburg P. €. Boyle Oil City Standard Ofpapers Seventh Avenue Schubert Boston James Monel J. L P. Boel Duquesne Ered Leicester Eng Monongahela Victor Steigier Cologne Schinsser J. M Cleveland

Mine Blast Kills One in Oxford Mine

An old blast explosion at a Belvidere Oxford mine this morning instantly killed one man and fatally injured another. Several more miners suffered serious injuries as they were drilling and struck the stale charge.

Belvidere N. J Oxford

A Truly Wonderful Offer For Monday Tuesday and Wednesday

A sale of $40,000 worth of fine clothing offered at 45 cents on the dollar. The sale takes place at the P.c. C. located at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets.

P.c. C Grant and Diamond Streets

Gossip on the Wharf and Ship Movements

Gossip on the wharf reports EMPiies needed at the tipples on Ben Hurle from Parkersburg. Keystone State heads to Cincinnati by night with many boats active and a Delta vessel sinking 72 000 bushels. Mourier and Congo voyages depart Parkersburg and Cincinnati respectively while M. F. Allen and others shuttle to Parker sh or Port.

Ben Hurle Parkersburg Keystone State Cincinnati Frank Glimore Robert Jenkins Brunot Mourier Congo M. F. Allen Parkersh Bare Wa —S

Release of $5000 breach of promise judgment declared invalid

Ew York Nov 28 A release by Fannie Barr of a $5000 breach of promise judgment against Samuel Sach was ruled invalid by a Court of Common Pleas report. The judgment, obtained in April 1890, was said to have been secured while Barr was intoxicated at a Bowery saloon on Feb 14 1891 under influence of lawyer Jacob Barnett. An execution will issue against Sach who fled Barr and guests at Golden Rose Hall on the April 1 1890 date set for the ceremony.

Fannie Barr Samuel Sach Court of Common Pleas Charles A. Runk Bowery Jacob Barnett Sach Miss Barr Golden Rose Hall New Lyric Hall

Blood and Skin Purifier claim targets impurities

A fragmented advertisement-like text touts a Blood and Skin Purifier xd, promises to remove impurities and toxins, and promotes related products such as Cuticura Soap, Skin Cure, CeTictUra Soap, and anti hair treatment. It reads like a medical remedy pitch with dubious health claims and weak substantiation.

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