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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1892

Page

10

Iron and Steel Wages Cut as Northern Trades Fall

In the North of England iron and steel trades see price drops and order slumps forcing wage reductions. Scotch producers plan to limit output while mineral oil firms cut wages. Cotton masters slash wages, spurring short time talk. Farmers face low wheat prices, reduced rents, and winter labor shifts as landowners, farmers, and workers brace for political effects.

Gladstone Arbit Street Schoadhorer Hudson Schonadhorst Great Britain Associated Press Labor Bureau Clyde Ron Belfast Tyne and Wear England Scotch Steel Farmers’ Alliance Board of Agriostiere Gillespie Scotland Gardner Chaplin Lancashire Farmers’ Association Chronicle Colonel Cody Buffalo Bill United States Co West Europe Fourth Fifth Cavalry Payne London P. O'Connor Justin McCarthy Meapees Ie Telegraph Mr. O'Connor Mr. McCarthy

French Triumph Over Dahomey Amazons in King Behanzin Country

Paris reports Colonel Dodds' force engaged the Dahomeyans in a fierce battle that lasted about three hours. French casualties included five Europeans and three Senegalese killed and 24 Europeans plus 15 natives wounded. about 200 enemy dead were counted, with 20 Amazons among them. France seized 200 repeating rifles and noted German rifles in Dahomey stock.

Paris Dodds Behansin Dahomey Bebanzin France Germany Sey Bebauzin Behanzin

Defending His Honor in Hamburg Explanation on Normannia Bill

The American Consul explains the Normannia bill of health, noting legalization occurred the same day as submission on August 25. Deputy Consul Coantel H. Bones defends official conduct after a New York paper article prompted public scrutiny in early September.

Hamburg Senate New York Preas Coantel H. Bones United Sates

Tennyson to Rest in Westminster Abbey Honor

Lady Tennyson approves burial choice for Alfred Lord Tennyson. She asks Canon Prothero to decide best place and favors keeping his resting site in Westminster but contemplates the churchyard if needed. The Times reports the plan includes music by Dr. Bridge to accompany the funeral.

the Times This Lady Tennyson Canon Prothero Westminster Abbey England Dr. Bridge Tennyson Crouing

Heroes of Colonial Times Remembered by Descendants Society

The Society of Colonial Wars is incorporated in New York to preserve the memory of colonial period fighters who aided in founding the United States and risked lives and fortunes in the French and Indian wars from 1620 to 1775. It aims to collect and preserve historical relics and documents for future generations.

New York Society of Colonial Wars America United States of America

Foster on Finances and Tariff Policy Rally

Frederick Missouri October 7 Hon Charles Foster Secretary of the Treasury spoke to about 1500 supporters in a hall. He contrasted Republican war and reconstruction records with Democrats and defended the McKinley tariff praising reduced debt payments and growing revenues. He criticized Democratic claims of a bankrupt treasury and highlighted increases in exports under reciprocity while noting currency and silver issues remain challenging.

Frederick, Mo Charles Foster Republican Party Democratic Party Treasury Stevenson Steven- 600 Huving United States Harrison Fifty-first Congress Alos Congress Foster Washington Jefferson Jackson

Hill and his deal with Andrews for Judge

Reports from New York allege Senator Hill plans to have the Democratic State Committee endorse Charles Andrews for Judge of the Court of Appeals. Cleveland supporters fear treachery if Hill runs a rival ticket, while Hill loyalists bet on Cleveland and urge party unity.

New York Hill Democratic State Committee Charles Andrews Court of A Cleveland Judge Andrews Ill Court Ant

Harrison Heartily Eulogized at Mass Celebration

In Woburn Massachusetts on October day 20 000 strangers joined a quarter millennium celebration with a large forenoon procession and a banquet in the new armory. Ex Mayor Johnson acted as toastmaster praising Presidents Pierce Cleveland and Harrison and John W Foster delivered a warm eulogy of Harrison.

Mass Armory Johnson United States Franklin Pierce Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison Woburn Rison Harrison John W. Foster

Kansas bolters hold state convention denouncing people's party

In Topeka 400 delegates gathered as the anti fusion Democrats of Kansas formalized a permanent organization. They adopted resolutions praising the national Democratic platform while condemning the July 6 state convention action binding Democrats to the People's party ticket. An agby address to voters accompanied the resolutions.

Topeka Kaw Democrats of Kansas People’s Party

Hill Seeks to Avoid California Campaign Trip

Albany reports an invitation to Senator Hill to stump California. Hill says he knows only what he sees in papers and will not comment until more is known. With four weeks left before election he faces a packed schedule in Virginia West Virginia Indiana New Jersey Connecticut and New York and a Pacific coast trip remains uncertain.

Albany N. Y Senator Hill California San Francisco Pacific Virginia West Virginia Indiana New Jersey Connecticut

Mor ris Bulkley quo warranto decision in court

The Mor ris Bulkley quo warranto case before Superior Court Judge Thayer ended with a final judgment aligning with the Supreme Court rulings. W C Case represented the Republicans while Democrats did not appear. The decision reflects the 1800 state election quo warranto proceedings.

New Hayes Cox v Morris-Bulkley Superior Court Thayer W. C. Case Supreme Court

Gresham Supports Cleveland Says Franklin MacVeagh

Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago reports that Judge Gresham will vote for Cleveland. He states Gresham has no secret position and that Cleveland and his circle have long believed and known this choice.

Gresham Chicaco Franklin MacVeagh Wayne MacVeagh Cleveland Jn Gresham MacVeagh

Legal challenge filed to test 1879 apportionment in Kosal eako Circuit

Wapash Inc reports a new suit in Kosal eako Circuit Court challenging the legality of the Legislative apportionment. The case raises the same issues as the Henry County complaint before the Supreme Court, contending Hunting ton and Wabash counties shared a joint representative under 1879 apportionment, which the new plan Removes.

Wapash, Inc Kosaleako Henry County Supreme Court Huntington Wabash

Ovation for Governor McKinley in Jersey City Site

An Ovation to McKinsey in Jersey Newake N J Oct 7 Governor McKinley received the most enthusiastic ovation in a century in these parts, on a scene likened to the reception Feaniy ee in ington Pa.

McKinsey Jersey Newake N. J McKinley

Foraker Draws 8000 In Abilene Then 56000 At Concordia

Hon J B Foraker spoke to a turnout of 8000 in Abilene marking the first large gathering in the region for a political address. He later addressed 56000 people at Concordia that evening.

Abiline Kax J. B Foraker Foraker Concordia

The Peck Case Delayed Again in Police Court

The Peck case in the Police Court was adjourned this morning to October 20. Howard Fielding previews the cholera scare humor in The Dispatch tomorrow.

Peck Atpanry Howard Fielding the Dispatch

Kernell's Vagaries Meet Billy Scanlan In Asylum Visit

In Asbury Park New Jersey on October 7 Harry Kernell the Irish comedian was taken to Bloomingdale Asylum for treatment. Friends search his cottage and barn for hidden cash said to be in the several thousand dollars he drew from Philadelphia banks before his mind failed. Neighbors recalled his odd behavior including a fixation on bottled water and bathe singularly with witch hazel. He spoke of Billy Scanlan during the hospital transfer and asked to see him.

Asbuby Park N. J Harry Kerhell Bloomingdale Asylum West Asbury Park Philadelphia John Hustler Harry Kernell Saratoga Spring John Kernell Fenton Farm Deal Beach Queenie Vassar Willie New York Madison Square Theater Harry, Jr Harry Kernell Hier Billy Noone Scanlan Mr. Scanlan Bloomingdale Fenton Peter

Allegheny's Acquisition for Aged Home

At an Eastern District meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod a plan to establish a home for the aged in Allegheny was discussed. G D Simon and F ape each pledged substantial sums toward the institute, with location favored in Allegheny. A committee will arrange formal setup details.

Om Crry Evangelical Lutheran Joint Synod of Ohio P. M. Raidenbach Pittsburg Allegheny G. D. Simon Fape

Prominent Altoona Men Arrested for Arson

ALTOONA October 7 Samuel Hyle a member of the Altoona police force and his brother Jacob A Hyle and A Harpham were arrested on arson charges. The crime is alleged to have been committed in Tyrone last February.

Altoona Samuel Hyle Altoonape Force Jacob A. Ar A. Harpham Tyrone

Ollie Ogee No Bandit Reputed Dalton Escapee Found Working in Wichita

Dispatch from Corrzrvitti Kansas reports Ollie Ogee, long linked to the Dalton gang, living in Wichita for nine months and employed in packing houses with a perfect work record. His foster father doubts his Dalton connection, while relatives from Kingfisher arrive. a relief fund trustees meet as townsfolk react to Coffeyville violence.

Dalton Gang Wichita Emmett Corrzrvitti Kas Ollie Ogee Coffeyville Dr. Wood Ogee Daltons Callahan Emmett Dalton Independence Ben and Simon Mia Whipple Kingfisher Ben Dalton

A Smuggler's Defense Is Denounced by Inspector Letters

Mrs. Campbell Cacace reveals letters said to be from Special Inspector Traitteur of the Custom House. She claims the inspector and Inspector Sengers seized her imported pictures after she declined his advances. The letters include a nonromantic opening and an invitation to visit Baratoga with a money order mention.

New York Campbell Cacace Charles H. Traitteur Custom House Sengers Campbell

Moon-Eyed Horse Case Decided in Warren Township

In Steubenville on October 7 a long running case over a so called moon eyed horse ended with the defendant winning. Henry Merkle sold a sound horse to Medill two years ago. the animal later went blind and experts called the condition hereditary. The trial held that the horse was on trial when sold and no defect was shown to exist at that time.

Steubenville Warren Township Henry Merkle Medill Scientific Knows Merkle

Good Wife Credits Cuticura Remedies Cure After Seven Months

A former Civil War participant recalls suffering from sores on the chest and shoulder since 1851. After spending years and money without relief, his wife urged Cuticura Remedies, which he used for seven months and credits with his complete recovery. Fallon Fish Market, New York. April 18, 1800.

Swan Gettysburg Fallon Fish Market New York

Cure skin diseases with Cuticura remedies

Advertisement notes Cuticura remedies offered by CAL CORPORATION Boston. Claims suggest relief for skin ailments with a small booklet titled How to Cure skin Diseases, featuring 100 testimonials and 40 illustrations.

Grees Boreak Resoltent Claw CAL Corporation Boston

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Corrarcitt Indies Frederick Cavendish Duchess of Bedford Cavendick Morley Seocee Howe Asquith Dublin Burke Normannia Tennyson’s Poets' Corner East Liberty Secretary of the Treasury Maryland Needbony Pmacane Party Bolters Billy Scanlan Ollie Ogee NO Bandit Mother Banke Broadwell E B. Wilcox Dick Broadwell Texas Jack Hutchinson Boston Tea Company Chicago Wilcox Thia Express Ayers de Grim Belgaline T.m.latimer Federal St S. Diamond Hewys
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