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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1892

Page

12

Rainbow Chasers and Swing in Southern West Campaign

A Washington correspondent reports on Southern voters and Third party hopes as Republicans seek gains in the West.West Virginia margins, Indiana and New York loom large with campaigns intensified. Fraught forecasts from Senators and officials detail efforts to sway key states and election outcomes.

Prom Wasnurtschos Tar Dis Moorete Florida Alsawoa Arkansas South Ofton Jovemment Ople Congress Odental Alli King du Harmeony Bo ‘Nels Wisconsin Michigan New York West Virginia Connecticut Indiana Newark India Bupcombe Harrison Lear Alls Phy Ae Tammany Democratic Ae York Brooklyn Fraulk Nouber West Viria

Free Bridge Site Tour on Monongahela Finds Diverse Preferences

Committee members and Chief Bigelow surveyed sites on the Monongahela River from South Fifth to Twenty-fifth streets. Some favored South Twenty-second Street while others preferred Fifth or Eighth, with a leaning toward purchasing or building at Tenth Street as a long term option.

Committee On Chief Bigelow Monongahela River South Fifth Street South Eighth Tenth Twenty-second Twenty-fifth Street Messia Anderson Ford South Twenty-second Street Fox Bigham Fifth Eighth Street Robertson Tenth Street Bigelow Elf Tenth Street Bridge Smithfield Street

Rival WCTU Alliances Conclude Sessions in Same Day

The eighteenth annual State Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union closes as the rival Woman's Christian Temperance Alliance ends its meeting. Mrs Campbell of Pittsburg addresses both groups while reports note $23,000 spent and 71 new unions formed. Philadelphia leads in paying members with 1,146. Beaver tops unions count. Allegheny reports 686 unions.

W. C. T. Alliance W.C. T. Union Woman's Christian Temperance Alliance Woman's Alliance Campbell Pittsburg Cleveland Ellen M. Watson Allegheny County Committee On Congress W.C. U Tts Methodist Episcopal Church Philadelphia Banner County Beaver County

Bissell to Become a Borough in McKeesport Vicinity

The village of Bissel three miles above McKeesport will be chartered as a borough and renamed Versailles. The change was debated before the grand jury this week as the Baltimore and Ohio line’s local run ends there. Cleveland's close friends are pictured by De Grim and described by Wilson in The Dispatch tomorrow.

McKeesport Oot Bissel Baltimore and Ghia Versailles Grand Cleveland de Grim Wilson Jacksons

Large flour warehouss fire damages multiple cities

Across Carlisle Oricin and Reading a spark from a locomotive sparked a small fire in waste paper at 22 Robinson street Allegheny causing an alarm. In Chicago heavy losses at Towner frame factory and nearby lumber district. In Hickey Goodnow's store explosion killed F G Hickey Darwin Wines. several injured. Grafton ND farms coop store saved stock and other stores burned. total insured at 5000.

Robinson Street Allechbeny Chicago Francis Towner Towner Will Eever Howell Mich Hickey & Goodnow Farmers’ Co-Operative Carniga Bjorneby & Newcard Bjorneby

Great $10 sale draws crowd at Grant and Diamond

Shoppers flock to a new $10 sale offering suits and clothing at a location near Grant and Diamond streets. The event highlights discounted items with emphasis on value and quick bargains attracting many residents.

F. GC. C Grant and Diamond Streets

Mourning Bounds On Exhibition This Week

An exhibition runs this week featuring Mourning vells at low prices. The venue is 92, 96 Federal Street, Allegheny, near the Hotel Duquesne. Social guests are invited to join evening events and network at a 6 o'clock dinner.

Federal Street Allegheny Hotel Duquesne

Storrs Accepts Presidency After Board Vote Row

At Careano on Oct 17 the American Board of Missions reasserted policy under New York and Minneapolis rules as Dr. Storrs accepted the presidency amid debate. A resolution reaffirmed liberal administration while Andover Professor Smith urged broader inclusion for mission candidates. Arthur Little declined Prudential Committee chair, F E Clark elected. The 83rd annual meeting closed after farewell from Rev. Goodwin.

Careano American Board of Missions Dr. Storrs New York Minneapolis Andover Smith Congregational Liberal Movement Prudential Committee Joseph Cook Smyth Quint Boston Divine Webb Arthur Little F. E Clark E P. Goodwin The American Board

Doctoring a Hymnal and Missionary Appeals at Episcopal Convention

The third session of the Protestant Episcopal Church's triennial convention discussed hymnals with debates on revision and retention. Bishops and deputies considered printing rejected hymns and proposed new ones. Missionary addresses followed, urging young men to preach in Texas towns while reports from Bishop Nichols and Bishop Garrett highlighted Pacific coast and Texas missions. Also, Mahony City faces a looming water famine as reservoirs dry.

Episcopal Convention Litimore Protestant Episcopal Church House of Bishops John Williams Omaha House House of Deputies Nelson New York P. J. Roberts St. Louis Mr.Vickar Pennsylvania Nichols Pacific West Garrett Texas Talbot Idaho Wyoming

Ocean arrivals in New York steer sea trade

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate maritime arrivals and Bremer activity in New York ports, with references to steamer K stews and voyage terms. Readable items suggest shipping movements, passenger entries, and port observations lacking full names or dates.

Death on the rail claims several workers and more minor accidents

A series of railroad incidents reports two brakemen killed instantly at Callery Junction and Hope Corridor, plus additional deaths at Mercy Hospital. Other injuries include crushed legs, severed limbs, head wounds, and various slips and falls. Local workers from Pittsburgh area rail lines and mills suffer multiple nonfatal injuries with hospital care.

Lyons Richard E. Lyons Pittsburg Marion Station Glenwood aDote Thomas MacDole Mercy Hospital Yeaterday Brad- Sra Dostawitz John Dostawits Pittabo McKeespars Youghfogheny Eight Street Southside Peter Alalineki Thirty-third Street Gore Tromwarson James Thompson East End cSaLtr John McSally Baltimore and Ohio McKeesport Johnson William Johnson Engst Market Street Alezheny J. P E. A. Knox Loriey Bennett Avenue McFarland Sim McFarland Planing Mill McClure Avenue Allegheny John Munroe Torrens West Penn Hospital

First Striking Clock Brought From Persia to Europe

The passage notes an 800 AD Persian horologe sent to Charlemagne by Abdallah of Persia, described by Eginhart. A brass clock with twelve hours and figures of horsemen emerged from twelve windows at hour ends, then closed. Eginhart, an eyewitness monk and abbot, is cited.

Europe St. Louis Post-Dispatch England Alfred the Great Charlemagne Abdallah Persia Jerusalem Ezinbart Eginhart

Arlington man shot on South Thirtieth Street

William Staple of Arlington was shot in the neck last night by Frank Rubineon while near South Thirtieth Street. He was taken to Zeigler's drugstore where doctors removed a ball behind the ear near the jugular. Rubineon was arrested after fleeing to Carson Street and will have a hearing this morning.

William Staple Arlington Svenne South Thirtieth Street Frank Rubineon Zeigler Dra Bnhavest Kerr Hesky Staple Frank Rubincon Flobert Jank Rubineer Carson Street Carter Brannan

Line of March for Columbus Day Parade

The Chief Marshal and staff met with marshals to finalize the parade route. The first division forms on South Eighteenth Street and proceeds via Carson, Smith Gelda Street bridge, Second Avenue, Grant, Fifth, Market, Liberty, Ninth, Sandusky, Church, Cedar, North, Federal to City Hall for review. Ten thousand circulars will advertise the Southside meeting next Monday at Turner Hall on South Thirteenth Street.

Eighteenth Street Carson Smith Gelda Street Bridge Second Avenue Grant Street Fifth Avenue Market Street Liberty Avenue Ninth Street Sandusky Street Church Avenue Cedar Federal Street Federal City Hall New Turner Hall South Thirteenth Street

Pleasant Valley Line Faces Finance Committee Session

The Allegheny Finance Committee sub panel met last night with Pleasant Valley treasurer Ramsey present to discuss the line's indebtedness. Auditor Bi listed $23,050 due from branches. Ramsey sought a rebate for street repairs while Street Commissioners Morrow Beeson and Fulton testified on submitted cleaning bills not repairs. adjournment set for Monday when Manchester line representatives will appear.

Allegheny Finance Committee Ramsey Pleasant Valley Morrow Beeson Fulton Manchester

Death Ends Sudden Visit at Grant Hotel

A man about 55 years old was found dead in a chair at the Grant Hotel office on the corner of Grant and Water streets. The death is attributed to heart trouble and hotel staff recall little about the visitor beyond his appearance and clothing. The body was taken to the morgue. Portsvi.7.

Treasury Department Allegheny Magee Ohio West Diamond Streets Foster Gee Grant Hotel Grant and Water Feee

A Martyr to Duty and the Leader of the Illicit Distillers Fall

A deadly clash with moonshiners near Flintville Tennessee kills Deputy U S Marshal E B Robinson and three revenue officers Creed Cardwell J L Spurrier and J E Pulver and fatally wounds two others The leader Patrick of the moonshiners dies and the fugitives escape The Cardwells and Spurriers are noted as respected figures with deep ties to Kentucky and Tennessee communities.

Nasshville United Sates Revenue Flintville Lincoln County Middle Tennessee Robinson United States 5. C. Cardwell J. L. Spurrier J. E Pulver D. Mather Mr. Harris Mather Cardwell Spurrier Patrick Reaper Oia Tepot Revenue Service Danville Ekq Creed W. E. Well John B. Thompson Nashville Creed Cardwell Georgia Tennessee North Carolina Harrodsburg

Falls to Paradise and the Eskimo Face Tricks

Prof Helms argues on deadly falls stating the faller feels no pain and may enjoy the descent until impact. Senator Perazzi’s coat from a glacier reappears after 17 years. Eskimo women entertain themselves by string loop games and by making grotesque faces while men hunt seals.

Noted War Veteran David Noyes Suffered Severe Ailments

Past Commander of Reno Post 8 G A R Manchester New Jersey describes near death experiences after war. He held multiple civic roles and faced long-term dyspepsia and heart disease, rendering him unable to work for two years before seeking relief.

David Noyes Manchester N. J Noyes Reno G. A Thas The Presbyterian Church Board of Education

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