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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1891

Page

10

Parnell Funeral Arrangements In Ireland And London

The late Mr. Parnell will be buried at Glasnevin Cemetery near Dublin with ceremonies starting Sunday. His body will go in state to Dublin City Hall then to the cemetery. No post mortem will be held in Brighton, and the family mourns as leaders debate a possible reunion of Irish factions.

Loyper Mr. Parnell Glasneven Dublin Dr. Gowers Gowers Mor Brighton London Messrs Redmond Mahony Ireland

Parnellites face crucial meeting after leader’s burial

The Parnellite faction plans a decisive meeting soon after Parnell’s funeral to decide whether to abandon the contest. Opponents like Timothy Healy are blamed for the hostile stance. Rumors of suicide are addressed by the family who revealed the death bed scene to rebut such claims.

Parnell

Redmond Chosen Leader as Parnell Death Sparks Dublin Funeral Response

Dublin officials attend the late Mr. Parnell's funeral in robes of state while West Clare Parnellite members urge John Redmond to lead the party. The public mood is bitter and undetermined as interviews are avoided and cries of anger mix with grief.

Justin McCarthy Parnell Trish Sho Hrighton Mr. Parnell Corporation of Dublin Dcaths Corporation City of Dublin Parsellite West Clare John Redmond North Wexford Ireland Harrington M. P Dublin Harbor Parnellite

Parnell Admired By Irish National League Leader

N Gannon president of the Irish National League laments Parnell's death. He lauds Parnell as a great parliamentarian who nationalized parts of Ireland within law and notes his Protestant faith helped unite Irish Catholics and Protestants. Gannon says Parnell's passing will unify Irish factions and end discord.

Irish- American League Parnell Omaha N. Gannon Irish National League Ireland League Ilx Inter

What Irish papers say on Parnell death and Irish liberty

Dror and United Ireland taunt Mr Healy promising grave or lunatic asylum. Fireman’s Journal urges closing the last months of fratricidal strife with death. National Days says Parnell’s death ends the faction and unites honest lovers of Ireland. The Irish Times questions the exit’s effect on independent opposition. The Dreving Press calls Parnell’s death a warning to those who sought Ireland’s security.

Dror United Ireland Mr. Healy Parnell Healy Ireland Grattan O'Connell Jownal A Today

Canada Declines Cooperation on Chinese Immigration to U S

Ottawa officials state Canada cannot limit or monitor Chinese migrants once they land and pay head money. Bowell notes large influx continues. 18 months to June 30 show 2,637 Chinamen paid poll tax and 210 certificates issued to depart, with only 1,191 actually returning.

Ottawa Custume Dominion Washington Canada United States China Mr. Bowell Cauda

Cigar Trust Talks Spark Plan to Consolidate Makers

New York reports a meeting at Theodore H. Allen’s office to form a cigar trust capitalized around 25 million dollars. The plan aims to raise prices and reduce retailer profits, bringing 19 000 U S cigar shops into a central organization with stock and bonds issued to members.

New York Theodore H. Allen Broadway Havana Cigar Trust Sumatra O Izer The Cigarette Trust Allen

Yorktown Sails on Long Pacific Cruise Destination Chile

The United States cruiser Yorktown departed New York for a three year voyage bound for Valparaiso Chile with a crew of 25 short. Commander Evans expects to stop at St Thomas in five days and reach Chile after 45 to 50 days. Eight from the Vermont and 14 from the Minnesota were due to join, though new sailors had not yet arrived at the pier.

Chile New York United States Yorktown Valparaiso St. Thomas Island Evans New London

Blair Happy After Resignation Acceptance

Ex Senator Blair says he feels happy since his resignation as Minister to China was accepted yesterday. He adds he is now a free American citizen with no federal office, despite some newspaper friends suggesting his name for future posts.

Washington Oct Blair China

Not an irant to any appointment

The speaker states reluctance to seek further office, noting they preferred retirement to private life and refused another post after the Chinese government declined to receive them. They mention the President offering an equally dignified office, which was declined.

West End street railway monopoly in Boston charged at hearing

Dr Bowker and J Bowker claim the West End line can buy legislatures and dominate transport policy. Commission questions if such influence exists as the company reports losses, cuts service, and claims elevated roads are rejected. They accuse the firm of fraudulently obtaining its charter and blocking rivals.

Dr. Bowker Boston West End Street Railroad Commission J. Bowker Fitzgerald West End West End Company Shawmut Avenue

Balloon accident at Greenup fair kills two men

At Greenup fair a balloon ascent and parachute drop ended in tragedy when William Kiser aged about 24 died after his head was crushed by a tree. Alex Gordon of Charleston survived with a broken leg and severe injuries. Gordon struggled to free himself as the parachute failed to open.

Gordon Kiser

Society Shock as Evans Files for Absolute Divorce

Louis Melville Evans, a known society figure, filed for absolute divorce from Mrs. Evans. He accuses her of unfaithfulness with two Philadelphia co respondents named, which she denies and vows to prove her innocence. Evans, a club man, is about 26. they married June 20, 1889, in Scranton and have one child. Mrs. Evans left for Washington with friends after the filing.

Louis Melville Evans Philadelhia Evans Scranton

Wages Voluntarily Raised by Furnace Employers

A meeting of furnace owners in the Mahoning Valley decided to raise wages by 10 percent for all employees to equalize pay with Shenango Valley furnace workers. The move restores the pre strike wage level and should satisfy the workforce.

Yovxrestowx Mahoning Valley Iron Manufacturers’ Association Shenango Valley

Forgotten real estate lawyer found in a charitable home

Charles Cist, once a leading city title examiner and associate of ex president Hayes, has lived at the Old Men's and Women's Home since July 2. Once wealthy and influential, he vanished amid fraud allegations and now survives on charity while awaiting a title search assignment.

Omersnatt Charles Cist Cist Australia Far West Hayes Hoadley Theld Men Vernor Hoadley Scarborough Groesbeck Chicago New York City Detoit Jenckes Windsor Michigan Fremont Ohio Secretary of State Amhurst Garfield Detroit

Former Clerk Arrested in Paris On Cash Scam

Henry Des Morais a former clerk in a London banking house was arrested in Paris on charges of obtaining 11600 dollars from Laidlaw and Company in New York by false pretenses. He left his employers with blank letters of credit, filled one, and had it honored by Laidlaw before returning to Europe.

New York Oct Henry Des Morais London Paris Laidlaw & Co Wall Street Des Morais Europe

First Fatality on Manchester Electric Line

Five year old Parker Trent died after being run over by Car 15 of the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester line on Beaver avenue near Bayard street. Motorman R J H Means surrendered to police and posted $1000 bail. Coroner set an inquest for today. A fender device on some cars may prevent similar accidents in the future.

Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Company Manchester Parker Trent Beaver Avenue Bayard Street Allegheny and R. J H. Means Allegheny Central

Ex-Market Clerk Hastings Hearing Postponed to October 19

The preliminary hearing of Ex-Market Clerk David Hastings, from Allegheny, before Alderman Grioup was postponed until October 19. Hastings was not present at the scheduled time but later called to renew his bond for the hearing on that date.

David Hastings Allegheny Grioup Hast

Bruening Sues Tress Over Beer Sales at Saloon

After the Broken-Up Saloon incident, C F H Bruening filed suit against Fred Tress, mayor Smithfield street saloon keeper, to recover 540 dollars for beer sold between May and September 7. An execution was issued against Tress for 2 dollars in a separate action by James B Youngson.

Duquesne Traction Chief Denies Link With Pitt- Duquesne

CG L Magee president of the Duquesne Traction Company reiterated his denial of a report that the Pittsburg and Duquesne Traction roads had combined or were about to combine. He expressed annoyance at the anonymous contradiction of his earlier denial.

L. Magee Duquesne Traction Company Pittsburg Duquesne Magee

Melbourne rain maker ends experiments in Goopiasa Kansas

Frank Melbourne told a local committee that cold nights ruined daytime work and drifted storms north and east. Citizens then held a mass meeting and asked for a water plan to irrigate 40 Western Kansas counties at 10 cents per cultivated acre covering about 2,000,000 acres. leading attorneys doubt feasibility.

Goopiasa Kan Frank Melbourne Northwestern Kinses Kansas

Harmony Restored Among Trainmen Convention Victory

GALESBURG October reports the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen resolving a long controversy with the complete vindication of the Grand Master. The outcome marks restored unity within the organization after heated internal disputes.

Galesburg Oct the Brotherhood of Railway

Convention Restores Harmony After Discharge Vote

The convention discharged the old trustees with a sustaining vote of 258 to 1 and accepted the decision in good faith. Grand Secretary Shehan and Ter Wilkinson shook hands with Grand Officers as harmony returned and the audience applauded vigorously.

Ter Wilkinson Shehan

Pulpit Fight Ends in Non Suit Over Baptist Pastor Assault

In Poughkeepsie on October 8 a Tivoli Baptist Church pastor, Rev. John H. Boyes, sued Trustee Worthington for 5000 dollars for assault after forcing into the pulpit in May. The judge granted a non suit, ruling the February meeting discharged the pastor and condemning the disruptive pulpit scene.

Poughkeepsie John H. Boyes Baptist Church of Martin Boyes Fiero Worthington Barnard Abenyely Aunsel

Insurance Men Meet at Northwest Fire Underwriters Session

The Fire Underwriters Association of the Northwest held sessions in Chicago featuring talks on Fire Underwriters and the World’s Fair. C C Hipe urged coroners to investigate every fire and fix responsibility, while Seth Eggleston argued for honesty among insurers and noted tensions within the trade.

Chrcaco Fire Underwriters’ Association of the Northwest Thomas B. Bryan The Monitor Seth Eggleston Kansas William E. Page Minneapolis D. W. Wilder Kansas City Paul Virginia Sylvester ©. Williams Denver

Woman’s Queer Whim Sparks Marin County Divorce Suit

San Francisco reports four weeks after Mrs. Joseph Maillard vanished from her home in Marin county she eloped with William Ingram a hired man and now lives in Humbolt county. Her husband sues for divorce as the scandal grieves the Maillard family relations trace to Julia Ward Howe and Sam Ward.

San Francisco Joseph Maillard San Geronimo Marin County William Ingram Maillard Humbolt County Maillards Julia Ward Howe Sam Ward Ward McAllister Old Maillard Count Maillard Joseph Napoleon Spain Napoleon Joe Maillard Miss Tompkins

Oldest Living Editor Turns 100 in New Hampshire

Colonel Amos A. Parker of Fitzwilliam reaches his centennial as the oldest living editor and one of America’s oldest college graduates. Born in his current town, he studied at Appleton Academy in 1911, practiced law, edited the New Hampshire Statesman in Concord, and served as Justice of the Peace for nearly six decades. He attended 13 legislative sessions and helped invite General Lafayette to Massachusetts in 1825.

Concorp Amos A. Parker Fitzwilliam America Parker New Ipswich Appleton Academy Fredericksburg New Hampelire Statesnam Concord New Harpshire Bar New Hampshire Asylum For the Insane Morrill Stat Boston General Lafayette Coneo

Russian famine relief outlays cited in Moscow

The government reports 20,000,000 roubles already spent to buy seed corn for famine districts and warns that 100,000,000 roubles more will be needed to supply bread to starving peasants.

Moscow

Phillipsburg Bank's Condition Reported After Failure

The Phillipsburg Banking Company assets total 459000 with debts of 358000, including 576000 owed to depositors and 12000 to banks. The statement notes all obligations are expected to be met in full.

Phillipsburg Dexter Coesty Oct Phillipsburg Banking Company

Davitt’s Brother-in-Law Crowley Dies in Scranton

Edward Crowley, brother-in-law of Michael Davitt, died in Scranton at age 36. Davitt will likely attend the funeral.

Ohio Supreme Court hears Standard Oil case on charter rights

A panel of Cincinnati and Cleveland lawyers argued for and against nullifying Standard Oil of Ohio’s charter. Attorney General Watson contended the franchise should be annulled amid alleged secret dealings, while defense counsel led by Virgil P. Kline and M. K. Keith argued the company complied with law and contributed to state wealth. The case remains unresolved after briefs were submitted.

Couumeus Cincinnati Cleveland Supreme Court Watson Standard Oil Company M. K. Keith Virgil P. Kline Todd Joseph F. Choate New York John W. Warrington Cinccinnati Warrington Alegal Mrr. Choate Standard Ohio of Ohio General Assembly Standard Oil Company of Ohio Choate

Hotels Crowded as Exposition Visitors Flood Pittsburg

Hordes of travelers and fall weather drove hotel rooms to full capacity in Pittsburg yesterday as Exposition visitors and country clerks swarmed in. Officials reported Seventh Avenue and Anderson hotels packed while Union Station noted heavy ticket sales after the Fifth Avenue cable break slowed transit.

Ohio Pittsburg Seventh Avenue Anderson New York State Altoona Fifth Avenue

Railroad expansion in 1891 projected below five thousand miles

An editorial notes nine months ending September show 2,892 miles of main line built across 186 roads. It now appears the 1891 total will be under 5,000 miles, about 950 miles less than the same point in 1880 when nearly 5,738 miles were completed.

Curcaco Oct United States

Hatton in Unconscious State After Street Incident

H T Hatton remained unconscious after being found on Chauncey Street Tuesday night. Passersby carried him to a vacant house before the patrol wagon took him to a hospital where he is under medical care. His condition and the cause of the collapse are not yet known.

H. T. Hatton Chauncey Street Whistler Omeopathic Caiman

Ferguson Wins Northeast Manchester Seat in House Election

In the contest to fill the Northeast Manchester vacancy the Rt Hon Sir James Ferguson of the Conservative Party defeated EK Senté editor of the Manchester Guardian by 4 058 to 3 008 votes.

Lexpos House of Commons Manchester Rt. Ae

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William Richard Gowers F. Tt. S Tungs Daxr Oor Healey Xohcery Timothy M. Healey North Lonsford Gladstone Minry Hill Boulogne Great Brition Gannon Paren H. Allen Echeme Cigarette Combine Combine Cigar Makers’ Union Amsterdam Connecticut Massachusetts Pennsylvania George Storm Straiton & Sto Morris Jacoby & Co Herman Jacoby Monopoly Baltimore Queen City Hastings Trustes Saees Phillipsburg Bank Davitt Ohio Supreme Court James Ferguson
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