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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1890

Page

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Enthusiastic Pennsylvanian Gubernatorial Contest Meeting

At Adelphi Harrisburg and Clarion County events, ex Governor Pattison and ex Senator Wallace receive strong backing from the Democratic audience. Empha­sis on unity, party discipline, and boosting Democratic chances statewide with calls for ballot reform and unity against GOP influences. Alabama of wealth and letters from Dr. Phillips Brooks cited as part of broader party discourse.

Adelphia Academy of Music Horticultural Hall Young Men's Democratic Association Pattison United States William A. Wallace Wallace Harrity Mr. Wallace A. K. McClure Samuel Gustine Thompson Cpeech Robert E. Pattison W. A. Heneel

Secret witnesses named in Emery defamation charges emerge

An old World dispatch from New York outlines alleged identities X Y Z who testified against Dela mater in Bradford. The transcript claims bribery, money trails from Wallace to Delamater, and arrangements to buy silence with notes and letters. The report promises further light from the World correspondent on Emery allegations and the secret testimony.

Delamater Emery Defamater New York Harrisburg Bradford Weir

Delamater's Bradford Speech Blamed as Madman Blunder

A Philadelphia Times readied editorial condemns Senator Delamater for criticizing Senator Rutan in his Bradford speech. It portrays the act as needless and irreparable, fueling a cascade of blunders from Chambersburg denial to Reading quibbles and a weakened gubernatorial campaign.

Crawford Dispatch Philadelphia Times Delamater Rutan Bradford Routan Chambersburg Emery Hensel Reading Delamates Campas Reat Salin

Phillips Friends Organize to Back Phillips for Congress

An enthusiastic meeting in New Casrum organized a 100 member Lawrence County Phillips Republican Committee led by George W. Boyles as chairman and James A. Gardner as secretary. The group pledges a determined fight to elect Thomas W. Phillips to Congress.

New Casrun Thomas W. Phillips Mr. Phillips Congress Lawrence County Phillips Republican George W. Boyles James A. Gardner Phillips

Senator Dela mater Visits Jefferson and Clarion

Senator Dela mater and his traveling companions spent the day in Jefferson and Clarion as part of a broader West Unnamed travel circuit. The stop is noted as not significantly boosting local turnout.

Brookville Senator Delamater Jefferson and Clarion

Ripper's Lodging House Keeper Claims He Hid Blood Evidence

A Whitechapel lodging house keeper testifies to Albert Backett that a lodger she housed during the Ripper killings lived there. She describes blood stained towels, blood stained clothing, a large liver fragment, and envelopes sent to officials and papers, plus bloodstained sacks and a long coat, and says she now believes the lodger is Jack the Ripper.

SY Dunlaf Loxpon Whitechapel Jack the Ripper Albert Backett

Rose Gertrude's Return to Europe Report Confirmed

Europe. IBY Dunlap's Cable Company, Paris, October 11. The report that Sister Rose Gertrude will return to Europe is confirmed if she obtains permission. She would resume duties in the firm where she was previously employed as an accountant and continue research on the topic of the scourge, though unable to fully carry out her plans yet.

Commonwealth Pennsylvania United States Senate Lancaster Pengania Wallace New Zealand Paris Rose Gertrude Europe Justice Miller Lincoln

Why Mills and Cork Declined In Russia Opinion

A Russian Novosti critique links mill closings and falling corn prices to Hebrews persecution. It argues expulsions from certain districts drive Russia's commerce decline. Rioters Pardoned reports Carnot will grant clemency to many workmen in Paris.

St. Preferspuneg Novosti Russia Paris Carnot

Imprisoned Protester Linked to Strike Riots

A person imprisoned for taking part in riotous demonstrations tied to recent strikes, reflecting ongoing tensions and enforcement actions during labor disputes.

No Decision on Who Buys Coast of Zanzibar

Berti October 11. The Sultan of Zanzibar would accept 4,000,000 marks for cession of the coast but it is not decided whether the court or German East Africa Company pays. The Reichstag may not sanction payment and the government hesitates to grant sovereign rights. Negotiations continue with a likely compromise where the company surrenders supreme rights in exchange for a government loan to pay the Sultan.

Delamater Wallace George Wallace Delamater Bill Hoag Cive Tam Bill Jeter Wallace Delamater Billi Lees Democrati Dale Township Roberts Pishe Wat I Senate X—Delamater Crawford Berti Zibar Reichstag London Zanzibar Heligoland Vossisch Zeitung England East Africa

Fears of a smash up at Dunlaps Cable Company

London traders were uneasy on the Stock Exchange as fears grew of a general smash up. Cheques of seven members were returned today, with three actual failures, and several major houses reportedly in weak condition. Financial papers remain hopeful, but the street fears a crisis on Monday.

London Stock Exchange

A Composer's Severe Loss in Latent Opera Act

Lonpos October 11. Strauss reports a severe loss as the third act of his new opera Ritten Pazman disappears. The complete act vanished from a cabinet before he traveled to town. Earlier he had given a heap of manuscripts to his valet to burn, risking the third act. He must rewrite the act, delaying the premiere indefinitely.

Lonpos Strauss Ritten Pazman

Unfortunate village weavers die as typhus hits

Ratibor dispatch reports 67 women and children in Schurintolowitz near Ratibor have died in the last two weeks. Meagre work and rising meat and flour prices leave villagers living on coffee and sour flour soup. Typhus claims the frail population amid poor vitality and weak health.

Vienna Ratibor Schurintolowitz

Red Sea Delimitation Talks Reported Near Agreement

A semi official Italian account says Italy and England mutually concessioned on Red Sea frontiers and drafted convention articles. The sole sticking point was Kassala occupation, where Sir Evelyn Baring pressed new claims Italy rejected.

Rome Italy England Red Sea Kassala Evelyn Baring

Swiss Liberals Denounce Ban on Meetings in Bellinsona

In Bellinsona authorities banned all public meetings prompting thousands of Liberals to rally peacefully. Demonstrations were dispersed by cavalry with no arms displayed and no bloodshed reported.

Berne Bellinsona Vario

Dublin Cemetery Employes Strike Over Disputes

Glasnevin Cemetery grave diggers have quit work threatening interments set for tomorrow. Discharges affect six hundred workers in other regions as McKinley bill impact cited. Patti to construct a synagogue at her Craig-N-Nos residence in Lorponx.

Patti Madame Patti Craig-N-Nos

Burglar Jumps From Express Train to Escape

Edward Rich, a burglary convict en route to Auburn State Prison, leaped from the New York Central Express near Canastota while the train traveled 45 to 50 mph. He suffered multiple injuries including cuts and broken bones, was found lying between the tracks, and was taken to the city for treatment.

Dispatch Chicago and St. Louis New York Central Railroad Edward Rich Auburn State Prison Canastota Rich

Death Looms Over Justice Miller in Washington

Justice Miller remains critically ill in Washington as family friends and dignitaries, including Chief Justice Fuller and ex Presidents Harrison and Cleveland, express sympathy. Telegrams to Mrs Miller and relatives in Vienna reach unanswered, while doctors battle phlegm and paralysis amid worsening coma.

Reeves

Charges Against a Clergyman in Tennessee Conference

The Rev. David C. Kelly, prominent Methodist minister and Prohibition gubernatorial candidate, faces accusations at the Tennessee Conference in Pulaski. Bishop Hargrave appoints a committee to probe, with a Monday report planned as tensions rise during the sessions.

Ipator Nashville David C. Kelly Methodist Episcopal Church South Prohibition Party Tennessee Dr. Kelly Pulaski Kelly C. W. Winn Hargrave

Richmond Society Ruffled by Count of Paris Visit

The Governor declined to attend a private entertainment for the Count of Paris in Richmond, prompting city debate. The Governor and his wife were seen near Colonel Archer Anderson’s home before the event, and editors blame a few individuals rather than the city for the reception. General Joseph E. Johnston is criticized for attending.

Richmond Paris Archer Anderson Anderson Joseph E. Johnston

Gambers Start a Blaze

A report from La Harpe Illinois says the Gouchner brick block was destroyed by fire early today causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. The blaze reportedly started in a saloon where gambling was underway. Woopstock Ontario notes a petition related to Birchall’s reprieve.

Gouchner la Harpe Ill Birchall Woopstock Ont Eee

Two youths linked to Saunders shooting nabbed near Washington

Detective W. B. McBride and Frank Vandercrift arrest Brosh Darr aged about 18 and George E. Teaters aged about 22 near Taylorstown after a seven mile chase. A large mob gathered at the station and along Main Street as residents awaited the suspects’ arrival and transfer to the county jail. Mrs Saunders identified Darr by his walk. Teaters also known to Wheeling residents. Authorities plan further inquiry and a hearing is set.

Brosh Darr George E. Teaters Darr Cassville W. Va Teaters Wheeling Island Baltimore and Ohio West Washington Main Street Bén Eh Squire Thomas Allison Taylorstown Parker Wheeling William Monroe Joseph Rice James Mack Elm Grove Mrs. Saunders Washington George E. Testers

Print Cloth Curtailed in Fart River Market

Print cloth production in this city fell by 90 000 pieces in the week, cutting two thirds of the six day market output. The curtailment prevented cloth backlog but left stocks rising with weak demand for six by four squares. A further week stop is under discussion and no future engagements are assured for renewed agreements.

Not Guilty Of Train Wrecking In West Troy Case

Justice Grogan discharged John Kiernan for obstructing the Central Hudson Railroad near Karners on August 29. The court found no evidence of a crime and denied a perjury motion linked to Kiernan’s alleged accomplice Thomas Cain. Harrington filed the complaint.

Troy Grogan West Troy John Kiernan Central Hudson Karners Thomas Cain Kiernan Central Hudson, Mohawk Division Harrington

The Dispatch Directory. A Table of Contents for Readers

The issue outlines three parts with pages listing news, editorials, and departments. It highlights topics like The Dillon O Brien Tangle The Famine Fond Expenses of Funerals A Thief's Story The Erie Canal and various features across pages including Real Estate Markets Arts and Society along with numerous notices and columns.

Dillon O' Brien Erie Canal Steceeses Lightner Consol J.U. Reeser Howangp Bessiz Brambles Eugenie Coronat Faask A The Country Ranson Grand Army Allegheny Courts Heal Estate

Visitors from abroad study Pittsburg iron fields and gas

English and Scottish metallurgists touring Pittsburg observe rapid industrial growth and the novelty of natural gas. They praise hospitality, note waste in some mills, and applaud the cleaner, stronger heat from gas furnaces. The party departs for Chicago after three days of excursions and debate over production methods.

Pittsburg Chicago Sheffield America Scotland Park Brothers

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Says Senator Wallace United Harmoni Ous Clarion County Willem A. Wallace Forign Shore Old Commonwealth Eaid Republic Keystone Gide George Robinson Sam Hoag Henry Church Homer J. Humes Crawford County L. C. Beach Meadville Robert Odell Humes Hawes Michigan Odell Humes Beach Sam Dick Corry Beach Phillips Brooks Episcopal Church of the United States Trinity Pantsn Boston Welsh Quay Eversuch Voices Permirrs Brooks Senator Emery M’clure Clarion the Ripper Man OF Blood the Stranger's Story Castle Alley Jack IBY Dunlap's Cable ComPany London Stock Exchange DY Dunlap Dunlac’s Cable Company Dublin Dunlap Dusirin Glasnevin Berlin Grunberg Silesia Harrison Cleveland Richmond Society Disratcr Today Part Haview of Pringle Marke Morrisniam F. A. Carpenter Charles T. Murrat Craig Royston William Black Alice Macgowan Henry T. Finck Sketco St. John Shteley Dar Gossip Foumam Clara Belle Chilaf Demancles Allegheny River Hays Station James Allan Victoria Tube Works Coatbridge Allan Braddock Homestead William Williams
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