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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1891

Page

8

FEARS THE FOREIGNER MITKIEWICZ RAILROAD SCHEMES UNFOUNDED

Col. Collter reports on Schenley M Goebel Austro-Belgian consul and wife arrival at Anderson. Goebel returns from nine months leave and laments China’s slow progress and government limits on foreign concessions. He cites limited railroads and a cautious approach to Europeans, and notes efforts by Chang Chih Sung and Count Mitkiewicz. Cockerell discusses Flower versus Toscett and Farmers Alliance in the West.

M. Goebel Shanghai China The Anderson Goebel Kingdom of Flowers Europe Chang Chih Sung Hunan Buoch Honkew Peking Count Mitkiewiz Count Mitkiewicz Tientsin Chihli Uini

A Badly Wanted Man Courmars Ohio October 15 Special

Attachments against A J Smith manager of the Columbus Mercantile Agency reveal a man said to be a modern swindler. Smith, who left the city with his family, operated a collecting agency earning 15 percent commissions and monthly dues from over 300 firms. He is accused of taking large sums without delivering promised service.

Courmars A. J. Smith Columbus Smith Chicago Savior

Bride of a Week Dies One Week After Second Marriage

Ex-Surrogate George D. G. Moore of Essex County dies at Newark at age 75, one week after marrying Miss Mary Fitch of Providence. Moor e, born Caldwell, studied at Union College and served in the Wisconsin Senate 1849 to IR. He later became Surrogate of Essex, holding the post ten years. He left a will leaving property valued about 150000 to his bride. His first wife died three years earlier.

New Yor George DG. Moore Essex County Newark Wee Caldwell Mix Grover Cleveland George TD G. Moore Wisconsin Inien Codlege Wiconsi Senate New Jersey Tso Eewx Mme Fle Martial Mary Fitch Providencn Fitch Malifax Apo

New Lease of Life for Western Pennsylvania Historical Society

The Western Pennsylvania Historical Society met at Carnegie Hall Allegheny and revived interest after a period of decline. About two percent attended with Rev Father Lambing as secretary, urging renewed membership from both women and men and plotting future speakers for the next gathering.

Western Pennsylvania Historical Society Carnegie Hall Allegheny Honor Fetterman A.A. Lambing Father Lambine L. H. Eaton Fetterman Father Lambing

Plans for Schenley Park Beautification by Col Collier

Colonel John Y. Collier of New York arrives at Duquesne to discuss spring work on Schenley Park with Chief Bigelow. Work halted awaiting appropriation, with future plans depending on funds. He envisions a handsome recreation ground with walks, a bridle path, and amenities like restaurants to attract visitors.

John Y. Collier New York Schenley Park Duquesne Bigelow Schenler Park

Funeral for Benedictine Brother Andreas Binder at St Vincent's

The funeral for Brother Andreas Binder of the Order of St Benedict will be held today at St Vincent’s Monastery near Latrobe. Requiem mass at 10 a.m. in the monastery chapel will precede burial near the cemetery as scholastic students and laity from Beattie Latrobe and nearby towns attend. Born in Eiselfingen Bavaria in 1812 he joined the Benedictines as a youth and was among the order’s earliest U.S. members.

Andreas Binder Bavaria United States

Balmaceda Suicide Letter Reveals Final Message To Mother

The published letter from Balmaceda to his mother was written hours before his suicide. It urges faith and asserts his enemies will not condemn him, with a brief personal farewell. Also noted are updates on Procurator Faz who survives capture and faces trial, plus local cultural notes on a La Marseillaise concert and the new St Markus Church in Altoona.

Valraararso Chile Balmaveda Dean Motuen Mancel Faz

New Black Cheriot Reefer Sold at Six Dollars

This morning Jos. Horse & Co. announces a new black cheriot reefer with large collar and edge of black nutrakhan priced at $6. The offer is billed as the best value yet at the Penn Avenue Stores.

Jos. Horse & Co Penn Avenue

Safe Deposit Vaults at Farmers' Deposit National Bank

A public notice promotes the banks safe deposit vaults at 66 Fourth Avenue offering security strong vaults perfect ventilation good light spacious coupon rooms and separate apartments for women Boxes are rented at and upward MWF

Farmers’ Deposit National Bank Fourth Avenue

Deadly fly wheel blast at Amoskeag mill kills worker

At Amoskeag No. 7 mill in Manchester New Hampshire the fly wheel burst this morning killing Samuel Bunker and injuring nine others. Eleven girls in the drawing room were hurled into the basement by debris. seven were pulled from ruins, three severely injured. Engineer Bunker died in the wheel pit and boy Emile Delane was found in terrible condition. John Roberts was arrested on a felonious assault charge connected to his quarrel at home with his wife Belle.

Maxchester N. H No. 7 Amoskeag Corporation Samuel Bunker Emile Delane John Roberts South Sixteenth Street Johnston Southside Police Belle Roberts Succop

Obituary notices and marriages from October records

Several notices report weddings and deaths including Meyers Moer gan and Ritchie Taggart in 1891, Lam bie Hulton and others. Also listed are Beck Davidson Hess Schaffer Shriver Snyder Spencer among residents of Allegheny and East Liverpool with funeral times and addresses.

Ne Pa Sr. U G. T Hess R. M Hrtes Gray Albert Annie M. Gray Hess Smanthe Cedar Street Tawnsway Schaffer Ir. M Renecca Rankin John Schaffer Steuben Street Friends of Sesctd Shriver Mary D. Sharver Scott Plumer Street Seventeenth Ward Wwam Snyder T. Bayard Michael Elizabeth Snyder Thirty-sixth Street Penn Avenue Spencer Joan Syencen North Avenue Allegheny WaTenpay Ati.m

New Dress Goods Advertisements From TIW

New 40 inch Chevron Woolens stylish mixtures for street suits 75¢. New 50 inch Camel's Hair Figured or Spot Suitings 1.25. Double-Width Wool Chevrette Suitings 75¢. Camel's Hair Diagonals plain-color suitings greens navys chestnut brown etc. Wide goods 1 1.25 1.50 2 2.25 2.50 per yard. Thousands of Dress Goods and Suitings best values 25 45 and 50¢.

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