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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1892

Page

6

Hypnotic Influence in Post Office Burglary Case at Court

In a U S Circuit Court session Judge Duffington hears Cook Hall testify about a string of post office burglaries in Grove City Pleasantville Chicora Ridgeway Knox and the related crimes. Hall’s confession and hypnotic suggestion by Police Inspector McCalmont are key elements as District Attorney Lyon questions the evidence and fate of Hall and alleged accomplices.

Duffington Cook 1 Cook Hall Grove City Pleasantville Chicora Igeway Knox Thomas Hughes George Dymond Hall Hughes Raymonds W. JJ. Eene Oil City Artroom Roger O'Marane Eric O'Mara Eris United States Post Pittsburg O.mara Steacher Oficera Marchas Sam Walter Lyon Lyon Searce W. F. House James H. Werty Joseph Brown J. J. Crawd Pleasantle Ridgeway Lion M. Hall Post Office McCaint McCalmont Slatteer Breene Buffington Mr. Breene Sh. Sapo Cagenee Petrators Ad Hall de Mon Lindsay Hal

Hall details gashed post office robbery spree in 1892

Hall testifies about burglaries across Butler Grove City and surrounding towns from April 11 to 25 1892. He describes planning, drilling safes, splitting profits, and using trains carriages and horses while staying at Belle Vue Oil City and Mansion House Titusville. The circuit court case is continued to Saturday morning.

Hall Butler Nixon Home Dowd Grove City Mercer County Thomas Hughes Hughes Raymond Sandy Lake Jackson Center Ridgeway Pleasantville Knox Bellevue Oil City Mansion House Titusville United States Circuit Court

Father Crowley suspended. no services next Sunday

Dexson Texas Oct 20 Father Crowley pastor of St Patrick's Church Denison has been suspended for six weeks for discipline breaches. Twelve priests including leaders from Denison Weatherford Dallas signed charges against Bishop Brenner amid diocesan unrest. The case pits clergy against Rome and Bishop Brenner with no services planned next Sunday.

Father Crowley Denison Dexson Tex St Patrick’s Church Dallas Rome Weatherford St. Patrick Dispatch Brenner Crowley

Disorder on Dickson street sparks arrests and unrest

A clash on Dickson street in Homestead led to arrests as deputies Rosenblatt and Bowman restrained a crowd after John Halloran and another striker clashed with rival factions. Injuries reported to John Slick on McClure street with no arrests. Incendiaries attempted a boarding house fire. Deputy Ferguson subdued them. A Slav worker was attacked near Rankin station. President Gompers was greeted by about 2000 supporters in a reception noted for its ovation and speeches.

John Halloran Dickson Street Homestead Rosenblatt Bowman John Slick McClure Street O’neill Ferguson

Senator Sabin Promotes Republican Ticket In Wisconsin

Senator D. M. Sabin of Wisconsin spoke in the city on his way to Chicago for World's Fair dedicatory services. He praised the Republican National Committee, urged support for Harrison, and predicted a strong Republican showing in Wisconsin with mass voting as elections approach. He planned to return to Washington to press presidential matters.

D. M. Sabin Wisconsin Chicago New York Harrison National Committee Sabin Portrae Washington

A French African Scandal Over a Lieutenant's Death

Loupon reports General Kermartin in Paris investigated Lieutenant Quiquerez death in 1891 Upper Niger. Segouzac claims delirium tremens caused the death and first blamed fever to spare the family. Government allows Segouzac to sue Grosset for slander over the killing allegation.

Loupon Standard Paris Kermartin Quiquerer Upper Niger Segourac Segouzas Quiquerez Segoulac Segouzac M. Grosset Quiqueres

Recognition of the Uniform Rank Fight in St George Order

The Uniform Rank dispute within the Order of St George pits Robinson Walker faction against Surles side. Adjutant General Graves vows incorporation and court actions to seize official documents once achieved, while supreme officers urge resolution and caution.

Dererorr Order of St. George Order Robinson- Walker Order of St George Graves Robinson Surles

Stormy SPaxi Coast Feeds Coastal Disaster Report

Very cold and stormy weather grips the SPaxi coast with a gale offshore. Two fishing vessels capsized near San Sebastian, ten sailors drowned, survivors washed ashore report widespread vessels in trouble. Strong winds and snow sweep Central Europe with frost in Berlin and icy rivers. The Harts mountains endure heavy snowfall.

San Sebastian Spaxi Sr Pen Surroun Bohemia Berlin Germany Harts Mount

Gompers Praises Homestead Visit and Arbitration Offer

President Gompers returned to the city from Homestead delighted by the turnout at meetings and the striker’s resolve. He said the Amalgamated Association remains open to arbitration and discussed a possible boycott affecting builders and Carnegie mills, with final choices pending. He then departed for New York.

Gompers Amalgamated Association American Federation of Labor Homestead Glenwood Ogre Carnegie New York

Exclusive Black Goods Department Promises Low Prices

New yarns and fabrics including Epingilines Velours and Russian Reps fill the exclusive Black Goods Department. Wide selections from 42 to 50 inches cost $1.25 to $2.25 per yard, with prices claimed well below general store rates. Three times as much space is devoted to black goods in the Silk and Dress Goods section to showcase the largest collection.

Father sues for possession of son and land

Thad deus Tanner filed in Probate Court to recover his son after the mother died at birth. The boy was raised by grandfather Basil Crawner who left 35 acres to Samuel Crawner to care for the child and 30 acres for the boy. The father now seeks custody of the boy and the land.

Zanesville Thaddeus Tanner Therandfather Basil Crawner Ohin Samuel Crawner

Lutherans Seek Division of Kutstown Church Assets

After worshiping in St. John's Church and sharing ownership since before the Revolution the Lutheran and Reformed congregations in Kutstown have a dispute. This afternoon the Lutherans filed for a division of their assets.

Reading St. John’s Kutstown

Barn Fire At Beaver Falls Reveals Human Bones

Special dispatch from Braver Fas reports Emil Deritter’s barn near Beaver Falls burned Monday night. During debris removal today, human bones were found, suggesting a person perished in the blaze, with no missing-person reports to match. The bones are believed to be from a stranger. incendiary origin noted.

Emil Deritter Debria

Strikers Hold Meeting at Eintracht Hall Lawrenceville

About 500 strikers from the Twenty-ninth and Thirty-third street mills gathered at Eintracht Hall in Lawrenceville yesterday morning. President Gomperg urged firmness and unity, promising support. Speakers including Vice President Sheehan and ex-Vice President Carney voiced steadfast resolve to win.

Twenty-ninth Thirty-third Street Eintracht Hall Lawrenceville Sheehan Amalgamated Association Samuel P. Gom Wetvdieel Opal Hi Sehr Thes Ander Theers W. A. Carney W. T. Roberts David Lynch

Iron rail obstruction on Lebanon and Tremont track found

Word reached Reading that an iron rail tied down was found across the Lebanon and Tremont Branch Railroad tracks last night. The obstruction was discovered in time to avoid accident. Local officials investigated.

Reading Lebanon and Tremont

Arrest in New York State Murder Case

Special Sheriff W. H. Baldwick of Niagara County New York arrested John Anderson a steelworker in Bellaire on a murder charge this afternoon.

New York State Bellaire W. H. Baldwick Niagara County N. Y John Anderson

Union Men to Be Employed at Indians Shade Works

The Murphy Manufacturing Company of Pittsburg will have glass works at Indians Pennsylvania operating by November with payrolls not under $2,000 weekly. Shade makers earn six dollars daily for 14 inch work and five dollars for 10 inch designers. The plan favors union men though not strictly controlled by trade unions. The article notes mining workers seek settlement of the ongoing river operator strike and possible acceptance of wage cuts. A special car for a colossal cannon bound for the World’s Fair is being built at the Altoona Pennsylvania shopsMich.

Indians, Pa Murphy Manufacturing Company Pittsburg New York Pennsylvania Altoona Ison Prussia

Undefined fragment prompts health and travel note

A fragmented OCR passage mentions dyspepsia and diseases, plus terms like Tourist Walling ink colors and federal stress in Allegheny. The readable content is limited and disjointed without clear events or persons.

Allegheny

Farmers' Deposit National Bank Opens Fourth Avenue Boxes

Local readers are urged to secure valuables with storage boxes offered by the Farmers' Deposit National Bank on Fourth Avenue. Boxes are available for rent annually and upward, providing safe keeping for items.

Farmers’ Deposit National Hank Fourth Avenue

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