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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1890

Page

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Victory for Home Rule in Cincinnati Legislation

Governor Campbell hailed a victory over Cincinnati interests as lawmakers adjourned amid debate on a new Board of Improvements and home rule. The dispatch notes varied opinions, urging cautious reform and criticizing alleged corruption while praising Campbell's governance and the push for a Federal style government.

Col_vmsus Campbell Cincinnati Board of Improvements Randall Club Pittsburg Gever Keobeson Robeson Ciccianati Wiggins Ross Hysell General Assembly Cincionati Muskingum Cam Columos

Campbell and Foraker Board Controversy Sparks Cincinnati Debate

Speakers denounced corrupt board influence in Cincinnati and argued the extra session aimed to curb upripper legislation. Campbell supporters praised his honesty while Republicans backed possible Foraker board appointees T. W. Graydon and Thomas G. Smith.

Cincinnati Board of Improvements Foraker Board Mosby T. W. Grayden Thomas G. Smith Campbell McDermott Benz Coxes

Balloon wedding at State Fair charms crowd of 10,000

Thomas J. Mims and Gertrude Pitman of Brewton Alabama were wed before the grand stand at the State Fair in Birmingham. Rev. B. M. Adams officiated as they rode away in a monster gas balloon with Aeronaut Baldwin. The craft rose and was last sighted at 2:30 PM over Axmoor heading toward Shelby county. The State Fair presented a $250 purse and many gifts to the couple.

Bremingham Ala Thomas J. Mims Gertrude Pitman Brewton Als B. M. Adams State Alliance Baldwin Red Mountain Axmoor Birmingham Shelby County State Fair

Foul Play Suspected in Disappearance of Harris

In Denven on October 24, George L. Harris a broker in real estate and mining rooms in the Burlington building until October 14 has vanished. Friends fear foul play following a prior shooting atone Brown for insulting his wife and a later reported narrow escape from an assassin, details hushed by Harris.

Denven George L. Harris Burlington Harris Atone Brown Brown

Patch Gossip Circles Then Tomorrow’s Issue

Gossip circles teased for tomorrow in The Dispatch with twenty pages and the largest circulation. Special departments cover drama science fiction and military and educational matters for women and grand army sport and other topics.

Flecce Ghanet Grand Army

Kingfisher Capital Pick Advances in Territorial Vote

Guthrie October 24 The Council passed a bill locating the capital at Kingfisher but Governor may veto. Supporters fear a veto and urge waiting for annexed areas ceded by the Indians before a permanent location. Opponents hope this measure will fail like the Oklahoma City bill.

Guthrie Kingfisher Oklahoma City

Swift Southern Justice

Augusta Georgia scene reports a 17 year old Black boy shot and killed the five year old son of white farmer J P Roberson near Miller. A deputy was intercepted by an armed mob taking the prisoner and executing him by firing squad. coroner cites death by unknown part ies.

Augusta Geners Williams J. P. Roberson Miller Waynesboro

Harrisburg Demonstration for Pattison Draws Crowds

In Harrisburg October 24 crowds packed the Court House for Governor Pattison campaign events as overflow crowds filled streets and a Steelton rally presided over by L S Bent. Measurable turnout reached 5,000 in Chambersburg Shippensburg Newville Carlisle and Mechanicsburg with Dauphin County favoring Pattison over Harrison by a reduced margin.

Harrisburg Ferqoilaal Pattison Court House Barclay W. W. Carr F. H. Keenan CG. Bowers Chambersburg Kelker Street Hall Steelton L. S. Bent Pittsburg Shippensburg Newville Carlisle Mechanicsburg Hamilton Dauphin County Democratic Committee Harrison

Reconciled and United

New York widow Agnes Othel Tracy married Clinton Roudebush of this city, brother of Lorenzo Roudebush. Once engaged in youth, they separated, each marrying other partners. Roudebush’s wife died in 1889 leaving a child. he died last August in Germany, prompting the reunion and remarriage in New York.

New York Tracy Agnes Othel Augustin Daly Clinton Roudebush Lorenzo Roudebush The Stock Exchange Boek Cery Germany Rondebush Europe

Dancing Season Prompts New Figures and Costumes

The Dispatch previews the latest dance ideas for figures and costumes as the dancing season begins, inviting readers to tomorrow morning's twenty-page issue for all the news.

Dispatch

Grave Robbery Follows Return of Bodies at City Cemetery

In Kansas City two paupers Robert Taylor and James Brown were buried in the union cemetery. Early Thursday the graves were robbed but bodies later returned to the plots. The sexton and police recovered the corpses and began an investigation.

Kansas City Robert Taylor James Brown Union Cemetery Cemetery Company

Tehee town barbecue hosts Iowas and Kickapoos clash

In Tehee on October 24 a grand barbecue and Indian entertainment is planned with the Iowas and Kickapoos meeting for a war dance. Visitors from neighboring tribes will attend. Fears of intertribal trouble arise as Kickapoos resent land sales to the U S government. The event honors Chief Tehee and troops may be called to maintain order.

Guthrie Tehee Lows United States

Italian Immigrants Arrive at Port Eads Under Inspection

The steamship Elysian from Palermo arrives at Port Eads with 1000 immigrants. Major Dickson Captain Lawler and U S inspectors meet the vessel to inspect the newcomers and retain or deport any paupers criminals or others under the prohibitory code.

New Orleans Elysian Palermo Port Eads

Fire destroys Excelsior Waterproof building in Cleveland

A three story brick factory at Merwin and West streets burned this afternoon. The Janssen & Loetleins furniture firm started the blaze in a drying room on the first floor, trapping about 30 women and girls on the third floor who were rescued by ladder. Loss is estimated at 90,000 with 10,000 insurance.

Cleveland Excelsior Waterproof Company Merwin West Streets Janssen & Loetleins Furniture

Poisoned in Prison Man Monomaniac Accuses Wife

Giuseppe Carusi Count di Montercoli, jailed for six months, insists prison food is laced with medicine, claims wife Virginia Knox Carusi arranged it. He shows swollen eyes and pains, says he will appeal to the Italian Consul if doctors confirm the poisoning. He plans to keep uneaten food for later examination.

Philadelphia Guiseppe Carusi Count di Montercoli Virginia Knox Carusi

Reclining administrator accused in heir theft embezzlement

Deputy U S Marshal L 8 Long arrived in Denver with Milan D Fletcher, sought in Indianapolis for embezzlement. Fletcher, appointed administrator of estate of veteran soldier Anderson, allegedly abducted the heir and his property to Pomona Kansas, then fled before settling the estate. He is held awaiting Indianapolis authorities.

Denver United States L. 8. Long Rio Grande County Milan D. Fletcher Indianapolis Fletcher Anderson Pomona Kan Vletcher Rome Colorado Deputy Long

Stories of New York Life Featured in Sunday Disp 0h

Charles T. Murray and Clare Belle contribute engaging features in THE DISP 0H. The Sunday issue promises twenty big pages with crisp and gossipy letters to-morrow for readers.

New York Charles T. Murray Clare Belle

Fire at Mare Island Navy Yard destroys million-dollar stores

Two sailors sparked a basement fire at Mare Island steam engineering storehouse in Vallejo California. Firefighters battled the blaze for an hour flooding the basement while valuable government property worth about 1 000 000 dollars was ruined and drawings and maps were damaged amid the chaos. Chief Engineer Moore and Chief Clerk Hathaway narrowly escaped suffocation.

Vallejo Cal Mare Island Navy Yard Organized Navy Yard Moore Hathaway Navy San Francisco

Train Crash Kills Boy in Center Grove Bridge Collapse

A freight train crossing the under repair Center Grove iron bridge near Dusvgue Iowa derailed a truck and toppled six grain cars. Ten engine cars passed, but 15 workers on and under the bridge were endangered. Youth Robert Keatlery, 15, son of the bridge watchman, died. five others seriously injured.

Dusvgue Siisom Central Railroad Inch Center Grove Robert Keatlery

Noble confirms resignation of Pension Agent Barclay

J Washington October 24 Secretary Noble confirms the resignation of Pension Agent Barclay announced by The Dispatch this morning. Barclay will assist in appointing a successor but no date is given for the appointment.

Washington Barclay Interior Department Noble

Iron Workers Strike at Marvel's Ship Yards

Seventy five Iron Workers Union members walked out at Marvel's ship yards in Newsree New York on October 24 demanding only union workers be employed. Management refused to discharge non union men.

Newsree N. Y Iron Workers’ Union Marvel

Youthful Stage Robber Sentenced In Franciscco Case

George W. Cummings, dubbed a youthful stage robber, was sentenced today by Judge Hoffman in Franciscco to ten years in prison for the Willetts and Ukiah stage raid.

Say Franciscco George W. Cummings Hoffman

Ex Governor Noble in Critical Condition

Reported October 24 that ex Governor Noble of Wisconsin remains in critical condition. His family and physicians are at his bedside as others attend to his care in the hospital.

Noble Wisconsin

Banker Morgan in Peril as Yacht Catarina Breaks Up

Edward D. Morgan Jr and a crew of 15 were aboard the steam yacht Catarina, aground near Matinstock Point after a gale. The ship split on rocks, boats were launched, all escaped alive but drenched, with a total loss feared as surf pounds the vessel.

Hempstead L. L Edward D. Morgan, Jr Catarina Matinscock Point Newport New York Harry Craven Mr. Morgan Clencove Catalina Han Os Captain You Oyster Bay

Nickel shows hope of domestic nickel mining rise

October reports from Annapolis tests of nickel steel armor spur demand and a congressional appropriation, with rumors of market corners. Officials explore US nickel production prospects, noting Canadian supply and possible Virginia mines, as companies begin organizing to develop domestic sources.

United States Canada Department Virginia Navy Department

Socialist Wilshire in San Francisco Paris-bound for London

H. Gay Wilshire of Los Angeles, a young socialist delegate elected to the Socialist Congress in London, enjoys lavish living in San Francisco before departing for Europe. The 25 year old heir spends about $10,000 yearly, rents large hotel suites, and employs a valet and a reader. Mrs Owens, an English woman, befriended him and secured a divorce before reportedly joining him to London.

Wilshire Dispatch San Francesco California H. Gay Wilshire Los Angeles Socialist Congress London San Francisco Europe Los Angles Jim Benedict Mra Owens Denver Leadville Chicago Myssif Galorado Leadville Leam Sc Company Teonghe Aaa Mao

Madman Dougherty Indicted for Murder in Brooklyn

New York dispatch reports James Dougherty was indicted by a Brooklyn grand jury for first degree murder in the killing of Dr. George E. Lloyd at the Flatbush Insane Asylum. Arraigned in Sessions Court he declared I believe it is true before entering a not guilty plea.

Dougherty New York James Dougherty Brooklyn George E. Lloyd Flatbush Insane Asylum Court of Sessions

Lovers Knife Fight Ends in Tragedy in Osborn County

John and James Richards, cousins from Osborn County, dueled over the same woman on the road to Granteville. One stabbed the other to the heart and died instantly. The surviving cousin fled to the woods, was chased, captured, and confined in Granteville jail.

Lincoln minister avoids politics ahead of voyage

London dispatch reports Robert T. Lincoln, U.S. minister, declining to discuss the Welsh letter and Pennsylvania politics. He says he will sail for America next Wednesday and prefers to wait until he is ashore to consider any reply. Dillon and O'Brien depart Paris aboard a transatlantic steamer. A fresh Jack the Ripper scare is also noted.

London Robert T. Lincoln United States Dunlap Tae Duis- Patch Herbert Welsh Lincoln Independent Committee of Pennsylvania Lincoln Mr. Andrews Mr. Lincoln Mr. Welsh Pennsylvania America

Forger duo in court over letters of credit scheme

George Johnson and John Phillips, both held by Alderman Hart in Cincinnati, are charged with forging letters of credit and circular notes to defraud Drexel Morgan Co. They allegedly led a gang using perforating punches and prints. evidence linked them to a London and Rotterdam network. Dealers and associates faced testimony as proceedings continued.

Tis Pration House George Johnson John Phillips Alderman Hart Drexel, Morgan & Co Madrid Marseilles Liege Coblentz Detective Child Johnaston Tragheim Pines Rotterdam Bank of England Phillips Johnson London

Race winnings sway London Paris exchange rates

A French winner's £150000 stake on Alicante in the Cambridgeshire causes a measurable dip in the London Paris exchange rate. Brokers on both sides discuss the impact of international betting and rising sports interest on the money market as bankers monitor the race course.

Loxspox Alicante Cambridgeshire London Paris

Dillon and O'Brien Start for Havre Express

John Dillon and William O'Brien left Paris for Havre by the eight o'clock express on their way to America. They intend to sail tomorrow aboard La Champagne.

Paris John Dillon William O’brien Havre America la Champagne Pants William O'Brien Dillon Canada Tipperary

Russian emigrants shot by frontier guards at border

A group of over 300 Russian emigrants bound for Brazil were halted at the West Russian frontier post at night. Lacking exit tickets, they were driven back at bayonet point. Protests led to guards firing, killing two men and a woman with a baby, and wounding others.

Warsaw Brazil Rieszaera Raussian Rome

Jack the Ripper Again Strikes in London Slums

A severed head and bruised body of a woman were found in a South Hanstad alley, sparked by renewed sensational police activity. No identification yet, but the victim is described as of low repute, with authorities pursuing leads amid public fear.

London Associated Press Loxspon Jack the Ripper Hanstad Mar

Danish Royal Visit to Baltimore Depicts U S Navy Spirit

In Copenhagen on October 24 Captain Schley of the Baltimore received photographs and autographs from the King Queen and Crown Prince via the American Minister before departure. The royal visit saw the Baltimore highly praised as Danish royalty toured with Mr and Mrs Clark Carr and the Danish Naval Minister aboard.

Privileges to Londoners in Asiatic Trade Accessions

The Jewish World reports that the Sultan of Turkey granted a London syndicate led by Sir Andrew Clark a concession to trade and build railways in parts of Asia including Palestine. The project aims to develop Holy Land resources as a key program of the new limited liability company.

Turkey BT Dunlap Loshon London Andrew Clark Asia Palestine Holy Land

Jesuits May Return to Germany Report Claims

Rome reports a Vatican organ Foo Della Ferita claims Emperor William is willing to permit Jesuits to return to Germany. Stockholm note adds Edison has joined the Swedish Academy of Science and sent phonographs in acknowledgment.

William Germany SY Dunlaf Rome Foo Della Ferita Vatican DT Durlap Stockholm Edison Swedish Academy of Science

Gas shutoff to hit Pittsburg mills over gas revenue aims

The Philadelphia Company will discontinue gas supply to six or seven large Pittsburg puddlers after next Tuesday, citing higher private house demand and lower mill revenue. It plans to enter illuminating gas via a new plant, hoping to undercut existing firms with cheaper light.

Philadelphia Pittsburg M. J. Bigger Tre Dispatch Bigger

Kipling Serial To Debut In Dispatch Next Sunday

The Dispatch secures rights to a Kipling serial and will begin publication on Sunday November 9. The feature marks a major literary rollout for the territory with ongoing installments forthcoming.

Dispatch Rudyard Kipling THE

Senator Blackburn Improves in Versailles

Senator Blackburn shows marked improvement after a restless night and medical evaluation. He is optimistic about a quick recovery and expects to be out in ten days or two weeks.

Versailles Blackburn Hame Aries

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