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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1889

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Alive Mahoney Case Stuns St Paul Readers

A Minneapolis man Patrick Mahoney was declared dead after an accident in St Paul but later turned up alive. Relatives and about 500 townspeople identified the body, attended the funeral preparations, and a mother fainted at the graveside before the living man was found. The episode raises questions about postmortem identity.

St. Paul Patrick Mahoney Piat Patrick Cronin Sr. Paw Mixn Evening Papers Minneapolis Michael Finn Tracy Mahoney Wes McCabe St Hazelwood Mahoneys Rosemount Tom Tom Mahoney St. Patrick's Church

Apparent Reappearance of Mahoney Brother Stirs Family

In a boarding house scene, Tom Mahoney reveals his brother Patrick died in an accident and was buried. The emotional moment contrasts with a Chicago Cronin–like case, as authorities plan to exhume the Hazelwood body for identification, believed to be Henry Harrigan, a traveling plasterer.

Hazelwood Tom Mahoney Patrick Mahoney Patrick Tom St Paul Chicago Dr. Cronin Pat Mahoney Hazeln St. Paul Henry Harrigan

Magee Returns From Europe Discussing Philadelphia Politics

Christopher L. Magee of Pittsburgh, back from a three month European tour, meets State Senator James Rutan at Broad Street Station. They discuss local political alignments, Hastings versus Fitler, and Governor candidates, noting no actions until after the November election.

Philadelphia Christopher L. Magee Pittsburg Europe Broad Street New York James 58. Rutan Wesward Rutan Mages Ain Magee Mr. M Senator Rutan Eutan Fitler General Hastings Laving E. A. Montooth Aco

Bowman Will Filed After Shooting in Brooking NY

The will of lawyer Frank J. Bowman shot last week by B M Chambers was offered for probate in Brooking New York. Executors named are Abraham Platt and his daughter Estelle Bowman. The estate leaves most to Estelle except one dollar to Florence Bowman's daughter from a prior marriage. A copy will be filed in St Louis.

Brooning N. Y Frank J. Bowman B. M. Chambers Abraham Platt Jelle P. Bowman Brooklyn Platt L. Tt St. Louis Circuit Court of

Strange Case of Rabies in Beach Bluff Animals

A Beach Bluff dog kept in a stable with horses bit a pet dog and a horse, both later showing hydrophobia. the dog and a cat died. Mrs. Oliver was bitten by the pet dog, which was killed, and the horse died after exhibiting rabies symptoms. The report notes the stray dog likely caused the outbreak.

Distatch Baten Mass Beach Bluff Oliver

Salisbury and the Turks in Crete

Lord Salisbury replies to a Baptist Union memorial stating the British Consul in Crete is investigating alleged Turkish outrages and that press reports are exaggerated. The Consul reports the Governor General of Crete is pushing to punish those guilty, while Daily News comments on a decuscent more unof statesman. The remark notes the Sultan and Grand Vizier have been addressed.

Crete Lowpox Lord Salisbury The Baptist Union Daily News

Capital and Labor, in' Caterers: Home of Dunbar

A compact notice hints at a future feature or event titled Capital and Labor revealing Dunbar as host or focus. The readable fragment suggests a venue or organization involved in catering or meeting arrangements, with Dunbar named as a central figure or location.

Capital and Labor Iin Dunbar

Mahone Prospects Stir Virginia Campaign

Washington dispatch notes intense interest in Virginia race for Mahone with Republicans led by Rep. Cole and Sen. Quay backing funds and strategy. Democrats concede unknown Mahone strength but fear his potential as colored voters, whites, and independents rally. tariff issue dominates debates as Langston campaigns for Mahone.

Mahone Ios Cole Indiana Heers Rapahatonee Lea Malhone Union Virginia Riddleberger Groner Yost John M. Langston Quay Cheadle Burrows

Church No Place for Politics Says Jasper

Richmond October 25 Rev John Jasper famed sun do movo denounces political circulars urging black voters to back Mahone. He says his mission is gospel truth not polemics and politics have no place in his church. Jasper leads the largest colored church in the city and claims he is a Republican not a Mahone supporter.

Jasper Mahone Richmond John Jasper House of the Living Jasper's

Strikers Knocked Out in Railroad Victory at Evansville

Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports the Louisville and Nashville Railroad victory after a strike in Evansville on October 25. Strikers were defeated as the railroad company maintained operation and took back control of the line.

Washington Virginia Old Dominion Georgetown Evansville Louisville and Nashville Railroad

Oil Prices and Market Theories Amid Oil Debate

A telegram in The Dispatch summarizes A Elines' view on rising oil prices. He argues the surge reflects commercial conditions and not Standard Oil, cites Russia's limited impact, and notes scarce Baku supply. He dismisses Kentucky and Arbuckle prospects while labeling Pennsylvania oil as dominant.

Qrn Crry A. Eline Petroleuum Standard Oil Company Russia Baku Europe Canada Pennsylvania Arbuckle Pimaburg Kentucky

War in Kentucky as court house battle ends with Howard control

At Harland Court House Wilson Howard and his followers seized the court house after a morning clash with County Judge Lewis and a 60 man posse. Howard’s forces hold the town with pickets while Lewis camps outside, and a renewed attempt to recapture is anticipated.

PrsEvine Harland Court House Wilson Howard Lewis Harlan Court House Howard Court House Argrrenes

Governor White Reports Montana Population and Wealth

Governor White's annual Interior Department report estimates Montana's white population at 170000 and Indians at 15000, with total wealth of 150000000. The territory carries 1680000 in debt across 16 counties. eight year assessment rises by 47000000. Livestock counts include 1250000 cattle and 2150000 sheep. railroads total 1834 miles in operation, 26314 miles under construction, 875 miles planned. He urges state control of irrigation and water rights and lands.

Helena Mont Montana

Locomotive Engineers Move to Amend Constitution and Elect Officers

Denver October 25 Locomotive engineers opened debate on 40 resolutions at their convention with a key proposal to amend the constitution and adjust National Convention delegates. Only two resolutions passed Today to endorse the Insurance Committee report and set Monday for officer elections. A special train trip to the Grand Canyon Marshall Pass is planned for Soga, returning Sunday night. a grand event is planned for tomorrow night at ten.

Denver Cou Committee On Insurance Soga Rio Grande Road Grand Canyon Marshall Pass

Settlers to Be Evicted at Fort Pierre

Preneg advices say two to three hundred squatters at Fort Pierre will be driven off before the reservation opens. Lands they located will be taken for Northwestern Railway purposes. Military and Indian police prepare to eject boomers. some already removed. German families from Paris NL found in starving condition. One death reported. further fatalities anticipated.

Preneg Fort Pierre Paris

Not a common fish found in local well waters

A Brexwoop Illinois farmer E R Hook struck water at 30 feet and pulled up a huge fish 140 pounds long as a man with fins and a scaly body, described as smooth and armored. An effort will be made to identify the creature further.

Brexwoop Illn E. R. Hook Dt Hee Sae Jong

Suffrage Debate and Spicy Exchanges Halted by Philadelphia Delegates

Philadelphia reports show the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association meeting in Association Hall devolved into wrangling over a constitutional change. Miss Anthony's plain substitute for an executive committee carried nearly unanimously after rival amendments were defeated. Notable speakers included Mrs. Clara Colby, Mrs. Lucy Stone, and Rev. Anna Shaw.

Woman's Rights Philadelphia Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association Association Hall Aterner Mary Grew Frederick i Sollte Anthony Philadelhia Caroline Substra Dodson Annie H. Law Amy Shaw Association Clara B. Colby Nebraska Lucy Stone Boston Anna H. Shaw

Not Quite Slick Enough A Special Telegram Notice

Newton Randolph Percy Hatch known as Northern Pacific Hatch former Baltimore and Ohio cashier was arrested returning from Canada. He posed as realtor G P Price and faces New York trial for embezzling about 3000 dollars. He used aliases George Harris and Newton in Montreal Toronto and returned to the U S amid prior theft allegations.

ChicaGo Newton Randolph Percy Hatch Northern Pacific Railroad Hatch Baltimore and Ohio Express Company New York Canada G. P. Price Montreal George Harris Toronto Newton Imperial Bank United States

Fatal Bomb Incident Near Schoolhouse Requires Aid

A bomb loaded with dynamite was found near the Galloway farm schoolhouse. While attempting to open it with a knife, it exploded injuring several children. Fitzgerald and another boy were fatally hurt while eight others remain in serious condition.

Frannim Galloway Fitzgerald

Sherman Defends Foraker At Columbus Campaign Rally

Senator John Sherman spoke at the Board of Trade auditorium in Columbus praising Governor Foraker and attacking terms like a third term. He criticized election boards and patronage, then shifted to national issues in a masterly closing address.

Sfacial Thlegham Columbus John Sherman Board of Trade Sherman Foraker Campbell

Kilrain Eyes Sullivan Fight After Mississippi Case

Kilrain says he has not heard Sullivan's latest challenge and hopes to meet him after the Mississippi case is settled. He offers to fight in any form once both sides are ready, expressing willingness for a rematch or knuckle fight.

Barmmorg Jake Kilrain Sullivan Sullivan Egal Tea van

Youngest Burglar On Record Stands Trial

In Judge Moartine's Court Charles Peterson a boy barely admitted to school faces three burglary indictments. The youngster allegedly robbed fruit stands twice and a fur store with older accomplices. He has been at the Tombs for 23 days and is to be committed to juvenile asylum until age 21.

New York Tombs

Rapid Record-Breaker Columbia Makes Fast Atlantic Run

The Hamburg American liner Columbia arrived at her wharf after a stormy voyage from Hamburg. Captain described a furious storm in the fish channel near New York about 10 o'clock at night on October 18. Despite rough seas, the ship completed the voyage in 4 days 1 hour 9 minutes at an average speed over 18 knots, carrying 206 cabin and 500 steerage passengers.

Columbia Yeas Fish Channel Ehen

Train Wreck at Ko komo Lands in Peru, Oil Tanks Explode

North bound freight No 92 of the Lake Erie Western Railroad wrecked at Ko komo at 4 am after striking an obstruction. Eight or ten cars left the tracks, twelve oil tanks exploded in quick succession, fires spread to box cars, two merchandise cars and four coal cars damaged. No employees killed but several residents reported injuries.

Inprawaponis Lake Erio

Negro lynching reported near Columbus Mississippi

Reported lynching of a Black man named Joe Harold in Tupela Mississippi after an assault in the county. Authorities moved him to the scene near the old country to await justice.

CoLtumBus Miss Joe Harold Tupela

Witnesses Test Cronin Case Identify Body and Wounds

Dozens testified yesterday in the Cronin trial as prosecutors pressed to prove the body found on Evanston road matches Dr. Cronin and that the head wounds caused death. Defense sought to cast doubt, while witnesses, including T. T. Conklin and the Scanlon brothers, identified the corpse by teeth, hair, and physical features amid a damp, cold courtroom scene.

Cronin Longenecker MR. Forbest Mr. Forrest Dr. Cronin T. T. Conklin Aloon John F. Scanlon Frank Scanlon Patrick McGarry

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St. Pauls MR. Magee Wil Prank Bowman Tepecial Telegra Herve Salisbury Senator Quay Representative Cheadle Henry Haynie Rasompice Progress OF Illinois Kilrain s§Sullivan Chcaco Criminal Court Beggs Coughlin O'Sullivan Forrest Senator Kennedy Wisconsin Foster Boggs
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