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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1890

Page

10

Forbidden Love and Political Intrigue Dominate Mendover

Vincent Harris pursues power through Mendover politics while Maishe Bethune resists his marriage proposal. Amid rumors of a parliamentary seat and a looming departure, their fragile romance collapses as Bethune and his granddaughter abruptly vanish, leaving Vincent to confront loss and pride.

Maishie Vincent Waor Whyr Ste Tecanne Malarie Maishe Mayfair Grosvenor Place Mendover Mendover Liberal Association Lord Musselburgh Red Lion Simpsons Stone Vin Mr. Simmons Liberal Association Richard Gosford England Lord Musselburgi Gosford Old Gosford London Maisrie Bethune Maisrie Mr. Ogden Opra Harland Harris George Bethune Meadover Simmons Bond Musselburgh Lord Massel Mr. Harris Tam Menadover Cricketers Ogden Vincest House of Commons Houme Genelman Genel Wwe Mr. Bethune Miss Bethune Brighton Hobson Victoria Station Cauht German Place

Poisons and the Borgias Atelegrams of expert views

A historical reproduction presents opinions from Francis W. Blake and William H. Greene on painless poisons, rapid death, and detection. Blake names oxides of carbon and hydrocyanic acid as swift, while Greene cites morphine and prussic acid. both discuss detection methods and the Borgias era versus today.

Pittsburg’s Borgian Monomaniac Dr William Simon Opinion

Dr William Simon a Baltimore physician professor of chemistry and toxicology outlines views on painless poisons in crime. He cites carbon monoxide as the most painless poison with no recorded suffering and recalls a case where a victim recalled sleep. Morphia is noted as also potentially painless, depending on dose and individual. He contrasts with Dr Greene on this point.

William Simon Gils College of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore Greene Baying Grinder Pittsburg Europe P. B Wilson Baltimore University Drak Docrok P. B. Winsox

Poison in the Past Prompts Medical Letters on Hemlock and Poisons

William Simon argues that coniine from hemlock remains hard to detect after death and that the ancients may have misattributed poisoning methods. Dr. Reese and Dr. Leffmann discuss poisons, noting arsenic, conium, amyl nitrite, and others as unlikely to be undetectable, with modern toxicology expanding knowledge.

Europe United States Socrates Phocion William SiMon John J. Reese University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Deak Borcas de Brenvilliers Jonnn J. Reese Henry Leffmann Jefferson Medical College Henry LereMann Walnut Street

Poison poisoning debate in medical colleges and newspapers

A compilation of letters and notes from Dr P B Wilson, Dr J H Lowe and J M Maisch discuss cyanide and opium as painless poisons and detection difficulties. The pieces include commentary from Chicago and Philadelphia colleges and a few humorous clippings from Atchison and Life magazine.

John Hi. Long C. D Chicago Medical College Northwestern University Doctou J. H. Lowe

Highest Peruvian Rail Line Over Andes To Sea

From Lake Titicaca to Mollendo a 325 mile Peru route climbs from 12 500 feet to 14 665 feet the highest steam railway. Built by Henry Meiggs for the Peruvian government it cost over 45 million dollars for 393 tiles and runs through the Islay desert with an aqueduct supplying water to stations.

Mollespo Pexu Lake Titicaca Sea Peru Andes Henry Meiges Meiggs Lima Cerro del Paseo Amazon Atlantic Sllendo Arequipa Pacific Ocean Islay

Big shepherd dog thrashed by two cows in Perth Amboy

Passengers at the Perth Amboy depot watched a field fight as a large shepherd dog battled two cows. The dog mauled a cow by the ear after snapping at her heels. a cow charged with horns, tossing the dog over the fence before the herd reunited.

New Jersey Central Railroad Perth Amboy

The Country Parson Warns Against Opposing Progress

A writer argues against obstruction to public progress in cities and churches. He cites Trenton’s shift from anti enterprise sentiment to growth, describes stubborn boards resisting education and modernization, and warns against clinging to outdated practices as progress advances.

Nia PraTou Sis Soev

Not Heard by Congress Says He Read the Papers

A Philadelphia Times excerpt shows a member sarcastically asking why he was not heard in Congress and challenging another’s reading of paper reports. The exchange notes that speeches often include laughter and applause on the Republican side while he claims a leading role.

Vincocaya Arequipa Board of Education New York State Thom Philadelphia ‘Times Congress

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Montana Paper

A Virginia City editorial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective against la grippe and severe colds. It claims relief within hours and full break up of colds in days, with local merchants named as sellers across Pennsylvania and Allegheny regions.

Virginia City Mont Madisonian Chamberlain la Grippe E. G. Stacky Penn Ave E. G Stacky & Co Wylie Ive Fulton St Markell Bros Penn Frankstown Carl Hartwig Butler St John C. Smith Main St Jas. L. McConnel Fith Pittaberg Allegheny E. E. Deck Pederal St Thos. R. Morris Hanover Preble A. J. Knercher Federa Ae Ae Beach Fifth Ave Murphy Carson St

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