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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1891

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Congress Will Act Egan Must Certainly Go

A long dispatch argues that Congress will demand action against Egan amid unproven charges, accusing him of dangerous politics and predicting the end of his diplomatic career. It critiques Admiral Brown’s handling of war vessels as refuge for officials and calls for scrutiny by the State Department and Congress.

Egan Lanving Umde Ralenneeda Eimtt Iie Hts Congressional Party Roughs Balmnacedia Admiral Brown United States State Department Balmacetta United Sates London Tine

Protecting refugees amid postwar tensions

A telegram from Vatranatso dated August 31 reports American and German administrations refuse to surrender refugees. Balmaceda has been traced to Los Andes. Buquedano acts as President amid ongoing political maneuvering.

Tifecia Vatranatso Balmaceda Los Andes Buquedano

First Surrender Dispatch Explains Bogus News

A Chilean official disputes a report of insurgent defeat claiming a transmission error corrupted last Thursday’s dispatch. The minister’s assistant notes a ciphered message altered details about insurgent events.

Rendiran Means Will Surrender in Ex Seeionnet Text

The passage explains a probable reading of rendiran as the future tense form meaning will surrender. It notes the word appears in a similar phrasing to other terms like the Gigpatoh and Segue teenie se alpacas arht, suggesting a cautious interpretation of the archaic or garbled script.

Merchants Laud Chilean Revolutionists Amid Overthrow News

Telegraphs from New York merchants report the Balmaceda faction toppled in Chile with a provisional government near. Insurgents praised for moderation and wealth, while Balmaceda may still resist. several candidates named for leadership amid continued turmoil.

Balmaceda SPC Newwork New York Charles R. Flint Santiago Halma Chile Balmaoecha London Gore Beanie Prates Ertazuris Walker Dent Prasiael Aa William K Areo Revolutionary Party Ithiik Aod

Two Official Dispatches Surrender and Flight

A garbled telegraph from Valparaiso reports moving events as forces re-embark and political leaders depart Santiago. The message mentions the acting regime and references a state department cipher, detailing a sequence of surrender and flight amid naval movements.

Valparatso Abi Bening Co Ontit Junta Frum Iquique Roarete Bolen Actin Gram Intent Seal Haque Santiago Valparaiso Weil

American Tin for Roofing Supplanting Imports

Chicago August 8 Sorgen Stewart Roofing Co reports American Apollo roofing tin bought from Pittsburg Electro-Printing Co cheaper than imported tin of same grade. The material to be used this week on a new roof at the Devatur coffin factory. They claim American tin is tougher and more pliable, promising better quality and price. They are securing contracts to roof Pacatur buildings with American tin.

Chicaeo Sorgen & Stewart Apollo Pittsburg Electro-Pinting Company Devatur Pacatur

Tramps Involved In Deadly Aug. 51 Fight Near Clearpieley

A group of eight tramps raided a brewery keg, then fought with stones clubs and knives in the woods. Pete Scadding and another man were badly wounded. six attackers fled. Sheriff arrested two suspects after gathering a purse of citizens. victims unnamed, two in jail, believed fatally wounded.

Clearpiely Pete Scadding Porsnicé

Republicans Commended at Mass Meeting for Powderly Nomination

The Knights of Labor in the region denounce Republican support for General Master Workman Powderly as delegate at large to the Constitution Convention. Editors of several newspapers face criticism for attacking Powderly after his nomination by the Republican State Convention. Local leaders say the charge is false and slanderous.

The Knights of Labor Powderly Epactal Sonantrox Cherly

White Caps in Kansas Threaten Farmer to Work

Torexas, Kansas August 31 A Meriden farmer John Groeendyke tried to chastise his 17 year old son William who refused to work The boy resisted and knocked his father down A nearby sister and mother intervened A mob of about 20 masked men gathered and whipped Groeendyke about 100 lashes and warned of further harm if he does not make his son work

Torexas Kax John Groeendyke Meriden William

Died From A Ducking Ends Boy’s Bathing Adventure

A 1 year old boy Henry Roberts of Rosedale died after returning home from a swim in which other boys allegedly struck him in the water leading to near strangulation. Warrants have been issued for the companions.

Jouxstown Henry Roberts Rosedall

American Ax Company Wages Bitter War Across Pennsylvania

New York reports the American Ax and Tool Company, formed from nine ax factories, is waging a bitter war over Pennsylvania operations amid tough competition and nationwide industry tension.

American Ax Company Pennsylvania New York American Ax & Tool Company Nine Ax Inc

Fragmented OCR Brief on Local Labor Hall Provisional Halt

The text describes a halt near Johnsonville involving a station and ax operations. It mentions a proposed prohibition and a halt by several small factories. It references unions and workers determined to challenge the measure.

Tories Johnsonville Pes Gowaeds T.henerate Ana

Decision Today on Allegheny Building Funding

Assistant Secretary Croase will seek a Treasury Solicitor opinion on whether the original 45000 appropriation covers the Allegheny Government building site or if the 725000 for commencing operations may be counted. The outcome could force Congress to adjust the site funding or repeal the building act.

Croase Washington Treasury Department Allegheny the Treasury Law C Office of the Architect Tha Team Congress Hepburn Office Supervising Architect House of Representatives

Latrobe Lutheran Synod Elects Thiel College Trustees

In Latrobe the Pittsburg Synod of the Lutheran Church elected trustees for Thiel College: Rev. E. S. Belfour D D, Rev. D. M. Kamprer, Rev. J. A. Konkleman D D, Rev. W. A. Pastavant Jr, W. W. Wattles, and J. B. Kaergher of Pittsburgh. The Latrobe Latrobe trouble report calls for monthly German services and notes friction with local leaders including Pastor A I Smith and Brother Milner.

Gueerviere Pittsburg Warren Latrobe A. I. Smith Milner Kaiser and Skank Mr. Kawalin

Robbers Capture a Bank at Cordera Station

Two men rode to the American Bank on the Chicago and Alton line near Higginsville Lafayette County. They forced the cashier to surrender and escaped with 90 in currency plus a small remittance. The bank is a Higginsville branch with only two regular employees. Pursuit is under way.

Kansas Ile Saturnay Omoara

Female Diamond Robber Nabbed After Jewel Heist

Warexniva August 3 Chief of Police Dolbrugge received a telegram from Pittsburg reporting a Wheeling woman absconded with 9500 in jewels belonging to Benjamin Biggs a Pittsburg jeweler She loaned a 590 set of earrings and a 20 ring for a photo and fled By tonight Delbmere located her and she surrendered the jewels

Warexniva Dolbrugge Pittsburg Wheeling Benjamin Biggs Delbmere

Burning At Duquesne Demands Caution as Fires Persist

Firebugs Target Duquesne area for a year with repeated arson attempts. This week a blaze in the Central Hotel first floor forced guests to flee as smoke filled rooms. Soon after, a mill worker’s home above the hotel was set ablaze causing substantial damage before crews stopped the flames.

Henderson Central Hotel

Cashier Tillman In Canada Denies Defaulter Charge

A Wind­sor Canada dispatch says cash ie r Tillman of Falls City Bank registered there denying defaulter status and vowing to challenge any claim. Locally it is alleged the bank’s shortage could grow by 4000 to reach 854000 in all.

Louisville Louisvile Windsor Canada Tillman Falls City Bank Ali

Attack on Pattison Looms in Democratic Nomination Fight

Democratic State Convention gears for a pitched battle over Auditor General and State Treasurer races. Charles W. Raymond of Dauphin pressures for nomination with Lebanon and Perry counties backing him. J W Rewalt of Middletown may present his name. An Air of anticipation surrounds the convention as factions prepare to define issues and potential ticket contenders.

Tim Dispatot Harrisburg Charles W. Raymond Dauphin Lebanon Juniata Perry Cent Penna Willis B J.W. Rewalt Middletown Raymond Divi Allentown Robert K. Wwyfelty Hag Ai Momey

Peffer's Sub Treasury Ideas Spark New Political Debate

Senator Peffer, returning from law days, discussed the sub Treasury defeat with about a dozen statesmen. He praised the Missouri Alliance for defeating it and hinted his new ideas for the Third party, noting that a Democratic or Republican majority could have forced the plan on the people.

TITE Toreka Peffer Laws Sub Treasury Missouri Allance Sub- Treasury Su Treasury Missouri Alliance sub-Treasury

Enthusiastic Lancaster Democrats Nominate Judge and Delegates

A large crowd in Maennerecher Hall saw Hugh M. North of Columbia nominated for Judge. Delegates to the State Convention were chosen for the Upper district Frank B. Brosy George Shaftner Martin Base and Genie Tilelower C L McSparren and W Hastings. George Navman of Lancaster and W R B Given of Columbia chosen to the Constitutional Convention Hayes Grier named to the state committee from the Northern district.

Lancaster Maennerecher Hall Hugh M. North Columbia Eats Frank B. Brosy George Shaftner Martin Base Genie’ Tilelower C. L. McSparren W. Hastings Joseph Arnold John Pontz Isaacc Levan George Navman W. RB. Given Colombia Hayes Grier

Declare In Favor of Bullion and Indorse Governor Pattison

A Bucks County Democratic convention at Doylestown Aug 31 selected delegates to the Constitutional and State Conventions including Nathan James Doylestown and John C Stuckert Bristol. Resolutions say bullion is the only true basis of an honest currency and denounce Philadelphia intrigue. Governor Pattison's administration was indorsed.

Dovlestown Nathan James Doylestown John C. Stuckert Bristol C.E. Hindenach Abel Frankenfield Sam K. Kramer Garrett Dudbridge J. F. Long A. J. Solomon J. Pfies Jamison Augustine Willett Joan W. McHride Democratic Party of Bucks Politi

Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates May Meet in Youngstown

Special telegram reports Governor Campbell to speak at Mahoning County Fair in Candlesdee September 3, escorted by a small group to Youngstown for an evening address. Republicans may bring Major McKinley for a joint discussion on the same date if feasible.

Yorsestown Augudl Campbell Mahoning County Candlesdee McKinley

Ex-Senator Reagan Candidate for Interstate Commissioner

A committee of business groups met in Dexvon and endorsed former Texas Senator Reagan for the Interstate Commerce Commissioner post. It is understood he would accept the position if offered.

Inter Dexvon Inter- State Commerce Texas

Senator Washburn Returns From Europe Thinks No Defamation Conspiracy

Senator Washburn of Minnesota says there was no conspiracy to push Blaine from the presidential field. He is returning home after a long European tour and declares a deliberate attempt was made to defame.

Washburn Europe Minnesota Blaine

Major McKinley Faces Travel and Health Update in Ohio

Special Telegram reports Major McKinley resting in Canton before visiting Republican State headquarters in Columbus. He plans to speak at Pomeroy and Middleport to rally workers, while illness and malaria call for rest. Governor Foraker’s Cadiz speech is canceled. Jackson event September 17 remains uncertain.

Middleport Pomeroy State Committee McKinley Tony Major McKinley Mran Myr McKin Nn Oe Foraker Cadiz Jackson

Robinson Gets a Few Delegates

The Blaine Club of Reprono elected officers and delegates to the Scranton Convention and urged support for John B. Robinson of Media in the Republican League race. Bedford and Beav er Falls clubs also endorsed Robinson and instructed delegates to back him at Scranton.

S. Sal Reprono Blaine Club Scranton Wirxras John B. Robinson Media Republican Party of Pennsylvania Republican League Firat Binine Ciub Bedford John B. Kingon Lt UN League Ston Biddlesbury Reublican Club Scrmn Robinson Beaver Falls Jack Robinson

Reciprocal Treaty Effort With United States Under Way

President Diax appoints Joseph Ives Limantour as Minister Plenipotentiary to negotiate a commercial reciprocity treaty with the United States, signaling closer Mexico trade ties from Mexico City.

City of Mexico Diax Joseph Ives Limantour United States

Mayor Finds Two Bodies in Park Place Debris

New York authorities report Mayor Grant uncovered two corpses in the Park Place ruins yesterday. One is believed to be Abraham Derkovitah of 1044 Delancey Street, a bronze leaf factory worker. the other, possibly Blitz of Rosenfield & Co. The coroner’s vault search found no additional remains. Relief funds total $14,006.77 as of today.

Grant New Youk Park Place Abraham Derkovitah Delancey Street Blitz Rosenfield & Co J. A. Lyman

Four Tragic Deaths At Farmhouse Murders Near Maybee

On Saturday afternoon near Maybee a farmer John Wilkinson and his wife were murdered by two strangers. They begged for food then tried to force disclosures of wealth. The husband and wife suffered multiple wounds and died. A nearby posse followed and the attackers were killed by vigilant citizens.

Monxnor Micn Ang John Wilkinson Wilkinson E Toneups Maybee Station

Eight Sea Gull crew survivors rescued at sea

The steamship Arizona found eight members of the Sea Gull crew adrift after a wreck off the African coast. The eight survivors, including the first mate and cook, were barely able to stand and were rescued in mid ocean following a violent gale.

New York Azona U Zon Arizona Cook

Angry President's Son Seeks Grant Transfer for Bay Tour

New York Aug 31 Collector Fassett faced Russell Harrison son of the President amid a dispute over assigning the revenue cutter Grant for a trip on the Majestic. Treasury rules bar transferring women to smaller craft. Harrison pressed for the Grant and Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee to sail with him. The Grant's movements are Treasury controlled, not Fassett’s.

Russell Harrison Mr. Harrison Foster Fassett United States Cutter Grant Harrison Mckee Majestic Moon Secretary of the Treasury Revenue Marine Service Cape Cod New York Grant Washington Chandler Treasury Department Nellie Sartoria General Grant McGregor Morrison Charier Freeride Ry Poster Fussett

Murder in Bloom Hartford County Shockingly Brutal

A grisly murder in Bloom, Hartford County, shocked residents as the bodies were found mangled and discarded into a well on August 3. Authorities describe the crime as extremely heinous, with ongoing investigations seeking a suspect and motive.

Anarchist Force Inside Farmers Alliance Exposed

Kansas City August meeting in Warrensburg Missouri revealed an internal force faction within the Farmers Alliance. Members advocate using force if ballots fail to advance their aims and plan to crush socialist influence. The secret group, called the Anti Monopolists, has limited farmer backing and acts to influence political action.

Kansas City Farmers’ Alliance Warrensburg erub-Treasury Agalile Force Party Ilele- Wites Anid Hale Pertle Springs

Congressman Scott May Die in Newport Removal Aborted

Aug 31 dispatch reports Hon W L Scott's removal to Newport did not occur due to his worsening illness. Doctors judged it unsafe, Philadelphia physician Dr Pepper left for urgent consultation and has not returned. Family and confidants fear a fatal outcome as reports remain unfavorable.

Ente W. L. Scott Newport Mr. Scott Dr. Pepper Philadelphia Scott

Rev McCrory to Remain at West Bridgewater Church

Congregation members at the Presbyterian Church of West Bridgewater overwhelmingly rejected Rev W J McCrory's resignation. The meeting followed the regular service with an affirmative vote by a large majority though final acceptance required further arrangements. Revs Reuswen and Bonsale provided pulpit services that night.

Mr. McCrory Reuswen Bonsale

Wheat May Be 61 50 A Bushel

Colonel J B Montgomery reports European crop failure and rising demand may lift U S wheat prices. He traveled Germany observing rain damage and widespread shortages that threaten European supplies, with consequences for American markets and global trade.

New York J. B. Montgomery Oregon Germany Europe America

Sensational Tennessee Bill Aims at Briceville Miners

Senator Polk of Maury County will introduce a bill in the Tennessee Senate tomorrow aimed at Briceville miners. It proposes that the governor may call out troops as necessary to enforce new unlawful acts, creating a sharp political stir.

Nashville Trax Polk Maury County Senate

Superintendent Weir Given Absolute Control Over Police Bureau

The city announces Superintendent Gamble Weir will assume full control of the Police Bureau today. Chief Brown confirms Weir’s authority extends to inspectors, captains, and all officers, with limited restraint on appointment and discharge decisions.

Bureau of Police Gamble Weir Drieaton Department of Public Safety Board of Police Brown Weir Mr. Weir Meg Deaf Public Safety Enid Browns Ower West Ice Department Polles Bureau Public Safety Department Aliall Ees Hancda Roger O'Mara Police Bureau Bureau Welr Agenony Coen Ae

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