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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1892

Page

12

Morley's coercion policy questioned amid Irish split

Lonpos Sept 16 Conservatives claim Liberal tactics stalled Morley's revocation of the coercion act. Liberals debate timing, fearing Irish pressure and anti-Parnellite politics. Unionists warn that removing restraint may spark disorder. Parnellite influence remains strong in Clare Dublin Galway Cork and Waterford, dictating Ireland's fate.

Lootyright B. TY FRESE Lonpos Morley Trish Ireland Ms. Morley Birkbeck Bank London Provident Bank Haute Finance

Tailors, Royal Garments, and City Factories Debated

A disputed claim about Duke of York trousers was disproved, noting that royalty’s clothes come from a large sanitary factory supplying America. The argument that high prices guarantee fever-free garments is countered by Hicks who notes fashion prices do not ensure quality or safety.

Duke of York America Mies Hicks

Recorder Expenditure Discrepancy Reported by Controller Grier

Controller Grier submits a statement to the County Commissioners detailing excess expenditures of Recorder George M. Von Bornhorst versus predecessor W. H. Graham. The appraisal lists clerks, papers, revenues, and gains, noting work left by Graham and unresolved court decisions.

Grier Hevrennes Renee von Bonnhorst Graham Groam Braddock

Diaz Opens Mexican Congress Reports Diplomacy and Rail Plans

President Diaz opened Congress and said the U S legation consented to negotiations for land irrigation along the Rio Grande. A mixed U S Mexico boundary commission plans to adjust limits due to Rio Grande current. Funding delays halted commission work. Cholera precautions rise. frontier marauders have ceased. Tehuantepec Railroad expected in 15 months. debt measured with a £600000 loan.

City OF Mexico Congress Diaz United States Legation Rio Grande River United States Rio Grande Texas Tehuantepec

Prisoners Misidentified In North Versailles Pipe Clash

McKeesport officers escort hundreds of Italians after they lay a Carnegie Gas pipeline on F A Elm farm. A mix up occurred as prisoners were indistinguishable, three bosses singled out, bail set at 4550 dollars, costs paid, and agreement signed to allow work to continue.

McKeesport Downing Collians Eline Eli

Gas Consumers Denounce Gas Rate Hike Meeting

Owing to a rate rise a large indignation meeting was held with speeches by leading citizens and businessmen denouncing the company. A statement to be signed by consumers pledges to abandon gas on October 1 if the rise remains and imposes a $50 penalty for noncompliance. A committee will seek alternative gas supply firms.

Cricora

A Rival to the Reading in Nova Scotia Coal

Boston capitalists have bought up all the coal mines in Nova Scotia and plan to challenge the Reading combine. Henry M. Whitney, president of the West End Street Railroad, leads the new syndicate and travels to Nova Scotia to advance the deal. Nova Scotia coal could be landed cheaper in Boston than Pennsylvania coal, even with the current duty.

Boston Nova Scotia Reading Combine Henry M. Whitney West End Street Railroad Nova Scostia

World Fair dedication programme announced at Curcaco

The final programme for the dedication of the World's Fair buildings is settled. W C P Breckenridge of Kentucky will deliver the oration amid some prior hostility over his stance on the fair appropriation. Canon Gibbons will replace Archbishop Ireland to give the closing prayer on the same day.

Curcaco W. C P. Btreckenridge Kentucky Breckenridge Canlinel Gibbons Ireland

Grand Army Encampment to Open Amid Cholera Fears

Washington officials confirm no delay for the Grand Army Encampment at the capital. Officials expect heavy crowds, tents, and lodging challenges while confirming fumigation and quarantine measures for imports and exhibitions to keep cholera out of the United States.

Washington Davis Secretary of the Treasury United States Foster Nettleton Treasury Poster Custom House Treasury Department Europe New York Jersey Railroad Sandy Hook Wyman Marine Hospital Service Hammett Grand Army New York City Harrison Loon Lake

Hartman Found Guilty in Second Degree Murder

KIITTANNING Sept 16 Special The trial of Henry Hartman for the killing of Andrew Sweeny ended this afternoon with a verdict of murder in the second degree The jury noted that the shooting was not premeditated as Judge Reyburn affirmed Hartman’s claim he shot to protect himself and his elderly mother whom Sweeny was beating

Kiittanning Henry Hartman Andrew Sweeny Reyburn Hartman Sweeny

Wealthy widow sues husband after brutal marriage ends in divorce

Mire Elma Jane Nagle, a Cheyenne widow worth 500000, seeks divorce from Charles A. White alleging daily beatings, captivity, and excessive spending. White, reportedly earning 10000 as American manager for the London Stated News, fled to New York after securing a power of attorney and a 75000 note against her estate. The couple, married in Cheyenne 13 months ago, clashed over estate division and living costs including a stable and hounds on the prairie. The son, 16, intervened to prevent violence, and the petition notes White’s threats and alleged mistreatment as the case proceeds.

Cheyenne Wyo Mire Elma Jane Nagle Charles A. White Hot Springs Ark White Nagle Atorrney New York Mia White London Stated News Chicago

Man as a Machine in Nature's School of Power

Prof. R. H. Thurston urges in the September forum that animate creatures outperform human machines, citing 20,000 hp engines and insect illumination. He argues nature wastes far less energy and directly converts energy to needed forms, challenging man to imitate such efficient methods.

R. H. Thurston Teutonic Paris Nature

The Serpentine Dance Origin and History Review

London Truth discusses the serpentine dance as a Pharaoh era development. A correspondent cites Donato the one legged Covent Garden dancer, estimates placing Donato in the 1860s but questions the claimed dates, noting memory limits and rapid time passage.

London Nile Donato Covent Garden Theater Lam Covent Garden

Italy May Pay the Bill for Genoa Murder

Harrisburg relatives of Frank Kiley seek indemnity from the Italian government for his murder in Genoa. Attorneys have asked Secretary of State Foster whether a loan inquiry and possible indemnity action are supported by the facts. Kiley’s mother and brother live in Harrisburg.

Frank Kiley Harrisburg Genoa Riley Foster

Exposition beckons with various attractions and closing notice

The Exposition invites visitors to explore its many attractions at Lusila Place in the East Liberty Valley and Highland Park, with statements about timing and a closing date of October 2. Scacetzee & Sox advertise furniture on 7il Liberty Street with assorted goods and right prices.

East Liberty Valley Highland Park Scacetzee & Sox Liverty Street

Man Fined For Cruelty to Wife and Baby

Daniel Hatefield appeared before Alderman Kerr on cruelty and neglect charges brought by J. W. Jack of the Anti Cruelty Society. Residing on Troy Hill Allegheny he seldom stayed home or supported his wife and infant. He paid a $10 fine plus costs.

Daniel Hatefield Kerr J. W. Jack Anti-Cruelty Society Hatefield Troy Hill Allegheny

Mrs Harrison Improves After Pleurectomy At Loon Lake

Sept 16 report from Loon Lake House states Mrs Harrison shows slight improvement after a pleural fluid removal operation. Earlier surgeries were risky and slow to recover. Physicians cautious but encouraged by today’s success. President Roosevelt walked with Mrs Dimmick, while messages of support arrived from Vice President Morton and Italian and GAR leaders.

Loon Lake House Harrison Mia Harrison Gardner Doughty Morton Marquis Imperiali Legation Palmer Grand Army of the Republic Washington

Another Wonderful Cure From Simple Easy Method

Mr James Houston presents a claim of curing disease with a simple treatment. A Pennsylvania Tube Works worker recounts long suffering with head and chest pain, throat mucus, and breathing difficulty before using the method.

James Houston Copeland Hal Byars Tustin Street Hall Byers Dra. Coland Hart and Byers Dru Thoroud Dru, Copeland Ball and Byers Pennsylvania Mr. Mouston

Death at the Western Penitentiary of Hugh Girarde

Prisoner Hugh Girarde known as No 9985 at the Western penitentiary died of consumption around 1 pm. He was 25 to 30. Acting Warden McKean spoke with the hospital physician and said Girarde was brought in last Friday. The coroner will investigate the case.

Hugh Girarde Western Penitentiary McKean Hiss Robinson Street Girarde

Twin boys play with dynamite. one killed

James Hook aged 10 died after his twin John set off a dynamite cap on a vacant lot near Elba Street. The coroner found the death accidental. Parents mourn as the tragedy is reported. legal actions anticipated with attorneys Engaged to Prosecute Garvin.

James Hook Elba Street John Hook John

Internal splits hit the Divine Healing Association

J W McFarland who conducts the meetings says B F Hitchcock and Mrs Fenton are not members and do not recognize their meetings. The rift widens as factions dispute control and participation.

International Divine Healing Association J. W. McFarland B. F. Hitchcock Fenton

Hum of City Streets and Accidents Hit Local Area

The Taz Duquesne Traction Company began transferring passengers at Wilkinshire to the cable road at Rhady Lane yesterday. An invalid 50 year old man, Atzeur Korrisecy, died or was removed after family moved from 2321 Penn Avenue. A Texas fever outbreak at Central Stock Yards prompts quarantines and car disinfection. Rory Sinnaman, an 8 year old girl of Sharpsburg, suffered a severe foot injury requiring ankle amputation after crawling under a freight car. A. Happeeey, age 60, was thrown from a runaway horse between Coraopolis and Aliquippa and broke a leg. hospital care is uncertain due to age and shock.

Wales England Oriefly Birkbeck Bank New York Associated Press Today John New New Trafie United States America United Kingdom Associated Press London Hamburg-American Packet Company Normannia Southampton White Star Company Belfast Harland & Wolf Majestic Manoh San Jose Cal California Mies Tlicks Don Lisahin Eens Taz Duquesne Traction Company Wilkinshire Cable Road Rhady Lane Atzeur Korrisecy City Farm Penn Avenue Central East Liberty Rory Sharpsburg West Penn A. Happeeey Coraopolis Aliquippa Homeopathic Hospital

Fire damages Cliff street house roof at Mullen residence

Last evening a still alarm sent Engine Company No. 5 to the residence of Mrs. Ella Mullen on Cliff Street for a slight fire caused by a defective flue. The roof sustained about 100 dollars in damage. An earlier box alarm from South Tenth street reported a small blaze in the roof of Oliver's on that street with no damage.

Cit Street Ella Mullen Cliff Street Tenth Street Oliver's South Tenth Street

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Mr. Morley Mexican Congress Reading W.C. P. Breckenridge de Grim Pharaoh Italy Lusila Place Mrs. Harrison Mr.harrison Mr. James Howa Tain St Seneca City Conrad Apel North Avenue Dre. Copeland, Hall and Byers Drs. Copeland, Hall and Byers Garvin Edward Redpath Frank Garvin William Reareos EZ. A. Montoot Nixon Waterman Dispatch Hall and Byers Pittsburg Ftory Mall Ress Almall Des Copeland, Hall & Bye Sixth Avenue Wies W. L. Douglas Ana Equils Neware W. L. Donglas Dougls D. Carter Tipitty Mt la Gt Hace Street Pittsho Hollman Medical Whittier Fenn Ktisho Kg Pittsboro Casey Trowidbey Wivtttier Office Honra Lake M. Rh Laxn Cor Fenway Pit Ronan Ophium Jostants DR. Mott Cleveland Jon Fleming & Bon, Pittaburs Fo Desir Sen Catraus Addcom YOM Mohl CO Saledmeriese Carinnasl Obie Wood Letine Y Wood Chemical CO Woodward Avenue Detroit Mich Pitta Os. Fleming Market Street Wd. Butler Marahail DR. Sanden Sabatica Thorsande Dave Sanden Electric Co Droadway, New York
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