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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1889

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Fugitive Spaniard Baruch Nabbed by U S Marshal in Hoboken

Deputy Marshal Fred Bernhard traced Simon Baruch a Spaniard abroad who carried 300000 guldens and 150000 of Austrian government funds. Baruch claimed American citizenship through first papers and denied the arrest. A large sum was found in his Hoboken safe and he was arraigned at Ludlow Street jail.

Baruch Austria America Hoboken Yoas Anton von Palitschek St. Bastien Simon Baruch Paris Amenes United States Marshal’s Office Fred Bernhard Fulda Myers’ Hotel Bernhard Bernard Hammonis Hamburg Busch’s Hotel New York United States Hitchcock Busch’s Bostien Barach Burnch Ludlow Street Barech I —. Oe & Power of Attorney

Riot lynching report shocks Kansas county

A mob in Rosalia Kansas hanged Alonzo Edwards and his wife Mary after a border justice trial amid reports of torture and coercion. The couple and two farmhands were accused of harming a missing child later found alive nearby. The jail was surrounded as the mob demanded arrests.

Kansas Rosalia

Brown Cements Pensions Chief Candidacy Amid Speculation

General Charles Brown of Cincinnati gains backing for Pension Commissioner as Morrill withdraws. Reports say President Harrison weighed Brown after discussions with Senator Sherman and Secretary Noble. Kansas figures Major Warner and A B Campbell are also linked to the possible appointment. Warner undecided but inclined.

Hixeton Anderson Kansas Morrill Charles Brown Cincinnati Harrison Deer Park Sherman Noble General Brown Major Warner Washington A. B. Campbell Halford William Warner Kansas City St. Louis Warner

Train Wreck Near Irmaca Severs Engineer Amid Bravery

A Delaware, Lackawanna and Western passenger train derailed on a sharp curve south of Irmaca, dumping engine, tender, and baggage car down a 15 foot embankment. Engineer Orlando Seeley was buried beneath the engine, his head nearly severed, while fireman and brakemen were bruised but passengers escaped harm. Conductor Rickert cited a broken axle as cause. Seeley’s determined stance prevented greater loss of life.

Irmaca N. Y Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Cornell University Elmira Orlando Seeley Rickert Seeley

Massive granite block crashes into New Haven coach injuring three

A two ton granite boulder swung from a derrick struck a baggage car near Springfield Mass. and crushed four windows injuring Daniel Callahan Abbie Inhan and Kate Danshey aboard the New York New Haven and Harlem train. Norcross Brothers building the arch expect to settle damages.

Tapacial Dirfatch Springfield Mass New York New Haven Harlem Main Street Daniel Callahan Hartford Abbie Inhan Kate Danshey Rolyoke Norcross Brothers

Ex-State Printer Grier Attacks Ex-Lieutenant Governor Black

The Philadelphia Times will publish a letter from former State Printer W. Hayes Grier arguing against ex-Lieutenant Governor Black’s renewed political involvement. He questions Black’s suitability, cites election results in York County, and predicts the Democratic Party will not support Black next year.

Grier Black Disputc Phailadelphia the Times W. Hayes Grier Tanner York Democratic Party

Infatuation Triggered Suicide Ahead of Wedding

Belmar New Jersey September 23 A young man William Fenton shot himself after planning to marry Susie Ruf on Tuesday. He had reportedly been involved with a New York woman for two years. Miss Ruf and her family are devastated as wedding preparations were underway.

Belmar N. J William Fenton Susie Ruf Young Fenton New York Miss Ruf Clayton Miss Rui Susie

Mahone Speaks as Republicans and Democrats Hold Dueling Rallies

Animopox Virginia September 23 General Mahone addressed a Republican crowd while U S Senator John W Daniel Republican Taylor Scott and Colonel Horton spoke to a large Democratic audience. Officials proposed joint talks but Mahone's side declined. Judge Robert W Horhes in town voiced support for the Democratic State ticket.

Animopox Vaa Mahone United States John W. Daniel R. Taylor Scott Horton Robert W. Horhes United States District Court

Belford Clarke & Co Fails with Large Debts Across Coast

Belford, Clarke & Co a major publishing house with branches in New York and San Francisco failed. Circuit Court judgments total 42,885 against it for First National Bank and S A Maxwell & Co. Attachments and sheriff seizure followed. judge appointed a receiver. Creditors list includes Crowe Printing over 150,000 and others in New York and San Francisco.

Curcaco Belford, Clarke & Co New York San Francisco First National Bank S. A. Maxwell & Co Shepard Newman The Couy Crowe Printing Company Donohoe & Hanneberry First National Bank of Chicago A. Maxwell

Silver dollar stock drops to 4.38 million in Treasury report

A Treasury statement shows 4,378,281 standard silver dollars remain unbacked by silver certificates amid a total coinage of 339,263,650. The balance marks a roughly ten million dollar drop from a month prior and about eighty five million from July 31, 1886. Silver certificates in circulation total 274,503,763, largely in small denominations due to the fall crop movement.

Treasury Department Treasury

Hemorrhage of the Brain Claims Church Organist

Miss Elizabeth D. McCormick, organist at Rev. Dr. Parker Morgan's Heavenly Rest church, collapsed on West Forty-fifth Street while walking with two guests. Dr. Tuttle attributed death to an instantaneous brain hemorrhage as she fell before entering the chapel.

Dispatch New York Elizabeth D. McCormick Parker Morgan Protestant Episcopal Church of the Heavenly West Forty-fifth Street McCormick Morgan

Robbery Attacks Elderly Altoona Woman

A daylight burglary in Altoona hurt an elderly woman in the home of Michael Tracey. An unknown man dragged her to the upper floor tied her hands and feet, demanded where money was kept, and escaped with47 dollars and other valuables.

Altoona DwPater Aptoona Michael Tracey

Spanish gunboat Cocodrillo fires back after attack on Morocco coast

Report from MaLaca dated September 23 states the Spanish gunboat Cocodrillo was fired upon by Rif forces along the Moroccan coast and returned fire, destroying a number of Moorish combatants.

MaLaca Morocco

Robbery of Bodies After Yacht Lee Disaster

Friends of nine drowned Cleveland yachtemen report that six or seven bodies were stripped of valuables after the Lee yacht explosion. About $1500 was aboard. money was found on those recovered from the lake, while those washed ashore lacked valuables. Tramps are suspected culprits.

Cleveland Lee Lorain

Paris Boulangist setback fuels volatile election chaos

Paris voters returned a mixed result with 224 Republicans elected and Boulangists gaining limited ground. The Revisory Committee will decide if Montmartre ballots remain or if a new tally is needed. Government control appears likely with a possible 200 to 225 minority.

Paris Boulanger Dillon Rochefort Belleville Ferry Constan Montmartre Georges Ernest Boulanger Trin Lowing Concorde Department of the Seine Ieee Ieee Chamber of Deputies Ule Liberte Republic London Times France Seine General Deslanger

Gas explosion injures nine in Dayton coal mine

An underground gas blast at a Dayton Tennessee coal mine injured nine men on September 23. Wounded were identified as Branscom and several others as they were trapped and rescued from the shaft.

Chattanooga Dayton Tenn Enn G. Branscom Ying Pees Cannger

Roosevelt Denies Senate Bid Amid High Stakes Campaign

Civil Service Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt says he has no plans for North Dakota Senate run and focuses on civil service. He notes fierce races in Montana and North Dakota with money powering Democrats and predicts Republicans may carry Montana and secure multiple seats. He reports party unity in Washington and optimism for taking several states including Montana.

Teddy Roosevelt New States Mostana Wasurreron Civil Service Theodore Roosevelt United States North Dakota Carter Congress New York Montana Hauser United States Senate Marcus Daly Anaconda Toole Sir Semper McGinnis Montania

Dead baby found with mother in New York street

A woman named Annie McKee, 36, presented a dead infant she carried in a shawl to the East Sixty-seventh Street police desk. Doctors at Mt Sinai Hospital confirmed the child died within the last half hour. The case references Mary Mullins who died on the streets yesterday with a dead baby in her arms.

Dispatch New York Gunner East Sixty-seventh Street Mary Mullins Mt. Sinai Hospital Annie McKee Sun Office

Madman captured in novel chloroform syringe method

In Rossville a violent farmer Jacob Kuykendall shot his wife and barricaded his home. Villagers tried to seize him. he held them at bay until a syringe full of chloroform was hurled into the house, rendering him unconscious. Mrs Kuykendall lay dying, not expected to survive.

Kaums Inhabi Rossville Jacob Kuykendall

Sullivan's Spree Causes Loss to Brooklyn Backer

John L Sullivan skips Brooklyn event after foul play by manager Charley Johnston costs $600 in outlay for Clermont Avenue Rink. Johnston blames Sullivan while a waiting crowd learns of the delay. Larry Kennedy replies at 8 pm saying Sullivan is unlocated.

New Yor John L. Sullivan Charley Johnston Johnston Clermont Avenue Brooklyn Sullivan New York John L Boston Clark Larry Kennedy

Berigan S son dies in Quebec landslide recovery update

Denis Berigan, son of Michael Timothy Berigan, dies from wounds from the landslide. Remains of several victims buried as about 60 city workers clear debris with steam engines and derricks. More than 15 feared missing and a street faces mass abandonment due to widening fissure and ongoing rock fall.

Those Murderous Prize Fighters at Daly Bros Saloon

St Louis coroner signed information charging Edward Ahearn as principal and ten others with second degree murder for the killing of Thomas E. Jackson in a Daly Brothers saloon prize fight. Warrants issued with bonds set at varying amounts for the involved men.

Young Jackson St. Louis Frank Today Edward Ahearn Dan Daly Charles Daly A. Malloy Robert Farrell William Quincy Mick Mooney John Johnston J. Collins Joseph Murphy Thomas E. Jackson Daly Bros

President Harrison expected back with Mrs Harrison soon

Preparations at the White House as President Harrison and Mrs Harrison plan to return next Saturday for a quiet period. The hunt for a cook continues after Madame Pelouard and Monsieur Pelouard face changes. Ziemann the steward has yet to secure a French chef and the White House aims for economical provisions until state dinners demand an artistic chef. The President will limit receptions and focus on his coming message while hosting Pan American delegates.

White House Mia Harrison Madam Pelonsrd Washington Harrison Executive Mansion Madame Pelonard Ziemann Madame Pelouard Monsieur Madame Peloward Eighteenth Street Monsieur Pelouard Dame Pelouard Aune Madame Aasieur Peloward Lord Sackville Monsieur Elouard Pan- American Congress Pittsburg

A Little Boom for a Cent Suggested Dalzell for Pension Chief

A Special Telegram from Wasnineros reports strong talk that the next Commissioner of Pensions may come from private life. Despite several generals named like Rae and Gibson, General Goff refuses the offer, and some believe the president will choose an eminent ex private such as Private Dalzell who avoids public speeches and demagogic ties to old soldiers. A larger push for Private Dalzell could arise.

Dalzell Tanner Wasnineros Warner and Merrill Rae Gibson Fairchild Knifler Goff Dalsell

Guard Dies in Friendly Fire at Harlan Court

At Harlan Court House on September 23 J W McFest a member of the State Guard stationed to protect the court was accidentally shot and killed by a comrade during the session. The tragedy occurred during routine duties with investigations pending by authorities.

Lourisvillle Harlan Court House J. W. McFest

Pope Sends Congratulations to Cardinal Manning on Settlement

The Pope wrote to Cardinal Manning on September 23 congratulating him for the successful outcome of his settlement regarding the dock dispute. The message marks a cordial acknowledgment from Rome of Manning's efforts in the matter.

Romm Manning

Kunze Creation of Scene at Cronin Trial Opening

At the Cronin trial opening Judge McConnell denied Frank Woodruff's discharge appeal for insufficient grounds. Kunze, a prisoner, showed intense agitation, alternating between flushing and paling, and pressed for explanations on why he remains jailed. The court allowed defense counsel to handle hair evidence locally.

Chicaco McConnell Frank Woodruff Woodruff Browne S of Beas Kunze Loncenecker

German Doctor Beaten by Wealthy Wife and Husband

In Birmingham Alabama on September 23 Dr Lichstein, a German physician, was beaten in his office by Mrs Robert Funk and her husband. She attacked him after visiting the office alone and accusing him of insulting her, leaving him badly injured and near death from the blows with a cowhide. The couple then left the scene without further comment.

Birmingham Ala Lichstein Robert Funk Funk and MacFosk Dr. Lithstein

Bessemer Consolidated Scheme Linked to Mines on Gogebic Range

A Milwaukee financier John E Burton devised a plan to procure several Gogebic range mines including Iron King Bonny Bluejacket and First National and sell stock in London and New York. Credit terms were set for payment, with a debate over cause of trouble attributed to the Iron King operation.

Pavu Marx Nothweber Bessemer Consolidated John E. Burton Milwaukee Gogebic Range Iron King Bonny Bluejacket First National London New York Agressman Snyder

Tornado Strikes Pablo Beach near Jacksonville

A violent tornado ripped Pablo Beach on the Atlantic coast at 6 pm. A hotel collapsed and a boy named Pierce O Neill was killed after being hurled from a horse and buggy about 200 feet to the beach. A freight car was lifted and flipped off a side track.

Jacksonville Fla Pablo Beach Atlantic Pierce O'Neill

Lightning Kills Girl in Pleasant Hill Home

A storm struck Tyler Spauldin's house in Pleasant Hill at 8:30 Sunday. A bolt down the stovepipe hit a 6 year old girl in her mother's arms, another bolt struck a 13 year old girl causing injuries before the mother and father were spared. The mother is not expected to live and the funeral for the 6 year old was held today.

Wrrowa Mrew Tyler Spauldin Pleasant Hill Revi

Rutan Coming Home From Switzerland

A letter from Senator J. S. Rutan, now in Ragais Switzerland, says he will be home next month. He asserts his health is improving and that he will be ready to engage in the upcoming campaign and help influence the elections.

J.S. Rutan Ragais Switzerland Seaes Whon

Wild steer escapes amid city chase on Carson Street

A steer escaped from Mr Kirsch's slaughter house between Twenty first and Twenty second streets, causing excitement along the avenue. It dashed mud through streets for about an hour before being captured.

West Virginia Man Found Dead With Bullet Wound

J. W. Ferris of Coal Valley Fayette County, missing since Saturday, was found dead this morning with a bullet in his head. No clue to his murderer was available.

West Virginia Ther DiaraTon Charleston W. Va J. W. Ferris Coal Valley Fayette County

Four Babies Born to Maggie Bayard in Bennywood

A telegram from Bennywood West Virginia dated September 23 reports Mrs. Maggie Bayard has given birth to quadruplets. All are reported healthy and thriving along with the mother.

Dispatcn Bennywood W. Va Maggie Bayard

Will of Hon. H. Cox filed for probate in New York

The will of the late Hon. H. Cox was filed for probate. The instrument bequeaths all estate and personal property to his widow.

New York Hon Cox

Liberal Chautauqua plan at Bemus Point stirs region

A proposal led by Rev. Henry Frank aims to establish a liberal Chautauqua rival at Lake Chautauqua Bemus Point. The plan seeks wide academic religious and scientific debate with a free platform for opposing views. Backing may exist to start this summer if sufficient support arrives.

Lake Chaputauqua Methodist Assembly Henry Frank PACS Saeed Jamestows Hey. J. G. Townsend Bemus Point Chautauque Lake Frank Ee Ae Bens

Salesman jailed in Cleveland for misappropriating firm funds

Carey Garling of Lancaster Ohio, a traveling salesman for Foote Reed & Co., was arrested at his home and jailed on a charge of embezzling money while collecting and keeping funds for his firm, according to a Cleveland report dated September 23.

Cleveland

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