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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1890

Page

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Ex-Senator Emery Charges Delamater in Bradford

Ex-Senator Lewis Emery Jr spoke for two and a half hours at the Bradford Opera House presenting proofs of bribery perjury and forgery against candidate Delamater. The crowd listened intently with applause as a stereopticon displayed documents supporting his charges and he signaled readiness to proceed to court for more evidence.

Lewis Emery, Jr Bradford Opera House Delamater Emery Tur Dispatch Beaprogo Mr. Emery St Anmchard L. B. Lockhart Consolidated Land and Peroleum Company Standard Oi Exchange Lockhart John P. Zane Zane Philadelphia Omery Opera House W. B. Chapman

Investors and buyers scan classified advertising columns

Investors are urged to quickly survey advertising columns as items like wants and bargains flood the market. Readers are advised to compare listings carefully and act fast to secure desirable goods or opportunities.

Emery Defends Rights in Delamater Fight in Crum

Ex Senator Emery delivers a heated speech accusing Delamater of corruption in nomination and election. He threatens to produce evidence in court and condemns bribery, perjury, and forgery while claiming broad support from supporters and sparse opposition. The event ends with charged audience reactions and notes on forthcoming full text.

Pattison Supporters Share Mixed Views in Foster Brook Vote

A staff correspondent reports on local sentiment during a Pattison vs Delamater contest. Citizens like Alex Urquhart and J E Haskell back Pattison, while Delamater supporters are fewer yet vocal. Polls in Foster Brook township show 123 Republican voters, 13 backing Delamater, 60 ready to work at the polls, with broader county surveys predicting a Pattison edge.

Foster Brook Valley McCray Pattison James E. Broder Wallace Commonwealth Delamater Lockhart Foster Brook Township Red Rock Bells Camp Gilmore Derrick City Babcock’s Afr. Lockhart Zane Mr. Banoon Grand Army

Pattison Veto Spurs Battle Over Soldier Burial Bill

The Daily Record to debut tomorrow with Senator Emery's full speech and as an independent Republican paper backing Pattison. They push W Kennedy to accept the Congress nomination, but Kennedy, in Florida, may resist being forced into the race.

Pattison Daily Record Senator Emery W. ©. Kennedy Congress Kennedy Florida

millionaire George S. Graham attempts suicide at home

The Baltimore merchant and social figure, age 35, cut his throat with a razor while preparing to shave after a period of illness and a summer at Narragansett Pier. A fall caused the wounds, the jugular was not severed, and he was treated by a physician. Graham, son of a Brown & Sons banker, had just inherited about $1 million and married the elegant Paula in 2 years.

Dirpfaton BaLtimore George S. Graham Baltimore County Graham Narragansett Pier Alexander Brown & Sons Charles Street Paulin

Governor backs anti lottery fight in Louisiana style

A telegram to Governor Campbell from Charles Parlange of the Anti-State Lottery League reports a life and death struggle against the Louisiana Lottery Company. It urges strict enforcement of state laws within 30 days and pledges cooperation from the governor to destroy the monopoly.

Columbus Campbell Charles Parlange Anti-State Lottery League New Orleans Louisiana Lottery Company Congress United States

Florences suit over breach of promise against Mackenzie

Florence Harrison sues Roderick McRea Mackenzie for 5000 dollars in Ontario court alleging breach of promise. Mackenzie, once in Allan Line service, deserted after two years engagement, citing Tolstoi and Kreutzer Sonata as causes. He returned to Toronto, faced arrest over a demanded trunk, with settlement talks ongoing.

Ottawa Florence Harrison Roderick McRea Mackenzie Mackenzie Allan Line Steamship Company Chicago Walkerville Ont Harrison Toronto Miss Harrison Tolstoi Harrison House

Detective Captures Embezzler From Indiana Bank

Detroit September 26 Detective McDonald arrested W R Schriber wanted at Columbus Indiana for embezzling 38000 in money and 100000 in government bonds from his employer. He returned the bonds and sent a note to Hoosier friends. Extradition papers await bank officials arrival tomorrow. Havana Wants Reciprocity.

Detroit McDonald W. R. Schriber Columbus Ind

Battle over publishing flood relief beneficiaries list in Johnstown

A conflict erupts between Johnstown Flood Relief Commission and the local Board of Inquiry over publishing names and amounts received by beneficiaries. Robert C. Ogden protests, arguing the donors and the commission alone should decide, while rumors of a private list circulate and pledge publication could harm recipients and trust.

the Flood Relief Commission The Board of Inquiry Johnstown Robert C. Ogden Flood Commission Philadelphia Flood Relief Commission Ogden Conemaugh Valley Commission Board of Finance Committee On Classification and Distribution A Hannan John H. Brown Siti Masters Oer of Inquiry Duexcoven Ra Conenaugh Valley F! Relief Commission Floodlief Commission Common Humanity Rosert C. Ogpeex Fiood Relief Commission Sean Messrs Brown John H. Hannan Board of Eoaetcy

Slavin Defeats McAuliffe in Six Minute London Fight

Slavin, the Australian heavy weight, defeats American McAuliffe in two rounds to claim the world title, lasting exactly six minutes. McAuliffe weighing 204 pounds versus Slavin at 185 pounds, amid disorder among about 200 spectators. Front-row aristocrats attended as bookmakers and sporting men filled the crowd, with limited betting on the bout.

London Slavin McAuliffe Slavia Ormonde Club Marcus Beresford Esmie Gordon Chippy Norton Jinks Pounds John L. Shine Eugene Stratton West End Gordon Beresford

Enterprising Tailors in Trouble Over Suit Club Scheme

The Lewis county grand jury indicts Fred C. Myers of Lowville under the general lottery act for a 75 member suit club. Members pay 1 weekly until a suit is drawn. remaining members receive a suit at 35 weeks. Myers pockets 827 05 per suit, risking broader impacts if ruled legitimate.

Syracuse New York Lewis County Fred C. Myers Lowville Myers Baldwinsville Oswego County

Tragedy Near Leconey Farm Leaves Woman Dead

A distant New Jersey lane near the Leconey farm witnessed a brutal murder. Mrs. Annie Miller, 25, wife of farmer John Miller, was found with a nearly severed head and neck wounds. Francis Lingo, initially suspected, is in Camden county jail awaiting charges in this case.

Philadelphia New Jersey Leconey Farm Annie Miller John Miller Francis Lingo Annie Leeoney Miller Camden County

Aluminum price cut shocks metal market

Cleveland September 26 An announcement by Cowles Electric Smelting and Aluminum Company lowers the public price of aluminum in small lots to 1.00 per pound. The drop makes aluminum a serious competitor with nickel and tin, and at 50 cents per pound it would compete with copper.

Cleveland Cowles Electric Smelting and Aluminum Company

Randall's Small Estate In Philadelphia

Philadelphia September 26 Register of Wills Gratz grants letters of administration to widow Fanny W. Randall on the estate of Hon S J Randall who died in Washington April 13 without a will The estate worth about $6000 consists entirely of personal effects.

Philadelphia S. J. Randall Washington Gratz Fanny W. Randall Daubna Udarden

European News Cabled for Tomorrow's Big Dispatch

A corps of correspondents outside the Associated Press sends Europe news in advance for tomorrow's major dispatch.

Tomorrow’s Big Dispatch Associated Press

He Wants His Share in Cincinnati Boodle Divide

Andrew T. Moonet former Cincinnati Council member now based in Chicago sues William Forbes president of the council for 2100 dollars. Moonet alleges Forbes had funds to pay a council committee to influence a decision and did not pay Moonet his share.

Cincinnati Andrew T. Moonet Chicago William Forbes Moonet Cincinnati Council Forbes Council

How to Make a Great City Pittsburg Essay Contest Winners

The Dispatch published prize winning essays urging Pittsburg to unite business, transportation, and public works to nationalize the city. Henry B. Thompson won first prize for bold plans to expand canals and a consolidated city, with Charles S. Mentzer and Roger D. McCart taking second and third for cooperation and infrastructure ideas.

Henry B. Thompson Thompson Roger D. McCart Fulton Street Pittsburg Allegheny County

Pittsburgh's Rise Through a Great Waterway System

A prophetic vision argues that America's future rests on canalizing rivers from the Mississippi to the Ohio and Missouri, expanding waterways via the Erie and Hennepin canals and ship canals to Lake Michigan. It claims Pittsburg would gain commercial primacy, with cheap transport driving vast national growth and industrial output.

America Mississippi Valley Rim Europe Chicago Hudson Ohio River Allegheny Cumberland Tennessee Pittsburg Belgium Vent San Onele Nicaragua Canal Pacific Suez Canal England Manchester Ead Amherst Corinth Cape Cod Chesapeake and Delaware Mississippi Ohio Missouri Atlantic Lakes Mohawk Erie Canal Inges Hennepin Canal Lake Michigan Michigan Upper Great Northwestern East West Petrrog

Nationalize Pittsburg Novelistic Schemes Outlined

The article argues Pittsburg’s five year future hinges on a united civic plan to attract capital and develop new enterprises. It emphasizes mobilizing citizens for growth and mentions continued discussion on page five. The Dispatch promotes its beet advertising medium via Classified Advertisements for broad reach.

Ginse Pittsburg

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