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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1891

Page

2

Fight for the Speakership Shapes House Chart

Washington, Sept 22. The battle for the next Speaker grows fierce as 16 new members join the House crowding uncertain votes. History suggests delays are possible before a majority emerges, with Northern Democrats gaining power but Southern influence intact. The outcome hinges on coalition plays, regional chairmanships, and silver policy stances amid a divided Democrat party.

Democratic Party Cummings Reed Kelly Ways and Means McKinley Ketcham Foreign Affairs Hitt

One Left To Tell The Tale In Shipwreck

The schooner Blos som, of Purcell's Harbour Newfoundland, struck Gull Island in a northeast gale with fog and broke apart near midnight. Five men and one woman were aboard. one man survived after clinging to rocks all night while rescuers later found him.

Hawkfax Blossom Joseph Marsh Labrador Purcell’s Harbor N. F Gull Island

Canada’s Cabinet Prorogation Prompts Major Reshuffle

Ottawa announces prorogation will occur Wednesday and a near immediate cabinet reconstruction. Frank Smith leaves Public Works. Pete White becomes minister and Wood moves to Speakership. Darling resigns as Agriculture minister. Hugh John C. McDonald to succeed him.

OtTawa Frank Smith Aet Pete White J. F. Wood Brockville Darling Huch John C. McDonald Winnipeg John Macdonald

Lone highwayman stops Chico stage for small haul

A lone highwayman halted a Chico stage last Sunday, pointed a gun at the driver, and compelled him to hand over the express box, which contained little money, after which the robber fled and spared passengers. A crossroad ambush attempt was thwarted by a constable placing branches across the road. Andy Isenberg, of Magalia, passed the scene ahead and was hailed but did not stop. he carried over 200.

Chico, Cau Landon Chico Ndy Isenberg Maga*ia Isenberg

Teutonic Queen of the Seas Sets Atlantic Run Record

The Teutonic has claimed the fastest trans Atlantic voyage, completing the crossing in 5 days 21 hours 30 minutes. It passed Fastnet Light at 11 o'clock this morning and reached Queenstown three hours after the light, beating the City of Paris and City of New York by one hour and 20 minutes.

New York Atlantic Queenstown City of Paris City of New York Eosiving S Ae Philadeluis Ao P OP. M Daithwere V. W Har- Pilati Harrisburg Philhmphia Hartiets Sta . Philadelphia New Y Eoress Arri Harrising Baltimore Ash- Tanto Phiadelphia Harrishare A. M Sunlare Greensburg Ee Express Derry Express Tiniless Wal Accom Wikinsture F. Braddock Sauday South-West Penn Railway Uniontown Monongahela Division Monongahela City West Brownsville Craresburg M. LP West Elizabeth

Colored Women and the World's Fair Call to Action

The Colored Women’s Independent Organization urges nationwide black women to press Congress for funds and an equal exhibit at the World’s Fair. They call a Washington convention on October 21 1891 to coordinate demands with the Worlds Congress for an appropriation and to challenge the Board of Lady Managers for denying equal展示 opportunities.

Cucaco Woman's Independent Organization Meri Washington Ma See Capoe Pea Congress

Eminent Dr Greene Offers Free Consultation For Nervous Ailments

Nervous and chronic disease sufferers are urged to seek specialists as family physicians see few such cases. Dr Greene of 35 W Fourteenth Street New York, claims to cure with pure vegetable remedies and the nerve cure. He invites descriptions of cases or symptom blanks for free guidance and promises thousands cured.

Greene Fourteenth Street

Biggest in America McDonald field oil sparks frenzy

In Butler County a new McDonald field well on the Mercy farm flows at an estimated 8000 to 10000 barrels daily. Forst & Greenlee’s deeper strike blasts the cap off the oil saver as tanks fill and the creek runs with spillover. Gauge totals show about 40000 barrels produced yesterday with future output potentially reaching 50000.

Oil McDonald Field America Prussia Land of McDonald Russia Forst & Greenlee Mercy Farm Yellowstone Park Chartiers Run Billy Ryan Mathews Dispatch Guify, Murphy, Jennings & Co Guffey, Murphy and Co Elliott Gordon Gutteray & Co Matthews Mevey Guckert & Steeles Meyer Guffey, Murphy & Co Baldwin Gartland & Hays Miller Royal Gas Company Marr Kobb Sauters & Co Cook Woodland Oil Company Gamble Herron

Market reports and a field note on production gains

Reports from the field indicate a sharp rise in output with the Green lee Ferco well at McDonald filling an 800 barrel tank in one hour. Despite bearish news the market closed steady as oil prices show mixed movements across cash and futures in New York and London as certificates and shipments are reported. The aromatic farm exhibit by Dr. Reynolds and P. Gruber was leased by Arthur L. Bissell, who plans to display it in Pittsburgh during the World’s Fair.

John Sherman Mr. Banks Pennington iUanks Battom Henry Winter Davis Congress American Party Matthews Drafr Mathews No. 1 McDonald Noblestown Phillips, Shaffer & Shofflin Collins Lot Bell No. 1 J. Kyle & Co Wettengel Farm Mathews Strikin Strip Oil Company Metropolitan Oil Company Kolbar Evans & Mandeville Guffey & Queens Kretzer Heidelberger Ee Oil Company Ireland & Hughes Greenlee & Forsita No Allston Stevenson & Co Pierce Whitesell Dunlap & Co Widow McCan Spang, Chalfant & Co de Haven Herron Station Pittsburg and Western Cattery Forest Oil Company Reichley Lentz & Co Newton Garvin N. Garvin S. M. Boyd Bosaecker Anderson Greer Langhurst Catherine Garvin White & Co Wahl & Bishop Nesbit Electro Oil Comany Covert Osborne Ros Crawford Alliance Oil Company Wagner Russell & Co Balfour Electro Oil Company Kennedy Doolard & Cummings Dean Wolebert Grerexspierco Equitable Gas Company Sam Walker Murraysville Washington Plate Glass Company People’s Gas Company Pine Run Gas Company Apollo Gas and Steel Company Apollo Greenlee & Ferco Hefinea New York London Antwerp Averane Braprorn Sse Cleveland Petroleum Easy Ase Napheha Dlge Petroleum Igec Pennsylvania Oil Ataie Tota C. J. Reynolds P. Gruber Arthur L. Bissell Bissell Pittsburg

FEDS AND BEDDING Offers Iron and Brass Beds at Low Prices

The store advertises a wide range of iron and brass beds with low prices and urges customers to visit. They claim to manufacture mattresses and bed springs in house, touting superior blankets, comforters, and quilts with warranties. Jos. Horse & Co, 607421 Penn avenue.

Oura Jos. Horse & Co Penn Avenue

Fitzpatrick Guilty In First Degree Murder Verdict

The Criminal Court opened with Patrick Fitzpatrick found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Samuel Early. Fitzpatrick, a 55 year old transient, had predicted a first degree verdict and was remanded to jail. Other defendants faced varied outcomes including acquittals for malicious mischief and insanity driven commitment for assault. Louis Rosenmeyer stood trial for larceny by bailee in a $6 case.

Patrick Fitzpatrick Samuel Early Fitzpatrick Fa Conroy Ed Corrigan Thomas Moran J. P. Brennen Joseph Sweeney Allegheny Mary Sweeney Sweeney Dixmont Charles Percival T. Edwards George Lewis George Jones Cal Henry

Common Pleas and Criminal Docket Report

A stream of civil actions from Common Pleas lists numerous cases including Gearing v Oberron and Wallace v Painter. The Criminal Court docket names Michael Maloney et al and others in a wide set of prosecutions. verdicts include 121 on a note and 164 and 250 in separate civil actions. The grand jury recommends Turtle Creek incorporation, and a suit against James Lackey for damages arises.

Common Gearing O'Herron McDavitt Peoples Natural Gas Company Wrowker Scott Exit Forsaith & Co Woehrel & Co. Sr Warner Siebert Et al Blair, Jr Schauer J. Stivanson E. T. Miller J. Stackelmen Mary E. Sweeney W. Wonehowskie P. Coady Bridget Collaren Henry Robinson C. School C. Taylor J. Taylor J. E. Wall C. Schuler J. C. Gearing Margeret Oberron Slagie J. T. Wallace J. Painter W.J. McDoraLp Elia M. Rhoads John L. Rhoads East End Steam Laundry Mary Collins Stowe A. Frazier A. J. Walker J.D. Walker F. X. Woon James McMevion William Honthon J. W. Trimbath Ae Eee Coe Dabo Atendivat Judge White E. A. Montoeoth F.N. Napoleon Napoleon Turtle Creek Puulton

Island News Digest From the Dusky Queen's Dominions

The ship Australia arrives from Honolulu amid tropical droughts in Kauai. Protracted hearings set for September 30 to probate John Dominis's will with an estimated 350000 value. Hawaiian bonds for harbor dredging sold out. Ships Helen W. Almy and Langefield reach Honolulu after long voyages with cargoes and repairs in progress.

San Francisco Australia Honolulu Elec Kauai John Dominis Prince Consort Helen W. Almy American Board of Foreign Missions Honoulu South Seas Langefield Tacoma Chile Havre

Idaho Indians Hostile Threat Forces White Expulsion

In Calispel Valley Northern Idaho Moarsela chief of the Calispels orders all white settlers out and Indians harass settlers livestock. General Carlin of the Fourth Infantry prepares precautionary measures sending for Indian agent Hal Cole as a cavalry unit awaits marching orders.

Calispels Sroxase Fans Calispel Valley Idaho Moarsela Carlin Fourth Infantry

HORSFOR WS ACID PHOSPHATE 3 Great Bargains

An advertisement for Horsfor WS Acid Phosphate marketed as a brain and nerve food targets lecturers teachers students clergy lawyers and omni workers. It promotes 88 inch 34 inch and 46 inch French cashmeres with 60 cent prices and offers samples mailed from out of town by Jos HoRxE & Co at 607 621 Penn Avenue.

Jos. Horxe & Co Penn Avenue Jos. Horne & Co

Pirate Attacks Spark Turmoil Across Chinese Coast

Reports from San Francisco describe Chinese pirates burning the village of Trung-Ba on the Black river and attacking Luong, with one villager killed. In Haida, 47 pirates are killed in two clashes with civil guards, while other raids loot a vessel near Swatow. Riots burn Catholic mission premises in Ichang, and several houses are looted. Foreigners board the steamer Paoha as warships Swift Aspic Archer and Inconstant head to the trouble zone. Severe hailstorms in Song Chow cause widespread damage, and Shanghai endures a cyclone as well as fires in Chung Kiang and Nanking, where over 100 top shops are destroyed.

San Francisco Trung-Ba Black River Luong Haida Swatow Ichang Catholic Missions Cain's Aldridge Dean Mr. Cockburn Paoha Aspic Archer Song Chow Shanghai Chung Kiang Nanking

Bank Vaults and Dress Goods Advertised in City Pages

The Farmers' Deposit National Bank promotes safe deposit vaults at 665 Fourth Avenue with strong vaults and well lighted rooms. Also advertised are MWE Black Dress Goods with novelties like Bedford cords and crepe cords. Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores feature large stocks and low prices.

Farmers’ Deposit National Bank Fourth Avenue Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Free Trains Every Day in Blaine Sales Pitch

In Blaine a trade pitch advertises daily free trains and promises work housing and future investments. It lists Charles Somers & Co at 129 Fourth Avenue for tickets maps and price lists. The ad touts boys suits sizes 4 to 15 priced at 125 200 and 250 with a gift included.

greet _ee Valley Charles Somers & Co Fourth Avenue

Schenley Park and Highland Railroad Progress Report

A segment of the new Schenley Park and Highland Railroad is nearly ready for operation. In ten days cars will run over about a mile from Boguet and Forbes streets along the park edge to Jonesire street. The full line, roughly three and a half miles, is scheduled for completion early next spring.

Schenley Park and Highland Railroad Boguet and Forbes Streets Jonesire Street

California Fig Syrup Company Reaps Early Praise

The favorable impression from the first appearance of the agreeable Haquid fruit remedy Syrup a few years ago is confirmed by the pleasant experiences of users. The success of the California Fig Syrup Company as proprietors and manufacturers is noted in this brief item.

California Fig Syrup Company

Bargain Textile Ads From Jos Horne Co and Rosenbaum Co

Local ads advertise 88 inch French cashmeres at 40 cents and 38 inch cashmeres at 0 cents with 46 inch versions at 6 dollars. Jos Horne & Co promotes mail order outreach while Rosenbaum & Co. touts flannel wrappers from $175 to $25 with broad variety and newest materials as cooler weather arrives.

Rosenbaum & Co

Camel hair suiting in new rich colorings and weaves

Sale listing notes camel hair suiting in new colorings including plain serge and chevron weave. Prices start at $1 per yard, with offerings at Sage 108 and Home & Sons Penn Avenue stores.

Homne & 'S Penn Avenue

New Dress Goods Bargain and Boys Suits Sale

Prices for boys suits range from 125 to 82 50 with sizes for ages four to fifteen. Each suit includes a present. Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company advertises at Grant and Diamond streets. Also a 50 inch dress goods bargain from Jos Hornor & Co. sales.

Pittsburg Oacey Corner Grant and Diamond Streets P. CC, C Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company

Items of Interest and Health Remedies Advertising

A fragmented excerpt discusses high child mortality, dyspepsia cures, and hiccup remedies using vinegar soaked letters. It promotes whiskey as a stimulant for various ailments and touts Daily's Pure Malt as a leading medicine praised by scientists and physicians.

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