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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1889
Page
5
The report from Coxxecisvitis dated April 4 discusses ongoing burglary activity and a weak coke trade in March. Production at Connellsville coke plants dropped to 11 ovens and 106,182 tons previously, with prices sliding about 10 cents.
Newark April 4 Officer Henry Laufter detained two foreign men Johnon and William Michalowsky who spoke German. One confessed a plot to murder a woman named Lavin in New York for five dollars and mentioned drugging with poison. The men are held awaiting further word.
Beaven reports burglars attempted to blow the Treasurers office safe at the Court House and forced entry into outer and inner offices. They damaged the Serace vault, entered Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and District Attorney offices, and opened a drawer in the Clerk of Courts. John Pidoe heard footsteps late at night near the dinner room.
A suspect identified as Henry Williams was arrested in connection with the Fayette County robberies and outrages near Searight and Brownsville. Officials say they have evidence to convict but have not disclosed details to the defense. Williams claims he can prove another man’s involvement and says he learned of the arrest only after the constable took him in.
An individual identifying as Phillip Hetrick from Heathville Jefferson county arrived here tonight by air. Local authorities noted the unverified origin of the traveler who landed at the city airport and reported further inquiry to confirm credentials and purpose of the flight.
Today and tomorrow only a local shop offers a special lot of men’s curts in cutaway and sack styles for ten dollars. The goods are new seasonals, high grade, with regular prices from twenty to twenty two dollars. Choose now and inspect at cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Citywide sale highlights first class garments imported from European manufacturers at 275 dollars, originally 450 dollars. Includes wash goods and French and American fabrics with a large selection of dresses, ginghams, and drape styles.
New Paris and New York hats, ribbons, and trim sought at People’s store locations 8 85 87 Campbell & Dick. Limited readable pattern data highlight latest bonnets and millinery concepts displayed to shoppers.
Bargains in hosters and fall regular imported hone items priced low at Rosenbaum & Co. Huge fall stock includes 182 20c and 22c items. Spring jackets and wraps offered in vast selection from cheapest up to 25. Osty Baum & Co.
MARRIED notices record Darby Barr wed Exuma 8 on Thursday April 4 1580 at Butler Street M E Church Grant County. Also Walker Anschutz marries Miss Euna L Anschutz and Charles P Walbee Thursday evening April 4 1880 at Herman Straub residence by Rev Kumier.
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