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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1890
Page
8
Senator Quay recounts a Florida tarpon expedition on Indian River with Ben Sooy and a crew, describing battles, a 112 to 140 pound catch, repeated leaps, and a dramatic shark interruption that ended with the tarpon's head brought aboard.
Grover Cleveland, appointed May 19, 1879, referee in William Barnes vs. Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane case, oversaw testimony on contractor Baynes claim of about 4000 dollars. Hearings stretched as Cleveland rose to Major, Governor, then President, with most testimony taken in his New York office. Baynes finally received 33 365 27 including interest. Cleveland’s fees noted as 200. Justice Lewis confirmed the report.
Five of six coaches derailed from the Omaha Express on the Wabash Western two miles north of St Charles. One mail clerk Walter T. Shoop suffered a compound leg fracture and arm burns. Others lightly injured include C. F. Guthrie Allan McDowell H C Smith B J Sewart J C Cuff. Shoop described waking to a rumble before the car toppled.
Philadelphia on April 4 reports awards for essays on destroying mosquitoes, with dragonflies praised as a method. Mrs. Eugene March of 832 Pine Street won first prize, receiving 500 Flower Wreaths and other floral prizes at a local exhibit.
Ottawa reports Samuel Fraser a 76 year old Scotch gold miner and Californian adventurer married his adopted niece Aggie Barr aged 16 in Burlington. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Abraham. a crowd disrupted with a tin pan charivari until the best man paid $5 to quell trouble. Fraser’s long frontier life included Australia and California fortunes before settling in Ottawa.
Silk Striped Glorioso Cloths at 125 headline the Dress Goods Department with 48 inch width and new desirability. English Suitings and Broadcloths promise high class quality and savings. Easter accessories include Handkerchiefs Gloves Neckwear and Ruchings. GENTS FURNISHING DEP'T offers Neckwear Gloves and Fisk Clark and Flagg products at popular prices.
Obituary notices list numerous individuals with dates of death in early April 1890. Entries name the deceased and relatives, with funeral details including dates, times, and home addresses across Allegheny and Birmingham areas.
Invitations invite readers to view Wilton, Brussels, tapestry Brussels and Ingram carpet patterns. Dealers boast extraordinary preparations, exclusive designs, and low New York prices to expand use in homes and drawing rooms.
Moquettes announce an enormous sale offering rich elegant carpets at low cost. The collection features patterns exclusive to the region and offered only through this seller.
The advertisement praises Body Brussels as durable and reliable offering the greatest wear for the price. It notes new patterns with a radical departure in design and coloring from previous showings and claims the lowest market prices for these and hundreds of additional patterns.
A promotional note highlights dependable wool clothing with long wear and value for money. It invites shoppers to compare prices, emphasizes workmanship and tailor style, and claims spring prices at the lowest peg from a broad network of one thousand stores offering to measure garments.
The Curtain Department benefits from close proximity to our tapestry section with experienced salesmen aiding customers in selecting an artistic harmony between carpets and draperies.
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