This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1889
Page
2
A fire gutted the four acre Hubbard & Co. site at Forty-eighth Street and the Allegheny Valley Railroad in Lawrenceville. The blaze caused hundreds of job losses, damaged 600000 pounds of shovel stock steel, and destroyed the ox and shovel factory with $165000 insured. The firm plans to rebuild after settlements, with about 250 workers affected and a $500000 estimate, later revised.
The fire broke out at a gate of fish oil and bone flames and was finally subdued by shoveling sand. H. P. Hubbard discovered it while acting as watchman. Delays hindered fire response as Engine 9 burst a suction and Engine 15 broke an axle en route. Captain Brophy and police kept crowds back during the effort. The J. W. Arrott agency lists several insurers and Hubbards hold about $10,000 on the first four companies. Prior agents and other names noted with about $5,000 each in Orient and Queen lines.
George Harper who shot himself in a personal crisis died yesterday at his Ellsworth Street home. Doctors describe a through brain wound with gradual paralysis, a unique case to be reported in medical journals. Six physicians from the American Iron Works attended him. he leaves a wife and five children.
An Bohemian widow Mrs Lawrence also known as Lorenz aged 71 living on Brabee Street Troy Hill Allegheny ended her life with a razor following a wave of similar suicides in the past two weeks. She resided with her husband and two daughters and their spouse. Her husband and son in law work at a rolling mill and she had risen early to prepare breakfast when she disappeared. She was found dead in a hollow near the house with a razor in her hand. Coroner McDowell to hold an inquest this morning.
A hillside brawl between Jones avenue youths and local brickyard fighters escalated from stones to gunfire yesterday afternoon. The fracas ended with George Benjamin Keller wounded by a stone striking his head as he stood in his doorway. A bystander suffered a facial cut.
F C Stokes of Grand Forks North Dakota visits Dr Rahamser on the Southside. A Dispatch reporter notes post division of Dakota into two states the country’s condition has improved with booming land and enterprise. Government land is free and fertile with wheat barley rye corn and buckwheat growing well.
The funeral of George Daiz murdered by his father last week was held at Bloomfield German Catholic Church. Interment followed at St Marys Geers with family present. A floral tribute in a handsome casket was provided by Coroner McDowell and others. The father, Cats, committed suicide and will be buried in Belle Vue Potter's Field this morning.
Last evening leaders of the milk trust faced no new developments as two associations awaited today’s outcome. Retail dealers reported one milk on hand to noon and a partial fresh supply to follow, while producers warned others would get no milk unless bought from agent Reed. Shortage likely to continue tomorrow.
Samuel Storey M P a leading Liberal radical and ally of Henry Phipps Jr arrived from California and will visit Washington before returning to England. He predicts a sweeping Liberal victory and vows to wipe out the Unionist vote, urging Irish home rule and criticizing recent laws.
Ocean travel to Europe looks up as the Paris Exposition draws visitors and ship improvements boost speed. The twin screw City of Paris allegedly records 21 knots on trial and may reach New York in 58 days 12 hours, 15 hours 55 minutes faster than the Etruria. Prices quoted include 129 for a saloon round trip from Pittsburgh to Paris and back and 89 for second class. Notable travelers named include Mr. Jonas R. McClintock and Mrs Crawford among others heading abroad.
A Kansas senator Ingalls was sought at the Americus Club banquet by a committee led by W H D English at the depot last evening. They planned to invite him to Grant’s birthday banquet, but the caustic senator was not on the limited train.
Mr King acts as First Vice President of the B and O while Orland Smith, the incumbent, appears to have retired. A railroad official hinted that King is the true First Vice President and that Colonel Smith has quietly stepped back.
James Cottier of Shanghai Row Woods Run was arrested by Officer Sheer for abusing his wife. At the hearing he was sentenced 60 days to the workhouse, promising he would kill his wife when he got out. The Mayor increased the sentence by 90 days.
Sam Small delivered his address From the Bar room to the Pulpit to an audience of 1500 in Leighton's Hall Brad dock yesterday afternoon.
New York impresario Seymour E Locke arrives from California to manage the forthcoming May Festival in Pittsburg. He notes past failures with American Opera Company and hints at early plans, praising selected singers while calling for broader American opera support. He meets Carl Retter and intends to begin active coordination.
In a string of odd cases at Central station, thirteen men confessed to drinking, each fined 440 dollars. Other notes include Wagner throwing a screen at a bartender, Jones released after a held up charge, and various petty incidents involving hats, suspender sales, and theater prices.
Representative Wherry arrives in Harrisburg from Mansfield and comments on the Quay gang’s Friday win over the traction bill. He criticizes Andrews as a strategic whip while noting Cooper’s loyalty shifts and Delamater’s gubernatorial prospects. Also reports William Hughes of Allegheny paralyzed in his store and three West Braddock girls poisoned by candy.
Advertisements for Horsford's Acid Phosphate by Dr J J McWilliams of Denison praising its use for nervousness and dyspepsia. Grand opening today and tomorrow with glassware imports, gloves, handkerchiefs, collars, cuffs, and ladies wear on sale at One Fourth Price.
A vast crowd packed St Peter's Pro-Cathedral for the funeral of James D Callery, Pittsburg and Western railroad president, with merchants, bankers, manufacturers, and workers from both cities in attendance. Bishops and priests led solemn rites, praising Callery's integrity and charity, as mourners filled every seat and stood in aisles, the service concluding with a burial at Allegheny Cemetery.
The funeral of Peter Walter Jr. was held yesterday at Trinity Lutheran Church on Stockton avenue Allegheny. City officials from both Councils joined a procession from City Hall and seated themselves inside the church. Representatives of Walter’s secret orders arrived later as floral tributes were arranged by Superintendent of Parks Hamilton.
A large new barn at the Dixmont Insane Asylum was destroyed by fire last evening. Inmates were locked in rooms during the blaze, and a bucket brigade aided local crews. Loss is estimated at 3000 dollars. origin undetermined. Fire department assistance was requested but not needed. Local advertising follows.
The meeting at Malthy Hall featured F C Knight arguing Henry George single tax theory. Ads announce Schoenthal’s new Penn avenue store opening with full ladies wear lines and fittings, plus corset and hosiery departments and grand opening dates April 6 9 and 10.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.