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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1890

Page

5

Strike of Builders In City Sparks Wage Dispute

Waretse West Virginia April 6 The building trade strike persists as Wilson & Co. hire three new workers while Belts Finding Co. adds three and J A Holliday Son hold steady. Craft & Co. plan to restart their mill, union carpenters stay firm, and exchange committee efforts are noted. Tailors in Youngstown remain idle awaiting wage settlement with a five member committee from merchant tailors and journeymen. President Kay says arbitration may settle if talks fail.

Waretse W. Va Exchange Committee Conference Amai Youngstown Kay Te Journeymen's Union

Zach Taylor Beare Up Remarkably Before Execution

Zach Taylor faced the impending execution for the murder of William McCausland, sharing thoughts with visitors and predicting his fate. He spoke calmly with Rev. Maxwell, arranging his final wishes and asking companions to attend his words before the drop. Jasper and Bill Taylor traveled from Masontown to handle his body and funeral arrangements were set for Thursday at 11 AM in that place.

Zach Taylor George Clark Taylor Mr. Maxwell Jasper Bill Taylor Masontown Maxwell William McCausland

New City Government Elected With Enthusiastic Welcome

Jounstonn April The vigorous policy outlined by Mayor Hose in his inaugural address is met with approval. A. J. Moxham, president of Johnson works, predicts the city will reach 150000 inhabitants and hints at a large expansion of the company. Despite morning rain a large parade formed in the afternoon with display by fire company and Johnson Company workers. The crowd cheered mottoes like We will help build our new city and the day closed under auspicious circumstances.

Jounstonn Hose A. J. Moxham Johnson Works Southside Johnson Company

Seeley Gas Trust Scandal At Wheeling Exposed

The Seeley gas pipe inquiry reveals 1886 87 actions by Oscar Seeley then President of the Board of Gas Trustees including city orders for pipe in the city name scriped and paid by a city check. He allegedly used gas works staff for private business and secured city work violating state law. Committee to report to Council and seek legal action.

Wheeling Seeley Oscar Seeley Board of Gas Trustees O. K

Scottton Miners Propose coal wage Scale to Operators

A telegram from Smithton miners publicizes a proposed wage scale seeking the Columbus coal rate of 75 cents per ton for run of mine and 61 cents on an 80 cent basis with coke drawing fees. Superintendents deem the offer unreasonable and threaten strike. Workers plan to report to the Enidit of Labor as orders grow scarce, potentially reducing operations to five days next week.

Scorrpace Smithton Columbus Msn Smithton Works Lestiets Rainey

Western Pennsylvania Christian Missionary Society Opens Session

In WasumoTos Pennsylvania on April 1 the Western Pennsylvania Christian Missionary Society began its annual session this morning with delegates gathering to discuss religious outreach and community work across the region.

WasumoTos Western Pennsylvania Christian Missionary Society

Mortgaging the Road for Akron to Delphos Line

Akos April 8 J W Holliday filed with the County Recorder the mortgage by the Pittsburg Akron and Western Railroad to the American Loan and Trust Company of New York to fund construction of a line from Akron westward to Delphos. The 5 percent gold bonds run 40 years, totaling 8 630 000 dollars, secured by a first lien on the property.

Dispatch Akos J. W. Holliday County Recorder Pittsburg, Akron and Western Railroad American Loan and Trust Company New York Akron Delphos J. D. Callers W. A. Lynch Pittsburg

Andrews' Confession Shows Him a Bad Man

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIGPATORN Be eronte Pa April Alfred James Andrews to be hanged here tomorrow for the murder of Clara Price on November 27 1889. He shot her to avoid detection after an attempted crime. Over 100 witnesses examined, Andrews on the stand, but nothing he said clarified the case. He is an Englishman whose father lives in Cornwall. His confession has been published.

Digpatorn Eronte Alfred James Andrews Clara Price Andrews Cornwall

Severe Electric Storm Damages East Liverton Church and Telegraph

An early morning electric storm in East Liverton Ohio destroyed the telephone central and burned out the operators. The M E Church was knocked down with damage estimated in the thousands. The dispatch notes the severity and local impact of the storm.

East Livertoon M. E Telephone Central Dac Ee

Davis Creek Man Bit by Mad Dog in Hydrophobia Case

About ten days ago Louis Pauley of Davis Creek was bitten by a mad dog. He remains at home showing strong symptoms of hydrophobia and several men are needed to hold him in bed. His case is regarded as hopeless.

Cnaarlestos W. Va Louis Pauley Davis Creek

Boy Henry Alt Drowns in Natrona River

Special dispatch reports a 10 year old boy named Henry Alt drowned in the Natrona river Saturday evening. He has not been recovered. This descriptive notice notes the boy’s light hair blue eyes red and black woolen shirt and dark knee pants.

Natrona Henry Alt

Ao Increase in Deaths in City Mortuary Report

The mortuary report for the week ending Saturday shows 106 deaths in the city. Pneumonia caused 27 deaths, while the period compared to the previous year is noted.

Cemne Poeumonia

Fragmented OCR town roll call listing many names and places

A garbled OCR of a Pittsburgh area roll call or directory cites numerous individuals such as Emma Hitzel Matthew Ludwig Louise B Hall and Anna Wajciechowski. It mentions Pittsburgh districts like Allegheny and Braddock plus place names Pike and Hara township with scattered surnames and unclear roles.

Charles A. Tickner Charles Eich Amlegneny Michael Gibods Bankin Station Mary Hareh Aitankin Station ER Et Sks Nonksnnacok Nein Samrere Anna Wajciechowski Fpittaburg Dames Vereesreecowves Louise B. Hall Etta TL Mtraasenbane fQhorie, FF NeUe Seeeeny Emma K. Fregermuth Allegheny Andrew W. Johneston Annie Haker T. Miller Anna L. Whalen E. Whelster Martha J. Bueh fPerd M. Koch Ernestina Kenning Janer Kerevin Kraus K. Miller Diese Giffin James M. Hamilton Anna M. Bohrer Grant Nabbs Stella C. Shannon W. J. Trautman Josie Stock Alexander McKind Palstey Rudolph East Amalia Finding Henry O Christman Elizabeth Buercki Adam van Buren Anna H. Maire John Mikaliyas Mary L’aviik

Gents' Furnishings on sale today at deep discounts

Reminder of a wide awake department sale offering 500 dozen Gents' Pure Linen Dollars at 9c, 500 dozen Pure Linen Cuffs at 14c, Satin Stripe Shirt 98c, Linen Bosom Shirt 74c, and popular Un laundried Shirts Town Talk 48c None Such 69c. Neckwear prizes, complete underwear stock, and Mother's Friend Boys' Shirt Waists promoted with low prices and a guarantee against rips or buttons. Two dozen Boys' French Flannel Waists 49c, remaining 25c Percale Waists.

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Moorhead Godfrey nuptials end in tragedy on April 8 1890

On Tuesday afternoon April 8 1890 Rev William M West joined James KennEpY Moorhead to Beater Crace daughter of Edward B Crace in marriage. The ceremony concluded with the death noted in the record.

Latest Styles in Hats and Shirts for Boys’ Warmer Wardrobe

Fashion notes highlight new hat, shirt waist, and tie styles for boys. The piece mentions lively, noisy attire at play while stressing practical wear and comfort for the season.

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