Brooklyn wife charged with bigamy shocks Southside
Mrs Julia Cake of Brooklyn accuses George L Cake secretary of L A 300 and Window Glass Workers Association of bigamy. Cake is held on 1200 bail after evidence he deserted 1877 wife in New Jersey and married Ada Morgan. Officials split over action as Cake remains confident and the case moves to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Cake
L. A
Wioden Glass Workers’ Association
Alderman King
Julia Cake
Brooklyn
Ada Morgan
Cake
New Jersey
W. J. Riggs
South Fifteenth Street
Mrs Cake
John McKee
Mr. Cake
Gideon Sailor
Mrache
Jeannette
Henry Moeller
S. A. 300
Eray
Tam Ivy
Mra Crie
Enid
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Murder mystery rains on W S Faughenden case in Ohio river
Police ordered full inquiry into the death of W S Faughenden found in the Ohio river at Allequippa. Friends suspect murder as M W Hedden H Updegrove and J T Eliott testified before Alderman Donavan and Myrtle Stein reports Faughenden was last seen with rough characters on February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mara
S. Faughenden
Faughenden
M. W. Hedden
H. Updegrove
J. T. Eliott
Donovan
Ohio River
Allequippa
Faaghenden
Myrtle Stein
Feaghenden
Secoml Avenue
Contractors Seek Interest on Street Work Debts in Pittsburg
The suits by Evan Jones Sloan Mell vaine and others against the city of Pittsburg argue for interest on amounts due for completed street improvements. The contracts allowed two years for payment, but state acts guiding them were struck down by the Supreme Court, delaying payment. Attorneys Johns McCreave and White for contractors, City Attorney Moreland for the city. An early decision is anticipated. Commander Barber of the Monococy writes for The Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Jones
Sloan & Mellvaine
Both & Flinn
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Johns McCreave
White
Moreland
Elle Held for Murder in Fatal Shooting of Sweetheart
Coroner’s jury returned a ten minute verdict finding Jacob Ellk guilty of murder for shooting Ida Engel. Evidence is incomplete and more facts will be gathered before the trial. testimony included remarks from Henry Schomber, Mrs. Schomber, John Lough, and Police Assistant Superintendent Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ellk
Ids Engel
Erii
Henry Schomber
Miss Engel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elk
Ida
Erik
Jake
Appomattox Day Celebration in Pittsburgh
The 9th of April commemorating Lee’s surrender at Appomattox is marked as a special day by Union Veteran Legion encampments and three year soldiers' groups. In Pittsburg and Allegheny extensive preparations for a ceremony at the Auditorium on Peon avenue near Sixth street feature visiting veterans, notable officers, a concert, and addresses by Judge Collier Mayor Gourley and others. General Day Butterfield of New York and several war figures will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Appomattox
Union Veteran Legion
Pittsburg
No. 1
No. 6
Allegheny
Peon Avenue
Sixth Street
A. L. Pearson
A. B. Hay
W. W. Fullwood
Gallupe
Day Butterfield
New York
Army of the Potomac
Gettysburg
Mavor Gourley
Harry White
Indiana
A. A. Wartenbach
Braddock
Over
John A. Danks
Cathedral Band
Machinery for Washington and Western states haul heavy farm gear
W M Clark, Missouri Pacific agent, returned from St. Louis with news of 32 carloads of agricultural machinery from Massillon to Portland. He says about 125 cars of reapers and threshers have been shipped west this spring. In the far west last season crops were so heavy that much unthreshed grain spoiled on the ground. Farmers plan for another big crop this season as threshers are scarce and $5 per day was charged last fall in Colorado Nebraska Washington Montana and the Dakotas. The baseball season opener in the Dis is noted in Sporting News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Clark
Missouri Pavifico Road
St. Louis
Massillon
Portland
Clark
Colorado
Nebraska
Washington
Montana
Dakotas
Allegheny Public Safety Moves Into City Hall Offices
The Allegheny Department of Public Safety has taken possession of its new City Hall offices on the first floor. The south entrance opens into the detectives’ room with Chief Murphy’s private office on the right and clerical space behind. The Bureau of Health office sits to the left with Superintendent Math’s office behind it. The arrangement is neat and convenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Department of Public Safety
City Hall
Chief Murphy
Bureau of Health
Math
Two cities stories and events in Pittsburgh
A rundown of local happenings includes East End residents protesting dog losses, the Union Veteran Legion planning Appomattox Day at the Auditorium, and milk adulteration actions at Union depot. Also noted are college and school events, demolition work on Penn Avenue, a Newsboys' Home directors meeting, and musical recitals at Carnegie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
Stauen
East End
Union Veteran Legion
Max Inspector McCrrcurox
Union Depot
Onorsaxce Orricen McKerxa
Pittsburg College of Pharmacy
Carnegie Music Hall
Dean Literary Society
Pittsburg High School
Josefh Houst & Co
Penn Avenue
Cecil Alley
Sixth Street
Newsboys
Crry
Ecerra
Western University Mandolin Club
Ernest ER. Kappeler
Carnegie Hall
Morcau Morcax
Crhatanas Jonnx Congwrn
A. J. Streib
K. of P
Grand Lodge of
Allegheny Presbytery
Beaver
Taceday
Poor Society of Christian Endeavor
O Mas. Slatt&ur
Coran
Ireland
W. F. Brows
Canonsburg
Knoxville Presbyterian Church
Rome
Port Huron Gas Plan Ties Pittsburg Bonds to Archer Fuel
Captain J B Archer promotes a fuel gas system for Port Huron now backed by Pittsburg bondholders led by John D Scully. The venture uses oil and water to imitate natural gas and aims to displace coal as prices drop 20 cents per thousand feet. The deal follows prior local excitement over natural gas and a separate company taking over the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron Gas Company
Monongahela House
Michigan City
Archer
J.B. Archer
New York
Port Huron Company
Pittsburgers
Port Huron
Captain Archer
J. R. McGinley
Mr. Archer
Pittsburg
Friday Ambulance Calls Highlight Multiple Injuries in Two Cities
A Friday report lists five accidents in two cities with one confirmed fatality. Thomas Picholl, 23, brakeman for the Panhandle, was killed when run over. Other injuries involved Phillip Pfeffer at Carnegie’s Thirty third Street mill, Joseph Wright at the same mill, Patrick O Donnell at Elba Iron Works, and Peter Snowden from Woods Run who suffered a skull fracture after a late night fall from a frightened horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minle Piccott
Thomas Picholl
Panhandle
Pricyrrr
Phillip Pfleffer
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
West Penn
Bridge Street
Island Hotel
Troy Will
Joseph Wright
Pacific Avenue
O'Doxsyall
Patrick O'Donnell
Elba Iron Works
Avg Xowpex
Peter Snowden
Woods Run
Brighton Road
Waite Faults Freight Cuts Hit Ohio Coal Trade
Co C Waite of Columbus, president of Hocking Valley, journeys to New York aboard the Eastern express while criticizing reduced Pittsburg coal rates to the lakes. He argues the lower freight harms Ohio coal, notes last year’s tonnage shifts, cites 200000 tons from West Virginia, and suggests Pittsburg coal will command about 25 cents more at the lakes. He deems the 5 cent differential insufficient and calls season early for firm conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Co. C. Waite
Columbus
Eastern Express
New York
Pittsburg
Lakes
Ohio
Waite
West Virginia
Head of Lakes
Not Afraid of the Court Alderman's Hearing on Assault
Alderman Donovan's office hosted a crowded hearing where Andrew Robb and Martin Gillig ages 14 and 9 faced charges from Mrs. Stober over an assault on her 12 year old son. The Gillig boy testified he struck first after being struck. Robb denied involvement. The case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Donovan
Andrew Robb
Martin Gillig
Stober
Robb
Visitor Delivers Naked Baby Girl to Porch Police Take Charge
A naked two day old girl baby was left on William Turner’s porch at the corner of Fifth and Wilkins avenues. Mrs Turner dressed the infant and handed it to police, as Lord Wolseley continues his Life of General Forrest in the Dispatch tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Wolseley
Geeral Forrest
William Turner
Fifth and
Wilkins Avenues
Mr. Turner
Smelting Workers at Black Diamond Steel Faces 45 Cent Daily Cut
Reported yesterday that men in the smelting department were to lose 45 cents a day. William S. Park said the firm does not contemplate any change in wages but the scale is set by mutual agreement with the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond Steel Works
William S. Park
Sregeecy Cee Y & Mutual
No progress in dispute between boss bricklayers and men
No developments yesterday as the union men and the boss bricklayers remained at an impasse over Thursday's meeting. The union says many contractors outside the Builders' Exchange will offer work. Dr B M Hanna Eye ear nose and throat diseases exclusively Penn Street Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
B. M.hanna
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Hearing Over Alleged Republican Primary Fraud
The Oliver and Routh case before Alderman McMasters resumed as W H Cullers testified about ward Fifth precinct politics and voting. Edward Carpenter related his role as Judge of Election while questions centered on whether James Routh, an inspector, voted Democratic and swore he was a Democrat. The defense argued no case, the prosecution claimed Routh and others accepted Democratic votes. a decision was to be delivered today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
W. B. Rodgers
Edward Carpenter
Fifth Ward
Routh
Patterson
Rodgers
Tilden
Wright
Rogers
Military Schools For the Instruction of National Guard Officers
Adjutant General W W Greenland passed through the city bound for Clarion to tend to lumber business and promised to return Monday for a Second brigade officers meeting at the Monongahela House. They will discuss a new tactics program and improvements while a school for officers is set to begin tonight. Palm Sunday is the subject of Rev George Hodges sermon in The Dispatch tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Greenland
Clarion
Monongahela House
George Hodges
Ohio Republicans Rally Behind Harrison For Delegates
Ex congressman George W. Crouse of Akron reports Ohio Republicans are uniting behind President Harrison as Blaine declines to run. Four delegates at large are debated with McKinley and Foraker likely chosen, Sherman or Foster possible as third, Conger hoped for as fourth but not favored by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crouse
Akron
Monongahela House
Ohio
Harrison
Blaine
Crouse
McKinley
Foraker
Sherman
Foster
Colonel Conger
Read THE DISPATCH for all news and updates
George Marlowe of Chicago faces legal trouble again after past arrest for cuff buttons theft from Ed Morris and a recent overcoat theft at Carson Hotel. Phillip McDonough and Officer Riley recovered the suspect near Union station while heading toward Youngstown. The High School Committee recommends Lida E Gray for a new drawing assistant teacher post, only applicant. March school report shows 815 enrolled and 754 average attendance. TWENTY-FOUR paces tomorrow, Read THE DISPATCH, It has all the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marlowe
Chicago
Ed Morris
Carson Hotel
Federal Street
Penn Avenue
Phillip McDonough
Officer Riley
Union Station
Youngstown
Lida E. Gray
Lassoed by the law and arrests across town
Katie Leoxarp of 4850 Penn avenue faces illegal liquor selling charges. Braddock residents Joan and Margaret Jones await trial for keeping a disorderly house. Multiple arrests and incidents sweep the city including assaults, thefts, and a juvenile taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Leoxarp
Penn Avenue
Joan
Margaret Jones
Braddock
Robert McLatchirstas
McKenna
Bvecars
Summer Station
Aspinwall Land Company
Gravax
William Carrol
Morganza
Steck
Glenwood
Charles Lowrey
David Lowrey
Squire Richards
James Kenor
Dravesburg
Alderman King
Southside
Jouern Anams
Third Avenue
Robinson
O'Mara
Suils
Pourceman
Matteew Bett
Charles Johnston
Gusky
Bell
Aga
Frank Moarthy
James Rafter
Bren
James Hunter
William Morris
John Dixon
Embezzlement Hearings Open in Myler Case at Pittsburgh Post Office
The first hearing on Theodore Myler Allegheny's Assistant Postmaster for embezzlement opened before U S Commissioner McCandless. Testimony covered $286 from uniform funds and $100 deducted from Miss Mary Steele's salary with Myler implicated. Proceedings continue next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Myler
Allegheny
United States
McCandless
Lewis McMullen
Myler
Lyon
Postoffice
Dickson
Baltimore
McMullen
Mary Steele
Miss Steele
John Hobson
Second National Bank of Allegheny
McMallen
Post Office Department
Wi. KR. McCalmont
W. C Moore
Moore
Unique Platform outlined by Laetrobe candidate West for State Legislature
Charles H. West of Laetrobe Pennsylvania announces candidacy for the State Legislature with a distinctive platform. He forms a new party focused on health protection, American labor, Granger interests, taxpayer welfare, country-road improvement, and tax reform while pledging loyalty to Harrison and Dalzell and proposing strict tax assessor reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. West
Latrobe
West
Pittsburg
Iam
Benjamin Harrison
United States
John Dalzell
Sam
General Assembly
Seagal
Senate
Pena
Mr. West
Gourley Summons Officials to Submit Affairs for Inspection
Mayor Gourley reportedly drafted a public address calling city officials to submit their business for his inspection under a unrecognized charter section and inviting citizens with grievances to file them. He said the draft was not as violent as reported and may be dumped. Also note a feature on Allegheny County women in patent offices by Mary Temple Bayard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Allegheny County
Mary Temple Bayard
Barber Vanishes From St Charles Hotel
Arthur Boettgar a barber at the St Charles Hotel and resident 18 Union alley has deserted his wife Emma Stromberg and disappeared. The couple married December 27 1891 and had lived together happily until his sudden disappearance with no known cause or explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Boettgar
St. Charles
Union Alley
Young Boettgar
Southside
Emma Stromberg
South Twenty-second Street
Comstock Objects to Parkhurst Morality Methods
Anthony Comstock, in Syracuse to lecture, critiques Dr Parkhurst for revealing lurid details from Hattie Adams’ disorderly house. He supports some crusade aims but says Parkhurst goaded himself and that exposing vice from the pulpit harms public morals and minds. He would not endorse the preacher’s method for ministers elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Anthony Comstock
Charles H. Parkhurst
Hattie Adams
Comstock
Dr. Parkhurst
Mr. Comstock
Dr.Parkhurst
Houses of Vice
New York
Tink
Parasols and Umbrellas at Biber and Easton
Advertising a wide range of parasols and umbrellas for misses and children, with prices from 40 cents to several dollars. Highlights include fancy stripe parasols, coach ing and ruffled su rahs, lace trimmed options, colored umbrellas, children's school umbrellas, and English Gloria and imported models with various handles. Also features extra fine 26 and 28 inch umbrellas with laid handles and price points up to the high end.
Pritts Still at Large in Rockwood Area
The missing Pritts remains at large, with many expecting a surrender echoing Miller’s fate. Detective Fisher leads a search party into former haunts as locals monitor leads and await clarification on the fugitive’s whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Pritts
Miller
Fisher
Ritts
Hamilton's Music Store Promises Low Prices and Guarantees
Hamilton's at 93 Fifth Avenue offers Estey and Story & Clark pianos with double guarantees and low payments. Second-hand pianos priced from 50 to 126 dollars, living-room display and thorough polish. Small goods dept focuses on brass band and drum corps outfits with easy payments. Open till 9 on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Estey and
Story & Clark
Catelogue
Ttsburg
London Woman Praises Conover Piano In San Francisco
Mrs. Emily Yates of London recounts buying a Conover piano in San Francisco for 175 dollars and finds her Broadwood grand inferior upon return. She informs Conover Bros that no instrument in England equals her Conover. She lists Kleber's Music as the agency and May Pittsburg visit by H E Moxner for lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conover
San Francisco
London
England
Messra
Conover Bros
Kleber
Wood Street
New Fancy In Piece Cloths For Custom Work At Saller Co
See Saller & Co at corner Smithfield and Diamond for ready to wear and custom cloths. Suits to order priced at 20 24 and 26 dollars. Also shop at Pacific Tea Company for Easter panel displays and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Wesu
Nottingham Curtains Described in Varied Lengths
Listing describes 380 pairs of curtains with different lengths and widths. Details include 31 and 4 aes long, extra width, and variations across eleven terms with 31g yards long and cava width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Nottingham Ee
Nottingham Curtains Offered in Many Patterns and Sizes
A dealer lists 420 pairs of Nottingham curtains with 20 distinct patterns. Length options include 3 cents and 4 yards, plus extra widths. Five in grades up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
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L. A. 300
Aftendant
Daniel Winters
James Campbell
Joseph Johnston
Pis- Watch
Barber
Ies
Temov
Lis
Elle
Appomattox Day
Tventy
Dispatch
Machinery
Spoll
Sporting News
Capt. Archer
Eame
Assautt
National Guard
Marlowe
Jal
M’calmant
Pennsylvania
Herbert D. Ward
Dispatch To-Morrow
Parkhurst
Anti-Vice Society
Biber & Easton
San Umbrellas
Childrens School Umbrellas
Somerset
Vincindo College
Trent
Mansfield
Brussels
China
Edward
Groetzinger
Emily Yates
Mas
H. E. Moxner
Vine Street
Philadelphia
Scotland
Germany
Paris
Labhor
The
People’s Savings Bank
Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Engraving and Printing
W. W. Dermitt & CO
apo-Tissu
Bartlett” Venstetaees Wroughtsteel
Pittsburg, Pa
Jos. Horne
Penn Ave
Advan
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avs
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