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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1890

Page

5

NicelIy Pardons Hearing Held For Murderer And Liquor Case

The Board of Pardons in Harrisburg heard Charles Lambee seeking executive clemency for a life sentence in a murder case. John Glens faced mercy requests for selling liquor without a license. The defense promised new evidence and witnesses while the Commonwealth prepared depositions linking clothing to the crime.

William H. Koontz Bere John Cesena Mr. Kooser Seabee Herman Umsa

Uniontown Hotel Licenses Granted Amid Miscellany

Judge Ewing issued hotel licenses to several Uniontown establishments including Clinton House and Moran House while other local licenses were unchanged. In Connellsville the older houses retained licenses save W A McHugh's, with funds diverted to John Dixon. Marian Crowell, who killed his rival after drinking, drank at Meliugh's. Brownsville kept Monongahela House, Provish’s license transferred to Chalfant. No wholesale licenses granted. distillers may manufacture but cannot sell from factories or in quantities under ten packages.

Uniontown Gam DeParen Conneltsvie W. A. McHugh John Dixon Marian Crowell Meliugh Brownsville Monongahela House D. HH. Provish F.S. Chalfant

Knights of Labor Convention Flanks Miners Strike Threat

Eco0paL April 4 delegates attend the Knights of Labor convention with resolutions adopted to improve miners conditions. Rainey’s men may strike this week, while Rainey resists. Kerfoot’s plan for better miner education approved and local assemblies told to form committees. Executives Board to meet to settle grievances and prepare for a strike.

Burglars Attack Home Invasion With Beer Bottles

Bourglars entered the residence of Victor Trommelschlager early Sunday morning and struck him and his wife with bottles from a saloon below, leaving Trommelschlager severely wounded. The couple alerted neighbors as the robbers fled, sparking calls for action over recent local robberies.

Castros

Woman Admits Forging Letter Urging Governor to Pardon Brother

Miss Mary Welsh of Massillon confessed she wrote the pardon letter for Robert McLister, the Smith County life convict who killed her brother. She had denied authorship to gain notoriety and hired a local detective to identify the forger of her signature.

Masssitton Mary Welsh Robert McLister Smith County

Old Man Ends Life in Laurelton Home

Joseph 8. Randen bush Jr of Laurelton shot himself at 5 pm and died two hours later after requesting a pillow. He was 90, a prominent hotelkeeper merchant and lumberman, and left a wife and one child. A second note reports a fatal slate fall in Crozer Coal Mine killing John Craft and wounding James Kirfanger, with another unnamed miner injured. A Washington PA labor meeting drew 40 union men and local speakers discussed labor outlook and prospects for March 1.

TPC Altel Recarrente Strcal Telegran Elenors W. Va Crozer Coal and Coke Compins John Craft James Kirfanger Tis Washington, Pa PECL Washinerox P. J. Maguire Federation of Labor

Late News In Brief From Across The Nation

Portugal seeks a 2.5 million pound loan from Paris bankers. New York ribbon firm Silberberg and Seligsman assigns assets. Pits share and Lexington Railroad rights being secured. Washington Pennsylvania court bans Sunday oil pumping as desecration. Mart Manson plunges into a Seattle river to save a fellow Swede. both drown. West Virginia farmer John Dever dies after strangling at Lowell depot. Nashville merchants’ exchange assigns due to pork price rise, liabilities 100001. Fire Association revival planned with New Cumberland Toronto East Liverpool. Mr Parnell to move in Commons on Irish land purchase bill by Mr Balfour. Michigan Central to run fastest vestibuled train Chicago to New York in 23 hours. Charles G Williams of Milwaukee jailed for one year for larceny. drink cited. Miller McIntyre of Tweed Ontario attacked by whitecaps. house blown up, no injuries. Denver Mayor Londoner reveals bribe offer to sign railroad ordinance. Montgomery Car Co suit against Chicago Street Stable Car Co dismissed for lack of action.

Mart Manson Seattle Bic Scucenel John Dever West Virginia Lowell House of Commons Trish Balfour Michigan Central Chicago New York Charles G. Williams Milwaukee

Important Scotch Irish Congress Committees Meet Today

The Scotch Irish Congress committees plan a pivotal Pittsboro meeting at Cornell chamber at 4 o clock to enlist active help, discuss transportation and urgent matters, and hear a report from Colonel John W Echols on fees and expectations.

Pittsboro Cornell John W. Echols Echols Lange Everyody

Talking Doll Captivates Whitney & Stephenson Crowd

A Fourth Avenue office hosted a display of a doll baby, crafted from Edison’s ideas, able to recite Little Jack Horner with perfect diction. The doll, richly dressed with blonde hair, sparked debates on educational value and elocution. The maker did not reveal why the doll’s lips do not move during its recitation.

Whitney & Stephenson Fourth Avenue Edison Jack Horner Mary Imima

Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday

Yesterday licenses were issued in multiple localities including Allegheny and Pittsburgh areas. Names listed include Joseph J. O Connor, Tz Nelite Morgan, Ada Zehnder, Mary Gonnolly, Frances McCallin, Margaret Scott, Ron PAROS, John Evans, Lavina A Sawilli, Kate M Hollman, Elizabeth McKwee, George Lauer, Julia Graf, Therese Lattie, Martin Wrer, Ella M Ryan, and others across Homestead West Elizabeth McKeesport and Pittsburgh districts.

Joseph J. O' Connor Tz Nelite Morgan Anegheny Adelreh Kaelin Reserve Ada Zehnder Heserve Donn McCarthy Serene Pittsburg Mary Gonnolly Cone Pittsburg Frances McCallin sAegheny Margaret (Astraban Aesene Jon Mahoner Anne Murphy Cc Same Maraball Mary Urwin Ae Meyerdale T Margaret Scott New Centerville Ron Paros Cabra County Marin Tebure Charles Norman Atensta North John Evans Denule Culbertson Richard K. Stent Allegheny Ei Acacsasesevess Phisdoty Jsesee Homestead Homestead Ae Ees Rakhopd West Elizabeth Eee Connellsville Lavina A.sawilli Cesseoreocions Braddeuck Mathias Walker Pittshburg Matilda Nebroove Pusburg David J. Rock Allegheny Kate M. Hollman Edward Sweeeeses Jitteburg Agnes Havgeron Pitteburg William M. Dimer Cceeeese McKeesport Elizabeth McKwe George Lauer Wees Mary Whil Jacob Firle Julia Graf Ae Sci Env Evsbore Covees Httsburg Martin W.rer Aberheny Mionte H. Kelly Sceeseesseee Patrick J. Bimck Cceeeersessennene Mttaburg Ella M. Ryan Pittebur

Boy and dog kept safe after allegheny store theft report

A German boy named Jacob slept with a Newfoundland at Allegheny station as detectives arrested Thomas Golden for robbing Edmunson's store. Jacob could not identify his home, while the dog stood guard as authorities arranged care and inquiries continued into other robberies.

Coulson Fitzgerald Thomas Golden Edmunson

New $20 Chamber Suite Delivers Antique Oak Style

A Pittsburg selling description touts a large chest of chamber furniture. The advert highlights a $20 Chamber Suite in antique oak finish with a larger toilet washstand bedstead and beveled mirror. It claims high value, strong margins, cash purchase, and quick turnover to benefit maker and buyer.

Pittsburg

New Colored Silk Crepes and Dress Goods Spring Arrivals

New silk crepes in street shades draw Fashion’s favor for street dresses. Black Silk Crepe with crinkle weave praised, while Accordion Plaiting idea deemed far fetched. Large stock of India Silks and Wash Silks offered at bargain prices. 48 inch Silk Warp Gloriosos at reduced, plus extensive Dress Trimmings and striking, low prices on fine fabrics.

Wanamaker's Spring Suits and Overcoats Offer Value

Our Own Make competes with Wanamaker's Spring Suits and Overcoats. Wanamaker's markets premium tailored pieces from luxuriously finished overcoats to plainer styles. They claim top quality and fit, with prices aimed at drawing big trade alongside our goods.

Merchant Tailors Wanamaker's Tony Wanamaker Ae Wanamaker

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