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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1891

Page

5

Italian Strikers Drive American Workers From Jobs

Beaver Falls reports Captain F W Mansfield discusses U S Army recruiting stations in small towns for a three year enlistment. Government aims to train men in useful occupations beyond tactics to create better citizens and a large scale training school. Station planned for Butler Pennsylvania. Mansfield proceeds to Pittsburgh.

Beaver Falls F. W. Mansfield United States Army United States Butler Pitteberr

Rendezvous of Juvenile Thieves Found at Shanty Site

Ustogrows April 1. Thieves’ rendezvous uncovered beside the old Beeson race near McFarland Brothers planing mill. Police and councilman entered via trap door to a cellar full of carpentry tools, two jimmaes, provisions, and kitchen utensils. Some youths from respectable families suspected of dime novel influence.

Ustogrows Beeson McFarland Brothers’ Planing McFarland Brothers Jacebagen Land Peeg McCormick

Terrific Struggle in Mis Own House with an Enemy

McKresport April 1. At 2 o clock this morning Joh Morrissey awoke to a man forcing entry. A knife charged at his heart but Morrissey dodged, then knocked the assailant through a window with a club. The attacker, heavy and dark with a long Italian dirk, vanished into the night and left no trace. Morrissey suspects a foreign intruder but cannot identify the culprit.

McKresport Morrissey

Rough Treatment by a West Virginia Mob

Special Telegram from Wheeling reports a mob of 25 men attacked the farm home of Henry Cherch near Burton. They battered the three daughters and hired helper, then burned the house and its contents. Cherch, ill at the time, escaped harm.

Wheeling Henry Cherch Burton Coureh Ctuoreh

Clergyman Deposed By Mansfield Presbytery

At a Mansfield Presbytery meeting Rev. John Gailey former Millersburg pastor was deposed from the ministry on a drunkenness charge. The accusers said he was beastly drunk at New Lisbon last June and a presbytery spokesman harshly commented on his future prospects.

Nasescreen Mansfield U. P. Chiurch John Gailey Millersburg New Lisbon Mar. Ganley

Cutting Down Their Force at American Ax and Tool Works

Special telegoram from HeaAvEr Falls reports the American Ax and Tool Company will reduce its local workforce by over 100 men on May 1. Earlier the workers demanded higher wages by sending the request to Pittsburg headquarters.

HeaAvEr Falls Pittsburg

Laborers Replace Italian Strikers on Railroad Work

In New Castle April 14 Italians at Lawrence Junction employed by Pennsylvania Railway struck, Americans filled roles, and the Italians attacked the foreman. Further clashes expected as another attempt to resume work is planned. Garbled reports mention tailors strike, layoffs at Strathers Wells Co, and other local woes including a self-harm case and a quack doctor incident.

Cerciat Teegram New Castle Lawrence Junction Pennsylvania Railway ST Rcial Comprhlaxp, Mp Journeymen Tailors

Despondency leads East Liverpool keeper to self destruction

A East Liverpool keeper, Dave Barr, died by shooting himself yesterday amid domestic trouble. A. Corraers, attorney for the Nicely family, criticizes Elder, their spiritual adviser, in a confession linked to Barr. Deputies from Braddock Wire Works attempted to arrest George Hoffman, a striker, for contempt of court. he fled over a fence after noticing them. Marriage licenses were issued to numerous individuals in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County communities. Married Edwards Bradley ceremony held at bride’s grandfather's residence with Walter Ennaus and Linnie Bradley in attendance.

Dave Barr East Liverpool A. &. Corraers Nicely Boys Elder Dave Braddock Wire Works George Hoffman

Obituary notices from Pittsburgh area April 14 1891

The notice lists numerous death announcements and funeral details for residents of Allegheny and nearby towns. Individuals named include James McQuillar Joseph Cooper Archer Campbell Carney Cullen an Trinity area. Services scheduled across April 17 1891 with times from various residences and churches.

Mary Ann Archer Colwell and Wyandotte Ruch's Hill Washining Range c PD. C John P. Brennan Philadelphia Campbell Norman Heald James W Mary B. Campbell Fortieth Street St. Stephen's Church Hazelwood New York Kentucky Missouri Darragh Scudder I Darragh Waymart Palate Brooklyn Garbart Bae. M Gamsaes Main Street West Ind Getsy Ann Gerry James VY. Gerty Greer M. C. Greer James C. Greer Elizabeth C. Donaldson Arch Street Allegheny Aig Teaapera Gmiganaea P. M Pailip Eben Haushalter Carnegie Avenues Eighteenth Ward Hein Reelden Sharpsburg Rooscet John A Maria Heinz Hilgeh Ednesday Tlliam Charles F Anna M. Hilger HOUGH Center Avenue Clara Jane Noven Nice Jukins A. L. Hough Jeckle Ae Charles Jecely Mulberry Street Alloheny Jordan Jonx Jonpaa Mary Gandley Seno Ee Pennteenth Ward Iaison Sa. M Emma Albert Jungd German Lutheran Church Collins Avenue Station Street East End McDonald Station P.O G. L Bridget MaLocey Patrick Maloney Fairpayy Steubenville St. Peter's R. C Meade Gertrude John Margaret Meade McCague Rochester William McCanuse Brh Aiea Western Star O Western Star Lodge Union Station McClain Oclain

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