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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1890
Page
12
A dispatch from Argores N. April 27 reports William Kemmler ready for the first judicial electric chair, with 27 witnesses arranged inside Auburn Prison. Warden Durston and Mrs Durston guide his daily life while guards Wemple and McNaughton monitor the cell blocks and preparations.
An article details the features of an upright wooden chair designed for electric executions. It explains a head and spine wiring setup with cups and sponges to complete the circuit, and notes three chairs prepared for Auburn Sing Sing and Dannemora with Sing Sing next to be used.
Details of the planned execution chamber at Auburn Prison, including the Westinghouse dynamo, wiring to the chair, and safety concerns. Describes the room, the chair apparatus, straps, sponge cap, and the expected ritual before Death by electricity next week. The article notes the autopsy, the crowd invited by Warden Durston, and uncertainties about instant death.
Both branches of the City Councils met yesterday to discuss rising natural gas rates tied to a $60,000 pumping station fuel contract, with a $20,000 increase. A plan to study cheaper fuel gas from slack was approved, alongside property adjustments for Highland Reservoir Park and various street and staffing ordinances.
The Common Council passed an ordinance requiring property owners to connect premises to public sewers, with amendments debated on timing and preexisting connections. The measure, supported by Bigelow and others, passed 26 to 11 amid concerns over private sewers and public health.
Final session of the American Theosophist reports resolutions adopted except one on initiating grips and passwords. Controversy over delegates at large not from branches. Next convention set for April 1891 in Chicago. W Q Judge chosen secretary and treasurer. Council members named. executive committee named. delegate to Adyar India chosen. Adjourned sine die.
Preparations for the Wilkinsburg Master Masons Association entertainment on Friday include a strong music program with many Pittsburg singers and a planned address by Erasmus Wilson. Father A A Lambing pushes youth participation for bass and tenor voices as part of religious music.
Chamber of Commerce meeting endorses government backed postal telegraph scheme with debate over private versus public control. Majority report favors federal action, minority warns of centralization and civil service issues. vote adopts majority position and to forward to Postmaster General. A. B. Cochrane and Nellie Bly link noted.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company v Allegheny Valley Railroad was decided in United States Circuit Court. Judge Acheson denied the motion for an interlocutory sale and dismissed the petition, noting uncertainty over final outcomes and that issuing such an order would be inappropriate at this stage.
Harvey F Haight a popular young farmer near Mippletown is under arrest on forgery charges. He allegedly signed the name of Lewis B Scott to a $1,000 note given to his wife and discounted at John E Corwin's bank. Haight confessed when arraigned before Justice Powelson. He once served as an excise commissioner and is said to have fallen on hard times.
Grace Henderson of 235 Market Street Allegheny learns she has drawn number 26 for an Everett Piano Club prize. She can obtain an elegant upright grand by paying $1 weekly after an initial $10, with cash options starting at $25 down and $10 monthly. The club touts wholesale savings and nationwide endorsement by musicians and families, with deliveries and varied stock at the club ware rooms.
True economy dictates buyers visit Lynch's at 435 and 440 Market Street for spring and summer lines. The store touts a wide assortment of dress fabrics, cashmeres, embroideries, lace, and house furnishing goods at bottom prices. A free 810 photograph offer with every dozen of Sanne eon Soap tomorrow.
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