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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1890

Page

2

The Roads a Live Issue in Public Reform Efforts

Analysis argues state led reform for highways, condemns colonial era road laws. Proposes state engineers, county road districts, and salaried officials to replace labor levies, with macadam advances and better drainage to boost farm value and regional commerce.

United States Pennsylvania Court of Quarter Sessions Jenks Board of County Losors Freeep C Hows

Baltimore and Ohio Reduces Passenger Rates vs Electric Railway

Division Passenger Agent E D Smith announced cuts effective May 1 to counter Second Avenue Electric Railway competition. Fares drop 15 to 20 percent between Pittsburgh and Hazelwood with Braddock and McKeesport round trips reduced to 38 and 60 cents respectively. A ten trip ticket system, good for a year, will cost 290 dollars per hundred?

Baltimore and Ohio Electric E. D. Smith Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Bissell McKeesport Second Avenue Electric Railway Hazelwood

Hosterters Stomach Bitters Claims Cures All Ailments

The text describes the gloomy onym of a dyspeptic state and lists tormenting symptoms called plueg lue devils megrims and molligrubs. It claims Hosterters Stomach Bitters banish these complaints and also annihilate biliousness constipation chills fever kidney troubles and nervousness.

Glassware and umbrellas at Hardy Hayes and Horne Warp

Bowls of every shape and size line Hardy and Hayes jewelers shop at 529 Smithfield street with a new building. A large assortment of umbrellas and Windsor cloth items with silver handles are offered at Horne and Warp on Fifth avenue. Ladies wraps in latest Paris styles are advertised by USssu Houeys and Hacks with cabinet photos and low pricing on goods at Ten and Twelve Sixth street.

Hardy & Hayes Jewelers Silversmiths Deslers Smithfield Street Windsor Horne & Warp Fifth Avenue Paris Usssu Houeys & Hacks

Long Taxing Session on Wholesale Licenses Proceeds

The License Court continued through a wearisome list of wholesale license applicants from townships, with many ex-saloon keepers and brewers seeking permits. Judge Ewing noted prohibitory status in several townships, and deliberations extended to the late afternoon with decisions pending on storehouse licenses and brewery requests.

Ewing P. J. Wyke Finley Township White Forward Robert Bennett Benoa McKeesport Bellegennon J.P. Bolander Michael Divens Bearding Spring House Cyrus W. Gilmore Monongahela City Henry Householder Elizabeth William Harrison Hell's Half- Acre Harrison Washington County Andrew J. Keller Lucillus A West Newton Pike Josepentzer Jacob L. Snyder Hell's George W. Ramsey Snyder John Werner O' Neil William Succop Freeport Joseph A. Shaul Harmar Township Hampton Louis Simon Louis Wyke Harrison Township Natrona Nicholas Altmyer Tarentum Brooks C. Bauerlein Brewing Company D. Lutz & Son Joseph Beltz Moses Dean Barbara Dean Gustav C. Frank Joseph W. Luther Lock Haven Henry Stamm Black Horse Inn John H. Thomas Stephen G. Conwell Conrad Huth Sidonie P. Jacques Stoop’s Station Moon Township Judge Ewing Mifflin Township Thomas Bain West Elizabeth Joseph Frankfather Weiler Bros William J. Dorsey Pine Run Robert C. Henderson Albert E. Jones United States Jacob Ruesche Homestead Rudolph Runk Pittsburg William Spewart John Leindecker Albert Wilbert Joseph Zwick O'Hara August Zeder Ohio Township John Shillinger Robert Maurer Robinson Township Anna MM. Hoffman Nine Mile House John G. Leonard Remington Stowe Township McKee's Rocks Fred Gamble Verona

The Electrocution

An account continues on the machinery of death as the condemned man faces the electric chair under merciless glare. The narrative notes his child like faith and ignorance may sustain him through the ordeal.

Appeals Grow From Liquor License Decisions InState

Opinion divides on necessity of saloons as liquor licenses face more appeals in this state. Judge McElvain upheld Hotel Main in Little Washington as a long standing requisite but not an absolute necessity. Lawyers spar over judges’ power to weigh financials and local option may prevail over prohibition debates.

Pennsylvania ER. T. Ely Oue America United States Benin Little Washington Charles M. Bailey McElvaine Ewing and Magee Philadelphia Allegheny County Supreme Court Pollard

Sequel Reveals Annie Stanley’s Kin and Palmer Tragedy

A Gipsy band learned of Annie Stanley’s death from an old Dispatch article. E R Donehoo, a Presbyterian minister, traced the writer Noah Palmer to Annie’s family. Palmer later killed his wife and children before taking his own life, completing the tragic tale.

Dispatch Annie Stanley West End Annie E. R. Donehoo Donehoo Noah Palmer Palmer

Sam Jones Apologizes For Mecklenburg Declarations Attack

Sam Jones preached three sermons in Crarvette North Carolina drawing crowds of about 6000 per session and 5000 for a men’s audience. He denounced the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence as a myth and drunken frolic, apologized for the slander, and vowed to stamp the feathers out of Philadelphia for the misunderstanding upon his return.

Philadelphia

Abuse of veterans alleged in Leavenworth home reports

In St Louis on April 28 reports about the Soldiers Home at Leavenworth Kansas prompt a three‑man Grand Army committee to investigate. Allegations include forced labor at a private brickyard for 40 cents daily, harsh punishment described as sweat box bucking and gagging, strict mail scrutiny, and unpaid mailed funds. Charters granted yesterday to Maenerchor Hall Association and German Guards Association of Pittsburg and Allegheny. Charters filed for First Presbyterian Church of Crafton.

St. Louis Grand Army Leavenworth Kap Maenerchor Hall Association German Guards Association Pittsburg Allegheny First Presbyterian Church of Crafton

Eight Button Mosq Suede Shades at Horse and Wakzp

A catalog item lists eight button Mosq suede colors including brown slate tan mode beaver rose and sage. Sold at Horse and Wakzp located at 41 Fifth avenue.

Fifth Avenue

Pianos by Mellor Hoeke Offer Perfection and Installment Plans

Which piano shall you choose the Plavo asks. Hardman Krakauer Vose and Kimball pianos praised as perfect by artists and critics. Delicate actions durable and lasting, with exchange offers old instruments, new rentals and liberal installment terms. Catalogues mailed from Mellor Hoeke established 1831 on Fifth Avenue.

Hardman Krakauer VOSE Kimball Mellor & Hoeke Fifth Avenue

Copeland and Blair Promote Remarkable Catarrh Cure

In praising the methods of Drs. Copeland and Blair, the piece cites numerous patients from Bloomfield Pittsburg and nearby towns who report dramatic relief from catarrh and related symptoms. Miss Annie Smith and Mrs. Robert Ramsey are among those recounting improved health after treatment, with others such as Jacob Altmayer William Barnes Harry Phillips confirming recovery. The doctors are portrayed as leading in this field, with ongoing public demonstrations of success and claims of lower costs.

Copeland Blair W. H. Copeland Annie Smith Ella Street Bloomfield Pittsburg Miss Smith Robert Ramsey Washington, Pa Dra. Copeland & Blair Drs Copeland & Blair Harry Phillips Holton Dre, Copeland & Blair

Ordinance Locates Jackson Street in Pittsburg

Official Pittsburg ordinance locates Jackson Street from Portland to Haights avenues with a 50 foot width. It defines monument point, a 87 degree 56 minute turn, and a northerly 540 foot continuation. Repeals conflicting provisions and records the ordinance in 1886 and 1890 council minutes.

Jackson Street Portland Street Haights Avenue Pittsburg McCully Street Heights Avenue H.P. Ford Select Council Geo. Sheppard Geo. L. Holliday Common Council Geo. Booth A WM. McCallin Bert Ostermaier

Ordinance Establishes Dearr Street Grade in Pittsburg

An ordinance to establish the grade of Dearr Street from Lincoln Avenue to Larimer Avenue is proclaimed. It sets the line on Lincoln Avenue at 214.396 feet, rising to Montezuma Street, then leveling, then descending to Larimer Avenue at a specified elevation. The measure includes standard recitals on repeals and enactment, with dates in 1690 and 1800-era formatting.

Dearr Street Lincoln Avenus Larimer Avenues Pittsburg Deary Lincoln Avenue Larimer Avenue Montezuma Street H. P. Ford Select Council Geo. Sheppard Gev. L. Holliday Common Council Geo. Booth Wmayor McCallin Robert Ostehrmaier A. D Thirty-third Street Hancock Street Harding Street Hancock Strait G. L. Holliday Geo. Sooth WM. McC BT. Ostermaier Monongahela Street Tullymot Street Hazelwood Avenue Tullymat Street Tallymet Street Adams Street Apgrovet WM. McCallin Bert Ostermaier Edeo Alley Forty-fifth Eden Alley Forty-sixth Streets Forty-fifth Street Cotten Alley Nonger Cotton Alley Norty-sixth Street Forty-sixth Street HPF Geo. L. Holliday Artest Geo. Hooth

Ordinance Relocates Williams Street Near Bailey Avenue

The ordinance relocates Williams Street from the first angle east of Bailey Avenue to the second, establishing a 40 foot width. It starts at a stone monument, deflects left 7 degrees 89 minutes for 1140 feet, then right 18 degrees 8 minutes for 83.44 feet, then left 23 degrees 19 minutes for 124.568 feet to a monument at the second angle east of Bailey Avenue. Pittsburg and Castle Shannon Railroad must grade sides near crossings and file an agreement. If not filed within days, the ordinance voids. Additional repeal and dates noted with officials and recording.

Bailey Avenue Pitsburg and Castle Shannon Williams Street Pittsburg H.P. Ford Select Council Geo. Sheppard Geo. L. Holliday Common Council Geo. Booth WM. McCallin Ostermaier KR Avenue Orion Street Camdge Street Pittabuarg Webster Avenue Cambridge Street Herron’s Hill G. L. Holliday

Ordinance Granted Rights to Federal Street and Pleasant Valley

City council authorizes the Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Railway Company to enter, occupy, and use specified streets and highways in Pittsburg with streetcar operations. It allows overhead electric power, track connections, and leasing of property or franchises, subject to a general street use ordinance and a preexisting Transverse Railway contract.

Federal Street and Pleasant Walier l@ay Company Ita Pittsburg Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Railway Company Duquesne Way Ninth Street Seventh Street Allegheny Traction Company City of Transverse Passenger Railway Company Smithfield Street Sixth Avenue Liberty Avenue Alon Eee Street Transversenger Allegheny Traction Comeenre Federal Street and Pleas and Valley Passenger Railway Company Poaences Transverse Railway Pleasant Valley Com Federal Street A. Ly EL P. Ford Select Council Geo. Sheppard Geo, L. Holliday Common Council Geo. Booth McCa W. McCeahnok A. D

City Public Works Chief Pao E M Bigelow Named

Pao E M Bigelow appointed as Chief of Department of Public Works. The designation names Bigelow to lead city infrastructure projects, coordinate engineering efforts, and oversee maintenance across departments.

Pao E. M. Bigelow Department of Public Works

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