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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1889
Page
5
Widespread称 Lancaster County victory for Magee forces stirs party tensions as Quay allies fear a split over prohibition and reform. The piece notes shifts in support, looming state campaigns, potential liquor policy impacts, and upcoming party leadership battles with Magee, Quay, and Delamater among key names.
Ten suspects, seven men and three women, captured near Markleysburg Fayette County, brought to Somerset under Sheriff Kyle and a posse of 40. They face charges connected to the Meyersdale Christian Yoder outrage. Prisoners include Charley Lewis Jack Sulli Decatur Tasker Manna Thomas Clarence Anderson Bill Hill Net Sullivan and Louisa Teats. Tasker declared he would rather be killed than captured. Public telegrams express strong satisfaction and relief at the takedown of the McClelland town gang.
New Castle pastors publish a statement in local papers opposing extra Sabbath meetings and Wednesday evening gatherings. They urge preserving Sunday as a sacred day and caution against innovations that threaten worship and operatory duties.
Lutle Snell, 15, son of John Snell of Parkersburg West Virginia, disappeared on April 2. Police suspect abduction by tramps after false clues led nowhere. Family in distress searches span Pittsburg and other points as fear grows he may be harmed or dead.
A riot among Hungarians at the Donnelly Coke Works near Stonerville left Bertie Babose badly injured and later robbed of $150 and a bank book. Babose is in critical condition as officers search for the assailants.
An old telegram from WaSzkisorox dated April 2 discusses who should hold a special election on June 1. Senator J R McLain asks Charles W. Stone for guidance from the Commonwealth to determine election officers for a one year term.
Mrs Susan Binkley aged 28 living with her daughter Mrs James Lantz in Xenia burned to death by a grate fire this morning as she sat alone on the floor her clothing burned away and she died within two hours. In Philadelphia the Supreme Court affirmed a first degree murder verdict in the Paymaster case.
William A. Ruteber, Ande K Walton, i Johnsom and Mingle Norastram appear in a local docket. The items list potential parties and associations with no further resolved actions or dates provided in the fragment.
Pittsburg records list Mitchell and Hunt marrying April 32 1680. Ceremony officiated by Hav George B. Van Waters and Lt E J Miron. Spouse Lucy Hurt also of East End Pittsburg.
Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements listed for April and May 1889. Names include Yoanen Braus Colston Caugeet May Lyons Kennedy KUHL May McKee May Kuhl Martin and others with dates, ages, and burial plans across Pittsburgh area churches and residences.
From May 1 to May 15 purchasers who spend over 1 will receive a souvenir based on purchase amount. They must mail or bring a clipping of the advertisement from listed papers to qualify, and a complete souvenir list will be mailed free.
The notice promotes B and B stores open all day Tuesday April 30 welcoming distant visitors. It touts silk leadership with special purchases offering half price and below, including Indies up to 2 dollars, Surahs, Faille Francaise, La Imperatrices, Gros Gratus, Challis, Zephyrs, Ginghams, and dress goods at extremely low prices. The Latine department is highlighted as a hotbed of specials with all-wool imports and vast color ranges.
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