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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1889
Page
5
Two bodies were recovered from ruined cellars in Johnstown as relief work continues. A stout working man and a woman were pulled from the Foster Quinn storeroom cellar near Hulbert House, amid ongoing inquiries into funds distribution and cleanup delays.
Washington Martin swore out a warrant for his 12 year old son Ora on a charge of stealing a gold watch valued at 125 dollars. Officer Latchan found the boy near a pawn shop attempting to sell it. He was sent to Reform School at Lancaster until reaching majority. Earlier two weeks prior he stole his sister’s gold watch and the matter was kept quiet. He has been caught stealing several times in recent months.
Four fifths of the Laughlin Nail Works workers in Martins Ferry Ohio walked out today to protest a new policy requiring smaller nails to meet card rates. The workers claimed the smaller nails slow production and hinder competitiveness with wire mills. The strike began as the company attempted the cut.
A blast at Friday's stones quarry in Coal Valley on the Monongahela River injured two workers. John Stokes sustained fatal injuries with severe trauma including loss of chin and hand, while Thomas Allan suffered severe facial injuries and other wounds. The accident occurred when Stokes and Allan touched off a drill to inspect the blast.
The Sharon Stove Company plant in Sharon, valued at over $000 when built five years ago, was sold this afternoon by P L Kimberly and the City National Bank of Pittsburgh to Graft & Hague of Pittsburgh. The sale aims to keep operations steady and maintain work for the men, following the earlier coinage failure and plant closure. The purchasers plan to keep the works open and continue production.
Bellefonte August 6 The Republican County Convention met in the Court House to select delegates for the State Convention. Dr Woods pre picks 8 Cressmann of Philadelphia and John P Harris of Bellefonte were among those named for delegation.
Clarion county veterans are noted in the Gettysburg tribute and a drowning incident is reported on the river near Allegheny Street. A young boy Keating aged 13 drowned after the raft was swamped by waves. the body was recovered and taken home.
Alderman Warner reports Charles Arnold charged with selling liquor without license. Albert Dennison worker at Keystone mill crushed foot by falling iron. Sewer valuations for Ann and Marion streets Howard Spring and Mulberry alleys reviewed. Mrs Mary Reese sues Mrs Catharine for slander. Arrests in Allegheny for robbery attempt near Fort Wayne. Thomas Evans accuses Henry and Miriam Marsden of conspiracy and blackmail. William Scappel injured at Finch's distillery from scaffold. taken to Southside Hospital. William Stezaper injured at Dilworth Porter Co. mill. hand crushed. Charities: 906 families aided with bread soap and clothing. James Maloney assaulted on river bank. John Flaherty charged with high treason. Allegheny finances consider raising delinquent tax collector salary. Allegheny deaths last week total 48 with 27 children under 10. Select Council members absent. hearing set for various law and order cases. Wishart, fireman on B and O Railroad, detained by fire.
Humbird of Westinghouse returns from Europe to organize the English Electric Company of London. Its object is to acquire the business and property of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company of this city. The firm will manufacture and deal in machines, wire, lamps and appliances for electricity use. a panel includes Sir Macrae, H Turton Rout, G Wat Jr, and S Hum.
The Allegheny Fire Committee opened bids for a first class steam fire engine. Clapp Jones offered 4300, Silsby 4500, La France 5800, piston age 4400, Ahrens 4200 and 4700. Ahrens and Silsby reps debated merits and finishings while committee weighed the figures.
A sorrowful report from Karns station near Natrona states Miss Mollie Call drowned during the day. She rose in local labor circles after the laundry strike two years ago and led Laundry Girls' Assembly activities. Described as intelligent and amiable, she was the sole support of a widowed mother. The body was recovered and taken to Natrona.
A stream of funeral notices lists names such as Browne Grand On Black CIGRAND COYLE Hayden Jones and many others with dates August 6 7 1889 and addresses in Allegheny and Millvale detailing funeral times at churches and private interments for a wide range of local families and decedents.
Advertisement notes reductions across gentlemens wear and ladies apparel. Balbriggan shirts and drawers cut from 75 to 50 cents, French flannel shirts from 2 to 1.50, silk scarves sold out, boy waists, ribbed and gauze vests, silk and regular hose, and Berlin gloves all discounted as part of a seasonal sale.
Handsome large level shaded lots at Grovel along the Ohio river with railway access. Generous prospects for healthy cheerful homes on Benton avenue Allegheny street at low prices and on time payments. Choice home sites near Seind 8 mac ie and Central traction road with affordable rates. Pack
A list of discount offers across ladies and children items with reduced prices on striped cotton Lisle and silk goods. Star flannel waists and blouses sell fast as prices drop. Hats and bonnets included in the sale with broad department-wide bargains.
On a New Tack. Look out what you pay just now. Here's your choice. Clothing of the buyers know not what make or quality and clothing of our make that we're responsible for. Inferior clothing shan't hide behind low prices any longer. We'll knock that petty under it ere'll be low prices for all at Wanamaker's too. We've said fair prices till now. Now superior as our are we say low prices to sell next season's goods. Let the cheap look out. All sizes and qualities in Thin Goods and Serges. 1,000 styles to make to measure.
Choice includes black coats linen dusters seersucker coats and vests striped cheviot pants and linen pants offered at a dollar to select items. Bold options cover blazers tennis coats and wool fabrics for men seeking versatile spring fashion.
An assortment of men’s white duck pants linen vests and white vests in extra sizes, slightly soiled from window display. Also offered are boys’ coats knee pants sailor suits long pants and 2 piece kilt suits for children.
Listing of apparel and fabrics including children’s all-wool 1-piece kilts two wash kilts two kilt skirts green cloth summer lap robes large ear nets extra-fine straw hats in Manilla Milan or Mackinaw light-colored stiff hats soft hats and large Mexican hammocks plus good quality horse sheets.
A catalog-style notice highlights six fancy Pique Fourim anti fin ds and six Coon & Co finnest Linen Collars plus extra quality stripe French Flannel Blouse Waists. Also offered are roo styles a French hecas Star Waists, Silk Gloria Umbrellas with natural sticks.
Across departments displays showcase quality apparel and accessories. English Percale Shirts, French Flannel Shirts, boys and men's footwear, linen handkerchiefs, traveling sets, and solid leather shoes highlight the sale. Shoppers are urged that these bargains are genuine and reliable.
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