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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1889

Page

5

Man Killed in Camp Altercation Near JonnsTown

Late last night Harry Meyer in charge of Hughes carpenters camp shot and killed James McCormick after McCormick threatened him and fought, disabling a pistol exchange. McCormick, identified by friends as James McCormick of Philadelphia, bore a stitched alias on his arm and was dead on the scene.

JonnsTown Harry Meyer Hughes James McCormick McCormick Meyer Philadelphia India M. Nolan Norristown Kremer Debank First National Bank Pittsburg Commin

Braddock Street Railway Company Chartered

Harristree August The Braddock Street Railway Company with capital of eighty thousand dollars was chartered to build a four mile line from Rankin station on the Pittsburg and Convelleville Railroad through Braddock township to Braddock borough and Turtle Creek crossing. Andrew W. Mellon of Pittsburgh is principal stockholder. other investors include M. F. McCook G. Kelly Laurie Childs and Mitchell of Pittsburgh and Swissvale.

Harristree Braddock Street Railway Company Capital State Department Rankin Station Pittsburg Convelleville Braddock Township Braddock Borough Main Street Braddock Avenue Penopeylvania Pitteburg Enneyivania Railroad Turtle Creek Andrew W. Mellon Pitoon M. F. McCook G. Kelly Swissvale A.J

Trade nail strike threatens new costs in Laughlin mill

A special telegram from Wheeling reports Laughlin nailers strike against the first attempt to manufacture light weight nails. Workers threaten to quit or refuse wage cuts as a joint meeting tomorrow weighs the strike against manufacturers demand for wage reductions. The firm has briefly conceded the point and workers are back at work, but a big strike remains possible.

Neil Carters Utatatch Wheeling Laughlin

Beaver County Prohibitionist Meet Nominates County Ticket

Prohibitionists in Rochester convene at the Court House led by Chairman Frank Larimore to nominate a county ticket. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. McCrory, William Wilson presided as chair, and officers including secretary and director Cooper were named. A nomination for District Attorney was made as the cold water platform was adopted.

Beaver County Hind Cooper Moon Teip

Clark Must Swing in Greene County Murder Case

Ben Clark, convicted as an accomplice in the McCausland murder, was denied a new trial by the Greene County Court. He was brought into court and sentenced to execution after the decision. Jim Neff’s case received a reserved decision and remains pending.

Waysessine Ben Clark McCausland Greene County Court Jim Neff Beptom Se

Local Notices and City Incidents Summary

Answers filed in a water company dispute. a man injured by falling iron at the new government building. Janes Blythe sues for 5000. a Polish resident faces a felonious assault suit. police emergency squad quartered for the night. Calloway involved in a threatened assault via third party. a 13 year old worker injured at Marvin's cracker works. Home of the Incurables board met with 37 residents. Jeremiah King jailed for threats and assault in Temperanceville.

T. B. Axp Atterbury H. Sellers McKee Gaheta Water Gekean M. W. Watson M Company den Aspiracy Manufacturers’ Water Company Quincy P. J. Rowan Janes Blythe D. J. Kennedy John Borland Anne Mo William Noak Southside Joseph Smith Noak Squire Schaofer Bight Aix Calloway David Onior Sarson Senaen Jeremiah ‘K1ng Temperanceville McKenna James Robinson Thomas

Wanamaker’s Low Prices Campaign Highlights Quality and Service

In a bold vendor call Wanamaker’s promises fair prices on superior goods not held for later seasons. The appeal targets buyers frustrated by inferior clothes and hides behind low price chaff. The ad touts all sizes and qualities in thin goods and serges with 1000 styles to make to measure.

Wanamaker’s H. G. Hayden & CO

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