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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1889
Page
12
The article surveys music publishing trends and phonograph advances shaping vocalists careers. It critiques American conductors lists, praises English schools, and recounts gossip about titles and composers with humorous, opinionated tone.
Reports discuss appearances in London theater and operatic stars for the 1880s season. Mentions actors such as Mr Edward Sowe and Ma Honack Wapman M Niewout, with notes on marriages in Tren K J and residences in Leavenworth Kansas. References to Otello at the London Lyceum.
Weston West Virginia couple J H Clifton and wife visit daughter Mrs Hersman in Pittsburgh at 190 Carson Street. Lawrenceville residents Mr and Mrs Frank Darby depart for Saxteneeate West Virginia. National Tube Works chipping agent Harry Haldane travels to New York. Frank Connelly goes to New York for his Johnstown flood book. Electric Laundry man Mr Mobn returns from three weeks in New York. J D Boyle and Mrs Doyle fly to Seattle for two months. E D Elliott and Mrs H M Acheson of Oil City stay at the Anderson Hotel. Brainard Robson of Indianapolis visits. Arthur Kennedy and Mayor McCallin go to Atlantic City for Sunday. B F Overholt of Scottdale stays at Seventh Avenue Hotel. R F Biockman of Bradford registers at Monongahela House. Colonel Hill visits Mt Gretna.
A jumble of notes reports J Ludwig Koethen stricken with paralysis after a California trip and his son’s improving health. Missing Oakland power house worker Joan Dream feared unsafe. last seen in West Virginia. Center avenue crash injures passerby Joan Surrorts, saved by a friend’s timely aid. Baltimore and Ohio to run a Atlantic City excursion next Thursday. Searide shows Smith returning Monday for a city printing job. Tax assessment bids expected 800 to 6000 dollars. Phillip Rosenthal accuses Isaac Rosenbiata of larceny over a clever domestic ruse. Seventh Regiment survivors slated to meet in Allegheny City Council chamber. Antonio Sandouch arrested over July 2 head injury. Goldeshun charged with disturbing public worship. AX alarm from box 4 at 1:20 AM. Andrew Rupfel dies after being trampled by runaway horse yesterday.
Special Telegram from Jouxstows August 10 reports Treasurer Thompson meeting Secretary Kremer in town and arranging transfer of accounts to the First National Bank. Deposits will be made and orders cashed there. Kremer to certify. Rinehart and Farrer stay to prepare statements and notify about no orders after the 15th. Two bodies recovered from ruins, one identified as John Franke.
At Mount Holly fair grounds Cuaztorte New York August 10 Prof W K Perry aeronaut of the American Balloon Company prepared for a 750 foot ascent. The balloon burst at 700 feet causing a fatal fall. Perry crushed and severely injured with bones broken. He lies in hospital under expert care.
In Victoria British Columbia on August 10 a report details sealed orders given by the Rush to Seaman Hawkins aboard the Black Diamond. The document cites command changes and directions concerning the schooner and crew of about 15 under Captain Thomas and mate Alexander Gault.
William Sondermann a brick maker in Hastings Minnesota found gold in a brick kiln. He had sand analyzed by a St Paul chemist who reported pay dirt worth six dollars per ton. Working the bed would require little expense and could yield wealth.
A collection of short obituaries and funeral notices listing names such as BEILSTEIN Fae, GLOVER, GARDNER, HOYER, MARTHA RATH, McKAY, McWILLIAMS, OCONNORS, OREILLY, SMITH, JOHN BROWNS, YOUNG, and others. Entries provide dates, ages, residence locations, and service times with private interments and family invitations. Several items note graves and Sundays or Mondays in Allegheny and nearby areas.
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