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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1889
Page
5
Bill Nye recounts a Paris visit to Pere la Chaise cemetery where he falls into an old grave and recalls the legend of Abelard and Heloise. He describes encounters with a restaurateur and a policeman, travel misadventures, and his uneasy arrest after a glass breakage incident.
In Leadville a train carrying 300 Chinese provokes alarm and rumors of planned removal. Rail officials say the passengers were forced through due to a washout and will be moved to Utah once repairs are complete. Residents fear a repeat of past expulsions as tensions rise.
Acheson well near Gibson & Giles yields 200 barrels in eight hours while nearby buyers develop elegant lots with residences. Deeds from Judge Acheson restrict drilling and a pending injunction seeks to pause further oil and gas activity, fueling a sustaining legal fight.
A severe fire at the An Orphan Asylum in Cain Oubeee Ga. August 11 gutted a $100,000 structure insured for $60,000. Firefighters worked to douse flames but were hampered by a water shortage. All the children were safely evacuated. Two firemen were injured by falling timber.
Post mortem results on Edward Baggett indicate a broken neck. Asher Heggarty’s fist is cited with possible cause, with a jury to determine whether death came from the blow or from subsequent injuries.
Over 5,000 people attended the seventeenth annual Cadiz Methodist service today. Excursions from Steubenville and Uhricheville were noted. Holmes of Pittsburg preached a powerful sermon in the forenoon.
Heary Clews reports that stock advances on the Stock Exchange lack outside buying and rely on operators holding strong positions. Cautions about bear campaigns and the need for outside interests reflect a fragile rally. The note also mentions crops, autumn trade, wheat and cotton prospects, and guidance to take profits and buy on sharp reactions amid uncertain money markets.
Notices detail several deaths including HOYER aged 33 in Capeate and funeral at 2:90 o clock. KELLY aged 6 years 7 months with services at No 4829 Dearborn. OBRIEN with funeral 2P mu. PHILLIPS with 8th year B. OTHERS in Bellevue area with Monday afternoon services and private interments. Names include HOYER, KELLY, OBRIEN, PHILLIPS, UTHWOO.
A department store announces a clearance as summer stock must be sold to make room for new fall stock. The notice emphasizes generous value in light weight clothing and urges buyers to take advantage of the quick unload.
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