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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1890

Page

5

Dr A M Snyier Found Dead in Delmont Office

Dr A M Snyier a well known physician of Delmont was found dead in his office around 4 PM. Police say suicide is suspected though an inquest will be held tonight. He was about 45 and had recently spoken of life being a burden. He studied at Bellevue Medical College and wrote on church history. He had been separated from his wife and lived with his daughter.

Ateclal Taleghanm A. M. Snyier Delmont Bellevue Medical College of New York England Christ Ceverars Evea Coronor Ane Beilstein Catharine Beilsteds J. F Theodore George Beilstein Spring Garden Avenue Allegheny City Byram Henry Hensert Bynaneie William VanKirk Forbes Street Oakland Bridget Grogan Rene Carnegie Avenue Fifty-second Fiftythird Street Hartman Butler Plank Road Ewaborough Thomas Moore Eighteenth Ward William Gill Moran Ross John Vidandes M. Moran Stanton Avenue Fifty-second Street Nestor Oorterey Penn Avenue End Sacred Heart Church Schomaker William Schomaker Carson Street Southside Iron City Council Birmingham Schuman Elizabeth Torkise Corner Muriel Wall Richard Wall

Broad Top railroad officials tour coal region in August visit

Spencer M. Jauney of Philadelphia President of the Huntingdon Broad Top Railroad Company with directors M. E. McDowell William Bault and Lamar Bancroft Jr arrived to discuss developments. They stated coal demand remains strong and the company will expand facilities for shippers as the line adds more cars to handle traffic.

Spencer M. Jauney Philadelphia Huntingdon Broad Top Railroad Company M. E. McDowell William Bault Lamar Bancroft, Jr Broad Top Ae , Seen By, Or Correspondent and Wetba Mr. Jannoy

Strikes in Smithton Region Reported Near Settlement

Greensburg August 11 Strikers in the Smithton region and the Waverly works are well supported and may settle. Some men return to work guarded by a deputy sheriff though a meeting at Irwin offered no definite outcome.

Greensburg Smithton Waverly Works Cotl S& Settlement Dade Sean Nf Irwin

Squirrels Invade County As Hunters Expect Bumper Season

An influx of gray black and pine squirrels migrates east through the western county. Farmers boast large numbers this season and many were killed near Springville last week. Lawful fines apply after September 1 but enforcement remains lax as nuts abound and sport looms.

Fraselis Springville

State Convention Opens for Knights of A C U W

Delegates from Pittsburg Allegheny and western districts travel to Du Bois for the seventh annual conclave of the Select Knights of the A C U W. They are paraded to a gathering and entertainment while the city decorates Central Opera House for sessions and decoration ahead of tomorrow's meetings.

Keights A. C. TU. W. Ferectal

Regional Sheriff Candidate Compromise Emerges in Primaries

A report from Bellefonts dated August 11 notes that George Parker of Phillipsburg, a sheriff candidate, held best odds and most instructions. He and other leading contenders Dunkie and Heinie reached a compromise to settle the nomination, with detailed outcomes uncertain.

Fearrcal Bellefonts George Parker Phillipsburg Dunkie Heinie

Wooster youths involved in spree end with arrest

A Wooster bricklayer Harry Hummer and companion Feester went on a Friday night outing. Feester was taken home by friends after a spree. Feester’s companion allegedly damaged a $300 diamond stud and Hummer was arrested for theft. The mayor held the Wooster youth in $20 bail, and he was released.

MassiLioy Harry Hummer Wooster Feester Feesler Hummer Ogi

Labor Day to Dedicate Mercer Monument in Hovumont

Extensive preparations mark Labor Day celebrations in Hovumont with the dedication of a monument to the late William Mullen, Mercer local pre union leader. Hon. will deliver the dedicatory address amid other planned events and parades.

Witliaen Mullen Hon of Mercer Ouery Pee

Log Cabin College to Be Relocated on Osnonsburg Campus

Trustees of Jefferson Academy in Osnonsburg vote to move the log cabin college from its current site to the campus. The removal is scheduled for the near future and the exact timing is to be announced.

Washington Jefferson Academy Osnonsburg Uhe

Rejoicing as Item Taken to Place Desi on September 1

The fragment notes a journey to place desi on September 1 and a faculty day of rejoicing over its return. It records broad actions but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes.

Place Desi

Campaign warming in Fayette County races

In Fayette County across the border both parties redouble effort as voters prepare for a coming election. Republicans and Democrats poll, campaign, and distribute literature with a heated gubernatorial contest anticipated and chairmen skirmishing over preparations. Delamater circulars spread biographies praising his governor credentials.

Trleugham Fayette County

DILTZ WANTED TO DIE After Self Inflicted Rifle Shot

Lima August 1 John Diltz a nine year old boy attempted suicide by firing his uncle's rifle against his breast with his foot. The bullet missed vital organs and he is in critical condition. He has been crippled since age three and despondent over his impediment. He lived with his aunt in South Lima.

Sepecial ' Vaton Lima John Diltz

Massillon Set To Nominate McKinley At August Convention

A mass convention date in Massillon to nominate McKinley by reclamation has moved from September 3 to August 23, announced in a telegram to the Dispatch. The change shifts local plans for the nomination event.

Massillox McKinley

Multiple Local Incidents Touching Labor, Deaths and Dockets

A string of brief notices covers deaths including Rev. John T. Canrit of St Tim eee Church in Massilon and Mason J. M. Dawspy, a 1863 legislator, plus fatal accidents at the Carrie furnace Braddock and a drowning of John Wise crossing the Monon. Other items note a Scottdale Pipe Mill strike ending with new force, an Indian skeleton found in Johnstown, a coal company clerk fall at Dubois, a lumber exposure loss in Lima, and legal action against Union Bridge Company Wheeling over a separate claim.

W. H. Mast Zanesville Mercury Bellefonte Scottdale Jonnx T. Canrit St Timeee Massilon George DoveseEnty Carrie Furnace Braddock Johnstown G. A. Sourwicx Lewis and Gates Coal Company Dubois John Wise Braddock Works Pittsburg Europe Lima W. K

Steer Away From the Oil Belt and the Philadelphia Company

A Philadelphia Company official explains no oil income due to avoiding the oil belt. He notes past oil strikes in Robinson township and Dunkard sand, but says such wells petered out or were too distant from the belt, aligning with strict drilling precautions.

Philadelphia The Distater Hickory Robinson Township Hickory Anglorstown

Alliance Meeting of Grangers at Seventh Avenue Hotel

A curious gathering of grangers convened at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with Julius Le Moyne of Washington J S Buchanan of Hickory J McClure of New Florence and J E M Elboes of Indiana in attendance The group acted as a committee from the Farmers Alliance to finalize details for organizing in Western Pennsylvania Le Moyne who is active in distributing circulars declined to reveal the meeting’s outcomes.

Seventh Avenue Julius le Moyne Washington J. S. Buchanan Hickory J. ©. McClure New Florence J. E. M. Elboes Indiana le Moyne Farmers’ Alliance Alliance Pennsylvania

Robison Street Machinists Ride After Breakage

Westinghouse Air Brake Co machinists idle by engine breakdown visit Jackson’s merry go round at the Allegheny wharf. They shed coats and hats, the engine is repaired in moments, and the workers ride before returning to duty.

Robinson Street Westinghouse Airbreak Company Jackson Allegheny Wharf Federal Street

Davis and Reid Seek Bids for Anderson Lyceum Theater

Actor Charles L. Davis and architect W. J. Reid of Evansville visited Anderson yesterday to review bids for the new Lyceum Theater. Several contractors submitted offers but none accepted yet. Davis plans to start the project next April as he ends his current road season.

Charles L. Davis W. J. Reid Evansville Anderson Lyceum Theater

Obscure Am Plea of Indigestion and Fabrics

Fragmented ad text notes various fabrics and notions with prices, including American cinghams and lace curtains. Mentions indigestion remedies and vague product lines, showing disjointed catalog language and scattered measurements.

Carnegie refuses to answer missing return in census probe

Dr. David T. Day notes completing the census division work by October with Weeks praised as top expert. The missing return concerns Carnegie & Co of Pittsburg who refuse to furnish data beyond population schedule, while law and other channels may compel cooperation. Pennsylvania leads mineral value, with Colorado and Montana close due to gold and silver.

Wassinerer David T. Day Weeks Pittsburg Day Ohio Iowa Pennlvania Union Colorado Montana Pennsylvania Dr. Day Messrs. Carnegie &Co Carnegis Company

Local Bank Moves to New Federal Street Building

The Nation's Bank for Savings of Allegheny relocates to 110 Federal St and offers time deposit interest and mortgage lending. Hours 9 to 3, Saturdays 9 to 6. Also notes an Atlantic City excursion on August 14 via B&O with $10 round trip, tickets on sale at Fifth avenues and Wood Street. Several ads for cleaning, piano sales, gloves, and clothing repairs follow.

Atlantic City Washington, D. C Baltimore Philadelphia Fifth Agenus Wood Street Atlantic Chry Fifth Avenue

Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder Ad Claim

A historical ad warns that some baking powders are adulterated with ammonia or alum to cut costs, urging housekeepers to choose Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder for moist, sweet, wholesome results. It highlights purity of cream of tartar and claims superior lightness in bread, cakes, and biscuits. The ad cites Official Reports backing its claim and names the Cleveland Baking Powder Co. location in New York.

Cleveland Cleveland Baking Powder CO Fulton Bt New York

Everett Piano Club opens new list for 350 pianos

Alex Ross, manager of the Everett Piano Club, returns from factory tour and selects Everett as best. The club contracts for 350 pianos offered at the old price of 350 dollars to members, with advance payment required. Membership applications encouraged at once, address 1987 Federal St Allegheny, circulars available. The piano delivered this week on a $1 weekly plan goes to Mrs. Byron Fosen Soyder Allegheny, certificate No. 88.

Alex, Ross Everett Piano Club Everett Alex Federal St Allegheny Byron An Fosen Soyder Et Ttssu

Bargain Fabrics In All-Wool Silks and Serges

Advertises a wide array of dress goods including plain beige and plaid serges 50c per yard, 125 dollar import goods at 50c, all wool tweeds 125 value at sec, cashmeres 25c, 46 inch silk warp henriettas 75c, various challies 15 23c, organide lawns 15c, Canton flannels 5c, black goods bargains, two black Sarah silks 50c 75c, and a midsummer sale pitch urging customers to make bargains irresistible.

Sec Berlin Lidenberg

Summer living tips and local shopping notices

Advice for families staying in the city includes cooling tips and avoiding excess cooking. The ad promotes Arthur Delmyer & Co. for mats, lace curtains, window shades, and fabrics with pricing, plus a call to 68 and 70 Ohio St for carpets and dry goods. Also mentions excursions, silk fabric deals, and a long list of burial notices and funerals with names and times.

Arthur Delmyer & Co Ohio St Allegheny

Livery and Sale Stables Offer Funeral and Opera Carriages

James Archibald and Company advertises 66 and 2nd Avenue carriages for funerals and operas at low rates. All new carriages with telephone service. Also lists Western Insurance Co of Pittsburg and other assets and officers.

James Archibald & Bro Second Avenue Wood Smithfield Western Insurance CO Pittsburg

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