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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1892

Page

12

Frick unseen as Anarchist case stirred Pittsburg

Secretary Lovejoy spoke of Mr Fricks rest and possible retreat while Frick vanished from the Carnegie offices with Officer McTiche accompanying him. Anarchist Knold Relersdon Bail posted at 7000. Berkman seeks counsel Friedman as he remains calm in jail awaiting defense talks.

Frick Pittsburg Carnegie Mr. Frick McTiche Lovejor Mr Lovejoy Ligonier Cresson Aaronstamm Durling Knold Relersdon Carl Knold Knold Haymaker Ewing Kneld Friedman Knellan Pier A van Louis Alquer An Leghen Peter Albert Ani Ache Ogra Berkman Berkoan Mr. Friedman

New Recruits Scarce at Union Mills Amid Steel Strike

The Corneci Steel Company reports no new workers for the Upper Union Mill as 72 hour figures show zero hires. Lawrenceville workers try to persuade non union men to quit. five more leave. A mass meeting is planned at St Johns Hall with labor leaders to discuss relief funds and support for the Amalgamated Association.

Corneci Steel Company, Limited Lawrenceville Carnegie Steel Company Switchmen’s Union Amalgamated Association Worrow St. John’s Hall Thirty-second Street Gompers The Federation of Labor McGuire Brotherhood of Carpenters Union Enid Teemer Brothers

Life for a life as mother dies after son’s typhoid fight

Mrs Danahey died after caring for her son W L Danhey a newspaper correspondent sent to Homestead during a labor riot. He contracted typhoid fever and was moved home for care where his mother by his bedside fell ill and died. The widow of Daniel Dansher funeral set for 9 at St James Church.

Margaret Danshey No. BO Main Street W. L Danghey Homestead Young Danshey West End

Supposed Carnegie Agent Narrowly Escapes at Mingo Junction

A Russian Hebrew reputed to be a Carnegie firm agent appeared on Hungarian Hill near Mingo Junction offering onion workers $5 a day to go to Homestead. He was knocked down, dragged to the river, and rescued by Americans who placed him on a Panhandle train for safety.

Carnegie Firm Mingo Junction Hungarian Hill Homestead Panhandle

Assaulted and Fined for Clash with Strikers

Frank Chili, a non union man, was attacked by three strikers on a Homestead railroad track. He suffered facial cuts and a suspected broken nose. Squire Deffner fined him five dollars plus costs and ordered 48 hours in the lockup if unpaid. strikers outside mocked him during the hearing.

Frank Chili Homestead Squire Deffner Squire

Harvest for railroads sales surge to Canada and Buffalo trips

Pittsburg lines report record passenger demand this summer. Allegheny Valley plans a round trip to Buffalo on August 31 for the Republican club meeting, at 4.75 dollars. Lake Erie line notes brisk Muskoka and Grevenhurst sales, with tours to Lakeside Park near Stoneboro. Reverend A Smith leads 17 to Snow Island as the season grows.

Pittsburg James P. Anderson Allegheny Valley Road Chautauqua Tariff Club Buffalo Valley Lake Erie Ed Dunnavant Muskoka Grevenhurst Canada Captain Cockburn Lake Nipissing Pittsburgers Chatters Lake Erie Road Lakeside Park Stoneboro Rev A. Smith Snow Island

Measles Sweep Troy Hill Families Amid Typhoid Cases

Dr. J T McGee reports widespread measles on Troy Hill with nearly every family affected and eight typhoid cases. He notes good sanitation but cannot explain typhoid prevalence and warns delays in seeking care have caused fatalities before treatment. The outbreak is fading, he says.

Troy Hill J.T. McGee Allegheny Mt. Troy

New Brighton Woman Answers Third Divorce Suit

Mrs Sarah Lutz defends against Charles Lutz in Common Pleas No 2 claiming prior attempts in 1885 Beaver county and 1888 Allegheny county ended with her favor. She denies desertion and says he sold their Beaver county farm and left with five children. She seeks dismissal.

Sarah Lutz New Brighton Common Pleas Charles Lutz Sue Beaver County Common Pleas No Allegheny County

Open Air Services Unite Lawrenceville Ministers

Lawrenceville Protestant ministers join in summer outdoor union gospel services every Sunday evening at Forty-fourth and Butler streets. Rev. W. F. Oldham leads with Messia Hiles Linn and Hara assisting. Crowds exceed 1000 as a mill worker delivers next Sunday’s address. Dr B M Barwa, ear nose and throat specialist, has office at 720 Penn Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Silver Lake Grove Lawrenceville Forty-fourth Butler Streets W. F. Oldham Methodist Episcopal Church Messia. Hiles, Linn and Hara S Isyman Mills Toli

Heirs dispute over Father Mollinger estate in Holland hash

Heirs in Holland including two direct heirs and the children of a deceased brother and sister claim a fourth of the priest physician Father Mollinger’s estate. New York cousins are cut off. Administrator Gregor Meyer says no will exists and the personal estate is about $70,000 with real estate unestimated.

Father Mollinger Mueller Holland New York Gregor Meyer Ohio Street Eastate Dispatch Pennsylvania America

McKeesport Meeting Delayed by Late Arrivals

A workingmen's gathering in McKeesport failed to meet expectations as principal speakers did not arrive on time. Many attendees left before the talks began, and when Carney Sheehan and Coy finally arrived, the meeting was confined.

McKeesport Messrs Carney Sheehan Confin

Lenz Arrives at Eaton Brothers Ranch for World Tour Visit

Frank J. Lenz, the Pittsburger biking around the world, arrived at the Eaton Bros ranch near Medora, N Dek, and will stay several days. The East End residents Dr. Eaton and the Eaton boys planned hunting and fishing outings for his entertainment.

Dr. Eaton East End Eaton Bros Medora P. O N. Dek Frank J. Lenz

Ready to Receive the Knight in City Celebration

The Knights of Pythias committee completed plans for next week’s celebration. Committees reported all arrangements are ready for the reception and entertainment of the visiting knights in the city.

the Knights of Pythias

Soldier Candidate Indorsed for Allegheny Mayor

William G. Griffith of the One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers was endorsed at a G A R gathering at Post 161 Allegheny Hall for the mayoral nomination to succeed Mayor Kennedy. A mass meeting plan and ward officer selection were set for the following Saturday to push the Griffith campaign while some G A R members consider re nominating Major Trier.

Allegheny City William G. Griffith One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers G. A. BE G. A. KR West Diamond Street Allegheny Kennedy G. A. BR Griffith Grand Army J. K. Barbour F. Sherrif Ter Fitzgerald Peerless Council Amores Mechanics Pennsylvania Major Trier

Ex Senator Spooner Sees Mixed Wisconsin Outlook

Former Wisconsin senator Spooner, a Harrison leader at Minneapolis, predicts Republican success nationally but doubts Wisconsin’s near-term result. He cites past school-law backlash in 1890, notes Illinois and Michigan issues, sees gerrymandering as a problem, and favors Platt’s Republicanism while awaiting favorable winds for his own state.

Spooner Wisconsin Minneapolis Illinois Senate Michigan Nebraska Kansas Ingalls Peffer Peiffer Tom Pilatt Platt

Southside Robber Caught After Early Morning Thefts

Two men robbed several Southside stores including Herman Rohrkaste Samuel Vierbeller and William West. At 2 AM the suspects fled Carson Street pursued by police. A gunfight occurred and Frank Shay was captured with stolen goods found on him. Police link multiple Southside robberies to the same pair.

Herman Rohrkaste Samuel Vierbeller William West Twenty-fifth Street Carson Twenty-eight Street Frank Shay Southside Shay

Political activity cools under Allegheny heat

The Democratic school district group in Allegheny County stalls amid hot weather with Secretary Frank Guffey saying no immediate moves and hints of revival or dissolution. Also: a habeas corpus petition seeks Margaret Hanlon’s release from McKeesport workhouse after a disorderly house charge. A pig iron wreck on the Southards line scatters cargo. a barkeeper is arrested for suspected larceny.

Democratic Allegheny County Frank Guffey Tammany New York Association Obj-cta

Treasury men eye West Diamond Ohio streets post office site

Colonel James P. Low of the Supervising Architect’s office prepared to recommend purchase of a property at the northwest corner of Ohio and West Diamond streets in Allegheny for a federal post office. The 120 by 150 foot site, owned by three parties and including the old Haymarket area, could cost under 200000 with 235000 appropriation noted.

James P. Low Supervising Architect Treasury Department Washington Ohio West Diamond Streets Allegheny Low Pittsburg Hotel Duquesne Allegheny Post Office Mackey Haymarket Square John ©. Oliver West Diamond Ohio Streets Ohio Street Alleghany William Booth West Diamond Street John Wilson Nettie McKee Graham Fidelity Title and Trust Company N. F. Nolte Philip Miller Dram & Sons Wa Shine A. D. Smith Smith Bros la Belle Furnaces Zimmerman Dr. Burgoon Ben Franklin Insurance Company Insurance Company Colonel Stone Senator Quay Congress Stone Colonel Low Ford Springs

Fourth Religious Feast Assumption Day Observed Worldwide

Catholics will observe Assumption Day with full services tomorrow in Pittsburgh and around the world. A priest cites the 1,800 year tradition of Mary’s ascent and the day as a harvest thanksgiving, with masses at 6, 7, 8, 9 and high mass at 10:30 in Pittsburgh churches.

Pittsburg Christ Cere Eountries

Bicycle umbrella invention promises sun and rain relief

Edwin Baker of Sixth Street introduces a bicycle umbrella to shield riders from heat and showers. The device attaches to the bike with a light clamp and a bendable upright rod, adjustable to cover the rider in any position. Squires drew attention at a Washington association meeting when displaying an umbrella mounted on his wheel.

J. Edwin Baker Sixth Street Mr. Baker Ion Squires The Association Washington

Burmah Oil Drilling Interest Sought by Hixon

L G Hixon, a Burmah oil driller, at the Central Hotel, aims to recruit three men to work next week for a New York company. He recalls a year in Burmah where Europeans thrived despite harsh climate, notes heavy lubricating oil and war-use quality, and predicts England will soon own much of Burmah and adjacent Indian lands, with natives occasionally encroaching on English soil.

L. G Hixon Central Hotel New York Mr. Hixon England

The New Boulevard Affected Property Holders Urge Early Work

Property owners along the proposed boulevard from Schenley to Highland Parks press the City Engineer to advance construction. The plan shifts include a 1 percent grade in places and a loop near Finley’s Lake. Beechwood avenue may replace Fifth avenue, with roads through Thaw and Forbes avenues connecting Schenley Park and Penn Avenue corridor.

Grand Boulevard Schenley Highland Parks Allegheny Valley Railroad Negley’s Run Finley's Lake Frankstown Avenue Fifth Avenue Enn Avenue Beechwood Avenue Fifth Forward Irwin Avenue Fair Dake Street Homewood Forbes and Phillips Avenues Schenley Park Forbes Street Murdoch Heirs Beacon Street Linden Avenue Penn Avenue Beech

Brice Higbee glass works to resume at Homestead

Brice Higbee and Oo glass works at Homestead will resume operations after a six week idle period. Management says prospects are bright for a strong fall and winter trade.

Brice, Higbee & Oo Homestead

Italian Frank Amarosi killed by train at Torrens

The coroner refutes published claims linking the railroad death of Italian Frank Amarosi in Torrens on a Wednesday night to a previous stabbing in the East End. The only apparent connection is the name. police have found no trace of an escaped suspect named Frank Amarera.

Frank Amarosi Torrens Marcue Frank Antonello East End McDowell Frank Amareraa

Camping Club Lawn Fete At Bemus Point Delights Hundreds

The Recreation Camping Club of New Brighton held a Friday lawn fete at Bemus Point on Lake Chautauqua in camp honor of friends. Guests enjoyed athletic sports and music with a fat man's race between Dr. Gale and Lewis Morrow, won by six inches. About 300 attendees praised the event as a big success.

Recreation Camping Club New Brighton Bemus Point Lake Chautauqua Dr. Gale Lewis Morrow

Travelling bags rise in dry foods era says dealer

A Pittsburgh market note shows traveling bags added to public display beside dry foods. 12 inch solid leather and imitation alligator bags priced at 69c spark demand, while shipments run short. Cas Stone of Allegheny complains rivals miss profits if bags sell as fast as dry foods.

Thornton Cas Stone Federal Street Allegheny

Neighbor quarrel leads to aggravated assault charge

Mra Wilson of 26 Washington street is jailed in default of bail awaiting a hearing before Alderman Richards on a charge of aggravated assault and battery on oath of Mra Edgar. The two women, neighbors, fought and Wilson struck Edgar on the head with a poker.

John Astaro George Azar Washington Street Richards Aszaro Mra Wilson Alderman Richards Mra Edgar Mrs. Edgar

Small Ads Rise in July Dispatches Popularity Soars

The dispatch reports July advertising totals show a gain of 2,523 against last year with figures at 92 and 91. The monthly increase underscores growing interest in small advertisements and the Dispatch’s rising popularity.

Confidence in Chamberlains Remedy Proclaimed by User

Hattie Mason of Chilton Carter county Missouri lauds Chamberlains Colic Cough and Diarrhea Remedy calling it dependable in severe cases for children and adults. Bottles priced at twenty five and fifty cents offered by local druggists.

Mia Hattie Mason Chilton Carter County Chamberlain

Last Excursion to Atlantic City by B. and O. Route

The trip departs Pittsburgh on Thursday August 25 at popular round trip rate of $10. Tickets are valid 12 days with stops in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Trams depart Pittsburgh in the morning and at 9 50 a m for return travel.

BR. E Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburg F. U

Thornton Bros Allegheny Cash Store fiber sales rush

Storm serves at 490 and Sfc the latter SM inches wide. Prices quoted 690 and 125 elsewhere. Largest line to select from in flas heavy and fancy weaves. See the rush for these Monday at the Cash Store 125 Federal street.

Federal Street

We Will Pack and Ship Orders Free of Charge

A peculiar notice states that all orders totaling ten dollars will be packed and shipped at no cost except for sugar and meat. The message adds that sixty percent of something seems large to the writers, though they are unsure how it appears to others.

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