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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1889
Page
5
A State Commission report in Johns town outlines a $1,149,000 relief distribution with $500,000 prior funds. Class payments range from $1,000 to $500 for top groups, others get 30 to 15 percent. some re-rating possible as losses are sworn. Clerks move to municipal building to finalize disbursement. valuables recovered and assets mapped.
Tramps and burglars plague Franklin area with multiple thefts. An Erie depot safe was blown, $75 stolen, baggage room ransacked. Two horses stolen from Neely farm at Cherry Tree. Freight cars looted on Western New York and Pennsylvania tracks at Irvington. Several homes robbed outskirts, horses displaced, thieves said to have wide operations. Detective Wilmot reports some suspects jailed.
In Easton, August 15, during a severe storm last night two men from New York City, Benjamin Andreas and Michael McDonald, drowned at Walnutport after attempting to reach shore from a damaged bridge. A third man clung to a rope but could not be saved due to the strong current.
In Capiz Ohio on August 15 Miss Florence Burton 20 daughter of a well to do farmer near Hopedale has become demented following a dog attack. She fears hydrophobia and believes she will die soon with hydrophobia as the cause. locals describe her as a once cheerful girl.
Special telegram from Astonrows August 15 reports a large number of landowners in the Tunkey Pritts settlement near Somerset County allegedly run moonshine outfits. Many claim respectable status, having bought land with illicit cash, and no licensed houses within miles for turning alcohol into fuel.
The Miller's Run Railroad completes the Bridgeville to McDonald branch and coal mines along the route begin operation. First coal shipped this week, largely operated by William P Read, the Chicago coal king. At Carlisle, John Linn, brother of Samuel M Linn and ex judge, died by suicide at his home, domestic troubles cited.
Standard Oil Company negotiating with E M Hakill for leases totaling about 50 000 acres in Mt Morris Greene county and Preston County West Virginia territory The deal price including producing equipment and machinery is estimated at 2 500 000 Assignment of a Shoe Firm completed George B Miller Co of Mansfield Valley transfers liabilities about 1 800 to George B Miller Sr of Chartiers township Washin county Fire destroys Coopers town Creamery in Franklin state 6 000 pounds butter lost plant previously cost 4 000 Frank Baer granted new trial in Greensburg court hearing
A large delegation from the One Hundred and Second Regiment departed West Penn depot Allegheny for Butler to attend the annual reunion. Veterans, including Company H under Maj McLaughlin, were honored with inscriptions and a-banquet highlight. Judge McCandless welcomed guests, and Hon A L Hazen spoke as old soldiers shared memories with families in attendance.
Cantrox August 15 Union troops reunion drew carload crowds from Wooster Cleveland Massillon Mansfield Akron Alliance and others about 5000 gathered at Lakeview Governor Foraker greeted by cheers and cannon salutes as Sherman era nostalgia filled the lakeside event. Senator Conrad and Charles Ricks joined the gubernatorial party from Massillon. Sherman sent regrets from Paris and dignitaries discussed centennial events. Governor Foraker’s speech drew enthusiastic applause.
A sick man from Mount Carmel suffered chronic bowel inflammation for years. Doctors, after giving up hope, tried the Brown Sequard elixir. An initial injection harmed him, a second injection followed, and he improved briefly before dying the day after.
Arthur Fording, assignee of ex Sheriff Eli B. Walker, begins suit to recover money from Samuel S. Mason. The case alleges Walker’s finances were ruined at the gaming table and aims to reclaim funds from multiple claims.
Erie August 15 Miss Rose McLaughlin attempted self destruction after family troubles and illness. She swallowed lauda num enough to kill several people but was saved by her sister. Doctors report her condition worsened by inherited insanity from her father and long illness. Her mother and five years of care highlight a troubled household.
Secretary Stewart reports a gigantic rainfall from May 30 to June 1 in Pennsylvania. An average depth of eight inches fell over more than 12 000 square miles from Johnstown to Harrisburg and north to McKean and Tioga counties. The pad region was oval with varying depths, while Pittsburg saw only 1.5 inches.
A convention for organizing a statewide Republican league in South Dakota is announced. Delegates from all Republican clubs will meet in this city at 10 A M on August before the Republican Convention. An entertainment by the American Musical Star Specialty Company is set for Millvale tomorrow night.
An attachment of 1,500 on a suit by William Sheesley was levied yesterday on the works of the American Machine Company. Sheriff Cusack seized the easel. A receiver was appointed today by the court. The company's assets total 60,000 with liabilities around 50,000. Nominal capital is 100,000 with only 65,000 sold. The receiver is authorized to run the works and finish machines on hand.
A mob attacked the residence of planter J. B. Duplechein near Gaarmp CoTrrav Louisiana at about 2 AM to regulate a mulatto woman whose conduct angered local men. Duplechein fired after being shot, prompting the mob to release the woman. one man was recognized and later identified among the party.
A printed notice lists a special train to the seashore from Union Station at 8:50 a.m. with connections to Philadelphia and other routes, plus subsequent trains at 4:50 and 7:15 p.m. The same column records funeral announcements for multiple residents, with dates, addresses, and times for services, and invites to attend.
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