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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1892

Page

9

Mayor to Enforce Sidewalk Law Against Merchants

The mayor declared strict enforcement of the sidewalk ordinance after protests about merchants crowding the walk on Liberty street. He plans to prosecute violators, with ordinance officers already identifying offenders, and will push the action until Chief Bigelow returns from Europe. Merchants fear moving if fines or prosecutions persist, while officials dispute department jurisdiction over street conditions.

Gourley Liberty Street Commission Hin Liberty Street Tor Chiefs Brown Bigelow Brown Mr. Bigelow Lnw Chief Bigelow Europe Public Works Department Chief Brown Henry J. McCracken John Wallace Pittsburg Chicago New York G. W. van Gorder

Polish woman dies from burns after husband’s drunken assault

Mia Jad wiaskea Niklaczewski, a Polish resident of Philadelphia, died in hospital from burns inflicted by her husband who burst into flames while arguing after returning home drunk. He lit a lamp, oil ignited her clothing, neighbors quenched the blaze, but she sustained fatal injuries and the husband was arrested.

Philadelphia Mia Jadwiaskea Niklaczewski

Bargain Lot of Reefers and Gowns at Sale Prices

A sale lists menswear and womenswear items with deep discounts. Reefers and jackets start at $1.98, rising to $3.50 later. Elegant blazers and reefers at $3.45, with season prices up to $6. Lounger gowns, chemises, and ribbed vests offered at deep cuts from regular prices. Parisian lace capes from last spring marked down to $7.55. Regular muslin gowns, drawers, and lisle ribbed vests priced well below former tags.

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