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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1889

Page

4

Chalmers Talks Fort Pillow and Forrest in Cape May Interview

In a Cape May correspondence General James R. Chalmers discusses his political shift from Democratic to Republican, Fort Pillow, Forrest, and Civil War memories. He defends his actions, disputes atrocity claims, and recalls battles and prisoner handling with characteristic Southern viewpoint.

Carr James R. Chalmers Mississippi Congress Congress Hall Cape May Unt Jon

Antwerp Water Purification by Iron Filtration Explored

An observer reports on Antwerp’s clean drinking water and iron-based purification. The process uses iron in rotating cylinders to filter water, verified by weekly tests and official reports, affirming high quality for residents.

Antwerp Devonshire

Broadway Surface Road Franchises Sold. Bonaire Purchaser

Reports from Yokohama say the Broadway Surface line franchised assets were sold at auction for five dollars. Dan Bonaire, President Cleveland's private secretary, was the sole bidder.

Broadway Heal Estate Dan Bonaire Cleveland Buffalo, Aw York and Pennsylvania Railroad Gethorst Merece Sumoners J. Comstock Ilea Frei Gok Grove Wannabes United States Sarah Althea Terry San Francisco Terry Hoffman Marshal Frank Tmne Frank Judge Fields Terry Eee

Water purification experiments and ammonia in Antwerp supply

The report notes water testing results showing four to six microbes per cubic centimeter and discusses a purification method tested by prominent scientists. It mentions experiments by Abel, Frankland, Tidy, Osten, Swarts, Angenot, Jorissen, Kemns, and others, with results including removal of free ammonia and reduction of albumenoids, and hints at a U S trial with an Anderson machine.

Malines Devonshire Ad. Kemna Samuel Tomlinson Municipal Water Department Bombay Alu Nethe Antwerp Europe Frederick Abel F. BR Anderson Sir Frederic Abel Sir Frederic Abel, Drs. Frankland and Tidy, and Mr. G. H. Osten, F. C. Ss England M. Merie-Davy Ontsouvis Paris Profs, Swarts Angenot Kemns Jorissen Igi Cea Eac United States J. H. McCcleellany

Railroad company blamed for mill damage in Elizabeth Borough

Gustave A. yesterday sued the McKeesport and Vernon Railroad Company for 20000 dollars alleging the line took possession of the street in front of his steam flouring mill at Plum and Flint streets corner in Elizabeth borough. An embankment was raised blocking access and damaging his property.

Gustave A McKeesport and Vernon Railroad Company Meyer Plum and Flint Streets Elizabeth Borough Ereby

Explosion damages suit against gas company and contractors

Robert McGregor and John Peterman and wife filed a damages suit against Equitable Gas Company and contractors Fred Gwinner and P. J. Foley alleging negligent laying of gas pipes on the plaintiffs farm. An explosion on July damaged a social room, tore up cornfields, and spoiled the ground.

Plunkett Sues Over False Arrest by Urban and Detective

Ann Plunkett sues J. P. Urban and Detective G. B. Perkins for $5,000 damages alleging false arrest. She says Urban accused her of theft, conducted a house search, subjected her to indignities, and took items during the incident.

J. P. Urban G. B. Perkins Ann Plunkett

Court Notes and Local Legal Actions Reported

Louise Drereick sues Mary Brejel for slander. Tarentum Electric Company files a charter at the Recorder's Office. Precipes filed in damages suit by Joseph Jackson and wife against city and Pittsburg Tracedon Company. Floyd purchased a horse for 230 and found it unsound after delivery. Bain & Garrtam, Limited sue National Wrapping Machine Company for 63334 over machinery contract issues.

Louise Drereick Mary Brejel Te Aetam Omeo Tarentum Electric Company H. &. Fioro Joseph Jackson Pittsburg Floyd Henderson Heno Bain & Garrtam, Limited National Wrapping Machine Company Bair Qazzam

Briny Nibs Restores Bees Call for Tomorrow’s Dispatch

The fragment hints at a column or notice titled Briny Nibs restoring interest in the Bees and a dispatch planned for tomorrow. Names and precise details are unreadable but suggest a local column urging readers to check tomorrow’s issue.

Moonshiners Trap Hidden Still Under Mountain Tree

Special correspondence from Parkersburg West Virginia describes mountain moonshiners in Alleghenies eluding raids. Captain O Hagan is killed in Wyoming county while pursuing them. Colonel Saunders leads pursuit and discovers a hollow pine tree concealing a mountain still with crew and equipment nearby.

Eaides Bob Saunders John van Buren James O O'Hagan Basin Ene Wyoming County O’ Hagan Getti

Grand Lodge Daughters of St George Holds Sightseeing Session

The Grand Lodge of the Daughters of St George did not meet yesterday afternoon and spent time sightseeing and posing for photos to present to retiring Treasurer Annie Gilson and other lodge members. Delegates enjoyed an eventful evening, with officers elected including Esther Greenwood of Philadelphia as Second Conductor and Miriam Bald as Co Trustees among others.

Grand Lodge of the Daughters of St. George Annie Gilson Grand Lodge Esther Greenwood Philadelphia Mom Boots Prastees Miriam Bald Miriam Re Fannie Collier

New Mammoth Cave Found After Digging Accident

Bonan Georgia August 30 workmen digging a well three miles from town fell twenty five feet into a cave. They landed in a vast underground system with many chambers extending in multiple directions. An expedition to map the cave is planned for tomorrow.

Bonan

City plans 96 inch water main along Center avenue route

The city has arranged right of way for a 96 inch water main from Hiland reservoir via Center avenue. The pipe will pass along unopened streets with agreements reached with local owners except one dispute over damages to potato and grass crops. The Controller resists sanctioning any injunction to restrain work.

United States South Fort Pilow Hiland Center Avenue Zells

Riot charges filed after street disturbance in Braddock

Charles McGarvey Martin Lawler Beckley Sigmund Stamm and M Tegethoff are charged with riot by Charles E Shipero of Braddock. They allegedly gathered in front of Shipero, raised a disturbance, and pelted stones. All are held on $900 bail for trial.

Charles’ McGarvey Martin Lawler Beckley Sigmund Stamm M. Tegethoff Charles E. Rhipero Braddock Gripp Shipero

Ladies prefer Blooker Dutch Cocoa for pure cocoa

Premium Blooker Dutch Cocoa is made from ripest cocoa beans with fat removed. It contains no starch, arrowroot, vanilla, or sugar, and costs 100 per pound. Compare with two pounds of adulterated cocoa and note its nutritious qualities and flavor from Amsterdam, Holland.

George E. Stevenson & Co Sixth Avenue

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