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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1890
Page
8
Sheriff Walsh arrives in Sonantox with A J West who surrendered weeks ago. West faces house-breaking and jail-breaking charges in Beaver county and is suspected in the Perry James murder. West claims innocence after years of hunting. he awaits trial in the case.
John Dean and Kenloven Bowers face court charged with robbing and torturing Mrs. Merkett in McClellanstown Aurest2. She recounts two violent intrusions on September 1 and 2, including threats to kill, tying, and oil-sprayed clothing. Alibi witnesses, including Dean and Bowers' families, supported their home nights while the victim describes mustering injuries and a later suspected arson attempt.
Desperado Marvin Kuhn, accused of murder in Fostoria, allegedly roams toward New Bremen and Coldwater, Mercer County. Offenders fear arrest as Ku bun reportedly fled on horseback after a courtroom scene and thefts, leaving Auglaize and Mercer residents in mortal fear while authorities hesitate to pursue.
Mantin's Fiery C., Dec. &-Reece Berry, a wealthy and prominent farmer of Pease township, was found dead yesterday morning after a pig search on his farm. The body lay near the gate within 100 yards of the house, with a single neck scratch from a heavy fall. A physician ruled instantaneous death by apoplexy.
Fayette County grand jury ignored the bill against Superintendent Hill of the Hill Farm mine after hearing witnesses. The decision weakens damage suits against the company and may lead to withdrawals as lawsuits hinge on the neglect charge and the mine deaths last summer.
In FrxnLaY Stockhouse is held in a close cell at the city prison awaiting an investigation into an alleged assault. The report states he will be called to substantiate his story as details emerge. Separately, the Allegheny County District Convention of the Womens Christian Temperance Union is set for a quarterly meeting at MKE Church next Wednesday with delegates from unions across the county.
James E. Laughead a prominent Democratic politician and former prosecuting attorney files for divorce in Newark claiming his wife Elizabeth Laughead is hopelessly insane. She has been confined in the Central Insane Asylum for about three years and formerly lived in Sandusky.
A Canton area report claims spring coal miners from Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois Indiana and West Virginia may unite to demand pay for all mined coal before screening. The potential strike could involve about 20 000 workers if demands are ignored.
There is about 2,000,000 bushels of coal in port and in the pools waiting for a rise. Joseph Walton and W. H. Browns Sons have all their steamboats and coal craft in port ready to start down the river. Shipping will probably begin next Sunday.
A Dec 5 dispatch reports a car famine causing 2,227 coke ovens to close next week across the Scottdale region. Between 2,000 and 1,000 workers may lose jobs, with many ovens owned by small operators also likely to shut. The note signals broader regional economic strain and related local incidents.
A Saturday bargain sale features all kinds of shawls at Sexefaonene with prices from 65 cents to $10. Premium wool London shawls, chudda styles, shoulder shawls and cashmere options are offered. Kaufmanns' departments advertise reductions on misses and children coats and dresses while Jos, Homne & Co. promote holiday beaver garments. Expressly made for holiday trade. Don't delay. Come now while assortment lasts.
Listings announce multiple deaths and funeral details including Conrad Brats of Shaler near Evergreen plank road, Sarah Palmer of Liberty Street, Joseph Emer Finney Figley, Mary Hall of Federal Street, Rob ert Hilliard of McCandless, G. F. Larter of North Braddock, Margaret Martin at Archibald Chambers residence, Joseph Kieran Maund, Caroline McCarthy of Liberty Avenue, Nell Mecox, Lemma Fetterman of Wilkinsburg, Helene Nurenberger, Catherine Maria Perry, Rosa Small, and Thomas Spence with services and burial plans in Allegheny County communities.
An antique or sixteenth century oak library lounge chair features a cast brass ratchet head adjuster. Prices range from 22 to 63 dollars with various coverings and a leather option. A matching medicine closet in antique oak with interior shelves and a lower drawer is listed at 450 dollars.
Wide range of choice with hems stitched and Roman embroidery edges. Plain and embroidered items available in all sizes from 25 cents for tray covers to elaborate scarf prices up to 15 dollars. 8 to 6 dollars each for other pieces.
A bold sales pitch touts affordable men’s and young men’s suits and overcoats. It promises handsome reliability, emphasizes in-house manufacture, and claims unmatched value and style without silk lining as a luxury option.
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