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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1890
Page
1
A historic Pittsburg blizzard brings deadly hazards as live wires hang and lie across streets. Wrecked crossings and fallen branches clog traffic while telegraph and telephone services buckle under storm strain. Pedestrians stumble through slush as snow drifts and power lines trigger fears of electrocution.
A severe snow event left roofs crushed and pedestrians alarmed as weighty accumulations overburdened flat roofs. The Building Inspector ordered all flat roofs cleared to prevent further collapses and potential fatalities as crews worked throughout the day.
Snow transformed the Liberty valley with magnificent white lanes and fields, replacing autumn colors with a pristine cover. Bushes and shrubs bent under heavy snow, while streets and transit suffered blocked pathways and scarce streetcars, as youngsters found cheer despite the weather.
A fragmentary report notes boys compelled to walk back through certain experiences, with no clear names, places, or outcomes. The text is incomplete and lacks decisive details for a fuller summary.
Widespread storm damage along Carson Street leaves wires down and telegraph poles broken. Street cars and inclines suffer multiple mishaps in Southside sections as residents survey debris and disruption from yesterday’s cyclone like winds. Local officials assess repairs and safety needs.
Old boatmen recall the flood of 1834 and 1884 while mountains show two feet of snow and rain continues. Weather data from Pittsburgh area signals a potential high river with barometer falling, temperatures fluctuating, and private reports confirming heavy snowfall and rising water across the Ohio headwaters.
A severe storm paralyzed Pittsburgh and Allegheny causing 18 inch drifts, broken electric lines, halted streetcars, downed telephones, and widespread damage. Wires tangled along South First to South Second streets blocked roads as linemen fought to clear tracks.
Old Pennsylvania Railroad conductors faced last nights heavy snowfall and mountainous terrain. They wore rubber boots and battled knee deep drifts during departures, relying on past experiences to manage the harsh winter conditions.
Fred C. Martelle a 15 year old employee in attorney F A Woodburys office killed himself last night in the office after removing his clothes and spreading incoherent notes. He left messages claiming fearlessness in dying and prayers for friends. A note requested Miss Ida McLean as nurse if he survived. The act followed family strife and parental divorce.
Edwin Stevens, Cincinnati city treasurer, testified before the Legislative Investigating Committee that he did not solicit or receive any bribes for Decennial Board of Equalization appointments. He disputed Zumstein's claim he marked four thousand dollars as the payment to secure the post and said any loan from Zumstein came via Meyer Freidberger, his financial agent.
J F Phelan shot and killed his wife in Cardiff after she refused to live with him. He barricaded the house and defied authorities before being captured by the sheriff and a crowd. Phelan, a former Cardiff section boss, and his wife had separated over a year ago.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch from Hargissure reports the Board of Pardons refused pardon recommendations for Phebe Collins of Allegheny sentenced in 1889 to three years for larceny and receiving stolen goods H H McIntyre of McKean convicted of assault Henry F Laborn of Westmoreland County sentenced in 1889 to five years for penitentiary terms and Sarah Smith of Philadelphia convicted of jury related offenses The board will meet Monday and Tuesday to dispose of all cases before the new administration takes hold.
Harrisburg Dec 17 The Commonwealth Gas Company capital 10 000 was chartered today. It proposes to produce
The passage names directors Jacob B. Decker Thomas M. Erwin Norman W. Nolan Frank B. Dodson and Johan Hancock as equal shareholders in a gas distribution project serving Hampton McCandless Richland Pine West Deer and Indiana townships and delivering to Pittsburg and a Seer.
The private Chicago bank Kean & Co. announces suspension as its capital could not support rapid expansion. Manager Kean cites insufficient funds for safe continuation and plans for possible reorganization. The bank faced loan calls from eastern creditors and a withdrawal of support from securities tied to newer districts. A defalcation by cashier Kerr, now imprisoned in Joliet, totaled nearly $75,000.
A courier from Captain Fountain's Eighth Cavalry reports regulars left Dickinson at sunrise with rations to Saturday. They encountered no hostility yesterday and camped on Cannonball River near New England City. Indians are said to be at White Buttes and may head toward British territory to avoid pursuit. Cavalry aim to intercept about 50 miles away.
Warte Pras Dec. 17 Considerable excitement in Summerville a village near here a man living near the town shot and killed the marshal who was trying to arrest him. The murderer escaped to his home behind a cave and boasts no one in the state can capture him. He is armed and a terrier dog guards the entrance to the cave. A large reward is offered for his capture.
Three murderers Isaac Smith Elmer Sharkey and Henry Popp are to be executed at the Ohio Penitentiary tomorrow night. Smith killed his cousin Stephen Skidmore Sharkey killed his mother and Popp killed a saloonkeeper. Governor Campbell refused commutation and prepared a public statement explaining his decision.
Danbury County Court declares James B. Denworth, Recorder of Williamsport, ousted from office as unconstitutional. The decree will be appealed to the Supreme Court, and Denworth is expected to stay in office until his term ends.
Kansas Orry reports Deputy Marshal Keshler brought Charles N. Nichols president of the defunct Nichols Bank from Chicago. Nichols faces three indictments charging him with receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent.
Seventy seven Columbia Social Club members hosted a complimentary dinner for Judge Thurman with tributes to his home site and neighborly character. Governor Campbell joined the program as part of the formal evening in Columnus on December 17.
At the regular meeting of the Directors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Charles F Mayer was unanimously re elected president for the ensuing year.
In Paris the trial of Eyraud and Gabrielle draws vast crowds to the Palais de Justice. Reporters note the female defendant's poise and rising public fascination while prosecutors press the case and jurors weigh the fate of the self-confessed murderers of Gouffe.
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