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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1890
Page
5
The proceedings reveal Gabrielle and Eyraud facing questions from a Paris court as testimonies detail the Gouffe murder. Eyraud accuses, Garanger testifies of prior involvement, and Gabrielle's reaction and hypnotism claims shape a tense, evolving scene before a weekend adjournment.
A Cork convention hears cheers and groans as Parnell, with bandaged eyes, remains indoors per surgeon orders. Sir John Pope Hennessy visits campaign leadership after an attack at Castle Comner. Patrick Fagan transfers United Ireland shares to McCarthy amid party rhetoric for Kilkenny election.
A meeting of chimney manufacturers including Thomas D. Catlin of Ottawa NL O E Frazee of Syracuse and William Loeffler at the Monongahela House concluded with no changes to prices. Business described as only fair. attendees declined to reveal specifics of any actions.
Davin Harley a colored watchman at Homestead his wife and another named Hare were fined five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct after a row during which Hare struck a beer bottle over a man. Thomas Baxwwow and George Hanley were discharged for lack of evidence in a larceny case involving watches. William Seif and John Black were detained for blocking a sidewalk and insulting women near Fifth Avenue Tunnel. George Johnston held for robbing Hop Sing. Tomas Bogers Frank Fisher and Frank McKenna committed to court for stealing brass from Pittburgh Steel Company. Ross Carey held on complaint of the Anti Cruelty Society for beating his wife. Toxy Trickup charged with stealing a watch from Annie Hanley. Grahamm to be tried for stealing a watch from a man named Murphy. Mrs Ansin Pitches charged with assaulting Sedie Wassidy. Josefa Pravenits committed for court on breaking and entering.
A string of notable arrivals and stayers fill the city notes. Het Van Blarenbergh, foreign iron and steel magnate, rests at the Duquesne Club impressed by American industry. John Marron, Jr., ill with fever, remains off the streets. Thomas Barnard of Western Union travels from Buffalo, while Mrs. R. S. Waring sails from New York to winter at the gar Hotel. Dr Mumfort, clergyman from Patterson, speeds west due to snow. Robert Fraser from New York trains local actors. W P Binck of Titusville is registered and active in oil. K W Munnell rallies Green County Republicans in town. Rev T A McClory and W G Filer stay at the Anderson. George B Wendling, Washington lecturer, visits Seventh Avenue.
Yardmen and switchmen in Pittsburgh area railroads present a formal eight hour day and higher pay proposal to superintendents. They seek 27 cents per hour for switches, 29 with Sunday double pay, and job protections plus preferred night work and orderly discharge rules. A general tie up could follow if companies refuse.
Chicago and railroad lines are drawn into a dispute over Knights of Pythias excursion rates. Correspondence involving EF A Ford and James Barker suggests possible published details about rate cutting among Big Four Eastern Illinois Erie and others. Eastern Illinois allegedly diverted a Chicago party to Indianapolis, provoking a Big Four counteroffer for a ten day round trip at $2. The feud is causing a public disturbance among rail interests and Knights participants.
A large intoxicated man was arrested at Thirty-eighth and Butler streets for disorderly conduct. He refused to disclose his name, taunted officers, shouted in Butler street, and joined a snowball mob of boys. Officers faced a lively fight before securing his arrest.
Mr and Mrs Henry E Rhoades of New York registered at the Duquesne in town on vacation. Rhoades, assistant city editor of the Tribune, served in the navy and fought on the Monitor. He traveled with De Long on Arctic exploration and has published a book Around the World. He planned a Carnegie mill visit but left for the East due to weather.
Oscar L. Jackson, a New Castle lawyer and ex-Congressman, arrived in the city last night. He said the bribery cases in New Castle drew little attention and only a fair audience for the Wallace trial. He noted that those who refused to testify remain jailed, and their law will likely go to the Supreme Court on a writ of habeas corpus to challenge confinement.
Captain Barbour will inaugurate a series of Gospel temperance meetings at the Clipper Theater on New Grant street starting Sunday December 28 at 7 30 p m with James M Boon Esq in charge and Rev David McAlister opening with prayer. Also noted is the Riley jury appointment for a trial in secret and the travel of Miss Mary and Currine Swaney to South America for missionary work.
The long dormant Thirty-third Street sewer project is finished after about two years of work. The pipe spans eight feet in Prenat drains and serves 1,800 cores, with total cost near $250,000.
A small Italian boy named Frank Briglia is missing after being last seen at 79 Virgin Alley. His father has not seen him for three days and reports he plays the fiddle and may be wandering nearby.
Visit Gallinger’s jewelry shop at 1200 Penn Avenue to inspect stock before purchases. Note the city offers a selection including music boxes and holiday items.
Rev. Mr. Grange recounts a stranger than fiction tale from the East End to Alpine Texas. A cattle baron Du Bois befriended Williams a consumptive Englishman living in Pittsburg now in New Mexico. The king sent Williams funds and care to Alpine where the sick man finally died. The story ends with the cattle king's generous acts and Grange praising rugged Western humanity.
Public notice states the fire next door did not injure or affect Kleber & Bro and associated firms stock of pianos and organs at 506 Wood Street. They invite customers to inspect holiday stock and purchase instruments noted as reliable and factory-new. Also mentions other goods and promotions at 77 Fifth Avenue and related stores.
A six year old boy named George Call wandered into a Twenty-eighth ward station asking to sleep there as cold weather raged. He said he had no mother or father, had lived with various people, and feared being turned away. Sergeant McQuaide and Captain Stewart arranged shelter, clothing, and a bed, noting the boy's brightness and that the station house had adopted him.
Dr A F Chandler longtime Pittsburg Allegheny physician and former Standard Plate Glass Company secretary died suddenly in Charleroi yesterday. He invested in the Charleroi plant and was to reside there. he was about 50, mild mannered and a respected professional and businessman.
Evidence has been obtained against 82 merchants in McKeesport, and proceedings will be instituted at once. The collector, Warmcastle, pursues dealers in butterine oleomargarine and related imitations.
Joseph Livingston, an employee at Carnegie's Braddock mill, was badly injured yesterday when thrown against a hoof or obstacle, suffering mangled arm face and head. McKeesport councils plan to spend over $500 for flags and Bibles for the new school building on New Year's Day.
James Fagan an 18 year old Western Union telegraph operator wandered in a snowbound episode while delirious with typhoid fever. He left his home on Bluff Street after a quarrel with his mother and was found later in Timothy Donohue's house on Wicker Street describing his illness to the Donohues.
Several accidents occurred yesterday at local mills and works. George Wormley suffered internal injuries from a broken saw at Pittsburg Lumber. Ross Wakeham’s left foot was crushed by falling ingot at Steel Works. Robert Watson fell and broke his thigh and bruised his head. John Andrews fell from a scaffold at Edgar Thomson Steel Works and is skull injured. Peter Livixeston, a machinist, suffered head and arm injuries from a flying belt. Mat Dolan had a right hand crushed by a falling pipe at Stag-46 National Tube Works. Mt Oliver livery stable burned in morning, loss under 800 dollars. a grease pan fire at William Stayton’s Diamond street restaurant caused trifling damage.
Ideal Christmas music gifts include Lakeside guitar 750 Arion guitar 950 Conservatory rosewood guitar 15 Washburn leading guitars praised for tone and durability Mandolins American make 1050 or 14 Finest Washburns noted for tone and durability All items warranted true in tone and not to split Available only at H Kleber & Bro 506 Wood Street Also music boxes at last year's prices plus banjos cornets violins and more Store open every evening H Eueser & Bro
A lengthy advertisement on The Dispatch ninth page promotes The People’s Store at Fifth Avenue and nearby locations. It highlights a vast holiday stock with items such as diamond earrings, winter wear, embroidered night shirts, elegant umbrellas, and Chenille and silk accessories, urging morning visits for best selection and listing partner shops and sale items across Allegheny.
The store showcases protection gear and garments including plain black and fancy cloths, rubber coats, waterproof hats, fur robes, muffs, collars, gloves in beaver and other furs, and Alpaca and cloth fabrics. A large Umbrella selection highlights silk models, handles, and prices from $5 to $25. Also offered are dress gloves, suspenders, silk underwear, and a vast range of dress materials, cashmeres, serges, patterns, and velvets in multiple colors and prices.
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