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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1889

Page

3

Dying in a Lime Kiln Man Receives Charity Aid

A Plymouth City case details the death of James Evans a 27 year old Englishman found near Robinsons lime kilns on Second Avenue He was hospitalized at Mercy Hospital after authorities and coroner McDowell noted an urgent need for emergency medical care The incident sparked debate over hospital access and charity relief for emergency patients in the city

Robinson Second Avenue No. 1 James Evans Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Aberdeen Ity

Chinese Capitalists Kwong Yen and Fong Weng Visit Westinghouse

Kwong Yen and Fong Weng, Chinese capitalists traveling in the United States, arrived yesterday and are guests of a Westinghouse Company officer. Yen will stay several days. Weng proceeds to San Francisco after inspecting Westinghouse facilities and touring local factories.

Kwong Yen Fong Weng Westinghouse Company San Francisco Yeaterday Canton

BIPEDS OF TWO KINDS The Seathaiders Seek Locality Of Fight

A fragmented report describes a long line of carriages and a group not aligned with major councils. They move in plain fashion, showing orderly conduct, while observers remain uncertain about their purpose or destination.

Ecumenical Council Sam O'Brien

Rumored Dowstown Block Sale At Liberty and Sixth

A large building project at the Liberty and Sixth streets corner was denied by Hotel Anderson owners who claim the property remains unsettled due to a legal delay. They say no sale has occurred and dispute previous market chatter about the deal and future occupancy.

Liberty and Sixth Streets Anderson

Felon Attempts Knife Attack at Second Avenue Corner

John Martin allegedly confronted Felix McKnight with a knife on Second Avenue yesterday morning, attempted to stab McKnight, then fired a shot in a near distance, with police responding to the disturbance and investigating the incident.

Forate Bibernias John Martin Felix McKnight Joon Robin Martin

Threatened Shooting Incident Reported on Dimond Street

A 14 year old boy William Riley was walking on Dimond Street near Smithfield at about 7 20 p m when he encountered a man from Ernass City who drew a revolver in a threatening manner The man identified as Haller a resident of Evane City fled toward Central station after the alarming encounter.

William Riley Dimond Street Smithfield Scott Central Station Haller Evane City

Upper Twelfth Ward School Holds Yearly Celebration

An 8th annual event at the Upper Twelfth Ward School in Allegheny marked a school drive and celebration. Organizers report renewed support and optimism for the coming term with attendees noting improvements and community involvement.

Moving Day Change Discussed by Real Estate Agents

Twenty real estate agents and landlords met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss shifting moving day from April. Thos A Leggate of Allegheny led the session with remarks on the meeting's aims. Several speakers supported the change and D C Martin urged abolition of Specres and eneesisni. T G Van Sutaer and W W M were tasked to report progress at future meetings.

Chamber of Commerce A. Leggate Allegheny D.C. Martin N. T. G. van Sutaer Snd

A Senator's Christmas Visit to Pictabarg

Col Quay drops into Pictabarg for a few minutes to look around during the holiday season. The stop highlights a brief Senate figure on a local patrol.

Col. Quay Pictabarg

Justice of the Peace Hints at 81000 Bail in Alleged Battery Case

W E Meanor of Coraopolis told Alderman C Saute Leas a story about A B Stevenson. Leas informations charged battery and pistol fire with Meanor claiming a shot was fired after a confrontation in the city. Meanor, a former constable, had bail set at 1000 on each of two counts.

W. E. Meanor Coraopolis A. B. Stevenson C. Saute Ghee Meanor Ana Cana Alderman O'Donnell Lee le Weireanor Loughry

Dog Fighters Case Tied to Fort Wayne Railroad Officials

Humane Agent OBrien reports to Superintendent Starr about ongoing dog fighting probes. A court-relied relay seeks information from Alderman Foley as part of cemented charges in the case.

Humane O'Brien Starr Ft Warne Railroad

Landmark on Fifth Avenue to Be Replaced by FourStory Building

The corner of Washington Street landmark on Fifth Avenue extension is set to be demolished. The old building once used by the Watson heirs will be cleared for a four story structure. A toy store occupied part of the premises, with Mrs. [name obscured] behind the counter for decades. Her stock is being sold as the relocation proceeds.

Washington Street Fifth Avenue Wawon Avenue Alexander Watson

Train announces stations with new indicator device

Commendable enterprise introduces a Ballield train equipped with a new annunciation device. The American Manufacturing Company shows indicators that read Next station in each coach, operated by compressed air and displayed simultaneously as the train progresses.

Ballield Comy Wood Street Atus Feaneyivacs Company Beaver Falls

Pantomime Tickets Still Available At Bijou Theater

Ladies in charge of the pantomime for Newsboys Home report seats remain in reserve. A box sheet at the Bijou Theater office shows many seats left in the cut, circle, and balcony for Thursday and Friday matinees with best viewing in those areas.

Igen Gnass Soy Quet

Dreydoppel soap and local notices appear in ad items

An OCR fragment lists Dreydoppel soap as a key housekeeping item with a full pound bar and price at grocers. It also mentions the Society Photo Art Gallery at 35 Fifth Ave in Pittsburg, a note about H Sonnen’s 16 years in business, and assorted promotional lines for tonics and beverages with scattered contact details.

Photo Art Fifth Ave Pittsburg Alleheny Sishirente H. Sonnen

Coward at Large in Tarentum Murder Case Shifts Tactics

Coroner and police pursue suspects in the Tarentum home invasion and murder of Mrs. Paul Budert. Detectives and a private inquiry converge as a supposed gang is chased across the area. A suspect named Tarentum contact spurred efforts, with City officials awaiting update on arrests.

Tarestem Paul Budert Sararie Abe Clark McDowell Donoval Sot Braddock Pearson

Emma Juchs Christmas Tree Theatrical Holiday Display

Miss Emma Juch, the charming prima donna, unveils a Christmas tree in a unique fashion. The display features contributions from Mr McKinney and others, described with lively local color and festive tone.

Pate Mr. McKinney Emma Juch McKinney Andaraen John Black Hétel

James Brady Faces Larceny Charge In Maiden Hearing

James Brady of Penn avenue near Thirtieth street appeared before Alderman Warner on a larceny charge. Prosecutor John Moran alleged he stole $600 from his aged mother, but Brady was discharged after evidence showed the mother had consented to the money’s taking and that only a portion of it remained after the transfer.

James Brady Penn Avenue Thirtieth Street Warner John Moran

Incident at West Penn depot ends in arrests

J. W. Moetaler of Letchburg was attacked by William Carter at the West Penn depot in Allegheny last night over a woman from the First ward. Jeas and Gleno arrested them Pisuiet.

J. W. Moetaler Letchburg William Carter West Penn Depot Allegheny Metses Jeas Gleno

Ulysses Wimms Knocked in Durr's Saloon Brawl

A fight at Durr's saloon left Ulysses Wimms injured and Beth Sates hurt. Wimms required medical aid from Dr. Moyer after the incident last night. Beth Sates was taken to the station for care.

Ulysses Wimms Durr Wimms Moyer

Old Friends in New Quarters at Uriing & Seo Tailors

Uriing and Seo, noted merchants in Albany County, move to Lewin block No 47 Sixth Ave offering handsome room and updated lines of overcoatings, saltings and trouserings. The firm promises low prices, full value, and fine workmanship as public invite to inspect and profit from their new premises and modern styles brought back by Our Be.

Lewin Block Albeny County Regu 7 Ogi Peuropean Wsn

Public call over Dr Sturgeon claims cure for typhoid fever

A letter from the editor urges caution about Dr Sturgeon who claims to cure typhoid fever. A case involving Mr J Fores’s son from 185 Jackson Street is cited as dramatic proof. The writer notes disbelief in such miracles and seeks public scrutiny of the doctor’s purported remedy and payments offered for proof.

Sturgeon J. Fores Jackson Pore

Ten Per Cent Christmas Cash Offer at Gorkeleinel Store

Local advertiser promises ten percent cash return to patrons on purchases made at the store until noon today. About 150 items priced at ten dollars, valued at twenty five dollars, available. Corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new court house.

Gorkeleinel P.C Grant and Diamond New Court House

Wood Mouldings and Decor Ad Highlight Local Stores

Local ads advertise wood mouldings and pew shades to match new wallpaper colors. Shops listed include CrUMEINEZ BANE BASSETT at 416 Wood, D Lurz at 8035's, and Sime. Advertising mentions ales and porter, with references to Garden Street and Chestnut Street locations.

Ings Crumeinez, Bane & Bassett D. Lurz Aea- Sime Chestnut St

Canvas Wall Hangings Displayed by Local Firm

A full line of canvas wall hangings is offered by Carmeron Baxtt and Raskett located at 418 Wood ut. The items are described as very desirable and must be seen to be appreciated.

Carmeron Baxtt & Raskett Wood Ut

Pureliare at large in road roving incident noted

Fragmentary text indicates a chaotic note about Pureliare at large and a mention of M. Sarsunt & Co or similar entities, with unclear context and no clear date or location. The readable fragments suggest a pursuit or public notice but lack concrete details or outcomes.

Kaufmann Brothers Give 60000 Books to City's Children

Kaufmann Brothers funded a large holiday gift program distributing over 60,000 children's books across Pittsburgh and Allegheny area churches missions and schools. The effort supplies one youthful illustrated book per enrolled pupil, with requests averaging 300 books per school and some as high as 1200 at the Webster Street Cathedral Convent. The donor group accompanied by store staff coordinated storage distribution and collected praise from pastors and superintendents for a nonsectarian act of charity benefiting non-denominational and Catholic institutions alike.

Hill and Dale Radwand J. Kaufmann & Brothers Presenta Messrs. Kaufmann Kaufmaon Fifth Avenue Smithfield Street Pittsburg Allegheny Kaufmann Bros Kanfmanos Ciy Kaufmann Brothers Suppela Seth Parryi United Brethren Church Wilkinsburg Forty-third Street Lutheran Protestant Church West End Cumberland St. Paul's Ate Lutheran Mt. Zion Bt. John Lutheran Riverside M. E St. James Church the Ole Woods' Bay St. Paul's Church Washington Street St. Joseph Asion Sabbath Beltshoover Trini Episcopal Mission Beltzhoover

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