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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1891
Page
2
Coroner McDowell reports thirteen deaths and numerous injuries from rail accidents mine blasts and a fatal self destruction. The toll includes Bertha Progner a young woman who hanged herself after a German note and multiple railroad victims in Allegheny Swissvale and nearby.
Christmas amid crowds and saloons sparked a day of heavy fighting across two cities. Police battled drunken disorder as patrol wagons ferried injured men to hospitals. William Collins, an engineer, stabbed William Chadwick during a towboat altercation. Chadwick was gravely hurt. In Allegheny, three Hungarians at a boarding house sustained severe injuries, with one likely dying from a crushed skull. Other assaults involved Albert Durskin, M G Bergerdik, and John Kofsto, all hospital-bound after knife and cobblestone blows. Police arrested Jack Boyle for a roof assault on Antonio Brolinio. Emanuel Williams, 20, was fatally wounded in Homewood after a knife attack by Albert Tillman.
Mahon arrested Tillman after a stabbing on a road to the Nineteenth ward station. The wounded man was taken to Merc Hospital in serious condition. A separate riot on Webster avenue near High street saw two men attempt a robbery at Ye Song’s laundry. one suspect was captured after a pursuit on a passing car. Ye Song, battered but not seriously hurt, identified the suspects. At 1 o’clock, 30 prisoners, mostly drunk and disorderly, filled the Twenty-eighth ward station house.
Police magistrates show leniency to Christmas morning prisoners with light sentences or release. At Central station 21 of 22 were freed by Magistrate Gripp. Peter ONeill held for further hearing. Other wards report light terms or fines for disorderly conduct, drunkenness, and fights. Carney injured in a South Side clash, eight discharged by Magistrate Succop, Hyndman frees all in his district.
Mrs. Donahue of 15 Luster street was injured when a frightened horse pulled her buggy across the Duquesne electric bridge on Forbes street. The buggy overturned at Tosa Street leaving her with facial bruises. she was treated and returned home. A man found in Union station baggage room appeared intoxicated, drank, and fled as a Homeopathic ambulance arrived.
William Lees, 18, accidentally shot his 16 year old sister at Beach street home in Allegheny while handling a Flobert rifle. He was released after police believed the act was an accident. Edward Fallon, 34 Nixon street, Allegheny, injured himself when a revolver discharged in his hand. Officer Donovan of Allegheny injured his ankle pursuing fleeing men at Wood's Run after a fall into a cellar pit.
At about midnight William Fierst a barber on High street was cut by a Italian assailant Charles Santonio. The dispute led to a penknife slash injuring Fierst on the leg with a deep gash. He was taken to Central Station where Dr Moyer treated him.
The sixth and most successful Eisteddfod in Pittsburg drew about 2000 in Old City Hall with 3500 prizes won, many by local entrants. A strong committee led by D. W. Llewellyn will organize a Welsh choir for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
An 1891 Welsh Eisteddfod night featured competitions in song and poetry. The Soho Chorus, led by Benjamin Francis, won the best rendition of a male chorus piece for a $50 purse after trials by Homestead and others. Prof. Gordon Thomas performed and the event closed with Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
A Christmas morning blaze at Hammer and Co. furniture at 3806 Fifth Avenue Oakland spread to J. K. Smith’s livery stable. The stock loss is about 3000 with partial insurance. building loss around 1000. Adjacent brick building housing Donovan's restaurant suffered roof damage. insured none. Several small losses include shoemaker Adam Lieckart's tools and stock valued near 100.
John Bulger allegedly received 825 dollars from John Woods to buy and sell poultry in Pittsburg and to use a horse and buggy. Bulger then bought poultry, met Rarne Meenan, and drove to Thirty third and Smallman streets where people surrounded his wagon. Meenan vanished with the wagon and Bulger faces larceny charges.
A Philadelphia telegram reports D W Semple son of late William Semple of Allegheny Pa agreed to love and cherish Mrs Adella Semple in 1876 but Akron buzzes with alleged infidelity. His wife sues for separation. Maud Gaskell, a young typist, is described as a destroying angel in the domestic tragedy.
Members of the county bar, regardless of the bar association, will meet at 2 o clock this afternoon in the association rooms at the Court House to decide on actions for recommending a candidate for District Judge to the President.
Governor Pattison delays a Bowser pardon pending official communication from the Board of Pardons. Carlisle Senator Kentucky plans an interview for The Dispatch to discuss tariff silver speakership and national issues.
Notice states ad submissions are received up to a specified P.M. for the next morning edition and that the pew office remains open daily except Sundays.
City scenes along downtown Pittsburg feature elaborate lunches at hosteleries, church music, and holiday gaiety despite a damp day. While theatres bustle and charity eases sorrow, rail accidents claim nearly a dozen lives, casting a somber note over the festive observance.
Hotels like Monongahela House and Anderson offered lavish Christmas menus featuring quail venison pheasant duck and turkey with rich side dishes. The Duquesne and Cafe Royal showcased festive displays including sugar sculptures and a Bartholdi statue, drawing many epicures and hotel peers to celebrate with generous tips and toasts.
In country districts Christina helps with rabbit drives but mild weather reduces catch. Remington to Kansas schoolhouse area boys corral rabbits with dogs and spend day baseballing and kicking Leopart. Presbyterians at Coraopolis host Christmas Eve juvenile play with children in brownies and Santa roles giving treats.
The P. J. Donohue Club of the First ward held its annual reception yesterday. At the height of the festivities Alderman Donohue called the assemblage to order and presented Alderman McKenna with a diamond scarf pin as a token of regard.
Brief OCR fragment notes the Alderman responding in a shape manner, with no further context or details available.
Christmas was celebrated in Pittsburg churches with crowded services at St Pauls Cathedral and elaborate musical programs at St Peters Church. St Johns BR C Church and St Andrews Episcopal highlighted musical features while Sunday school entertainments engaged the younger crowd, especially at the Methodist Protestant Church at Fifth and Marion.
The Newsboys Home on Olid avenue hosted its third annual dinner from 11 to 1 o’clock. About seventy boys and fifteen girls enjoyed turkey, chicken, cranberries, candies, and more. Benefactors included W. R. Thompson and others. Mrs. Stewart of Ridge Avenue donated caps for all the boys.
Southside patrons rejoice over reports of more cars on the line while East End critics demand action. Citizens urge remedies from new street railways to an elevated system and a central depot to ease overcrowding and improve safety and comfort.
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