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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1889
Page
8
In the Shenango Valley region from Pulaski to Wheatland, discussions focus on canal feasibility, local furnaces and mills, and the impact on traffic. The piece weighs sand deposition risks, dredging needs, and the economic potential for Buhl and Sharpsville works amid a broader industrial outlook.
Charles Mason is held in Grafton West Virginia on a charge of attempting to murder Joseph Griffith at Griffiths home. While Griffiths relative was away, the assailant aimed a revolver from a window and fired four times as Griffiths lay in bed. Three shots struck the man, one in the ankle, leaving him in danger.
The World's Pair Executive Committee elected Governor Francis, Mayor Noonan, ex Governor Stannard, Colonel Charles Jones and E Bowie to a committee. They plan to depart for Washington January 4, joined by 20 St Louis citizens to urge St Louis as the fair site.
Another reported wreck on the Chesapeake and Ohio line at Fort Gay Wayne leaves thirteen freight cars damaged. Fireman killed and several injured in the incident. The December report notes the derailment and ensuing fire.
A Texas steer wandered ashore on Bedloe's Island near Ellis Island and eluded Company B troops in a rambunctious pursuit. The horned intruder charged, swam, and dodged attempts to capture him until a soldier cowboy finally lassos the animal, delaying his voyage aboard a steamer bound for Europe.
John Bailey of Middletown a veteran plumber and his wife visited Vineland New Jersey. On returning he slipped and fell injuring his side. A day or two later a sneeze caused three ribs to crack during pain at the sneeze while doctors noted the strain from the fall.
An advertisement touts a three product package named Sasronn’s Ranicar Cers for catarrh claiming instant relief and permanent cure. It promises immunity from suffocation and restored senses, urging purchase from Porum Dave & Chemical Corporations in Boston.
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