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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1891
Page
5
A West Virginia farmer, Jacob Cunningham of Pleasant county, reports nightly stone throwing at his McKines Creek house. Stones up to four pounds smash windows and threaten residents, with no detection so far. He offers a $60 reward for solving the mystery of the ghastly nuisance.
A large crowd from the iron and steel trades gathered in Braddock to mourn William Brown killed by electricity at Edgar Thomson works. The funeral, led by Rankin Lodge No. 16 Amalgamated for tes tation, followed the Carnegie Barn procession with workers from Brad noun mills and Homestead. Rumors claim John Potter may become chief engineer for Carnegie interests and his assistant to head Homestead.
A worker on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line near Brockwayville found the Italian Gueise Capaiolo dead under the shanty floor with three bullet wounds and ax cuts. Pockets rifled and a bank deposit book suggest robbery. Police consider it an isolated, planned crime and will investigate.
Canton officials considered a plan to obtain a large park on favorable terms from the heirs of George Cook. A council committee was empowered to renew the proposition. A meeting with the heirs led to the council accepting the land and ratifying prior park commission actions, while the heirs maintained no agreement with the current council.
A bill to relocate the seat of government from Charleston to a state location to be chosen in ten years is to be introduced by Delegate Young of Upshur. Northern and Western counties oppose Charleston, while the city faces strong local opposition and likely committee passage urging it to pass.
Frederick Morganstern aged 60 a respected Massillon resident ate supper then hanged himself from a peach tree near his home within an hour leaving a wife and four children one child witnessed part of the tragedy no cause is given for the act.
Feb 1 report from Jousstons notes two furnaces using Archer process have been fitted and seven cas eationes will be installed by Beaver crew. M W Smith of Pittsburg, formerly local, developed the process claimed to cut gas costs versus the Derg wed method and will be thoroughly tested at the plant.
A force of 100 workers has started at Welles opposite Wollsville to prepare for a large brick works project. The venture is backed by East Liverpool and local capital and aims to create one of the region’s largest brick back works.
In Shawmut Coal Company Brinker and Jones buy E L Hedstrom's stake. The 6 000 acre property holds an estimated 90 000 000 tons of marketable coal. No management changes reported and terms remain private. also report of an aged farmer Benjamin Jones of Breenville township who attempted suicide after despondency.
A night watchman at the Lowellville furnace was struck by a freight train on the Pennsylvania road today and died from a broken neck. He leaves a wife and four children.
In Bellefonte on February 1 the newly finished United Brethren church opened with members worshipping for the first time. Dayton Ohio clergyman Weaver preached in the morning and gave an evening lecture.
Judge Osborne refused Maria Cora Maguire's limited divorce from Rev. Hugh Maguire. Evidence suggested her elopement with Douglass and prior asylum stays, while the rector argued kindness and humane treatment. The judge dismissed the complaint for lack of corroboration.
In Curiaco a 55 year old woman identified as Mrs Catherine McKnight or Catherine Kelly hanged herself at 105 South Sangamon Street. Letters and papers reveal two divorces on grounds of drunkenness and cruelty from James McKnight in 1864 and Joseph Kelly in 1870, plus a 1869 Grace Church marriage certificate. No clue to friends or relatives.
In Decatur on February 1 during the Crawford murder trial a near riot broke out as defense witness William Woodruff testified about Mia Mathias. Mathias rose and attacked with a chair, sparking a mob, revolvers appeared, bailiffs subdued the crowd, Woodruff faced perjury charges, and officers escorted him to jail amid tense confrontation led by Mathias' brothers.
Attorney General Boot and State Attorney Longnecker filed a detailed brief for the State in the Cronin case before the State Supreme Court. The defense brief is already on record. The State brief spans over 200 printed pages reviewing the case from Dr Cronin s death through the Chicago trial.
Special To Let advertisements describe rooms and houses this morning in The Dispatch, offering options that may meet reader requirements.
Read Our Silk Ad in This Paper. Eleven thousand yards brand new Evans Novelties at 50c 60c 75c and 1. Never before retailed under 125 and 150 a yard. Jos Honne Co.’s Penn Avenue Stores. Have You Found a Suitable House Read To Let Columns in The Dispatch this morning. Some very desirable locations are advertised. Mondays and Thursdays are special rent days.
A six week operation by about 20 men led by “The Kid” peddled bogus five dollar notes in Philadelphia. The group, tracing from New York, targeted businessmen around Green's venue. one suspect, Walter Drinkhouse, was arrested for offering counterfeit money at two lunch rooms. Police suspect the notes originated with the New York gang and warn the public to beware.
Sale prices listed for multiple Alaska sealskin capes and variants. Items include single capes and two capes with features such as Zouave Front Broad Tail Sleeves Tab Front and Mink Sleeves. Regular values range from $40 to $150 with sale prices from $40 to $90.
A large and unusually choice collection is opened with careful attention to handsome designs and popular colorings. New 27 inch Indias and soft silks in latest Paris colorings. Striped and figured faconne silks and crepes offered at 75c to 85c. 200 pieces of all wool French challis opened today with prominent printings. A CHALLI department is centered in the dress goods and silk room for this important offer.
The advertisement promotes a full selection of Seal Jackets in sizes 32 through 40 with substantial savings of 50 to 100 dollars. It lists five price-cut garments including 123-inch and 36 inch seals with various collars and options, emphasizing limited time value and urging prompt purchase.
Stock-taking completed with many lines and broken assortments moved at once in every department. Notable sacrifices include 42-inch Astrakhan Plaids today at 50c, previously 125. A large lot Silk Windsor Scarfs offered as part of the clearance.
The notice markets double-fold 27 inch Mixed Tricots and Printed Striped Persian Cashmeres fleece lined, plus double-width 36 and 38 inch Suitings with stripes and figures at 15 cents. It highlights linens, napkins, towels and center counters of Embroideries and Flouncings, promising savings this week and quick turnover on prices.
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