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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1892

Page

2

Ambition in City Council Elections Heats Up Across Wards

The article surveys upcoming races for Select and Common Council across multiple wards. It notes numerous nominations and independent bids, with candidates from both major parties vying for seats and potential vacancies as terms expire.

Philip 5 Flinn J. L. Williams John Dunn David Larkin Common Council John Finnerty Dunn M. J. Rafferty George Wilson Select Sherif Harvey Lowrey Arthur Allen Seventh Ward Lambie John Pitcairn John Geisinger Mkepublican House Randolph Green John McKee John White Reuben Miller John Cahill J. J. McGuire Winzell Motuire Ekamors Charles Dugan Daniel B. Kelly Harry Ford Select Council William T. Taggart Thomas G. McClure Robert Johnston Perry William C. McEldowner Emil Spabr Fire Department McEldowner Collector Ford Edward Wainwright al Crawford

Feaud In A Failure In Boston Carriage Trade

Creditors of H M Richardson a Boston carriage maker met Josiah M Wickson of New York. They demanded arrest of Richardson Colby and Kittredge and claimed proof of crooked dealings. A stock company with capital 177000 pounds was voted to continue the business. Counsel found Richardson’s affairs solvent but the Boston Carriage Company’s affairs were not. A committee was appointed to investigate the latter.

Boston H. M. Richardson Josiar Wickson New York Richardson Colby Kittredge Boston Carriage Company

Rationally Treat Cold With Expectorant Claim

An old promotion urges using Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant to prevent lung troubles, implying early treatment improves outcomes and shields against serious illness. The note presents a health suggestion linked to a branded remedy and a preventive claim.

Overcoat Sale At $13 In Pittsburg Store

Carr’s meltons and fine overcoats from Ulsters to cape coats offered at 13 dollars in a fire sales event. All garments are undamaged and available to customers who may browse the entire store.

Lnte Carr’s Meltons Berkeley Ulster CC. C Pittsburg

Bloomfield Inn Editor Recommends Chamberlain Cough Remedy

Mr F Davis editor of the Bloomfield Inn Farmer endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and croup. He claims two years of family use, calling it the best for its purpose. 50 cent bottles available from druggists. Also advertises hand printed wall decorations at Jons & Roberts 719 721 Liberty Street.

F. Davis Bloomfiel Inn Chamberlain Ussu Jons. & Roberts Liberty Street Wood

Advertised To Day In The Dispatch Choice Lists

Choice agency listings in The Dispatch show varied offerings across the city proper East End and Allegheny. Advertisers seek quantity and appeal with diverse products and services.

Dispatch City East End Allegheny

Oil Booms Grow as McDonald Field Expands with New Wells

The McDonald field surges with new wells on East and West Sides and at Noblestown. Guffey & Queen and J. M. Guffey’s operations push output, with a 35 barrel per hour well on Milk Robb and several 25–30 barrel daily producers. Anxious communities, heavy mud roads, and teamster demand accompany rapid oil expansion as plans target further fifth sand production and large investments.

McDonald Guffey & Queen J. M. Guffey Brown & Robinson Noblestown Ohio Orient McMurray Greenlee & Forst Marshall Farm McGrady Brown & Robison Mercer & McClurg Dare & Story Willow Grove Oil Company Maukedick Farm Willow Grove Station Learn & Burson Willow Grove Stafford, Clarke & Phillips Benner Oil Company Morgan Elliott Developments Gordon Oakdale Oil Company John Wetmore Gormley Nancy Bell J. M. Guffey & Co C. K. Potter Mark Robb Kyle Oil Company Brown & Robisons Sistersville Jennings, Guffey & Co Matthews Herron Wetmore Samuel Wetmore Forst & Greenlee Gamble Patterson & Jones Kelso Devonian Oil Company Boyce Oak Southwest Pennsylvania Pine Line Company National Transit Buckeye Macksbore Eureka Southern Pipe Line New York Transit Company

Petroleum Market Opens Weak Then Rallies Near Close

The opening was weak as bearish field news and OU City selling pushed prices down. A late rally formed on buying orders, closing steady with March options at Gilly showing highs around 61 percent and lows near 60 percent, while refined products held steady and clearances reached 34,000 barrels.

OU City Gilly Crry Él'ge Braptorp Sieg New York West Pennsylvania Oil Glige

Man on Trial for Murder of Brother-in-law in Freight Car

Walter Blackburn faces a murder trial over the death of Edward N Gardiner aged 3. Gardiner vanished October 14 and was found dead in a freight car the next day. Blackburn claimed a dream led to the search and confession, with a prior assault linked to the same siding.

WithiseTon Deu Walter Blackburn Edward N. Gardiner Gardiner Blackburn Fifth Street

Hotel clerk embezzles funds amid Findlay advance

L. E. Knapp, long time Hawley House clerk in Cleveland, bought half interest in a Findlay hotel. He manipulated Hawley House ledgers absorbing about $8,000. A constable returned over $4,000 in cash. security was posted for the rest. No prosecution will follow. Knapp was a well known hotel employee.

Cleveland, O L. E. Knapp Hawley House Findlay Knapp

Vendetta Among Farmers Roils Cedar Grove Area

Two families fight over land near Cedar Grove Tenn and turn neighborhood tense. John Parteet killed Frank Landon. Sheriff Fussett and deputies faced resistance, resulting in Fussett’s death and Henry Parteet wounded fatally after life threatening injuries. Caleb Parteet gave land to an attorney to defend the Parteet family. the lawyer later sought possession. Henry paraded guards, and the case hints at ongoing legal friction with the Law and Order Society. Special rail excursion to Washington D C planned for February 4 from Union Station with tickets on regular trains.

Patterson Willow Grove Guckert & Steele Guckert & Learn Conningham Learn & Burson Vanescott Kemp & Co Wade Farm McDonald Gordon Venture Oil Company John George Midway Wheeling Gas Company McClay Farm Washington W. P. Read Laurel Hill Wade Read. & Robbins Robbins Willow Minan Tenn Cedar Grove Here John Parteet Frank Landon Fussett Thomas Parteet Caleb Parteet Henry Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Railroad Union Station Baltimore Weraton D. C Pennsylvania Rail

Real Estate Savings Bank Notice at Smithfield Street

Real estate savings bank at 401 Smithfield Street near Fourth Avenue lists capital 100000, surplus 75000, deposits from 1 and up, interest rate 4 percent. Public notice appears in the bank’s financial disclosure.

Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim Smithfield Street Cor Fourth Avenue

Duluth Embraces Democratic Shift Across Nation

A wide array of reports shows political and economic turbulence from Greece to Mexico. Notes include Duluth voting Democratic, Italy and allies pressuring in Europe, and a Mexican crisis with near rebellion. Various incidents include lynching cases, railroad labor disputes resolved, and maritime accidents abroad.

Duluth Greece Chicago Broadhaven Bay Ireland Italy Switzerland Belgium Atari France Jos Shields Shelbyville Tex American Water Works Company Denver Puebla Mexico Helena Mont Central Farmers’ Institute Ontario Sam Gusto- Tala Burillas Chelsea England

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