Prisoner’s hospital plot ends with return to blocks
In a confessional tone a prisoner recounts an attempted bribery to secure hospital placement. A hospital steward offered release for a $5 fee, then claim of funds failed and the speaker was sent back to the blocks after a complaint cited him as neglecting duties. He asserts the warden’s disbelief and offers his address for testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahameke
Van
Jess Warden Wright
Larkins Alley
Southside
Letter to Beaver on Riverside prison charges spurs governor inquiry
A Pittsburg citizen writes Governor Beaver urging full inquiry into McPhillamy charges and possible homicide at Riverside prison. The letter urges open testimony from all with pertinent evidence and argues the governor must take an active part to avoid half measures and protect the prison's management reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennesylvania
Riverside
Pittsburg
Beaver
Board to Immediately Investigate Dr Maharaeke Charges
Informal Penitentiary Board meeting in George A Kelly’s office agrees charges against Dr Maharaeke warrant prompt inquiry. Kelly says investigation will be open reporters welcome, not excluding them. Mrs Swift notes Mrs Mair’s frequent residence changes raise concern about inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penitentiary Board of Inspectors
George A. Kelly
Dr. Maharaeke
Kelly
Dr. Swift
Board of Visitors
Mair
Legislative Inquiry On Riverside Charge Likely
A Harrisburg telegram to The Dispatch reports Secretary Stone showed interest in The Dispatch investigation at the Western Penitentiary. He had heard of it but did not view it as a recent event. The inquiry rests with penitentiary trustees, though a House Appropriations Committee member said it may be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stone
Western Penitentiary
House Appropriations Committee
President Biddle Summoned by Visiting Committee
The Visiting Committers of the State Board of Charities decided at a meeting yesterday to summon Cadwallader Biddle of Philadelphia. Biddle is president of the Staze Board of Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Charities
State Board of Charities
Cadwallader Biddle
Philadelphia
Biddle
Staze Board of Charities
Telegraphic Request Sent For Mr Biddle To Attend Meeting
A telegram was sent last night to Mr Biddle requesting his presence at the meeting this afternoon, stating that a higher prison authority than the Board of Inspectors is involved and that his attendance is hoped for if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddle
Watering Plants a Seven Year Apprenticeship Says Hamilton
Superintendent Hamilton explains plant care as a study of nature. He notes to grow and water plants you must know their elevation temperature and wet and dry seasons. He claims he can identify watering needs by feel in a conservatory of over 2000 plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Distatch
United States of
Columbia
Chinese Celebrate New Year in Allegheny with Firecrackers
At Central Reformed Presbyterian Church Allegheny 37 Chinese Sunday school scholars observed the New Year with 60 000 firecrackers to scare away evil spirits. Rev J W Sproul led prayers and readings as the group held a feast and songs before returning to the Sunday school room for a late supper supplied by William F Rich of the Palace Bakery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Reformed Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
J. W. Sproul
William F. Rich
Othside Palace
Young Lady Artists at School of Design Reception
The School of Design held its annual reception in the Penn buildings last evening. Visitors viewed designs water colors decorated china and chart drawings by pupil groups praised for art and nature. In the water color class Miss Mary Boyce and Miss Maud Palmer won silver medals in a close competition as the rooms stay open to the public for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Design
Art
Penn
Adies
Mary Boyce
Maud Palmer
New Bridge Planned To Span Monongahela River
McKeesport and Duquesne will form the Duquesne and McKeesport Bridge Company to erect a passenger bridge across the Monongahela River. The charter is to be applied for with capitalists from McKeesport, and the structure will run from the foot of Riverton street at a cost of not less than 50 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Duquesne
Monongshela River
Thomas L. White
M. F. Ryan
William Denny
Henry Reiber
A. W. Smith
Duquesne and
Duquesne and McKeesport Bridge Company
Riverton Street
McKeesport and Bessemer Railroad Company
White Caps in Allegheny Threaten Local Manufacturer
John Hohmann a cigar maker at No 6 East street Allegheny asked the mayor for protection after receiving a threatening note dated February 4 1889 claiming the White Caps will take action against him for alleged neglect of work and family He said he fears for his wife and child and notified police while asserting he has always treated them properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hohmann
No. 6
East Street
Allegheny
Hohmann
Man Attempts Suicide With Chloroform at Liberty Street
Michael Dinner, a runner from the Mahaney Hotel on Liberty Street, attempted suicide by taking half an ounce of chloroform. He informed his sister, who summoned Dr. Hitcht. the doctor used a stomach pump to revive him. Dinner lives on Bedford Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dinner
Mahaney Hotel
Liberty Street
Dr. Hictt
Bedford Avenue
East End residents face libel suit over accusations
Mrs. C. H. Crumble sues Mrs. W. M. Ashe for malicious libel and larceny from the person. Crumble alleges Ashe circulated malicious stories and stole her watch while pouring acid into a watch mechanism. The case was carried back to Crumble through friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Crumble
W. M. Ashe
East End
Equal Mining Rates For Monongahela Strike End
John Flannery and delegates travel to Indianapolis for a joint coal miners and operators convention. Discussions focus on ending the Monongahela strike by enforcing three cent rate parity with Kanawha valley, with talk of longer railroad and river operator scales and broader regional unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flannery
Trades Journal
United States
Indianapolis
Panhandle
John B. Rae
Robert Watchorn
National Organization
Thomas Podany
John Osborne
John Conway
Alvin C. Patterson
Patrick McBride
Michael McQuaid
New National Miners’ Protective Union
Monongahela River
John A. Wood
Addison Lysle
W. W. O'Neil
Monongahela
Youghiogheny
Ohio
Kanawha
Muskingum
Mississippi
Flannery
Monongahela Valley
Mullen Denounces Altered Letter From Union Officials
William Mullen, secretary of District No. 5 NPU, says a seven-man coke workers committee altered his letter to M. P. Kane Morgans Pa to falsely imply agreement with the Columbus Convention. He asserts the original reads that the convention recognized no shared organization and declines to act. He defends his stance and criticizes the committee’s tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mullen
Pleasant
Coke Workers
M. P. Kane
Morgans, Ps
Mullen
Day
William Rhodes
Columbus
N.P. U
William Muller
N. P. UU
Mr. Mullen
Comet
District 6
N. P
Pressmen's Strike Ended After Union Dispute
The Pressmen's Union No 13 voted to end a strike against two city job printing offices after a dispute with Typographical Union No 7. The International Typographical Union rules require both unions be consulted before a strike. Indignation followed over the lack of notice, leading to the strike's cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pressmen’s Union No
Typographical Union No.7
International Typographical Union
Miners Resume Work as New Orleans Market Boosts Supply
About 7 000 idle miners resumed work while the New Orleans market supplies grain at a new rate of 3 cents per bushel. The old rate was 3 cents per bushel and workers are returning to the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Builders' Exchange Considers New Building Site Options
The Committee on the New Building reported progress at the Builders' Exchange monthly meeting. Options on several business district sites were discussed with no firm decision. The group will report again and many members plan to attend the National Association of Builders convention in Philadelphia on the 12th to 14th, attending individually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
Exchan
National Association of Builders
Philadelphia
The
Nation Association
W.&. Sharon
Builders’ Gazette
A. Rasner
Rasner & Dinger
Reese Lindsay
Reeseak & Co
T. J. Hamilton
Murphy & Hamilton
Vermont
Mason and Diron
United States
O’ Neil & Lyne
Pittsburg
National of Vermont
Typographical Union official in embezzlement hearing
Paul Shepardson former Financial Secretary of Typographical Union No 7 faced a magistrate on a charge of embezzlement. Prosecutor Robert Baglin testified that since July he embezzled 274 dollars from the man. No defense was presented and Shepardson was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Shepardson
Typographical Union No. 7
Gripp
Robert Baglin
Shepardson
Allegheny Charter Debate On Train Rears Legislative Interest
On a fast eastbound train back to Harrisburg, legislators and citizens discuss Allegheny City’s charter issue. Senator Graham and Representatives Bulger Marshall Jones Dravo weigh opposition to rushed action and urge careful review before any election, with warnings of partisan pressure and potential reclassification. Ex-Representative Robinson of Delaware County travels with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Allegheny
Senator Graham
Bulger
Marshall
Jones
Dravyo
Beaver
Messrs
John Neeb
George von Bonhorst
W. P. Price
James Hunter
Commodore Koutz
Wm. Francis, Jr
Squire Leslie
Lawrenceville
Drav
Commodore Kouitz
Citizens’ Committee
John B. Robinson
Delaware County
Prohibition Vote and State Treasurer Hint
A prominent state politician in town hints Harry Boyer, Speaker of the House, will be the Republican candidate for State Treasurer. The article notes Western Pennsylvania growth in politics and predicts prohibition will lose statewide, with rural districts favoring it and towns opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boyer
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pastelvania
Chester
Perks
Delaware
Revival Talk For Old Titusville Cambridge and Erie Railroad
Revival talk centers on reviving the Titusville Cambridge and Erie railroad once planned as a branch of the Nipanyo system. Graded road bed exists but rails were never laid and oil boomed then burst, leaving Titusville stalled while Nipanyo dropped the project. The line would have connected Titusville and Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville, Cambridge and Erie
Nypano
Titusville
Erie
James Freeman Mentioned in City Letter Inquiry
A letter from St. Louis was received by Mayor McCallin asking for information about James Freeman who reportedly retired on Liberty Street and had connections to a past event several years ago. The readable text is fragmentary and provides few verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallin
St. Louis
James Reat Wescame
Iits Bu
Liberty Street
Belva Lockwood Plans Paris Trip Representing Universal Peace Union
Belva Lockwood lectured in the city yesterday arguing prohibition is ineffective but hopes it will succeed in Bisie. She announced a trip to Paris in May to represent the Universal Peace Union while Governor Beaver will accompany with a parchment copy of King George's grant to William Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belva Lockwood
Paris
Universal Peace Union
Beaver
King George
William Penn
Supreme Court Reverses Departmental Engine Purchase Ruling
The Supreme Court at Philadelphia yesterday reversed Judge White's decree restraining the Department of Awards from buying two Ameskea engines. Officials around City Hall expressed jubilant relief at the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
White
Department of Awards
City Hall
Chicago to St Paul freight rates rise on two commodities
Rates for oil and iron in the Chicago to St Paul corridor will be advanced today. Oil moves from 17 to 25 cents per unit and iron from 15 to 17 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Paul
Belva on High Life in Washington Society and Lobbyists
Miss Belvya Lockwood lectured in Braddock on Social and Political Life in Washington. She described Washington as cosmopolitan, with government offices, a strong press corps, and a rising lobbyist culture. Topics included office seekers, dress codes, religion, and the role of women in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvya Lockwood
Braddock
Washington
List
T. A. Boyle
Paris
Mecca
United States
Senate
House
Philadelphia
Harrison
Cleveland
Butler
St. John's Church
Chamberlain
Whitney
Buchanan
Sunderland
District of Columbia
Scott
Blaine
Hoston
Congress
General Harrison
Miss Lockwood
Inauguration Pageant For President Harrison Looms Large
Telegram reports unprecedented prep for Harrison inauguration with 21,000 civic and 13,000 military participants. Tickets sell at 5 with speculators poised to profit. Major pyrotechnics and a grand supper planned at the Bellevue Hotel amid a marble terrace finish at the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HiIndex
Harrison
Brodt
Bellevue Hotel
Philadelphia
Beaver
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Clark
Capitol
Meat Inspection Bill Introduced in Ohio Legislature
The Ohio Lower House revived the meat inspection issue by introducing a bill that bans shipping dressed beef veal lamb or pork into the state for human food without inspection and stamp or label. Governors to appoint inspectors with salaries set by a governor auditor and secretary of state commission. Penalty up to 600 dollar fine or 30 days imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Dispatch
CoLumBus
Tragic Strychnine Mix-Up Claims Macy's Floor Walker
William H. Hil, a Macy & Co. floor walker in New York, died at his Central Mount Vernon home after mistaking strychnine for quinine prescribed for a cold. He had worked 15 years with Daniell & Sons before three weeks at Macy's. His wife, who tasted the bottle, survived after doctors intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Hil
R. H. Macy & Co
Mt. Vernon
Daniell & Sons
Broadway
Hill
Desperado Charley Stein Dies After Pursuit
Deputy Marshal Swaine’s posse from Purcell Idaho tracked Charley Stein to near the Kansas line 100 miles north of Purcell. A fusillade ensued and Stein was shot dead by Winchester-bullet fire. Stein’s body was brought back to Purcell for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Tex
United States
Swaine
Purcell
Idaho
Charley Stein
Kansas
John McAlister
Kansas Line
Stein
Uri
Son Throws Knife At Father In Family Quarrel
Forth Wayne police officer Trapp chased a 60 year old man bleeding from a head wound through Excelsior alley last night. The man refused to explain the injury. his wife later said Frederick Morton, the son, returned home after an argument over his daughter attending the theater and threw a penknife hitting him above the eye. The wounded father was taken to the lockup while the son fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trapp
Forth Wayne Depot
Excelsior Alley
Frederick Morton
Second 25 percent dividend approved for Corry bank creditors
The Controller of the Currency has ordered a second dividend of 25 percent for the creditors of the First National Bank of Corry, bringing total dividends on proved claims to 75 percent, amounting to 172,957 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
First National Bank of Corry
Westinghouse to Build 250000 Lights for Three Cities
Westinghouse Electric announces contracts totaling 24250 lights for New York City St. Louis and Council Bluffs Iowa. Plants will supply 10000 12000 and 2200 lights with eight 3000 light generators, costing about 250000 dollars. A patent suit duel with Edison over incandescent lamps looms as a Sawyer Man case may determine damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric Company
New York City
St. Louis
Council Bluffs
Iowa
New York
Westinghouse
Edison Company
Pittsburg
Westincouse Electric Company
Edison Electric Company
Supreme Court
Bates
Edison
Pittsburg Company
Sawyer-Man
Sawyer and Man
Catholics Plan Monster Washington’s Birthday Parade
Delegates from city Catholic churches met at the Columbus Club to organize a Washington’s Birthday parade. J A Golden outlined aims while a committee was formed to mobilize congregations. St Joseph’s Church vows 1,000 men and societies expect about 20,000 in line. An Advisory Committee will aid Chief te Cosgrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
Washington
J. A. Golden
St. Joseph’s Church
McCauley
Te Cosgrove
A Senator's Proposition and City Liens Debate
Senator Newmyer demands city officials justify perpetual liens and other duties before he will oppose a five year renewal on tax liens. Tall John Kirkpatrick faced a hearing for assault and battery. Michael Garvey admitted pulling his mother by the hair and dragging her, then struck Garvey in the mouth. Kirkpatrick sued Garvey over a paper hit. Bail was posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmyer
John Kirkpatrick
Michael Garvey
Garvey
Kirkpatrick
Hub offers boys suits sale to clear spring stock
An advertisement promotes a week long sale of boys suits at the Hub with bargains for men and boys to buy clothing for spring. It also lists the Boston Clothing House at 439 Smithfield Street and mentions Angostura Bitters at 4 Fifth Ave for digestion and liver comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Smithfield Street
Revised Prices Across All Departments Prompt Quick Sales
SILES and DRESS GOODS all revised in price. CLOTHS and WOOLENS all revised in price. DRESS GOODS of every description all revised in price. Domestic and House Furnishing Goods and Table Linens also revised. Cloak Department offers many choice garments and winter stock must be sold. Trimmings and Neckwear revised. Winter Underwear Gloves Hosiery included.
Central Traffic Association Meets in Chicago for Reorganization Report
The Central Traffic Association will hold a Thursday meeting in Chicago to hear the Committee on re organization report. The organization will be continued and Blanchard has consented to remain as head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Committee On Reorganization
Blanchard
Cholera Infantum Claims Two Young Children
Two children died yesterday from cholera infantum. Howell Dietrich, four months old, on Marshall Street in Allegheny's Eleventh Ward, and Matthew Powell, two years old, at the foot of Twenty third Street, are named as the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Dietrich
Marshall Street
Eleventh Ward
Allegheny
Matthew Powell
Twenty-third Street
Braddock Wire Mill Strike Ends With 8 Percent Wage Cut
The Braddock wire mill workers, who had been on strike, will return to work today after a meeting yesterday where they agreed to an eight percent wage reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Wire Mill
Allegheny Officials Discuss Councilmen Election Numbers
Mayor Pearson and City Solicitor Elphin stone held a conference in Allegheny to decide the number of Select Councilmen to be elected. Mr. Elphinstone indicated a proposed plan would be presented soon, outlining steps from the current setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Elphinstone
Allegheny
River Mines Start Up in Progress
River mines began operations yesterday as plans to restart mining along the river move forward. Local officials stated the effort aims to resume production after a shutdown period with safety measures in place.
Gilt Edge Lodge Adopts Resolutions for APA Glee Ren mise
At Gilt Edge Lodge No 62 Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association a series of resolutions praised the APA Glee Ren mise for them in their concert aided the inauguration and were sent to Governor Foraker's division.
Aldrich Will Soon Be Here
Mr. Lemon stated no demand yet for Aldrich the bank note sharp and papers were not signed. The 15 day appeal period has not yet expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Lemon
Banko Sharp
Soldiers and Heirs urged to seek pension advice in Pittsburg
Soldiers and heirs with unsettled claims or seeking pension or bounty should consult J B Conover of Soule & Co Attorneys Washington DC at the Central Hotel Pittsburg from Feb 7 to Feb 16 for free guidance. Bring discharges and related papers. New bounty offers 100 to certain soldiers and heirs and pension bills aid thousands. If unable to attend, write to Soule & Co with details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Conover
Soule & Co
Washington, D. C
Central Hotel
Pittsburg
Conover
Police Denied Extra Pay for Wood Street Wreck
Fire department got January pay yesterday while police were to be paid today. Many officers expected extra pay for the Wood street wreck, but Su Weir states there will be no additional compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Su ¢ Weir
Homeopathic doctors seek board exam rule in Harrisburg
Drs. Seip McClelland and Williard along with colleagues went to Harrisburg to confer with committees on a legislative bill. The proposed measure would require doctors to be examined by a board before practice. A report of the demands has appeared in Tex Dispatch.
Chinchilla Ears and Colorful Accessories Featured in Sale
A local sale offers chinchillas and related items in brown and blue hues. Prices range from five to eighteen dollars with several units discounted in a speedy sale. Only one named item, Lyd Diamond the ats, is noted near the new display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinchilla
French Dresses at Half Price Sale
A local store offers French dresses at half price to clear stock quickly. Limited sizes remain as customers rush to take advantage of the discount.
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Hopital
Tre
Dr. Mahaoraeke
President Biddle
ER. P
Young Lady Artists
Jobs Hohmann
Prrrepere
Atora
Kanawha Valley
Indiana
Mr. Morgan
the Builders’ Exchange
Boyer Ia
Titusville, Cambridge and
Erie Road
James Freeman
Belya Chote
Belva
Washington Customs
Religious
Texas
Corry Bank
Billie
Quires
Cluths and Woolens
Cloak Department
Market Street
Heard, Biber & Easton
James B, Heard
Yeaterday
No Inquesta
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
New India
Maires
Rhadames
Alstars
Raglans
Newmare
JOS. Horne & CO
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