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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1892
Page
2
Leaders react to Blaine pulling out of the race. Governor Harrison gains backing as Brown and Flinn speculate on a winner. Politicians from Ned to Graham praise Harrison while urging party unity and a probable renomination.
Fitzpatrick, cheerful and defiant, awaits execution for murder as Allegheny County public interest forces scrutiny. Four other condemned men, Gerde Todt Rusnok and Sabol, face death penalty with date undecided. Sheriff McCleary oversees the process as a possible petition to the Marden Board is discussed.
George M. Browne the Philadelphia Company general manager and E M Ferguson the banker left for Chicago last night to pursue a deal. Neither would disclose details. Mr Foreman noted money is plentiful in Pittsburgh and the financial outlook is strong. He added that five cents with good collateral can be received for anger in the city at present.
Saturday night Mark Donley entered A Nelthouse's drugs store at Sheffield and Fulton streets in Allegheny and assaulted Mire Pelthouse. He threw a brick and tried to beat her. Her screams drew bystanders who helped. Donley fled and police hunt him.
Dr. D De Leon led a packed meeting at Saller’s Hall advocating socialism as a cure for capitalist dominance. He urged unions and working people to join a new Socialist party in Pittsburg and pledged ongoing agitation to defend workers rights.
Coroner McDowell sent word to Boston for information on disposing of Frank Murphy's body. Murphy died suddenly at 45 Fourth Avenue Saturday. A Boston brother, a wholesale liquor dealer, is said to be well-to-do. A local brother visited the boarding house. another brother has not appeared to claim the body. Three women tied to the institution identified the body. An inquest is scheduled for today.
At Central station Judge Gripp fined or jailed McHenry after a Saturday night fight at Fred Heil’s store. McHenry paid $23.40 to go free. The report lists multiple cases across wards with fines, workhouse terms, and discharges for theft, assault, disorderly conduct, and drunkenness on Saturday night.
Detective McSweeney uncovered plaster of paris molds in the Hart home at 40 Taggart Street in Allegheny. Authorities say H E Hart and his wife made spurious coins using antimony, with smaller children buying plaster for molds. Hart, from Watertown New York, moved to Pittsburg five months ago.
William A. Miller, a blind resident of 78 Marion Street, was duped by a New York agency promise of instant court settlement after paying $25 for bonds. Mayor Grant and ex-Senator Greer sought verification with the London consul, findings reported in yesterday's Dispatch.
The weather office reported a sharp fall in temperatures from 28 above at 5 am to 10 above by evening as a cold wave order was issued. Sunshine failed to prevent icy streets and mud, making pavements nearly travelable only with difficulty.
The Dispatch publishes a regular list of houses and rooms for rent in both cities, offering convenient options for readers seeking new locations.
The end of Adjutant General McClelland came at 4 45 PM in City Hospital Harrisburg after a months illness. Governor Pattison and Secretary Tate were among those at his bedside as he dictated his last requests and signed his will to be buried in Allegheny Cemetery Pittsburg. High officials and friends mourn while funeral plans await Pattison’s formal notice and guards of honor from Loyal Legion and Duquesne Post.
The Dispatch yesterday highlighted the General's distinguished military record and his honorable civic career, outlining key achievements and public service milestones.
Rep. Stone, touring Allegheny, backs Graham for collector post and predicts a future appointment. He defends Speaker Crisp, notes Mills’ setback on tariff, and says Pittsburg will get its due from the Rivers and Harbors Committee. Stone also comments on Andy Stewart’s defeat and GOP sentiment.
The piece reports that Warden McAleese found a letter hidden in the jail as authorities recount the Fitzsimmons murder case. Detective Beltzhoover returns from New Orleans praising local officials while criticizing others, and notes on prisoners, graft, and the coroner’s postmortem fees.
Despite a 1000 vote Republican majority in the ward the Democrats announce plans to elect at least one Common Council member this year. The ward elects three to the Common branch and will nominate three candidates with other officers at the Soho school house on Wednesday evening.
The Taxpayers and Renters of the Sixth ward announce a nominating meeting at the schoolhouse. They aim to place a full ticket in the field and state that Philip Flinn will not be endorsed for Select Council at this meeting.
The Thirtieth ward Democrats will hold primaries at the Knox Schoolhouse at 7 30 tomorrow evening. One candidate for Select and one for Common Council, plus other ward officers, are to be nominated, with numerous potential nominees.
The Thomas Phelps property in the Twenty second ward sold for 33000 dollars for 33 acres and buildings on Forward avenue after Phelps placed the property with Ira Burchfield. Howley the railroad contractor agreed to the sale with Burchfield who accepted a 500 dollar binder bid. A real estate man said Howley secured a good bargain.
Mr I M McDonald of Columbus Wisconsin consigns 20 saddle driving carriage horses and hackney cobs to Arnheim Live Stock Co Limited Pittsburg with acclimated stock. Also 50 draught horses 75 draught mules and a rail excursion to Washington DC Feb 11 and 25 at nine pounds round trip from Pittsburg with ten day limit and Baltimore stopovers.
A varied sale notice describes 100 Dor and other wallpaper papers at discounted rates, with imitations of tapestry papers and a cup and saucer clearance. It mentions exhibitors A G Campbell and Sons, Jon S and Ropers, and addresses in Fifth Avenue Liberty Street and Federal Street Allegheny. Also notes paintings on display at Iywan Hall and rent advertisements for home seekers.
The annual meeting of the National Merchant Tailors Exchange will be held in Washington this week. Pittsburgh tailors W Hespenheide S Schmidt Heckel Sutmyer depart with others, debating American fashion, tariffs, and wage effects. The group aims to curb smuggling, raise domestic fashion standards, and concludes Thursday with a banquet.
A catalog entry lists fabrics including Camel s Hair Cloths Clairette Bedford Cords Convent Cloths Cheviots Nun s Veilings Crepons Tamise Drap de Alma Chalk Melrose Carmelite All Wool and Silk Warp Henriettas.
The advertisement lists silk fabrics 27 inch white Shanghai silks at 65 cents a yard, wash silks in habutai plain or striped and plaid at 75 cents a yard, and plain black habutai silks at 75 cents to 7 dollars a yard, emphasizing value and low prices.
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