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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1890

Page

5

Bull on the Bridge Delays Philadelphia Railroad Traffic

A stubborn bull from the West halted Pennsylvania Railroad traffic on a Philadelphia bridge. Telegraphs ordered trains stopped while workers wrestled the beast off the tracks, ending with the animal removed to the West Philadelphia side and officials resuming service.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Corporation Thirtieth Street Broad Street Powelton Avenue South Street Senap Shattoir Pennsylvania Railroad West Philadelphia Roberts Bala Station Vics Thomson Merion

New Ideas in Art Goods Profitable Crazes Rise

George Kurtz talks with Jomerie Kurtz of Joseph Richbsom & Co. about shifts in the art trade. Trends include Trenton and Berbeek wares, china painting surging, and new matting screens with scroll flower work. Brass goods gain popularity due to low cost.

George Kurtz Jomerie Kurtz Joseph Richbsom & Co Trenton Berbeek Carmen Ee Ot Seta Ieee Ae M ‘Wae

Purchased Island to Become Summer Resort and Game Preserve

Telegram from New London reports E M Ferguson president of Merchants and Manufacturers National Bank bought Fisher's Island last June. He plans a beauty spot and watering place on about 5000 acres with exclusive access. The Kitesburg family backs development and forbids shooting or fishing by strangers, coastwise farmers, and collectors. Fisher's Island runs seven miles long, with fresh water ponds and abundant game potential.

New London Conn E. M. Ferguson Merchants and Manufacturers’ National Bank Kitesburg Sotty Bene Ohne Teland Easvern Fergusons Fisher's Island

Gross Exchanges From Clearing Houses for Past Week

Boston report shows weekly gross exchanges for the week ending February 15 1890 from city clearing houses. figures compare percentage changes against the prior year with rates of increase or decrease. The table summarizes totals and notes no clearing house at the time of reporting in certain cities.

Boston

Strengthening the Chain of Evidence in Sawhelle Case

Rochester February 16. No major developments today but several minor details enhance the evidence chain. Doctors report flesh around Sawhelle nails owing to disease and a twisted ankle. John Willey recalls seeing a carriage believed to contain Sawhelle and Leane and hearing three quick shots nearby. Officer Rodgers was injured quelling a street disturbance. Ambrose Beltz injured after falling into a mill scale pit.

Rochester Ham and Sullivan Dover Daniels Small Watham Hiram Sawhelle New Hampshire John Willey Hiram Ieane Here East Ambrose Beltz The Republic Iron Works South Twenty-fifth Street

Captain Martin Withdraws From Allegheny Mayoral Contest

In Allegheny Pennsylvania on February 15 1890 W W Marto announces withdrawal from the mayoral race stating he consented to be a candidate but now honors the public wish and withdraws his name after Republican primaries. He cites broad support for the opposing candidate and the dislike of the result.

Broad Street Schuylkilldge Martin Allegheny Deae Sun Sure W. W. Marto

Church Dedicated as Park Avenue Methodist Extends Debt

Rev Dr Ives of Auburn New York famous as debt raiser led the dedication of Park Avenue Methodist Church at Robey Street. The brownstone building costing 58000 faced a 10000 debt which was pledged to be paid in three to six months by attendees.

Curiaco Dr. Ives Auburn N. Y Park Avenue Methodist Church Robey Street Ives Hazelwood Avenue Sylvan Avenue John D. Scully P. Ford Janene Horton Wylie Avenue Center Avenue Pitwburg Orton Street Arene Morgan Street Breen Street H. P. Ford Mcc McCleary Cork

Wyman Nominated for Allegheny Mayor by Republicans

Allegheny Republicans name Hon. James G. Wyman as nominee on February 14, carrying all but one ward. The letter urges voters to support the nominee on Tuesday, warning that a Democratic mayor could jeopardize city finances and five police magistrates and other duties. A. J. Pestecost, Chairman.

Repositcax Execurius Alleghent Allegheny Republicans of James G. Wyman Wyman Senra Repenioas Highland Avenon James RK. Mellon Pittsburg Department of Boarks Commonwealth of P Ivania Baumhem Avenue Conneila Ae Select Council Geo, Obe Eppard G. Holliday Common Council Geo. Booth Mayers Oikos WM. Mouallin Aeeth

Closing-out sale yards and obituaries in local paper

The notice advertises a closing-out sale of boys woolen waists at The People's Store and lists several funeral notices from February 1890. It includes multiple names, addresses in Allegheny and Troy Hill, and funeral details with dates and times. The fragmentary text references Campbell & Dick and MF Enable & Shuster among other entities.

People’s Campbell & Dick

Linen sale blitz offers Bleached Huck towels and linens

Advertises wholesale linen deals including 22x46 inch Huckaback towels at 20 cents each, 225 a dozen, 90 inch linen at 1.25 a yard, and German and Ireland made table linens. Claims large selection, low prices, and a swift sale this week. Mentions 34 napkins at 175 and other napkin pricing. Encourages readers to attend the linen sale.

Germany

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