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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1891
Page
5
Wheeling West Virginia reports the river stood at 45 feet with 8 inch lower marks since recent floods. By evening the water receded nine inches but streets remain flooded and utilities disrupted. Mail delivery resumed after two days as crews clear mud and rebuild.
A fire in the Moyer shaft is reported extinguished. Water flow stopped after reaching depth, air purified by a fan, rescuers to enter soon, and dousing work continues. Company to resume operations, increase guards if needed, with death toll possibly five or six.
In Meadville on February 18 the final meeting of Delamater & Co unsecured creditors approved the committee report and signed compromise papers offering 0 to 10 and 20 cents on the dollar for five claims. Two of three trustees to manage the estates chosen by ballot, third named by Delamater Co. Meeting harmonious. settlement anticipated but not easy.
In Waynesington Pennsylvania on February 19 the George Teaters murder trial continues as Prosecutor Johnson and Frank Sanders testify about the toll house shooting of Mrs. Senders. Neighbors corroborate sightings of Teaters near the Durr brothers, who have turned state’s evidence.
The seventeenth annual convention of the State Dairymen's Association convened in Meadville and will conclude tomorrow. Noted agriculturists attend including ex Governor Hoard Wisconsin General G B H Weaver Iowa Prof TY FL Muni State College Hon W C Adlams Wisconsin Hon Jesse Sith Tionsville and Hon Roswell G Horr ws recite II Pieced gives the dairymen reliefs and banquet tower Three hundred dairymen will be present.
High waters along French Creek and the Allegheny River in Venango county wrecked money derricks engines tanks and other equipment. Loss to oil producers runs to thousands of dollars as railroads centering in Franklin are blocked with the Erie road merged and trains delayed by landslides.
The Telegram reports Mansfield Valley and surrounding areas regaining from floodwaters, yet losses hit the poorer residents hardest. Principal streets and shops have suffered, with towns Grendale Headicherry and Woodville still recovering from washouts and transportation disrupted.
Bedford Feb 10 Counsel for Edward Scull opened the case in the Greevy-Scull congressional contest and began taking testimony. Scull seeks to reveal illegal voters by producing ballot boxes and voter lists while Greevy protests the unprecedented method. If Scull’s approach stands it could simplify future contests.
A daring effort to free county jail inmates occurred in Franklin on February 18 as two men knocked down the turnkey, chloroformed him, and seized jail keys. Their plan failed when frightened by approaching ladies. one man named Wood was badly hurt but expected to recover.
Drillers on Carnegie & Co. Grant Montinger well, 13½ miles from Amity, were ordered to pull casing as the well dusted at 2400 feet. Prolonged drilling to 20 feet deeper found a gas vein in the foot sand, estimated three times bigger than any other on the Carnegie farm. Gas blew wrenches from hands and a sledge shot up the derrick. crews work to unscrew the first casing joint.
Tonight Assistant Superintendent Standing arrived with 18 Sioux children from Pine Ridge Agency to Carlisle Indian School. Ten are girls including Julia Two Elks, a 3-year-old daughter of Chief American Horse, who, after opposing Eastern schools on his Washington visit, now sends his daughter to Carlisle.
Special Telegram reports high water in the Ohio River again ruptured the Bridgewater Gas Company main in two places. Beaver Falls and New Brighton residents return to wood sawing for warmth as this is the third winter main break near crossings. Johnstown residents remain homeless as streets reopen delays persist due to damp buildings.
Inventors across Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia received patents for the week ending February 17 1881. Names and locations include Josiah Austin East Liberty Ohio R W Bayley Pittsburg airbrake C E Blue Wellsburg West Virginia and many others with inventions ranging from boiler feeders and railway chairs to electro magnetic cut offs and washing machines. Meanwhile local ads promote discounted dry goods blankets and Pilsner beer from Iron City Brewery with no wet goods.
Yesterday in Pittsburgh and surrounding townships several marriage licenses were issued. Names appearing include William Criss and Anna Miller, Charlies Smith and Isabella Gray, Dunia McKown and Elizabeth Walker, Verlenic Maris and Vuecheevie Manefeld, along with other couples from Allegheny and Washington counties.
On Thursday evening February 19 at St Andrew's Church Reverend Dr White officiated at the engagement of Miss Mary Tassey Patterson to Mr John Wright Seaver at the home of her grandmother Mrs William M Davis.
A column of funeral notices lists names such as Richard Alexander Herman Amon Emma Barr, Andrew Beck, George Campbell, Thomas Francis Crosson and many others. Entries include ages from a few months to 87, residence details, and burial or service times and locations in Allegheny and surrounding areas.
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