Hanging in the Per Discusses where execution should take place
Sheriff W H McCleary weighs attending the William West case and debates moving executions to penitentiaries. Officials like Chief Brown and Mayor Gourley defend current practice, while bills to relocate hangings face legislative scrutiny. The piece surveys sentiment on deterrence, secrecy, and the public nature of capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
Department of Public Safety
Gourley
Silas Wegg
Resson
Russia
John Gates
Richland County
Ohio Executions Shifting to State Penitentiary Annex
An Ohio policy change requires all executions to be conducted at the penitentiary. Sheriff anecdotes describe past reluctance and commutations while arguing a centralized gallows system improves efficiency and reduces mishaps.
Police raid sweep nets multiple Allegheny speak easies
Detectives Glenn Johnson Steele Donaldson and Zimmerman raided two Allegheny speakeasies yesterday morning capturing four men, a proprietress, and substantial quantities of beer and whisky. Additional raids by Lieutenant McIntyre and Captain R A Brophy net fines and arrests at several homes, with ten men seized across five addresses in the Seventeenth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brophy
Allegheny
Glenn
Johnson
Steele
Donaldson
Zimmerman
Henry Meyer
Lacock and
Hope Streets
John Dooney
Robinson Street
Ellen Smith
Rebecca Street
Mania for Marriage leads to arrest in Johnstown
Special Officer Andrew Buffalo arrested Joseph Jack known as G Argillo on a warrant in Johnstown for immorality. He is sought by his first wife for five years and is said to have multiple marriages. Jack, with a child, reportedly had a second wife Emma Hennessey in Johnstown and another pair in New York. Argillo arrived two weeks ago to locate him. He is committed in default of $500 bail for tomorrow’s hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Buffalo
Nineteenth Ward
Joseph Jack
Johnstown
G. Argillo
Jack
Emma Hennessey
Mia
Argillo
Officer Buffalo
Thirty-fourth Street
Penn Avenue
Alderman Means
New York City
Four Stab Wounding Sparks Boarding House Quarrel
Patrick McCall stabbed T. J. Roch four times at No 82 Mulberry alley during a late night quarrel over an insult to a boarding house woman. Roch survived but was seriously hurt. McCabe fled after the attack and returned only to depart with his baggage. Police sought McCabe but he remained at large until last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McCall
T. J. Roch
Mulberry Alley
Roch
McCabe
Inspector McAleese
Woman Seeks Free Shelter At Police Station
A neatly dressed middle aged woman arrived at Central station claiming she needed shelter for the night. She said she had money but preferred not to pay for a hotel and was told by the depot she might get a bed at the station house. Sergeant Gray offered a cell, prompting her disappointment and indignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Baltimore and Ohio
West Penn Road
Gray
Local youths amid poker raid and arrests on city streets
A group of boys including Charles Alexander Louis Frans Scott Woods and Charles Utes played five card draw in a glass house on Seventy sixth street when police halted them. Officers Teeters arrested James O'Brien and Alexander McCurdy for shooting craps on Bedford Avenue and will hold hearings. Thomas McGill complained of a beating by a woman at the Fourteenth ward station but was jailed for insulting the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alexander
Louis Frans
Scott Woods
Charles Utes
Glass House
Seventy-sixth Street
Chukenen
Twenty-eighth Ward
Teeters
James O’brien
Alexander McCurdy
Eleventh Ward
Bedford Avenue
Duquesne Heights Woman Arrested For Unlicensed Sale
Mrs Aman da Buzzo of Duquesne Heights was arrested Saturday afternoon for selling Agner without a license. She posted bail for a hearing tomorrow. The Altoona City Band arrived by mail train last evening to take part in today’s parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Buzzo
Duquesne Heights
Wes
Altoona City
No Eight Hour Movement Yet In Pennsylvania Building Season
No immediate strike risk is seen as carpenters and other trades remain split over an eight hour day. Two thirds oppose the change while a radical faction pushes ahead. the National Executive Council may decide, with potential impact on Allegheny County unions and building activity this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Executive Council
Allegheny County
Pennsylvan ia Railroad Tie Up Possible After Meet
Division superintendents meet to discuss railroaders demands as a strike threat looms. General Manager Wood faces the union backed by a committee with full authority. Twenty four Philadelphia switchmen join today as officers return from a weekend retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
Pennsylvania
Wood
Philadelphia
Switchmen’s Union
Fifth Avenue
Cigar theft ring busted at 117 Ohio Street
Detectives Coulson and Bendel recovered a large stash of cigars stolen from a Fifth Avenue cigar shop. John Durr, son of hotel keeper Durr, broke in by removing a pane at the rear. Durr sold cigars to Stern Bros. for 25 dollars after trying 75. Carr and Henry Lindsay were arrested. Carr confessed and named Bierns Bros. as the buyer. The accomplice claims to be from Bellevernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Bendel
Ohio Street
Durr
Fourth Avenue
Market Street
John Durr
Stern Bros
Uniontown
Carr
Henry Lindsay
Denniston
Bierns Bros
Bellevernon
Chinese New Year Supper at Second Presbyterian Church
Chinese Sun day school members of Second Presbyterian Church host their annual New Year supper in the church lecture room at Seventh street and Penn avenue. Invitations issued to friends citywide. guests should arrive by 7 45. An interesting programme promises a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Seventh Street
Penn Avenue
Young Woman Killed by Pennsylvania Train at Braddock
Miss Annie Quinn age 25 was killed and Mr Hughes critically injured when a Pennsylvania passenger train struck them on the track at Braddock as they walked toward the station to return home to Shadyside. The remains were taken to McMaster's undertaking establishment and the Coroner notified. The man is expected to be a special report this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Quinn
Annie Quinn
Hughes
Pennsylvania
Braddock
Estert
Shadyside
McMaster’s Undertaking Establishment
Dedication of St Pauls German Lutheran Church in Allegheny
The St Pauls German Lutheran Church at Chartiers and Adams streets Allegheny was dedicated yesterday in a ceremony led by Rev. Hemminghaus of Columbus joined by several local pastors. The brick two story building cost 12000 with 4500 paid that morning and donations funded the altar bells and other gifts from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers and
Adams Streets
Allegheny
Hemminghaus
Columbus
A. R. Kuldell
H. ©. Schuch
Cronenweth
Reidenbach
Lose
Goessting
Long
Madison Avenue
St. Paul’s
Edward Pfeifer
Otto Zech
Jacob Schneider
Frederick Ayer
Benke
Pittsburg Succi Rapid Weight Gain From Cough Lozenges
Elmer Collins of Pittsburg, nicknamed Succi, gained about 34 pounds while eating nothing but cough lozenges over a weekend. Doctors reported stable vital signs and noted a precedent from a similar case, with no food intake during the observation and the cough drops relieving his cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Elmer Collins
Collins
McDonald
Succi
Chow
Colonel Stewart to Open Testimony in Waynesburg Election Case
Colonel Andrew Stewart will begin testimony for his side in the contested election at Waynesburg today. Attorney W J Brennen says Stewart plans to examine 268 witnesses, while Brennen has 100 to testify for Craig. He asserts Craig can win the majority and still be fairly elected and predicts wiser views after the Committee on Elections hears all facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Stewart
Waynesburg
W. J. Brennen
Craig
Brennen
Stewart
Mr. Brennen
Chi, Pyle
Committee On Elections
Subcommittee Chairman Mullen Heads State Aid Visit
W Scott Mullen of Bedford chairs a sub committee of the Appropriation Committee at the Monongahela House with John H Fow of Philadelphia and wr C Titman of Susquehanna County. They planned a midnight arrival to tour the Southside hospital and the institutions for the blind and deaf and dumb. Mullen warned funding demands exceed current revenues and some sectors must suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scott Mullen
Bedford
Monongahela House
John H. Fow
Philadelphia
Wr. C. Titman
Susquehannas County
Southside Hospital
Amputation of Laborer’s Foot After Severe Frost Injury
Dr. R. M. Sands performed the operation yesterday on laborer J. H. Skiles who lives on Butler street near the Sharpsburg bridge. His right foot was frozen earlier in winter and gangrene developed, leading to the amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Sands
J. H. Skiles
Skiles
Butler Street
Sharpsburg Bridge
Notable Visitors Pass Through City
Superintendent Keighley of the Mam moth mine visited the city briefly before heading to Youngstown, exhausted from ongoing work since the explosion. The Dutt on Company troupe including Marie Tempest and John A. Mackay registered at the Megahan House for the week as others depart for the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keighley
Mammoth
Youngstown
Marie Tempest
John A. Mackay
Dutton Company
M Gahein House
George Rice
Duquesne Traction Road
Simon Beymer
A. K. Mansfield
Salem
Leln
Oil City
Atones Rotel
Wat Carrhadad
J. W. Lee
Franklin
Duquesne
W.E. Schmerta
Schmeltz
New York
E. G. Tharber
Paris
J. D. Robinson
Toledo
Anderson
Third District Inspector Reports on Liquor Laws and Patrol Needs
Inspector McKelvey reports the Third District spans a population of 68 090 with 40 wholesalers and 90 retailers in 1890. He denounces license abuse, describes clubs as evasions, notes increased arrests, commends officers, and calls for more patrolmen and additional call boxes to cover the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvey
Southside
Brown
Allegheny
Iit
William Stewart
J. M. Johnston
L. M. Booker
Three Boys Accuse Schoolmaster Assault on Franklin Street
Three youths Willie Griffen Albert Lemon and Willie Taylor avenged punishment by pelting Morris Zug a Clarke Street schoolmaster with stones on Franklin Street One stone struck his head causing a severe gash and the assault was reported to police as felonious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Griffen
Albert Lemon
Willie Taylor
Morris Zug
Clarke Street
Mr. Zug
Franklin Street
Bound To Get His Man Sergeant Crawford Nabs Suspect
Sergeant Crawford of the Twenty-eighth ward station confronted John Schott after a Saturday night assault on a lady on Carson Street. Schott escaped but was recaptured yesterday afternoon following a struggle, and was brought to the station for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Twenty-eighth Ward
Carson Street
John Schott
Schott
New shipment of ladies wash goods wrappers opened
A new shipment arrives with percale wrappers in light color patterns. Jos Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores offers fine plain back and front wrappers priced at $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Montag and Thursday listings highlight available homes
Special To Let Lists this morning in The Dispatch promote Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at 516 Market Street Pittsburg. Elevator running. Prices lowest and work the best. Bring the children to browse the home listings today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Aufrecht
Market Street
Pittsburg
Anfrecht
Storm center shift halves Central station cases
The Saturday night disorder center moved from the Central station to the Twelfth ward station where 39 cases were recorded while Central had seven. Sunday morning sentences were imposed on some offenders. Police searched the central area directed toward Lawrenceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Lawrenceville
Twelfth Ward
Magistrate frees drunk and disorderly husband at light Sunday hearing
George Shaffer of Soho Street was arrested on his wife’s complaint for drunken and disorderly conduct at home. She attended the hearing and urged mercy, and the magistrate admonished him and released him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Stadion
George Shaffer
Soho Street
Driving out boarders leads to fines in Twelfth ward
Magistrate McKenna tried 39 cases at the Twelfth ward station. Charles Tine, colored, paid $25 and costs for driving all the boarders from Childers' boarding house at No. 17 Thirtieth Street and beating the proprietor with a chair. Mrs. Eliza Hall of No. 2557 Penn Avenue was fined $25 for keeping a disorderly house, and her 11 visitors paid $5 and costs each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Twelfth Ward
Charles Tine
Childers
Thirtieth Street
Eliza Hall
Penn Avenue
Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct Charges in Seventeenth Ward
Nineteen cases at the Seventeenth ward police station split between drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Joseph Darnet faced a $50 fine and costs for stabbing Antonio White during a card game quarrel at Pearl Street. Andrew Hanahan was fined $5 and costs for allegedly beating his wife on Smallman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Ward
Joseph Darnet
Antonio White
Pearl Street
Andrew Hanahan
Smallman Street
Bradley fined for beating mother-in-law at ward station
William Bradley was fined $10 and costs at the Twentieth ward station for beating his mother-in-law Mrs. Spath to obtain satisfaction for a fancied wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Ward
William Bradley
Spath
Eight Common Drunks Hit by Magistrate Hyndman
Magistrate Hyndman of the Second police district disposed of eight common disorderly cases at the Nineteenth ward police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyndman
Nineteenth Ward
Dangerous Mud Holes In Shetland Avenue Trap Colored Man
A colored man, Arthur Henney of 223 Renfrew Street, became trapped in a deep mud hole on Shetland avenue near Achilles Street yesterday at 7 am. He fought to free himself for hours, was rescued by police using a line and a shutter, and revived by Dr. Cathcart at the Nineteenth ward station but could not return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shetland Avenue
Arthur Henney
Renfrew Street
Nineteenth Ward
Henney
Gauster
Franketown Avenue
Larimer Street
Achilles Street
City Hall
Firing His Furnace Ends With Accusation
Soho puddler Thomas McClure claimed he believed he was engaged in shoveling coal when arrested by Officer Cox near a Baltimore and Ohio coal car. At the Fourteenth ward station house hearing he said drunkenness caused the illusion and the case was postponed for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McClure
Cox
McClure
Baltimore and Ohio
Fourteenth Ward
Pumping At The Point Flooded Cellars Begin to Recede
Flooded cellars at the Point persist with lingering odor as a fire engine pumps water but seepage returns. Residents appear cheerful amid a river reading of 19 feet remaining stationary, while cold weather ends fears of another flood.
Tarentum Men To Be Tried Together In 1890 Assault Case
Andrew Schaffer and John Bracken faced indictment in Tarentum for assaulting a crazed woman during the grand jury term of 1890. Bracken’s trial ended with a hung jury, Schaffer was captured in the West, and both men will be tried together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Schaffer
Illinois
J. J. Finney
Schaffer
John Bracken
Tarentum
Bracken
Rent lists save time when house hunting in The Dispatch
You can save time and trouble when hunting for a house by consulting the excellent rent lists appearing every Monday and Thursday in The Dispatch. The note highlights regular listings and convenience for readers seeking rental options.
Sherman funeral train returns to New York after St Louis trip
Secretary Proctor and others reflect on General Sherman’s death as the Sherman funeral train travels from St Louis to New York. Senator Sherman, General Schofield, Secretary Rusk and aides debark at Columbus Edgewood and Mansfield, while autographs, politics, and the Farmers Alliance loom in discussions during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
New York
Senator Sherman
Schofield
Proctor
Grant
Jerry Rusk
Andrews
Washington
General Miles
C. O. Howard
Fitch
Edgewood
Miles
Edgefield
Chicago
Pittsburg
Jerry
Farmers’ Alliance
Foster
Treasury
Sam
Redskins
Casey
St. Louis
Columbus
Compte de Paris
Mansfield
Ken
Quay
Noble
Hayes
Ewing and Corse
Hoyt Sherman
M. R. Granger
Special Silk Exhibit Showcases Asiatic and French Fashions
Hucus and Hacke announce a week long exhibit of Asiatic silks from India and China plus other Asian varieties. New Floral Foliage designs, Escurial, Pompadours and Enlevage colorings. Crepe du Chene in printed embroidered plain options. Royal Cord Sarah Silks in black plain striped and figured. French Taffete Glace Silks in changeable effects priced at 75 cents a yard. Paris Dinner Robes and new French Suiting Patterns complete the season's first display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
China
Sarah
Paris
Fire Alarm Hits Lutz's Lion Brewery Roof
An alarm from box 131 at 8:45 last night reported a fire on the roof of Lutz's old Lion Brewery on Vinial street in Allegheny. The blaze was extinguished before firefighters arrived. damage described as trifling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutz
Old Lion Brewery
Vinial Street
Allegheny
Rich 1891 Spring Dress Goods Display At J Horner & Eds
A Pittsburg Allegheny department store unveils its largest ever spring dress goods reception. Highlights include Camel's Hair de Belge at 0c yard, all wool plains and checks from 5c, Plaid Admirables at 95c, 50-inch Vigoreux Suitings at 1 25 a yard, Bastille Cloth in 135 and 150, and numerous new camel hair, crepe, and grenadine fabrics from Paris and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Paris
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Dourley
Ohio
W. H. McCleary
G. E. Lockhart
Washington County
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Brocking
Neeb
Senate
House
Sid Mr. Gates
John Gay
Knox County
Thomas McGill
McElhany
McGill
Carpenters
Lot
St Paula German Lutheran Church
James D. Callery
W. L. Abbott
Chicage A Esque
J.j.liederker
Butler
Acklebeer
T. Johns Rigby
Duchesne
A. Weil
Enst Inst Nigt
Mary
T Tarentum
Shiloh’s Corp
Jos. Fleming & Son
Jos. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
MR. Rusk
Dr. Bull
Hucus & Hacke
Cor
Fifth Ave. & Market Steel
Wwreu
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Market ST
Jus. Horne
Penn Ave
Woolens
JOS. Horne & CL
C. Weisser
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