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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1892

Page

2

Grand Army Tribute Toasts in Pittsburg Ball

A wartime reunion at a Pittsburgh hall celebrated the Grand Army of the Republic. Speakers honored leaders from Grant to Sherman, praised wartime women’s Sanitary Commission work, and affirmed emancipation. Attendees included Mayor Gourley and Latta, with tributes to veterans and Allegheny County’s contributions.

Latta Pittsburg Citizens’ Committee Thomas F. Stewart Internal Affairs Grand Army Appomattox

Reception for G A R Ladies at Carnegie Mall Social

Brightly decorated Carnegie Mall hosted visiting Ladies of the G A R. A two city reception featured literary and musical selections with Mrs Carrie V Sherri delivering a warm welcome address. Performances by Irene Sample and Mi teas Sudyn, plus contributions from A Donaldson Kroeger and D Moore, highlighted the evening.

Carnegie Mall Pan Zavkel Donn Isenetic Club Department Carrie V. Sherri Iittecture Allerheny Irene Sanple Miss Mi Nydrm G. A Grand Army Y Bhp Mg Im A. Donaldson Mies A. Kroeger Mr. D. Moore

Ladies of G A KR elect officers in U V L Hall

The Ladies of the G A KR held their meeting in U V L Hall on Sixth Avenue. Routine business filled most of the time. The only notable item was the call for the election of officers. Margaret Reed of Harrisburg was mentioned.

G. A. KR U. V. L. Hall Sixth Avenue Teday Margaret Reed Harrisburg

Officers Installed and Encampment Proceedings Detailed

The Pennsylvania Department session in Lebanon rated officers and elected delegates to the National Encampment. The majority backed the Erie Home pension rule change while a minority opposed it. Samuel Town and Abraham Levering were named as Adjutant General and Quartermaster General. Five council members were elected from 15 candidates, with the list of National Encampment delegates announced.

Resterdny Erie Pr. W Washington Tve Council of Administration Samuel Town Philadelphia Abraham Levering Kanen Gomysbate Soldiers and Sailors' Home Erle Pennsylvania Massachusetts Henry Fulmer Norristown A. A. Fancoast Levi W.shengle W. J. Patterson Pittsburg John B. Maxwell Germantown J. Harrisburg E. F. Lueckenbach Maud Counk EK. E. Williams Coatsville Charles S Albany Manayunk HF. Copelin Tyrone Samuel Jones Phladelphia William H. Simpson Williamsport David EB. Hoffman Steelton George W. McCracken New Castle John W. Simpson Harrisburg W. B. Chapman Charles Clawson P. P.derrickson R. W.dinsmore C. H. Jusnacht John F. Hunter W. C. Johnson A C Koser C. J. Lyon John V. Miller A.B. Mitchell F.C. Moineyer J. W. McGarrey C. H. Ott James Peters W. R B. Riddle J. M Rooades William Sweeley C.l. Sherman Finealien L. E. Andrews W. H. Gray J. D. Hicks J. M. Hinson F. B. Kinneard William H. Lockhart A. Losch James McCormick E. L. Schroder A .F.seltzer W. J. Scott James Wren P. H. Bence John M. Clapp B. J. Coll William H. Grier W. H. Litzenbure FP. B. McKee John P. Nicholson Issac B. Rich John F. William H. Speer C.W. Shut Rev. N. F.stahl L. J. Speakman Thomas G. Sample

Election of Officers in Women's Relief Corps Session

The session elected officers for the coming year led by President Eva M. Evang of Lock Haven. Others named include Hettie L. Bateman, Fannie Boyden, Martha Sherman, Abbie Lynch, Marie Allen, Emma S. Lindsay, and Schnitz, with delegates to the National Convention and an Executive Board listed. The new officers were installed in the evening by Past National President Annie Whittenmyer of Titusville.

Woman's Relief Corps Eva M. Evang Lock Haven Hettie L. Bateman Lykens Fannie Boyden Susquehanna Martha Sherman Bradford Abbie Lynch Allegheny Marie Allen Scranton Emma S. Lindsay Warren Schnitz Belle A. Allen Wellsburg Hunger Pittsburg Kate Scot Rumberzer Tiouesta WN. Y. Pittsboro James Philadelphia Pusey Titusville Annie Whittenmyer Society

Ex-Senator J W Lee predicts Dalzell for Senate

Ex-Senator J W Lee of Franklin Pa was in Pittsburg yesterday. He praised Congressman John Dalzell and said Dalzell will be sent to the United States Senate to replace M S Quay. Lee also spoke of Harrison's likely presidential nomination and his own limited view of national politics.

J. W. Lee Franklin Pittsburg Lee John Dalzell United States Senate M. 5 Quay Dalzell Senate Harrison

Canton Democrat John Monnot Heads to New York for talks

John T. Monnot of Canton Ohio ex member of the Legislature and Buckeye State Democratic leader passed through Pittsburg en route to New York to confer with Senator D B W Monnot a quick spoken popular candidate who sought the Congress nomination against Warwick who defeated Major McKinley in 1890 Monnot was beaten by one vote in the nomination contest and later managed Warwick’s campaign

John T. Monnot Canton Buckeye Pittsburg New York D.b.wol Monnot Congress Warwick Major McKinley Monnot

Eighth District Delegates Named for State Convention

Delegates from the Eighth District of the Twenty second Sessional District are W P Wampler Mekoes rt Diamond Verona and D J McCarthy Braddock. There will be no contest in the district.

W. P. Wampler Mekoes Rt Diamond Verona D. J.cCarthy Braddock

Blindness Linked to Grip Strikes McKeesport Worker

George Mitchell an employee of National Tube Works at McKeesport has been stricken with blindness after recovering from grip. It is one of the few known cases where the disease caused blindness and there is fear he may lose his sight for good.

George Mitchell National Tube Works McKeesport Grip Mitchell

Must Have a Copper Lined Stomach

J G Roesenteisen a German man who drank sulphuric acid to end his life in Allegheny attempted suicide and was discharged from Allegheny General Hospital last evening as cured.

J.G. Roesenteisen Allegheny Allegheny General Hospital

People Coming and Going in Pittsburg

A parade of visitors and locals in Pittsburg yesterday includes J H Hobbs glassmaker from Wheeling and L C Coldren real estate man from Uniontown. J M McNiel Scottdale druggist and wife visited Seventh Avenue Dr. Fuller Uniontown physician on professional business. Col Larry Kessler Indiana Pa and Captain Carroll West Penn road renewed old war ties. W S Van Dyke and wife West Newton led a party of 15 to see Sinbad and dined at the Anderson. John Maguire city engineer and Robert F Segswood city attorney Toronto, Ontario, came to buy fire apparatus at the Anderson Hotel. A Siemens Dr A Berlinger and C Vogel of Berlin are guests at the Anderson. Dr Berliner says they travel for pleasure and are alert to sights during their trip.

J. M. Fuller Uniontown Larry Kessler Indiana Carroll West Penn Road W. S. van Dyke West Newton Sinbad Anderson J. 5 Winnett Frefeit Chit St. Paul and Kansas City Railroad John Maguire Robert F. Segswood Toronto Ontario Anderson Hotel Pittsburg A. Siemens A. Berlinger C. Vogel Berlin Germany Dr. Berliner

Pittsburg Guests Registered At New York Hotels

A fragment lists Pittsburgers registered in New York hotels on February 21. Names include C. H. Jadieze at Fifth Avenue, H. L. Duton at Astor House, W. Dumell at Fifth Avenue Hotel, Mrs. Holt at St Denis, I. J. Jenkins at Westminster, J. Speer at Metropolitan Hotel, W. B. Taylor at Union Square, and others such as A M. br me imperial, G. F. Smith and a Mr. Thompson among listed travelers.

Sne Et Mont Coer J. Speer Metropolitan W. B. Taylor Union Square J. G.velsack Imae BR. Ote M. Br Imperial Corcoran Weeney G. F. Smith Holland D.d H. D. Thompson Sturtevant G. BR. West Grand W. E. Evens Morton House

Sensational suit over forgotten will in Pittsburg real estate

A new ejectment suit filed by Keating and Cunningham heirs against J D Thompson and tenants centers on a will clause granting life interest to two sisters Rebecca McAdams and Martha Cunningham. The dispute concerns a Wood street site of about 1214 by 130 feet, with potential to affect extensive Eleventh ward property and title to a four story building. The case, a test of the old will, could trigger many similar actions as heirs push for settled claims and broader estates. Thompson showed deeds from 1870 for the 12 1/2 feet each, claiming full title and ground rent already paid, while heirs anticipate broader suits if this one wins.

John John W Joseph M Mary Lizabeth Margaret Keating John T Samuel A Robert B. Cunningham Martha Morrow J. D. Thompson Wallace & McAfee Wood Street Churchiller John D. Thompson Union Avenue Allegheny DisPatch Mr. Thompson Robert McAdams Rebecca Robert A. Cunningham Martha John Breckinridge John T. Cunningham Federal Street Keating Eleventh Ward Webster Avenue Pittsburg John Keating Vandalia Joseph Keating Penn Township Myer Rebecca Keating Rebecca McAdams Martha Cunningham A. HL. Patterson Fifth Avenue Seneca Street Forbes Street D. P. Reighard Hamlet Street Nia Oakland George N. McClure W. H. Smith William McAllister James A. Reni

Inquest Clears Fire as McKeesport Deaths Attributed to Accident

Coroner McDowell reports the inquest into the deaths of Sarah and James Lynch at 44 Liney Street McKeesport finds the fire accidental. Jury cites lamp upset by a child and a locked room, urges immediate city fire department improvements, and notes Engineer Cabanagh was not to blame.

McDowell Sarah James Lynch McKeesport R. U Burns Iiney Street Kate Huster Mary Lynch Charles Cabanagh Tiine

Lamp explosion damages Harrison Street grocer shop

A lamp exploded at about 10:50 pm in the home of James Seeg a Harrison street grocer. The alarm was reported from a local station and the fire department quickly extinguished the flames with only slight damage reported.

Allerheny James Seeg Harrison Street

Clothing sale at F C C Cc Clothiers show windows

Day at the F C C Cc Clothiers offer good suits for 7.25 in show windows. Visit Fileishman’s at 504 506 and 608 Market Street for bargains. Large gd appears on page 6.

F.C. C. Cc Clothiers FBI Fileishman’s Market Street P. Cc. Cc. C

Traction Fatality: 5-Year-Old Crushed Under Car

A 5-year-old boy, Roy Cochrane, son of W H Cochrane, was killed when he stepped from a wagon into the path of a fast moving traction car No 51 at Cypress and Center avenues. The motorman, William Quast, was arrested and later released on $1,000 bail pending the coroner's inquest. The accident halted the car briefly and shocked passengers. death was reported as instantaneous with the skull crushed and legs mangled. The body was taken to the parents at Baum and Cypress streets.

W. I. Cochrane Roy Cochrane W. H. Cochrane Bindley Hardware Company Craig Street Wiliam Quast

Geraded the Only One Left in County Murderer

A telegram from Harrisburg reports Governor Pattison commuted the death sentences of Anusnok and S8abol of Braddock Hotels to life imprisonment for murder. Warden McAleese informed the peers, who wept with joy. Todt, previously commuted, remains at Elan with companions and will be moved to the penitentiary. Fitzpatrick’s attorney visited the jail seeking a pardon or commutation, lifting his mood toward potential mercy.

Frank Gerade Harrisburg Pattison Anusnok S8abol Braddock Hotels Michael Ainn McAleese Andrew Todt Elan Fitzpatrick

Lawsuit Against Traction Companies Advances Toward Judgment

Yesterday marked the 30 day period for the defendants to plead in the Thomas G Bigelow v Duquesne and Pittsburgh Traction case seeking voiding of the consolidation. With no reply, the plaintiff may move for judgment. C L Magee, president of Duquesne Traction, argues Bigelow aims to pressure Pittsburg stockholders for a high stock price and to withdraw the suit if unsuccessful.

Thomas C. L. Magee Duquesne Traction Company Bigelow Pittsburg Traction Company

Detective James McLaughlin Named East End Police Captain

Chief Brown announced Detective James McLaughlin will become Captain of the East End district, succeeding Captain Mercer who returns to the fire department if he accepts. McLaughlin has long served on the force and is praised for faithfulness and efficiency. promotion now requires merit.

Public Safety Department Brown James McLaughlin East End Mercer Fire Department

Dying man at Drovers' Home seeks aid after charity refusal

Joseph Shodowskis, a former Armstrong & McKelvey paint works worker, lies starving and lead poisoned at the Drovers' Home on Liberty Street. Too poor to purchase necessities, he lacks local charity support as the case was reported to the Department of Charities yesterday.

Joseph Shodowskis Drovers Liberty Street Armstrong & McKelvey

Police Roundup Highlights City Court Proceedings

Police held several suspects for court including Jons Coxwar John Welsh and James Jones the Seer bay renter. Justice Dewcas of Fayette county arrived to take charge of a missing 10 year old girl Louisa Lowry, with H-year old details unclear. Cab driver Henty Bissor arrested as a suspicious character. gold watch case noted against Bishop. Davin Ostor of New York fined 25 dollars and ordered out of town for laborer-motif deception. Micuar Savoixt and Savoski nabbed for theft acts at Black Diamond Steel Works and around Lawrenceville mills. Missing child concern for John prompted police aid. Frani Senvitz sued V Blaskasich for malicious mischief. Blaskasich arrested in $800 bail for Saturday hearing after alleged safe destruction at Schultz grocery.

Jons Coxwar John Welsh James Jones Seer Bay Yor Woegtly Davin Ostor New York Gripp Micuar Savoixt Black Diamond Steel Works Twelfth Ward Savoski Lawrenceville Mills Bennoska Penn Avenue Twentieth Street John Frani Senvitz Warner V. Blaskasich Schultz Twenty-ninth Street Bloskasich

Tales of the Two Cities items and incidents in a local paper

The morgue reports John Gugnoe an Italian struck by a train at Etna. the coroner will investigate today. Parsment Enroy of the Humane Society lectured at Canonsburg Public School on Animals That Speak and Those That Do Not and appointed an agent. Two painters, Joms Marshaut and David Stulefire, fell from a scaffold at a new house in Ben Venue, Marshall dislocated a shoulder and Stulefire broke two ribs. both returned home to Minersville. Receipts to William E. Thompson & Co for yesterday include $2, $4, and $20 to various clients and Starkeville Presbyterian Church. The Woolridge Mission Band plans a fancy bazaar at W. P. Woolridge’s residence, Fifth Avenue, Point Breeze, Friday evening. Friday bargains at Fleishman’s 506 and 508 Market Street. see ad on page 6.

Wonp John Gugnoe Etna Parsment Enroy The Humane Society Canonsburg Theublic School Joms Marshaut David Stulefire Ben Marshall Minersville William E. Thompson & Co B. Braddock James B. Scott Starkeville Presbyterian Church

Untaxed properties debate rises over church and school land

Fourteenth Ward appeals surge as Chief Assessor asks City Attorney to clarify tax exemptions for church and school property. Proposals include adding Convent and Shadyside Academy to the untaxed list while Supreme Court rulings, notably the Lafayette College case, are cited. City Attorney will prepare a formal opinion early next week amid ongoing disputes and rural classification questions.

Moreland Board of Assessors Uraulive Convent Shadyside Academy Propertes Titus FL McCook Witte Trevenye Supremee Court Lafayette College Andjeet Fm

Appeals From County Valuations In Allegheny Wards

County Commissioners heard appeals on assessments in the First Third and Tenth wards Allegheny with slight increases shown. They added 20 percent in the First ward 15 percent in the Third and 10 percent in the Tenth. Tomorrow Scott Moon and Baldwin townships will be heard.

Allegheny Scott, Moon Baldwin

Barefooted Youth Escapes Murder Dream By Night Walks Home

Satisprey Missouri reports a teen named William Banks fled in his night clothes after dreaming his family was murdered. He descended from a second floor window using a painter’s ladder, walked barefoot through icy terrain to the Harcum home a mile away, then awoke frightened but unharmed as adults checked on him.

Satisprey William Granville Banks Salem Mr. Harcum Bead

Democrats Face Choice as Harrison Backers See Path

Ex Governor Porter in Pittsburg says Harrison will likely win renomination on first ballot and that Democrats may be forced to vote for their candidate. He cites New York Cleveland or Whitney as possible names but suggests Gray or Boles or Abbott could be eyed. Porter notes Indiana, a key state, remains competitive whether for Harrison or the Democratic nominee.

Porter Indiana United States Italy Pittsburg Indianapolis Tam Harrison New York Cleveland Hii Whitney Abbott New Jersey Mer Illinois Boles Iowna Gray

Hot fight for McKinley district nomination in Ohio

Thomas R. Morgan of Morgan Engine Company and Solid Steel, Alliance, competes with General Asa Jones and Judge King of Youngstown for the congressional nomination in Major McKinley’s district. Morgan seeks to redraw district lines to block rivals, while Jones and King favor attaching Mahoning to Ashtabula to weaken Morgan. Organ employs about 1,000 and backs McKinley. Morgan’s allies fear his win would end his government contracts. The race is heated and seen as pivotal in the Buckeye State.

Thomas R. Morgan Morgan Engineering Company Solid Steel Company Alliance, C Pittsburg Morgen McKinley Asa Jones Judge King Youngstown Morgan Mahoning County Eine Toengetens Morfi Congress Tee Buckeye

Contest for State Delegate in Allegheny Draws Attention

The First Legislative District contest in Allegheny for delegates to the Republican State Convention commands unusual attention for a presidential election year. Ward workers celebrate with revelry as candidates journey by carriage amid a crowd of heelers from saloon to saloon. Candidates Joseph Horne Jr and George Loppe run together, while A H Stauffer and Bolster oppose them.

Allegheny Joseph Horne, Jr George Loppe A. H. Stautfer Ane Bolster Nam

1892 Cut Glass Designs Thrive In Exhibition Room

The season features rich deep cut patterns with moderate prices. Caraffes priced at percent, 26 and 3 dollars, Tumblers at 10 15 and 20 dozen, Salad Bowls at 6 910 and 15, plus Sherbet Ice Cream novelties like Toone Bowls Wine Sets Pitchers and Finger Bowls. One entire room is devoted to cut glass on display.

Grand Display of Cotton Dress Fabrics for All Styles

Wash dress goods offer presents a vast assortment of cotton dress fabrics from 25c to 4c a yard. Includes ginghams from D. & J. Anderson and other Scotch lines, imported printed Cottons, novel Wool effects, silks, delaines, crepons, dimities, organdies, Persian Mull, Surahs, and Oriental Silk. Also highlights new Bedford Cards for boys wear and related items. Special inducements include another lot of merchandise.

D. & J. Anderson

Wash Goods Department Prices Amid Western Pennsylvanias Low

In this department prices are all low adding much to the attractive ness of the greatest Wash Goods Department in Western Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania

Nottingham Lace Curtains and More at Special Sale

The store advertises zoo pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains at $2.50 to $3.50 value, zoo pairs Irish Point Curtains from $4 to $5, 300 pairs Swiss Tambour Curtains at $4.50 to $8.50, and overseo Chenille Portieres from $4.50 to $15. A special clearing sale is offered for blankets, comforts, flannels, table covers and bedspreads in the coming week.

Zoo Nottingham Brussels Seo

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