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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1890
Page
5
Reports from Warwessune Pa Feb 24 describe the hanging of George W. Clark for the murder of W M McCaustland amid public doubt about his guilt. Rev J W Maxwell, Clark's spiritual adviser, claims Clark maintained innocence throughout imprisonment and on the scaffold.
The article details the execution of George W. Clark, who maintained innocence and Christian faith to the end. Rev Maxwell, doctors Ullom and others witnessed as Clark prayed, declared his innocence, and accepted his fate. The rope, scaffold, and timing are described, along with the burial arrangements and the presence of his brother-in-law.
Two thousand farmers packed Waynee burg streets as a McCausland murder case execution drew crowds. A woman, wife of the condemned, faced travel hardships while the county later paid her passage. Zach Taylor is slated for hanging in April amid community distress.
Building Inspectors report 3,266 new structures in Pittsburg, total valuation 6,845,622 dollars, and 13,508.95 dollars in permit receipts. Brick and frame buildings dominate with 1,312 brick and 1,977 frame, plus 49 iron clad and 33 stone. Condemnation notices numbered 73, and unsafe buildings were removed or repaired.
Contributions collected for the Southside Hospital totaled 1,151.21 dollars, with 1,006.61 dollars previously reported. Individuals and church groups including J. Plager and others, St Peters, and South Twenty contributed to the drive yesterday.
About 35 to 40 local residents are summoned for the next United States jury convening in Scranton. They will travel in a special car on Monday and depart Saturday morning March 1, with numerous listed residents and towns cited among the potential panel.
A Brockway Michigan resident testifies that indigestion with liver complaint caused extreme suffering for four years. After using Ayer’s, her strength and health improved markedly and she was able to eat and function again.
A collage of death notices and marriage announcements dated February with names such as Shoup Kern Consully Fried FENKER Hamilton RINE KIRSY Moore O'Malley Padden Ray and OPPENHEIMER. Funeral times and homes listed for families in Allegheny and surrounding wards, with services noted from February dates and local addresses.
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