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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1892

Page

5

Del Sarte and the Paris Del Sartism Tradition

Madame Del Sarte discusses her father Francois Del Sarte and the origins of Del sartism focusing on intellectual clothing rather than physical dress. She demonstrates vocal inflection, recalls Gustave and Xavier Del Sarte, and notes the family’s Paris Conservatory pedigree and ties to Bizet.

Madame Tel Sarte la Fontaine Julien Academy Gustave del Sarte Dumas Fils Grmnase Xavier Madame Francois Bizet Carmen Paris Conservatory Maiam del Sarte Madame del Sarte

Italians Form Republican Club In Allegheny County

The Democratic Committee of Allegheny county holds a major meeting at City Hall to elect the State Central Committee. Guffey Harrity factions split the county with districts in dispute. Jiles Clark clash for district seats. The new Italian Republican Club advocates civic integration, pledging to support Republican tickets and aid Italians in adapting to American life.

Democratic County Committee Democratic Committee Allegheny County Common Council City Hall State Central Committee Allegeny County Dames Tracy John Sullivan Sullivan Harrity Tracy McKenna Fortyfourth James Clark John Jile Clark Jiles State Department Harrisburg P. Foley Guiiey W. L. Scott Guftey Guffey Boyle Brenner T.leary John B. Larkin Alderman MecKenns Thomas Mullen Griffey diles-Glark Lawrenceville Praddock McKeesport Millvale Sharpsburg Etna Tarentum Springdale Harity Allegheny

Death and Drink End in Tragic New Year Night

George Briggs, a veteran with a pension and a storied past, celebrated New Year by toasting to Death and attempting suicide to end life for financial worries and a restless drinking habit. His wife refused to drink, he drank from her glass, fell ill, but a stomach pump and physician revived him. He vows to try again if fate forces recovery.

George Briggs Smiggs Pers Green Foster Washington Avenue Allegheny

County Prison Board Holds Regular Monthly Meeting

The County Prison Board meets at 9 this morning for routine business and the Warden presents the annual report. New quarterly committees of the board will also be appointed.

County

Italian Republicans organize Pittsburg club of 67

The United Italian Republican Club of Pittsburg forms with 67 members. It is the first such club in America and aims to mobilize Italians to naturalize and engage in political life, with active work to begin soon.

America United States Republican Party Christopher Columbus Allegeny County Nardyz Joseph Parnelli Bonistalli Pittsburg United Italian Republican Club of

Second Avenue Street Car Strike Reported Quiet

A boycott and non-union staffing sparked a tense dispute as ten cars operated with new crews. The D A 3 Executive Committee released a circular urging support for the strike, condemning management and urging patrons to abandon a line seen as anti union.

Second Avenue W.J. Burns Second Avenue Line

Accidental New Year Shooting Leaves Teen Mortal

Enoch Aubrick eighteen was wounded in a Four Mile Run celebration when John Sefton handled a revolver and it fired. Aubrick likely to die. Sefton arrested and jailed at Fourteenth ward station. Both teens mill workers in the same neighborhood.

Enoch Aubrick John Sefton Aubrick Sefton O'Brien Officar Welsh Fourteenth Ward Four Mile Run

Pittsburg Post Office Misses First Grade Despite Gains

The Pittsburg mailing department reports 59.9 percent 710 letters and papers handled with a rise of 14,089,190 over 1890. Letters totaled 43,260,769 while papers reached 10,729,950 with only 556 errors. Pittsburg remains in second class, needing 600,000 or more in yearly business, and last year’s receipts fell short by 52,000.

Pittsburg New York Chicago San Francisco

Toronto Judge Visits Chris Dickson and Talks Canada US Annexation

Judge Letellier of Toronto, formerly a Canadian Parliament member, stayed with Chris Dickson for days and returned home last night. He said annexation with the United States is too young for serious talk and would take years to harmonize, noting all Dominion provinces should be represented at the World's Fair, with Newfoundland likely to have a special exhibit. He praised Premier Abbott but preferred Thomson of the Catholic party.

Judge Letellier Toronto Chris Dickson Canada United States Dominion Newfoundland Abbott Thomson

Mary Long Raided Again By Police In Enon Alley

Mary Long of the Southside and five men were jailed after a police raid on her Enon alley house following neighbor complaints of nightly drinking and disturbances. The detainees named Julius and David Stoker David Morgan John O'Donnell and Frank Gershon.

Mary Long Southside Enon Alley Julius David Stoker David Morgan John O’donnell Frank Gershon

Halt on selling beer from wagons sparks protest from clubs

Northside Protective Association led by Detective Hesser vows to enforce liquor laws against huckster wagons peddling quarters and eighths without orders. The group says breweries’ wagon sales mimic retail trade and harm licensed dealers, while Hesser warns clubs may seek licenses next year and aims to block them as speak-easy activity resurges.

Northside Lianor Protective Association Hesser Northside Protective Association Allegheny County Allegheny

Consolidated Lines See Higher Daytime Use Under New Management

The first day of consolidated traction on the Duquesne and Fifth Avenue lines showed Duquesne carrying about 33 000 passengers and $1 675 in receipts while the Fifth Avenue logged just over $1 000. All night cars ran 12:30 to 5 a m with about $80 in fares and $14 in expenses, netting roughly $62 profit. Duquesne’s daily receipts remained higher than the cable road, and officials attributed gains to fare parity. New dispatcher Eric Dowell said schedules would be refined after initial trials, aiming to improve service and reduce through cars on the Duquesne while maintaining convenience.

Duquesne Fifth Avenue Cable Road Duquesne Line Thomas Bigelow EricDowell Bellefield Wilkinsburg Fifth Highland Avenues

Oakland Burglars Steal Jewelry From John N Hazlett Home

In Oakland at about 8 30 p m a thief entered the Ward street home of John N Hazlett city editor of the Leader while family were present and stole gold watches bracelets spectacles and valuable papers including mortgages and lodge documents The thief was seen descending from the front porch roof and fled The incident prompts an inventory and police search with two suspects detained but released or locked up as reports differ Also note Burdette discusses prophecy dangers for THE DISPATCH readers tomorrow.

Oakland John N. Hazlett The Leader Ward Street Ward Miss Hazlett John Bates East End Fitzsimmons Beaver

Thieves Enter Home on Sixth Avenue. Sacque Recovered

Between 6 and 7 p.m. thieves forced entry at James Orr of 25 Sixth avenue and stole a sealskin sacque and three diamond rings. The sacque was recovered on the roof by police. diamonds not found. Police continue investigation as monthly department changes take effect with Inspector Silvis to the First district and McKelvy to the East End.

James Orr Sixth Avenue Silvis McKelvy East End Inspector Whitehouse Southside Robinson

Collided With the Law In City Scuffle

Adam Peffer suffered a serious eye injury after a street dispute with Jobin Beppert on South Nineteenth Street. Beppert knocked him down and struck him with a stone before Peffer was taken to Southside Hospital and later jailed. Also arrested were Fred Bexmost on Liberty Street for suspected cons, T J Mahoney on larceny charge, and Riccard Harey for assaulting officers.

Apiout South Nineteenth Street Adam Peffer Ile Jobin Beppert Yeppert Beppert Petter Southside Hospital Fred Bexmost Millvale Liberty Street Denniston T. J. Manowey Johnnstown Bendel Mahoney Riccard Harey Mogan and Bumbaugh Central Station

First Violent Death in 1892 Pittsburg Journal

James Foster aged about two when he came to live with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hall near Homestead was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train while walking home at dawn after New Year’s Eve revelry. Coroner’s jury ruled accidental death. Foster’s origins remain unknown to his guardians and community, and his burial will be in the county potters field.

James Foster Potters' Field Journal of Vital Statistics Bureau of Health of Pittsburg Foster J. W. Hall Homestead Hazelwood Baltimore and Ohio Road Braddock McDowell Mrs. Hall Halla Mr. Hall

Bull Attacks Rankin Man In Field, Feeds On New Year Plans

John Hoffman of Rankin station on the B and O road cut across a field to reach the city and spend New Year's Eve. A large bull charged him, tossing him into the air and goring him severely. Train men rescued him and he was taken to West Penn Hospital.

John Hoffman West Penn Hoffman Rankin Station West Penn Hospital

Furnace Worker Burned At Edgar Thomson Plant

Patrick Mahon of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works was hospitalized at Mercy Hospital after a serious burn to his right foot and leg. He reportedly lost balance while pouring hot metal into molds and fell into the molten material.

Patrick Mahon Edgar Thomson Steel Works Mercy Hospital

Explosion of Beck's Run engine injures man and sparks water claim

Alexander Love, injured when the Beck's Run road engine blew, denies the blast was due to water shortage. He says the boiler had three gauges of water and inspected it shortly before the explosion. An examination found the plate at the break about 132 of an inch thick. Love is recovering with a serious head injury.

Alexander Love Beck's Run Love

Colorado Oil Not Worth Talking About

W. E. Johnston manager of the Florence Oil Refinery in Colorado denies ownership by Standard Oil while confirming collaboration. He dismisses rumors of price cuts to crush rivals and says Colorado oil field is too small to matter. He notes potential in California sand oil versus Colorado shale percolation.

Colorado W. E. Johnston Florence Anderson The Standard Pennsylvania Johnston California

Press Club delegates travel by Central and Wagner cars to San Francisco

The special train to the International League convention leaves New York at 10 p m on Wednesday January 6. Pittsburg delegates join the party later in Erie or Cleveland as arrangements change.

Press Club International League San Francisco Pittsboro New York Central Road New York

Price for Men’s Overcoats Sparks Great Drive

An advertisement touts large discounts on 500 blue or black or cheviot overcoats with silk velvet collars priced at 690 and marked down from 15 to 26 90. It notes Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co at Grant and Diamond streets open late and promotes other seasonal bargains at area stores.

P. Cc. GC. C Pittsburg

Cooley gang unwarranted fear in Fayette county visit

George Meyers and George Mashey return from Fayette county mountains after two days hunting. They visited the Cooley family and claim the Cooleys are rough but harmless mountaineers not posed to burglaries or serious crimes. They note a hog theft implication but deny organized depredations. Frank Cooley shot a pheasant during the stay and sausages were made in the presence of Pittsburgers. Christianity in business is teased as a Hodges series starting tomorrow.

George Meyers George Mashey Fayette County Fayette Cooley Cooleys Pittsburg Cooley Boys Frank Mr. Meyers

Men's Smoking Jackets Closing Out

Sale announces remaining stock of men's smoking jackets with deep discounts across multiple price points. Ad highlights quantities and reduced prices, listing Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue Stores and Dr Jaynes Expectorant as featured products.

Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Bargain Prices Offered on Clesk Rooms Garments

All garments in our Clesk Rooms now offered at reduced prices. Black Cheviot Reefers drop from 7 to 4 dollars, Striped Cheviot Jackets from 11 to 4, satin lined Black Cheviot garments with Astrakhan roll fall from 11 to 4, Tan Cheviot satin lined Mink trimmed drop from 10 to 8, Black Cheviot fur trimmed from 15 to 10. Entire cloak stock discounted similarly.

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France Nwe Monsieur Geralkin Mr. del Sarte Mrs. Havemeyer Conuuere Telharte del Sarte Sarte Pere Zrester Henri IX Quartier du Rieux Chelle Paris Marrow Crawforp Gallaher Kilkenny Brennen Isles Wallace Walker Prison Board Monthly Meeting Politics Bane Shirley Dare Mars Edison Camille Flammarion Dispatch To-Morrow Penn Street Brewers Detective Hesser Pittsborg Pittsburg Association Max Schneider Wise William B. Rodgers Supreme Court Allegheny City John PD. Hastings Kirkpatrick Agnew Rodgers Slagle Flammarion Monongahela House Edward Abramson Mr. Sellers Portland Gallinger Allegheny Branch Office Federal ST Consolidated Lines Burdette Dispatch Tomorror Hela Patrick Mahon Burne Hot Metal New India Silks Rosenbaum & Co Angostura George Hodges Dispatch Biber & Easton Tissa Edward Groetzinger J. D. Bartlett W. V. Dermitt & CO Grant Street
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