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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1890

Page

5

SPECIAL TELEGEAY TO TIE DISPATCH

Writs of ejectment were issued by the Jefferson County sheriff against striking miners. Officials plan to compel vacancy despite housing shortages. Knights of Labor seek $300 exemption and governor intervention to delay executions. Italian workers debate relocation to Ponxsutawney with mixed sentiment.

Prexsourawyer Jefferson County Knights of Labor Beaver John Quiniisk Claysville Talian Contula de Bois To Boiss Ponxentawney Paige Ponxsutawney

Ferry War Brews Over Lease Dispute in City

A boating feud erupts in East Liverpool as owners of the Ollie Nevillie ferries clash over a lease and half interest sale. Disputes extend to land rights on the West Virginia side, delaying crossings and stirring local tensions among operators Willis Stockdale Pusey and associates.

East Liverpool Willis Stockdale Pittsburg Pusey Ollie Neville Stockdale West Virginia West Virginia Landing, Seen Ohne Taylor & Morles Siang Virginia Wide Pana

Maiden 17 Weds 67 Year-Old Farmer in Bedford Elopement

A remarkable elopement unfolded at Saxton in Bedford county as 17 year old Etta Reed was met at the depot by Isaac D. Parker aged 67, a Kansas farmer en route to Saxton. Her parents live in Trough Creek, this county, details follow.

Saxton Bedford County Isaac D. Parker Kansas Etta Reed Miss Reed Trough Creek This County

Wells Drilling Report from Washington County December

Washington County oil operations report for December notes active drilling at multiple wells. Isaac Wil Jet and Dr Byron Clark aperture Whitewell No 6 while the Smithwell in Peach Grebard began sand drilling and reached 250 feet with Auld. December total shows 49 wells completed.

Washington County Dispatch Wasnireror Isaac Wil Jet Byron Clark Smithwell

Iron firm Curtin & Co. of Roland quits with liabilities

A Cester County iron firm, Curtin & Co., of Roland, resigns under liabilities about 120000. Assets include Metea Coal Works sold. Coulter & Hoff, owners of Mutual Coal Works, reportedly sold that works to an unnamed buyer for a substantial sum.

Cester County DistaTor Geereserea Messrs. Coulter & Hoff Mutual Coal Works United Oral A Bake Cosapans Sewines

Gas in the Firat Sand

A telegram from Fairview West Virginia reports the best gas well in Hancock county is on the J. L. Miller farm, Ohio Valley Gas Company. The initial production is 750 thousand cubic feet per day in the first test.

Dipatch Fairview W. Va Hancock County

Collision Leaves Mill Clerk Crushed and Critically Hurt

January 2 at the Carnegie steel mills a clerk named Braver Fate of Olat Teleg han to the district was crushed between two cars and killed. The injured wit remains in critical condition.

Olat Teleghaxn Distator wMitton Engliah Steel Mills of Carnegie, 7 & Co BDA Wits Wes Cy

1500 Miners Out of Work After Mine Collapse

A Delaware, Lackawanna and Western main line tunnel collapsed at Faysooth in Pennsylvania today. Fifteen miners were left unemployed as rescue and repair efforts begin.

Witerssarnn Neulenaranes Faysoeth Delaware, Lackawanna and Western

Akren Firm Assigns Pen and Wallpaper Design

Telegram reports Akren firm assigns work on pen and wall paper design during January. Listed at H. Dichi & Co. car pen and wallpaper designed today.

Akren Firm Aasigné W. H. Dichi & Co Lisbil

Immoral Entertainment Prosecution Ends in Fine

In Steubenville a case against Duncan Clark's troupe of singers led by Mrs. Dora Webb and Mrs. R L Brownlee resulted in a guilty plea by Robert Duncan. A $40 fine was imposed, with the record noting alleged immoral and immodest performances at a recent show. The Steubenville Social Parity Society spearheaded the action alleging indecency.

Duncan Clark Lady Minstrel Company Dora Webb Mra R. L. Brownlee Steubenville Social Parity Society Robert Duncan Methodist Church

Chinese girl bought as wife in San Francisco dispute

In DenvEs on January 2 a clash arises between a Chinese colony faction and the Humane Society over Hen Jony a 15 year old girl rescued from a Wassoo street den. Chu Sos0 a Chinese merchant claims the girl as his wife after buying her in San Francisco for $1500. An old missionary conveyed the girl’s life story. she says she was sold by her parents in famine China and brought to the city to be placed as a nominal wife. The case goes to court today amid a heated dispute among wealthy city residents.

Oid Hon Jong China San Francisco Ftion

Between Life and Death A 12 Year Old Victim of Brutal Assault

Jacob Jesberger, 12, lies between life and death at St Catherine's Hospital after a skull fracture from a stone and assault in a Graham avenue doorway. Jacob Krieg, 84, is in custody awaiting outcome of injuries.

Jacob Jesberger St. Catherine’s Hospital Jacob Krieg Krieg Graham Avenue Jesberger Peepee

Burlington Striker Pardoned After Two Years

John A Banereisen released from the State Penitentiary on a Governor Fifer pardon. He and Thomas Broderick were engineers for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad and leaders in a two year old strike. Broderick’s sentence ends next April and Bauerelsen had served 11 months of a two year term.

Two Veterans Vie for Commander of Kansas G A R

Topeka Kansas January 2 A strong contest for Commander of the Department of Kansas G A R pits Dick Blue of Pleasanton against Ira F Collins of Sabetha Both are prominent Grand Army men and enjoy solid followings Blue is Kansas Service Pension Advocate and on the Pension Committee Collins is active in Grand Army circles and serves on the State Soldiers Home Board Both seek the post as the state is redistricted for Congressional purposes

Topeka Kan Dick Blue Pleasanton Ira F. Collins Sabetha Department of Kansas Blue Kansas Collins _ bean Grand Army State Soldiers’ Home

Ice famine threat looms as warm spell persists in New York

A January dispatch warns New York faces a possible ice shortage before February 1 due to sustained warm weather. Consumers have used unprecedented December ice, exhausting stocks, unless a sharp cold snap or new supply arrives. The notice includes ads for linen sales, groceries, and department store promotions amid the weather scare.

New Yor New York

International prototypes received and examined by the President

In Paris last September nations agreed on a new standard system for length. The United States received the international prototypes in two sealed boxes opened today with officials present. The process involved careful guarding, a hidden vault, and multiple keys to prevent access.

Pross Mendenhall Langley Newcomb Hilgard Rees Myrtle Silas Casey A. Leech Mint Trescol Congress Conger Carter McKee Findlay Baltimore Blaine Paris Iot

Vatican and England clash over Maltese authority in Rome note

The Vatican resists British plans for a Catholic patriarchate at Malta to oversee Egypt and English possessions. France objects via Cardinal Lavigerie, and Leo XIII sides with arbitration only if Ireland is kept separate. England seeks a stable Rome envoy but pledges no interference in Irish affairs.

New York The Catholic News Rome General Simmons Ireland France England Malta Malis Egypt Leo XIII

Mamma Will Forgive Them Actor Hal Reid's Mothe r in Law Reconciled

Mrs W H Westbrook mother of Bertha Belle Westbrook now Mrs Hal Reid reached a reconciliation in St Louis after meeting her daughter and Reid in Kansas City. Explanations satisfied the mother and the couple plan to leave the Agnes Herndon Company and return to St Louis.

St. Louis W. H. Westbrook Bertha Belle Westbrook Hal Reid Kansas City St. Joseph Reid

Mrs Coates Offers Reward For Missing Children

Mrs. Coates and friends in St. Louis announce a reward of 500 dollars for information on the whereabouts of her daughters Emma and Mamie. A second line in the text is unclear but mentions seeking the children’s location.

St. Louis

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Severe Rheumatic Ailment

In May 1835 a patient suffered scistic rheumatism in legs and arms, was bedridden, and weakened severely. After trying various remedies, Hood's Sarsaparilla provided relief after one bottle, with continued health since taking four bottles. Stated as a testimonial urging use of Hood's Sarsaparilla for rheumatism.

Hood

Trenton Rubber Trust Negotiations Near Completion

In Trenton negotiations for a local rubber trust move toward completion with British capitalists reportedly taking about 3 million dollars and planning to push stock in Britain and Scotland. Local firms will continue operation but must follow the trust's unity terms as accountants finalize under syndicate oversight.

Trenton N.J England Scotland Unity Ccm Thomas A. Bell Star Rubber Company Frank A. Magowan Trenton Rubber Company

Bargain Embroideries and Wraps Slashed in Clothing Sale

A local retailer announces steep reductions to clear out embroidered goods and fashion items to make room for new stock. Bargains include fine embroideries, dress goods, flannels, blankets, comforts, cashmeres, and black goods with prices slashed to attract buyers despite prior losses in 1889 and 1890.

Bentelscott and McFadden French Marriages Special

On Thursday evening January 4180 by the Rev J F Patterson Mr William H Bentel and Miss JosEre tne F Scott were united in marriage. At the residence of the bride's parents Ligonter Rev Father Raymond united Mr Jonmn C McFappgen of Derry and Miss Layna Prewce of Ligonier in marriage. No cards.

Bentelscott J. F. Patterson William H. Bentel JosEretne F. Scott McFadden Ligonter Father Raymond St. Vincent's Monastery Jonmn C. McFappgen Derry Layna Prewce Ligonier

Ladies Cloth Wraps and Jackets for Legs Price Note

Fragment notes ladies clothing items including wrap robes and jackets for legs with pricing shown in plain figures. Marked prices and material descriptions appear, suggesting a catalog or sales list from a department store or merchant.

Funeral notices from Allegheny area pages

Multiple obituaries and funeral notices dated January 1800 from Allegheny venues. Entries list names such as Mary J Anristin Donovan Gledhill Goldberg Jones Lovett Nelson Toal Vetter and Meyers, with ages, residence addresses, and service details. Local undertakers James Fullerton and Anthony Meyer are named. Funeral times vary from January 4 to 8 with services at homes or churches and interments at Homewood Cemetery and other local cemeteries.

Cosette Celauser Ith Mary J. Anristin Monterey Street Allegheny Sat Turpay Donovan Patric J. Donnovan Mth Frimpay Charles Gledhill Reaiet Sarah Harper Bingham Street Bouthside Goldeberg M Goldberg Sarah Atreet Eee Jones Arthur Jouaé Som Jobo Achsat Jones Prandaena T. D. Evans Mission Sterling Streets Twenty-seventh Ward Southside Sarcanar Lovett Danusty Logen Street

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Jefferson Metea Coal Works Gurexspres Sistas Robert Dooenn Lizzie Landers Doves Town Boydston Tobn Wise, Jr Povwewes Miss Landers Wadsworth Fho Seso Burlington Hanson Sfecial Ban Jos. Horre & Co Penn Avenue Caser Fs . D. Casey & Co Liberty St Jos. Honne & Co TrHone der Sik Pitteburg Jos. Hoare & Co Mr. Blaine International Bureau Vatican Mamma Blooker the Rubber Trust Brenton N. J Jos. Horaxe & Co Frauenheim & Vilsack Firs Saleeh Pete Boces & Sons Nico Andortment Fifth Avenue Latimer's T.M. Latimer Allegheny, Pa A.G. Campbell & Sons Ladiey Skzirta Canton Frances Fama Beridence, Bardonner sacaasaoRlt Rueusdoer Margaret Gallagher Pittebn Himmelrich Danziger’s Mark Downs Bose Seal Ladies Newmarkets Toal Latro Waren Tone Latrobe Louisville Vetter Eva Amelia John J Minnie Ol A Snoatis Locust Street Spe Uagona Anthony Meyer Bachesor Meyer, Arnold & Co Lém Usi Penn Avenue Wee James M. Fullerton No.¢Severth Street Telephone John Teanonens 2 J. B. Murdoch Smithfield Luwr Woothan Assets Insurance Co North Imterteg Aredoa Aapads Market St Braddock Braddock Ave Black Astrachan Persiana Capes Pricass Federal St Fleishman & Coy Pittsburg, PA Daily Papers the Mercantile Agency R. G. Dun & Co Germania Bank Wood Street Dinmond Kintabare Pa North America Mort Com North American Mananee Gen. Tit Pass Agt Hartford Conn Edwards , Kenney Yourth Avenue Sixth St. and Penn Ave Bogos & Buhl Federal Street Yori J. P. Smith Lamp, Glass & China Co de Dwres K. Stevenson
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