Dark Irish Heiress Romance Ends in Pittsburgh Family Scandal
A Pittsburgh man is linked to a 26 year old mystery of a Collooney Ireland marriage between Bridget Keogh and a man who later disappeared to America. Police in Providence, McAleese and Coulson, pursue a suspected bigamy case amid a family dispute with a son confronting his father over a contested marriage and rights of Bridget Keogh’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ireland
McAleese
Sol Coulson
Collooney
County
Sligo
Bridget Keogh
Bridget
Collooner
James
Providence
Father O'Donoghue
Greenville
Mercer County
Coulson
Providence Beting Telegram
Pitteburger
Nan
Pre
Pook
Pension Office reveals nine claimants for soldier widow’s surplus
Nine penniless pensioners parade through the Pension Office led by Mrs Mary Lynn of Mapleton Depot with eight children aged 1 to 16 seeking Uncle Sam’s aid. The law grants a 2 dollar monthly pension per child of a soldier who died from war injuries or disease, ending at age 16, in addition to the widow’s pension. The case centers on the youngest child born after the father’s death, yet the board rules the child qualifies. The oldest child’s pension expired recently, and the widow still receives twelve dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Mary Lynn
Mapleton Depot
Huntingdon County
Onry Lyon
Janie
Beach Creek coal line to connect with B R and P in spring
A railroadman reports Beach Creek road will extend to the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line possibly Punxsutawney. Contracts for work are let and operations start in spring. The Beach Creek route from Jorse Shore to Gazzam passes a rich coal field. The Vanderbilts seek a northwestern outlet for coal via link to the Kh R and P and Buffalo. Unclear details persist about Garzam Pitabury and Garzam segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield County
Beach Creek
Buffalo, Rochester
Pittsburg
Punxsutawney
Jorse Shore
Gazzam
Buffalo
Garzam
Four year old boy killed by streetcar on Federal street
Daniel Dougherty, a 4 year old colored boy, was fatally struck by streetcar No. 9 on Federal street in Allegheny while crossing with his cousin. The driver W J McKissock applied brakes but could not stop. Coroner Mc Dowell to hold inquest. driver surrendered and bail was posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Dougherty
Federal Street
Allegheny
Boyle Street
W. J. McKissock
McDowell
Cotton
A Colored Man Who Tried to Steal a Ride at Neville
An unknown colored man attempted to board an east bound freight on the Ft Wayne Railway at Neville station yesterday afternoon. He slipped under the wheels and suffered severe injuries including the loss of one leg and the foot of the other, with both arms badly broken. He was brought to the city hospital for treatment and possible amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Neville Station
City
Petit
Charles Deversn
Ae Est Penn
Indictment in fatal Federal street crossing case
Grand jury finds a true bill against Superintendent A B Stair of the Ft Wayne Railroad on three negligence counts and a fourth of involuntary manslaughter for the November 3 1887 fatal accident at the Federal street crossing in Allegheny. Case notes alleged lack of signals and dangerous crossing conditions. Prosecutors hope to prove neglect despite railroad firm’s legal influence and seek one year imprisonment and a $3000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Ft. Wayne
Allegheny
A. B. Stair
Manchester
Harriet Weyman
J. M. Culp
Railroad Company
Starr
Old Soldier Dalzell Promotes Per Diem Pension Scheme
Private Dalzell claims old soldiers can obtain a per diem and mileage pension by contacting Washington officials. He lists steps to apply, cites dates for eligibility, and urges comrades to act, stating his own $14,000,000 article sparked inquiries and promising a $214,000 gift to the "pure and beat of Christ's poor."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalzell
Washington
Dalsell
Pittsburg
Hells
United States Army
Washington, D. C
Washington City
Pettifoggery
PuvaTe Dalzell
Allegheny Council Eyes Second Class Status Over Public Objections
Citizens split over class change as Councilors expect a move to second class. Mayor Pearson supports the shift for public good and reduced power, while Col W A Stone protests due to higher costs. Public meetings have not yet been arranged as Tuesday night vote nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Coleonel W.A. Stone
Pearson
Brave Allegheny Woman Fails to Hold Burglar
At about 8 pm a burglar entered J.W. Morrows residence at 110 Rebecca Street Allegheny. He climbed from the roof into a second story window but was detected. Mrs Non attempted to capture him and seized his foot as he fled through the window, yet the burglar escaped unhindered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Morrow
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Shields Street
Census of Allegheny To Be Taken In a Week
The Allegheny Finance Committee approved a municipal census ordinance with a $1000 limit to count all residents by district. Superintendent will hire two men per district in large areas, aiming for about three days in smaller districts. Council set to review Tuesday with census work to begin Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Finance Committee
Harrisburg
Allegheny
Lare
Licensing Delays Hamper Liquor Trade in City
Only a few liquor license applications filed at the Clerk of Courts office with business starting next month. Saloons defer moves awaiting petitions from rivals, while many renewals push to secure identical signers and sureties. Some neighborhoods show declines since the high license law, yet central districts report surging business up to four or five hundred percent, a puzzling pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Courts
Thes
Lcense
Iust
Cit
Prumpter
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
West
Allegheny Poor Board Reports Year End Totals
The Allegheny Poor Board meets to review annual reports. Superintendent Rolshouse notes at year end 1887 there were 282 inmates, 59 males and 65 females in the insane department, 46 males and 5 females remaining, with stock valued at 0,679 and farm product at 5,288. District physicians report hundreds of visits, numerous consultations, and several births and deaths. A Thursday meeting with solicitor D M Alston will discuss the charter question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Poor Board
Rolshouse
Lorin
Pane
Robertson
Crombie
Mellroy
D. M. Alston
The Husband Protected and the Larceny Question
A Diamond street attorney considers a case where a married woman runs a business in her own name under a recent enabling act. Her husband allegedly stole her goods and profits and faces possible larceny charges. Opinions differ on whether the husband can be convicted, with William M. Stevenson arguing the act is only enabling and does not alter common law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Black Stone
William M. Stevenson
Principal Taylor Censured Over Exam Certificates
The High School Committee met in the Central Board rooms. Principal Taylor of the South School was censured for tampering with late examination records. A copy was sent to the local board. The name of the school was ordered to be replaced and Taylor must submit to another examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Hartzell
Taylor
South School
Ectreee Pacer
Gas development sparks revival in Coraopolis
An editorial praises natural gas exploration between Moon Run and Lashell station as transformative for Coraopolis. It lauds local councilmen for supporting controlled development, warns against wasteful drilling, and envisions factories and industry boosting the village toward regional prominence.
Indians Featured In Mrs Anderson And Dr Johnson Talk
Miss Emma D Anderson and Dr Sophie E Johnson of India entertained at First U P Church Seventh Avenue last evening detailing native manners customs and daily routines. The presentation included a Mohammedan prayer reform and depictions of wedding funeral and household worship practices. Johnson compared Indian shopkeeping family roles and daily meals to American norms noting 6 o'clock shop hours and 6 o'clock breakfast while the mother in law held household influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma D. Anderson
Sophie E. Johnson
India
U. P
Seventh Avenue
Anderson
Dr. Johnson
America
Sly Paper Bag Men and the Price of Paper Bags
The Paper Bag Trust held a secret meeting at the Monongahela House with leaders J Lieberman A Haver tick C O Stearnes and T R Freendle from Atlanta Philadelphia Heston and Chicago. They control the market and have pressed smaller firms, with bag prices rising from 5 to 6 cents and now near 7 cents per pound due to jute crop failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paper Bag Trust
Monongahela House
J. Lieberman
Atlanta
A. Haver&tick
Philadelphia
C. O. Stearnes
Heston
T. R. Freendle
Chicago
Americans Buy Vast Brazilian Land Grant for Mineral Exploration
A coalition of New York Pittsburg and Washington capitalists purchased between 50 000 and 60 000 acres from the Brazilian Government. The price and conditions are not disclosed. An exploring party including expert miners sappers and scientists will be sent to the land with Agent Barclay as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Washington
Comayy
Barclay
Lumber Dealers Convene in Columbus to Map Policy
An Union Association of Lumber Dealers meeting in Columbus on the 22nd will include over 600 members from Pennsylvania New York West Virginia Ohio and Indiana. The body seeks to enforce a lumber buying pact with producers and contractors and may blacklist violators while eyeing a presidency for A L Shearer of the South Pittsburg Mill. After sessions, members will tour lumber regions of Michigan with Hocking Valley Railroad Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Association of Lumber Dealers
Columbus
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Iives
Pittsburg
Direc
George Wattera
William Wigman
A. L. Shearer
South Pittsburg Planing Mill Company
Hocking Valley Railroad Company
Michigan
Flint Glass Tariff Debate Draws USA Union Leader to Washington
W J Smith president of the American Flint Glass Workers Union travels to Washington to address the Senate Tariff Committee about proposed changes in the flint glass duty. Pittsburg manufacturers join in opposition, arguing the shift from ad valorem to specific would cut duties and boost imports, while they and workers favor the current tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Washington
Senate Tariff Committee
Pittsburg
Ex-Anti-Administration Knight Bailey Visits City
W. H. Bailey a former General Executive Board member of the Knights of Labor passed through the city, supporting Barry during Powderly tensions. Although not re-elected to the board, he remains with the order and leads N.T.A. 135 coal miners. He said the new order is gaining strength daily and left after a brief stop before Barry's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bailey
Knights of Labor
Barry
Powderly
Order
Bailey
N.T. A
Beaver Falls Mill Plans Brief Shutdown at Carnegie Phipps Works
Carnegie Phipps Co. wire mill at Beaver Falls inform employees that a short shutdown will occur to change machinery. A new system to be added by the coin will reduce the Steven significantly. Workers unwilling to work will be paid in full by applying at the yang ie office. The firm denies wage cuts, saying workers will earn as much as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Hartman Steel Company
Beaver Falls
Yang Ie
Coke Producers Ignore Worker Letter Prompting Conference
Coke operators have not replied to a workers letter requesting a conference, published yesterday. Some operators may ignore the letter until coke prices rise, so current wages will continue at least through February unless the workers' committee orders a shutdown.
Temperance Young Women Convene at North Avenue Church
Mrs. W. B. Rhodes presided over the Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Allegheny County gathering at the North Avenue M E Church. Speakers urged petitioning for the prohibitory amendment, loading caboose cars with temperance literature for railroad workers, and teaching children to vote for prohibition. Miss Etta S. Beacom denounced tobacco, citing 20,000 annual deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Rhodes
Young Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Allegheny County
North Avenue M. E
Allegheny
Watson
D. C. Main
Dr. Swift
Rhodes
Etta
Beacome
Jeannette Gas Company Chartered to Heat Growing City
A new corporation named the Jeannette Gas Company was chartered with capital of 25 000 dollars to produce natural gas in Salem Penn and Hempfield townships Westmoreland. Stockholders include John M. Kennedy William B Jones James A. Chambers H Sellers McKee Horace Magee and Richard McLay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Gas Company
Capital
Salem
Penn and
Hempfield Townships
Westmoreland
John M. Kennedy
William 8. Jones
James A. Chambers
Pittsburg
H. Sellers McKee
Allegheny
Horace Magee
Richard McLay
Philadelphia
Electric road to Bellevue in doubt as new company forms
Residents ask if the Beaver road will be built. A new company has formed to purchase stock and push construction. Price for Beaver road stock is $90 per share with about 500 shares outstanding. Rumor says Westinghouse may supply rolling stock and dynamos for control, but details remain unclear. The line is considered badly needed and may relieve original proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
J. H. McCreery
Toe Dis- Patch
Beaver Road
Rasseese Ls. Eee 2
Probable Races on Two Cable Roads Stir City Transit Hopes
Indications point to lively competition for East End traffic as the Citizens' Traction Railway nears full headway. Ten East End cars run between Frankstown avenue and Sixth street in 4 minutes, with 25 minutes west of the forks during slow travel past 55 Lawrenceville horse cars. The remaining 15 minutes east of the forks see faster cable service. When Lawrenceville horse cars are withdrawn, all cables switch to fast time, cutting the East End trip to 30 minutes. Fifth avenue cables now take 40 minutes, sometimes 35 when light traffic. The two termini are near each other, and both lines expect to compete for East Liberty business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Citizens’ Traction Railway
Frankstown Avenue
Sixth Street
Lawrenceville
Forks
Fifth Avenue
East Liberty
Directors Fail To Form Quorum For Squirrel Hill Railroad Meet
Squirrel Hill Railroad Company directors planned a meeting in Major Howard Morton’s office but lacked a quorum. The line would run from Oakland to Murray Street via Irwin Hill and Homewood Cemetery with overhead wires. ordinance approval in Councils Monday is expected after efforts to secure passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Hill
Howard Morton
Lewis Block
Oakland
Murray Street
Irwin Hill
Homewood Cemetery
Sqni Hill
Central Dispatch Building Rooms Ready for Occupants
Businesses needing power access should inspect rooms of all sizes in the new Dispatch building at 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street. Units feature rapid service for elevator, passenger and freight, prompt janitor service, steam heat and electric lighting free, with excellent light and ventilation and economy as key advantages. Apply at Dispatch new building Diamond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DisPatch
Diamond Street
New Building
Auction sale at M Fire's drygoods store
The auction of drygoods at M. Fire's continues daily as Mr. Fire closes out his entire large stock. Shoppers can buy goods at about half their original cost at No. 102 Federal St Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fire’s
Mr. Fire
M. Fire's
Federal St
Allegheny
Eight Dollar Teeth Ad From Dr. Chas. 8. Scott
An advertisement for affordable dentistry by Dr. Chas. 8. Scott at 624 Penn Ave. offering to due any eight dollar set made in the city. The brief note urges readers not to be humbugged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Scott
Penn Ave
City
Sanitarium and Water Cure Ad Seeks Mud Baths
The only Eastern institution offering mud baths with massage and electricity train manipulators. Address Joun'8 Marshall M D Green Spring Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, M. D
Green Spring
Whitmyre unveils Rosalia housekeepers four in market
Whitmyre & Co on Thirty-eighth street and Allegheny Valley Railroad markets Rosalia four model housekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmyre & Co
Thirty-eighth Street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Divers recover damaged goods from sunken Fashion in Ohio river
Divers extract several horseshoes from the sunken Fashion in the Ohio river. The cargo, consigned to Shoenberzer Co, was damaged beyond repair and will require refurbishing before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Shoenberzer & Co
Scotia
Escape of John O'Malley from City Farm Ends in Arrest
John O'Malley, held in the insane department, escaped yesterday afternoon and walked into the city. He was captured on the corner of Seventh and Carson streets last evening and will be returned to the City Farm today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Malley
Insane Department
City Farm
Seventh
Carson Streets
School board approves salary funds increase for teachers
The sub-committee on teachers' salaries approved $261,000 for the next fiscal year, an increase of $11,000 over last year. Directors also appropriated a total of $361,000 to pay teachers' salaries as part of the budget, with related re elections noted for Wm. Holmes and Moorhead Board representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Wm. Holmes
Mt. Alban
T. N. Eet
Moorhead
Cee Eee
Temperance Campaign Meeting Set by Pittsburg Ministers
The Evangelical Ministerial Association of Pittsburg Allegheny and vicinity will assemble at the YMCA Chapel Monday at 2 PM. Rev W H McMillan will read a paper on Woman's Work. The group will act on the Temperance Campaign committee recommendation. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Ministerial Association of
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Vicinity
W. H. McMillan
D. D
Four Teens Held After Confession of Theft
William Cunningham Frank Enoland William Boyle and Martin known as Limpy McMahon about 14 were arrested on a confession of stealing spo koberca pes Bibles and other trinkets from D P Collins on Federal street. Cunningham had attempted to sell pipes to a Sixth street saloonist yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cunningham
Frank Enoland
William Boyle
Martin
Limpy
McMahon
D. P. Collins
Federal Street
Collins
Cunningham
Sixth Street
Roads committee seeks funds to improve rural routes
The Allegheny Council Committee on Roads met and recommended asking Councils for propriation of 000 to improve west improvised rural thoroughfares. The Ire Department Committee also met but did routine business only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Council Committee On
Ire Department
John Holmes 94 Dies of Heart Disease in Allegheny
John Holmes aged 94 dies from heart disease in Allegheny. He lived with his son Elbert Holmes at 13 Lacock Street. The body will be removed to his former home in Beycuse New York for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holmes
Allegheny
Elbert Holmes
Lacock Street
al- See
Bey
Secretary Davidson's Wife in Dying Condition
The wife of Samuel Davidson secretary of the Humane Society is dying at about 70 years old after weeks of typhoid fever. Her illness appears terminal and she is unlikely to recover. She is the mother of Samuel Davidson Jr of the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Davidson
The
Humane Society
Samuel Davidson, Jr
Post Office
Beer Warehouse Fire Damages Bruenings & Sons Facility
A fire at 11 30 last night damaged J Bruenings & Sons beer warehouse at Second avenue and Try streets, traced to woodwork in the icehouse coventry from a gas stove, with losses around 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bruenings & Sons
Second Avenue
Try Streets
Coventry
Fatal Trip Kills Panhandle Brakeman Near Temperanceville
George Jones a Panhandle brakeman was killed yesterday morning when struck by a train at Temperanceville. The body was returned to his home in Midway and the Coroner will hold an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Panhandle
Temperanceville
Midway
Washington Monument Fair Admissions Rise at Coliseum
The Washington Monument Fair of the American Mechanics reports 621 admissions to the Coliseum venue with afternoon crowds and children participating in activities as the event continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
the American Mechanics
Coliseum
Appointment of Fred W Edwardes as Harrisburg Superintendent
Fred W Edwardes of the County Treasurer's office has been appointed Superintendent of Supplies at Harrisburg and will leave the beginning of the week to assume duties. The notice outlines a transfer within state offices and cites the new post as a routine administrative appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Edwardes
County Treasurer's Office
Harrisburg
Etna Win
Engineers Survey Side Track for Dairy at Sewickley
Civil engineers surveying a side track for a dairy in Sewickley proposed a road around Ally from Ft. Wayne to Freeport on the Foxe route. Pennsylvania officials deny the report citing unspecified concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Ieee
Ally
Ft. Wayne
Freeport
Oot Foxe
Pennsylvania
Horse Killed in Allentown Runaway Collision
A runaway horse owned by grocer Henry Eilis of Allentown collided with a team owned by William Miller yesterday. One horse died instantly, valued at 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eilis
Allentown
William Miller
Escape and Recapture of Inmate James Graham
James Graham, an inmate at Mercy Hospital, escaped last evening and reached Engine House No. 5 where he was captured. He wore only trousers, undershirt and stockings and remains weak. on Saturday he attempted to hang himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graham
Mercy Hospital
No. S Engine House
Baorgalos Stock Clearance at Lyxons Market Street
Extraordinary baorgalos in ladies gents and children undergarments including scarlet merino camel hair and natural wool to close balance of stock before annual inventory at H J Lyx ons 438 and 440 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lyxon's
Wisu
Market Street
Rosalia Flour Brand Promoted by Whitmyre Co
The Queen of Flours introduces Rosalia flour produced by Whitmyre and Co on Allmene Valley Railroad's Thirty-eighth street. The ad urges tryout and asserts the flour is of excellent quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmyre & Co
Thirty-eighth Street
Allmene Valley Railroad
Pension office sought address of 8 I Baird in 139th PA
The pension office sought the address of 8 I Baird of Company F 139th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Baird, a Clearfield resident, learned the pension agent had contacted him. he thought a pension increase was due but was told a voucher was required. Barcki then rushed him to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Baird
One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers
Baird
Clearfield
Barcki
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Granny Keogh
Blank
James Blank
Kearns
Allegheny Councils
MR. Taylor
Rolstar
Eldorado
Coraopolis
M'Keesport
H Fist
Ormus
Ind
Moon Run
Lashell Station
A. W. McDonald
McKeesport
Braddock
Tom
Harry
Paw
Hartiers
Stoop
Wty
Howard Burns
Tabernacle
Brazil
Carnegie
Coke
Temperance Young Women
North Avenue Church
Jeannette Gas Company
NEW Bellevue Electric CO
Squirrel Hill Road
Red Lion Stable
ScogGan Bros
Louisville, Ky
PRING
Newmarket
Cape
Heard, Biber & Easton
ST Market Street
Giencairn
C. A. Renshaw &Co
Horne & CO
Janu
Derwear
Mark Downs
Soiby Fon
Renshaw 4 CO
Liberty
Davidson
Bruenings & Sons
James Hall
Music Factory
Sedgwick Street
Grant Alley
Modockey
Ford
Mr. Ford
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