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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1892
Page
2
A disorderly Sunday along the Manchester road in Allegheny saw stone throwing injuring a woman and an officer, with 1000+ at Woods Run tightening tracks and effigies on trolley wires. Police dispersed crowds while ministers urged calm and arbitration.
A cable car jumped the track near Grant street with about 49 passengers on board. Gripman McBride and Conductor Miller kept control, averting a broader disaster as bystanders fled and the road remained blocked for an hour. Miss Perkins fainted amid panic. several others were assisted away.
George Hawley, a colored man called Jack the Kisser, was arrested by East End police after a late night chase. Officers found him sleeping in Becketts brick yard and chased him to a Stanton avenue stable where he threatened them with a pitchfork. Lieutenant Duncan fired a warning shot as Hawley climbed a ladder, toppling him and leading to his capture. The suspect, unnamed in hearing, will face identification by the expected victims at the Nineteenth ward station.
Price, a Louisiana resident bound for Washington, has been ill and declines lengthy political talk. He focuses on river and harbor appropriations for his state rather than the Mills Cris resolution clash. He doubts Texan discord, sees silver as non political.
Two church members deny Father Miskiewicz ownership or contribution to the church. They present deed records showing property purchased from James B. Tesh entry E Winter Isabella Carlin Ann Boyle and J H Sorg transferred to Bishop Phelan in trust for St Adelbert's congregation.
The Dispatch notes growing reader engagement with cent a word ads. Figures show a splendid end of December 81 reading, 24 794 responses this month, 16 104 increase from prior period, and prompt inquiries from desirable sources. Advertisers are urged to try and save time.
Maria James a 19 year old domestic at Arthur's Hotel Southside was found dead after walking with her fiancé Michael Pryle. Pryle remains jailed awaiting coroner’s inquest as investigators weigh accidental fall or possible foul play amid community belief in his innocence.
Officer Danis Fono brought in C Fenny from Altoona for larceny on the Lawrenceville charge. William Wacyre, drunk, sought to lead a church speech in Knoxville and was jailed. Jonas Remisox and Jack McGraw fought on Bedford Avenue and were locked up in the Eleventh ward station. Joan Battier of Boston arrested for disorderly conduct at the Home Hotel. six razors found in sleeve as possible stolen property. Mise Carnischo drank at Bates Street boarding house, flourished a knife and was knocked down by Detective Sterek. revolver found. SemeonTster, from the Twelfth ward, claimed to be Richard Barnum, with a loaded .33 revolver and many keys.
Fire at No. 1040 Penn Avenue damaged the Jenkinson tobacco warehouse, with losses about 830,000 and delays for travel due to overhead wires. The blaze confined to the third and fourth floors, started by a stove left burning, with insurance covering most losses. Adjacent liquor dealers Pollard and Klinardlinger sustained water damage. the building is insured and owned by the Scott and Stewart heirs.
Ex congressman Wade of Springfield Missouri reports strong Republican support for Blaine. He cites western unity for Blaine and predicts Harrison would be a loyal supporter if Blaine is nominated. Wade notes Andy Stewart may retain his seat while Democrats feel Craig is shelved and Greaver vs Seall contest remains heated.
An explosion of gas at the Black Diamond Steel Works last night caused $1500 damage. Damaged workers Damon Mitchell Thomas McKee and William Gribbs were changing gas between boilers. Mitchell sustained severe head burns and inhalation injuries likely to prove fatal. McKee and Gribbs suffered facial and hand burns and were sent home. McKee resides on Ravine street Gribbs on Thirty third street Mitchell on Thirty eighth street.
Edward Martin of Lancaster spent Sunday with Senator Quay at Beaver and returned home last evening. He would not confirm talks about selecting a National Delegate, saying no arrangements had been made for a Lancaster delegate. He noted politics in his county was at a standstill.
Inspector Fisher of the Postoffice Department traveled to Washington and had just reached Wheeling when he says he caught the suspects behind the broken lock cases at the post office. He claims he acted within minutes of entering the town.
Secretary Blaine's son-in-law Walter I. Dumrosch commends the Vocalion Church Organ for its flute like tone and pipe organ closeness. The Western exclusive dealer H Kleber & Bro sold four organs to Unionist Church Scottdale Methodist Duquesne Baptist and Elizabeth Presbyterian with Carnegie backing.
An advertisement notes affordable frames and cabinets sold by Hendricks & Co located at No 68 Federal Street in Allegheny. The copy highlights value and framing options as a promotional blitz aimed at shoppers.
A Washington telegram casts doubt on Pittsburg postal statistics, suggesting errors in October to December comparisons. The report shows Pittsburg gains in overall business and local matter, while Allegheny declines, hinting at misreported figures and potential shifts in regional mail volume.
A brakeman died after being cut in two during a Allegheny Valley road incident at Thirty-sixth Street. Fred Gallions aged 21 of Beltzhoover broke his right leg coasting on Walter Avenue. William Albertson of Crawford Street dislocated his shoulder and sprained an ankle after an icy fall at Franklin and Townsend. Convelly of Fifth Street, age 60, broke a leg on the ice in front of his home. Jobs advertised for ordering at 25 up at Bebaue 8 407 Wood Street.
Police Magistrates disposed of mainly minor cases at Central station matinee. Daniel Sullivan from New York sparked a Chile remark and left. Several defendants were fined or sent to the work house for offenses including peddling without a license, disorderly conduct, and vandalism. multiple drunks were fined.
Frederick Ayholtz of near Poland died in a strange accident when his wife left the trapdoor open in the cellar and Ayholtz, forgetting the opening, fell in and broke his neck on the edge, the body becoming lodged in the traphole until neighbors freed it for the wife.
In Wheeling the head waiter was fired after a strike by the entire wait staff at the McAlure House. Clerks, proprietors, bell boys and some boarders served meals as the strike turned into a citywide picnic until supper. The head waiter remains out.
Jan 24 special: Prof. T. F. Hunt resigns from the Agriculture chair at Pennsylvania State College. Prof. H. J. Walter of the University of Missouri is chosen to fill the post. A mining engineering course will be set up soon. A new vice president to replace Prof. James Meckes has not yet been elected.
Fire reports from St Louis Altoona Steubenville Tamaqua and Mt Victory recount losses from toy store brick works slaughter house and various shops. Total damages run into tens of thousands with insurance figures noted and one largely controlled mine fire near Tamaqua potentially reigniting. A Strunz & Sons fire in Philadelphia area storerooms caused stock and building loss with incendiary origin suspected.
Among those going East last evening were C. L. Cole assistant general freight agent of the Pennsylvania Company and A. M. Byers. George M. Hablitgell of Myersdale and J. B. Graham president of the Fostoria Shade and Lamp Company are at the Monongahels House. C. H. Connell of Youngstown and George L. White of Indianapolis are registered at the Anderson. W. H. Hearne of Wheeling and D. W. Way of London are stopping at the Duquesne. Digby Bell and wife and Josephine Knapp are stopping at the Duquesne. Richard Golden will spend the week at the Schlosser.
The notice lists Pitts burgers registered at New York hotels including Astor House and Park Avenue Hotel with names such as W A Black John W Seaver and wife and H Childs Jr. It then notes an inquest into the shooting death of James Kinney at Brown's, set for 10 o'clock this morning, with McCandless ordered to conduct a post mortem.
A group of East End businessmen debated the city tax jump and assessed valuations. They favored public meetings led by capable men to press city officials and candidates to cut the millage below 15, ideally toward 12 or 13, to ease tax burden on the poor. Mayor Gourley could chair such a gathering.
A G Campraint & Sons reports a grand January sale of muslin underwear with new styles full sizes and low prices. Visit the bio department at 245 and 27 Fifthay for all qualities.
Silk stock crowded with Printed Indias Foulards Crepes Toile de Soie and Parisian novelties. Lace fabrics Black Flouncings Drapery Nets and rich Charlotte designs showcased. Lace Curtains Nottingham Swiss Irish Point and Swiss Tambour styles priced from $1 to $50 per pair.
Exceptional inducements offered in this department with ladies garments of every description priced well below value to close.
A dealer auctioning ribbed undergarments offers White Cotton Ribbed Drawers at 30c, Gray Cotton Ribbed Vests at 35c, Unbleached Ribbed Vests and Drawers at 50c, White Ribbed Merino Drawers at 75c, Natural Wool Ribbed Vests at 75c, heavy Natural Wool Vests and Drawers at 1, White Ribbed Wool Drawers at 2, and Camel's Hair Divided Skirts at 3.50. Also listed are odd lots in Natural Wool sanitary suits and related vests and drawers.
Children garments offered at extremely low prices with Heavy Ribbed Merino Vests and Pantalettes 20c each, reduced from 50c. Items displayed on a central table and at the Underwear Counter for quick selection.
For men at 50 cents each a lot of all wool shirts and drawers regular price 75c. At 1 dollar each a lot of camel hair shirts excellent quality reduced from 1.50. Scarlet all wool shirts and drawers reduced from high prices. Underwear from 20 to 25 percent off. These goods must be closed out at once. Come early.
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