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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1891
Page
5
Dr T J Richie, a young physician, recalls a week of rat attacks after experimenting on animals under chloroform. The rat escaped through a chimney, returned nightly, bit the doctor’s finger and nose, and finally died after gnawing its own abdomen when cornered.
In Mt Pleasant a shootout occurred between Edward Davis and Irving Morrow over Miss Lillie Watt. Davis fired a pistol at Morrow, wounding him in the neck. a physician removed bullets. Davis surrendered and faces possible jail in Greensburg. Watt and her sister witnessed the incident. Morrow had recently moved from Dunbar.
In Zanesville Ohio on January 23 two business college students, Mrs Casey and Miss Minnie Welker of Vinton, learn they each inherit 50000 from a recently deceased great grandfather. They plan to continue shorthand studies with frugal living and stay through the term.
A May 7 street encounter in Massillon left Officer Hagan wounded after 18 shots. Burglar Mike Moran was captured. investigators identified Nick Clapper of Wooster as the alleged shooter and he will be arraigned for attempted murder.
A burglar entered the West street home of W. G. Russell early yesterday. Mrs Russell awoke, chased the intruder by throat hold, but he overpowered her and fled with money. Boseell alerted police. burglar described as about 5 feet 4 inches, light eyes, dark overcoat. This is the third break-in at the Russell residence since their arrival in the city.
An unclear passage notes a title dispute involving a tot Siedee at a public venue, with the case headed to the Supreme Court for resolution. The fragment suggests a legal challenge and higher-court appeal without specifying names, dates, or locations.
A fourth dynamite blast in Bluefield West Virginia last night damaged multiple houses. The Roans family home was demolished injuring several occupants lightly. A fire side building owned by Collins was blown apart while the family sheltered inside. The Moses Henry stone building was partially wrecked with no one present. An unknown blast damaged unoccupied sections. residents are terrorized and fear sleeping. Three arrests have been reported in connection with last night’s explosions.
Special telegram from New Castle reports Samuel Spence known as Shorty performed a remarkable display of strength at a Western New York and Pennsylvania shop. He swapped for a sick worker and, under pressure, delivered a colossal blow with the anvil and sledge causing iron to fly, shop damage, and workers to flee in terror. He is rumored offered a pile driver position at the same shop.
A telegram from Wheeling reports 30 masked Red Men abducted John Barber and James Ballard in Wirt county, tied them to trees, and severely beat them. Oscar Kellar, alleged member, has been arrested and is said to fear for his life if he exposes the gang.
Rev Howard MacQuearey replied to Father Ignatius who attacked Heber Newton in New York last week. He argued the monk overstepped by accusing both Newton and MacQuearey of expulsion from the church. The Castor, Jan 2 sermon was described as very interesting and timely.
State Senator Ed Robbins of Greensburg at the Union depot last evening discussed free coinage of silver. He asked Senator Cameron why he voted for it and was told the people demanded more money in circulation. Robbins doubts the sufficiency of that answer and foresees a long, eventful legislative session with pipelines taxation and road improvements debated amid a House seen as farmer dominated.
William Koven was attacked by two men near Fifty third Street on Stanton avenue about 11 PM Saturday. One man struck him with a billy, causing a severe scalp wound, and the assailants robbed him of an eighth of beer before fleeing. The Dispatch announces a forthcoming series of South Sea Letters by Robert Louis Stevenson next Sunday.
State Senator John N Neeb returned to Harrisburg and anticipates senate committee announcements tonight He argues hangings should occur in the penitentiaries to cut costs and deter morbid crowds He cites Ohio practice approval from prison association and support from sheriffs and other senators This reform would require trained hangmen and an on site apparatus to prevent bungling and reduce public disorder.
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