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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1891
Page
5
Dunbar reporter notes Jacob's Ladder at Hill farm fire finally controlled flooding drives fire to water edge. Hill farm mine reopened though wreckage remains as workers prepare brick partition and pump operation to finish clearing debris and resume mining soon.
The body recovered from Beaver River is identified as James McCormick of Erie, missing since November 22. He worked as a blacksmith at New Wastie and left with friends after paying his board bill. Wounds suggest foul play. an Erie detective will investigate.
At Gien wood West Virginia on January 28 Mrs Samuel McCoy and her infant were overtaken by heart failure while near the fire. The five year old daughter pulled the baby from the flames but both mother and child were injured. The mother died. The daughter who saved the baby was badly burned but survived.
Ex Governor Beaver is seen daily in Harrisburg streets and at his desk, practicing law and attending to iron and glass interests. He claims no intention to move to Philadelphia, though reports had suggested otherwise. His old home is being remodeled and his family stays with law partner J. W. Gebbard.
In Wheeling on January 23 after a church service Rev Dr Brown learned a dance was underway at Salva Ford’s house. Parish leaders forced entry to the dance hall, disrupted the event, and the brass band halted as tensions rose.
In Wreetine on January 23, George Kelms aged years of Berkley county narrowly avoided death after placing a loop halter around his neck to lead a cow to water. The frightened cow bolted dragging the boy, who was found nearly strangled but is expected to recover.
A conference in Bellefonte between nail works managers and the committee of workmen led to a general wage reduction. Wall works have operated on partial time due to some workers refusing the cut. The works will resume full capacity tomorrow.
The Confectioners' Association of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware meets in Scranton. Treasurer J. Reymer is absent. The Maver Manufacturing Company is represented. Sessions are secret and wrap up tomorrow.
Morgan J. Toltt former tax collector of Menallen township was arrested on embezzlement charges involving two thousand pounds of state and county taxes. The suit was brought by his bondsmen Luke and Eli Cope. He posted bail of $1000 for appearance before Justice Lawson.
A Preston County girl walking to school encountered a large brown bear nearby. The bear remained a short distance behind her before disappearing into the woods, leaving the child unharmed.
A. B. Ford of Green River County was driving to market with a load of live fowls when his wagon left the road and he fell among his stock, holding four chickens and ducks.
McKeesport residents report two missing persons cases: a young woman who spoke to herself and left behind clothing and wages, and a young liquor dealer who vanished after visiting a few blocks away. Authorities seek clues as investigations proceed.
Cilsoa Hastings of Laurel, Preston County, died after her clothes caught fire in a grate. The house dog leaped into the flames, tore at the burning garments, and smothered the fire to save his mistress but suffered severe burns and failed to save her.
Mrs. Connelly, longtime resident, was struck and killed by a fast freight on the P V C railroad. Her husband died at the same site three months earlier in nearly the same manner.
An inquiry suggested by Assistant Superintendent O Beirne may examine the role of Wild West show Indians in the South Dakota revolt. Interpreter Crager says ten Sioux chiefs will meet the President, with Cruger compiling material on treatment of Indians in the East and the West.
The Connecticut House accepted a committee report on state officer elections finding 1289 ballots rejected for insufficient cause and many towns overcounting votes. Only Treasurer Nicholas Straub appears legally elected. Senate recount urged with a minority recommending confirmation. A broad debate to continue for days.
Special telegram from Philadelphia reports argument before the Supreme Court on William Waldman's appeal from the Philadelphia County Court of Quarter Sessions and certiorari. The lower court's conviction on Sabbath observance remains in question as the Supreme Court weighs the record.
A motion to appoint joint committees to request Governor Boyd to deliver his message was tabled by 52 to 43 in the House. A resolution congratulating Ingalls’ defeat failed by 8 to 3 in the same session.
Governor Pattison presided over a State Board of Agriculture meeting addressing the oleomargarine decision affecting Pennsylvania markets. Eastburn Reeder warned of impending competition and price drops, while Luther Lauffman urged action to protect dairy interests. Officers for the year were elected and remarks covered livestock health and farm programs.
Yesterday in Allegheny area counties and towns several marriage licenses were issued to individuals including Enola Whitte from UD and Michael Letaelter from McKeesport. Recipients span Pittab o and surrounding boroughs with names such as Margaret Emmet Magdalene Kraus William Kress and Lizzie Heithel recorded along with multiple local towns and townships.
District Attorney Lyon and Collector Warmecastle visited Washington to view the District Judgeship situation as Lyon considers a possible candidacy. He seeks Senator Quay’s support and neighbor Judge Wicknam’s backing as Brown's Branchial Troches ad copy appears in the same column.
Witnesses testified before the grand jury in the killing of banker Fagette by his father in law judge Warcer. The grand jury returned an indictment for murder in the first degree against J Warder, not served due to wounds from the same incident that may prove fatal.
In Helena on January 9 the Democrat and Republican conference committees failed to reach a legislative compromise. Republicans accuse Democrats of bad faith while Democrats claim hog allocations are unfair. The effort appears stalled with a discouraging outlook for a near agreement.
Six Chinese men and two white men were arrested in the city last night in a case involving smuggling of Chinese into the United States. One white man, James A. Miller, is believed to run the Canadian end of an underground railroad moving Chinese into America. The notice at the end advertises discounted goods from C Reizenstein on Federal Street.
On Wednesday at 4 30 at the Cathedral Rev oe Tobin officiating. Junius A er and Miss AGaTHA SEUBLE of Mr Washing Sucantellans ENKINS On January 26 180 by Rev Mitchell LIAM Boxvarrs and Floraxce Jmskins both of Pittsburg Pa.
A dense column lists numerous death notices and funeral details for residents of Allegheny and nearby areas. Entries include names like Mrs. Crone, Miss Isabella Hill, Ralph Kauffeld, and Elizabeth MacDonald with funeral times, residences, and interment notes, plus references to lodges and fraternal affiliations.
A clothing dealer explains a stock clearance to cut losses and free capital. Prices feature $8 Overcoats worth $12, $10 Cheviot or Kersey coats worth $15, $12 premium coats worth $18, and $15 for custom tailor made options, with many coats usable in spring.
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