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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1890
Page
16
Frederick Douglas remarks on race, Judge Rogers notes rising mulatto decline, and a Georgia solicitor general criticizes the Federal Election Bill as partisan. The piece argues increased distrust, crime, and difficulties convicting Black suspects, warning the bill could inflame sectional conflict and favor the dominant party. CHanes T. Murray.
Washington Pennsylvania July 5 Citizens voted on paving streets and a complete sewerage system with a $150000 loan. The result 444 yes to 275 no a 189 majority amid low turnout. Backers included prominent supporters of 1889 pavement acts.
John Blockberger, a 50 year old teamster at F Krehl & Sons tannery in Girard, was found dead by suicide this afternoon. He had been at work in the morning, fed his team at noon, and did not return. A small rope was used, no note was left, and he left a family in comfortable circumstances.
At Anytown New York on July 5 a 12 year old girl named Katie Ringer was shot in the abdomen while standing before her home by an unknown assailant among three youths. She died this morning after sustaining the injuries.
Hon. P. T. Barnum celebrated his eightieth birthday with an eight course dinner and reception at Seaside Park. About 250 employees and family members attended and extended congratulations to the veteran showman.
The Department of Awards referred to the clerk for tabulation bids for various play areas and streets. Morrison and wife were arrested for selling liquor without a license. bail set for hearing before Alderman Warner. Bent charged with assault and battery and to appear before Alderman Lestie. Four young men arrested for beer at an old stable area. hearing before Alderman Donovan. Zimmerman discharged after assault charge. both parties from Allegheny. Temperance meeting planned at Sons of Temperance hall in Allegheny. Mrs. Morgan and Mr. Morea noted. Europe departure next Tuesday on the Alaska. E contra Lawrenceville marriage by Alderman Desens. Fines imposed for disorderly conduct in Allegheny. July and August library hours noted for Teachers' Library. Theodore James involved in a fistfight in Allegheny. W B Collins arrested for false pretenses. check fraud case tied to Buffalo bank.
The coroner's inquest in Curiaco examined Billy Brennan's death after a sparring match with Frank Garrard. Testimony described a fifth round collapse and a head injury from striking the platform, with the physician citing brain and lung hemorrhages. Garrard claimed the bout was safe and prearranged, while officials noted no hard punches. The jury ruled death from injuries suffered in sparring, and Mayor Cregier barred further sparring in the city.
A young woman was found insensible between Irvinton and Allegheny Springs and, after 48 hours, taken to the County Home. She described a man emerging from the thicket and shouting before her consciousness faded. She had a purse with $14 that she has not recovered. She remains at the County Home and does not wish to leave.
Compile list of obituaries and funeral notices for residents of East End and surrounding streets. Items include Allen Edward at 1:15 PM July 6 1890, Bowes infant died July 4 1890, Brown Frank Miller child, Carnahan Rodney, Davies Elizabeth, Fenton Joseph, Hills Repecka Gate, Ford Katie, Miller Margaret, Usz Catharine, Van Gorder Roman Dar, Wart Levint A, Anthony Meyer undertaker notes.
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