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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1891
Page
2
Police records from Pittsburg and Allerheny reveal a midnight shooting and a wave of city ordinance violators at Central Station. Magistrate Gripp reprimanded most offenders, discharging them, with C Bergitz getting 30 days in the workhouse after firing a horse pistol on Smithfield street.
Captain Brophy and officers raided a shanty boat on the Allegheny river bank opposite Sharpeburg. Three men fled into the water. one expert swimmer was pursued as Mike Boles helped haul him in. Three beer bottles were found aboard. Additional raid on Spruce alley yielded arrests including Mrs. Martin and several others.
A partial report notes William Stewart, a 14-year-old colored youth, involved in a case labeled not murder. Further details are unclear in the readable text.
A boy died yesterday afternoon at his father's home on Shafer Street in the Thirteenth ward. Rumors of death from a beating circulated, but the coroner's autopsy attributed death to rheumatism of the heart. Inspector McAleese ordered the father's arrest, then countermanded after autopsy.
Matthew Scheneger a 29 year old Phenix Brewery employee was shot in the breast as he crossed the Tenth street bridge around 12:30 AM. He fled to Grant street boarding house then to Homeopathic Hospital where doctors say his condition is serious but stabilizing. Police and Detective Bendel investigated the unidentified shooter.
Mrs Mary Mimmer heavy with religious mania attacked her infant with a hatchet blunt end in the child’s cradle shortly after midnight. Neighbors intervened, doctor says the child will die, and Mimmer is confined at the Thirty Sixth ward station awaiting institutional care.
A London note details cablegrams praising Mrs. Schenley for her Fourth of July gift and her impact on Pittsburgh celebrations. It reports over 100000 grateful attendees in Kenely Park and 150400 participants enjoying the day without incident, with expressions of communal gratitude.
Edward Leidy a blacksmith of Moxham Johnstown suburb was arrested in Allegheny for disorderly conduct after a drunken episode with a ten inch revolver. He accused his wife of infidelity and threatened her before police.
A brass band waited for a train at the Lake Erie depot. a boy left instruments with him. He played them, then crackers tied to a curly haired dog caused an explosion that hurled the animal into a brass horn, filling it with dog and noise until the owner returned.
The stonemasons ended their strike after a conference with contractors on Saturday. They will return to work under terms: 40 cent hourly wages for all, pay according to ability for inferior workers, and guaranteed apprentices. Non-union workers may be employed, and many fired members will rejoin.
A man falls from a picnic train and is found by the roadside as stories are picked up in the two cities. At Marvin's cracker factory on Liberty Street a patent fire extinguisher malfunction flooded the building with water, causing extensive goods damage but small fire loss.
At Union depot last evening a man buying a Forty third street ticket asked for a time table. The courteous clerk handed the schedule and smiled wryly asking if he could go that far without a map, a moment that amused onlookers.
Mr. C L Magee skipped the fireworks Saturday to transport five children from three families to the Duquesne road. A little girl lost a cent, he lent money, and the group, three families with deadbeat dads, rode in with the car house crew’s help.
Dozens of Pittsburgh residents returned from the Fourth with vivid tan and peeling skin after long sun exposure at Schenley Park. Reporters on the platform also suffered, while many enjoyed the cool day and claimed sunburn proves the sun's rays can be beneficial in moderation.
Henderson a drummer in Anderson recounts losing a valuable diamond ring wrapped in tissue. After hours of searching and a tip about Thad, he found the tissue paper with the ring near the ticket window at the Union station last evening, six hours after it disappeared.
Benjamin Bamford of No 12 Engine Company died at his home 2011 Sarah Street Southside after cramps and bowel inflammation. He served 18 years with No 12 and earlier in the volunteer service. Funeral arrangements not yet fixed.
A tin roof fragment from the Hermitage office of James B. Scott & Co is linked to General Andrew Jackson's death. It was sent by I N Phillips of Nashville and carried as a wartime relic, claimed to have spent 40 years in the roof. Locals note many city roofs remain intact beyond 50 years, proving old roofing quality.
Grant Sherring, returning from a picnic in Aliquippa Grove, fell from a Pittsburg and Lake Erie train near Cork's Run between midnight and 1 AM Saturday. He sustained a severe scalp wound and leg injuries but is expected to recover after being treated at Southside Hospital.
A detective named Sol Coulson rests in the city, famed for needing a timetable to navigate downtown streets. The scene sets a noir mood as he contemplates patterns in transit and crime.
Large white barrels labeled ice water free stand across downtown with brass spigots and a tin cup. On a hot day they sit dry inside and tempt with no water, as the projectors of the free ice water scheme could not be located to fix the issue.
Michael Kern of Mission Street, South Side, sparked a two city police chase by claiming his niece Mrs. Joseph Rundle and her husband were murdered. The husband returned and vanished again after an alleged domestic dispute at a ball. Rundle later appeared saying he struck her and fled, with believed destination Chicago.
The Central Prohibition Committee of Allegheny County meets this afternoon at Zo'clock in Mission Chapel to elect a chairman and plan the campaign. The Sons of Temperance announce Sunday evening meetings in Moorhead Hall on Second avenue and Grant street, with the first session held last night.
A well known young Pittsburg attorney, hired by capitalists to negotiate with a Dr So and So in Ohio, tries to impress with medical talk but learns the doctor is a doctor of divinity. The exchange ends with no agreement as the lawyer is outwitted and leaves defeated.
The Green Street Baptist Church of Allegheny held religious services yesterday for the 52nd birthday of Rev. R. Laws D D. At 10 30 A M Rev C H Parker preached Oscerton. organist Mr W H Mosely read a paper on the life of Dr Laws. Laws was born July 5 1839 joined the church in 1851 and has baptized over 2000 persons. In the evening Dr Laws preached. Music at both services was special.
Ohio Governor Campbell described as facing a circulating Democratic circular in Columbus. The piece claims 3,000,000 circulars were distributed to aid Campbell’s opponents and counter Cincinnati's Democratic organ. Supporters, including Al Carlisle and General Warner, predict Campbell’s nomination and possible defeat of McKinley on tariff. The controversy highlights Ohio party tensions ahead of the convention.
A New Yorker in Pittsburg complains that local bartenders cannot mix drinks well. He laments that licenses under Brooks law and high prices deter skilled staff, leading to a culture of simple beer and whisky and poor cocktails. The piece condemns local drink culture and enforcement.
An Washington hotelman describes James G Blaine as gravely ill from overwork yet a magnetic figure. He praises Blaine as a superb statesman with deep knowledge of government machinery and predicts a Republican policy. The speaker even suggests Blaine might win Louisiana after the New Orleans Italian episode.
A local minister argues that attacking creeds fuels narrowness. He says creeds define belief and that individuals should leave churches if they disagree, noting public intolerance toward dissent and comparing expectations across parties.
The piece argues a minister educated by a church and sworn to preach its creed who then opposes it should face removal, drawing a parallel to political parties ejecting members. It questions why such a minister would not similarly seek to subvert a church’s principles.
An editor recalls Hannibal Hamlin as a crusty man who avoided publication of his views. He spoke little to reporters, wore a spike-tail and grew angry if quoted, much like General Sherman who preferred interactions with journalists but stayed quiet for cold type. Washington correspondents learned to leave him alone or face sharp blasts.
Mahlon Chance of the American Tariff League discusses Grover Cleveland at the Monongahela House. He praises Cleveland's physical stamina and strong home upbringing shaped by his mother, noting the durable, lofty tone in his state papers despite public scorn.
Clerks note dull register after the holiday with few names. A reporter sees a flood of requests for large sample rooms as drummers plan to start fall trade once the Fourth ends. The cycle, they say, repeats each year with renewed vigor.
A weekly Fourth of July celebration would fill company coffers. Roads on Saturday handled record crowds as all lines strained to cope. Birmingham line reports 12,000 passengers. other firms could not provide figures as the day’s business was still being tallied on Sunday.
Detectives Steele and Johnston arrested Bill Sarver for larceny from Hughey who lives in a Jobcat at the foot of Mul street. Sarver is noted to have twice served time for robbery.
Bargains announced for a summer clearance with prices slashed on Printed India Silks to 75 cents and 1 yard, plus reductions on crepe de chine peau de soie toile de soie mousseline de soie and embroidered grenadines in various colors.
Bargain sale lists yardage on Wash Silks marked down from 75c and 1 to 65c and 75c, including Black and White and Fancy Checked patterns. Sarah Silks in 27-inch width drop to 55c to 75c per yard. Also 500 Chenille Table Covers, regularly $250, selling at $1 each.
Light manufacturing tenants are urged to rent commodious rooms at 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street with power electric light elevator and janitor service included. Listings include 100 by 60 spaces with central lighting power and steam heat at 2500. 60 by 20 at 1060. 28 by 18 with power light and heat. other spaces from 3400. Apply John T Shields Dispatch building corner Diamond and Smithfield between 11 and 4 PM.
Advertisement notes 46 inch grenadines and 9 yard patterns in colors only a few left, priced at $150 down from $3 and $350 for the lot. Also featuring lace curtains and portieres from Jos. Horse & Co. Tex City Beer builds up trade. Wher
On Monday and through the week Hoting Speer & Co offer the best bargains in ladies suitings. High grade novelties and qualities selected for Pittsburg trade must move to make room. Location 710 Penn Avenue Penn Building.
Wide sideborder ad lists Ginghams and Crepe Ginghams reduced from five to one cent per yard. Brandenburg Delfines and French Chintzes marked down to lower prices. American Latines and Crepens also shown at reduced rates, with multiple price points noted in the sale.
In the Ladies and Children's Cloak and Suit Department many garments are offered including 3 Al Shirt Waist Cambric Pleated Waist Lawn 330 Shirt Waist Cambric 75c Norfolk Waist Percale London Shirts were 2 now 1 French Flannel Waists were 1 French Flannel Waists were 4 now 3 White Blazers vest Flannel reduced Reefer Jackets in plain Cheviots Kerseys and Fan Stripes and Checks all choice styles.
Reduced nearly half. Bargains in summer dresses, gingham suits at 35, from 2 and 7, flannel suits at 73 from 10, all wool tricot suits at 50 from 412.50. Many other excellent bargains in summer suits for mountain seaside and picnic wear. Finer suits reduced even more in proportion.
White goods sale offers large cuts on fan hee striped lawns and linens. Several lots show deep reductions from prior prices with yardage details and assorted widths.
A fragment advertises bleached table damask at reduced prices with various widths listed. The garbled text shows multiple width measurements and inconsistent price notes, suggesting a clearance or sale segment from a vintage ad.
Several hundred dozens bleached Hucka towels offered at 150 dollars per dozen. Also extra fine napkins tablecloths and linens sold at extremely low sale prices. Market value items include 75 250 and one dozen sets, all promoted as a limited time offer by the seller.
The big stock is being rapidly reduced with half price cuts and many items discounted. Reserve purchases offer choice, with parasols advertised at $1 and $1.50, fifty parasols priced at 31, and finer grades reduced on the same basis.
Fragmentary notice reports rapid markdowns across departments including hats and Indies items. Describes widespread price cuts from $150 to lower values and mentions trims in fashion sections. No clear dates or full names available.
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