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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1891
Page
5
In Clearfield Pennsylvania on July 1, youths staged a protest over Granger leadership by draping the town in crape and posting notices mocking patriotism. The day featured street jokes, offers of transport to American locales, and a mock burial of Patriotism with a humorous mock funeral procession.
A witch scare in Ringing Hill targets Miss Mary Ruth, blamed by a superstition fueled by a granny and a hex doctor. Her mental state deteriorates as neighbors visit Dr. Nacermin of Reading, with Miss Ruth and her sister Hannah recovering from recent family illness and distress.
Shocked friends report that Ohio senator Rob ert F Boese killed himself by cutting his throat while visiting his brother in law in Seattle Washington. The wealthy politician, active in state politics and allied with Oliver Payne, had just bought 250 000 acres of land. He leaves two daughters living with an aunt in Mount Vernon and will be buried in Seattle.
Excitement in Chaneysville as a stranger resembling Gideon W Marsh is taken up for arrest under a $6,000 reward. A posse surrounded a barn after supper, but the man did not match the description and was discharged, though deemed a crooked character with $10 and 9 keys.
In Guesxencne on July 5 a small boy, William McSwane, age about five, son of Thomas McSwane, was kicked by a horse. The horse struck him in the face, crushing his cheek and inflicting fatal injuries. His father, Mr. Mosenne, is a well known figure in the community and attends a convention in Columbus. Dr. Johnson has been called to the bedside.
On a midnight train leaving there two men, William Coe and Charles Adgate, argued over a girl. Adgate threw Coe from the coach, he fell onto the rails suffering a skull fracture and both feet were apparently severed. Coe was rushed to a hospital and is expected to die as officers search for Adgate from Warren.
Fatnxort reports a fire at the Clements mines remains unextinguished. Flooding the mine is needed due to smoke and gas, making mining impossible and delaying coal and coking contracts on bond amid a heavy loss.
The Select Knights of Ame Tire announce their Grand Legion meeting will be held in its city on the second Tuesday in August. Tentative times and arrangements are being set for that day with planned entertainment for attendees.
Residents report no new fatalities among yesterday’s wreck victims though several remain in critical condition. Funeral services were held for Walter Weicher and his wife.
The scene at the wreck attracted hundreds of mourners including members of the United American Me order and Mr Welcher. Funeral services were held today with more to follow tomorrow and Tuesday as officials, led by General Manager Ferris, plan to inspect the site.
Belle Imbody, the Newark woman, was shot twice by her lover Fred Kidwell after she refused to accompany him. Doctors fear she will die. Kidwell has not been arrested.
Special telegram reports a Fourth of July celebration at Buttermilk Bay with Grover Cleveland Joe Jefferson and Edwin Booth among guests. A boat race featured Jeffersons car boat Blanche and Rip, with Green’s Biddy Rohan and Tom winning. Booth attended quietly, seen using a cane and lingering apart from crowds.
English capital worth £450000 purchases the Chicago Cold Storage Exchange Company's building plant and Lake and Canal street leasehold. London and Colonial Finance Corporation buys for $4.5 million with $2.25 million in stock, four months to final payment, seller nets about $210000 and retains half interest.
Washington officials say Pacific coast lines and Atlantic routes from Norfolk northward meeting law terms will receive contracts. In the South only Norfolk Tampa New Orleans and Galveston will be covered. Savannah Charleston and Mobile were dropped for lack of guarantees. The plan may shift but few changes expected this year.
In Curcaco on July 5 a lively Trades and Labor Assembly meeting ended in a chaotic brawl over the Labor Day souvenir contract. Accusations of fraud sparked a clash lasting about two hours with many injuries and even a drawn knife before the combatants were restrained. Tommy Morgan, a former Socialist mayoral candidate and committee member, vanished during the melee.
Spokane Falls July 5 The Lake Chelan Railroad and Navigation Company filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Robert Law of the Chicago Railway Transfer Association is president. Backed by Chicago and Spokane capital, the line seeks transport to rich Cascade Mines near Lake Chelan. Lake Chelan is Washingtons largest lake with three steamers already operating.
Nelson A. Bradt of Johnstown New York arrived in San Francisco at noon Saturday after riding from New York City on a bicycle a trip that took 56 days.
This morning at eight the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co announces a one day sale of men’s suits at nine dollars each. Various styles including silk mixed cassimere black cheviot and light tweed are offered. Several minor items like gloves and waists also appear in ads. Funeral notices follow for multiple local residents with service details and addresses.
Our entire stock is being closed out with deep discounts. Men’s straw hats drop to 69¢ from $1 to $1.25, children's straw hats to 24¢ from 49¢, and a long list of Outing Shirts Neckwear Underwear Hosiery and other furnishings see steep reductions. Shoes for men women and children are offered at unprecedented low prices on reliable regular stock.
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