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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1889

Page

5

Retail liquor dealers seek review of license list in Allegheny County

In Allegheny County, 6000 to 20000 signers backed a plan to petition the Court for a revision of the refused liquor license list. Local retailers including Nick Young and Tom Delaney form a committee and aim to present the petition after Judge White returns, denying any syndicate involvement.

Allegheny County White John Robb Charles Montooth C. F. McKenna Josiah Coben Supreme Court Power Court Nick Young Tom Delaney Mr. Young Retailers’ Association Josiah Cohen

Pilgrims to Holy Land Arrive Home With Father Carroll

Rev Father Carroll and his sister Miss Annie returned from a three month pilgrimage to the Holy Land with about 100 Americans guided by Father Vassini. They were met at Union depot and welcomed at St Andrew's Church in Allegheny where a large reception celebrated their safe return. They described traveling mostly on foot or by donkey and spoke of peaceful travels and hospitable locals.

Holy Land Father Carroll Annie Vassini New York City Fathers Waters Kenna Murphy Griffin Dougherty Rebecca Nazareth Jerusalem

Woman Stabs Lover Over Accused Infidelity in Yellow How

Eva Reynolds stabbed George Joel at 22 Second Avenue Yellow How after he objected to her seeing another man John Carron. Both are described as colored and living together. Carron had been arrested for highway robbery earlier and acquitted. Jones was hospitalized with a chest wound. Eva and Carron were arrested.

Eva Reynolds George Joel Second Avenue Yellow John Uarren Central Station Jones Eva John Catron Cleveland Carron Fitzgerald Madison Center Avenue Minersville Seip

Man Driven Insane by Heat Collapse Arrested After Outburst

Patrick Manning, a laborer on California Avenue, collapsed in extreme heat and became violent at Central Station. He was jailed for examination where he attacked others and broke his arm. City Physician Woodburn fears poor prognosis.

Patrick Manning California Avenue Central Station Woodburn

Girl Killed in Train Yard Accident

Six year old Lizzie Preiston, daughter of Joseph and Josephine Preister, died at 2 30 yesterday afternoon in the P L E BR yard while playing under cars as the train moved. Teddy was taken to Ward's undertaking rooms. an inquest was slated for this morning. Residence listed as No 4 McCulley's row Thirtieth ward.

Lizzie Preiston Joseph Josephine Preister Teddy Ward McCulley’s Row Thirteth Ward

Drowning of a Pole Unknown at Allegheny Foot of Fourteenth

A man unnamed by witnesses drowned last night at 10 00 in the Allegheny River near the foot of Fourteenth street. He swam with friends who could not identify him. A search party has been organized to recover the body.

Fourteenth Street Ben

Local Mills Startups and City Misdeeds Highlight Evening Gleanings

Last night new industries announced startup plans at the Southside and old plant sites, while a series of local incidents saw Kate Martin accuse her husband of desertion, a brakeman lose fingers in a freight yard accident, and workers attacked or injured in hot weather. Alderman Reilly jailed Thomas Belmon for felonious assault and battery amid a slate of city happenings.

Laughlin Kate Martin William Martin Alderman Flach Peerless Lead Glass Company McKee Bros Carrie Furnace Company Brad- Henry Brooks Panhandle

Water War Loathes Sunday Slap at Law and Order League

A heated local dispute erupts over Sunday sales of mineral water and soda as Captain Wishart vows to seize slot machines and arrest operators if they sell on Sundays. Don Quixote analogies and threats of double arrests mark a confrontational stance between the Law and Order League and water vendors backed by major cable interests.

Law and Order League Don Quixote Galahad Anon Wishart Mt. Washington Calaboose Gilbert H. M. Black Pittsburg Waukesha Mr. Black Aare Black L. and Cabli Ae Vital Wis Eleventh Street Penn Avenue Federal Street Lizé A

Johnston Deserter Removed for Insane Evaluation

Johnstons arrest by U S Army recruiting officers for desertion led to confinement and transport to an asylum in Washington D C. He was violent before evaluation by two physicians who found him sane and mild after, raising doubts he was feigning.

W. D. Johnston Baltimore and Ohio Washington, D.C Johnston U. S. Army Columbus Barracks Ooo Jennie de Vaux

Tragedy at Monongahela River Drowns Hutchinson Child

Cornelius Dailey a year old boy drowned in the Monongahela River under the Tenth Street bridge at 3 pm while bathing. The body was recovered and taken to Hutchinson's Row Vic and Stevenson streets. An inquest will be held this morning. He was the son of John Dailey foreman for contractor John Callahan.

Carrie V. Sheriff Ladies of Dascgenstens University Jonx Daizy Alderman Doughty David Acer Alderman McMasters John Walls Bedford Avenue Roberts Street Kennedy Fulton Street Alderman Bell Kate Bish Miss Bell Matthew HU Doughty Frederick Cohen Conant Aly Valley Railroad Jousasn Mose Phillips & Mittenzweis Josephine Street South Twenty-second Street Cornelius Dailey Monongahea River Tenth Street Hutchinson's Row Vic and Stevenson Streets John Dailey John Callahan

Freight Train Collision At Morningside Station

Two freight trains collided at Morningside station on the A V railroad destroying three freight cars and a caboose while several other cars were damaged. An employee jammed the cars to avert a worse wreck, and Kingman at Morningside is blamed for failing to maintain the required distance ahead of his train.

Morningside Station A. V

Jr O U A M Members Finalize Harrisburg Trip Plans

A General Committee meeting last night completed all arrangements for the Jr O U A M trip to Harrisburg. A prominent member secured railway passage for the group of about 1,800 men, with the train scheduled to depart Monday morning.

Harrisburg

County Republicans To-Day Name Allegheny Committee Members

The sub-committee on roll of Allegheny County Republican Committee members met yesterday afternoon in Select Council chamber and nearly completed selecting the new committee members under the new rules. They will report to the General Committee at today’s meeting.

Allegheny High School Blair R. B. Scandrett Board of Controllers Allegheny County Republican Committee

Disguised Darkey Seeks Watch for Woman Robber

A man calling himself Alexander Floyd went to the Allegheny Mayor's office asking Captain Wilson to search for a white woman who robbed him of 1050. He alleged the crime occurred in a Pitt ing house and the suspect fled toward Allegheny. Also an irrelevant ad list of whisky brands appeared in the text.

Alexander Floyd Allegheny Captain Wilson Mayers Ae Pitting

Excursion tickets to Nashville offered by Pennsylvania Lines

Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg sell reduced excursion tickets to Nashville for the National Educational Association meeting in July with return by September 10 1889. Information via Samuel Moody D P A 1127 Liberty Street. Also horse market in Red Lion yard every Wednesday and Saturday at 10 A M starting July 13. A J Montgomery proprietor. Meanwhile a clearance sale touts 849 lightweight suits and boys and children's wear at 10 dollars today only at P C C C Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.

Sanmer Asian Pacific BA Council Bluffs Omaha Kansas City Union Pacific Denver Colorado Springs Colorado Cheyenne Wyo Ogden Salt Lake City Utah Montana Idaho Portland Ore Francisco Los California Tacoma Seattle Washington Territory Chicago St. Louis Union Pacific Railroad San Francisco H. F. Passavant Spear T. F Wood Pittsburg Wrise Pennsylvania Lines Nashville Tenn National Educational Association Samuel Moody Liberty Street Red Lion Yard A. J. MontGomery McName & Fitztumonss Anotonsers Grant and Diamond Streets New Court House St Louis Iron Mountain Quaileway Galeveston Tex Laredo el Paso S. H. Thompson Central Ce Pitterurg

Consolidation Debate Drives Green Bottle Blowers Summit

At Atlantic City two major unions of Green Bottle Blowers United States and Canada press toward consolidating District Assemblies 149 and 143 amid wage disputes and leadership rivalry. Eastern leader Coffey backs merger seeking presidency, while Arrington of 144 remains neutral. Pittsburg delegates push consolidation to protect wages.

United States Canada Atlantic City Pittsburg Allegheny Mountains Coffey Arrington 144 Hayes Pittsburg T Walter Lyon United States District Attorney Workman Coffey Philadelphia Knights of Labor Ghossbrower Barth

Flint Glass Convention Ratifies Wages and Reforms

Dispatch from Bellaire reports the Flint Glass Convention ratified the year’s engraving branch wages and approved an immigrant admission provision with apprenticeship adjustments. A death fund was created for members and officers Smith and Wilson are expected to be re elected. The convention aims to finish work by Saturday night.

Bellaire United States Iist National Treasury Smith Wilson Associated Press Filet Glass Workers Commi Messrsah Dillon

District Attorney Brennen and Lyon Confront Foreign Labor Case

A long conference yesterday discussed alleged importation of foreign labor by James Campbell and other Local Assembly 900, K of L officers. A decision on filing suit is expected next Thursday with possible action tied to the U S Treasury Department and England related prosecutions.

United States Lyon W. J. Brennen James Campbell K. Ot L Brennen United States Treasury Department Messrs Homer Mellow Mr. Lyon Mr. Brennen McGaw England Gare

Leisensings Sellout Reported By Frick Coke Firm

Operators of coke works were astonished by a newspaper account of a major deal involving the Frick Coke Company. The text suggests the Leisensings sold out after a prior failed attempt to raise the price, with an estimated price near 3,000,000 dollars.

Frick Coke Company

La Perla del Fumar Cigar Sale and Local Ads

An Essex style newspaper ad page promotes La Perla del Fumar cigars at three for 25 cents from G. W. Schmidt. It lists remedies, bath and electric services, a piano sale, a gallery promotions, and various discount fabrics and dresses with prices. Major entities include G. W. Schmidt, Fifth avenue, John S. Marshall M D, Green Spring, and Max Klein.

Smoke La Perls del Fomar 2he by G. W. Schmidt

A fragment from a 19th century catalog lists Smoke La Perls del Fomar by G. W. Schmidt at Nos 95 and 9T Fifth Ave. indicating a tobacco product or brand once sold in a New York store.

McKim Ieee Ey Gibson Fall Cies Bain Eby G. W. Schmidt Fifth Ave Havana Key West

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