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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1892
Page
8
A jail delivery in Somerset Pennsylvania leads to pursuit as three inmates James Murphy John Roberts and William Dougherty escape the county jail. Authorities note the breach via a roof window and stress recurring security failures at the facility.
An explosion caused by a naked lamp ignited gas at Ellanzowan coal mine operated by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company. Casper Mitchell was killed and seven or eight men badly burned as a section caught fire and a gas cloud detonated. Fans work to extinguish the blaze while many foreign workers are employed at the mine.
Dr. Frederick C. Howe of Meadville acting for the State Tax Commission examines Auditor General statistics on state county and municipal taxes and valuations. The aim is to create a scientific basis for a new tax bill to be presented to the next Legislature. Colonel James A. Price of Scranton chairs plans to convene a commission meeting in the city to hear committee reports and prepare the bill satisfactory to Pennsylvania interests.
The second week of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua opened with devotional exercises and recitations. At 1:30 PM W C Clark Robinson lectured on The Nibelungen Lied, as the quarterly meeting of the Pennsylvania German Society Executive Committee gathers with many prominent Pennsylvanian Germans on site.
Governor Pattison issued papers to Secretary of State for the extradition to the United States of two Hebrew peddlers known as Harris and Charley. They are accused of murdering a man in Wyoming county in March last. The peddlers are in custody in Montreal and will be brought back once official action is completed.
In Kewann O July 18 a wife of Sewright swore out an affidavit charging Hastett with murder after he shot Sewright during an alleged resisting arrest. Hastett was committed to jail with a hearing set for Wednesday. Sewright’s wife, who left him two years ago, did not claim his body and funeral rites occurred with few mourners.
P J Gilson aged 49 years died after a runaway horse threw him from his wagon near North Cherry while driving home. He leaves a wife and one child. Also reports a light frost at Best's station and steam heat on Lehigh passenger trains at Joy Vialt in July.
Investigation of accounts tied to John G. Herfo, the jailed Ashland County Sheriff, shows a deficit near five thousand dollars with eight thousand spent during his first term. Bondsmen Micha Frangheiser, J. J. Stitzel, Dr. A. J. Scott, E. W. Lorentz, W. S. Fisher, and Michael Derenberzer of Londonville must answer.
Brisk blaze in Alliance damaged six business houses and seven families as wind hampered efforts. Fire started around 3 in the morning and raged until afternoon, with $90,000 estimated loss, two thirds insured. Major losers include Weybrecht & Sons of the city and Mrs. Gugol of Los Angeles. several restaurants, shops, and a barber shop reported losses, some uninsured.
Amos July 18 special report states John McShaffrey a West Exchange Street laborer died after swallowing poison. He had recently left his wife and, after being admitted by his sister-in-law, declared he was tired of life and planned to end matters. He died six hours later. He leaves a wife and nine children.
A boiler at NX U Walker works exploded injuring John Hammond and William Gould and killing engineer James Penry. An inquest by Justice Jethrowley returned an accidental death verdict due to collapsing flues.
Jacob Fount, a colored man, appeared before Alderman Gripp on a larceny charge alleged by Harry Siegriest. Siegriest said Fount tried to tap his till Friday morning. Fount denied guilt and claimed he arrived from Cincinnati that evening. Fount is held for court on this charge and another pocket-picking case involving $350 from Michael Lynch while Lynch was intoxicated.
Astronomers note solar activity as chatter grows about predictions from sensationalists. The piece downplays fears, insisting the sun’s behavior has no real danger for daily life and signals a tongue in cheek plea for space to showcase autumn merchandise.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists numerous individuals and towns in the Pittsburgh area including Allegheny Chartiers McKee's Rocks Duquesne and North Versailles township. Names such as Ida Roebuck Antonia Voucak Andrew Garbane and Jennie L. McCal appear with scattered places like Bridgeville McKeesport Pittsburgh and Thornton. The text lacks coherent context or event details.
Obituary notices and funeral times for residents of Allegheny City and surrounding towns. Entries name the deceased, often with relation to parents, ages, residences, and planned funeral arrangements including dates, times, and venues. Residents of Eureka Street, Plymouth Street, Tannehill Street, and nearby areas are listed with family invitations.
A single lot of ladies’ cloth reefers offered at 1.98 with various compare values listed from 2.25 to 6.00. The advertisement presents multiple price points to attract buyers.
A list shows multiple lots with asking prices and stated worth. Several items display values such as 1.98 and 3.00, while others are partially depicted, including 2.25 2.85 4.00 and 4.45. The fragment ends with two mixed figures 3-50 4-50 5-50.
Store clears cream cloth blazers in flannel broadcloth and Bedford card fabrics into three lots priced at 8c 1.24 and 1.48. Children’s reefers offered in many shades from 1.25 to 2.45.
The shop taglines a clearance sale offering all straw hats at a single price and promising to close out stock entirely. They advertise this year's straws, Mackinaws, Sailors, tennis suits, caps, belts, and bicycle suits with uniform pricing in the windows.
Special sale on men's and boys shirts and waists. Scotch Flannel shirts for men at 2 dollars, down from 3.25 and 3.75. Boys Scotch Flannel shirts 1.50, down from 2.25. Cheviot shirts 66 cents from 75. White flannel shirts 1 dollar from 2.50. Full lines of Madras, Cheviot and Oxford shirts at 1 to 3 dollars. Boys white flannel waists 1. Rufflied madras blouse waists 1.75 from 2.50. Silk blouse waists 3 from 4.50.
Large consignment of embroideries and laces offered at deep discounts with vast yardage in various grades. Cambric, Swiss, and Chantilly pieces advertised with prices from 5c to 1 per yard and included flounced tiers and lace trims. Limited time sale promises sharp turnover on 50 000 yards surplus, inviting buyers to act quickly.
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