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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1890
Page
5
An old soldier, J. D. Wilson, reunites with his former wife Jennie Wilson after years apart and a divorce. He, wounded at Mission Ridge, lived in a soldiers' home. they renew vows in Justice Graham's court and plan to live together again.
A special telegram reports hopeful prospects for large new mines to be developed in the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Valleys near Scott Haven. W L Scott, coal magnate, has purchased coal lands in Elizabeth township and aims to supply Western and Southern trade by opening mines at Pemnicker and preparing coal for river loading and railroad transport on the Mellonport and Belle Vernon lines.
William Harrison a carpet worker at Mrs Harringtons home was attacked after an alleged insult by the pastors wife. Mrs Harrington aided by her husband struck Harrison with a club and he escaped by leaping through a plate glass window. June 1 report from Winæoon.
A telegram dispatch notes several large damage suits filed in court this afternoon. George W. Wilson, a postal clerk, seeks $4,000 against Pittsburg and Western Railroad for injuries at a crossing with the Pennsylvania Company. William I. Morgan, hurt by a locomotive explosion at Fallston, seeks $6,000 against Pittburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. Patrick Sullivan also sues the same company for $50,000 related to the Fallston accident.
Deputy Marshal W E Hysell arrested Captain W H Little and Mrs Caroline Sweitzer in Bellaire Ohio on a charge of defrauding the Government out of over $2 000 in pension money. Their indictments followed a United States jury’s action.
Lovula Garson a tanner who came from Italy seven years ago was arrested forced into the army and sent to Africa on arrival there today He plans to stay in America and not return to his native land after five years abroad
Conductor Gardner Lackey shot on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago road. Charles Sagerman, held in the incident, was placed on trial in Lima court. Conductor Lackey testified after recovery, while brakeman McN offered limited new information.
Last evening a lad named Conway drowned while bathing in the river in the fifteenth ward. As he sank from view he cried to his brother Steve on shore to make sure to take the milk home. The errand had been entrusted to the pair by their family.
Reports from MOPACIAL Telegram to the Digpatch detail two bodies recovered during searches for the dead. Aged Jerry Lynch of the Fourteenth ward died in the Conemaugh River. Other incidents include Edward Drommajor killed by lightning at Williamsport.
A mixed batch of brief items reports on events such as Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis, ex president Cleveland staying in Marion, German painters forming a union, a Berlin surgeon's successful ivory knee joint, and a cavalry rider injury to Chancellor von Caprivi. Also noted are a suicide in Butte, Hebrew emigration to America, carrier pigeons for war, Formosa fighting, a beheading, duels in London, storms in Pennsylvania, British defense inspections, Masonry politics in Ottumwa, a child killed near Alton New Jersey, a steam schooner fire, a missing woman's body found near Canton Missouri, an Indian massacre misreported near Tucson, editor release in Cologne, Africa talks in Berlin, Irish political discourse, severe Western storms, cattle import restrictions, filibuster fears in Lower California, and clashes in Queretaro Mexico.
Bargains offered on men’s suits at eight dollars each, a rare price drop from usual twenty to eighteen dollars. Limited quantity available at this special price, with store at P. c., Cor Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House. Also promoting Turkish baths at Pittsburg Natatorium and new furniture coverings from Jos. Howe & Co. Penn Avenue Store.
In Delaware county Pennsylvania a fox hunt supporting General Hastings led to a cruelty case. Judge Clayton ruled fox hunting a lawful sport and discharged Jesse J. Hickman with nolle prosequi. The decision boosts local fox hunting interest ahead of the season.
The Survey Committee met yesterday and recommended new ordinances including affirming grades on Greenwood street Chislett to Morningside, Chislet to Witherspoon, Bowery to Government alleys, Gallatin to Allegheny Valley Rail Road, Witherspoon to Gallatin, and others. It also affirmed changes altering Cliff street, renaming Conrad street to Pacific avenue, relocating Thirty-third street, and vacating or locating several streets.
A wedding notice records Samuel H. Ferousos and Martha E. Rosa wed by Rev T Dewitt Benham on Wednesday June 4 1890. The item lists other unrelated notices and a series of obituaries and funeral details from Allegheny and surrounding areas.
Silks offered in 24 and 27 inch widths at 7 cents quality and 75 cents to $1 quality now. Crepe de Chine in street and evening shades up to 7 to 24 inches wide priced at $1 and $1 25 per yard. Ladies furnishings include blouses waists shirts chemises summer underwear gloves mitts hosiery handkerchiefs and fans. Shoppers urged to come today to avoid Saturday rush.
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