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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1890
Page
5
Insurance Commissioner Forster delivers a scathing annual report on the American Life Insurance Company. He details deceptive practices, mismanagement, and a shift from first class security to schemes prioritizing stockholders and speculative ventures at policyholders’ expense.
Baltimore June. The following are some of the young gentlemen who on Thursday evening next will receive the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the Johns Hopkins University commencement. Charles Homer Haskins of Pennsylvania Wilmot Vernon of Ohio John Martin Vincent of Iowa.
A Blairsville semi centennial service marks Rev. George Hill D D’s pastorate with overflow crowds at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. J T Smith D D delivers an eloquent sermon, Miss Irma Haight provides music, and Rev. J J Brainson D D gives the evening address. The event continues Tuesday with a final address as Hill’s family gathers.
In Bellevernon the Bellevernon Light and Heat Company hit a strong gas flow near Rider well No. 3. Tools reached the Big Indians and the flow was so heavy the boiler had to be moved to the site. The narrative notes the flow continues as preparations proceed at Carton No. 1.
In Griffithaville Lincoln county Alex Stowers and Tom Wheeler argued over land trespass. Wheeler allegedly crossed property lines and was knocked down with a red luffed ax sustaining a severe shoulder injury described as an arm amputation. Dr Miles Nervine advertised for nerve relief. Samples offered by Joseph Fleming & Son on Market Street.
The City of Rome, captain Young, from New York, struck Fastnet Rock in dense fog near Crook Haven at 4 AM. She landed landward, bow-on, broke the forefoot, and took water forward. Passengers describe a moment of intense alarm before orders reassured them. The vessel, heading to Liverpool, will have its damage assessed on docking.
The sandstone quarrymen and drillers of the Beaver Valley have organized a union to cover all quarry workers in the valley and tributaries. Rules require membership to use a pick and limit one apprentice per five skilled workers, nine hour days (eight on Saturdays), and pay current at $2.50 per day with an eventual 10 to 15 percent wage advance sought. contractors oppose, calling the rules unjust.
In Curiaco James Johnson lay on a saloon floor stunned and drunk when Walter Jacobsen, also intoxicated, accidentally stabbed him while resisting the efforts of proprietor Michael Dalton to clear the room. All three men had spent the night drinking and failed to notice Johnson’s worsening condition.
The President with Mrs Harrison two grandchildren and Mrs Dimmock came ashore at 10 am for a brief visit to Fort Monack Virginia. Colonel Frank met them and took the President to church. The party returned to the Dispatch and sailed at 5 pm for Washington expected noon tomorrow.
Diphtheria deaths rise in Lima. physicians fear outbreak. Land sales near Carrollton, W Va price lands at 35 per acre. Exwt Brut and two others jailed for thefts in Cincinnati. John Brown recaptured in Geauga county after escape. Five men in Wayne county riot receive prison terms. Reunion planned for American Flint Gines Workers in Wheeling June 31. Round trip tickets Pittsburg to Beaver Falls set at 13 5. Morgantown baccalaureate sermon at See eerate University by Rev. F McPherson.
The Dispatch notes the Natatorium on Penn Avenue offers Turkish and Russian baths with nineteen dressing rooms and three hot rooms. It highlights steam, shampooing, and lounging areas described as opulent, likening the setting to a pasha’s dream. Open tomorrow for ladies and children. Other listings include fabric prices and beef package data from Chicago trade houses.
Surveyors of the Pennsylvania Railroad finalize plans for the McKeesport and Bessemer Railroad. The line will run from furnace grounds to the Monongahela River, pass Tubeworks and National Rolling Mills sites, with a depot at Market Street and a turntable near Chambers glass works, requiring minimal right of way.
A publicity blurb extols the product as excellent in eye appeal and taste. It claims gentle action on the kidneys liver and bowels to cleanse the system and improve health and comfort for users.
Seventy five pieces of new dress goods 42 inches wide plain mixtures utripes checks and plaids 50c yard today at Jos Horve Co. Ladies day at Natatorium Duquesne way 8 A M to 2 P M with salt water baths swimming costumes free and courteous instructors. Also 50c bargain counter 75 pieces of dress goods reduced from 75c 85c 90c and 1 at 50c. Clifton store details and other sale notes.
New colorings and styles for street dressers arrive late in New York. Items include dollar Wash Silks at 50c, Striped and Check Cheviot Silks, pure silks at 75c per yard, 27 inch India Silks at 75c and $1, plus Black and White India Silks at 75c. Also 4 4 American Charlies and other prints.
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