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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1889

Page

2

Assassination of Dr Cronin and Alexander Sullivan Saga

A sweeping chronicle details Alexander Sullivan as an ambitious Irish American figure drawn from arson accusations to political leadership. It recounts his complex ties to the Irish movement, secret societies, and a deadly conspiracy surrounding the Cronin murder, including Cronin's juror role and Sullivan’s imprisonment awaiting trial. The piece emphasizes justice and due process in the murder case.

Alexander Sullivan Warwick Chicago Hanford Sullivan Bisine Parnell America Irish Aristides Patrick H. Cron Cronin Trina Traders’ Bank Brotherhood Alexander Suillivan Owledge Dr. Cronin Coughlin Woodruff Pam Ignant

Moonlight Skiff Ride In Local River District

In a river near here, N. and Wood who plays the Boy Detective, manager Mr. Stansill, and a Southside youth named Linder took a moonlight skiff trip. Various reasons are hinted at but not detailed.

Allegheny Monongahels N.&. Wood Tive Mr. Stansill Southside Linder

Be Fought Keblv Bat Wae Robbed

John Fordyce was robbed while walking on Fourth Avenue in McKeesport during a moonlit stroll. The incident occurred late at night with unclear details and no injuries reported. Police are reviewing nearby evidence and speaking with witnesses.

John Fordyce Fourth Avenue McKeesport

A Hint to Turnpike Companies and Local Court Actions

A report by W. 8. Paterson as master recommends condemning the Robbstown and Mt. Pleasant road to open it as a public thoroughfare amid claims the company neglected upkeep. The piece notes true bills in murder and theft cases, including Maggie Welsh alias Scott and others, plus civil suits against gas, paint, and property damage entities and a Criminal Court trial list for Commonwealth v. Burke et al and others.

W. 8. Paterson Robbstown Mt. Pleasant Allegheny Westmoreland Maggie Welsh Scott Miss Welsh Maggie Borie James Hicken Jr Williams People's Simpson J. A. Billeter James McGill Thomas Davis Samuel Maggie Davis Rhall Pittsburg and Western Railroad Susanna Ehrstein Joseph Ehrstein Tai A.J. Barton, Esq Henry H. Arnold Selena Arnold Samuel Beven M. B. Suydam & Co Beven Charles P. Hillman John E. Anuggy Criminal Court Commonwealth M. Burke Et al Lewis Bacauline Grant Miller Alias White Robert J. Mathews Thomas Richards James Powell

End of a Controversy Over Parochial School Build ing in the First Ward

The contract for a Catholic parish school at No 26 Penn avenue will be signed by Father Morgan Sheedy and a contractor. The three story brick building with basement, heat, and six school rooms for about 50 children is valued at 12000 dollars and must be ready by early September. The dispute over occupying public school property has waned after months of heated conflict between First Ward citizens and the Homanist faction led by Father Sheedy.

First Ward Morgan M. Sheedy Penn Avenue Father Sheedy Beber Sheedy Mr. Baldwin Citizens’ Commmarine Baldwin Tor Offenst Joes The Disraron Cardinal Gibbons

Architect J G Frazier of East End Reveals Cure

The interview profiles John G. Frazier of 6710 Kirkwood Pittsburg once a long-time Allegheny resident. He details a rapid health decline from catarrhal illness to weight loss insomnia and weakness and credits Drs Copeland Blair for a restorative treatment yielding renewed strength and vision.

John G. Frazier Frazier Pittsburg Allegheny Kirkwood Street Messrs. Flynn, McGee and Stewart Stanton and Naylor Avenues East End

Prohibition and voter qualification amendments proposed 1889

The notice outlines two proposed constitutional amendments for a June 18 1889 election in Allegheny County. Article Nineteenth would ban intoxicating liquor as a beverage with enforcement laws, allowing limited nonbeverage use by law. The second amendment would alter voter qualifications and residency rules for United States citizens, with detailed residency timeframes and an emphasis on modernizing suffrage requirements.

General Assembly United States High Seas General Assembly of Pennsylvania Right Tewest Alexander McCandless Allegheny Allegeny St Bal Cal Pittsburg Penn Avenue Second Third Streets Second Avenue Fourth Avenue Archibald & Brothers Third Avenue Poor Board Diamond Street Third Ward Pittsburg, First District, To Meet At Municipal Smithfield Street Grant Street L. Woodson Seventh Avenue Alderman B. McKenna Fifth Ward Peter Hermes Fifth Avenue Tunnel Street Sixth Ward Aix Alder Sewickley Township Franklin Township Harrison Township Natrona Avenue Hampton Township William Peters Indiana Township Miller's Hotel Marshall Township Rachelner Pine Township Reserve Township McCandless Township Frederick Gangloff John H. Cole Shaler Township C. Benerlein Glenshaw West Deer Township East Deer Township Sae Springdale Richland Township Bakerstown Ross Mney Store of Hold James Gorby O'Hara Township Hoboken Robinson's Seitz Harmer Deer Creek Collier Township Justice of the Peace Vicw Congress Commonwealth Pennsylvania

Italians to form a Catholic church in the city

A group of Italian residents selects leaders to organize a parish and has already raised over $2000 with several churches pledging aid. The new church will fall under the Pittsburg Catholic Diocese and require diocesan jurisdiction.

Joseph C. Cuneo Frank Bonistalli Joseph Panalla Pittsburg

Sharpsburg EH School graduation marks proficiency display

The Sharpsburg EH School commencement featured Prof. T. Noss and Assistant Principal Miss Sleigh praising students. Exercises took place in the church with notable performances by Robinson and Asdale Williams, and the class sang "Eagle and" as part of the program.

Sharpsburg T. Noss Miss Sleigh Robinson Asdale E Gale

Burial of Oliver H. Farley in Emsworth cemetery

Oliver H. Farley was buried yesterday. Funeral services were held at his father J. P. Farley’s residence in Emsworth. Friends and many railroad and business associates attended, and floral tributes were abundant. Newspaper men served as pallbearers at the interment in ErTue cemetery.

Oliver H. Farley J. P. Farley Emsworth erTue

Building Planned on Marine National Bank Site

A six story building is to be erected on the site of the Marine National Bank at the corner of aean Selene Sizer. Construction aims to be finished by mid September.

Marine National Bank Cora Aean Selene Sizer Pus

Not Found Here In City inquiry for Varner kin yields fruitless search

William Varner of Johnstown visited Municipal Hall yesterday seeking Allie Ada and Sadie Varner from Cambria City. The inquiry found no trace of the three and was fruitless.

William Varner Johnstown Municipal Hall Allie Ada Sadie Varner Cambria City

Cocoa beans and chocolate making rise in cost debate

A compact note discusses how the value of premium cocoa beans drives manufacturing costs. It notes that higher bean prices push up production expenses and influence final product pricing, hinting at market pressures on the cocoa trade.

Blooker's Dutch Cocoa Advertised as Pure and Strong

An advertisement asserts Blooker's Dutch Cocoa is free of adulteration at one dollar per pound. It claims superior strength and substance versus rivals tainted with arrow-root starch vanilla or sugar, noting one pound yields about 150 cups for consumers to try. GEO E SIEVENSON & CO agents.

Names in patient notices spark ethical debate in medical ads

Readers weigh whether publishing patient names and addresses, even with consent, is appropriate as doctors Copeland and Blair defend voluntary disclosures. The article stresses careful treatment of catarrh to prevent progression toward consumption and warns that improper handling can harm nutrition and respiratory health.

Doctors Treat with Success Across Multiple Systems

Doctors report successful treatment of various conditions including ENT, throat and lung issues. The ad lists office hours at 7 PM Sundays and provides a Pittsburgh address on Sixth Avenue. An endorsement from Western Pennsylvania’s Median College is noted, highlighting the institution’s diplomas and credibility.

Sanday Pitubarg Norasle Ny Copeland College of Estern Pittaba le Peg Pont the Iet

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Mar Ing J. G. Frazier Ept Sergesscoverare Cen Dre. Copeland FF Street Franklin Street P. J. Foley's Elm Street Wylie Avenue Eighth Ward People's Skating Rink Bedford Ayenus Fulton Street John W. Bell Club House Center Avenue Colwell Street O'Reilly & Son Pittseburg Alderman O'Donnell Hemphill’s Thirteenth Pike Streets P. Magee Pitt Bedford Avenue J. R. Voskamp Station House Eureka Hall Arthur Street Twelfth Ward Julius Garber Twenty-first Street Reed & Son Twenty Fourth Street Psint James Acer John Moesaner Twenty-eighth Street McKenzie Twenty-ninth Smallman Streets John Eisrich Thirteenth Ward George G. Jeremy Concord Alley B.& L. Association Somers Street Thirty-the Alderman Patterson Kirkpatrick Street Fourteenth Ward Thirty-third Street Lawrence Schoolhouse John Allen Thirtyseventh Butler Streets Charlotte Streets Sixteenth Ward Howard School House Frauenholt's Thirty-ninth Street John Myers Bloomfield C. H. Blume Liberty and Elm Streets Seventeenth Ward Washington Fortieth Street M. F. Leslie & Bro Forty-second Street Alex. Kingan Butler Street Kauffield House Bridge B. BR. McInerney Flist John Getty Broad Street Collings and Sheridan Avenues Trager A. J. Batchelor Hiland Avenue J.B Lincoln Avenue John Koenigsmen James P. Dahlem Andrew Kessler Larimer Avenue Schade’s Brilliant Station Twenty-fourth Ward W. J. Brennan Carson Street Ween Thirtieth Thirty-first Jane Twenty-seventh Twenty-fifth Ward R. J Sarah Street Jacob Nehron Carson Twenty-Sixth Sarah Twenty-fifth John Hughes Irish Sidney Street Eighteenth Street Jacob Aulenbacher,Jr Eighteenth Sarah Streets Odd Fellows’ Hall John Eerne Twentieth and Jane Streets John Leon Welsh Manor Artman’s Piuts Street Dietelos KEW Rashdort Bedio Bingham Street J. M. Shaffer Twelfth Street John Hicksman South Twelfth Bradford Streets Pitts Gledto Burg J. W. Boyd John Fitzsim Bingham Streets Knox Manor Street Elias Wagner Washington Avenue H. Heinrich Allen Avenue Christo Wilbert William Slater Wi Ig Avenue K Street Sma Philip Hoffman Wyoming Street Third Pi Fourth Ward Steubenville Pike Allegheny City Robinson Street Pone Pioneer Paint Works Grant and Western Avenues City of Allegheny John P. McHenry West Diamond Street Irwin Avenues Taylor Avenue North Avenue B Bynd Marble Shop Arch Street Léedlie Monterey Streets Jackson Street Paint Shop Taggart Street Irwin Avenue Perrysville Avenue Ohio Street J. H. Jones Federal Street Federal and Hemlock Streets Sandusky Hemlock James Street Second Street Chestnut Street Franz Stabb Otel Isabella Federal E. Thresher Anderson Parkway John Vogler Gray Alley Voeghily Street Joseph Weber Rebecca Street David Hostetter Bidwell Street Beaver Avenue Fayette Street Pennsylvania Avenue Bennett & Beacom’s Franklin and Sedgwick Streets Juniata Chartiers Streets Allegheny Avenue Sedgwick Street Chartiers Street High Street Bayard Street Cheny City Seventh Ward D. Lutz & Son Spring Garden Avenue Overhill Street Alleghey City Ease River Avenue Andrew Wellinger East Street Ninth Ward Allegheny Yards Tenth Ward Charles Street Milroy Avenue Henry Newhart Woods’ Run Avenue Shady Avenue Leonard Brucker Woods’ Row McClure Avenues Willis Street Alleheny City Dweling House Return Street Clark Fishing Club Hall Cherry Street John Seibert Bugler Plank Road Elizabeth West Elisabeth Knoxville Knox Rochelle Streets Borough of Millville McKees James H Second Ward McKeesrt Louis Haney Vea Squire Fields Walnut Street McKeesto J. K. Spangler J. P Jacob Everett Glenfield Sewickley Jerome Baum Summer & Son’s Eleventh Clay Streets Town Hall Main Street Thorough Tarentum Borough of Vero R. L. Kent Oakmont E Street West Bellevue Belizhoover Homestead B. R. Crilbertson Spring Garden Osborne West Liberty West Liberty Avenue Green Tree Corsolis Wilkins Township John Jenker Turtle Creek Lime Hill Braddock Township Swissvale North Braddock Bessemer Sterrett Township John Livingston Maple and Water Streets John Newell Swissvale Road Edgewood Station Puroninger Bros Atreet Penn Township Matthew Lloyd Monroe Plum Township New Texas M. Math's Patton Township Versailles Township South Versailles Township Perrysville Jenny Lind Greenoak Buena Vista Mount Vernon Yough Valley Harmony Forward Township Brown's William Penn Jefferson Township Lowrie’s Tepe Wilson's Jones Mifflin Township Lebanon Dravesburg Alestors Franklin Blackburn Germantown Alliquippa Munhall Bros Munhall Station John Redphens Pair Haven Concord Upper St. Clair Township Foster's Store Bridgeville Amos Holland Sodom Scott Township Robert Lea & Bros Joseph Campbell & Sons McKee Shirland Half Crown Noblestown Findley Township Clinton Imperial Hotel Chartiers Township Sheridan Shousetown Moon Township Richard McAndless Sheeiff Feneral O. H. Farley Blooker GEO, E. Sievenson & C6 Sixth Ave McMunn E. Ferrett Pearl St New York Atents O. D. Lewis Pant Fite Avenue Minithield Aule
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