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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1889

Page

3

Pittsburg Water Analysis Report by Prof Blanck Analyzed

A 1958 Pittsburg report to the Department of Public Safety details Prof. Blanck’s days long water analysis. Findings note elevated total solids and organic contaminants from heavy rains, with ammonia not consistently present and water hardness near six drops per 10000 parts.

Prof. Blanck Don Pittsburg BeTiowinc Department of Oes Ee Ee Pittsbore

Southside Man Kills Himself in Front of Son at Home

Louis C Kroeger, a 34-year-old German insurance agent, shot himself with a revolver in his 312 Sarah Street residence in Southside, witnessed by his son. Coroner McDowell conducted an inquest after the incident and neighbors report previous family strife and a recent pattern of despair linked to a late brother-in-law's death in the same house.

Louis &.C. Kroeger Louis &. C. Kroeger Sarah Street Southside Bhe Krueger Louis Krueger Risch Kru W. A. Herron Fourth Ave Nzar MT. Oliver Inclin Beringer Tusseta Alles & Bailey Fela-Hasale Penn Ave Rileu Beringer & 504 Shingiss BT Court House San Black & Baird Washington Ave Allegheny A. Saar & Son Federal St Gales Eles Locatio Eny Alleabeny Fifth James ‘Nates Einen Fourth Avenue Cee Casas Stockton Arch Street W. Herron SONS Arch ERS Federal Ewing James ST Park Anne City A. Hekeon Jeesein Ae New North Calbarni A. J- Pentecost Grant St. Jefez Nag Basler Herrmann Duquesne Council, Jr Frederick Basler

Herr's Island Dam Sparks Sharp Letter to Allegheny Mayor

Colonel W E Merrill writes a forceful letter to Mayor Pearson protesting Allegheny Council objections to a dam proposed at Herr's Island. He argues the United States seeks to improve the Allegheny river with the dam and warns city action could set a bad example if land needed for the project is refused. He claims neighboring communities seek improvements and urges timely decision.

Herr’s Island Allegheny W. E. Merrill Pearson United States Allegheny River Acam Herr's Island Merrill Ent

Red Pond Drainage Efforts Eliminate Flooded Reservoir

Water in Red Pond rose after a broken old well and heavy rains. Superintendent Paisley leads six workers round the clock. A dam near Center and Sneed and a deep trench on Soho Street divert water toward the sewer. Two steam pumps started at 10 pm and should drain the pond in about 12 hours. No damage from flooding the skating rink so far.

Red Pond Paisley Center Soho Street

First White Man to Marry Colored Woman in County

A marriage license clerk issued the county’s first license for a white man to wed a colored woman Captain Heiber supervised the affair. The couple details include Fer ee Welker a teamater from 58 Webster Avenue and Lizzie Ferguson of Second Avenue Worth. The man is described as a young Swiss native about two years old. the woman is said to be 18 and of Zoulatto descent, born in Johnstown Fa.

Heiber Somerday Fer Ee Welker Teamater Webster Avenue Lizzie Ferguson Second Avenue Worth Switzerland Mise Ferguson Johnstown

Hungarian Quarrel Ends in Brick Assault at Homestead

Two Hungarians clashed at Homestead yesterday. One man struck the other with a brick, fracturing his skull and likely causing fatal injuries. The assailant was arrested and jailed. the wounded man Jan Tschaiskowalski received treatment.

Homestead Jan Tschaiskowalski

Remains of Drowned Man Recovered in Allegheny River

The body of William Ballison, who drowned Thursday in the Allegheny River at the foot of McCandless Avenue, was recovered yesterday and buried at Allegheny Cemetery. The Coroner has been notified and will conduct an inquest.

William Ballison Allegheny McCandless Allegheny Cemetery

Wants Her Child Back in Custody Contention Files Petition

Mary and Harlan filed a petition to revoke a decree granting custody of Carrie M. Harlan to Mrs. Marian McD Sanders alleging the grandmother drinks and is an improper custodian. The report also lists lawsuits: Dodge and Huncke suing Herman and Ebbert for embalming fluid. a dispute involving the Arnold Coal Co and William Metcalf against the Pennsylvania Salt Mfg Co. a bill by multiple parties against Conrad Schmidt Jr and Julis Jacoby. grand jury true bills for assault and battery. charters filed for two water companies and a trial list for several Commonwealth cases.

Mrs Mary & Harlan Carrie M. Harlan Harlan Marian McD. Sanders Dodge & Huncke Brooklyn Herman & Ebbert Ohio Street Allegheny Arnold Coal Company William Metcalf Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company Salt Company Ben Salt Ces Billan Equity M m Equity Ort A Henrietta Gastner Mariah E. Kim Minnie McCain Elizabeth Fass Conrad Ludwig Schmidt, Jr Julis Jacoby Ludwig Schmidt Sats Gan Ty Torday the Cohen Geertrie John Frey Robert Hunt Joseph Jamieson Moreth William Lowther Alex. McGrew Michael Toole Mike Wild Peter Walker Daniel Jordan Recorder's Manufacturers’ Water Company Patton Towns People's Water Supply Company Inf E. Little E. Matthews Frank Wilcox C. C. Wolfe Criminal Court Commonwealth Daniel Davis John Wittmer A Donabne Nm Moronquek Clarg Donally

Allen Murder Trial in Criminal Court for March Slaying

Charles E. Allen colored stands trial for the murder of Steven Bod Lee on the 2st day of last March at 951 Second avenues. Prosecution led by Porter includes witnesses Butler Holmes Pearsall and others. Police pursued Allen after the shooting and Lee died from a gunshot wound after a quarrel over a woman.

Charles E. Allen Criminal Court Steven Bod” Lee Second Avenues Porter John Robb Messrs Brennan Mitchell Walter Butler Allen Lee Holmes Pearsall Butler Robert Holmes J. Guy McCandless Peter McGuire John Connors George Wallace Negro Smith Coulson Eleventh Ward William Deemus Fifth Avenue

Doubts Rise Over South Penn Railroad Revival

Prominent railroad men and shippers mock reports of a revived South Penn line with Philadelphia ties to New York. Frick dismisses the stories as insubstantial while Holbrook praises the route as a fine road and predicts future construction. Dilworth says it would benefit Pittsburg shippers if completed.

South Penn Philadelphia Dispatch New York Pennsylvania H. Clay Frick E. Holbrook Lake Erie Roads H. P. Dilworth Pittsburg

Dinners for Relief of Deserving G A R Men

The Relief Committee of the Ladies of the G A R met at the old University building to plan a series of dinners at their headquarters on Tuesday and Wednesday next week to aid G A R men and families affected by the flood. They sent a clothing box valued at $60 to Johnstown and allocated cash to a Huntingdon soldier’s relief. The County Commissioners granted use of the building and a sewing room where donations are opened sorted and mended for wear.

G. A. RR Carrie V. Sherriff State Department Johnstown Huntingdon Clementia

Liquor Tax and Poverty Debate Rally in Abbreviated Piece

A mobbed passages rhetoric argues the liquor trade causes poverty and crime and endorses an amendment. It claims vast debt, family ruin, and loss of personal liberty harm, contrasting with supporters’ mottoes and citing industry figures to press prohibition.

Prohibition Amendment Gains Support Across Counties

Prohibition advocates claim Lawrence and Beaver counties back the amendment with large majorities. Farmers and workers forecast votes against saloons as tax revenue would drop and social costs fall. The notice cites business leaders, Knights of Labor, and local shops endorsing the ban and lists assorted whiskies for sale in advertisements.

Riot on a Baltimore and Ohio excursion train

A small riot broke out on an B and O excursion train at Allen station near Wheeling nine miles from the city. A weak bridge at Triadelphia delayed the train about three hours. Fights spilled from cars to the creek bank. two men were drowned. Several were intoxicated including the doctor and brakeman. No serious injuries or arrests reported.

Baltimore and Ohio Allen Station Wheeling Triadelphia

Constable Arrests Four Colored People in Extortion Case

Samuel Morgan, a Baldwin town constable, is charged with extorting money from Randolph Washington, wife Walls, Ada a tobien, and Clarke after warrants for disorderly conduct at a picnic. They paid $10 each but sought legal advice to sue. Bail set at $1,500 for a hearing next. Wm Semple of Allegheny buried yesterday at Uniondale. floral tributes noted for several local residents.

Samuel Morgan Samuel Morgans Baldwin Town Adhe Gos Randolph Washington Wife Walls Ada A Tobien E Clarke Morgan Steeda

Round Trip to Cincinnati via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Round trip from Balltime and Ohio depot at 6:45 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. June 2 and 21. Tickets valid to June 27. Special train June 21 at 10 p.m. for Turners of Pittsburgh and nearby. Meat car and sleeping car accommodations available at specific offices.

Cincinnati Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Balltimore and Ohio Smithfield Water Streets Turners Pittsburg Cor Fifth Avenue Wood Street Oscar Scheer

Local reopening office in Johnstown offers flood relief discounts

A business returning after the great Johnstown disaster announces its new headquarters opposite the old post office on Franklin Street Upstairs. It offers liberal discounts to flood victims and generous allowances for Singer machine customers upgrading to new models. Freight for the East noted and several local merchants and retailers listed with promotions and products including beer cigars and underwear.

Johnstown Franklin Street

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