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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1891
Page
5
A boiler explosion at the Drake Coal Company mine near Massillon injures buildings and fatally harms night engineer Henry Vogt. The coroner's inquest implicates low water in the boiler. loss to the company is about $2,000, fully insured.
Squire Dobbin of Lincolnville dismisses the Shreve versus Emerson case over boat restitution on a lake. Canadaroth Clinic claims governing rights to the land and lake use while locals insist the lake is public property for boating ice fishing and hunting. The ruling avoids court action and leaves the dispute unsettled for now.
A general meeting of Sixth district Amalgamated lodges discussed the new scale limiting charging time in the tinkirthing mille and wages for peddlers. Sentiment favored opposing changes. A committee will visit the Amalgamated Convention in Pittsburg to present grievances. If the scale stands unaltered, the Lak Lak workers may unite against it.
Chaunceford Strauss of York equity arrived in Minntaros and, within an hour, claimed to have slain forty eight snakes near Middletown. He described the venomous brown and cone-nosed serpents, noting a five foot long Dineksnake and two foot long eyes, all said to be vicious and dangerous.
It will be celebrated with races and festivities. Arness June 21. The town plans a Fourth of July celebration with a street parade school chorus bicycle races a baseball game and a picnic at noon. Interlacing tournament horse events include a free-for-all trot and a free-for-all pace with purses offered.
The overland special from Hyndman to Bedford Springs miles away brought Tar Die ra Tones for editorial excursionists news but hit a fierce storm between Buffalo Mills and Bedford. Water spout like surge washed soil bridges and required several horse relays before arrival. the dispatch devoured by readers as the only paper reaching town.
An informal meeting of city Baptist congregations decided to unite under one roof with a single pastor. Rev G R Richards is expected to lead the united churches and a formal action is planned for next week.
Prohibitionists of the county issue an urgent call for a meeting in Mracen Pa to elect delegates to the State convention and to transact important county business. The event promises able speakers and is likely to attract the temperance segment, noted as very strong in the county.
Steve Wilson, a well known colored man, was found on the street early this morning badly wounded from knife wounds inflicted by a gang. The incident follows a recent killing of Captain Stewart of Pittsby and references a term served in the Western Penit.
John Steel a colored man was found dead in bed this morning in New Carriz. Initial reports suggested violence but physicians ruled natural causes from heart disease. He was 34 years old and recently from Steelton, leaving a wife and two children. Memorial services are noted in Kopf, Ohio.
An observant afternoon service drew V Knights from Youngstown Salem and Salineville. An imposing procession moved to the cemetery conveying a formal, somber ceremony observed by residents.
A Beaver River story reports a night time fishing method using a dip boat to herd fish onto the boat along the shore. Two men row the craft in tandem on rising river water, dark nights preferred, guiding fish into the boat as the vessel nearly touches the river bed. The technique, unused by law, may prompt action by the Fish Warden to stop it.
A.C. Woolsey of Perry township hired a substitute to teach Summer Hill, and the directors refused his pay. Justice Shank heard the case with Deputy State Superintendent John Q. Stewart supporting the directors. Woolsey had hired Miss Annie Moss for a week while away to vote, and C. McDonald filled the extra week. The judge reserved his decision and no ruling has been issued. If decided against the directors, the matter may go to court.
Mearher Jones J and D H Wheeler of Allegheny College preach the baccalaureate sermon using Solomon chapter eight, verses six and seven, praising life and joy as the heavenly song. The discourse unfolds in twelve divisions and emphasizes a flawless life and immortal delight.
The Pennsylvania Company operated a scheduled fast Miniter train between Cleveland and eastern cities for the first time. It arrived at Alliance at 1 05 p.m. and departed at 10, reaching Newbury in 6 minutes before Cleveland city limits. The return arrives Alliance at 1 10 p.m. and connects with No.6 on the Pittsburgh line. It claims the fastest time west of Philadelphia, despite Sabbath restrictions in the charter.
Aptoora Pennsylvania June 21 P H Walls manager of the Cresson and Clearfield Coke Company of Frugality sent a $280 check to Altoona firemen who aided in defending the village of Flity during recent forest fires. The grant to Vigilant Excelsior and Patrol companies provides a neat sum to each member.
New York reports from mining centers across the West detail Summer work under way in Colorado with notable strikes. Tellurium ore found at Golden Fleece Mine by Charles Davis. Silent Friend at Pitkin producing well. Crested Butte seeing new properties and old ones restarted. Cripple Creek reports gold discoveries.
North Star Mine in Amador will reopen this summer under a bonded company. Comet Mine will be worked through the North Star. Hirsh Mine in Inyo, idle for years, shows a developing bonanza with ten tons yielding 1347 dollars and ore assays of lead, silver and gold. Harmony Ming gravel tests aim to measure gold loss in washing. Union Consolidated Mine in Phineas, partly English-owned, produces about 20000 pounds monthly. New silver camp near Dos Cabezas Springs reports nine locations from Lucky Dan Higgins with significant ore values across multiple claims in San Diego and nearby.
Elation runs through Silver City mining men as Hanover bounds toward top ore production in the Territory within three months. The Silver City and Northern Railroad nears Hanover, one third built and due next month, spurring a rush to claim iron and copper sites. Iron and copper ore mountains lie nearby, with the Santa Rita Copper and Iron Company boasting 40 mines four miles away and valued at about $1,000,090 in sales.
The Gold Hill Company plans a Colorado transfer for Quartzburg holdings within weeks. John McKay reports a promising mine near Horn Silver, while Hard Scrabble in Bruno district yields rich surface ore and deep tunnel progress. Washington miners strike a rich vein. a ten stamp mill produced $6,000 in three weeks. Southern Arizona mines, including Antelope in Catalinas, show strong daily output and activity in Olive camp. The death of pioneer M Dayden near Campo, California hints at coal west of Yuma.
Thousands of dead fish float on Lake Connant in Coxsratt Pa as hotel owners bury them along the beach. Fish weigh ten and five pounds and average about three pounds as dynamiting is blamed for the mass kill. Local spotters and hotel operators refuse to halt the practice.
A steamboat is being built at Wiegel Bros yard for market trade on the Monongahela. It will run between Pittsburg and upper Monongahela towns and carry orders from merchants in Pittsburg McKeesport and nearby areas. The officers will transport passengers and provide cargo services on both up and down trips.
Dr Ferguson preached the baccalaureate sermon from Philippians two on Obedience Unto Death. The Second U P Church overflowed with attendees unable to find standing room as the address explored Christ's obedience and its example for followers.
At All Saints Cathedral Dean Williams read Bishop-elect Nicholson's letter noting he will attend the Nashotah Mission Home trustees meeting this week before making a final decision on accepting the bishopric. Local sentiment favors his acceptance.
The fragment mentions a forge at a cattle ranch between Oo Wells and Clarise Creek and notes a coal measure from Carisso Mountains through Signal Mountain to the Cocopah range.
Charles H. Weeks, an accountant from this city injured in a rail incident, was taken to Western Springs for faith healing by revivalists. He and several others reportedly recovered after prayers, amid multiple similar accounts from the event.
The steamer La Bretagne arriving from Havre reports Joseph, a 40 year old Swiss steerage passenger, suddenly seized his wife and five children during a family разговор and cast his 5 year old son Pierre into the sea. The child was lost and the father, said to be insane, was restrained in irons by ship officers. He reportedly threatened to throw all his children overboard.
A dying burglar in Cherokee Texas confessed to killing wealthy cattleman Christopher Helm and robbing his body of a large sum. The crime near the Cherokee Strip had baffled authorities for over a year, with Ben Scott named as Helm's accomplice and reported to be located by investigators.
Furniture and carpets offer bargains at 42 and 644 Liberty street corner Sixth avenue. Henry Berger urges buyers to inspect the superb stock before purchasing as they consider their best interests.
The notice collection lists weddings and funeral details across Mt. Washington Monongahela City Allegheny and surrounding areas. Entries include June 1891 ceremonies for McConwick Brokaw Cameron Dempka Glarner Patterson and Reese and memorials with service times and private interments.
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