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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1890

Page

5

Commencement Across Pennsylvania Colleges

The quarter century celebration of Washington and Jefferson Colleges featured 708 graduates in 25 years, with 253 in ministry and 174 in law. Governor Beaver presided at the banquet and alumni events, as commencements continue at Bellefonte State College and St Francis College in Lorette.

Jones Washington and Jefferson Colleges Moffat Washington and Jefferson Beaver Mget Bellefonte The State College Alamoi and Dllegates John Norris Joseph Ferry John Sullivan Joseph Garvey Felix Golian Richard MecGarrigte Tierney Thomas H. Greerr Altoona Raven School Youngstown Clement Hall B. M. Hill Rosen School Traedly

Fatal stove oil blast at Brownsville claims Levingston life

Mrs Mary Levingston nee Fitzgerald of Bridgeport wife of Bud Levingston a Monongahela branch employee died after a stove fire ignited by oil she poured into a burning fire. Her husband was injured trying to help as the house burned, and she was buried this morning at 10 o’clock.

Brow Nevine Mary Levingston Fitzgerald Bridgeport Bud Levingston Monongahela Pittsburg Virginia Charleston

Judge Refuses Writ in McGinty Conspiracy Case

Special telegram from Castres reports Judge refused a writ of habeas corpus for Mrs. Norah McGinty charged with conspiracy to murder William Foltz, president of the First National Bank. The court holds the case as common law and bound over to the September term. McGinty was jailed three weeks awaiting this decision. Sam Kissinger, an ex-prisoner, was involved but provided testimony.

New Castres Norah McGinty Wiliam & Foltz First National Bank McGinty Sam Kissinger

Erwin Hoe Secures North Pennsylvanian Plate Glass Plant

Erwin Hoe has secured the frame glass works to be built north of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Papers are signed and work will start soon. The plant will be vast with a 40 pot furnace and 400 workers initially, rising to 800 within a year. Twenty acres of land are allocated in North. Final papers received yesterday.

Lewis Janes Irewin Pennsylvania Railroad North

Bull Gores Farm Hand In 35 Foot Fall At Youngstown

A German laborer on Silas Shook's stock farm was gored by an infuriated bull and fell thirty five feet while attempting to move the animal. Fellow workers using pitchforks subdued the bull and rescued him. Albert Austin, a worker on a new residence site, also fell thirty five feet and was taken home by ambulance.

Perret Tellgram Youngstows Silas Shook Albert Austin

Heat forces shutdowns at Allegheny Steel and Miller Forge

Workers at Allegheny Beesonior Steel Works Duquesne report eight hour shifts due to extreme heat. Superintendent Hoffman reviews the request. The Miller Forge at Hankin closed because a cooling fan broke, leaving workers unable to operate in the heat.

Jane Allegheny Beesenior Steel Works Duquesne Hoffman Hankin

Claridge Miners Return to Work at Old Scale

The Claridge miners end a strike by returning to the previous wage scale after weeks on the picket line. Operators offered no concessions, and miners chose to resume work rather than remain idle.

Lewis Janes Claridge

Butler CLASS 1885 reunion and local accidents report

The notice mentions a Butler Jefferson College reunion at Canonsburg on a Wednesday. It reports fatalities and injuries from mishaps including a rider killed near Indiana county, a woman killed by a fall, a slate fall killing William Hulsell and injuring Frank Jones, and a missing Southwest Railroad conductor from Scottdale. A local superintendent election sets T Johnson as superintendent with a salary of 1800. A gas vein was struck during water drilling in Asheville Cambria county halting work.

O. P Butler Jefferson College Canonsburg Banvesvinur Masonic Temple JaMre Ayers Indiana County Barnerville John Miller William Hulsel Frank Jones Sherif Simewan South Fork Dovu Gisss Moses Southwest Railroad Scottdale Hie Iteba T. Jomserox Johnstown

New Maine Opinion Could Halt Seizure of Original Liquor Packages

City Solicitor Mitchell in Bawxoor Maine issues an opinion limiting police seizures of beer and liquor in original unbroken packages. Officers may require bonds to cover damages to liquor owners or risk stopping many seizures. Several Committee of Seven members continue swearing out warrants as police services are invoked.

Pine Tree Bawxoor Mitchell Kitney Mr. Mitchell Marshal Whitney Committee of Seven

Dicken Denies Contempt Charge Over Grand Jury Witnesses

J Charles Dicken, Esq., filed an answer to the contempt rule insisting he did no wrong. He explained as Frank Gernade’s attorney he sought to see witnesses, spoke with McDonough in the hallway near the grand jury room, but did not know he had testified. Hearing postponed to today.

J. Charles Dicken Dicken Frank Gernade McDonough Grand Jury

Commonwealth v Wells and Others at Criminal Court

A list of defendants including Oliver Wells John Driscoll James McCann Miranda Palmer and others faces Commonwealth criminal court proceedings. The docket names multiple defendants across cases with varied surnames indicating a crowded session.

Criminal Court —Commonwealth Oliver Wells John Driscoll John Donnelly William Shay John Dol James McCann David Bown Thomas Jones Miranda Palmer Newton Robinson John Murphy Henry McCord Albert Snowden James A. Peart M. Barris Edwin C. Crothers Joan Clark John Connors

Acquittal and suits mark Negloy Avenue cases in court

In criminal court yesterday William aeon was acquitted of assault and battery on SS Jupex Stowe. Arguments also heard in cases by Negloy Avenue residents against Duquesne Traction Company to restrain track laying. WILLIAM R. SNYDER filed for $30,000 damages against Sebastian Delp for alleged false arrest connected to a forgery incident involving his 17 year old son.

William Aeon Jupex Stowe Negloy Avenues Duquesne Traction Company Csmpany Reso William R. Snyder Sebastian Delp Delp Snyder Alderman McMasters

Married No More Divorces Granted Yesterday

A series of divorces were granted yesterday in cases including Fannie Jackson versus Albert Jackson Caroline Whitehead versus Richard Whitehead Edward Davis versus Frances Davis Carrie M. Jones versus Albert D. Jones Millie E. Gallagher versus Patrick H. Gallagher and Caroline Lepplain versus Fred Lepplain A divorce was refused in the case of Charles Schnitzki against Anna Schnitzki The witness alleged cruelty and an existing husband at the time of marriage she denied the charges asserting her former spouse was dead when she married Schnitzki

Fannie Jackson Albert Jackson Caroline Whitehead Richard Whitehead Edward Davis Frances Davis Carrie M. Jones Albert D. Jones Millie E. Gallagher Patrick H. Gallagher Caroline Lepplain Fred Lepplain Charles Schnitzki Anna Schnitzki Schnitzki Crovelly

Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line Steamers Daily Run

Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line announces daily steamers from foot Wood Street to Cincinnati with meals and state room. Fare to Cincinnati is 7 50 or 12 00 for round trip, return by rail options 12 50. Berths and information via Jas A Henderson sup t. mail description folders. Also local ads for fire works, trunks, shoes, harmonicas and more citywide.

Pittsburg Cincinnati Foot Wood St All Jas. A. Henderson

First Popular Excursion to Atlantic City on July 3 1690

Atlantic City excursion advertised by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. Round trip rate ten dollars, tickets valid for ten days with stopovers. Special trains depart from the B&O depot at 8 AM and 9:20 PM. Inquiries directed to E D Smith, division passenger agent, Pittsburgh.

Atlantic City Washington D. C Baltimore Philadelphia Ashington E. D. Smith Pittsburg

Remarkable Offer At The People's Store

The People’s Store offers a limited line of Smith’s best moquettes new goods at $1 per yard. Quantity is limited and sale ends when sold out. Campbell & Drew announce the bargain as a summer special.

Smith People’s Campbell & Drew

Always the Cheapest Dusters for Ladies

The advertisement promotes a broad range of ladies dusters in linen mohair and brilliantine for excursion season. It highlights prices from 1 to 15 dollars and urges customers that no wardrobe is complete without one of these practical garments.

Flint Glassworkers Set Second Annual Reunion in Pittsburgh

The American Flint Glassworkers plan their second annual reunion in Pittsburgh on Monday June 30. Special P C and St L train leaves Pittsburg at 7 AM. Round trip fare is 135 dollars with tickets valid for return until July.

Pittsburg Wsu

Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday

Miscellaneous names and notices list marriage licenses issued in Pittsburg Allegheny with multiple names including Peter Barsennewe, Mary Maibach, Jules Hargrives, Matilda Cotton. The page also records several obituaries and funeral notices for Burke, Ferguson, Gilson, Goetttler, Glancey, Hazlett, Loeffler, Martin, Morrison, and others with dates in June 1890 and locations in Pittsburgh and Steubenville area. end notices request copy of Steubenville papers.

Same Retidense Scien Mallen Pitteburg Ee Pittsburg Peter Barsennewe Sss Kambina Carling Aeveneeent Caenere Pugick Pianetan cRevepo Maty A. Fiqnetiy Snes Erro Oh Oespar Pitteburg George Bund Rrereeneeeres Mary Maibach Eee Pittabrg Pittshhote Pitteburge Econenee Allegheny Duquesne Duquesne -Pittsburg Pittburg Jules Hargrives Matilda Cotton Robert M. Davis Annie Mi. Roth George L. Maral Cee Ee Eeeaas Ap Pittebare Pinsburg Anna M. Kalk Acceeseceasesssuesen Utteburg Robert Aig Ote Eeeressenneecereess Pittebure Catharine Sulivat Ciisessessuses Ooeee Pittaburg James Carnahas Dora Kohler Pittabarg Mary Meyers Mittoburg C. Gracier Eure Alice Farrell Ito Bi MOTAM T. Gordon Henry Rose McDonald Jove Hampton Township Glilson Michael Howard Wanp Giison Samuel H Isabella Gilson Goettler Josephine Goettlers Joseph Goettier Sarah Street Southside City Quuancey Willie William Mary Glancey Carson Street Wepresday Hazlett Youngston Jenniz John P. Hazlett J. & Reymer Fayette St Loeffler Martin Loeffler Wepwespar Locust Street Etnaborough Martin Weaser Tomas Thomas Mary Street Morrison Joneseo Twenty-fourth Street Hugh Morrises Steubenville Anale

Embroideries and Linens Sale for Summer Wear

Advertises trimming for white dresses in morning wear at summer hotels and cottages. Promotes a large stock of embroidery including overs insertions and hemstitched skirtings in 27 to 46 inch widths. Special offerings include White India Linens and plain White Linen Lawns at discounted prices.

Lateen Tea Gowns Delight with Fit Pattern and Price

Our season showcase features Lateen Tea Gowns praised for fit, pattern, and style with a remarkable price of seven ninety nine. See them now for value and elegance.

Gingham dresses and French Latines offered at bargain prices

An advertisement touts light colored gingham dresses trimmed with lace and embroidery, Zephyr ginghams at 8c to 15c, and a wide range of French Latines priced around 33c to 35c. It highlights fast black satines, Henrietta Latines, and beige tweed outfits with matching jackets and wash silk shirt waists, plus bargain beige cheviots at 54 inches wide for summer wear.

Waists In Stock as Demand Surges

Store announces limited supply of Percale Shirt Waists now in stock after last week's disappointment. Customers urged to come quickly as demand exceeds supply. Price listed as $1.49.

Clearance Sale of Parasols at Great Reductions

A local advertisement touts clearance parasol sale with many items discounted from original prices. Prices range from 25 cents to “$375” and include 26 inch sterling silver handles and various cloths. Some umbrellas can be recovered while you wait.

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