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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1890

Page

5

Millionaire's Son Elopes With Cab Driver's Daughter

Frashurx March 5. Willis McCray son of the late millionaire oil king James E. McCray elopes with 19 year old Cornelius Tyson daughter of a Foxburg cab proprietor. McCray newly wealthy from his father's estate has vanished with his bride toward Meadville, leaving his wife destitute and authorities in pursuit for abduction.

Distatcr Frashurx Willis McCray James E. McCray McCray Toronto School of Veterinary Surgery Cornelius Tyson Foxburg Meadville Miss Brown Freel Brown

Wages Rise Debate At Columbia Iron Works Meeting

James Stratman Lodge 92 of the Amalgamated Association held a secret meeting in K of P Hall chaired by President James Faren. The union urged wage increases for the coming year with a 20 percent rise for blowing mill and soaking departments and for the 1 Sinch mill and 26 inch mill. Millwright and hydraulic workers would seek 275 dollars for ten hours, with extra time and Sunday double time, and helpers at 2 dollars, applying pro rata to overtime. The proposal will be submitted to the company and then the national conference in June.

Hasbend sod Wife Struggle for the Posses sion of Their Son

A Baltimore and Ohio depot scene in Washington Pennsylvania centers on T B McCain once of the town seeking custody of his year old son who had lived with his mother Mrs McLain The boy was taken to the station on his way to school and torn from his father by a crowd siding with the mother Mrs McCain Then she took the boy home as the father boarded an east bound train for Pittsburgh.

Washington Baltimore and Ohio T. B. McCain Mra. McCain Mra. McLain

Man Sues Over Death After Liquor Links to Train Crash

In a trial list item at Emlenton on July 5 the Veon case against Creaton claims the defendant sold liquor to two youths G H Veon and A Shannon and failed to lodge them. Veon seeks $5,000 damages for his son Veon who died after the crash leaving him crippled.

Ator Frasklix Veon Creaton Emlenton G. HB. Veen Ah. Shannon Shannon Veen Lfe

Mrs Catharine Drake Dies in Home Fire Near Zanesville

Mrs Catharine Drake mother of Thomas Drake a local builder was burned to death at her rural home six miles from Zanesville on March 5. Left briefly alone in a room her clothing caught fire from the grate and she could not call for help before dying.

Zanesville Catharine Drake Thomas Drake Toon

Deadlock over Town Treasurer and Secretary Election

City council at this place forges a deadlock over electing their treasurer and secretary. One candidate holds three Republican votes while the opponent has two Democrats and one Republican, stirring political circles. A note from Ravena reports a fatal train strike near Kent leaving a widow and seven children. Butler dispatch notes indictments for conspiracy in Middlesex township. Carlisle reports a shoe factory strike in Mechanicsburg protesting wage cuts with outsiders hired to fill vacancies.

Istroeustows D. M Poe Grennis Kelxo

Weaver denies killing father in law in belated claim

Bellefonte March report says Fietta Weaver now held on her father-in-law Andrew Waren Berar murder case protests she had no part in the killing. Jonas Anman accused of murder. bail status unclear as new telegrams unfold. In Charleston West Virginia the ParDic and Curtin Lumber Company organized with a forty thousand six hundred dollar fee to operate in Braxton County.

Peuial pistaTce Bellefonte Fietta Weaver Andrew Waren Berar Jonas Anman Anman

Three Men Arrested in East River Swindle Scheme

A three man plan to rob Baltimore Parkersburg and Wheeling merchants has been unearthed in Huntington West Virginia and at Hinton. Hodius and Shepino are jailed in Hinton. Light is in Summers County awaiting trial after being arrested in Huntington. They allegedly ran a scheme using forged recommendations to ship goods to Talcott and beyond before dumping duties and fleeing.

Dispatch Huntington W. Va Hodius Shepino Harry Light Baltimore Parkersburg Wheeling Hinton Sleepine Ligeht Talcott Summers County Light Lee S$ City Ski Poins Coads

Ex City Clerk Roller Jailed After Rearrest

Ex City Clerk John Roller, facing multiple indictments for malfeasance, was rearrested late yesterday and jailed on new bond concerns filed by District Attorney Rogers. He will stand trial next week.

Roller John 8

Stabbed Bellefonte man improves as court holds suspect

In Bellefonte on March 6 John Forcey age 60 was badly stabbed near Snow Shoe by John Vishdorfer weeks earlier. Doctors say Forcey is out of danger though Vishdorfer remains in custody for appearance. Surgeons call Forcey’s recovery a marvel and record a notable case.

Bellefonte John Forcey John Vishdorfer Snow Shoe Vishdorfer Forcey

Various Local Disputes and Commercial Moves Inked Across Towns

A mixed set of notices reports a new Ratleocad postal route between McKeesport and Bellevennon, McKeeesPoint’s directory claims 10 000 homes and 30 000 population, and Tuk Jefferson Club protests a current reputation issue. Electric light firms offer 2 percent profit for Mansfield entry, while Martix and Doblin Naff are jailed for robberies near Austintown. The Monongahela National Bank in Browneville burned but will reopen today. Youngstown Carpenters announce a 35 cent daily raise with nine hours per day. Father Wolanski secures an injunction over Shenandoah church property. Noah F Clark battles Western Union at Franklin. Zanesville bank sold to South Stern Eaton, including building on Fourth Street. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to quarry stone near Claysville for bridges, paying about 20000 dollars. William Glover & Co of New Castle buy land in New Castle and plan a large foundry and machine shop.

McKeesport Bellevennon McKeeesPoint Tuk Jefferson Club Youngstown Z Electric Light Companies Mansfield Martix Doblin Naff Austintown Monongahela National Bank Browneville Youngstown Carpenters’ Union Father Wolansk Shenandoah Father Anduchowice Franklin Noah F. Clark Western Union Telegraph Sennen Dan Zanesville Bank John W. King & Co South Stern & Eaton Fourth Street Baltimore and Ohis Railroad Company George Horn Claysville William Glover & Co New Castile Glover Witherow New Castle

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Popular Patient Favorite

Druggist L G Moore of Point Arena California praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a top seller and highly effective for soothing and curing colds. The product is distributed widely in Pittsburgh area and Allegheny locations by multiple dealers.

Chamberlain L. G. Moore Point Arena Cal John C. Smith Penn Ave Main St E. G. Stucky Seventeenth Twenty-fourth Sts Wylie Ave Fulton St Markell Bros Penn Frankstown Theo. E. Thiig Fifth Ave Carl Hartwig Butler St Jas. L. McConnell & Co Pittsburg Allegheny E. E. Heck Federal St Thos. K. Morris, Cor Hanover Preble Aves F. H. Eggers Ohio St F. BH. Ezron Smithfield St

Equitable Society Produces Miniature Free Policy Card

The Equitable Society issues a small scale reproduction of a new free toutine policy. Printed in red and black, it includes a miniature of the original heading and facsimiles of the president and secretary signatures. Contact Edward A. Woods at 516 Market Street, Pittsburg, Pa., for one and an age-based illustration of potential policy results.

the Equitable Society Edward A. Woods Market Street Pittsburg

Local notices include weddings deaths and sales stalls

A jumble of arrivals and notices lists marriages deaths and funeral times across Pittsburgh Allegheny and Crafton with names like Dora Keegan Lena tarble and Mary Boston plus period social ads for clothing and livery stables.

Fame Robeson Lllen Becquet Pittsburg Eee Luna MleKeesport Walls Annie W. Siew Reese Tmsdatr Reesensees Resese Kimipers Occa Scee Snot

New Advertisements Offer Bright Fresh Carpets At Low Prices

The notice promotes new carpets that align with modern interior decor and color harmony. It claims weeks of planning, emphasizes beauty and quality, and announces exclusive patterns offered at the lowest prices to broaden use and appeal.

Moquettes Carpet Sale Announces Wide Selection

The Moquettes offer an enormous sale with universally popular carpets providing elegant effect at minimal cost. The collection is region exclusive, featuring sturdy Body Brussels and new patterns at the lowest market prices.

New Advertisements at Danziger's Spring Novelties

Danziger's promotes the widest city stock of spring wear with exclusive styles. All wool stockinette jackets at 3.39, Jersey waists, Sarah Silk waists in many shades, flannel blazers 2.99 to 5.00, and children's cloaks and reefer jackets. Prices claimed far below competitors.

Sec Sarah Connemara

Bradley's Finest Blankets Go On Sale at Unmatched Prices

A 19th century sale touts 2 500 pairs of Bradley Blankets at unprecedented values. Scarlet blankets at 3 75 and white wool finishes priced to beat prior seasons, with 962 pairs marked finer than ever and sewn ends bound with silk. Each pair bears a ticket image of Bradley patriarchs, legends in local blanket making.

Edward Bellamy Bradley

Textile patterns and new Ingrains in Lowell Agra brands

The article highlights patterns in Lowell and Agra brands of two and three ply Ingrains. It notes Body Brussels effects and mentions a full line of Westminsters with a new extra heavy quality equal in weight but superior in quality to three plies.

Lowell Agra Brussels

Carpet Upholstery Department Promotes Early Selection

The department highlights prompt appointment fulfillment as a source of customer confidence. It urges customers to make early selections to avoid delays after April 1, noting delays are commonly experienced in spring.

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