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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1889

Page

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Western Penitentiary Bill Advances Despite Protests

In Harrisburg March 26 the Western Penitentiary appropriation bill cleared a second reading with no opposition. A Pittsburg lawyer, B C Christy, sent a letter delaying charges. Penitentiary management faced no anticipated inquiry. Chairman Dearden noted Christy’s promise to specify abuses, now unresolved.

Pittsberg Deardes Insttution Pricen Western Penitentiary Dearden B.C. Christy Pittsburg Mr. Dearden B. C. Christy Christy Philadelphia

Not a Public Prosecutor Declines Penitentiary Probe

B C Christy states he is not a public prosecutor and will not investigate Western Penitentiary. He says he received a letter from Chairman Dearden about charges, denies public reference, and suggests the Legislature may investigate if they choose. He cites business commitments and defends Werden Wright as a friend, calling reports hearsay.

Hubert Dearden B.C. Camery Mr. Dearden Christy B.C. Christy, Esq Dearden Legislative Appropriation Committee Western Penitentiary Werden Wright

City official dispute hints at possible legislative probe

One of the charged mismanagers is currently absent from the city. Mr. Christy refused further comment while details and the gravity of charges remain unclear, leaving open the possibility of a Legislative investigation.

Christy

Tragedy in Guelph Man Kills Wife and Two Daughters

W H Harvey a Guelph bookkeeper is reported to have fatally shot his wife and two daughters after being bailed on an embezzlement charge. He was arrested later in Toronto and found with a five chamber revolver. authorities deem him insane.

Guelph, Ost Toronto Guelph Ont Canada W. H. Harvey J. W. Lyon Harvey Episcopal Sabbath School Prince John Bond & Co Ammuntion Establishment Smith & Wesson Lyon Woolwich Street Ma. Hi Black King and Yonge Streets Lee Turner Pineville

Odd 101-Year-Old’s Self-Written Obituary In Missouri

Husselton Compton died at 101 in St. Joseph Missouri. He dictated his own eulogy on his 96th birthday and Mrs Mary Walcott drafted it. The piece praises his honesty and memory, notes his parents, siblings, and two sons who served in Quantrill’s band, and mentions Federal outrages he faced. Missouri Kentucky and western papers reference his death.

St. Josnix Husselton Compton Mary Walcott Hueselton Compton Esi Husselton Missouri Kentucky Far West Compton Quantrell

Incomplete German Will Notarized in Surrogate Court

A handwritten will draft found inside a German story book lists names and an 1888 date. Probate clerk Tinney notes the document, though unsigned and unclear, may not meet formal will requirements.

New York Probate Clark Tinney

Post Office Victory for Harper Brosius in Alliance

A Washington telegram reports Harper Brosius won the Alliance postmaster appointment. The President sent the nomination to the Senate after Brosius, backed by G A R members, pressed a large petition with Congressman McKinley. Previous postmasters included J K Allen and Williams amid Cleveland and Arthur administrations.

Alliance Washington Harper Brosius Senate Brosius G.A.R McKinley Cleveland J. K. Allen Arthur Civil Service Williams Hee Nietaten Ales Alton

Papal Rescript Marks Vatican Oversight on New Catholic University

Rome March 26 A Papal rescript will grant the new Catholic University at Washington supervision over the abolition of the clergy and related clerical education matters, signaling Vatican involvement in the institution's governance.

Rome Catholic University Washington

Feud Sparks Church Brawl Between Neighboring Families

A West Virginia dispute over hog trespass led Dolph Sisler and John Dietrich to a violent clash at a Stewartston Baptist Sunday school. Revolver-wielding men wounded George Dietrich and another Dietrich member as women and children fled. The fighting dispersed after help arrived, leaving the community on edge and the assailants at large nearby.

Dispatch Dolph Sisler John Dietrich Stewartston West Virginia Sisler Sislers Dietrich Allan Alonzo Sisler George Flora Dietrich Baptist Uniontown

The Mistake of a Mob in Jersey City

A mob of about 300 gathered in front of Chinese laundryman Jan Lee in the Horseshos after rumors he killed a child and buried its organs. Lee explained he buried a pig’s entrails and he was later escorted to the Grove Street station, where the crowd dispersed.

Dispatch Jersey City Jan Lee Lee Lowery Asi Grove Street

Horrible White Cap Warning Targets West Virginia Hotel Owner

Eum Guove, March 26. In a small town two citizens received a threatening White Cap warning after a box from a Baltimore and Ohio station contained decayed human remains and a note demanding departure. Hotel proprietor Fred W Hartlieb and his wife endured fear as more threats appeared, including a noose of hickory switches hung on the door and a second warning posted Saturday night.

S 7 TRF Dispatch Eum Guove W. Va Fred W Hartlieb Stone House Baltimore and Ohio Road Wheeling Baltimore Hartlieb Hartliebd Atters

Fayette County Robber Epidemic Sparks Peak Fear

A Fayette county report describes a rising wave of robberies with the MecClell band cited as a fear source. Uniontown resident Lewis Hunter was ambushed on a forest path near Haydentown after leaving Uniontown, escaping as gunfire rang out but suffering no injuries. He claims to recognize one assailant. The incident underscores a growing threat locally.

Uniontown Fayette County Lewis Hunter White Rock Haydentown Hunter Seder

Farmhouse Fire Claims Family in Lyonsyville

A fire at Ephraim Laudermilch’s farm in Lyonsyville destroyed the farmhouse and barn. Laudermilch apparently suffered burns while trying to rescue his wife and two children, who perished in the flames. A servant sleeping in the attic survived. The body recovery revealed severe dismemberment with portions found away from the trunk.

Haneissurg Ephraim Laudermilch Lyonsyville Laudermilch Snes

Kentucky man leaves $30,000 to his thirteen former slaves

Jeffersonville Indiana March 26 James Roman a bachelor from Middletown Kentucky died recently leaving an estate of 30000 dollars and an only relative a niece Mrs William Hydron of Jeffersonville but she received nothing The will divided his estate among slaves he owned before the war Hydron contests the will seeking her share.

Jeffersonville Ind James Roman Middletown William Hydron Roman Een Ydron

Outlaw General Sowders Transported to Pineville Jail

In a Pineville dispatch, General Sowders, a Kentucky outlaw alleged to have killed eight men, is moved to the brick jail after arrest by Sheriff Hargus and deputies. He grants a wide interview, disputes some killings, and recounts mountain escapes while awaiting a hearing.

Sowders Kentucky Cornis Hargus Pineville Stanford Albert Turner Sanders Turner Mann Sondera Over & R Sawders Tazewell Andrew Johnson Andy Johnson Yellow Lee Torner Lee Tarner Tom Bel

Bandits Murder Trial Aims at Italian Mafia Ties

The trial of Vincenzo Quartararo for the murder of Antonio Fiacccmio outside Cooper Union began in New York with prosecutors linking the crime to the Mafia Society of Italian bandits. Carlo Quartararo is still at large. An Italian witness claims the Mafia ordered the killing for information given to authorities. Eleven jurors were seated as the case opened.

Dispator New York Vincenzo Quartararo Antonio Fiacccmio Cooper Union Recorder Smyth Mafia Carlo Quartararo Italy Goff

Jesuits in Canada Debate Rooms Over Estate Payments

Ottawa report notes Colonel O'Brien moving an amendment in the House of Commons calling the Jesuit order a sect and a danger to Canada. He cites constituent convictions and the Dominion mood while detailing his stance at length in support of his position on funding estates for Jesuit properties.

Ottawa O’brien House of Commons O'Brien Canada Dominion John We Jesuit Society

Ghastly Confession Before Hanging in Round Top Case

Jim Turne and Mack Francis, two black men scheduled for execution, confess to killing Lem Martin at Round Top on August 31, 1888. Martin, a mild, well known young man, had carried seven dollars to a neighborhood meeting when the crime occurred.

Lesanox Tenxn Jim Turne Mack Francis Lem Martin Round Top Martin

False alarm questions Foraker on Supreme Bench fate

Special telegram reports March 26 asking Governor Foraker if he is a candidate to succeed Justice Matthews. Foraker replies that he has not decided and denies any Lincoln Club urging action, clarifying his personal stance.

CrscrxNatTi Supreme Bench Matthews Foraker

Thurman Visits Ohio Legislature Amid Warm Welcome

Judge Allen G. Thurman and Judge Pat ten of Defiance toured the Ohio House of Representatives in Columbus on March 26. The dignitaries were warmly received, with officials noting Thurman’s long career and public service.

Ohio CoLumbus Allen G. Thurman Patten House of Rep Uae

Mabels Mad Lover Ends in Tragic Triple Death

A farm hand Swartzell shoots Mabel McGregor and her father in Illinois six years earlier. Swartzell dies in jail by suicide, body later stolen from grave. Young Mabel dies from a bullet wound after a long illness, her death tied to the same case.

Mabel McGregor Ogle County Illinois Swartzell Mabel Potter’s Field Dispatch Oregon Parmer McGregor Mable McGregor McGregors McGregor Rockford Kage Rock River Aame

Five Candidates Vie For St Louis Mayor In Turbulent Race

Five contenders seek the St Louis mayoralty with two Republicans two Democrats and a Union Labor entrant. Captain D P Slattery claimed Republican nomination amid a crowded convention, while James G Butler's first ballot victory and allegations of boodling swirl. Democratic choice Captain Listtery faces doodle evidence as independent options mount. Judge E A Noonan contemplates an independent bid after pre primary ejects, signaling a highly unsettled contest.

St. Louis Dispatch D. P. Slattery James G. Butler Captain Listtery M Ayor G. W. Allen Democratis E. A. Noonan Pri Persimmons

Steamer Ocotlan Sinks on Lake Chapala Tragedy

Fifty bodies retrieved after the Ocotlan foundered near Guadalajara. An excursion party was aboard the steamer and authorities work to raise the wreck to recover more victims.

City of Mexico Marsch Lake Chapala Guadalajara

Tragedy Strikes Crossing as Carriage Hits Train

Robert Mc Caffrey and Della Love aged about 19 and 20 were killed instantly when their carriage was struck while crossing the Lake Shore Railroad track from Senos by a west bound passenger train at about 11 o’clock last night.

Goshex, Inc Robert McCaffrey Della Love Cros Lake Shore Senos

Fire devastates pattern shop at Fort Pitt foundry

Around 2 o clock a fire swept the pattern shop of the Fort Pitt foundry owned by McIntosh Hemphill & Co on Thirteenth and Penn. Firemen from all city districts battled the flames. four suspects were later arrested. The complex was insured for about 110000 with 40000 for the pattern shop. hundreds of thousands in patterns were saved, one firefighter was injured.

Thirteenth and Penn Fort Pitt Foundry McIntosh, Hemphill & Co Pattern Shop Ason M. J. Rakey DisPatca Phenix Franklin Western Pennsylvania Melvin Harvey Seventh Avenue Company West Penn Hospital Center Avenue

Burial of Stanley Matthews Held at Spring Grove

The funeral of former Associate Justice Stanley Matthews was a simple service at Spring Grove Cemetery. The Hartford express train brought the remains to Winton Place for transfer to a hearse and 26 carriages. Notables including Governor Foraker, ex President Hayes, Henry Watterson, and Loyal Legion officials attended, with flowers from the President and Mrs. Harrison and Columbia Commandery.

Cordywall Stanley Matthews Supreme Court of the United States Winton Place Spring Grove Cemetery Protestant Episcopal Church Pise Glendale Grove The Supreme Court Washington Foraker Te Paschennen Lyon Ohio Senate House of Representatives Henry Watterson Louisville Murot Halstead Hayes Ohio Commander

Old Directors Re-Elected at Pennsylvania Railroad Meeting

Philadelphia March 26 More than usual interest marked the annual meeting as the present board of directors was re elected. The total vote reached 773199 shares with 560000 held by American stockholders and 213000 by European and foreign holders.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad

Commissioners to Represent U S at Samoan Conference Berlin

New York reports that ex‑min William Walter Phelps and John A. Kasson, joined by Mr Bates of Delaware, have gone to Berlin as U S commissioners for the Samoan conference, with their arrival noted amid press attention and diplomatic expectations.

New

Honors for Grover Cleveland in Cuba Dinner Held

Ex-President Cleveland and party arrived in Havana after visiting Santa Rosa yesterday. Captain General Salamanca hosted a dinner in their honor this evening, extending a formal welcome to the American delegation.

Havana Cleveland Santa Rosa Salamanca

Reform Prevails at Southside License Court Closes Busy Day

A dramatic license court session heard 107 applicants from the Southside with many admitting beer purchases during the year. The judge scolded the Lotus Club and Rhu-landt while vowing to cut saloons as spectators filled the public gallery. A long list of applicants by street and ward followed, detailing numerous Carson and Twenty-fifth Street homes as reformers stayed quiet.

Hin Rhulasd Lotus Club Southside Rhulandt W.C.T. U Law and Order Society

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Christy Riverside PriTsBttre Clay Appropriations Committee House Smirsox Lewyer Christy East Eighty-second Street Avenue A New York City Spi Charies Cuansham Moser Geinselmann Mr. Roth Eeon Ger“ermgnass Fayette God Efactal Knox County Flargus Squire Geta Aary Ed McCa John Michele John Michele! Pennedy Bergin McCabe Wders Sowder Yellow Creek James Burch Turners Alvin Turner Burch Hotspur Bell County Jeff King Ead Pine Mountain Byery Frank Moss Run Joh Jobn Mark Turner Ben Tarner Clear Creek Crease Wallow SS & Ay Ledge Marshal Thompson Cetenter Sheriff Harvey Turner Thurman Father Head Sosato Oo House Connie Mexican Lake Ft, Pitt Ed Cross Market Street Central Station George Merriman Lew Walters John Keylor Macbeth Glasshouse Curtis Snyder Justice Matthews Bes Pennsylvania Company Bismarck Grovee Cuba Judge White Richard M. Arthur Carson Street George F. Coleman Michael Leofary Sarah Street Edward Maul Thomas Murphy John McFarland James McDermott John P. Sosyth Stephen Schmitt Jane Street John P. Trautman Frederick Wirth Owen Waters Jacob Braun Comtesse Twenty-second Street Elizabeth Coxon Sidney Twenty-fifth Streets Jame Louis Korb Twenty-seventh Street Phillip Kelly Sophia Meyer Samuel M. McDonald Kate Nehren Dorotha Scheidemantel Simon Seiferth Frederick 4Igworth Twenty First Street John L. Schott Bernard Schmid Bernard Remark Twenty-first Street John Rose Cover Jane Charles H. Udick George Walker Twenty-fifth Street Lorens Walker August Weil Mie Jape John Weber Comer Twenty Seventh Sarah Streets Twenty-sixth Ward Jacob Anlenbacher, Jr Eighteenth Street Anton Artman South Nineteenth Street Leonard Burgart Twentieth Street Frederick Buehler Louis Buchner Charlies B. Diets Timothy Doyle Eighteenth Arrest Frederick W. Drewes Reinhardt Dipper Christian Engel Josephine Street Frederick Hoffman Seventeenth Street George Jang South Nineteenth Street George Kunkel Henry Lipp eSee Charles Ruhlandt South Eighteenth Street Margaretts Ranch John Rudolph J.W. Rullandt Henry M. Sail Henry Strauch John Satter Nineteenth Pius Street Theodora Jungman Mt Oliver Lorens Mang Frederick Staudt Washington Avenue Michael Weinbauer Washington Avenua T. and A. Bodenhagen Holl Carson Street John Borcher South Twelfth Street John Callaghan Fifteenth Street John Diemer South Fourteenth Street John F. Donahue Frederick Dietz John Fischer BE. S. Kennedy Frits Kausfeld John Wilson John Threwhanger Diamond Square A. Zimmerman
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