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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1890
Page
5
At New Castle Pennsylvania, Foreman Watt fires Italian workers after a conflict over heat and duties during a wire weighing task. He replaces them with American workers, warns corporations employing Italians will lose profits, and claims relief from what he calls shirking labor.
Pittsburgh candidate Montooth for Governor meets a prospective delegate as the April 2 Republican primary approaches. Wallace and Medard reportedly back Montooth while Colonel Jackson seeks Congress. Assembly hopefuls include P Morrison Henry Edwards and A M Phillips George Herry Mocreazy.
A con artist posing as Isaac Kaufmann swindled Dawson area residents including farmers, promising valuable horses. He obtained checks that turned out worthless, then left town to settle a hotel bill. victims plan to pursue the sharper.
A Telegraph dispatch reports James Town officials Reeves Beott Miller and Secretary Kreier with the Flood Commission spent the day organizing a Memorial Hospital project. Citizens ask how funds about 0.000 held will be used. Kreier says 10,000 pounds were allotted for publishing the commission’s work but plans for the remainder are undecided.
The Overton Coke Works end the lockout as all workers return except Nelson who remains excluded. Plant resumes full operation this afternoon. Meanwhile a strike continues at Port Royal Works.
Reports say the Slavich Bank of J. S. MacCaleb failed last night in the coke region. Townsfolk rushed to demand funds but were reassured and left satisfied. Officials declare the bank's solvency beyond doubt.
Burglars pried open a lower floor window of Dominick Tyler's house and carried off several thousand dollars in cash and nearly $1,000 in jewelry. No trace was found of the intruders, and the motive remains a mystery.
Special Telegram says Henry Young a boiler maker from Pittsburg was shot in the head during a fight in Mrs Nora Casey's room near the depot in Lima while seeking work. His condition is critical and recovery is doubtful.
Special telegram reports Taylor Bradshaw known as the bogus agent for the Lutheran Evangelist pleaded guilty to swindling today and was sent to the grand jury. Pennsylvania parties are said to be pursuing him on a bigamy charge.
A young woman was sent home to Ubrichsyville after a man arrested in Port Jervis, New York for swindling was identified as Charles W. W. Carter. Carter previously ran an ink factory in Johnstown two years earlier and allegedly obtained substantial funds by deceiving her merchant.
Raweiin note: Father J J Boyle faces a second trial in a North Carolina court for criminal assault on Geneva Whitaker, the organist at the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He was previously convicted and sentenced to death, then granted a new trial by the state Supreme Court. The case drew intense community ire and a dramatic courtroom moment as Boyle denounced the prosecution before the death sentence was imposed.
Rosenbaum & Co concentrates all business under one roof at 510-514 Market Street with expanded departments from lace to millinery and cloaks. The spring opening runs today and tomorrow amid a bankrupt clothing sale with drastic price cuts and private sale terms, closing Saturday night at 11.00.
A batch of marriage license listings appears with entries for residents of Allegheny, Pittsb urg, and townships including Chartiers and Crescent. Names such as Emma Petter, John Allen, and Katie McKaw appear amid notices of marriages and forthcoming funeral services across the region.
The Curtain Department has been reorganized and expanded to showcase lace curtains drapery stuffs and furniture coverings in a new bright salesroom. A representative collection highlights textiles with designs and colors for whole-house or single-room furnishing and offers moderate priced yet quality fabrics. The department adds skilled design cutting and hanging for elaborate draperies wall hangings canopies and Moorish grilles with reupholstery services available for old parlor furniture.
The Cloak Department displays Cloth Capes, Peasant Coats, Silk Wraps and more with prices claimed to defy competition. Random quotes include Cloth Capes 274, Peasant Cloaks 8 74, Broadcloth Jackets 299, Stock inette Jackets 3 99, Children's Reefer Jackets 8249, Ladies Calico Wrappers 99c.
Large stock of 40 to 50 inch suitings and cashmeres offered at low prices. French and German tailors goods priced at 75 cents to 1.25 per yard, 46 inch wide. Ex heavy all wool cashmeres 45 cents, 46 inch silk warp cashmeres in select shades, special sale on 46 inch silk warp cashmeres at 75 cents.
The painter works through the day as others observe, staying out of his way while he completes his tasks. The scene underscores a creator focused on craft, signaling a quiet, industrious mood.
A retailer announces a forthcoming sale of white Swiss and lawn confirmation dresses for girls with a broader selection, newer styles, and lower prices than rivals. The event will be held next week with notice in all papers, and includes free hat or bonnet trimming when materials are purchased, plus advance millinery styles and trimmings.
Thursday and Friday feature the Ladies trimmed pattern hats and bonnets with a special focus on Saturday for Misses and children's hats. The event highlights different age groups and styles in a regional display observed by local vendors and buyers.
Our store offers a vast assortment from top European and American manufacturers. Spring overcoats, suits, and boys wear feature abundant materials, fine tailoring, and low prices. Sailor, kilt, and dress suits showcased with varied styles and sizes for all ages.
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