Much Married One-Armed Enchanter Targets Women
A sensational tale in Lower J Clair Township and New York unfolds around James C Taylor a one armed man accused of marrying multiple women for money. He charmed Mrs Walker of Mansfield and vanished with 250, prompting police scrutiny and letters from officials and other alleged victims. Local editorials push for a protective association as Taylor remains in custody at Jefferson Market Jail and continues to deny wrongdoing.
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Hoe
New York
James C. Taylor
Taylor
Pittsburg
Walker
Law
Wiker
Mansfield
Taylon Te
Frank Newell
the St. James
Benton
Suspension Bridge
McMillan
Michigan
St. James
Newell
Dispatch
St James
Bridgeman
Jefferson Market
Tsilor
Trven
Broadway
James C Taylor
Ohio
Sanposnr
Tvlone! Trion
Deak
Amelia IH
Charles T. Ton
California
Old Taylor
Paying for their fun. Fancy prices for Saturday night jags
A crowded court scene at multiple ward stations records heavy penalties for drunken behavior and assaults Saturday night. Magistrates sentence 14 cases, including fines, workhouse terms, and discharges. Notable incidents involve John McLane riding a Butler street car intoxicated, and a caregiver seeking order after a child was struck.
NO MONEY FOR WAGES City reports on last year receipts
City Controller Morrow releases annual financial picture showing total taxes of 2 711 400 07 plus 245 603 67 business taxes and water rents 682 159 55 with 561 101 74 carried from 1891. He urges earlier appropriation ordinances or interim funding to cover salaries from year end, notes large debt reductions looming as 425 800 of bonds mature by April 1 1899 and aims to cut city expenses thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Counsile
Old City
Birmingham
Temperanceville
Mt. Washington
Department of Public Works
Bureau of Water Supply
Adams
Bureau of Police
Poor Farm
Department of Charities
Penn Avenue
Grandview Avenue
Weat and Company
Pleasant Valley
Manchester
Fire Department
Lawlessness Beyond City Line in Lower St Clair Township
Rioting and drunken excesses surge past municipal bounds as Lower St Clair Township deputies report four prize fights in makeshift rings and multiple speak easy dens. Officers arrest three rioters on Arlington Avenue while a young girl is found heavily intoxicated among revelers. patrols tighten and intoxicated entrants are to be turned away at the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower St. Clair Township
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Iaw
Law and Order
Cincinnati
Eagle Till Street
Broadway
Cleveland
Canal Street
Buffalo
Sheets
Cochrane
Arlington Avenue
Samuel Dulin
Charles Flock
Albert Finck
Arlington Suvenue
Simmer
Twenty-second Street
Incline
Kelley
Third District
Houses Moved Across Allegheny Draw Crowds In Lawrenceville
Over 5,000 spectators lined the Allegheny banks to watch the moving of houses across the river. Credit for the plan goes to F H Bucking, fruit dealer, with mechanical work by John Fidlay Jr and Hulings Bros. Movements to foundations begin today, followed by four large eight roomed houses from Pittsburg to Allegheny.
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Allegheny River
Lawrenceville
John Fidlay, Jr
Hulings Bros
F. Hi. Bucking
Liberty and
Sixth Streets
Improvements to Erie Traction Roads Unveiled for April
The Erie traction system announces April upgrades including shortened Wilkinsburg route, new lines parallel to Lincoln avenue and Fifth avenue, and expanded Hamilton avenue paving. Two new lines launch this spring, summer cars added on Duquesne, a double deck Fifth avenue car trial, and potential power upgrades amid rising daily passenger totals around 25,000 with Wilkinsburg contributing about one third.
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Wilkinsburg
Fifth Avenue
Duquesne
Lincoln Avenue
Deary Street
Larimer Avenue
Larimer Street
Shetland Avenue
Fifth
Penn Avenues
Pennsylvania Allroad
Hamilton Avenue
Old Grazier Street
Tomewood Park
Braushton
Lower Wilkinsburg
McDowell
Oakland Power House
Boy 13 breaks arm and scalp in pig incident
John Houston, 13, living on Duquesne Heights, followed a stray pig to Temperanceville. Tying a rope to the pig and around his waist, he was dragged down a steep embankment when the pig bolted past Lucky school. Workmen aided him, and Dr. Kalen treated a broken arm and scalp wound.
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Jobn Houston
Duquesne Heighths
Houston
Kalen
Many Rumors Fly Over Allegheny City Contracts
The article reports numerous rumors about City officials and councilmen in Allegheny facing possible contract concerns. Officials deny prosecutions beyond one against John McHirdy. Major William Kennedy explains flour sales to the Poor Farm occurred before the council transition, noting a separate Poor Board acted from Councils and that a contractor bought part of Kennedy’s supplies unknowingly.
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Allegheny
Barckley
John McHkirdy
Murphy
William Kennedy
Compctus
Poor Board
Councils
Department of Charities
Marshall, Kennedy & Co
Kennedy
New Lake Outlet Sparks Conneaut Celebration
Conneaut Ohio plans a large May 1 ceremony for the Pittsburg and Shenango Railroad, with Governor McKinley and Senator Sherman expected. Local tin plate plant start ups and canal prospects fuel optimism as 25 000 dollars is raised for the event, and George J Record notes the road will boost lake trade and Pittsburg coal and iron access.
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Conneaut
Pittsburg and
Shenango
George J., Record
Pittsburg
Butler
Baltimore and Ohio
Counny
McKinley
Sherman
Tam
John Dalzell
Record
Cleveland Iron Company
Acre
America
Cleveland Era Dem Leader Out of Politics Reveals Party Outlook
J Simpson Africa former Inter nal Affairs secretary and Pennsylvania Mason grand master, visiting Wilkinsburg to establish a lodge, says Cleveland is Democrats’ choice for president with Pattison possible. He dismisses Bill and notes the free silver setback boosts Cleveland’s stock. Africa blames currency issues on production growth and criticizes Catholic opposition linked to French Freemasons.
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J. Simpson Africa
Hill
Grover
Monongahela House
Mr. Africa
Huntingdon
Philadelphia
Union Trust Company
Pennsylvania Masons
Michael Nisbet
W. A. Sinn
Wilkinsburg
Pattison
Grover Cleveland
David B. Bill
Cleveland
Africa
United States
Bravery of 13-Year-Old Wanderer Found by Police
A hungry boy named Boyd Neff, 13, wandered near Wylie avenue and Federal street last night after traveling from Zanesville with a boy named Holton. Holton’s mother refused him shelter, leaving Neff to sleep on the street. He showed resourcefulness, planning to return home in the morning, having eaten nothing since morning and lacking money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Neff
Gallant
Wylie Avenue
Federal Street
Zanesville
Holton
Neff
Tragedy at Thompson Station Claims Two Duquesne Residents
George Oliver of Duquesne identifies William Powell of Duquesne as the man killed at Thompson station Saturday night. Powell, a carpenter, was intoxicated and put off the train, then died walking to Duquesne. An inquest is set for today. William Crawford of Bellefield died suddenly at Craig and Ridge streets, with the coroner to hold an inquest today for heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oliver
Duquesne
Thompson Station
William Powell
Powell
Oliver
William Crawford
Craig and
Ridge Streets
Bellefield
The Printers Election for National Delegates and Constitution Change
Delegates to the International Typographical Union national convention will be voted on next Wednesday. Eight candidates compete for three seats as the fight grows warm. Voters will also decide on a proposed constitution change, with two plans favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Typographical Union
Lemon Alley
Dispatch Building
LT. U
Boston
Pittsboro
Cizarmakers
Pockets Picked at Sharpsburg Celebration
Reportes say about a dozen residents lost pocketbooks during Sharpsburg's semi centennial parade on Saturday. Victims include a Lawrenceville man missing an auger watch and gold chain and another with a wallet containing 47 dollars. Crowded streets and a lack of guards aided thieves as an ex police officer noted known local felons were seen among crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Lawrenceville
HUGUS HACKe Grenadines Laces Exhibit New Patterns
HUGUS HACKe Grenadines displays the largest assortment of Black All-Silk and Silk and Wool Grenadines yet shown, with prices from 1 to 3.50 per yard. A 23 inch All-Silk Striped Grenadines line is offered at 1 a yard, plus 50 pieces of Black Silk Drapery Nets. Extra values include Chantilly and Marquise laces, Embroidered Mousseline de Soie, and Black Embroidered Crepe de Chine patterns, highlighting a broad selection for dressmaking and decor.
New stock of plain effects and novelties on sale
Complete stock of plain effects and every choice collection of novelties our own importations exclusive in design and coloring. In the high novelties there is an unusually attractive display. Prices range from 1 to 2.50 a pair. New changeable silks exclusive in Browns Beiges Greens for street wear. StripedHabitais waists 75c, regular 1. Changeable silks for White Jap silks 27 inches wide 65c 75c 85c. Plain White China Silk with white embroidered figures 5c and 1 yard. Crystals and Sarahs in white cream evening tints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siige
Camellia Flour Brings Reunion and Home Decor Picks
A domestic note describes John Goodliver’s dyspepsia and marital rift over flour quality, resolved by promising to bake only Camellia flour. It also advertises wallpaper patterns No 283 with frieze and ceiling matches, from Jon & Ros Liberty Street, and Zig Kinsey samples in East Liverpool. It mentions House Hunters and today’s Dispatch real estate listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodliver
John
Jon &. Ros
Liberty St
New Coal Plant to Open on Monongahela Opposite Charleroi
A coal plant to be operated on the Monongahela opposite Charleroi will be ready May 1. Cleveland capitalists run the firm with James Jones of Monongahela City as operator. he recently bought 500 acres of coal land from the First National Bank of Pittsburg at $150 per acre and will remodel and enlarge the old Clock plant at that site. Tailors anxious for better times: a Saller's Hall meeting with Samuels of New York urged improving conditions for workers, especially tailors. The Musicians’ Assembly 1583, K. of L. presented H. E. Dempsey with a gold watch, speech by George Gregory.
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Monongahela
Charleroi
Cleveland
James Jones
Monongahel City
First National Bank of
Saller
Musicians’ Assembly
K.of L
H. E. Dempsey
George Gregory
Pittsburg Decorators Lead in House Decoration Trend
In Pittsburg, practical artists advance house decoration as a study. Stoughton & Stulen, 101 Market Street, promote refined stock of picture mouldings and decorative cases, with notable work in city residences, becoming leading decorators. Also notes Christy Knife Co. knives recommended for bread and cake use in lunch service. Woman's Exchange address and agents wanted notice. February 4, 1892.
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Stoughton & Stulen
Market Street
Christy Knife Co
Fremont, C
Woman’s Exchange
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
EK. Eeeton
Kirkwood Street
North Highland Avenue
East Liberty
Disorderly gatherings at 1122 Maury Ann Street prompt police arrest
Southside police faced ongoing complaints about a group of men drinking and fighting at 1122 Maury Ann Street on Sundays. Yesterday Acting Sir Kelly and Captain Stewart visited the house and arrested Antonz, Daniel Pfaffer, and Peter Martin, who were taken to the Twenty-eighth Ward station.
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Southside
Maury Ann Street
Sir Kelly
Captain Stewart
Daniel Pfaffer
Peter Martin
Sta
Die of convulsions ends inmate at Allegheny Poor Farm
Joseph Dresch, 80, died at Allegheny City Poor Farm yesterday from convulsions after escape from St. Francis Hospital and violent acts. He was confined days earlier for sickness, pronounced cured, but later arrested for assaulting attendants and sent to the station. He lived with a wife in Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dresch
Allegheny City
St. Francis Hospital
Allegheny
Hungary
New Dress Goods Arrivals with Striking Weave Effects
A collection of beautiful fabrics with more colors and novelties than any other Dress Goods stock. Every style is new. Among the arrivals are Tan and Blue, Tan and Green, Navy and Garnet, New Green and Garnet, New Green and Purple, New Green and Prune. Plain Whipcord in leading shades. New.
Counterfeit Coin Attempts Reported in Allegheny
Officer Riley said attempts were made to pass counterfeit coins on Upper Allegheny Saturday night. A young man tried to pass a bogus silver dollar at Mepy Sree store, 299 Onto street, then disappeared. The counterfeit was a good imitation but slightly light. Another attempt occurred at John Uttner's grocery, 134 Perry Street.
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Allegheny
Omcer Riley
Upper Allegheny
Mepy Sree
John Uttner
Perry Street
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Lower J. Clair Township
A. H. Brewer
Battle of Five Forks
Rebel
Pennsylvania Iron Works
Buxxy
Third Avenue
Brazil
St. Louis
Jerry Taylor
J. S. Dean
White Star Sand Company
Cheshire
Mass
Springfeld
Pennsylvania
Dean
Mr. Dean
Leslie
Seventeenth Ward
John McLane
Butler Street
Barney Jones
Patrick Imskin
Carr
Conrad Gland
Oscar Velstrom
John Ryan
Forty-fourth Street
Ryan
Yelstrom
Velstrom
Costa
Kran
James Kennedy
Merv
Ida
Matt Moore
Mulbery
Central Nee Station
Ames McCann
Pat McCabe
John Welsh
Charles Nelhouse
Hazel Street
William Hurger
Monres
Emma
Francis Freeman
Mahon Avenue
Judge Nondman
Fourteenth Ward
Jobn Findley
George Schaffer
William Smith
Thomas Foley
Nineteenth Ward
Daniel Madigan
John Conners
Thomas Hogan
George Feather
Magnistrate McKennna
Twelfth Ward
Jerome Murray
James
George Renninger
Sle
Claremont
James McDonnell
James Tobin
Eleventh Street
Captain Untertaum
Maraie Kimley
Mulberry Alley
Mary Martin
James Bord
James King
Eter Ryan
Thomas Fahey
James Wilson
Peoples
D. Burman
J. A. Brace
P. A. Wylie
Idan McFarland
First Avenue
Ferry Street
Bruce
Saccop
Twenty-eighth Ward
Patrick O'Connor
Carson Street
Owen Fitzpatrick
Nick Robert
South Eighteenth Street
Woegtly
Allerheny
James A. Hates
Robinson Street
John Otis
Oliver's Row
Woods’ Run
Man
Ropers
Simen’s
G. D. Simen
Ohio Street
Mhawr
JOS. Horne & Col
Chantilly
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Grenadines
Chameleon and
Rogeant
Zeb Kinsey
East Liverpool
A. G. Campset & Sons
Choice
Daniel McCaffrey
Pitcairn
Wood Street
Arcenation
Up-E River Coal Company
Mr. J. Alex, Hardy
Hardy & Hayes
Paris
Just
THE
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
B. P Roberts & Sons
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avs
American Pree Servers Company
B. E. Ryan
Pittsburg Coun
Wood St
Jennie A. Perry
Ae Tiarias
Annie M. Semple
Mila
Cicago
Macchi
Pitteburg
Eago and
St. Lowise
All Company
Penoweenue
Tenth Street
Pittuhurg
Fidelity Title and Trust CO
Fourth Avenue
Oyate
Court of Common
Allegheny County
John Farrell
John Danes
Eee
M. Magef
M. Neepeit
Prrissune. A
Dusenberrr
Kfith’s
Grant
Pitwsburg
Jora
Chris. Mauch
Mies Bs
Roberson
Lnst Thareda Night
al— Everett Club
Club
John McGarvey
Alfeays Club
Jo Corao
Ines Psa
Ceats
Toleven Eatluantes
Shidle’s
Staithield At
Erson AL
Imcheow
Wood
Robinson
Craig St
K Robinson St
Water St
Aerane Market
Callin Fen
Birmingham Brow
Ings Co
Wall . Thompson
Io Federal At
Pittsbury
Poco Xow
Evans Bros
Taggart St
Smithfield
Diamond
Atlantic City
Irvington
Chambers & Moopes
Chalfonte
Sonny
KERTS + SONS
Stickney
N. J
Ocean, Kentucky Ave
Rossmore
Xni
OMES
John John P. Doyle
Waverly
New Manaze
Hotels
Riggs
Washington, D.C
Liggs House Co
G. Dewitt
Sturtevant House
Sturtevant
29Th Sts
En Curry University
F Hee
Uae
I. M. Rowe
Fifth and
Shady Avenues
Liggett Bros. Tl
Diamond ST
JAR W. Drape & Eee
Pitesburg
Trraniss
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