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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1889

Page

9

Two Prominent Men Arrested Over Bribe Attempt

A sensational Northside bribery case centers on alleged offers to vote for Thomas A. Parke as chairman of the Common Council. Detective Sam McClure arrests William A. Hadfield and Richard Scandrett, with more names said to be involved. Parke denies involvement as others refuse or acknowledge offers.

Ebbert Allegheny Thomas A. Parke Common Council Wm. A. Hadfield Richard Scandrett Board of School Controllers Sam McClure Richard Standrett Murphy Scandrett Diamond Street Thomas M. Marshall Pearson Mr. Hadfield D. P. Urben Parke Chris Deitzel Cate Lighthill Hunter Parkeed Wen Oer Thue Weed Alege Ee

Electioneering Sparks City Council Chair Contest

The article describes alleged vote buying talk with promises including passes, a job for a son at 1500 dollars yearly, 25 shares of Electric and a brick house near city hall. City Hall will see a crowd awaiting results as the race for Chairmanship of the Common Council heats up with James H. Lindsay seeking the post.

Hilt Alllaghany City Hall Common Council James H. Lindsay

Cow Debuts in Town. Boy Is Injured Playing Ball

In Woods Run a lame cow named Susie escaped its owner Brown and charged a group of boys playing on a vacant lot. John Brady broke his arm after being knocked over a fence during the scramble to escape the animal. Dr. Scheifer treated Brady. Brown noted Susie’s frightful vigor.

Woods Run Brown Preble Avenue Superior Street John Brady Brady Susie Dr. Scheifer

Not a White Roser Captain Wishart’s License Hearing

In the license court yesterday Captain Wishart’s W C T U friend drew laughs as an elderly lady applicant for license was mistaken for a notable society figure. Mrs Bridget Sweeny’s name was finally called, but Judge White showed astonishment at the moment.

Wishart Ae Cc. T. 2 Oe Ee Bridget Sweeny Judge White

Prosecutor Nabbed While Pursuing Suspect in West Elizabeth

Constable Heiner of Alderman Mo Masters' office arrested S. A. Brooks yesterday at the request of Squire Kerr of West Elizabeth. The charge stems from a false oath claim by S. C. Loades who alleges Brooks obtained $200 in cash and a promissory note. Brooks was detained as the case involving larceny by basilee against Thomas Harrington proceeded, Harrington being the father of Carrie Harrington who was sent to mont on Friday.

Heiner MoMasters S. A. Brooks Squire Kerr West Elizabeth Brooks Squire S. C. BR. Loades Terins Thomas Harrington Basilee Harrington Carrie Harrington Mont Pittsburg Pentestrania Pittburg Britain John Bressin Iegleny Jomal Anderson Pht Collees

Confessing the Theft by Cleveland Boarder

Joseph Walga alias Ziernay, brought from Cleveland, faced Squire Elsessor at Etna on larceny charges. He admitted taking $60 from a pocketbook on February 14 and fled. $500 remained untouched. He was jailed for trial at court.

Joseph Walga Ziernay Cleveland

Great Opportunity Offered to Music Festival Boxholders

Citizens seek private boxes for the May Festival. Dr Pershiny notes growing demand and plans to publish the list of boxholders in the Festival Handbook. Boxes are expected to reach a premium before Festival week.

Pershiny

Father Kearney’s Illness Sparks Parishioner Anxiety

The Rev. Jerome Kearney pastor of St. Bridget's Church in the Eleventh ward was reported at death’s door but has not worsened. Dr. Oldshue, his physician, holds hopes for recovery as the parochial residence fills with concerned parishioners seeking updates on his condition.

Jerome Kearney St. Bridget’s Church Oldshue

Mrs Murphy Hit by Pittsburg Traction Car on Fifth Avenue

Mrs Mary Murphy of Forbes and Magee streets was struck by car No 9 of the Pittsburg Traction line and knocked down at the corner of Fifth avenue and Townsend street. She suffered facial bruises and was injured.

Mary Murphy Fifth Avenue Forbes and Magee Streets Pittsburg Townsend Street

McCabe Brothers Livery Buggy Taken by Joke Suspect Theft

On the 14th inst McCabe Brothers livery men on Penn avenue near Twenty seventh street reported a buggy valued at least a site unseen. Friends allegedly took it as a joke. two weeks passed with no return and the case is now with the police.

McCabe Brothers Penn Avenue Twentyseventh Street

Disturbances Reported on Federal Market and Ohio Streets

David Lanan and John Hananer on Federal street and the market house tried to cause a disturbance last night. They were locked up. Robn Gil who did the same on Ohio street was locked up by Officer Collins.

David Lanan Federal Street Allegheny John Hananer Robn Gil Ohio Street Officer Collins

City tax deadline and September installment due

Yesterday marked the last day for the March installment of city taxes. Treasurer Denniston’s office stayed open late to accommodate payments. The next installment is due in September.

Denniston

Prosecutor Fails in Oteomargarine Cases Against Hattles and Hohan

Last evening Alderman Tate Hlecharged the accused in the noted oteomargarine cases, as the prosecutor failed to a last statement.

John Hattles Mary Hohan Tate

License Court Concludes as Applicants Await Fate

The License Court nears its end with many Allegheny councilmen refused licenses and Judge White planning to review testimony before releasing lists. Notable moments include ex governor St John’s attendance and the dramatic entrance of Amand Fierle wrapped in a blanket.

White Allegheny St. John Kansas Judge White Amand Fierle Meyers Fierle

Plank Road Plan For West Deer Shaler Hampton and Indiana Townships

Residents from Shaler Indiana Hampton and West Deer met at Pattons schoolhouse Hampton to discuss a ten mile plank road from the Butler road above Emsboro. The project aims to connect Lewes Butler and would cost about 45000 dollars. A temporary organization was formed and a committee may form a corporation to build the road.

Shaler Indiana Hampton West Deer Townships Patton Hampton Township Lewes Butler Butler Road Emsboro

Departure of Young Journalist Marked by Gift

Byron P. Clark resigns as city editor of the Evening Press after four years to lead a new daily at Washington Pa. He receives an elegant hunting watch with Elgin movement inscribed to Mark his departure, presented March 30 1889 by his Pittsburg Press colleagues.

Byron P. Clark Evening Press Washington, Pa Hughes Pittsburg Press

Brass Workers' Reception Marks Brass Choir Dance

Local Assembly 1710 of N. T. A. 259 Knights of Labor brass workers host a reception for friends at Imperial Hall New Grant Street on Friday evening April 26. Mozart Orchestra provides music while Colonel Joseph Christy develops a new dance titled Brass Workers' Mold for this event. Committee of Arrangements includes Daniel A. Crowley William J. Lewis Charles Coll F. A. Steilerheim and M. J. Booney.

L. A Knights of Labor Imperial Hall New Grant Street Mozart Orchestra Joseph Christy Brass Workers Daniel A. Crowley William J. Lewis Charles ©. Coll F. A. Steilerheim M. J. Booney

Missing Children Patrick and Mary Rodney Reported Taken

Patrick Rodney aged 10 and Mary Rodney aged 12 vanished from their Carson Street home near South Fifth and Sixth streets around February 1. Authorities note no records of the children in the Poor Farm or St. Pauls Orphan Asylum or other institutions.

Patrick Mary Rodney Carson South Fifth Sixth Streets St. Paul's Orphan Asylum

Frightful Flight breaks boy’s legs at Pittsburg works

Michael Signal a 12 year old youth at the Pittsburg Steel Casting Company works yesterday while adjusting a flywheel belt was caught in gear and thrown against a belt. Both legs were broken and he was taken to his home on Jones Avenue near Thirteenth Sixth Street where a physician treated him.

L. BR. Schwabthaler Bridge and Franklin Streets Schad Cotaat Eee Hartman Preble Avenue Okey Bar Tom Whittaker Judge White St Commons Oth Ward Alleghen Triartenae Richard Jones Christy Thomas McNally Preble’ Avenue Cass Bhinborg Ieee Saute Charles M. Koch Lowrie Street Father Mullinger Father Mulligan Martin J. Laurent Return Street Sroperss Lates White Tae Wolff Sim Jacob A. Elishan Station Avenue Pittsburg Michael Signal Pittsburg Steel Casting Company Jones Avenue Thirt Sixth Street

Pittsburg Freight Agents Plan Meeting on Glassware Issue

The Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at the Division Freight Means office. The dispute over glassware and whiffle tree classification will be revisited, though no firm recommendations are expected. Dealers vocally supported direct sales, praising buyers who visit shops for machines and reject persistent peddlers.

Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents Division Freight Means

Prospects Brighter at Horrzrnr Bros Furniture

Merchants predict a spring business boom as shoppers flood the giant store at 307 Wood Street. The ad promises easy terms and trade-in options to attract customers and urges a visit to see how they are treated.

Aeahs Prep

Carnegie Gifting Braddock Library In Big Ceremony

Andrew Carnegie presented a $100,000 Free Library building to Braddock at Leighton's Rink with Mrs. Carnegie and leaders like Henry Phipps H M Lurry and John G Leishman in attendance. Carnegie spoke on cooperation thrift wages and labor relations and pledged to support Homes the Homestead workers request for a cooperative society and library.

Carnegie Free Library Braddock Leighton'’s Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Henry L. Abbott H. M. Lurry Henry Phipps H. ©. Frick John G. Leishman T. N. Boyle St Thomas Band Captain Jones Glee Club MR. Carnegie Fauuon Woorkmex

Jersey City Porter's Death Shocks City

The body of Samuel Devoe, a Pullman car porter, arrived in the city after being killed in Jersey City Friday night. Devoe formerly lived in Clay Alley and had recently joined the Pullman Company without a regular run. The incident involved a train wheeling over him as he attempted to board, leaving his head and part of his body on the track before removal. His widow, who had been boarding with relatives at Penn Station, took charge upon arrival.

Samuel Devoe Pullman Jersey City Devoe Clay Alley Penn Station Pullman Company Ea Baskedseran

Monongahela House Head Waiter Retires With Cane

Thomas H. Lloyd head waiter at the Monongahela House receives a gold headed cane from the waiters as thanks for his leadership in the dining room. The presentation occurred last evening with a brief address praising his considerate treatment of staff.

Monongahela House Thomas H. Lloyd Griscom Pesacegtl Ds Epceragharatens Cov Sy House

Sixty-Second Pennsylvania Volunteers Plan Gettysburg Reunion

The Sixty-Second Pennsylvania Volunteers met in the Mayor's office to finalize arrangements for attending the Gettysburg monument ceremony on Pennsylvania field day May 21 22. The arrangements committee urged amending the transportation bill to include out of state members needing transport to the battlefield.

Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers Gettysburg Pennsylvania

Cornopolis development eyed as 500 lots to be improved

Wood Harmon & Co has purchased 500 lots from Robert Ferree in Cornopolis and plans to develop Alison park with streets walks and houses. The 30 acre tract cost 15000 dollars and lies level with no grading needed, signaling a new era in the Ohio Valley.

Wood, Harmon & Co Alison Park Robert Ferree Cornopolis Ohio Valley

Davis sewing machines offered at lower prices in Allegheny county

Horren Bros. & Co. on Wood street advertise a Davis New High Arm sewing machine with claims that no part is sold by any local dealer except them and that prices from others are high. The notice urges customers to replace old machines and buy the new Davis from the firm this week only.

Hopper Bros. & Co Wood Street Tissa Chicago Edgar Peon Pennsylvania Edgar Thompson Carnegie Shkemuteas Sean Homestead Notio A Edgar Thomson Davis Allegheny County Newigh Horrer Bros. & Co Sct Horren Bros. & Co Ussu

Marshell the Cash Grocer Offers Low Prices and Expansion

Marshell announces low prices on soap and groceries at 79 and 81 Ohio Street with a sale of 32 pounds of first class soap for $1. He promises to expand by adding a 40 by 30 foot two story grocery store and invites customers to visit or mail orders within 200 miles. The note seeks trials to save money.

Ines Eare Marshell Ohio St Cor Sandusky Alleghbeny

Easy West sales promote affordable home furnishings at Hopper Bros

A fragmented advertisement urges readers to buy goods on easy payments to furnish homes properly. It touts a larger stock and better class of items at 37 Wood Street with prices from 5 cents to several dollars, highlighting clothing, linings, and household goods.

Hopper Bros. & Co Wood Street Kover

Curtain bargains and tailoring guarantee at Pittse shop

Local ad describes lace curtains in varied styles and prices from 6 1/2 cents to 75 cents per pair. It promotes Jackson Tailors and a lace curtain department offering inducements and a one year free repair guarantee on suits costing $10 or more. Also notes China Matings shop open at 1114 Cootea Yard and another store at 627 629 Pean avenues.

Hamburg Hubbard Mother Hubbard Clark Pittai Jackson Tailors Liberty Street Star Corner Mwfsu Hooers & Hacre Cootea Yard Gueminger Pean

New Spring Costumings By Biber and Easton

Biber and Easton reveal the new spring line of Henriettas featuring 4 inch headdresses with extra Latin finish. Silk warp Henriettas arrive in spring shades including black in all weights. The range promises the most complete line of novelties in the season.

Seinch Ghveak Meet Partons Snishea

Sorel and Apiaes Gomguens Featured at Attractive Prices

Listing shows items at attractive prices with references to Sorel and Apiaes Gomguens. Descriptions are incomplete but indicate discounted goods. No clear event date or venue is provided. The fragment suggests a sales display or advertisement.

Unclear Catalog Snippet Describes Furnishings and Linens

Fragmentary item list mentions stockinette fair grade priced at 2 dollars and various linens and table coverings. The readable text references jackets, oped otrain eeies pestering Feeneh Clot, and Directoire styles with House Furnishing Linens.

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