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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1889

Page

2

Manufacturer Blames License Court In Europe Departure

Joseph E Fleming Henry Metzger and wholesale druggist designed to Europe for six months after license denial. Fleming says foreigners control First ward licenses and accuses Judge White of being misled by politicians. He notes ads and claims large advertising costs and a potential $25 000 gain for White's son. He criticizes officials and pledges to press his case through court action.

Joseph E. Fleming Henry Metzger Europe Fleming Judge White John John White

Liquor Men Active in Court Dispute Over Judge White

Judge White did not appear in court and remained at his Be wickley residence all day. Josiah Cohen and Scott Ferguson voiced disappointment as three attempts to overturn White's decisions were noted with no decisive action yesterday.

Temperance Meeting Objects to Judge White Impeachment Moves

A West End M E Church meeting led by Mrs. L. B. Jack denounced attempts to investigate Judge J. W. F. White. Speakers included Rev. H Besacom T P Hershberger L S Jack and W E Siegler. Resolutions praise White and condemn legislative efforts to compel judiciary actions.

West End M. E W. CT. U J. W. F. White

Brakeman’s Unintelligible Call Replaced by Card Signals

Beaver county inventor George W McKensie creates a device to replace station name calls. A card at each car end displays the next stop when trains depart, activated by the engineer or manually, with an electric bell alert to passengers.

George W. McKensie Beaver County

Westinghouse Officials Deny NYC Dynamo Execution Claim

Westinghouse Electric Company officials rebut a New York rumor that three of their dynamos were bought to execute criminals by alternating current. Secretary A. T. Rowand says the tale was spread by a rival firm attempting to undermine their enterprise and public opinion.

Westinghouse Electric Company New York A. T. Rowand

Ex Allegheny Saloon Keeper Arrested for Reckless Shooting

Louis Hespel of 32 Third alley Allegheny was arrested by Officer Alexander for firing three shots into the floor from a revolver he took from a bureau. His despondency follows license refusal and his wife restrained him until police arrived. It is unclear if he aimed to kill himself or frighten his family.

Louis Hespel Third Alley Allegheny Alexander Hesper

Crewe on Trial Arrested for Embezzlement Charges

Bail and arrest follow trial related to alleged embezzlement. B F Crowe of Allegheny is charged with two embezzlement counts after leaving the courthouse. He is accused of collecting 140 in rents for Patarvan of Green Tree Borough and not paying them over. D B Dotcett, estate agent for Robert Down of Butler County, also accuses Crowe of collecting 48 in rent and not delivering it.

B. F. Crowe Allegheny

Tuesday Night Sewickley Meeting Report Omitted Remarks

Report notes Dr John Douglass urged endorsement of Judge White at Sewickley meeting Tuesday evening. Incomplete list of vice presidents corrected, naming 15 church and community leaders including Rev W C Campbell Rev J M, Jacob Brobyer and Alex George among others.

Sewickley John Douglass Judge White Disratcn E.d. M . Wolem Miller John McKidew W. C. Campbell James Allison John Ward D. C. Herbst Jacob Brobyer N Son Alex George Eli. Her Charles Coipee’ iv J. M BR. A. Benton Bruce Tracy Ray

Drexel Heiress Faces Mercy Order Novitiate and Ursuline Buyout

Catherine Drexel of Philadelphia, an heiress with fortunes cited between 2 and 3.6 million, arrives in the city to join the Sisters of Mercy. Rumors swirl that the order may buy the Ursuline convent buildings in Oakland valued at 250000 up, while Drexel’s wealth funds Catholic causes and possible convent expansions at St. Xavier's.

Order of the Sisters of Mercy Ursuline Sisters Oakland Philadelphia Miss Drexel Antonio Hilda Gallagher Bt. Xavier's Lawrenceville Mercedes Inez Casey Erie Mercy Order Drexel Catholic Indian Missions O'Conner Omaha St. Paul’s Cathedral Convent O Ree Sane Michael O'Conner O’conner Sena Eddington Bucks County Cathea Europe New York Pittsburg Anus Mercy Eear E. Do Urrell Bishop O'Conner St. Xavier's Alimont Gils

Missions Fund Collected Across Diocese Totals 25600

Rt. Rev. Stephen Wall reports church collections for negro and Indian missions totaled 25600 across the diocese. St. Pauls Cathedral contributed 110. St. Patrick’s, St. Michael, St. Mary’s, 76. Christs Cross, 76. others gave smaller amounts including St. Peter’s and Philomena’s with varied sums.

Stephen Wall St. Paul's Cathedral St. Psaul's Cathedral St. Patrick's Chu St. Michael St. Mary's Oly Cross Gaared Beart St. Peter's Philomena’s St. John the Ptist St. Bridget’s Bt. Seme

Anthracite Tract Near Gulf of California Reported

J P Witherow announced last night that he joined W 8 Scott of Erie and New York capitalists to mine a large anthracite coal field near the Gulf of California. The area spans about 600 square miles and was purchased from a Dutch colony. veins are described as eight feet thick and highly productive. The project involves building a railroad to the coast, with work to begin soon.

Gulf of California J.P. Witherow W. 8. Scott Erie New York Witherow

Notes and Notions Tepidly Treated In Local Echoes

A disparate jumble of items from a city page includes bids before the Board of Awards, a faltering note on Potter and a French scandal hint, police and public safety briefings, a drunken death, and the Moorhead W C T U gathering. Names like Jerome Bonaparte, Charles Stewart Hailey, and H. H. Proxpye appear among scattered notices on crime, prohibition, and local civic events.

New Pittsburg and Western GM to arrive this week

Malcolm A. McDonald named general manager of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad will arrive this week to take charge of the road. His salary is set at $12,000 annually. McDonald is the son of a senator and brings prior rail experience to the position.

Malcolm A. McDonald The Pittsburg and Western Railroad Donald Ee Ot Bares Oxivo

Cheese Prohibition Debate Sparks Saloon Closure Link

An 19th-century debate links cheese sales to temperance efforts and saloon suppression. The writer questions whether cheese creates a craving for spirits and suggests prohibition of cheese factories until science resolves the issue.

Dorsey predicts big missions to be filled soon

Congressman Dorsey of Nebraska says President Harrison plans to fill Democratic office holders with new appointees. He claims an October extra session of Congress is likely and cites looming changes including a German mission and major consulships.

Congresman Dorsey Dorsey Nebraska Washington Harrison Wanamaker

Malone Talks On Dispute With Holland Over Sealing Stone

Malone gives his side of a dispute with Holland alleging the contract fixes 80 cents per yard for sealing stone from depot to build. He says Holland was to handle unloading and was paid 7 cents, while government payments show 60 cents for loading and unloading, implying overpayment under the contract.

Malone Holland Treasury Department

Bogus Five Dollar Bill Circulating in Pittsburg Area

Authorities warn of extensive circulation of a counterfeit five dollar bill around Pittsburg. The note closely imitates size and coloring but the official stamp differs, making detection possible by experts.

Pittsburg

Important Changes to Pennsylvania Time Table

The Pennsylvania summer schedule will start Sunday with notable reforms. One fast line section east will run at 8 10 instead of 9. Another section may stay at 9. The 3 o'clock morning express east shifts to 3 20. Additional radical changes are planned.

Pennsylvania

Who Knows Ed Evans A Camp Parole Pension Search

The Special Pension Examiners seek Ed Evans once at Camp Parole Annapolis Maryland during 1864 and 1865. They request he contact them to pursue his pension.

Ed Evans Camp Parole Annapolis

Horse Rampage Darkens City Street Incident

A horse escaped onto Thirty-first Street yesterday and collided with pedestrians. Wilson and three others were knocked down and briefly sidelined. bystanders, including Calvert, assisted as medical aid arrived.

Wilson Maine John Calvert

Milk trust collapses as Reed exits deal

Farmers allege the Producers' Union and Chartiers Creamery pact failed yesterday. About 66 000 gallons shipped to Chartiers were involved with Mr Reed profiting, while farmers expect little payment possibly under six cents per gallon. The contract was annulled at a meeting, Reed released farmers to ship to any buyer and a new producer-dealer arrangement may form after next Saturday's meeting.

Mr. Reed Producers’ Union Chartiers Creamery Company Lactest Trust Thas Gome Ohio Reed Sid Jeces

Pennsylvania Medical Men to Convene in City for Annual Session

The thirty seventh annual meeting of the State Medical Association of Pennsylvania will be held in this city for four days starting June 4 at the Bijou Theater. Pittsburg doctors Dr J B Murdock and Dr EB A Wood lead and present papers on topics including Ptomaines as a Factor in a Disease Class. A Dixmont Insane Asylum visit is planned after adjournment.

State Medical Association of Pennsylvania Pittsburg J. B. Murdock EB. A. Wood J. M. Batten William H. Daly Samuel Ayres J. Milton Duff J. Chriss Lange Dixmont

Asthma cure prospects and life risk considerations

The text argues asthma can be treated through internal medicine, diet, exercises, water therapy, and combined approaches, claiming marked symptom relief and potential cure. It cites patients reporting relief from asthma and dyspepsia after Dr. S. G. Moore's treatment and notes chronic cases like pneumonia improving under his care.

Damocles G. Moore Arch St Allegheny

Hamilton Piano Trade Promotes Modern Uprights at Low Prices

The ad touts modern pianos meeting the era’s needs with superior tone and finish. Hamilton 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, invites customers to trade in old instruments, offering easy monthly payments and upright models priced from $190 to $250.

Dog Familton Ae Ron Hamilton Pittsburg

An Excellent Plan for Visitors to Paris

Mr J Harvey Wattles promotes a Paris trip in June to advance his father W W Wattles jeweler and importer. He has orders to fill and invites new commissions, offering to ship purchased articles abroad this summer to Pittburgers, reducing freight and delivering to Paris office 21 Rue.

J. Harvey Wattles Paris W. W. Wattles

Smyrna Mugs Sale and Other Bargains at Local Stores

A newspaper fragment advertises a sale of 20 000 Smyrna mugs with four sizes priced from 2 to 750 dollars earlier market price 39 percent lower. It lists 25 Cents Worth at 6 Cent Books 500 titles at The People's Store at 5 cents per volume and cigars from Key West for smokers. Also mentions Latines and yard goods at discounted prices from Campbell & Dick and G Scamfort.

Edward Groetzinger Penn Avenue CamrBeta & Dice People's Store

Corsets and dental ad fill page in Pittsburgh paper

An old notice lists summer corsets priced at 750 and 100, Warner's corsets at 100, and a health product line. The ad also promotes Dr F H Smith Dentist offering painless extractions at 504 Penn Ave Pittsburgh with office hours. A muscle or health regulator claim for the product Equiline Health appears.

Warner F. H. Smith Penn Ave Pittsburg

Special Fabrics Now On Sale In Variety Weaves

Bright sale notes offer Brilliantine Plaids and Stripes with solid shades. Inch goods at 400, 40-inch goods at 50c Ge and Tie. Black Dress Goods in demand with many special weaves. Best grades in Wool and Silk fabrics for the season.

Wash Goods and Domestic Reproductions Sale Preview

Leading styles and choice fabrics soon needed at low prices. Domestic reproductions of Sic and foreign goods offered at 1 cent to 0. Great value in Damask Sets Napkins Towels Covers and Table Draperies in Linen Stock. Curtain stock Money in 230 300 and 500 curtains Brus sels and Iriah Point on display.

Brussels Iriah Point

Silk Corset for Summer Wear by Jos Homes and Mrs Penn

The Royal Worceser 608 silk corset offers summer comfort and fit. Available from Jos Homes and Mrs Penn Avenue.

Homes & Mrs Penn Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pittsburg Dispatch Mr. Fleming N. G Tereonen Tom Sheridan Roth House Tom Delaney Diamond Tad Judge Dennis White Fallon B. C. Christy Federal Street Eame Tee Faust Whippie Scalders Cohen Torem Ont Plein Stowe Sox Iskadamen Oventy Hill Brooks J. C. Buffum & Co Robert Dunwoody H. L William F. Kaiser George Obn Z.T. Robitzer John Stewart John Jer L. C. Co John Wilson Peter Lobnes T. & Mandamus McGunnegle Judge Stowe Treasurer Hill MacGunneele Supreme Court Messrs Robb and Fitzsimmons Paxson Sterrett and Clark Chambers United States Westinghouse Allegheny Snloon Crewe Buncham She Is the Banker Drexel Antonio and Mrr Samton Dante Board of Awards Dudley H. H. Proxpye Somerset J.E. Moons Duquesne Heights Jon Bere Jeannette Carnot Citizens’ Line Gripman George Jerome Bonaparte Duke of Edinburgh Carter Chicago Allegheny Councils James Mokilvey France Charles Stewart Hailey Maryland Ingalls BR. W. Onnrstrax Madisona Oktano Daisy Charlie Bnowden Presrpest Foupret St. Louis and Texas Road Jeff Chandler St. Louis Georce Warre William Wagner W. C Justice Gripp Lew Wallace Charles Whittaker Uniontown Agent O'Heten Patrice Carr James Arthur Virgin Alley Yester Howard Gates Harry Wainwright Butler Street Esterday Tanner Fog Papa Ceen Alleghany Mr. Burchard Proctor Abe Caget Maratan P. Lang Moorhead Mise Maria C. Bauersmith Seni Anna Ww Peremttae Hernex Jane Axpeat Ee Ie Sparano Ascur Widiadoase Clif Connell No. 107, Jr. C. UL. A. M Boston Pi Ami Stonemasons’ Union No. 9 Hibernian Hall Alles Ifpo Mr. Holland PALSE Secret Service the Milk Trust 8. Moore J. H. Lamp Troutville 5. G. Moore DeEa Pg Ansel L. H D .Wildwood Allegheny County BE. N. Merrill West Virginia Arch Street Allegheny, Pa Ss. Hamilton Piane Eed Organ Trade Key West G. W. Scamfort Campbell & Dick Awcostura Brrreers Horne Lenox Suits Shine Sergenavy F. Schoenthal Paxw Avenue Prrrstad Scotch Table Clotts Dunferm Horne & Cil's G. W. Schmidt Fifth Ave
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