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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1891

Page

5

Scattered Attacks as Scottdale Mine Strike Flares Up

May 10 reports say Knights of Labor meet in secret session with 72 delegates voting on credentials and a continued strike. Violent clashes erupt as deputies and workers clash with stones and knives. one deputy fires, injuring a bystander while police rescue others and disperse mobs.

PSP Mtal Telagnams Dietatci Scottpate Knights of Labor Hos Desmen Corrigan Lynach Brenwen Frick and McClure Coke Companies Toorre

Beaver River Dam Cuts Water Supply To Rochester

The Beaver River at Beaver Falls was dammed last night ending flow to the river down to Rochester. The pool will take days to fit and water power from the section will be idle during that time. The dam creates a seven mile pool from Beaver Falls to Hock Point and will serve Union Water Company needs and local towns.

Beaven Falls Beaver River Rochester Hock Point Willes Union Water Company Teaver

Garrison Testifies in Defense in Murder Case

Dr George J Garrison took the stand in the murder trial detailing the shooting of Dr Rain. He said he believed his life was in danger from Dr Hai and fired when Dr Baird approached. He described arming himself after learning of threats and wearing his coat buttoned in cold weather.

Weenie George J. Garrison Dr. Rain Dr. Hai Frleventh Street Baird

Zanesville Belt Line Foreclosure Action Initiated

Eastern bondholders led by Mercantile Trust Company sue in Common Pleas to foreclose on the Zanesville Mt Vernon and Marion Railroad belt line. The action seeks to enforce a mortgage default on the intercity franchise and right of way around Zanesville, with A. A. Speer named receiver pending sale of the property.

Zastsvvilix Mercantile Trust Company New York Gilders, Farr & Co Common Pleas Sne Zanesville Mt Vernon Marion Rallexs Company Intercet Bealde A. A. Speer

Ohio schoolmistress found dead near Wiltshire mystery deepens

May 19 in St Marys Ohio a missing schoolmistress Peter Reynolds was found dead in a deserted hut near Wiltshire twenty miles north of the city. The body showed emaciation with no signs of violence fueling speculation of murder or possible suicide as investigators probe the cause and circumstances.

St. Marys Wiltshire Peter Reynolds

Commissioners Move School to Uniontown Amid Protests

The Commissioners faced protests from A G Reed of Butler Post and G A K as they decided to move the Soldiers' Orphans school from here to Uniontown Pa. They defended the transfer as planned and noted next year only two schools would remain with about 600 orphans enrolled.

Iclect Tony A.G. Reed Butler Post

Jury Selection Dominates Day as Defense Uses One Challenge

Day focuses on jury selection with forty five potential jurors called. The defense uses one of their challenges while the Commonwealth uses two, shaping the panel as the process continues.

Commonwealth

Captain Loar on Trial for Killing 11 Strikers

The trial of Captain J. A. Loar and deputies for the Morewood killings opened in Criminal Court. The defense is Moorhead and Head with Hon. J. S. Beacom for the prosecution. Jury selection proceeded and observers expect a brief trial with possible acquittals for Loar and his deputies including Harry Wilson and others listed.

Gauresxssine A. Loar Morewood Moorhead Head J. 5 Beacom Hut Littl ILC Frick Cortkess J. A. Loar Harry Wilson Richard Burns Lewis Davis Cary Brown Horan Reese Jacob Zu

Forest fires envelop Tri-State region in smoke. other local notices

Smoke from forest fires blankets Tri-State area Williamsport and Williamsport Pa. J Knavs Co Beaver Falls clothiers closed by sheriff at suit of De Witt Kornhauser New York. Liabilities unknown. William Hexrie filled his stepson Cort Knight full of shot at Marion Ohio. Knight abused his mother and resisted Hempleton efforts. Knight in dangerous condition.

Williamsrorrt J. Knavs & Co Beaver Falls Clothiers Dewitt Kornhauser New York William Hexrie Cort Knight Marion Hempleton

Fountains and Docking Reform Highlight Humane Society Session

The Humane Society discussed horse docking reforms and the Cabot fountain project. Donations totaling 185 included contributions from Roberts & Steele, J. D. Bernd, James A. McNales, and Miss Mary Nimick, while Alderman Burns paid 8 in fines from cockfighting cases.

Humane Society Eaton Ere Cabot Society Roberts & Steele Tortie James A. McNales Taylor Bullock H. B. Cramer F. J. J. Sur William Foc Thomas H. McGowan Justus Mice John Hall, Jr National Cement Company Maul & Grote Mary Nimick

Kate Elliot Seeks Support from Father Through Society

Kate Elliot daughter of Isaac Eliot applied to the Humane Society to compel support. Agent Berryman’s report shows she ran away from home repeatedly and had all her ways to her father. She is to be placed with the Good Shepherd.

Kate Elliot Isaac Eliot The Humane Society Berryman Howev Good Shepherd

Big Bargain Suits From Clothing Company

Today 1,000 men’s fine cheviot worsted cassimere and tweed suits on counters priced at $8. Sack or cutaway styles available in sizes 34 to 44 with numerous patterns. Readily marked cheap, these lots claim great value from Pirssore Comermation Clothing Company at corner Grant and Diamond streets.

Pennsylvania Lines Offer Ohio Detroit Assembly Travel

Reduced rates to Detroit for the Presbyterian General Assembly available May 18 to 25 with round trip tickets. Return valid until June 5. Passengers may travel via Toledo or via Cleveland then Detroit by steamer.

Detroit Presbyterian General Assembly Toledo Cleveland Wfsu

Special Excursion Rates to Detroit and Local Notices

Tickets go on sale May 18 to 25 with return validity to June 6. Notices promote eye treatment cautions and advise against wearing glasses without competent advice. Various ads promote cash for old gold and silver, saloon activity, piano plans, and sales at Hauch's and A. G. Camprett & Sons offering watches, diamonds, and wares.

J. T. Lrvine Penn Ave

Fruit crop outlook and grape disease fears from East

A telegram from an Eastern agent reports a heavy fruit crop in Delaware and Maryland with peach foliage protecting fruit from frost. The grape outlook is uncertain due to past diseases. Ohio and New York areas supply most markets while local crops remain weak. Mellin's Food advertised for infants.

Tony Barcky Delaware Maryland Bareky New York Cleveland Ohio

Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment Promising Cure Claims

An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment as a cure for chronic sore eyes tetter salt rheum scald head old chronic sores fever sores eczema itch peerie sore nipples and piles. It is described as cooling and soothing with hundreds of cured cases after other treatments failed.

Rustic or Bedford Rocker Outdoor Furniture Note

The article notes a Rustic or Bedford rocker crafted from oak and hickory. It mentions options for outdoor use and implies suitability for porch or garden settings with durable timber materials.

Prompt Bargain Ends Soon Says Officials

Come promptly as two or three days will end such a phenomenal bargain in fine. The notice urges quick action before the offer expires and highlights the exceptional value for buyers.

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