This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1890
Page
5
May 22 Wheeling Benjamin Frazier, a local tough, attacked Justice of the Peace W H Davis in his office. The fight moved to the sidewalk. attorney J B Jordan intervened. Frazier jailed for grand jury. Saverman allegedly hired him. Davis had prior enmity with criminal classes.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM FROM FINDLAY May 22 The jury finds Charles Morgan guilty in Oman robbery case. Sherman Decker’s trial opens with a confession claim and dramatic court disturbance sparked by defense counsel conduct. Witnesses recount Decker’s jail confession and a crowd reacts as Judge suspends proceedings briefly.
In Youngstown a retired tailor George P. Babst and widow Wilhelmina Buck married eight days ago and began housekeeping. A quarrel followed as she decided not to return to Germany, and they filed separation papers after meeting with an attorney.
About 200 farmers gathered in a county court room to form a Farmers League organization. J. B. Johnson of Chartiers township chaired the meeting with officers named G. Berry Jary A Hern and J Ie Menderson as committee members. A New York speaker delivered remarks outlining the league's aims.
Youngstown Steel Company completed purchase of Tod Furnace from Brier Hill Iron and Coal Company. They plan to use the direct process to refine metal as drawn from the furnace rather than remelting in cupola. Brier Hill plans a mammoth blast furnace to accompany Grace furnace in the Mahoning Valley.
In Youngstown on May 2 owners of Shenango and Allegheny Railroad stocks and bonds placed them in a committee led by Thoma H. Wells and five others. The group aims to reorganize the Pillshore Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad along the Aimasa Junction to Comeau Harbor 40 mile line with planned harbor improvements of modest cost.
A Canton man, James Collier, living near Navarre, split his head in an apparent suicide attempt during a delirious episode. His wife summoned help. he was calmed and physicians resumed management. Other dispatch items note Coke works reopenings, mine workers convention, and Prohibition party county ticket nominees.
Liwa Ohio May 22 Hon J B Robinson one of the best known farmers in this portion of Ohio died after being kicked on the head by an animal. The report notes the incident amid telegrams from the Farmers Alliance colleagues and other local groups. May 21 Fifty men employed in Chicago district work also mentioned in dispatches.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe multiple shops in Toledo, St Louis and Kansas City. Mentions vary with unclear names and roles, referencing amyle wilal and boys involved in work near Sochore and Telestate. Text is garbled and lacks clear events.
Braddock May 2 report from Turtle Creek mines of the New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company describes a serious strike atmosphere. Miners, out about a month, demand 70 cents per ton and the company refuses. Iron gates block entry as workers prepare to tear down a check house for a new one, risking a three month lockout if the old rate is not accepted.
Arbitration Committee of Smithton coal region settles a weeks long strike. Operators' Stoner delivers $3 offer, accepted by miners as a wage advance over pre strike pay. All works resume except Waverly Company plant where the strike continues.
Mammoth residents search for Alice Crumm daughter of Jesse Crumm who vanished from home on May 5. The respectable teen was described as modest and unassuming, with the community greatly distressed by her sudden disappearance.
A dispatch from Washington on May 22 describes a colored man jailed for the Crouch family murder spending time whitewashing his cell while a white woman named Miss Brundage, arrested with him, sings and plays a mouth organ. A trunk delivery provides new clothes, changing their prospects.
Akron May 22 miners in Summit mines struck for a higher daily wage amid an agreement dispute. Inside workers seek 235 from 206 and outside workers 280 from 143, causing all mines to close. Offshoot notes report protests in Wheeling and other state labor tensions.
A big crowd attends a sale by P C C C offering three clothing firms stock bought for cash. Mens suits including all wool cassimere and fine diagonal suits are priced around one third of real worth plus Prince Albert coats at ten dollars. Sale location at corner Grant and Diamond, opposite the Court House.
A long list of death notices and funeral details appears from Pittsburgh and Allegheny locations. Names include Norbert Pittebure Bary, George Beron, Mary Vanrork, Frank Button, Laura Singer, Lillie Alice Grove, Jeannette Baker, Nancy Eve Brawdy, Joanna Ellison, George W. Gray, William Herbert Hood, James Liney, Patrick Slay, Lupia McClure, Ostin Ostin, Ann Swindell, and others with residences in Pittsburgh, Sharpsburg, Green Tree, Braddock, and Southside. Deaths span May 1890 with funeral arrangements and church services noted.
A newspaper ad lists a large stock of ladies belts ribbed cotton and lisle vests in low neck high neck no sleeves long sleeve and shaped versions. Prices range from 25c to 75c with higher grade silk vests up to 3 for 225 and Misses and children sizes also offered.
The ad promotes French satin and Latine hosiery in several price points including 25 cent and 35 cent styles for women. It touts new season fashion, elegant Indias, and urges shoppers to visit Friday sale for bargains in season.
His methods are progressive, his resources ample, and his stores crowded with new ideas. He sells good honest shoes not fancy priced, focusing on everyday durable footwear. He takes pleasure in seeing regular customers return year after year.
A merchant tailor advertises its range of fabrics and tailoring to measure. It claims superior variety of materials, including finest fabrics and fashionable finishes, with affordable styling options. Customers are urged to visit soon to choose from many choices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.