Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Pittsburgh Dispatch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1889

Page

2

How They Make Up. 80 SAYS GEORGE ELPHINSTONE

A Lawrenceville murder trial testimony progresses slowly as Willis Johnson testifies the defendant taunted workers. George Elphinstone argues the shooting was accidental while District Attorney Porter objects over the dying declaration. Court adjourns until morning.

Porter Johnson Willis Johnson Gross Carter John McA William Wagner Edward White Trol Commonwealth George Elphinstone Sete Sae Elphinstone Gress William Ray Solar Iron Works Willis Jo Nm Fred Johnny

Damages Hhared in Railroad Encroachment Case at McKeesport

A Friday hearing before a board in N W Shafer’s law office will assess damages in the suit of Mrs Grace and Mrs Walker against Belle Vernon Railroad. The action alleges railroad encroachment on riverbank property along the Monongahela, affecting Elizabeth borough and McKeesport areas.

N. W

Court jury finds Laty sane in insanity case

Court trial concludes with Fred Laty declared sane after petition to set aside inquisition finding and demand for jury trial. Judge Magee hears case as Galloway seeks release for John Galloway who shot striker William Dunn.

Fred Laty Luty

Bank sues Keystone Coal for 19050 in promissory notes

The Allegheny National Bank filed suit yesterday to recover 19050 on promissory notes and bonds. The coal company is cofi of James N Bailey Thomas Fawcett Mel S Brown and James L Marshall.

Allegheny National Bank Keystone Coal Company The Coal Company Coi James N. Bailey Thomas Fawcett Mel S. Brown James L. Marshall

Lippert v Acme Machine Works contract action

The suit of E T Lippert against Acme Machine Works concerns a contract claim. A verdict for the defendant was returned yesterday in the Mary Heath vs John Thomas and wife slander damages case. Today's criminal trial list includes Commonwealth v James Lee and others. The Bryson v Pennsylvania Railroad case, a damages suit, is set for trial.

E. T. Lippert Acme Machine Works Mary Heath John Thomas Commonwealth James Lee George Smith Louis Pfeil William A. McClintock M. Murray Thomas Richards John Bryson Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston

Sam Yip Jah Found Guilty in Wisconsin Assault Case

MilwaveEze May 24 Sam Yip Jah one of the Chinamen charged with assaulting little children was found guilty the jury was out 11 minutes. The term for the crime is 35 years imprisonment. Hah Ding the other Chinese prisoner will be tried for similar crime.

MilwaveEze Sam Yip Jah Hah Ding

Worthy of Inspection at Wattles Jewelers Fifth Avenue

W. W. Wattles, jeweler and importers, announces a new shipment of sterling silver pieces as some of the finest stocks in the city. Intending purchasers are invited to call at 30 and 32 Fifth Avenue. Also advertised are La Perla del Fumar cigars and a variety of tents and tackle at low prices. Just received from Anheuser Busch St. Louis brewery a large supply.

W. W. Wattles Fifth Avenue Just Anheuser Busch St. Louis

Cornell Benefactor Pledges 300000 Endowment for Library

Ithaca May 24 Henry W Sage Cornell Universitys leading benefactor reveals a 300000 endowment to fund the library if the Bancanke suit fails He also contemplates a further million for other university needs His ongoing generosity totals about a million in support for Cornell University and related counsel services.

Ithaca, N. J Henry W. Sage Ithaca Cornell University Sage Jones Cornell Ezra Cornell McGraw-Fiske

Heavy railroad verdicts total 32000 for two injured men

In Philadelphia on May 24 two rail company negligence cases yielded verdicts. Andrew Quinn won 12000 against the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad after being struck while oiling his engine at Monocacy in 1886. Henry Specht received 20000 against the Pennsylvania Railroad after his horse and wagon were struck at Tioga Street, leading to amputation.

Philadelphia Courts of Common Pleas Andrew Quinn Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company Henry Specht Pennsylvania Railroad Company Quinn Reading Company Monocacy In Specht Pennsylvania Company Tioga Street

Open Air Prohibition Meetings Plannned Across City

An open air prohibition meeting is set for tomorrow at 6 PM at the Ninth Ward Market House led by Mia Jones with several speakers. Additional gatherings include 3:30 PM at Herron Hill reservoir and evening events at Centenary M E Church with B C Christy Esq. T E Murphy speaks tomorrow at Silver Lake in the afternoon and at South Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in the evening.

Ninth Ward Mia Jones Herron Hill Reservoir Centenary M. E. Church B. C. Christy, Esq Will . T. E. Murphy Silver Lake South Nineteenth Street Baptist Church

Brennen Denies Democratic Desire to Oust Postmaster Larkin

Ex County Chairman W J Brennen of the County Democracy rejects Magee's claim that disgruntled Democrats charged offensive partisanship against Postmaster Larkin. He says Democrats do not seek Larkin's removal.

W. J. Brennen County Democracy Magee Larkin

Bootblack Mickey Cohen Injures Man on Smithfield Street

A bootblack named Mickey Cohen sprayed a bird shot with an air gun yesterday afternoon and struck a man in the eye on Smithfield Street. Police carried the injured man to Central station. the boy refused to prosecute or give his name.

Mickey Cohen Smithfield Street Central Station Bat

Eminent Doctors Open Clinic at 315 Penn Avenue Pittsburg

A group of five English and German physicians have set up a permanent practice at 315 Penn Avenue Pittsburg offering free initial visits to June and charging 10 dollars per month afterward for new cases. The syndicate treats many diseases but will not accept incurable conditions and will advise patients if recovery is unlikely. During the first four days 463 visitors were recorded with 307 rejected as incurable. offices run 9 am to 8 pm weekdays and 10 am to 7:30 pm Sundays.

Penn Avenue Pittsburg Geo. T. Hartrey Springdale Fistale Hartrey Vericocela Smith John Prey Millvale Foley Apps Henderson Smit Mesa Pann Avenue Ser Penn Svenue Hasan Woods Tven Jon Tiss R. A. Woods Hotel Albemarle Sixth Street

Beautiful walnut and oak bedroom suits offered in Allegheny

M. Serpent & Co. advertises walnut and oak bedroom suits and antique styles at Cor Lacock and Hope streets near the railroad bridge in Allegheny. La Perla del Fumarzare high grade Key West cigars priced from $6 to $12 per 100, sold by G. Schmurz at 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue.

Key West G. W. Seemrnt Fifth Avenue M. Serpent & Co Cor Lacock and Hope Sts Allegheny Railroad Bridge G. W. ScHmrpz

Local Trade Notes at Copia and G. Lis with Wines

An archival snippet lists 401 Smithfield Street at Fourth Avenue Copia and 97 Fifth Avenue showing $100,000 surplus $45,000 deposits at 4 percent. It mentions US Imported Wines Fine Topaz sherry full quarts and Fine Spanish port full bags for sale at G Lis 97 Fifth Avenue os ana.

Smithfield Street Cor Fourth Avenue Copia Fifth Avenue

Local Trade Ads Offer Summer Goods and Services

Retailers advertise a wide range of goods from summer stock to clothing and photos. Prominent names include Bare & Bassett at 416 Wood St and Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at 6 Market St Pittsburg offering crayon portraits and photos. Also listed are gun works at 706 Smithfield St and Mer's balbriggan underwear from James H. Atlas & Co at 100 fit are.

Aufrecht Market St Pittsburg Mwfssu Mer's Balbriggan James H

Labor press weighs Carnegie wage scale reform

Opinion in American Manufacturer Budget and Commoner and Glass Worker assesses Carnegie Phipps Co sliding wage scale at Homestead. Editors warn of coercion risk, potential plant shutdown, and broader impact on iron industry and labor movement.

Carnegie Carnegie, Phipps & Co Homestead Dispatch Trun and Pittsburg Amesia Carerie Onic, Phipps & & Co Martin Amalgamated Association Labor Tribune

Argentine cattle slump prompts 5 percent export guaranty law

United States Consul E L Baker reports Argentina’s cattle industry is languishing. A new law offers a ten year 5 percent guaranty on export capital as several firms plan large scale beef export operations with dedicated steamers and warehouses abroad.

Washington E. L. Baker United States Buenos Ayres Department of Brats Argentine Republic England France Keentyie Mpty Consu Baker Brazil Cuba Europe

Pneumonia Sufferer Credits Local Doctors For Recovery

Morris Meany, a Pittsburg Steel Casting Foundry molder, describes severe lung illness with coughing night sweats and chest pains. After medical care from Drs. Copeland and Blair at 66 Sixth Avenue, he reports rapid improvement and regained strength, now working and feeling well.

Morris Meany Pittsburg Steel Casting Foundry Twenty-sixth Street Drs. Copeland Blair St Sixth Avenue Blair Steany Mulber Street

Late News In Brief From Various Locales

Aefrost causes notable damage as Judge Williams wins Illinois Congress seat by 4000 votes. A Neversink lifeboat sighting reported near Highland Light en route to Havre. Church council adjourns toward Cleveland two years hence. Prof Webster finds 15 skeletons in five mounds near Bradford Iowa. Electric Company case testimony continues in New York. Juanes tye mse reports passing Yantio after losing foremast near Guantanamo. Grand Marshal Knight and 40000 expected to attend Brooklyn parade with Harrison review. Cornell coach Courtney finds Willie Letts’s body in Cayuga inlet. third such recovery. Bishop Vladimir denies Nihilist presence on the Pacific coast amid missing vessels. Towne critiques Depew’s memorial speech in Boston. Guthrie endures martial law amid Oklahoma land ejectment clashes affecting over 1000 people.

Judge Williams Illinois Congress Townshend Neversink Boston Havre France Highland Light Reformed Episcopal Church Orm. P' Shureh Church of the Epiphany Cleveland Webster Charles City Iowa Bradford Chickasaw County Uotterill Electric Company William E. Howard New York Juanes Tye Terday Guantanamo Yantio Henry W. Knight Brooklyn Harrison Washington Park Charles E. Courtney Cornell University Ithace M. Y Cayuga Inlet Willie Letts Courtney Viailimir Pacific Coast Vladimir E. C. Towne Chauncey M. Depew Otter Oklahoma Guthrie Arbitration Board

Haitian consul reports on Boston ship and Legitime recognition

At the Haytien consul office Vice Consul Singleton says Minister Preston has not seen the Boston departure report with a government board to study foreign governments in Haiti. He notes no reason for a commission visit unless to ensure acceptance of Legitime, with England and France already recognizing Legitime.

New York Haytien Singleton Preston Boston Haiti Sea “Y Legitime England France Germany Spain Se Cers

One Pound Better Than Two Cocoa Claims

An advertisement touts Blooker's Dutch Cocoa as purer than rivals, claiming one pound makes 150 cups and arguing it is both costly and economical at one dollar per pound with U S Depot at Mercer Street New York. It lists agents and grocers.

Plain Outline of Route To Restore Nutrition In Catarrh

The piece argues that catarrh signals consumption risk and that early treatment is essential. It notes delicate individuals lose flesh and strength when catarrh persists and warns of progression to lung involvement if ignored. Treatment should be intensive, ideally by a specialist, and climate change may aid recovery.

Mr Gho T' Hartrey's Experience

A patient who doctors could not assist shares a detailed account of medical failure and the pursuit of relief. The narrative examines the limits of treatment and the quest for effective care in a challenging case.

MR. Gho. T’ Hartrey

Deutsch Lloyd Fast Express Steamer Service Details

The ORD DEUTSCHER LLOYD fast express offers a twice weekly steamer service from New York to Southampton London Havre and Bremen with direct sailings and predefined ports of call.

ORD Deutscher Lloyd Fast Express New York Southampton London Havre Bremen

Wanamaker and Brown Clothing Ad Promises Fair Prices

An advertisement urges customers to choose Wanamaker & Brown for reliable long wearing clothing at fair prices. It claims fixed, fair pricing with no hidden profit and promotes 1,000 styles for made to measure.

Wanamaker & Brown Wanamaker’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrenceville Laty Legal Tender Wisconsin Deller J. H. Jouxsros Ussa Sresh University Temperance To-Moerrow Brennes Mickey Stet Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim Dreeydopfel Alley Camp J. H. ‘Chmaton’s Great Western Gun Works Smithfield St Andrew Carnegie Mmill Mr. Morris Meany Mulberry Street Berorax Prass J. H. Jooenstor Robert Browning Omar Res Hayti Mexico Blooker U. S. Depot Mercer GEO. E. Stevenson & UO Qreeney Catarsh Thomas Hatton Putnam, Pa Truth and Pain Institute Pittabure Aanear Pub J Usaha Vota P.M Sixth Ave Drs, Copeland & Blair Dra Copeland & Blair Western Pennsylvania Medical College Pitesanema Ae Thas Institution Finzer Genuine Haines Ces Knotes A.J Pitts Tvolden & Oe Federal St. Alle A. Kelly £ Co Pitmburg Saale MAX Schamberg & CO Oelrichs Bowen York City Signard Line Liverpool Queenstown Pier North River E Xpress Servis Anita Rothnla aiUubria Sereda Jane Dane Fae Oeda McOusia Agen Suuithield Pittebugg State Line Glasgow Belfast Dublin Austin Baldwin & CO Away J. J. McCormick Shabir Oo Erican Wanamaker Brown Sixth Street and John Flocker & CO Alt City Ps. Opvice Sales de Wine
Search Courier

Search the Pittsburgh Dispatch Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Pittsburgh Dispatch?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication