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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1889
Page
2
A Pittsburgh area seance led by Dr Slade at No 4 John Street features “spirits” guiding table taps and slate writing. The Disrarcs reporter observes physical tricks, knee taps, and voices purported from Dr Davis and others in Spanish and French.
The account recalls a 17 month old pet killed in the 1884 flood and ongoing experiments with slates moved across tables. Reporters handle the slates, while the doctor’s hip motion hints at toe involvement, though no act was caught. The session is described as lively and engaging.
The Signal Service Bureau announced continued pleasant weather with 46 degrees in the morning and light rainfall. It notes a probable small coalboat rise and the revival of several signal stations including Warren Parker Clarion Brownsville Saltsburg Greensburg Rowlesburg and Weston from December through April 21. The Johns town and West Newton stations await fiscal year funds. October’s weather was cooler than usual with frost from the Gulf to the South, California saw the heaviest rainfall, and central valleys improved wheat prospects after drought.
A 60 year old woman, Mrs. Ann O Rourke, was found dead in her West End home kitchen near Wabash Avenue and Independence Street. Dr T M Byall suspects heart failure. The coroner will investigate today.
Rev. R. F. Farrand of Southside Presbyterian preached at the Southside Council of the American Mechanics using their text They that sow in tears shall reap in joy He tied Plymouths sowing in tears to modern prosperity noting religious liberty and lack of war while warning Sabbath breaking harms the republic.
James Delfess returned to his Penn avenue home to find it crowded with intoxicated guests. Officers arrested Mrs. Nancy Doltess Blanch Doltess Rosita Ferguson and her daughters Hugh Stewart William Nicholson and James Bates for disorderly conduct. Doltess fined twenty dollars, daughters jailed ten days, others fined ten to twenty dollars.
Police officers raided the residence at No 7 Chatham Street after neighbors complained of late night parties. They arrested four Hebrews identified as M Arnfeldt, Fried man, Isaac Samuels and Anton Boman along with others linked to the gambling activity. A pile of money was found on the table.
G KE Blanchard, chairman of the Central Traffic Association, passed through the latest route to Chicago and Washington with notable colleagues. James Calhoun, a prescription clerk, suffered an accident in the garage. Mia Sadie Freyvogle of Fifth Avenue, and George Pearson, governor’s private secretary, were in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Schenley gifts 300 acres near Four Mile Run to create a new park within a 20 minute city drive. A thorough survey and contour work will precede plans for roads walks and enclosures as officials aim to open the park in coming years.
The first talk in a series was given by Mr J G Scheinman before the Young Men's Hebrew Debating Society at 384 Fifth Avenue. He traced Hebrew history from 70 CE, noted Bar Kochba, Tiberias and Babylonian schools, the Talmud, and Jewish isolation and expulsions in Europe, with 40 initial members and plans for a library and reading room.
Thomas Malley aged 70 walking on crutches after a previous break was attacked by Coleman Wallace a small man at the Castle in the Point District Saturday night. Malley was knocked down and his other leg was injured in the scuffle. he was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital where he was arrested by Pat.
Henry Feldam, a Pittsburg peddler, reportedly frightened by Halloween prank jokes, hanged himself in a Wheeling jail cell after being arrested for drunkenness. The coroner and undertakers took charge. he was buried as a pauper, with no relatives located.
A drunken melee on Fourth Avenue in McKeesport involved about a dozen Hungarians who attacked Police Chief James Robinson and Officer James McQuade with knives and clubs. Robinson survived a knife strike after firing his revolver. McQuade was severely wounded. Four suspects were captured and jailed. the proprietor faces a disorderly house charge.
Officer Edward Cross chased two men near Wylie and Elm yesterday at 11 A M as they attempted a forenoon call on McSteen's grocery store through the back way. The pair, Fred Miller and William Welsh of Newark N J, were detained at Central station on suspicious persons charges. a discarded item yielded a key fitting the rear door. The report notes they may face Pennsylvania hospitality.
A special meeting of the Young Men's Catholic Club at St Paul’s Cathedral discussed raising funds for church decorating and furnishing. Father Mollineaux noted no contributions from the congregation despite readiness to donate for entertainments. He compared the young men to babies clinging to their mothers.
A fellow worker identified the Lake Erie Railroad victim as Thomas Reiss a 40 year old Polish man who lived at 27 Limerick street West End and worked at Clinton rolling mill. He had a sister in Scranton Pa and a letter arrived Saturday afternoon. Magistrate Brokaw fined Joby Gribben of Carson street $15.40 for beating his.
Frank Williams and his wife residing at 233 Wylie Avenue were arrested after a domestic dispute last night in which she allegedly tried to stab him and he struck her with a cloth during the quarrel.
A meeting at a South Eighteenth street hall formed a permanent organization for French natives in Pittsburgh. About 3,000 to 4,000 in the city, many from Alsace and Lorraine, aim to foster fraternal ties, education, and local influence. The group plans a library, reading circles, and monthly meetings, with sick benefits and survivor support. Officers: President Andrew Gerard, VP Nicholas Martenet, Secretary John Reinbold, Treasurer Eugene Ritter.
Constantinople born Mr. H. Bedikian spoke at Mt Washington Presbyterian on Native Religions and Mission Work in Turkey. He outlined three Turkish religious sects and detailed Mohammedan practices including daily prayer, ritual washing, pork abstinence, and aversion to alcohol.
Among 31 cases at Central station yesterday morning five men received workhouse terms. Thomas Porter, innocent and guileless, was discharged after proving ignorant of a counterfeit ten dollar bill. George Norton was captured after a chase to the third floor of No 125, given 30 days. James Brown and George Shrader fought with arrest leading to 30 days each. Jacob Crambell and Frank Wilson, cited for disorderly conduct, drew 30 days each. The remainder received light fines or are discharged.
Col J B Clark Post 162 G A R held its annual memorial service for members who died that year. Neighbors and Grand Army representatives filled Diamond Street hall as ritual followed and a memorial address was delivered by Reverend R C Miller.
The Southside Anti-Prohibition Association, with 45 German societies, held a rally as thousands gathered in anticipation of the upcoming election.
The Tanners and Carriers' Union of Allegheny county formed yesterday in Walter's Hall with 80 members and more joining at the next meeting. They emphasize independence from the Knights of Labor, plan a Thursday constitutional and by laws session, and discuss potential future strikes.
Discontent among Citizens' Traction employees grows as changes under Superintendent Rugg spark criticism of past practices. Workers cite layoffs, arbitrary firings, and loss of union cohesion since Murray Verner's era, threatening action unless operations improve. attempts to reach Rugg for comment unsuccessful.
The Rosedale Foundry Company in Allegheny has agreed to raise wages for its 75 molding workers. The move comes as other foundries report shortages of skilled molders and many men remain unemployed while strikes affect the industry.
Henry Carrigan, about 45, of the Colfax area, was arrested after a domestic disturbance in which his wife accused him of violent cutting. Mrs Carrigan reported theft of 250 to buy food, and a neighbor named Henry Reitzel helped rescue her from a knife attack. The home was wrecked, and the family left hungry. Agent Dean will review the case.
Erie engineer G L Moody argues a water supply plan for the ship canal to Lake Erie was misunderstood by Colonel W C Merrill, who called the scheme nonsensical. Moody maintains the conduit concept uses river drainage, watershed reach, and 4000 square miles of drainage to float vessels, with no water rights issues and a straightforward excavation.
A W C T U held yesterday afternoon at Beaver and Washington avenues Allegheny with speeches by Corfield and Walker of England. The Sons of Temperance addressed a meeting at 68 Ohio Street last night led by T P Hershberger L S Jack and L Mooney.
Aman Miller was brought to St. Francis Se from Glen Shaw with his arm badly blown off at night. The victim suffered the injury during the incident, and was attended to at the scene before transfer.
Friends of R H Johnston campaigned to secure Bar Association endorsement at a Saturday meeting but the result showed support leaning to Rowand. The district attorney’s illness was presented as supporting evidence for Rowand.
The B and CO KE EB will sell round trip tickets to Baltimore with a stop in Washington D C for 8 dollars from November 7 to 12 inclusive and return valid until the 16th On Catholic Trains leave Pittsburgh at 6 a m and 9 20 p m
In a terse note the Bryes crew announces a price change and restates ownership of key oar gear. No further details are provided about date or locations.
Fragmentary ad mentions jewelry house selling Royal Worcester vases and pitchers, a gas bill reduction claim, and a beer promotion. Names and addresses are garbled but imply a local merchant offering discounted items and various household goods to attract buyers.
At about five on West Carson street Southside John O'Brien in a drunken quarrel attacked his mother over 50 who has been ill. He knocked down his sister and assaulted her as a bystander intervened. O'Brien and his sister were restrained by a man named O-Deanall and locked up at the Thirtieth ward station house.
From bad sewerage or undrained swamps deranges the liver and un Dr C Mclane's celebrated Liver Pills. Raid by a Cretan untes Brothers Piste.
The Pir pn Church Anniversary Retired closing exercises ended in a blaze of glory in Alleghany. Rev Hills read a sermon praising past pastors and recounting financial burdens and a mortgage that troubled the church. Rev J H Barnett delivered the closing year with an appeal for reconciliation and guidance for the congregation.
The Grover Cleveland Democratic Society of Lawrenceville plans a meeting this evening to establish a lasting organization. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a formal organizational aim by local boosters.
Local ad for JOS. HORNE & CO promoting a broad silk stock with numerous color shades and patterns. Highlights include crepe de chine, satin, and solid color silks priced from a few dollars a yard to premium, with emphasis on quality, durable dyes, and wide selection for designers and buyers.
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