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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1891

Page

5

Ohio voters show desire for reform and tariff clarity

The interviewees reflect on a turbulent election with Republicans blamed for defeats and tariff as a key issue. They credit extraordinary GOP efforts for overturning candidates while arguing for a clean, new slate. They discuss Governor Pattison, reform plans, and the impact on national races.

Bell Ohio Wright Tilden Uttey Campaiy New York Massachusetts A. F. Keating Pattison

Deserted Headquarters Show Local Election Aftermath

Described are deserted political headquarters across Bly and neighboring areas after an election. The Straightout camp remains active with Secretary Dunn clinging to hope of a District Attorney win despite official tallies showing defeat.

Lawrenceville Man Ends His Life at Home

Carl Dresdot, a foreigner employed at Carnegie Phipps Co., killed himself Sunday evening in his room at No 321 Thirty third street Lawrenceville. Neighbors reported two pistol shots heard by Mrs Blakely then found Dresdot with a bullet wound. a bank book showing 77 dollars was found under the pillow.

Carl Dresdot Seedal Thirty-third Street Tresdot Carnegie, Phipps & Co John Blakely Blakely Daily Papers

Killed on the railroad in Allegheny

Robert Harper a 50 year old Allegheny wagon maker was fatally injured when struck by a shifting engine along the Ft Wayne Railroad track on Washington avenue. He died at West Penn Hospital at 2:00 P M. An inquest will be held. He served in the Civil War and was senior vice commander of Abe Patterson Post 88 G A R. His family includes a widow and three children.

Robert Harper Allegheny Ft Wayne Washington Avenue West Penn Hospital Harper Taker & Harper, Wagon Makers

Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Popular

The article praises Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as the most successful and reliable option. It notes that infants need nourishment and wholesome food, and that grocers stock this brand.

Gail Borden Eagle

Dowie Healing Rally At Carnegie Hall Draws Crowd

Rev John Alexander Dowie fronts a faith healing gathering at Carnegie Hall with a dramatic public cure. A woman on crutches testifies after being healed in the afternoon session, while Dowie recounts his conversion from illness to ministry and his work in Australia.

Carnegie Hall John Alexander Dowie Tyowie Dowie Mr. Dowie Australia Pic Ater

Missing East End bookkeeper alleged to defraud firm

Nicholas Leech of Holmes Rowlen Co. fled on Oct 25 and was found in Buffalo by a Pinkerton. He is said to have drawn a 1500 draft that was returned unpaid and later produced 1310 cash when confronted. Holmes fears total loss could reach several thousand. Leech, 40, married with four children, is in custody at a downtown hotel.

Nicholas Leech Holmes, Rowlen & Co Commission East End Pinkerton Buffalo Leech Butler Baltimore Apoea Charles Wennar Canadian Holmes Holmes Rowlen & Co Frankstown Avenue Bowlen Endeavoor Mr. Holmes Louden Street

Drowning of Swede at Schmertz’s ice pond near Hazelwood

Rudolph Boulanger a 40 year old Swede drowned after his wagon and horse spooked the pond at Schmertz’s ice pond near Hazelwood Avenue. He was crushed by the plow and fell into the water while trying to control the horse. His body recovered later and brought to the morgue. He was married with family in Europe.

Rudolph Boulanger Schmertz Hazelwood Avenue Poulanger Europe

Three destitute sailors found lodging at ward station

William McKinley of Ohio led sailors Thomas Leonard and William Preston into the Twenty-eighth ward police station after arriving from Ashtabula. They said boats have tied up for winter, leaving them out of work. McKinley 52 resembles the Ohio statesman. Rev. C E Locke praises his elections and Canton connections.

William McKinley Ohio Twenty-eighth Ward McShane Thomas Leonard William Preston McKinley Ashtabula Jake

Lomax Recovered After Polls Assault In Eighth Ward

George Lomax, assaulted at the Eighth ward polling place by William Wright and George Jenning, rested at Merey Hospital. Doctors reported Lomax never in critical condition and that he was unconscious from drink on arrival. he is to be discharged this morning.

George Lomax William Wright George Jenning Eighth Ward Merey Hospital Lomax

Alleged Frauds and Threats Highlight Allegheny Probe

A Pittsburgh detective, Braun, claims Mayor Wyman and Chief Murphy take bribes and faced assault to intimidate him. Chairman Henricks cautions he cannot confirm details but expects startling developments next Friday as more witnesses, including Braun, may testify.

Allegheny Braun Braum Webster Avenue Pittsburg Wyman Murphy Henricks Mr. Henricks Brawn

Suspect Arrested After Attempted Theft on Grant Street

John McQuarrie was arrested by Detective McTighe on Grant Street last evening. He initially attempted to borrow a small amount and then offered to sell a valuable gold watch to the officer for 20. He is held at Central Station.

John McQuarrie McTighe Grant Street Central Station

Diphtheria Cases Fear Rise and Local Incidents Reported

News brief notes new diphtheria cases to the Bureau of Health and records a Tuesday night shooting at Officer Brown by Joux McGuiocesy. A beer wagon driver dislocated a shoulder unloading at a Butler street saloon. A Southside resident faced a hearing over a ferocious dog bite that ended with the dog killed. Petitions mention Lupin fabrics sale at Jos Hoene & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.

Eserve Bureau of Health Joux McGuiocesy Brown Finck Peterson Hisseen

Fire breaks on Liberty Street destroys several businesses

A large blaze on Liberty Street destroyed Godfrey & Clark's paper warehouse and Walker & Sons' box factory, with Meyer Arnold & Co. furniture damaged by water. Fire spread briefly toward Strawberry Alley before being contained within the block. Losses were partly insured and repairs planned.

Godfrey & Clark Walker & Sons Meyer, Arnold & Co Godfrey & Clark's Liberty Street EFC Godfrey Seventh Avenue Engine Company Peace Trumphries Strawberry Alley Seventh Avenue Morris & Fleming, Walker & Sons Meyer & Arnold Company Meyer Allemannia Humboldt Norfolk North American B. F. Jones Seventh Avenue Hotel McCullough Duquesne Theater Smithfield Street City Hall Birmingham

Slavic Passengers See Farewell Kisses At Station Gate

A group of Slavic men kissed each other goodbye at Union station before boarding eastbound trains toward the coke region. A crowd watched the ritual with amused curiosity as a gatekeeper noted the scene and joked about tears and a mop for the wet floor.

East Hound Coke Union Station Suddrolly

Woman Identified at Morgue In Allegheny Death

Eliza Rodgers aged 61 died at Allegheny General Hospital after being found sick on the street. Her son ra Rodee identified the body at the morgue and said she left home to visit a daughter and had not been seen since. the coroner will investigate the cause.

Eliza Rodgers Allegheny General Hospital Allegheny Ra Rodee 8Higee 5Burg

Actor Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Bijou Theater

Michael Johnston, a colored man, was arrested last evening at the Bijou Theater by Special Officer Fitzpatrick on a charge of disorderly conduct after a dispute over a seat. Johnston claimed he was engaged by a phonograph company on Fifth Avenue to sing into cylinders sent nationwide, calling himself an actor.

Michael Johnston Bijou Fitzpatrick Central Johnston Fifth Avenue

Fast End Couple Elopes To Maryland Marry In Cumberland

An elopement story from Pittsburg reports Miss Eleanor Green and William Glenn wed in Cumberland Missouri on November 3. The bride's father, Mr Green, tried to halt the match but the couple married and returned to Pittsburg. News reaches Mr Green as the newlyweds consider how to tell him. Also recounts an accident on North Avenue near Palo Alto Street where Major Monroe’s son Oliver Von Osdale was injured after a carriage collision. Mrs Monroe was briefly overcome and attended by Dr Ure.

Maryland Pittsburg Dispatch John Green Frankstown Avenue Glenn—Green Cumberland William M.giesn Breaxon A. Geeen Thomas J. Stanton Glenn East End Green Eleanor Miss Green Fetterman Fitzsimmons Johnston Mr. Green Bleanor Youngstown Wheeling Philadelphia Chicago Mrs. Green

Special Cloak Sale For Children Garments In Ready Range

The shop touts a wide array of children s outerwear from 2 to 16 years including solid colors plaids and bourette effects with fur trims and capes. Featured jackets creptons gretchens cheviot diagonal and astrakan trims priced from 2 up to 12 50 with many items described as prize value and best sellers.

Police Jail and Bail Reports From Local Courts

James Porter jailed yesterday on a larceny charge by John Wylie before Squire Douglas in Boston. James Cassidy committed by Squire McMillan of Chartiers on entering a building with felonious intent. Many Williams placed under bail to answer larceny by bailee of a sewing machine owned by Charles C. Emmons. W. B. Mason filed the information. W. Stevens, arrested on a charge of assaulting Fannie Clark, heard by Alderman Beill and recommitted to jail in default of 2000 bail for court trial. John Burys bond to answer assault and battery before Alderman McMasters. Information by M. Fahey alleging Burns insulted her after she said he was at a party at Four Mile.

James Porter John Wylie Squire Douglas Boston James Cassidy Squire McMillan Chartiers Wildiams Alderman McMasters Charles C. Emmons W. B. Maso Stevens Faonie Clark George L. Rohrer Alderman Beill Burys Bonda M.reo Fahey Burns

Fifth Avenue Stores Advertise Ladies Rubber Goods

The page promotes women’s fine rubbers at 15c and at $1 per dozen cabinets in Campbell and Dick Aufrecht’s New Gallery on 77 Fifth Avenue. It mentions UTA Bitters served, Lupins cashmeres, Horse & Co. on Penn Avenue, and Mrs. WivoLow’s Soothing Syrup for children teething.

the People’s Store Campbell & Dick Aufrecht Fifth Avenue Jos Horse & Co Penn Avenue

Quality We Have Only to Say That They Are

A terse remark notes that every piece of them is considered. The line emphasizes totality without distinguishing parts or identities.

Onis Brussels

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