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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1892
Page
8
Philadelphia voters embraced the Baker ballot system on election day with smooth operation and strong turnout. Voters praised the secret, simple process while election officers worked to explain the new method, especially in immigrant districts where understanding lagged. By noon, voting was brisk and many cast ballots before the afternoon rush.
Peter Schultz, age sixteen, is condemned to die by electrocution at Sing Sing for the murder of Mary Wertheimer’s six month old child. Judge Moore imposes the sentence despite defense and notes the youthfulness. clemency request possible from Governor Flower.
New Orleans faced a severe strike turning the city dark as electric workers joined in sympathy. The strike curbed labor votes while cotton firms stayed active. Governor Foster met with Mayor Fitzpatrick as the electric light companies sought action.
At a Central Board of Education meeting a substitute plan to admit High School pupils on ward principal certificates was defeated 12 to 9 after debate. Opponents warned against cramming and questioned supervision, confirming no change to admission exams.
In Harrisburg the new ballot law is widely praised with a strong turnout and smooth operation. By 10 am a large total was anticipated, while many voters used the freedom to mark ballots unaided.
Public enthusiasm for Johann Hoff's Malt Extract is described as immense with 76 awards proving its merit. The ad warns against imitations labeled Hof or similar names and calls for the signature of Johann Flohr on the neck label to verify authenticity.
An active ad notes two dye work references and announces Pratt's Great Annual Book Sale now open at 631 Smithfield Street with a splendid lot offered at half price. Addresses listed include 434 Smithfeld Street 5459 100 Federal Street Alleheny 1964 1913 Carson Street Southside.
Names and residences of couples issued licenses include Bhian Banmcpson and Mary Gretto from Pitisho, George Migling and Allegheny Sarna from Allegheny, L Borland of Hamilton, Fane Fletcher of Hrmidock, Henrieta Herbst, Gisue Siple, Hickey, Downs, Anton Rothmeier, Mary Eschman of Millvale, and other pairs from Sharpsburg and Pistaburg. The report notes a ceremony for Exvizansia Mo Krasix and Tuomas J Gar, at St Peters P. E. Church in Pistaburg.
Obituary notices dated November 1892 list deaths of Davin Blinet James O Connor Joan PanLex and others with funeral details. Entries specify ages residences and times for requiem masses and interments at Holy Name of Jesus Church St Peters pro Cathedral and St Philomena's Church with family invitations.
Fall and winter underwear offer includes natural merino shirts and drawers at 1 each, natural wool and camel's hair sets at 1.50 each, and camel's hair options at 0.80. Special lines highlight ribbed styles from Holroyd and Lewis Knitting Company, fine English all wool and silk blends, plus Dr Jaeger sanitary all wool systems and knee warmers across ten cities.
An advertising notice touts a non noisy, well lighted sale of curtains with prices from 50 cents a pair to 10 dollars per pair. It highlights Irish Pointe and Tambour options, Swiss Tambour, Antique Lace, Cluny Lace, Brussels and Muslin curtains, sash fabrics, and a wide variety of materials aimed at big savings this week.
Our prices on fur robes rugs and mats with animal heads are much below typical rates. We list black glossy fur for parlor or library at 3.50 and 4 for lined pieces, white and silk borders at 5, genuine Russian wolf robes with mounted heads at 18 in large sizes, small animal rugs with heads from 4 upward.
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