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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1889
Page
5
Newark Ohio reports anxiety and gossip over the sudden disappearance of Mrs Dillon wife of Dr Dillon a well known physician. She vanished last Tuesday night after a midnight departure with a hack and purchases a ticket for New York at Panhandle depot. Fears she may have harmed herself amid long reported unhappiness.
A young man shot and killed Miss Alice Tootman near Farmincton after a gas well visit with two Wright brothers and Clinton Jones, who fled after the act. The motive remains unclear though jealousy is suspected. the victim was the daughter of William Tootman, a prominent local figure.
Lima November 11 the Democratic celebration drew about 10000 people. Governor Campbell and Colonel Neal arrived from Hamilton and were greeted by clubs and bands. Fireworks lit principal streets while businesses and homes celebrated. Campbell spoke at the Music Hall, followed by other speakers from various clubs including Hendrick and Jefferson.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM: The McClore Coke Company has bought the remaining one fourth of the Evans coal land, giving it full ownership of 1500 acres. The price is not confirmed but expected near 400 dollars per acre. Rumors link Stewart Iron to Beeston coke plant plans and a Beeson farm iron company deal.
Two freight wrecks occurred in northwestern Ohio on November 11. An east west freight collided near Fremont causing engines to be nearly demolished and a crude oil car to burn with seven cars damaged. A second wreck near Fostoria damaged the Lake Erie engine and several cars, delaying traffic for hours after a hay-related cause.
Workers at the beet Willis plant learned this morning their daily pay would rise by 10 cents from a date. Furnace workers citywide saw about a ten percent daily increase. The sheet mill raised wages without solicitation, signaling higher pay for common labor across New Castle as mills set the pace.
A citizen named Henry Booth from the southwestern district suffered injuries after an incident Saturday afternoon. The report notes Booth was burned, with authorities investigating the circumstances of the accident. Details on location and cause remain limited in the telegram text.
Telegram reports the funeral of Willem Mallen, a noted local figure, will be held tomorrow afternoon. Officials anticipate the largest turnout in the region’s history, underscoring Mallen’s prominence and the community’s respect.
Special telegram reports Charles Bulstock a Newark brakeman fell between cars near Utica. Both legs were cut and he died today at his home in St. Louis.
The column surveys scattered reports on European diplomacy, British colonies, and public affairs. It mentions elections in Rome, clashes over policy in Washington, and demoralized government appointments. It notes strife in Newfoundland, Africa, and India, plus labor strikes in Wheeling and religious controversies abroad.
Local sale promotes black goods including 46-inch black cashmeres and serges with prices from 50c to 350 per yard. Men’s winter overcoats and suits heavily discounted with melton and chinchilla varieties. Advertised locations include P.C.C. O, Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House and P. G. G. at Cor Grant and Diamond streets.
On Monday evening November 11 1880 Rev John W Sproull married Dax G Brose to Miss M Brance Wu both of Allegheny Pa. Also notices of a burial and a funeral in Wilkinsburg Canonsburg and Omaha with family invites. A poem laments the loss of a parent.
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