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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1891
Page
5
Ye Tang faces pressure as Chin Hop flees after charging him with extortion tied to police protection. Ghostly visions and a flock of chickens disturb Chin Hop, who leaves town on a Baltimore and Ohio train amid community outrage and defense by Bert C. Lee.
Ex National Chairman B F Jones outlined Pittsburg must prove capability to host the convention and accommodate delegates alternates visitors and sightseers. He noted cities form influential committees to press claims before the National Committee and cited San Francisco and Tacoma as promising benefits for delegates free hotel stays and transportation.
Three suits filed by J. S. Ferguson and E. G. Ferguson against the city of Pittsburg seek about 19 211 50 for extra work on the Forbes Street No 4 patrol station. McGhee Riesmeyer claim 17 286 50, plus two Riesmeyer claims of 1 700 and 225 for additions, with payments already made and disputed billing.
The Westinghouse Company reports successful reorganization and promises to settle all liabilities by month end. The committee led by August Belmont & Co and Brayton Ives says the firm is back in sound financial shape and within December the indebtedness will be greatly reduced.
The body of George R. Lawrence the young lawyer who died by his own hand at the Everett House New York Tuesday night was shipped last night for burial in Monongahela City his former home and birthplace. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at his residence and interment will be private. No new developments in the case and friends remain surprised by the rash act.
In Wilkinsburg a business leader declares the Duquesne Traction Co and the Pennsylvania Railroad must cut fares to five cents. He says electric cars should beat rail travel on price, and urges the railroad to sell 20 tickets for one dollar to restore riders, while moving Union Station closer to city center.
A general hospital is established at Kensington occupying a large double building on Third avenue designed for hospital use. The resident physician is J Paul Luther of Penn avenue famed as a successful practitioner and high in Allegheny County Medical College. Assisting him is Mrs Dr Clara Bepe a carn mate with extensive European hospital experience.
An unusual ad vertical notes two month period ending October 51 1681 with figures 1590 12 168 8 463 3 705 and the claim THIS BEATS THE RECORD. The fragmentary text suggests a competition or sales tally surpassing a previous mark.
J Murray Doelen of Nottingham English lace industry plans relocation to America after McKinley tariff news. He cites higher profits from domestic production, notes American machinery gains, and observes English capital presence in U S iron plants, including Cleveland. He tours Philadelphia and the East.
C H Nugent and G H Dunsmore, London bankers of Union Discount Company, rode the Chicago limited. Wealthy travelers spent six weeks in New York, praising the nation’s trains while criticizing street conditions. They visit banks and exchanges, noting America’s apparent prosperity and that the McKinley tariff does not affect them.
An east bound freight derailed at Freedom station in the afternoon. Fireman George Young, 25, of Enon, died from injuries after the engine left the track and the cars piled on him as engineer W. B. Forney stayed at his post. Passengers were delayed about three hours while Westbound trains were routed.
A woman found in the Monongahela River near the Smith Field Street Bridge remains unidentified at the morgue after four days of public visits. Two men briefly viewed the body and argued over identity before leaving. The county will bury the body today at public expense.
Mrs Rosie Griffin of 1518 F street Sacramento California writes to the postmaster seeking information about her brother Thomas Dugan a native of County Fermanagh Ireland who is said to have lived in the city about 40 years ago. She states there may be something due to Mr Dugan or his relatives and asks for guidance on how to reach him.
The Carnegie Free Library design exhibition at the Ferguson building drew a steady flow of visitors from various city groups. Andrew Carnegie praised the competition, noting Pittsburg architects among the top contenders and predicting a final decision within about a month.
A long list of court actions reveals perjury charges, warrants, and commitments across multiple aldermen and justices. Cases include J. T. Jonxsor suing M. C. Moray for perjury, and various arrests for assault, larceny, drunkenness, and disorderly conduct with warrants issued or bail set. Local names include Alderman Beinhauer, Succop, McMillan, Gripp, Hartman, Kerr, McMasters, and McKenna among others. Reading notes indicate multiple hearings scheduled and defendants sent to jail or workhouse as applicable.
Henry Dallmeyer a Pittsburg tobacconist and prominent banker died at his Haysville home after a fall from a porch roof during sleep. Born 1826 in Minden Prussia he emigrated in 1848 and built a lucrative Liberty Street cigar business before retiring in 188? He served as director of Third National Bank and German Insurance and was active in Masonic and Lutheran circles leaving a wife and five children. Funeral set for the next morning at the Haysville residence.
The Chrysanthemum Show draws strong crowds and praise, with promoters declaring it a fixed enterprise and planning yearly exhibits. Florists like A. W. Smith and Robert C. Patterson share optimism while prizes are awarded for bridal bouquets, rose vases, funeral sprays, and chrysanthemum arrangements. A fine display of orchids and cut flowers is expected today.
Attorney Blakeley reported that Kusnak the Hungarian convicted in the Michael Quinn murder at Braddock received Pardon Board consideration at Harrisburg and his death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. The cases of Subol and Todt remained under advisement.
Rivermen report 12 to 15 million bushels of coal loaded and ready for downstream markets, with ten weeks since last shipment. Prices cited as 10 cents per bushel on the river, while concerns grow over potential coal famine and rising landings capacity. Interest rises in Cuba Brazil trade using whale back vessels to move about 4,000 tons per trip. Hollingsworth Bros hold early patents on a McDougall whale back design, delaying action.
Howard Roberts, 28, civil engineer in charge of the Baltimore and Ohio extension from Uniontown to Morgantown, shot himself in his hotel room in Smithfield Fayette County. He died hours later. A letter to Chief Engineer P. H. Irwin cited fatigue with life, and a recent telegram is thought to have influenced him. Formerly from Baltimore, he was known in the coke regions through Frick & Co before joining the railroad project.
The board acted on several cases including Jerry Barker for assault refused. William J. Mc Greggor for embexsiment recommended. John McManus and Johanna Esholtz for larceny refused. Andrew Toth Michael Sabot and George Rusnok for murder first degree commutation recommended for Rusnok and Toth. Sabot held under advisement. The trio were convicted for the Brad dock riot murder of Michael Quinn.
A department promotion touts a large linen line with double damask and full bleached fabrics priced from small sums to 3 per yard. It highlights Irish Latin damask cloths from J S Brown in varied sizes, matching napkins, hemstitched sets, pillow cases, sheets, and a value on jackets at six dollars this week.
The Leading Dry Goods House in Pittsburg Pennsylvania runs a Friday shopping feature dated November 13 1991. Local shoppers are advised to visit the store for seasonal promotions and advertised bargains.
An advertisement promises unusual savings in the Bargain Dress Goods Department with 36 inch all wool Chevrot Suitings in multiple colors at 45 cents, 38 inch all wool Chevron Suitings at 50 cents, 36 inch all wool Cloth Stripes at 45 cents, and 38 inch novelty plaids at 12 to 15 varieties. It touts French Cashmeres, polka dot prints, two to three toned designs, and a display of evening shades in Albatross, Henriettas, Cashmeres, Lansdowns and Mohairs with attractive prices across departments.
At ZERO PRICES the stock is advertised with prices and values. Chevron Stripe Jackets sell at 4.50 with a 7. Wool Chevron and Camel's Hair Jackets at 5 with a 7.50 value. Cheviot Diagonal Reefers at 6.75 with fur trim, lined front. Fine Diagonal Cheviot Reefers at 10 with Astrakhan hare trim. Leader at 12 trimmed with multiple furs.
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