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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1892
Page
2
Night by detectives described a crowd attack on officers as Mrs Jones allegedly shielded her husband while others were struck with missiles or clubs. Lat was witnessed, several colored men were locked up, and two victims, John Lewis and Baxter Ford, were so badly beaten a physician had to dress their wounds at the scene.
English actor ES Willard, in town three years, says English interest in U.S. politics is exaggerated. He notes English manufacturers may gain from tariffs but global prosperity remains linked to British, not American, policy. He praises American hospitality in Martha’sburg and looks forward to future visits and possible business in public life.
Detective Soloulson brought in John E. Welz from St. Louis after a failed forgery scheme tied to Lamke Worger & Son. Welz, a former bartender, was jailed at Central Station while authorities pursue leads on forged checks and a missing patent settlement.
Five year old John Schlienning died from burns after a fire swept through a Perrisville Avenue home. His mother, still rescuing him, failed as flames spread to six year old Joe Ham and four year old Joe, who perished the same night. The two boys were at 2522 Josephine Street. the incident occurred while their mother was away.
Fire at the Baltimore and Ohio Glenwood shops yesterday morning broke out from the color room in the paint department. Engines Nos 4 and others fought the blaze as cars and locomotives on a sidetrack and adjacent gas room were damaged. Estimated loss runs to several locomotives valued around 3000 dollars, with flames spreading to nearby structures.
George Hauber of 111 James Street was arrested after an altercation with a marcher in the Democratic parade at Cedar and North avenues Allerbeny. He knocked a showrelfal of Greek fire from a town's hands and kicked it over bystanders, nearly lighting J. M. Klaughter and wife. Magistrate McKelvy fined Hauber ten dollars and costs. he was jailed at Central station.
A surprise 21st birthday party for Christy of Taz District was hosted last evening by Mrs. Christy with a planned supper. Several charming guests enjoyed the occasion before duties called them away.
Officers arrested Cheries Diestrum and Lewis Diestrum after they disrupted services at the Geren Lothermn Church on Forty-seventh Street. Witnesses say local youths from Broomfield had loitered at the door and tossed objects into the church during worship. The incident led Officer Hutchison to detain the suspects for acting against churchgoers.
The report lists deaths for the week ending Saturday November 12. The totals include seven due to consumption, four from convulsions, two from typhoid fever, one from scarlet fever, two from cholera infantum, and railroad accidents caused several other deaths.
Democrats in Fayette County hold an ox roast and old-time rally at Uniontown on November 17 to ratify the national and county tickets. Each township in the county will be represented by four delegates, signaling a strong turnout.
Henry Snyder, a German cabinetmaker in Allegheny, faces a court clash as he balances two wives and four children. His first wife seeks his return to Germany with him while the second wife remains inseparably devoted, leading to jail for desertion and a pending Alderman McMasters hearing. Her father’s death leaves her wealth, and Snyder laments not telling the second wife of his prior marriage.
John J. Moore, a former sportsman, spoke at the Pen Door Mission on Sunday night. He based his talk on Mark chapter four and invited listeners to seek a new life by raising their hands. Several men prayed, with one surrendering a whiskey bottle and another turning in a prescribed bottle. Moore urged overcoming drunkenness through moral reform and divine aid.
Short city life note reports Moorhead W C T U held a gospel temperance meeting at their Grant Street hall last evening with services led by Mr Rose and a chorus. Also noted is the sudden death of four year old James Strvensor at his home on West Carson Street, health prior concerns mentioned.
A large Industrial Alliance meeting in Odd Fellows Hall Southside outlines organizing wage earners clubs across wards. The group plans vigilance committees, county branches, and union-wide cooperation while avoiding a formal ticket, urging workers to support candidates favorable to labor.
Seven year old Willie Payne of Allegheny was severely burned when a large cannon cracker exploded as a street celebration passed his home. The blast tore his hand and face and burned his eyes, with doctors advising there is little hope of restoration of sight. The accident occurred during a wheel barrow election bet and celebratory firing by party supporters.
Sergeant Thomas Lippincott of the Thirteenth Infantry warns of a Cheyenne and Arrapaho uprising before winter. He cites ration cuts to force schooling, laments education as a failure, and predicts renewed Indian violence after his Carlisle School observations. He notes new land openings and expects a boom in settler movement.
An Allegheny event took the City of Pittsburg from Madison Avenue Wharf at 1 30 P M to Salt River excursion sites Sharpsburg and Davis Island Dam and back by 5 P M. Democrats organized the trip inviting Republicans, with a brass band and refreshments aboard for more than a thousand spectators.
Frank Clark aged 9 and Ralph Stewart aged 10 were arrested by Detective Shore on the charge of breaking Cohen and Davis on Diamond street and stealing three revolvers. They were detained then released to await this morning's hearing with parental assurances.
Frank Reeder and G Fresby were jailed yesterday by Squire White of Sewickley on a riot charge. They were arrested on the owl train of the Fr. Wnapne Railroad Saturday night amid a general row. The prisoners were remanded to bearing FO MOTTO.
Johnston recounts a Fiji Islands incident involving violinist Ovide Musin in which a white missionary was killed and boiled for a feast. The two men fled to their ship as native cannibals surrounded the king’s group, and Mrs. Musin endured hysteria over the fright.
Lieutenant Gallant and Officers Hildebreth Metagar and Ludwig raided a known hill speak-easy above Fifth Avenue near Gist Street. They seized proprietors James Jackson George Louder John Woerlein and John Ginley and visitors Thomas Foran C Miller J C McShaeffer Ed O Kane George A Smith Frank Stewart William Moray William Lewis Joan Doyle D C G Meary and Joseph MecSwiggin. Seven quarters of beer two empties a gallon of whisky and many bottles were confiscated.
American premiere of Wilson Barrett's romantic spectacular Pharosh at the Park Theater in Philadelphia tonight. The work, Barrett's latest dramatic piece, is touted as equal in interest to The Silver King. Next week he will present it at the Duquesne Theater along with Hamlet Claudian Theory of Lyons and Ben My Chree.
Local notices report Gronck Amoxw jailed five days for an incident. Mrs Magcie Wayman sent to the workhouse for 30 days for disorderly conduct. Hayesville resident Gronck Hayes jailed for 00 days after a disturbance on Federal street. Arrests include Ixerevoton McKelvey charging selling liquor without license and EmgraneTs Jamxson accused of liquor sale. Par Moons refused payment after dining, sentenced to 90 days. Tuomas Jonpan and Gyonce Giles detained on suspicions, with Giles alleged to have stolen fruit from Michael Haurtitz. Jordan, brother of a throat-cutting suspect, held for complicity. Fort 4 system with kiein's Silver Age rye 61.
A well dressed Frenchman, Couchecy Constant, was jailed in McCandless township after a jump over a stove escape from a village store crowd. He is accused of murdering a woman and robbing two houses, with authorities noting possible delirium tremens and an alleged confession without full details. Farmers captured him about a mile away, suspecting theft tools found in his pockets link him to Creighton or Ford City.
The short street speak-easy in Soho was raided at 10 o clock yesterday morning. Owner Mrs Ann Thompson and five male visitors were arrested and locked up at Fourteenth ward station. About six kegs of beer and whisky were confiscated. The arrested visitors were Mike Gill William Dorris Peter Cassidy Thomas Carroll and Charlies Chambers. Lieutenant Cramer Detective Bendel and Officers Hoban Creban and Hanley made the arrests.
The Independent Reading Circle of the Southside marked its twenty first anniversary with a banquet at Hammels Garden on Mt. Oliver. Magistrate Socecop, Councilman John Benz and others spoke during the evening of socializing with members and friends.
The item lists Fred and F P Mollinger of Amater dam returning from Chicago and planning to take relief back to Holland. It mentions Mr Richard Linthicum of Denver, N Northrop nephew of Jay Gould, and James Allen of St. Louis, among other travelers and hotel guests. It notes a Carnegie Hall concert by Edith Rees and the Edith Ross Concert Company, with reserved seats at Campbell & Dick's.
Mellor and Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue advertise a well known make plane sent for sale at a low price with limited days to purchase. Also promoted are winter hats and bonnets from Paris arrivals for November 16 with a large selection of original designs and tailoring orders from five dollars upward. Also notices include Madame Yale's lecture at the Alvin Theater and Wirrt's Little Early Risers patent remedy.
The Pittsburg division of General Booths Salvation Army held a barracks gathering with Ensign Heald and officers in command. A parade formed at Wood Street with red shirt sentries and a tambourine laden private, while speakers praised the Army many recounting past arrests and Omaha Jim. The audience joined in as half a thousand voices filled the hall with marching songs and sermon like jest.
Largest and Leading Jewelry and Art Stores showcases new cut glass designs for gift giving. The collection features attractive shapes, delicate laces, graceful scrolls, and a variety of useful and ornamental pieces such as balad bowls berry bowls finger bowls sherbet cups bon-bon trays.
Brazen catalog notes invite shoppers to Jewelry-Swords Dragons Scrolls Birds Flowers in diamond and pearl mounts. Chatelaines stick pins hair pins and hat pins are showcased as gift ideas.
A local gathering echoes the daytime event with intense religious fervor. Youth singers caused disruption as the crowd debated ideals, and they were escorted out of the hall.
The article reports Professor Keeler fearing a meteor display may occur Monday night from Leo as the Leo meteor shower, tied to Earth’s orbit crossing every 33 years, with notes on leap year timing and a past failed sighting on November 1. It recounts a courtroom anecdote about a meteorite found on a property and later disputed ownership, and a joking remark by Professor Langle about meteor ownership.
Floral decorations by Pittsburg florists will transform the Duquesne Theater for the Press Club benefit. Palm and tropical plants entwined with roses create a refreshing atmosphere. A leading musical program will feature orchestras from various theaters performing solo and combined numbers, adding several novelties to attract a packed crowd next Friday afternoon.
Values for housekeepers include Huck Towels in pure linen and extra sizes at 12 ½c 18c 20c and 25c each. Damask Towels white with colored borders 25c. Double Damask Napkins all linen 1 1 25 1 50 per dozen. Table Linen wide bleach 75c 85c and 1 a yard. Hand worked Bureau Scarfs Side board Covers Tray Cloths Center Pieces and more.
Local business Jos Horne and Co on Penn Avenue reports a wonderful purchase expanding stock and customer offerings. The announcement notes new arrivals and improved service at the store, signaling a positive outlook for shoppers.
We offer the importer's complete collection of dress trimming samples at a fraction of their worth. These latest goods come from the season's leading stores and were normally sold to large New York Philadelphia or Boston houses. Now available to our customers at about one quarter the cost.
Three thousand bunches of trimming on display with 8 to 15 pieces per bunch. Each piece averages a quarter yard, priced mainly at 2 to 3 dollars per yard with some as high as 6 dollars per yard. Suitable for millinery use and vest trimming, best pieces likely to sell fast. customers urged to come early and visit the trimmings counter.
Neveral Thousand Pieces Silk Gimps and a wide range of bead, pearl, tinsel, and Russian trimmings in lengths 1 to 2 percent yards are offered at prices not one-fourth the importer cost. Shoppers are promised polite and careful attention during today’s anticipated rush.
A weekly dress goods sale features cheviot stripes and boucle stripes all wool 36 inches wide at 28c, camel's hair cheviots at a good yard rate, armure bedfords, diagonal cheviots imported at 75c, wide walk diagonals at 1 a yard, bedford cords 46 inches wide at 1 a yard, with many shades and styles in stock.
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