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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1892
Page
5
A report says Annie was seen with a young man on Liberty avenue Monday afternoon. a witness did not know the man. Another sighting of Annie with a girl companion in Sharpsburg at 7 pm Monday night has doubts. Coroner McDowell is investigating. only these facts are known so far.
Oliver M. Kelly, 28, laborer of Oakdale, died at West Penn Hospital after a fight that began in Willow Grove with Jack Killen. West Harrington intervened for Killen, then killed Kelly in a second confrontation. Harrington fled. Kelly died from a severed arm wound and infection. Coroner to hold inquest. Killen and Harrington at large. Kelly from Petersville, married. body shipped there.
Mar Newman, a night shift worker at Carnegie's mills, shot and killed Thomas Coyne during a dispute in their dormitory on Monday night. Coyne, living nearby on Thirty-third Street, entered the wrong room, causing a disturbance that led to the fatal shooting. The coroner and authorities plan an inquest. no blame is attributed to Newman as his defense claims an attack from supposed strikers.
Joseph Browlisky was jailed after a Coroners jury verdict for murdering his wife. She died from neglect after giving birth Sunday night. Neighbors found her bedridden hours after he left for work. The living baby may later face murder charges if it dies.
Mayor Gourley exhorted the United Presbyterian Ministers Association to address Pittsburg’s 300 disorderly houses housing 2 000 to 3 000 inmates. He urged practical plans to help the women, warned against driving them away, and offered support if a humane program is proposed. The ministers pledged to report back to their association.
Mr Willard presents the first and only local performance of John Needham's Double in which he impersonates two identical appearances with radically different minds and morals. The critic notes Willard’s makeup-free approach and high regard built from The Middleman and Judah, predicting a remarkable display of range.
An advertisement offers Pfeifer cleaning to refresh soiled garments and items, claiming results equal to new. It directs readers to call at four ace street.
The Garvin trial drew large crowds as witnesses described his distress before the shooting. Garvin testified he bought a revolver to kill himself after a troubled relationship with Cora Redpath, with family members recounting his dejection and lack of appetite. Experts questioned his mental state, with testimony indicating possible insanity at the time of the tragedy.
Defense expert Dr Diller cites a case in which a young East End man killed his mother during temporary insanity and was not prosecuted. Dr Ward recalls a 1891 incident on Rowan Avenue with a man who attacked his mother after drink, prompting morphine restraint and a fatal outcome possibly from heart disease or injuries.
Furniture and property belonging to the late Gamble Weir, found in Mrs. Marsh and McIntosh’s house, are held by the District Attorney. Trial likely next week. Items include a chinchilla overcoat, leather couch, jewelry, plush headrest, and altered collars with McIntosh’s name replacing Weir’s. Administrator Fehl posted $500 bond. two Tottenville women to testify. witnesses expected to reveal new details about Weir’s death.
Valario Kapuscinski, a Polish woman, was jailed by Alderman McPike on a bigamy charge. Prosecutor Joseph Kapuscinski alleges marriage about a year ago and desertion two months later. He found her living with dairyman John Hubbiger in Homewood, having wed him May 6 as Marc Gerz by Rev. Hengertner of Bloomfield. A hearing is set for tomorrow. Earlier, John Borjers was arrested for disorderly conduct and drunkenness, found preparing to hang himself in his cell. he is 42 and worked in a Penn avenue mill.
The heavy-weight members of the Turn Verein on the South Side will hold a banquet tonight at the hall on South Thirteenth street. Twenty one members weigh over 200 pounds each, totaling nearly 5,000 pounds, and all will be present.
Lies Portrait Studio promotes cabinet photos at 150 per dozen with a free panel picture and a guarantee. Crayons from Wup are featured, along with a large frame assortment and low prices at 16 and 12 Sixth Street.
The Dispatch notes steady month by month growth in adlets with figures for September and October 1581 and 1892, totaling 12 168 and 15 076 respectively. Glowing testimonials from advertisers praise the value and excellent courts obtained from the centa word columns.
The Straight-Out Republicans in Allegheny County issue a call for a meeting at the Twenty-seventh ward schoolhouse Southside to mobilize for the mayoral contest. L K Porter George Fritz F C Beinhauer sign the notice promising speeches by Sipe Fetterman and other organizers.
The Oakdale Democrats drew large crowds with a night of jollification led by Executive Committee members Squire McFarland and Joseph McMurray. A two-band parade with 600 horsemen and a torch procession moved through Noblestown before a 2000-strong audience gathered at the triangle. Frank Fertig chaired a meeting ending with John D. Watson of Pittsburg delivering a humorous assessment of Democratic success and Republican defeat.
The Returning Board nears completion of the official Allegheny County count with a Republican majority of 14 921 in the electoral vote. Harrison totals 45 788 to Cleveland 30 867, reflecting gains for Democrats and steadiness for Republicans since 1888.
Coroner McDowell urges a state appropriation for a public morgue in Allegheny County. He opposes a city morgue, arguing it would burden city taxpayers. He favors converting the old Criminal Court building, noting it could be inexpensive and self-sustaining if properly managed.
A telegram from New York reports leaders of the American Federation of Labor and the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers calling on wage workers and citizens to donate part of their December 18 earnings to Homestead strikers. The funds would defend the men before the highest tribunal if needed, with donations strictly for the stated purpose.
President engages H. C. Frick of Carnegie Steel in Washington to supply armor plates for several vessels under construction. Secretary Tracy calls Cramps, Philadelphia, to assist. Delays from the Homestead strike hinder ship completion as the March deadline approaches.
Agents returned from the East with 17 skilled white non-union steel workers to take the place of strikers at Elba Iron Works. Seven were persuaded to stay away. the rest resumed work. Reported dissatisfaction with the colored mill workers spurred efforts to recruit more white labor.
In Homestead Deputy Wah fires at a fleeing prisoner Rotroff after a warrant for aggravated assault. Rotroff is captured and released on bail. Another man Biglin is arrested after trying to shoot at a crowd claiming he aimed at stars. Mill worker Critchlow badly injured. amputation needed. J. S. Hollingshead named Burgess as John McLuckie resigns. A mass meeting of locked out workers is planned to discuss finances and strike benefits.
A 25 member Cost Exchange committee at Monongahela House hears rivermen favor repairing the old Logs town dike twelve miles below Davis Island dam. Major Stickney urges a new plan of his own, but rivermen and the Major disagree after two hours of discussion.
Values for Huck Towels extra size and pure linen at 12 4c 18c 20c and 25c each. Da mask Towels fringed all white with colored borders 25c each. Double Damask Napkins all linen 1 1 25 and 1 50. Table Linen bleach wide width 75c 85c and 1 a yd. Hand-worked Bureau Scarfs Side board Covers Tray Cloths Center Pieces D Oylies and more.
The Executive Committee of the wrought steam and boiler tubes industry met at Monongahela House. Preliminary business was handled and the group planned actions for the 23 U.S. mills to discuss at Duquesne today. The conference is expected to run all day and traders expressed optimism about trade prospects.
Representatives of United States plate glass companies met at the Anderson to plan closer cooperation in regulating output and prices possibly forming a plate glass combine. The session will continue today as calls for industry-wide accord are debated amid favorable outlooks.
A readable fragment notes a leading jewelry and art shop presence at Fifth Avenue and Market Street with references to metals such as gold and silver and materials like onyx and iron in a historic retail context.
Gus Swartz of the Brotherhood of Carpenters proposes a labor bureau aimed at carpenters and joiners with potential reach to other trades. The bureau could begin operations by year end.
Advertises H Kleber & Bro at 506 Wood Street as the top source for pianos and organs. Promotes grand Steinways and Conovers, Opera pianos, 7 octave piano organs, self playing pianos, and warranties up to eight years. Highlights holiday gift appeal and family value.
A colored woman named Henderson boarded a Troy Hill car with a bundle of wash ing left on the rear platform. A peddler joined, placed his bundle beside hers, refused to pay, and was ejected. The conductor took both bundles after the man demanded his pack, and the woman lost about $30 in goods.
Special notice announces a large line of dinner sets chamber sets andbric a brac direct from European potteries at very low prices in connection with a fire sale now ongoing. Evans & Co Market and Toird avenue offer first rate goods to the trade.
A radio-like sales note highlights new and restocked dress fabrics in mid to high price ranges. Two-tone Serpentine Diag onals, 50 inches wide, $1. Traveur Cards 46 inches, $1.25. English Suitings in Armure Whip Cord Corkscrew Weaves 52 to 60 inches, $2 to $4. Cheviot Suitings 52 inches, $2 to $3. Boucle Plaids priced at $13.50 to $15 per pattern. Velour Russe and Russian Velvet Stripes and Velvets offered in multiple colors for suits, trims or costumes.
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