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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1889
Page
12
Ohio politics heats up as Marquis contests Lieutenant Governor race after an adjusted Lampson tally shows 22 vote plurality. Carlisle says Campbell’s win stems from strong convention support and unified campaign, while Myers faces scrutiny over campaign financing and Senate defense.
Sidney Newberry, an employee at the Black Diamond, was charged as his son fought with Kate Gallagher’s child in Ward Thirteen. Newberry intervened, attacked the boy’s father, and struck him with a chair. He was fined $10 and $30 in costs and ordered to 30 days in the workhouse.
Teachers at Butler Street M E Church gifted a handsome portrait of Superintendent Samuel Hamilton. An ice cream social preceded the event with music and decorations as the school celebrated the presentation.
William Chapman was committed to jail by Alderman Carlisle on charges of selling liquor without license. The arrest included a comic chase as Carlisle, officer and son of the alderman, tried to arrest Chapman who teased him by stepping away to talk with friends. Chapman and Marshall Moss and his wife were jailed for illegal and Sunday selling as A Wishart prosecuted both cases.
Detective Eichenlaub of Allegheny arrested Henry Friedecker and Wilhelmina Bender who fled from New York City eight weeks ago. Bender lived with Mrs Eiffel eight weeks then quarrel led to her ouster. Bender housed at East Street while Friedecker worked as a carpenter on Fifth Avenue. They face a mayoral hearing next day. Bender claims her husband abused her and sought divorce after she left.
A critical look at police notices shows telegrams to warn of criminals can mislead rather than aid arrests. An example from Jeannette notes a vague message Look out for short hump vaca man with no time or helpful details, risking misidentification and unnecessary arrests.
The hearing on E F Dardine charged by his wife with assault and battery was continued and dismissed after testimony. Bail set at 500 dollars on desertion charge. wife held on 500 dollars for Tuesday hearing. Dardine, 21, and his wife 17, noted for an unhappy marriage.
Herman Weschalk sued Austin and August Mischbaugh in Bellevue for assault and battery and felonious shooting. He alleges he was assaulted at the Mischbaugh home while visiting the daughter, was kicked from the house, and pistol shots were fired. The defendants were arrested and held for Monday hearing.
Last night’s election for an assistant principal at the Shakespeare school resulted in Miss Mary Anderson winning the post. Miss Jennie McConnel was elected teacher of a lower room, with 24 candidates initially applying for the position. No final decision was reached by the Central Board of Education.
An officer during a neighborhood round near Ben Venue last night found a 16 foot ladder lying on the hillside above Ben Venue station beside a fence. It was wrapped with leaves and both ends were carpeted to reduce noise when placed against a building.
Fred Greenwald refuses to serve as Chief Marshal of the butchers division for the parade. J F Beilstein, Chief Marshal of the Allegheny division, appoints Jacob Richter to take the place. A Kaleb thaler named Adjutant General. A large turnout is anticipated.
John Sweeney was held in default of $500 bail yesterday by Mayor Smal for court on a charge of assault and battery against Hugh Callahan. Callahan alleges Sweeney knocked him down and drew a pistol during the incident.
Southside residents urge abolition of Beck's Run schindery over water pollution fears. The facility owned by Anthony Sulje boils animal bones and drains into Monongahela inlet, prompting health officials to condemn schindergs and call for comprehensive water purification or new sources beyond city limits.
John Werman was held on $200 bail for a hearing today before Alderman Gripp on embezzlement charges. He was employed by D Shanahan Jr a produce dealer. Prosecutor says Weyman took produce and made no return. The amount involved is small.
Music lovers find long evenings easier with bargains on violins flutes mandolins zithers concertinas and more at N Gallinger s 1106 and 1200 Pangora han.
Shortly after 9 PM Mrs. Todd of 16 Boyle Street found a baby boy in a basket on her doorstep. A note requested adoption, but she declined and notified Major Hooker. The infant was sent to the City Home for care.
After 85 ballots at the directors meeting Friday night the First ward of Allegheny named Miss Emfield the new teacher. Emfield, recently from Indiana PA, won over two other candidates. She was recommended by Judge Harry Whits and a Supreme Court judge. She succeeds Miss Alice Turner who left for a kindergarten post. Philip Smith was chosen as janitor to replace the late Thomas Christian.
A. Groetzinger of A. J. Groetzinger tanners denies any objections by his firm to the Herry's Island dam. He tells a reporter he hasn’t given the matter much thought and cannot see why tanners would object, noting his company may not have influenced councils to refuse government land.
The bricklayers local gave 100 toward relief for distressed Clay County miners in Indiana. Mr T Horsfield of Brazil addressed the group on the issue. Readers may send clothing or shoes to James Flannery of the Trades Journal at the o on Fourth Avenue near Smithfield Street for collection.
A stack collapsed at Zug's Sable Iron Works yesterday. Patrick St. John was struck by debris and sustained a fractured arm and a broken leg. He was hospitalized at West Penn Hospital.
Law and civic notes from Allegheny report Mrs Kemp in a hearing waiver over a whipping accusation brought by James Stewart. Paddy Diskin of Lawrenceville jailed for disorderly conduct then released on habeas corpus. Electric street lights activated in Lawrenceville delight residents.
Mons Georges Deprez of Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, visiting New York, argues tanks outperform pots for window glass. He cites fuel efficiency, yield, and quality advantages, notes major Belgian producers use tanks, and predicts tank furnaces will dominate. American competition pressures Belgian output.
James McKnight, on City Hall steps, refused a bootblack's offer to polish his shoes for a dime. The boy grabbed mud to cover McKnight's attire, claiming the payment as the contract price, and the dime changed hands after the muddy ordnance.
Dr C Evans, from the Twenty third ward, dismissed anarchist talk as a mere farce. He argued America is a land of homes with owners valued from six hundred to ten thousand dollars and warned that communism or anarchy would never take hold.
Mr W C Marzh, long time Imperial Parliament member, says reports of a Brazilian revolution are unreliable and used by coffee speculators to push prices. He notes brewing unrest in Southern Brazil and cites Da Fonseca on Eta te Bane Sone.
The Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania met with Vice President Hugh D. McGaw chair. Committees reported on labor issues including horse labor, painters, and K L of M tensions. The Arbeiter Zeitung committee found the paper not anarchistic and recommended support for workers. Expulsion motion for John Phillips and Homer L. McGaw referred to the Executive Committee for investigation.
William Johnston a South Twenty seventh and Carson streets storekeeper was charged with assault and battery by Thomas Murray before Alderman Flack. Murray says he paid for goods he did not buy and was assaulted and expelled. Harry Ross Johnston partner claims Murray was violent and abusive and attacked others prompting warrants.
G A B Post 128 presents engrossed resolutions thanking the Calumet Club for hospitality at the Milwaukee encampment. Robert H Longmore of Allegheny designed the unique mixed Japanese and Anesque piece in colored renderings. The resolutions are on display at a Federal street store window and will be sent to Milwaukee with a committee in a few days.
The man killed on the B and O at Saltsburg Friday is identified as Henry Miller of Johnstown. W Francis, in charge of the Carnegie boarding house at Braddock, says Miller boarded there three days. Miller left Thursday with 30 dollars and a good silver watch. 10 cents found on him. He lost two sisters in the Johnstown flood and leaves a father and brother in the Conemaugh Valley.
John McTighe a laborer for Riter and Conley at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works Braddock fell twenty feet while repairing a boiler scaffold. He struck his head and groin and was taken to Mercy Hospital in an unconscious state with brain congestion. recovery is doubtful.
Katie Apple five year old daughter of Bernard Apple of Summit Street Twenty seventh ward was badly burned yesterday afternoon when playing near a burning brush heap his clothing caught fire and flames consumed most of her garment. Dr H D Potter attended and described the burns as serious.
Ada Groadhouse reports Ella Geary stole silk dress and coat worth 60 dollars from a boarding house on Grantstree. Geary fled with an actor linked to the museum scene. Police seek recovery of the goods and to pursue charges.
John Holland drove a wagon across A V R EB tracks on Twentieth street when a backing train struck the team. One horse died instantly and the second died soon after from injuries. Holland escaped unharmed.
The new timetable taking effect Sunday adds three fast trains daily from Pittsburg to McKeesport and three from McKeesport to Pittsburg. Most trips will be minutes shorter, with one exception. Trains will stop only at Braddock and Homestead.
Michael Hay, identified as leader of a street workers gang, was arrested in Manchester on charges of stealing stockings. He allegedly used threats to coerce a poll and faces ongoing legal action.
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Local Republicans debate Mayoral candidacy as Tas Warmestile’s stance splits leaders. Rumors place warm debate over Josph Denniston for City Treasurer and possible candidacy shifts involving H L Gourley, Judge Bailey, J C O Donnell, and Squire Hoerr. Council contests loom with Carnahan and Bigelow tied to Hoerr’s campaign and Southside votes pivotal.
George Wallace Delamater state senator and probable gubernatorial candidate arrived in Pittsburg from Meadville. He met his aunt Mrs. D. A. Stewart and rumors spoke of a power talk in Hon. & D. Warmestie’s private office. Citizens note Delamater’s bid for governor and possible campaign start tied to local and statewide dynamics.
An alarm from bar 151 in Allegheny reported a small fire on the roof of the water works on River avenue at 4 yesterday afternoon. The blaze started from a spark from the smoke stack. Loss was about $100.
A young man named Harry Melrose was arrested last night in Allegheny for allegedly assaulting a storekeeper at the corner of Ander won Ket and River avenue. He was placed in custody for a hearing.
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Marshell the cash grocer promotes evaporated California grapes at five pounds for 25 cents and other canned fruits like blackberries four cans for 25 cents. He claims fresh bargains, guarantees prices from a weekly list, ships free within 200 miles, and operates at 79 Sl and 05 Oh corner Allegheny.
Six Christmas planes were selected and sold on the second and third floors of Kleber & Bro. The firm notes customers rushing during the holidays and decided to offer instruments in advance to avoid crowding. Kleber & Bro. promotes their stock as superior in variety and quality with a long-standing reputation for honesty attracting buyers.
Messrs Max Schamberg and Co local Norddeutscher representatives announce an exhibition in the window. The display showcases products and invites the public to view during daytime hours.
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