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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1890
Page
5
Knights of Labor leaders visit Allisontown to press claims by 29 widows against Dunbar Furnace for about 5000 each. Ten workers were overcome by gas and black damp while recovering bodies at Hill Farm mine, prompting suspension of rescue efforts and fear for survivors and families facing winter hardship.
Since the railroad acquired control of the river and canal routes, a northern terminus at Erie was pursued. A large donation enabled the project, with a 400 foot long bridge planned across the gorge. General Huidekoper of Philadelphia and President Blair guarantee through traffic and accommodations between Pittsburgh and Erie. A roundhouse and shops will be constructed at Erie.
A strange incident from September 20 at the Sixth Ward Hotel barroom ends with a robbery note aimed at Spang. Monaghan, suspected then, had Spang arrested today. Spang later produced a large sum of money contradicting prior complaints.
Barton Kline, a bartended at Frank Naddoe s restaurant, was struck on the head by Meally James after trying to quiet him. Kline died five minutes later. James, described as a bad character, was arrested and jailed.
In Anton an accident at Dickord Safe and Lock Company injured two men and killed Joan Sturn. A beam crane dropped while lifting a 400 pound iron door, crushing Sturn on the forehead and injuring William Elman and John Asset.
Five new wells have been drilled in the Marpockville field. Wells include Kehoe Co’s No 1 on Scott farm and others on Etroud Anovur and Raccoon farms. Armour well leads at 60 barrels. Scott lightest at 1 barrel.
A telegraph from Williamsport reports a large dry goods business closing under H. and D A Goldenberg due to sheriff action. Creditors include Juling Goldenberg of Kansas City and Miss Mamie Goldenberg of Williamsport.
At Huntingdon on November 25 thieves burglarized the Grather’s store in Newton Hamilton, then set Greto ablaze spreading to adjoining buildings. The fires consumed the Norton and Brantinees shops, with losses estimated at £15,000.
Friends confirm the marriage of Charles P. Duff and Miss Kitla Sovder in Baltimore on Sunday. Duff is a middle aged widower and Sovder a 19 year old bride. The couple left the city last Saturday and prior plans were unclear.
John Logue, an admirer of W. C. Kennedy & Co., was arrested for working on the Sabbath. The Kennedy firm insists on continuing Sunday labor, while the Law and Order Society vows to curb it. More arrests are anticipated.
James Lockhart jailed on cutting with intent to kill William Boeadett after a drunken morning quarrel. Boeadett stabbed in the side, in precarious condition. Reports also note a cholera upsurge near Findlay and a fire loss at Greensburg where a building owned by Margaret Eee of Allegheny burned, injuring over 50 people from cheese samples. Brell, shot by his wife, died. Amelia Dorwart granted divorce from John Edgerly. Shenango and Mahoning furnace workers threaten shutdown over coke price pressures. Lancaster council enacts strict rules against misleading bankrupt sales.
Forfeit if I fail to prove Floraplexion the best medicine for liver complaint dyspepsia nervous debility biliousness consumption. It cures where all other remedies fail. Ask your druggist for it. Sample bottle sent free. Franklin Hart New York. Pittsburg population growth and bread advertisement snippets follow with multiple place names and products listed.
Obituaries and funeral notices for Bevan Burns Chesnut Cloud Collins Conroy Foley Gerst Henderson Hogan Hutchison Jeffreys Jenkins Keifer Kilb McCaffrey McLean Puhl Purl Purviance Kinard list names ages residence details and scheduled services with venues and times across Pittsburgh area towns in late November 1890. Includes family invites and interment notes.
A retailer promotes reliable clothing with careful farming of standards from fabric to finish. They denounce shoddy goods and claim true value, urging customers to inspect stock before buying for men or boys.
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