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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1891

Page

5

Englishman held on charges of aggravated assault after brutal marriage motive

Fred Stevens a young English railman held at the Fourteenth ward station facing aggravated assault and battery charges. He married Mrs Annie Stevens to seize her Chartiers real estate valued at about twenty thousand dollars. He allegedly beat her, forced her to sign over property, threatened murder, and hid valuables while she sought help. Police captured him on Goquet Street after a confrontation with Mrs Springer who fled to the station. The case awaits Magistrate Hyndman’s morning hearing.

Fred Stevens Fourteenth Ward Ireland Pittsburg Walsh Washington Street Michael Walsh Chartiers Bean Heart J.C. Tick Loase No. 22 de Soto Oakland Anti-Cruelty Society New York Tjulr Lody Continent Italy Annie Springer Washington Mrs Springer Stevens Erage Mrs. Springer Stevek Sterck Goquet Street Hyndman Weir Flo de Soto Street England Homewood

Watson Named Possible Interim Supreme Court Candidate

Allegheny lawyers debate who may fill the late Judge Clark’s seat with Governor Pattison appointing an interim successor. J T Watson is viewed as a likely choice, though he declines comment, while Judge Baer of Somerset and lawyer George Baer of Reading emerge as other favored contenders in a crowded field.

Clark Allegheny County J. T. Watson Pattison T. Watson Mattison Mr. Watson Pennsylvania Watson Cleveland Court House D. T. Watson Itea Judge Baer Somerset County George Baer Reading Hensel

FAR REACHING DEAL TIES DUQUESNE AND PITTSBURG TRACTION

After a city conference between Duquesne and Pittsburg traction magnates President Maree announced arrangements to improve transit and restore 5 cent fares on the Fifth Avenue line next Tuesday. Rails were begun to connect a Duquesne branch with Fifth and Shady avenues, shortening service to Wilkinsburg while East Liberty trips remain via the current Duquesne line. Officials offered few details but hinted at passenger transfers between lines once formalized.

Failway Duquesne Pittsburg Maree Duquesne Company Fifth Avenue Fifth and Shady Avenues Denniston Avenue Wilkinsburg Dunquesne Wilkinsboro East Liberty C. L. Magee

Tribute to Chief Justice Tronkey by A H Logan

A H Logan recalls Chief Justice Tronkey as an ideal, amiable yet firm lawyer and jurist. He notes Tronkey’s liquor-case diligence and recalls a Franklin court moment where a woman protested justice. Tronkey increases fines with calm resolve.

Tronkey A. H. Logan Franklin Trunkey Suarely Franklin Justice

Bullets in His Head and a Deceived Love Tale

Michael G. Fasani, pastry cook at the Duquesne Hotel, killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver after writing a goodbye letter to his wife and child Mary. The letter blamed V. Millaina for his distress while noting mistrust at the hotel. An inquest was scheduled. Fasani had briefly partnered with Millaina in a fruit and ice cream business before returning to hotel work.

Michael G. Fasani Duquesne Hotel Mary Goodby V. Millaina Fasani Wylie Avenue Mia Fasani Dr. Shaw Dauesne Millaina Witherow Duquesne

Architects Push Plans for Pittsburg Carnegie Library

Architects press to have their designs adopted for the Pittsburg Carnegie Library. Commission members say influence cannot override the best design, and brick structures and tall towers are unlikely to win.

Carnegie Library Pittsburg Carnegie Library Library Commission Carnegie

Minister Installed at Wilkinsburg Reformed Church

Rev. R. C. Wylie was installed as pastor of the Wilkinsburg Reformed Presbyterian Church succeeding Rev. John R. Burnett. Dignitaries spoke including W. P. Johnson of Geneva College and Rev. J. A. Wylie. Wylie arrives from Ray Indiana and will reside on Woss Street until spring when a new parish house is planned to replace the 1843 church building.

K. C. Wylie John R. Burnett Reformed Presbyterian Church of Wilkinsburg J. W. Sproul W. P. Johnson D. D Geneva College J. A. Wylie New Gallilee R. C. Wylie Ray Ind Woss Street South Street Reformed Presbyterian

Burglary Suspects to Face Hearing in City Court

Benjamin Strauss and Charles Ford were charged by Magistrate Gripp after patrol officers nabbed them Tuesday night near Kinzer and Son on Smithfield street while trying to break in. They are suspected in a recent Smit's pawn shop robbery and a break-in at Fairbanks and Co. on Wood street. Ford admitted entering Fairbanks Co. but denied the Smit robbery. police doubt that claim. Both are jailed awaiting a hearing tomorrow.

Gripp Benjamin Strauss Charles Ford Yeager Kinzer & Son Smithfield Street Smit Fairbanks & Co Wood Street McTirhe Ford

Plans for Carnegie Library exhibition delayed

James B. Scott announced that the exhibition of Carnegie Library plans would not be open today but could be inspected tomorrow and Saturday. The remark came in response to inquiries about viewing the plans.

James B. Scott Carnegie Library

Not an Epidemic Yet Diphtheria Lists Pile Up in City

There are many fever and diphtheria cases reported but no rapid spread. Officials note 361 contagious cases this period with 40 deaths, mainly from diphtheria, and seven new diphtheria cases on Tuesday. City sewerage praised as lowering infectious deaths, with oldest wards showing fewer cases.

Oakland Hazelwood la Grippe J. Guy McCausless The Health Bureau Old City

Day in the Hotels Offers Extra Fare and Free Lunch

Hotels announce an extra bill of fare for the day with free lunch in the Duquesne barroom by Mr. Witherow. Roast pigs and turkey headline menus at several houses while regular menus return for dinner. Monongahela and Mon hotel groups plan special menus. travel remains heavy after a big New York football game.

Duquesne Witherow Ed. Bean Anderson Captain Melkinnie Seventh Avenue Central St. Charles New York

Ohio Democrat Carlile Reports on Ohio Senatorial Race

Al Carlile, an Ohio Democrat, arrived from Columbus amid the Senatorial struggle. He says Brice’s victory came from well handled forces and legitimate expenses, predicts Sherman will win but Foraker backers are confident, and criticizes outside pressure and talk of unseating. He notes Blaine and Alger may aid later and cites Governor Campbell’s easygoing stance.

al. Carlile City Columbus Brice Lima Carlile Sherman Foraker Blaine Alger Reepublicans Ohio Campbell

Holiday sale on overcoats and suits at Pittsburg Combination

A morning holiday sale at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company offers overcoats and suits at drastic prices. Featured items include mens overcoats from $12 to $15 and boys capes and suits from $3 to $3.50, with discounts on top coats, kersey and melton fabrics, and chinchilla garments. Corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.

Melton Pp CG Cgc Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Grant and Diamond Streets Court House

Musical gifts at Hamilton's Pittsburgh on Fifth Avenue

Promotes Hamilton's piano and organ sales with prices from 200 to 600 dollars for pianos and 45 to 200 for organs. Highlights Swiss music boxes from 1 to 3 and a range of instruments, urges visit or letter to Mr. Hamilton for terms. Notes courteous service and railroad fare offers for out of town buyers. Location: Hamilton Building, 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg.

Hamilton’s Fifth Avenue Hamilto'n Hamilton's Mr. Hamilton Hamilton Hamilton Building Firth Avenue Pittsburg

Thanksgiving events flood city with faith and parades

The city observes a day of thanks with church services, parades, and many charitable efforts. Turner Hall is to be dedicated, and a German American celebration in Carnegie Hall features speeches by Gourley and others. The Department of Charities reports hundreds sought aid and some were given funds, shoes, and coal.

Pittsburg Carnegie Hall Gourley George Elphinstone Paul Rohrbacher Pick Turner Hall Lower Allegheny Turner Societies Roselia Foundling Asylum Cliff Street Charles Donnelly Department of Charities Elliott Turkey Hoffman

Grand Christmas Reception Opens Tomorrow Morning

To-morrow morning the grand Christmas Reception begins with the grandest display of Hortmpary Novelties. Don’t delay coming. purchases can be set aside until needed and stocks remain unbroken for selections.

Inventory of Small Luxury Goods From A Historic Store Aisle

A fragment lists items such as hair brushes hat brushes combs mirrors whisk brooms cologne bottles powder bottles perfume bottles penknives card cases vinaigrettes cloth brushes velvet brushes match boxes. The plain catalog hints at a mid centuries shop display of personal accessories and grooming wares.

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