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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1889
Page
5
Damp Sunday visitors fill the Allegheny Conservatories amid splotched glass roofs and misty views of parks. The scene shows couples and workers enjoying the tropical warmth among palms, roses, and banana trees as romance and laughter unwind in the warm greenhouses.
Visitors including students, professors, and a small boy toured the western conservatory admiring chrysanthemum varieties from white to reddish purple. The scene highlighted the flowers’ simple beauty and the crowd’s animated reactions as they viewed the blooming beds and green backdrop.
The Landseer from the Philippines to Boston put into port with distress signals. Sailor William Matson, a Russian, was arrested for attempted felonious assault after drawing a knife at First Officer Shipps. Captain Charles F. Smith died Sept 28 and is buried. wife and three children aboard. The Landseer later aided the Jacob H Hackett crew stranded off Cape Hatters.
A long standing feud between Doud and McKenna families erupts at an Albert Smith barn raising near New Hampton Chickasaw county. Thomas Dowd fires on Peter McKenna, killing him. Mulvihill shoots Dowd. A general fight follows with additional wounded. Dowd’s two sons and Mulvihill jailed. Dispute over a 40 acre tract led to eviction suit decided in favor of Doud.
A major fire swept Liepold Brothers dry goods on Broad Street in Selma Alabama. The flames reached the Girls Hotel nearby with guests evacuated in night clothes. Within two hours the block burned, cooling by 5 am. Loss estimated around 150000 dollars.
George W. Cooley, former Minneapolis City Engineer, outlines a World’s Fair structure. A granite pyramid 1520 feet base, 1200 feet high with a 200 foot Goddess of Liberty atop, towers at corners, statues of Columbus and Washington, total cost about 175 million dollars, feasibility to be discussed with the National Association of Engineers.
In Irwin Pennsylvania on October 27 three men were instantly killed and a fourth died later from injuries after a freight car moved on a siding while they played cards. Thomas and James Thompson, Robert Robinson, Samuel Hemming, and Jamin Stubbs were in the area. Robinson and Hemming died at once, James Thompson died en route home, Stubbs survived with minor injuries.
Washington readers are told of a Colorado mining venture linked to theosophists in St Louis. A child medium guided ore discovery at the Florence C mine in Ouray District, with Neodesha mine later bought. The piece also notes Riley's early newspaper training and discusses lobbying prospects fueled by steamship subsidy debates and Capitol influence.
The Palmetto State Presbyterians meet at Spartanburg with about 150 delegates. The first business shows a split between Woodrowite faction and opponents as Rev. T B English wins moderator, 74 to 66, amid bitterness over Woodrow lectures.
In Alexandria Louisiana on October 27 a 33 year old Black man John David Green was found guilty of murdering 12 year old Melinda Wallaee in October of last year. He died later after Sheriff Stafford shot him while fleeing during transport. Green maintained his innocence as he died.
News from Honolulu reports four American vessels including the Iroquois and Michigan stationed at port under Admiral Kimberly. He may stay until after the Hawaiian Kingdom elections, with the squadron remaining in place. Trials of rebel involvement proceed, two guilty verdicts recorded for Loomens and a Chinese man, while Robert Wilcox tests the defense.
A foreign language service was held for King Luis of Portugal at Our Lady of the Rosary church Providence. The Portuguese Beneficial Society led a procession from their hall to the church with a hearse, a coffin, and a dirge band. The ceremony included a eulogy by Rev Father Serapa, prayers, and choir singing before the bier returned to the hall.
In Webaster Massachusetts partridges are unusually obliging. A bird flew into E W Tourtellote’s house through a window into a kettle of hot water, flounced around, then escaped through a second window and died after the water scalded its feathers. Tourtellote retrieved the bird ready for cooking.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to sell or have gold remade at Henry Terheyden, the manufacturing jeweler at 550 omen st. It promises cash for gold and offers engraving or jewelry services. Also note Aufrecht's Elite club tickets available at 516 Market street with limited days left.
A column of obituaries and funeral notices for residents of Allegheny, Wilkinsburg and nearby areas. Names include Andrew Cousley, Agnes Fulton, Thomas Ekera, Herbert Lentz, Mrs Mellor, Thomas Montgomery, Mary Murphy, John O Reagan, Eleanor Phillips, and others with ages, streets, and funeral times. Services are announced with family invites and attending instructions.
A list of hosiery and knitwear prices appears, featuring ladies all wool hose in various colors at 50 to 75 cents per pair, English cashmere hose at 50 cents, ribbed tops, and stout ladies options. Children's and boys' hosiery prices and assorted garments are included.
A sales pitch urges buyers to choose durable, stylish garments over poor quality items. It promises long service, reliability, and value for small wages, asserting higher wages do not matter when buying their goods. Figures are promised to prove value.
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