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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1890
Page
2
The piece analyzes a gas supply failure and a forced coal return in Allegheny County. It details daily coal needs for major works, rail traffic increases, potential employment gains, and environmental effects from ash dumps along the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers.
Captain Crosby Gray of the Department of Public Health returns from West in search of information on St Paul Guam and Hawaii. He says the convention of the Public Health Association will meet in Charleston in December where the report will be submitted.
Superintendent Walter Coming and General Superintendent Alfred Walter of the Baltimore and Obie road will arrive soon to handle agea duties until a successor is chosen. Patton currently serves with the Pittaburg and Western.
The body of 22 year old Mrs. Ollie Grimes is at the morgue after convulsions in a Smith street flat. Doctors plan a post mortem and investigators seek a railroad worker whose address was found in her possessions. An inquest is set for 2 PM.
A 12 year old on Penn avenue lost a leg after being struck by cable car 214 and an ice wagon passed over him. Henry Smith and family injured after car 31 hit their grocery wagon at Fifth avenue Brady street. An 8 year old laceration and a 12 year old drowned near Painter's Will. A brakeman crushed arm on a Pittsburgh line and a boy burnt at East End.
Coroner McDowell handles seven inquests after a busy night. Judge Collier’s coachman John Sladden, 65, died after a fall while turning off cistern water at Sharpshore. Thomas Jones, 22, died at the workhouse from typhoid fever. An infant girl four days old, daughter of John Andres, was found dead. A Hungarian resident on Talbott avenue, Brad dock, was found dead in bed. Edward Donn died at the Poor Farm by a fall from a third story window in the temporary hospital ward.
Moses Terry, a Black man from Altoona, jumped from Mercy Hospital’s second story while delirious. A nurse chased him down Stevenson Street toward Fifth Avenue, where he fought officers before being restrained and returned to the hospital.
William Swisshelm declares the East End demands sephalt pavements to ease vehicle noise and vibration on Belgian block streets. He argues light-haul districts suffer nervous strain from rough surfaces and rambling traffic.
Miss Hannah Tifft of Westerly R I and Evans of Indiana State University graduate of Knox College visit the city en route to Canonsburg. Tifft to lead the Jefferson Academy’s classical and mathematical department with Prof ana as assistant principal. Lieutenant W H Bean, U S A, famed for Johnstown flood service, travels to Chicago. W D Jenney of Norfolk and Western checks high water alerts while inspecting a bridge project at Ceredo. Rev L N Irvine departs for England with Rev Mr Brown officiating during absence. Congressman Dalzell passes through bound for St Clair Mich where his family stays. his son suffers rheumatism. Sergeant W F Curry and family plan a four week visit to Waunetta Chautauqua County. Emile Bossut and family of Roubaix France visit the Duquesne. Mr Bossut in brick manufacture. Mrs Marcus Halings, president of the W C T U, stays at the Home Hotel. P M Shannon, oil man, returns from Adirondack fishing trip. T D Cassey, wholesale liquor dealer, journeys to C.
Chief Bigelow secured a $75,000 option on 19 acres at Forbes street and Bellefield avenue for a Carnegie library art gallery and museum site in Oakland. The city plans immediate possession and three annual installments, with final payment of $25,000. ordinance to accept the option and permit occupation was prepared and referred to committees for action by the 28th.
The Common Council passes and postpones multiple ordinances for sewers on Mahan Berlin Dresden Indiana Relic and Rappidan streets opens grade of Clarissa street damages from grading Aiken avenue and a water main on Friendship alley. approves reports and adjourns after passing vacating actions on Blair Cabinet Duncan and Thirty-third streets.
Councillors received a bound 257 page volume detailing the department's 1689 business. The report offers a complete itemized account of all work and projects undertaken, reflecting Chief Bigelow's compliments and the department's achievements.
A packed Common Council chamber heard tributes to R B Carnahan late representative of the Nineteenth ward. Speeches praised his honesty, service in war and law, and his devotion to Schenley Park’s legacy, ending with a committee report adopted and sent to Carnahan’s family.
Shiras protests contested seats amid charges of corruption illegal voting and police intimidation. An arrest warrant for John Thompson of the First district election board follows allegations he aided illegal votes and suppressed ballots. Stone backers claim two thirds of delegates and plan contests in four districts.
Constable Heiner filed suit against John and Joseph Mariana, peanut stand operators at Grant and Diamond streets, for receiving stolen goods. A boy reported a son of a former legislator took stamps from Thomas M. Marshall’s office, and the Marianas were arrested, to appear for hearing next Monday.
The Iron City Microscopical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 PM in the Pittsburg Library parlor. Members returning from the Detroit American Society of Microscopists gathering will report on proceedings and results.
At the Expo crowds of children swarm for complimentary tickets, collecting cards and snacks amid chatter about Blue Laws. The Dispatch reports a citywide ballot on repealing Sunday restrictions, with seven to one in favor and lively voting theatrics.
A large display features countless tasteful devices in iron and brass wire work. The exhibit promises practical advantages for households and invites visitors to study the range of uses on show.
A visitor notes the He No Tea display from Japan, where a bamboo structure, six sided porcelain ottomans, and a fragrant tea create a relaxing, almost ceremonial experience. The article emphasizes durability of the bamboo, the unique flavor of He No Tea, and generous, costless hospitality as guests sample the tea and depart with a memorable impression.
The English Training School For Boys And Girls at Cuarry University offers direct instruction from top teachers. Daily classes claim students learn more in two years than in three elsewhere, with tuition as low as competing schools. A two year course costing $150 is presented as more cost effective than a three year program.
The Arnheim Live Stock Company of 52 Second Street Pittsburg Pa offers 35 head of extra draught and general purpose horses weighing 1450 to 1800 pounds each. Mule yards hold 75 head of draught and pit mules plus five Shetland ponies sold cheap.
The principal offers ongoing enrollment with individual instruction. He has nearly two decades of experience in Pennsylvania courts and strong connections with Pittsburgh businessmen to place students. For information contact John T. Porter at 547 Liberty Street.
Real Estate Savings Bank, Ltd lists deposits and interest while a jumbled Exposition advertising section promotes gallery portraits, cloaks, shoes, fabrics, and hats with frequent price claims. The collage mixes bank details with a stream of catalog-style promos and product pitches from various merchants.
Dentists in Pittsburg and Allegheny report a surge of toothache among children from ages 6 to 16. Dr. James Hamilton notes weather-driven tooth sensitivity and misbeliefs about sweets, while clinics see many molar extractions as the season's pattern.
An advertisement lists 20 000 yards of moquette carpets in latest patterns at 15 to 150 per yard with matching borders, plus 000 yards of Wilton velvet carpets from 300 per yard and 30 000 yards of body Brussels carpets from 10 per yard. It notes many items exclusive to the house and mentions lace curtains and chenille curtains. Edward Groet 627 and 629 Penn Avenue, described as West of New.
A local store showcases new fashion items including combination dresses in serge cloth and camel hair blends, various plaid and striped patterns, and Paris robes. Prices range from 75 cents a yard to $28 per pattern, with summer silks offered at reduced yard prices. The shop highlights new jackets and camel hair fabrics in smooth and shaggy finishes.
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