Tragedy in Pittsburgh: Frank Garvin shoots wife after quarrel
Frank Garvin, a 23 year old artist for the Commercial Gazette, fatally shoots his wife Cora Garvin after a dispute over clothing. The couple, married quietly the previous Tuesday, were visited by Garvin's sister in Bennett Station when the murder occurred. The coroner’s inquest began and autopsy showed three bullet wounds. Garvin, who claimed love led to the act, attempted suicide and was guarded at the lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilie
Annie
Frank
Mra
D. A. Dailey
Bennett Station
Garvin
Ser
McDowell
Grant Miller
Gy McCandless
Murphy
John M. Miller
Buens Vista Street
Brother Robs Allegheny Man on Junction Tunnel Walk
John Veronie of Allegheny was assaulted and robbed of 62 by his brother George Tuesday night on the Junction Railroad tunnel. George struck Veronie with a stone and beat him, leaving him in serious condition at Allegheny General Hospital. Veronie, planning to send money to Poland, had lived in America a year and resides at 667 Ohio Street with his brother’s home in East Liberty.
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John Veronie
Allegheny
Eailroad
George
Veronic
Allegheny General Hospital
Poland
America
Ohio
East Liberty
Coal Mine Sewers Targeted as Sudden Abatement Ordered
Chief Brown proposes an ordinance to halt sewer well drilling into abandoned coal mines on the Southside hills within 40 days. Fines range from 0 to 200, with wells sealed at owner expense. Mayor Gourley warns of cholera risk and pledges aggressive suits to enforce cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Southside
Mt. Washington
Mt. Oliver
Mayor replies on Columbus Dar celebration amid cholera threat
Mayor Gourley informs the Columbus Club that he and Mayor Kennedy consider it unwise to devote attention to the Columbus Dar during the cholera danger. He notes readiness to act if the county faces the outbreak, but public preparations would pause if the scourge arrives.
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Gourley
Columbus Club
Columbus Dar
Kennedy
WARTS J C BROWN APPOINTED
Mayor Gourney, acting for the Emergency Sanitary Committee, sent a letter to Secretary Benjamin Lee of the State Board of Health seeking information on the citys quarantine powers. He requests that Chief J C Brown be appointed to a position per legal guidance.
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Gourney
State Board of Health
Benjamin Lee
J. C. Brown
City seeks State Board of Health power on quarantine stations
Officials in the city seek guidance from the State Board of Health on establishing quarantine stations and hospital cars along railroads. They request authority questions, potential county objections, and which party bears all costs for setting up and maintaining stations or hospitals.
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Ate
State Board of Health
Cleaning Allegheny sewer mouths amid cholera scare
In Allegheny three cleaning crews work district by district as dredging can’t reach Butcher's Run mouth. Western avenue sewer awaits cleaning. project may finish today though that’s uncertain. Mayor Kennedy pursues costed options to draw Harris Island water next November amid river water quality concerns.
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Allegheny
Butcher's Run
Western Avenue
Harris Island
Kennedy
Troy Hill
Swan
Immigrant Ships Halted as Quarantine Measures Tighten
The Waesland has been released from quarantine and unloaded at New York. No more immigrants will be shipped until further notice by the International Navigation Company. Passengers aboard Britannic include Rev W J Holland and family and others. Kaiser Wilhelm and Columbia arrivals expected today with named passengers.
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Waesland
New York
International Navigation Company
Britannic
W. J. Holland
George Hody
J. J. Miller
James R. McFarland
J. H. Andrews
Columbia
Johan G. Walters
Allegheny
Mra
William
Thaw
A. M. Byers
C. L. Netting
Lucy Haworth
Nomannia
Stonington
Tengia
New Hampshire
Reid Passes Through Pittsburg en Route to Ohio Rally
Republican vice presidential hopeful Whitelaw Reid rode in a Cincinnati sleeper through Pittsburg last night on the way to Woodsdale Park Ohio for a State League of Republican Clubs address. His private secretary G W Tyson said the campaign team is confident of a Harrison Reid victory and noted Cleveland Hill tensions. Reid will spend Sunday with his mother at Cederville before returning to New York.
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Whitelaw Reid
Pittsburg
Woodsdale Park
Hamilton
Ohio
State League of Republican
Mr. Reid
Cincinnati
Limited
G W. Tyson
M. Reid
Tyson
Harrison
Reid
Hill
Cleveland
Cederville
New York
Rushings Pullman Sleeper Plans for 400 Car Sleepers
George M Pullman and companions travel in his private car through Pittsburg en route home from an Eastern resort He says the company will turn out 400 Pullman sleepers between May 1 1892 and May 1 1893 to meet expected railroad demand He notes railroads will be taxed to capacity but Pullman will be ready for any demand. Faith Care Followers Will Meet on Sunday September 11 at 2 30 P M in the grove on Wiley avenue near McFarland cottage The California avenue electric cars access the grove Address by B F Hitchcock of Elminton on Divine Healing and Full Salvation Other speakers expected a large audience Vaccinating Allegheny School Children Nearly 150 children were vaccinated at City Hall by Dr Hazeard and Superintendent McLaughlin of the earth Board in nearly four hours
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Gourley
Davis Island
New York
Pittsburg
Caspian Sea
Russia
Metropolis
George M. Pullman
Palace Car Fame
Mr. Pullman
Wiley Avenue
McFarland Cottage
California Avenue
B. F. Hitchcock
Emlinton
Allegheny
Hazeard
City Hall
Superintendent McLaughlin
The
Earth Board
Death in Rafferty’s Court Widow of Robert Francia
Angelina Francis aged 25 died yesterday morning at Rafferty's court off High street in a sudden death. Coroner McDowell’s investigation found the cause to be alcohol related failure in Ravine. She was the wife of Robert Francia.
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Angelina Francis
Rafferty's Court
High Street
McDowell
Robert Francia
Death at Munhall Sparks Sheriff Action and Riot Orders
James Brown a private in Company E of the Sixteenth Regiment was struck by a train at Manhall station near Homestead while on guard duty and died shortly after. Sheriff McCleary moved to deputize Coal and Iron police and ordered strict enforcement as riots flared. Four arrests followed for harassment of non union workers amid heightened security and Provost Marshal Crawford received expanded powers to quell disturbances.
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James Brown
Dravesburg
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Manhall Station
Homestead
Cooperstown
Wiley
Crawford
Eighth Avenue
Jesse Miller
Furgeson
John Bonduro
Wilkie
Joseph McMarth
George Laflin
Conference at Pittsburg on Homestead Disorder
Brigadier General Wiley Adjutant General Greenland Colonel Hulings and Major Patterson met in Pittsburg yesterday to discuss affairs at Homestead. They urged stronger action and said better order is needed and that the law must prevail. The conference outcome was not announced.
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Wiley
Greenland
Hulings
Patterson
Pittsburg
Homestead
Arrest of Homestead Riot Suspect George Loughlin
George Loughlin of Homestead was arrested yesterday for aggravated riot after being charged by Carnegie Steel Secretary Lovejoy. He was jailed, but bail was posted later, and he appeared before Alderman McMasters, released on a two thousand pound bond.
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George Loughlin
Homestead
Lovejoy
Carnegie Company
Loughlin
Pittsburg
Tide
Alderman McMasters
Bert Edwards Likely New Meat and Milk Inspector
The resignation of Meat and Milk Inspector McCutcheon due to ill health takes effect October 1. Bert Edwards, a well known Twenty‑first Ward resident and son of the late Matthew Edwards, Water Assessor, is reportedly selected to fill the post, though Chief Brown declined to confirm.
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Bert Edwards
McCutcheon
Chief Brown
Matthew Edwards
City garbage burning plan backed by Public Safety Committee
Roland H. Smith advancing Rider Garbage Furnace plan to run the city’s furnaces at lower cost while eliminating odor. city to pay 85 cents per ton with a minimum 30 tons daily and Smith to oversee all work and fuel. Wire undergrounding ordinance amended to finish by November 15 1894 with 50 percent yearly progress. Poolroom and pawnshop ordinances approved, with license rules and curfews.
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Public Safety Committee
Connells
Roland H. Smith
Rider Garbage Furnace Company
H. P. Ford
Grant Street
Ordinancia
Justice overtakes another Law and Order Society agent
John Ray burn alias John Fritz was sent to the workhouse for 90 days. On release he faces charges of conspiracy and more serious counts in County Courts. Rayburn, formerly a detective, had served in Ohio Penitentiary and held a hotel steward post at Carnegie Company. He and accomplice Richard Elliott were arrested after police linked them to procuring young girls, buying liquor, and prosecuting 40 vendors. Both men were sentenced yesterday.
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Law and Order Society
John Rayburn
John Fritz
Rayburn
Ohio Penitentiary
Carnegie Company
Homestead
Richard Elliott
Elliott
McTighe
Shore
Fae Rayburn
Fritz
Enes
Columbus
Philadelphia
Two Sides To The Story In Allegheny Arrest Case
Kate Fedorvitch sues Allegheny officer Joseph Blanck and health officer James Seymour for aggravated assault alleging Blanck arrested her at 68 Adams street and restrained her in the street with Seymour aiding. Defendants claim she acted disorderly and fought, with bail set for a Wednesday hearing.
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Kate Fedorvitch
Allegheny
Toole
Joseph Blanck
James Seymour
Blanck
Adams Street
Seymour
City Police Force Stats Requested for World’s Fair Display
Superintendent Muth of Allegheny received a request from John Woodward of Harrisburg Assistant Executive Commissioner of the World’s Fair for statistics on the city police force and its work. He will send the information to be shown on the Department of Charities and Correction chart at the Fair.
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Muth
Allegheny
John ©. Woodward
Harrisburg
Department of Charities and Correction
Pastor J R McWane Returns From Virginia Vacation
Rev J R McWane of Hazelwood Christian Church returned yesterday from a vacation in Virginia. A reception was held last evening under the Y P G E auspices with music speeches and a treteau presented.
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J. R.mcwane
Hazelwood Christian Church
Virginia
Direct From H Kleber Bro Piano and Organ Offer
Oldest Western Pennsylvania music firm H Kleber & Bro advertises direct sale of pianos organs and musical instruments from Steinway Conover Opera and other trusted makes with long payment plans. Washburn mandolins guitars banjos band instruments and more are sold with eight year warranties and free catalogues.
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Pennsylvania
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Pittsburg
Steinway
Kleber Broa
Vocalion
Lion & Healy
Kleber Bro
H. Kleber & Bros
Washburn
Kleber
Kleber Bros
At a Very Low Pigure Plano For Sale
A good upright piano is offered for sale at a very low price to move quickly. The owner must sell at once. Address: Lon & Horse, Watercoms, 77 Fifth Avenue.
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Nm Great Bar
Gain
Zlon & Horse
Watercoms
Fifth Avenua
Two Brothers Drown at River Near Tenth Street Bridge
A fatal drowning occurred yesterday afternoon at the Tenth street bridge as Willie Peer 11 and James Peer 13, sons of Frank Peer, wandered from school with younger brother John. They played in a river area and were overturned by a wave from a passing steamer, leaving the two brothers to drown while helpers attempted rescue with grappling hooks.
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Willie
James Peer
Tenth Street
James
Frank Peer
Gilmore Street
John
Sisters of Mercy
Enoch Street
Second Avenue
Joseph Miller
Miller
Muller
Charley Hook
Little John
P. Fox
John Devin
Hugh Brennan
Charles Motz
Sligo
Fox
Tragic double drowning at dangerous bathing place
Two young brothers died after swimming at a perilous spot where water runs deep and holes dot the bottom. The hooks retrieved their bodies and they were laid side by side at the morgue while a crowd waited on the shore and bridge. The survivor John returned home in shock and informed his mother. The father learned the news at work as officials prepared for burial. The article notes the area’s dangerous conditions and promises further coverage in The Dispatch tomorrow.
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Geome
John
New Fall Glove Lines At Jos Home & Go Penn Ave
Jos Home and Go announces fall arrivals at Penn Ave stores featuring Dent walking gloves with 1 button and Perrin street and dress kid gloves 2 buttons. New shades Gold Tan Oak Tan Red Tan Havana in cadet and regular lengths sizes 6% to 10. Hundreds of gentlemen expected to shop the larger fuller stock and better values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Havanna
Perrin
Special underwear sale from Gentlemen's Fouturin
Special offer today on new natural gray pure wool underwear at $1 per garment with savings of 50 cents per suit. White Merino extra quality at $1 per suit, Natural Wool at $1.25 per garment, and finest grades up to $2.50 per suit, from Allen Sally Co Cartwright Warner lines, with our own name as guarantee of reliability and low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen, Sally & Co
Cartwright & Warner
Stags Head Hosiery Expands to Men’s Stock
New fall stock arrives featuring Stags Head brand men’s hosiery in black and colors. Socks priced at 25c 30c 35c and 50c a pair with fast dye to resist fading for wearers in the city and nearby areas.
Autumn Opening English Neckwear Offers New Styles
Advertises autumn opening of English neckwear with new shapes patterns and colors. Promotes a line including the Stags Head white shirts priced at 1 dollar each, laundered or unlaundered. Claims widespread wearer approval and superiority.
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Mr. Yost
Gemtte
Gus
Slater Annie
Miss Redpath
Chicago
Homer Ledpath
Harry Redpath
Clark Street
Harry Redth
Garvin Lee
Garste
Carrie Redpath
Carrie
Gartte
Cora
Ofice
Delaware
Redpath
Allegheny County
Lsst
Homer Redpath
Logan Street
Edward Redpath
Fannie
Josephine Spence
Laura
Birdie
Sadie
Olive
Barsum & Bailey
B. M. Hawa
Penn Tract
Pastu
Bureau of Health
Hamburg
Union Depot
Layton
Warts J.C. Brown
Faith Care
Munhall
Sixteenth Regiment
M’cleary
Coal and Iron Police
Potter
Amalgamated Association
Mechling
Erie
H. A. Cotton
Sixteenth
Meadville
Adjutant General
M'Cutcheon
Law and Order
Eucy
Melloe Horne
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Sixth Avenue
Feeney
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Biber & Easton
Sullivan
Corbatt
Pringie
Jos
Home & Go
Pentumn
Jos. Horne & Co
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