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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1892

Page

2

Prussian Tax Debates Rise as Military Bill Moves Forward

In Berlin the government faces Liberal and Radical opposition over a two year term and higher taxes amid plans for internal financial reform. Miguel proposes shifting income and property taxes to local treasuries, drawing heavy protests from the Bourgeoisie and clerical groups ahead of the Landtag session on November 18.

Prussia Empire Dssmarck Caprivi Miquel Disamarck Miguel Berlin Englang Usbinei Diochetac Udts Bismarck Die Reichstag Been Picteer Bietmearek Iis

State O T A Council Debate Drafts Alesburg Nominations

The State Council of the Jr O T A will meet in Easton with about 12 delegates to discuss nominations. W T Kerr of this city is expected to be elected State Vice Councilor, joining other officials and national council candidates across Pennsylvania.

Jr O. T. A Easton Tinesburg Allecwar W. T. Kerr Pennsylvania Keeplen Molina Milwaaber Daniel G

Raid on Peinters Beck Crew Ends with Arrests

OGee r Bowles led a raid on a party near Allegheny Cemetery and captured Charles Brown a colored man and two Griffins, James Frewford and Thomas Drennan, aged about 14 to 1 year. Brown had a revolver a deck of cards and a tap. Superintendent EK A. Bisher reported to the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad and the president of the corporation Deeoerly was said killed by cars at Beverly NX but was later found alive at Buffalo. Samuel W. Deooures a cousin was the victim.

Ogeer Bowles Peinters Beck Allegheny Cemetery Charles Brown Besos Don John Griffen James Frewford Thomas Drennan Brown EK A. Bisher New York Pennsylvania City Tan Creraron Deeoerly Beverly Buffalo Samuel W. Deooures

Child dies or likely dies after freight wagon accident

Willan Wymer son of John Wymer of 4S South Edith street was crushed by a freight train last night. His logs were badly crushed and his skull injured. He was taken to the Southside hospital and his condition was listed as critical.

Willan Wrroer John Wymer Eidith Street

Health Autocrat to Inspect Hotels and Hospitals for Cholera Risk

Chief Brown, appointed deputy county inspector with full police power, will inspect hotels, hospitals, public buildings and charitable institutions for health hazards. He plans tighter quarantine, stricter fumigation, and porting of garbage scenes to reduce cholera risk across Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

Brown Department of Public Safety State Board of Health State Board Gourley Rankin Baltimore and Ohio

Epidemic Fears Stir City Health Push

City officials urge residents to maintain cleanliness and precautions to prevent a cholera outbreak. They warn some cases may occur but emphasize isolation and public health measures to curb spread. The remarks stress ongoing vigilance and community cooperation.

Passengers recount quarantine on Normannia amid fireside quarrels

Morris Danziger and wife return from Europe to a harsh quarantine on the Normannia with claims of cholera fears, poor provisions, and angry exchanges with Health Officer Jenkins and Surf Hotel manager Wall. Danziger says passengers may sue the steamship company for deceit while describing scarce meals and unsafe conditions during Fire Island transfer.

Normannia Dr. Jenkins Surf Hotel Morris H. Danziger Europe Fire Island Danziger Jenkins and Wall Surf Steamship Company Stonington Cepheus Tenking Southampton Arope America Bertha Fuhrer Main Street

Arrangements Made to Feed Veterans At Washington Encampment

Crowds of veterans and families pour into Washington for the G A R encampment with rail lines crowded by special trains. Express companies boost freight flow as food supplies are ferried to hotels and depots while Union station ferries gaggles of old soldiers and coffee in tin cups.

Brown Washington Illinois Black Express J. D. Zimmerman United States Company Pittsburg Ohio Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Road Pittsburg and Western Road Baltimore and Ohio Oliver Ellwood Holbrook Glenwood Union Depot Lee

Doctor returns with cholera knowledge and gear for city tests

Dr. W H Mercur brings New York insights on cholera germs and development along with life like germs for study by Drs. Matson and Taylor. He bought apparatus worth 150 dollars to continue bacteriological work, expecting some cases but no epidemic this year if precautions stay in place.

W. H. Mercur New York Matson and Taylor Carnegie Laboratory Bellevue Hospital

Impressive Dedication of St Augustine Burial Ground

A large parade and ceremonies marked the dedication of the new St Augustine German Catholic Church Cemetery in Shaler township. The 13 acre site near St Stanislaus Cemetery was purchased for 2500 dollars last January. ground leveled, plots laid, and a sexton’s house erected, with no burials yet.

St. Augustine Shaler Township Thirty-eighth Street Joseph Gerbach Arsenal Bloomfield German Germania Band

Six tenements burned on St Paul and Huron streets

Six houses on St Paul and Huron streets near Sankey Bros brick works were destroyed by fire last night. Owned by Sankey Bros, with tenants including the Leiter, Davidson, Hoffman, Rice, Now and his mother families. Loss 80 000. insured 83 000. Water supply and hillside hindered firefighting. half the block burned in about an hour.

St. Paul Huron Street Sankey Bros Huron Streets Eighteenth Street Charles Leiter Frank Davidson Jacob Hoffman Harry Rice Jack Now Pius Street Now

Removing the Duty at the World’s Fair

Director General George R. Davis sought free admission of articles used for foreign exhibits and to be returned after the fair. He lobbied Secretary Foster for duty-free treatment on items such as a Donecal village a Turkish mosque and a Cairo street.

George R. Davis Chicago Washington Foster Davis Cairo Mr. Davis America New York Sa

Arrival of Immigrants at Baltimore and Ohio Station

Seven immigrants arrived at the Baltimore and Ohio station last evening. Dr. Sands and Officer Glenn met them at Rankin and found each man healthy after examination. They carried papers from Ellis Island discharging them and were disinfected before leaving New York and Cumberland. Five immigrants traveled on the Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday morning but a train-order misunderstanding caused a stop to be missed at Latrobe. More arrivals on these lines were expected today.

Brown Thompson George Free Davis Island Todlay State Board of Health Jalil McAleese Allegheny New York Crown Ispeat State Board Pattison Commonwealth Kemble Johnstown Homestead Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Harrisburg Altoona Pittsburg State Line Ins Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Rankin Sands Oficer Glenn Ellis Island Cumberland Moyer Morley Latrobe Pennsylvania

Impressive Ceremonies at St Mark's English Lutheran Church Dedication

St Mark's English Lutheran Church at North avenue and Middle street Allegeny was solemnly dedicated yesterday. Rev. C. B. King led the ceremony with Rev. H H Weber of York Pa and Rev. Dougherty of Sharpsburg assisting. Weber preached the morning sermon and Dougherty the dedicatory sermon. The handsome structure cost 15181 and subscriptions reached 227698 leaving debt only on a 22500 loan from the Lutheran Board of Church Extension.

St. Mark's St Mark’s North Avenue Middle Street Allegeny C. B. King H. H. Weber York, Pa Lutheran Board of Church Extension D. Dougherty Sharpsburg Mr. Weber Afr. Dough

Pittsburgers Knock Out Theatrical Man On Depot Train

Two Pittsburgers and a man linked to Reilly and Wood's company were aboard a depot bound train to New York. A quarrel over two women led to a brawl as the big man struck a young man. fighting ensued with the Pittsburgers subduing the theatrical supporter. Names not learned.

Pittsburgers

Belgian glassworker dies after railroad accident at Creighton plant

F. P. Phumant a Belgian glassworker at the Creighton plate glass factory died at West Penn Hospital last evening. He was run over by a railroad train Saturday night and had both legs taken off.

F F. P. Phumant Creighton West Penn Hospital

Dress Suit and Overcoat Offers at Pitcairn's Store

Odd fragment notes a sales offer for dress suits and overcoats at Pitcairn's, mentioning 4% Wood Street with unclear formatting. The readable items imply a clothing shop promotion or display in a downtown location.

Pitcairn's

Coroner to dispose of six railroad death cases

Coroner McDowell will dispose this morning of six deaths from railroad accidents within four days and within 12 miles. The incidents occurred on the main line of the Pennsylvania Western division Ft Wayne Junction road P McK and Y and the Panhandle. This is the largest number of railroad deaths in his notices.

McDowell Pennsylvania Western Division Ft. Wayne Junction Road Mck. & Y Panhandle

This Year's Increase

This fragment notes periods from 1890 to 1892 and a yearly rise. It implies an annual increase affecting the years 1890 1891 and 1892 but provides no further context or entities.

Troops Withdrawn As Deputies Vanish From Homestead

After the Fifteenth Regiment pulled back from Homestead the town saw no deputies on duty and a brief riot erupted over arrests of locked-out mill workers. Two officers faced crowd resistance, were helped by troops, and the Provost Marshal moved to quell the disturbance. Deputies then disappeared overnight, with only occasional coal and iron police remaining.

Homestead Coal and Iron Eighth Avenue Frank Rakestraw John Smith Gorner Carnegie Mill John McFarland Archibald Moorehead Crawford Ann Watson Ler David Lynch Jesse Lantz Martin Rewald John Prieve Jacob Maurer Fifteenth Regiment Kreps A 0 Tey F. Waye Carnegie Steel Company Cincinnati Potter Moses Abraham Dennis

Disorderly conduct arrest at Carnegie steel works Ham

A Ham resident at Carnegie steel works was arrested Saturday night by South Side police on disorderly conduct charges. Police found two British bull dog revolvers on him. An information for carrying concealed weapons followed. He was held for court after a hearing before Alderman Saccop.

Carnegie Steel Works Ham Southside Twenty-eighth Ward Alderman Saccop

Murderer At Large Gentt Sought After Brother's Death

Joseph Gentt fled after stabbing his brother Frank during a Saturday evening dispute. Police scoured Allegheny and surrounding towns, fearing Gentt may have left the city with $38 and shaved mustache. A rumored romance involving Kate Anderson is cited as motive, with a possible suicide plan.

Joe Gentt Joseph Gentt Coulson Robinson Fitzgerald McTighe Gentt Allegheny Frank Gentt Fourteenth Street Joe Frank Kate Anderson Gentt Maye

Hugs and Hagke Upholstery Debuts Enlarged Department

The firm announces a greatly enlarged Upholstery Department occupying the entire third floor to showcase early imports of fabrics lace curtains and drapery materials. A wide selection of brass and iron bedsteads coats and fur garments are also being offered with designs and estimates for remodeling and interior decor.

Curtain and Upholstery Dept Announces Ready Stock Surge

The department advertises larger and finer stocks than ever before with familiar seasonal phrases reaffirmed as truth. Readiness for all customers is emphasized alongside renewed commitment to premium curtains and upholstery.

Curtain Styles Expand With Lower Prices This Season

The article notes a flood of new curtain designs across many names such as English Nottingham Russian Lace Arabian Lace Brussels Saxony and more. Prices range from under a dollar per pair to 75 dollars with Irish Pointe curtains from 2 75 to 40 and Embroidered Muslin curtains from 2 to 9, highlighting affordable options for bed chambers and any room.

English Nottingham Brussels Saxony

Chenille and Velour Portieres and Draperies Sale

The advertisement lists Chenille and Velour portieres from 3.50 to 14 per pair with extraordinary value on Anl Flax Velour portieres at 132 per pair. It promotes new curtains cushions table covers lambrequins drapes fabrics including silks, cottons, tapestries and brocades, plus upholstery services and in-house furniture workrooms offering low prices and custom orders.

Exposition Visitors See Bargains at Our Store Department

Visitors are urged to visit the department to view stylish new goods offered at very low prices. The store emphasizes large volume buying and a small profit margin to bring affordable merchandise to customers.

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Nerueu Cathylice Alsace Sarasburg Germany Thorso Centre Teo Pete Margaret of Frederick Charles Heme Mares Dewkives OU A. BR. State Council Southia Chief Brown Armies OF Veterans E&oldiers G. A. ER Union Station Connellsville Smith Bacilli St. Augustine Burial Ground the Dispatch Dewitt Tale Simen’s Congress G. D. Simen’s Ohio ST Allegheny, PA N. B R. A E. P. Roberts & Sons Lift Ave Market Hugs & Hagke Ffth Ave Market ST Delp & Bell Zeree Glass Sunita Sn Ata Delp & Bell, Wand Federal St Fittsburg, Pa Jos Horne Penn Ave Portieres JOS. Horne & CO
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