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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1892

Page

5

Berkman Returns to Penitentiary After Trial

Berkman is moved from the wagon to the penitentiary after a trial in which he was found guilty on all counts. He faces 21 years total, with seven years for the Frick assault, five for Leishman, three for each burglary charge, and one year for carrying concealed weapons. He expressed no remorse and claimed he sought only to hurt Frick.

Berkman Ittsburg Frick Mr. Frick Bic Shea David Fourtney Commonwealth McClung Clerkman MacClan¢e Murde Leishman Berkwan

Berkman Tries Self Defense in Frick Assassination Trial

Anarchist Alexander Berkman faced seven indictments in Criminal Court for the July 23 1892 assault on Henry Clay Frick and Leishman. He conducted his own defense while Carnegie Steel Company officials and witnesses described the attack with Frick detailing the shooting and stabbing.

Derkman Frick Alexander Berkman Criminal Court Henry Clay Frick Slyo Mr. Leishman Messrs. Frick Leishman Carnegie Steel Company G. W. Ache Eadler Twentieth Ward Pittsburg William Altsman Second Ward Joseph [Ilian Marshall Township John Keating Penn Township Caleb Lee Oashmont McClelland Murray West Liberty George Miller Findley Township Ohn E. McCrickett Seventh Ward J. & Pauli Oakmont G. T. Siernelds Mansfield Robert Wallace Chartiers James I. Kerr Seventeenth Ward Peiek Burleich H.C Prick Frickaid Carnegie Steel Company, Limited Jinsser Berkman Mr. Frick Lyr Litchfield David Fourtney Hussey Building Ir. W. Scott Shore

Colored puddlers at Elba Iron Works face crowd and police

At 11 45 last night colored puddlers of the Elba Iron Works returned to the mill escorted by Inspector McLaughlin Captain Whitehouse and 16 officers. A crowd of strikers was cleared from the vicinity with John Collett and John Battles ensuring outsiders left. Managers report 75 new workers admitted and 20 furnaces running with plans to expand to 30 furnaces tonight.

Elba Elba Iron Works John Collett John Battles Ellis Works Inspector McLaughlin Captain Whitehouse Mill Gate Lauchlin Everson

Murderer Still Free as Gentt At Large

Cumberland Md reporters note the murderer Joseph Gentt remains at large though police in Cumberland received a telegram about a suspect in Cumberland matching the description except for a mustache which Gentt may have removed. The funeral for Frank Gentt is set for 2 pm and the coroner's inquest returned a murder verdict while the grand jury indicted Joseph Gentz.

Joseph Gentt Pitts Cumberland Gentt Frank Gentt Joseph Gentz

Retail Grocers Seek Sugar Duty Repeal in Congress

Retail grocers at a meeting passed resolutions denouncing wholesalers for joining the sugar combination. They assert the right to regulate their own affairs and plan to appeal to Congress to repeal the refined sugar duty, aiming to loosen control from the trust.

Congress

Police quell alleged murder reports on Arthur Street

A boy alerted Eleventh ward officers that a murder was in progress near Webster Avenue. Police found only a quarrel between a colored man and his white wife, with the woman shouting murder and barricading doors. No arrests were made.

Eleventh Ward Arthur Street Webster Avenue Scene Tower

John Bradley Republican Club Chooses Delegates

At a South Side meeting the John Bradley Republican Club elected David J. McGarey A J Barchfeld and F K Gearing to represent at the Willamsport convention on September 28 with Ferdinand any John Bradley and Mr Rutlands as alternates.

John Bradley South Side David J. McGarey A. J. Barchfeld F. K. Gearing Willamsport Ferdinandany Mr. Rutlands

Conkling Club Heads to Washington Political Meeting

The Conkling Club will attend a political meeting in Washington, Pennsylvania on September 23 where Major William McKinley is slated to speak. The event underscores a notable gathering featuring a prominent speaker and organized club participation.

Washington, Pa Conkling Club William McKinley

Resolutions on Miss Mary Ann Robinson Death by Allegheny General Hospital Board

At the regular meeting of the Ladies' Board of Managers of Allegheny General Hospital the board expressed deep sorrow for the death of Miss Mary Ann Robinson a manager. Her amiable gentle spirit and generous works for relief of the poor and sick made her a ministering angel to thousands who mourn her passing.

Ladies' Board of Managers Allegheny General Hospital Mary Ann Robinson Earth

Schoeneck & Son Displayers At Liberty Street

Art furniture makers display at 711 Liberty Street with Dez wrrr s Little Early Risers as the featured item. No exposition display elsewhere. No gripping pain or causes. an easy pill to take.

Schoeneck & Son Liberty Street Dez Wrrr

Public Spirit Wins Pittsburg Pledges 20000 for Cholera Fund

Pittsburg pledges 20000 to the State Board of Health cholera fund, with H O Frick acting for Carnegie Steel, amid calls for more private loans to meet the 50000 statewide requirement. Officials move to inspect immigrants and curb disease at border and at home while sweate shops draw scrutiny from Mayor Gourley.

State Board of Health Cholera Fund Pittsburg Commonwealth Lee H. O Frick Carnegie Steel Company Frick J. H. McClelland Pattison McClelland Pitt

Dangerous schools probe finds widespread plumbing flaws

Chief Plumbing Inspector Laydon reports in half of the East End and Southside schools sanitary conditions are dangerous. He will submit a full report in days with recommendations for improvements in drainage and ventilation, noting several buildings, including parochial ones, in good order while many require major overhauls.

Laydon East End Southside Brown Ursuline Convent Bellefield Twenty-fourth South Fifteenth Street

Ohio health officials tighten immigrant train inspections

Dr. Probst and Ohio Board of Health officials from Columbus visited Cleveland and Youngstown to review railroad screening for immigrants amid cholera fears. Inspectors at Steubenville and Cincinnati coordinate with Cleveland and Cincinnati authorities, with possible detentions for those lacking proper quarantine certificates. If New York reports stay reassuring, first class train checks may end, but others must pass through quarantine or be diverted.

Cleveland Ohio New York Pittsburg Co, Probst Ohio State Board of Health Columbus Pennsylvania Cincinnati Jobst Youngstown Probst Board of Health

Alderman Succop to Hear Thirty Nuisance Cases This Week

Alderman Succop of the Southside held fifteen Board of Health nuisance cases yesterday and will hear the same number daily this week. Citizens face proceedings for property nuisances as the week progresses.

Succop Southside Board of Health

Special meeting of crockery and glassware jobbers in city

A special meeting of the jobbers in crockery and glassware will be held at the Monongahela House today. A W 2 of Chicago and P E Brady of Beene ville, agents for United States Glass Company, are in town to meet the middlemen. The G A R veterans are departing for Washington for the encampment beginning today. Travel was lighter yesterday. B&O listed 15 sections and Pennsylvania ran several special trains.

Monongahela House Chicago P. E Brady Beeneville United States Glass Company G. A. Rh Washington Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania

Fragmentary dates From 1890 1891 Almanac Entry

Fragmented OCR shows scattered dates around 1890 and 1891 including September entries and partial year markers, not a complete event. The readable bits hint at a calendar or notice but lack clear names or places.

Dead in a Neighbor's House and Other Pittsburgh News

The report details the death of Sanden Belar in a Allegheny boarding house under unusual circumstances. It also covers the exhumation and inquest into John W. Cooley's presumed drowning near Braddock, a Monongahela River excursion with dog fights, and several violent incidents on local rail lines and streets.

Sanden Belar Martin Oliver John Deeney Cooley Pittsburg Kline McCandless McDowell Thirty-third Street Sanden Kozmark Belar Gerben Ohio Street Allegheny

Exposition Gas Test Draws Large Crowd and Interest

A rare Exposition crowd attended two exhibitions with school children visiting in the afternoon. Prof Trumble spoke on Glasgow and Edinburgh as modern Athens. A musical program pleased attendees as the gas test was inaugurated last night, attracting much interest for cooking and heating efficiency.

Trumble Glasgow Edinburgh Athens

Mirror Exhibit At Coneoy Prugh Co Allegheny

Handsome mirrors and plates displayed by Coneoy Prugh Co at 41-47 Western Avenue Allegheny. View mantel mirrors pier mirrors mantel cabinets cheval glasses and framed options. A wide range of mirror plates and beveled door lights ready for framing.

Western Avenue Allegheny

Taylor and Dean Exhibit at Exposition on Market Street

Taylor and Dean showcase a wide range of wire and light iron works including benc vaults iron stair cases doors shutters and heavy iron pieces with attractive fire escapes. Candies popcorn stands and lemonade attract shoppers while Mr. Baker promotes pure juice lemon sugar and filtered water for a high quality drink.

Baker

Diphtheria Surges in City Amid Rising Cases

Diphtheria reports climb with nine new cases yesterday and thirteen on Saturday citywide, not confined to any district. Three new scarlatina cases were also reported yesterday. Exchange old square pianos for uprights at Moller & Hoene's offering easy payments and popular brands.

Moller & Hoene’s Catal Ea Eta eLon & Horxe Fifth Avenue

Dress Goods Prices Drop In Broad Display Of Options

The ad outlines season price cuts across dress fabrics with a wide variety of names like Velour de Russe Traveur Cords and Fantasy Cords. It emphasizes a growing business allows lower profits and bigger customer incentives, offering many styles rather than single pieces.

Velour de Russe Traveur Fantasy Cords Poplin Jacquard Diagonale Feilleur Raye Moire

Plaid and Tartan Fabrics Offered for School Dresses

Bright new Plaids 48 inches wide priced from Sec to 1 dollar for school dresses. New Tartan Plaids 46 inches wide from Sec to 1 dollar 75 cents a yard.

Sec

Plain Dress Goods Prices At Local Store

Plain goods and new plain weaves dominate the assortment with many colors. The store lists prices to help readers spot bargains and rewards those who name these prices at the counter today.

New Fashion Fabrics Show Wide Wool Cashmere Prices

The advertisement lists numerous all‑wool and cashmere fabrics in widths from 38 to 54 inches with prices ranging from 25 cents to 3 dollars per yard. It touts Henrietta Cashmere 46 inches wide and Jacquard Bengalines in six styles, urging readers to compare value and variety.

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