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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1891

Page

2

War den Feviin recommendation noted by committee

The committee recommended that War den Feviin be Yecherred due to concerns over his age and physical duties. Anetiort observed Keeper Price last night and noted he was out of the city. He was sent as a Dalzell delegate to the Republican Club Convention in Scranton and would be away for a day or two.

Cloces Feviin Anetiort Keeper Price Dalzell Republican Club Scranton Sud Jess Ewnie Mr. Marshall Mr. Murphy Mr. Fitheimmons Duquesne Way Saratoga Fort Logan Josiah Joshaphat de Laney Joshaphat National Park Interna- Geological Congress Peters

Chambers Re elected Director At Jeannette Firm

James A. Chambers was re elected a four director of the Chambers MeKee Gio Company at Jeannette. The move sparked talk of a settlement with H Sellers McKee though Chambers denied knowledge of any agreement. A Butler note said a Standard Plate tumpany meeting was postponed and stock capital planned to rise to cover improvements.

dJeannette Metier James A. Chambers Chambers-MeKre Gio Company Jeannette Adit Jems A. Chambers H. Sellers McKee John M. Kennedy Robert Pitcairn D.C. Tricket J. C. Oley Horace Magee Chambers Mr. MeKee Phene R Burler Sir McKee Petora Jaonbers Bia Chamberlaiia Butler Spockleiders Picesheng Echelay Ponhing Sehmertz

Two Suicide Attempts Reported in Pittetown Crisis

Police halted two self harm attempts yesterday involving residents Sarah Lackson and Jeths Polliman Ateschesy mill worker. Lackson faced arrest on complaint of Bir Soaies Pleming. Polliman attempted to leap into the Alereray fever peer before rescue.

Sarah Lackson Prinkstown Arcane Etroleee Poe Theorlis Seth Ste Jeths Polliman Qeeerls

Electrified mishap raises questions in Sewickley

A confusing electrical incident near Charles McVay of Fidelity Tide Trust Corpens causes shocks at a house along Sewickley Green main mill street by the river. A boy nicknamed the Kids was shocked while sherbet fell from the kitchen area and a water spout arced from wires. No safe shutoff existed for a time, leaving power issues unresolved.

Charles AleVay Fidelity Tide Ered Trust Corpens McVay Feterunes Sewickley Milway Lowhine Seor Rome

Secret meeting at Arcane Hotel in Warren area

A secret session held yesterday afternoon at the Arcane Hotel involved notable figures including Meld Secret, Oharios W. Stone, M. J. Fitzgerald, and Kane. Attendees, described as prominent, declined to reveal the meeting's purpose, with hints it may relate to the Scrancon Convention.

Oharios W. Stone Tincelton T. Tantos Warren M. J. Fitzgerald Kane Corec Art Lottie

Local Notes Span Health Alerts and Civic Happenings

New health reports list nine diphtheria and scarlet fever cases to health authorities. A kidnapping theft cluster along Washington Street and Shank Tileves activity disrupts area life. Cable fee protests on Keeretile route affects West Street traffic. Funeral services noted at Trinity Center and St Paul’s Cathedral. Pittsburgh Street Railway annual figures show passenger totals and construction costs.

J. BM. Kelly Catleare Deenanimento Washington Street Avtveghen Spliketown Keeretile Ron Tenth Street Maxx Trinity Civterch Selvery Cheech Ely Ferch Eigen Pony Ave Pieter de Rhineland Mee Sivastnrn de Heese Warregg Minne Heuk Minote Mak Ecompiny Hiweita

Lucy Fitzsimmons Trial Continues With Detailed Testimony

Lucy R Fitzsimmons testifies at her murder trial detailing events at the Bull Run home on March 23. She describes Murphy and Gilkinson involvement, her husband’s movements, the satchel with jewelry, and a draft in her mouth. Cross examination challenges her story as court adjourns for dinner.

Lucy BR. Fitzsimmons David Gilkinson Monteath Mrs. Fitzsimmons Andrew Doenges Peter Lucy Mr. Marshall Judge Ewing Thomas Bowers McKeesport Bull Ran Murphy Mary Nicolai Ewin Fitzsimmons Nantehel Rose Nicolai Bellzhoever James F. Neal John F. Schmidt Laur Hill McCandless Gilkinson Loviea Lynn Berlin Firesimmons Gol Locr Commonwealth Marshal Mr. Muarehall Lucy R. Fitzsimmons Airs. Fitzsimmons Frederick Carrolton Fitzsimmons

Man Arrested on Vagrancy Charge on Carson Street

Officer Discoff arrested a man on Carson Street in Southside after a tip that the individual begged from house to house and was mute. At the Twentieth ward station he spoke briefly and gave the name John Miller of Beliz hoover.

Discoff Carson Street Southside Twentieth Ward John Miller Belizhoover

Greatest gift of health offered by Dr Greene

Chronic sufferers learn health is priceless yet attainable. Dr Greene, renowned nervous and chronic disease specialist at 35 W Fourteenth St New York, offers free consultation and advice with vegetable medicines. He promises detailed, no charge responses to symptom descriptions and guidance toward cure.

Greene Fourteenth Street New York

Strikes Hit Steel Plants Over Funeral and Overtime

Two unusual labor actions surfaced as workers at Homestead Steel Works and Anderson Du Puy & Co Chartiers halted work. At Homestead the death of Edward Williams sparked a temporary walkout to attend the funeral, with 75 percent of men later allowed to attend. At Chartiers, workers reportedly refused late-Saturday overtime, with officials denying a formal strike and advertising for a new crew.

Homestead Steel Works Edward Williams Bessemer J. A. Potter Potter Williams St. Mary's Homestead Pittsboro Anderson,Du Puy & Co Chartiers Disratcn Warren Ranl Anderson, Duny & Co Eno Anderson, du Puy & Co Bammermen G. H. Lewis McKee’s Hocks Weihe Amalgamated Association Amalgamated Lodge Munster Dempsey K. of L David Shaw Ken To Anderson, DuPuy & Co Therm

Granite Cutters Prepare for Annual Convention in Chicago

President Smyth of the National Association of Marble Cutters issues a circular to local unions ahead of the national convention in Chicago in October. He urges action against convict and imported labor and asks employers to join in safeguarding American workers. New unions must apply for charters by September 30.

Smyth National Association of Marble Cutters Chicago

Moorhead and McCleane creditors extend deadline at works

Creditors meet at Second avenue works to review Moorhead and McCleane assets. William Roseburg of the Bank of Pittsburg reports an excellent showing. A committee appraises the plant and indicates favorable estimates.

Moorhead & McCleanue Marty Oliver Oliver Moorhead & McCleane Second Avenue

Bricklayers Union Picnic Planned at McKee's Rocks

On Thursday October 1 Bricklayers Union No 2 will hold a picnic at McKee's Rocks with boats departing every 20 minutes from Market Street foot. Attendees include Thomas Foran Thomas Roach Matt McPadden and James Miller.

Bricklayers Union No. 2 McKee

Pay Day for Sharpsburg Strikers Reported at Amalga

Yesterday was pay day for the strikers at Sharpsburg. Amalga mated Headquarters reported that all but three or four of the men who originally went out on strike are still out, and many have secured work elsewhere.

Sharpsburg Amalgamated

Emancipation Anniversary Celebration in Pittsburg Park

Black residents held Emancipation Proclamation anniversary events at Schenley Park with speeches by J F Riching William H Stanton C A Sullivan Rev N Ross Rev Asbury and J M F Foster. The S T McGunnigle Band performed as Mayor Gourley who could not speak attended. Stand vendors faced park authorities over licensing fees and arrests were ordered for illicit charges.

Pittsburg Farge Schenley Park S. T. McGunnigle Messrs. H. Jones G. E. Jones J. T. Braxton Brown H. A. Clay John Roy D. T. Lewis Eugene McGuire D. M. Washington Bigelow

Four accidents reported in two cities yesterday

Four non fatal incidents noted by surgeons occurred in two cities. Hamiton William Hamilton fractured skull when a fall from an iron pole at Federal and Ohio streets after contact with live wires. Benjamin Atkinson broke two ribs in Glenwood yards between cars. Jacob Nobbe suffered a leg break at Jones & Laughlin Southside mills. James Foley lost three fingers while working a stone crusher on California avenue.

Hamiton William Hamilton Hneman Allegheny Traction Company Federal and Ohio Streets Hamilton Atkinson Benjamin Atkinson Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Glenwood Esterday Jacob Nobbe High Street Twen-eaventh Ward Jones & Laughlin Southside Forer James Foley California Avenue

In the Hands of the Law Crime Roundup and Trials

A dense roll of court actions and arrests from Millborough to New Castle lists Thomas KeigAx and Joux HanLon among those held or sent to workhouses, and several suspects facing aldermen and magistrates for assault and battery. Police also report detentions, transfers to reformatories, and a notable burglary case linked to a Kyle robbery investigation. Also noted are fashion display items, a dancing academy opening, and the Bedford Express service withdrawal affecting Pittsburgh connections.

Thomas KeigAx Leake Joux HanLon Goat Hill Witltiam Snyven Asault Elizabeth M. Snyder Squire Madden Millborough Brantiow Brantow Beinhauer Lawnesce Muncery New Haven Moriza Lo Iphoney Fayette County Sarceny William Matthews Hartman Maitz Clansnitzer Lower St. Clair Township Coutson Myrtle Maguire Tarentum Second Avenue Inter McAleese

James H. Arken & Co. debuts medium weight underwear

James H. Arken & Co. announces medium weight fall underwear line. The retailer at 100 Fifth Ave. promotes durable fabric suitable for cooler weather.

James H. Arken & Co Fifth Ave

Princeton expedition fossils and Western voyage tale

Lewistown adventurer Robert A. Stevenson of the Princeton Geological Expedition tells of near finanical ruin while collecting fossils in the Rocky Mountains. The party, including professors Scott and Magee and Princeton seniors, endured rationing near Livingston and White Sulphur Springs, enjoyed Western camp life, and photographed a lynching victim for morale.

Robert A. Stevenson Lewistown Princeton Pittsburg W. B. Scott Prof. Magee Messrs Cyrus Jefferson St. Pat Immy Benet Arthur W. Butler Frederic Horsford New York Richard Coulter Greensburg Rocky Mountains Stevenson Livingston, Mont Mr. Stevenson Scott Great Falls White Sulphur Springs

Hucus and Hackle Fall Silk Imports Exhibit Rich Stock

SILKS fall and winter importations opened show the richest stock. Black brocaded faille bengaline satin duchess gros grain and ground pompadour brocades from Lyons looms. White brocades crepe du chene and canton crepes in wide range with special values and one yard prices.

Lyons

Silk department ad touts wide silk range and low prices

The ad promotes plain crepes, printed crepes, bedford cord crepe de chine, Paris novelties, satin duchesse and moire fabrics, black gros grains and ribbons, with prices from 50 cents to several dollars per yard. It emphasizes large stock, close prices, and claims the shop as the largest retail silk department between New York and Chicago.

New York Chicago

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