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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1890
Page
5
Fire continues to plague the Hill Farm mine with repeated attempts to smother the blaze. The mine reopened briefly then closed again as necessary equipment is awaited. John Fulton and J J Franbelser of the Iron Company surveyed the burning shaft and coke ram during the day.
Parkerburg readers learn that Jefferson Steel of Devers & Steel, builders on the Ripley Railroad, drew firm money and vanished leaving hundreds of workers and merchants unpaid. He was pursued from Ravenswood to Parkersburg, money garnisheed, and after paying some creditors, fled, abandoning thousands in debt and leaving laborers in distress.
Reports from the Irwin coal regions indicate both sides remain confident of victory in the strike. A second batch of imported workers to replace striking miners is set to depart tonight or tomorrow. Miners appeal for aid as coke region committees donate generously, with UMW Vice President Turner still onsite as labor leaders monitor every move.
John Valentine pleaded guilty to stealing cigars from Philip Deets's store. Judge Ridgely sentenced him to four years at hard labor in the penitentiary. Valentine, about 40, with white hair, admitted prior time served in a penitentiary for theft in Teledo.
Miss Sarah J. Henry aged 35 daughter of the late Hon William Henry attempted suicide in Paatos Pennsylvania after fearing relatives planned to confine her in an asylum. She had faced menacing thoughts for months and believed she would be sent away.
A Parkersburg dispatch reports that almost all riverfront land from the city to Lock No. 1 has been purchased by a syndicate. Adjacent parcels and options along the river have been secured, signaling a large manufacturing and speculative deal with ample financing.
Samuel Evans, a prominent county resident near Mt Morris, was instantly killed when a hay load he hauled overturned his wagon. Rescuers freed him after about thirty minutes, and he died from his injuries. He was 40 years old.
Scott Dale Sept 23 The strike at National Pipe Foundry ends with all employees returning to work at old rates after train runners’ 50 cent raise walkout and resulting idle plant. Caxton Sept 25 Charles Apha worth allegedly attempted suicide after which his wife filed for divorce claiming he became attentive to a young lady. he lies dying after drinking heavily from inherited wealth.
In O hilly county a county picnic drew over 40 attendees. President SP Ellis condemned Jay Goold the Vanderbilts Astors and other wealthy men as swindlers and rascals during the gathering in TEYECIAL Telegram to the DFATCH.
In Scottdale, the Redstone Presbytery adjourned after meeting at Dunbar. Rev. sale, the newly elected minister of the Presbyterian congregation, was elected a member of the Presbytery, marking a notable local ecclesiastical event.
John Gump of Greene county sold cattle here and was robbed of more than 2000 dollars at a local hotel during the night. Other brief items note thieves robbing Squire Calvert at Beaver of 423 dollars, raids on speak-easies, a boy 12 years old injured, a coal company charter, and Love manufacturing plans in Rochester Pennsylvania.
A carful of brief items reports A M Kearse killed on a Pennsylvania Railroad track at Penn station. Carlisle stables burned by an incendiary causing 4000 dollars in damage, fully insured. Beeson store property in Uniontown sold to the borough for 17200 at option. McKeesport water works boilers shifted to coal, reservoir flooded by six feet. MASS meetings in Scottdale Tintman and Mutual push miners association formation. Canton native Charles Neithercost engaged to Elizabeth Reed. wedding plans falter due to family objections in Pittsburg.
Brief notes from late news cover Casati denouncing the Count of Par, Milwaukee principals threatening strikes for higher salaries, a London armless painter, restored order in Manipur, abdication in favor of a queen, and Germans forming a German American Prohibition group. Harvard and Yale open with record freshmen, and various legal and political items follow.
A collection of local police notices reports Michael Kedler beating his wife in the Thirty-fifth ward. Ed Christ is accused by John Eurich of theft. Jomn Pxpro faces assault charges over demand for old Monongahela. Estere Abelingey and son were attacked by unruly youths. Pauline Semenel faces trial for misusing $350. Catherine Doran and others are linked to a fuse incident. R Str is charged for breach of the peace after marital tensions. Leo Lohman loses money at a wedding. A Vogel sells tickets for Schweinickles amid false pretenses. Jomax Mater and Edward Way, posing from New York, are arrested for soliciting ads.
C A Moore sues George B Martin & Co a firm on No 63 Liberty Street alleging an August agreement to transfer their business for cash and notes. He claims he paid 3020 cash and the firm demanded more. they refused to transfer or refund. He seeks a injunction to stop sale to others a receiver and enforcement or return of funds.
The list shows issued licenses including residents from Pittsburgh and Allegheny areas. Names include Ella Lauretta Williams, Emma W. Gaestner, Emma Wetzel, Russell, William Thomas, Mary Kues, MCFerron, Cloyd Brett, Karl Gustav Jouhutt, Anna Gardell, Robert Barker, and others across Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Allegheny regions.
Obituary notices list many residents with funeral details including dates times and locations for Allen Rus, Rillihan, Clynie, Elliott, Faas, Finney, Fitzgerald, Heh, Ittel, Jones, Kanaly, Kleber, Marcellus, McClelland, O Hara, Ritter, Rosswog, Sleeth. Services scheduled mostly Friday September 26 with church and residence details in Pittsburgh, Allegheny and Braddock areas.
The sale offers brand new goods from top manufacturers at fixed prices to outpace auction houses. Highlights include a six piece parlor suite for 35 dollars and a 3 piece oak bedroom set for 20 dollars. Exposition Carpet display and show hours noted for Ma chinery Hall.
In all grades and styles of hemming and embroidery our line features Sateen Hem stitched pillow cases Damask and Huck towels from 25c to 2.25. Hemstitched Huck towel at 3 per dozen 25c each is best value. Table damasks bleached and unbleached 75c 1 and 1 25 per yard. John S. Brown's Sons damasks by the yard and napkins to match. Down comforts and coverlets in Chintz Sateen and Silk. Visit our Linen Department to inspect these values.
B and B announce new wool imports with 75c per yard fabrics described as a happy medium. New plaids and superior novelty suitings offered in rough weaves and tufted effects at moderate costs, including 50 inch chevrons and camel hair in refined colorings.
Four 45 inch Black French Serges and 38 inch Black All wool Chevrons, 46 inch Black Silk Warp Cashmeres offered at $1. Extraordinary bargains in Black Goods never equaled before this sale. Ends today. hurry to secure these textiles at low prices.
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