Tag: June 1890
Landlady’s Generosity Tested: Tenant’s Plea for Fair Compensation
In a stark reminder of the city’s housing struggles, a long-time tenant of Pittsburgh’s esteemed Mrs. Schenley has come forward with a plea for fairness. Mrs. Carr, a respected widow and resident of No. 8 Third Street, has been a tenant of Mrs. Schenley’s for nearly six years. Her lease is set to expire in…
Pattison’s Grip on Pittsburgh: A Glimpse into the Dark Side of Local Politics
Pittsburgh, June 21, 1890 – In a night that will be etched in the memories of local politicians for years to come, Daniel Pattison solidified his grip on the city’s Democratic Party. In the hotly contested primary elections, Pattison emerged victorious, securing 14 out of the 21 delegates to the State Convention from Allegheny County.…
Omaha’s Colored Community in Shambles: ‘The Progress’ Exposed
June 1890 was a dark time for the colored community in Omaha, Nebraska. A shocking scandal was brewing, and it would take a team of detectives and journalists to uncover the truth. At the heart of the controversy was a local newspaper, ‘The Progress,’ which seemed to be more focused on fleecing its readers than…
BROTHER’S FURY: A Life-Changing Shot in Montreal
In a shocking turn of events, a shooting erupted in St. Catherine Street, Montreal, on June 8, 1890, leaving Eugene Cowles, son of the late Edmund Cowles, a well-known editor from Cleveland, Ohio, fighting for his life at the General Hospital with a bullet wound in his neck. The 40-year-old Cowles, who had been struggling…
Bats and Ballparks: A Scheme of Greed Exposed
In the scorching summer of 1890, the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was abuzz with the news of a contentious meeting between the Players National League and its members. The Players League Men, a group of talented baseball players, had been growing increasingly dissatisfied with the schedule, which they believed was not conducive to their success.…
