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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1890

Page

2

One Firm Gets Quotations As Wire Service Halts

Brokers face market blackout as Western Union cuts all wires to bucket shops except J. M. Oakley & Co. due to Chicago Board of Trade action. Campbell & Co. previously secured loop wires, but now lose access. loss to the Western Union could reach thousands.

Western Union Telegraph Company Chicago Chicago Board of Trade J. M. Oakley & Co Campbell & Co Western Union Chicago Board Telegraph Company Oakley & Co Pucket Shop Campbell Western Union Company Telegraph Pittsburg Charles O. Rowe Yeternlay Dispatch Board of Trade New York Lancaster Philadelphia Oakley Sala Western Tuten Company

Hose Truck Collision Near Point Bridge Injures Firemen

A collision on Carson street involved No. 12 engine hose truck and a Stolzenbach & Piici sand wagon. The tongue broke and two horses fell. one horse must be killed. Driver Alex Jenkins faced arrest for city ordinance violation and was later released. Fireman James Miller from No. 10 engine broke his arm during the blaze.

Engine House Carson Street Stolzenbach & Piici Alex. Jenkins Atinga Point Bridge James Miller

Actor Davis Tries Advertising Gag in Pittsburgh

Davis, the actor, tried a new ad stunt in Pittsburgh at the Duquesne Theater area. He claimed to have nerve and money to move his show, posing as a wealthy patron at the Anderson Hotel and leaning against the counter to push his plan. A crowd interpreted it as a publicity stunt or a prank to gain free advertising.

Davis Pittsburg Anderson Hotel Duquesne Theater Pittsberg Alvin the Jensign

Legal fight over will revocation in Allegheny estate

Edward Klemm of the Third ward Allegheny petitions Register Samuel Conner to revoke letters testamentary issued to his stepmother Margaret Klemm on the estate of J H Klemm who died March 22 180. He alleges a better will exists and asks the court to order its production. The property value is listed at 29000 dollars.

Edward Klemm Third Ward Allegheny Samuel Conner Margaret Klemm J H Klemm

Moore Held on Theft Charge in South Twelfth Street Case

Harry Moore was held for examination yesterday by Judge Brokaw on a five pound bail. Charged by Mrs. M F Jackson a fish storekeeper on South Twelfth Street with stealing a sum of money he denies the accusation and faces trial.

Harry Moore Brokaw M. F. Jackson South Twelfth Seeeen Maeeeny J. W. Lee Duquesne Wheeling Harpesdale Nix

Next Pittsburg Mayor to Take Office and Council to Organize

On Monday, William McCallin will vacate as Chief Magistrate and H S Gourley will assume the role. Both branches will organize for 1890 and 1891, with Holliday and Ford retaining presiding positions. The Disability Board approved Frank B Cortes for a forearm injury.

William McCallin Pittsburg H. S. Gourley Messrs George Holliday Harry P. Ford Distatron Frank B. Cortes No. 6 Engine Company Wfti McCallin Bigelow Department of Public Works Select Council Common Branch Hugh Ferguson A. C. Robertson Mr. Gourley East End Ajax Jones Batna Ajax

Humane Society votes to delay action on Dixmont abuse request

Board discussion defers instruction to agents pending full membership at next meeting. Reports on teamsters patrols in Shadyside and East End, prosecution of stark Meters cruelty case in McKeesport, and restoring postillions on Transverse Street car line. Contributions from Mrs Yeager Mrs Cravens Mrs Duncan and others noted. Alderman McMasters remits 2) for cruelty cases at McKee's Rocks.

the Humane Society Humane Society Dixmont Hospital O’brien Berryman Shadyside East End Fee Horselses Stark Meters McKeesport Justice Fields C. Yeager J. L. Cravens A.C. Duncan Catherine Anshutz James McElroy Alderman McMasters McKee's Rocks

Doors of Carnegie Library Open to Public Admiration

The Carnegie Free Library opened yesterday from morning to 6 pm with crowds touring under Superintendent Waddington and Engineer Fisher. City officials anticipate library ordinance passage next night as council battles over control and librarian appointments unfold. Preparations begin for a free organ recital next Saturday praised by musicians in both cities.

Carnegie Library Carnegie Free Library Benjamin Waddington Fisher Ammon City Property Committee Arthur Kennedy Pearson Erasmus Wilson William Bently Benny Allegeny Public Library

County Democracy Adopts New Constitution and By-Laws

The County Democracy approved a new constitution and by-laws in a quiet meeting. After adjournment a controversy arose over Dick Johnston and Johnny Ennis’ mare on Soho Hill. Fox accused Ennis of sending the mare to Johnston to kill him, Eniis supporters disputed the claim.

County Democracy Tome Fox Dick Johnston Johnny Ennis Soho Hill Eaid

Mayor veto seals fate of Harrison to Taggart street act

Mayor Pearson vetoed the ordinance to open a street from Harrison to Taggart in the second ward. Council meets to discuss the veto. promoters hoped the street would host a sewer line to drain a flood prone area. The veto followed a remonstrance against the measure.

Pearson Allegheny Tomomorrow Harrison Taggart Street

English potters seek Chicago market amid price hikes

What People Are Doing reports Herford of Stafford shire potters traveling to Chicago. He notes 10 percent English price increases due to strikes and material shortages. He says rural American exports are rising. Also listed are a stenographer leaving his railroad job for the Southern Pacific and Rio Grande lines, and various political mentions among local figures.

Herford Chicago America

Plans for New Postoffice Rooms Sent to Washington

Postmaster McKean and Superintendent Collins traveled to Washington with plans for the first floor of the Government building. They expect a Washington meeting of leading postmasters to discuss new methods to streamline mail handling and fast track operations.

McKean Stephen Collins Washington Government Collins

Felton Visits Chicago Prisons Aims for Windy City Mayoral Handoff

Superintendent Felton of Chicago's House of Correction toured Schlosser and Riverside Penitentiary in Pittsburg after visiting Buffalo for a ill brother. He spoke guardedly on politics and prison management while meeting Warden Wright and Supervisor Warner. He planned to visit Huntingdon Reform School next.

Felton Chicago Western Penitentiary C. E. Felton House of Correction of Schlosser Buffalo Pittsburg Squire Landsay Windy City Riverside Penitentiary Wright Warner Milligan Riverside Reform School Huntingdon

Dull River Traffic Slows Freight and Crew Movements

The river freight traffic has been very light for two weeks. Superintendent Henderson of the Pittsburg and Cincinnati line cites a closed quarter and new classification taking effect April 14 as factors. He expects a pickup soon and notes tariffs won’t hurt his operations. The Andes sails to Cincinnati light today and the Hudson is due. families travel by boat as crews entertain aboard.

Henderson Pittsburg Cincinnati Hudson Andes

Thinks He Is Right Man Pearson Bids for Public Safety Post

Mayor Pearson farms out his canvass for Chief of the Department of Public Safety under the new regime. He cites gratifying support from Council friends and says experience is needed for key matters in the department and that he is the right man for the job.

Pearson Department of Public Safety

Capitalists Discuss Rolling Mill Project at Lancaster

Ralph J. Wick and H. W. Jones of Youngstown with several gentlemen met at the Duquesne Hotel to discuss plans for a large rolling mill in Lancaster C. The party said the project is not a public venture and aims for extensive scale, with interest also shown in a Youngstown mill.

Ralph J. Wick H. W. Jones Youngstown Lancaster Duquesne Hotel Wick Mr. Jones

Northern Pacific Receives Wisconsin Central Lease Notice

W. W. Scully of the Northern Pacific was informed the Wisconsin Central is leased by the line. The agent noted a long standing freight arrangement and that the Northern Pacific now appears as lessee, requiring re stamping of letter heads and circulars.

Wisconsin Central Western Trunk Line W. W. Scully Northern Pacifico Road

Italian killed and firefighter injured in West End blaze

A fire at John Flannigan’s two story frame house on Painters’ mill hill led to a blaze at amassing scope. Fireman James Miller of Engine 15 fell through the roof and sprained his leg. Nearby at Torrence station an Italian man was struck and killed by a P R R engine while Officer George Pitts and another officer suffered bruises at Panhandle crossing.

John Flannigan Painters’ Mill West End J. Painter & Sons James Miller Engine Company No. 15 Stenaben Street Torrence Station P. BR. BR George Pitts Panhandle Crossing Second Avenue

New Hermosa Land Improvement Company Formed

About 60 Southside businessmen met at the German Savings Bank hall to form the Hermosa Land Improvement Company. Alderman Martin Schafer and Charles Breitweiser presided. A committee will buy Nobile farm on Southern Avenue electric road. 2000 shares at 50 each, all held by organizers. The plan is to plot land and sell building lots.

Southside German Savings and Deposit Bank South Fourteenth and Carson Streets Harmosa Land Improvement Coup Martin Schafer Charles Breitweiser Nobile Farm Moe Southern Avenue

Picnics and Sunday Schools Ready for Summer Groves

Picnic season is set to begin as pleasant weather continues. Many Sunday schools already fixed dates and locations for annual summer outings. Picnic grounds at Nucor and Rock Point groves are filling fast near Pittsburg with applications pouring in.

Pittsburg Nucor Rock Point

Second Italian victim dies after Stoop's Ferry riot

Antonio Refsa, a Corsican connected to the Stoop's Ferry riot, died at Homecee Hospital after being fatally wounded. Antonio Bell, brother-in-law of Michael Bell, remains among seven detainees on murder charges as an inquest set for morning with Constable Murphy and witnesses to testify.

Stoop's Ferry Michael Bell Pittsburg Lake Erie Bell Antonio Refsa Stoop’s Ferry Homnocee Refsa P. J. Murphy

Electrician Elected to Oversee Patrol Telegraph Wires

Allegheny Police Committee voted last night to appoint H. E. Dillon an electrician with ten years in charge of patrol telegraph wires. Dillon, treated as a police officer with pay, will focus on wires after Chief Jones ceded control. The committee also approved current month bills and payrolls.

Allegheny Police Committee Jones Fire Department Pearson H. E. Dillon TRE Allegheny W. H. Smith Frank McComb Penn’avenue Yesa

Raid on Speak-Easies Continues In Second District

Second district police under the Department of Public Safety continue raids on speak-easies aiming to clear the district. Sixty informations are expected for selling liquor without license and on Sundays. Arrested: Mary Murphy Forbes street Mrs Riley Four mile Row John Roach Kate Cauttler 159 Second avenue Nicholas Delebanty Brady street and Second avenue Samuel Collins Brady street and Second avenue.

Second District Department of Public Safety Mary Murphy Forbes Street Mrs. Riley John Roach Second Avenue Kate Cauttler Second Avenus Nicholas Delebanty Samuel Collins Brady Street Inspector Whitehouse Fourteenth Ward Brush Seventeenth Ward Mary Colling Minnie Molio Patrick Flinn

Kochney Confesses Yet Forgets Where Goods Were Taken

Michael Kochney, the Southside boy robber, faces a 7 pm hearing on ten larceny charges. Inspector McKelvey says more charges will follow and notes the youth’s memory lapse after admitting thefts. The story also cites a weekly mortuary report: 95 deaths citywide last week, up 12 from the prior year, with many due to pulmonary diseases and other causes.

Michael Kochney Southside Ustal East End Old City Muni

Warrant Issued for Mrs Magill After South Fifteenth Street Fight

Alderman Hartman issued a warrant yesterday for the arrest of Mrs. Magill in connection with a dispute with Mrs. Ellen McNally of South Fifteenth Street. McNally alleges Magill stole a bundle of aprons to “get even” and then burned them.

Alderman Hartman Magill Ellen McNally

Detective George Perkins accuses Berger brothers of license violation

Charard with rooning speak enai es, George Perkins, detective and agent of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, yesterday furnished information before Alderman Cassidy charging Harry Hart and Frank Berger with selling Hqnor without a license. The defendants, residents of Stowe township, entered bail and will have a hearing today.

George Perkins Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Alderman Cassidy Harry, Hart Frank Berger Hqnor Stowe Township

Post Office Opens as Gilleland Starts Duties

Postmaster Gilleland and his assistant Squire Clark began work at the Allegheny post office yesterday. No appointments will be made until May 1.

Gilleland Squire Clark Allegheny Post Ofice

Fire destroys two caboose cars on Pittsburg and Western tracks

Early morning blaze destroyed two caboose cars on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad. An alarm from box 7 failed to save them as five trains pulled away from the scene.

Pittsburg and Western Amore William Martin Amalcgamated Association Price Street Forbes Avenue

What a Strike Costs Laborers in Iron Mills

Figures compiled on idle mills in the city show daily expenses for Oliver Bros. & Phillips operations, including the Rosena blast furnace and multiple puddling furnaces. Estimates cover material, labor, gas, and finishing costs for daily output losses across several mills and related enterprises.

Amalgamated Association Tenth Street Oliver Bros. & Phillips New Castle Sidaton Anish Pittabarg

New German Journalist Union Formed After Leaving Knights of Labor

Representatives from S A 904 German Journalists and Typographical Union No 9 German printers met in Rupper's Hall to address a Volksblatt office dispute. Dissatisfied with the K of L settlement, they quit, forming the German Journalists Union No 1 and plan national affiliation with peers in other cities.

S. A. 904 Rupper Volksblatt Knights of Labor

Socialists of Cincinnati Field Electoral Ticket

John Ehman, a noted labor leader, reports the Socialists of Cincinnati have placed an electoral ticket in the field and hope to elect candidates next election. He criticizes other socialist factions and notes Powderly supports land tax and opposes the single tax idea. Building trades in Cincinnati plan to advocate for the eight hour day.

The Socialists of Cincinnati John Ehman Porkopelis Johan Moster Ellman Powderly Knights

Scottdale Knights Threaten Strike at Hecla Coke Works

The Scottdale Knights of Labor gave Hecla Coke Company six days notice to rehire four men at Hecla No 2. The union says four of ten miners were discharged from air shafts and others are doing work for ten men. If four more are not hired by the deadline, a strike will be called at Hecla Nos 1 and 2, employing at least 00 men. Master Workman Kerfoot will investigate the affair.

Knights of Labor of Scottdale Hecla Coke Company Hecla No. 2 Hecla Nos. 1 Kerfoot

Bloodless Duel Near Wheeling Leaves No Injuries

In Wheeling at dawn a duel between William Bond and James Rudolph occurred about three miles east of the city with blank cartridge revolvers. Both fired harmless salvos and then discharged their weapons without harm as they returned to town. The prosecuting attorney has the facts, and both principals come from prominent circles.

Wheeling William Bond James Rudolph Rudolph Bond

Divorce Suit Delayed by Alleged Court Evasion

John Sponseller, ex-county official, sues Emma Sponseller. The suit was halted when Emma allegedly took medicine to feign illness to dodge court attendance. Judge Pease was informed in the courtroom causing a local sensation. case continued awaiting outcome of the act.

Cantor John Sponseller Emma

New East Liberty Postmaster Begins Duties

James B. Duff, the new postmaster at East Liberty, started his duties yesterday. He said he did not know what changes would be made but that the existing carrier force would largely be retained.

James B. Duff East Liberty

Custodians Picked for Federal Buildings Amid Clamor for Posts

Captain John F. Dravo new Collector of the Port faces eager applicants for clerk and official roles in the Federal Buildings. Postmaster McKean as Custodian will announce subordinates after Dravo takes charge, likely within ten days. Rumors of rivalries between McKean and Paul are playfully denied as they meet in Washington.

John F. Dravo Postmaster McKean Pittsburg McKean Dravo Custom House Draves Gift Barr Paul The Americas Club Messrs Chamberlain’s Washington

Several New Teachers Elected by Allegheny School Board

James Young presided at the Allegheny Board of School Control monthly meeting last evening. New teachers were elected for several wards, including Madge Oswald in the Second ward Tilie Booth in the Fourth ward and Mary B McCullough in the Tenth ward. The board noted the retirement of B C Miller after twenty five years service. Superintendent Morrow reported 12 208 pupils with an average daily attendance of 10 024 and praised school libraries listing volume totals by ward. The vote decided no exhibit at the Exposition.

James 8. Young Allegheny Board of School Control Madge Oswald Lide Eccles Tilie Booth Henrietta Shaw Mary B. McCullough A. E. Smith B.C. Miller Morrow First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Eighth Ward Ninth Ward Tenth Ward Eleventh Ward

Three Aldermen Hear Serious Local Cases

A roundup of three grave matters heard by Aldermen McKenna Warner and Means. William Martin faced suit from Lizzie Walton over a past liaison and marriage, harmonized by a judge. Samuel Speer faced charges for Marcie Jackson with a girl barely 14, held in jail. Elmer Williams, about 20, faced a child custody incident involving Mary Ann McDowell and a 9 month old infant, with a hearing set for tomorrow.

McKenna, Warner and Means William Martin Lizzie Walton Cincinnati Hamilton Hotel Martin Alderman McKenna Alderman Warner Samuel Speer Marcie Jackson Annie Smith Meana East End Elmer Williams Mansfield Mary McDowell Mary Ann McDowell Williams

Ex-deputy Baylor waives hearing on forgery charge

Daniel Baylor former deputy constable for Alderman Cassidy waived a hearing yesterday afternoon before Alderman McMasters and posted bail for trial on forgery allegations. Constable Peter Carr of the First ward filed the information claiming Baylor used his name to secure a five dollar loan from Emma Stanley and Emma English with fraudulent letters in his possession.

Daniel Baylor Cassidy McMasters Peter Carr Saylor Emma Stanley Emma English

Phi Kappa Psi Grand Arch Council Meeting in Chicago

The Grand Arch Council of Phi Kappa Psi will assemble with 37 chapters represented and Charlene W. Ashley and Horace J. Miller presenting the Pittssure Alumni Association. Delegates departed for Chicago last night aboard the limited express.

Phi Kappa Psi Grand Pacific Charlene W. Ashley Horace J. Miller Pittssure Alumni Association Chicago

Veterans favor Montooth for Governor in local race

A Scottdale special reports nearly all veterans in Westmoreland and Payette counties back Major E. A. Montooth of Pittsburg for Governor. Predictions say Grand Army of the Republic members will help him capture delegates due to their active political role.

Scottdale E. A. Montooth Pittsburg Westmoreland Payette

Donahue Takes Post as Wharf Master on First Round

P. J. Donahue begins his new duties as wharf master to fill Captain Crawford’s unexpired term. Rivermen greet the First ward politician warmly as he starts his rounds.

P. J. Donahue Crawford

Pianos and Organs at Kleber's and I Kicher Brow

Advertisements boast Kleber's as the oldest music house in Pittsburg offering Steinways Conover Opera and Burdett organs with eight year warranties and trade ins. Also promoting Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue stores and parasols millinery and Ladies gloves with fall lines at low prices. Also Chamberlains Cough Remedy highlighted for throat and lung illnesses.

Kleber Paris London New York Pittinsburg Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue Barthz Kid Gloves, Co Great Value A. G. Campnett & Sons Fifth Ave Jos

Reading Court Declares City Street Plan Constitutional

Judge Williams affirms the Diamond Street widening and private property use case under the 1874 act. Controller Morrow and Major Moreland express jubilation while Lambie dismisses any link to the Pittsburg case. May and December bring a separate domestic case as Mia Meinhardt, aged several years, and her husband face a thirty day sentence for alleged ill treatment.

Moreland Williams Supreme Court Daniel Shoaber City of Reading Hela Into Revan Pennsylvania Commonwealth State of IST Spring Street Fupra Morrow Mission Fund Diamond Street Washington Street Singe Ewing John Lambie Pittsburg Mia Meinhardt Allagheny Meinhardt

Monthly Ward Station Reports Reveal Urban Calls and Drunks

The Eleventh ward report logged 60 drunks, the Fourteenth covered 18 miles by wagon, and the Nineteenth recorded 6 440 calls in yesterday's counts.

Nineteenth Ward

Counterfeit Medicines Alert Amid St. Louis Counterfeits

A warning notes that genuine drugs are sold by all druggists while counterfeit versions circulate, allegedly produced in St. Louis and sold by untrustworthy traders. The piece warns consumers to verify authenticity and avoid fake medicines.

Price Men Brothers St. Louis

Allegheny Presbytery Holds Quarterly Meeting at East Liberty Church

The Allegheny Presbytery met at East Liberty Presbyterian Church with Rev. George N. Johnsoon named Morierand and Rev. A. A. Mealy as Secretary. Dr. Ewing preached on Pan! Be fore Agrippa and James B. Hill received license to preach after successful examination. An election to General Assembly was held, naming ministers Jeffers and Pat ee, with elders and alternates listed, and missions to Coal Bluff and Courtn restored to their former composition. The meeting adjourned to Swissvale on the first Tuesday in May.

Allegheny Presbytery East Liberty Presbyterian Church George N. Johnsoon Lebanon Church A. A. Mealy Sobe Central Ohbareh Ewing Pan Agrippa W. H. Jeffers I. P J.J. Beacom D. D Eisate D. D Ders Robinson W. B.S Ley J. H. Baldwinberg Withrow Feh Thailant J. Donehoe James B. Hill Ely General Assembly Prin J. F. Patee W. A. Jeffers W. P. Cowan J. M. Melankin

United States Express Moves to Wood Street Location

The United States Express office has relocated to 455 Wood Street near Fifth Avenue. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad occupies the entire first floor at the Wood and Fifth corner for its passenger department and plans to renovate it into a premier city office, as Division Passenger Agent Smith notes. The B and O road has shifted its local office to another floor of the Lewis block.

United States Express Wood Street Fifth Avenue Baltimore and Ohio Road Smith Lewis Block

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