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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1891
Page
2
Amid moving day bustle the old Dispatch Building passes to restaurateur John Newell. The sale completes and tenants move to new sites including Westinghouse, Sterling Steel, and Atlantic Dynamite, while a lost child is found and returned to family.
A Southside resident living on Twentieth Street could not locate a hillside house planned for occupancy by April 1. He packed his belongings and set out, but finding the home unoccupied he returned to his old address to learn new tenants had moved in. With no other options, he and his family remained on the sidewalk late last night despite help.
The County Commissioners leased the old University building on Diamond street yesterday for five years at twenty dollars per month. Lessees are H. W. Juergen and George E. Smith, with a clause prohibiting use or subletting for any business objectionable to the anti beer movement.
A group of boys on Twenty-eighth street attracted James Roney who tried to break up the scuffle. He drew a revolver and shot into the crowd, striking Peter Tierney in the leg. Roney was arrested and jailed at the Twelfth ward police station. Tierney was taken home to Brereton avenue.
A. M. Watson, veteran Allegheny County lawyer and authority on read law, died at his Bellevue home after a grip complication. At 8 years old, he leaves a wife and seven children. He practiced 41 years, championed river interests, helped found the Republican Party, and mentored young men.
Prominent Germans in Pittsburg gathered at Biblman’s Cafe on Diamond Street to mark Bismarck’s seventy sixth birthday. Attendees included Squire Ammon Attorney Lisbeneck Benjamin Schmidt John Ober Alexander Holstein Joseph Broening Jr Louis Sabana Dr Fred Moeser. A telegram of congratulation was sent to the Prince and Mr Broening plans a June journey to Germany to present compliments in Pittsburg. Several addresses were made with Ammon referencing the late Dr Windthorst.
The ordinance granting the Library Commission permission to build the main library art gallery music hall and museum at the Schenley Park entrance will be considered by the Common Council at a Friday afternoon special meeting. Some members previously argued the park entrance purchase was illegal and are expected to oppose.
Yesterday marked the start of March payments with the Department of Charities assessors clerks and Bureau of City Property paid. Today markets wharves and parks workers receive wages and more follow for streets sewers and the Health Bureau. Firemen Water Bureau receive Saturday and police next Monday.
Dennis Murphy of Six Mile Run, brother of the wounded detective, quit work Tuesday afternoon due to an attack of the herpes. A doctor was called at 2 o’clock yesterday morning and he was described as a rallying maniac. By yesterday afternoon his reason returned, and he did not know the physician had visited him.
C. L. Mages, head of the Pittsburg Republicans, arrived in Philadelphia and registered at the Stratford. He fell ill with a minor attack, a doctor said he would recover quickly and be able to go out again.
Chief Armstrong appointed Arthur Hunter as chief engineer of the Allegheny electric light plant. Hunter is a resident of Cornelius? from the Tenth ward.
Charles Jully, with a back injury from slate fall, seeks treatment at West mecons ceeeany. Susan Banning, an insane woman from Ledlie street, was sent to Dixmont after losing a child. Monongahela Water Co. named Prenter as Secretary and General Manager. G Stengel received a gold watch. Fire in Weir & Weigman’s millinery caused damage. Soldiers' monument on Monument Hill being cleaned. Dr. Lyon and Dr. Wilson elected resident physicians for St. Francis Hospital. Allegheny Mayor's report lists 358 arrests and receipts of 1567.05. Eight new spotted fever cases reported by the Bureau of Health.
A list shows Oliver Lemon of Iron City National Bank is dangerously ill in McKeesport. Visitors include J P Isley of Birmingham road stockholders and A T Paige of Warren at the Monongahela House. S W Marston of Boston at the Poquesne. A D Whitton of Philadelphia at the Anderson. Deputy Warden Marshall ill with grip. Dr Ellen Foster on route to Cleveland. Arthur and Edgar Herfurth of Leipsic at the Monongahela. Gen A W Jones of Youngstown arrives. R D Waters of Toledo at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Captain Harry Brown went East. Real estate and insurance ad for Myer Gallinger, Yoder law building, Fifth and Wylie avenues.
Labor leaders press for an eight hour fight in the coke districts backed by the Federation of Labor and Knights of Labor. Arrests of local leaders on riot and conspiracy charges follow mass meetings in Dawson and Dunbar as injunctions and bail bonds are issued.
A Pittsboro Freight Committee sub panel discussed classifying reflectors and street lamp globes for car loads. No current reflector rate exists, and Jessathan car lots pay double first class. Shippers want mixed cars and a favorable Classification Committee recommendation is anticipated.
The Iron Age brought four barges of Southern Iron into the port yesterday direct from Sheffield, Alabama. The same boat left three barges at Wheeling on the way up the river, consigned to a local manufacturing concern unable to secure Northern iron. The iron supports coke strike pressures causing furnaces to go out of blast.
Charters issued yesterday to the Bisine Land Improvement Company of Pittsburg with capital $20000 and directors W Lilly W C Voight R M Hepp and A P Miller of Pittsburg John Ommert and Charles A Muehlbronner of Allegheny City. Also chartered Franklin Homestead Land and Trust Company of Allegheny City with capital $16000 and directors Ethan A Knox Andrew H Mercer Newton Richie William N Taylor and George W Rowbottom of Allegheny City.
The corkworks firm claimed adding 40 to 50 workers, reaching a size they say will let them meet orders. Strikers stayed away, insisting their workers remain resolute and ready to continue the dispute.
President Weihe of the Amalgamated Association met Carnegie, Philips & Co officials to fix wages for the next three months at 25.50 per ton for steel billets, about 50 cents above the base, yielding roughly a 4 percent cut from current pay. The agreement covers converting, blooming, 20 inch cogging beam and plate workers paid by billet, not daily labor.
Striking carriage and wagon makers gain nine hours in fifteen shops as fifteen firms with about 150 workers concede demands. Work to resume, with reports of two shops in operation using Doublo men and meetings held to hear outcomes from each shop.
The Pittsburg Bridge Company employees, numbering 75, struck after the firm cut daily hours from ten to nine without pay raises. Workers had requested shorter hours and refused the ten hour day with no wage increase.
Arrangements for President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor to visit next Tuesday are moving smoothly. Invitations will go to 500 prominent citizens, manufacturers and merchants to attend the meeting at Lafayette Hall.
The Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers Association holds its regular monthly meeting at the Monongahela House with a strong turnout expected. Members anticipate consideration of important business and a possible price reduction.
The D A 3 Knights of Labor headquarters shifted yesterday to the Third Avenue and Market Street intersection. Carnegie Phirrs & Co outfitted their office and messenger boys in dark-blue uniforms. James Devin of the General Executive Board arrived to settle the Samson dispute on the Southside.
A baby show at the Fifth Avenue Museum offers prizes for all entrants to avoid heart burn. Open April 13, entrants must be under two years old with classes from prettiest to tallest, plus categories for twins triples and a handsomest mother. Cash and goods total £1500 in prizes.
George Phillips 61, of Steubenville road, fell into a molten glass pit at Wightman & Co. glassworks in the Thirty‑sixth ward and is in critical condition at Homeopathic Hospital. Also, Ward's bakery elevator fell 75 feet injuring Ferree with multiple fractures. he is at West Penn Hospital. John McDermot, unconscious after falling from a wagon at Ann and Magee, was brought to Mercy Hospital and remained serious.
Frederick Fitzsimmons delivered a statement to his attorneys Thomas M. Marshall Sr and J G Wallace yesterday. The lawyers refused to release any comment. County detective Beltzhoever attended the Jefferson hearing for gangster Joe Williams last night.
Police report multiple arrests across districts for assault theft and disorderly conduct. Suspects include Revpex Mears and George Parker for politing on Duquesne Heights. Mixe Peersto and John Wirkilio for disorderly conduct. Susan Lowe and Anna Bell quarrel leads to assault charge. James Johnston tied to $80 larceny. Katie Yesselman 17 held at Second Avenue. William River and John Garrity held for assaulting William Carroll. Officer Crossan assaulted by drivers. AnrHun J Henry held for larceny. Albert and Josephine Rosenberger accused of dispossessing Ella McDonough. Charles Ruin charged with selling liquor without license. Samuel McFadden sought for East End robbery. Detective Steel arrest of Frank Schaffer for larceny. Frank Schaffer jailed for theft from person. P D Butiner arrested Joseph Baas after hit with mel. A G McDermott jailed after stabbing wife awaiting injuries.
The piece reports varied views on war with Italy and immigrant policy following a New Orleans lynching. It quotes businessmen, lawyers, and Italian community leaders weighing allegiance, citizenship duties, and possible government actions. Opinions range from hostile calls to expel subjects of King Humbert to calls for strong naval defenses and cautious diplomacy. The Italian press in New York downplays widespread criminality among Italians and urges support for families through honest work.
Major William McKinley, en route to Washington, dismissed reports of war with Italy as nonsense. He noted Italy’s representation in Washington implied no hostilities, blamed U S inaction on lynching cases, and warned naval power would struggle to affect the coast. He is a candidate for Ohio governor.
Senator John Sherman passed through the city en route home and said there was no prospect of war with Italy. He attributed the trouble to Baron Fava acting hastily and added that any conflict would be minor given the strong U S Navy. He praised the McKinley tariff bill and suggested Major could seek the Governor's nomination.
Pittsburg welcomes 62 newcomers including a few women on Tuesday and 12 more arriving yesterday all destined to stay. Friends greet the arrivals, reflecting local enthusiasm for the newcomer group.
A 19 year old German immigrant Paul Wolf dies of the grip at the Poor Farm after moving from a boarding house run by Mrs. Rose McHugh at 30 Third Avenue. He recently faced an implied emigrant request to return to Germany for possible life extension and was sent to Mercy Hospital before returning to Mrs. McHugh. His parents in Germany were asked about costs to repatriate him. Mrs. McHugh is ill and unaware of the death and the boy’s removal from the house.
In a city in transition, seven committees including police, gas, parks, health, library, surveys, and wharves and landings met and then dissolved. Only routine reports and payrolls were approved, with retiring Health Officer Bradley thanked by the Health Committee.
About 200 workers were told to halt work at the Card Coal Company mine north of Wadsworth after ongoing labor disputes. The company stated the men cannot return until all differences are settled.
Ex congressman George W. Crouse of Akron, president of Austman Miller Reaping Co, registered at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. He named McKinley as the forthcoming Ohio Republican governor nominee and Campbell for the Democratic renomination, praising Campbell as honest but noting party factional fights. He added that the business outlook is good.
Braddock April 1 A special telegram says the Edgar Thomson Works will resume using coal instead of gas fuel. When coal was used before about five years ago over 600 men found work as coalers. Now four new blast furnaces have been built and it is estimated 900 more men will gain employment due to the change.
The Beacon, Flash and Land lighthouses were lighted today for the first time this season amid Erie navigation. About 150 tons of iron ore remain at Pittsburg docks awaiting shipment.
Mayor Gourley signed the ordinance giving department heads authority to open bids and award contracts, transferring duties from the former Depart mental Awards. He also signed the sinking fund ordinance from the last Connells meeting. W. V. Taffner of the Santa Fe road will return to his old job with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy on April 1. He has been hired by the Q three times and is valued as a freight man sought by other lines.
William Smith of a shantyboat at Allegheny avenue fired into a crowd of boys yesterday afternoon. He also shot at Officer Williams who came to arrest him. No injuries reported and Smith is jailed.
Wholesale sugar fell to 4 or 3? per pound with a two cent decline, but consumers can now buy sugar from any retailer at 5 cents per pound, marking a move that seems to widen price gaps between wholesale and retail.
City Treasurer reports a crowded office as residents rush to take advantage of the extended time for the five percent discount on city taxes. Over 20000 was collected in the process.
The advertisement touts Wool Crepons as the summer dress fabric of choice with shades from $12 per yard and up and Wool cordurettes in spring weights with new colorings at $1 per yard. It lists Jos. Horne & Co at 609 621 Penn Avenue.
Hundreds of hat shapes and the latest fashion from top centers. Special orders available with skilled, rapid service. Penn Avenue stores advertise bargains in wash goods and silk room with 20,000 yards Freres Koechlin satines at 15 cents a yard. WHERtzE is the finest Bock Beer to be had next Saturday.
The March death count in Pittsburg climbs with 688 fatalities tied to the grip and related diseases. Allegheny reports a rapid rise in deaths, while weather holds back a true downturn as fear and illness disrupt daily life and services.
RIBER & EASTON offer a wide display of colored Surah silks Black silks fairies satin luxor armores tricotines gros grain silks and 32 inch drapery silk with polka sprays flower clusters stripes and bold designs for house wear plus bright chintz colorings for misses and children Prices 60c yard and 1 per yard French English German silk wool and all wool dress goods also shown Rich robe patterns in silk and wool with elaborate trimmings priced at 14 dollars.
In a twelve hour span Miss Mary Willock and Mrs Jane Ward died at 12 Page street Allegheny The aunt of J Scott Ward of Horne Ward firm and Mrs Ward his mother Both were longtime members of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh Miss Willock over 80 and Mrs Ward aged 76 Funerals set for 10 oclock Friday morning.
Mrs. Albert Doerr, a widow, married William Dunn about three months ago. A sister, Mrs. Joseph Lang, says Dunn married for money after learning she had six children. Reconciliation attempts failed and Dunn is jailed awaiting Alderman Gripp on desertion charges.
The ad touts a large dress goods department with new items daily. Highlights include all-wool 42 inch Pistols cloths at 65c, Bedford Cords at 50c, and imported plain dress goods with broad selections in 42 inch Armure Cords and Lupin’s and Teneox series fabrics with various prices.
A tableful of bargains in the center of the store offers 500 pieces not remnants but short ends ranging from 1 to 10 yards. Accumulations of this season’s sales include Inptas prints Suras plains checks and stripes with 1 to 16 yard lengths. Novelties high class gowns dress panels 1 to 5 yard Morres bright shades 1 to 5 yard lengths. All at 14 to 4 actual value.
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