Dixmont inspection finds no faults after five hour tour
William J. Sawyers James B. Scott and G W Starr of the State Board of Charities led a Pittsburg press contingent to Dixmont Insane Asylum for an investigation. Given five hours they found wards clean and orderly, patients well treated though a few claimed abuse which the doctors found unsubstantiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Sawyers
James B. Scott
G. W. Starr
State Board of Charities
Dr. Hutchinson
Dixmont Insane Asylum
Pittsburg
Scott Caid
Dixmont
Cable roads draw riders from city lines to East Liberty
The Pennsylvania road withdrew workmen tickets to East Liberty causing riders to shift to cable roads. Morning and evening trains carried workers while the Strip and 464rip monthly tickets were abolished. Despite traction lines, people traveled to Benvenue, Lawrenceville and Shadyside, and rates to these areas boosted cable road business, with concessions anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
East Liberty
Benvenue
Lawrenceville
Shadyside
Police to issue uniform pistols to force
The police plan to issue pistols of uniform make and caliber to officers under an forthcoming order. Some grumbling exists but Captain Dan Silvis says the move will likely be on a loan basis with charge to the officer and repayment when the weapon is returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Silvis
Andrew Carnegie Urges Public Library Sites In Pittsburgh Letter
In a letter dated April 1 1890 Andrew Carnegie weighs library site choices for Pittsburgh urging branches and second story spaces to serve working people. He prefers reservoir or East End locations but stresses a free public library for every large workmen gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles F. Warde
Trades Assembly of Western Pennsylvania
Boxi
Pittsburg
Pratt
Haltimnare
Baltimore
Union Depot
Central Park
Coa
the Toilers
Birmingham
Temperanceville
Lawrenceville
Andrew Carnegie
Suburban Improvements Spur Morningside Land Push
A new Morningside Land and Improvement Company forms after a land deal tied to Haight’s run. The Eighteenth ward property, once the Garrison brick works site, backs a $12 000 capital, 240 shares. Key stockholders include J. W. Kinnear and others seeking a charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Green Gelds
Pittsburg
C. Yeager
Pennsylvania Insurance Company
Haight’s Run
Morningside Road
J. W. Kinnear
Grant Street
Morningside Land and Improvement Company
Kinnear
Yeager
Garrison
M. C. Cameron
W. L. Unverzagt
John T. Wheeler
John A. Graves
Thomas Carde
W. A. Zahm
George Carde
William M. Verner
Richard Harris
Mysterious beer hearing linked to election day liquor sale
Alderman Gripp held a hearing for John S. Ochling charged with selling liquor on election day. Witnesses testified of beer served in a shed near the polls with Alderman Doughty named among those present. Ochling admitted serving beer but denied knowledge of its source as the court deferred its decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Gripp
John S. Ochling
Clarence Burleigh
Department of Public Safety
James O'Donnell
William Moorhead
Ochling
Alderman Doughty
Oehling
O'Donnell
Michael Cusick
John Ruff
Moorhead
Oechting
Bishop Foss Supports National Prohibition After Kansas Visit
Bishop Foss of the Methodist Church, visiting the Duquesne after a Kansas conference, declined to discuss church matters but favored a national amendment. He notes Kansas crops are heavy yet farmers are poor and believes grain sales to whiskey interests depress prices. He expects gradual adjustment over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Foss
Methodist Church
Duquesne
Kansas
Italian captive Pesquali Pellice released from jail
Pesquali Pellice, one of the Italians captured at Stoops Ferry, was released from jail yesterday. He may join his friends but will be closely watched as his movements could expose secret activity within the Italian laboring colonies nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesquali Pellice
Stoops’ Ferry
Lucky Candidate for License Questions Answered Satisfactorily
John Phillips was granted a license after answering questions satisfactorily. He states love for music and preference for all instruments. He mentions Gallinger's at Twelfth and Penn streets as the burial place of musical goods, citing low prices as a reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phillips
Gallincer’s
Twelfth and
Penn Streets
Gallinger
Penn Ave
Southern iron defense read by leading manufacturers
The Tradesman of Chattanooga reports interviews with key iron producers defending Southern ore. J Bowron says Southern iron isn’t inferior to Northern but won’t replace Northern iron in Pittsburg. Lewis Colgar predicts eight tenths of furnaces in the South and a Southern manufacturing belt. Edward Pechin calls Southern ore poor for Bessemer pig. Joseph Weeks says Southern iron is inferior due to phosphorus and sulfur, suited only to foundries. A Carnegie, Phipps & Co. member notes AP misquoted ore as pig iron and rejects the shipment as unsuitable for Bessemer steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Associated Press
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Southern
J. Bowron
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Nashville
Pittsburg
Lewis Colgar
United States
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Georgia
Alabama
Edward C. Pechin
The
Cleveland Iron Review
America
Joseph D. Weeks
Manufacturer and Iron Works
Bessemer Steel
Bessemer
Ballot to Decide Presidency Of Window Glass Workers
The Window Glass Workers' Association L. A. 300 plans a meeting to announce the presidency result. No election has occurred yet and a new ballot is ordered between Patrick Clarey and John P. Eberhart while Campbell opponents spark rumors of Clarey being counted out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glass Workers’ Association
L. A
Wallace
New Jersey
John P. Slicker
Patrick Clarey
John P. Eberhart
Clarey
Cake
Conference Fails to Resolve Oliver Bros Strike
A prolonged conference between Oliver Bros. & Phillips and their Mill Committee with Amalgamated Association officials failed to reach concessions. The firm refuses to reinstate discharged workers while strikers demand terms, risking a wider mill walkout if unresolved. South Fifteenth Street steel works postpone resumption, with a possible Monday return contingent on settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Amalgamated Association
South Fifteenth Street
Peculiar skin color illness hits cathedral organist
H T Kaake, organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral, suffers a gradual skin color change from white to dark yellow affecting hands and face while other parts remain pale. He describes fatigue and weight loss but reports good appetite and sleep. Doctor declines to discuss diagnosis. Kaake to be temporarily replaced at Easter services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Kaake
St. Paul's Cathedral
Mr. Knake
Diamond Street
Bingamon
Dr. Bingaman
Koake
Mr. Koake
Kuake
Erie official returns from Mexico rail passenger meet
General Passenger Agent A. E. Clark reports 160 agents in 13 Pullman cars at the national meeting in Mexico. They were hosted by President Diaz and entertained in Austin by Texas officials. Clark notes mixed impressions of Mexico and cites railroads as a force for stability and development. A Chicago meeting set harvest excursion ticket dates for late April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Clark
Erie Road
Mexico
Clark
St. Louis
Diaz
Austin
Texas
Water Assessments Begin For 1890 City Tax
The Bureau of Water Assessments started today an 1890 assessment process. Fourteen deputies canvass the city house to house with Deputy Water Assessor badges. They will note water contrivances causing waste and request full cooperation from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Water Assessments
Dines
King Upton Glue Company Buys Baeder Factory
Sheriff conducts sale of Baeder Glue Company property at Springdale. Total proceeds now about 26,000 dollars after prior sale. Pittsburg Glue Company owned the Baeder plant and lease. they bought the lease back and sold the plant to George Upton for 100,000 dollars, forming King Upton Glue Company of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baeder Glue Company
Springdale
Pittsburg Glue Company
Baeder
Pittsburg Company
George Upton
King-Upton Glue Company
Boston
Two Clever Indians Visit En Route to Washington
The Supreme Judge and a Creek Senator passed through the city last evening bound for Washington. They described their business as strictly private not land related and noted fielded concern over Territory politics. Cherokees remain in possession of the strip and show no sign of giving it up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Washington
New Tank Furnace Delayed In Jeannette Construction
James A. Chambers says the Jeannette tank furnace will not start for ten days. He returned from Jeannette where he had been several days and reported progress has been slow, delaying the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Chambers
Jeannette
Mr. Chambers
Arrests of Shanty Boat Dwellers Under Mayor Pearson
Four shanty boat inhabitants led by John Gabel Levi Jones Daniel Mabugh and Amos Mabugh were arrested by Mayor Pearson's officers. They face hearings this morning with Gabel posting forfeit and protesting the fine while appealing to court. Mayor Pearson said all would be fined and noted warrants issued for five more similar arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
John Gabel
Levi Jones
Daniel
Amos Mabugh
Gabel
People and railroad news from Pittsburg dispatches
Reports from Pittsburg describe observers including R. H. Davis Jr writing from Louisville about a cyclone’s destruction near Seelback's Hotel. George J. Gould voices optimism on East St Louis business prospects. Jacob Kumm of Portland and Oregon Navigation plans Northwest railroad supplies. Captain W. W. O'Neil heads to Louisville to aid coal shipment to New Orleans. J. H. Leinberger of Buffalo visits Pittsburg on weighing and inspection bureau duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8. Davis, Jr
Pittsboro
Captain Davis
Louisville
Seelback’s
George J. Gould
Jay Gould
St Louis
Jacob Kumm
Portland and Oregon Navigation Company
Schlosser
Kumm
Pittsburg
Irom
Hoe
Great Northwest
W. W. O'Neil
New Orleans
J. H. Leinberger
Buffalo
The
Weighing and Inspection Bureau
The Punxsutawney Strike Continues at Adrian
A striker from Punxsutawney reports the lockout persists at Adrian with over 600 workers remaining firm. Papers claim 450 ovens active, but the striker notes only 22 coke cars are shipped daily, disputing the broader production claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punzsutawney
Canton Glass Eyeing Lancaster for New Plant Post Fire
The Canton Glass Company, whose factory was destroyed by fire recently, had representatives in Lancaster Ohio this week examining property with a view to locating a new plant there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Glass Company
Lancaster
Struck with a Club at Stoops Ferry Dispute
A lasting feud at Stoops Ferry flares over a change dispute and a liquor license fight. Charles A. Dally of Sharon confronts Mrs. Douglass after she argued with a railway ticket seller, then was struck by a club in the gloaming. Dally avoided combat with a woman but warned of further action if challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoops’ Ferry
Douglass
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company
Charles A. Dally
Sharon
Mr. Dally
Mrs. Douglass
Samuel Meanor
Beard
Lion
Oil Boom Reaches Pittsburg Area With Giant Gusher Near Rhodes Farm
Report details a large oil gusher struck on Tuesday night at Captain J. L. Rhodes’s farm near Coraopolis, opposite Hayesville along the Ft. Wayne Railway. Estimates vary from 200 to 1,000 barrels daily, with Ashborne Oil Company as owner and limited initial storage capacity. Eyewitnesses say the Judge Over’s adjacent well is even better, while officials seek to suppress production information in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Coraopolis
Hayesville
Ft. Wayne
J. L. Rhodes
John R. Harbison
Ashborne Oil Company
Judge Over
Ferree
Choap
Tate
Chartiers
Bigelow's First Victim at Central Station
Lee Bach a Chinese laundry operator at 457 Fifth Avenue rushed to Central station seeking justice after Chief Bigelow cracked down on areaways and steps. He claimed the landlord forbids improving his basement entrance and asked why a man cannot upgrade his property. The incident was civil, not criminal, and he must await legal guidance tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bach
Central Station
Chief Bigelow
Fifth Avenue
The Knife as an Arbiter on Hudson Steamer
William E. Jackson and Joseph Lewis, both colored, argued aboard the steamer Hudson at about 6 PM. Jackson fatally wounded Lewis with a nine inch knife slash to the left breast. Lewis was taken to Homeopathic Hospital where doctors warned outcomes may not be fatal. Special Official Sterck arrested Jackson as he attempted to flee. the knife was found in his boot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Jackson
Hudson
Joseph Lewis
Jackson
Lewis
Homeopathic
Sterck
Robert Gray
Moving the Morgue From Fourth Avenue to Grant and Webster
The public morgue relocated its headquarters from Fourth Avenue to the corner of Grant and Webster. Two subjects were present as crowds gathered to watch, while Superintendent John McKindley retrieved morgue records and the Italian victim from Stoops' Ferry. The only remaining item in the old morgue was the telephone, deemed hard to raise, and a boy watched the telephonic box as the morgue on Fourth Avenue became a thing of the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Eorner
Grant and Webster
John McKindley
Stoops’ Ferry
Pitteburg
Oakley Sells Quietly on Chicago Quotations
Broker John M. Oakley notes Chicago quotations remain scarce as bucket shop activity shifts. He admires the Board move to stop outside quotes, pointing to a large latent stake in bucket shop money and the reliance on leased wires for secondhand tickets despite contracts with Western Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Oakley
Disratch
Bucket Shop
Western Union
Cleaning service advertises citywide pick up
CHAS PFEIFER operates at 443 Smithfield and 1100 Federal St offering cleaning for curtains blankets ingrain carpets and tambrequins with wagons calling at any part of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Pfeifer
Smithfield
Federal St
Free Flower Show and Easter Bargains Parade
A set of promotional notices touts a free flower show on Saturday April 5 and a 10 percent discount on orders placed within ten days. Numerous retailers in Pittsburgh advertise Easter merchandise including mens neckwear, cabinet photos, lace curtains, hats, jackets, dresses, and sheet music at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Evtiorr Co
Sixth St
Pittsburg
Pullman Gets Duquesne Traction Car Contract
Duquesne Traction Company awards 100 street cars to Pullman Car Company. Cars will be double tracked and ready by August 15, built like current cable cars with Allen steel tire spokes and no smoking compartments. Storage battery compatibility planned. smoking cars possible morning and evening. Superintendent Elkins doubts need for 100 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction Company
Pullman Car Company
C. L. Pullman
Street Railway
Anderson Hotel
Pullman
George W. Elkins
Fifth Avenue
Duquesne
Window Display Hints At Broadcloth Shoulder Ca Offer
Our window showcase reveals a selection of English broadcloth shoulder ca with satin ribbons. The display gives hints of the products and craftsmanship on offer.
Opening of the Children's Department Draws Crowds
The opening of the Children's Department drew a grand crowd with many young shoppers visiting. Silks and dress goods report strong demand as daily openings occur in this spring season retailing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Board
William Franz
Allegheny
Minnick
Starr
Venus
Mr. Sawyer
City
MR. Carnegie
Trades Assembly
Ee Ee Ee
Foss
Weeks
King, Upton & Co
Adrian
Charles Dally
Bigelow
Oakley
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
People's
Campbell & Dick
Will Price’s
Hucus & Haacke
Ussa
Baater
Will Price
Pisome & Jones
Fifth Ave
Foreigs
Geo. Kappel’s
Lapres
Houeuwus & Hacke
Ulso
Jordan
Hendricks & C c
Duquese Traction Company
New Short Capes
Market Street
Edward
Gruetzinger
York City
Carpets
Readis
Brussels
Ingram Flys
F. Groetzinger
Horne & CO
Prrrenure
Mureday
Paris
London
Aleoets
Atlantic City
North Carolina Ave
LME Roberts
Wn's
MILLS
In-The-Pines
Pew
Philadelphia
Poona
Bar
Ser
Brown's Mills P. OL
N. J
Peaside House
S. Je
New Sun
Aoai
Reid
HE Eldredge
South Carolina Ave
N.J
Tor Pike
Redges
Boscobel
Ae Cee
Putas Staten
Bota
James & Steffnerk
Arlington
Ae Ouean Grove
Mhiep WM. P. Dolbey
Haddon Hall
Leeds
Lippincott
Robt
J. Peacock
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!