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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1889
Page
2
The author argues against Warner’s claim that free labor yields raw material and condemns self serving schemes. He warns that prohibiting liquor and expanding workhouses harms workers, insisting criminals should be punished, rehabilitated, and kept from undermining honest labor.
James V. Long, of the State Fish Commission, returned from Lake Erie with 3,000,000 young whitefish planted and 15,000,000 to be released soon. Eggs came from Northville, hatched in Erie, with 5,000,000 fish this week and tanks prepared for distribution. Inland streams will soon receive wall-eyed pike stocking along the Baltimore and Philadelphia lines.
Rudolf Lowenheim of a Philadelphia brewers supply firm visits the Seventh Avenue Hotel and predicts the prohibition amendment will be defeated in Pennsylvania by about 30 008 votes. He says brewers are sanguine and reports strong orders as the election approaches. A Friday concert at Old City Hall aids the effort and draws supporters who know the era and its foes.
A report notes the insane son of Jacob Basbinder was taken to Brookville yesterday. Several brief items follow, including mentions of local incidents, bail, and police actions involving figures such as Grover Surra and Michael Conley in New Castle jail.
Freemasons Ledge 45 opened in the new Freemasons Hall on Fifth Avenue with over 500 members present. The small blue room hosted the first session as Prof. Slack led a special choir while A B Rutledge gave a welcome. Dedication is postponed until June.
J H McCullough superintendent of missions for the American Sunday School Union visits Henderson Kentucky at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The society runs missionaries in over 90 states and territories and in 65 years has organized 4000 Sunday Schools and trained 4 million teachers and scholars. It has distributed 8585 Bibles 11600 Testaments and visited 40041 families.
Pennsylvania Railroad officials in Pittsburgh for a spring inspection discussed the Fort Wayne Panhandle connection near Nimick station and elevated tracks in Allegheny City. President Roberts declined an interview while noting freight rates are low and local business growth supports harmony with local industries.
A group of Pennsylvania Company superintendents arrived at Union depot on the Western Express to attend a city meeting of the officers. They came in the private car of J F Miller and were accompanied by J T Brooks F Darlington E B Wall Ralph Peters and W F Black. They declined to reveal specifics but will discuss general company affairs.
Bishop Tuigg calls a Holy Week special collection across the Pittsburg diocese to fund a hospice in the Holy Land and aid Eastern Catholic missions. Offering boxes will be placed in churches with funds sent to Very Rev Stephen Wall for forwarding to the Holy Land commissary.
In Allegheny bribery suits, parties consider waiving a court hearing today. Scarcely any agree, with Mr Scandrels saying he will not waive despite counsel’s wishes. J Hadfield also opposes waiving the hearing.
Westinghouse Electric Company reports its new electric car is nearly complete. Two Tesla motors regulators and brakes are installed and tested. final top unit remains to be added before track trials.
National Master Workman Rea and National Secretary Watchorn of the K of L led coal miners in Courtney gathering. Watchorn reports four Hocking Valley assemblies, two doubled, one tripled, and another quadrupled since January 1. Rea notes shift in coke region letters to No Particular Use and cites nascent Division 25 in Pittsburgh road district with a wage convention today. Fea aims for a satisfactory settlement.
The Bennett station mill of Graff Bennett Co will restart Monday after over a year idle. Fires were lit in puddling and plate departments, machinery overhauled, and 150 men will be employed initially. J W Friend Co operates it with Stanifer as superintendent. Amalgamated Association members fear job priorities but the union will not block the restart.
The coke trade is not reviving with prices at 125 dollars per ton and miners noticing losses under 150 dollars. Operators fear prolonged idle work as river mines likely close this week. Captain W. W. O'Neil says mines may stay shut for a long time.
Detectives Glenn and Murphy raided 521 Cedar avenue and found six people after entering the home of May Verner. She assaulted Officer Murphy during a search, fell down stairs, and was captured by Officer Glenn. At a hearing, Mayor fined Verner 50 dollars and costs and ordered her to leave town within 48 hours. others were fined 3 dollars plus costs if paid.
The schooner Haven arrived in Baltimore from Blue Hills harbor with 450 tons of additions material for the Pittaborg Government building, and the schooner Partoick is due with 700 tons in a few days. The roof bid winner has not yet been announced, but Pennsylvania companies are hopeful their bid is selected.
The Master Brewers Union of Pittsburg will host its annual banquet at the Seventh Avenue Hotel this evening with invites extended to delegates of the Master Brewers Union of the United States. Politician Peter Walter Jr. of Allegheny was reported dying last evening and is not expected to survive the night.
Arthur Cruschinsky from Chicago remains at the Twenty-Eighth Ward station after a reply regarding the Teecttt ante s enett inquiry made on Sunday July 7.
George Harper of Thirty first street shot himself in the head and is likely to die. His will to live had been remarkable. The funeral of Prof Prosser was held yesterday from Freeland street and interment was at Southside Cemetery. An itemized ad shows various goods at Penn Avenue stores and local shops promoting bread, pastries, embroideries, and fabrics.
General Superintendent David McCargo travels through Union depot on his way to New York to confer with President and Receiver J F Barnes about coal freight and business matters. He dismisses Mark W Watson’s bid for a receiver, notes Allegheny Valley benefits from relations with the Pennsylvania Railroad, and cites improved roadbed motive power and rising traffic under receivers. Stock details show $10 million capital, with $8 million held by Pennsylvania and $2 million by Jones Laughlin interests.
An afternoon report claimed a $50 000 deficiency in March city running expenses. Controller Mor row dismissed the piece as news to him, noting that deficiencies typically arise near year end and that tax receipts this year will likely miss by about $70 000.
The Central Traction Company locks in its complete route and all material contracts. New cars, 16 units, arrive soon and will be painted yellow. They will shuttle passengers to the Post Office area in 15 minutes and Herron Hill in 12 minutes, with faster service for smokers.
An East End girl about a year old rode in a buggy with visitor H P Smith as a frightened horse sped toward an embankment above the Junction Railroad tunnel. Officer Waechter stopped the horse just in time. Meanwhile Mrs Enden sued Mrs Swearer in Seventeenth ward over an incident in which a chair was aimed at her husband and she sustained a severe scalp wound.
Reports say frequent tile repairs on the new Court House floor caused criticism as barricades hindered taxpayers. A gale blew tiles from the roof and a box from a blast damaged area, while Building Inspector Frank explained settling and bulging floors as inevitable due to the building's vastness and close cementing.
A basket of eggs dropped on pedestrians after a hook broke in a fruit stand setup on Federal street Allegheny. An Italian shop owner yelled murder and police, led by Lieutenant McNimrey, investigated the incident described as an accident. Eggs were worth 15 cents a dozen and the scene drew onlookers while ads for clothing appeared in the background.
A jumble of old ads notes price ranges for stockings from 25 cents to 1 dollar per pair at Jos. Honne & Co. and mentions Campbell & Dick Ladies' Muslin Underwear from 25 cents to 35 dollars per garment. Other lines promote Angostura Bitters and Marvin’s for home goods with varied discounts and a focus on Penn Avenue stores.
The text lists fabric types and measurements such as 6inch French 46-inch bure mois suitings and 40-inch tin finish with scattered phrases. It appears as a damaged goods snippet with inconsistent wording and no clear event or actor.
Advertises a clearance of curtains including lace silk chenille and portieres with low prices. Also promotes upholstery fabrics, cretonnes, wood furniture, and sash by piezo, with a closing notice to vacate the store. Includes other shop notices and a Passover bread mention.
An applicant died of typhoid fever at 122 Franklin Street on Tuesday. His lawyer Henry Meyer sought a postponement supported by a doctor’s certificate, but Judge White refused. A sick inmate in the court room was brought in Saturday morning as proceedings continued. Judge White said no decision would be announced until all applications are heard.
James Vaughn, 70, traveled from Cleveland to seek treatment by Father Moklinger. He arrived at Federal Street station and was assisted by the Mayor into a private office for lodging. The piece notes Major Sidney Omo hondro is seriously ill and confined at home.
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