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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1890
Page
14
The Twin Cities display elaborate Easter windows across major shops with varying themes. Professional trimmers like Pinckney Epstin and Frank Reynolds discuss craft, tools, and the challenge of height work, while shops from Kaufmanns to Joseph Horne & Co. rely on specialists to create eye catching layouts.
The article notes that many stores in New York and beyond prepared Easter displays to attract customers. It highlights the craft of window dressing, the learning curve for shopkeepers, and the appeal of bright storefronts during the holiday season.
Edward Gregg of Logan Gregg & Co died at his Irwin avenue home late Friday night. A Pennsylvania native and Washington and Jefferson College graduate, he led charitable efforts for the Homeopathic Hospital and aided Johnstown relief. He was 74, survived by his wife and several children. a recent Dispatch error misidentified him as Mr Logan.
H H Kendrick, Auditor of the Lake Erie road, submitted his resignation to take effect April 30 to accept a higher position with the Louisville New Albany and Chicago line. He is not leaving due to discontent, but a chance to improve his condition. Superintendent Holbrook also has two offers and will leave once his resignation is accepted. successors are expected to come from Lake Shore.
Alderman Cassidy opened an investigation into charges by the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company alleging liquor sales without a license at Chartiera station. All defendants except Al Young were adjourned for a week. Young’s case ended quickly when it was shown he had no ties to the saloon since last March.
President James Hunter of the Allegheny Common Council nearly drowned after his horse swamped in mud while visiting the oil field near Jnock's run. Oil drillers pried him free and he returned to the city in poor condition. The mud suggests churned tertiary deposits and the horse now suffers rheumatism.
O D Levis, patent attorney, announces issued patents for John H Taylor Bloomfield Pa stove range Martin V Smith Pittsburg Pa steam boiler furnace John G Zellar Richmond Ohio elevator gate Myta E Whitney Bradford Pa Joy W G Taylor Hul ton Pa spike machine B O Belles Allegheny Pa gas heating apparatus Horace Carrier Ironton Ohio cultivator C Swan Corry Pa target trap John A McCombs Bradford Pa disinfectant cover Gideon Bixler Wooster Ohio game board William B Sterrit Pittsburg apparatus for forming molds W G Taylor Oakmont Pa coupler John Conroy Pittsburg interlocking apparatus for signals U S and foreign patents procured Trade marks design patents and all patent business transacted Office open until 9 o'clock every evening.
Pennsylvania Railroad will run the final excursion to Washington D C on Thursday April 24 from Pittsburg. Round trip fare is 9 with ten day tickets and stopover options east of the city. Special day coach and Pullman cars depart Union Station at 8 AM with additional night trains at 7 15 and 8 10 PM. Sleeping cars available on night trains. See Mamaux Son's for Lochinvar awnings display at 537 539 Penn Ave Pittsburg.
Advertises embossed metal ceiling plates for home interiors in various designs. Promotes the catalog from A Northeop & Co at Twenty third and Mary streets Pittsburgh, PA, urging readers to view options for new or renovated ceilings.
An old ad for Mamaux & Son's at 539 Penn Ave Pittsburg promotes Murano awnings extra values in ladies gowns and chemises, with mention of Michigan Furniture Co at 437 Smithfield St and Camprtt & Sons at 27 Fifth Ave. The copy urges readers to inspect an immense stock of chamber and parlor suits and other household pieces, noting cash terms for buyers seeking to complete their homes.
The Iron Molders Union No. 46 and affiliates voted to use surplus strike funds to pressure four non union shops Wharton McKnight Seaite Foundry and Machine Co Steel Casting Co Fischermere and Machine Co toward signing the 10 cent wage increase. About $2,000 has been paid to workers since October with hundreds remaining, as plans include additional strikes or carrier actions to force compliance.
Bessemer pig iron has fallen to 18 dollars per ton, a price buyers say is too low, while earlier the market spiked to 2350 dollars per ton and caused overproduction. Dealers have since knocked the bottom out of prices, and current levels are seen as unsustainable.
Mr Frick says reports of a strike from the Connellsville furnace shutdown are unlikely. He notes furnace closures reduce coke demand and that producers should avoid piling up coke, since longer storage lowers quality, undermining the motive to run ovens.
The strike at Oliver's mill ended yesterday morning after a conference between Mr. Oliver and Mr. Weihe. Workers withdrew demands to discharge Reed and reinstate Engel, with all other issues resolved and the plant to resume operations tomorrow.
Nearly 100000 rails were produced in March at the Edgar Thomson rail mills surpassing 30000 and 90000 rails. The Allegheny Bessemer Company closed an order for 10000 tons of standard rails to be delivered in September to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.
The Central Trades Council meeting last night admitted new delegates from several unions and elected H. F. Dempsey to the Executive Board. It noted communications from Andrew Carnegie about library sites and from the Erie Trades Council on a State Federation, plus a request from the United Labor League regarding boycott coverage. Samuel Gompers and others urged active union involvement for an April 15 meeting.
Booth and Flinn signed the Brickmakers' scale yesterday while five firms still have not attached signatures. It is not thought there will be any trouble over the scale.
T. B. Maguire, preceptor of D. A. 49, Knights of Labor, New York, states there are one hundred thousand idle men in the metropolis at present.
Judge Slagle voids the Wilkesbarre removal order in the Cen tral Poor District case involving Bridget Barrett a 23 year old Irish emigrant. The ruling holds neither mother nor daughter had a legal settlement anywhere and Pittsburg bears the costs.
Commissioner F C Pitcairn filed a report in the divorce action of George B Michel against Anna B Michel. Married in 1881 the couple quarreled over housekeeping and child care with alleged mistreatment and insults. Several divorces were granted or entered for desertion and indignities in related filings.
Stayton seeks court custody of recent election ballot boxes now in lockup. Wyman’s counsel opposes, arguing timing. Judge Ewing grants a rule requiring Wyman to show cause why the decree should not stand, returnable next Saturday.
Franz Dovolowsky seeks a writ of habeas corpus to gain the return of his 9 year old son John from Agent 8 F O'Brien of the Humane Society. Hearing set for next Saturday. Common Pleas lists include Schoele v Ritter and others.
Neat Laren sues Citizens' Traction Co for 10000 damages over his minor son's death run over near Nineteenth street on March 14. Trustees of the Reformed Presbyterian congregation of Wilkinsburg win decree to abandon their burial ground and sell it. Keller Williams versus Stolzenbach patent infringement suit on a sand and vent separator ends in court. Karl Kline versus Sheriff McCanaless and Joseph Hufoagie verdict $00 for seizure and sale of four horses tied to another man's debt.
The Pittsburg Allegheny Manchester Street Railway stockholders met in the Fidelity Trust building and voted to raise capital stock to 3 000 000. Eight new shares will be issued for each old share. Chief Engineer George Price urged adoption of the Houston-Houston electric system, with no opposition but undecided. Power house site and bridge issues remained unsettled while arrangements with the Suspension Bridge Company progress.
A circular to labor leaders from coal operators hints at abolishing company stores if mining prices drop. Some operators would accept a 10 cent per ton reduction or even 5 cents to end stores, while others reject the idea, arguing stores deter bad debts and keep honest workers satisfied. The New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company runs no stores and paid 70 cents mining last year, 3 cents less than rivals.
Mayor elect H S Gourley will preside over a Pittsburg meeting April 15 at Imperial. President Samuel Gompers of the Federation of Labor will discuss the eight hour day as a moral necessity. The event aims to inform but not push a May 1 adoption. contractors and builders are invited.
Mrs. Nannie Y. Leslie deputy factory inspector for Western Pennsylvania visited the city for a week to review factory and mercantile sites employing women and children. She reported great improvements since the new law began, with some opposition and a few firms refusing to recognize it, but she believes employers can be taught to obey the law over time.
All 22 blacksmiths at the Westinghouse Swissvale shops walk out over wage cuts. Workers earned 3 to 6 dollars daily and 0.01 to 0.50 per piece. The strike stems from price reductions of 0.25 to 0.04 dollars per piece, leaving few replacement workers possible.
The firm announces another edition of their blue book a comprehensive financial compendium that mirrors business growth in the city and helps merchants manage their affairs with up to date data and analysis.
A broad Pittsburgh era advertisement lists grocery items with bulk and per can prices, plus free delivery to all parts of both cities and prepaid freight for orders over ten dollars. It also promotes furniture, dresses, and awnings from multiple local suppliers, highlighting catalog requests and wholesale retail options.
Miss Ayres sues John W. Smith for 5000 dollars claiming five years of courtship with weekly visits and a three year engagement ended when Smith married Rebecca Doyle on January 18. She asserts damages for breach of promise and notes Smith is not a property holder, with bail set at 1500 dollars. Attorneys Robb and Fitzsimmons represent Ayres.
John Hamilton and Caroline M Imbrie sue the Pennsylvania Company for 20000 damages claiming the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad built a stone embankment along the north bank of the Ohio River near Emsworth and Neville Island. They allege the embankment deflected the river current, eroded slopes, destroyed trees and shrubbery, swept away a roadway, and damaged their lands.
Calvin W. Franklin sues J. B. Oswald for 375 dollars claiming misrepresentation in selling a half interest in a job printing office at 206 Fifth Avenue. He says the business was worth 1200 dollars, but after discovery he sold the remaining half for 15 and seeks recovery of the excess paid. District Attorney Johnston moves for a new trial in the King Smith larceny case.
Advertisement notices explain where to find past and late submissions in this issue. The Wants For Sales To Lets Business Chances Auction Sales and related ads appear on the Eleventh Page, Second Part, with late submissions on the Sixth Page.
Our stock features chamber suites parlor and dining room sets at low prices. See sideboards chairs and new designs. Curtains offer the most complete selection in Nottingham and Irish point lace patterns with plush and brocaded options. Prices praised by bargain hunters.
Choice selections of Brussels tapestries velvets moquettes and rugs offered at appealing prices. New patterns in Body and Tapestry Brussels and Velvets plus a full line of foreign and domestic Rugs. Moquette Rugs highlighted as beauties in every sense.
The dealer advertises leading Baby Carriages with agency for top makes and a varied assortment. Prices are quoted one quarter to one third lower than competitors to drive spring sales. Shoppers are invited to inspect the stock in person.
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