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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1891
Page
2
A citywide report details horses suffering influenza like grip amid variable weather and spring turnover. Veterinarians Ardary Jennings and others treat 15 to 20 cases, while liverymen report mixed sickness and general stability. The human grip appears to ease with fewer new cases. drugstores report declining quinine demand and crews return to duty.
Consul Max Schamberg remains confined to his house after a Friday night assault. Philip Keller Sr. continues to battle pneumonia with his sons fearing for his recovery. Colonel Boyer of the Boyer Hotel shows slow improvement.
The city held about fifty burials as cemeteries filled with crowds on the day of the epidemic. Processions, hearses, and carriages were in high demand while undertakers reported full workloads and scarce vehicles. Despite heavy funerals, the death rate showed a decrease from the day before.
Police officers are increasingly asked to serve as pall-bearers for elderly citizens at funerals. Off duty, these officers carry the heavy load of metal caskets weighing 500 to 1200 pounds while pall-bearers, often advanced in years, honor the deceased. The practice, seen as a formal help, has grown due to the aging population and the officers’ reliable, disciplined presence.
In Stewart vs Benninger Chief Justice Paxson voices the court against letting hogs roam free. The Clarion county dispute centers on unruly pigs devouring property, breaching fences, and the jury verdict awarding damages to the plaintiff. The decision cites no valid right to free commoners for hogs and upholds the lower court judgment.
Rumor circulated at the Union depot last evening that the Eighteenth Regiment had been ordered home. Pennsylvania railroad dispatchers expected to hear first if such an order was issued, but no train was instructed to run.
Myer Gallinger advertises real estate and insurance services for the Yoder law building at the corner of Fifth and Wylie avenues. Contact via telephone 1707 and take the elevator to access the property details.
A crowd of over 700 gathered at Samson's crematory on Sixth avenue to honor Joseph Fricke an anarchist with ties to 1848 and labor movements. Herr John Most delivered the funeral oration praising Fricke as a truth seeker and advocate of liberty, urging mourners to live as he did and embrace communism. The body was cremated at 4 pm in the Haid of Kupfer berg Bauer and Metzkow.
An unincorporated Chartiers faces chronic drunkard issues with insufficient funds to cover fines. Arrests send offenders to jail without a local lockup, and the constable bears transport costs. After streetcar openings, wagons cost at least $2, depleting drunks’ funds. Officials fear an outcry as one office bears the burden alone.
Two well dressed young women, slightly under liquor, fought aboard a Penn avenue cable car near Sixteenth street. Police stopped the car, Officer Ford arrested them, and they were taken to the Twelfth ward station where they refused to give their names.
President Hughart of the Grand Rapids and Indiana road met Pennsylvania officials on private business at Duquesne yesterday while heading East. Exposition Society manager Johnston left for New Rihad to seek features for the fall show. James B. Stephenson of East Brady and actor Gus Heege are guests at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. H Melville Bell of Washington and Joan Garcia of Havana stayed at the Anderson. Bateman Goland and wife of Bradford at the Monongahela House. H Pell of Akron is at the Schlosser.
Police halted a major swing of speak-easies in Pittsburg with raids on 22 Axor alley and other venues. Inspectors McKelvey Corrigan and Ridge led arrests of seven hosts and 26 patrons in the Boho district as officers tightened Brooks law enforcement. Children found at one scene were cared for by the station matron and anti cruelty authorities.
A West Virginian street car conductor on Spring Garden avenue tells of catching jays who pay fares with large bills. He keeps pennies for change and stacks more in a pocket to tally at journey end. A woman with nickels and a dollar bill tried to pressure him for large change, but he offered only small coins and sent her to the door with a playful jab.
A group of lawyers protests the chaotic condition of city property records housed on the fifth floor of City Hall. Noting disputes among custodians including City Assessors Case, Larkin, Hoerr, Controller Morrow, Highway Chief Bigelow, and Public Property head William C. McCarthy, the article urges a decisive authority to resolve the issue and prevent further nuisance. E. E. Cotton and Negietor Conner are cited discussing the problem and calling for action.
Pittsburg police under Chief Brown gather information on families moving into vacated homes in the past week. They report names and head of household occupations to headquarters to identify new arrivals who may be linked to speakeasies, thieves, or other criminals.
A committee of citizens appointed at Saturday's meeting will meet at the Mayor's office at 9:40 this morning to review the new street acts and report to the adjourned meeting at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Common Council Chamber.
The J. M. Gusky Hebrew Orphanage and Home for Aged People directors met at the Concordia Club yesterday to arrange the building dedication. They chose not to publicize details at this time.
The Inter State convention of miners and mine operators from Pennsylvania and Ohio meets tomorrow in Pittsburgh to set next year’s coal prices. Ohio operators threaten withdrawal if demands are pressed, including a 10 percent wage rise and eight hour days. Delegates from Ohio and Illinois weigh a sliding scale while friction grows over weighing before screening.
Chicago disputes over Columbia Iron and Steel Company attachments caused fear the Masonic Temple project would stall. Attachments targeted A Gothe and the Masonic Temple Association for debts, but the association had already paid for 2000 tons of steel, and an extra work crew was committed to finish the building on time regardless of steel supplies.
Spring freshets bring heavy lumber arrivals to Pittsburgh from the Clarion River area. A dozen rafts reached the St James Hotel district yesterday as favorable winter weather boosts output from northern counties. Rail shipments via the Allegheny Valley Road rise, with much timber sent to eastern cities.
Governor Pattison will appoint Trauter's successor as Inspector of Steam Engines and Bowler in Allegheny County tomorrow. A two year term will begin for the chosen candidate, following a commission’s search led by Charles Lowe and others from Zag and Co. mills and local engineering firms.
John D. Ranken a St Louis plate glass machinery maker was at the Duquesne yesterday en route home from Florida where he had stopped to visit local plate glass men. He planned to stay several days but was called back by his brother's serious illness. His firm supplied machinery for the Standard and Charleroi plants and he reports a favorable business outlook.
The Single Tax League met at 64 Fourth Avenue last night with strong attendance. The discussion focused on the topic The Injustice and Futility of Tax on Personal Property.
The Rev J G Townsend D D of the Unitarian Church spoke about the riots in the coke regions yesterday and announced plans to address the issue further tonight. He condemned the violence and urged calm while exploring peaceful resolutions.
At today’s meeting of the Builders' Exchange the committee tasked with proposing an exchange building will present its initial report. About 80 new members are expected to be received at the session.
A Steel and Iron Improvement Company representative says ground for the Adams steel plant at Glenwood will be broken within the next two weeks. The project marks a major industrial development for Glenwood with anticipated job creation and regional economic impact.
The report describes crowded police court sessions after countywide Sunday services. Numerous defendants faced fines and costs for drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Allegheny and surrounding wards. Raids on shanty boats and houses yielded multiple arrests and workhouse terms.
Two incidents from yesterday are recorded with MoRItus-Sampson Morrs injured on Butler street fared with two scalp wounds and McGee after a train collision on the Pittsburgh to Youghiogheny line suffering a fractured skull. Both men are expected to recover after hospital treatment.
Charles Kimp a sober 20 year old somnambulist arrives in Pittsburg seeking a night lodging at Central station to avoid sleepwalking into danger. He describes repeated nocturnal wanderings and past near drowning, rooftop wandering, and being mistaken for a burglar, and asks Father Hollinger of Troy for treatment.
Captain W A Abbott of Des Moines Indiana reports complete recovery from grippe after using two 10 cent bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He praises its relief and credits it with his sound return. Three of his children also recovered from the illness through the same remedy.
Hueus and Hacxe Unequaled present this week in the Dress Goods Department with Paris Robes. An elegant line features novel ties, embroidered appliques, and lace trimmed effects. French Suitings in camel's hair Cheviot and Homespun. Spotty plaids and stripes in camel's hair and rough textures. two lines offer exclusive styles and under original values. Also three solid value Henriettas with 40 inch 50c 46 inch 75c and 46 inch 1. A special opening this week introduces imported novelties of ladies wraps jackets capes for spring and summer in the Cloak Department, second floor.
The feature promotion touts a large display of new robes and fabrics. Special values include Serge and Henrietta braided robes with 10 designs priced from 10 to 24 dollars, and Melange Serge robes at 13 50 each. 52 inch English suitings, 42 inch French croix melange, and gray gloriagas offered at reduced yard prices.
A grand display of colorings and textures in Gioriosas plains and stripes Grays Blues Browns Navy 8 inch Catelines in Taos 42-inch Lupins Velour de Cheese 42-inch Crepons Broadcloths and Black Dress Goods. Novelty Suiting and Charlies prints range across many shades, with spring and summer fabrics including Cashmeres Henriet tas Lansdownes Grenadines Ettamines and Wellings.
Fully detailed notice of Silk stock sale featuring over 100 Black and White Printed India Silks at 7iv, $1 and 195a per yard. Hundreds of Colored Printed Indias at 60c, 75c and $1. Pongee Stripes, Grenadine de Sore, Black Grenadines and more listed with widths and prices.
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