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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1890
Page
2
Pittsburg discussions about the Carnegie library gift spark wide debate over site location and who should appoint the Library Commission. Council members clash with Carnegie representatives over the ordinance of acceptance and the city’s voting role in library governance.
Yesterday's accident list reports multiple fatalities and injuries near Jeannette and Allegheny. Names include George Myers killed on the Pennsylvania road and Charles Leech killed in a Jeannette railroad cut. others suffer injuries or are hospitalized.
Patrick Condoal was locked up in Elev ath ward station after allegedly knocking down a conductor on the Central Traction Mon etie when asked for fare. The McKane couple from the Southside were sent to the City Farm as demented orphans with no caretakers.
Charles Savage aged 74 who resided in Ford Twenty third ward died yesterday afternoon after cutting his hair. He suffered a slight dementia.
Mrs Kate Weitzel returns home from Mt Washington after her father BIN DER and Councilman Matthews locate her daughter in Lawrenceville. She confessed to sins she denied later saying her mind may be affected by nervous low mood and she had been living at Matthews' house since Saturday morning.
Charles Stevens a 70 year old man swore out information accusing Samuel Barton of assault and battery and aggravated assault at a city alley. Barton was arrested and in custody he named Stevens and Barton's mother as defendants. Mrs Barton was later released on bail awaiting tomorrow's hearing.
Barney Gray of 27 Lacock Street captured one of three youths seen exiting his chicken coop. Thomas Watson, 11, admitted belonging to a group stealing horses and aiding in chicken head removals. Watson fled from the Mayor’s office, was recaptured by Detective Eichenlaub, and held for a hearing.
A Dispatch reporter notes a Oakland shopkeeper’s claim that diamonds are easier to obtain than ice in the area. The inquiry finds the remark accurate as attempts to buy clear pure ice fail, and warns impure ice may raise typhoid risk this summer. Ice dealers reduce stock as slime covered blocks are prepared for household sale.
Mrs. Margaret Leslie, an elderly resident of Mt. Washington, was removed to the Poor Farm yesterday with her sister. Known for her habit of layering multiple dresses, she resisted the move and had to be taken from her home by charitable workers and authorities.
A few weeks after being run over by a cable car 18 year old Fred Teve ns had his leg amputated. Authorities feared for his life before the operation and Alderman Cas oe recorded the boy was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Prosecution and recovery efforts are anticipated.
The man found near Sharpsburg on the West Penn railroad was identified as Patrick McCluinen a coal miner from Glenshaw. He is in Allegheny General Hospital and physicians have little hope of recovery.
The Pennsylvania road will soon implement a new switching system to reduce car shifting. The plan groups cars bound for the same destination into trains and moves them promptly. Freight agents fear another car famine this summer.
President Harry Oliver of the Pittsburg and Western railroad denied yesterday that his company had bought the Toledo and Delphos road. The ongoing coverage in The Dieraten has made the subject tiresome.
The Loyal Legion Convention plans a night departure on the 13th with about a carload of members from the military order. The group will meet in Philadelphia beginning on the Mth and run through the 18th. Postmaster George McBrier of Coraopolis is noted as saucy with a new Easter bonnet. His office has been promoted to the mon order and postal note plane. The town’s business has been growing rapidly of late.
General Kelly writes Major Howard Morton urging the next association meeting be held in Pittsburg. Curtain and upholstery departments invite personal attention to their stocks and to special order work including decorating and covering furniture for neighbors. Jos. Honne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores.
Advert sees Black Goops offering new light fabrics for spring and summer at 8 cents a yard. Kwamie & Suvusten promote 35 Fifth Ave People’s Store with 5,000 ladies handkerchiefs at 50 cents a dozen. Campbell & Dick offer 100 dozens ladies lisle vests at 25 cents each. Hannah’s Shirt House advertises silk madras and French fabrics opening tomorrow at 30 Sixth Street opposite Bijon Theater.
Labor circles report hard bargaining over scale grants as miners seek a 17 cent rise to 90 cents amid a Pittsburgh Columbus convention push. Ohio and other states expected similar increases while coal operators prepare for a prolonged conference in Columbus to shape the next year’s rates.
The Central Traffic Association Iron Committee meets in Chicago to consider lowering rates on manufactured iron and steel. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Lake Erie and Western, and Pittsburg and Western agents travel to attend. Previous proposal to shift from fourth and fifth to fifth and sixth classes drew doubt from the Trunk Line and opposing eastern and western roads.
The Builders' Exchange met after noon and denied any rupture with President W. B. Lupton over arbitration in a contractor-owner dispute. The eight hour issue was not raised. Joseph Shallenraid said Lupton was not asked to serve except on one committee. The East End case was settled harmoniously and Lupton attended the meeting.
The Musical Union vows a boycott of the National League Club if the Great Western Band is hired on opening day. D A 3 K of L Master Workman Ross says every band member holds a union card and the Knights will protect the band's interests. League club president Nimick says he will hire the band if it fits the union role, else substitute.
The Southside Working Girls Club elected Miss Haller as president and Mrs. R. H. Jones on the advisory board to represent the group at a Progressive Club convention for working girls in New York next month. The club will start evening lessons in English, music, stenography, typing, and sewing, at its new quarters 1104 Carson Street.
The Lockhart Mill of the Creek to Active Operations again employing several hundred workers amid muddy conditions in Chartiers station. The mill, once J D Long Co McKee's Rocks, is regarded as one of the best appointed establishments in the country. Meanwhile William P De Armitt, president of the New York and Cleveland Gas and Coal Co, will travel to Cleveland for a Lake Coal Shippers meeting of unspecified purpose.
Pat Ridge arrives in a tub-like dumping cart before Mayor Gourley’s inauguration. The iron caldron mechanism lifts dirt into a bowl shaped vehicle. Officials from the Department of Public Works inspect and approve the unconventional city workhorse for trial in Manayunk, Pa.
Detective Coulson locates cartridge shells from the revolver used in the Fifth avenue shooting. Lucien Weems is positively identified by three bystanders as the shooter of John O Hara. Funeral for the murdered boy set for this morning. coroner's inquest to start at 11. Weems refuses to be questioned.
Assistant Agent Berryman before Alderman McMasters charged Mr and Mrs Purdy of No 537 Fifth Avenue with cruelty and neglect. Officers found the parents intoxicated and three children uncared for. the couple were arrested and the children sent to St Pauls Orphan Asylum on Tannehill Street.
Mrs. Arabella Bell was committed to jail by Alderman Flach on a charge of assault and battery. Joseph Tobias, a Polish peddler, says he went to collect a bill at her house and was met with water dousing and a broom handle blow to the head after she refused payment.
J W Frampton states a Pittsburg syndicate is forming to buy the Geary tract in West Virginia known as Elk river region between Elk River and Big Sandy. The land covers 2000 acres with timber valued around 1 million dollars. Timber chiefly white oak poplar and walnut. Building permits issued for 14 structures yesterday. Notable permits include Joseph Zimmerman six story business house at Liberty street and Plumalley cost 10107 dollars and Abraham Gutmann three story brick store and dwelling at 162 Penn avenue cost 3500 dollars.
Local inspectors yesterday examined the steel in a large boiler being built at Rees & Sons for Seattle. The boiler measures 3 feet long by feet in diameter and is described as one of the largest ever made in the city.
The County Treasurer received yesterday a certified list of successful liquor license applicants in Pittsburg and is ready to collect the fees. Also notices a feature on millinery offerings with new arrivals and the largest lines at Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
Advertises dress shirt laundering at 100 Federal St Allegheny and a flood of fabric and clothing deals. Includes muslin yardage 8c, silk and cotton hosiery 20c to 75c per pair, lace, silks, net draperies, and various outfits from Knable Shuster Campbell & Dick at 35 Fifth Ave. Emphasizes special values and department offerings with multiple vendors.
Allegheny City Council races on the Northside saw crowded caucuses and large sums bet on outcomes. Fire Chief contest favored Robert Jones 45 votes to 10 for Lehman. multiple offices filled by acclamation including Controller James Grown and Treasurer David McFerron alongside others.
Our Specialty in Pennsylvania advertises over 8,000 barrels of pure rye whisky aged from ten years to one month. Brands include Finch's Golden Wedding, A Overholt & Co., Dillinger & Sons, H Large Jr, John Gibson Son & Co, A Guckenheimer & Bro, stored in a four story warehouse at 135 First Avenue and in bonded and free warehouses of several firms including Jas. O Finch Co and Granite Street Warehouse. The note claims the largest varied stock in the state and offers lowest prices on bond or tax paid goods.
An advertisement touts bossed metal ceiling plates designed for home ceilings in parlor library kitchen dining room or bedroom. It promises durability and beauty with endless design variety and invites readers to request an illustrated catalogue from A Norther & Co located at Seeaiy cue and Mary streets, Pittsburg.
J. M. Hoffmann & Co. pianos and other brands are offered at deep discounts at 537 Smithfield Street. John 8 Roberts Wood Street wallpaper stock advertises wide range and low prices. The Tyrolean Queen operetta returns April 8 at Choral Hall in aid of Sewickley Free Library with seats at Bradbury's Music Store.
Yesterday charter(s) granted for Western Terminal Company to build a wharf on the Caysheea river at Univland with capital 100000. Directors: Major J. B. Washington H E Anderson Edwin S. Carpenter. Also chartered H Tee Company with capital 50 and Neville Water Company of Neville Island Allegheny County. Residents fear riparian rights seizure and land creation despite official charters.
The bond of John F. Dravo as Collector of the Port of Pittsburg was drawn up and filed with United States Commissioner McCandlesa. The $50,000 bond, signed by four leading city merchants and officials, will be sent to Secretary Windom for approval. Once filed and the notice issued, Dravo is to assume duties.
An early 20th century page promotes Hardmaoe or Krakauer pianos as top quality objects sold at fair prices, alongside numerous ads for cleaning, laundry, textiles, and clothing. It lists Mellor & Horne 77 Fifth Avenue, laundry at 443 Smithfield St, and multiple Fifth Avenue vendors offering muslins, trims, dresses, and other goods with price hints.
Chamber of Commerce directors commemorated late member Edward Gregg with a minute eulogistic and heard remarks from Morrison Foster Captain Johns Dravo and others. A New York Chamber resolutions protest bill 6420 on census takings seen as treaty violation and rumor shows a Red-Hot Fight with E A Withers a Butler county candidate predicting Delamater defeat. George A Macbeth Co German American Insurance John Moorhead and Rev W J Holland admitted to membership.
James Abbis, a painter born in England and resident for two years, says he cannot work in Pittsburgh as a member of the Brotherhood. He claims walking delegate Sewell prevents him from earning a living because he is a foreigner.
The advert states a capital of 100000 dollars with a 50000 dollar surplus at 401 Smithfield Street near Fourth Street. It notes deposits of 1 dollar and up are received and interest is allowed at four percent.
A local upholstery shop highlights its substantial workshop and skilled workforce as proof of reliability. The firm emphasizes its extensive experience in upholstering and its readiness to handle orders with confidence.
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