Absent Months While Sick From Drink Returns From West
Gus L Otterson a Allegheny wallpaper firm partner vanished last fall after leaving for New York on business. He reappeared in Allegheny in April after a long journey through Buffalo Chicago San Francisco and California. He described a period of heavy drinking and temporary mental derangement while traveling. He eventually returned with his wife and Mrs Price from New York to Allegheny via Panama and the isthmus. He stated he aimed to resume work and repay debts, expressing sorrow for his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Allegheny
Gus L. Outerson
Harry Swindell
Federal Street
New York
Otterson
Union Depot
Observatory Hill
Tue Disratcn
Allegheny City
Buffalo
Earle Hotel
Lizzie Immer
Ida Ruoff
Hohn
Miss Immer
Ruff
Chicago
San Francisco
Hammond Baths
Palace Hotel
Monterey
Hotel del Monte
Mr. Price
Gus
Mrs. Price
Etite
Walking speak easy man passes night in Allegheny lockup
Jack Darrah an ex saloon keeper linked to a mobile speak easy activity was arrested near Anderson avenue and Lacock street after officers found 15 inside pockets in his ulster with three half pint whisky bottles 940 in silver plus a dirk knife and a six shooter. Police to file charges for selling liquor without license and selling on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Darrah
East Diamond
Allegheny
Murphy
Darrah
Anderson Avenue
Lacock Street
Wilson
Liquor Raid Nabs Speakeasy Group on River Avenue
Chief Murphy and Allegheny detectives raided a River Avenue speakeasy run by Jacob Hasley. Mr and Mrs Hasley along with Clara Neil Frank Smith Charles Miller John Brown John Smith James Smith James McCall and William McDonald were jailed for a morning hearing. Andy Swords resisted and was arrested. Fifteen beer cases and several quarts of whisky were seized and stored in the Mayor's office as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Allegheny
Jacob Hasley
River “Avenue
Hasley
Clara Neil
Frank Smith
Charlies Miller
John Brown
John Smith
James Smith
James McCall
William McDonald
Andy Swords
Widow Pianist Returned to Chicago From Washington
Mrs. Sarah Gildersleeve aged about 40 arrived in the city from Washington D C where police authorities sent her toward Chicago after she failed to find work teaching music. She pawned jewelry and clothing to survive and sought police transportation back to friends in Chicago. Washington officials provided a Pittsburgh ticket and Chief Elliot will arrange further travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gildersleeve
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Gildersleeve
Washington
Pittsburg
Elliot
Northside special elections heated by ward battles
Mayor Wyman is expected to issue proclamations for First and Second ward council elections tomorrow. Five days after proclamation, voting will occur. In the First ward D. Hubley and Robert Knox clash as Hubley allegedly anticipated Hartman’s resignation, while in the Second ward James M. G and John G. Lehman vie for control amid unclear prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
D. Hubley
Robert Knox
Americas Club
Hubley
C. H. Hartman
James M. G
John G. Lehman
Bimmer
Death of Mrs. Sarah Welty in Greensburg
Mrs. Sarah Welty widow of Daniel Welty Sr of Greensburg died at her home Saturday. Funeral arrangements are set for today at the family residence with services to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Welty
Daniel Welty
Greensburg
Congressman Hatch Predicts Democratic House in 1888
Missouri congressman Hatch speaks at Union depot predicting a Democratic House and criticizing Harrison as a failure. He claims revulsion against the President, forecasts a Democratic majority, and says Cleveland would be nominated and elected if a convention occurred soon. He comments on Western wheat prospects and tariff burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
Missouri
Tam
Washington
Cleveland
Ben Harrison
Mr. Hatch
Quiet Hope for New Jersey Gubernatorial Election
The report notes a calm political climate in New Jersey as voters prepare for the fall election and express hope that the people will elect a competent governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Evils of Rate Wars Warned By Captain McCormick
Captain J. J. McCormick on a street corner says rate wars hurt railroads and the public. He notes uncertainty keeps reductions from helping business and predicts strong ocean travel and tourist prospects for the summer. He also observes immigration patterns with English, Scotch and Irish workers staying home while Ital ians Hungarians and Slavs continue to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCormick
Loyal Legion Members Head to Philadelphia for Annual Meeting
J L Botsford of Youngstown was at the Anderson last night en route to Philadelphia for the Loyal Legion annual gathering. Ex President Hayes, headed to the meeting, telegraphed for a Duquesne room but did not arrive. He is expected to pass through town bound for Philadelphia with signals of a likely re election as President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Botsford
Youngstown
Anderson
Loyal Legion
Philadelphia
Hayes
General Sheridan
Duquesne
Railway Federations Meet Amid Silent Demands
About 125 men gathered at Labor Hall for a Federation of Railway Employes meeting. They refused to discuss specifics or identify officers, stating only that “the matter is settled.” Reports linked grievances to Pennsylvania lines and recent dismissals on Fort Wayne Erie and Pittsburgh routes.
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Federation of Railway Employes
Labor Hall
J. H. Jantzen
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Erie
Pittsburg
Weather prognostications from a railroad official
General Passenger Agent A. E. Clark notes a cool May ahead and a warm late April, linking ice melt and Arctic activity to premature icebreakup. He cautions the Arctic system may influence travel, but asserts people will still travel for summer excursions.
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A. E. Clark
Lake Erie Road
Arctic Circle
Arctic
Newfoundland
St. Lawrence Valley
New England States
Four children injured in reckless ride by Wells
Yesterday Daniel Brady hired a Jersey wagon for a funeral. William Wells, drunk, took Brady's four daughters aged 2 to 6 on a ride down Rosa street crashing on Second and Ross. The two youngest were badly cut. Wells unharmed. The carriage wrecked. team captured. Also Frank Hopkins killed by Washington express near Copper Works station. He was 38 with wife and one child. Schultz burned by hot slag at Shoenberger furnace. A buggy collision on Penn avenue left another vehicle wrecked with no injuries. Baby John Stesik, 18 months, died at home. coroner concludes no inquest.
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Penn Avenue
Daniel Brady
Second Avenue
Ross Street
Brady
William Wells
Wells
Rosa Street
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Frank Hopkins
Washington Express
Baltimore and Ohio
Copper Works
William Schhultz
Shoenberger's
John Stesik
Boquet Street
Drivers Seek Share as Ice Prices Rise Skeptical on Machine Ice
Ice drivers and helpers in S. A. 7482 K. of L. met to discuss a new wage scale and potential rate increases to 30 cents per pound for 10 to 50 pounds daily. They claim ample ice to last through summer and into next winter, opposing machine made ice. An Allegheny dealer noted slow car shipments, selling by the bushel at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. 7482
K. of L
L. A. No
Wisconsin Central Leased to Northern Pacific for 99 Years
President Abbott travels through the city after signing a 99 year lease of the Wisconsin Central to the Northern Pacific. The deal places Northern Pacific in control while Wisconsin Central remains nominally organized. Abbott notes the expanded Chicago to Pacific Ocean rail corridor and discusses traffic volumes and potential modest western expansions.
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President Abbott
Wisconsin Central Road
New York
Northern Pacific
Abbott
United States
Chicago
Pacific Ocean
Wisconsin Central
Windy City
Committees Named for Scotch Irish Citizens Meeting
A general meeting of committees in charge of the forthcoming Scotch Irish citizens gathering is set for tomorrow at 4 PM in the Common Council Chamber. Transportation chair John W Echols leads a list including De Pitcairn and others. Finance is chaired by Dr James Allison with members Nimick Scott Chalfant and more. Entertainment is led by W F Herron with many Hon. and Rev. members listed from Washington Pa and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
John W. Echols, Esq
de Pitcairn
H. W. Oliver
David McUargo
J. W. Patton
F. van Dusen
Thomas E. Watt
A G. Clarke
James C. Anderson
E. D. Smith
C. W. Bassett
James Allison
Alexander Nimick
James B. Scott
John Chalfant
W. R. Thompson
W. A. Shaw
Henjamin Thaw
J. McF. Cater
John W. Herron
Charles E. Speer
John A. Harper
W. F. Herron
William H. MecCreery
Thomas Ewing
J. W. F. White
Christopher Ma
Edwin H. Stowe
F. H. Collier
William G. Hawkins
James W. Over
Thomas Mellon
H. A Gourley
T. H. Robinson
L. N. Hays
J. Robinson
A McCrory
J. W.W. Sproul
Dawns Benham
Dr. Norcross
R. Denehon
James Verner
James M. Gary
M. K. Moorhead
A. P. Burchfield
W. R. Holmes
J. O. Brown
W. C. Corcorale
8. Marvin
James Albree
Kew Boycott Measures At Knights Of Labor Meeting
The quarterly convention of D. A. No. 3 Knights of Labor opens Wednesday with routine business. The Pittsburg Traction Company boycott is a key issue as new strategies to enforce the action are prepared. Laborers along the line walk to work to avoid the cars while three new local assemblies form in the city Jeannette and Bellevernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Pittsburg Traction Company
Jeannette
Bellevernon
Garbage problem study by Newark Paterson delegation visits Chicago
A Newark and Paterson party toured Western cities to inspect incineration methods for garbage. Dr. Van Riper and Dr. Agnew led the group with city officials including Mayor J E Haynes and health officer J L Leal. The visit aims to learn how cleaner air and water can be achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Paterson
N. J
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Milwaukee
St. Paul
C. &. van Riper
Frank Agnew
Riley
J. L. Leal
J. E. Haynes
George D. Haynes
van Riper
Haynes
Nothing But a Fight at Mary Longs House
Neighbors in Enon alley Southside complained of disturbances at Mary Longs house. Police under Lieutenant Johnston raided the premises at about 1 am. No serious violence occurred. Long was jailed for 30 days, with companions William Boomer and Joseph Bingley each jailed 10 days.
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Mary Long
Enon Alley
Southside
Johnston
Mary
William Boomer
Joseph Bingley
Rogues gallery photos admired by Allegheny police chief
Chief of Police Murphy shows a private rogues gallery containing 342 likenesses of criminals from across the country in his office. A former pugilist Ben Hogan lectured at the Opera House on The Bright and Dark Sides of His Life, with a large crowd and a free collection.
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Murphy
Rogues
Allegheny
Bailwick
Ben Hogan
Discharged Glass Worker Threats Target Southside Firm
A former employee from a leading Southside glass maker sends threatening notes. Two postal cards received by The Dispatch quote him vowing to stop his attempts and to “stick out no longer” while planning a Chicago train departure. The firm has faced heavy harassment with as many as a dozen cards in a single day.
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Southside
Distatch
Chicago
Trouble Settled At East Liverpool Glass Works
The East Liverpool Glass Works will resume today after an amicable settlement. President Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers Association reported no strikes and a fair outlook for the trade. Winter overproduction had left some flint workers unemployed in Eastern cities.
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President Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Liverpool
Musical Union feud looms over Great Western Band opening
A board meeting and planned arbitration collide as Master Workman Ross and Gus Kreil clash over band engagements for the National League season. Disputes center on expelled Knights of Labor members in L. A. 1583 and alleged union rule violations.
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Musical Mutual Protective Union
Workman Ross
Gus Kreil
Musical Union
Great Western
Breil
L. A
Ross
Mr. Kreil
Hecker
Knights of Labor
Kreil
Musicsl Union
Great Western Band
Powderly
Gompers
No Change in Scale in Typographical Union 7 Meeting
A special Typographical Union No. 7 meeting decided no change in June rates for composition. The new scale will be shown to proprietors next week. Members attempted to push for increases to 40 and 45 cents for afternoon and morning papers, but the move was rejected. L. A. 1630 Knights of Labor printers plan to ratify the scale next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union No. 7
No. 7
L. A
Knights of Labor
Freight Car Shipment Sets Glass Trade Record
John Patterson of Peerless Lead Glass Works notes the firm sent the largest freight car from the city carrying 322 large boxes and 46 barrels of glassware totaling 22 100 pounds plus 70 lamp chimney boxes weighing 4 225 pounds. Freight to Denver at 14214 per 100 pounds yields about 37513 dollars. A Boyle Blowers committee discussed a new wage scale and the eight hour law at the Labor Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patterson
Peerless Lead Glass Works
Denver
L. A
Labor Halil
Arrests Follow Glenwood Shooting Aftermath
Dennis Conners and Joshua Martle were arrested after a shooting at Glenwood Saturday night. Conners received 30 days from Magistrate Hyndman and was held for a witness in the case.
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Dennis Conners
Joshua Martle
Glenwood
Hyndman
Tailor James Dickson Hires New Cutter Maurett Anker
James Dickson announces he secured Maurett Anker of New York City as sole head of the tailoring department. The shop emphasizes an expanded stock of imported and domestic fabrics with suits from $25, inviting patrons to view stock and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurett Anker
New York City
James Dickson
Cor. Wood St
New Hotel Opens May First in Pittsburg
The upcoming hotel under W R Kuhn’s management will open May 1 1890 and welcomes friends. The property is being finished furnished and decorated in the best style with Kuhn promising a timely opening and cordial reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evuast End
W. R. Kuhn
Kuhn
Police Inspector McAleese Reports City Arrests Rise
John McAleese presented the annual report for the First district, noting 9,541 of 14,945 city arrests last year. The First district led in major arrests, with detailed figures on officers, telephones, and disciplinary actions and a December peak of 1,028 arrests.
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McAleese
John McAleese
First District
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Sale of men's solid working shoes at G D Simons
Closeout listing for men’s solid working shoes offered at G D Simons on 78 Ohio Street Allegheny. Price stated per pair, inviting buyers to purchase these discounted shoes as a bulk clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny
G. D. Simon
Record of illegal liquor cases and property seized
The district officers seized goods valued at 29 125 10 dollars from illegal liquor operations, with 28 178 19 dollars restored to owners. Remaining articles valued at 1 047 dollars are held by the Inspector. No charge of keeping a disorderly house was filed in these arrestees.
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J. A. A. Brown
Ionares Bidean Bitiaiiaee
Viavenes Tik
Pleasant Day Draws Crowds to Sebenley Park and Highland Park
The article notes a sunny day drawing thousands to Sebenley Park with its new green velvet lawn and budding trees. Highland Park and Allegheny Cemetery also attracted visitors, while officers reported no depredations or disorder during the outing.
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Sebenley Park
Allegheny Cemetery
Two Hospital Deaths Reported at West Penn
George Scheibler aged 43 and a demented man with burned feet died at West Penn Hospital after being brought from Greensburg on March 25. The coroner will investigate the accident. A second man, John Pacer, died at the hospital last Thursday from injuries involving heavy piping at Mex Tube Works. an inquest was slated for this morning.
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George Scheibler
West Penn Hospital
Scheibler
Greensburg
John Pacer
Mex
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Gus L. Otterson
Takes IL TN
Far West
Dennis
G. W. Clark & Co
California
Qate
George Price
Allseny City
Hooper
Ulster
Northside
Grover
Harrison
Western Railroad
Congressman Hatch
Southwest
McCormick
the Loyal Legion
Gust Kreil
TI N. Ross
Order of Railway Conductors
Passenger Conductors’ Association
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania Company
Clark
Ice
The
Wisconsin Central and Northern Pacific
KEW
Polps
Ginaswirker
East Liverpool Glass Works
MR. Kreil's
Keomawr
Messrs. Brokaw, Bros
A. L. CarLor
Pittsburg, Cor. Sixth
Libertysts
Marvin
Young
America
Baby Coaches
Harrison's Toy Store
Federal St
France
BR. A. Elliott Co
Sixth St
Mr. McAleese
Bailiwick
No. 1
Bureau of Police
First
Aeasenence Dsi
DR. C. McLane
Faun Hee
St. Louis
Jyl Uwr
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Prrtsavrs. Pa
Aisin
Metropolia
Europe
Nottingham
Ehem
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave and
Market ST
H. Swindell
Carnegie Library
Allegheny, Pa
Rosenbaum & Co
JOS. Horne & CO
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