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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1892
Page
5
Mrs Marsh recounts payments and receipts tied to a house deed and a missing transfer. She notes a $16 monthly janitorial wage at the Second National Bank corner as Ninth and Liberty streets, and says she quit for relocation. The dialogue hints at risks to the home and funds if the deed cannot be secured.
A work crew uncover a petrified leg bone beneath a slab twenty feet from the rear of the collapsed Old Central Station. Experts identify the fragment as part of a lady’s leg, about age 30 to 40, with dried skin clinging to it. How it arrived remains a mystery amid collapsed walls and scattered bricks.
A drowning occurred in the Monongahela at West Elizabeth when a skiff capsized after a passing boat. Five workers in various manufactories were injured, none seriously. Names include Kauxs Michael Karns, Gipoxe Patrick Gibons, and others with injuries at Linden Steel Works and Clark's Mill. Alexander Watson’s leg may be amputated after an incident at Oliver Bros. & Philips' mill.
The Allegheny Public Works Committee appointed sub committees with Chairman Lowe presiding. Streets and Sewers include Henricks Einstein Oliver Jinx Winters McAully Armstrong Pauline. Water includes Einstein Emrick Gerwig McGeary Buente Koehler Knox Zaug. Park members Patton Koehler Gerwig Rothwell McGeary Born Werthelmer Harman. Public Lighting Emrich Hannan Winters Panin Lang Bothwell Albrecht Oliver. City Property Lang McAully Torn Hax Albrecht Graham Wertheimer Henricks. The first member listed leads each sub committee.
After twelve years of work the Port Collector John F. Dravo moved offices from the old post office to the new building. The Third Avenue and Smithfield Street ovens house the government’s operations with about 2000 dollars in receipts for the day. The final section to be completed is dormitories for railway mail service employes on the fifth floor, ready by May first under General Superintendent James E White.
Anthony O Donnell of 73 Second Avenue reported to the Fourteenth ward station house that an unknown man stole his trunk containing money a watch valued at five dollars and four rings. Police found the trunk broken open a short distance behind the house and the valuables were gone. Detectives believe an arrest will follow soon.
Mattie Collins, a young daughter of Jerry Collins of Webster Avenue, died suddenly yesterday morning after falling ill. Dr Gardner attended but could not treat in time. A post mortem found rupture of a blood vessel in the stomach caused the death.
William C. Gabage of Washington D C was seated in the Duquesne Theater last night when he was seized by a hemorrhage of the songs. He left for Kimmoel’s drugstore as the attack worsened and an ambulance was summoned. He was taken to West Penn Hospital in critical condition.
A new Odd Fellows lodge named the Charlies D. Freeman was instituted in the East End last night with initial members led by C. Dumber. The lodge is located at the intersection of Franklin and Station streets and marks a fresh fraternal chapter in the area.
Policeman William Young was suspended by Lieutenant Scott of the Eleventh ward station last night. The payee said he had found you asleep while on patrol in a fire-tighting area.
Allegheny County faces lower future taxes as state rebates and revised millage reduce local charges. A $52,000 rebate arrived from state taxes, with plan to return three fourths of state tax money to the county. Officials project 1893 levy to shrink while debt decreases, aided by school fund increases and a growing county valuation nearing half a billion.
B F Veach ex-president of the Grain Exchange traveled to New York and cited government reports noting crops are not as large as last year, with winter wheat unfavorably affected. He warned that even a small decline this year could impact overall production, given the previous year’s record 2,000,000,000 bushels and prior losses in the Far West.
City Attorney Moreland, the City Assessor and counsel for dissatisfied taxpayers met at Bruce & Shields to organize appeals from 1892 assessments. About 50 attorneys attended with Frank P. Case and David D. Bruce elected chairman. They plan court orders to allow paying taxes on present assessments, hear valuation questions, and certify adjusted values to the City Attorney for docketing. A classification committee was formed and future meetings scheduled.
AB & O inspecting party visited the city and rode the Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie line at the invitation of Colonel Sam Dick of Meadville. They denied plans to lease the Shenango road, favoring no immediate changes while praising the line's potential and noting routes to Erie and Buffalo are unlikely due to Lake Shore opposition. The party, including Lord Scull Smith and Odell, planned to travel west the next morning.
Barney Conly from Beaver Falls arrived in the West End morning with plans to have a good time. By midday he became very drunk and riotous, staggering through the street and threatening to wipe the town from the earth. He was taken to No 8 police station and will face a hearing before Judge Succop today.
William Wild of Kelley Street Homewood was arrested by Inspector White House after allegedly assaulting George Trout of Jackson Street Twenty-First Ward yesterday morning. Trout says Wild struck him in the face with a blunt instrument, broke his nose, robbed him of small change, and left him unconscious on the sidewalk before a neighbor found him.
The records show March receipts to the Department of Public Works from the Bureau of City Property listing Diamond markets Adams market Southside market Monongahela wharf Allegheny wharf Southside wharf and city Welch scales totaling 3026 19. Additional sums come from the Bureau of Water Supply and Distribution for old scrap and pipe sold 10897 and from the Bureau of Water Assessments for surlates 9669 43, making a grand total unspecified.
At a mass meeting of Wash ington and Jefferson College students Joseph Mayhagh of Elizabeth Pa was chosen to represent the college in the inter collegiate oratorical contest of Western Pennsylvania colleges to be held at Carnegie Hall Allegheny Friday evening May 27 The student body also voted unanimously to withdraw from the association after this year.
Pittsburg Council will organize all committees in the next few days. The Survey Committee meets at 9 o clock today, followed by Finance Parks and Charities on Saturday Public Works on Monday Public Safety and Library on Tuesday and Corporations on Wednesday.
William Donehoo, 17, son of Rev. E. RE. Donehoo of 6 South Main street, tripped while running yesterday afternoon. Initial fear of a broken leg gave way to diagnosis of a badly fractured left ankle after examination.
The fragment lists a 100000 surplus 75000 deposits details 4 percent interest and a sale of Tree Trains for Aliquippa leaving P L E station at 8 930 and elty time plus mentions Sasuller Piso remedy for catarrh and an Easter scarf sale at Wall Pace 47 Sixth street with references to Aliquippa as a manufacturing town and a sale dated Thursday April 14 and a note on Iron City lager.
The bricklayers and bosses remain far apart after a three hour conference at the Builders' Exchange. Officials note 65,000 strike supporters fund the stoppage as arbitration is suggested but opposed by some members. A meeting of bosses is planned for Monday to set a next conference date.
Pittsburg union printers target County Printer W. P. Bennett accusing him of favoring non union offices. Bennett holds a year long county contract for printing and directs work to non union shops. A county commission meeting promises effort to secure union access amid ongoing strains and strikes.
An advertisement in yesterday’s papers by Phenix Roll Works for roll turners led to unrest among Lawrenceville millworkers. A rumor of a general strike circulated, but foreman denied any strike prospects and George P. Black stated harmony and no recent trouble over six years.
George von EReinoltz, a Chicago paint maker registered at the Schlosser last evening. He is a Swede by birth and has lived in the United States ten years. He argues free raw materials would spur many small factories, end monopolies, and benefit workers, urging the great monopolists to back such an arrangement if there is any reward for the people.
Daniel Mitchell of this city has invented and patented an annealing box claimed superior to the old single flange machines. The Mitchell Ehmen beam annealing box uses a 12 inch flange eyebeam and a crab to nearly a full circle, then the ee together. It is heavier built to endure heat and may soon be adopted in sheet iron mills nationwide. Secretary Cake May Be Asked to Resign. A Tumor Was afloat on the Southside last night that a committee of 500 appointed to investigate George L. ke's cave met several times this week and will report at tomorrow night’s meeting. The committee would also ask Mr Cake to resign as secretary, though members could not be found.
A. Mills of Wobacca Mexico registered at St James yesterday, after five years railroading in Mexico. He plans a Sharon visit. Wobacca sits on the seashore coast. Mexican railroads are limited but improving, and he notes Mexico's great future.
Mr. Thomas Marshall of the Marshall Foundry on Twenty-eighth street has journeyed to California to oversee Beasemer steel imports and to manufacture moulds for export to South America and other regions. He asserts he can ship moulds to California and sell them cheaper than locals. Easrre neckwear. Hannaon's, 90 Sixth street.
H. McCullough tours Pittsburgh on behalf of the American Sunday School Union as superintendent. He cites 1,090 new Sunday schools organized last year reaching 70,875 scholars and teachers, with 2,068 other schools aided serving 139,125 members. The union conducted 14,508 public addresses and 4,000 to 5,000 conversions in evangelistic services. Eighty churches grew from previously organized schools. authorities estimate 150,000 Protestant Sunday schools nationwide, with the union as a leading organizer.
Coroner in Schenley park case rules Mary Crearynski intentionally placed her head on a railroad track. Evidence points to Blukowski, described as her lover, as an indirect instigator. Brothers testified at the coroner’s office as details emerged.
The probate filing for Carrie Winfield dated January 5 1993 names Harry P Whaley as executor. The will bequests include 5000 dollars and a 400 diamond ring to two individuals, with 6000 dollars and a 9600 ring to another, and the remainder split between Charles Hall and George. The estate value is not fully disclosed in readable form.
Newly appointed committees of Allegheny Councils will hold special meetings to approve city employee payrolls. Committee on Survey and Committee on Public Charities meet in Crawford evening, Public Safety and Public Works Friday evening, Public Library Monday evening. Both branches meet Thursday evening April 1 to speed payroll warrants. payments to city clerks to be issued Friday, Saturday, or Monday, no later than Tuesday.
Officer Mike Harrison arrested William McMunn after a Liberty street shopkeeper claimed he offered an old Confederate note as payment for a purchase. McMunn, a Brinton farmer, said he carried the note for ten years and may be discharged at today’s hearing. Also, a Castle Shannon Incline car brake failure sent it racing down the track with passengers and a wagon aboard. safety ropes held, no injuries, repair by next week.
Mrs J M Faughender, mother of Stewart Faughender whose body was found in the Ohio River two weeks earlier, will travel to Pittsburg Saturday to exhume the body and transport it to Harrisburg for interment.
A Pittsburgh excursion departs at 8 A.M. on a day in April from B and C de ttsburg for Washington and Norfolk. Travelers board a boat on the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay to visit Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach and Richmond. A limited number of choice Norfolk lots will be offered midweek at very low round trip fares with ten day tickets. Address Sloan and Co. 177 Fourth Avenue Pittsburg for details.
A lithographed six thirty inch panel, your Easter keepsake, will be offered to patrons Saturday April 1 and 4. The item is own design, printed especially for the house, now exhibited in the window. Guano Union Tra Company, opposite Gusky's, 07 Market Street.
A brief notice promoting Easter millinery at Houwx & Co. Penn Arenas Stores, inviting customers to visit today for Parisian style hats and accessories.
An ad fragment urges readers to save with Pep p's Savings Bank at No 8 Fourth Avenue offering accounts of $1 and up. It promotes wallpaper purchases and an orchid pattern, with a street address at Liberty Street and references to Joan on Wood.
One case Extra Five Latine in light and medium grounds at 12 34c per yard. One case 32-inch Lovisane in new colorings at 12 34c per yard. Cuevron and Eprozoro new weaves 32-inch at 12 1c. 36-inch Fivz Cotton Surauns in colorings at 12 34c. Brocapep CacHEMIRENNE in exquisite colorings finest cotton dress fabric imported at 9oc per yard.
A brief note lists prices for imitation fabrics at roc and 1234c per yard.
A compact promotion notes a wide range of fabric choices available at 25 cents per yard, inviting customers to inspect the selection and value.
A seasonal sale opens next week boasting a wide range of beautiful effects and stylish designs. Prices are notably lower than usual, with substantial reductions across all stock, promising an unusually attractive event for shoppers.
A brief display of dress goods showing plains and fancy fabrics presented in full, complete arrangement with seamless variety and thorough selection.
These fabrics remain popular with shoppers as stocks showcase Crepe Plisse Crepe Raye A'Soie Crepon Rayure Creponese A'Soie Crepon Pekin Crepon Ombrette Crepon Jacquard Crepon Laglore and other effects in prime spring shades. Prices run from 85c to $3 a yard with more striking designs and a larger variety for selection.
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