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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1890

Page

2

Anderson in Pittsburg Arrest Leads to Tarentum Murder Clue

Detective Fitzgerald captures Joseph Anderson in East Liverpool after tracking him from Pittsburg where he fled after the Tarentum murder of Mrs. Radert. Anderson resists, is jailed, and signals plan to reveal others involved. Killen and officials react as hopes rise for confessions and arrests of co-conspirators.

Fitzgerald Joseph Anderson Robert Tarentum Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Ind Anderson East Liverpool Amerson New York Eus Fitngerald Heath Ohio Wen Alexander Killen Eucerly Aleclony Radert Joes Telegraph Fast Liverpool Andersen Faye Latrobe Fitegerald Mrs. Radert Pitteburg

Ordinance Limits City Carriage Fares to 3 Cents

The police safety ordinance in Thompson's Digest limits patent carriage fares in the first two wards to 3 cents for a trunk ride from depots hotels or boats to any point within limits and 6 cents for each additional trunk or item. Vehicles must display a copy of the section and vehicle number conspicuously.

Department of Pelicc Safety Thompson’s Digest

Southside elopement ends with missing bride mystery

Julia Penman and Arthur Gray pursued a license amid parental opposition. Gray lied about age, fled to Wheeling. Penman was told they were married and followed by boat toward Morgantown. Relatives received no solid update as telegrams questioned Julia’s whereabouts. George Janus hinted Gray plans return to Pittsburgh.

Julia Penman Arthur Gray Gray Arthur Wheeling W. Va Tove Morgantown Pennan Gry Julia Ale Penmans George Janus George Janus,a Friend of Young Gray Pittsburg

Maniac at Large in West End Encounter with Officer

A heavily built man with a red beard and ragged clothes appeared yesterday afternoon in the West End brandishing a lone epee. He shouted at several women on the street as Officer Richards tackled him, handcuffing the suspect named Samuel Eaton, 48, who claimed two years and three months of service to Dimon.

West End Richards di Sruccio Samuel Eaton Dimon

Early Winter Potato Crop At Morgaoza Reform School Farm

A crop of very early potatoes was harvested on Monday at the Morgaoza Reform School farm. While plowing, the farmer uncovered about a quarter peck of fresh potatoes that had sprouted due to the warm winter. The tubers were walnut sized and the plants stood seven inches tall. The article notes the oldest infant of Washington county is tied to the early crop.

Morgaoza Reform School Washington County

City officials served with foreign attachment in New York case

A foreign attachment was served on Mayor Gourley and Controller Morrow by Crowes Cut Engraving Companys of New York. The action attaches all money or property the city may possess, tied to a dispute over a printed history of the Pitt police and departments.

Gourley Morrow Crowes Cut Engraving Companys New York Pitt Police Beck

Many Street Improvements and Sewer Ordinances Discussed

The Public Works Committee elected Kirk I. Bigham as chairman and set monthly meetings. An amended sewer connection ordinance faced opposition for vacant lots but proponents urged adoption. Multiple street grading, paving, and curbing projects were proposed along Washington, Arlington, and numerous avenues and streets with extensive sewer work planned from Carson to various property lines and private lands.

Committee On Public Works Kirk I. Bigham Holliday Evans Washington Avenue Arlington Avenue South Fourth Street Carson Street Cabotway McKee Place Fifth Avenue Bates Street Harry Grazer Street Homewood Lane Avenues Frankstown Avenue Lincoln Fifth Avenues Araella Street Festival Street Denniston Avenue Lincoln Avenue Py Street Wegley's Run Aiken Avenue Claybourne Street Pennsylvania Railroad Center Avenue Two Mile Tioga Street Albion Street Monongahela Bridge South Second Street Denniston Shady Avenues Shady Avenue College Street Brady Street Shakespeare Alley Fulham Street Colwell Street Miller Pride Streets Brereton Avenue Findland Street Millwood Ridge Streets Thirty-third Street Webster Avenue Two Mile Run Howard Street Sheridan Avenue Industry Street Allen Street Beltzhoover Avenue Lebanon Street Sterling Street Bony Street Lafayette Street Williams Tecumseh Street Gloster Street Mazewood Avenue Second Avenue Lowry Street Lytle Melancthon Kansas Street Hazelwood Avenue Genesta Street Cobden Street Sterling Berg Streets Aurelia Street Landwehr Putnam Shakespeare Street Duff Street Wylie Webster Avenues Rose Street Devaillers Addison Collins Avenue Stanton Hoerelier Streets

Five Fires Struck City Yesterday but Losses Kept Low

The Twin City departments fought five fires yesterday with minimal losses. A roof blaze at No 11 Manor Street owned by the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston railroad began from a defective flue. A fire at Finchey’s ice pond near Twenty first ward started from the roof. Hugus and Hacke’s dry goods awning caught from an overheated exterior iron flue. Shingles on Greece Finley’s house near Silver Creek burned briefly. An Allegheny alarm from box 82 reported a chimney fire on Lacock Street near Anderson with no damage.

Manor Street Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston Railroad Abouts Finchey's Ice Pond Twenty-first Ward Hugus & Hacke Drypools Greece Fi Finley Silver Ie Lacock Street Anderson

Maud Atkinson Theatrical Troupe Disbands in St Joseph

Maud Atkinson and her company fail to recoup losses as the troupe disbands in St Joseph Missouri creditors claim at the bar office but the proprietor's guarantee covers funds leaving little for cast members. Miss Atkinson and husband J C Rober later raise enough to return home. Atkinson family ties linked to Allegheny police veteran William Atkinson in the Fourth ward long ago.

Maud Atkinson St. Joseph Mies Atkinsoun Johnson Po Company Atkinson Gely J. C. Rober William Atkinson

Brown Seeks Action Against Street Obstructions

Mayor Gourley stated the conference chiefs report noted in The Drs Patch is substantially correct and will guide his duties. The Poor Farm inspection will occur soon and the institution is praised for efficient administration. Chief Brown warned obstructions on thoroughfares will be prosecuted starting Monday.

Gourley Conference of Department Chiefs Drs Brown

People in motion and talk in Allegheny area

Postmaster Gillelang of Allegheny left for Washington to ask the Postmaster General for better provisions for his office. R B Carnahan reports a son of Mrs Scheniley and his wife plan to settle in Pittsburgh with rooms reserved at Seventh Avenue. Judge Lorenzo Sawyer of the US Circuit Court is staying at the Anderson Hotel, notable for a past case when Justice Field appeared before him after a shooting incident. Mark J Gusky departed yesterday for New York to visit his grandmother and then return to Chester Military Academy. Samuel F Luty of the American Tin Plate Association left for New York to meet members, while Patrick Foley traveled to Philadelphia for a funeral.

Gillelang Allegheny Washington R. B. Carnahan Lorenzo Sawyer United States Circuit Court Anderson Hotel

Ross Makes A Change A Fat Appointment Accepted

The regular quarterly meeting of D. A. No. 3 K. of L. yesterday saw District Master Workman I. N. Ross resign to become Deputy Surveyor of the Port and Clerk of Customs under Hon. John F. Dravo, with Joseph L. Evans elected in his place. Ross says he aims to improve employer and worker relations and continues to support the union while starting new duties today. A resolution noted his service and wished him success, while praising his fidelity to the assembly.

K. of L I. N. Ross Joseph L. Evans Ross John F. Dravo Nzation Nzation To Serve In the Capacity of Master Workmwan L N. Ross H. F. Dempsey Teamsters’ Assembly Workman Sewator Cap Port of Pittsburg Brother Ross Eee

Forming a Trust by Nut and Bolt Makers

Nut and bolt makers met at the Anderson Hotel in a closed session to discuss forming a trust. They aim to replace the current brokered system with outright plant purchases and stock payments. They expect a 10 percent price hike once details are finished.

Anderson Hotel Hibbs

Dyre De Lum Protest Sparks Chicago Post Office Clash

Dyre De Lum, a noted Chicago anarchist, reports postoffice officials refused to carry Judge Altgelds speech through city malls. Altgeld and Judge Tuttle convened to form an arbitration panel addressing Chicago building trades troubles. Altgeld spoke on the eight hour movement, while a plan to publish the speech as a supplement was blocked by postal authorities.

Dyre de Lum Chicago Windy City Altgeld Tuttle J. de Neo Power

Senator McClure Sees Pig Iron Prices Stable

Senator McClure of Sharon travels Pittsburg discussing pig iron and coke interests. He believes pig iron and furnace costs cannot fall much below nineteen, with raw material rates unchanged. He backs Delamater and predicts Mercer backing Meadville candidate. Major Montooth has allies but limited local activity.

McClure Sharon Pittsburg Delamater Meadville Montooth

Voting Sheets Held Back In L A 300 Election

The second and final ballot voting sheets for the LA 300 president election were shipped from the association office yesterday amid complaints from Clarey supporters about delay. Critics allege James Campbell traveled to preceptories in Washington instead of sending sheets as scheduled to support his candidate Eberhardt.

L. A Association Clarey Washington James Campbell Eberhardt

Coal Rates Advanced to Buffalo and Rochester

The Reynoldsville region coal tariff rose 20 cents to Buffalo and Rochester. Superintendent David McCargo of the Allegheny Valley road returned from New York where he attended a railroad coal meeting. The Reynoldsville operators’ demanded differential from Allegheny Valley was not granted. May 1 start date. Bricklayers at National Rolling Mill McKeesport seek wage increases. Lippincott Glass Co Findlay resumed operations after three weeks idle. President Smith of the A F G W A went to Findlay to settle factory troubles. President Samuel Gompens of the American Federation of Labor went to Columbus to speak on the eight hour movement.

David McCargo Allegheny Valley Road New York Rochester Buffalo Reynoldsville Catfish Fairmount Plum Creek Alleghen Valley National Rolling Mill McKeesport Lippincott Glass Company Findlay Smith Samuel Gompens American Federation of Labor Columbus

Woman Arrested in Oakmont Over Jealous Outbursts and Threats

Neighbors describe Maggie McDonald as quarrelsome and prone to fits of rage including threats to burn parts of the town. She was jailed on a peace-breach charge after recent disturbances at Michael Bright and Mrs. Powers homes. Witnesses say she has a history of leaving her husband, working as a servant, and rapid mood changes. The Saturday hearing will feature neighbors under oath corroborating the story with remarks from Dr. Campbell.

Oakmont Hulton Maggie McDonald David Bright Mra Hazelbacher Michael Bright Martha Powers Mrs. Powers Mitchell Squire Hotetlyn Powers Campbell

Locating Municipal Place Ordinance Discussion Leads to Vacations

The Committee on Surveys met and elected Mr. fr. B. Carnahan chairman. They approved locating Municipal Place from Smithfield street 120 feet south to Hussey property and 33 feet wide to ensure light to City Hall. They also recommended vacating several streets and alleys and establishing grades for multiple streets while noting potential light loss if new buildings rise near the post office.

Fr. B. Carnahan Municipal Place Smithfield Street Hussey Property Pos Building City Hall O’ Hara Street Pennsylvania Tube Company Commerce Canton Streets Fourteenth Ward Elwood Street Negley Avenue College Avenue Marbury Street Tannehill Vine Streets MiMin Street Barton Street Morewood Avenue Geneva Street Fisk Fortieth Streets Atl Street Augusta Street Granite Street Wylie Herron Avenues Sauple Street Hoquet Street Breed Street Tank Alley Caroline Street Albert, Paul Ellington Meyers Finley Streets Smithway Continental Meadow Greenleaf Well Augusta Edith Alder Coltart Square Indiana Street Herron Avenue

One Eyed Man's Insurance Suit At Trial

David Humphreys sues the National Beneficial Association over a $1000 policy written for total loss of eye or limb. He was blind in one eye when insured and later lost the other, but the company says no payout as per policy terms. The trial proceeds before Judge White amid local ads and shop listings filling the page.

David Humphreys National Beneficial Association White Humphreys Humphrey

Mud Broom And Muscle On City Streets

An expedition went out yesterday to look for mud on Bayard Neville streets. Explorers faced soggy lanes and washed gear with clay. A council of war decided to secure evidence of mud using a borrowed broom, amid soap and sewer odors.

Bayard Street Bayard and Neville Streets Center Avenue Pittsburg Exposition Building

Black Drapery Nets and Chantilly Flouncings Sale

An advertisement offers a large assortment of Black Drapery Nets at various prices including $1 and $125, colored nets in evening and street shades 45 inches wide, priced at Sic, Black Chantilly Flow in new patterns at $17, and Hi Black Spanish Guimipure Flouncings up to $2 per yard with multi‑yard quantities.

Sic Chantilly

Rich and Elegant Applique Dress Trimmings and Buttons

Rich and elegant novelties in applique and crochet dress trimmings gather with Vandyke points and metal and crochet buttons offered in low, medium, and oyster tones to match the new shades of dress goods.

Hidden Prices and Curios in a 19th Century Shop Parade

A crowded catalog describes corsets in Ecru and White for 4c, scissors and knives in two sizes, Pearl and Horo Handlen pocket knives, Swiss Tambour Net Curtains $8 to $2, Imperial Irish Points $5 to $3, and Renaissance textiles with borders and handwork priced from $2 to $12. The fragment suggests a lavish assortment and promotions without precise dates or locations.

Allegheny Government Building Bill Passes Senate

The Senate approved a bill to fund a Government building in Allegheny, causing strong local excitement though the exact site is uncertain. It would lie near City Hall with a potential First ward square idea, while Recorder Graham notes the government must own ground and consent of property holders is needed to gift park land.

Allegheny Senate City Hall First Ward Graham

A Dynamite Scare In Southside Ward Station

In the Twenty eighth ward station a prisoner named John Brooks rapped on his cell bars and banged his overcoat to find hidden money. Two small packages dropped from the coat, Brooks paled, and claimed they contained enough dynamite to blow the station. Police officers rushed to the outer office as Brooks joked about the danger.

Twenty Eighth Ward Fitzsimmons John Brooks Brooks Guardians of the Law

Evans Chosen Master Workman in Pittsburgh District

The district elected Joseph J. Evans as Master Workman to succeed the retiring leader. H F Dempsey was selected as Worthy Foreman with the former Master Workman moving to the board. Joseph Stonick resigned, Frank Vincent elected to fill the vacancy. Resolutions support Evans and the Australian voting system in Pennsylvania. Evans, a veteran of D A 3 since 1881, is a longtime labor figure in Pittsburgh.

Pennsylvania Evans Pittsburg The Knights of Wavor International Typographical Union

Congressional fight for delegates in Lawrence County

Ex Congresssman Oscar L Jackson of New Castle claims victory with Lawrence County delegates. He notes three counties also back their own candidates Major Mc Dowell to win Mercer delegates Black to carry Butler. Upcoming quadriangular contest could pit Jackson Randall Rosecrans retired list issue wields party splits.

Oscarl. Jackson New Castle Jackson Major McDowell Mercer County Black Butler Randall Rved Rae Rosecrans Grant Mr. Randall

Pritebarg Girl To Repent At Home of Good Shepherd

The woman hosting Margaretta Judie in McKeesport was arraigned along with Bertha Collins Mamie Ithauer and Fred Flick. Miller and Flick jailed six months Ithauer 60 days Collins 0 days. The judge sent the girl to the Home of the Good Shepherd in Columbus, she left last night with Detective Coulson.

Good Shepherd Jennie Miller Margaretta Judie McKeesport Alderman McKenna Bertha Collins Southside Mamie Ithauer Fred Flick the Good Shepherd Colombus Coulson

Note on Hostetter’s Stomach Hitters Endorsed by Broad Sectors

All Sorta and Conditions of Men acknowledge the efficacy of Hostetter's Stomach Hitters for dyspepsia constipation malarial and bilious troubles nervous debility and kidney ailments. Learned professions press mercantile manufacturing agricultural and mining communities have provided 30 years of testimony, proving public discernment in its favor.

Everett Pianos by the Carload at Federal Street Showrooms

A large shipment of Everett pianos arrives at the Everett Piano Club headquarters in Allegheny. Showrooms at 137 Federal Street and warehouse at 21 Federal are packed with new instruments, with easy club payments and price reductions praised by leading musicians including Prof. Theodore Salmon of Pittsburg College. Call or write manager Alex Ross at 137 Federal St. for a circular.

Everett Piano Club Federal St Federal Everett Theodore Salmon Pittsburg College Alex. Ross Allegheny

Union Talk Aims at Unity of Presbyterian Bodies

Delegates from the United Presbyterian and Reformed Presbyterian Churches meet in Pittsburg today to finalize a union between the two organizations which differ only in name. No serious difficulty is anticipated in forming the proposed union.

Pittsburg United Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Churches

Oil study on ground glass exhibited at McKee’s store

A dog’s head oil study by 14 year old William Shore Jr. is displayed at McKee’s jewelry shop on Smithfield Street. The work, signed D7 William Shore Jr., impresses many visitors with evident artistic talent.

McKee Smithfield Street William Shore, Jr Shore

Local items and incidents from two cities

Receipts of the Department of Public Works last month totaled 2578.90 with specified amounts at Diamond, Adams, Fifth Avenue, and Southside markets, Monongahela and Allegheny wharfs, Municipal Hall and city scales plus Bureau of Water fees. The Allegheny School Board voted down a German teacher in each section but decided to place one in the High School. An infant drowned at 714 Second Avenue. Owen Hughes, once a Pittsburg resident, was killed by a train near Okie yesterday morning. Ham

Department of Public Works Adams Fifth Avenue Southside Monongahela Allegheny Municipal Hall Bureau of Water Committee On Special Instruction Allegheny Board of School Resol Secut Thomas Keenan Second Avenue Owen Hughes Pittsbag Oke

Layton Ordered to New York for Duty

Immigrant Inspector Robert D. Layton received a Treasury Department letter directing him to report to Hon. J.B. Weber in New York for future duty. Pittsburg friends call the move a surprising political shift while noting Layton is needed locally amid iron and coal industry concerns.

RE. D. Layton Metropoli Robert D. Layton Treasury Department Washington J.B. Weber New York Agsinat Gounowal Pittsburg

Tailor James Dicksey Hires Maurett Anker for New Stock

I announce my success in securing Maurett Anker of New York City as sole head of my merchant tailoring department. The shop now features an extended selection of imported and domestic goods, including a fall line of latest suit patterns from $25 upward. Call to view spring and summer suits and prices. James Dicksey, tailor, 65 Fifth Avenue at Wood Street, second floor.

Maurett Anker New York City James Drcksey Wood St Filth Ave

Brush Plant Sale Negotiations Tie To Westinghouse

Westinghouse Electric Company negotiates for a controlling interest in the Brush electric light plant of Baltimore as talks proceed.

Westinghouse Electric Company Brush Electric Light Plant Baltimore

Banking Notice at 401 Smithfield Street Corner Fourth

Capital of $100000 and surplus of $50000 noted for a local bank. Deposits ranging from $1 upward accepted with interest at 4 percent. The venue at 401 Smithfield Street corner of Fourth applies to this financial notice.

Smithfield Street Cor

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