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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1891

Page

2

Foreigners must share same protection as citizens says Blaine

Public reaction in Pittsburgh centers on Secretary Blaine's letter to Premier Kudini of Italy regarding the New Orleans riot. City officials and lawyers praise Blaine's stance that aliens deserve no greater indemnity than citizens, urging constitutional reform while stressing equal protection and government responsibility.

James G. Bilsise Kudini Italy United States New Orleans Secretary of State Pittsburg S. A. Trent Jose Blaine James Young Gourley Taine Otel Brown Hiaine Eero Morris Mead Bureau of Electricity Rudm Crosby Gras Rudini Slagie M. A. Woodward A. M. Brown Red Nosed Mike Mike Sealy William A. Sipe William Wictherow Howard Morton

Central Board of Education Secretary Praises Uncle Sam

Charles Reislar says the move benefits U S policy and increases popularity nationwide. An official notes Uncle Sam favors paste Suet for No 1 and expects broad public approval, while a Baltimore and Ohio official backs Blaine as the brainiest man in the United States and supports the Italian matter decision.

Charles Reislar Central Board of Education Uncle Sam Italy Sam Baltimore and Ohio Hallread Blaine United States

Orators of National Reputation to Speak at Americas Club Banquet

Nationally noted speakers will address the Americas Club banquet on the 27th at Monongahela House. Adjutant General Hastings will announce speakers and toasts including Dalsoll on The Fifty first Congress and Cullom on Grant, with Thurston and Depew among those listed for future remarks.

Americas Club D. H. Hastings Monongahela House Dalsoll Congress Hiss B Cullom Illinois Grant J. H. Thurston National League of Republican Clubs League Club Thurston Chauncey M. Depew

Superintendent Warner Quits for Pittsburg Plate Glass Job

Superintendent Henry Warner of the Workhouse resigns after a recent re election to take a $15 000 a year post with Pittsburg Plate Glass Company. Addison Svale confirms the resignation and cites Major Robert W McClaughrey as a strong potential successor, noting his prior solid record and urging his appointment despite residency questions.

Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Addison Lysis Major McClaughrey Fince Henry Warner Warner Robert W.mcclaughrey Huntingdon Huntingdon Industrial Reformatory Joliet Board of Managers Allerheny County Major McAlangbrey Tepenea Huanti of Reformatory Aera McClaughrey

Annual Meeting of United Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society

The eighth annual meeting of the Monongahela Presbytery Women’s Missionary Society, United Presbyterian Church, was held at Ninth U P Church on South Fourteenth Street. Officers were elected and reports cited a healthy year with $169 in receipts, six new societies formed, four new bands organized, and strong Orphans’ Home status.

Women's Missionary Society of the Monongahela Presbytery U. P. Church U. P South Fourteenth Street Orphans’ Home Mra Jean Sands Mra McCrory R A. Elliott 7. M. Ross Reco E. D. Brown M. J. Mitchell W. J. Reed I. Agnew R. M. Russe E. M. Hill Zes Gillespie Jennie Musgrove T. W. Young General Mission Society of the Third U. P. Church J. A Sands Ina McClarren J. A. Curry Anois Young M. E. Friese Nise H. Boswick Anote Taylor Mary Barckley Lt. Frew Joan 8 Sand Alex. Ross Jy Gillespie Stoop Nellie Spab

Wedding Party Returns with Dying Relative in Tow

A Cleveland wedding party traveling to Cumberland Md stopped for breakfast at Monongahela yesterday morning. Charles A Brill United States Express Company's traveling agent at Cumberland was married in Cleveland to Miss Doyle. He died suddenly of heart failure after the ceremony, and the couple returned as mourners with the deceased. The party included J M Doyle Jessie Millman C Choate FE L Smith and George F Fulton and wife.

Cleveland Monongahela Cumberland Charles A. Brill United States Express Company Doyle Mr. Brill J. M. Doyle Jessie Millman S.C. Choate FE. L. Smith George F. Fulton Uniontown

Succession Rumors at Pennsylvania Lines Directory Meeting

Speculation runs through railroad circles over who will succeed the late J N McCaullough as First Vice President of the Pennsylvania Lines. A Philadelphia meeting next week will decide the promotions. A railroad official predicts James McCrea becomes First Vice President with traffic and operating duties.

J. N. McCaullough Pennsylvania Hoes Pailadelphia James McCrea Omas D. Messier John E. Davidson Onances C. Cer Thethwestern Lines

Furniture Board of Trade to Exhibit in July at Institute

Circulars from the New York Furniture Board of Trade announce a July exhibition in the American Institute building. About 25 000 invitations have been issued and a large display is anticipated.

New York Furniture Board of Trade American Institute Building

Jewelry stock and musical instruments at Gallinger’s

Notice advertises diamond gold and silver watches and jewelry with silverware at N. Gallinger’s 1200 Peon Ay. It promises courteous treatment and invites customers to compare prices and quality, noting a full line of musical instruments on hand.

N. Gallinger

Reform School Official Defends Punishment and Diet at Morganza

Superintendent Quay of the Pennsylvania Reform School at Morganza defends corporal punishment and a strict discipline regime. He says visits by state agents and lawmakers found orderly conditions, adequate food, and a united, industrious inmate population. He notes parole aims and reports girls’ chores while criticizing the Wagenburt inquiry as misinformed.

Wagenhart State Commission J. A. Quay Pennsylvania Reform School Morganza Quay Board of Managers Commission Messrs. Dearden Walk Messrs Lemon Lyttle Lisch Appropriations Committee Mr. Quay Reyburn Commission Morganza Reform School

No Cruelty Found at Mor school after Board Exam

The state board examined inmates at Mor School and found no recent marks of brutality though some scars existed from before. Superintendent Quay and Dr. Allison defended discipline as necessary, noting that rough handling and whipped punishment occurred but were not excessive or cruel.

Quay Reyburn Wagenhart Thomas Wightman Morcases Ce Enedminioa W. H. Lupton Wegsabaremaes Isader Coblenz Board of Managers Ablic Aes Charles W. Houston J. H. Gray W. B. Lupton Charles McKennan

Western Pennsylvania Electricians Form a Permanent Society

At a continued meeting of electricians in the Anderson Hotel yesterday permanent organization was effected. Dr. George M. Goetze of Tarentum Electric Light Company was elected President and A. C. Overholt of Scottdale Secretary. Delegates from New Castle Beaver Scottdale Sewickley Wilkinsburg Tarentum Beaver Falls and Rochester attended already gathering on Wednesday.

Western Pennsylvania Anderson Hotel George M. Goetze Tarentum Electric Light Company A. C. Overholt Scottdale New Castle Beaver Sewickley Wilkinsburg Tarentum Beaver Falls Rochester

Spring Relieves Grip Strain With Fresh Sightings

Spring eased the grip crisis as no new cases were reported and many missing residents reappeared on the streets. B. Jance, confined since early March with a severe grip attack, was seen outdoors for the first time yesterday after a thorough rest and weather exposure.

Forty Miles Nearer A Line to Shorten Wheeling Connellsville

Wheeling resident C B Hubbard and his wife traveled eastward last evening as part of rail planning. Hubbard supports a proposed line from Connellsville to Wheeling via Benwood Moundville Tom's Run the Monongahela and Fairchance Uniontown. Allegheny police continue Miller robbery probe with an estimated loss of about two thousand dollars in silverware. Detectives expect to announce concrete news on the robbers soon.

Wheeling Connellsville C. BE. Hubbard New Jersey Hubbard Benwood Moundville Tom's Run Monongahela Fairchance Uniontown Allegheny

Disappearance of David Burdon Sparks City Search

David Burdon of Smallman near Thirty six street vanished last Friday. Police were notified yesterday and extensive citywide searches by his worried friends and relatives yielded no trace. Burdon is a steelworker, sober, industrious, and supports a large family.

David Burdon Smallman Thirty-six Street Burdon

Local arrests and hearings reported by magistrates and aldermen

WritinuN A Smiley the colored boy who shot Lloyd Scott with a flobert rifle at Roups station will have a hearing tomorrow before Magistrate Hyndman. Patrick McDermitt held for court after cutting his wife with a penknife the night of March 31 before Alderman Succop. William Buelfeldt charged with robbing M Oppenheimer clothing store on Peon avenue while fixing a fire escape. Jacon Hvtreursson colored to be tried for stealing roll of carpet from Charles Warmcastle's livery stable. Detective M J O Laughlin and Edward Rose, captured in Toronto for a Buffalo burglary, passed through the city last night. Detective Glenn arrested Eddie Thorn of Decatur street Allegheny for robbing his little brother of 13 dollars. Jacon Suim charged with suffering Joseph Bole.

M. J. O'Laughlin Edward Rose Toronto Buffalo Glenn Eddie Thorn Decatur Street Allegheny Jacon Suim Susaniating Joseph Bole

Local Fireman Buried After Pittsburg and Western Wreck

The body of Fireman Bert Riddley was buried yesterday from his home on Agee Street after dying in the Pittsburg and Western freight wreck. Seventy five fellow employees attended the funeral. The Fifteenth Ward Republican Club relocated to No 3611 Butler Street to new rooms with improvements.

Bert Riddley Pittsburg and Fifteenth Ward Republican Club Butler Street Breezes Cabadianes

Meeting on eight hour work demands dominates carpentry talk

The Master Builders met to discuss new working rules ahead of the May 1 eight hour deadline. Provisions include eight hours equal two days work, time and a half overtime, double time holidays, and minimum pay rules for apprentices and contractors. Local Union No 230 plans a nine hour meeting with about 2000 carpenters expected to attend.

Carpenters Lane W.H. Irwin

Local Manufacturers Unite Against Tax Bill in Legislature

Major industrial firms led by American Tube and Iron Company and Pittsburgh area companies organize to defeat the local tax on corporate property. They hire Louis W. Hail to address the Senate Finance Committee next Tuesday and plan statewide lobbying with Joseph Walton & Co Carnegie Bros. & Co and others sending representatives to Harrisburg.

United Action American Tube and Iron Company Pennsylvania Tube Company Moorhead & McCleane Linden Steel Company Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Phillips, Nimick & Co Riter & Conly Orme Louis W Senate Finance Committee General Judice Hail Forst Joseph Walton & Co Carnegie Bros. & Co Alexander Dea John A. Wood Spang. Chalfant Co Harrisburg

Boltmakers Leave Monongahela Meeting Quietly

The Monongahela carriage bolt manufacturers, about 12 in number, left the hotel gathering yesterday after two days of talks. They refused to share details of their business and denied any relation to a guest who was mistaken for their group. Thomas W. Smith of Standard Nut Company attended, but denied involvement when pressed for information.

Monongahela Thomas W. Smith Standard Nut Company Southside Brow Cleveland Smith

Barbers Protective Association Elects Officers in Allegheny County

A large meeting of the Barbers Protective Association of Allegheny County elected officers including President Arthur Boettger and Vice President Fred Kleppech. The group names an executive committee and auditing panel. Colonel J. M. Schoonmaker resigns as receiver of Columbia Iron and Steel, with court action pending to reorganize the company and address outstanding debt.

Barbers' Protective Association of Allegheny County Arthur Boettger Fred Kleppech C. J. Volmer Philly Weber G. W. Miller W. Bubl Fred Pastre William Young Guardian John Resmer J. F. Stadtlander H. Dengle H. W. Petsinger G. Range William Brill Phillip Weber F. Klepsch Arthur Bostiger Hillip Weber George Rose J. M. Schoonmaker United States Columbia Iron and Steel Company

Conference of Flint Glassworkers Union Held Next Week

A conference of manufacturers and representatives of the Flint Glassworkers Union will meet in the city next week. Tuesday covers the pressed ware scale, Wednesday the mold shop line, and Thursday the iron mold scale. No trouble is expected in reaching an amicable settlement.

Flint Glassworkers’ Union

United Mine Workers establish Journal to push eight hour plan

The United Mine Workers form a new paper named the Journal backed by the Executive Board and edited by President Hae and Secretary Mc Bryde. The publication is near in appearance and filled with material of high value to the miners as they oppose the eight hour proposition.

United Mine Workers Journal Hae McBryde

Western Flint Hottie Association to close factories early

The Western Flint Hottie Association will close its factories earlier than July 1 citing exceptionally warm weather in January that caused time loss. The shutdown is moved up by six periods.

Western Flint Hottie Association

Plasterer Daniel Reed Dies After Illness in Allegheny

Daniel Reed longtime journeyman plasterer and labor movement veteran died at his home on M8 Arch street Allegheny after a lengthy illness. He helped organize Pittsburg’s first Plasterers' Union and was a noted figure in local labor circles.

Daniel Reed Arch Street Allegheny Plasterers’ Union Pittsburg

Industrial News Briefs From Early 1900s Factories

The C L Flaccus furnace at Taren tum will soon operate. Over 90 corkworkers were on duty at Armstrong Byes Co s factory yesterday. A glasshouse workers league has formed at Stoubennville amid Pittsburgh league suspicions. Machinists strike grows warmer as G W Kirk and J A Adams face suit from J W Taggart, a worker and peace surety. Carnegie Phipps Co sources say Scotland machinery imports will be minor for plate rolls.

C. L. Flaccus Tarentum Armstrong Byes. & Co Alet Aleague American Association of Glasshouse Stoubennville Pittsburg G. W. Kirk J. A. Adams J. W. Taggart Carnegie, Phipps & Co Scotland

Three Story Brick Building For Rent On Sixth Street

A three story brick building with a large store room and elevator on Sixth Street is available to rent for 2600 dollars. For information call 11139 Peno Avenue.

Sixth Street Peno Avenue

Mayor Gourley Demands Chain Gang for Loafers and Mashers

Mayor Gourley called for tough action against idle corner loafers and mashers, insisting all must work on the chain gang regardless of status. Judge Succop cited frequent complaints from women about harassment at Corners and announced stricter enforcement with workhouse sentences for loafing.

Gourley Porrce Diamond and Smiths Streets Diamond Market Eleventh Liberty Streets Vincent McKenna Ollitt McDoard John McGuire Succop Pittsburg Lake Erie Augustus Schmitt Alexander Brown Twelfth Carson

Will Try Lymph a Year at West Penn Hospital

West Penn Hospital officials plan a year long trial of Kochs lymph with careful observation. Six patients at advanced consumption received the lymph. two died and two left the hospital while the others remain under care. The test aims to assess efficacy in early stage cases, though few such patients consent to treatment.

West Penn Hospital Koch Koon

Four Accidents Reported Yesterday In City

Yesterday four accidents are listed. Hugh Aiken, a plasterer, fell from a Snowden alley window and is gravely hurt. John Welsh, 45, injured his leg in a Howe street fall. Patrick Finnigan, a steel works laborer, lost balance on a scaffold and suffered a compound leg fracture. Mathew Bodinick, 54, burned his face and lost an eye after igniting a can of giant powder at Fifty-fourth and Harrison.

Aiken Hugh Aiken Snowden Alley Wetsu John Welsh Howe, Brown & Co Fixrwhear Patrick Finnigan Edgar Twomeon Steel Works

Fish law reminder limits catches to trout before May 30

Warden Hague clarifies an old law and the May 1839 act allowing trout only from April 16 to July 15 while all other fish may be taken May 30 to January . The warning states it is illegal to catch any fish other than trout before May 30, correcting public impression that fishing season has opened.

Hague

To-day Friday Bargain Day at the Clothing Company

Today only the Clothing Company offers deep Friday prices on men and boys suits. 80 light cheviot suits for men, 300 casimere and cheviot suits, 490 and 75 for assorted styles. 50 black cheviot sacks. 200 boys short pants suits. 400 knee pants and 600 hoglish worsted pants in various patterns. Bring the cut to avoid mistakes. Corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court Houses.

Alamamera Mesa Ba Sea Seeuecesns Beenescenti Grant and Diamond Streets

Bargain Silk Department Sale at Local Stores

The notice announces a silk department sale at G. D. Simons and Jos. Hoare & Co with partial item prices for children's and misses garments, one store listing a luncheon and public opening at 79 Fifth Avenue and 78 Ohio Street Allegheny, Pa. The ads urge customers to visit Saturday events and feature low prices on indigo silks and tie extras.

Local Businesses and Notices From Wood Street

The listing advertises sheet music and editions at half price from H. Kleber & Bro at 506 Wood Street. The Chessman & Mannion opticians firm dissolves by mutual consent and Mannion relocates to 67 Avenue, Pittsburgh. Physicians recommend Pilsner beer as a strengthener after the grip. Telephone 1186, City Brewing Company.

H. Kleber & Bro Wood Street Chessman & Mannion Opticians Mannion Avenue Pittsburg Ron City Brewing Company

Selected calf latest styles for men at 250 dollars

For men's wear. Selected calf Latest styles. Price $250. Equal to all 350 shoes for wear, at G. D. Simon's, 78 Ohio street, Allegheny, Pa. TTF Silk Bargains. Canton crapes, light shades, only 50 cents a yard. Come today. Jos, Horne & Co., 609-621 Penn Avenue. Ladies' Last Parlor. Dresses for calling and street wear, PARCELL & JONES, 29 Fifth avenue, or

Indio Jos. Hoare & Co Penn Avenue G. D. Simon's Ohio Street Allegheny Jos, Horne & Co Parcell & Jones Fifth Avenue Jos. Horr & Co Peon Avenue

William Smith Pursues Eviction Over National Foundry Ground

William Smith has begun ejectment proceedings against occupants of multiple plots in Twelfth ward once part of the National Foundry and Pipe Works. The stake is about 900,000 to 1,000,000 in valued real estate including a large house on Winebiddle Avenue and ground held by Reese Monroe & Co., William Fisher, Harbison Walker & Co., and Walker Dunlevy & Co. Smith asserts the title remains his, though bankruptcy and transfers complicate claims. Local lawyers and officials doubt immediate suits, noting deed examinations and bankruptcy proceedings may clarify ownership.

William Smith National Foundry and Pipe Works Mr. Reese Monroe & Co William Fisher Harbison Walker & Co Walker, Dunlevy & Co Winebiddle Avenue Godfrey Godfrey & Clark William Smith &Sons Dunnery Pawlevy & Sons Walker, Davy &É Co Edwin C. Godfrey A Clark Inquirer T. D. Chantler Chantler Smit Opon Smith & Son

Republican Candidates Eye New Allegheny Court Posts

The House has passed a bill to create a third Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny county and Governor Pattison will appoint the judges with terms expiring in November. Judge White’s term in Common Pleas No 2 may end next year. Potential candidates include Marshall Brown, ex Judge Fetterman, and ex-District Attorney Porter, a known hustler and GOP committee chair. Democrats have yet to field a leading candidate.

Couuty House of Representatives Court of Common Pleas Allegheny County Pattison White Mon Pleas Marshall Brown A. M. Brown Fetterman Porter Allegheny County Republican Committees Brown Gourley

Unwarranted Statement Against Genest at Duquesne Set Right

Mr. G Muellierro of New York City staying at the Duquesne Hotel refutes an afternoon paper’s claim calling him son of a revolutionary chief. He is visiting friends on a business trip for a New York company and values his lineage as Admiral Don Carlos Muellierro’s son who commanded the Huascar.

Genest Duquesne G. Muellierro New York City Duquesne Hotel New York Muellierro Muellerio Maximilian Mr. Muellierro Don Carlos Muellierro Chile Peru

Bargain Week at Hueus & Hacker Silk Shop

Special sale lists four grades of Black Sura Silks at deep discounts and two widths of Black India and Shanghai Silks from 75c to 85c. Novelty camel hair and tweed fabrics cut from $150–$250 to $125–$150 a yard. Plaids and all wool suiting offered at reduced prices. Irish Point lace curtains at $4.50 per pair, down from $7.59. Limited auction stock, only a few pieces remaining.

India Shanghai

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