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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1890
Page
5
National Guard officers faced a rigorous annual promotion exam before Brigadier General Wiley’s board. Subjects ranged from grammar and geography to arithmetic and military tactics, with probing questions on battles, leaders, and marching.
Pittsburg College of Pharmacy delegates A Koenig J A Koch and J B Cherry prepare to attend the National Convention for the Revision of the Pharmacophia of the United States to be held in Washington May 7. Alternate delegates F H Rogers L Emanuel S H Stevens. Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association delegates include Charles T George Louis Emanuel and A K R Durham. President Robert Armory presides. meeting at Law Hall Columbian University with Hotel Arlington as headquarters. The eight day event aims to rewrite a 500 page formulary of drugs and chemicAls first created in 1880. The ninth revision will take about two years and will scrutinize coal tar derivatives like antiprine antifebrine sulphonal cocosine. The convention draws top American medical and chemical minds and is billed as the era’s most interesting topic in medical circles.
An intoxicated man attempted to assault Alderman Burns as he stood in his doorway. The struggle drew Officer Rodgers into a ten minute scuffle before residents restrained the attacker, who was identified as George Freeland of Allegheny and taken to the Twelfth ward station.
Robert McKeever of Dilworth Brothers was found dead in his sister Mrs. Moses Alexander’s Steubenville residence with a revolver in his hand. He had left town Friday for rest and his firm reports no outstanding accounts. He had suffered from grip and despondency since last winter. Mrs McKeever is in Pennsylvania and greatly prostrated.
Mercy Hospital officials received a telegram announcing Bishop O'Connor's arrival in Omaha. The note states his health remains good after travel and mentions Dr. B. M. Rawna specializing in nose and throat diseases at 720 Penn Street, Pittsburg, with a paid address line.
Vice Grand Master Downey and the General Committee led cautious talks in Pittsburg with no strike ordered yet. Officials report few changes, while non union Pennsylvania Railroad men ask for wage increases and yardmen press for recognition, amid widespread rumors and denials of imminent action.
Herman Helt, a Southside carpenter, sues J F Bruggeman for 50000 damages claiming Bruggeman caused his wife Sophia Bruggeman to withdraw from him. Helt says after their Sept 28 1889 marriage they lived with Bruggeman who allegedly spread lies to destroy their marriage leading to her separation since Jan 4 1890. Bruggeman’s motive remains unnamed.
Susie Hays, already familiar to Central Station as a disorderly offender, hanged herself twice from cell bars using improvised ropes. Police intervened, she was restrained in a straight jacket for the remainder of the night after a failed second attempt.
Clay Kemble and A D Whitton of Philadelphia arrived in the city amid chatter of a possible deal with the Duquesne Traction Company. George Rice of Duquesne denied any negotiations. First rails on Duquesne line were laid on Forbes near Chestnut, about 200 feet of track spiked to oak ties and embedded in concrete.
Officer Schulz pressed informations before Alderman MacMasters against Edward Cochrane of Greenfield avenue in the Twenty third ward and Edward Barry of 3033 Penn avenue for hauling dirt in wagons unfitted for the purpose. The leaky wagons spill filth on streets and violate a city ordinance with penalties.
The body of Gertie Francher who died by suicide by leaping from the Ninth street bridge was found in the Ohio River yesterday. Workmen near the new Ohio connecting bridge spotted the body and the Allegheny patrol wagon removed it to Herman and Enbert's. Coroner McDowell will hold an inquest today. Chief Murphy did not telegram the girl's father at 312 Eleventh street Beaver Falls.
Reports from the Southside recount nightly appearances of a short, cloaked man and a small black terrier. Witnesses describe a silent, substance-free touch when pursued and a recurring 8:30 PM sighting near Carson Twenty-third streets, with crowds and police expected tonight.
Trustees meet to address an unsafe church tower condition after architect T. D. Evans reports. Spire to be removed to the belfry, with stone facing stripped. if unsafe, further removal until stabilization. Estimated cost about 3000 dollars. A committee and Evans to oversee contracting and work to begin promptly.
A German woman with five youngsters aged 4 to 13 wandered near Union station seeking shelter from Indianapolis. Father and son had started walking to Pittsburg for work after they ran out money. Agent Dean lodged the group and reunited the family after notifying Central station police.
A city gentleman with a crossed eye says the deformity hindered advancement though he is well educated. The article notes Dr Sadler at 804 Penn Ave has corrected the condition for ten patients aged 21 to 40 in the last two weeks with high satisfaction.
Save money and still get the best as Mellor & Hoene announce a large stock of pianos by Hardman Krakauer Kimball and Vose in rosewood walnut oak and mahogany. Exchange old instruments and rent with rent credit. Catalogues mailed. Also jewelry at Rosenbaum Co and Lone room bargains at 35 Fifth Ave.
Congressman Dalzell faces no opposition for the Twenty second district nomination as Frank Case reports 156 delegates identified and contacted in advance. Dalzell's friends aim for a full convention to represent the district though path conditions are rough, with the oil lease seal per noted as a contrast to the canvass hustle.
H Kleber & Bro. promote themselves as long established, trusted piano teachers and makers. They claim exclusive agency for top pianos and organs including Steinway, Conover, Opera, Emerson, Burdette organs, and Voralion church organs with favorable payments and warranties. Also offering second hand Steinways and parasols from Jos Horne Co. plus A Sailor clothing ads.
High grade imported stock and low prices attract shoppers at Campbell & Dice. BanroGars silk sale Friday and Saturday April 18 and 19 features fancy sarah silks in stripes and checks with genuine 1 goods at 60 cents a yard. Stores including Ussa Hucus & Hackz ENABLE & Suvster and Chas Pfeifer advertise new scarf rings and Windsora at 443 Smid and 100 Federal St Allegheny. The Soden Mineral Pastilles and Waters praised by Dr. IF Waugh in a Philadelphia medical context.
A master served notice on Central Traction to end the rule in 30 days or face injunction. George Shiras Jr. cautioned that Supreme Court action could repeal the traction Acts of 1887 and 1889, which would affect street railway power to convert to motor traction on already franchised streets. The Pittsburg Traction Company faces further trials due to track laying on Fifth avenue beyond existing franchises.
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