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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1890
Page
2
Yard workers of the Pittsboro Cipermnnt and St Louis Railway and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen present demands for ten hour days or five hours with overtime pay, one hour for dinner, and no crew shortfalls. Grievances signed across several lines and presented to Panhandle and others, with promises for wider action.
The Republican State Committee convenes in Harrisburg with local members including Chief Brown Captain Nesbitt County Commissioner Lyon Jesse M. McGeary and others. They aim to set the State Convention date likely around mid June and discuss campaign plans. Senator Delater General Hastings and Gece borne will attend as noted.
Sparks from a locomotive set fire to the roof of Lene and Son's bolt and malt factory on South Twenty-ninth Street yesterday afternoon. Alarm 155 rang, little damage occurred, and no excitement followed. This marks the fourth alarm from locomotive sparks recently.
Areela Link complains of cruelty by Charles Unice and his wife Mrs Unice who raised her child. She claims the mother found the child bruised and welted at Homestead and showed it to Alderman Jones, who says the case is not overstated.
Police shift from raiding to gathering evidence against speak-easy proprietors. Arrests target seven establishments with plans to send cases to court and impose workhouse sentences from three months to two years. Prosecutions include Mary Urban and others as officers elicit illegal liquor sales.
A wet on the east side and dry on the west marks Federal Street in Allegheny during yesterday’s special election. In First Ward races E. S. Artman and James Bell won seats on Select and Common Councils as voters chose Hubley and Larimer for Council. Gregg defeated Hanes for Second Ward Council with large margins.
Superintendent Brown of the Water Department announced the bureau plans about 1500000 dollars in mains and improvements this summer to ensure a sufficient Oakland water supply. A 5 inch main is being laid from Roup street to Ellsworth and Neville then Henry street, followed by a 24 inch main to Dithridge and Forbes. Cross connections include Lilac street, Fifth and Neville, Bates and Fifth, and Craft avenues.
Washington Camp No. 621 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America was organized in Welsh's Hall on Twenty sixth street and Penn avenue last night. Officers elected include President D M Neal Past President Thomas Wilson Vice President Max Ray Master of Forma Harry Welsh Jones A J Kidd C J Hunter Treasurer H H ee along Ke M Mathews Guards ton Barth Trustees James BR Mason J W W Charles Longacre Sr. The new camp begins with 43 members and will be instituted on Tuesday April 29 by Hon James R Kenney State President.
Allegheny police search for 16 year old Miss Teenie Reese who vanished from Hill Street with 21 year old Patrick Wagner a weighmaster at Oliver Brothers Run mill. Parents report she left last Sunday night and no trace found. police inquiry stalled.
President John Newell of the Lake Erie road heads to Pittsburg amid reports he will not accept Superintendent Elliott Holbrook's resignation. Officials say they regret losing him, while Newell's decisive nature may keep Holbrook in place.
Maud Foyle, a 17 year old girl from McKeesport, was sent to Morganza yesterday. Her name was recently linked to the removal of Miss Judy from Jennie Miller's in this city by Inspector McAleese.
Kyasie and Suuster advertise bargains at 35 Fifth Ave with half price on many goods. Fixe watches are a specialty and low prices are a certainty at Hauch's No. 295 Fifth Ave, Kyasie and Suuster also list their long time address.
Coal miners and railway conductors feature in a busy era. The Order of Railway Conductors considers lifting a no-strike clause at its Rochester convention to allow divisions to strike locally if desired. W. O. Beckley, a leading Kaw Valley conductor, discusses membership growth and possible federation with other railroad groups.
Secretary Dillon of the A F G W A said the remonstrance by two Massachusetts glass makers holds little weight. He cited unions and non unions among firms like Union Somerville and Washington New Bradford and named Gillanders Philadelphia Phoenix Ft Pitt Gill Bros Murray Co Hibbler Raus Thill Strong Ravenswoods Libbe Co as others in favor of the bill.
Secretary Robert Watchorn of the United Mine Workers met Wm Kerfoot in Scottdale to discuss pending strikes. They left for Scottdale where Watchorn lectures on Berfoot's plan to improve workers conditions as a miners operators conference and Smithton area committee discuss the proposed scale. Both sides seek a satisfactory settlement with miners demanding the Columbus mining rate.
The Keystone Mill strike ended after five weeks with about 400 workers returning. The dispute centered on payments for iron produced and iron ordered to be worked over by managers. The firm agreed to cover iron already worked and future iron ordered for work beyond standard hours. The workers received three weeks of full benefits during the stoppage.
The Clinton mill and blast furnace reopen after remodeling. The mill gains new engines and rolls while the blast furnace is rebuilt with three boiler batteries and a higher structure. The fire was to be relit after upgrades as Mrs Hoffstot, wife of a proprietor, is noted in the report.
An official of DA 3 critiques the M M PLU actions while DA 8 Knights of Labor notes union distinctions. Ex District Master Workman Ross of DA 8 has become Deputy Surveyor of the Port and Collector of Customs under John F Drava and took the oath Monday.
Pittsburgh promoter M J Alexander returns from a Southern tour highlighting coal fields coke works and new rail links. The party includes Evans R B Dick H Peale and other financiers. The Clinch River valley and Pocahontas Coke Company facilities loom large with Richlands townsite plans and vast ore lands along the railroad corridor.
Within the past two days the city removed long standing street obstructions and moss growth once tied to old policing, aiding late night walkers. Officials state contractors must keep materials inside buildings. police focus shifts to back alleys and sidewalks awaiting Supreme Court guidance on sidewalk obstructions.
Testimony by Schultz father and son covered damages claimed by the plaintiff as the Pittsburg and Mt. Oliver Incline Plane and Pittsburg Incline Plane companies differ over losses. Witnesses cited detention at $10 and lumber price rises boosting potential contract costs to about $7,500. Proceedings highlighted expected earnings if the lines operated jointly or separately.
Chairman H D W English of the Americus Club committee leaves Harrisburg for important business and will return Friday to finish banquet plans. The committee voted to relinquish their seats in the main hall due to high demand. The Duquesne Club extends 30 days courtesy to all visitors, and Americas Club members praise the gesture.
H A Thomas and L M Boyer lease Odd Fellows Hall South Eighteenth and Sarah for a year round stock company. May 5 opening by Metropolitan Madison Square Theater Company in Only a Con vict. Seats priced 10 20 30 cents. Plans include 1500 chairs 30 scenery sets and a fast exit. May Noble leads with Frank A Adams and H A Porter in a year round melodrama and comedy program.
The Bethesda Home managers reported negotiating to buy the Costello property at Colwell and Townsend Streets for 7500 dollars. The two story, ten room frame house will support the project. Miss Frances Willard lecture is sought for May to benefit the effort. Mrs Baer and Mrs Verner joined the board, replacing Mrs McKee and George Verner.
An Amsterdam made cocoa praised for purity flavor and strength is advertised with low prices in Pittsburgh. The notice also lists discounted pianos and organs from Knabe Steinway and others with easy payments and exchange options. A separate item announces a Washington D C excursion train leaving April 24 from Union Station with 29 round trip rate and ten day stopover.
Alex B. Pope reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective against a whooping cough outbreak in Stewart Tennessee. Local ads promote Swiss music boxes at Hamilton's 91 Fifth Avenue, baby coaches at Harding Toy Store, silk crepes at Campbell & Dick, and various sales across Allegheny and Pittsburgh including Knable & Shuster and Reining & Wilds.
The withdrawal leaves Rutan Neeb and Harbison as the remaining candidates for Allegheny Senate. A Rutan ally says the move helps Rutan in the Fifth ward where both men live, likely yielding a walkover for him there. Concerns linger over consolidation and Pittsburg influence in the race.
M F Woodburn of 226 Manhattan Allegheny wins an upright grand piano in a rosewood case valued at 350 dollars for one dollar weekly. The Everett cooperative club offers low payments and savings of 75 to 100 dollars off retail, with discounts and broad local endorsements. Alex Ross 137 Federal St Allegheny managers the circulars.
Joyful news for congregations as H. Kleber and Bro. promote the Vocalion church organ at 506 Wood Street. It is praised by leading organists for volume power and variety, rivaling $2500 pipe organs, with price from 500 to 800 dollars. Visitors invited to inspect the instrument.
A. L. Sailor at Sixth and Liberty streets promotes boys garments in stylish, sturdy suits. The Spring collection features attractive shapes and high quality materials available only through Sailor.
Advertisements note Pan-American Commissioners seeking French speakers in Pittsburg and promote Geo Gibson as a French tutor with 9 to 12 month training. Also listed are music stores offering pianos and organs from Decker Bros. and Estey, Hamilton’s Piano Shop at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue, and a sale on India silks, hats, florals, and carriages at local shops Campbell & Dick and The People’s Store.
Chief Engineer George S. Rice travels to Boston to secure Thomson Houston engines for the Duquesne Traction system. A 1 500 b horse-power boiler setup and eight 200 horse-power motors will drive electric generators, with a 1000 gallon wooden sprinkler tank on a flatcar to dustproof streets and protect conductors, uniforms, and cars.
A nearly new upright piano priced at 175 dollars will be sold for under half its value as the owner left the city. Easy terms available. Also announced: Thomas H. McGowan will receive a Florida strawberry carload of 300 crates on Wednesday, first direct shipment to Pittsburg, plus a Pacific coast oranges shipment. Five Parasolas and Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores advertise novelties and complete lines in multiple cities.
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