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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1892
Page
5
The crowd roared as Pittsburgh scoring surged in the opener against St. Louis. Beckley homered after taunts, rain interrupted play, and newsboys staged a parallel game while dignitaries and local figures filled the stands.
Colonel Patterson, an inspector and insurance man, says this year has brought an epidemic of losses for insurers. He notes a dramatic rise in claim costs since January and fears no immediate remedy other than higher rates. He expects the distress to pass as business steadies.
Thursday night the Lamkemeyer and Son planing mill in Lawrenceville was burglarized. The safe was battered and its combination disarranged so its contents cannot be verified. only company books were inside. A former employee is suspected.
Senor Jose St. Villalon of Santiago de Cola visits the Anderson to represent a Cuban manganese company. He notes a Bethlehem mining site yields 55 to 60 agents and claims the manganese is easily mined.
Ferguson, injured by an accidental gunshot on a McKeesport stage, is able to be out. Dr. R Black says the wound required several stitches and will not be serious unless erysipelas develops.
W. M. Brinker R. W. Beatty and L. H. Emith of Wilkinsburg propose starting a tin plate plant in the town. Already work has commenced.
Colonel Pedro Villar of Colombia buys locomotives and rifles in New York for his government, praising reciprocity with the United States. He says Colombia will trade with the Yankees, citing rail expansion, firearms imports, and a peaceful election outlook despite regional revolts.
The writer expresses neutrality toward Venezuela while noting Crespo appears a likely winner and should become President. The author mentions receiving occasional letters and cables about the Venezuelan revolution and cites a reliable source reflecting national sentiment.
Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester plan a fire alarm style signal system with an emergency wagon to repair damage. A wagon stationed at car sheds will respond within ten minutes using numbered taps for signals such as fire wire down or power off. Rebecca street cars fitted with 50 hp motors will shuttle between the city and Exposition Park to serve game patrons.
The immense Pennsylvania Railroad yards at Watts station opened yesterday creating a freight transfer revolution. Over 1,000 workers are now employed with thousands more expected in the yards and shops as freight moves will shift from Pittsburg to Walls. Through Panhandle trains will run direct to Walls and Ft Wayne shifts will be handled there. The project, costing nearly one million dollars so far, aims to become the world’s largest yard system.
J M Carnahan a Philadelphia book agent was arrested on larceny by bailee after clerk T A Gerwig of Monongahela Bank bought $130 worth of books from Carnahan. Books intended for Pittsburgh shipments went to Chicago and were returned to Philadelphia. Carnahan posted bail for a hearing.
Ex-Agent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society received a lead pencil letter from an unknown man in Kittanning calling for an investigation of jail food and prisoner treatment described as horrible and cruel. The writer asked to remain anonymous, unclear if an inmate.
Mayor Voegtly is set to retire from the Allegheny mayoral post next Thursday. William M. Kennedy is expected to win the mayoralty on Tuesday without opposition, and take the seat by Thursday after vote counting. Council race in Fourth ward tensions rise with Edwin Sore and John Fielding as leading contenders.
The Homestead plant produced its first beam last night a 15 foot piece described as perfect. TheCorliss engine drew awe as it moved the heavy machinery with little effort and the armor plate trimming saw tested today met with perfect success.
John Coyle of Homestead denied participating in a six round prize fight with John Brows Thursday. Both men work at Homestead works. A minor difference arose but Coyle insists he did not take part in a prize fight. Dr B M Hanna Eye ear nose throat office 720 Penn street Pittsburg Pa.
The Western Pennsylvania River Improvement Association urges Congress to amend the river and harbor bill to fund one million for Ohio River irrigation, one million for Monongahela free navigation, and one million for a Pittsburg to Lake Erie ship canal. The circular compares state appropriations and internal revenue payments, noting Pennsylvania’s high contributions and low returns.
Thomas alias Bell McDonough was arrested for highway robbery after he and associate Caulfield allegedly assaulted James Duggan near the Exposition. Duggan resisted and was forced to surrender $16 from his pocketbook. McDonough was found with the stolen money. Caulfield remained at large.
A Cincinnati lawyer representing John Bailey of Cincinnati seeks a claim in part of the Knox farm, stating he is not related to Mt. Washington Baileys, while those interested mock the action. The New York Lake Erie and Western road begins receiving freight today as navigation resumes with lake steamers late this week. Angostura bitters advertised as a stimulant to appetite.
Five members of the Butterflies gang were arrested on South Twelfth Street by Officer Smith on a city ordinance violation. The group, blamed for nuisance at the market house, allegedly loitered and extorted nickels while singing a woeful refrain. Inspector Kelly vowed to continue cracking down and prosecute all caught.
Greene county Republicans insist on equal representation before entering the Twenty fourth district conference. They accuse Postmaster Teararden and Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Rinehart of removal threats and packing the prior convention. A second Greene meeting is called to decide on future participation.
Chicago reports that C. H. Cook, claiming to be a London and Northwestern engineer, hoodwinked Chauncey Depew and President Roberts of the Pennsylvania, enjoyed lavish hospitality, and rode in a special car to Chicago. New York agent Barra Toni calls him an impostor. Pittsburgh and Western railmen doubt the tale.
A Santiago dispatch says in February 1889 Frank Bell and Alfred Cohen were jailed in Montevideo on charges of attempting robbery and shooting a policeman. Bell, a Pittsburg native, awaits trial while asserting no redress from U S officials. Cohen is also reported American. Bells in Pittsboro offer no connection. Also, petitions were filed for street openings on Cobden Blair Bellefield Deary Finance Winslow Aurelia Benthand Callohill and Glasser alleys. Mrs H E Moxrox of Philadelphia arrives in Pee May to give illustrated lectures on Christ in Art Civil War Washington England Luther. Our Poor Man's sale at P and C Clothiers Corner Grant and Diamond streets offers low prices in a well-lighted basement.
Mixed fragments show a capital and surplus figures at 401 Smithfield Street and 75 000 surplus. Interest 4 percent on deposits. Mens stylish suits at 610 from Saller Co. corner Smithfield and Diamond. Peoples Savings Bank advertises deposits and a spring neckwear novelty from Jamra H. Argun & Co. Bedbug remedy claim from Mrs Winslow’s Syrup.
Miss Emma Johnston vanished from Clarksburg and was found living with Charles Bodkins a Law and Order detective. Police later arrested them at a Third avenue house with Bodkins confessing desertion as prosecutors seek charges while Johnston testifies and Bodkins faces jail.
A detective who deserted his wife and fled after being arrested jumped bail but was caught yesterday by Detective Mc. The case follows an earlier arrest and subsequent escape as authorities proceeded with charges.
A visitor told police yesterday that craps was in progress at the Law and Order Society headquarters at Sixth Avenue and Grant Street. Officers found three dice on the mantel and the game had been suspended when the visitor entered.
C L Straub contends coal lands near 660 an acre for poor farms is inflated. He cites selling Hoffman farm near the Alexander farm at 60 an acre as better value. City Attorney Moreland announces old ordinance for purchasing the Alexander farm died with prior Councils and must be resubmitted.
John Kepskovic, a Polish resident, died at the pesthouse after a week of illness. The body was buried in Uniondale Cemetery. No new smallpox cases arose in Denny's court, and doctors expect no further spread.
Edward West of New York City advertises record low carpet prices in this period piece. Moquettes 75c to 1.25, Axminsters 1.40 and up, Velvets 80c to 1.25, Body Brussels 80c to 1.40, Tapestry Brussels 45c to 80c, Ingrains 25c to 75c, Cottage Carpets 18c to 3.00.
Advertises 2,000 rolls of China Matting at five dollars per roll, originally eight dollars, and 1,000 large fur rugs in bear wolf and Chinese blood gray goat patterns at two fifty, claiming usual price three dollars.
The department asserts its aim to meet every taste with a varied stock while offering the best possible quality for the least money. The latest spring weight goods demonstrate careful buying and value for shoppers.
A market bulletin lists fine white merino underwear at 11 dollars for five garments, plus two dollars per garment for individual pieces. Fancy colored merino ranges from 1.35 to 1.50 per garment, German natural wool from 1.75 to 2, spring weight camel's hair 1.35, and French Balebriggan 1.50 per garment. It promotes exclusive sales for Allen Solly Co. Cartwright and Warner lines and notes special value items at 25 to 50 cents per pair.
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