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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1891
Page
2
Union Veteran Legion No. 6 in Allegheny held a meeting in a new Third street hall to discuss the Pennsylvania Reserves. Comrades Hood, Boors, Greene and Beers recalled battles at Mechanicsville Fredericksburg Gettysburg and Spottsylvania, noting state pride and the unit’s distinct Pennsylvanian composition.
Prof Langley of the Smithsonian reads a NAS paper in Washington about fringe machines and experiments at Allegheny Observatory. He reports that power to suspend a moving body is less than when at rest and concludes flight is attainable with existing engine power.
The piece reports a sugar shortage panic as buyers stockpile a dollar’s worth per purchase, noting farmers now buy more per item and prices stay near pre tariff levels. It says refiners keep prices steady amid high demand and outlines effects on dealers and cattle feeding uses.
Nine graduates received diplomas at Carnegie Hall in Pittsburg with flowers adorning the hall. Stephens G Porter earned free honors, while Charles A Spang received honorary mention. The event featured addresses by President Eggers and Hon. John F. Cox, a musical solo by Irene Lam, and benediction by Rev. McMillan.
Three weeks after John Young of 7 Windsor Street Allegheny disappeared with five cents. A body found in the Oluo river near Beaver matched his description and bore a watch and keys. The coroner confirmed the identification and the body will be disinterred for burial by the family.
The Americus Republican Club dinner committee met at B L Wood's office to finalize hotel arrangements for a banquet next Monday night. An informal reception will be at the new clubhouse on 412 Smithfield street, from 5 PM to 4 PM? Friends and the public are invited, with a reception at the Monongahela House at 6 PM and the banquet hall opening at 7 PM.
Burial permits show normal deaths at six o'clock with three due to grip and three to spotted fever. A death from spotted fever and another from grip were reported in Allegheny yesterday. The Pittsburgh mortuary report for March contrasts totals across years, noting fluctuating yearly figures.
Mabel Moxin aged 11, daughter of John Moxin of 7328 Susquehanna Street Homewood, was struck and killed yesterday afternoon by the Wilkinsburg accommodation westbound train at the Homewood crossing on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The engine threw her about 15 feet to the edge of the track. she died within minutes after being taken to a nearby house and the coroner was notified.
Guiseppe Mangreilo, a 40 year old Italian immigrant from Avetino Naples, dies from skull fracture after being clubbed during an arrest led by Officer Matthew Bell on Wyllie avenue. Bell surrenders. coroner investigation begins. ten Italians report the assault as inquest set for tomorrow.
Mellon, a Braddock resident, was dragged from a train at Copperworks after a fare dispute with a conductor. He fell on the platform, suffering head injuries and upper body trauma, later treated at Homoeopathic Hospital. Police say the conductor acted in duty. Mellon is about 40 with a reddish mustache.
Several petty disputes drew Mayor Wyman into ruling on a clothesline quarrel on First street where Mrs Mary Belter paid a ten dollar fine. A further theftless dispute led to a glass window being broken after insults between Mrs McKitten and Mrs Connor, both fined ten dollars. In Allegheny, John C. Bairt Jerome J Jones and D Hobeson pretended to be detectives after drinking and were jailed for 30 days at Claremont.
The dead man found in the Ohio river at Wood's Landing last evening is John Connelly 21 who disappeared five weeks ago after leaving Allegheny to visit a relative who died suddenly His body was taken to Foley's undertaking rooms and the coroner notified.
Rosario Pogliano and Angelo Pogliano were arrested by Constable Sherry at their Grant Street boarding house and jailed on a charge of assault and battery against Antony Modserino, an Italian boy. They allegedly beat him when he refused to lend money. A hearing is set for tomorrow.
A hearing was held by Mayor Wyman on the Allan 4. Au. stoppage of a train at Herr's Island after the brakeman refused to stop and pulled the bell. The court reserved its decision.
In Lawrenceville Alderman McNeirney’s office a larceny suit over a dog ends with the county bearing costs. Robert Campbell claimed John Redman stole his dog after Redman had recovered a pet Campbell kept for five weeks. The case ends with Redman cleared and the county paying the costs.
Special Officer Houghton filed riot charges against nineteen boys for clashes with yard workers on the Pennsylvania Railroad between Fourteenth and Eighteenth streets. Lack of evidence led to all defendants being discharged. hearing to continue with railroad employees as witnesses.
A warrant for Frank Ebole's arrest was issued by Alderman McNeirney after his wife Bridget sued for desertion for the second time. Ebole, a Lawrenceville youth, had been jailed for three months after refusing weekly support. He disappeared likely to Chicago. the alderman intends to retrieve him to face the suit again, noting cross nationalities as a cause of the trouble.
Susan Pierce identifies Boston residents George Amalong Griffin Amalong and Henry Harper as suspects in a Sunday night burglary and highway robbery at Mrs Pierce’s home. The trio allegedly entered via a window, attacked her in the yard, and fled with a $1000 pocketbook. They were jailed and admitted guilt to the constable before Alder Reilly.
Adjutant General McClelland notes World’s Fair ties while building trades clash over anticipated lockouts on May 1. Bricklayers and carpenters debate strikes and benefits, with eight hours or 350 daily pay demanded by stonemasons and plasterers. Several large projects in Pittsburgh area halt work as contractors scramble to finish before the stoppage.
John O'Brien known as Halay O'Brien jailed awaiting result of wife's injuries after a Tuesday beating with a beer bottle. He is a puddler living at Sixteenth and Pike streets. Superintendent Dean prosecutes, stating prior family violence. A man calling himself Jack the Ripper was arrested for disorderly conduct after days near Plumber alley unsettling youths.
Adjutant General William McClelland in the city says no contracts are set for plate glass for the World’s Fair. He notes a Chicago strike complicates award timing and says he has not heard of any awards. Colonel H H Howard denies bids have been received and anticipates multiple firms will share the work.
Immigrant inspector Layton has had duties expanded beyond contract labor law enforcement. He now tracks all through trains for immigrant numbers, nationalities, destinations, plans, and related points, reporting on the work. His time at the depots is constant, and he has effectively abolished his office.
River and railroad operators foresee little strike risk as most miners work under ten hours and only 10 percent are day workers. They cite higher pay and irregular hours, plus potential output losses, as reasons to resist a universal eight hour day and favor hourly pay.
A new or revived industry in Pittsburg opens with the Barnes & Abrams Manufacturing Co from Rochester taking over original patents to produce glass paper weights. About 50 workers start, with expansion planned and a site search for summer. Over 100 immigrants pass through en route to Beaver and Cleveland. Electric street service resumes as 20 workers return. Charter issued to Cold Stone Steel Co of Pittsburg. Local ads: clothing sale at low prices, second hand pianos and organs, wallpaper and painting services, all wool German suitings sale, and a workingman asset sale offering men’s suits at reduced prices.
Simon Frey of Cobasset Street South Side has pressed charges against his wife and Dr. J. R. Robinson before Magistrate McKenna. Mrs Frey posted bail of 500 dollars. Robinson remains at large. The tale of the shooting to secure witnesses was reported in yesterday's Dispatch.
Mike Lebola, a Hungarian, was arrested last night in Alleghany for drunkenness. He carried a large four caliber revolver and attempted to use it on an officer.
Southside retail dealers met at John J Freunds to decide on closing at 6 oclock. Knights of Labor representatives Dempsey Grams and Greene Rambler urged a 6 PM close and a committee was formed to visit dealers and secure signatures on the agreement.
Reports list several incidents with names and charges including Charles Millet for keeping a disorderly house at 114 Muriel street, Edward Difivo jailed on larceny by bailee charges, Dravo tied to a harness belonging to James Dugan, and Ella Brows accusing Sherman Massey of severe beating. Additional items note a missing board member from No. 624 Second Avenue, public notices, and local ads for beer brands, gloves, wallpapers, and cash for gold. All persons described as colored. Hearing set for Monday before Alderman Donovan.
T J O Leary Jr predicts the American Window Glass Company will be revived early in the fall as the trade drifts from a dilapidated state. He argues reorganization is needed to hold prices when activity resumes after the summer shutdown. A separate equity suit seeks injunction and a receiver for a firebrick works dissolved in January amid profit disputes.
The city plans 25000 in school bonds for 25 years at 4 15 percent interest, tax exempt, with city assets well above debt. Critics note tax inequities and push for assessment reform while officials cite strong security for investors amid a generous but contested valuation landscape.
Large sale on wash goods with dramatic price cuts. Regular 1234c goods reduced to 8c a yard, plus 300 pieces of new designs and colors at unparalleled prices. Imported prints and fabrics like Japanese crape ginghams, printed dimitys, and American challies offered at 15c and 10c per yard, with extensive patterns and colors.
Work on the Amusement Hall, once Grand Central Hink, halted yesterday because a non-union contractor holds the job. Owner J W Bankson, new to the city, had no prior knowledge of the contractor when the bid came in. Opening will be delayed a few days. Warehousemen in Trouble reports Arbuckle Co discharged two union men and kept two non union men, prompting a special meeting by Warehousemen's Assembly No 7190, K of L, to decide next steps. A committee was sent to the firm and will report at tomorrow's regular meeting. Electricity in Mines reviews a state commission undertaking revisions.
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