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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1890
Page
5
George A. Schenley, heir to the Schenley estate, travels to Pittsburgh with his English wife to review property. He plans to pull down dilapidated buildings, push for improvements, and consider site choices for the Blind Institute while contrasting city views from Hamilton Building and Court House.
The Gas City plans to tender Mr George A Schenley the freedom of Pittsburg with a public reception to be called by Mayor Gourley and signed by local leaders. Carnegie may attend. officials favor a city welcome while a critic warns it could seem snobbish and suggests private home greetings instead.
The Knoxville Land Improvement Company won an ordinance granting a street railway right of way for a new incline line starting at the head of the hill. It will run along Washington and other streets to Industry Walter Climax Eugene alley through Orchard street tunnels to Georgia and Knox avenues, then return via Arlington. Estimated cost is 10 000 dollars. Birmingham Traction Company will operate cars on existing Birmingham tracks to Thirteenth Street before hauling up the incline and eventually converting to electric operation.
The Pleasant Valley system seeks Troy Hill trade tied to incline transport. A Harrisburg charter authorizes S F Henry Grier William T Lindsay William A Stone and William Graham to build a Perry Street railway from Madison Avenue to Troy Hill. The line links with New Brighton pike and Perrysville Avenue plans, forming a gridiron reach in Allegheny. Directors include L H Matthews James McAfee W T Lindsay M C Sewell William Beal C W Robison. Capital set at $5,000.
The Democrats plan candidate bids in the upcoming race. W J Brennen may challenge Hon John Dalzell in the Twenty third District, promising lively competition. James A Clark seeks William Flinn for the Twenty fourth District State Senatorship, with rural areas doubting Clark’s strength. Lawrence Ennis aims for the State Gubernatorial Convention vote to back Wallace, facing opposition from the O Leary Larkin wing backing Pattison. They will attack Ennis for opposing Bailey in the Mayoralty race.
Census Supervisor Oliver reports 120 applications for enumerator posts filed so far, with multiple entries from same districts. He notes 360 sub-districts exist and aims to appoint by May 1. He urges swift action from interested applicants to ensure enough blanks are taken.
John Berlinger, owner of a boarding house at 1906 Josephine Street housing Polish Jewish residents, was committed to jail for a hearing before Alderman Succop after a boarder Frank Ivanetic testified he operated a speak easy. Berlinger says the beer was for boarders only and paid per head.
A labor dispute breaks out as Pleasant Valley streetcar managers discharge seven conductors and motor men for joining a Knights of Labor assembly. The company cites uphold of rules, while workers vow reinstatement and possible road tie up, with plans for further organizing across lines. John Costello criticizes city stance as Pittsburgh’s industrial center faces intensified union solidarity.
The Federated Order of Railway Employes Supreme Council delays action as three key switchmen reps miss a morning session. Downey and others are en route from Chicago and a 10 oclock Tuesday hearing will hear the Grievance Committee evidence before ruling, while officials deny new railroad concessions. Suspense ends soon, locals await developments.
National Tube Works men vote to shorten hours and will meet next Sunday at Palace Park Rink to organize branches across every department. The labor action aims to rally union support and coordinate across divisions.
The workers at J Elee's Sons and Co on Liberty Street, who walked out last week over wage cuts, returned to work yesterday after winning a lenient settlement. The dispute centered on reduced pay for the female staff and the prompt resumption of duties followed negotiations.
Elias Haiman, president of Southern Agricultural Works of Atlanta, at the Anderson Hotel, says he will wait about two months before buying steel. He notes South vs North competition, low pig iron prices, a Chattanooga rail mill, and strong cotton prospects with Alabama producing about 1,000,000 bales yearly worth roughly 55 million dollars, backing a bright outlook for farm implements.
John M. Kelly founder of the Commoner and Glassworker sells his interest and retires from labor circles. Harry N. Gaither of the Dispatch becomes president of the new company. The Commoner plans improvements and extended opportunities from seasoned newspaper men as the new management takes over. Kelly has led labor causes for nearly ten years and will pursue a business path.
Laughlin & Co advances a new blast furnace at the Eliza Furnace plant. Standing about 90 feet high with a 20 foot bush, it features four hot blast stoves and will use 1,250,000 bricks. Built by E. P. Allis of Milwaukee, the project exceeds $200,000 and aims for over 200 tons daily capacity, to be completed this summer.
Assembly No. 1653 composed of glass packers of the Southside surrendered their charter yesterday. They plan forming a national association including glass-packers, box-makers, and teamsters working around a glass-house. If failed, they may join the American Federation of Labor.
President Harrison and Cabinet members slated to attend the Scotch-Irish Congress in Pittsburg the final three days of May. Unveiling of Garfield monument planned for Decoration Day in Cleveland with Cabinet members likely to attend. Colonel Echols coordinating travel and local committee efforts amid busy fundraising and rail fare concerns.
Jacob Shoemaker Sr and Jr were arrested after noon for a hearing on assault and battery. Elizabeth Shoemaker, wife and step-mother, alleges repeated abuse including kicked blows and beer glass throws. Court hearings set before Alderman Doughty.
Mayor Gourley, in official capacity as city chief executive, will visit the City Poor Farm this week as part of his programme to take supervision of all departments.
Dr Campbell was yesterday named house physician at Southside Hospital. He graduated this spring from Western Pennsylvania Medical and was one of the brightest members of his class.
The Union Republican Club of Allegheny County, a 125 member group of prominent colored citizens, held its opening in six furnished rooms at 420 Grant Street. Notable guests included Mayor Gourley and Coroner McDowell as the club’s colorful program featured speeches, eloquence, and music, with champagne adding to the lively occasion.
Ex Solicitor General George A. Jenks, visiting Pittsburg, says voters want campaign focus on real issues. He cites tariff battles, farmer tax relief, labor questions, and party leadership pressures, warning Quay must defend himself or face dumping. He notes public disillusion with past events and calls for reputations and policy over personalities.
A fracas on Fifth Avenue ends with a check-taker nearly arrested after attacking a colored woman with a spinal deformity. Lieutenant Garret Crossan stops the assault as bystanders mock the bad luck claimed by the man who hunted for misfortune and claims the cross-eyed woman was the real Jonah.
Ned C Baldwin, famed as the king of Monkey row, caused a disturbance in the Twenty eighth ward last night after drinking heavily and attempting to run things with a high hand until police intervened.
Allegheny Council Library Committee met with 10 of 17 members present. Discussion focused on library location and funding transfer proposals. The librarian election was postponed to Monday May 12, and the committee adjourned after appointing subcommittees and planned transfers.
Last evening Ellen Moore and Katie Devinney were arrested on charges of keeping disorderly houses with suspected illegal liquor sales. John Doe and Don Driscoll were also arrested for the same crime. Mrs Mollie Ingalls faces a hearing before Magistrate McKenna today. Thomas Quinlan, held on perjury charges after testimony about a $10 silver watch. A local ad spread hawks lace curtains and Knabe pianos at Hamilton's.
Three men Edward Brickley from the First ward Matthew Murphy from the Thirty second ward and Cyrus Wilkinson of Wilkinsburg were sent to Dixmont yesterday. Authorities say all three fell insane through dissipation Wilkinson previously taunted Judge Ewing and had slept little for 72 days before confinement.
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