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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1890
Page
12
A reporter meets a theorist who argues crime is a disease and cites family patterns and ill balanced marriages. He links insanity to professional criminals and notes hypnotism as a possible driver of criminal leadership and group cohesion.
The Department of Awards missed yesterday’s schedule but is expected to meet tomorrow to act on changing the Poor Farm location and the paving contract for Wylie Avenue. Additional items include other waiters and a possible early-week Councils meeting. The Mayor has received several farm offers, but they must be presented formally to the Board of Awards before next Saturday.
The Board of School Directors met in City Clerk Booth's office to discuss the Seventh and Eighth ward Franklin school project. They approved fan system ventilation and steam heating similar to the House, with Maginniss, Smith & Co. handling the work.
The injured man Peter Altmyer showed marked improvement after a Thursday cutting at Ross Grove. Cooney, identified as the assailant, was reported arrested by officers from O'Hara township, but police records in Allegheny show no charges against him yet.
An extended portrait of 8. B. W. Gill, the Pittsburg lawyer who fled after a bank fraud case. The account traces his escape from Philadelphia to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, and New Mexico, his wealth and schemes, and the pursuit by creditor Stewart Robertson. It notes losses to Miss Donaldson and Charlies Hutchinson and suggests Gill’s extradition prospects.
Catholic churches today collect for the orphans in the asylum on Tangehill Street. The institution is funded by Catholic contributions with last year's daily average at cones per day. Dr B M Haxwa, ear nose and throat specialist, 120 Penn Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Charles R. Daellenbach of 147 Market Street Allegheny has been elected an honorary member of the Paris Academy of Inventors becoming the third American so honored. A Swiss-born inventor, he developed submar ine dynamite boat technology and holds patents on an automatic engine pump air brake railroad switch and other devices. The academy will award him a gold medal and diploma.
Jimmy Hagerty the bootblack found a pocketbook on Fifth Avenue containing $100 and turned it to Roger O Mara at Central station. Jess Bolden, a man from the Opera House, is questioned after a tale about the money and a planned beer party. The purse had no identifying name.
Chicago reports the National Capital Savings Building and Loan Society of North America remains unaware of Pittsburg agents troubles. Telegrams note Agent Sefton arrested, jailed in a $45,000 bond, while President Downing and Mortimer press non interference policy and the society’s funds are safeguarded for investments.
An error in a field day notice at Silver Lake Grove eneraay listed the Royal Italiaan Orchestra as the performer but the Imperial Orchestra supplied and performed the music. The misprint caused disappointment as attendees expected the Imperial Orchestra.
Employees of L Jackson & Brother thank the firm for granting them a one half of one percent share of net profits as an inducement. The letter notes the firm’s liberal practice and the positive impact on workers.
Notice notes a firearm sale at Gallinger’s located at 1106 Penn Ave. The fragmented text lists guns and related terms, indicating a gun sale or display. No clear dates or quantities are provided.
A Southside water dispute spurs formation of an executive committee to investigate the supply, draft resolutions, and present them to Council. Residents seek immediate action, with talks of protests and interim measures until the August 15 main is completed. Community members cite unpalatable water and possible filtration as remedies.
The Building Trades Council met with President George Jones presiding. William Wolbo was appointed acting marshal. M. P. Carrick elected vice president. J. Snyder resigned as vice president. John Griffith named trustee replacing D. McIntosh. The union factions refused to recognize K of L cards and non union workers on the Government building issue were resolved. Iron workers joined the Tinners Union as parade plans advance with William Weihe named Chief Marshal and Jones as First Division Marshal.
A fire reported as going up in flames at 2 yesterday afternoon destroyed a frame house at the corner of Arenas and Mary streets. The Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad owned the building, occupied by Jacob Hummel and John Mangin. Loss totaled 2000 dollars for the house, with 500 on Mangin and 300 on Hummel furniture.
Last night Patrick Coleman charged his son James with assault and battery before Magistrate Leslie. Tony Corlee y and Ralph Penygard were arrested by Officer Vogel near Fifth Avenue and Washington street for causing a disturbance on a Fifth Avenue cable car. At about 6:20 pm John Whalen was arrested by Officer Schmidt at Fifty-fifth and Butler Street for disorderly conduct, with Dayowen interfering and both men jailed at the Beventesnth ward police station. Annie Arnold, 18, was arrested in Allegheny for stealing gold bracelets and a breastpin. the Croteman confessed the theft but officers could not place her in a cell. Mattin Miller, of No 34 Clayvale, is before Alderman Richards on larceny charges against Benton Brown. Brown held in default of $600 bail with no hearing tomorrow. John Kezzer, known as Dot Kelly, arrested on Federal Street for knife threats and ensuing scuffle with Kennedy.
Patrick Wren, a 43 year old man visiting from Sewickley, was stabbed on Water Street around 9 pm. He identified Frank Brady as a possible assailant who matched his description, while Brady claimed Wren's real name was William Sullivan. Wren was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital in critical condition. Brady was arrested later that night.
John F. Travers, from an East End family, sued Joseph Dougherty for false arrest after an acquittal on an alleged unnatural crime. A default judgment was entered, and by 1722 sheriff impanelled a jury of six to assess damages, resulting in a $15,000 award against Dougherty.
A large Southalders group leaves for Lake Erie's Lotus Camp at The Grove four miles from Erie. Two cars depart with affectionate travelers overnight, equipped with sleeping accommodations and a caterer on board. General Pearson and other notable men plan to visit the camp today.
A parade of Allegheny residents and guests embark on trips to Atlantic City Morgantown and Cresson Springs with many returning from excursions. Notables include Senator George W Delamater and executives from Standard Oil and Standard Oil’s Misses Goshorn and others. Various city figures depart for Washington Philadelphia New York and lake regions while others visit family and attend events at the Duquesne and Bellevue venues.
William Martin, General Secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, retires after 12 years. A surprise party at union offices presented a solid gold watch and a silver tea set to Mrs Martin, with colleagues praising his service and knowledge of the iron and steel trade.
The Inspector of Buildings issued 19 permits for new construction yesterday. Notable items include J. W. Thompson’s two story brick house at Aiken Avenue and Eleanor Street costing 4000 dollars, WH Casey’s four two story brick dwellings on Fifth Avenue near Bellefield costing 16000 dollars, and John Shook’s two two story brick dwellings on Sarah Street between South Twenty third and South Twenty fourth Streets costing 5000 dollars.
The national encampment of the Grand Ser the Republic will be in Boston from August 10 to 16 1900. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Pittsburg for August travel, valid for return until August 20 with an option to extend to September 30 by depositing the return portion at the Boston joint agent. Ticket options include 15 50 via New York, 14 50 via New York and Sound lines, or 15 50 via Bethlehem and Poughkeepsie bridge, all via B and O RB. Excursion tickets to Boston via B and O routes are valid via Washington.
An 1800 excursion via the B and C Railway from Pittsburg offers a round trip to Atiooil City for ten days with stops in Washington and Philadelphia. Departures from the B&O depot are at 8:00 a.m. and 8:20 p.m. Tickets cost $10. Inquiries go to EB D Surrx, vision Passenger Agent, Pittsburg.
Bad near Mesias at 6 30 a m and 12 45 p m Central time. Times listed via P F W Ry and C P BR B routes. Tickets good returning until August 9 inclusive.
A fragment praises Marvin's coffee sponge cake as the most delightful clarity ever discovered, suggesting it suits a quiet luncheon. It mentions prices at J.J. Fuchs' and promotes Apogostura Bitters as a stimulant to the appetite.
A large Americas Club meeting chaired by President Reed defeated delaying the amendment raising admission from ten to twenty five dollars. The club will adopt a twenty five dollar fee and appoint a committee to welcome Senator Delamster and seek legal counsel on the new constitution and bylaws. Colonel W. H. Reed proposed resolutions supporting the Lodge Bill, which were adopted.
The Disability Board met yesterday afternoon and awarded Bartley McCoy 90 dollars and W. J. Wilson 45 dollars for time lost while disabled. George Stoudt and Elmer Cioco were each granted 15 dollars per week while off duty due to on the job injuries. The balance on hand shows 15 417 21 dollars in the books.
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