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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1891

Page

2

Prohibitionist Chair Resigns as Republican Meeting Chooses Gibbs

A small gathering at 80 Diamond Street saw Hon. George A Anderson resign as President of the Straight-out Republican group. W M Gibbs was elected chairman after initial hesitation, with A H Rewand and others supporting the move to end party ring influence in Allegheny County.

Diamond Street George A. Anderson W. M. Gibbs A. H. Rewand Rewand Gibbs Brosh George H. Anderson Anderson Provsems Ron. J. M. Bruth Republican Executve Committee Republican Party Wau Groach H. A Accowmt Rowand Donne Republican County Committee Allegheny County Towand Brush

Republicans Skipping Key State Treasury Probe Meeting

Republicans refuse to attend a Harrisburg committee meeting investigating the State Treasury over the last decade. Democrats accuse the move of a campaign trap aimed at Auditor General McCamant and past treasurers, while Republicans warn the call is irregular and avoid the trap. Senator Hoody Swith leads the panel now abroad.

Mate Treasury Committee Samuel Stewart Verona Herrsberg State Treasury George Hoody Swith Europe Meeers Fow Sitaner Monaghan Democrats Stemns Auditor General Metamnant Bardster Flinn Representative Frint Sharon Harrisburg Counccilmanie Committee Philadelphia Bardsley McCamant Quay

Rowley Eather Riled Denies Republican Label

The General's son, ER C Rowley of the city fire department, defends his father General Thomas Rowley against accusations of Republican advocacy. He calls the claim misrepresentation and says Rowley remains a strong Democrat, as testified by a Randall Club member.

ER. C. Rowley Thomas Rowley Generl Lee Randall Club Gener Rowley

Fragmentary political dialogue reflecting party tensions

The readable fragments show heated remarks about tariffs and party loyalty. Mentions of General Howley, McKinley, and Democratic critics appear amid garbled attribution. The text hints at intra party conflict and accusations of financial influence.

Dalzell Sees Attack as Mock Contest in Americas Club

Collector Warmcastle reports a heated Americas Club meeting over Dalzell’s endorsement and possible contest of the Americus election. Dalzell’s majority was 16 amid questions about ballot handling and a suggested fair tally.

Warmcastie Monongehela House McKinley Americas Club Daizell Tam Americas Dalgell Dalzell Robinson Ian H. DW. English Pittsburg Beaver County W. W. Colville Warmeastie H. &. Paul Dalzeell Virginia Beach Washington Gibbs Issu Carroll

Impassioned Status Report From New Orleans Captains

Captain James Sweeney of New Orleans reports coal prices dropping to five cents amid warm weather and abundant imports from Pittsburgh. He notes Louisiana remains safely Democratic, with no chance of a Republican nomination altering the state's political lean.

James Sweeney New Orleans Cnatman Central Hotel Pittsburg Louisiana Blaine Republcan

New County Prohibition Leader Chosen in Allegheny

A. T. Cole of Allegheny was elected chairman of the county Prohibition Committee succeeding L. T. Yoder who resigned for business reasons. The group decided D. H. Martin would travel to Harrisburg to arrange entertainment for the delegation and plan county meetings addressed by ex Governor St. John.

Prohibition Committee Harrisburg D.H. Martin St. John A. T. Cole Allegheny L. T. Yoder

Adventures of a Little Boy Jimmie Carter Rides to Greensburg

A two year old named Jimmie Carter rode a Pennsylvania Railroad train from Wilkinsburg toward Greensburg after a Sunday visit. He slept through part of the trip, woke frightened by sounds, and was kept onboard by a conductor who telegraphed Wilkinsburg. Jimmie reached home safely next morning and vowed to never ride a train alone again.

Jimmie Carter Greensburg Wilkinsburg Captin Cook Nellie Hy Pennsylvania Railroad Union Depot Jimmie Greensbarg Morni Ne

Terrific boiler explosion hits Millvale factory district

A boiler at the A Watkins box factory exploded yesterday morning in Millvale, igniting the mill and nearby properties. The blaze destroyed the factory and Latz's pickle works, damaged neighboring houses, but caused no fatalities. Fire chiefs Murphy and Jones sent two engines, plus another from Pittsburg, though it was unnecessary. Carelessness is blamed for the blast.

A. Watkins Millvale Latz Henry Gerwig Murphy Jones Pittsburg

OFFICERS PROMOTED BY SECOND BRIGADE BOARD OF EXAMINERS

The Second Brigade board at the Monongahela House examined 15 candidates for promotion last evening. Eighteen were cited, but three did not appear. Colonel Smith chaired the session with Captain Murdock as recorder. Present were Colonel P. D. Parchment and Captain A. E. Hunt. All candidates passed in an easy examination, with officers from the Eighteenth, Fifth, Sheridan Troop Tyrone, Tenth, Fifteenth, Fourteenth, and Battery B represented.

Monongahela House Smith Murdock Coonel P. D. Parchment A. E. Hunt Eighteenth Sheridan Tyrone Fifteenth Fourteenth

Arkansas farmer John Jackson returns to New York in fear

John Jackson, a banhred farmer from Arkansas, arrived in New York yesterday in a state of fear and trembling. He feared Inspector Byrnes planned to confront him or take action against him.

John Jackson Arkansas New York Inspector Byrnes

Germania Savings Bank Temporary Location Notice

Germania Savings Bank announces it will occupy its rebuilt building at Wood and Diamond streets by March 1592. Until then the bank is temporarily located at No 7 Sixth Avenue, corner of Wood Street. Four percent interest paid on time deposits.

Wood and Diamond Streets Sixth Avenue Wood Street

New Industry Here From Bridgeport To Allegheny

The La Belle Steel Works plans move of its cutlery plant from Bridgeport Connecticut to Allegheny to operate with the steel works on Rebecca street. A charter for a separate cutlery company has been secured with stockholders limited to La Belle proprietors. The plant will open soon, with crews drawn locally and a few foremen moving West to supervise.

Allegheny Smith Bros. & Co la Belle Steel Works Bridgeport Conn Rebecca Street Ieretofore Boston Therm LaBelle Steel Works Allerheny

Lincoln Township brewery seeks stock for new plant

A gentleman has secured an option on land in Lincoln township opposite Thirteenth avenue for a proposed brewery. He is soliciting stock for a start up capital of 0 dollars. With beer consumption around 0 barrels daily, the site is viewed as an excellent field for this industry.

Fixing up the scales in glass industry negotiations

Louis Arrington of the Green Bottle Bloners' Union leads negotiations at the Central Hotel with the executive committee to set next year's scale. Officials say talks will continue a day or two with no new conclaves, while factory closures and fuel supply issues shape expectations.

Louis Arrington Green Bottle Bloners’ Union of North America Central Hotel Arrington Cake King’s Son & Co Dillon Peerless Glass Company

Non union start at Vesuvius Iron Works

The Vesuvius Iron Works at Sharpsburg began operations yesterday with non union workers after a failed lockout attempt. Two furnaces produced two heats, plates rolled, and key positions filled by McElroy, Hayes, and Thomas Reed as strikers watch for further developments.

Vesuvius Iron Works Sharpsburg Amalgamated Association Allegheny Moorhead Bro. & Co Riddle McElroy Roller Hayes Shearman Thomas Reed

Prospects of a strike disrupt Birmingham traction

Birmingham Traction workers threaten a strike over meal breaks as short as seven to eight minutes. They accuse Manager Verner of avoiding them, and name new clerk Elliot as responsible for the current dispute, warning Southside areas would be without electric car service if demands are not met.

Birmingham Birmingham Traction Road Southside Verner Elliot

Hustling the Contractors

Postoffice officials anxiously pace the new building delay while contractors expect a shakeup. Samuel Young explains marble work delays to W. W. Colville who oversees the project for Postmaster McKean. Colville blames others and questions why extra gangs of men were not put to work.

Postoffice Samuel Young Enid Rom W. W. Colville McKean Colville Mr. Young

No Labor Day Demonstration In Pittsburg This Year

No Labor Day celebration will occur in Pittsburg as organizations are demoralized by recent trade differences and cannot fund a large demonstration. The Central Trades Council may propose a cheaper option soon. George M Jaques editor Crockery and Glass Journal is at the Monongahela house noting a healthy tableware trade but overall glass industry profits lag.

Pittsburg Mll Central Trades Council George M. Jaques Crockery and Glass Journal Monongahela House

Local firms receive charters in yesterday’s grants

Charters were granted to Monongahela Iron and Steel Company capital 100, La Belle Cutlery Company capital 8000, Bellefield Oil and Gas Company 75000, Ebensburg Tanning Company 40009, underscoring continued industrial expansion in the region.

Monongahela Iron and Steel Company la Belle Cutlery Company Bellefield Off and Gas Company Ebensburg Tanning Company

Barnum's Circus Captivates Pittsburg Crowds At Dawn

Barnum and Bailey's show draws massive crowds in Allegheny and Pittsburg as Major McKinley attends from a Cleveland and Pittsburg car. The 730 foot tent hosts 15,000 the first day and 17,000 at night with two rings and a rich program featuring Meers sisters, trained animals, and the Nero spectacle.

Barnum Major McKinley Cleveland Pittsburg Federal Street Allegheny P. T. Barnum J.A. Bailey Circus Exposition Park Porter McKinley Campbell Hsmself Ohio Statesman

Glass workers move to Ellwood plant amid strike fallout

About 30 glassworkers departed from the South side for Ellwood Indiana to join George A Macbeth Co. at a new plant as Ford City plans to resume coal use. Texany resigns as plasterers local agent after a failed strike and the union sees no need for representation.

Ford City Manty Ellwood Ind George A. Macbeth & Co Torsar Texany Plasterers

Bids Too High for City Hall Remodel and Monument Hill Work

A sub committee of the Allegheny Committee on Public Works reported City Hall remodeling bids far above the architect's estimate, with Tannehill at 12987 and Kienky & McAlister at 15000, both over 5000 expected. Monument Hill improvements saw bid awards to Carson & Orr, while Hers Island bridge bids were sent for tabulation and review.

Allegheny Committee On Public Works City Hall C. Tannehill Messrs. Kienky & McAlister Feneral Committee Monument Hill H.C. Howe Jamesse Joseph A Hnxsting

HUNTING UP KINNEY

Superintendent Crawford of the Equitable Insurance Company hunts Kinney in Butler after a swindle. Kinney fled New Castle for the North likely Canada once the case went public. An information was filed in Sharon and Detective Marshall pursues the suspect. Kinney's wife and child stay at Procter's in Butler. Kinney's Norwich New York home is cited.

Hr. M. Crawford Equitable Insurance Company Butler Kinney John A. Wood & Son New Castle Canada Crawford Lawrence County Sharon Marshall Procter Greene County N. Y

Three bad Chinamen warned by John Lee in Pittsburg

John Lee, an enlightened Chivanmn of Groat street, rebukes three Celestials named Lee Teng and Leng for cutting pigtails and becoming Christianized. He says they came from New York two months ago, lure earnings from countrymen, threaten wrongs, and fail to earn an honest living, causing distrust among Pittsburg Celestials.

John Lee Groat Street Inspatce Pittsburg Lee Teng Leng New York Aes Ie

Smoke Policy Backed By Allegheny Public Safety Committee

The Allegheny Public Safety Committee met last night and approved payrolls for police 916327 and fire department 7000 plus health department 475. An ordinance to prohibit dense smoke from chimneys and smokestacks was referred to a sub-committee for study and a report back to the main panel.

Allegheny Public Safety Committee Wos Police Department Health Department

Totten & Hogg Foun dry secures Brockville steel trim contract

The Totten and Hogg Iron and Steel Foundry Company has closed a contract with James Smart Manufacturing Company of Brockville Ontario for a complete special trim of rolls for cold rolling and finishing steel intended for a special purpose.

Totten & Hogg Iron and Steel Foundry Company James Smart Manufacturing Company Brockville Ontario Canada

Humane Society Officials Witness Euthanizing Dogs

President Eaton and Agent Berryman of the Humane Society attended last night at Ruch's Hill where three dogs were put to death with their approval. The wagon yesterday in the eighteenth ward carried thirteen dogs for execution, including Lawrence ilic.

Eaton Agent Berryman The Humane Society Ruch's Hill Lawrence

Catholic Mutual Bevefic Picnic Attracts Thousands

The third annual Catholic Mutual Bevefic Association picnic was held at Hock Point yesterday with 10 000 to 12 000 attendees. Fifty six carloads were sent out along the Ft Wayne route before supplies ran dry and many people went home. President M J McMahon served as chief marshal.

Catholic Mutual Bevefic Association Hock Point Ft. Wayne M. J. McMahon

Journeymen Horseshoers Union basket picnic at Ichewild

The Journeymen Horseshoers Union No will hold a basket picnic and field day at Ichewild on Tuesday next. A special train will leave Union station at 8 o clock. An extensive sports programme has been arranged for the day.

Horseshoers’ Union No Ichewild Union Station

Brewery Initiative Aims at McKeesport

Mr. W. R. Riddle traveled to McKeesport to promote forming a brewing company to be named the McKeesport brewery project seeks local backing and organizational setup.

W. R. Riddle McKeesport The

Eastern Grand Army men pass through en route to Detroit encampment

A group of Eastern Grand Army soldiers were seen traveling through the city yesterday morning toward Detroit to attend the encampment, believed to attract many veterans and spectators.

Detroit Phil

Preacher Readmitted to U P Fold After Suspension

A Monongahaih Presbytery meeting at the U P book room received Rev W L C Sampson back into the fold after suspension by the Reformed Presbyterian Synod. New mission school tender elected and chief Elliot heads to Mt Clemens for two weeks. sale price on Glew farm and profits on Stewart farm noted as context.

U. P Wan Tela W. L. C. Sampson Reformed Presbyterian Synod P. Cha Fagram J. M. Fulton New Mission Schooltender Elliot Mt. Clemens Glew Stewart Farms Stewart

Remarkable Old Hound Ben J J Mc Grew Story

A long tale celebrates Ben the dog friend of J J Mc Grew M D noting the hound is 31 years old and much valued for his history. Residents recount many tales about the old hound while a doctor prepares to tell the full story as evening settles.

Ben J. J. McGrew M. D Benjiman

Freedmen's Mission Board Meeting at U P Church

A meeting of the Board of the Freedmen's Mission of the U P Church occurred at the U P book rooms on Ninth street yesterday afternoon. It was seen that the industrial department of Knoxville College would be ready for opening in September.

the Freedmen's Mission of the U. P. Church U. P. Book Rooms Ninth Street Saeewees Knoxville College

Doctors and Birth Reports Delays in Filing Noted

Dr. E A Muendorf of Southside says authorities act under law as they pursue full birth reporting. Physicians often report late due to difficulties such as naming a child and changes of address, which can leave families untraceable for weeks or months.

E. A. Muendorf Southside Bureau of Health

Narrow escape from fire at Iron Exchange building

A gas chandelier in the Anderson Du Puy Co branch office on the second floor ignited and caused interior flames. Acting Chief Coates arrived quickly, firemen controlled the blaze with two streams, and water damage was minimized. Total damage not exceeding 300.

Iron Exchange Wood Water Anderson, du Puy £ Co Coates Anderson, du Puy & Co

Homestead Man Quits Pittsburg Poker Game

Adam Hartzell of Homestead accused Edward Robinson and four companions of foul play after a losing hand in a Pittsburg poker room on State alley. Robinson and associates were detained at the central station while Hartzell’s complaint prompts a contested stake and lingering local buzz.

Homestead Pittsburg Adam Hartzell Edward Robinson Central Station Mr. Hartzell Robinson State Alley Edward Adam Mr. Robinson

Farrells in court over apartment dispute at 615 Wylie

Mrs. Farrell faced Alderman McMasters with an umbrella as she accused sister-in-law Annie Haslage of reclaiming 615 Wylie Avenue property. Her husband, claimed rent was paid but without his authority. The alderman granted possession and dismissed the case amid the fracas.

Farrell Alderman McMunsters

Two Accidents on Southside Electric Road Record

Two men added to Pittsburg and Birmingham traction incident list yesterday. John Reppermond of 3 West Carson street was struck at Eighth Street while driving a dog cart, the cart wrecked and he barely escaped with heavy injuries. An hour later electric car No. 10 collided with horse car No. 9 at Twelfth and Carson, horse car side crushed, vehicle hurled across street as driver leaped to safety.

Pittsburg Birmingham Traction John Reppermond West Carson Street Eighth Street Reppermond Twelfth Carson Streets

Deaths in Allegheny Amid cholera infantum outbreak

Last week in Allegheny region reports indicate deaths due to cholera infantum. A man, Isaakt Wotr of Spring Hill, attempted suicide Sunday night but the revolver misfired. A brief note mentions baggage handling at Union station in July and a six inch raise compromise for the Sharpsburg bridge on Butler street.

Isaakt Wotr Spring Hill Allegheny Jenkine Union Station Sharpsburg Butler Street

Great suit and clothing sale at Pittsburg Combination Clothing

A local sale offers 90 dollar suits in sack or cutaway styles with 25 patterns left. Also 500 pairs of wool pants at 140 dollars each. Ladies gingham suits reduced from 15 13 and 20 to 10. Items from Jos Horne Co and Andersons. Special train August 6 from Union Station to Pittsburgh for tickets via Pennsylvania Railroad with ten day return validity.

C.C Pittsburg Jos. Horne & Co Pegg Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Union Station

Fall neckwear opening and sale at multiple firms

Fisk Clark Fingy and Fisk Clark Flagg announce a fall neckwear opening with Windsor silk ties and handsome handles. A Hannaa ch and Bro advertises 30 Sixth street. A G Campbell and Sons at 27 Fifth Avenue promotes reduced prices on neckwear and hosiery. C Baeverlein Brewing Co advertises beer. Bennetts and telephone 1018 listed. Ladies white lisle vests lace fronts offered.

Windsor A. G. Campbell & Sons Fifth Avenue Fisk, Clark & Flagg A. Hawnace & Bro Sixth St

Money Is Pound Hidden Away in House of Friend

A Pittsburgh area theft case unfolds as a teen confesses to stealing from his grandfather to repay prior robberies. Police trace $123 hidden in John Martin's Hill home, with others found in Troy Hill locations. Detective Glenn links the Sunday theft to earlier robberies and suspects a repayment motive.

Pound George Miller Barney Peville Road Glenn George Riginwald Troy Hill Steel and Johnston Ile Inwald

Death by Own Action Probed Near Mansfield and Dixon

Coroner ordered investigations into two suspected self inflicted deaths at Dizon s Hollow and Dixon s Hollow with no final reports by late evening. Hugh Minty died by suicide at Tom s Run near Mansfield yesterday morning. A woman s death at Dixon s Hollow is doubted as a fake. A man named John Smith was arrested by Officer Wright on suspicion after attempting to break into Daniel Lasko s home and being captured during his escape.

Justice of the Peace McMillen Hugh Minty Tom's Run Mansfield Dixon's Hollow Braddock John Smith Wright Southside Daniel Lasko 50Uth Sixteenth Street Lasko

Disorderly house arrest and multiple local court actions

Last night Fliza Barkley of 214 Second Avenue was arrested for keeping a disorderly house. Patrice Churchill was sent to the workhouse for striking his sister with a beer bottle. B M Manty was arrested for attempting to bar a tenant from his house. Josefh Perenson, Colonel Moore's son in law, bailed before Alderman McMasters as charges noted in divorce proceedings. Lizzie Rheanos was found in a stable on West Carson Street and sentenced four months to the workhouse. Many Prince of Clark Street was committed to jail on a charge of larceny by Bailee. the accused Miss Pierce later released on costs.

Fliza Barkley Second Avenue Patrice Churchill B. M. Manty Josefh Perenson Colonel Moore Alderman Mc Masters Lizzie Rheanos West Carson Street Doyle Gripp Many Prince Clark Street Alderman Cahill Jennie Williams Miss Peirce Townsend Street

August Linen Sale Offers Linen Items at Bargain Prices

The notice advertises a summer sale of linens including white quilts at low prices, bleached and cream table damask with matching napkins, tablecloths in various sizes with napkins, and all linen napkins at $100. It highlights a special August sale and multiple linen products with bundled goods and fringed splash scarfs.

Zephyrs Attractively Marked Down In August Sale

Fragmentary ad copy notes a promotion titled August Sale with Zephyrs in stock offered at attractive markdowns. The readable text suggests a retail push but provides limited details on items, prices, or dates.

July to August Sales Boost Demand and Choice

The text notes strong July sales followed by even higher August values and variety. It emphasizes abundance and desirability of offerings and suggests a robust market.

Black Dress Goods On Sale At Reduced Prices

Black all wool side band Charlies drop from 65c to 35c per yard. Black Camel’s Hair Grenadines cut from 2.75 to 1.00 per yard. 125 quality Barred Etamine reduced to 75c. Nun’s ceilings fall from 65c to 50c per yard. Popular and fast selling.

Dress fabrics priced from two to five dollars

The notice lists fabrics available on the center table including full dress options. Prices shown are two, three, four, and five dollars for each, with double-stripe, plaid, check, and plain cheviot varieties noted as fine imported.

New Goods Sold Amid Loss For Importer

New goods were sold at prices ranging from 250 to 350 dollars. An importer incurs a loss on the deal.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Republican Movement ME. Gibbs A. H. Rowand Collector Warmcastle Rowley Eather Tle Howley Sean Warmcastle Americus Shdp Captain Sweeney L.T. Yoder Prohibitionists Second Brigade Board of Examiners Germania Savings Bank la Belle Steel Company New England Thomas McBride Labelle Works McBride Vesuvius Mons Gerome Meers Mose Meers William Conrad C. W. Fish Nero Rome the Insurance Company Laemers Sul ER. P W. J. Shields New Wilmington J.J. Duncan Columbus City Laws Exchange Mrs. Farrell Alderman McMasters Ocean City Mitroom Honxe & Co Penn Avenue C. Baeverlein Brewing Company Bennetts Telephone Peter Paul Dizon's Hollow John Smiths Biber & Easton Tesiz India Orkee ST. Aultissu Isa Jos. Horne Penn Avenue Stores Sarahs China Mattings Groetzinger Sarees Bartlett J. C. Bartlett
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