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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1891
Page
12
The narrative details a hot day at camp with a parade and escort for the Governor, and the arrival of Judges, followed by inspection and drills. A fatal drowning of Private Circle Ritchie and Major Nickley’s wrist injury mark the day, along with beer seizures and discipline efforts.
Thomas Newcomer of 212 Smithfield street was riding in the East End when his horse panicked at a cable car near Penn and Freakstown avenues. The horse kicked, striking his right leg and knocking him out of the buggy. He was carried to the Nineteenth ward station after first aid at a local cart, while the horse demolished the buggy front.
William Flick a 28 year old freight brakeman on the Allegheny Valley Railroad was seriously injured near the Sharpsburg bridge last night when he fell from a moving train. The wheels passed over both legs and he was taken to Wem Peon Hospital where doctors amputated one leg above the knee and warned another amputation may follow. He was married.
A large stone loosened from a bluff near the West End bridge on the Panhandle road rolled down yesterday afternoon. A young goat was killed in its path, and a boy who witnessed the event caused a panic by falsely reporting that the kid had been killed, leading many to fear a child casualty.
A Pittsburgh police report details Miss Ballou, known as the cloud kisser, being arrested after a 40 year old performer in a flashy costume exposed at Silver Lake Grove. She planned a 5000 foot parachute leap but failed to keep her engagement, ending the night in Central station.
Captains and lieutenants in the First district will wear shoulder straps and rank bars with gold lace on trousers. Lieutenants feature light blue trouser stripes. Sergeants will receive the same upgrade within a month, and the new style will extend to all districts as practice allows.
At about 10 am a Pittsburg and Birmingham car struck a huckster wagon at South Fourth and Carson. A horse was knocked down and the wagon pole broken. The gardener owner, from Chartier, had left the team while soliciting orders. Also, John B. Lutz of the German Savings Bank southside was hurled by Birmingham car No 12 at Sixteenth and Carson and seriously injured, taken to his home on South Twenty eighth Street.
Charles Hatter, a 45 year old who escaped a companion at the Union depot, was captured by Officer O'Brien and jailed in Glenwood. He terrorized locals with strange actions and threats, claiming to be worth ten million dollars amid financial troubles. His home is in Lucyvill e Pennsylvania.
At about 10 o clock last night a large meteor appeared to strike behind Pryce Morgan’s house at 1406 Muriel street on the Southside. Residents of the Twenty eighth ward reported seeing a ball of fire in the yard and described a bright, fiery descent near South Fourteenth and Bingham streets.
The cornerstone for the new St Stanis Janus Church on Smallman street between 21st and 22nd streets will be laid today with Bishop Phelan officiating. A ceremony is expected to mark the event.
Lieutenant Alexander Ogle of the United States Army dies in transit to Mercy Hospital in Fitzsburg. He had been stationed at Columbus Military Academy for two years, came here for kidney treatment, and was en route to Columbus for burial. He was about 40, married with several children.
Epwann Jones of 45 South Fifteenth street was severely bitten by a bulldog last evening. Joux Rater, run over at Stewart Station weeks ago, died yesterday at West Penn Hospital. Miss Martie Gonnox of Nashville will read Bible passages at Bethany. J A Sweexer receives commission as Anti Cruelty Society officer from Governor Pattison. Martis Donxyventy, arrested in Beaver as a bogus detective, sues officers for false arrest. W Tl Hoxsace of Ward 41 loses false teeth shaving. they struck him on the head. M J Mustry, famed Irish baritone, will sing offertory at St Pauls Cathedral. Groner Sixcer of 23 Edwards alley dies after amputation. body removed home. Justin Watt, wealthy resident of Washington Ave Braddock, building a mansion at Hawkins Station. North Braddock United Brethren Church to remodel. carpet, pipe organ aid sought from Mr Carnegie. American Federation of Catholic Societies Executive Board reports. 400 delegates expected. West End Gymnastic Club picnic at Aliquippa drew about 2,000. Alder Tan Madden competed in the foot race.
A long list of passengers and visitors in Pittsburg and Idlewood includes Phillip Fitzgibbons and family John Richn Ed ward Morrin Frank Schaffer and others. The crowd mingles with officers editors and businessmen visiting camp at Arnold and enjoying Idlewood and Duquesne hotel while health travel and political ties surface among the line of noted guests.
The executive board of the Amalgamated Association met into the early morning in Isstricht to audit national lodge books and to discuss disputes at Youngstown Sharpsburg and the Southside. The Youngstown puddlers contest pay for boiler helpers under a new scale, while Sharpsburg remains unresolved as a lockout with Tuesday talks planned. Edward O'Donnell of Philadelphia was absent, delaying final action on several items.
The Pittsburg Reduction Company develops an electric aluminum extraction method. A fused bath of fluorides with calcium chloride is melted in a carbon-lined vessel, alumina is added, and aluminum is separated by current from a dynamo. The process is continuous with aluminum sinking to the bottom. If alloys are desired the negative electrode is the alloying metal.
The congregation expresses intent to order plans for a handsome new temple, signaling a major building project as part of its present aims and activities.
The Central Trades Council voted to cancel Labor Day observance this fall to relieve building trades unions of expenses. A reorganization under a broader basis was approved with plans to unite unions, led by Chairman McKeever and committee members Wyatt and Evans, signaling a strong, influential organization for Allegheny County.
A group of bricklayers from Philadelphia visited Pittsburg yesterday. Agent O'Brien faced a tense scene at the Union depot as the Eastern men appeared ready for trouble. After a tense exchange the men agreed to return to Philadelphia, though Builders' Exchange members denied plans to depart, claiming they had agreed to stay.
The Tron and Steel Institute sent diplomas acknowledging services rendered during the meeting to 30 prominent manufacturers who helped entertain distinguished British visitors. Local recipients include John H. Ricketson, W. L. Abbott, and A. E. Hunt. Diplomas signed by the institute's past presidents and officers.
Marion and Anderson Indiana businessmen organize a company to erect a large window plate glass eregon in Anderson with a 44 pot capacity, aiming at Pittsburg as the location for the project.
The Dixon-Woods Company began erecting a tank for McCully & Co on Tuesday. Greensburg Glass Co will pursue using oil as fuel for the next fire. War Howand & Co plan to sit out the upcoming fire. Phillips Window Glass Boerner likely won’t start until October. Pay day occurred at La Belle Steel Work with Lindsay & McCutcheon and Singer, Nik & Co. plasterers, about 30, to meet Tuesday evening to decide Builders' Exchange rules. Traction companies except Pittsburg Traction are slow to send last month’s pay checks. Stonecutters’ Association of Allegheny and allies held a picnic at Ross Grove on the West Penn. about 39 traveled by train.
In Wheeling Circuit Court Judge Paull today refused to proceed with the Garrison murder case, paused two months ago by the illness of Judge Campbell. The decision ends the interruption and limits further action pending new developments.
A recent conference on trade scales shows a surplus of apprentices in the green bottle industry. Projections indicate 140 new apprentices plus 100 seasoned workers and 50 to 60 journeymen will be available, sufficient to meet demand even if new factories begin. J. A. E. Goss of St. Louis remains and may arrange a meeting next week.
Lizzie Griffiths ten years old fled from 408 Ferry Street last night seized by Agent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society and confined at the Central station. Dean says she may be as young as seventeen and has prior time in Morganza. He notes she was placed at Bethesda Home by her parents and escaped.
A new musical invention promises to end objections to the parlor organ by matching seven octaves like Steinway grands and resembling a fine upright piano. It uses two piano like motion systems operable by a year old child, offers delicate tones and light touch enabling difficult piano works, and is priced no higher than a standard organ. H Kleber & Bro 506 Wood Street are the sole agents and invite inspection regardless of purchase interest.
Carnegie, Phipps & Co. closed seven furnaces in the old open hearth department at Homestead, idling nearly 300 workers. A newer plant Open Hearth No 2, with modern machinery, uses fewer workers and cuts production costs. Rumor says the old shop may convert to specialty soft steel. Also, McKeesport Baptist Church plans a new $75,000 building on their current site after considering property sale.
The ad copy touts Klebers at 506 Wood Street promoting pianos and organs with long warranties and lower profits. It mentions Great Musical Attractions at H Kieber Brothers and a Vocalion organ for Shady Avenue Baptist Church in East End Pittsburg. It claims 4 percent on time deposits and notes relocation to No 7 Ninth Avenue corner of Wood Street. Angostura Bitters praised as an appetite stimulant.
Executions against W. E. Schmertz total about 268000 with creditors including Amelia Schmertz and E M Quinby. Schmertz’s Fifth avenue shoe store closed and standard plate glass and Maryland railroad deals cited as major losses amid health issues and sympathy from business peers.
The securities owned by Mr Schmertz are not impaired in value but are hard to price quickly in the market. This affects immediate valuation despite intact worth.
The report lists several fires: Tez Cooper House in Cooperstown with guests escaping. Morristown suffers its worst blaze destroying mostly small frame homes with losses not yet totaled. Elverano Indiana and Engler Lear ranches affected as flames spread across towns. John D Haas six story tinware factory in New York suffers $70,000 loss with 70 presses on upper floors. Cincinnati Fairmont Woolen Mills fire confines to upper floors, $100,000 stock saved, 140 workers flee, total loss around $20,000 insured.
New Castle August 8. This evening attorneys moved for a habeas corpus in the case of David Newton charged with murdering William Risher on April 3, 1889. They allege Newton is innocent and nothing has been shown to substantiate the charge.
Mrs. Mary FE Holmes of Rockford NL plans to invest from 75000 to 100000 dollars to establish a colored female literary and industrial school in Jackson to educate 15 pupils in memory of her mother.
Selected East Liverpool ware described as high quality for its price. The ad promotes American-made ware protected by tariffs, urges store visits to compare quality, and offers a large weekly price list. The Dinner Set ships freight paid within 200 miles and orders over ten dollars ship the same way.
Marshell notes that the firm holds the largest retail grocer trade in Pennsylvania and, with one exception, the largest in the United States.
The National Councilor completes Ohio and West Virginia visits and prepares for a highly anticipated session. A meeting of representatives elect and national council members will discuss the constitution and new work plans at Pittsburg Council hall. Pittsburg delegation departs August 23 by special car via Pennsylvania Railroad. Round trip fare is $16.60.
Neatly made wash Suid items in ginghany fabrics offered at low prices. Best white quilts and crochet quilts on sale at 1.25 and 1. The Bleached and Cream table linens with napkins match those prices, now available in large selections.
This week Hueus and Hacke offer Novelty India Silks dresses at $1 yard, Summer-weight Black Goods discounted, 40-inch All-wool Black Serges at 25c and 65c, 40 pieces All-wool French Prints from $1 to 50c, Scorch Zepyhr Ginghams 16c to 25c, 70 pieces Chintzes with colored prints 15c to 10c, Water Goods at less than regular prices, plus Friday and Saturday Extra Bargain Days.
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