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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1890
Page
12
Industrial leaders and Congressmen weigh a government subsidy to build a domestic tinplate industry. Charles Meyran of Germania Bank says the 2.20 cent tariff may fail without aid, as English producers could flood the market and undercut fledgling American mills. He notes eastern iron men push subsidies while Pittsburg players are not yet involved.
A discussion notes that tinplate could be profitably produced under the proposed duty but that the company would not enter the business now. They would watch others try first, as current trade suffices. Only two mills and the Demmler and Steel Company are ready to start tinplate maki. Mr Cronemeyer’s opinions have been widely published.
A series of injuries from yesterday include 12 year old Randell Zimerman with a broken arm and scalp wound after a fall from cable car 60 on Wylie avenue near Green street. Nearby incidents involve John Louse with a head cut after a fall from car 61 and 11 year old John Callahan with multiple injuries after tumbling 30 feet from a hillside bluff.
George Eibman displayed a turtle on Sarah street near South Twenty third when Earnest Weihe fought over it for soup. The struggle ended with both men charged with disorderly conduct and the turtle seized by Sergeant McQuaide at the Twenty eighth ward station house.
Passenger men on the Pennsylvania line fear the New York Central strike will disrupt travel to Boston for G A R members and their families. Agents report possible trouble on the Hudson River line as G A R trains depart yesterday toward Boston aboard Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania roads. Demand for sleeping berths is high nationwide, with Pittsburgh receiving its allotment but many berths short. about ten will depart from Johnstown today.
Rev M C Lichliter and family of Liberty Street M E Church occupy their cottage at 12 Vincent Avenue Chautauqua since June with guests from Milwaukee and local enthusiasts. Bishop J Boyd Vincent of Cincinnati being treated, Miss Nettie Roose travels to Manchester by the Sea and Sass Rocks in Massachusetts to visit relatives. William A Lynch of Canton, a bridge syndicate representative, and Henry Carpenter head to Denver for a ticket agents meeting. Various locals head to conferences, conventions, and seaside resorts.
A Pittsburgh area invention proposes balloon anchored hammocks above the city for cool sleep priced 5 to 10 dollars a night. The scheme raises a legal question about navigable air and jurisdiction while Mayor Gourley weighs backing the idea amid earlier exposure to a publicity scheme.
Rev W R Covert of Stonerville says he has filed a libel suit against parties who offended him. He gained notoriety through ties to the American Mechsmes and predicts victory. State officials call the affair unfortunate and say publicity harms the order’s progress in the region.
A sub committee of Councils met in the Common Council chamber to consider grading and paving Stanwix Street and Virginia Avenue in the Thirty second ward. After hearing property owners, the sub committee settled on the grades and prepared a favorable report to be presented to the general committee.
Seven people were poisoned yesterday in a City District case linked to rival secondhand clothing businesses. Mrs Bessie Schmidt hosted coffee that sickened guests including her husband William Schmidt in jail on unrelated charges. Police name rival Mia Levi and her son Jacob as suspects and believe oxalic acid or potash contaminated the coffee.
Superintendent Weir outlines needs for added patrolmen and a new prisoner van with two compartments, including a female section. He cites New York City versus Pittsburg forces, notes wagon covers, and argues Pittsburg should expand police strength despite recent crime concerns.
The Grand Council of the Soversigna of Industry met in the Moorhead Building with Grand President J. D. Buckley. Officers reported 717 members and 1,150.27 in treasury. There are 55 councils, with a winter growth outlook. Grand Secretary Ramuel Harper was absent due to a home operation. several matters were postponed to the next meeting.
Mrs Ritter reported to the Allegheny lockup that she and her husband recently arrived from Germany and lived on Ohio Street. She says he lives with her but provides no support or food and she cannot make ends meet. The case was referred to Agent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society for investigation.
Last night at 11:30 the Clark's court at Grant street and Seventh was raided. Maggie Raymond Beckey Raymond and Mrs. Jackson were arrested for keeping a disorderly house on information filed by Inspector McAbeese before Magistrate Gripp. Eleven others were also arrested at the raid and sent to the Central police station for a morning hearing.
About 3800 Westinghouse employees and 300 machinists walked out to back a demand for ten hours pay for a nine hour day. Wilmerding men may join later in the week as 14 firms accept or refuse the 9-to-10 hour shift with some closings threatened and a general executive committee directing the strike.
Fragmentary account notes continued efforts to furnish masters with materials. The work was not satisfactory. Andrew Fresier of Allegheny, member of the Master Plasterers' Association, denied plans to concede the journeymen's demands as reported.
The Twenty ninth ward Taxpayers' Association calls Southside residents to unite for a water reform addressing the Monongahela Water Company. It cites impure water from Dam No 1’s pool and inadequate pumping as risks to health and growth, urging ward associations to organize, elect reps, and push for action led by William J. Pritchard.
Congressman Roger Q. Mills advocates free trade with Europe and South America while discussing politics with Grand Army veterans. He predicts Cleveland Campbell ticket and probes economic policy. A Pittsburg clothing sale follows a sales pitch at 8 am with discounts on suits and pants at reduced prices.
Miss Alice Endres, star of Bertha the Sewing Girl, sought help after a late night at Central station. She alleged unpaid salary and a forged G A R excursion ticket amid theater debts, leading to manager Jules Kusel's arrest for fraud and intent to defraud creditors. The company pressured for his release as police investigated.
John Downey, Grand Master, seeks to organize lodges in the neighborhood at the Schlosser. He distances his order from the New York Central strike, links to Knights of Labor influence in Eastern New York, and predicts possible train idle or disruptions. Downey says the group grows slowly, tests applicants, and favors caution over rash action.
Special Officer Cook of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie road aided investigations into freight train thefts in Homestead. Last week two burglars were caught fleeing with watermelons. suspects named John Thomas and Frank Chester await a hearing before Alderman King in the Thirtieth ward on Monday.
Joseph Werner, an 11 year old, was yesterday committed to jail for court by Alderman Flach on an arson charge. Ignatz Wenzel accuses him of setting fire to a house under construction on Stella street Thursday night by lighting shavings and wood, with limited damage as flames were put out early.
Local items report a morning service at North Avenue M E Church focusing on Cities of the Bible. The Delamater Republican Club of the Eleventh ward plans a meeting at the Eleventh ward schoolhouse tomorrow evening to form a marching club and elect officers.
For a week past a waste lime and cinder mound nearly 100 feet long between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth streets has burned near the river bank. Two men from Engine Company No 7 fought the flames with water last night to prevent the fire from reaching the adjacent trestle. Water did little, the fire has burned deep into the mound, and a different extinguishing method may be needed.
John H. Ricketson and Postmaster McKean visited Cresson to view a new depot. A local hustler mistook Ricketson for a distant city businessman and grilled him about trade, only to learn he was a native Pittsb urgh reporter. The incident ended in laughter and a hearty recounting.
Echols McMurray and Co promote an excursion to Atlantic City next Thursday August 14 by B and O R E routing via Washington Baltimore Philadelphia. Rate is 10 dollars round trip with tickets valid ten days. Cards list address 123 Sandusky Street Allegheny.
The Pennsylvania Company yesterday issued an order refusing to transport original packages. A Canton firm, under the decision, shipped large quantities of poor whisky to Leechburg and other points. The road notes it will not connive at any law violation.
Advertises Aogostura Bitters as a remedy for appetite with assorted product names and prices. Mentions tailors or fabric listings with prices per yard and references to shipments from cities including Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Also notes a rounded hat or coat item priced at ten dollars.
Charlie King was sent to the workhouse yesterday for 60 days in default of a $100 fine and costs for keeping an illicit joint at No 113 Grant. Sallie WwW, a visitor, paid a $20 fine and costs. Charlie is the second Chinaman jailed in Allegheny County Workhouse.
Recording Secretary Thompson reported last night that plasterers remain opposed to the Association masters. He cited Carter Brothers losing work to others and said the dispute centers on owner preferences and subcontracting.
A colored man named Peyton was arrested last night by Detectives Robinson and Fitz. Details appear on page 6 from the Keystone Bicycle Club. The article notes travel rate and a round trip ticket good for 10 days likely tied to the case.
An ad claims Floraplexion cures liver complaint dyspepsia nervous debility and biliousness with a free trial bottle offer. It urges proving the medicine’s efficacy and threatens forfeiture of ten thousand dollars if the claims fail.
Inspector McAleese renewed his war on illicit liquor by filing 12 informations against the proprietors of premises suspected of illegal sales._proprietors believe the crusade was a reform spasm, but officials seek to prove otherwise.
A brisk ad notes crackers and cakes with prices per pound for oyster cents and ginger cakes. It urges readers to order from a large weekly price list, promises delivery within 3 miles, and hints at electric light towers during hot weather.
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