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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1891
Page
2
Governor Pattison visits the Eighteenth Regiment camp at Kingston amid drills, religious services, and crowded greetings. Reports of deaths, injuries, and a fatality rumor swirl as inspections approach and officers adjust furloughs while heat and crowds dominate the scene.
Patrick O'Donnell aged 26 from the Point was arrested yesterday on a drunkenness charge. After detention at Central station he developed delirium tremens and was sent to the homeopathic hospital by order of Police Surgeon Mover. Police say O'Donnell has been drunk for three months.
Henry Butler, a porter from 2 Pullman train, residing in Chicago, was arrested at 5 30 yesterday afternoon at No L engine house, Allegheny. He is charged with Kling, the accuser being Officer Kaib. Kaib says Butler and a companion were playing craps at the old Exposition grounds. the partner escaped, Butler was captured after a pursuit.
Charles Hatter, arrested at Glenwood Saturday night, was ordered by Magistrate Hyndman yesterday to serve 30 days in the workhouse. Hatter is described as a person of unstable mind and rumored wealth, traveling the country and claiming large fortunes to pressure shopkeepers.
The regular Sunday night meeting of the Sons of Temperance at their hall 25 Federal Street Allegheny drew a good crowd in the heat. Mooney led the gathering with several engaging speakers addressing the attendees.
Superintendent Muth announced that Judge Slagle sustained the shanty boat ordinance. All shanties must be moved as soon as Ordinance Officer Barclay returns.
The city sweltered with a very hot day as streets were sparsely populated and traffic slowed. Hotels were deserted and hotels water tanks ran dry as residents stayed shaded and cooled indoors awaiting relief.
Jacob Richter died suddenly at his East Street home in Allegheny's Twelfth ward after suffering Brights disease. He was 50, long a market stall operator, a recognizable city figure and Republican political participant.
Residents complain about the Wilmot Street bridge approach to a hollow. The completed bridge lacks any protective fence on the Wilmot Street end and a 60 foot drop risks a fatal fall. The railing should extend along the approach immediately.
Two small fires occurred in the hill district yesterday. A natural gas explosion under a bake shop oven at 720 Fifth Avenue caused a minor blaze extinguished quickly. A defective flue at 60 Clark Street in Levi Levinsky’s home burned a hole in the roof with about $25 loss. A small rear-house fire at 21 Long Alley, Allegheny, caused roughly $10 damage.
Captain Mercer and Lieutenants Cramer and Fitzgerald raided Mrs. Kate O'Reilly's disorderly house on Four-Mile Run near Acorn Street trapping proprietress and three men. Whisky and beer seized. Officer Connelly raided Mrs. Wunderlich's house on Pike near Twelfth Street arresting occupant and two visitors. Wunderlich charged with running a speak easy.
Ex alderman Bopp of Woods Run was arrested Saturday on a misdemeanor in office charge. Deputy Constable Filson treats the case, Henry Slaney prosecutes for allegedly collecting money during Bopp’s alderman term but not turning it over. Bail was given for a hearing Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham Turnverein will lay the corner stone of a new building next Monday on South Thirteenth street replacing the fire destroyed hall. The edifice, costing about £40,000, will host all Turn societies in the city for the ceremonies beginning with the Satma and continuing thereafter.
The John R. Murphy Fishing Club, largely Allegheny police, leaves today for camping at Armbelle Bridge Butler county where they camped last season. Police Captain Bell leads about 20 members for a ten day outing. Also 10 000 to 15 000 people expected for a free concert in Allegheny parks Wednesday evening featuring the Grand Army Band sponsored by Kaufmanns.
Charles and John William, brothers, were arrested by Officer Gowen last night for fighting on Larimer avenue. They were both locked up in the Nineteenth ward station.
The St Charles Literary Society of St Philomena Church leads Catholic youth to join the German Catholic Congress in Buffalo. Members vote to depart by Allegheny Valley Railroad on Saturday September 20. Annual officer election also held with Joseph H Reimann reappointed as President and other officers named.
A fragmented OCR item references Harcourt Pisce seminary and an earnest school, but readable details and context are unavailable for full reconstruction.
Jacob Alles, a Pittsburgh real estate agent, fled after an incident with Bailey and was captured in Altoona by Officer Frantz. He claimed insanity and described eluding Greensburg officers, then boarded eastbound trains. Authorities said he is not wanted if he stays away, though detention may continue until morning.
The Wage Question stalls as the Glass Workers' trade remains weak. ex President James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers' Association was refused readmission by the council after being accepted by the Jeannette preceptory. Campbell's ties to Jeannette firm partners are noted, while no wage talks have progressed since the disrupted conference. Glass imports continue at roughly a third of consumption amid light manufacturer stock and heavy jobber inventories.
Patrick Butler was jailed on a felonious assault charge after allegedly attacking Mrs. Ellen Connor of Lawrenceville at her Butler Street home last Tuesday night. The incident followed a prior arrest for the same offense, with Connor later examined by Dr. Dixon. Butler, who claimed Connor struck him with a poker, appeared to injure his hand during the altercation.
The piece lists ministers taking short summer breaks. Rev. L Keister of Wilkinsburg United Brethren Church will spend two weeks on a Scottdale area farm and return by the 22nd for a quarterly meeting. Dr. Nercross travels to Sparrow Lake with the Iron City Fish and Core of Wilkin M E Church heads to Ohio Pyle for two weeks before a Virginia trip.
A hot day for offenders at Central station hearings reports 38 cases of drunks and disorderly conduct. May Ballou the balloonist faced Magistrate Gripp and was discharged after promising not to drink again. Several others were remanded or fined as officers recounted Saturday night incidents.
A large wagon overturn near Shady and Fifth avenues left Benty Jones and family and Jennie McFarland injured. Mrs Jones suffered rib and internal injuries, Mrs Jones Jr. hurt, and John Jones injured. all hospitalized or sent home. A separate incident at St Patrick Church left Mrs Hanlon with a broken arm and head gash, while John Burkhart fractured a foot on Manchester car No 6.
Police captains and lieutenants of the First district wore new epaulettes and trouser stripes to a public appearance. Officers joked about their titles while Captain Silvis, though well turned out, felt uneasy and plans to reserve the trimmings for Sundays and special occasions. A St Agnes Church meeting arranged a pink event at Silver Lake Grove on September Jane Day.
Summer dresses and gowns go on a sacrifice sale to clear space for fall styles. Come early for best choice. 29 Fifth Avenue, Darcell and Jones.
An Englishman, John Wilkinson of a Yorkshire bottle works, says workers earn about 15 dollars weekly, 914 hours daily, and 62 dozen bottles per six hours. He notes duty and tariffs curb exports, outlines tank-based production and possible machinery, and compares English living costs to American wages. He predicts Gladstone’s political fate and remarks on royal succession and American liberty.
At a Philadelphia craps game Ida Howard, described as a large Black woman, approached Frank Hetzelberger and struck him with a knife in the chest after a confrontation. Hetzelberger died within minutes at Pennsylvania Hospital. Ida Howard was jailed. weapon not recovered.
An aged Louisville widow, Mrs Nellie Webb, died by self drowning at College Hall Sanatorium where she was placed amid withdrawal from stimulants. She entered the bath room fully dressed, turned on the spigot, and drowned herself. Police report a separate case of a murdered child found in the river with crushed head and wrapped in a blanket. The coroner will investigate. Excursions and sales notices follow, including Atlantic City trips and a center bargain table sale of silks.
Beartelman of Gospel Hill, recently released for a daughter's assault death, faced a mob plan after a new accusation. Mat Mooney and two companions Woods and Geap forced Beartelman's door, misidentified a passerby, beat him unconscious, and loaded him into a wagon for medical aid. Woods and Geap held on bail. Beartelman disappeared.
Hucus and Hackle offer drastic cuts on dress patterns and textiles. Indian silks, summer-weight black goods, All-wool Serges, All-wool French Flannels, Scotch Zepyhr goods, and chintzes among dozens of items are marked down, with extra bargain days on Friday and Saturday.
Rt Rev. Andreas abbot of St. Vincent's Monastery and Benedictine College announces transfers. Father Thomas moves from scholastics to rector of Benedict College at Peru UL, and Father Albert from Peru College replaces him at the Monastery. Others from St. Vincent's and Baltimore relocate to Peru. new Benedictine congregation formed with Fathers Benedict, Dionysius, and Severin. Bankratz goes to Jeannette and Martin becomes director at St. Vincent's Monastery.
Rev. Dr. Fox of Pittsburgh preached a trial sermon and was elected pastor by nearly unanimous vote after a quiet congregational meeting. Rev. Bauer and his wife did not attend, and it is understood his salary will be paid to October 17 before he steps down.
Center store display offers reduced prices on torchon lace and embroidery undergarments. Garments originally priced at 8 become 4, 6.75 to 3.75, 50 to 5, 6.50 to 4.25, with cambric skirts at 5. Items include trimmed blonds with embroidery, tucks and inserts. Sold today at short lengths, advertised as near-cost bargains.
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