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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1889

Page

10

Flint Glass Workers Return to Idle Flint Houses

Flint glass furnaces idle for six weeks reopen at midnight as chimney and ware production resumes for a year. About 1,000 workers hired by Fort Pitt Glass Company and others in Pittsburgh area and beyond. unions anticipate wider factory restarts and new plants in coming days.

Fort Pitt Glass Company Excelsior Thomas Evans Hogan Evans Peerless South Ninth Street Chambers & McKee Jeannette Bruce Higbee Homestead McCloy & Co Rankin Thompson Company Uniontown Richards & Hartley Tarentum Challinor & Taylor Lippincott Works Findlay Dunn & Hopper Hoover Company Thilis, Hibler & Co Brooklin L. P. Whiteman Gill & Co

Coke Market Watchers In Scramble For Price Move

Fur workers from the Sinnango Valley visited the city seeking word on coke price actions. Operators gave little information and no talks occurred. Schoonmaker Co expects no price rise until late next week. No coke shipments occurred since the 6th, with 9 loads sent west previously. Workers anticipate resumed operations and higher tonnage.

Pursacemen Furvacemen Shenango Valley J. M. Schoonmaker Company McClure & Co

Rae Returns From Region After Strike Settlement

John B. Rae master workman of the Knights of Labor and John Costello of the General Executive Board were in the city yesterday en route to the East. They had just left the Connellsville region where they directed a Gat project. Rae said every man in the region won at war and plans to attend the national district convention in Wilkesbarre on the 17th inst.

John B. Rae Knights of Labor John Costello Order Connellsville Aia Gat Wilkesbarre

Italian laborers in alley stabbing on Fifth Avenue court

In Splane's court off Fifth Avenue a stabbing occurred as Pasquale Cione stabbed Michael Carfagua four times after a dispute over 50 cents. Carfagua, wounded in the heart area, survived and is recovering at Homeopathic Hospital. Cione was arrested at Central station.

Splane Fifth Avenue Pasquale Cione Michael Carfagua Carfagua Cioue Grimes Ciouc Central Station Bnt Italy Cione Ragerr Washington Street Hornet Juliet

Southside Reform Over Car son Street Tunnel Clash

A dispute between the Public Safety and Public Works departments over a foul tunnel linking Manor and Carson streets near Third street escalates. Inspector McKelvy orders cleaning after Health officials intervene, coating the tunnel with lime and disinfectants while awaiting complete whitewashing and lighting.

Carson Street Virginia and Charleston Manor Carson Streets Third Street Public Safety and Public Works Knox School Brokaw Thirtieth Ward Twenty-eighth Ward Inspector McKelvy Andrews Highway Department Creas Thomas Baker Bureau of Health Powers Manor Street

Veterans Reunion of Company F Forty-Sixth PA Vols in East Liverpool

The 27th anniversary cedar mountain battle reunion for Company F Forty-sixth Regiment PA Volunteers was held at Noah A. Frederick's home in East Liverpool. Officers were elected including Cyrus Shade as President and George R. Beecher as Treasurer. A bountiful dinner followed, then meetings resumed under a tent before planning a future gathering in August in Gettysburg.

FP. V East Liverpool Pittesburgers Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Noah A. Frederick Cedar Mountain R. N. Drake George R. Beecher Hen W. Sonne Ot Pa RK. N. Craig Érae Tibiath Pittsburo Henry Ewing Scewes Falls William R. Haywood James Boyle Salimeville James J. B. Mekrbne Haxty John Crai Mercereen Joseph County Atesie Niland Pittsburg Benjamin Dawes Pittsb Sita, Ee Brianin Deen Buber Charles Shenkel East Liv James Wildblood N. Frederick H. M. Campbell Beaver County John James Searight Frederick Cyrus Shade James Bray Peter Bartz Freedons Mercer County Gettysburg Pennsylvania

Boy Victim Injured by Laundry Wagon on Second Avenue

A 7 year old boy was run over by a wheel of a laundry wagon driven by Jung Lee on Second avenue. The boy’s foot was badly crushed and his father warned him to go home to avoid trouble. The boy refused to give his name.

Jung Lee Second Avenue

A Novel Procedure Describes a Heroe Thief

Mr. McDonald of old Washington road identified a horse in Allegheny stolen weeks earlier. The thief allegedly stole a horse, hitched it to another man’s wagon, and then claimed it as his own to market. The thief has not been found.

McDonald Old Washington Road Allegheny Ace

Construction Permits Issued for East End Homes

Fifteen permits filed yesterday by Mr. H. H. A. Stewart cover buildings under erection on the former Negley property near Stanton Avenue in the East End. They mark the first instalment of a larger plan by Blosers, Stewart, Flinn and partners to erect additional dwellings, as noted in prior columns.

A. Stewart Negley Stanton Avenue East End Blosers Stewart Flinn

Lowest Rates Ever Offered for Wide Rail Tickets

On August 20 and September 10, tickets go on sale to Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Wyoming, Idaho, Dakota, Montana and Missouri. Returns allowed within 30 days of sale. Seats include reclining chairs and berths. Contact George Jeason, ticket agent, 978 Liberty Street or 6 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Colorado Kansas Abraska Smithfield St Pittsburg

Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line Steamer Schedule

The Katie Stockdale under Master Thomas Calhoun leaves Pittsburg Mondays at 4 PM followed by the Hudson with J F Ellison. Fare is 1200 with meals and stateroom. for details contact James A Henderson Superintendent 04 Water Street.

Pittsburg Cincinnati Katie Stockdale Thomas Calhoun Hudson J. F. Ellison Matey Boeings Nail God O James A. Henderson Water Street

Pinched Tickets Ground to Pulp by Railroads

An article explains how railroads discard old tickets. The Pennsylvania Railroad pulp mill grinds expired tickets for paper, while the Pittsburg and Lake Erie burns theirs. Some foreign tickets are stored for reference, and auditors track sales to resolve disputes over fares.

New York San Francisco Pennsylvania Road Philadelphia Pittsburg and Lake Erie Company Clark Pittsburg Lake Erie Baltimore Pevanis Road Philadelhia

Interference Alleged in Allegheny Court Appeal

Edward Barrett filed an appeal in the Quarter Sessions Court from Alderman McKelvey's ruling sending him two days to the work house for a $25 fine. He contends he acted to prevent an arrest of Pat OToole and was arrested for interfering with an officer. A hearing was set for next Wednesday.

Edward Barrett Quarter Sessions Court Alderman McKelvey Allegheny Murphy Pat O'Toole Barrett

Legal notices and probate matters dominate courtroom week

Commissioners and lawyers figure in diverse filings. H Sellers McKee and others sue See eee ete aeons cae nase. B F Jones answers. W M Watson reports on lunacy case Joseph Travelle Jr aged three, found MATE since 1872. John Irwin appointed to oversee him. Cash and inventory details surface from Safe Reeeal account of Duquesne Furniture Co. Mollie Butler seeks writ of habeas corpus. Mrs Van Lanahan granted defense in divorce suit against James P Lanahan. Mary J Hill files equity bill against J C Hill and Samuel Mahood dissolving Hill Co. accounting sought. master D R Speer’s report in case Gustavus A Pannier.

B.F. Jones H. Sellers McKee Tee Watson Bacara Waeeer Alderman Brinker Rose Horne W. M. Watson Joseph & Travelle Travelle John Irwin Duquesne Furniture Company Nevignes Mary J. Hill J.C. Hil Samuel Mahood Pbc Hill & Co Ste Dd Setae

International funeral for German Hungarian youth John Miller

Consul Shamburg's office disclosed the death of John Miller in the Southside accident. He will be buried at two o clock with funeral services at Rev Brandt's church on Pius street. Miller's father wired Hungary requesting a formal funeral by the humoros society at the same hour.

Shamburg John Miller Mr. Brandt Pius Street Hungary Young Miller Humerous Society

Tomatoes and Apples in It Alleged Malicious Trespass

Mrs. John Pauken files a malicious trespass charge against Mrs. Maher over tomato vines damaged on her property. John Pauken claims the three defendants encroached on his apple orchard. A hearing is set for tomorrow before Alderman Callen in Allegheny.

John Pauken Maher George Edward James Hemill Alderman Callen Allegheny

Pure Eye Whisky and Export Brands Listed

A fragmented 19th century catalog mentions Pure Eye Whisky in full quarts and various export labels. Entries reference McKim, Gibson, Guckenheimer, BD Moss, and Ep Paes Wai with addresses for W. Schmidt at 95 and Fifth Ave.

McKim Gibson's Casas Guckenheimer A. W. Schmidt Mackenzie Peet London Dock Burgundy Port G. W. Schmidt Fifth Ave

Travel Offer to Niagara Falls by Allegheny Railroad

Advertises a 475 round trip to Niagara Falls via Allegheny Railroad with Eastlake and Pullman sleeping cars leaving Union Station at 50 P.M. EST. Tickets on sale with return option. Also promotes reduced natural gas bills and a display of gas ranges and appliances at Keere Gas Appliance Co. 34 Fifth Ave, listing additional local merchants Stewart & Co. 90 Federal St and others in Pittsburgh area.

Eastlake Pullman Union Station Keere Gas Appliasce Co Fifth Ave

A Flying Horse Breaks Young Boy Arm in West End Yard

Nine year old John Hartman suffered a broken arm yesterday after being thrown from a flying horse in his parents yard on Steuben Street West End. Dr Neely treated him.

John Hartman Steuben Street West End Dr. Neely

Penn on Railroad Allows Stopovers at Cresson Springs

The Passenger Department announces limited tickets may stop over at Cresson Springs during the season until October 31. Passengers must notify the conductor of their intention to break the journey at Cresson and deposit tickets with the carer's agent there. The concession aims to ease travel for through passengers to the mountain resort.

The Pennon Railroad Company Cressen Springs Cresson Passen

Special cheap round trip excursion to western cities

Special cheap rate excursion to Ogden Salt Lake Hailey Idaho Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Round trip tickets good 30 days at less than regular one way fare on Aug 20 only. Secure berth in Pullman sleepers or reclining chair cars free of extraneous charges. Write or call H. R. Minor agent at Wabash line corner Seventh avenue and Smithfield street Pittsburg.

Ogden Salt Lake Hailey Idaho Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo H. R. Minor Aee Wabash Line Seventh Avenue Smithfield Street Pittsburg Tusu

Auction Notice for Afficent 734 Octave Upright Piano

Upright piano with rosewood case and improved features, in perfect order. Sold fully warranted for 200 dollars with cover and stool included at JAM Hoffman & Co 537 Smith Street. Also Estey double reed organ in good condition priced at 25 dollars.

JAM Hoffman & Co Smithstreetfield Estey

Excursion on the B and O to Atlantic City August 16

Announcement of a rail excursion on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Atlantic City next Thursday August 16. The trip includes a stop at Washington City, departs at 9:20 PM, and offers sleeping car accommodations by securing them promptly.

Atlantic City Sol Tie Ete Ene Rou c Washington City

Chase of Morgan and Morgan's raid across Ohio River

Captain George W. Rowley recalls Morgan's raid with 5 000 men, crossing the Ohio at Brandenburg and Cincinnati. He recounts gunboat pursuits, local civilians aiding river patrols, crossings at Leavenworth Louisville and other towns, heavy losses, and Morgan's retreat south after a 500 mile march.

George W. Rowley Pittsburg General Morgan Pride Street Bem Ehren Morgan Gallatin Hobson Ohio River Brandenburg Ohio Leavenworth Louisville Cincinnati Manchester

Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Relieves Summer Lansitude

Advert describes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for midsummer languor and fatigue, promising renewed energy and vigor. It emphasizes quick relief from feelings of lethargy and general malaise associated with hot weather.

Horsford

Groetzinger Carpets Advertised Along Penn Avenue

Ever Opened In This City Can Now be Seen is Groetzinger's Window. Take a look at them when passing along Penn avenue. Imported carpets and an assortment of Oleums, corticine, curtain poles, cords and tassels sold at GROETZINGER 627 and 629 Penn avenue.

Groetzinger Penn Avenue New City Epwakp Keech Keech’s Mammoth House

Jackson's Cuts Prices for Fall Stock at Liberty Street

A local ad announces half price cuts to make room for fall stock at Jackson's on Liberty Street. Summer coats suits and underwear are offered at cost or sacrifice with hats at trifles. Limited custom remnants remain on hand.

Jackson’s Liberty St. Star Corner Bittaburg Itsa Jackson's

Inquest Opens but Coroner Sees Little Evidence

Coroner McDowell held an inquest into Friday evening’s Southside explosion. Witnesses near the ditch were scarce and evidence was sparse, adjourned to August 20, 1901. Emanuel Jackson and Pat Egan provided brief accounts. others were not employed at Booth & Flinn. One boy Harry Rech remained critically injured as authorities described the scene and aftermath.

McDowell Emanuel Jackson Carson Street Toe DisPatch Pat Egan Second Avenue Booth & Flinn Conner John Miller John Greener Booth & Filinn Pat Garvey Philip Shea Harry Rech Bingham Street South Eighth Street

Notice of Page Location for Upcoming Dispatch Content

The statement indicates that material previously appearing on this page will be moved to the Eleventh Page in the Second Part of this issue. It guides readers to the correct section for the referenced content.

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