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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1889
Page
3
A Dispatch reporter visits the Economites in their village to gauge how Edward Bellamy’s Looking Backward inspires or clashes with their communistic plan. Leaders Wolffe and Lenz argue the book’s credit and wage ideas cannot work without Christianity while asserting their own system relies on mutual duty and spiritual aims.
Report describes Allegheny County Jail introducing hash as a regular menu item under Warden Berlin. Prisoners cheer the switch from bread and water and await daily coffee as officials plan a broader “hash and coffee” era once officials return from vacation.
Magistrate Gripp heard the inquest into Helen Isel's death amid claims of violent treatment. Witnesses cited prior sickness and alleged kicks from Christian Isel, while doctors reported no signs of violence and ruled the cause as natural. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.
A Philadelphia area shell game operated on the Pittsburg and Erie line. Local men were lured by a trick, with one victim jailed after Monday raid. Detective O Connor of Lake Erie captured a suspect named Mullen and vowed to continue the crackdown.
The Pleasant Valley Street Railway Company gained a controlling interest in the Ninth street bridge stock yesterday, granting authority over a connecting link between two cities. The move challenges the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Company, which had previously blocked their access. Reported price is $200,000.
The Minerva Outing Club will hold a select basket picnic at Oak Shade Grove along the Pittsburg and Western Railroad tomorrow. The club consists of well known young ladies and gentlemen of the city and their day in the woods promises cheerful company and music by Seales' Orchestra throughout the day.
George McCaffrey of Twenty-ninth and Smallman streets claims a police raid on his house was mistaken. He asserts the 17 men present were mill workers with cigars and soft drinks and vows to summon neighbors to prove his place is orderly and free of illegal sales.
A subpena in the divorce case of Catharine E. Pinkerton against James Pinkerton was issued yesterday. Mrs. Pinkerton testified she married in 1865 and was deserted in 1887. Mrs. Julia Kummer filed for divorce from Joseph Kummer on desertion grounds.
Drs Logan and Byers at 421 Penn Avenue have quietly studied Dr Brown Sequard's proposal and report enough success to publicly reaffirm belief in its efficacy. They plan to obtain fresh supplies and urge interested individuals to call around 10 o clock, noting that the treatment targets bodily systems and may help with various conditions, though details are limited and patient consent is implied.
For sale by G. W. Schmidt at 95 and 97 Fifth Ave. offering full quarts and other port wines including Imperial and Spanish varieties. Limited quantities and prices listed in the advertisement.
Railroad officials from Pittsburg area lines say excursion and tourist travel is at a peak, with routes to Chautauqua Niagara Falls and the lakes drawing large crowds. Fort Wayne and Baltimore & Ohio report sharp increases, noting no rate cuts and favorable weather boosting trips to Rock Point and Atlantic City.
Colfax Dr L C Turner reports 7 very pleased with Boraford s Acid Phosphate for relief from gastric troubles and mental upsets.
The Pittsburg College of Shorthand at Corner Sixth and Liberty advertises a sole focus on shorthand and typewriting. It notes that three fourths of applicants are unsuited and that J. T. Porter, the first official Pennsylvania court stenographer, operates the school with two thirds of Pittsburgh stenographers trained by him.
The Pennsylvania Limited now carries a Pullman vestibule car for travelers between Pittsburgh and Chicago. The car, arriving from New York at 7:30 P.M. Eastern time, will be detached in Pittsburgh Union Station after returning from Chicago on the Pennsylvanian Limited.
Scenic rail run from Union Station at 8 50 P M EST to Niagara Falls and return. Train features Eastlake and Pullman cars. Tickets valid four days for the round trip on the Allegheny Valley line.
Pillsburg and Lake Erie Railroad offers a round trip excursion for the Select Kuijights encampment and parade on August 14 and 15. Depart Pittsburgh at 10 PM or 8 AM via central time. arrival aligns with parade. Fare is 3 dollars and 36 cents round trip. Plans laid by Aspinwall Land Co. with W A Herron & Agts. 8 Fourth Ave.
Madame Hattie Delafanta operated a "museum" show on Sixth Street offering fortune telling for $2 each. Detective Demme arrested her on fraud charges. she was held for a Friday hearing and released on $500 bond. Reputed proprietor George W. Don and others faced complaints of duped patrons amid claims the exhibits were worthless.
An Allegheny firm completed a novel ambulance for Allegheny General Hospital inspired by a Glasgow model. It features a 19 percent height balance, rear steps removed for careful handling, and multiple stretchers with a rooftop swing unit that can serve as an operating table in emergencies. The vehicle will be put to use soon.
Captain Wishart faced two Appe site prosecutions as Aldermen Brinker and Tatem heard charges. A. C. Kaercher argued the suit mirrored at Tatem's office while Kaercher paid a $25 fine plus costs. A. Martin's hearing delayed to today after Captain Wishart’s lengthy remarks and objections by Prince Martin. Quinn of the Casino stand was fined.
The Bread Ripple Natural Gas Company of Indianapolis has been sold to a syndicate by Indiana court order. The company failed earlier and the purchaser group, composed of major creditors, acquired the plant for 10000 dollars, with a 125000 dollar mortgage to follow. The buyers include Koight & Jillean J. McElwaine & Co Oil Well Supply Co Wellington Smith Hercules Torpedo Co Meridian National Bank and American Tube and Iron Co.
Constable F M King of the Thirtieth ward denied arresting Butterhoff and disputed payments alleged by Lowry J Bender before Magistrate Hyndman. King also disputed meeting at the saloon and any intent to profit from the case. The jail note from Bender is cited with unclear phrases and a Beecham's product mention appears in the text.
About midnight Monday two men fought brutally on Rebecca street in Allegheny. Seven bystanders watched as the combatants, stripped to their waists, exchanged ten rounds. A blow behind the ear stunned one man. police were alerted and the crowd dispersed. Both men bore facial injuries.
Fire at Bellevue destroyed a stable two buggies two horses and a barouche valued at about 2000. Owned by William Jenkinson the blaze suspected to be incendiary amid a spate of recent robberies in the area including Jenkinson's house break in and theft of a watch and goods.
The T. A. Armstrong Monument Committee holds an afternoon meeting to hear committee reports and take action. A. E. Windsor & Co. secured the contract for the monument at 5500 and will complete it this fall. Allegheny parks are chosen as the site amid near fundraising completion.
Harry Brown obtained a permit yesterday to erect a two story mansard brick and stone residence on Forbes Street between Murray Avenue and Wightman Street in the Twenty second ward. The structure will measure 50 by 67 feet and be built by Schlierbach of the East End with an architect named. The listing also contains unrelated advertisements and promotional copy.
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