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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1891
Page
2
A Latrobe murder chase exposes gaps between Latrobe and Pittsburgh police. Elmer Bruner, sought for a murder, evaded capture amid mixed tactics and late tips. Bruner surrenders after local officers misstep, mother s sorrow noted, Ebensburg report cites defiant accomplice Stark.
Grand Army will be celebrated today at Rock Point with an Urs Oly reunion and pinning. An executive committee deficit forced the shift from the Asian parade and a day program includes Commander George A as Day Chief and Hugh Morrison as Officer of the Day.
Two Allegheny ranch postmasters have returned from Washington after securing a raise in their office funds. New offices will be opened at Beaver Street and Chesnut and Ubio streets, with branch offices to follow.
The Carbon Iron Company and Otis Steel Company secured a government ship plate contract for cruiser No.14 through Pittsburg and Cleveland partners. About 3,000 tons of steel plates valued near $400,000 will be produced at their plants with a 540 ton daily capacity, aiming to outcompete largest rivals and possibly use nickel steel or nickel-aluminum composites if the government approves.
A Denver woman named Annie Elwell writes manager John McCullough of the Duquesne Theatre seeking stage fame. She says she can sing and dance, has prior experience with the Rinehart Sisters, and was offered a ballet role in Rinehart Jr. but declined. Her note adds her age as 20 and height as 5 feet 6 inches, with weight 132 pounds, and mentions a past police inquiry about bringing her from the troupe.
Allegheny County Teachers Institute to be held at Carnegie Music Hall Allegheny commencing Monday August 50. The law guarantees compensation for attendance and Superintendent Samuel Hamilton urges every county teacher to attend. Directors Day Thursday afternoon August 97 invites all county directors. J Q Stewart Deputy State Superintendent will address the directors. Sessions open promptly at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and close at 4 p.m.
A new natatorium will be erected for East End citizens. A local company is formed to build the facility, has secured 8 dollars and plans to increase capital stock. The baths will include Sprodewater and feature notable improvements. The project rests with trusted East End figures and is expected to attract strong support and patronage.
John Shannahan of Forbes Street again disappears leaving wife Mrs. Shannahan and three children in want. His family returned home from a visit to learn he had vanished, a repeat offense after a prior appearance before Alderman Grip weeks ago, during which he promised reform.
Charles Signor says M F Cassidy who served as best man at his wedding also acted as best man for three other couples and all four marriages ended in separation. Signor calls Cassidy a houdon and claims betrayal amid personal scandal.
Excawments Nos. 1 and 6 of C. V.1 accept an invitation from the Washington County Agricultural Society to attend the Washington Fair opening August 3. The two encampments will depart for the fair Thursday, September. About 1000 men will attend.
Mrs Frances Hirsch of the Southside made three desperate attempts to end her life and to harm her infant by entering the Monongahela river with the child in her arms. Yardmen at South Twenty second street station observed her erratic behavior and alerted authorities. She repeatedly entered the river, was rescued each time, and eventually taken to Southside Hospital with the baby. She attributed her actions to brutal ill treatment by her husband, who she said drank heavily and refused to provide food.
Mrs. Paul Darr of Spring Garden Avenue Allegheny denies neighbors accusations of being troublesome. She says she lives quietly, minds her own business, and never quarrels. She challenges the water-throwing rumor as a joke misattributed to her husband.
John Deskin was arrested in Lawrenceville for jumping into the Allegheny River on Sunday and released yesterday by Judge Leslie with a reprimand. He claimed his aim was a wash not a bath since last summer and asked to complete the undertaking.
Joux Aloor and Domixie ATELTA were arrested on theft and suspicious person charges at night and morning in Penn avenue and mortine. Patrick Coyver faces a cutting charge from Four Mile Run with a hearing today. Several residents, from Summit township to New York, occur in disorderly conduct, non-maintenance, and assault cases, with hearings set and jail detentions noted.
Navy blue outing cloth offered at 50 cents per yard with a new line in stock. Readily available from John P Knable Company located at 35 Fifth Avenue.
A Buffalo woman Mrs Mattison attempted a Sunday spiritualist diagnosis at Pittsburg Homeopathic Hospital but failed. John H McElroy head of Pittsburg Gas Co and local spiritualist leader explains possible misaddressing and miscommunication via telegraph. He argues mediums can be misled by wrong addresses and uncertain conditions yet believes Mattison will prove correct in at least one case. He notes many believers in Pittsburg despite ridicule from newspapers.
Captain Heiber faced an odd scene as a 40 year old Slavic woman, flanked by three young men, sought to learn if a man who obtained a license could force her to marry him. Heiber explained no compulsion exists. The group left satisfied and planned a return for a new license in a week.
Two youths John McKelvey and Harry Stoops opened Connell's store in Coraopolis. A tarantula, about the size of a donkey's foot, crawled from a banana bunch to a store shelf. The spider was driven away after jar bombs and frantic efforts, leaving storefront damage and local chatter about the fearsome creature.
Captain Unterbaum and Lieutenant Holmes raided a disorderly house on Jones avenue run by James Jones. Twelve teens were captured including two women and the rest colored. Officers found beer ice cream and dancing. the scene described as a gay time.
Captain Chester of the Third Artillery U S A commends the Pennsylvania Second Brigade at Kensinzion camp noting equal efficiency to the First Brigade. He highlights veteran officers, strong staff, good discipline, and emphasizes poor artillery materiel needing remedy for a capable division.
Addison Elliott and wife sue Dr James McCann and Dr Thomas McCann for 2000 dollars claiming malpractice in July 1889 damaged Mrs Elliott’s left shoulder. She sought care in this city, the son treated her, and improper treatment allegedly worsened her condition, with doctors later stating a dislocation and bone growth prevented proper reset.
Master Workman H. F. Dempsey reports strong gains for District 49 after trips to Philadelphia and New York. He notes membership rising to about 48,000, plans to send 15 delegates to Detroit, and multiple strikes boosting wage gains for pavers, longshoremen, and painters. He predicts a nationwide revival and rapid assembly growth this fall and winter.
Miss Mary McCandless, on Pennsylvania’s Board of Lady Managers, reports a circular inviting American women designers to create a circular official seal two and a half inches wide. The design must include the legend and be accompanied by a letter with name and address, due by September 2, 1991 to the Board in Chicago.
J A Porte attorney for real estate agent J C Alles filed a petition in Common Pleas Court No 1 asking to vacate lunacy proceedings claiming he was of sound mind when questioned. Commonwealth attorneys J B and E G Ferguson filed a replication opposing vacation asserting Alles remains a lunatic. The case will be tried by jury.
Edward Van Orden filed separate suits in the United States Circuit Court against Pittsburg and Allegheny for patent infringement on a fresh water heater used in steam engines. He seeks $37,254 against Pittsburg and $21,731 against Allegheny, claiming the patent has been sustained by New York courts and that he owns a one fourth interest.
There were no changes at Sharpsburg as the Vesuvius mill did not begin pudling yesterday. Workers staying out were not molested and the Millvale puddlers have returned home as the plant remains temporarily closed. A meeting reaffirmed a 67 vote to stay out.
Printers' journeymen agreed to a reduced weekly scale of 18 dollars after repeated postponements. The old rate was 16 05 per week and the board expected employers to sign without further discussion.
Tae Iron and Glass Dollar Savings Bank gave a native to sell on a mortgage for 12400 against James Y Scott. Samuel Hans sues Kate McMurdy alias Kate Bryan for 3000 damages for slander calling him thief and loafer. A capius issued for her arrest. Attorney P C Knox argued before the Supreme Court in Baferty and others versus Central Traction Co where Judge Ewing ordered the traction firm to Vacate High street.
The Schmertz failure case sees little activity as all action is stayed until the court rules on the bill in equity and the injunction filed by creditors. A hearing is set for tomorrow with assignee E M Quinby and defense attorney W F McCook confident of a favorable outcome. McCook denies the charges and notes executions favored creditors were for less than due. The Standard Plate Glass matter shows no new developments. President James A Chambers remains ill though improving and ordered rest from business duties. Goddard Hill & Co dissolved its partnership with Schmertz linked, reforming under M Quimby as star partner with Schmertz now indebted to the firm for $5,000.
The Iron City College in Pittsburg, at Sixth street and Penn avenue, has operated for over 36 years and educated nearly 25,000 students from across the United States. It highlights a real business department, practical banking, shorthand and typewriting, extensive evening classes, personal attention from the principal, and no vacations, inviting inquiries to J. C. Smith's Son.
Yesterday President Weibe announced settlement of the Green Ridge trouble. The conflict over time was resolved with the firm agreeing to pay employees twice or as required. The Inter-State Building and Loan Association of Bloomington Illinois sought permission at Harrisburg to open a branch in this city.
Readable sale note shows women’s waists reduced to bargain prices. Extra fine flannel, Cheviot, polka dot, and star laundried styles cut from higher tags to sale figures. Items described include various fabrics and colors with new prices around $1.25 to $2.25.
A new seven octave instrument, resembling a fine upright piano, eliminates organ objections. No visible stops, bellows or pedals, operated by two piano-like keys. Easy to use, with delicate tones and light touch. priced comparable to ordinary organs. Sold by H Kleber & Bro at 506 Wood Street. Also promoted are other bargains from Jons P Knable Co. at 35 Fifth Avenue.
Last night brickmakers held a meeting and JB men were initiated. Machinists warned the trade that a strike is on at the Continental Tube Works.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs a last special excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday August 27. Round trip ten dollars with tickets valid ten days, departing B and O depot at 8 15 AM and 9 20 PM. Parlor cars on day train and sleeping cars on night train. Includes return stop in Washington.
The Last Atlantic City Excursion will be run by the B and O Railroad on Thursday August 27 at a low rate of 10 dollars round trip tickets valid ten days. Trains depart ten fifteen A M and nine twenty P M with Pullman parlor cars on the day train and sleepers on the night train. The People's Store Fifth Avenue offers moquette carpets with 110 pieces available. Campbell and Dice advertise.
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