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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1891
Page
9
Pittsburgh and Allegheny heating firms prepare for higher gas costs as Philadelphia Company increases rates. Officials cite larger field control, supply constraints, and consumer duties to save gas by using efficient stoves. Debate centers on nonprice factors, like wasted gas from old grates and planned consumer exhibitions to show savings.
A grand dedication ceremony for the Sacred Heart schoolhouse of St. Peter's parish in Tarentum is planned for tomorrow afternoon. Rev Father Oster will lead services with sermons in German English and French by Fathers Suieber Murphy and Oster. The cost of the building nears 20000 dollars with John B Ford of Tarentum Plate Glass Works contributing 1000 dollars.
Clinton Liord recounts a rare American statesmanship moment when an elusive figure broke into Congress from Tennessee. The piece teases tomorrow's 20 page Dis PATCH with more details on this historic entrance.
C I Magee returns from Harrisburg and states in an interview he supports the ticket and will work to elect it. He calls the ticket good and says the Harrison administration was properly endorsed by the convention. He notes Pennsylvania voters favor Hinine and cautions politicians against dampening rising sentiment. De B M Haxwa ENT specialist announces office at 720 Poem Street, Pittsburgh.
Chief Murphy of the Public Safety Department in Allegheny says he is the main target behind a recent disturbance at the Bureau of Electricity. He defends Chief Jones and Superintendent Loomis, blames unnamed parties for mounting a campaign against him, and asserts the fire department remains capable while he criticizes the public safety committee's actions.
Snap Shots at City News item notes a dog catcher in the West End seizing eight unlicensed cora and a dog creating a Fifth avenue stir. An officer shot a dog. A fire in Welty's carpet store cellar on Federal street was extinguished with no damage. A bank cashier left for Denver to attend his son's illness. Embezzler rumors surface about Stokes and a Latrobe detective. A Birmingham Traction run-in with Nimick near Panhandle station caused horse bruising. a collision also broke a Pleasant Valley line car window. Humor notes say Nye hobnobs with Cape Cod dignitaries in The Dispatch teaser.
William Handmack, footsore and penniless, arrived at Central station seeking shelter for the night. He hails from Mammoth, once worked in struggling mines, and his 16 year old daughter vanished weeks earlier amid poverty. He learned she was believed seen in the city and employed at the American House. A benefactor fed him and provided a night’s rest as he continued his search in the morning.
Mrs G D Ramsey of McClure Avenue Allegheny attempted to light a fire with oil, causing an explosion that drenched her in flames. Neighbors aided as the blaze was smothered with water, but she suffered severe burns to legs and body and may die. Doctors say recovery is unlikely. Fire engines arrived but were not needed.
At about 7 pm a brick two story house at 55 Crawford Street toppled onto the street. The Reiger family inside was unharmed though some furniture was damaged. Total loss estimated at 500 dollars. The house owned by Dr Hyde. workers in the cellar had been reinforcing the foundation, which is suspected to have weakened the upper structure.
The Straightout Republicans hold today’s primaries with candidates named for judgeships and district attorney. Delegates are expected to run in every district and voting continues from 7 PM to midnight at No 89 Diamond Street. Results will be announced Tuesday next.
Detective Bendel yesterday arrested Otto Zepp aged 19 in McKeesport. He is wanted in Cleveland Ohio where his father owns a wholesale bakery at 30 Lorraine Street. With two companions he ran away and took 150 pounds from his father. Duty Sheriff Mentz is here to return him home.
Youngstown alderman J A Aland and Miss Nettie Robinson were arrested at 1145 Penn avenue yesterday on suspicion. Inspector McAleese released them after learning they sought Miss Robinson's betrayer, reportedly Jerry Sullivan a millworker believed to be in Pittsburg.
A letter from Father Duffner, rector, reports his safe arrival at Paris France. He plans to visit his mother and native home before returning and will stop at leading European cities on the way home.
Lydia V Johnston a four year old girl burned on Ivy street Thursday afternoon died at 4 P M yesterday from injuries suffered when her clothing caught fire at a bonfire.
Tarentum M E camp meeting opens Sunday with Rev J C Fletcher of Amity to preach morning. Rev E M Wood D D will preach afternoon and the meeting closes at night. Rev W H Gladden leaves after a successful nine days, credited with many conversions and cards seeking church membership, mostly Methodist Episcopal. The cottagers regret his departure as his engagement ends today in Liverpool.
Charles A Pullman rode the limited last evening returning from St Lawrence where he visited his mother. His family of 35 descendants gathered at Mrs Pullman's home in her 83rd year marking a yearly reunion. Pullman noted a new street car style with middle entry and two platforms to be shown at the Street Railway Men's Convention in October. recreation note mentions Amanda M Dongins' column on a New Jersey summer retreat.
E. W. Fraker and Joseph Gee from Wildwood district were arrested on larceny charges after taking James Gallagher's horse and buggy last Tuesday. En route to the city they drank heavily, wrecking the buggy on Oval Street. Gee suffered facial injuries. the horse was recovered but the buggy wrecked. A compromise is expected.
Morris Lavine filed information before Alderman Richards accusing K. F. Black an officer at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station of assault and battery after Lavine questioned an immigrant train’s arrival. Black previously charged a man with disorderly conduct for eating peanuts at the station. Alderman Gripp condemned Black for the information.
Yesterday two teens suffered serious leg injuries. Thomas Gallagher, 15, hurt in a pull chain at Oliver's Chain Works in Woods' run, his pantaloons caught and his leg pulled. William Grant, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee, crushed leg after a fall beneath passing cars at Me Hospital for treatment.
The catalogue of a highly successful institution at Gam bier C shows an elegant illustration and outlines what every college or business needs. It emphasizes the wide scope of offerings and celebrates the sixty seventh year of the institution’s operation.
Local Union No 290 hosted President Kliver and Special Agent Swartz as the Southside carpenters discussed recent irregularities and a lingering strike. Union members faulted District Council actions and resisted orders to curb non union work, while charges against E A Holmes for releasing secrets were reportedly being prepared amid denials from Swartz and Kliver.
K Hubbard of the Wheeling Iron and Nail Co. and Alonzo Loring of the Benwood Iron and Steel Co. were in Monongahela yesterday. Loring expressed little faith that business would change much soon, while the men traveled in the interests of the steel company.
Sharpsburg finishers send an unaffiliated circular urging financial aid to Guyasuta Lodge No and Good Intent No 48% A. A. Ls. W. workers in a strike against Vesuvins Iron and Nail Works owner John Moorhead Jr. The document claims stalled wage talks, calls for solidarity, warns of further nonunion work, and asks lodges to donate until strike benefits arrive next month.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company subjects every 50 wheels packed for shipment to a severe strength test. A wheel is placed flange down on a 1,700 pound anvil on rubble masonry with three 5 inch rests and struck at the hub by a 140 pound weight dropped from 12 feet. If the wheel breaks within eight blows the group is rejected. if it withstands eight blows intact the 50 wheels are accepted. The test wheel is supplied by the manufacturer in addition to the ordered wheels.
D H Melver former Building Trades Council head and tiling contractor denies using his name for the AFL presidency. He would command a large following if he permitted his name to enter the Alabama convention. Meanwhile Thoms Morgan of Chicago remains a candidate and Gompers faces votes amid attacks on the Amalgamated Association.
Sharpsburg electric cars arrive to bolster the Citizens Traction Company line. One car was placed in the sheds and resembles the Butler street cars but is slightly smaller. Ten cars are planned for the Sharpsburg division once the line is travel ready.
Joseph Good a puddier at Oliver's Woods Row mills for about twenty years died yesterday morning at his residence on Ohio avenue. He was 45 years old.
Delegates from the International Brotherhood of Brass ended their sessions yesterday and attended a banquet hosted by local organizations, socializing with members and guests during the evening event.
A bottle department is to be added to the Ditridge Glass plant on Washington street and will be ready for operation by January. The Nail Business a Dead Letter notes J. D. DuBois, secretary of the Belmont Tron and Nail Company of Wheeling.
The Executive Board of the second division first district has not acted on the Oliver and Roberts wire mill trouble though a meeting may occur this afternoon. The Amalgamated Association reports no progress as the dispute has not reached national headquarters. Non union workers remain on duty and old employees refuse to work while unionists stay away. D B Oliver denies Russians operate the plant and says the firm’s proposed scale would raise costs by 15 percent. The firm has tried twice to settle but cannot conference with power to change the scale and began with replacement workers two weeks ago.
Mr Josefh Danracn chief engineer of the Isabella blast furnaces spent his annual trip in Canada returned yesterday. Tomas Vewens Sr manager of the Keystone Iron Mill enjoys his vacation with a pleasure trip to New York while visiting relatives. The Dispatch prints a leading sporting roundup for tomorrow.
Mrs Ida Ingram of Reserve township filed suit against Mr Hershberger and Mrs Hershberger alleging they stole a large quantity of her household goods while she was away in Atlantic City two weeks ago. The case seeks recovery of the missing items and damages.
A new musical invention claims to replace the parlor organ with a seven octave instrument that resembles a fine upright piano. It operates with two piano like pedals, requires no stops or visible bellows, and delivers delicate tones with a light touch suitable for difficult piano pieces. Agent H Kleber & Bro advertise the instrument at 46 Wood Street and note brisk sales across musical circles.
Readers learn that Angostura Bitters are recommended for digestion. The Dispatch notes a classified notice for rooms to let, contemporary to the article, signaling a period edition with lifestyle tips and rental offers.
Eleven Philadelphia workers lured by Amalgamated wages and rail fare were taken by train through Buffalo, Canada, Detroit to St Louis. On arrival they refused to work, sought funds to return home, got none from Niedringhaus, but Ivory Lodge aided their passage home. Amalgamated officials hail the episode as a win for their cause in St Louis.
The Iron Age argues unions fear foreign workers arriving to St Louis but urges a businesslike stance. It supports Welsh labor, predicts long term job growth for American workers, and criticizes unions for hindering new industries with high wage demands.
The two major parties will be solicited to hold their 1892 conventions in New York. Murray will explain how the wires are being pulled in The Dispatch for tomorrow.
In THE DISPATCH edition the largest and most complete line of neckwear is in stock at James H Aiken & Co 100 Fifth Avenue, the premier men’s shop.
Ladies' extra fine flannel shirt waists Star make. These are cut to shape with high grade material and workmanship. Extra fine Cheviot shirt waist for women reduced from 32 50 to 1 85.
Our own importation of Fast Black Cotton Sox, extra quality, color warranted, 25c to 50c a pair. Balbriggan half hose, 15c, 25c, 35c and upward. Special Summer values in Men's Linen Handkerchiefs, now 12 34c and upward.
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