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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1891
Page
12
Rain shrouded Sewickley Athletic Association events as villagers watched a day of sack races egg races quoits and fencing contests. Competitors including Arthur Nevin and R E Miller faced brief mishaps but the program offered races obstacle runs and a horse relay amid country store displays and candy booths.
The afternoon featured a sack race with tangled cords and tripping rivals, won by John Van Cleve in 10.6 seconds with Dora Bevington second. KR. T. Mc Cready captured the 100 yard dash in two heats at 10.35 seconds with John Gaston second. The high jump and donkey race were postponed for lack of time. After dinner a Knights of Ivanhoe pageant ensued with Harry Bishop winning the first prize and others like Arthur Nevin Percy W. D. Stowe and William G. Cochran among the prizewinners. Exhibitions in fencing followed by East End Gymnastic Club members under Prof. Kirchner displayed skill with dueling swords and foils. The Cathedral Band provided music.
Promenades and country fare marked the event as Sewickley clubs staged a light athletics day. Jurges White and Stowe shone in the Lesterley Valley quiet championship as W W Scott and James A Conningham defeated all rivals. Walter Miller won the rope climbing in 1125 seconds with St S Metready matching that feat.
General Raum states side party adherents should return to Republican or Democratic principles. General Green, Baum, and other leaders arrived in Washington last night. Baum predicts a short life for side parties, arguing their core ideas offer little beyond the parent parties. Baum cites Elaine’s popularity and doubts his own health for a presidential bid. He anticipates Harrison’s renomination if Blaine stays out.
Mercy Hospital reports an unprecedented number of typhoid fever patients with every bed occupied and cots in hallways. Dr. B. M. Hanna handles eye ear nose and throat care at 320 Penn Street, Pittsburgh.
The United States Glass Company mold makers fear layoffs after notices to Wednesday. A. F. G. W. A. official George M. Murphy reassures workers, noting three main houses will continue, more molds will be produced, and employment may rise with new plants. Wages for foremen in packing may drop from 30–40 to 25–30 a week. Murphy heads to Chicago to organize new local flint unions.
President Weihe returned from the West reporting a satisfactory settlement of a wage dispute between catchers and hookers-up in Piqua Ohio. He would not commit on AFL aid over tin plate workers importation or whether to seek Gompers's action. He praised Niedringhans for blocking Philadelphia mill recruitment and declined on the Vesuvius mill issue. He said Guyasula Lodge circulars are a lodge matter at Sharpsburg unless official seal is present.
The First division executive board met and settled a dispute over the nail scale after a conference with the firm. Vice President Carney announced the agreement pleases all, with neither side claiming victory as workers’ machine allotments were adjusted to eight to ten machines.
A circular from the Secretary of the Quarrymen's National Union, backed by AFL President Gompers, asks organized labor to aid in a quarrel with Fort Deposit quarry operators. 244 workers walked out May 1 after a rejected union scale, with the firm refusing arbitration and defying a boycott.
Judge Stowe rescheduled the hearing in the Sharpsburg Vesuvius Iron Works strike proceedings to next Saturday. The preliminary injunction was continued to that date. Attorney C. C. Dickey, representing the firm, spoke.
The last meeting of the present Central Trades Council discussed recruiting new blood for a larger, restructured body to unite Western Pennsylvania labor groups. A signed circular urged officers and members of unions to send representatives to a September 5 meeting, aiming to elect new officers and forge harmony among locals.
The Pittsburg and Moon Run Railway plans to haul coal this year after laying tracks north of the Steubenville pike. A state of the art tipple with six tracks will unload and weigh coal as it’s loaded, aiming for 250 carloads daily. The line, backed by Cleveland investors, seeks independence from the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railway Company. Nine pits are ready to deliver coal of reasonably good quality, while passenger and freight potential is seen as modest but growing, aided by lower Montour fares and the advantage of shorter routes for freight pricing.
Sharpsburg experienced a strike impact as only a few non union workers received semi monthly wages while about 500 strikers were unpaid. The firm plans to resume half the addling department tomorrow and aims to restart the entire plant once enough workers return, using incentives to coax the old workforce back.
Industrial notes report that workers at the Pittsburg Locomotive Works held their annual picnic at Rock Point yesterday. Charters were granted yesterday for the Daughters of America and the Good Hope Baptist Church of Pittsburg.
Rumors linked W. E. Schmertz to impending criminal action were investigated and found partially true though no suit had been filed. Attorney C. C. Dickey discussed a $6000 note owed to Joshua Cohen by Schmertz with Cohen and Israel, delaying final action for a few days.
Akron interview reveals James W. Miller claiming all evidentiary links forged and promises a full public vindication. He cites affidavits from congressmen police officials and business leaders across four states to support his innocence and counters accusations tied to the Conners robbery and stolen bonds.
Harvey Lease, 22, of Red Bank, visiting Wilkinsburg, died of heart failure in the Union depot waiting room. Coroner McDowell tied prior blood poisoning from a dog bite and subsequent gangrene to his weakened heart, noting his long illness and invalid status since. The body was returned to his Wilkinsburg home.
Residents of Pills street Southside held a meeting at Alderman Hartmans office to organize patrols and a subscription fund. Alderman Hartman contributed £50 and $145 was raised. A second meeting is planned for next Tuesday night.
Car No. 14 of the Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction line collided with a horse and cart on South Thirty-third street yesterday afternoon. The cart was wrecked and the horse was knocked down but escaped with no serious injuries.
A Dunmore Pennsylvania druggist reports being completely out of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy and requests six dozen more. The letter to Chamberlain & Co. from J. G Bone notes extraordinary demand and universal customer satisfaction. The note adds a suggestion to try Angostura Bitters before meals for appetite issues.
Attorneys John Marron and C A Fagan urge a ruling on treating liquor licenses as assets. William Mosheim, a creditor, seeks to transfer Thomas A Pitts's retail license at 3548 Butler Street after Pitts’s insolvency. The case argues licenses should be transferable assets to aid creditors and promote honesty.
A flood of arrests fills Hazelwood and Southside stations as numerous individuals face charges from disorderly conduct to larceny and assault. Notables include Mrs. Lizza Fannet linked to a poisoning accusation and Joux McLucas hearing for ring larceny with costs.
The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company promotes boys suits and long pants sets for ages 14 to 15. Cheviot and cassimere options priced at 240 and 500 with assorted sizes. Corner Grant and Diamond streets.
Instruction directs visiting traveler to enter the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad office to secure parlor or sleeping car accommodations for an excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday August 27. Tickets priced at 10 dollars are valid for ten days with a return stop allowed at Washington City, marking the season’s final offering.
Reports from yesterday's straight-out Republican primaries show very low participation and no opposing candidates for delegates. Secretary Dunn at Diamond street headquarters logged few reports as many districts opened polls on the street and some voters were locked out.
The Allegheny Heating Company board voted to raise rates to 20 cents per thousand, matching the Philadelphia Company. The move coincides with a new northwest line and better supply to outlying districts aided by new wells.
The bank reports it will occupy its rebuilt building at Wood and Diamond streets by March 1892 and is temporarily located at No 7 Sixth Avenue at the Wood Street corner. It notes four percent interest paid on time deposits.
The text warns that extreme heat weakens even strong individuals and risks fever or nervous disorders. It recommends a precautionary measure to restore vitality, urging action to prevent illness during hot weather.
The Dispatch notes a photo service at 10 and 12 Sixth Street offering first-class portraits with very reasonable prices. The item promotes Lies promosener as the photography location.
A local researcher, A T Douthett, reports plausible proof that Andrew Carnegie descends from a younger Scottish noble line. Carnegie, apprised of the finding, responds with a wry letter from Cluny Castle, joking that he boasts only of three generations of radicals and weavers, not Guelphs or Stuarts.
Prices rapidly close out the remaining 35c plaid cheviot suitings at a yard. Black and white striped Sarah silks scarce at 50c a yard. Light ground art wear French challis 55c goods at 75c a yard. Fine French flannels 9c a yard. Portieres half price and less. French grenadine robes reduced from 35 dollars to 12.50 each. Car Fifth Ave and Market St.
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