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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1889
Page
2
A newly completed Dixmont Hospital annex cost 30000 dollars, measures 63 by 125 feet, and rises 200 feet on the east side. It includes three wards for 50, 50, and 30 patients, a dining room that doubles as a bowling alley, and a tramway system for food. The facility houses 683 current patients, with 600 capacity after the addition, and eight in bed.
Frank Smith, a glassblower living on Garsam's Hill, lay critically injured with a head wound on his porch early Sunday. Dr. Mc Kibben treated him. doctors warned brain congestion could be fatal. Initial reports said the injury might be accidental from a fall, while others alleged an assault during a drinking session. Lieutenant Me is investigating.
At the first fall Allegheny Park Committee meeting Hon Charles W Robison will present a second petition seeking Monument Hill as a site for a zoological garden. City Solicitor Elstone will provide an opinion that the hill can be dedicated to such a garden, with explication of its permanence. Robison argues a city zoo would be more engaging than a flower conservatory and cites European and American examples inside city limits.
J D Temple, a well known Pittsburg figure, died yesterday in Denver Colorado where he had gone for health reasons. His body will be moved to West Bellevue on Friday for funeral services.
Adjutant General D H Hastings spoke in Pittsburg defending Governor Beaver as conscientious and duty bound to relieve suffering with the Johns town relief funds. He noted prospects for a gubernatorial bid if the right opportunity appears and discussed Bigler and Cyrus Gordon opinions. Hastings also settled Johns town relief claims with Carlin Anshutz McKnight, postponing payment after arbitration, and he traveled to Beaver to meet Senator Quay about Federal appointments in central Pennsylvania.
Telegrams report the City of Paris will deliver the body of William Thaw to New York, then Pittsburgh, then Fifth Street residence. Public view on Sixth Avenue at Third Presbyterian Church from 10 AM to 1 PM, services at 2:30 PM conducted by Rev. Cowan Purvis and Riddle. Burial is private. A Western University trustees committee prepares memorial resolutions. Pallbearers to be announced.
The funeral for Bert Stewart, a telegrapher killed at Edgewood on Tuesday, will be held at 10:30 this morning from Stonerville. He had long worked with railroad operators and employees and was engaged to Miss Laura Hill of Edgewood. His death followed a tragic sequence, with his own brother later discovering the corpse after the fatal train incident near Union depot.
The Manchester Turn Verein hosted a picnic at McKee's Rocks with about 1500 attendees from Turner societies in Pittsburgh and Allegheny. The day featured gymnastic exhibitions by active Turners and a prize contest, making for a pleasant gathering.
B B Hannicutt has joined the Uncle Sam service after receiving an appointment from Internal Revenue Collector Warmcastle to a clerkship at the Pittsburg office. An experienced revenue hand, he has served under Collectors Davis and Frank and is well regarded by friends. He will begin active duties in September.
H C Frick acquires the property of the Schoonmaker Coke Company as a new development in ongoing industrial moves. Homer L McGaw of the National Glass Budget cites a secret letter about 160 foreign glass blowers due to arrive this weekend. The correspondents claim the group includes Belgians and French workers with unclear contracts and potential jobs in U S plants.
A telegram from Philadelphia reports the Eastern Association of Green Glass Manufacturers rejecting workers demands for the coming blast. The group, with reps from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and nearby states, adjourned for three months and warned of continued idleness unless terms are met. Master Workman Coffey remains a sticking point as manufacturers claim a stronger position to resist.
Application to the Governor on Thursday September 19 by John F. Steel Robert S. Frazer William J. Smith Alex M Neeper and Alex Gillfillan for incorporation of the South Twenty second Street Bridge Company to erect a bridge over the Monongahela River near Brady street foot to near South Twenty second street foot in Pittsburg likely for use by a street railway. Directors named A H Heiser Eugene Inzold James P. Miller A E Townsend and W F McCook.
A Scottdale sourced special reports last night on sub-Division No 4 of the K of L where grievances were discussed. A committee will collect complaints and report to the executive board with power to act. Local secretary issues and a note on a cokers scale are mentioned. Plant workers plan to resume work soon.
Benjamin Baker master workman of D A No 44 Knights of Labor Oswego N Y visited D A No 3 officials in Albany yesterday to arrange a display for a new patent cigar cutter at the Ex position. He reported the order thriving across New York State especially near Oswego where membership remains strong. Baker was noted as Master Workman for Cincinnati last evening.
Dillon MaY 60, secretary of the American Flint Glass Workers' Association, plans to go to Greensburg Monday for a labor demonstration. He is invited to speak on the night hour question as part of a parade expected to involve about 10,000 men and diverse labor groups. Attendees include W. Hays and Rosaline Hokes Peceinny, among others.
The J. M. Schoonmaker Coke Company sold to H. C. Frick Company. Management remains unchanged and operations continue as before. Frick now controls about 8 100 ovens in the Connellsville region with Moore property included. McClure Company ovens are next potential target.
Union cigar makers plan to revive interest by rallying labor groups to reject non union cigars and seek support from the Barbers Protective Association. They pledge to offer only union seal cigars and barbers vow to promote union made products in shave parlors.
The Supreme Grand Lodge Daughters of St. George met in EK of L Hall. Reports show about 2 000 members and 2655 dollars in benefits paid. Lodges paid 10 000. There are 32 sub lodges, up 12. A 10 cent per member widow’s benefit was adopted. Officers to be nominated and elected today.
Nashville bishop Endemacher travels home from Rome. states Pope appears hearty, but audiences limited by age. He notes good conditions of American diocese and parochial school questions. Dr Z X Snyder elected principal of State Normal School Indiana Pa. previously Reading schools instructor and county institute leader. Local officials and prominent names noted in city news and arrivals.
The district reports B F Stewart sues Alderman W H Porter for 1000 dollars alleging extortion over 160 dollars in costs tied to May charges of adultery involving a colored woman. A prior criminal case resulted in bail set at 500 dollars. Porter’s attorney declares the suits hinge on technicalities while detailing separate informations possible under statute.
J C Stanton, a traveling salesman for Herd & Co of Steubenville, was arrested after a warrant issued by Alderman McKelvey. Detained at the City Hall station, he faced bail set at 1000 dollars or jail, with a hearing scheduled for next Wednesday. He claimed ignorance of the law and sought Ohio-based help.
W C T U leaders Frances L Swift Joseph Weeks Ellen M Watson and W H Woods report Johnstown headquarters opened in June to aid the afflicted and describe men spending wages at bars and neglecting families after saloons reopened Governor Beaver replies he has no authority to close saloons though noting licenses control influence. he will refer the matter to the Flood Commission.
The National Council of the Daughters of Liberty completed work with an amendment proposal failing by a large margin to restrict exclusivity. Officers elected include Mollie B. Johnston and Mary Baldwin, with changes to by laws barring married foreign born women from future membership. Delegates plan a Mayflower ride.
The town notices reduced plot columns to nine for an upcoming assessed real estate book. Labor holiday delays school openings and pay. Frederick Mayer’s arrest connects to Shamokin fraud claims. Local youths face charges for theft and assault. A train blockading case, an inquest not needed, and several injuries from a water plug and an iron bar are reported alongside a fatal Bowling Green incident and a gunfight accusation. A new fire engine debuts, and a liquor violation leads to jail. A musicale closes with a club reception as Italians clash on Lib avenue.
Prof Charles Ashburner and Prof John Carll present a Pennsylvania oil statistics chart showing a steady depletion of fields. They note falling production and growing dry holes, with black sand districts in Bradford and Allegany near exhaustion, implicating future reliance on white sand pools in Pennsylvania.
The case of assault and battery against Robert Liddell before Alderman McMasters closed yesterday. Prosecutor Mrs Honorah Clark testified she was ejected from Liddell’s office, bruised on hip and shoulder after being thrown down steps. Dr J N Staub noted slight bruises. Liddell claimed Clark visited to remonstrate over alleged liquor sale to her minor son and said he led her to the door after a length discussion. she allegedly insulted him and bit his arm. Alderman reserved decision.
The Board of Directors of the new Manufacturers' Bank of the Southside met yesterday and elected Edward Hogan as President and Daniel P. Berg as Cashier. Berg formerly worked at the First National Bank of Birmingham and now serves as treasurer of the Monongahela Water Company.
Belfast Ireland based Booth and Fox advertise cider-down quilts described as light and warm. Jos Horne Co on Penobscot Avenue Stores promote these quilts in finest French satin and soyal satin covers at low prices in the city.
The passenger department of the B and O announces excursion tickets sold at all stations to Gettysburg and return from September 7 to 12, valid for return until September 18. The route via CC through Cumberland Hancock Martinsburg Harpers Ferry and Antietam Battlefield links Western Pennsylvania to Gettysburg. Special trains depart 8 a.m. Monday September 9.
An advertisement extols Iron City Beer brewed by Frauenheim and Vilsack as pure, wholesome, and nutritious. It invites readers to request the beverage and includes a telephone contact, 1188.
The exposition will open next week drawing friends and relatives from across the area. People are invited to enjoy baked goods from Don's Sofa and Marvin's bread crackers and cakes as part of the festivities.
The Building Inspector issued permits for six two story and mansard brick dwellings on Plymouth Street in the Thirty-fifth ward for John T. Steen and a $7,000 brick store and dwelling at 2919 Penn Avenue for Philip Schmitt. Pittsburgh architects are busy with plans for public structures including the rebuild of St John’s Catholic Church in Johnstown by T D Evans, a five story brick bank and offices in Virgin Alley, and a new wing for the Normal School. F E Alden, J F Bailey, and Bickel & Brenan are noted on several church and school projects, with brick, stone and Pompeian brick detailing, seating hundreds, and fall openings planned.
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