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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1889
Page
2
County Commissioners face a tangled result from a new law on electing assessors as old provisions clash with amendments. Confusion arises over district boundaries, missing candidates, and whether existing assessors can serve. lawyers suggest no clear remedy beyond possible appointments, while authorities seek a judicial decision to end the fog.
Patrick McMee, a Pleasant Valley street car driver, was badly bruised after a switch on Taggart street failed the car ran off the switch and dragged him beneath the vehicle. Bystanders freed him and he was taken to the stables. no bones were broken, though injuries were serious.
Alexander Marshall and James Fite Simmons were held for court by Alderman Doughty after an alleged assault on the 10 year old son of Mrs. A. Riley of Thirty fourth street. The boy was struck in the face and knocked down.
Lizzie Thompson, a minor girl injured at the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad crossing at South Eighth Street, is in critical condition at Southside Hospital and not expected to survive. Alderman Maneese Getw Ball faces jail with $1,500 bail connected to Bauder County incident and remains confined.
The inaugural issue of a new German labor daily will publish on Monday marking the first of its kind in the country. Officials expect a successful start on Labor Day with wide public reception anticipated.
A proposed bill to Congress would establish a uniform national bankruptcy system. The plan, debated by merchants and supported by the St. Louis Convention, extends the 30 day open account rule to 60 days after written notice and allows proceedings to continue after a respondent’s death.
An 80 year old man, Patrick Whalen, resting at the Twelfth ward station says he walked from New York City for seven weeks to find his son, his only living relative unseen for 15 years. The sergeant sent him to an East End contact and gave funds to continue the search.
Michael Harold laborer Linden Steel Works suffered a crushed hand when a heavy iron bar fell yesterday. Dr. Christler attended him. William Frazier a boy at Clark's Solar Iron Works had a leg crushed by a wagon overturning yesterday and was sent home on Thirty-third Street. John Metz of Black Diamond Steel had a crushed foot from an ingot and was taken home on Fifty-first Street.
Police investigate after Frank Smith found seriously injured on his doorstep near Gazzam Hill. He reportedly left with his brother Gus Smith and two companions, Butch Baum and a man named Tyee, after visiting a bottling plant. his condition remains serious.
Extensive improvements are being made in the Pittsburg office of the Postal Telegraph Company. Three eight horse power dynamos are replacing the old batteries. The company then employs 40 operators in this city. Tables and desks are being installed and the office is undergoing a general overhaul.
A report claims dynamite and blasting powder were kept in sheds near the Miller oil refinery in Allegheny. Contractor Fred Gwinner reportedly has sheds in the area and may hold the explosives. The case will be investigated.
Daniel Ward was arrested at 10 30 last night and taken to the Seventeenth Ward police station for a hearing tomorrow on a charge of cruelty to his children. Peter O Brien of the Humane Society testified on the charge before Magis-
The Sunday school linked to First Christian Church Allegheny held a picnic at Idlewild yesterday. The School Street Mission Sunday school in Allegheny also hosted its annual picnic at Avalon on the Fort Wayne road yesterday.
A slight freight wreck on the West Penn Railroad yesterday forenoon near the Leechburg tunnel derailed a train and caused two cars to smash through, delaying trains in consequence.
National labor discord centers on musicians unions and Knights of Labor locals in Pittsburgh. General officers Hayes and Wright travel to investigate, with charters potentially recalled. Tensions rise between the Musicians' Mutual Protective Union and L A 1683, and between Marble State and Tie Layers' Union and L A 491 as trades groups push for non union membership to stay out. The executive board will review evidence, book details, and may expel organized locals if found in violation.
The Painters Union in Allegheny City enforces its rules by expelling non union workers or forcing them to join. Special Agent Jewell moved against Isensmith's shop for employing too many apprentices. He ordered discharge of four of five apprentices, citing a rule of one apprentice per ten journeymen, with further action planned if the remaining apprentices are not discharged.
Louis F. Page Recording Secretary of N. D. A. 282 arrives to support L. A. 1710 attached to the district. He attends a local meeting and praises the city’s organization. At the regular assembly election Master Workman Crowley, Worthy Foreman Leylie, Financial Secretary Defeodor, Recording Secretary Buerheim, Treasurer Bird, Statist Stierheim, and Trustees Graney Marion Lewis are chosen.
Erie road agent P Woodside and Pennsylvania road’s J P Orr returned from Chicago. A Pittsburg committee meeting will be held at the Lake Shore office to finalize details of the new advanced rates effective September 16. Iron articles to Chicago rise 4 cents per 100 pounds on carload and 344 cents on less than carload. To St Louis the rate increases 5 cents per hundredweight in any quantity. Window glass workers’ scale application received. firm unnamed but hinted willing to sign the series.
At midnight the Chambers and McKee Window Glass Works began the test tank of a second furnace. The firm plans to run two tanks, with cone 12 final targets. The workforce will total 146 when both tanks operate.
The committee of flint glass manufacturers continues work to devise methods for uniting ware interests. A meeting of manufacturers is set for next month to report progress. Union men wanted for carriers on the Dinwiddie street row of 50 houses, with a union contractor holding the contract.
The annual resumption of work in the window glass factories will occur on Monday but none of the local manufacturers will sign the workers scale yet. Outside the city four firms have signed the scale in Jeannette Vineland Wilmington Larimer Bradford and Selina. Green bottle factories will also start Monday morning at several locations including McCulloughs and Wightmans. A conference between Flint manufacturers and the workers association corrected the chimney list. Another tank furnace at Jeannette will start Monday.
Two young men E. H. Bochner of Erie Pennsylvania and H. W. Booth of Ann Arbor University completed a 2000 mile journey in 22 days. They left Erie August 6 traveling through Albany Boston and New York before reaching Pittsburg. One rider fell ill and finished the trip by rail.
A large demonstration of bottle blowers from Great Britain and Ireland gathered in Manchester on the 24th to fuse sectional societies into a single grand union. Addresses were given by A Greenwood, W Graham of Dublin, R Hunter of St Helens, and I Leicester, former MP of London. A committee was formed to advance union efforts.
James Atwell visits Samuel J. Randall at Wallingford and says Randall remains ill with rheumatic gout but hopes to recover for Congress. He will refrain from any politics until Congress opens and avoids Democratic intra party disputes.
Teachers attend the Institute sessions with Prof Z V Snyder delivering a lecture on Number and Dr Winship presenting Psychology. Miss Coffin followed with History and Organization topics as the program proceeds. Attendance remains strong and the lectures receive close attention.
The Southside lost electric light telephone and police patrol service last night due to crossed wires. The outage lasted over two hours and was restored by 10 o clock.
General John A. Wiley in town comments on Hastings and Quay politics. Bell’s Gap railroad chief B F Ford travels to Pueblo after town ovation. Delegations from Philadelphia and Philadelphia figures visit Southside. Deputy Coroner Loughrey and staff depart for Lake Conneaut trip. Justice Fuller seen en route from Cresson Springs to Chicago. Ralph Cuthbertson and wife extend wedding trip. J F Miller returns from vacation. Alfred P Clark in town. Miss May Schiller stays at the Monongahela.
William Thaw’s body arrives in Pittsburg after a late rail journey. Special cars carry relatives and aides. services planned at Third Presbyterian Church with public viewing, then burial in the Thaw lot. Pallbearers include railway officials, judges, and university leaders amid city closures.
Mary Brown and Lizzie Johnson face a neglect charge involving a 4 year old girl, child of Brown. Johnson is fined one dollar and costs by Mayor Pearson. They must proceed to Tyrone, Pennsylvania within 24 hours.
Promote back to school shopping at 535 Smithfield St Pittsburg Pa with lowest wholesale and retail prices. Men suit offers at eight and ten dollars feature new patterns from P C C near Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House. Mae ones Jos Homer Co avenue stores.
East Liberty United Presbyterian Church at Collins and Station streets plans a $6000 improvement program including a $4000 pipe organ behind the pulpit. The project marks a rare ornamentation change for the denomination and follows pew removals, pulpit relocation, frescoed walls, fresh ceilings, and exterior landscaping. Dr. Ewing serves as pastor.
A Washington telegram reports Robert D. Porter offers Pittsburg resident Joseph D. Weeks the post of expert to prepare elaborate statistics on uses and consumption of petroleum and natural gas. Weeks’ background as chief of iron and coal statistics for the 1880 census supports his suitability, though acceptance was not confirmed.
Superintendent Malone received a notice from East Blue Hill Maine that schooner G Trandy is due to arrive in Baltimore with 750 tons of rice for the Pittsburg Government building. Since he took charge, the building has received 30,000 cubic feet of stone and 16,720 cubic feet have been laid.
Walter Bright faced hearing on assault charges before Alderman Jones with Samuel Bright prosecuting. The Panhandle Railroad north span overhead section nears completion with removal of the span planned next week. Frederick for gave ball now set for Monday on assault charge by Catherine Schienstedt. she alleges she was knocked down on Thirty-second street. Albert Cosyon, puddler, injured when struck by a streetcar on Smithfield Street. two ribs broken, in dangerous condition at home. Phillip Munoay from Bovant Street reported a tenant named Touban absconded with about $124 in saleable value. A woman was refused marriage licenses for immaturity and missing ages. Trespass verdict awarded to John Boyle against Booth & Flinn for property damage. John D. Lowry claimed no truth in rumor of trouble on the Birmingham streetcar line. pay disputed but workers content. Michael Jotce, Southside resident, jailed for 10 days for wife beating. Alexander of Allegheny arrested a man named August Henry. abuse of wife alleged. Accidental death verdict on Elijah Williams after being struck by a cyclone at Olver Brook mill. Photographer John Logan nearly suffocated by leak in Oakland during on-site work. Smithfield street bridge cable road extension advances. cofferdam near south end nearing completion. Coroner’s inquest verdict also finds Gilbert Stewart died accidentally after being struck by a P.R.R. train at Wilkinsburg. William McCluskier held for court in default bail for robbing Mires Woernle on Rebecca Street. McKeesport capitalists apply for charter to cost an incline at Neel's Hill. fireline cost noted. Only five Alderman cases. Donnelly jailed for ten[?] remains.
Allegheny Gas Committee heard offers for city electric lighting from Westinghouse Brush Brilliant Jenney Fort Wayne Jenney firms. Fort Wayne Jenney bid 140 195 for erecting and selling plant with six month trial costs. Westinghouse 141 158 plus 9 000 trial costs, both favoring outright city ownership. A subcommittee of five plus the chairman will tabulate bids and report in a week.
A Delicious Drink, and one that will prove wholesome and invigorating as well, is the famous Pilaner beer. This brand is made solely by Frau enheim & Vilsack, and is on its first-class bars. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention. Telephone 1186.
Property owners on Boggs Avenue Mt. Washington held a meeting at Benedict's Hall to plan a legal challenge to a city extra assessment for grading and paving. Architect Charles O'Brien offered to sue for 5 cents per front foot, rising to 25 cents if successful, with about 22 000 front feet at stake.
A Pennsylvania Railroad official announced that excursion business so far this year is one-fourth larger than last year. Passenger traffic on all lines has surprised the company with Johns town showing the sharpest gain in receipts for July, about fifty thousand dollars more than comparable figures.
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