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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1892
Page
10
In London eight weeks before Parliament opens, Conservatives propose three amendments to the address amid clashes with Gladstonian and Liberal Unionist factions. They target the Irish Evicted Tenants' Commission, agrarian distress, and government policy on agendas, signaling tense politics and potential defeat for the government.
Eugene Brown was held for trial after a hearing on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses related to bonds for the European Obligation Company. Detective Shore reports additional victims and forthcoming suits against the prisoner.
The new dynamo equipment for the Pennsylvania road to Kantberry was started last evening. The set includes two aerial engines and will illuminate the line to Pittsburgh. Engineers report the machinery works nicely.
Chief Spangler and three officers raided a cave near Corey Coal Company works at Edgewood and arrested four men named Gallagher Clark Kennedy Lawler. The gang, about a dozen strong, used the hollow den to store food and weapons and is suspected of arson at the coal yard. A thorough search was not possible, but revolvers and knives were found.
Rumor resurfaces that the Wabash and Reading railroads plan to enter Pittsburg via the Baltimore and Ohio line. Agents have reportedly been in the city purchasing options along the Southside and a Second avenue and Try street tract is said to be set aside for terminal facilities. Officials deny knowledge of the deal.
Immigrants arrive in two carloads with about 25 remaining in the city while others go west. A baggage car fire on the Western express proves to be a package for the Union News Company. A master horsemaster association meeting endorses Henry Baker for Allegheny City postmaster. Several injuries occur: a brake man on Allegheny Valley Railroad loses an arm, a laborer at Oliver mill breaks a leg, and a riveter on the Sixth Street Bridge nearly drowns after a fall. A shoe sale offers discounted genuine hand sewn Waukenshaft and Dr Koehler shoes with dramatic price cuts.
Shoppers view new design and music boxes priced up to 40 dollars at Hamilton's holiday sale. The display and prices draw attention as customers note variety and value.
Immense sale announced by Solomon and Ruben with salt bargains. Prices cut to 10 60 for salts worth 15, ry and 920. Hurry to secure stock before it is gone, shouting a quirky reference to daok robinson.
Opened in Kaufmanns new jewel department, customers can choose American or Swiss watches including open 200 and hunting cases. Each watch is guaranteed to keep correct time and cost about 28 percent less than exclusive jewelry stores. References from Karl Manxs and Jos. Honnz & Co are cited.
Holiday handkerchiefs in silk and linen with interwoven borders priced from 2 to 3 dollars at H J Lynch Market street. A lot of Lenox kid shoes with long vamp pies and sprine heels valued at 27 dollars reduced to 1 50 per pair. Fine bright French dongola shoes with long vamps and patent tips now 2 dollars per pair. Karimanna Shoe Department.
A reader reveals the reason rooms stay rented by advertising in the cent a word columns of THE Dispatch. The remark highlights local house rental practices and newspaper help wanted style classifieds.
Solomon and Nuben host a bargain feast with suits advertised at 10 to 15 dollars and a range of goods from pianos to hygienic underwear. Mutton & Horne at 7 Fifth Avenue advertise discounts on wool lined boots, sandals, suspenders and more. Jos Horne & Co. sells hygienic underwear and health aids with postal endorsement from the Army Quartermaster.
Attorney General Stockton defended a sweeping case against a coal and railroad conspiracy in New Jersey. He argued that merchants and workers seek protection while capital combined to squeeze wealth, calling for a receiver and strict enforcement of court orders. The hearing warned that the central railroad violated injunctions by masking costs, threatening rule of law.
A committee led by George Heard and C B McVay audited William R. Thompson’s Titusville and Oil City relief fund accounts and found cash from Pittsburg citizens and churches, Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia totaling 29 088 73 plus direct remittances of 23 627 09 from various citizens and businesses. A separate case notes Humane Society agent O Brien suing Joseph Mooney in West End Alderman Court for cruelty and neglect of wife and 6 year old child.
Minnie Rapp aged 16 was sent to Morganza yesterday by Magistrate Brinker for begging on East Street Alleghany. She had been released on parole from an institution a few weeks earlier and refused to return.
John Sullivan was fatally injured yesterday at Anderson, Du Pay and Co steel mill in Chartiera when a crane broke and struck him on the head. He died at the Homeopathic Hospital.
A gang of thieves roams Mt Washington stealing portable items. Property losses rise as depredations continue. Consider advertising in The Dispatch if your lot remains unsold.
A jumble of names shows travelers and locals checked in at New York and Pittsburgh hotels. Notables include Rev. Alexander G Tosh visiting friends in Pittsburgh, Coroner McDowell taking a brief Atlantic City rest, and editors and businessmen like Charles R Kurtz registering at Anderson and St Charles.
A fragmented ad promotes a 4300 suits option with trimmed detailing and discounts. It touts men’s guaranteed solid leather hip boots at reduced prices and lists a brandy or bitters product with vague marketing phrases and unclear savings.
Fire at Montrom Table Works caused losses near 90000 with insurance. A separate blaze at Golumburs The Fish Press Brick Company works produced about 55000 in damage and insured for 10000.
Philadelphia officials reject any building funds for 1893 unless the Public Building Commission provides itemized expenditure plans and an estimated completion cost within ten days. The city hall project has surged beyond its initial $5 million scope, with more than $16 million spent and completion now unsure before the next century.
Adjutant General Greenland estimates the state cost of the Homestead troubles at 450000 for pay maintenance and transportation of troops. Warrants drawn total 37522349. The Pennsylvania Railroad claim of 52000 for transportation and other claims are not included in this amount.
Major Stickney of Cincinnati the United States Engineer for the Ohio river orders dredging at Grassy bar Logstown to clear the channel. Work will pave the way for a new dyke to be built at this place with little work before next spring.
H. C. Johnston yesterday discovered a box containing 500 pounds of brasses at Oliver's foundry rear on the Southside. The items were moved to the Twenty-eighth Ward station house for identification, described as complete equipment for a 16 inch bar mill.
Commissioner Beale heard testimony on the Phil Lips property appeal in Twepty second ward. The assessment stood at 107000 dollars and was reduced after questioning.
William Arbergast aged 12 of Parkway Allegheny is missing under suspected kidnapping after being seen following two men down Ohio Street. Police notified and investigating.
About 200 colored voters from wards eight eleven twelve and thirteen and the Southside met at Franklin School to form an independent political grouping. Ajax Jones presided while rival Bob Smothers was silenced by Rev. Terry. Mr Jackson aided in backing Mr Bernhauer for mayor. A three from each ward will attend a mass city council meeting next Saturday and a resolution to give colored citizens a fire company was adopted with safeguards for impartial ward representation and councilman accountability.
The display features test varieties of Silesian Bohemian French and Carlsbad ginas with prices for table pieces, vases, comports, and bonbonniers. Purchases possible at 150 to 156 Federal Street in Allegheny.
A half life-size watercolor or crayon drawing is presented as a giveaway with a dozen photographs by Hendricks & Co located on Federal Street in Allegheny. The item is described as a free promotional offering from a local firm.
Advertises two hour sale offers with time slots for ladies footwear. From 8:30 to 9:30 50 dozens of black orer siers at 7 cents per pair, limit one pair per customer. From 9:30 to 10:30 690 pairs of Jadies Webb allppérs at 66 cents per pair. Fuji value 259 Kavranss Snor Deranruenr.
J. W. Ridley, president of the First National Bank of Columbia Tennessee, was taken ill on the limited yesterday while returning from New York. He is staying at the St. James Hotel and does not expect to be seriously ill, planning to return home in a few days.
Bishop Phelan will dedicate the new Italian Catholic Church at Webster Avenue and Turner Street on December 18. The completed peace grounds will cost...
The advertisement promises free items today with each sale, offering a handsome pair of club skates or a typewriter as prizes. A prize of 810 is noted for a letter written on a machine, with competition running until January 1. Boys are urged to join.
A fragmentary notice warns of influenza like grip spreading globally with serious cases in the US. It advocates toning up the body and cites Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the sole medicinal stimulant to prevent and fight the illness, warning against imitations.
An advertisement promotes 54 inch cloths offered at 25 31 and 35 cents per yard with varying color options. The clipped copy hints at a broad fabric sale in the newspaper.
Local notes report Caytoy and Knights of Pythias dedicating a new hall on Thursday night. Other items include Judd Holland alias Badd captured at home for a past crime and a burglary at Mrs. Speyerer’s residence with silver items stolen. Steubenville reports stockholders elect officers for the Summer Glass Company, with plans to restart operations.
McLaventre is held for court by Judge Gripp on embezzlement and larceny charges. Kowarp and John Hardy face disorderly conduct claims in the Twenty-eighth ward station house, per their mother’s complaint. Ware was arrested on the South Side while a Gurney link to a store theft remains unresolved. White bailed. Gurney still at large. Advertisement note: one cent per word for attention in The Dispatch.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles New Heart Cure claiming dramatic improvements for heart disease. It cites testimonials from patients such as EB Dowell of Indiana and asserts free distribution by Dr Miles Medical Co. without diagnostic details.
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