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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1891
Page
5
The council debated sending charges against John R. Murphy to the City Solicitor amid calls for investigation into vehicle license books. Remarks grew tense as leaders argued over accountability while audits discussed funding and future oversight of city books and auditors.
The Son of Monte Cristo theatrical company of about a dozen members is stranded in Pittsburgh after Dawson hotel keeper M J Smith attached its baggage for a board bill. Baggage at Union Station, shipment to the East planned last night. Hearing set before Alderman McKenna Saturday afternoon. Manager J Wars will stay in the city for the hearing as the others go East and the company dissolves. Smith plans arrest of Hays on false pretense charges.
Sharpsburg will gain a brick and stone maker with the Sharpsburg Brick and Stone Company organized last week. It will operate on the Noble farm opposite Sumner station, with $20,000 capital as a stock concern. Founders include M. F. Dethlefs, C. Hi. Wanner, Fred G. Seitz, George Davis, and Jelius L. Livingston. They plan a large brickworks in the area.
The article reports alleged official irregularities in the Internal Revenue Office led by Warmcastle. Washington reports prompt investigation, with Inspector Brooks and special agents returning to D C. Supporters deny wrongdoing and pledge confidence in Warmcastle while opposing Senator Quay’s followers in Western Pennsylvania.
The People's Natural Gas Company reports adequate gas supply despite earlier complaints. Manager J M Pew says old wells were nearly exhausted but a new well in the North Washington field, Westmoreland county has been connected, improving shortages and ensuring more gas for the season.
Ex judge D O DeArmond former congressman for Missouri Twelfth district traveled to Washington last night with Dr W M Graham former editor of the Sedalia Times. He spoke briefly naming Hatch as his man for Speaker and hoped for fourth ballot success. DeArmond was born near Altoona Blair County Pennsylvania.
At the monthly meeting 20 delegates to the National Association Convention will be appointed and a decision on erecting a new exchange building will be considered. Pittsburg Exchange will send 21 delegates, including Board of Managers representation, the largest delegation.
Advertising copy from 809 Penn Avenue Pittsburg Pa promotes Trosses made to order for rupture cases with guaranteed satisfaction and mentions Agtifician Lime Mrs G Co as a contact.
Special meeting approves payment of bond election expenses and taxes refund. Council tabled and acted on street and pole rights, lamp posts ownership, underground wiring study, park land use near Allegheny arsenal, and paving cost estimates. Also approved chief clerk office salary and street grade, with lamp company contract for city lighting.
Sir Edwin Arnold arrived by train in Pittsburg and, amid a smoky sky, expressed interest in visiting mills and manufacturing sites. He praised Andrew Carnegie, noted prior good will toward his son, and spoke glowingly of American cities including New York and San Francisco. He plans to spend a week exploring local industry.
A list of yesterday injuries includes five cases with one fatality. Hordman four years old was killed near Charters on the Lake Erie Railroad while walking on the track. Jennie Evans cut by a window fall. James Aveling injured by a cartridge explosion while handling a vase. Stevie Johnvi twelve knocked down by a Birmingham car. John Bindler wounded with arm broken and head cut after Fort Wayne train collision.
Commissioner Shafer and his entourage spent yesterday examining Allegheny City ballot boxes. Slayton's man claimed loom favored them, while Mr. Bennett argued the loom was on the other side as four wards produced 65 votes against them. Shafer remained noncommittal.
The Public Works Committee approved payrolls, and the City Home received extra assistants as the Charities Committee met. A Faxicut wreck near Mansfield derailed six cars with no injuries. Stereotypers plan a new union separate from Typographical Union No7.
The piece forecasts a major clash as the Committee of Thirteen on Sub-division of Wards may be named to redraw ward and election district lines under the Baker ballot law. Reformers back the plan while ward workers fear loss of power. school authorities warn it could disrupt district harmony. County officials urge early action to implement district division before next year’s election.
At a meeting in the club house last night the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club nominated its officers including President W H McCleary and Treasurer Joseph J Marshall. A resolution urged voters to approve a $2,000,000 short loan bond issue to cover city street and sewer debts.
A Pittsboro Plumbers Association resolution urged reappointing City Plumbing Inspector William Laydon and adding two to three assistants. Chief Brown supports expanded supervision of sanitary plumbing amid ongoing city building and proposed nominal permit fees to fund the inspectors.
John E. Williams, 51, a Twenty third Ward School Board member, collapsed during a board meeting at the schoolhouse around 9 pm and died within minutes. Doctor said apoplexy caused his death. He leaves a wife and five adult children, served two terms on Councils since 1896, was on the School Board since last April, and was a longtime member of the One Hundred and Second Pennsylvania Volunteers.
T. C. Snyder, president of Canton Steel and Roofing, a former State Senator, staying at the Monongahela, backs Sherman for reelection and praises his vigor. Snyder, a Republican who supported McKinley, says Sherman remains a strong contender and ahead of any other aspirant in Ohio. Foraker, younger, says Sherman is not waning and remains vigorous.
Striking printers and pressmen in two cities plan a monster mass meeting within ten days at a large city hall. All Allegheny county labor organizations will be invited. Strong speakers will present the strikers position to awaken public opinion on labor matters and the priziters strike.
Bargain sale offers thousands of trimmed glove patterns and discounted fabrics for the Christmas trade in serge and novelty varieties. Dresses and French robes priced from ten to fifty dollars with discounts well below goods value at Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue stores.
Stra ApAMA was arrested on larceny charges in front of Alderman Cahill. Wester Banaga held for court on assault. Frank Williams arrested for disorderly conduct. Josefa Miller and Arthur Alcott charged with larceny. Mrs Rurar mourns loss of husband who allegedly took $50. Tramp Hewat Fortwase found unconscious in coal yards and sent to hospital. Cuantes Sement back from Chicago. Joan Atostiсs Lena and Michael Wiliginsky charged with disorderly conduct after a family quarrel on South Tenth street. Police pursue case of dying Johnnie Haney and his mother in workhouse. Officer Madison recovers valuable English setter stolen from George Dilworth. dog valued at $200 found on Miller Street. Gallinger Jeweler at 1200 Penn avenue invites customers.
Important announcement from S Hamilton 91 93 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh advertising the largest piano and organ house in the state. They list Decker Bros Knabe Fischer pianos and Estey organs as top lines with instruments priced down to 45 dollars for organs and rising for pianos. They promise 20 years of experience, direct sale savings, old instrument trade ins, and easy terms. They urge customers to write for catalogs and avoid pressure from other agents.
About 500 Pittsburg retail butchers clash with the Winter Abattoir Company on Herr's Island over hotel meat suppliers. Hotels buy large quantities weekly while the butchers threaten a general boycott and plan to source meat locally, amid claims of unfair wholesale practices and improvised fat and bone byproducts.
Kleber Bros at 506 Wood Street unveil this year’s holiday music box assortment. Interchangeable cylinder piccolo guitar mandolin sublime harmonic and plain boxes from Mermod Freres Switzer land noted for beauty tone and workmanship. Call early to select.
Smoking jackets and belt robes at Hannach's belt silk suspenders and handkerchiefs at Hannach's. Dressing and manicure sets at Hannach's. Silk night shirts at Haysten's 30 Sixth street opposite Bijou Theater. Your picture framed free with every dozen. Cabinets $1. Hendricks & Co.'s gallery 63 Federal Street Allegheny.
An array of early 20th century ads highlights jewelry at Hangpy & Hayes on Smithfield Street and ornate glove sales. Also promotes Minnehaha flour, Farmers' Bank vaults, and Jos Horse & Co. stores shipping coats and cord reefers with French seal shawl collars.
The store announces a grand Christmas opening featuring thousands of dozens of handkerchiefs imported from France Ireland Belgium and Switzerland. This event highlights a wide assortment and festive selection for holiday shoppers.
Over 1 000 dozens linen handkerchiefs in multiple styles from hemstitched to embroidered and lace edged. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents each, with boxed sets and special value packs, plus large selection of ladies and children's gift boxes at varied prices.
Silk plain white handkerchiefs priced at 25 to 35 cents and 50 to 75 cents, embroidered scalloped jacquard silk handkerchiefs from 25 cents to 1 dollar, fine French Crepe du Chene and Mousseline de Soie options, Belgian Duchesse and Real Pointe varieties up to 40 dollars, quality lines emphasized as stocks remain unbroken and open for sale.
Jos Horne and Co announces a grand offer described as a special deal. The exact items and terms are not specified in the fragment.
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