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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1892
Page
6
Rivermen crowded Water Street awaiting boats and coal deliveries as river reports and weather bulletins were studied. Labor tension looms with some operators seeing water arrival as a possible lever in the three month long miners strike.
Rivermen report a dull season as railroads keep coal prices low and limited cars hinder shipments. The first lift of the season was the lightest yet with 4,000,000 bushels, risking contract fulfillment if water delays persist. Shippers cheer a rare rise but fear further embargos until river conditions improve.
Judge Stowe ordered Aldermen to return information within five days to speed grand jury work. The panel returned a true bill against West Harrington for the murder of Oliver M. Kelly stabbed at Willow Grove station on November 6 and dying November 15. Additional true bills named William Woalsly Thomas McAvoy Thomas Gross Frank Donn Thomas Miller Millie Anderson Peter Poerk John Coslett Peter.
Heavy rains brought a nervy pause to rivermen waiting for the first river trip of the season as crews moored steamers along the riverfront from SmithGeld Street Bridge toward the Point. Boats prepared stores while weather forecasts kept the fleet in standby waiting for reliable water. several names appear in a long police log of crimes and warrants.
Reported arrivals of floodwaters up river from multiple points predict at least seven feet of rise with Pittsburg set to feel the crest this morning. Steamboats prepared after months of idle operation while coal output hopes to move 5,000,000 bushels to southern markets if water reaches eight to nine feet. The dry season since 1887 left coal scarce while boatmen faced layoff despite operators' relief from the flood surge.
The record lists cases across Common Pleas No. 1 No. 2 and No. 3 including McBride versus OConnor and Milligan versus Reform Presbyterian, plus Torrie Brown Hartman et al versus Pittsburg Incline Plaine Company. The Criminal Court docket includes Commonwealth versus Millie Anderson James Doran and numerous others.
William Woolsty and Thomas McAvoy pleaded guilty to larceny of six bankets and seven aprons from Carnegie Steal Company in Homestead. They received three months in the workhouse. William Jaceson admitted burglary at B. 5. Law House on Arch Street Allegheny and was sent three years and three months to the penitentiary.
A lively note from R. E. Davis & Co Booxseliers on Fifth Avenue highlights a range of gift items for the season. Pottery framed water color gold pens pencils silver ink stands writing folios photo albums screens pocket books card sets manicure and shaving sets are showcased alongside books for the holidays.
A local grocery advertises a fine selection of table delicacies and novelties for the holiday season. It offers delivery everywhere with freight paid on out of town orders and invites readers to inquire at 183 Federal Street, Allegheny, with telephone 3246.
An old newspaper ad promotes a Campbell publishing sale offering All the Poets at 50 cents and a feather back cloth bound volume at 60 cents, listing Campbell as the publisher.
At Gregor Meyer's No 227 Ohio Street Allegheny Pure Wines and Liquors announces a wide stock of California wines including Zinfandel claret table wine and Riesling with both sweet and fortified options. Foreign and domestic champagnes are always on hand and prices are reasonable.
Delegates wrapped a four day Baptist Missionary Conference with Rev Dr Woods delivering the strongest address on revival in giving. Speakers urged personal reform and stewardship, recounted mission work among the Garro and Karen peoples, and highlighted a century of missionary effort since Carey.
Heavy Christmas push for second hand pianos and organs in trade for new instruments. Store promises easy terms and larger import of guitars mandolins violins and banjos for the holiday season with one day sales and extended evening hours. Also advertises Dickens set and a jewelry display at 580 Smithfield Street and 48 Fifth Avenue.
Patent medicines offered at reduced prices with emphasis on affordable cures. Limited details available about brands or quantities and no explicit dates or locations are provided.
Lot of trimmed sailor hats in colors to be closed out. Velvet Crown trimmed sailor hats marked at 1.30 each. Imported silk beaver hats from 2.50 to 3.00 regular prices. Fur trimmed hats for ladies and misses offered at 1.80 1.75 2.00 2.25 and 2.90. Described as stylish and half-price compared to earlier season.
A large selection of ribbons offered at reduced prices per yard and in sets. Includes Nos 20 and 40 Rib, No 5 Fancy Plaid, Not 5 7 and 9 Gatlin Rib, plus 16 22 and 30 Plain Satin and Fancy ribbons. Regular prices range from 50 to 75 per yard, now priced to clear.
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