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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1889
Page
2
A Pittsburgh Post Office report highlights a 50 percent growth under Postmaster Kin in 1885 to 1895 with staff rising to 235 including clerks, carriers, and stamp agencies. McKean, linked to the postmastership, travels east amid political maneuvering and official delays in Washington.
Mr Mary Campbell of Second Avenue charged before Alderman Cassidy with selling liquor without a license. Annie Walker and her son Join Shrimp faced Alderman Reilly on liquor selling charges without a license. Both groups are held to court in $1,000 bail each.
Warrants have been issued for the institution of four new Councils of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Locations include Philadelphia and two counties, expanding the fraternal network in the region.
R B Carnahan denounces the Squirrel Hill Electric Railway for seeking park access without Mrs Schenley's involvement. City officials report suspended work but warn of possible Sunday night resumption and court action to keep the park clear if trespass occurs.
Moses Gentry was arrested by Constable Murphy on a charge of assault and battery filed by Miss Hattie Sisco of 58 Franklin Street. She says they planned to wed after obtaining a marriage license, but illness delayed the wedding and Gentry refused to marry while she was ill or when she recovered. A hearing is set for Saturday.
A reporter rode a streetcar run by a conductor who claimed a woman once caused him a six cent loss after she rang a fare on the register. He vowed it would not happen again, but a later fare rung up confirmed the conductor’s tally and he remained silent for the rest of the trip.
The Pennsylvania Railroad proposes ten miles of new track from the Butler branch through the Big Butler valley to Winfield furnace named the Winfield branch. It will access iron, limestone, and natural gas wells as surveyors prep the route. Construction of the Little Sewickleyet line from Rhadabaugh to the Youghiogheny river is slated for completion by April 1.
H Wickham president of the South west Virginia Improvement Company spoke in the city on the Pocahontas coal field. He noted a vein 91 feet thick extending eight miles then tapering to feet. The firm runs 400 coke ovens and plans more. Coke demand may rise with new furnaces and ovens. Several P V & O R R employees were affected by changes, including resignations and transfers. J W Robinson was feted with a gold watch on his retirement as Freight Agent. President Newell attended the event.
Voices of the West report the first missionary meeting tied to the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Pittsburg diocese. Bishops Whitehead of Pittsburg and Paddock of Washington lead discussions urging funding and wider Westward missions, including Shoshone and Arrapaho outreach and a hoped $5,000 for an Episcopal school on the Shoshone reservation. Bishop Talbot and Bishop Leonard speak on diocese extent, Mormon relations, and western church-building aims as the evening closes.
Fire alarms reported in Mt. Washington with two incidents on Railroad and Station streets. A fire in Joseph McCann’s house on Railroad street caused by a blaze at about 8 pm and blocked by poor hilltop streets, damaged the upper house, estimated under 400 dollars. A second alarm from box 242 at about 7 pm cited a lace curtain fire in Samuel Kelly’s home near Larimer Avenue.
A female patient from the insane ward at St Francis Hospital on Forty fourth street escaped yesterday. Police found her wandering the streets for about an hour and returned her to the hospital. The method of her escape remains unclear.
Laughrey, a woman at 260 Lacock Street Allegheny, lies dying of cancer and declines relocation. Assistant Agent Bergman of the Humane Society is unsure of the proper course as Dr Flemin provides free medical care. Some relief is being given.
Agent O'Brien of the Humane Society testified yesterday against Thomas Laughlin of Idlewood on the Panhandle road. The case alleges abuse and beating of Laughlin's wife and children, brought before Squire Sales.
Amid city talk of tension between Chief Elliott and hospital management, officials defend charity work and non-discrimination policy. A new signal lamp test at Seventh Street bridge impressed inspectors and police, showing potential for district box calls and officer alerts. A separate case against David Myers for alleged whiskey theft from a prisoner was not connected to the court, with testimony unclear and the case dismissed or not identified.
The Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad Co bought a large block between South Fifth and Manor Streets in Pittsburg for yard use. About 33 houses may be displaced on 75 000 dollar assessed land, with notices to vacate expected within days. Plans include a retaining wall, filling the square, and extended tracks connected to future Ohio Connecting Bridge, boosting freight transfers.
In the East End a torn up house hides a missing pocketbook after Sunday lay about. De Dwyer, a Goosgrave cook, saved over $30 and blamed chambermaid Just Lobo who denied theft. Investigators cleared the maid. police suspect a back door thief took the money for a Christmas gift.
A morning fire at Munroe's Holler Works on Twenty third Street caused oil soaked wood to burn and be destroyed before under control. No clear cause found. Also reports include dental society hearings for Richard Foley and A D McDonald on practicing contetey.
City physician Dr Woodburn examined Jos Kriner's wife at 674 East Ohio street where she lies critically ill from alleged abuse. Kriner, in jail, claims domestic neglect by his wife who she says ran away. He says she leapt over a railroad wall and was injured near West Penn tracks.
Jacob Francisco, 30, was severely burned when a lighted match ignited a giant powder can during a blasting job near Walker's Mills on the Panhandle Railroad. He was thrown about ten feet, clothes aflame, and now lies in critical condition at West Penn Hospital.
Open for the holidays only Hastace & Son advertise rapid display of wares with early calling urged Special discounts on large pieces store hours extend to 9 p m through Christmas Located at 18 Diamond Square Pittsburg In the Raching Department Christmas gifts feature silk mull fedoras lace fichus chemisettes Fauntleroy raching and more Also promoted are Jos Homne Co Penn Avenue stores Brokaw Bros and agency for New York clothiers They offer ready made and custom suits plus boys wear A. L sails showcases jeweled pieces and rings with precious stones at Watrias New store 87 Fifth Avenue Also advertised are Cases Manicure Sets ash and leather fittings and Jos Ercopavm Co 48 Fifth Avenue with open evenings until 9 30.
Advertises clay fire products by Dixon Woods & Co Missouri Fire Clay for grates and open stoves. Claims superiority over fire brick for a clean cheerful fire. Also promotes various writing desks portfolios lap tablets and other items at The Thousand and One Articles for Fancy Work with prices from 150 to 250 dollars. Store hours extend to 9 pm at J08 Eichpaum & Co. 43 Fifth Avenue.
Park Bros contemplate adding to their plant by installing a wash metal furnace on Smillman street adjoining the rake tooth shop. Built like a paddling furnace with a cupola, the experiment may lead to several more. Wash metal, produced from pig metal, is reused after cooling and repuddled, then poured into sand molds to create a spongy product. The firm has also bought land from J B Hill to extend its open hearth operations, with an ingot yard and potential new plate mill if demand requires it.
H Kleber & Bro announce a large holiday selection of music boxes including mandolin guitar piccolo and zither styles with interchangeable cylinders and premium materials. Also stocked Washburn guitars mandolins zithers violins and pianos organs with favorable payment terms. Est. 1831 Mellor & Horne offer organs and pianos at low prices and easy plans. James McKee Jeweler presents jewelry and emblems at very low prices with evening hours.
In the Western Pennsylvania Historical Society meeting at the Court House, a small audience heard Rev. Father A. A. Lambing indicate his intention to resign after remarks urging life over death and a plea to retain his service. The group expressed regret, with plans for a member to visit him for explanation, while J. C. Porter reported on minutes regarding Mr. Osageneey’s death and John Harper read a paper titled Indian or Israelite.
The Thirty-second ward opens its new brick school building on Monday January 6. The modern structure with stone trimmings has eight rooms and includes cloak rooms washing rooms ventilation and heating. There will be no formal exercises.
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