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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1891
Page
12
Boggs & Buhl, famed Allegheny drygoods merchants, secure a 6 foot frontage and about 20 feet depth at Evans Alley corner. Acquisition signals planned large retail store and possible adjacent purchases. Location near Manchester streetcar line viewed as prime for future downtown overflow and competition with Horne Co. prospects.
John F. Dickinson secretary of the World's Fair Commission and Ed ward F Lawrence Ferdinand W Peck of the Chicago Commission plan to attract Congressmen for a Washington's Birthday trip. A ten car special train would carry about 200 lawmakers with a banquet and ground tours. The Pennsylvania structures and an industry display are promised. The commission expects 15 million visitors and railways anticipate 300000 daily riders.
Consumers ask why preterres and fine jellies stay costly after a bountiful summer when fruit was plentiful and jam stock preserved. A grocery clerk notes prices of fine jellies seldom vary, while storekeepers keep rates high to favor their profits, illustrating how combinations squeeze consumers.
A bill in equity filed by Shoenberger & Co. against Equitable Gas seeks an injunction to stop the gas shutoff and prevent preferential supply. The mills claim they have invested heavily in gas-fueled equipment and would suffer at least £30,000 in costs to switch back to coal if gas is curtailed. The court set December 23 for a hearing on the preliminary injunction.
A Allegheny reformers fail to press charges against Chief Murphy, blaming lack of funds. Auditors reached limit. detectives needed to prove Murphy’s ties to gaming houses. Pinkerton help discussed, but no money to hire them. Reform Association has raised little cash, while pursuit of Murphy stalls for want of funds.
Friday evening a dead unknown man was found by the roadside near Hannahstown about three miles from Braddock. Coroner’s inquest found heart rupture caused death. head wound due to fall. A figure 260,725 silver witch on his person and a photograph linked to a desertion case were noted. Separate incident reports a man found semi conscious on Union avenue and Ohio street after a beating, later jailed after refusal to answer questions.
Fred Ewalt of Tones avenue presented at the Twelfth ward station last night with a bloody head wound. He said Valentine Molosky, a Pole, struck him with a club without provocation. Molosky was arrested.
Officers elected include President W. H. Gutelius, Vice President Hon. John M. Neeb, Treasurer W. A. Dosk, Librarian J. Wingenroth, Directors D. E. Davis Richard Collins A. S. McSwigan C. C. Moore John L. Steele, and Membership Committee members John Collins Charles Danziger Bill Locke J. J. Benitz and F. W. Bell.
Detective Shore arrested two men yesterday on vagrancy charges after they loitered about the Diamond. They claimed they only arrived in the city the day before. James O'Brien, a molder from Cincinnati, and Thomas Jake, a Philadelphia printer, named George W. Childs as an acquaintance.
The Conkling Republican Club of the Southside met last night to discuss endorsing a presidential candidate. No endorsement was made and the matter was laid over for a time.
A man burglarized Mrs. E. J. Harrison's home at 2 Sandusky Street Allegheny taking a clock. The Irish Nationalists of Homestead plan a bollot at Fifth Avenue Opera Hall on Wednesday evening December 24. Two Shaler Township residents seek annexation to Millvale Borough, boosting Millvale population to 7,500. Union Station installs new stronger bumpers at track ends after撞 damages from collisions.
Gallinger, jeweler, remains at the old stand at 1200 Penn avenue. Call and see him.
In Pittsburg, Congressman Dalzell announces bid for United States Senate. C L Magee publicly pledges support, citing long friendship and shared Republican strength. Some peers doubt broader bid, others see it as strategy to block Senator Quay. Dalzell due in Pittsburg early next week.
The Allegheny County Democratic Association met in the old University building with Colonel Levi Bird Duffin chairing. It aims to educate and foster Democratic voters, not overthrow the County Committee, and sets annual officer elections, a 50 cent initiation fee, and membership rules. Permanent officers chosen: President Levi Bird Duff, Vice President Alderman John Burns, Secretary P. M. Carr, Treasurer Frank H. Hopper.
Jury Commissioner John Jiles defends his position against moves by Judge Slagle to fill the jury wheel. He claims political motives by minority party allies and vows to stay at work, insisting he will not yield to interference and will resign only if proper. He recounts past resignations and oath renewals while asserting his rights and duties.
The speaker claims not to have drawn salary since resignation and disputes administration opposition. He asserts Harrity could have ended his contest, insists he is in the fight and will win, addressing support and legitimacy of the challenge.
W G Griffith secretary treasurer of Pittsburg Steel Gang and Hollowware Company announces his candidacy for mayor with veteran backing. Rutan also expected to gain support from veterans. Collector Warmcastle may resign. Graham seen as front runner for appointment outside Allegheny. Edward Montague and John Dawson arrested on suspicion in Wilson jewelry store robbery.
An alarm from station 248 at 7 15 last evening reported a fire in the three story brick dwelling of Thomas Marshall of Marshall Bros at the corner of South Highland avenue and Elder street. The blaze started in a back room on the third floor due to a defective fuse. The room and part of the roof were badly damaged. Loss estimated at 800 dollars insured. Mrs Marshall, prone to nervousness, was shaken but not seriously ill.
The Pennsylvania Railroad established a telephone station connected to the dispatcher's office at the Union depot. Lines will reach all freight and passenger offices as far as Wilkinsburg and connect with the city central. An office on the depot roof will house three operators, with the line ready for operation this week.
Joseph Ludwig and Robert White were arrested last night by Officer Elmer and lodged in the Eleventh ward station on a charge of disorderly conduct. A dispute over paying for several drinks at a Winston avenue saloon ended in a fight in which White suffered a minor head wound from a knife blow and Ludwig was badly beaten with his eye swollen shut.
An 8 year old boy Nicholas Loprxe was arrested on Market street for distributing handbills in violation of an ordinance. Epwanp Wesn was arrested on Penn ave last evening as a suspicious character. J. W. Patros had embezzlement charges withdrawn after the case was resolved. Thomas Barer was arrested for creating a disturbance at his home on Swope street. Manny Branter faces abuse of his mother charges after a tense arrest. Groner Hotes, a colored man, jailed on suspicion of being a suspicious person. Holmes seen leaving McStein’s store with cans of fruit. Mrae Furze arrested in Btownston for larceny. Mree Mitigas and James Hawkine jailed for disorderly conduct on a Citizens' Traction car. Griao and Ward fined and held on multiple charges after a club-room disturbance. Dr B. M. Hanna advertises ENT services at 720 Penn street. Local piano shop promotes Henry F Miller pianos at 152 Third avenue. Sale notices and Christmas displays at Cavltt, Pontoon & Co. on Penn and Smithfield areas. Open evenings for shopping and present selection updates.
A report says Mayor Gourley may veto the fifth avenue street railway ordinance connecting the Pittsburg Traction line to the Wilkinsburg branch, but he has not decided. Court granted a preliminary injunction against the two traction companies in a related case brought by property owners on Fifth avenue. A Highland street railway plan is recommended by the Committee on Corporations, transferring passengers at Highland and Fifth avenues.
District Attorney Nicoll sent a warrant for Edward M. Field to Ludlow Street Jail on the forgery indictment. Bail of 50000 was required by Dietz civil suit before serving. A sanity hearing for Field is set for Wednesday, with additional indictments possible. Field's uncle Henry Field discussed his nephew's mental state with Nicoll.
The Lotus Club on the Southside, with many prominent politicians and citizens, lost about 40 of its members after a $30 per member assessment to pay off roughly $7,500 in bonded debt. Rumors claimed the levy wipes the debt, which the members denied, leaving about 100 members remaining.
Tuesday evening a banquet will be held at the Grand Hotel in Beaver Falls with councilmen from all towns in the Beaver Valley and bridge company directors in attendance. The affair, led by railway company officials, promises toasting and remarks amid a general program of eating and celebration for the electric railway's prosperity.
Workmen installed a switch at the corner of Fifth avenue and Craig street to connect the Fifth avenue and Duquesne lines for transferring cars and using Fifth avenue snow sweepers on the Duquesne line. Mrs. Wehner, mother of ex-Councilman Charles Wehner, aged 80, was seriously hurt at 173 Howard street Allegheny after a fall. Kingsbacher Bros. promotes a special sale on gemstones from 4-karat to 3-karat stones at 516 Wood Street.
A Naval Officer praises Homestead Steel Works for casting a 50 ton nickel steel ingot in a sand mold unique to Carnegie, Phipps. The record casting required two heats, no speech during operation, and is set to pave future 100 ton ingots with precise, disciplined production.
Cavitt Pollock & Co at 935 Penn Avenue Excelsior offer decorated vase lamps priced at 138 and 250 dollars, with limited quantity and quick sale. Also feature dress trimmings and notions at reduced rates, plus 25 percent off Onyx tables and centerpieces at Kingsbacher ros 516 Wood Street.
Bargains on bath robes 5 to 14 dollars with rich colorings and borders. Silk garters and suspenders in new effects. Nottingham Lace Curtains 8 cents to 1 dollar per pair. Irish Point Lace Curtains in medium to finest grades. Lace Bed Sets 125 dollars and up. Portieres at 4 50 with heavy fringe and wide dado border. Chenille covers and damask linens at low prices. Novelties in ladies neckwear gloves hosiery underwear leather goods and more in unrivaled assortment at lowest prices.
At ic to Me offers hundreds of Wool Dress Goods and rich French Bobes with combinations on patterns, marked down to about half. Select styles and patterns reduced to clear this week.
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