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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1892
Page
5
The Economy Society of Economy, once led by Father Henrici, faces autocratic rule by Father Dass. The board signed over broad powers to Dass to buy and negotiate assets, while Henrici’s deathbed signature enabled a blanket mortgage plan and questioned the society’s true wealth and solvency.
The Economy society faces a power shift after nine tenths of members sign a broad contract giving Father Doss control of property and governance. Four members including Dr. Feicht refuse, fearing loss of local autonomy as renters could lift legal protections and alter town leadership. The board of nine trustees holds equal power, with a funeral complicating succession and future elections unclear.
The Economy Society faces questions over wealth versus public perception. Reported $300000 mortgage and a looming law suit suggest serious doubt about the society’s true finances and asset strength, while officials promise action and accountability in coming days.
The council allied with Mr. Duss targets old Economites led by Henry Feicht. Feicht loses his orchard and apiary duties and is reassigned to a cooper’s shop laborer. Supplies cut off, threats of further expulsions loom as litigation is anticipated and the society’s future remains unsettled.
An unidentified well dressed male was found unconscious on Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Wilkinsburg. He had frozen extremities, fainted from exposure, later regained consciousness, and is rumored to fear for his life. He is about 50, 5 feet 8 inches, 165 pounds with dark hair and beard, a gold engraved watch F B J, and $125.65. Pneumonia developed and prognosis is poor.
In a Pittsburg visit Mayor W Seabright of Wheeling criticized the Wheeling city clash over vice. He said inmates of disorderly houses would be confined to the Whitechapel district and arrested if found beyond its boundaries. He blamed authorities for severity and suggested Mayor Orley was drawn in by police.
David Devers, about 25, was found in a frightful condition on the south bank of the river near the six mile ferry about 6 o clock. He is a puddler living on South Twenty seventh street and was taken to South Side Hospital where doctors fear he may not recover as his feet hands and face were frozen stiff.
A horse pulling a sleigh from Yonker's stable ran away on West Main street last night. The carriage struck a sand team and the pole pierced the horse's breast, killing it instantly. Driver Hendrickson was at the reins during the fatal incident.
James King and James Riddle, in separate sleighs, collided at Center and Negley, smashing vehicles and injuring occupants. King lost two teeth and suffered a forehead wound. Biddie’s horse was badly hurt. Two small fires on the South Side caused about $25 in damage, at Maple Street and Brownsville Avenue. An executive board meeting tonight seeks Mayor Gourley’s reply on a City Controller nomination.
William Johnston aged 73 born in Ireland called at the Twenty-eighth ward station house about 11 last night asking for lodging. He said he has friends in Schuylkill County and is trying to reach them, having come from the West Penn Road.
Jd M Little of Sewickley was held for drunkenness at the Allegheny lockup after being arrested at the Ft Wayne depot with two overcoats he could not account for. A Duquesne Traction power failure at the powerhouse disrupted service on the Highland and Negley branches for hours last evening.
The pupils of St Philomena school on Penn Avenue presented a German language dramatic program last night. Proceeds benefit the society’s interests and the event drew onlookers to the Westinghouse Building in Pittsburgh.
An Allegheny company ad urges customers to visit Miller Bros at 122 Federal Street for anest and purest grocery products with steady prices and delivery. A brief price list is promised.
Coroner plans a searching inquiry into the death of Joseph Pecofsky a 24 year old Polish man who died en route to West Penn Hospital after a fight at Penn avenue saloon. Four held for hearing and officer Wilkofsky under investigation as autopsy shows two head wounds and brain clots from a mace or fall.
John Doran, known to police, fought with Officer Michael Connors at a Yellow Row resort. Doran was wounded fatally while resisting arrest and taken to Homeopathic Hospital. companions fled as the fight drew other officers. Connors received injuries but was not seriously harmed.
In a pool room at No 5 Wylie avenue Edward Travers attempted to kill Robert Blackwell, both colored. Travers was arrested by the coroner after the fight. Blackwell survived after Dr Moyer attended him and is expected to recover. At Twelfth ward station hearing McKenna held over Alice Johnston Maree Jones for alleged shoplifting. Witnesses James and Andy Hanlon were held as suspicious. Other cases were listed as common.
The Allegheny Branch of the Citizens' Industrial Alliance endorsed H. K. Tyler for the Republican nomination for Mayor of Allegheny City. The meeting at McKnight's Hall, Federal Street, produced resolutions opposing W. M. Kennedy and praising Tyler as a reform-minded candidate. A fourteen-member campaign committee was formed.
William McDaniels was held for court by Judge Hyndman on two larceny charges after three bicycles were found beneath a stable floor. The bicycles were linked to him by the Bicycle Agents Bankers Bros and Inspector McKelvy. In a separate note, Mary Cathrine McKelvy, seven months old, died unexpectedly at No 1313 Bluff Street. burial set for 2 PM.
A New York special lists Pittsburg visitors staying at multiple hotels on December 23. Names include A Ammon Everett House J B Clark H L Geist W K Holmes L W Frank G F Greenwood C Hall J Taylor and others with affiliations to Astor House Savoy Continentals St James Jeborah Stern and 58 Stephens.
The thirtieth New Mexico Legislative Assembly organized in Santa Fe. Colonel T. Francisco Chaves a Republican from Valencia county was elected President of the Council.
Macy Mostar sprained an ankle on Webster street and Amres tcat entertainment is planned by the East Liberty Y M C A for Thursday evening. Bayne of McKeesport broke his right leg in front of the Monongahela House and was taken to West Penn Hospital.
The fire sweep hits Windsor Ontario Water Street power house with unknown losses in insurance. In Illinois McLeansboro's People's Mills costing 20000 earlier burns entirely with no insurance. A Second Avenue blaze at Ol Well Supply Works causes minor loss. In Salem New Jersey John KR Sheppard mills burn, 7000 insurance, about 100 workers unemployed. Wyoming village in North Carolina endures its worst blaze destroying church, stores, dwellings, with 100000 loss mostly insured. New York City fires devastate a Walker Street complex including Ochs Bros and buyers, with extensive damage across multiple floors and firms. firemen achieve control after an hour.
The Old Friends' Club held its eighth annual dinner at Cafe Herzberger 974 Libe Street with members gathering after speeches. Originating in October 1887 a group of diners formed the club to meet each Christian night for sociable chats and a lavish meal.
The city faced ice bound rivers with Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio edges freezing near Pittsburg and Bellaire. Coal City and other barges were trapped on Brown's Island. danger from ice gorge feared. Despite the cold, crowds enjoyed sleigh bells, skating, fast horses, and festive street scenes across the East End.
Hundreds sold last week yet today offers a broad range of jackets in Cheviots, Diagonals, and Kersey cloths with fur trimming of first class quality. Black blue and dark colors in skeleton lined and silk serge lined designs. Fur alone often nearly equals the asking price. Two stylish ladies styles, all sizes available this morning.
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