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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1889
Page
2
George A. Kelly defends prison steward Maharneke, saying surveillance proves innocence and calls for an ironclad trial. He insists investigations stay secret, questions reporters, and warns of a hidden power behind alleged corruption while planning another board meeting and possible detective help.
Reporter questions James McCutcheon a director of Lindsay and McCutcheon about the prison investigation. He remains cautious arguing the case must be heard fully before any verdict. He notes Mrs Mair testified about receipts and a payment for a chicken tied to a prisoner.
A state board discussion questions Dr. Maharneke and reports on battery use, inmate animus, and the selection of Maharneke as hospital steward. Inspectors prepared to hear witnesses while tighter patrols and new guards aim to prevent escapes as Warden Wright returns.
In Moorhead's Grant street building the Golden Circle Division No. 85 Sons of Temperance held an enthusiastic meeting with Mrs Driffr leading the choir and Mrs R. H. Jones in charge. W M Price spoke on the religious aspects of the temperance amendment, urging young men from Kons of Temperance and Jr O U A M to uphold liberty over schools and distilleries. He avoided political discussion and won generous applause.
A special meeting of the Musical Protective Association board, chaired by President Ruhe, aimed to discipline 16 members for playing with the Great Western Band at Orion Council 244 Royal Arcanum’s January 24 anniversary entertainment. Some members resigned or were suspended earlier, yet reappeared to perform, violating association rules.
On Saturday night Lt Teeters raided Penn avenue where Mrs Vanneys house on Mulberry alley housed a disorderly crowd. Four men and two women and the proprietor were fined with small sums. A later raid at Liberty and Twenty eighth cre by William Humstead found a cre party with twelve men listed by names and fined.
Mayor Pearson of Allerheny received a letter from Charles Hettler at the Pennsylvania Railroad asking for information about Johann Kurtzdorfer. The German inquiry seeks to learn if Kurtzdorfer, about 59, was married, and whether he died poor or wealthy. The Hoenhaslach relatives have not heard from him in 35 years. The city will reply after proper inquiry.
Phillip Eisenburg of Soho was thrown from a cable car near the Washington Street power house. He suffered a broken nose as the crew attempted a jump to safety.
A humorous look at the Pittsburg library notes 22 000 books for 1 000 members. Men favor scientific and religious sections while women mostly read popular novels. It questions humor and reading habits among genders and hints at comic misplacements like ruined pages.
A librarian recalls two comic incidents in which patrons misidentified titles. An amazed seeker asked for Bulwer’s Childe Harold, settled for Harold, and a East End girl requested Tid for widely quoted work, receiving a Latin dictionary instead. The clerk recalls the humor and the patrons’ embarrassment.
Dr J C White of St Andrews Church spoke to over 80 newsboys at the Benevolent Home last night offering practical guidance. The Mitten Club 389 concert is expected to help replenish the Home’s diminished funds with contributions asked through Charles E Speer at First National Bank and clothing to No 15 Old Avenue.
Officer Ingram took Boyer and Petro into custody in the Fourteenth Ward station for killing two goats beyond to Pat Kain. Justice Hyndman fined them 10 and costs.
Dr Daylor of Beaver Female College preached at the Brad dock Methodist Church yesterday. He said the school is in debt and aims to educate poor and worthy girls. He blamed the growth of public schools for harming the college.
Brush held court in the Seventeenth ward station house to fine N McCaffery C Mahon and T Ross three dollars each for fighting in a Butler street house.
The B P O Elks held a lively social at Maltby Hall Fifth avenue with Charles Lewis presiding. Highlights included hair loss jokes, Irish character imitations violin and piano solos and vocal numbers by Charles Cochrane Frank Jones and others followed by a luncheon and toasts.
The body of Andreas Polomski, a Pole and mill worker, was found at the foot of a stairs at Gustav Eichener’s house at South Tenth and Bradford. He died after an evening gathering. injuries suggest a fall, and an inquest is planned. Police questioned three men who were released. a bankbook with $150 was found.
Mr P Harris manager of the Harris Theater in the city says he hears only talk about building a new Opera House theater. He notes his lease ends in two years and he expects to renew it, adding there are already enough theatres and no urgent plans for a new one in Pittsburg.
The Rev W N Webbe of St John’s Episcopal Church spoke last night on Saul’s experience with the medium and the Endor witch. He argued the witch was a fraud and noted Samuel appeared only by his own will in biblical times, implying spirits return today without human incantations.
Local items report Mrs Mirenaen Fox breaking a leg on Penn avenue near Thirtieth street and Charles Sixx injuring a leg on Ohio street Sears. Arrests for reckless driving on Second avenue and a trunk robbery case at Heinrich's. Charities fundraisers, ward primaries, and temperance meetings fill the social scene as clergy and Republicans plan events across Homestead to Moorhead and University Hall. An inquest into John Gilleland’s death and a runaway buggy accident add to a busy period record.
In Braddock area coke workers face tensions as Knights of Labor and Miners National Progressive Union clash over alliance. A joint committee calls a February 9 convention in Scottdale to urge unity, avoid strikes, and back a uniform Frick scale while coordinating yard and mine delegates.
The Western Pennsylvania group leaves tonight for the National Convention of Coal Miners and Operators in Indianapolis. Last year’s four day meeting in Pittsburgh set the tone for debates on base scales as new coal fields and railroads spur competition and wage pressure. Illinois and other nonjoined operators are expected to attend, signaling a possible reshaping of the Miners' National Association.
About 400 wire department workers at Braddock Wire Mill must vote on a wage cut. Superintendent William Edenborn posted a notice closing wire drawers and offering a 17 percent reduction. Some quit. others stayed as a committee secured an 8 percent cut, with a strike feared but likely averted.
General Master Workman Powderly authorizes a five cent assessment to cover lecturers' expenses. The notice indicates the levy is compulsory and failure to pay may result in dropping from the membership roll, despite prior Indianapolis session statements about voluntary assessments.
The master painters of this city attending the Washington convention on the 28th may oppose a resolution to appoint a salaried chemist to test paints and oils. They will publish the results in a nationwide association magazine if the measure passes.
Rev Father Tolin of Mt Washington Catholic Church plans a large tea party at the parish school gym on the first and second of the month to raise funds for debt reduction and church improvements. The event is promoted as a major affair for the city’s Catholic community.
A meeting of the Southern Convocation of the Diocese of Pittsburg will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Southside under Bishop C Whitehead. The program includes sermons by Rev Webbe and Rev Hodges, morning prayers, Holy Communion, and meetings of women's and church worker groups with discussions on Pittburg church work and allied societies.
The Merchants Tailors National Exchange holds its third annual meeting at the Masonic Hall New York this week with delegates from Pittsburg Wheeling and others attending. A banquet at Brunswick House Thursday precedes discussions on restricting imports and establishing trade schools for apprentices.
The Cathedral fair ended Saturday night with total receipts of 7256.46 over six weeks. Prizes were awarded to multiple winners including Miss Jane Mamaux for the piano and Miss Mary Dalton for a gold watch, with other prizes won by Miss Kate Welsh, John J. Doughty, and Maggie Farrel.
After routine business at the regular meeting the German Trades Assembly voted to call a meeting of all German citizens to raise funds for starting an evening daily paper. The gathering will be next Sunday at A. P. A. Hall at Ninth and Liberty streets.
George Shiras II states he will vote for Allegheny's second class but argues the measure cannot pass yet. The discussion centers on legislative timing and county funding considerations.
Representative Marland and Senator Shiras returned to Harrisburg to argue street railway and prohibition bills. They foresee defeat of prohibition and discuss Allegheny becoming a second class city or remaining under third class rules, with potential petition delays and constitutional conflicts.
Rev. William F. Brooks of Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church challenged congregants to vote for the prohibition amendment. He denounced liquor traffic for ruin and burden, urged Christians to oppose saloon keepers’ profits, and praised sober living as a path to benefits.
Rankin told a Gospel temperance meeting in University Hall that liquor has harmed the community and offered no beneficial returns. He argued the national liquor and beer business employs far fewer people than the iron trade and urged action to curb alcohol’s harms.
The Deutsche Journalisterr Verein of Pittsburg and Allegheny held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon in the Volksblatt building and elected officers for the year. President J P, Vice President Bruno Wahl, Recording Secretary William Kobler, Financial Secretary G Thomas, Treasurer H Schmied.
Mr. James Yates was struck by a cable car at Penn avenue and Seventh street Saturday morning and reported in critical condition at Mercy Hospital with doubtful recovery. The ad promotes Stanford & Co. at 68 Federal St. as offering the largest Northside photo and crayon gallery.
Bargains at 25c 30c and 1 shift shelves today in the fine dress goods department rear of store. Boces & Bun advertise choice line of all wool French challs in dark and light colors. Dr. O'Kzere's Bitters offered for tonic at 4 Fifth Ave and 34 Fifth Ave with cures and claims of rosy cheeks and bright eyes. 1102 Carson St Southside lists Sceofula free of charge.
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