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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1892
Page
5
Mayor Gourley and Frank P. Case lead a heated exchange over ward assessors and the accuracy of property valuations. The board defends procedures under oath while critics demand equitable, transparent assessments and proper use of law limits.
Councilman K Q Bigham learns Joel L Bigham died in Winnipeg Manitoba on the 20th of last month after a cold turned to pneumonia. The death followed a 80 mile ride in subzero weather and a prior financial decline in which he left a law practice of 5000 to 6000 dollars yearly. The funeral will be from the family home in the city. A North Tracks passenger plan is announced for Pennsylvanian rail service to Stewart's Station to improve safety for riders.
An early morning dynamite blast damaged a Pittsburg Allegheny Manchester street car, injuring no one though leaving buildings shattered. Det detectives Steele Johnston and Hornman arrested Preston Kippler based on conductors account, while seven others were discharged for disorderly conduct at the Manchester strike hearing.
Last night Joseph Shale and Michael Maloney were arrested by Officer Smith on suspicion of attacking Officer Hutchison at Forty-eighth and Harrison last Saturday. Hutchison had attempted to arrest Pat Riley for disorderly conduct. Riley’s friends attacked him with clubs and missiles, injuring Hutchison. A warrant for aggravated assault and battery was issued against Shale and Maloney.
A convention of five representatives from industrial interests and county commissioners leaves for Harrisburg to seek an equitable property valuation for state and local taxes. Mercer Weeks and others join ex Senator J W Lee farmer Grange and mining leaders to press for fair taxation and possible statewide action.
Government agents continue a moonshine investigation in Fayette county and Blue Ridge mountains. Charles Bolesley and Amos Critchfield are jailed on $1000 bail for trial. their companions face hearings tomorrow. Agents seek where illicit whisky went and which Pittsburg wholesalers bought it.
Sheriff B F Weaver of Pearl Kota arrives in Pittsburg seeking Carrie Miller, thought ally of Frank Le Feever, who was convicted of murder in Cumberland county and sent to prison. Weaver, described as blonde about 28, seeks the woman amid a $500 reward as Pittsburg police prepare to pursue her.
The third annual convention of the National Association of Jobbers in Crockery and Glassware opened at the Monongahela House. Officers elected include President E H Pitkin of Chicago and vice presidents from Chicago Grand Rapids Cincinnati and others. An executive committee will select a secretary and a banquet will be hosted this evening at the Monongahela House.
A. J. Emptoge of the Fidel ity Mutual Life Association of Philadelphia hosted a banquet for Pittsburg agents at Central Hotel last evening with an elaborate menu and a musical program. Performances included songs and recitations by Miss Alice Greves and Messrs. Paulson and Barrick. A special excursion to Washington D C via Pennsylvania Railroad departs today at 9 A M from Union station with regular fare and ten day tickets offering stopovers in Baltimore. Subsequent excursions to Washington D C are planned for February 11 and 25.
Special to The Dispatch advertises choice lists from the city proper East End and Allegheny. The notices highlight available properties and rental terms for prospective tenants with emphasis on variety and attractiveness in the listings.
In Pittsburg a successor to Collector Warmcastle is expected today amid belief that George Shiras Jr may win a seat on the Supreme Court. The column discusses rival candidates Miller Graham and Fetterman for the collector’s post and Buffington Davenport for the district judgeship.
A Pittsburgh crowd discusses national delegates as a prominent Democratic businessman offers to bet $1,000 that Grover Cleveland will win if nominated and $2,500 against any other Democrat. The scene reflects Cleveland backing amid looming convention contests and local ward meetings proceed with nominations and election planning.
A Pittsburg delegation led by Captain Wood and Captain Rodgers urged Congress to raise river project funding to about 3 million dollars for inland and Western waterways. They argued for dam work on the Ohio and Monongahela to aid navigation while awaiting Supreme Court action on dam purchases.
Albert Davis, a watchman at Donaldson's livery stable next to Halzer and Knauer's horseshoeing shop at 92 North avenue, was arrested by Detective Steele on a safe breaking accusation. A passerby overheard noises, Davis claimed no proximity to the safe and said he carried a lantern, two purses and papers were stolen. Davis faces a morning hearing.
Beginning March 1 the government will weigh all whisky rather than gauge it. Internal Revenue employees will be renamed weighers. Mitchell received the first scales, to be placed at each distillery. Empty barrels are weighed first, then full barrels on bond with empty weight deducted. Officials say weighing reduces errors and benefits distillers and the government.
Coroner reports a man found dead in a house at 9 PM after his family returned to a scene on the Panhandle road near Oakdale. Telegram from Dr Colliway indicates few details, calling it a remarkable case as investigators seek answers.
The Pittsburg committee of freight agents met in the Lake Shore office to discuss classifying cheap unclassified iron forms. They favor moving unclassified items to the skelp class to curb shippers mislabeling products like shovels. Agents visited mills to gather data and improve classification practices.
The notice requests placing in the community this month merchan dise worth many thousands. It notes suitable weather conditions and urges residents to consider accepting the merchandise inventory held by Biber and Easton.
Large sizes white all wool blankets priced from 2.75 to 3.50 per pair with extras to 4 for high grade. White and scarlet blends offered, plus extra-fine red and finest 12-4 blankets at premium prices. Plaid blankets in black and red or black and white listed at 4 to 4.50 per pair.
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