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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1890
Page
2
Democratic convention in Pittsburgh nominates John H. Bailey for mayor, accusing the current ring of corruption, misuse of funds, and biased contract awards. Bailey pledges open, economical government and vows to reform board of awards and city finances.
The speaker urges vigilant citizen oversight of city government and elected officials. He warns against laxity in supervising departments and the awarding of franchises, arguing strong oversight would protect public interests and ensure responsible nominations and duties. The tone calls for conscience and ratified nominations with assured performance.
The Flinn Republican Club in the Eleventh ward met last night at the ward schoolhouse. John Hell moved to endorse Dominick Gallagher for alderman, but Colonel Robert Smothers objected and a heated debate followed. The club decided not to endorse any candidate for alderman.
At a citizens meeting in the Second ward schoolhouse last evening John H. Bailey was endorsed for Mayor along with Eustace and Morrow for Controller J F Denniston for City Treasurer James A McMasters for Alderman A A Helmer for Constable and Joseph M Wilson for Assessor.
The Allegheny City Democratic Committee met last night at 173 Federal Street with mayoral candidate J R Stayton in attendance. The meeting drew a large crowd and reports from across the city praised the campaign and encouraged cooperation.
A Seventh ward Republican meeting is set for February 12. The William Flinn Republican Club endorses Fred Luman for Alderman of the Eleventh ward. Democratic headquarters opened at 120 Smithfield Street with business starting today. Enler Nerler declares candidacy for Alderman in the Nineteenth ward, facing likely Democratic opponent J W Wallace, ex East Liberty postmaster. The Democratic convention yields a Republican challenge to joint debate the city government with Judge Bailey, raised by the Republican City Executive Committee for Gourley.
Inspector McCutcheon reports January findings condemning beef pork veal and poultry with totals of thousands of pounds and dozens of eggs. Charges include a disease case against J. B. Huff fined. bank loan rumors involving Leffler not substantiated.
Magistrate Brokaw ordered Mary Ossiman jailed after a history of insanity signals. Her husband’s death preceded months of crepe hanging on the door and repeated threats to murder her children.
Peter Crud of Butler county was arrested by Officer Miller of the Twelfth ward station yesterday for fast driving. A boy named Johnson attempting to cross the street was run over by Crud's wagon and sustained a badly injured foot.
John Maloney received one year and six months for larceny while William Richards drew three years and four months for assault with intent to rob. Both were escorted by Sheriff Ray of Venango County yesterday to Riverside Penitentiary.
Jacob McCall and Mrs. McLaughlin were held for court by Magistrate Hyndman yesterday on charges of selling liquor without a license at a certain early morning premises. Captain Mercer testified at the hearing.
James E. Ryan a book agent from Jean nette who ran away to Wheeling with his 14 year old stepdaughter Hattis Maltz is to stand trial in the Westmoreland County Court at Greensburg today.
Mr. Hershman was elected business manager at yesterday’s directory meeting, effectively serving as the paper’s manager while Campe remains secretary and treasurer. Other items note Cambria Iron Works official L L Smith visiting, Judge Campbell’s partisan stance, and various businessmen in town including Peter Shields and R A Parker.
Rumors sweep the Southside that President Morenus of the Window Glass Workers' Association has resigned. Secretive activity at the Carson Street office fuels speculation as officials deny nothing while ex-President Campbell and Treasurer Hammett offer cautious comments.
The Ebenezer Baptist Church conflict stretched into 3:30 PM with Rev T H Chapman the sole witness. Testimony questioned church authority versus Bible rules and whether Pryor’s church is truly Baptist amid disputes over council power and membership expulsions.
The License Court will be chaired by Judge Ewing this year with Judge White unlikely to join. Chief Brown confirms Ewing will handle objections to licenses while B C Christy cites the W C T U and questioned candidates. many licenses are expected but the number may not rise much.
Five thousand tons of Southern pig iron are being loaded at the Shefield, Alabama wharf for shipment to Pittsburg. The iron comes from the Ensley Furnaces Company and will be sent by boat, with a reported difference between water and rail rates exceeding twelve thousand dollars on the shipment.
B C Christy of Neville Island Company denounced reports of a recent meeting. He said no meeting has occurred for two weeks and none planned. He vowed to seek a square deal or no deal, signaling tensions over a proposed bid and reactions from interested parties.
Work on the foundation for a new blooming mill by Jones and Laughlins began yesterday. It will match the existing mill and be ready in about six months, doubling blooming capacity from 600 tons to 1,200 tons.
Report outlines a possible motive for the death of Gertie Francher who leaped from the Ninth Street Bridge into the river. The narrative cites a betrothed brass finisher in Allegheny, a discovered marriage, a letter from an old sweetheart, and a loan of 75 cents for a meal. The body has not been recovered due to river conditions. Gertie, daughter of William Francher of Eleventh Street, was described as handsome with blue eyes and ivory skin.
Mrs Minnie Coleman of Brownsville road died after an oil lamp exploded while she tried to extinguish it. The lamp ignited her clothing and she ran into the street seeking help but was left burning until two men helped to douse the flames. She was 30 and leaves a husband and family.
Edward Iley of Spring alley reported to police that Charles Reagan a new boarder at Riley's disappeared after leaving the boarding house Sunday night He is 30 years old about 5 8 tall heavy set with dark curly hair and a small brown mustache He wore a dark gray tweed suit and had only been in town two weeks.
City Physician Woodburn records 183 deaths in January with 18 from typhoid and 10 from diphtheria. Health Officer Bradley notes 174 burial permits issued and 1 nuisance abated.
A Pittsburg man supposedly posed as merchant George Dilworth in New York. He visited the Dilworth Bros firm, borrowed 75 dollars, and obtained letters to conduct business with other firms. The genuine Dilworths seek to identify and interview the impersonator.
Miss Edna B. Steele a pupil at the Eleventh District Normal School Butler county died day before yesterday from grip. Principal James E. Morrow accompanied her body to the city with Prof. C. Pet-See Ly and others. Funeral set for tomorrow forenoon in Allegheny.
Local items report: Jonx O Burzx and William Ingram, ages 11 and 16, arrested for stealing 500 cigars from Lucas store on Rebecca street near Ridge avenue, with 200 cigars recovered. In McKeesport the St Peter's parish school building nears completion with a $2500 furnishings budget. Westinghouse worker burn victim moved to West Penn Hospital in critical condition. John McAndrews and Prick Groves serious injuries from industrial incidents.
Maurice J. Hickey, 19, from near Broshton station, was killed instantly yesterday afternoon as he attempted to board a westbound freight train. An inquest is scheduled for today at 1.00 p.m. in the county courthouse.
A man identified as Painter Ys faced two liquor selling charges before Magistrate Mckenna. Prosecutors Harry Donovan and Aay Sogel presented the case. The alleged operation was located on Liberty Street near Twelfth Street.
A Pittsburgh library project advances as Andrew Carnegie agrees to finalize plans after a council committee meeting. A small private discussion among Carnegie, Lambie, Carnahan, Keating, Bigham, and Shannon outlined views, with Carnegie to present mature plans to the committee next Monday and councils for action.
List of organists for the Carnegie Library opening includes Prof. John Pritchard Miss Kate E Courtney Mr Leonard Wales Mr Charles Davis Carter Mr Joseph H Gittings Mr Mayers and others schedules show Pritchard Tuesday 2 15 to 3 15 Courtney 9 15 to 4 15 Tuesday 9 15 to 10 15 Wales Tuesday 9 15 to 10 15 Carter Wednesday 8 15 to 9 16 Gittings 9 15 to 1 15 The rest to be fixed later committee notes and remarks on opening plans and Sunday operations are discussed and Mr Retter explains his resignation not connected to sectarian music.
The Allegheny Library Conference Committee will meet this evening to discuss proposals on disposal and management of the old and new library buildings. A City Council transfer request to Property Holders' Committee is anticipated. committees will meet Monday night to confer with the Common Council and report.
Edward Griffiths of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was crushed between cars at Bissell station at 6 oclock and badly hurt about the breast and abdomen. His condition is feared fatal. Griffiths is a popular young engineer who runs the Kissels between Pittsburgh and this area, and was brought home.
A dispatch from Younestows dated February 1 refutes circulating reports that H R Frazier attacked his daughter and fainted from excitement while playing on the line. A Brappocx telegram from February 4 notes Andrew Carpence will come with a delegation to inspect a new furnace next week.
Harry Cook known as Cookey the Dude was captured after a laundry theft on Grant Street. He fled with a money box, was chased by a Chinaman and bystanders, pursued by Detectives Coulson and McTighe, and at Central Station a diamond ring dropped from his mouth.
A meeting at McClure Avenue Presbyterian in Allegheny selected Rev. Samuel J. Glass as pastor candidate to fill the vacancy after Rev. W. C. Burchard’s death. Dr. Glass received a large majority on the first ballot and his section was made unanimous. Salary set at 1.50 per year.
A small fire broke out in B. L. H. Dobbs photographer's stable on North Highland avenue. Fireman William Best of Engine Company No. S was burned in the torch explosion as the unit arrived. Best suffered facial and neck burns but no long confinement. The loss is estimated at fifty dollars.
Alfred Burches entered the Department of Charities claiming his sister Ida Dunlap of Glade Raw Butler county cast him out after he grew too weak to care for himself. He says he is dying of consumption and will be sent to the City Farm for care.
A fair lady will press an electrical button on the third of September at 8 p m to open the Exposition. The Thirteenth Regiment Band of New York will perform during the 40 day run, opening and closing the exposition. Last year’s receipts set a high United States record for a first season, and new features will be added this year while keeping the same term and schedule. The exact attractions are kept secret for now.
Rev. J S Speer resigns as pastor of Greenside Avenue U P Church in Canonsburg prompting about fifty families to resign their seats and seek new pastorate. Speer declines future plans while supporters urge him to stay and oppose his opponents. Gas supply changes underway with Camercia Phipps Co and Brad dock borough arranging gas from Edgar Thomson Steel Works.
The Republican City Executive Committee at 36 Smithfield Street issues a challenge to Democratic mayoral nominee John H Bailey and Republican Henry L Gourley. Clarence Bueleigh, chairman, calls for a series of joint debates across the city on municipal management, alleged evils, and remedies, awaiting a reply.
A catalog of American guitar and mandolin models sold at H. Kleber & Bro. No. 506 Wood Street, with prices and brief notes. Also advertised are banjos, zithers, music boxes, accordions, and sheet music. Nearby ads promote overcoats, City Brewing products, photography, challis fabrics, and dress goods on Filth Avenue.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society reports January new business above 21 million dollars, over 5 million more than January last year. Last year’s total new business reached 175 million dollars. officers anticipate this year’s total near 200 million dollars based on global conditions.
February 1 report from McKeesport notes the 2-inch mill of National Tube Works will begin full operation tomorrow. A woman, Mrs. William McGahan, sues her husband for stabbing her with a penknife, with no arrest recorded by midnight. Local ads promote Dr. Jayne's Expectorant and other goods at ENABLE & Suvsrus and Brain's Prats products.
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