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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1890
Page
2
A desperate letter to the Humane Society describes torture at Dixmont asylum. The writer pleads for intervention, claiming poison and brutal treatment, seeking release from confinement and naming her husband as a potential ally. Doctors deem her insane and note family history of mental illness.
The Pittsburg district settles the long contest for supervisorship of census collection. George T. Oliver of Oliver & Roberts is appointed to oversee Allegheny County, while Dr. William Denny covers the other counties formerly in the Ninth district. The division ends the dispute between parties and supporters.
Henry Snider general manager of the Union Switch and Signal Company lies seriously ill at his Fifth Avenue East End home. Dr Helmuth, a New York specialist, arrived to consult and declares the case critical with fears of blood poisoning from liver disease. Snider, about 60, has faced severe illness before while in Pittsburgh under George Westinghouse’s invitation to lead the company’s affairs.
A Philadelphia man named William Mason applied for lodging at Central Station last evening. He wore a Quaker hat and coat and claimed Quaker faith and former residence in Cincinnati. He testified about his character and noted a past fortune loss, and was accommodated with a bed.
The Allegheny Committee on Streets and Sewers met to award contracts for Logan street grading and paving to Joseph Hastings and Patrick O’Donnell for sewer work. Penn street and related sewers to Harvey, Irwin avenues to Becka, and East Diamond and Ohio streets paving with block stone and concrete foundations to James Me.
The Pittsburg Meat Company plans a $25,000 artesian well driven ice machine at Church avenue and Anderson street Allegheny. Frick & Co of Waynesboro will drill, yielding 10 tons daily for company use and domestic sale. water will be distilled and ice cakes reach 44 inches by 2 feet by 1 foot.
Superintendent Allen of the Gilkenson Detective Agency led a pursuit in Hulton and, with Chief Braddock, captured Thomas Rourke after a man leaped from a window during arrest. The probe targets a gang preying on women, with more suspects believed at large.
Postmaster McKean boosts activity on the new government building as Pennsylvania Construction Company expects the roof finished within days from Monday, signaling a September completion. Treasury inspector Pattison remains in the city, closely watching contractors and iron girder delivery while praising Malone’s efforts and progress.
T. B. Simpson & Co. brought in a 1000 barrel well in the Sheffield District as The Westroe Oil Company struck it for 20 barrels. The site is located along the Perrysville road.
Dr. Joseph Dickson and wife left for St Augustine Florida to tend a patient and sister Kate Drexel praised his skill. Rev W H Pearce bids farewell before a three month trip to the Holy Land. A Y M C A concert at West Penn Hospital delighted patients. Notables including Col Watt visited Ill mother in Red Oak Iowa and Pennsylvanian officials and authors were seen around town.
A conference between Knights of Labor and Pittsburg Traction Company officials is arranged as strikers seek reinstatement and fair hearing. City safety chief Brown and assistant solicitor Burleigh press for dialogue, urging the board to meet next week. Strikers in Oakland anticipate a ball at Imperial Hall to celebrate a potential settlement and to lift spirits after six weeks of stoppage.
The American Ax and Tool Company leaders met at the Anderson Hotel and declared prices will not rise. A nationwide ax and edge tools trust will form a stock company. Main office in Pittsburgh with about 10,000 workers and annual sales from 2 to 8 million dollars. The plan allows closing or running factories as needed.
A Youngstown committee led by TM Achison and including City Solicitor M Oberdorfer J G Smith George E Rose and LG Edward met Westinghouse officials to discuss installing an alternating current electric plant. They favor a private system but council may build a 20 arc 5 incandescent light plant after visiting Allegheny and Braddock street.
The National Glass Budget releases Secretary Dillon's quarterly summary noting 137 furnaces in blast and 43 out, 6 tanks in operation and 2 out, 6 024 members employed with 12 L2H out of employment, and 6 545 union members. The Deadlock in the First ward Board of Education eased as Martin P Foley was chosen, ending a two month stalemate over a representative.
Andrew Carnegie with H. C. Frick and W. J. Abbott visited Braddock yesterday to survey the new blast furnaces at Evigar works and reported the site progressing well with evident satisfaction.
A Democratic City Committee member said Judge Bailey would not be chalk issued by Mr. Gourley for a dabere. The statement implied a Democrat will be appointed to handle the matter.
An item in The Disraton noted a Pittsburg firm bought 5000 tons of Southern pig iron from Elsisy Furnace Alabama. Brokers say Southern pig iron is used in Pittsburg as a mixer and cheaper on car delivery, but industry officials doubt it will supplant Mahoning and Shenango Valley iron, arguing Southern ore is too weak for strong competition.
A small strike on the Little Sawmill Ronl road has been ongoing since Tuesday. Five men are involved and have tied up the Hartley & Marshall and Greg & Wildman mines, employing about 475 workers. Firemen and brakemen are affected, with pay disputes of 16 and 15 cents per hour. Tries to offer 2 cents more, but the situation remains unsettled as passenger trains continue to run and settlement is expected soon. Four men were hired yesterday to take striker positions but refused work upon learning the full context.
The Allegheny county carriage and wagon makers held their first regular meeting after joining the A F of L. The group now has about 500 members, up 60 percent in ten days. Trustees seek a new hall and plan Imperial Hall on New Grant Street. meetings set for the first and third Thursdays.
The Ohio Valley Trades' Assembly and the Retail Grocers' Protective Association sign an agreement to boycott Marvin's goods until a 7 PM closing is lifted and to avoid any grocer who refuses to close. Circulars promoting the effort have been widely distributed across Ohio Valley.
Reef and Corslce Workers will seek a 25 cent daily wage rise under Union No 12. Journeymen would not be paid less than 2.50 a day with nine hour shifts. Overtime would be time and a half and Sundays double time. Proposed effective date May 1.
The Treasury assigns Postmaster James McKean to take over government property from D. C. Barr in Pittsburgh with charge starting March 1. The plan to meet trains at Altoona to speed mail for banks and firms expands. Ten extra carriers to begin Monday amid postal growth and ongoing construction of a new government building.
Colonel Chill Hazzard told the city that river coal operators have many crafts but little coal is being dug. He warned that prospects for new coal are not bright. He noted the Bellevennon road of the Vanderbilt system is expanding the country and that both the Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt lines may reach West Virginia.
Reported mishaps include Mr George Egger injured by a runaway horse near East Street while Dr Cooper attempted repairs. A man identified as Jf struck a railroad post and suffered head injuries. Hager Cook faced arraignment for theft from Charles Wah at 211 Grant Street and was bound for trial.
The New Play House story says Mr. Williams holds a 20 year lease on Penn avenue property, plans a ground floor theater with offices above, while Henry Phipps and N A Walker own the property. Rival managers question feasibility of ground-floor theaters due to scarce space and high costs. Williams remains confident and may relinquish the lease if compensated.
The Allegheny City Property Committee and Board of School Controllers debated Carnegie library control at a meeting. Controllers argued the library, funded by school money, should remain under their charge while Councils favored placing the library with Controllers. They retired, then resumed, with most Council members supporting Controllers. Secretary was instructed to forward statements to Clerk Dilworth for committee information.
A joint Oakland M E Church gathering formed ministerial and Women’s Home Missionary Society committees to study starting a Deaconess Home in Pittsburg. Rev T J Leak urged service to aid the project and committees were named to gauge costs, choose property, and hire a deaconess.
A telegram from Saltsburg reports a ten pot furnace being installed at the Saltsburg Glass Company works. Workmen are currently reduced by illness but the plant is described as complete and ready for full operation once staffing returns to normal.
Democratic headquarters at 546 Smithfield Street opened with Chairman Foley overseeing operations while delays occurred due to Martin Joyce's funeral. Secretaries from the convention return, a campaign banner rises, and a debate with Mr Gourley may be avoided if Judge Bailey declines to participate. The Republican Committee has not yet provoked a formal response.
Democrats of the Thirtieth ward conducted primaries at the Knox School with Captain Joseph Hanley presiding and T O'Brien as secretary. A resolution endorsing Judge Bailey for Mayor passed, and several committee members were named, including Thomas Mullen and James McKee with others listed in attendance.
The Republican meeting in the Nineteenth ward nominated Samuel D. Warmcastle for Select Council Robert Carnahan and James E for Common Council Albert L Schultz for School Director and Ee C Negley for Alderman with 230 voters present. In the Twelfth ward a separate meeting nominated Robert Johnston Henry Hagmaier for Common Council George Cramer for Constable James McManus for Ward Assessor and J D Littell John Paisley Jr for School Directors. Newell expressed disappointment saying a snap judgment defeated him as the meeting occurred before his arrival.
About 400 people heard speeches for Mayor candidate Cruikshank at Allegheny rally with reports from city sections. Ward committees, receptions for GOP candidates Gourley Denniston Morrow, and council meetings planned as ten day campaign begins.
C O Donnell, a 20 year magistrate and longtime Democrat, announces he remains in the alderman contest for the Ninth Ward. He says rumors of withdrawal are unauthorized and cites unfair treatment at a ward meeting lacking primaries. He asks ward voters for support regardless of party.
A mass meeting of colored citizens in Allegheny unanimously endorsed Meret for mayor and urged all voters to back Wm A Cruikshank, praising his character and belief in equality beyond race. The notice frames Cruikshank as Allegheny’s noble son who fought for his country.
A J E Ryan was sentenced to the penitentiary in Greensburg Pennsylvania after eloping with his 14 year old stepdaughter from Jeannette and later being arrested in Pittsburgh on two theft charges. Samuel Hollinworth a colored man faced a hearing before Alderman McNulty in Allegheny for stealing a horse. bail set at 5000 for court.
A list of American made guitars and mandolins offered by H Kleber & Bro music store. Items include American ant ique oak Arion mahogany Conservatory rosewood first and second quality. Prices range from 4.12 to 22 75 for mandolins and guitars with zithers cornets music boxes sold at the lowest price.
The Allegheny Gas Committee met last night and approved bills totaling 91878. It also discussed a project to map all light locations. The Pennsylvania Railroad plans a two cent per mile excursion rate to benefit travelers to an event at 35 Fifth Ave, Chailles.
The piece extols a Democratic program in Pittsburgh highlighting reforms in Public Safety and Public Works, praising crime suppression, city morals, and budget efficiency. It contrasts the reform era with alleged GOP mismanagement and cites Graff Bennett & Co records against Bailey as proof of incompetence.
An advertisement touts remedies to strengthen the weak and purify the blood. It promises ingredients drawn from pure materials and claims meticulous preparation and packaging, urging readers to trust the product’s quality and care.
A letter from Clarence Bruolini n, chairman, proposes joint debates in the city between Democratic nominee John H. Bailey and Gourley nominee Henry L. Gourley to discuss mismanagement and corruption in municipal affairs and advocate for pure municipal government. The letter seeks early reply and expresses support from the party.
A collage of sale notices announces a grand dress goods show and special prices on evening silks and neckwear. Advertisements tout silk skirtings and elegant goods at half price, with promotions for Clark & Flagg neck wear and Jos. House & Co. Penn Avenue locations.
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