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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1889
Page
9
A discussion on adopting the Australian voting system outlines ballot secrecy and centralized printing. Key figures like ex Judge Charles S. Fetterman and W. J. Brennen advocate or critique features, noting ticketing, stamping, and public printing to curb tampering and reduce party manipulation.
In Common Pleas Court No. 2 Judges Ewing and Magee reduced a 50 percent assessment increase on William A. Sipe's Stowe township property to 0 percent after he challenged the valuation. The case highlighted disparities in farm assessments and sparked discussion on land taxation fairness and broader policy ideas.
A ward meeting last night in the hall produced a ticket for School Directors including John Pan Slater Henry Poke Suemas McGoy namaste Engle and others. The record notes the civic gathering and proposed candidates.
Railroad reform imposes a new rule on the Pennsylvania and Panhandle systems banning slow freight on Saturday night through Sunday morning. About 2,400 workers on the Pennsylvania line alone gain a Sunday rest, with 70 trains on the Pittsboro division and 300 between New York and Pittsburgh affected. High class perishables and livestock only move on Sundays, while snow days may override rules to keep tracks open.
A humorous profile of C. K. Lord a Baltimore and Ohio vice president known for practical jokes on rail colleagues. Tales recount a boyhood tester prank with a tin can and flour that startled a Cincinnati politician, plus a boot prank on E. A. Ford, highlighting Lord and Ford as young traveling agents.
A Dispatch report says Westinghouse Electric plans a large electric plant on Fayette Street between Ninth and Tenth in Pittsburgh. The proposed purchase includes the old Government recruiting station, the Haffney lot, and adjacent parcels forming about a 200 foot square. Construction on the Government lot reportedly began to test Tesla motor driven patent cars.
President Kelly of the Board of Prison Inspectors said the Riverside investigation verdict likely arrives next Wednesday after stenographic notes are prepared and two days of deliberation. The board will convene as called, with counsel hired to review testimony and advise on criminal actions against Dr Maharnoke if charges are upheld.
A missing person alert describes Amos Curly of 84 Alpine Street not yet found. His mother is worried after he entered the house last week wearing a dark belted jacket and then disappeared again.
At a citizens meeting for ward Thirty First candidates were named for local posts. Eclect Council nominee W W Nisbet Assessor J G Hoag School Directors Chas Magel and W Ib Thomas First precinct Register Assessor J Barnes Judge J Schwarm Inspector J W Kinson Second precinct Judge L Fritz Inspector Wim A Fry Assessor F Rick etts De B M Hawxa. Eye ear nose and throat clinic advertises at 718 Penn Street Pittsburgh Pa.
Monongahela river coal operators claim lockage tolls exceed 500 per acre and they may reduce wares and wages to compete with Kanawha and other districts. They resume at 3 cents a bushel and seek rate reductions, while coal trade barriers and interstate issues stall a uniform toll. Local executives refuse to reveal meeting details as they consider government lock control and costs across pools.
The Twenty-fifth ward Republicans proposed a ticket including Select Council David Braun and Alderman J N Jarrett and David J McGarey with Constable John Block Israel Keefer H B Lintner and H H Weeden Assessor Charles Miller David Baldwin and Adam Dich A second ticket suggested lists Will S Jones Herman mueens Semen Mark Burkes School rects BK Stoeserbach Evan Thomas and J E Cook with Constable Gust Fr Assessor Harry Fisher Primaries set for Saturday.
John O'Donnell had his right hand out yesterday at Washington while handling the bull rope of an oil well. He went to Kittanning last evening for treatment.
United States Detective McSweeney and Deputy Marshal Chambers captured a gang of counterfeiters in Butler County. The group, including James Johnston J Dawson C Woods Thomas Stoughton Bob Montgomery D Dunn Fox A Crossman F Crossman Orin Black J Pryor and Andrew Wexfer, forged five dollar gold pieces and other denominations. The suspects fled to Branchton. dies and queer money were found at their homes and a log cabin hideout.
In Allegheny Sixth ward Republican primary strong turnout with Gilliford leading for Select Council 634 to 324 over Armstrong. Detectives arrested Dr Gilliford and George Ki Bothwell on charges of criminal libel based on open letters aimed at Hon. C. W. Robinson. Bail posted. hearing set, with further suits anticipated in Dauphin county.
A veteran physician warns reporters that an exam for physicians may force older doctors from practice arguing younger graduates possess more theory and that diplomas from accredited schools should suffice. He questions the need for a state licensing exam and suggests trust in established schools.
A Pittsboro Artificial Gas Company leak on Butler Street near Forty-eighth Street caused strong odor and discomfort for several days. Gas escaped into sewers and entered homes prompting residents to open doors and windows for relief. The leak has been fixed but odor remains.
Mr Caldwell a Washington merchant left for Nassau last night. He believes local option has increased whisky sales in Washington but notes the product is worse and carried by individuals in bottles to alleys. He expects Washington county to vote for prohibition though oilmen may oppose it, with no voters in that class to sway the outcome.
R B Carnahan, attorney for Mrs Schenley, denies knowledge of any planned sale of Schenley estate assets, calling the rumor unfounded and outside talk and refusing further comment. The statement counters reports tied to impending taxation laws and estate disposition.
Citizens from all classes are invited to donate books for a firemen library. Books should be sent to the committee at the Home Hotel, with further instructions on how the work will proceed to follow.
Inspector John McAleese facing charges. testimony halted as two key witnesses refused to testify. Proceedings drew a large crowd with city officials present and adjourned to Wednesday after arguments over witness immunity and authority.
A local Economite society plans brick manufacture at Leetsdale, with land transfers totaling over 26 thousand dollars and new members joining. President Henrici aged 90 plus maintains energy, while George J. Gorman of Mechanics National Bank buys 24 acres at Shields station for a mansion, signaling high grade development.
Prisoner Pen Snyder known as Duck was arrested for disorderly conduct on East Diamond Street. He attempted hanging with a shirt at 9 60, then strangling with a handkerchief, and finally suspended himself with suspenders before being removed to a cell with another inmate.
A runaway team attached to a Sharpsburg car dashed down the pavement toward Forty-eighth Street on Butler street near the Citizens' Traction station. Little Katie Hanrahan and her baby sister stepped into the path but were unharmed when a horse leaped over them. The horses halted at their stables on Harrison street. one horse suffered a serious chest cut, the other remained uninjured.
A meeting in Common Council Chamber heard the Charter Committee report backing Allegheny as a second class city. George D. Riddle condemned lavish current city spending and praised frugal council methods. Committees drafted resolutions thanking participants and urged legislators to withdraw all charter bills for Allegheny.
Grand Council of Sovereigns of Industry met last night with forty two councils represented. The financial report showed receipts of 1977 dollars 39 cents and expenditures of 884 dollars 48 cents for the year. Three new councils were added in 1888 and officers were elected with J D Buckley as Grand President and Martin installing the Past Grand President.
Robert Lea of the Fifth ward Allegheny is the North Side’s oldest school director with 30 years in office. After his renomination on Friday night he declined to serve again and a committee was formed to draft a suitable testimonial.
The Pittsburg Clerk of Courts records 1357 liquor license applications filed by 9:30 p m. The figure is 196 fewer than last year with retail 717 from Pittsburg 225 from Allegheny 193 from boroughs 189 from townships and wholesale 229. Hearing starts March 18 before Quarter Sessions Court No 2. Total receipts from filings reach 6785 dollars.
W C T U members plan remonstrances at the next License Court during their Diamond Street U P Church meeting Tuesday evening. A full board and many visitors will attend as they prepare for the constitutional amendment campaign and to keep saloon keepers busy for months.
Mr James Todd of J B Booth & Co agents for Standard Steel Casting Co said the Thurlow gun’s success versus the Hainsworth ordnance lies in the steel. The Thurlow gun used open hearth steel while the Hainsworth gun used Bessemer steel, which Todd claims is less uniform and full of oxides.
Congressman John Dalzell returned to Washington and criticized current policy as allowing the flag to be insulted at sea but predicted a vital change with the new administration under General Harrison. He believes no nation will trample on American rights and declines to forecast Cabinet changes.
About 28 men from Westinghouse Air Brake Works formed a club to buy 28 pianos after visiting Pittsburg stores. They voted 28 for E G Hays Co with zero for others, choosing the house they judged best. Purchasers’ names and addresses will be published in daily papers for public review.
Hat shop Bennetts at Corner Wood Street and Fifth Avenue invites customers to find the best hats and to try a free liven complaint cure at 1102 Carson Street, Southside.
Marshell offers low price teas and coffees with in store tastings for out of town shoppers. New shipments include 40 chests of county Hyson at a low per pound price and Cumshaw blend tea while Marshells combination coffee sells at 13 cents per pound or two pounds for 25 cents. Free packing and shipping within 200 miles for orders over 210 dollars plus mail order options from 79 to 81 Ohio street at Sandusky and Allegheny.
A crowded bargain event continues as the Busy Bee Hive at Sixth and Liberty extends an invisible profit sale on ladies undergarments and infants wear. Chemises draw ers skirts and nightgowns are offered at price cuts with lace and torchon detailing. Winter clearance also remains at cut prices.
A Monday only sale offers about 225 tailored suits in imported cheviots fancy worsteds globe cassimeres and corkscrew diagonals at 9 dollars. Regular prices range 25 to 30 dollars but the store aims to sell them all tomorrow. Located at cor Grint and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
To California, Oregon, Washington Territory, Colorado, Montana, Mexico, Kansas, Nebraska and the Great West, every week, via Wabash Western Railway at the lowest single and round trip rates. For details, write or call A. M. Brackenridge, Passenger Agent, corner Seventh Avenue and Smithfield Street, Pittsburg, Pa.
Fine upright piano 7 octave with improvements and excellent tone offered for 2200 at J. M. Hoffmann & Co. music store 537 Smithfield Street. Also Steinway Hazelton Hardman square pianos at one third original cost Lohmer’s new pianos in fine variety available.
Clearance sale lists breech loaders and target rifles from $2 25 to $12, double and single shot guns priced upward, fine repeating rifles from $3 at J H Johnston's 621 Smithfield Street. Coarse wool dress goods in new colors offered. Rev Francis McCarthy lecture in Cathedral basement this evening at 7 0 admission 25 cents.
Angostura Bitters, the celebrated aperitif, is noted for its exquisite flavor and is used worldwide as a versatile mixer and digestive aid.
A vintage ad lists prices for pants and suits at Pitcaren's Tailoring Emporium Tur 434 Wood Street. It promotes black cashmeres at 50v 60¢ and 75c per yard, with a note about local bets and a court case involving Westinghouse Piano Club and E G Hays Co.
Not many of each item remain with plush jackets and plush Modjeskas priced at 9 10 and 12 dollars and Alaska seal cloaks or jackets listed at 10 12 and 15 dollars. The advertisement claims large savings for buyers.
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