Railroad intrigue涉及乔伊·古尔德与运输联盟传闻
波士顿报道指宾州铁路总裁罗伯茨外出,私人秘书帕顿就杰伊·古尔德与南方和西方铁路可能结盟及大举转运来往提出看法。古尔德家族消息称父子两人健康平稳,北上计划未变。各方对通过 Baltimore and Ohio 及其他铁路的跨州运输与连通线建设保持关注,相关铁路公司及合资计划涉及多家机构。
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1891
Page
2
波士顿报道指宾州铁路总裁罗伯茨外出,私人秘书帕顿就杰伊·古尔德与南方和西方铁路可能结盟及大举转运来往提出看法。古尔德家族消息称父子两人健康平稳,北上计划未变。各方对通过 Baltimore and Ohio 及其他铁路的跨州运输与连通线建设保持关注,相关铁路公司及合资计划涉及多家机构。
The Dispatch reports Gould’s bid to gain control of the Baltimore and Ohio and form a coast to coast road combination drawing varied local opinions. Officials deflect discussion, while one insider calls a large centralization deal feasible, noting Baltimore and Ohio cost cutting and Mayer’s reliable funding. Another rail man doubts Mayer would sell while the line prospers.
Mercer Weir and Gorle fixed the 18 percent millage for 18 percent levy with two mills for county needs and one for debt on the court house. Poor tax in townships set at half a mill, down from eight tenths last year. Est valuation of 270.0 million would raise about 10,000 in county taxes, with total funds over 300,000 aimed at reducing indebtedness. Commissioners plan stricter tax matters and triennial assessment, urging fair valuations and sales lists from assessors to ensure equitable levies and potential next‑year reductions.
Mrs William Grant of Kilback Street aged about 55 collapsed near Market Street and Liberty Avenue last evening while walking with her two daughters. Councilman George Treush helped, Dr. Manchister attended, and an ambulance took her home after about an hour of treatment. condition described as critical.
Henry Madison testified before Alderman Kerr accusing James and Leo Wellmate, both Poles, of throwing stones at his house on Bauer street extension for two weeks, breaking six window panes and causing damage. He designated them as crazy, noting he never troubled them. A hearing is set for Tuesday.
Mrs Joseph Moore, who attempted to cut her throat with a butcher knife at her loom on Wee Diamond Street, Allegheny, died at 5 PM yesterday at Allegheny General Hospital. Doctors suggest she may have taken poison. coroner notified and inquiry to be held.
State Gas Meter Inspector William Ramsey defends accuracy of 12,000 Philadelphia meters, saying wind in pipes cannot alter truth of readings and that meters are tested for faults. He cites cases from Allegheny Heating Co and explains testing methods, urges proper appliances to curb waste, and notes most meters read correctly with few defects.
Mining engineer Cummins of the Philadelphia Company warns of natural gas pipes near mines and urges better ventilation. He cites escapes from the ground surface, notes air could become explosive, and recommends fans operated hours before miners enter daily. He explains shifts from surface mining to shaft mining increase gas risk.
The Westinghouse President George Westinghouse Jr remains in the East with upbeat reports. His Pittsburg representatives say conditions at the company are satisfactory and he will complete his tasks on return. James B. K. Haines leads the New York creditors committee and handles extensive business matters there.
Rev Dr Holmes of Shadyside Presbyterian Church delivered a lecture before Western Theological Seminary on The Claims of Christianity. He argued the republic of God is supernatural and that life depends on belief in the supernatural, asserting no argument for Jesus divinity survives infidelity’s attack.
Allegheny Councils in session approved changing representation in the Common Council to match Pittsburg. A first ward square grant to the U S Government for a 3000 seat public hall was debated. resolution failed. Multiple ordinances and contracts were approved, including widening streets, locust posts, water works supply, and end vacating a Verner highway.
John Edmonds was arrested by Superintendent O'Mara on Smithfield Street and jailed after a magistrate sentenced him to 90 days in the workhouse. Neighbors and Mrs. Edmonds, who feared her son, reported abuse that forced her to wash for living as he avoided work. The case followed complaints to police about the alleged mistreatment.
Trusses shoulder braces and all goods in this line made to order and satisfaction guaranteed by ARTIFICIAL LIMB Mrc Co located at 909 Penn ay four doors from Ninth st.
Coke strikers in Connellsville plan a raid on nonparticipating workers as wage disputes widen. About 2,000 from Mt Braddock and Ferguson join the protest against 16 cent cuts and 10 to 12 percent rearrangements amid looming May eight hour demands.
Local iron manufacturers welcomed a modest cut in rates from the Central Traffic Association sub committee. A reduction of 2 to 2-1/2 cents a hundred was seen as helpful by heavy shippers, with some saying it would aid World’s Fair stock for the Ohio Mahoning Valley. Representatives from Lee Phipps & Co and American Tube and Iron Company noted the cut is better than nothing, though calls for larger cuts were voiced.
State authorities granted charters for three new Pittsburg business ventures in Harrisburg. The Dawes Manufacturing Company will produce labeled glassware with capital of 12,000, directors include James G. Barbour and Daniel Beech. The United States Glass Company has 100,000 capital with directors such as James B. Lyon and William C. King. The John Bradley Company will manufacture clothing with 20,000 capital and directors William C. Barr Jr and Samuel Happenstall.
Master Workman Evans of D. A. 3, K. of L., explains the long running feud between the Knights of Labor and Todd Sullivan Baldwin, noting settlement progress with Eisner & Phillips and outlining years of conflict over non union labor and American Federation members. He reports a fresh challenge to J M Meyers & Bro of New York over alleged discrimination against Hebrews and employing a foreman who is a suspended member.
A dispute arises between Master Workman Louis and the Western Green Bottle Manufacturers Wage Committee over the wage list adopted last July. Manufacturers’ Wage Committee alleges alteration to suit the committee’s convenience. They request a meeting of the Wage Committee, but it has been discharged. only the Executive Board in Baltimore can convene, meeting monthly.
The Painter's Union No 195 met last night and took no action toward wage increases or an eight hour day. J C Rhodes denied a carpenters meeting or planned wage demands. An application will be filed March 2 for a charter for Martin Lappe & Sons Oak Leather Company to manufacture and sell leather greases and oils.
The Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers Association of the United States will convene at the Monongahela House next Tuesday. Representatives from nearly all pipe making regions will attend to discuss prices, though no changes are expected.
Yesterday's payroll at the Edith Furnace in Woods Run sparked a K of L cigar makers meeting. Four new members joined while Spiceland Glass Company at Spicelani was noted in attendance.
The Allegheny Citizens Committee issues an address to Northside residents urging voters to back ward candidates on February 17. It warns against ring ridden cities and outlines a platform for businesslike governance, honest elections, transit, utilities, schools, and reduced political influence.
The Nineteenth ward Republicans held a primary meeting at Highland School with nominees for School Directors D A Stevenson and B F Leech opposing J J Brennan and J P Sterritt. Ward counts show varied slates for Assessor and Assistants, with similar nominations across Fourth Eighth Thirteenth and Eleventh wards. Election day looms after noon with a potential deadlock and a crowded field of Republican candidates for Common Council and school posts in Allegheny.
Twenty fifth ward Democrats meet this evening at the Morse school building to select candidates. Pri Tsuvuneg Democrats of the Fourth ward hold a suggestion meeting tomorrow evening at the ward schoolhouse.
Congressman Thomas M. Mayne arrived in Washington last evening looking fresh and well. The Colonel said he would welcome a rest and denied any newsworthy developments. He traveled with Postmaster Gilleland of Allegheny to the depot.
James H. Watt son of a Braddock bank cashier married Elizabeth M. Stricker at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Kummler of East Liberty Presbyterian Church with the bride given away by her guardian.
A fragmentary local news item list reports a babe found near the Junction Bridge in Allegheny, a chimney fire at Sixth Avenue, a 15 year old boy seeking apprenticeship with a blacksmith, and detective Steele tracking a runaway from Aves Street to Newark. It notes infant convulsions, ministerial decisions, indigent elderly women to City Farm, and fraternal visits and church events.
Miss Katherine Drexel, heiress to the Drexel fortune, became Sister Mary Katherine as she professed vows to the Order of the Blessed Sacrament. Archbishop Ryan led the rites at Mercy Convent chapel, where a modest ceremony and reception followed. The new convent will be St Elizabeths House at Andalusia near Philadelphia, costing about 100000, to direct the order in the United States.
C C Martin clerk for Mr Fite a Liberty street commission merchant faced a hearing before United States Commissioner McCandless on a counterfeiting charge. Detective McSweeney testified that G F Miller and J A Shannon passed the counterfeit coin and later returned a good one. Martin claimed he did not know it was bad and said it went into the cash drawer before being passed again. He was held on his own recognizance in 300 dollars for court.
Yesterday there were fewer accidents than any day this year with no fatalities. Thatcher and J L Crosan on Wylie avenue collided with a cableer, Thatcher breaking an arm and Crosan arrested after the incident. RoysTos James Royston of Dallas fell from a stepladder breaking his arm. J McCarter of New Brigton fell on General Street Allegheny cutting head and face.
Mrs Julia Guenther and Mrs Dorothea Oberweler, living in the same house, quarrel over jig dancing. Oberweier accuses Guenther of disorderly conduct before Alderman McGarey. Guenther is fined ten dollars and costs after last night's hearing.
Jos. Horse & Co. advertise a sale of one thousand solid black India rubber hair combs priced 35c 45c and 50c each. The offer appears at center counter today with crochet gimps and new designs from Rewrixne & Wrups at 710 Penn avenue CROCHET.
The Ebenezer Baptist Church charter battle continues with the “outs” opposing a new charter. Attorney James W. Prescott argues improper notice and publication rules, challenge to section 9 overreach, and disputes over current control and women’s participation, amid ongoing church factional strife led by Pastor Pryor and Elder Morton.
Officer Carmody reports two 11 year old girls from the Thirty-first ward missing from their homes. Anom Macaire and Kate Steplein were last seen Wednesday at 60 o'clock at Mrs. Elizabeth Cornelius's Brownsville avenue residence. Kate is sister to Dora Steplein, known for leaving home mysteriously about 18 months ago. Description circulated. they will be arrested if found in the city.
J J Henman faces assault charges involving Laura Jefferson while Joseph Caspier is accused of feloniously assaulting Max Bender. Mary Gallagher of Stobo Street stands charged with keeping a disorderly house. Joms M Kites of No Bedford Savanna was jailed on a grave suspicion. Edward Macker held for court on forcible entry case by Martha Brencoman. Eliza Dorset of Shaler township alleges Jacob Hoyer caused malicious damage to her rented house. Peter Jack James Plunket and Allen Marks of Mansfield charged with larceny via Charles Stoltz. Charles Blackley arrested on suspicion of involvement in the robbery of James Powers’ house at No 402 Fifth Avenue. Grance DeanForp jailed on burglary at Pittsburg and Lake Erie ticket office in Buena Vista. M Benn of No 002 Lacock Street arrested at No 3rd Avenue. he was drunk and drove women from the house. Free samples of Dr Miles restorative Nervine offered by Fleming & Son’s, Market Street, claimed to cure headaches and nervous disorders.
The People's Store advertises Ladies Windsor spring underwear touted as the best in the world at 275 per suit with Camppet and Dick listed as sellers.
Glove sale announces a large assortment of four button girl gloves labeled No Name Napoleon and Alexander. Priced at $1 a pair if tried on or lightly used. Also advertised infant robes and baby wear from Campbell Dick with varied prices and styles.
Today the season's offer in the boys department features 300 cassimere suits and cape overcoats for boys ages 4 to 14 priced at $190 each. Hurry, sizes limited. Corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
A short notice announces a sale at Campbell & Dic offering a great variety of ladies nightgowns chemises drawers and skirts at bottom prices. The item emphasizes wide selection and low costs for readers seeking affordable women’s apparel.
Hucus and Hacxe present popular weaves priced about 25 percent below value. The line includes Venetian and Latin Du Lac, Louisene, Armures, Jerseys, Sarahs, and Indias. New summer fabrics feature Printed Crepe Du Chene, Toile De Soie, Pongees, and Peau De Soie in black white and tinted grounds. White Pongee and Jap Silks offered for Ladies' Underwear with serviceable qualities from soca yard upward.
Dress goods feature new cheviot and camel hair patterns including stripes checks and plaids with tufted spots, exclusive designs shown for the first time by the owner.
Large sale of Lace Curtains and Swiss Tam bours Brussels Pointes Irish Pointes in various lengths and widths offered at deep discounts. Special $450 Irish Pointe Curtain and other reduced prices from $6 to $20 a pair. Cur tain fabrics described as new, high value and limited in time for spring buying. Curtain and Upholstery Department promotes remodeling and reupholstering services.
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