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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1891
Page
5
The 1890 Bureau of Building Inspection report for Pittsburg records 3,174 new structures costing about 7.08 million dollars official. actual costs likely near 10 million. It notes 2,390 dwellings, 81 shops, 29 offices, 161 stables, 4 police stations and other facilities, plus calls for fire escapes and elevator regulations.
Plumbing Inspector Layton reports annual findings that safe plumbing and drainage can be built but blames incompetent architects and mercenary owners. He seeks an ordinance setting minimum floor and air space for tenants in tenements and lodging houses. Ninety five percent of the 24 nuisance complaints were abated after notices and corrective guidance.
A statement praising MORROW'S DISPATCH as the premier newspaper and top advertising medium in the state, highlighting its quality and reach.
Rev W P Cochran pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Coraopolis halted United Pipe Line Co plans to lay a line along State avenue. He read the eminent domain law aloud and warned they would face action if they persisted. Burgess McCabe sought legal counsel on the issue.
The Board of Examiners of the Second Brigade held a promotion examination at the Monongahela House last evening torturing 21 applicants. Col Hawkins of Washington chaired with Cols Krepps Norman M. Smith Pittsburg and Willis J Hulings Oil City as the rest of the panel. Absent were General Wiley Cols P D Perchment and Burchfield. The Eighteenth Regiment contributed 1 candidate Thomas F Wiley nephew of General Wiley. Sixteenth 11, Fifteenth 1, Tenth 6. The session ran until midnight.
Fine weather accelerates quarry work as Superintendent McKaidht strips a 500 foot long stone strata in Schenley Park. The stone will be crushed for macadamizing park avenues with a new steam engine and crusher due in a few days. Also notes a Stevenson feature in tomorrow's Dispatch.
The funeral of Rev. Father James Tobin was held at the Cathedral with more than fifty clergymen taking part. A solemn high mass celebrated by Fried Nash of St. Malachi's, and a striking eulogy by Rev. Francis L. Tobin of St. Mary's Church, marked the service in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Pittsburgh library officials debate site for Carnegie Library group at Forbes street entrance Schenley Park. Arguments focus on locating main library art museum and music hall downtown vs park site. council action and future plans discussed.
The council discussed a mission to use the Bedford avenue basin property and a second city vy that mig le Sotlatia Tarver vo the branch libration. Mr. Shannon said the idea would give the commission a chance to designate the kitd and location of property they desired. The notion was adopted.
Chairman Baker of the Committee on Corporations spoke with about 15 oil men during a field visit to Wildwood as part of evaluating Burdick oil legislation. Producers want a fixed price and certificates showing oil quantity for sale options, with next Thursday hearing opposition. About 25 Western Pennsylvania members returned from Harrisburg amid focus on the general revenue bill and railroad tax shifts.
Two people suffered skull fractures in separate accidents yesterday. A Pole, 20, PrzTnoska John Petroska, was struck by falling coke at Igar Thomson works and remained at Mercy Hospital in guarded condition. Alexander Haight fell from the Thirty-third Street railroad bridge, sustaining a skull fracture but not serious. Mrs J N Williams and her daughter escaped serious injury when a horse and buggy collided with their carriage on Highland Avenue near Hoeveller Street. they were taken home with minor injuries.
Chief Brown ordered Building Inspectors Hoffman and Brown to check all city theaters for chairs in aisles. Inspectors found compliance overall with the law, though Duquesne had non aisle chairs briefly due to crowding. Chairs not fastened caused minor annoyance resolved satisfactorily.
There were no changes in Westinghouse affairs yesterday. The Creditors' Committee visited the electric company's office as before, with no new results. It is understood much preferred stock has been placed, but no statement can be made until Mr. Westinghouse returns, expected tomorrow.
Thomas Broadberry a 49 year old English immigrant died at Mercy Hospital from injuries suffered two weeks earlier at Carnegie works Home Stead. He was run over by an engine and both legs were cut off along with internal injuries. An inquest will be held.
Mr Juno Wahl of the Preiheus Freund received Dr Koch's lymph from his physician brother at Essen, Germany. The lymph, used to treat his phthisis struck son, is reportedly backed by a letter from the German doctor citing over 40 successful cases.
John Guffy of Greensburg attended the case in Butler court involving the Leechburg Bridge Company and counties Westmoreland and Armstrong. The bridge is condemned and viewers agreed to pay the company $10,000. An appeal was taken. The jury is expected to return a verdict tomorrow.
Mrs. Catherine Steplein received a telegram from Fremont Mayor Smith stating Katie Steplein and Annie Maguire were arrested there on Wednesday evening. The mother of the missing Kate Steplein awaits details of the case and potential custody.
Robinson, Rea & Co. announce a four-roll high mill train for the Bessemer plant at Homestead ordered by Carnegie, Phipps & Co. The 34 inch by 110 inch rolls total 75 tons, with two outer large rolls and two lighter middle rolls. Inventor J A Potter claims improved safety and reduced replacement time, anticipating a government armor plate order and boosting iron making progress.
A market lull hits window glass as many plants remain idle and demand stays weak. Rumor swirls that manufacturers seek to revive a failed company to pressure opponents, but several builders deny any plan. Observers link factory closings to price drops and question whether revival would restore operations.
L P Whiteman and G M Peck of New York file a bill in the United States Circuit Court against Uniontown based Fayette Fuel Gas Company. They claim a contract for their glasshouse at 2000 dollars per year and allege Southwest Natural Gas Company and Fuel Gas directors conspire to force a sheriff sale. They seek to restrain the sheriff from selling the property and request a receiver be appointed.
The Potters' Association held a meeting in Pittsburg with manufacturers J. H. Brewer J. H. Campbell James P. Dale J. N. Taylor George Morley and E. M. Pearson in attendance. Prices were not changed but trade conditions were reviewed as the general trend for common ware hovered downward.
The Connellsville region miners and cokers strike expands with 600 to 700 workers at Paull and Hill works joining the walkout. About 13 500 strikers now. Tensions rise as company officials clash with labor leaders over wages and contracts. Rioting fears grow with special officers ordered to arrest agitators while some Ft Hill workers still at work.
C N Dutton, inventor of the natural gas meter, testifies that thousands of meters prove accurate with air pumped into mains denied as dangerous. He cites tests by Prof. Robinson and others showing close readings to Westinghouse and Pitot results, notes need for proper care, and says bills halve with proper use. The Dispatch adds literary note FEMININE FANCIES by Countess Annie de Montaigu tomorrow.
James Johnson reported Robert Young missing from 65 Birmingham Avenue. Police broke in to find Young paralyzed on his left side and fatefully confined for three days. He was taken to Southside Hospital. The Pittsburg district Y M C A plans its annual meeting in McKeesport on March 6 7 and 8, including six counties and sixteen associations.
Historic advertisement fragment notes a capital of 100000 dollars and surplus 69000 with deposits from 1 dollar up and 4 percent interest. Also references a market item Us 300 gross ball buttons and Horner and Co Rent Avenue Stores.
George Duvall known as a polished gambler and alleged killer of Jarvis Griffin was arrested in Memphis after a cross country pursuit by law officers. He confessed to his wife in a letter written from Central Station that he was Duvall and had killed Griffin, asking for forgiveness and money to aid his hoped for release.
A gang of 90 Pinkerton detectives from Chicago sped through the city yesterday bound for the coke country. They carried Winchester rifles and one member indicated additional squads would trail behind them.
An advertisement promotes Angostura Bitters as a stimulant and features James H. Aiken & Co. at 100 Fifth Avenue showcasing fine neckwear. It notes a broad display of silk ribbons in assorted colors and widths at the department, attributed to Bones & Brat.
The Lake Erie Road shipped 85,064 cars of coal in 1890 up from 5,500 cars the previous year. The increase of nearly 20,000 cars marks a clear growth in the coal business.
Industrial notes report the Joniata Coke Company chartered yesterday with capital set at 300000. The item notes potential progress in bridging difficulties between Pittsboro and Ohio coal operators and mentions a Single Tax League discussion on a questioned topic with a speaker to be announced.
New spring display featuring heavy stock hosiery lines from Germany and imported Black Cotton and Silk stockings. Special staghead brand guarantees quality with prices from 1c to 3 a pair and up to 3.50 for silk stockings. Variety includes black cotton, lisle, silk, and ribbed designs in multiple shades and weights.
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