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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1890
Page
2
Last night closed a bitter canvass with both sides claiming confidence as rumors swarm over wards and precincts in Pittsburgh and Allegheny. Indecision, alleged fraud cries, and factional clashes saturate street corners while voters brace for the actual vote tallies.
Mr. Henry I. Gourley exited Republican Headquarters and headed to the post office as Judge John H. Bailey passed Democratic Headquarters. The rivals drew near and hesitated before action, a tense moment illustrating a heated local contest.
Brief scene shows politicians exchanging greetings and conversation. No clear agenda or outcome emerges as they part ways and resume their day.
The Returning Board invalidated the First district vote amid fraud claims and declared Alderman Bell the nominee. Rival John Knowlgn d announces still in race. Judges J J McKee and Frank Newman arrested for election-law violations, bonded $1000 each on Shanafelt affidavit. Incident sparks great excitement.
Dozens of political items from Allegheny report Joan J Barry a Fifth Avenue gripman running for Constable in the Fourteenth Ward. The Laboring Man's Protective Association backed Henry L Gourley against W G Griffith in the mayoralty race, boosting L R Slayton's chances. Bets involve Daniel Donahue and RoocEn O'Marna amid tensions in the Thirteenth Ward as Duncan and Miller forecast a hot fight.
Eastern electricians spent yesterday in Pittsburg as guests of Morris Mead of the Bureau of Electricity. They praised the Westinghouse plant and its alternating system and converter. They viewed city electric apparatus, lauded the new Fourteenth ward engine house, and urged underground wires when a cheaper system is found.
The Chamber directors received a draft charter for a Hudson river bridge costing 40 to 50 million dollars. Railroad firms except New York Central back the plan and urge Congress to endorse the bridge as beneficial to commerce. George A. Kelly gained an extension for his report after attending a national convention. Jackson Bindley and Herbst were named a committee to nominate officers for March elections.
The fifty-sixth annual meeting of the Mining Engineers Institute will be held in Washington this week with about 100 engineers from Allegheny county. Attendees include Williams Captain Hunt H Blake and W L Scaife among others. They plan a program emphasizing practical over theoretical work and will be received by President Harrison on Thursday, though Ben will be in Pittsburgh. The gathering notes advances toward a more scientific mining process and fewer lives lost due to safer practices and discussions on dangerous gases.
Frank Hawthorne and Patrick Flinn were jailed in the Allegheny lockup on charges of attempting a flim-flam scheme. They entered F B Eggers drugstore on Ohio Street and, while a plan to escape was blocked, police were called and the men were arrested. Authorities say the pair previously targeted Loam’s and another store, attempting 25 cents and a smaller sum at the two locations.
Charles J. Clarke and son left for Florida for at least a month and hope to stand time. Dr J W Sproull of Alleheny heads to join Kansas City crew sailing New York tomorrow. Journalist John Ritenour returns from Japan recovery celebrated. Henry E Dixey actor and John Tod host coal men meeting today. E W Jones Lima and K R Eur Ponxsute staying at Seer 2 Senn a. Robert Borckman Bradford and Carl Barekhoff Salem registered at the Anderson. Constable Thomas Packer released after 30 days in jail. Dr Bull’s cough Syrup advertised for colds.
Workers at Shoenberger's Mill led a defiant walkout, resisting orders to resume duties, amid rising tensions with management and union leaders seeking negotiation. Local authorities monitor the dispute as negotiations stall.
Trouble erupts at the Mutual Core plant as converting mill workers strike, refusing to return after superintendent Bergenbush’s dismissed foreman and a dispute over President Weihe’s status. A Knights of St George Hall meeting unites the Amal gamated Association in refusal to recognize the foreman’s authority.
Vulcan Tank and Boiler Works on Twenty ninth street has secured a contract to build 32 steel boilers for the Monongahela Furnace Co at McKeesport. Each boiler is about 30 feet long and 4% feet in diameter. Production will require at least three months for the boiler makers. Most plates will be rolled from top steel at the Bessemer mill in Homestead. This is the city’s largest order in years.
A Pittsburg Vial Manufacturers Association meeting at Thomas Wightman & Co on Wood Street heard that lists had risen as much as ten percent recently. No action was taken though several manufacturers argued the vial and prescription trade could sustain further price increases.
Last night a General Committee of labor organizations met in Knights of Labor Hall to read reports on the S. S. Marvin boycott. Tensions rose as factions dispute meeting locations and rent, with chairman John O'Shea pressing for a new hall and independent action. The nature and purpose of the Allegheny County Grievance Committee remain unclear to many labor members.
The Mutual Coke Company reorganized yesterday with $600000 capital. New directors are W P De Armitt W W Jamison Joseph S Brown W P Fownes and Henry Fownes. They bought the plant but not stock and seek a charter to form a new company. Located at Mutual near Greensburg on the southwest branch. 200 ovens will be expanded to 400. De Armitt indicated plans unclear and hinted at potential profit.
Shoenberger Spér Co. added a fiber saving device to its two blast furnaces. Liquid metal flows directly from furnaces to the converter via a sand channel to a 12 ton ladle system. Three ladles are raised by a steam crane and drawn to the converter about 100 feet away, saving labor time and money.
Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City officials Mr. Rosenbark and Mr. Cooley toured the city yesterday to assess passenger traffic. He cited Canadian Pacific steamers promising faster transoceanic routes and noted Chicago as a potential World's Fair host, though foreigners might avoid the event due to cost. He reported eel business healthy and most railways prospering.
Shippers resumed freight movement as cut rates to the Northwest began. Illinois Central is reported to plan further reductions to Sioux City prompting possible Missouri river region rate revisions and concerns among local Western agents about broader demobilization effects.
Workmen moved bodies from Troy Mill Cemetery for reinterment when a team of horses attached to a loaded vehicle spooked, causing a shaker but no damage beyond the disturbance to the two coffins. Several injuries occurred including an ankle fracture at National Tube Works and a foot amputation during a train incident.
Secretary William Dillon will attend an eight hour demonstration in Toledo on Saturday evening with President Gompers of the Federation of Labor also present. Local Union No. 1 of the American Flint Glass Workers' Association will participate actively under the Central Labor Union auspices. It marks the first official eight hour action by the Flints.
The Brotherhood of Machinery Molders of North America held a last night reception in Turner Hall, Allegheny. An intended speech by ALB. Smythe was abandoned as the speaker failed to appear. Adina time met Gandia to hear strains of the Crescent band.
Carnegie Phipps & Co. received contracts for the tee area of three lake acres by the American Steel pany. Bnen cour sed in Cleveland and Deneck capital stock stands at $5,000.
The Amalgamated men at Homestead propose to build a club house. Vice President Billy Roberts has just instituted another bath of the association at that place.
The text reports that Tha Gea Theen Company prepared material for a number of oat cheese products used in China. Bein Qo discusses production plans and market scope.
Allegheny Finance Committee last night approved a current year appropriation of 769180 03 to run the city, up from 701227 50 last year. Carnegie Library funding was trimmed to 15000, police and street departments saw reductions, while Water and Street and Sewer budgets gained modest increases. The city tax is set at 8 mills with several specified taxes and sinking fund notes to support old bonds and renewal bonds issued this year.
William Jackson sues Allegheny City for damages after a flood carried away his fleet of coalboats from the Allegheny wharf claiming improper posts and maintenance. The city contends duty lay with owners if needed devices were not provided or it was act of God. The case seeks $83,742 and was argued before Judge Acheson. other docket items include a divorce action and various assize entries.
The Very Rev Father Schauer Provincial in the United States has announced priest reassigments within the Redemptorist order. Rev Father Schaefer of New York moves to Philadelphia as Father Bove replaces him in New York. Father Loweham Hed oegg of St Philomena Church takes charge of the Bohemian congregation in New York City as Schauer moves to Portland Oregon to establish another monastery.
Henry Webster alias Davis and John Hunter were arrested yesterday after release from a 90 day sentence. They face charges of robbery and burglary with inspector claiming strong evidence.
Hearing set for Friday before Mayor Pearson on charges against Mia Annie Gray and Josephine Kennedy who were arrested Saturday. Detectives and several firms examined a South Avenue house and found a large stash of goods with erased marks, valued around $10,000, though direct theft links remained unproved.
Police report the vanishing of Annie Selott a 16 year old German girl who left her home on Friday for a walk and has not been seen since. She cannot speak English and is described as innocent. Her parents live at 17 Pike Street with no other city friends besides the Faust family at 28 Third Avenue. She started toward 28 Third Avenue but never arrived. She wore a black coat black dress and a black hat with a yellow feather.
W. G. Griffith declares in a public card his withdrawal from the Allegheny mayoral race. He cites concerns over James G. Wyman's candidacy and appeals to voters to back stayton for honest, pure government amid past city issues.
A letter to The Dispatch from Jolly Wilhelm Jr. notes initial support for Griffith over Stayton in Allegheny City mayoral race, then pledges support for Stayton after Griffith withdraws, praising Stayton as honest and decent. Also brief ad mentions Marvin’s bread and new silk sales at Avenue Stores.
February 17 1890 readers are urged to doubt Samuel Kilgore signature amid a controversial letter. Jonathan H Baar defends Lincoln era language and accuses the signer of unwarranted claims to deceive the public.
Dr Milburn will lecture Friday evening at Second Pres church on Washington views past and present. Tickets available at Paulson Bros and associated stores. Cabinet photos sold. crayons and silk fabrics offered at reduced prices. Sales at 6th Street location and others listed, with limited stock and prompt delivery.
Dr L Hays wins Presbyterial permission to form a new congregation within six blocks of Central Presbyterian in Lacock and Anderson streets after a tough vote 72 to 16. Worship will start in Crclorama Hall on Irwin avenue and funds must come from the members themselves.
The ad promotes Brecrams Pills curing headaches and PEazxs Soap as the purest and best. Iron City Bees is praised for thirst and health benefits, sold by Iron City Brewing Company with direct family supply and telephone contact. An item claims Angos turd Bittera as a regulator and appetizer.
Several dozen Black Kids with colored embroidered backs from a reliable maker in sizes DY and BI offered at a reduced price. Original price listed as 150, now available for 1.00. About 20 dozen available.
About 25 dozen colored and black kid gloves in full size range. Special cut in trimming room. Fine braid sets for ladies cross marks down to half former price. Jet and silk panels for dresses halved. Entire lot of gowns in colors and black at bargain prices. Ends of fine trimmings from 1 to 5.
A garbled Cloak and Safe Department item mentions deep cuts and new lens arrivals causing confusion. The fragment hints at bargains tied to equipment or safekeeping items, but the exact details remain unreadable.
Our importations of all wool challis for a eo India and China silt have just arrived and our line of 0c and 75c is very strong with ready stock.
Our new stock features hundreds of dozens of linen handkerchiefs with special values. All linen options include fancy blocked designs and hand drawn corners priced at 5c each.
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