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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1891

Page

2

Flood Devastation Across City Areas With Widespread Damage

Report details extensive flood damage across River and South avenues with cars overturned and trucks stranded. Exposition Park and the Baseball Arena sustained heavy damage from strong currents, fences swept away, and freight yards flooded. Numerous properties including lime works, foundries, ice caves, and gas works suffered losses. traffic recovery expected days away. Residents salvaged belongings and cleaned homes amid lingering mud and debris.

Exposition Park Allegheny Avenue Gas Works Point Bridge Pitsburg and Western Sixth Street James Hunter Lime Works Porter Machine Company Hartington Foundry Chautauqua Ice Caves Eower & Co Wiles & Co Uetioe & Co West Canal Fuel Gas and Manufacturing Company J. Reilly Grocer Craig Street E. Willis Corry Street Charles Net Works Monk v. McClintock & Irvine Datascus Mrooze Foundry Arctic Lee Compan Evans Foundry Seip & Co Pittsburg Tar Chemical Works Parry Grein Thompson & Co

Cleaning Up Houges After Flood Deluge Covers Point District

Residents in the Point and river side suffer minor property damage as cellars flood. Pumps strain to remove water on Penn avenue while Minstrels performances resume and family matinees shift to today. Public health fears focus on cold rather than disease from flood deposits.

Point District Point River Side Penn Avenue Anderson Duquesne Primrose West Pennavrenne

Howling for Gas in Flooded Allegheny Districts

Allegheny residents report gas mains flooded by water causing a gas supply outage. Hundreds shiver in cold homes as workers attempt to pump water from mains. A worried citizen cites illness risk and delays, noting the company blamed cost for not deploying siphons.

Allegheny Allegheny Heating Company Robinean Street

Praising the Police After Allegheny Flood

Alderman E L Braun credited with frontline work alongside police and the Price force guarding property and aiding victims. Mayor Wyman Chief Murphy and the entire force received high praise for flood relief efforts. Detectives and lieutenants Steele McNimery Alexander and officers Eberhart Timme Livingston and Kelsch were noted for patrolling the city by boat.

E. L. Braun Twelfth Ward Poota Wyman Murphy Detective Steele McNimery Alexander Offcers Eberhart Timme Livingston Kelsch

Flood Recedes as Joboat Dwellers Return to Floating Homes

Riverfront households reclaim boats as flood subsides. At South Thirty fourth Street the area resumes normal order though mud remains. Polish colony at Twenty six Street suffers damage while many families move goods back to boats. Tuckleyville at South Twenty eighth Street residents return to bases. Robinson Kea Co landing sees boats left high and dry awaiting the next flood. Pittsburg and Western trains mostly resume but near city tracks were damaged requiring transfers to West Penn services.

South Thirty Fourth Street Thirtieth Street Twenty-sixth Street Tuckleyville South Twenty Eighth Street Robinson, Kea & Co Pittsburg

City to pump out cellars of derelict homes by board order

Fire engines start this morning to drain cellars of houses whose owners cannot pay. Owners of the Schenley Denny and other properties will be notified to have cellars pumped under the State Board of Health. Cites Brown to enforce this measure vigorously.

Schenley Denny State Board of Health Ciies Brown

New Light on Whisky Trust Conspiracy Case Figures

Nelson Morris and G F Swift of Chicago visited Pittsburg on their way West. Morris, a friend of Secretary Gibson, posted a 620000 bond for Gibson’s release from custody alleging Gibson’s innocence. Morris argues the case is a conspiracy by enemies to unjustly target the trust and expects the truth to vindicate Gibson. The McKinley tariff is noted as affecting export trade for the Chicago meat industry.

Nelson Morris G. F. Swift Chicago Pittsburg Windy City Mr. Morris Gibson Schufeldt Hin Cen Nt Mouts

Flooded Mills Brace for Monday Restart Amid $500,000 Loss

A flood crippled iron works from Carnegie to Allegheny with furnace and machinery damage. Initial estimates put losses near $500000 while crews cleaned mud, dried plants, and prepared to resume operations by Monday. Several furnaces cracked, some plants delayed, and others partly reopened last night as workers pushed rapid repairs.

Isabella Econ Carnegie, Phipps & Co Keystone Bridge Shoenberger & Co Armstrong Bros. & Uno

Commoditized Liberty Street Losses From Flood Recounted

Commission men report varied losses on Liberty Street as floodwaters recede. Estimates range from minor to several hundred dollars per firm, with many moving goods and cleaning cellars. A fire company meeting ordered two engines to assist in pumping out flooded cellars.

Liberty Street

Battle in skiffs as flood aid turns to hand to hand clash

During the Allegheny flood a skiff confrontation broke out as officers attempted to arrest William F. Mack at South avenue. A rescue attempt by Mackey's friends led to a 15 minute melee with oars used as weapons. Angstein was captured after grappling with a constable and a blackjack.

Allegheny William F. Mack James Mackey South Avenue Alderman Brown David Holmes Mack Orst Furty Skida Angstein Amgstein

Man Begins 50 Day Fast at Fifth Avenue Museum

Elmer A. Collins starts a 50 day self imposed fast at Harry Davis Museum with a crowd watching. He will drink only turpentine and water under medical supervision. observers report his weight and vitals as the fast begins.

Elmer A. Collins Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum Curio Hall Collins F. J. McDonald Davis Pennsylvania Medical College Dr. McDonald West Penn Hospital Messrs DrsPaten

Boat at foot of South Twenty Fifth sinks after river drama

William Klaun and Michiel Bozinski lived on a joboat at the river bank. Yesterday Lind O Conner, manager of Republic Iron Works, with workers removed their belongings from the boat and towed it with a vine from the steamer Robert Jenkins. The boat sank after damage. Alderman Succop will review the matter.

William Klaun Michiel Bozinski South Twenty-fifth Street Lindsay O'Conner Republic Iron Works Robert Jenkins Klaun C,. KE. Succop

Runaway Southside Girls Held in Fremont Lockup

Two 11 year old girls from the Southside, Katie Steplein and Annie McGuire, were found and detained in Fremont, Ohio. A telegram to Mayor Smith says the case will be held until Saturday, and if unclaimed they will be released from imprisonment.

Southside Fremont Katie Steplein Annie McGuire Steplein Mayor Smith Ciria

Clever Police Tactics Foiled Pair of Pittsburgh Murders

Inspector McAleese and city detectives tested the First district force with two alleged murders. Four Irish attackers fled after a Penn avenue assault. Daniel Guilney was wounded and later died. Dozens of suspects were arrested or identified, with several held on felonious assault charges and a few still at large.

Officer Brennan files assault charge after Hazelwood arrest

Police Officer J P Brennan enters aggravated assault and battery against Richard Davison following a street fight at Hazelwood. Davison allegedly knocked the officer down and struck him with a mace, injuring him before Davison was arrested two hours later.

J. P. Brennan Richard Davison Davison Hazelwood

People Who Come and Go at Pittsburg Hotels

A parade of travelers visits Pittsburg social and business centers as numerous notables from Denver Chicago St. Paul New York Cleveland and other cities register at the Duquesne Monongahela Seventh Avenue and Anderson hotels. The visitors include shipping executives lawyers jewelers and politicians with notes on their cities and roles.

Rattigan Heiress Seeks Supreme Court Reinstatement

The case centers on a sheriff sale of the Grant street and Virgin alley property once owned by the Rattigan family. James Rattigan, from the Treasury in Washington, challenges a 6 month court order that set aside the deed after funds were distributed to creditors. The Supreme Court was urged to reinstate Mrs. Anne Rattigan to her rights after a lower court action.

Rattigan-Meehan Grant Street Virgin Alley Drs. Patch James Rattigan Treasury Department Washington, D.C Rattigan Anne Rattigan Rattigan & Cunningham Allegheny

Young Lawyers Favor A New Court Judge

A surge of young lawyers many of whom favor a new court advocate for a judge post. They see younger men as better material than aging peers and discuss backing Attorney Henry A. Davis. Some warn older judges may be dictatorial, though they downplay this in public debate.

Henry A. Davis FE Court

Veteran's 8ad Romance Ends In Desertion After Wedding

Thomas Landsay, a veteran of Company G First Pennsylvania Artillery under Colonel Campbell, reported to the Twenty eighth ward station seeking lodging. He married Johanna Busick in Pittsburg who deserted him hours after the ceremony. He has since wandered across the states and territories and is returning to the Hampton Roads Home.

Thomas Landlay Twenty-eighth Ward First Pennsylvania Artillery Campbell Pittsburg Johanna Busick Landsay Union Hampton Roads

Sinews of War Jay Cooke Jr Talks on Civil War Services

Jay Cooke Jr of Philadelphia, visiting Pittsburgh with his wife for a funeral, recalls his father’s Civil War financing and bonds 5-20 and 7-9. He recounts meeting General Grant at City Point and Grant’s remark on funding the war. Cooke describes his father as active yet aging, and notes family fishing interests and properties in Williamsport and Lake Erie.

Indians Disgusted by Washington Treatment of Sioux

A Sioux band returning from Washington to Pine Ridge reports anger at the exclusion of friendly leaders in Philadelphia. American Horse vows to lead as a warrior among his people. Interpreter Louis Primeau warns of spring trouble as hostiles gain attention while friendlies are ignored by officials.

Washington Pine Ridge American Horse Noble Louis Primeau Standing Rock Horticultural Hall Philadelphia Two Strike

Cleveland Strong in Texas Says Hoard on Trade

R M Hoard of McKinney Texas toured Cleveland en route home from New York where he bought goods for his store. He reports Cleveland is better liked than Hill in his state and notes a Democratic majority would prevail if a Democratic presidential candidate runs. He adds the McKinney tariff law has benefited local interests and the nation.

R. M. Hoard McKinney Tex New York Cleveland Hill Tr Rdt Larce

Remains of McCleane and Brown to Be Buried in Allegheny

Funeral services for Mrs. George F. Mc Cleane and her granddaughter Marjorie Brown, victims of the Sherlock disaster, will be held this afternoon at 2 PM at the family home on Hol Ridge avenue Allegheny. Interment in Allegheny Cemetery will be private.

Mrs. McCleane Marjorie Brown Das George F. McCleane Majorie Brown Cincinnai Hol Ridge Avenue Allegheny Allegheny Cemetery

Local items tidy up stray family tale and minor incidents

A city bulletin notes William Green denies a false three week old report that his West Hartlepool wife and children arrived penniless from New York. He says they came from Philadelphia with him paying their fare and that he has a home for them. Fredrick Morens, Braddock Steel Works, is admitted to Mercy Hospital with a dislocated shoulder and scalp wound from falling off a boxcar onto a coke pile. A Taylor and Dean partnership dissolves after James R. Taylor's death. P C Dean to run the business with Robert Ogleby of Allegheny. A 46 year old child is found on Washington Avenue and taken home. police notified. Tax Democrats celebrate John Caldwell's Alderman election with a banquet. A fire in Allen's coal office causes light damage due to an overheated stove. James McChilly falls from a railroad bridge, fracturing his skull but remains in the Sixteenth Ward. The Allegheny Sub Committee on Finance holds a star chamber session, with a claim of inaction. The Seventy-Seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers reunion shifts to April in this city from Altoona. The Verestchagin exhibit at Carnegie Hall draws larger crowds due to the flood.

McAleese Penn Avenue Twenty-ninth Street John Kearns Daniel Guiney John McAulif West Penn Hospital Bendel Coulson Carrisce Twenty-eighth Street Bagley Adama Thirtieth Street City Hall Sol Coulson Dan Silvis William Green Woods’ Run West Hartlepool England New York Green Philadelphia Fredrick Morens Braddock Steel Works Mercy Hospital James FR. Taylor FP. C. Dean Taylor & Dean James R. Taylor P. C. Dean Robert Ogieny No.8 Parkway Allegheny Washington Avenue Mr. Ogleby Twenty-fourth Ward John Caldwell Amity South Twenty-seventh Street Allen Grant Avenue Allepheny James McChilly Thirty-third Street Allegheny Sub Committee On Finance Pennayrada Altoona Carnegie

Caught in the Police Net Sees Local Theft and Assaults

Milton Coswell stands accused of stealing a clock from Martin Suncas. William Fletcher is charged with assaulting Henry Smith of Clark street. Henry Breakeron of Southside is accused of threatening to kill his wife. Emma Harding faces a disorderly house charge at 16 Friendship avenue. Michael and William Mayer are charged with assaulting David Lynch. The three men work at Jones and Laughlins Frankstown surface mill. Frank Webster was arrested on clothing theft at 323 Smithfield street. suspected of gang activity.

Fitzgerald Ropinson Smothers Cole Henry Freenan Stockholm Street Central Station Richard and Smith Beal Frank Dutch Charles Ross William Freeman E Fee John Hines Hines Dan Silvis John Friel John Kirby William McGillick David Thomas James Packer Magitstrate McKenna Milton Coswell Martin Suncas William Fletcher Henry Smith Clark Street Henry Breakeron Southside Emma Harding Friendship Avenue Michael William Mayer David Lynch Jones & Laughlins Frankstown Surnace Frank Webster Smithfield Street

Grievances Resume in Pittsburgh Railway Wage Talks

Engineers and firemen of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh press for wage increases as officials led by Manager Wood hold daylong meetings. Wood offers some non wage concessions while insisting no raise is granted now. Supreme Council involvement looms with a final decision expected after conductors meet and a Monday joint conference.

Wood Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg Messrs. Sargent, Howard and Sweeney Supreme Council of the Federation

United Mine Workers Board Faces Prospect of Long Strike

The Executive Board of the United Mine Workers meets to decide on a potential long strike. Coke workers delegation led by Master Workman Wise and Secretary Parker returned from Columbus with talks for a conference to ease tensions. Secretary Barret notes liners scale committee will not seek talks during the strike, leaving operators to initiate. Several coke superintendents met yesterday with undetermined results.

The United Mine Workers Wise Parker Scale Columbus Barret

Denial Over Arrival of Glass Workers at Charleroi Plant

Charleroi Plate Glass Works officials deny that Belgian or English glass workers have arrived for the new works. Operations not expected before May 1, with potential six week delay due to machinery construction. Company rejects knowledge of imports and invites any investigation.

Charleroi

Incandescent Globe Manufacture Starts in Steubenville

In Steubenville two shops begin producing incandescent light globes after Corning workers strike over wage cuts and union recognition. The American Flint Glass Workers' Union intervenes to place strikers in Steubenville, signaling a fledgling industry expansion alongside other sites where Corning workers have found work.

Steubenville Acne Bottl Works Corning American Flint Glass Workers’ Union Globe Blowers

Granite State Sufferers Bail Posted in Fraud Case

George Percival Stewart of Granite State Building and Loan Association pled not guilty and posted 1000 bail for trial with James W. Drape posting the bond. Detective Bhore warned more victims may come forward as about 20 backers invested roughly 11000 in a scheme, while bank officials hold about 1800 to return at court.

George Percival Stewart Granite State Building and Loan Association Gripp James W. Drape Bhore Stewart Egeeston Granite State Association Eggleston Judes Tollen Pittsburg Granite State Home Office New Hampshire

Meo Dealers Summoned Before City Alderman

Fifty dealers in cleomargarine were summoned to appear before Alderman Brinker to answer to a charge of selling in contravention of the law. The summons came at the request of an agent of the armery’apiry men’s Association of Philadelphia.

Brinker Armery’apirymen's Association of Philadelphia

Remember the Wrapper Sale at Jos, Horses & Co.

Worh goods wrappers in calico satine and flannedlette priced at 1 125 150 and 175 dollars each with values as high as 250 dollars. Going fast and a chance to lay away for house cleaning. 609-621 Penn avende.

Jos, Horses & Co Penn Avende

Blankets to Close Out at Special Prices Today

Boces and Bua offer certain lots of soiled all wool white country blankets at special prices to clear them out today.

Boces & Bua Boccs & Bua

Spring Importations and Novel Dress Goods Display

Our direct importations present striking spring wear with handsome designs and attractive prices. New CHALLIS fabrics, High Novelty Paris Dress Robes, lace effects, and embroidered trimmings showcased. Spring dress stuffs in Cheviot, Scotch Tweed, and international suitings from 50c to 3 per yard. Grandines and Mousseline de Soie novelties add color and texture.

Paris Grenadines Mousseline de Soie

Window Glass Shortage Tied to Factory Shutdowns

A heavy weekly reduction in surplus window glass and a rise in prices are tied to shutdowns of nearly 400 pots and weak business at many fur furnaces. The claim suggests manufacturers will delay restart until a new price climate allows them to bolster profits. Funeral services for painter Richard Alexander proceed with Painters Union No. 10 conducting burial. The flood crisis has passed and Rosenaum & Co advertise discounts on goods.

Richard Alexander Allegheny General Hospital Painters’ Union No. 10

Dry Goods Bargains Offer Hosiery and Underwear Deals

No Wet Goods, but Plenty of Bargains In dry wearable goods including odd lots of duplicate stock in hosiery and underwear mussed to clear the cellar. Jos Honge & Co 609 621 Penn avenue Snow Cry beer is uniformly excellent. Leave that brewery. Ask for it at your dealers.

Jos, Honge & Co Penn Avenue Snow Cry

Woman Found Dead Behind Oak Station Home

Mrs A L Stewart of Oak Station on the Castle Shannon Railroad was found dead behind her residence at 2 pm. She was about 34 years old and suffered from spasms, authorities suspe ct the death resulted from her condition.

A. L. Stewart Oak Station Castle Shannon

Horne & Co Penn Ave Stores Flood Clearance

Horne and Co announces no loss from high water at their Penn Avenue stores with basement stock moved out of reach. They will close out damaged goods at greatly reduced prices in a quick end of it sale though items are not wet or musty, and dry goods remain real bargains.

Liberty Street Boehmer & Co L. H. Voigt & Co Scobie & Parker W. Scott Huck Sonn Hall, Jr. & Co John Duster John Benkle Daub & Bros T. A. Jenkins John Fite L. T. Dallmeyer J.P Henry B. Rea Williams & Bulger Koenig & Schmidt Strous & McAteer Meyers & Co Haworth & Dewhurst Penn Avenue Butler Street Charles Goldbeck

Lossley Stocking Sale Lists Deep Discounts for Children and Ladies

A ad notes numerous hosiery bargains: children's Lisle Thread and Franch Ribbed Cotton stockings sell down to 2 to 20 cents per pair, Mack All-Wool stockings drop to 10 cents, small black wool stockings to 1 cent, ladies cotton stockings fall from 65 cents to 25 cents, and unbleached pieced-lined cotton stockings reduced from $1 to 5 cents per pair.

Bargain Underwear Sale Opens With Odd Lots

Odd lots of Ladies and Children's Winter Underwear go on counters today. A large, slightly soiled Muslin collection including Corset Covers Gowns Skirts and Drawers must sell fast. Men’s undergarments including all wool midweight and scarlet wool items offered at deep discounts with finest Scotch Wool Shirts at low prices.

Boys' waists offered in nearly all sizes at sale

Nearly all sizes of Star Perealea Shirt Waists are available in choice goods. These waists are only slightly worse for handling and were never wet. Priced at 400 and Toc.

Star Perealea

Gloves and Mittens Price Clearance at Stores

A storewide display offers all wool mittens and gloves marked down from prior prices. Boys gloves, ladies cashmere gloves, and fleece lined pairs now discounted to clear counters. Fresh Spring stock arriving daily with silks, wools, cottons, and new Spring jackets on display.

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