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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1889

Page

2

Between Fires Harrisburg Inspectors Face Penitentiary Probe

Harrisburg honorables deny they aim to investigate but will report next week as the Board of Inspectors adjourns without a decision. The Mahameke fate meditated as the Western Penitentiary inquiry prompts a costly star chamber session, with the Visiting Board and lawyers contending over testimony and bills.

Harrisburg Thompson Western Penitentiary Mahameke Weheee Mahaeneke A. Kelly Western Avenue Star Chamber Kelly Messrs Reed McCutcheon Trimble Sfigie Scott and Sawyer State Board of Charities Mair Swift Holden B. C. Christy Christy Tt Ic McPhillamy E. J. Donnelly

Board to Decide After Evening Meeting at Slagle Residence

The board spent most of the time reviewing evidence and had not finished. They will reconvene at 8 o clock tonight at Mr. Slagle's residence in Allegheny and expect to reach a decision that night.

Slagle Allegheny

Legislative Inquiries on Normal Schools and City Institutions

The Legislative sub Committee on Normal Schools meets at the Anderson Hotel except Mr. Clay who is ill. Fruit and Brown visited California and Clarion schools while Slippery Rock asks for library funds. Tomorrow visits include Indiana, Mercy Hospital, Home for Aged Colored Women, Childrens Aid Society delegation, and local child welfare and penitentiary inspections.

Prison Inspection Board Anderson Messrs Thompson Billingsley Baldwin Fow Marshall State Appropriation Committee Nonce Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Allegheny Home For Friendless Children’s Aid Society Home For Colored Children Pittsburg Hospital For Children Pittsburg Free Dispensary Home For Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Western Penitentiary Anderson Hotel Clay Fruit Brown California Clarion Slippery Rock Indiana Messrs. Thompson and Children's Aid Society Allegheny Pittsburg Hospital

Osceola Coal Company Embezzlement Case Unfolds

Complex internal disputes at Osceola Coal Company spill into public view as Jesse H. Dewees allegedly sold a Westmoreland lease and diverted 500 dollars, with a 10 600 note tied to a loan. John Shields accuses Dewees amid missing funds and sheriff actions.

Osceola Coal Company Osceola Allegheny County Westmoreland Jesse H. Dewees John Shields McKeesport Alderman Gripp John Gripp Pittsburg Westmoreland County Pennsylvania Robeson Westmoreland Coal Company Henry Meyers Afflant Philadelphia Affiant Affant Robeson Jease Osceola Goal Company H. Dewees Jonn Shields Shields Jesse Constable Murphy Mr. Shields Jesse Dewees Thomas Shields J. Scott Ferguson Ferguson Dewees Colorado Montana

Pursuit of Robbers Ends in Death of Young Miner

George W. Johnston, 22, a Fayette County cost miner, died after a night chase. He woke to intruders fleeing with clothes, revolvers, and $30, followed them toward the railroad, boarded a moving freight train, and was thrown under its wheels. He died at Homeopathic Hospital.

George W. Johnston Homeopathic Fayette County Johnston

Three Men Acquitted in Wilkinsburg Burglary Case

Proved an alibi for Charles Mitchael John Wilson and Samuel Rowe led to acquittal on burglary and complicity charges in the St. Clair shooting case before Squire Creeiman. L. Ke. St. Clair in store defense earned improvement and hopeful recovery.

Charles Mitchael John Wilson Samuel R. Rowe St. Clair Wilkinsburg Squire Creeiman L. KE. St. Clair

Reverend Shrodes Receives Golden Chronometer at Cornopolis

The Presbyterian Church of Cornopolis presented Rev John C Shrodes with a gold watch to aid his travels to the Theological Seminary in Allegheny. C E Gomelius spoke while the congregation noted his efforts resembling Paul in defending his character. Winter lectures on St Paul accompanied a evening of music and goodwill.

John C. Shrodes Presbyterian Church of

Walls challenges Evans in Twenty seventh ward race

William Walls, Democratic candidate for Select Council in the Twenty seventh ward, claims the official count shows Evans leading by only 3 votes, not 214 as morning papers stated. Walls says Evans may not take his seat, alleges bribery, and says he will contest the election and sue Wallace Evans Silliman and others over a circulated circular accusing Walls of voting for the 3 million water works.

William Walls Select Council Twentyseventh Dispatch Office Cnt D. P. Evans Wall Evans Messrs

Edgar Thomson Captain Sees Steel Rail Market Stagnation

Captain Jones of the Edgar Thomson reports dull steel rail trade and mill shutdowns while promising to keep operating. He doubts the South will become an iron center and notes ore quality hinders Bessemer production but basic process may aid use.

Captain Jones Edgar Thomson Springfield South

Coal Boats Wrecked at Lock No 1

Two coal boats and two flats owned by Horner and Roberts and two barges of George Lytle and Sons were wrecked at Lock No 1 at noon. Loss estimated at £10,000 as W T Horner and George Lytle towed the crafts over the dam. Several vessels including the Dick Fulton Charley Brown the Penong and John Moran were ready to sail with coal to lower ports. Monongahela river stood at 13 feet and receding with little ice remaining.

Horner & Roberts George Lytle & Sons W. T. Horner George Lytle Dick Fulton Charley Brown Penong John Moran Monongahela

Catholic Parade Arrangements Set for Tomorrow

John Exler, chief marshal of the E B A division, names chiefs and staffs for the Catholic societies parade to-morrow. McKeesport groups and Hibernian Rifles will join, with entertainment to follow at Liberty Hall and a request to close Edgar Thomson Steel Works for workers to attend the event.

John Exler Catholic Societies J.M. Brophy J. M. McCalley James E. Moran I. A. Gillan Smithfield Mein Tast H.oa Fona al i Hibernian Rifles Board OF Extn Plawneny's Mall Erereew Pridley Yobresty Staine Connellsville Felix McKnight McKeesport St. Joseph's Beneficial Poste St. Peter's Total Abstinence Society Ancient East End M. Melamphiy American Mechanics Catholic Societies of Braddock Jones Edgar Thomson Steel Works Pittsburg

Harrisburg debate on pending butterine bill divides two factions

Two groups clashed in Harrisburg last night over the pending butterine bill. McAllister opposed any sale of butterine and warned against the bill's passage. Stavey defended the measure claiming consumer knowledge and wholesomeness, aided by a petition from mayors department officers and grocers.

Harrisburg Messrs Stagey Muhlbronner Messrs. Voight McAlister Sharpless McKeesport McAllister Stavey

Merchants seek repeal of city business tax

Joseph R. Hunter of the Wholesale Grocers Association has asked W. A. Magee to include a request in the annual report to abolish the city business tax. The petition cites heavy burdens from both city and state taxes, noting firms paid about 2000 dollars each on a 2 million dollar business and that city revenue from the tax was around 160,000 last year. About 100 merchants signed yesterday.

Joseph R. Hunter Wholesale Grocers’ Association W. A. Magee Finance Committee of Councils

Rails by river and dams eyed for safer coal transit

The Iron Age of Gray's Iron Line will depart today with 3,700 tons of steel rails bound for St. Louis. The Iron Duke will leave next week for New Orleans. Superintendent Joseph Dunlap endorses Colonel Merrill's proposal to build four more upper Ohio dams to securely store coal and reduce transit hazards.

Iron Age Gray Iron Line St. Louis Iron Duke New Orleans Joseph Dunlap Merrill Upper Ohio Mr. Dunlap

Rev F R Scully Sick Forces Church to Seek Interim Preacher

At the Church of the Messiah on Forty third and Butler a letter from Rev F R Scully says he is sick and will not return soon. Treasurer Robert C White said the noteteeacher is unable to fulfill duties, leaving the congregation without a scheduled preacher.

Church of the Messiah Forty-third and Butler Streets Robert C. White F. R. Scully Somebdy

Counterfeiters Hearing Held in Butler County

Hearings before Commissioner McCandless on counterfeiter arrests by US Detective McSweeny proceeded in Butler county. Orin Black remained held on 61,000 bail for Scranton term trial. James Pryor W C Barron and Andrew Wolford discharged for lack of evidence. Elder McNally released on bail.

Butler County United States McSweeny McCandless Orin Black Scranton James Pryor W. C. Barron Andrew Wolford Elder McNally

Fire Alarms Report From City Districts

An alarm from box 254 at 5 40 yesterday afternoon was caused by a blazing chimney in a small house on Second street Homewood. A defective flue in a frame house on Thirty third near Ridge street at 4 22 caused alarm from box 318. The floor in Mrs M Rookes grocery store No 1364 Second avenue caught fire yesterday afternoon at 4 oclock. An alarm from box 94 and the blaze was extinguished with light loss.

Second Street Homewood Thirty-third Ridge Street

Pittsburg Manufacturers to Oppose Capital Stock Tax

Representatives Graham and local Pittsburg manufacturers plan to oppose a bill taxing capital stock of manufacturing corporations. John W. Chalfant B. F. Jones and others will testify before the Ways and Means Committee in Harrisburg. Graham notes the 1883 abolition but Auditor General and Attorney General push to restore the tax.

Graham Harrisburg Pittsburg Ways and Means Committee John W. Chalfant B. F. Jones Auditor General

Post Office Schedule and Pension Inquiry Notice

Tomorrow a holiday, post offices close at 11 PM with forenoon routes and after 5 PM collections. Stamp and general delivery windows shut 12 PM to 5 PM. Money order and registry open 9 AM to 11 AM. Mails close 15 minutes earlier. Special Pension Examiner seeks James Doneheu for affidavit on widow’s pension. Doneheu, once a towboat mate from this city, last seen in fall.

James Donehea J. H. Bostwick James Doneheu Doneheu Equaruoning

Outlaw James Wilson Arrested After Bellevue Stabbing

James Wilson an ex convict from the Western penitentiary was arrested yesterday by Constable N G Wilson on a warrant by Dr Starr. He severely cut Burt Starr of Bellevue and is believed insane. Jail physicians will examine his condition.

James Wilson Western Penitentiary Burt Starr Bellevue Ane Eneenk N. G. Wilson Starr

Oleomargarine cases prosecuted by Yost

Yesterday Lawyer Yost handled six oleomargarine prosecutions all from Allegheny. James Brady John H Dean William H Good R R Brown Philip Rupert and Charles F Marshall each were fined 100 dollars plus costs in their respective cases.

Yost James Brady John H. Dean William H. Good R. R. Brown Philip Rupert Charles F. Marshall Allegheny

Buggy Collides With Cable Car on Penn Avenue

A Penn avenue cable car collided with a man named Wilsons buggy at Seventeenth street last night. The buggy was demolished but the driver escaped unharmed.

Penn Avenue Wilson Seventeenth Street

Disappearance noted after assault charge in Southside

George Steplein, the boy charged Monday before Alderman Hartman with aggravated assault and battery, has disappeared. An attempt will be made to locate him.

George Steplein Alderman Hartman Southside

Railroad officials dispute presidential train schedule

Chief Clerk Aldred told Superintendent Pitcairn that the schedule for the presidential train has not been finalized. The railroad says they do not know when the train will arrive and doubt the published timetable is correct.

Aldred Pitcairn Pennsylvania Road

Braddock Machinist Killed by Flywheel at Steel Plant

William Kelly a Braddock machinist at Homestead Steel Works died instantly when caught by a flywheel yesterday. The incident occurred at the plant and authorities were notified.

William Kelly Homestead Steel Works Os Y

Kate Foley Committed on Felony Charge in Bail Bond

Kate Foley was jailed on $500 bail set by Magistrate Brokaw. She was found at the residence of William Andrews and accused of felonious intent.

Kate Foley Brokaw William Andrews

Sewer Pipe Men Plan New Trust Company Launch

A brief gathering at the Monongahela House yesterday morning concluded key details for a new sewer pipe contractor trust. The firm is set to begin operations soon.

Monongahela House

Election returns in Allegheny split wards council and school posts

The article lists top vote winners by ward for Select Council Common Council School Directors and Director of the Poor in Allegheny. It notes changes from yesterday, possible adjustments when sealed returns open, and disputes over Milby versus Pitcairn totals plus remarks on Samuel Watson’s defeat and Einstein’s age and legality.

Allegheny Seiect Arthur Kennedy Charles W. Neck John T. McAulley John P. Milby W. P. Hunker J. A. Gibson Lawrence Sloan H. C. Lowe Frank Curry Wm. A. Cruikshanks James 8. Bell Wm. ¢. McDonald Thos. A. Parke H. H. Buente Simon Vram John McKirdy James Hunter Wm. A. Ford Lewis McMuhen John L. Gullett Third Ward E. Wertheimer A. W. Simon H. Stockman T. Striepeke Wm. Swindell T. C. Harbison B. F. Kynd J. G. Ebbert R. L. Thompson George Lysle, Jr H. Albrecht A. Alston Fourth Ward Wm. M. Kennedy Wm. Bader John W. Stacy Geo A. Keller John Vogler A. H. Stauffer H. (. Robison A. Walter, Jr Hugh Kennedy G. M. Shillito Joseph Lautner James H. Lindsay George J. Rudolf A. Ammon Chas. W. Lighthill Charles W. Dahlinger Charles V. Lewis Thos. R. Herd John W. Kreps BR. H. Gilliford Jesse McGeary C. Steffen, Jr Wm. Thomas F. Stemler E. A. Knoz Lee Frasier I. K. Stayton Richard Millard Ovey Nixon E. 8. Day H. H.phillips Twelfth Ward Morris Einstein J. B. Smith Joseph Kaiser W. H. Wagner Theodore Rler Thirteenth Ward John P. Ober George J. Lappe C. Pappert Thomas Pitcairn Finance Committee Select Council Einstein James Thornton Allegheny Lice Force Watson Mr. Watson

Pittsburg Elects School Directors Assessors and Aldermen

A full list of elected candidates across wards for Pittsburg includes School Directors and Assessors with multiple unopposed races noted. Names appear for each ward from First through Twenty Seventh, listing directors and assessors and indicating vacancies and short terms where applicable.

Political Shuffle Notes At Local School Board Meeting

Shaughnessy and Adolph Bishot Ad oppose Gaddock who faced the thirty-fifth ballot. The school district discussed changes in positions from assessor to Tivimaixth rd-School Directors with A G streib and M Ballantyne noted in attendance.

Shaughnessy Adolph Bishot Witon Gaddock Wae Deeotgs Me Metae Anton x Tinhart Tivimaixth A. G. Streib Wees M. Ballantyne

Man Misses Vote After Busy Election Day

P. M. Connelly, candidate for Constable and District Assessor in Ninth ward, spent the day mobilizing votes and summoning absentees. After polls closed he realized he had not voted. He tried to reopen the polls, but failed and returned home, fearing his one vote might decide the outcome, though it did not.

P.M. Connelly Connelly

Braddock Names Unanimous Burgess and Local Officials

Braddock votes for H. C. Shallenberger as Burgess the first unanimous choice in town history. George F. Sims becomes Assistant Burgess. R. M. Holland defeats H. W. Benn for Third ward Council. W. J. Dible beats T. W.S for Sec ond ward. First ward elected Lew F. Holtzman and H. Brand as councilmen. Wiltcher tops Sharsh for constable by 183. Griffith as tax collector. Holland and Holtzman serve as Justice of the Peace. Top straight Republican ticket wins. North Versailles Township selects Ward and George as Supervisors. Daw tax collector. O Leary constable.

Braddock H. C. Shallenberger George F. Sims R. M. Holland H. W. Benn W. J. Dible Burgess T. W.S Lew F. Holtzman H. Brand George C. Wiltcher Will H. Sharsh J. W. Griffith Justice of the Peace Holland Holtzman Fred W. Edwards David Bradford John Hanns A. L. Best R. E. Stewart A. J. Boyle D. S. Elliot W. J. Vance North Versailles Township James Ward Thomas George Richard Daw Hugh O'Leary

Miners Union Leader Reports Rapid Growth in District

John D. Conway president of District 4 of the National Miners' Progressive Union says membership is rising faster than expected. He notes 39 locals now exist across Ohio and Pennsylvania with diverse local sizes from 12 to 225 members and says the movement will keep organizing new locals.

John D. Conway National Miners’ Progressive Union Subdivision 6 Conway W Ho Ohio Pennsylvania

Carriage Axles Trade Slows as Makers Meet for Price Rise

The Carriage and Wagon Axle Trust of the United States convened at the Monongahela House to discuss trade and advance prices. President Smith warned of a dull market and potential consequences for axle makers if no improvement occurs as a new price scale is reportedly set to raise prices by ten percent.

Carriage and Wagon Axle Trust United States Monongahela House Smith

Allegheny Shoe Dealers Organize Retail Association

A group of Allegheny shoe dealers met at John Fielding’s Ohio street store and formed the Allegheny Retail Shoe Dealers Association. John Fielding is elected President and Louis P. Lang Secretary. other officers to be chosen later with a constitution to be adopted at the next meeting.

Allegheny John Fielding Ohio Street Allegheny Retail Shoe Dealers Association Louis P. Lang

Election results show local officials across several boroughs

The report lists elected officials in Sharns burg Ems Worth Bellevue and Wilkinsburg with Burgesses, Councils, School Directors, Justices of the Peace, Constables, Assessors and election inspectors. Names include John Griffin J L Burgess Peter Worz H A Ries George M Paden James A Thompson J Pears Anudi tor G Eastpincent etc.

Sharnsburg Burgess John L Griffin Peter Worz H. A. Ries Willian Weshbeher James A. Robinson John Baird Constable Frank Freifred Ems Worth M. Raymond Richardson and Stauffer Samuel Courtney James P. Jones And Baladney McClintock Teemusen 2Ohn Shannon Eugene Sweitzer Bellevue J. J. McCormick Nile R. Moore William Martin George M. Paden James A. Thompson P. James Wrison Samuel Sesshnans James D. Carothers James H. Hamnett W. W. Patterson

Traction Men to Present Grievances at K of I Meeting

Local Assembly No 2126 EK of L will hold a meeting in Lawrenceville tonight to listen to complaints from extra conductors and gripmen of the Citizens' Traction Company. Union members express dissatisfaction and anticipate action or support for their movement.

Citizens’ Traction Company Lawrenceville

Lenten Fast Rules Issued by Bishop Tuigg of Pittsburg

Coroner McDowell held an inquest into the death of an infant at the workhouse. Elizabeth Jane Johnston, recently sent from Jefferson county for keeping a disorderly house, gave birth on February 16 and the child died, reportedly of inanition.

McDowell Elizabeth Jane Johnston Jefferson County

Pianos and accessories display at Hamilton’s with low margins

Hamilton’s on Fifth Avenue showcases the largest varied piano and organ display in the city. Prices range from 3180 to 1500 for Decker Knabe Fischer and others with terms to fit monthly or quarterly. Also listing silk stockings coats wraps and discounted shoes in a multi-item sale at Jos. Horne & Co. and US Cars & Weaver.

Decker Knabe Fischer S. Hamber Fifth Avenue

Garments Trimmed Mantles and Plush Jackets Prices

Listed prices for Beaver Newmarkets Directoria fronts and similar trimmed garments include Astrachan and braided mantles priced from 5 to 12 dollars. Plush jackets also appear, with figures around 8 to 12 dollars.

Adams Express Manager Drops Reading Road Contract

General Manager L. C. Weir of Adams Express Company was in the city bound for Cincinnati. His company quit the Reading road contract due to nonpayment and will transfer handling to Pennsylvania. He does not expect a renewed rate dispute.

L. C. Weir Adams Express Company Cincinnati Reading Road Pennsylvania

Baltimore and Ohio Excursion Tickets to Washington Inauguration

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Washington and Baltimore for the inauguration period. Tickets go on sale February 25 to March 4 with return validity to March 7 and allow stopovers at Baltimore or Washington. Passes include travel on all trains including the Vestibuled Limited Express without extra fare. Excursion Washington to Baltimore is 120 dollars round trip, on sale February 26 to March 4, good to March 7.

Washington Harrison Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Baltimore Ohio Baltimore and Ohio

General Harrison Declines Americas Club Banquet Invite

W H Keech of the Americas Club Executive Board returned from Indianapolis where he sought an interview for the April 27 banquet. General Harrison refused to attend citing official duties and precedent, despite Pleasant recollections of last year.

W. H. Keech Americus Club Indianapolis Harrison the Americas Club Reech Indinospolis Americas Club

Dr J C Dunn backs oleomargarine in Harrisburg letter

Former President of the City Board of Health Dr J C Dunn writes to Hon G W Neff chairman of the House Health Committee in Harrisburg urging favorable consideration of oleomargarine.

J. C. Dunn Board of Health G. W. Neff Harrisburg

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