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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1890
Page
12
John Haley, a young man known for combative behavior, was arrested on Ward Street at night for causing a disturbance. He resisted in the wagon and again before the sergeant on duty, but Sergeant Metz restrained him with a swift armlock and locked him behind bars after a lively tussle.
Chief Kirechler and the Allegheny police raided a suspected vice establishment run by Jacob Hasley on River avenue near Anderson street. About ten o'clock in the evening, sixteen men and three women were captured and placed in the lockup for further inquiry.
The centennial death anniversary of Abbe de l Epee, first teacher of the blind in France, was celebrated at St Andrew s Protestant Episcopal Church in Ninth Street. About 70 people attended, including 5 deaf. silent sign language was used for all talks with translation into English. J C Balis gave a history, and B R Allabaugh demonstrated via blackboard writing and sign language with deaf pupils. A collection was taken for a proposed State home for aged deaf persons near Harrisburg.
Citizens praise James B Scott's management while Mr. Witherow commends the opening. The Carnegie Free Library remains closed to visitors until permanent control is settled as $250000 worth of paintings are returned to owners.
Edward Livingston of 148 Webster Avenue accused Powell Kramer of Troy Hill of larceny after Kramer allegedly stole a pie and a pair of pore from Livingston's overcoat at Lutz's brewery. Kramer arrested and jailed in default of 500 bail for a hearing Tuesday.
A thief entered McClurg & Co. cracker factory on ERebeecs Street Allegheny and stole 220 dollars from a desk while the clerk was briefly absent. Chief Kirschler assigned a detective to the case but no suspect has been captured.
A collection of brief notes lists Mr William G Foster and wife of Pittsburg visiting St Francis en route to Key West and back home via St Morustine. George Richards of Crafton marked his 37th birthday with a reception. Mrs Senator Quay and two daughters rode Eastern Express home to Washington after attending a wedding. Special Hampton Houghton of the Pennsylvania Railroad has recovered from illness and resumes duties. E G W Dietrich of New York City stayed with his mother J A Dietrich at 147 Second Avenue. K Solomon of Guskys plans travel to New York and other eastern cities returning in March. Stella Kevan of Shermanstown returns from Philadelphia. John C Spofford of Boston and J M Hisad of City stay at the Dequeane. W DeWolf heads east for a three week trip. Senator E B Robbins of Greensburg visited the city. Harry Metzgar also went East last night.
Dr B M Hawes specializes in ear, nose and throat diseases and practices at 18 Penn Street Pittsburg. The listing notes the office location and focus on ENT care.
Congressman Bayne notes Harrison enjoyed the public reception at the Court House and library during his Pittsburg trip. He says the President appreciated handshakes and stayed until crowds thinned, with Bayne claiming Harrison will be popular at term end and that Reed strengthened party unity. He predicts tariff changes favoring enameled iron and sugar while denying Alaska seal lobby crookedness.
The Pittsburg educator Prof Isaac N Stephenson 51 principal of Lawrence School Fifteenth ward was killed when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train at Hazelwood while crossing the track around 8 pm His watch stopped at 758 pm He leaves a widow and four children and had served in Pittsburg schools since 1855 An inquest is scheduled for tomorrow
Preparations for the Americas Club grand banquet proceed as members dispute whether Congressman Dalzell should officiate as toast master. Quay members threaten no banquet if he presides, while others respond with feigned ignorance.
Albert McGuire was arrested by Officer Wechter and held at the Fourteenth Ward station on a suspicious person charge. The officer says McGuire roamed Oakland for days and told inconsistent stories about his residence amid recent fires and thefts increasing police vigilance.
Detective Glenn of Allegheny arrested William Gerhold yesterday at Kline's saloon on Eleventh street in Pittsburg. He is charged with stealing $34 from Robert Bower of No 28 Venter alley Allegheny. Both men boarded at the same house and the theft is said to have occurred yesterday.
A ten year old Luke was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when he fell from a wagon at the corner of Ohio and Federal streets in Allegheny. He was carried to his Henderson street home unconscious.
A ceremonial feature of yesterday's celebration saw J Kaufman & Bros. present a magnificent silk banner to Valley Forge Council Jr. O. U. A. M. The gesture highlighted the event and honored local youth leaders.
The Charleroi Land Company in Charleroi Washington County Pennsylvania will open for business on March fourth next. Manager M J Alexander will be on the ground from that date to give everyone personal attention.
Nearly 100 Shoenbergers mill workers attended the Imperial Hall gathering led by Chairman Lysett of Trustworthy Lodge. They debated test cases against arrests, criticized leadership, and discussed alleged collusion with the Steel Workers' Association. Four police guarded the mill as talks turned to next steps and possible discipline for dissidents. Mr Martin was reportedly away from home as the crowd eyed further developments next Tuesday.
Charles Depew, veteran Dispatch reporter and broker, visits from Texas and notes Pittsburg’s growth. He warns of possible ice crop failure and predicts artificial ice could replace natural ice at similar or lower cost, citing Galveston prices and regional competition driving down costs.
Inspector McKelvey denounces the jug business as three boys under 14 are brought to Twenty-eighth ward station for drunkenness. The smallest boy is carried to a cell in the arm of a wagon man after a cut above the eye, allegedly from a Cun ningham & Co. glass factory watchman. The two talkers deny drinking. the young youth's condition suggests otherwise.
Samuel Dodd of Meriden Connecticut a silver plate manufacturer visits the Duquesne to buy flint glass. He opposed the Connecticut Disgl ture backed Platt for Senate and advocates tariff restraint on copper arguing raw materials should not be taxed. He opposes civil service reform and dislikes Harrison for allowing officeholders to serve out their terms.
Domita Bonicello, a 40 year old Italian laborer for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad at Shousetown, was run over by a shifting engine. The wheels cut off both legs and he died after being brought to West Penn Hospital. An inquest is planned for tomorrow. He recently arrived from Italy and boarded in a Shousetown shanty.
The Marion Improvement Company announced officers for 125 Waterstreet with T. M. Jenkinson as president and J. A. Elphinstone as treasurer. Directors include Jenkinson Elphinstone Barth Kimberland R. eSErY J. A. Rodabaugh and William Watkins.
Charles Pratt urges a practical, non political approach to Carnegie Free Library governance. Pittsburgh officials meet to draft an ordinance for a representative commission while emphasizing accessible books and broad public discussion. Pratt argues for literary merit and plain stock in a unified city library.
Joseph M. Dixon of Dixon & Co. has faced embarrassment after his firm was confused with Dickson & Co. druggists when an execution was issued against the latter’s house several days ago.
The McKeesport Drum Major, using a musket with fixed bayonet as a baton, attracted applause while passing City Hall. He showed control and composure with the weapon during the procession.
Higdon and Higdon patent lawyers list issued patents this week from Pittsburg Allegheny and Altoona. Names include J W Davy insulator and rail for elevated ways J H Dixon tool attachment W S Sims roll BR H Soule car heating apparatus and steam trap H H Westinghouse pressure indicator for air brake apparatus. Also Allegheny J Beckfeld A Schmid gas engine and mining machine M A Michales Altoona W O Dunbar journal box for car axles.
Steinway, Conover and Opera pianos praised as best of their kind with no praise needed for Steinway. Fresh stock arrived at H. Kleber Bros. 306 Wood Street offered at small advance over cost on accommodating terms. Old pianos and organs accepted in exchange.
Our spring styles in men's suits prove popular as four big counters of suits go for ten dollars each tomorrow. Choice of business sacks or dressy cutaways offered in fine cheviots cassimeres diagonals and worsteds at low prices. Located at P O OC C cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
An advertisement touts Angostura Bitters as a must have for every well regulated household, highlighting its status as a celebrated appetizer.
A reporter visits a fashionable confectionery to observe candy cravings among young ladies and married women. Clerks describe favorites like French candies and delicate creams, noting the prevalence of candy in social life and a playful exchange where a gentleman gifts a gilt box and proclaims he is sweet on the lady.
Dr Frank Hertzig of the St Louis Globe Democr at describes alcohol related hallucinations. A man believes he is surrounded by cherries and drinks whisky with maraschino. Other patients report visions of seizures snakes a stream of boutons and a gray goose. The doctor warns that delusions vary but mental distress remains constant.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat article notes rising gum demand with Chicago as the gum capital and St Louis catching up. It cites daily shipments of up to 30 000 pieces to the city and describes two main varieties: a gentleman’s Panama import, and a ladies fruit based product popular with women.
Early morning highway robbery on Filthavernue near the market house left Samuel Rossan lighter by a silver watch and chain worth 35 dollars. Three assailants rough handled him but caused no serious injuries and police were alerted with hopes of identification.
The ice toboggan slide in Recreation Park opened to the public Friday evening and will operate afternoons and evenings while winter permits. One hundred real toboggans are available to provide Pennsylvanians with the wild romantic danger of Canadian sport if they wish.
The next regular meeting will be in the Pittsburg Library parlors next Thursday at 7 30 PM. Colonel Thomas P. Roberts will read Reminiscences of Brazil and G C Mellor will present a sketch on Frederick Parsh, early botanist.
The piece reports divided opinion on taxing compound lard with the Conger and Butterworth bills. Customers weigh price against purity with quotes from Rea & Co. and E. H. Myers & Co. executives. some defend the compound as healthy and economical, while others doubt its safety and prefer genuine lard or oleomargarine.
Parcel of cabinet photographs offered by Hendricks and Co at 68 Federal Street. No. 12 fine portraits listed. Local interest item highlighting sale of small image collections.
Joseph Renard the French inventor who planned an ascent from Recreation Park in a self built flying machine was arrested by Chief Kirschler for lacking a required license and remanded to jail in default of bail.
Medical note urges correcting strabismus in children to prevent vision loss and ridicule. It cites ten year old son of John Flaherty of Walkers Mills Pa, treated by Dr. Sadler at 804 Penn Ave with cocaineye solution, immediate ease and quick recovery.
The Central Trades Council met last evening with J L Evans presiding. John Coyle and James Bakewell joined as delegates from Thomas Marlowe Lodge No 5 A A of I and S W. The secretary will contact ten Flat Glass Workers Association locals about non union work. A communication from Cigar Makers L A 1374 about Morris & Kuehne selling non union cigars was discussed and a committee was set to consult Mr Kushus on the issue.
Antony O'Brien was arrested on a warrant from Alderman Lohr man’s office for assault and battery. The prosecutor, John Warbroat, a boarder at O'Brien's Carson Street home, fell ill and O'Brien evicted him to the street. Warbroat remained hospitalized and a hearing is set for March 3. Michael Mullen, Robert Sullivan, Robert Kelly and James O'Leary were jailed on warrants from Alderman Berry for larceny in connection with a wagonload of goods.
George Afton of Fifty first street fell twenty feet from a scaffold at Stanton avenue brickyards yesterday afternoon. He suffered a broken left leg and a broken right arm and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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