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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1891
Page
2
Southside residents joined a parade celebrating ancestry with colonial costumes and bamboo banners. Elegant silken banners flew as councils displayed civic pride while women contributed artistic banners. After 5 PM ceremonies, a banquet at Hotel Hamilton honored the organizers and staff with music and farewell gatherings.
Tens of thousands from outside and inside Pittsburgh poured in for Washington Birthday celebrations. Railroads reported 10 000 extra riders beyond commuter tickets and 7 000 outsiders in the city. four extra trains were run to handle crowds while offices closed and hotels filled.
Two young sisters Sara Williams and Mamie Jeremy wandered from Woods Run after hearing distant music. Four young women including Lotta Berry and Blanche Reese found them near the Sixth Street Bridge cold and dirty. Police detective McDonough reunited the lost children with their grandmother aboard at the Woods Run home.
During a parade on Cedar avenue Allerheny yesterday a crowd toppled an elderly man, Nicholas Trautman. He suffered a broken leg and bruises, was taken to General Hospital, and is described as a long time paralyzed former police officer living at 260 Sawmill alley.
Police laid out orderly plans for the day and executed them effectively. Although drinking occurred, no serious trouble was reported. A draft was made upon the detective.
Forces from outer districts and downtown streets were patrolled by plainclothes officers to deter gatherings of unruly elements. Ferce Inspector Mc Aleese and Assistant Superintendent O'Mara moved through the district as Chief Brown supervised. The day shift began at 10 4. MM and the night shift at 4, shifting earlier duties to cover peak hours.
A lengthy march through Allegheny featured police units from Pittsburg and Allegheny, a host of color bearers and drum corps, and dozens of councils and bands. The three hour procession included mounted officers, uniformed brigades, and multiple city and county groups marching under marching orders and with staging at Market and Penn avenues.
A historical listing shows numerous named councils and commanders with numbers of men, detailing a large scale command structure. References include Connell, Parry Connell, Stephen Frazier, Theodore Didtpeake, George Washington Council, J Raum, Vand, Lorena, Lester, John Smith, and multiple regional councils such as Pittsburgh and Duquesne. The text notes forty decorated carriages and teams of horses and wagons in the parade.
Clemens Ginezner of Sharpsburg aged 45 was found drowned in the cellar of his Main Street home after the flood. An inquest at J. J. Keil's drugstore ruled accidental drowning. His wife and several children survive. McKee’s Rocks and nearby towns endure widespread damage with lost stock, including $1,200 worth of bran and hay at Schmid’s, partly salvageable.
Congressmen Niedringhaus and elect W. F. Cobb passed through the city en route to Washington. Niedringhaus rushed to the capital by telegram from Speaker Reed to aid in maintaining a quorum. Cobb, a prominent St. Louis Democrat, backs free silver and praises Governor Pattison as he predicts strong election prospects.
Policeman John Bittner of Allegheny was set upon by a crowd on Corry street last night. They knocked him to the ground, seized his mace and hat, and held them briefly before a young man named Harry Chambers retrieved them. Chambers and another man named John Jones were arrested and jailed at the Allegheny station.
A tally of limb injuries lists Charles Zimmerman ten, with a leg crushed by a milk wagon on South Twelfth Street and treated at home on Cabot Way. George Hoffman ten dislocated arm after a fall from a doorstep on Bilas Street Bloomfield. J H Burke a McKnight’s machine shop worker had a leg fracture from a falling casting and was sent to the hospital.
Butter’s band performance at The Dispatch event noted for sweet music. A Nobble chased by Henry Weaver on Carson Street ran away, wrecking a buggy with no injuries. Hanm Etheidge, Telegraph manager, received two presents for autographic telegraphy aid. Jacob Fuell died at age 60 from apoplexy at Haock & is brewery, where he worked.
The Allegheny Finance Committee completed drafting charter ordinances for a second class city and recommended an appropriation ordinance setting the city tax levy at 13 mills for the year, with 1 mill for poor tax, 0.5 for sinking fund, 0.5 for school tax, 0.25 for sewer tax, totaling 1475-100 mills and a 4.927-100 mill increase.
Seven year old Charles Schneider died after a toy balloon gum became wedged in his throat. Visiting relative Thomas Hero on Carson Street, a failed attempt to remove the gum led to the boy's death before doctors arrived. An inquest will be held by the coroner.
Mrs Mary Ralph of 76 Crawford Street escaped two humane agents after a court dispute over her children ages 8 and 6. She fled with a child in each arm through a rear exit, prompting a crowd before she found refuge in a neighbor’s house. Agents filed multiple other charges and warrants were issued for chicken fight participants at McKee’s Rocks. A 77 year old man, Patrick Crean, seeks aid to support his sons Thomas and Peter.
A pay patient at Mercy Hospital fled shortly after receiving the first Koch lymph injection for consumption. Despite a search, no trace of the man was found, and hospital officials would not disclose his name. Dr Hengst plans to send a female patient for a full Koch treatment course.
William Fogarty, a watchman for Riter and Conley, was beaten last night near Second Avenue and Short Street. Inspector McAleese arrested Joseph Strauss, Richard Lee, and Thomas Dawson, who later claimed no involvement, as Fogarty sustained head injuries but was not deemed seriously hurt.
John Reineman of Pine Creek reported Sunday morning theft of between 600 and 700 dollars from his bedroom bureau drawer. The crime happened while he and his sister and her husband were at church, with burglars leaving jewelry and silverware undisturbed. Allegheny detectives are investigating.
Police report several suspects facing charges from threats and mayhem to assault and neglect. Individuals include Joax CEEF accused of threatening his wife, Charles Ronnies charged with mayhem, Jacos Doupt arrested for assault, William Sheets jailed for neglect and assault, Frank McGaugher jailed for cruelty, Andrew Warn involved in a street incident, James Russell accused of alerting women, and Warren Jr faced for a raid and confrontation at a residence.
The piece outlines potential Pittsburg Brazil coal and machinery trade under Secretary Blaine’s treaty. It notes shipping costs to Rio de Janeiro and Montevideo, possible return freight via coffee and sugar, and how lowered New Orleans wharfage could offset higher coal costs. It argues such a link could spur regional infrastructure like the Ohio navigation improvements and Erie Canal.
A broken shaft at Sligo Rolling Mills triggers tension between workers, Amalgamated Association leaders, and James M Bailey. Dispute centers on whether workers must reimburse the company for a faulty oversized ball, with a strike expected today. The case could set a precedent for all mills if upheld.
Seventeen superintendents from the telegraph and motive power divisions of the Pennsylvania system met in General Manager Wood's office to discuss employee grievances. Charles Watts and J. F. Miller from the Northwest and Southwest systems attended. The conference, ongoing, has not yet resolved the chief grievance, as voiced by a conductor who asked what brought about the meeting.
Financial circles report Mr. Westinghouse finds success in placing the remaining preferred stock. He is expected back in Pittsburgh around Thursday to present another progress statement on the matter. Ancestura Bitters touted as the most efficacious stimulant to excite the appetite.
In spring 1891 Pittsburg hosts a vast collection of wash cotton fabrics described as the most extensive and finest assortment yet shown. The display is noted as unusually large and curious, claimed to cover the country with its breadth.
A fashion note highlights Anderson's ginghams featuring hundreds of styles and entirely new patterns with rich colorings. It promises more beautiful designs than before, showcasing countless variations of plaids checks and novel designs.
A larger assortment than ever of novelty imported Ginghams featuring large polka spots Brochet and Persian effects stripes and checks of silk Beurettes embroidered side borders and handsome wool effects.
Medium priced Scotch Zephyrs and American Ginghams showcased in rich colors and novel patterns. Children dresses feature soft zephyr-like fabrics at 25 cents a yard. Last year’s 40 cent patterns reappear at 12 1/4 cents. Branden burg price noted.
A new printed cotton fabric launches in the market priced at 1234c per yard. The item mirrors Brandenburg style and is highlighted as a fresh textile choice for makers and shoppers.
This week offers a handsome cotton fabric assortment featuring Choice printing and fresh designs. New cotton challies, Scotch cheviots for shirts waists and dresses, stripes and checks in endless patterns. Printed chinties with black grounds and colored figures at 12 gauge yards. Percases for boys shirts in popular patterns and colors matching top waist designs. Prints with new designs and batters in common cotton fashions for dresses and blouses priced at low per yard.
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