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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1890
Page
2
A council panel debates granting privileges to multiple street railway firms led by the Duquesne Traction Company. Members discuss sequencing, overall scope, and the need to balance taxes including water and business taxes while confirming final passage of the ordinances and addressing outstanding tax figures.
The Duquesne Traction Company gains entry to streets and rights to lease franchises of existing street railways, with power to construct conduits and wires. Future contracts require city consent. all privileges align with the city street railway ordinance. The company must file a detailed plan within 80 days and invest in paving over two years per mile.
A historic ordinance outlines multiple street railway routes and extensions in Pittsburgh. It details circuits for Duquesne, Bora, People's, Craig Street, Wilkinsburg, East Liberty, Highland, Howe, and other lines with double tracks, startup points, and extension consent across Penn Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Collins Avenue, and surrounding streets.
The table lists deficiencies by department from official returns. City tax losses total 253 261 62. water rent 39 227 91. wharves 288 49. city gauger 525 61. vehicle license 607 25. street railways 1 910. Building Inspector 1 501 20. advertising tax liens 3 441 13. liquor licenses 32 975 06. miscellaneous 29 204 15. Gains include Business tax 11 879 23. Mayor's office 14 072 25. markets 1 761 11. engineering 16 587 40. City Attorney 21 815 23. Total losses 362 942 54. total gains 118 99.
Captain McKinnie of the Anderson Hotel returns from a California and Oregon tour reporting Lower California laid out in town lots and a boom that has fallen through. He notes Jets and fighting, praises Seattle interest, and predicts Seattle as the Chicago of the Pacific Coast. Mr Hainsworth builds furnaces and mills. the town is described as a hummer.
The Lawrence School Board Fifteenth ward arranges two benefit events to aid the family of the late Prof Stephenson, principal of the Lawrence school, who was killed recently. Gates open March 13 and 14 with top local talent to perform.
An elevator accident at Fleming & Hamilton on Third Avenue killed 12 year old Frank Stickman, a worker described as a hustler. The coroner’s inquest revealed open freight shaft design and unstaffed elevator operation with workers and children using the lifts. The firm employs nearly 100 with no formal elevator operator, prompting earlier calls for mandatory trained supervision.
A meeting of the Library Commission is called for Wednesday at 3 P.M. in Select Council chamber to discuss a site for the main library and the foundation of Pittsburg's gift. It is expected Mr Carnegie will attend though he declines to indicate a preferred location.
A couple from Treabir named John Rentz and his wife boarded with Mrs. Boyd on Lacock Street and allegedly left without paying a $50 board bill and took sundry effects. The man was later found deceased by his own action after his wife visited him and she was held for safe keeping in a local lockup.
Controller Morrow released ward by ward millage totals including county taxes to show taxpayers their burden. The report identifies how each ward contributes to the general levy with several wards showing increased millage and notes a 15 mill ante in the taxation game.
Two weeks after reports claimed exhaustion, new activity emerges as Smith farm well hits gas and fluid and the burning rig and nearby house are destroyed. Fritz No. 5 flows to sand, Beckwell yields 12, and Shannopin adds 750 barrels daily. Fort Pitt well near Douglass farm expected to come in.
About 6 P.M. yesterday car 57 lost grip and brake on the up trip. Car 58 hooked on and at Tannehill street its grip rail locked, forcing a sudden stop. Passengers tumbled, women screamed, gripman John Crooks suffered a sprained wrist and arm injuries. Car 57 dragged the front end of 58, wrecking pilot and tedke, both cars laid up. Car 57 previously struck the Fifth avenue cable at Wood street Tuesday night. Car 22 of Pittsburg Traction broke a grip at Gist and Fifth, delaying traffic last night.
Street railways adopt a cut-out device that instantly trips a circuit when a dead wire touches high voltage transmission wires. This alarm at the power house cuts current until the dead wire is removed, preventing deaths or serious accidents.
Frank McMahon faced a larceny charge after Detective Coulson nabbed him in the act at the post office corner. A lady's purse was found on his person and linked to a theft observed during the Mechanics' parade, with McMahon claiming he found the purse. He was held on $1,000 bail for court.
A coroner jury at Hazelwood crossing on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ruled Prof. Stevenson’s death accidental. They recommended B and O operate safety gates at both Hazelwood crossings and that city councils require gate installation and operation at all grade crossings.
Yesterday James F. Burke the stenographer received notice of his appointment as official stenographer for the National Convention of papal Clubs to be held in Nashville Tennessee on March 4 He will depart Sunday night with the Pittsburg delegation. Ex State Senator D W Lee of Franklin traveled to geogeyng last evening to observe the Balt road case and A French the spring manufacturer left for San Antonio accompanying him.
Report notes the alleged attempt to form a wire rod producers’ trust collapsed after disunity and reservations. It centers on John W. Gates of Braddock and the friction with other major firms like Carnegie Phipps Co and Cambria Iron as fears of exclusion and missteps undermined the plan.
Secretary William Martin of the Amalgamated Association, a State Revenue Commission member, arrived home after a two day session in Philadelphia. The commission, created to draft uniform tax laws, heard Eastern observers' recommendations. The next meeting is set for Harriburg on the 18th and 19th of next month, with potential local sessions in March or April if requested by residents. Martin invites changes to be sent to No 512 Smithfield Street.
Mr. W. P. Tyler, Isle Boston pipe maker now residing in Washington Pennsylvania, reports selling all pipes and plans to start new works April 1 at Washington. He notes dull valley business, flags gas and railroads as Washington advantages over Warren and Youngstown, and says he found local skelp iron producers east of the mountains.
After months the Fort Pitt Glass Works confirmed plans to relocate to Jeannette. Zimmerman and Blazir arranged the move with the North Jeannette Land and Improvement Company. They will receive land for a plant and 25 houses to support production of white ware and other table and ornamental ware.
The second annual session of the Middle Conference Pittsburg Synod Lutheran Church closed at Grace Reformed Church. Members discussed obtaining a model Sunday school and read essays on various topics. Rev. J. L. Waters presided with morning and afternoon reports and addresses.
J. F. Hinckley the vice president of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union and J. W. Sailor from Philadelphia arrived in the city yesterday. Hinckley said the visit was unofficial and that the green blowers' strike in the East was practically settled with thanks to Pittsburg workers.
Word from Philadelphia says charges preferred by James against Joseph L. Evans before the General Assembly of the E. of L. have been dropped by the General Board.
Thomas Blair Jr reports Indianapolis based Premier Steel Works testing Adams direct open hearth steel from ore. He says costs are similar to Bessemer, quality is better, and claims are preliminary with full information available to inspectors. The DePauw investment project failed to compete with Eastern mills despite a $600000 stake.
Mr. O W Potter of the Illinois Steel Company and partners inspected the coke plant and found conditions satisfactory. He rejected rumors of a 5 percent steel price rise and said rails would not be pushed up. He urged conservative members to resist moves on wares base changes and stated wage talks were not discussed at iron and steel conferences.
Mr J M St Clair of Homer City says Indiana county coal lands will soon be developed. The Pennsylvania road network expands with small branches forming a system. J W Moore of Greensburg and J M Guthrie of Indiana push into coke production with large land holdings and ovens. Moore has leased 800 acres with options on 1500 and is building 200 ovens. Guthrie has 2200 acres bought and 1800 leased, totaling about 4000 acres and plans more ovens.
The Hainesworth mill at Smallman and Twenty-sixth streets will reopen Monday with 200 workers. Purchased by the Olivers' firms, it will specialize in four inch and smaller steel billets, a unique operation in the country. The plant has new hydraulic cranes and fittings, with most output directed to the Oliver wire mill.
Dr Joseph B Read national commander of the Union Veteran Legion toured Allegheny visiting friends then returned to his St home He is known in Pittsburg where his father Dr J L Read died in the Willey building disaster He argues pensions should be based only on wounds from service not later illnesses or wartime diseases.
Colonel T. P. Roberts presented an engaging paper on Brazilian flora and related topics at the Botanical Society last night. He shared data from a two decade ago sojourn, showcased drawings and sketches, and exhibited plant specimens. An notable display featured fern specimens from New Zealand.
An oil producers gathering at the P S M Exchange discussed plans to reargue the Will s versus Manufacturers Gas Co case after a Supreme Court decision limited lessees ability to quit leases. Speakers warned of tactics tying up farmers and land, with critics noting past schemes by lessees to drill around farms and stall title releases.
Robert McMann and Stephen Newburg were rushed to the Homeopathic Hospital after a two horse rig ran away on Forbes avenue. Newburg suffered a severe head wound and bruises while McMann was thrown against a lamp post breaking his right leg in two places and sustaining internal injuries.
At the Allegheny County Medical Society meeting the death of Dr J A Oldshue was mourned. The group resolution notes he was a valued member, a city officer, and an enterprising citizen. An obituary will be prepared and published, minutes will record the resolutions, and copies sent to the press and the deceased’s family.
Prices teased to attract buyers with cheap shoes and $10 suits. Advertises Verner’s shoes, new curtains, and stock updates from Jos. Horne & Co. and Cain & Verner. Mentions locations at Penn Avenue, Grant and Diamond, and Market avenues near the Court House.
The Pharmaceutical Examining Board and its members Will S. Jones F H Eggers Joseph F Neeley Perry Gleim Profs Stevens Blanck Koenig will conduct examinations for this year's College of Pharmacy class. The class numbers 65 with 35 seniors.
In the Twenty-seventh ward at the head of South Twenty-eldth street, Jared Thomas shows a grim family tragedy. His youngest daughter Elsie died after influenza a week long illness, followed by Howard his only son, and now Mrs. Thomas lies gravely ill with pneumonia. The husband works at Jones Laughlin's plant.
In Allegheny on the Northside two residents faced fatal crises yesterday. Joseph Chuchvalec a tanner of 138 Branch Street Troy Hill died after taking Paris Green amid suffering from inflammatory rheumatism. He expressed a wish to die and died within minutes despite Dr John E Davidson’s arrival. Married with no children his death has no stated motive. Later 54 year old William Schumacher of Humboldt Street Spring Hill shot himself in the temple and died nearby. Schumacher was a contractor and a member of the Poor Board of Allegheny.
A dense ad touts Ladies apparels with corsets in multiple styles including Falso and No Name designs, guaranteed durability, and exclusive imports. It highlights gloves from Jourin and Mousquetaire brands, suede and kid options, and a broad color range, claiming premier Western Pennsylvania agency for Jourin.
Mayor Pearson of Allegheny last night signed the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Street Railway ordinance, formalizing the measure and its approval by city authorities.
The piece hails Otto Hegner as a Mozart level genius in a child and notes his March 7 performance at Old City Hall Pitts. Tickets go on sale at 8.
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