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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1892

Page

12

Imtators Of Hill Primary Rock Allegheny Reform Fight

Allegheny City Republican Committee stages a fevered five day sprint to fix mayoral primaries for March 5. Alderman Braun claims a bold coup, pressuring candidates Kennedy Tyler and Weegtly while reformers reel from the rapid date move and Baker law implications. Mayor Voegtly may yet enter the race, reshaping the reform vote and intensifying the contest.

Wyman Allegheny E L. Braun Allegheny City Republican Committee Allegheny County Kennedy Tyler Weegtly Braun Squire Braun Squire John RL Henricks Major Kennedy Alderman Braun Chief Braun Thaun & Riter

County Democracy Association to discuss Alderman appointment

A meeting at the Mellon building headquarters Tuesday night will discuss appointing Steve Toole as Alderman of the First ward and dispose of other important business.

The County Democracy Association Mellon Steve Toole

Iron and Steel Workers leader visits Pittsburg

Joseph Bishop of Columbus and former president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers spent yesterday in Pittsburg. He visited friends in the national office and attended to private business matters.

Joseph Bishop Columbus Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers Pittsburg Association

National Knights of Labor backs bill for Senate electors

National officers of the Knights of Labor endorse a congressional bill granting the people the power to elect United States Senators. Pressure mounts as garters demand that all Knights sign in support.

Knights of Labor Congress United States Knights

Curative Collections Reported for City Street Improvements

The Court confirmed curative act reports and turned them to the City Treasurer for collection. Total assessment for 30 improvements is 102,296.05 dollars with 27 reports already in hand and notices sent to property holders. collections begin after 30 days, with 5 percent added if unpaid. The list names numerous sewer, grading, and paving assessments across wards and streets, including Liberty, Penn, Webster, and Penn avenues, Stanton, Hob, and Mortland avenues, with individual totals for each project.

Boggs Avenue Fortieth Butler Streets J. C. Kirkpatrick Almondaller Seventeenth Ward Liberty and Center Avenues Graham Street Winebiddle Avenue Two Mile Run Twentieth Ward Stanton Avenue Viola Alley Highland Negley Avenues Nineteenth Ward Webster Avenue Kirkpatrick Street Perry Street Bedford Avenue Eleventh Thirteenth Wards Conrad Street Penn Liberty Avenues Susquehanna Street Novelty Street Mortland Avenue Twenty-first Ward Atlantic Avenue Howard Alley Thirty-fourth Street Thirty Shetland Street Turrett Street Park Avenue Twenty-first Roward Street Euclid Beatty Streets Penn Avenue Kelly Street Menry Street Craig Street Sylvan Avenue Point Wilmot Street Fourteenth Ward Craig Forbes Streets Fifth Avenue Dithridge Street Webster Wylie Avenues Thirteenth Spring Alley Twenty-fixth Twenty-seventh Streets Twelfth Ward Shady Avenue College Street Evaline Street Harriet Street Liberty Avenue Shipton Street Bedford Webster Avenues Eleventh Ward Twenty-fifth Street Twenty-ixth Street Wharton Street Twenty-second Twenty-fifth Ward Clement Alley Thirtyeidth Fortieth Streste Sixteenth Ward Pearl Street Winebiddlie Avenue

License Court Plans Set by Judges Collier and Slagle

Judges Collier and Slagle will preside at the spring License Court with petitions for and remonstrances against licenses to be in writing and filed with the clerk at least three days before the hearing. Applicants and objectors must act by St Patrick's Day to secure a hearing slot. The rule aims to avoid unnecessary delays and long summer sessions.

Collier and Slagle McGunnegle St. Patrick’s Day

Three Accidents Reported From Falls And Gas Incident

Yesterday saw three workplace accidents. Grantxo John Gearing of Carnegie, Phipps & Co. turned off natural gas and suffered a facial burn. Ma Loy Patrick Joy, Eliza furnace worker, fractured his right leg and sustained a scalp wound from a scaffold fall at Mercy Hospital. J C Collard, painter, fell from a scaffold on Borle street and fractured his right third. he was taken home to Chestnut street, Allegheny.

Grantxo John Gearing Carnegie, Phipps & Co Thirty-third ‘Street Gearing Thirty-fourth Street MaLoy—Patrick Joy Eliza Furnace Mercy Hospital Cottaro J. C. Collard Borle Street Allegheny Chestnut Street

Two Local Fatalities Reported From Injuries and Accidents

Edward Healy of Connellsville died at West Penn Hospital from exhaustion after a leg injury sustained days earlier. He was 41. Coroner McDowell was notified. Also reported yesterday was the death of J W Down a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad fireman who fell from his engine at Port Perry and was run over. His body was taken to McKeesport.

Edward Healy Connellsville West Penn Hospital McDowell J. W. Down Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Port Perry McKeesport

Randolph named Assistant Sergeant at Arms for National Convention

E. N. Randolph, secretary of the State League of Republican Clubs and a clerk in the County Controller's office, was notified yesterday of his appointment as Assistant Sergeant at Arms of the National Republican Convention to be held in Minneapolis in June.

E. N. Randolph State League of Republican Clubs Minneapolis

Pay Rolls Approved by Allegheny Public Safety Panel

The Committee on Public Safety in Allegheny met last evening and approved the pay rolls of several bureaus. A resolution directed the fire department superintendent to inspect sites for a new engine house in the Tenth Ward.

Committee On Public Safety of Allegheny Fire Department

Vetoes by Mayor Gourley loom over Pitt and Duquesne rail plan

Two vetoed ordinances on traffic integration of the Pittsburg Traction and Duquesne Street Railway systems face Council action. Mayor Gourley may veto both, as Select and Common Councils prepare to review access rights, paving conditions, and power provisions for interlining lines across multiple street railways in Pitt.

Gourley Ford Select Branch Duquesne Pittsburg Common Council Duquesne Company Pittsburg Company Dominion Council W. A. Magee Pittsburg Traction Company Pestery, Oakland and Eest Liberty Passenger Rai War Company Central Transit Company Market Street Railway Company Crate Street Railway Company Duquesne Street Railway Company Highland Street Railway Larimer Street Railway Company Wilkinsburg Street Railway Company Wilkinsburg and East Lider Street Railwa Company East Ene@ Street Railway Company Howe Street Railway Company Grant Street Railwa Company Central Passenger Railway Company Select Council Princi Ly Duquesny Traction Company

Temporary home found for Katie McMichales by Anti-Cruelty Society

The Anti Cruelty Society took charge of Katie McMichales after she was picked up on Penn avenue by Officer Thompson Friday night. The father had previously faced a complaint from the mother and gained custody of the two youngest girls, but he threatened to place them in an orphan asylum. A young girl reported abuse by the father and wished not to return. authorities will investigate the alleged abuse and determine custody.

Anti-Cruelty Society Katie McMichales Penn Avenue Thompson Dorente McMichales

Allegheny Boys’ Bridge Joke Draws Fear and Attention

Local youths near the Ft Wayne bridge over Lacock street Allegheny have been staging a prank by lowering a figure that mimics a man, causing concern among women in the area. Officer Alexander exposed the ruse and will pursue the culprits today.

Allegheny Ft. Wayne Lacock Street Auride Alexander

Postoffice Sinking Prompts New Steps at Main Entrance

The new postoffice building, occupied since October, shows sinking signs as the stone steps at the main entrance sag about an inch. Three new steps were installed yesterday and the entire building will be tested for stability. Assistant Postmaster Edwards says rising evidence of settlement warrants thorough investigation.

Postoffice Edwards

Judge Upholds Viewers Report on Boggs and Allen Avenues

Judge White sustained the Board of Viewers report for the Boggs and Allen avenues improvement, confirming their notice and hearing procedures. The court rejected calls to reopen testimony, stating the act would suspend street assessments indefinitely. It noted no compelling evidence in the exceptions to dispute damages or benefits, and found no proof that any objectors appeared before the viewers.

Rioting Pole Attacks Wife in Irishtown Neighborhood

In Irishtown near the Eighteenth ward a Hungarian or Pole named Joseph Vegal attacked his wife with a hatchet, threw her down stairs, and men and boys fled in panic. A crowd gathered as Vegal brandished his weapon, was disarmed by Constable Mackey, and jailed to await a peace order. His wife was the only reported injury but not serious.

Irishtown Joseph Vogal Avevy Vegal Phillip Ditmer MacNierney Mackey

Hastings Jailed For Eight Months In Allegheny Case

Judge Porter sentences ex Market Clerk Hastings to eight months in county jail and a six cent fine after accepting mercy pleas from his defense and the city solicitor. He cites loose Allegheny financial accounts but stresses no wilful theft and weighs public example. Hastings appears with his son and nephew. all attorneys present.

Porter Hastings Allegheny Marshall Mercy Elphinstone

The Senatorial Fight Between Quay and Dalzell

Republicans wage a contest for the United States Senate as Dalzell and Quay build headquarters and mobilize literature. County reports show campaign activity while a Pittsburgh end leader remains unsettled and federal appointments delay progress. Quay backers push for a candidacy amid doubt over re election plans.

Quay The Beaver Statesman

Engineer Carroll's Hard Luck

Two executions were issued yesterday against D. W. C. Carroll. The Union National Bank of Pittsburg issued an execution for $9,379.89 and the Mechanics' National Bank one for £2,968.85. Carroll, a mechanical engineer with an office at 96 Fourth Avenue, provided little other information, and a call at the Schlosser last night was declined.

D. W

New District Judge Buffington Hosts Banquet in Kittanning

After being sworn in yesterday as District Judge, Joseph Buffington adjourned with Kittanning friends to the Monongahela House where a banquet was served sa ordinaire. Present were Judge Calvin Rayburn, ex-Judge James Neale, Representative 8S B Cochran, Ross Reynolds, Rush Fullerton and other local residents.

Joseph Buffington Monongahela House Calvin Rayburn

Not the work of wreckers in deadly bridge plunge

Engineer Edward Mahan, thrown from his engine during a fatal hangar bridge plunge near Whitehall on the Wheeling division, recounts his escape from a 80 foot fall. He assures the accident was not a deliberate act and credits rapid action for his and others’ survival. He is now recovering at home in Glenwood.

Edward Mahan Whitehall Station Wheeling Homeopathic Hospital Glenwood Mahan Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Road

Sympathy for Stewart in Twenty fourth district race

E F Acheson of Washington, a Twenty fourth district congressional candidate, condemned Andy Stewart's unseating as outrageous. He cited distrust in Knoxville election board procedures and alleged ballot miscounts favoring Democrats over Republicans, noting notable voters denied due to registration and criticizing Craig's fraud claims. The district leans Republican.

E. F. Acheson Washington Congress Andy Stewart John Robb Brennen Knoxville Craig Chill Hazzard Howland Monongahela City Stewart Pattison Alleheny Delamater

Demand for cheap exterior ladder to aid fire escapes

Mr. Seagrave notes strong demand for a simple inexpensive ladder that can be left in place during fires if occupants cannot remove it. He cites flaws in current fire escapes, with fires breaching windows and blocking passages. Women and children cannot descend spiral stairs, a problem still unsolved despite proposed hydraulic external elevators.

Seagrave

Belief in Flying Machines Prompts Forward Look

Chief Elliot expresses strong belief that flying machines will exist in the first quarter of the next century. He cites rapid progress, noting dramatic inventions in the past decade and predicting a mechanism to travel through the air. He recalls anecdotes of wireless communication and brain-generated electricity triggering mechanical effects as examples of accelerating tech.

Elliot Pittsburg New York Denton Stevens’ University

Iron trade flat as rail rates eyed by iron men

Freight agent notes glass makers thriving while iron workers report slow trade. They say orders exist but prices are too low for profit and accuse manufacturers of pressuring railroads for better rates. Iron schedule due in March. Lake navigation possible by March 10 with ice thaw uncertain. may open by April 10.

Detroit One Lakes

Allegheny Valley Road Reorganization Completes March 1

The Allegheny Valley road restructuring ends with the line exiting receivership on March 1. W H Barnes, the former receiver, becomes President of the new company. Key officials named include David McCargo General Superintendent James P Anderson General Passenger Agent Thomas R Robinson Treasurer E P Bates General Freight Agent and T F Brown Auditor.

W. H. Barnes Com David McCargo James P. Anderson Thomas R. Robinson E. P. Bates T. F. Brown

Notices at Union depot urge eastbound passengers to use north side

Notices posted at the Union depot last evening ask passengers traveling east from Wilkinsburg to Stewart station to board on the north side of the track. The change aims to align with most stations on that side and reduce dangerous track crossings. Several riders have been maimed recently on the railroad line, prompting the safety measure.

Union Depot Wilkinsburg Stewart Station Pennsylvania Road

Contributions to the Russian Sufferers Fund Received

William R Thompson treasurer reports yesterday receipts for the famine fund from C G Miller 5 dollars Mrs James Marshall 25 dollars A B Speer 10 dollars Margret 2 dollars Mrs William R Thompson John McDonald 25 dollars John T D 5 dollars Hon Felix EK Brunot 25 dollars following a local appeal for famine relief contributions.

William R. Thompson C. G. Miller James Marshall A. B. Speer Margret John McDonald John T. D Felix EK. Brunot

Death Lays Heavy on Pittsburg Family in Bradford Move

Miss Mary Jane Hogan, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hogan of Cato Street Pittsburg, died February 19 at 5 PM after a five week pneumonia illness. Aged 22, she was beloved in the upper oil country for her kindness and faith, a devoted member of the mother church, and the loss is deeply felt by family and friends. The Hogan family thanks neighbors for kindness and Bradford papers are asked to copy the notice.

William Hogan Cato Street Pittsburg Bradford Mary Jane Oil Mother Church

Controversy Over Judges Endorsement Scheme in Allegheny Lawyers Group

A newly formed Allegheny County lawyers organization faces disruption amid charges of politicized practices and unfair representation in its judge endorsement process. Critics say secrecy rules were violated by public vote tallies and petition signatures, threatening dissolution before next ballot.

Allegheny County

Neville Island seeks civil punishment for fire arson suspect

On Neville Island residents push to renew civil damages against a man acquitted of a past Clineman property fire. They organize a subscription to fund the civil case, sharing the view that victims deserve redress. Thornton Bros Allegheny. Also notes a sale at the Cash Store offering linen torchon lace yardage at six to ten cents.

Neville Island Clineman Thornton Bros Allegheny

Music shop ad promotes Vocalion organ and pianos

H Kleber and Co at 506 Wood Street Pittsburg advertise the Vocalion organ as an $800 instrument equal to a £2500 pipe organ and claim it is the age’s marvel. They offer catalogs and also promote Steinway Conover and Opera pianos with musical instruments of every description at low prices.

Wood Street Pittsburg Vocalion Steinway Conover

Cozy six room brick houses for rent on Grant avenue

One or two of those cozy six room brick houses on Grant avenue near Rebecca street Allegheny for rent. Marble mantels bathes bathroom nice back yard etc. The cleanest and healthiest locality in the two cities combining town and country. Rent moderate. Inquire at Klebers Music Store 506 Wood Street.

Grant Avenue Rebecca Street Allegeny Klebers Wood Street

Iowa Politician John Aiken Visits. Hopes Dems Pick Boies

Iowa Republican John Aiken, passing through on the way home from New York, criticizes Ben Harrison and says Democrats will nominate a Western man. He believes Iowa remains Republican, notes prohibition defeat, and says Boies could not carry Iowa. He hopes Democrats nominate Boies and sees a trap ahead.

John Aiken Iowa New York Boles Prohibition Boies Aiken Ben Harrison

Held for Helping Bruner in Ebensburg Murder

David Arcor and his son, arrested Thursday, are charged with complicity with Elmer Bruner in the Ebensburg murder, and remain jailed in Cambria county. Arcor initially arrested Bruner and handed him to police at City Hall. Pittsburg police say no effort will bind Arcor to the crime.

David Arcor Elmer Bruner Ebensburg Cambria County Arcor Bruner City Hall Pittsburg

Seagrave at St James Hotel on fire ladder supply

Seagrave of Detroit, a hook and ladder builder, is at the St James Hotel predicting he will supply Sharpsburg with the boroughs needed fire material. He notes the aerial ladders are not a success and cannot be used to any great extent.

Seagrave Detroit St. James Hotel Sharpsburg

Popular 70-lb packages spark brisk sales

These packages proved very popular and the first lot sold out in 3 or 4 days. The offer promises first class quality and unbeatable prices, claiming no wholesale grocer can compare. A large Weekly Price List is available by mail for ordering.

Interior carpet sale ad with new moquette styles

An advertisement touts 100 rolls of moquette carpets at 75 cents per yard and 1000 rolls at 1.25 dollars per yard including new colors. It also markets velvet carpet at 1.25 dollars per yard from last season and offers matching borders.

Hugus and Hacke to Open With New Ladies Mackintoshes

The merchants announce the first importation of choice styles including navy and black ladies Mackintoshes, with an unusually good assortment. Winter cloaks offered at prices to induce immediate purchase, even for next season.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alderman Brain Major J. Pentecost Charles W. Neeb Ae Eee John KR Henricks Lang McLoughlin Lowe Onger Mr. Henricks Pete John B. Kennedy William M. Kennedy Mr. Henrick John Windell Henricks Mrr Voegtly Handa Collier Slagle Pittsburg and Cinquesne Dalrzell Carroll Hoe Engineer Mahan Tam Mr. Acheson W. Flaccus Germany Italy Genoa Stemmer Werra Flaccus Atlantic Mediterranean France Spain Africa Murat Halstead Tre Dispatch Dull Iron Business Supreme Judge Judge of the Common Pleas E. H. Stowe Judge Stowe Ia A Sherefanes Biber & Easton H, Kleber & Bro Allegheny Branch Office Federal ST W. W. Dermitt & CO Grant Street Marshell Ohio Sandusky Streets Edward Groetzinger Fifth Ave Market
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