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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1892
Page
2
A Chicago World’s Fair feature warns that current subscriptions and city bonds may barely cover a fraction of the estimated 25 million dollar outlay. Union concerns and political pressure push Congress to consider public money loans as construction accelerates, with completion hoped by October 12.
Mike Grahansky a Pole from Greenfield Avenue Twenty third ward attempted suicide with a steel rail and was restrained by John Lonahisky a fellow boarder. Grahansky then attacked Lonahisky in a violent beating. Officer Welsh arrested both men and jailed them at Hazelwood station. Juneky sustained only minor throat injuries.
Alden Wilson son of Henry Wilson, aged 13, left his Center avenue home in Allegheny Ward for Observatory Hill School. He told his teacher Miss Porter he felt unwell and was excused. He did not return home and has not been seen since.
Licenses to liquor bars may exceed 1000 in the county under the Brooks law rules. Judges Slagle and Collier plan to grant most licenses without hearings unless remonstrances are filed by St Patrick's Day. Hearings will occur only when there is opposition, boosting license fees and city water tax receipts, with B C Christy reportedly sidelined for now.
Two Italian grave diggers at Homewood Cemetery were brutally attacked by Antonio Rocca at the couple’s Forbes street home. Rocca forced entry during a celebration for a newborn christening, slashing Torka and severely injuring Russa while assaulting others. Police captured Rocca. Dr Moyer treated the wounded men.
The Parker ice gorge delayed timber shipments for weeks, but once the river freed, the Clarion river fleet arrived in the city yesterday. W. A. Simpson and seven men registered at the St. James and plan another run next week if water remains high. They forecast a good spring lumber run as heavy winter snow eased hauling to streams amid rising costs from upper county logging.
About 50 youths gathered behind Hamilton Hotel on Penn Avenue to gamble. Officers McTighe Robinson Benditz and Martin O Mara captured seven, the rest fled, leaving stakes on the ground. Prisoners held at Central Station under assumed names awaiting Magistrate McKenna. Most onlookers, twenty players.
William Foley son of Patrick Foley receives appointment as clerk in Harrity's offices in a formal selection at the secretary's domain. The move places Foley in a government or administrative post within Harrity's administration.
Charles Smith a colored man, arrested after a store window theft at Forty-fifth and Butler streets. He resisted officers with a knife injuring one officer. A search at 108 Forty-fifth street recovered most of the loot. Brother James Smith also arrested for receiving stolen goods. Charles Smith held in $600 bail. additional assault charge noted.
Rumors spread that the new Pittsburg post office was sinking after stone steps were damaged months earlier and replaced. Architect Pattison and former architect Malone dismissed the danger while locals examined the foundation, noting a straight line and firm piles under the structure.
A Buffalo long distance line reaches Mead in Buffalo for a blunt update to the City Hall Bell Tower Bureau of Electricity. Superintendent Morris Mead, attending a National Electric Light Association convention, phoned from Buffalo and spoke for half an hour with Henry Angloch about bureau affairs. Jerry Baxter, Tennessee, traveling to Washington, criticizes Hill and Cleveland and predicts a Cleveland- Carlisle alignment in the Solid South.
Second Vice President Thomas M. King of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad arrived in Philadelphia after a day in the city. Rumors of grievances among Pittsburg division engineers circulated. King denied any dissatisfaction and said he had heard nothing definite. Superintendent E. A. Watson of Motive Power stayed at the Monongahela House and likewise reported no awareness of trouble.
City officials decide to fix the tax rate at 13 mills, two less than last year, citing rising valuations and higher department costs. The plan considers bond financing for parks, but remains unsettled amid council votes, mayoral veto risks, and a renewed push to complete public works with controlled spending. The taxable city valuation is expected near 235 million, enabling the 13 mill rate to yield more than last year’s 15 mills despite rural adjustments. A state liquor license revenue measure further shores up funds, with hearings by the sub committee of Finance and anticipated council actions this week to formalize the ordinance.
The Third ward appeals to the Board of Assessors largely refused with few reductions on building valuations and none on ground values along Fifth avenue between Grant and Market. Assessors insist values are below actual cash value, while owners consider them over. Some property holders spoke off the record. others may pursue court action. Valuations fixed by the Board and by owner appeals are listed. an advertisement for low priced wallpaper ends the item.
Magistrate McKenna presided over 28 cases at the Twelfth ward station with fines ranging from 3 to 50 dollars. Multiple defendants faced charges of dis orderly conduct assault and drunkenness, including John Smith William Shubosky and Christ Pastore. Several were sent to the workhouse for 30 days while others paid fines and costs.
Henricks says Kennedy satisfied with primary date as Troy Hill groups pass resolutions endorsing Alderman Braun for mayor. City insiders note Braun's coup in the city committee, while Kennedy backers object, yet Henricks holds the early date suits Kennedy. Main primaries and state delegate votes are set for next Saturday.
President McGinley said the company is not short of funds. The books are being corrected after receipts show payments already made. Patrons inferred theft, but money was accounted for in a fund labeled overnments and the bookkeeping system has been overhauled.
In McKeesport on February 24 a fire that targeted the Charles Downey brick block opposite the Downey hotel was stopped by a watchman after oil was poured through a drilled door hole and set alight. The arsonists remain at large.
William Brown jailed after breaking a window at W C Black storeroom on Wylie Avenue. Morais Baoan reports a room entry and coat theft on South Nineteenth Street. Inspector Son Coulson to lead South side district March 1, with Detective Richard Kelly acting meanwhile. Joux Kexxax given six days to workhouse by Magistrate Leslie. Kennan arrested with calico stolen from Nixon's Dry Goods at Fifty second and Butler. he claimed innocence.
Allegheny Street Department worker James Howard collapsed yesterday with a doubtful recovery. A dangerous 27th Street hole near Penn Avenue has caused a sewer cave in. K of P Lodge 491 memorial service for Dr. McKibben set for Fifth Avenue at Stevenson Street. Temperance meeting at Moorhead Hall drew large crowd with Mrs. J. M. Foster presiding and speakers W T Bebout W Cassey and Dr. Jones. Bisque of Burr herbs advertised as stomach aid and breath sweetener.
A Pittsburgh era feature reports Leap Year gives local women the initiative to seek marriage licenses, with Captain Heber noting hundreds of marriages since January. The piece follows young couples, early proposals, and the social quirks of the process as license costs remain unchanged.
Leaders among the rare novelties showcase a wide range of fabrics including LANGHOLMS with a mottled cord stripe three colors DALKEITHS with jacquarded wheels four colors GLENCOES striped cheviot three colors DALMALLYS ombre cheviot three colors TWEEDIMIERES melange five colors PEBS homespur five colors and SCOTCH NATURALS natural undyed wool in five diagonal and weave styles.
This popular fabric gains better production for spring with a wide range of ideas at medium or popular prices. Crepons appear plain or with Bedford Cords, in stripes, pleats, crinkles, and self-colored jacquard patterns of scrolls and flowers.
Bedford cords praised for clinginess and quality, featured in spring gowns. Variety spans plain and jacquard cords, serpentine cords, and silk embroidered Bedford cords with figures, robes, and mixed weaves including guard, salon, spots, and chevrons.
In an unusually broad range of styles and colors dress goods arrive in medium shades avoiding extremes of somber or loud. The season highlights include a variety of leading new shades.
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