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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1892
Page
12
A lively Allegheny County Democratic meeting chose delegates to the State Committee with strong support for M. Guffey. James Jiles and J. McKenna led rival factions as tensions rose, debates over loyalty and instruction sparking for hours at City Hall Union Council Chamber.
At the convention Jiles was declared elected amid threats of clashes with rivals. Guffey refused to unleash force against Tiles, saying not to whip the administration too hard. Jiles supporters named Charles Fagan and P. Foley as national delegates, opposing George Fleming and another Pittburgh Democrat. William B. Howley announced candidacy for National Delegate independent of factions. The event energized the Democratic factions as fight for presidential election looms.
The Americas Republican Club elected officers for the coming year with W. Brown as president and William P. Bennett as vice president. The meeting praised the club’s flourishing condition, defeated a by law amendment for a permanent secretary, and decided not to attend Governor McKinley’s inauguration in Columbus due to members’ busyness. Five new members were elected and seven petitions received.
William Witherow yesterday denied any agreement to aid General Alger’s nomination. He backs Blaine but would choose a second candidate if Blaine is not nominated. Witherow’s supporters predict a tight Allerheny contest between B F Jones and Harry Oliver, with Jones favored.
W E B Ford seeks re election as delinquent tax collector a five year post paying the highest city salary. Estimates put his income well over 210 000 yearly from commissions on delinquent city and county taxes within city limits. Some council members pledge support while others deny a rival candidate exists. Ford campaigns at City Hall courting votes and appears likely to win a large majority on both city and county sides.
A group of 22 colored workers plus wives and children arrived from Weldon North Carolina, hired by Robins Coal Co. to work in McDonald mines. They fear the overseer Mr Robbins is harsh. The leader, who has worked at McDonald before, notes they previously earned 36 to 29 dollars a month farming in North Carolina.
The East Liberty branch YMCA formally opened last night the entire third floor of its new building at Penn and Ellsworth avenues. The gym is fitted in modern style with rowing machines and latest equipment. A small office for the Professor sits at one end, separated from the main hall.
Lebanna Steel appeared before Alderman Gripp yesterday to answer a larceny accusation. Prosecutor M. J. Feeley charged theft from Maginn farm near Patterson station of oil drilling tools including jars pumps bits wrenches and related equipment belonging to the state.
The Finance Committee approved a 50 year lease of the Fifth Avenue Market House to Battery B and the Eighteenth Regiment. They discussed the upcoming appropriation ordinance and debated reducing the millage, with projections of the valuation rising and the need for a timely report to Councils. The lease announcement sparked strong opposition in East End wards, and action now heads to Councils amid mayoral campaigning.
A city subcommittee on cattle regulation met in Common Council chamber. Drovers pressed fair treatment and reasonable safety measures. William A. Herron cited property destruction as a chronic nuisance to East End residents. Committee suggests moving cattle only from 10 PM to 6 AM in groups of 30.
Death of Dr John Douglass after a brief illness at his Sewickley home ends a career in ministry journalism and law. Born in Ireland he led Oak Riley church and advocated abolition while publishing in the Pittsburg Gazette and The Dispatch. He later practiced law though asthma limited work. the county courts adjourn in mourning and funeral services are planned at Samson's rooms on Sixth Avenue.
A meeting of Allegheny Reform Association members disclosed startling allegations against Chief Murphy. Investigators claim affidavits prove speak-easy protection payments of 25 pounds weekly, with a widow running Sunday trade also paying profits to officials. Witnesses, hearings, and further testimony are promised before the Councilmanic Committee.
A trio of misfortunes yesterday included Bily-Ignue Bily struck by a Panhandle Railroad train near Mansfield, dying at 1 pm after reaching West Penn Hospital. Thomas McCritchen suffered a crushed right foot in a dinkey engine incident at Woods Inn, Allesheny, and Willie Robinson, 13, was shot in the left temple by a Flobert rifle at Mt. Oliver after a group of boys fired nearby. Robinson was treated at home on Barkheimer Street and Brownsville Road. no arrests were reported.
George B McWalker a 35 year old laborer residing at 193 Mayflower street East End attempted suicide last night by taking Paris green. At about 7 30 officers found him stupor on Everett street and sent him to the lockup. A sergeant noted the green substance in his mouth and he confessed the poisoning. A physician removed him from danger. Friends say family trouble prompted the act. Paris green bought at Sterrett's drug store.
A six member joint committee failed to resolve the city’s dispute over the Philadelphia Company bill for gas used at the Brilliant pumping station. Opponents argued the city should not pay for gas after bids failed, while proponents cited reliability and lower historic costs. The panel could not reach an accord and reported no agreement to Councils.
James B. Scott, chairman of the Carnegie Library Commission, said a plan would likely be selected within a week. The committee continues to review designs with slow progress as plans are narrowed. After a winner is chosen, the architect will be notified to prepare details and bids will be advertised.
Gallinger continues to operate at the same location, inviting customers to visit at 1200 P Call and see him, still on his own avenue.
The year 1890 closed with a tightened shut-in oil market governing supply and prices. Production centers like McDonald field boosted output while scares profits kept the market stable for buyers, with Lima oil no longer a speculative commodity and Pennsylvania crude stock rising toward 15 million barrels. The once active trading floor faded, recorded sales vanished and the exchange grew ceremonial as analysts foresee no revival in the bleak, cautious year ahead.
Pittsburgh organizers with St. David's Society push Welsh days at the Columbian Exposition to host an International Eisteddfod. Plans call for a 250 to 300 voice mixed choir from Pittsburgh and nearby towns, under a yet unnamed conductor, to compete against Welsh and international choirs. Local leaders reward progress with gifts for choir leaders as Allegheny County choirs receive high praise from judge Prof. D Gordon Thomas.
Circulars from D A 3 regarding the Second Avenue strike were distributed along the line yesterday with little public interest. Cars ran normally carrying full passenger loads, and a Baltimore and Ohio official said travel was unchanged since the car barn fire. Rumor said a conductor was struck by a brick, but unverified. In Wilkinsburg, the First Ward Hose Company meets next Tuesday to elect officers. candidates include W B McCarthy, David Morris, William Youngk, J Jwech, William Ward, A A Quinnette, and G W Sorder.
Yesterday at the printers headquarters both Edward F Anderson Company Limited and James McMillan & Co signed a scale agreement. The action set a union office in motion and is expected to relieve a substantial number.
Councilman Anthony F. Keating filed suit against Joseph Loughrey of Loughrey and Son to recover 19 057 32 dollars. The harness house at 438 Wood Street is one of the city’s best known. Keating says loans were made over five years ending October 1, 1886, but details remain secret as both sides refuse comment. The public is left awaiting court action to explain the debt and dispute.
Detective Robinson nabbed Maggie Delehanty near Grant street and Second avenue and took her to Central station. Police allege she robbed three houses on Second Avenue, including her mother’s, entering via a window at night and stealing clothing. She escaped from the House of the Good Shepherd a month ago and has since evaded officers. A hearing is set on three larceny charges tomorrow.
Mrs Jennie Ramser 30 attempted death by jumping from an embankment on New Year’s Eve in Knoxville. She was found with slight injuries including a cut on the left temple after striking a stone. Two livery stable workers carried her home after the incident. despondency followed her husband's ten day absence.
W. P. Cooley who serves as General Eastern Agent of the Chicago St. Paul and Kansas City road has moved his office to Pittsburg from Philadelphia as of January 1. He is now at corner Wood street and Third avenue. The company finds Pittsburg superior for passenger business compared with Philadelphia. The Union Pacific has also moved its Commercial Agent Fowler to Pittsburg, signaling growing railroad activity in the city.
Every department has odds and ends of goods from stock taking just completed. Prices are nominal to clear space for spring assortments. Extra values are offered in Silk Black and Colored Dress Goods and Ladies Jackets and Wraps.
Special to announce the opening this week of new lines of India silks and French chains with choice printings exclusive styles and the best selections for the season.
Mrs Frances Moncowski of Smallman Street, described as religious tauntic, tried to dash her 8 month old child to the pavement in front of the Polish Church at Twenty first and Smallman streets yesterday morning. Officer Hughes arrested her. the child was sent to West Penn Hospital in serious condition last night.
A 714 outage upright piano with full iron frame and fine tone is offered fully warranted at 200 dollars. Also three square pianos by Knabe Hardwin and Albrecht priced at one third original cost. Call J. M. Hoffmann & Co. 537 Smithfield Street for great bargains.
During the first week of 1892 we offer the greatest bargains in taking stock we found many short lengths in all grades and all such will go at about one-half usual prices. Parties who expect to buy one or more carpets the coming spring should take advantage of this opportunity.
Edward Groetzinger is associated with 627 and 629 Penn Avenue in a short item. Details remain terse. the notes reference his names and addresses in Pittsburgh. The fragment suggests a housing or personal matter tied to those addresses without further context.
The Holidays are over and Christmas presents cost you more than you had intended. So you are hard up and must hunt a place where a little money will go as far as possible.
A promotional notice from a grocer claims customers can save at least 30 percent by using their weekly price list instead of newspaper ads. It invites readers to mail for a price list and offers free shipping on orders over ten dollars within two hundred miles, excluding sugar.
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