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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1891
Page
3
Buenos Aires suffered a swift uprising with 5 000 lives lost as rebels displaced the president. An Argentine merchant explains the unrest, noting provincial tensions, church influence, and a cautious path to recovery amid foreign investment fears.
Frank A. Smith of Washington discusses American and foreign trade with China. He argues the Chinese market is vast and underutilized, cites high exchange costs as robbery, notes foreign powers grab land, and urges railroads banks and industries to unlock China’s potential for the United States.
Chief Clerk Crosby at the Anderson reports a flood of letters and telegrams for rooms as the house fills to capacity. He says the crowd will be visible tomorrow morning and notes the house is full with no space to accommodate more visitors.
Dispatches from eastern cities report trains out of New York are heavily congested tonight. Clerks say the influx of travelers seeking good rooms for the new year strains available accommodations and stretches city lodging resources.
George M. Jaques arrives in Pittsburgh for the annual glass opening at the Monongahela House. He notes 14 trades represented by his papers and 30 agents. producers have cut rates to secure trade, with natural gas enabling shifts like Libby’s Toledo move. The furniture sector sees price rises after recent cuts, aided by the McKinley tariff, while overall business looks encouraging.
Henry Hall of Mercer, once a potential Speakership candidate, visited Seventh Avenue then Harrisburg for the Legislature opening. He expects farmers to wield influence in the coming House and notes likely passage of Granger and County Commissioner bills, plus tax relief and property tax adjustments. Beary Hartman praises Hall while William Marshall alone stayed for Harrisburg travel to the State Capitol begins.
Willis Bumstead of Boston, director of Westinghouse Electric and Monon Road, reports strong finances at Anderson last evening. He endorses a Western rail combination aimed at cutting costs and standardizing rates, with fewer agents and divisions of shipments, while preserving shipper choice on routes.
Miss Nancy Ottis of Humphrey Nebraska took the black veil at Mercy Convent yesterday and will join Miss Kate Drexel's society to aid Indians in the West. Present from Nebraska were Thomas Ottis Ellen O'Sullivan Maggie Murphy and Mary A Ottis. they are staying at the Duquesne.
Ex senator Dwight Sabin and McCormick of Chicago stirred chatter on the Limited Iant eve. Rochester physician Dr Ray Mitchell treats patients in Allegheny and visits Rochester periodically. Crystal Slipper Co. arrived by train as Siangiet Mauna stops at the Schlosser. Lizzie Nunge visits Mrs John Newman in Altoona. Gustave Lindenthal travels to New York to oversee his Hudson bridge project. Beaver Falls resident Henry Hartman reports a favorable outlook. David Henderson of the Duquesne Theater returns from New York and stays at the Schlosser. Sol Schoyer Jr leaves for New York with his daughter. J D Caldwell of Sharon and John B Smithman of Oil City attend the Duquesne. William Shaw and wife of Suters and James Dalsell of Findlay dine at the Anderson. John N Taylor, a pottery maker from East Liverpool, checks into the Monongahela House. F H Baker of Cleveland stays at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Mr Riter of Riter & Conley travels to New York. H E Westinghouse departs for New York via the Eastern express.
Henry Godfrey died at his son John Godfrey's home 130 Third Avenue from valvular heart disease after years of illness. He owned saloon and real estate interests, property in the old city, and a Perrysville oil-field farm. He leaves a wife and three sons. John is critically ill with consumption. Interment will be from 107 Grant Street.
Reported incidents list three injuries: James Morton fractured left arm after a fall along Thirty-minth avenue each evening. Henry Wharton of Sharpsburg was thrown from a horse on Butler Street near ge Street yesterday afternoon, with a minor fracture. William Lachman suffered injuries after being struck by a shifting object on a Saturday night, details unclear but sustaining multiple injuries.
Allegheny residents showed strong turnout at Carnegie Library on Sunday, the largest attendance since opening. The librarian reports crowd size will require placing tables in the rotunda to accommodate visitors.
A 15 year old boy fell through ice at Exposition Park and swam for half an hour. Fireman Benjamin Thomas and contractor Lawrence Sloan plunged into icy water and swam 100 yards to reach him. They saved the boy, whose arms were frozen and who lay unconscious for over an hour. He showed signs of recovery but pneumonia risk remained.
Pittsburg prepares for the International Convention of Press Clubs starting on the 27th with a large organizing committee. More than 100 delegates from 30 organizations, totaling over 5,000 newspaper writers, will gather at Municipal Hall to showcase the city’s wealth, industries, and hospitality, countering past reputations with a modern, thriving Pittsburg.
A group of German-American newspaper men met at the Pittsburg Press Club and organized a local branch of the National Association of German American Journalists and Authors. Fifteen joined. Officers include Bruno Wahl president A De Pary vice president Wm Brrant corresponding secretary Adolph Gerel financial secretary Charles Kaatz treasurer. The club will attend the international press clubs convention.
Gen. Alexander Hays Post No. 5 G A B prepares for installation tonight led by Department Commander Denniston at 78 Fourth Avenue hall. An entertainment opens at 7 50 featuring the grand march Review by the C C Cornet Band with performers Nellie Terry Lyin Bell Orcutt Kittie Hamm Ethel Hart Sadie Conley Julia Friedeman D Ashworth C V Lewis Norris Hart and R Mayer.
F. W. McKee, a Canadian detective, arrives in Allegheny to extradite David Bissell, wanted in Canada for embezzlement. A hitch arises as Albert Brown, the money loser, telegraphs Bissell’s friends proposing a compromise for a set sum, suggesting a settlement may be reached.
Evangelist Major Whittie began a series of services last evening at the Second U P Church on Stockton avenue Allegheny. The house was crowded to capacity. Prof C C Case could not reach the city yesterday but will attend today’s meeting.
The West Penn Medical College resumes this morning with 155 students enrolled. 5 expected to graduate this term. A fire at William Zimerding’s smokehouse on 26 Spring Garden Avenue, Allegheny, was extinguished with no damage. Grover Cleveland Democratic Society meets tonight at Houston's Hall in Lawrenceville to transact important business. Werncome Council Jr. O U A M hires Iron City Hand for the Washington birthday parade.
Edward Sutherland was arrested by Maxwell for assaulting a man with a bottle on South Weir. William Riley was arrested on a warrant for assault and theft, and Frank Erso, linked to Braddock rioting, was released on order. Haney Javiins will be tried for stealing John Quigsey’s watch. The Nineteenth Ward station reports no prisoners since New Year’s Day.
Controller Morrow gathers replies from major cities on street railway taxation. Baltimore taxes gross receipts, car licenses, and per-share taxes. Chicago imposes per car licenses. Cleveland levies per car and per mile track taxes plus pavement costs. Other cities report licenses per car, percentage on earnings, or property taxes, with Buffalo and Milwaukee citing varied revenue figures and licenses.
Temperance events draw large crowds at Standard Theater and multiple venues. Captain Barbour presided at the main meeting where over 150 signers joined the pledge and 45 contributed to the temperance fund. Additional revivals occurred in Braddock and Allegheny with renewed pledges from dozens more.
Jeremiah Doherty president of Monongahela Lodge No. 29 Amalgamated Association corrects a local journal report on the McGinty embezzlement case. He says no lodge funds were loaned to members and that testimony showed only McGinty as treasurer acknowledged taking money with no loan allegations. The piece labels the story sensational and inaccurate.
A gate keeper at the Jones and Laughlins mill fought a man who tried to enter the grounds last night. The assailant, who gave his name as Fred Dillon, was overpowered after a hand to hand struggle and taken into custody.
Chaplain Milligan of the Western Penitentiary conducted services at the jail. Vocal music came from Prof. Slack and a choir of good voices.
Police magistrates at Central Station handed down sentences after a Saturday night spree. Suspects including Morris Pensley E Sanborn and Harry Richardson received 30 day workhouse terms or fines for assaults gambling and robbery amid a Southside draw.
President Gompers of the Federation of Labor issues a circular urging unions to sign and forward a petition to Congress supporting a constitutional amendment to extend suffrage to women. The memo states endorsement does not commit unions for or against the issue, only to allow legal expression of voters.
At 11 30 yesterday morning cars Nos 13 and 19 on the Second avenue electric line collided at Ross street and Second avenue. Motorman Hale and Miss Nellie Irwin a passenger on No 19 were injured with cuts and bruises but not seriously. Car 13 jumped the track and the fronts were damaged.
John Cox a porter found a bag containing six thousand dollars worth of diamonds in the mud on a New York street He turned in the finder at the Fifth Avenue Hotel office and the owner was located Cox received a one hundred dollar reward for the honest act as reported from New York Jan 4.
Rev. E. R. Donehoo delivers a sermon on "The Coming Man" urging honesty, living within means, legitimate profits, and civic restraint. He condemns jail expansion as crime recruitment, mocks sensational tariff fantasies, and urges moral public life aligned with truth and equity.
The article notes rack ale preferred by many and Iron City Brewery's make praised as unexcelled for purity. It mentions bars using O K shoe blacking by MWF and urges dealers to stock the beer, claiming widespread demand.
The United Mine Workers based in Columbus appeal to organized labor nationwide, backed by the AFL, on behalf of Alabama coal miners. Alabama miners demanded a five cent per ton increase in June, met with refusals, and resumed work until December 1 when demands were renewed. The appeal criticizes convict labor competition and harsh conditions, accusing mining companies and British shareholders of prioritizing dividends over miners’ health and safety.
A blizzard near Mephrye Loner Kay results in the deaths of two brothers aged 22 and 9 and their 17 year old sister after they sought shelter in a canyon. The elder brother perished first, the younger brother died in the drift, and the girl survived after being found 36 hours later.
The Building Trades Council has elected President M. P. Canuck Vice President B. McIvor Secretary S Williamson Treasurer KR Kan aales Warden W M Bolton. HOLIDAY goods in shape of diamonds watches jewelry and musical instruments arriving daily. Largest line of music boxes at GALLINGER'S MWwsu 1200 Peon svepue 1200.
The firm advertises the largest assortment of silks at the lowest prices in the area. Over 1,000 pieces from a manufacturer’s stock in Black Colors and Novelties. Fabrics include Bengaline De Soie Peau De Soie Gros Grain Muscovites and several high end weaves. Prices listed per yard reflect actual production costs. Cor Fifth Ave and Market St.
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