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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1891
Page
3
The memo argues disarmament risks exposing split Indian bands to ambush and deception. It urges sending new troops, possibly calling in National Guard from neighboring states, to corral hostiles and protect agencies. Conlovel Gallupe favors practical farming programs for fodians as part of government policy.
Sensational proceedings in Allegheny church court open at Smithfield Street as Rev J T Riley of Braddock faces charges of imprudence and immorality. Wilson Minnick seeks admission. J B Jones presides with a guard court, affidavits to be used, and no testimony republished until after the trial concludes.
Former Solicitor General George A. Jenks travels East urging a fresh Republican leadership in Pennsylvania. He argues Senator Quay is unelectable and that rural voters feel ignored. Jenks supports Cleveland, favors tax relief, and opposes aristocratic rule while accusing Blaine of courting war over the Bering Sea issue. He cites a U S Supreme Court route as possible, hoping impartial judges could secure an international verdict acceptable to England.
Charles A. Zeigler of Kansas City traveled with a very ill infant left with him after losing his wife and all five children last summer. He began for Sunbury to place the babe with friends as sympathy passengers urged him to hurry home.
The Morse sub-district school board in the Twenty-fifth ward unanimously reelected John McKain to represent the school on the Central Board. The Humboldt sub-district school board in the Twenty-sixth ward also unanimously reelected R. W. Blaze to the Central Board. The Morse district also voted to switch from natural gas to coal for heating due to price increases.
A large meeting at 514 Smithfield street organized the Allegheny County Central Prohibition Club. Over 200 members enrolled and the group plans to make liquor questions a lively issue, with weekly Tuesday evening meetings.
Andrew Shore was run over by a Birmingham streetcar and initially reported seriously hurt. doctors say his condition is worse than first thought with several broken ribs and possible internal injuries.
Count Eugene de Mitkiewicz discusses Chinese openness to American finance and railways, claiming English French and Russian rivals tried to derail his concessions. He cites Chinese leaders like Lee Chang and a need for mint currency and banks, while noting US capital failed him and vowing to push projects with American support.
The Count boasted he still wields influence among the Chinese and recently landed a 20 000 firearm contract in the United States. He said a subsequent order for 80 000 more arms would soon go to American manufacturers after French and English bids failed.
Board of Directors met to discuss plans for a larger facility as all beds are occupied. 464 patients have been treated since opening on June 1 1889 with 248 in the first year and 225 in the past six months. Officials expect a state appropriation and possible site offers while rush cases from mills and county towns overwhelm current space.
Yesterday's accidents killed or injured multiple individuals. Huck Durry died when a piano crushed him at the Transfer Company platform on Twenty sixth street. John Pike died after injuries at National Tube Works and an inquest is planned. Patrick Forson, a Pittsburg & Western railroad employe, dislocated an arm after a car fall. A brakeman named Hoover fell from a car, fracturing his nose. Taylor, an elderly man, fractured an arm after slipping on ice. Alexander McWhorter, a Fifteenth ward constable, suffered a skull fracture getting from a buggy. Samuel Hoffman, Shoenberger pill employee, had his left hand crushed.
William J Brennen was unanimously returned to the presidency of the County Democracy at a regular meeting held on Smithfield street. Officers for the ensuing year include W J Brennen president E S Kennedy D J Boyle Thomas Mullen G T Rafferty C C Wylie C J M Guffy vice presidents J L McShane secretary treasurer John Tobin sergeant at arms James Atwell Timothy O'Brien W E Howley Henry Meyer and Herman Handel as directors.
Morrow cut next year estimates by 54000 and found outstanding warrants at 150000 after balance. The 1891 increase over 1890 now totals 543781 16, with the tax levy expected at 15 to 17 mills depending on appropriations.
Edward Johnson to have a hearing on larceny charges while Joux Neible faces a wild beating allegation. Charles Steng and Bon, with Bertha Steiner, and Josefa Loughrey on immorality and disorderly house cases. Thomas German accused of assault and battery. Edward Sutherland jailed for aggravated assault. Joux Couleton to face hearing on forged check claim. Maggie Martin accuses Belle Labogh of false pretense over a property lease. Peter Saar and John Fannon detained after a recent Southside arrest. one dies at the Twenty eighth ward station related to the case with no holding evidence.
The Standard Theater on New Grant street closed last evening after a successful temperance meeting. A new week of meetings will begin tonight in Braddock. North Mediaiars set Fourth ae Ew wen elected to represent Central Board. At the Duquesne matinee today seating is first come, first served with no reserved seats. Exposition gas well shooting postponed to this afternoon due to torpedo not arriving.
Executive Committee of the proposed Window Glass Trust meets to fix start date after members from Indiana New Albany Syracuse and Philadelphia discuss plans. Officials deny collapse and say operations should start within 30 to 60 days with price fixing aims opposed by jobbers.
A Berlin envoy reports on a series of German metallurgists visits to the United States. The impressions are largely favorable despite McKinley bill concerns. He notes stark contrasts between American industrial life and European conditions and the rapid rise of cities amid remaining primeval forests.
Government Building Trades strike against 8S. I. Pope & Co. of Chicago. About 150 workers including plasterers plumbers hod carriers and carpenters protested non-union steamfitters on the job. Superintendent Pattison said he has no role, while the dispute rattles Chicago contractor relations.
The Northside Bridge Company held its annual meeting at W. B. Rodgers's office and elected a board of directors led by President James H. Lindsar and Secretary Treasurer R. L. Orr. Superintendent Orr was praised for keeping the bridge clear of snow and ice during the recent storm. Dempsey was elected as a delegate by the Executive Board.
Westinghouse Electric workers plan to donate funds as a loan to aid the company during its financial difficulties. At a Home Hotel meeting, employees discussed individual loan amounts and sign-up petitions to be circulated in departments. Preferred stock terms were outlined, with common stockholders offered priority and a 6 percent annual dividend after expenses, contingent on subscribing for 20,000 shares.
The General Grievance Committee representing Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh presented a list of grievances to division superintendents in Pittsburgh Wellsville and Lawrenceville junction. They seek a mileage pay system to replace per trip pay to standardize wages across runs and address irregularities in run sizes.
Corkworkers demand about 10 percent raises after last Friday's submissions. Armstrong Bros Co offered a reduced scale, which was rejected at a night meeting. A conference with employers is expected today to resolve the dispute. Meanwhile glass displays at Monongahela House impress exhibitors from outside towns.
A midnight blaze reported from Butler Street near Thirty-sixth caused steam and police suspicion of arson. Firemen from station 72 extinguished the flames at a rear door of Charles Tetley’s plumber shop with no major damage or losses. The rest of the page lists beer ads and shop bargains in Penn Avenue stores.
A U S engineers commission led by Lt Col Merrill and Major Lockwood surveyed river encroachments on the Pittsburgh Ohio shores. They examined channel lines from McKee’s Rocks to Braddock, debating harbor and embankment lines and the role of federal and state authorities, with potential action by the U S District Attorney.
The largest assortment of fabrics offered at the lowest prices in the area. Over 1,000 pieces from a manufacturer's stock include blacks colors and novelties. Prices listed for various fabrics and textures reflect actual cost of production.
JUS. HORNE & CO announces January clearance with large crowds and deep discounts across dress goods trimmings silks velvets and blankets. The ad highlights wool suiting cambric lawn colored trimmings fur trims and lace trimmed underwear with price cuts on blankets and many fabrics.
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