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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1889

Page

2

Reform Must Rule Fees of Constables Reduced by the County Controller

County Controller Speer introduces a reform to pay constables only for subpoenas that witnesses obey, aiming to cut county costs. The change follows a Supreme Court decision and targets wasted funds from issued subpoenas where witnesses fail to appear. A test case emerged in Alderman McMasters' office over liquor-law hearings with six summoned witnesses none appearing.

Speer Supreme Court O'Brien O’brien McCall Alderman McMasters

The Armstrong Monument Committees Appointed

The Executive Committee of the Thomas A. Armstrong Monumental Association met to decide a design and site for the monument. Committees were appointed to solicit designs and bids and to report a suitable location. The treasurer reports the fund exceeding $10,000.

Thomas A. Armstrong Monumental Association Amalgamated Association Messrs Martin, Moore and Shields Sturgeon Kelly Ritenour

Four Bodies Found Near Lake Lancean In Allegheny City

Chief Kirschler of Allegheny received a telegram from Urbana county Ohio Coroner C. E. Imhoff asking if the body of John Lanegan is wanted there. No missing person named Lanegan is known in the city. report says a body was found on a railroad track near the lake.

Kirschler Allegheny C. E. Imhoff Urbana County Ohio John Lanegan Allegheny City Lanegan

Freight Rate Hike Sets New Texas Shipping Prices

New freight rates raise charges from this city to Texas common points with effect from the 20th. First class 1, second 142, third 121, a 108, 81th SS cents, Class A 9, B 42, Te D So E W cents per 100 pounds. Forties include tonrtt plas, window glass, iron and wire in car roads Ofth class.

Texas

Election Contest in Thirty-fifth Ward Ends Hearing

Hearing on the Councilman race between Stessell and Binder closed before Commissioner Young after examining 12 witnesses. Three alleged tax delinquents Beckman Lang and Quinn were found not to have paid taxes yet cast ballots. Verdict expected in a few days.

Stessell Binder Young Joseph Beckman George Lang John Quinn

Building Permits in December 1858 Report

The Building Comptroller’s office shows 136 permits issued in December 1858 with 35 for brick buildings and 96 for frame and stoneclad constructions. Estimated cost totals 296,003 dollars, an increase over December 1887. Proceeds for the month were 2.

Andrew Jackson's Day at the Randall Club Memorial

The Randall Club on Sixth avenue celebrated General Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans with festive attire, a dining collation, and a program led by Morrison Foster. Forters honored, a memory sketch linked to 1839 commemorations, followed by music and entertainment into the early morning.

Randall Club Sixth Avenue Jackson New Orleans Timothy O'Leary Morrison Foster Andrew Jackson Pittsburg Washington Coffee House Penn Avenue St. Clair Street General Jackson Forter

Temperance for Drummers by W C T U No 2 entertains salesmen

The Ladies of the W C T U No 2 hosted about thirty traveling salesmen from J T P Hines & Co last night in the Morehead building. Mrs E B R Jones presided, Mrs Huntly of Sharpsburg led prayer, and pledge signing for total abstinence was encouraged. A testimonial was given to Mr Hines with a warm response from him.

W.C.T. U J. T P. Hines & Co Morehead Building Second and Grant Streets E. BR. Jones Huntly Sharpsburg

Allegheny County W C T U Discusses Labor Outreach

Mrs H C Campbell presided at the Allegheny County Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting in the Penn building. Mrs KR H Jones urged temperance literature for all languages to reach coal miners. A city district plan was set to assign unions sections of the town for outreach. A prayer meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 534 Smithfield Street. Mrs Maier reported on railroad men work and brakemen requesting Bibles. Miss Martha McConnell and Mrs R J Smith praised their unions' efforts.

H. C. Campbell Allegheny County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Penn KR. H. Jones Smithfield Street Maier Martha McConnell R. J. Smith

Bucket shop burst leads to embezzlement charge

Lincoln Laugher was brought before Alderman Cassidy on a Brookville Pennsylvania embezzlement charge by G. M. Nickel. He allegedly ran a bucket shop in Brookville and swindled residents of about £1000, fled, and was arrested in the city by Detective Denny of Perkins' Agency. A hearing is set before Justice Walker in Brookville next Saturday.

Lincoln Laugher Cassidy G. M. Nickel Laugher Brookville Perkins’ Detective Agency Denny Justice Walker

Court Infantry Parade Tests Pride and Pomp

Yesterday afternoon the Court Infantry parade showcased brilliant uniforms and graceful movements. Entrancing martial music accompanied the procession before a grand banquet at Court Infantry Cafe concluded the anniversary event.

Court Infantry Coke Blackstone Asa Militaire Court Infantry Cafe

Bankin on Understanding Break for Liberty

Last night between 8 and 9 o'clock Officer Mangan confronted two men hauling a large collection of shoes. They fled but one was captured and taken to the Fourteenth ward station. He signed his name William in.

Mangan Sons of Freedom Fourteenth Ward William In

Wife Takes Poison in Morning at Mason Home

Mrs. Louisa Mason wife of Lee Munson a cooper residing rear of No 110 Forty-seventh took poison yesterday morning. She had been demented and had often threatened to take her life.

Louisa Mason Lee Munson No. 110 Ares

Philadelphia Natural Gas Company Declares 1 Percent Dividend

The regular monthly meeting of the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company was held yesterday afternoon in the office of Vice President Charles Paine and the regular 1 percent dividend was declared.

Philadelphia Natural Gas Company Charles Paine

The Son Also Arrested: Frank Kotinsky Held After Arrest

Frank Kotinsky aged 15 the son of Polish shoplifters was arrested last night and will be held until his parents have a hearing.

Frank Kotinsky

James R. Conners Resigns to Enter Brokerage

James R. Conners, formerly with the R. L & P., resigns to join his brother in the brokerage business.

James R. Conners

Barry's New Order Forms a Mixed Branch of United Labor

Tom Barry leads a new branch of the Brotherhood of United Labor in a mixed crafts group allied to D A 3 and K of L networks. He criticizes M W Doyle and Powderly, vows to expose corruption in the Knights of Labor and defend workers against alleged mismanagement amid ongoing labor tensions.

Powderly may visit Lafayette Hall for rally

An organizer pledges to host William Powderly at Lafayette Hall on Saturday with free use of the hall and a public meeting planned in Beaver Falls. He criticizes Knights of Labor leadership in Philadelphia and predicts D A 3 membership declines, while Master Workman Doyle downplays Barry's local impact.

Doyle Workman Powderly Powderly Pease Denny Campbell Bingham House Philadia Philadelphia Auburn Medina N. Y New Britain Conn Connecticut Powiterly Labor Knights of Labor Mr. Powderly Lafayette Hall Brotherhood of United Labor Knights Barry Beaver Falls

Macbeth & Co Plans Large Warehouse to Stock Two Years

Macbeth and Co the leading chimney makers move to avert potential labor trouble by building a large five story warehouse at South Ninth and old Sarah streets. The storage facility would hold a two year supply of chimneys to sustain trade during any strike and keep production running while wage demands are resolved. George A Macbeth declined to confirm the plan when contacted.

Macbeth & Co South Ninth Old Sarah Streets George A. Macbeth

Serious Illness of Mr. C. Risher at Allegheny Home

News notes the serious illness of Mr. J. C. Risher, a prominent coal industry figure, at his Allegheny residence. The item highlights his role in the local coal trade and his standing among neighbors.

3. C. Risher Allegheny J. C. Risher

Local businessman Risher Nearing End at Home

Operators of this vicinity report Allegheny resident Mr. Risher is dying at his home. His physicians say he may not survive the week. Risher has spent his life in the business and is highly regarded locally.

Allegheny Risher

Bakers' Association Elects Permanent Officers at Meeting

A well attended Bakers Merchant Protective Association meeting at the Grocers' Exchange approved the constitution committee report and rented the hall as a permanent meeting place. Elected officers include President John Dimling, Vice Presidents J Goettman C A Slagle and D F Gist, Secretary T L Pfarr, Treasurer R B Ward, Directors J Dodds P Smith J Kaltenhauser G Ward C Slagle G Lanz G Orth C Kon Btancer and J A New.

Bakers’ Merchant Protective Association Grocers’ Exchange Committee On John Dimling J. Goettman C. A. Slagle D. F. Gist T. L. Pfarr R. B. Ward J. Dodds P. Smith J. Kaltenhauser G. Ward C. Slagle G. Lanz G. Orth C. Kon- Btancer J. A. New

Labor leaders address Mansfield assemblies

Master Workman John F. Doyle of D. A. 3 General Lecturer T. Walls and J O Shea of the Knights of Labor spoke to members of Labor Assemblies 7600 and 6262 K of L in Mansfield last night.

John F. Doyle D. A T. Walls J. §. O'Shea Knights of Labor Mansfield

Squeezers Break Triggers Zug Mill Pud Dling Shutdown

A break in the squeezers at Zug's mill last night shut down the pud dling department. General Lecturer William Wall of the Knights of Labor runs for Select Council in the Twenty-seventh ward. Report that H M Curry will replace the late D A Stewart as chairman of Carnegie Phipps Co is denied by firm members.

Zug William Wall Knights of Labor H. M. Curry D. A. Stewart Carnegie, Phipps & Co

Regular rises in property assessments across wards and mills

Official 1889 assessments in the Twenty-ninth ward show uniform increases with notable jumps in mill properties. Sample rises include Iron and Glass Bank from 1837 to 1889, George Macbeth nearly doubling, and Dilworth Porter & Co from 970 to 248,204. Thirteenth ward also shows increases except for large manufacturing firms.

Twenty-ninth Ward Iron and Glass Bank Doyle & Co George A. Macbeth A. M. Byers &Co Bingham Street A. Garrison Foundry Company H. B. Scott & Co Oliver Bros. & Phillips Abel, Smith & Co Carson Street Robinson, Rea & Co Lot and Foundry G. T. Robinson Coal Hill South Pittsburg Oliver Wire Company, Limited William Richards

Education Board Reports December School Enrollment Rise

City Superintendent Lackey told the Central Board last night that December enrollment averaged 22 789, up 1 314 from a year earlier. A South school principal was censured for altering certificates at the high school exam. The O Hara night school will continue another month. A proposal seeks re exams for December failers in April with new rules, and a 65 percent pass in drawing triggers re test opportunities. A Luckey district teacher was granted.

Lackey Central Board South School O'Hara Staub Luckey

Non-committal Mr Carnegie visits city

Andrew Carnegie arrived in Pittsburgh for a few days and kept quiet about politics. He refused to discuss Indianapolis or any cabinet appointments, saying he had received no word from Blaine and would not express an opinion. He was seen with Mrs. Carnegie and a party of friends.

Andrew Carnegie City Pittsburg Indianapolis Carnegie Blaine

The Coming Spring Battle Democrats Meet to Organize

The Allegheny County Democracy held a meeting last evening and elected officers for the year. A resolution asked Chairman P Foley to call a naral meeting to organize the city Democrats. Invitations for the February 15 county meeting were distributed. At sheriff sale creditors' benefit, Southside buyers acquired the Independent Glass Company property, securing an $11,000 bank mortgage.

Allegheny County Democracy P. Foley City Democratic Committee Naral Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank Southside Independent Glass Company

Pittsburg Free Dispensary Directors Meet on Ventilation

Directors of the Pittsburg Free Dispensary met yesterday afternoon in the law office of John M Kennedy. The question of ventilating the new building by the Smead system was left to the committee for consideration.

Pittsburg

Doctors rule out self-inflicted wound in Albert Davis murder

Drs Parchment and McCandless conducted a post mortem on Albert Davis in the East End and stated the fatal wound could not have been self inflicted.

Fight Arrests Over Whisky Bottle Quarrel

Mrs Long Annie Long and Mrs Higgins were arrested by Officer Thompson at 1220 Spring Alley yesterday afternoon for fighting. A bottle of whisky caused the quarrel.

Mrs. Long Annie Long Mrs. Higgins Thompson No. 1220 Spring Alley

Ward Appeals Correction Noted by The Dispatch

A news notice corrects an error declaring appeals from the Twenty-second ward, clarifying that the intended ward is the Twenty-seventh ward. The correction appeared in yesterday's issue of The Dispatch.

Twenty-second Ward Twenty-seventh Ward

Why the Law Governing the Northside Is Unconstitutional

The Common Council defers action as City Attorney Elphinstone explains a Supreme Court opinion declares the 1887 classification act unconstitutional and permits only three classes. The decision condemns local and special legislation and supports a move toward general laws.

Allegheny Common Council Wertheimer Supreme Court Elphinstone Council MR. Elphinstone Philadelphia Allegheny Pennsylvania Sterrett Ple Wilkesbarre Pittsburg Commonwealth

The Brass Robbers Method Jooking Up Bearings

General Superintendent Wood reports on brass thieves forming gangs to steal car bearings by jacking up freight cars. He cites breakups in Detroit and Chicago and warns such gangs may operate locally, noting bearings weigh ten pounds and are worth about 17 cents per pound. Ten minutes can steal a bearing, often unnoticed between freight lines before oil packing catches fire.

Wood Detroit Chicago

East End Tragedy Inquest Opens After Davis Murder

Coroner began investigation into the homicide of Albert Davis at 80 Frankstown Avenue. Witnesses, including Millie White the sleeping child, testified as inquest opened. Caroline Palmer alias Caroline Davis held for murder with no evidence yet proving guilt.

Albert Davis Frankstown Avenue Cable W. Nicholas Reuben Austen Charles Palmer Millie White Caroline Palmer Caroline Davis

Pittsburg Leaders Question Rail Rate Cutting Controversy

Pittsburgh bankers dismiss Sun's rail rate cut critique as Wall Street concern. They see little local impact from December 1887 rate cuts or the planned December 1888 restore, noting railroad managers seek profits despite stockholder losses elsewhere.

Pittsburg New York Great Western Lines The Sun Disratenh Wall Street John Harper Bank of

Unfair Pair Sisters Arrested After Bohemian Style Party

The Fair sisters of Allegheny three midgets Maggie Kellar Becky Lapsley and Mary Fair were arrested by Officer Moreland after neighbors complained of disruptive behavior following their brother’s death. They were taken to the lock-up after a street scuffle in which the officer was knocked into the mud. The sisters, married but not living with husbands, may be released or reappearing today.

Commonwealth Fair Sisters Allegheny Moreland Maggie Kellar Becky” Lapsley Mary Fair

Allegheny Poor Board Finances Report Details

The annual financial report shows total expenses of 55333 49 with 10786 96 spent on outside city relief and 26821 33 for home maintenance. Receipts from produce and boarding inmates total 2292 11, and assets aggregate 339813 79 with 30000 liabilities including mortgage and loan. The average monthly inmate count was 25114.

Allegheny Poor Board

Westinghouse Building Stands Sound Despite Cracks

A Philadelphia Company official said the Westinghouse building at Penn avenue and Ninth street remains sound despite visible cracks and added bracing. The $418,000 structure is described as a top town investment, with braces installed to prevent further damage.

Philadelphia Company Westinghouse Penn Avenue Ninth Street

Banquet Invites Crew Aboard Brownsville Packet

The Adam Jacobs tied up at Greensboro Sunday and the crew received a surprise invitation to a banquet that evening. Mr. E. L. Pancost and wife, noted restaurateurs, hosted a generous feast that the crew enjoyed fully.

Brownsville Packet Adam Jacobs Greensboro E. L. Pancost

Fire brick injures engine man at Eighteenth Street house

George McClelland of engine company No. 15 suffered a severe scalp wound when a brick fell from a chimney on Mrs. J. Derry’s house on Eighteenth street. An alarm from box 61 was for a small roof fire.

George McClelland Engine Company No. 15 J. Derry

Goods recovered by police identified at Mulberry Alley residence

Items found at Mrs Kovinsky dwelling No 49 Mulberry alley were identified by Penn avenue shopkeepers. Recovered goods are kept at Inspector Mc Aleese's office.

Kovinsky Mulberry Alley Penn Avenue McAleese

First Popular Excursion to Washington City by B and C R R

Excursion on Thursday January 17 1889 to Washington City for nine dollar round trip tickets valid ten days. Trains depart Pittsburgh 11 30 A M and 1020 A M. Pullman parlor cars on day trains and sleeping cars on night train. Opportunity to see Congress in session and to visit Point Comfort. Illustrated circulars from E D Smith Division Passenger Agent Cori avenue and Wood street Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Congress Sessio OS Point Comfort E. D. Smith Cori Avenue Wood Street Pittsburg

BEXCH Show of Dogs Entries Close January 19

Entries for a dog show close January 19 with a premium list available at multiple Pittsburg area gun stores and addresses. The notice notes labor support and highlights the National Benefit Association of Indianapolis as an accident insurance leader, with J T Conn ingham listed as agent at 51 Lewis Block.

Pittsburg Accident Insurance National Benefit Association of Indianapolis J.T. Conningham Lewis Block

January Dress Goods Sale at Jos. Horne & Co.

Store advertises January dress goods sale featuring French broadcloths priced at 150 and 250, claiming best value in any store. Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue stores.

Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Rosalia Whitmyre & Co advertise floormark brand and bargains

The ad promotes Rosalia flooring by Whitmyre & Co at Thirty-eighth street near Allegheny Valley Railroad. It touts quality claims and lists price bargains including 200 dozen linen towels at 12 a piece, and discounted goods from Hucus & Hacre and Pitcairn's on Wood street. Shoes from G D Simons at 78 Ohio Street feature in the sale.

Hucus & Hacre Mwfsu

Court House Lighting Debate Over Electric Lamps

Local report questions the efficiency of the new electric lighting in the court house amid claims by lamp and electrical vendors that the wiring is faulty. Commissioners acknowledge possible grounding issues and expect a full investigation to fix the unreliable illumination.

New Court House

A Rise in Pastry Disturbance Near Lacock and Madison

Two inebriated men, William Ealers and Robert McKelvy, created a pastry disturbance as a Hilbert's bakery driver unloaded near Lacock street and Madison avenue. McKelvy kicked a tray, scattering doughnuts and cakes while bystanders cheered. Officer Snyder Apprehended the pair.

Lacock Street Madison Avenue Hilbert Spring Garden Avenue William Ealers Robert McKelvy Snyder

Central City Focgee Building Offers Ready Occupancy Rooms

Parties needing power and central city access are invited to inspect rooms of all sizes in the new focgee building at 75 77 and TV Diamond street. Rooms include freight and elevator service, prompt janitor cleaning, electric lighting, ventilation, and superior light. Apply at Drs PATCH new building Diamond street.

Focgee TV Diamond Street Drs- Patch New Building Diamond Street

New Year Flour Brand Rosalia By Whitmyre Co Sale Ad

Whitmyre & Co offers Rosalia flour manufactured on Thirty-eighth street and Allegheny Valley Railroad claiming top quality. Also advertises a sale of odd lengths of striped surahs India silk striped and fancy velvets at 35 cents. Additional promos list Poets, suites to order at Pitcairn's 434 Wood St and gold and silver items at Hea 205 Fifth Ave.

Whitmyre & Co Thirty-eighth Street and Allegheny Valley Railroad Rosalia India Mwesu Houeys & Hacke Pitcairn’s Wood St

McLane's Liver Pills Ad Claimed Effective by Readers

Helena Montana 1888 advertisement from Eieahis Bros. letters praise Dr. C McLane's Celebrated Liver Pills for biliousness constipation and general ailments. Mrs Henry Winkleman attests relief after use and warns against imitations, urging readers to buy Fleming Bros Pittsburgh packs.

Eieahis Hood Fleming Bros Pittsburg

Fresh selection of marked down dress goods offered today

We note a large four day sale but claim sales equal to last week were surpassed. The Me table presents different lines providing fresh value in all wood tones for yard goods, including wool and double width materials, with durable serviceability and desirable styles.

Silk Department Adds Printed Jersey Silks Sale

In our silk department this day we offer Printed Jersey Silks in choice colorings and new styles at Tecs yard. The fabrics have more body and weight and will give better service than low priced India Silke. More bargains await in Plushes and Fancy Brocade Velvets.

Técs

Prices Slashed on Seal Plush Garments and Winter Stock

Our cloak room lists revised prices on Seal Plush Coats and garments from jackets to Newmarkets. Superfine seal plush coats at five dollars set the standard, with lower grades at twenty to twenty five dollars. Cloth Ulsters Raglans and Newmarkets highlight new materials and colors. Curtain room offers include superfine parlor and library curtains and a wide range of lower quality pieces.

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