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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1890
Page
2
City officials and electric streetcar representatives met Chief Bigelow to review wire removal plans and underground conduit options. Discussion covered Sprague and Thomson Houston systems, New York proposals, and safety concerns with underground wiring and crossovers.
The Pleasant Valley street railway ran the first electric car from Allegheny to Pittsburgh last night with dignitaries aboard including D. F. Henry and William H. Graham. The trip began 11:50 PM from the Allegheny power home and the car faced minor issues at a sharp curve and a crossing before returning to the power house.
A local committee grants Hoerr more time as discussions continue at the Goethe Building regarding the Sod Loan Association of ar senate. The meeting aims to settle outstanding issues and set a new timeline for actions related to the housing project.
Two Allegheny officers Shuff and Rahl arrested Ed Bricklayer and contractor McIlvain on Lacock Street for suspicious behavior. After Mayor Pearson intervened and ordered his release, McIlvain was freed and returned home, with officials noting officers acted under recent patrol orders.
The Public Works Committee met in Select Council chamber with Kirk G. Bigham presiding. It endorsed ordinances to let the Public Works Chief designate sidewalk materials and to permit property owners to connect accesses, aiming at uniform five foot flagstone pavements in the eastern city and city cost assessments on property owners. Additional ordinances cover grading paving opening Forbes street and compelling Fritz street opening for vehicle traffic by the Pittsburg Incline Company.
Consul Max Schamberg searches for Barbara Diroll maiden Wagner, a widow with no relatives in the U S. She left Old Coun area and lived on Robinson Street Allegheny a year ago with no trace since. Countryman Mr Watson or Walters on Wille Road reports hearing of her since her husband’s death two years ago. The information is deemed important and advantageous.
Harrisburg telegram reports readiness to distribute brook trout fry to public streams but commissioner Long says the statement is false. Fry will not be ready for five to six weeks. The commission plans to issue many white fish fry too, with 15 million currently bred at the Erie hatcheries.
The Fort Wayne Railroad has let the contract for a double track between Allegheny and Conway to Fred Gwinner of Allegheny. Crews are active at Jack's Run Emsworth Dixmont Rochester and Conway with the main work between Emsworth and Dixmont removing large rock before laying the track.
Colonel William Robinson of Robinson Bros. returns after a yearlong illness that affected his spine and left him immobile for ten months. Peter K. Soffel becomes deputy warden of the county jail replacing resignation. William Smith, head of the American Flint Glass Workers Union, recovers from illness. E. O. Everson of Titusville visits Philadelphia. F. L. Whitcomb of Chicago attends a funeral in Philadelphia related to a car wheel maker.
A controversial claim from a Pittsburg Gas Company engineer touts vapors from lime-purified coal gas as a cure for influenza and throat ailments. Doctors note limited evidence and urge caution while detailing possible antiseptic and expectorant effects from chemicals in the vapors.
Superintendent Gamble Weir of the Police Bureau announced the social season was more productive than before and that the character of balls was strictly watched. He said four dancing applications were refused and warned that no yellow dog socials would be allowed under this administration.
A Special Meeting of the Randall Club is called for tomorrow night to arrange the club's departure for Columbus. All arrangements are made and the club will proceed from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad about 8:30. Division Agent Ed Smith will accompany.
The Lotus Club of the Southside prepares for a lively annual meeting with a split slate battle to replace the old board led by K Gearing. Twenty candidates vie while L H Rohrkaste and D J McGeary stand for re election as officers. Membership totals 148 with $16 000 in funds.
About 100 prominent ward workers attended at Alderman McGary’s office. Dovall presided and Ulrich was secretary. Speakers included John Mr. Duvall and William Bradley. A January 25 meeting was set to finalize primaries and dates.
The harbor water near Lock No 1 was at the dam level leaving little fall. The steamer Thomas F Cleary towing a scow nearly went over the dam but the scow was cut loose with an ax, the boat passed through, and the scow was recovered at the Panhandle bridge.
An Allegheny citizen says he has sought legal counsel on obtaining an injunction to stop any tax levy by the City Property Committee for maintaining the Carnegie Free Library. He claims many citizens support a court fight to curb committee control.
A garbled local note describes an intruder drilling into a house at 283 Tree and leaving powder in holes while Mr House and a searcher pursue the burglar. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The official copy of the new coal miners agreement submitted to operators covers Connellsville mining rules with wage scales for many job categories, safety provisions, and overtime terms. It notes controversies over a sliding scale, expected strikes, and a meeting set for January 16 to discuss operator responses.
The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor authorized a two cent per capita tax for an eight hour battle and planned an eight hour demonstration on Washington's Birthday. President Guareus was tasked to seek wage restoration in the Government Printing Office to its pre 1877 level.
Mellon Brothers negotiate with John Routh for 5 acres of land between Wall station and Wilmerding at 70 000 to be laid out in lots for workingmen. Maggie Costello married Martin Costello during the holiday feast. A local liquor license drive begins Braddock with seven licensed sellers. The H J Heins Company plans its annual banquet for employees at the Hotel. Springfield School directors discuss a coal use proposal. Danawravits faces trial bail set at 000 for alleged illegal liquor selling.
A report claims Fort Pitt Glass House founded 1827 by Wm. Dithridge and now owned by Paul Zimmerman Blair and Co may relocate from its city site due to rising land values high taxes and better gas fuel incentives offered by rural firms. An official said no immediate move but warned relocation likely for cheaper costs and easier freight.
A Corkworkers Assembly 9863 member says the scale will be signed this week and workers plan to return to work next Wednesday. The statement reflects ongoing labor negotiations and anticipated near term reopening of plants.
A Pittsburg firm announces a two day closeout of heavy and medium weight overcoats with prices quoted for several styles including all wool ribbed overcoats at 6 and chinchilla options at 8. The ad encourages customers to visit the shop at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House to verify bold claims.
Our Clesk Room The Bargain Center invites shoppers to view black and colored cloth jackets ulsters mantles and shawls in the latest market styles. Jos Honxe Co. operates the Penn Avenue Stores and urges early visits.
Great Drygoods Suir advertises a sale at 68 and 70 Ohio St Allegheny offering lace trimmed undergarments at astonishing prices. Also references Jos Honwie Co Peon Avenue stores and large stock, urging customers to visit before noon.
President William Wethe of the Amalgamated Association traveled to Scottdale to arrange a muckroll hands wage scale at the local mill. The mill had no prior muckroll scale and the issue is to be settled amicably with the firm. Each mill uses a distinct scale due to varying numbers employed.
The National Glass Budget lists 1,202 operating furnaces and 273 idle in the country. A new tank furnace at Bridgeton New Jersey will start next week and will handle 48 pots. The Bellefonte factory is also expected to begin operations about the same time.
A large batch of muslin goods arrives including gowns drawers corset covers and chemises. The store touts a complete stock and emphasizes well made items like can ees shaped garments from N Zou Hina Co.
The Central Trades Council will meet tomorrow night to discuss the Pittsburg Traction strike. The strike remains active with strikers hopeful for a favorable outcome and the council expected to consider moral and financial support options.
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