This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 47 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1891
Page
2
Allegheny county gas exploration spurs industrial gains as T Campbell Window Glass plans a five acre site in Coraopolis with a 150 worker plant and a 30 pot furnace. Real estate surges as neighbors fear gas, fires, and shifting valuations while a vote to fund ground grading nears.
Members of the Allegheny Finance Committee gathered last night after learning the mandamus case had been taken to the Supreme Court with no actions available. Several members protested the lack of consultation, urging a meeting, but the session adjourned as there was nothing to decide.
Kalamazoo resident John P. Winders says Michigan is now a Democratic state for the first time since the war, largely due to the McKinley tariff. He notes Burrows’ reduced margin and hints Farmers Alliance could become a party in the state. He mentions Kalamazoo celery production and its local prominence.
Directors of the Twenty-Eighth Ward school kept open house last night. The building has been reseated and altered. Directors boast of a superior new facility as citizens toured the modernized school. An entertaining musical program followed the inspection and the evening ended with social pleasure.
Critics say the grand jury blocked the McKee’s Rocks borough project amid fears of rowdy crowds fires and disease. Attorney Robb cites drunken disturbances and malarial conditions while residents argue the town needs drainage and protection. further action may go to another grand jury or the court.
W. J. Buchanan, chief of agriculture for the World's Columbian Exposition, visits Monongahela and urges robust Pennsylvania representation in Chicago. He notes new travel arrangements to South America, a government commission campaign, and ample space for agricultural buildings. Buchanan predicts wide western interest and pledges reciprocal support for Pennsylvania's Centennial efforts.
Percy F. Smith reports an additional 5000 dollars paid yesterday into the institution’s treasury from the Jane Holmes estate, with 500 dollars received from Daniel Tushnell. A state appropriations bill for education and maintenance was sent to Harrisburg to William M. Culbertson. Pupils receive music and fancy needlework, overseen by Miranda Benson, a blind student and instructor.
Mrs. Annie Butler of Southside attempted suicide by taking laudanum yesterday on Upper South Twenty seventh Street. Dr Kerr intervened in a hard struggle and saved her life. She is a mother of five. her husband works in a mill. Domestic troubles are alleged to drive the act.
A large blast door on the end of the hot blast furance blew off yesterday morning at unknown time. Flames scorched woodwork over the boiler room and were extinguished by mill men with water. Loss estimated around $200. Most workers fled in alarm thinking the boiler had exploded.
Notice served on Mayor Jourley states an application will be made to the Pardon Board for release of Walter Harrington, now in a three year penitentiary term for his role in the mayoral scandal case. He was pardoned on Christmas Day.
An array of city sightings notes E B Ludlow plans a new venture next season and is seen in the city. W A Marshall of the Seened district suffers diphtheria at home in Allecheny. G H Espey returns to New York on business. A L Solomon departs for Michigan on house matters. Mr and Mrs William P Tyler of Washington Pa register at the Duquesne. General H H Kuhn of Johnstown is also at the Duquesne. The Witch of Prague.
Contributors to the Western Pennsylvania Hospital report the Dixmont facility is crowded beyond capacity with 744 patients and an average of 40 extra beds needed daily in the medical and surgical departments. A renewal of a $50,000 appropriation is requested, with $172,000 total sought for maintenance and expansion.
City officials hold daily talks with attorneys Watson and Rodgers who seek to untangle the street paving tangle. Chief Bigelow says no agreement yet but expects the city not to suffer from Justice William's decision. Controller Morrow says the matter is out of his hands and promises action on the city’s behalf once attorneys decide.
The Duquesne Traction Company completed its crossing at the corner avenue and Center avenue yesterday. Electric wires on the main line through the ramp end are about completed.
Mary Fairman formerly of McKeesport, an alleged Insane patient, was discharged from St. Francis Hospital after Thomas Fairman allegedly refused to pay for her care. The case before Alderman McMaster involved accusations the hospital released her on a board of lunacy order, with state charity officials present and potential charges if improper.
Prof J A Sprenkles spoke on The Qualifications of a Primary Teacher urging teachers to be Christians first and to teach sin and salvation with clear speech. He listed the Ten Commandments Beatitudes Psalm 23 and the Lord's Prayer as the initial lessons. Edwin Gray described objective teaching using memorable contrivances and small figures including a crown of thorns and a board with the twelve apostles.
The dispute between Managers Wilt and Dawson over conspiracy cases closes with nolle prosequi. The curtain falls on the attempted play Tried for Conspiracy, following prior litigation between the Opera House and the Bijou over the lithograph war. The Bijou case will cover the costs, totaling about the shown amount.
The German Fire Insurance Company held a quiet dinner at the Schlosser yesterday afternoon. Seventeen attendees included H E White president J W Tim vice president L Gross secretary and A Groetzinger treasurer. Toasters were offered in Mr Schlosser’s celebrated style and the meal was enjoyed.
James Simpson and his wife Annie along with William Simpson and Peter Burns were involved in a daytime fight at Burns home on Jones Avenue. James Simpson struck Annie with a chair causing a severe head wound and attempted to cut her throat before police stopped the assault. all four were arrested.
Christopher F. Weidmeyer, aged 83, was found dead in bed at midnight Wednesday at his son Frederick's home on Marion Street. He retired in apparent good health earlier that evening. The Coroner ruled death from old age after investigation.
Howard H R Kern a member and manager of the Bader Glue Company will stand trial in Criminal Court today on a conspiracy charge. Prosecutors allege he pocketed firm funds and helped cause the company’s collapse.
A gathering of passenger agents on roads centered in Pittsburg met yesterday morning at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. The meeting was called by the Central Passenger Traffic Association led by President F. Donald of Chicago and Secretary B. F. Knapp of Chicago.
D. H. Martin John Johnston Fred W. Keifer and R. E. Emery seek Bellevue Council seats while Irwin and Hugh Kennedy compete for Burgess.
A stream of petty crimes and assaults appears before the court with James Hickey set to plead in a case over an assault on F Bond. Others, including W Face and Harry Anderson, face charges of assault or robbery as do several individuals named for larceny or false pretenses.
Fragmentary notice shows Baek Ger t pound pricing and Mantown knitting AG listing Pavan Avenues Stores as a seller. Details are unclear but indicate a commercial listing or sale offer.
A Toronto based Knights of Labor official, A. W. Wright, arrives to reopen John Phillips case. he predicts rising membership and urges eight hour days. He notes fears of displacement by labor saving machines and cites a Philadelphia barrel maker story. Wright plans to settle Simson case, then head to Philadelphia.
The Pittsburg Plate Glass Company has let contracts for drilling seven wells in its Butler county lease east of Baxon station. Natural gas is abundant in the area and the company will supply its extensive works from the new wells. A main line runs from the field to Ford City via Buffalo creek and Slate Lick, to the works below Kittanning, with another line contemplated.
The year end report shows weekly capacity for 306 furnaces in blast at 165 281 tons and 226 out of blast at 86 062 tons with a drop across charcoal anthracite and coke furnaces. River coal operators meet to stand firm against miners demands. Oak Harness Leather Tanners Association reports uniform fees and limits on charges. L A 30 K of L officials deny sensational initiation fee claims. C Hussey Binns Co begins melting first crucible steel in Washington County at Charleroi with furnaces operating.
Mr. O'Donnell was re-elected president without opposition, with K C Dalzell named as vice president at the Retail Merchants Protective Association officers meeting held last night.
The coal experiment will be tried again at Park Bros. Co. s Thirtieth street mic. No word has resected this city yet concern the protracted meeting of the Executu t board of the Brotherhood of Coenen Joiners. But departments of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works are running smoothly now, and the deputy sheriffs have a recalled from the blast furnaces.
Local counts indicate 199 deaths in Pittsburg last week up seven from the prior period. Pneumonia caused 21 deaths and several items note local incidents including a rail depot worker's injury and a stray fire at Fifty-fifth Street near the Standard Oil Works.
The semi annual meeting of the Pittsburg and Allegheny districts of the Women's Home Missionary Society met at Christ M.E. Church with morning and afternoon addresses and reviews from auxiliaries. An evening session drew a large crowd as reports and music were presented. Officers elected include President W K Jennilogs First Vice President B C eer Second Vice President J J Porter Corresponding Secretary E S Gray and other posts with ex officio members listed. The committee proposed teachers institutes to be held on specific Thursdays in March June October across Allegheny City and Southside areas.
The December 1500 receipts of the Department of Public Works totaled £5,701 32. Items include Diamond markets $1,457 and several wharfs with various sums, city scales $14, City Hall sale of old chairs $3, and minor amounts for Habways and Sewers and Water bureaus.
H G McCune was held for court yesterday on bigamy and desertion charges brought by his wife Blanche McCune of Allegheny. He says he obtained a Kansas divorce but the case claims it was not properly granted. The other Mrs McCune is in Kansas.
Syracuse reports the New State Farmers League publicizes last week’s resolutions. It calls for equal taxation of all property, ends to public officer passes, prohibition of futures trading in agricultural products, banning adulterated foods unless properly labeled, canal nationalization, uniform state school texts, delayed irrigation legislation until demand grows, favorable financial laws for agriculture, and limits on pauper immigration and noncitizen intent.
John C. Hall once with Hall & Rodgers and trustee for the Hawley and Baldwin estates confesses to embezzling about 150000 by dealing in stocks. Estates face 80000 each, Hawley and Baldwin. The French Savings and Loan Society lent 12000 through false abstracts on mortgaged property. Other victims lost 1000 to 7000. he planned suicide but delayed for trial.
Allegheny officials debated the city arc light system and new electric plant. Experts found boilers pumps and engines met standards while arc lamps were only two thirds of the contract 2000 candlepower target and single carbon lamps were used. Council approved payment and accepted the plant amid protest by two officials over unmet specs.
The display includes lace flouncings drapery nets and American Zephyr Ginghams with choicest novel ties and designs planned for the season.
At Mount Carmen Itt January 15, the air ship is a verified fact. The model works and will head to Chicago to exhibit in the Exposition building for 12 weeks under a contract with James A. Fanning and others. The buoyancy chamber measures 24 feet by 614 feet with the ship at 20 feet long, carrying two passengers and traveling by express. A car is being chartered since it cannot fit through a car door.
From last season stock items drop in price with yardage cuts. English Printings and exclusive designs that previously sold at $150 and $2 are now near $x a yard while remaining fabrics go for 75 cents per yard and earlier $1 and $125 items are reduced.
Henricks Music Company announces a removal sale to close out stock at 101 and 103 Fifth Avenue next to the post office. Pianos and organs are heavily discounted with second hand instruments from 35 dollars and up, easy payments offered, and calls urged at 79 Fifth Avenue.
A special table with about 1 000 pieces from the linen department offered at low prices to bring a fast sellout. Jos Horne and Co Penn Avenue Stores promote a clearance of towels scarfs tray covers lunch cloths and related items. The Rustic at 35 Diamond Street offers meals and coffee while customers browse and chat in a comfortable setting.
The advertisement lists prices for various items including 75c, $1, $125, $150 and $2. Combination Patterns are reduced from $30 and $35 to $16 each. French Robes with silk embroidery and astrakhan trim are offered at $12.50, $15, $20 and $25, stated as about half regular values.
We present the choicest Alaska Seal Garments including jackets lacques and wraps in desirable shapes with a full size range. Sale continues this season at near old prices, with skins already commanding over 150 percent in London markets for next season. This trend suggests garment prices may more than double next season.
The Pennsylvania lines offer round trip excursion tickets to Cincinnati for 1120 with return valid until February 3. A display at 710 Penn Avenue features all new Bermsixne and Wisps goods including black all wool serges priced around 50 cents. Also noted is a mention of Jos. Horne and The Witch of Peague.
Our store showcases an unusually large Black Silk Depart ment selection with both foreign and domestic makes. Prices are well below regular levels during a 12 day clearance window. Come and see for yourselves.
Advertises all silk patterns in varied widths from 2 to 21 inches at Sea Yard prices. Lists items with prices per yard and total values, plus unequaled values at multiple low costs. Encourages purchasers to buy and resell for profit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.