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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1891
Page
14
E P McFadden, with Sioux background, argues against Indian rights groups and favoring respect for treaties. He deplores maudlin sentiment toward Sioux and warns against military governance, criticizing conditions on Pine Ridge and government dealings with Red Cloud’s circle.
A fragment discussing Indian agency schools, soldiers, and gambling incidents. It argues for better treatment of Indians, citizenship, and economic inclusion, citing Standing Rock and Devil's Lake Sioux leaders and referencing agency life and garments. It notes exploitative schooling and portraits of students at Standing Rock Reservation.
Rumor swirls about John Lambie amid talk in Court House and City Hall that he will seek the Republican nomination for State Senator to succeed John Upperman. Lambie, long allied with Major A M Brown in law practice, has served 14 years on Select Council from the Eighth ward and is praised for his legislative impact. The Forty third district, now under Upperman, covers wards Fifteenth through Twenty third and faces apportionment this session.
William M. Clark commercial agent of the Missouri Pacific railway travels East and asserts no road plans to remove agents while competitors keep representation. He notes traffic solicitation habits and doubts broad eliminations will occur soon. He recalls reassurance from vice presidents in New York about changes, if any, being slow.
Readable text notes no peace efforts and mentions securing a month’s business ahead of town. Details are sparse, names and dates missing, making precise attribution impossible.
A Boston shoe dealer explains Chicago residents wear narrower, flatter shoes due to a level street surface and two foot grades per 169 miles. He contrasts with Pittsburgh and Boston riders where uneven terrain enlarges foot shape and shoe width. The drummer urges local fitting by topography. He notes different habits for Indians and others and urges adaptation to locality.
A one act comedy of errors unfolded on the Southside as two Castle Shannon couples rode a shared car. In darkness each young man mistaken the other’s partner for his own, only realizing the switch under electric light to mutual laughter and relieved faces.
Postmaster J W Cowden of Wheeling, longtime Republican leader, says state politics are quiet and focuses on 1892. He notes Democrats carried the state previously but with smaller margins, predicts a GOP win under reform, cites Blaine and Sherman as favored figures, and discusses coal lumber land speculation and eastern versus Pennsylvanian operators in West Virginia.
A prominent Republican notes Governor Pattison has ordered vouchers for every cent spent, prompting early departures of idle clerks in at least one department. He targets workers who took easy posts during the last Legislature, with some resigning duties and others to go unpaid as accountability rises.
The B and O railway handles about 25 show travelers this week with Division Passenger Agent Smith in charge. Companies traveling include the Twelve Temptations, Leslie Carter Company, Only a Woman's Heart, National Star Vaudeville, and Dowling and Hassan troupe bound for New York Baltimore or Cincinnati. Incoming troupes include the Midnight Bell Company, Lily Clays, and the Daniel Boone Company. A mid winter excursion to Washington and Baltimore is scheduled for next Thursday with a special train provided.
Macbeth & Co, Southside glass makers, will erect a new two 16 pot furnaces facility at Ellwood Indiana while keeping the existing plant. About 400 workers will be employed as the firm seeks Western and Eastern trade and a claim is made that gas and coal concerns are favorable though gas supply is a concern.
Reports mention a January 27 meeting on a yearly scale decision and talk of a Courtney Pennsylvania miners co operative store. An Alabama miners strike appeal is issued while pay days occur at West End iron mills. Beymer Bauman leads group to relocate lead works to Preble avenue with new car sheds under construction on Beaver avenue.
The New York Press Club unanimously approves sending 11 delegates to the International Press Club Convention in Pittsburg. Named attendees include Foster Coates Eugene Berri Charles W Price Major McElrath J A Hennesy Leon N Salmon William E Worrall and J J Hanway. Berlin and Vienna clubs miss delayed European mail while Paul Lindau may attend. London club expected to respond.
Economites prepare for a major event on the Fort Wayne Road as new candidates are examined for admission. The two year probationary path involves a year of work with pay, followed by two more years before full membership. Accepted members contribute labor to the communal fund in exchange for sustenance lodging and clothing.
Joseph Calico, an Italian, was arrested on a housebreaking charge after a shirt once owned by J Gogins of 35 Webster Avenue appeared on Calico. Gogins had been sent to the workhouse. thieves stole his belongings and later Calico was found with a Gogins shirt. Police seek the remaining stolen items.
Farmers and businessmen rally against fixed juror lists in Allegheny county noting that many capable citizens never sit on juries while regulars from the same districts fill the jury books. They blame political manipulation and fear corruptible jurors, urging reforms to open the panel to fresh, deserving voters.
Solomon Sonig alias Jacob Langdon, a 40 year old drummer for Kirchsbaum Brothers, is to be tried in Allegheny county for bigamy after secretly marrying Kate Nilan in 1888 while already married with two children. Extradition papers are arranged by J J Finney of the West Penn detective force to bring him to Pittsburgh.
The temporary electric light plant at the new Government building will operate tomorrow and aid contractors in finishing the project. All contracts are let and the work should wrap up in a matter of weeks.
Week long sale at Autrecht s Elite Gallery 516 Market Street offers cabinet photos at 1 per dozen and highlights dress trimmings and notions. Remixe & Wraps 710 Penn Avenue promotes stock with a family friendly invitation rain or shine.
Prof J T Little now with Biggs Co jewelers in Smithfield and Sixth Ave for free consultations. Kautmanns announces White Fair selling macnlin underwear. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers Cincinnati round trip for 11.20 with return by Feb 3, 1891. Aufrecht's Elite Gallery offers 12 cabinet photos life size crayon for 3.50 at 516 Market St Pittsburg. Star at the Hollenden Cleveland with American and European plans.
The Cowler Electric Smelting and Aluminum Company of Lockport New York filed suit in the U S Circuit Court against the Pittsburg Reduction Company for damages over alleged infringement of four patents. The claims cover electric ore smelting processes for producing alloys bronzes and metallic compounds an electric furnace and its operation and two improvements to the furnace. An injunction is sought to stop ongoing infringement.
The Caledonian Society of Allegheny organizes a Burns Birthday program with President Thomas Clark opening remarks. Soprano Miss Brockie, tenor A Brockie, Prof. Holmes, and others perform while S Brown is pianist. Also noted is a Duquesne Traction power house test at Ben Venue and a water works vote preparation with precinct ticketing for February 17.
A new conference between tile layers and their employers ended without a settlement. Workers say concessions were offered but the firms refused to sign, leaving the dispute unresolved and prompting claims of broken faith by the employers.
Sale of canned goods dried fruits teas spices cigars and more must be disposed of within 10 days. Prices listed per item include California fruits olives raisins flour cigars and tobacco with delivery free to both cities and freight prepaid for orders over ten dollars within 100 miles of Pittsburg. Contact M R Thompson at 301 Market Street and 69 Third Avenue opposite Gusky's.
News from Wheeling reports additional furnaces likely to close in coming days. Two Kemble Iron Company units at Riddlesburg Pa have already halted production as coke consumption tightens, signaling deeper economic strain in the Mahoning Valley.
Corkworkers failed to settle their difficulty yesterday and the issue was referred to the Executive Board of D A 3 K of L after a conference with the firm. The board reserved its decision until tomorrow. The Corkworkers’ Assembly fair at Grand Central Tank, running six weeks, closed last night.
Fragmentary notice lists Professor J T Little ex optician with address Smithfield and Si Avenue seeking free instruction or position.
Officials have not heard from river coal operators and miners' spokesman Mr McBryde now holds full charge for the strikers. He has sanctioned the demands and a long bitter fight may unfold. A SPECIAL meeting of Plasterers' Union No.
Annie O'Donnell, a strong woman who had lived with friends in Duquesne after leaving the Auld Sod three months ago, arrived at Union station and asked the Department of Charities for a Denver train ticket. She cried when refused and was told the poor authorities must send those without money wherever they want. She was advised to remain at Duquesne.
Kaufmanns' new Myslin undergarment department in Pittsburgh draws crowds as two elevators carried shoppers to the third floor for a "white fair" of muslin gowns skirts chemises drawers and corset covers. Prices run 25 to 50 percent below dry goods and nation stores with items from 6c to 98c and 25c to 39c for various trims.
Fine upright piano 714 octave with excellent tone and carved case priced at 200 dollars. Stinway square, Gabler beginner model at steep discounts. Sohmer Colby Janos Peloubet organs offered at low prices. Excursion to Washington City next Thursday January 22 by B and C BR R. Round trip rate unknown. Tickets valid ten days. Special trains at 8 am and 9 20 pm.
Window sale highlights 35 percent savings on clocks this week at Hauch's No. 295 Fifth Avenue. References to Rack ALE, Iron City Brewing, Mecca for Pittsburg ladies, and Harace & Keexas at 33 and 34 Water Street suggest a bustling city shopping scene with varied goods and advertisements.
Weekly list of patents issued to inventors in Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia for the week ending January 13 includes Robert M. Downie New Brighton for an apparatus molding patterns on hollow brick and tiles J G Downie Beaver Falls for pumping engines Henry Roberts Pittsburgh for coiling metal rods and a rod coiling apparatus Harry Terrill Pittsburgh for a clothespin H Wollford Corry for a coal mining machine Albert Schmitt Allegheny for an oil box Johnston B Flanders Toledo for a door hanger Charles W Reaper Alliance for a brake shoe Lucian J Martian Fostoria for a paper weight.
The Pennsylvania Lines announce 1000 mile non transferable tickets will be sold at 2 cents per mile or $20 each from January 20 1891 at principal line points. Tickets issued before remain valid and will be honored on all lines operated by the Pennsylvania Company or Pillsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway. Only 1000 mile tickets will be sold thereafter. E A Forp general passenger agent Pittspore January 15 1891.
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