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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1889

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2

Reforming jury selection prompts legal council debate

The Burns case and related commentary reveal lawyers urging reform of jury material sourcing. Editors and attorneys disagree on who should appoint jury commissioners, with proposals ranging from Judges to County Commissioners and even life-tenured judges. Concerns focus on political influence, fairness, and preventing bribery among grand jurors.

Cohen SN. W. Shafer Thomas H. Davis G. Breant W. B. Rodgers Thomas M. Marshall J.S. Ferruson Josiah Cohen

Burns Denies Paying Grand Jury Members and Influencing Case

The transcript shows Burns denying giving money to any grand jury member and denying meetings at the Albemarle Hotel. He recalled Doyle’s brother asking for two dollars after the grand jury ignored the bill. Doyle testified truthfully after being sworn, and Judge Collier sentenced him for illegal selling, with fines. Rumors of informations against Hell and Doyle circulated, with Alderman McMasters to hear them. Heil denied receiving money from Burns and disputed any guilt.

Doyle Grand Jury Holl McAleese Burns Burns Caid Back Burns Albemarle Porter Collier Callier Hell McMasters Heil

Voigt Arrest Sparks Southside Debate On Bank Heist

Henry F. Voigt, former cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of the Southside, is jailed on charges of robbing about 150000 pounds. Reactions split on his guilt with many noting depositors and directors deserve scrutiny. Voigt will defend himself without counsel at the upcoming hearing.

Henry F. Voigt Farmers and Mechanics' Bank of The Southside Voigt Eighteenth Street Sorg Heed

Italian Count Prank Confounds Union Station Reporter

A foreigner posing as an Italian count unsettled reporters at Union station. A station aide, mistaking him for a titled guest, approached with questions but the man spoke in broken, comical phrases. The moment of confusion ended when the supposed count revealed the gag and the interview never happened.

Union Station

Colored Voters Meet on Indorsement of Political Candidates

The colored citizens of wards six, seven, eight and eleven held a mass meeting at the Franklin street schoolhouse to discuss endorsing candidates. Ajax Jones presided and urged Joseph Marshall and Thomas McMichael for council. Richard Keys condemned nonagreeing clubs. J C Brown was censured. J M Foster spoke on a 5,000 strong colored vote in Allegheny County. The meeting adjourned without endorsing any candidate. Ajax Jones to address the Sixth ward next Thursday. Don Cameron Club to attend.

Franklin Street Ajax Jones Joseph Marshall Thomas McMichael Richard Keys Don Cameron J. C. Brown J.M. Foster Allegheny County Sixth Ward Don Cameron Club

Schenley Estate Sues City Over Water Street Lot Assessment

Attorney RB B Carnahan files a bill in equity for the Schenley estate against Pittsburg city assessors and city officials. Case centers on a single Water Street lot fronting 150 feet with a paint factory, previously leased and later sold to W W Lawrence Co, with disputed tax valuations and ownership notices.

RB. B. Carnahan Schenley Estate Pittsburg Denny Estate W. W. Lawrence & Co Breed and Edwards Lawrence First Ward Lawrence & Co Sobersey

King's Children Entertain Friends With Music and Literature

The SONS AND DAUGHTERS association of the Third Presbyterian Church presented a musical and literary program in the chapel last night. Performers included Misses Emma Woelful Clarke McCrickart Gretta Williams Carrie Terrant Lalo Miller Nannie Hammer Lalo and Edna Vogler and Profs King and Bissell.

King’s Sons and Daughters’ Association Third Presbyterian Church Emma Woelful Clarke McCrickart Gretta Williams Carrie Terrant Lalo Miller Nannie Hammer Lalo Edna Vogler Profs. King Bissell

Building Inspector Delays Opinion on Damaged Dwellings

Building inspector Frank and assistant inspected cyclone damaged structures on Wood and Diamond streets yesterday. They found the buildings very old and will not give an opinion until Monday.

Frank Wood Diamond

That Steeple Will Be Repaired At Southside Church

Southside Presbyterian trustees met to repair the church steeple and beautify each corner with a new turret. The total cost is set at 1200 dollars.

Southside Presbyterian Church

Fisticuff Dispute Reports Market Street Showdown

James Hessler and Charles Wheeler mill men reportedly clashed on Market Street near Alleghens amid a long standing grudge. No arrests were made.

James Hessler Charles Wheeler Mao Renan Market Street Alleghens

Plunger and Parisian Mention In Curious Local Item

Fragmentary notes mention a French connection and a medical practice at 118 Penn Street in Pittsburgh. References to ear, nose, and throat diseases appear alongside odd name phrases and scattered letters.

B.m.haxwa Penn Street Pittsburg Pasisu

New Officers Elected as D A 3 Members Report Strong

The annual session of D A 3 K of L closed with a detective committee to uncover leaks. Laura Powell was unanimously elected Financial Secretary and Doyle announced plans to become a district organizer. The new Executive Board includes O Krueger James Petrie George Pitts J C Bowers D F Waits and A Livingstone.

Laura Powell O. Krueger James Petrie George F. Pitts J.C. Bowers D. F. Waits A. Livingstone Worthy Foreman W. D. McAuliffe Joseph L. Evans Michael Lynch John D. Hughes Doyle Oes. Cunningham John Mery the Trades Journal Oss D. A

Knights of Labor Hold Annual Meeting in New Castle

The Knights of Labor District Assembly in New Castle reported a flourishing condition with rising membership. Officers elected include W. H. Hanna District Master Workman Elmer Beatty District Worthy Foreman W. H. Miller Recording Secretary and P. J. Moore Secretary and Treasurer. several organizers will be assigned to work locally.

The Knights of Labor New Castle Nccet W. H. Hanna Elmer Beatty Sharon W. H. Miller Greenville P. J. Moore

Gompers Circular Urges Eight Hour Day Demand

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor issues a circular to American workers citing the St. Louis Convention decision to enforce eight hours for work eight hours for rest and eight hours for what we will He calls for mass meetings to push the eight hour movement nationwide.

Gompers American Federation Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Working People of America St. Louis Mars Workers of America

D A 3 Plans Harrisburg Delegation for Labor Bills

D A 3 to send W D McAuliffe to Harrisburg as the Pictsurg delegate to watch upcoming labor bills. General Master Workman Powderly suggested sending a representative. McAuliffe’s succession was adopted and expenses will be borne by D A 3.

Workman Powderly D. A. Ssendaman Harrisburg W.D. McAuliffe Pictsurg

Windsor Annexation Debate A Local Election Result

A Windsor Canada election focused on local issues not annexation despite American press theories. An annexationist candidate lost while a border resident says voters were not driven by the question. He notes slight border interest while interior opinion opposes joining the United States.

Windsor Canada United States

Representative Lemon Sees Limited liquor Reform Before Referendum

Representative M. B. Lemon returned from Harrisburg and said he does not expect a major revolution in liquor legislation before the constitutional submission. He noted defects in the current law that he would like to see remedied if possible.

M. B. Lemon Harrisburg

Oil Stamp Fire Injures Woman On South Eleventh Street

Margaret Walters was filling an oil stamp at her home on South Eleventh street when the oil exploded. The flames ignited her clothes burning her body face and hands severely as bystanders assisted.

Margaret Walters South Eleventh Street

Debris Must Go After Wreck at Monongahela Wharf

Chief Bigelow ordered contractors and owners to remove rubbish dumped at the Monongahela wharf within 72 hours following the late wreck.

Bigelow Monongahela

The Wife in Need: Woman Seeks Deserted Husband's Arrest

Mrs Sophia Hal of Spring alley says her husband W A Hall deserted her a year ago. Yesterday she had him arrested on a charge of acception and non support. He was jailed for want of bail.

Sophia Hal Spring Alley W. A. Hall

The Pony Kicked

An injured youth story fragment mentions a boy on a date in March with unclear names and context. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks full details about event, people, or place.

Detective Pinkerton Describes Aldrich Bunko Scheme

Pinkerton says Aldrich trapped two lawyers and a nursery man in a $10,000 swindle. He cites Detroit reports and Allegheny victims, including J K Lemon, who recalls Aldrich’s Canada capture and vows to prosecute. Lemon estimates Aldrich’s wealth at 50 000 to 60 000 and seeks prison time.

Pinkerton Aldrich Matt Pinkerton Frank Aldrich Windsor Canada Dispatch J. K. Lemon Allegheny Detroit Pittsburg John Kk. Lemon

Fleming Found Guilty In Mercer County Liquor Case

Joseph Fleming, a leading Pittsburg wholesale druggist, was found guilty yesterday in Mercer County Courts of illegal liquor selling and faces sentencing Monday. The jury ruled the sale occurred in Mercer, not Allerheny, as shipments via express COD were sent to towns without liquor licenses. John Finch was convicted on a similar charge with sentence suspended on costs.

T. H. Baird Patterson Larely William Reardon Wishart W. D. Moore Grand Jury J. & Lambie Bredin Allegheny Law Association Rene Thomas Burns Hher Distriet Porter J Collier Doyle Fred Bells Burns Joseph Fleming Piltsburg Mercer County Fleming Express C Medard Mercer Allerheny Failty Able John Finch Pittsburg Coats

Dividing State Funds By Subcommittee Visits Pittsburgh

The Legislative Sub-Committee on Appropriations led by Chairman Fruit arrived from Harrisburg to review funding requests for Western Penitentiary Allegheny General Homeopathic and West Penn Hospitals. The penitentiary seeks 120000 for a new south wing while Allegheny General asks 40000 Homeopathic 60000 and West Penn about 140000. Western Penitentiary was visited yesterday.

Messrs. Fruit William T. Marshall Clay Harrisburg Allegheny General West Penn Homeopathic Allegheny General Hospital Western Penitentiary Yesteray

Man Charged With Robbing Mill Workers of Tools

Several carpenters at Oliver Bros. and Phillips South Fifteenth street mill reported tool losses. W J Crawford, mill laborer, was arrested by Inspector Stevens after an home search on Southern avenue Mount Washington uncovered about 75 dollars in stolen tools. He will be tried this morning.

Oliver Bros. & Phillips South Fifteenth Street W. J. Crawford Stevens Nee Southern Avenue Mount Washington

Three Brass Thieves Kept in Jail After Hearing

Michael Broderick and Richard Murtha faced Magistrate Brokaw after stealing large quantities of brass from Oliver Bros and Phillips on South Fifteenth Street. Both were committed to jail for court. Emerson O Connor posted $1000 bail to await trial as an accomplice.

Oliver Bros. & Phillips South Fifteenth Street Mill Michael Broderick Richard Murtha Brokaw Emerson O'Connor

Hailman Interest Allocated to Poor Relief Society

Mayor McCallin and Presidents Holliday and Ford of Pittsburg Councils led a meeting where commissioners decided the Hailman fund interest for the poor will be given to the Society for the Improvement of the Poor to buy bread and potatoes as directed by the will.

McCallin Holliday and Ford Pittsburg Hailman Fund For Society For the Improvement of the Poor

Local items condensed from two cities in brief report

Officer Peeres returns to duty after a five week injury. Albert Barry’s foot crushed by a falling iron in Pittsburgh works. Citizens study Pittsburgh charter at City Hall. Ninth ward children plan Washington Birthday entertainment. Homeopathic Hospital receives church donations. Powderly aids Glass Workers union relations. Rev Wilson to discuss Pentateuch revisions. Rev Sunderland to preach in Pittsburgh. Peter Lindner dies in Allentown. Senator Rutan foresees easy bill passage for Allto cities. Select Council to discuss contagious disease death bodies. George Anderson cleared of perjury. held for court. Mrs Suhr aided while stranded in Allegheny. OLeary suspects wagon theft. bail posted. Evangelist Warxles Henry to address temperance group. Edison phonograph sale cited. lawyers could have taken large sum. Funeral for Daniel Cain noted. city’s oldest deceased. George White holds sanity inquest. sister Rose Firger appointed guardian.

Artrece Albert Barry American Iron Works Allegheny City Hall Pittsburg Ninth Ward Washington Powderly Window Glass Workers’ Association R. D. Wilson J. R. Sunderland D. D Rockford,ll Second Presbyterian Church Peter Lindner Knights of Labor Adams & Co Allentown Rutan Allerbeny Secon George Anderson Gripp Daniel Cain Spring Alley Joupgee White Aear Rose Firger Koepler

Westinghouse Wins Patent Priority Over Edison in Electric Line System

A court decision favors George Westinghouse, Jr. in a dispute over priority for a multiple main conductor system to prevent darkness when a line breaks. Edison had filed later, and the case notes the invention's value for rapid restoration of service in urban electric distribution.

Edison Westinghouse George Westinghouse, Jr Charles Terry Mr. Westinghouse Patent Office Mr. Edison

Parallel street railway bill sparks constitutional debate

Local politicians and lawyers question Laferty's bill to curb parallel street railways. They compare its constitutional standing to forbidding snowfalls and rain, doubting the bill's necessity in the wake of Marland's measure affecting traction possession in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Lafferty Marland Philadelph Pittsurge

Nominees for Allegheny City Hall Posts Stir Rumor Mill

Gossip at City Hall centers on who will head key departments as Allegheny eyes second class city status. Mentioned names include James McAfee, James Crow, William Hunker, and other leaders for Public Welfare and Public Works, with possible chiefs and a police superintendent amid the lineup.

Allegheny James McAfee Department of Public Eat James Crow William Hunker Public Works Public Charities Kirechief Henry Hunneshagen Squire John R. Murph

Homestead Plans Special Election to Raise $50,000

Homestead Borough Council calls a special election for Tuesday February 19 to obtain citizen consent to increase municipal indebtedness by 50000 to fund street improvements and paving. Strong support for water works may defeat the measure.

Borough Council Homestead

May Festival Assured by Exposition Subcommittee

A subcommittee of the Exposition Society managers held a meeting with Prof. Carl Retter to discuss the May festival. No definite details were decided, but Retter asserted the festival would be given.

The Exposition Society John Bindley D.C. Herbst W. B. Lupton Carl Retter Prof. Retter

Temperance Leaders to Unite in Allegheny Meeting

Prohibition advocates plan a mass meeting at North Avenue M E Church in Allegheny on January 23 to unite temperance organizations behind the constitutional amendment. Wilfrd B Bailey to speak as organizers press ahead with a systematic push for unity among temperance supporters.

North Avenue M. E Allegheny Wilfred B.bailey

Catholic Schoolhouse Plan Sparks Ward One Debate

A proposed Catholic schoolhouse in First ward prompts questions about replacing the public school building now leased to Catholics. Father Sheedy says a site has been purchased but deed transfer remains, while other church and school directors dispute confirmed purchases and acknowledge possible future action to address local needs.

Father Sheedy Michael McMahon Aeay Pooole

Two Church Dedications in Allegheny Attend Sermons and Addresses

The McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church in Allegheny will dedicate its new house of worship with a 10:30 a.m. sermon by Rev. David S. Kennedy and an address by Rev. James Allison followed by a 7:30 p.m. Sabbath School with remarks by Rev. George T. Purves and others. At Zion Church in High Street Rev. J J Esher of Chicago preaches at 10 a.m. tomorrow and leads dedicatory services at 2:30 p.m. for a new Arlington avenue building in Southside.

McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church Allegheny W. C. Burchard David S. Kennedy First Presbyterian Church James Allison D.D George T. Purves Henry T. McClelland J. N. Hays Whiting J.J. Esher Chicago The Evangelical Association Zion Church High Street George Goetz Arlington Avenue Bouthside

Commerce Committee Urges Voters to Elect Good Officers

The Chamber of Commerce legislation committee met yesterday afternoon to consider J H McKelvys resolution urging selection of good men for Select Councils. A broadened proposal to include the county and anti jury references was discussed, but a new resolution calling attention to the upcoming February municipal election and urging careful choice of officers was approved to be presented next Monday afternoon.

Chamber of Commerce J. H. McKelvy Herbst

Man Charged With Abduction Of Stubborn Mule

Charles Thornton of Penn avenue posted bail after being charged with stealing a mule from J. K. Ahl’s Pearl street stable. The hearing before Alderman Doughty is set for next Tuesday. The prosecutor said the mule is normally too stubborn to follow anyone, yet Ahl managed to lead it.

Charles Thornton Penn Avenue J. K. Ahl Alderman Doughty Ahl Pearl Street

Bellevue Contractor Frank Woods Missing for Several Days

Anxiety surrounds Frank M. Woods a well known Bellevue contractor reported missing for three or four days. His wife says he sold their home for little, gave her half, and may have headed for Chicago in what is described as a mysterious departure.

Bellevue Frank M. Woods Chicago

Dis orderly conduct arrest on Smithfeld street

Andrew McGregor and Kate Ryan were arrested for dis orderly conduct. McGregor claimed the woman robbed him while pulling her along. She denied the accusation and no money was found.

Andrew McGregor Kate Ryan Smithfeld Street McGregor

Silver Brick Auction Benefit Delayed For Wood Street Disaster

The Silver Brick due from Pueblo for disaster sufferers has not arrived by six o clock last night. The Wirpatch notes specialties and performers like Gisai Tre Wakeman Bartlett Jease Shepperd will boost tomorrow issue. A loud sale of winter clothing proceeds with 100 styles of suits marked from eighteen to twenty five dollars now ten dollars. The P C Co at Grant and Diamond opposite the new Court House promotes a sale at five thirty cents on the dollar.

Chamber of Commerce Pueblo Col Wood Street Gis 'Ai Tre Wakeman Bartlett Jease Shepperd Wirpatch P.C. Co. C Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House Ccc Grant and

Big rise in Thirty-first ward assessments noted

The Board of Assessors finished corrections for the Thirty-first ward with total property valued at 1 19 1,208,571, up 457-10 percent from last year. Notable changes include Jacob Schaeffer Excelsior street up to 17,477 and Brownsville avenue up to 2,981. B J Wolf Maple avenue to 22,782. L Reed Industry street to 0,178. T J Kenney Allen street to 3,068.

Board of Assessors B. J. Wolf Maple Avenue J. L. Reed Industry Street T. J. Kenney Allen Street

The Right Sort of Appeal for Exposition Meeting

The Exposition Society issues a personal circular urging citizens to attend the adjourned meeting at City Hall next Tuesday evening. Each attendee should bring friends and help secure subscriptions for loans to finish the building.

Exposition Society Ohd City Hall

Weldin & Co to Reopen Soon at Diamond Street Store

The J. R. Weldin & Co. building on Wood Street was wrecked by a tornado but the firm plans a quick comeback. Within ten days after the disaster they will open at a new Diamond Street location behind Citizens' National Bank, with a wholesale unit at 131 Second Avenue and access via Gillespie & Co. The firm promises full stock replenishment and a public reopening Monday January 21 with remodeled facilities and added space for books and goods.

J. R. Weldin & Co Wood Street Diamond Street Citizens’ National Bank J. J. Gillespie & Co Second Avenue

Rough shop sale at half price on Grant and Diamond

A dealer announces today that everything is priced at 50 cents on the dollar at the cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.

Great auction sale at M. Fire's Allegheny today

Remnant sale advertised for 2 PM and 7 PM at 102 Federal Street Allegheny selling B. & B. silk dress lengths 14 to 18 yards and fall pieces. Sanitarian water cure claims mud baths, steam heat and electricity. auction urged to clear stock. Angostura Bitters promoted for health and happiness.

Boces & Bunt John S. Marshall M. D Green Spring M. Fire’s Federal Street Allegheny M. Fire's

Prettiest and strongest artificial teeth offered for life

Dr. Charles R. Scott advertises life warranted artificial teeth at 624 Penn Avenue opposite Horne's. He claims the work is unparalleled in the area and invites patients to consult at Scott's Dental offices.

Penn Avenue Horne Charles Scott Charles S. Scott

Accident at Fort Pitt Glass Works Wounds Boy

John McCaffrey, a boy working at Fort Pitt Glass Works, fell on a pile of glass yesterday and cut an artery in his wrist. Dr. Hiett attended him.

John McCaffrey Fort Pitt Hiett

Westinghouse Builds 12 Mile Electric Plant at Portland

Westinghouse Electric Company undertakes a pioneering project at Portland Oregon placing a generating station 12 miles from the lamps in a feat unmatched in Europe or America. Portland water power will supply the electricity via a tie line to the city and distribution lines radiating outward.

Westinghouse Electric Company Portland Ore Europe America Wool Westinghouse

Delia Cronin’s Double Trial Sparks Court Confusion

In a Criminal Court session, Delia Cronin faced larceny charges by F. Van Gorder before Judge Slagie. A misassembled jury caused a recess and a second trial before Judge Collier, as juror error disrupted the proceedings.

Criminal Court Delia Cronin F. van Gorder Slagie

Brave Man Joseph Gion Laid to Rest by G A R Comrades

Joseph Gion of Mt. Washington was buried yesterday by Post 215 G A R from St Martin s Catholic Church. The deceased was a member of the Excelsior Brigade and held a Congressional gold medal.

Joseph Gion Mt. Washington Post 215 St. Martin’s Catholic Church Congress

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