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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1889
Page
9
Coroner inquest blames owner C L Willey, contractor M F Huckenstein, and Building Inspector M G Frank for deaths from the Willey building collapse. Jury cites neglect in not securing permits and proper bracing. Moreland says city not liable. Frank would bear responsibility if negligent.
Welsh community to honor St David's Day March 1 at Monongahela House. Ex Post Master James Rev D Parker Morgan and Hon Anthony Howells will respond to toasts in a formal observance.
Chicago detective Matt Pinkerton, staying at Hotel Federal in Allegheny, left for New York after arresting Aldrich in Windsor Canada for complicity in the Lemon bunko case. He believes the prisoner is the man who bunked Murdoch out of 10000 and conspired in other undisclosed schemes.
Cashier Voigt is expected to waive the preliminary hearing scheduled next Tuesday afternoon in Squire Schaeffer's office. Prosecution emphasizes alleged extensive speculation tied to the F. M. Bank collapse while bank officials deny new arrests and say book work continues with no new developments.
The Allegheny council Jr C U A M fair at the Coliseum closed after four weeks for the Washington monument fund. Last night’s admissions were 2 42 the largest of the fair. Proceeds totaling 4 500 plus 5 000 already subscribed guarantee a 10 000 contract for an equestrian Washington statue in the parks. Numerous valuable articles were raffled with broad satisfaction and no talk of impropriety surrounding the raffle.
The appeal of B. Carnahan for the Denny and Schenley estates from the city board’s assessment decision will be heard next Saturday. The estates contend the properties should be assessed to the properties themselves, while the city maintains the assessments have rested on renters under prior contracts.
The Americas Republican Club met to organize a trip to the presidential inauguration. Members chose to depart Saturday March 2 and return Tuesday March 5 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The cost is about $30 per member and uniform orders must be submitted by tomorrow evening through Secretary Houghton.
The temperance meeting in Moorhead's building will cover the Prohibitory Amendment. County Chairman T. P. Hershberger opens proceedings with addresses by W. W. Grier A. K. Williamson and Hon. A. A. Stephens. Sessions run morning and afternoon with music by Prof. Horner and a full choir.
At a meeting of the City Democratic Committee last night D. J. Boyle was named Temporary Chairman and urged parties to nominate Democratic council candidates where electable. The motion to nominate feasible candidates was discussed as the committee adjourned to reconvene.
J Fr Borland the auctioneer and wholesale shoe dealer yesterday confessed judgments totaling 35155. Judgments were confessed to W B Lupton in trust for Salina Borland, Catharine B Borland, William C Borland, Sarah E Borland, Jane P Borland and Mary S. Other judgments were against Montgom 100 David Hunter 500 W T Gannon 4555 William Miliken 1800.
Committees visiting local business leaders reported very encouraging progress. Tuesday night's gathering drew strong momentum with many notable speakers expected, including Judge White Colonel Thomas M Bayne and W C Moreland among others.
De. B. M. Haxwa, Eye ear nose and throat diseases cens Office at 718 Penn street Pittsburg. Pas a
The proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit manufacture and sale of ardent spirits in Pennsylvania draws interest among saloon keepers facing license court decisions. Lawyers offer cautious opinions while noting the state’s sovereignty and revocability of licenses, with debate on enforcement, prohibition, and possible Republican actions to protect dealers and the public welfare.
Former U S Senator B K Bruce arrives at Seventh Avenue Hotel and heads to Phillipsburg to speak. He comments on Possible Cabinet picks by the President elect and comments on Southern politics and education as a factor in changing the so called solid South. He notes literacy gaps among black and white populations and warns of future changes in political power.
A group of about 25 potters from East Liverpool and nearby areas traveled through the city last night bound for Washington. They head to the thirteenth annual United States Potters Association convention, to begin Tuesday, with elections, trade discussions, labor-saving topics, and new processes on the agenda. Officers listed include Thomas Willetts of Trenton New Jersey president Alfred Day of Steubenville Ohio secretary and J H Goodwin of East Liverpool Ohio treasurer.
A bold assault and robbery occurred last night on Charles Deringer at the corner of Twenty-eighth street and Penn avenue. Deringer, walking home, was helped after a stumble. as he checked the time, one assailant felled him with a bandy-billy and stole his watch.
In Common Pleas No 2 at Allegheny County moot court a fictional felonious murder case unfolds. Judge Porter debuts as chair as prosecutors Lindsay Ashworth and McMallen clash with defense Ammon Brail and Slagle amid humorous exchanges and puzzling witness testimony. Gilchrist’s fate is postponed to next Saturday.
The Arm strong Monumental Committee and Exposition Society discussed erecting the Thomas A Arm strong monument on the Exposition grounds between the main building and Power hall. Over 5000 dollars has been subscribed and funds for Power hall may reach 75000 by week’s end. Two additional monuments to George Washington and Captain Jack are likely by private subscriptions.
Ex-Detective Edward Freil and Major Reed, a prominent East End resident, argued near Union Station last evening over Freil’s horse blocking the crossing. The dispute escalated when Reed allegedly struck Freil in the face with an umbrella, leaving a deep two inch cut. Freil plans to sue for assault and battery.
A telegram from Elmwood reports the death of Horace A. Tuttle of Tuttle Oglebay Cleveland iron ore dealers. He was visiting the mines when a Chicago and Northwestern railroad accident occurred near Elmwood station. He is survived by a wife and one son.
A 10 year old son of Walter Butler failed to get change for a $20 bill after entering Mohan's saloon. A man offered to change it and walked with the boy to Twelfth Street before fleeing with the money, leaving the boy stranded.
Adolph Klein is scheduled for a Wednesday afternoon hearing before Alderman Porter on a charge of attempting to incite a riot. The case references a dispute at the Dilworth Porter & Co. South side mill where Klein was alleged to be one of the parties seeking to provoke a conflict during the mill trouble.
An advance in freight rates takes effect February 1 with new charges replacing current levels. The upcoming rates are listed as 2 and 5 cents, 43, 1, and 10, while present rates show 155, Fl 30, 15, and 1 os.
Railroads plan a description mileage ticket to stop fraud and scalping. Books of 1000 or 2000 miles require buyers to sign agreements and a detailed bodily description. Conductors verify signatures and appearances, with three cent per mile pricing and rebates when used, targeting losses from unused portions sold by scalpers.
General Hays Council No 715 U C A M Sewickley received a framed life size crayon portrait of the late General Hays from his family. Gilbert A. Hays presented it, C J Frew accepted for the council, with addresses by Shields Moore Priest and Baird. A thank you resolution was approved. Sewickley Council 170 attended, and a musical and dramatic entertainment is set for Choral Hall, Sewickley next Thursday.
An Italian man in a downtown telegraph office wrote a telegram asking for thanks for the birth of his child after wandering home drunk. He struggled with ink and paper, then sent a message expressing gratitude in broken English. The story ends with the telegram being delivered as written. A Successful Dinner Party at Captain Jones's North Braddock home honored Miss Cora Jones and many guests with a 12 cover menu.
Michael Foley of Jackson Louisiana seeks information about his three brothers and three sisters who lived on High street years ago during Joseph Barker’s mayoralty. He notes Chris Magee, then on Smithfield street, knew the family and may have current knowledge.
Joseph Demmey, a cab driver, acknowledges shooting William Miller on September 4, 1887, and faces trial this Wednesday. The case centers on the fatal incident in the city, with prosecutors outlining the motive and sequence of events.
The festive bicycle in a setto with Frank Boas a 12 year old boy of Liberty street Twentieth ward Jerda knocked him down broke an arm and dislocated a shoulder The fashionable ladies corrective tonic is Aspens Bitters the world renowned tonic
An Altoona test of Westinghouse friction buffers fitted to two old Pennsylvania Railroad gondola cars showed 14 collisions reaching speeds up to 30 mph. The buffers absorbed momentum far beyond standard draft gear, preserving the cars' integrity while the buffers remained intact, promising large scale manufacture by Union Switch and Signal Company.
The Allegheny County Teachers Institute met at the Lytle Opera House Braddock with 150 teachers in attendance. Rev Dr Boyle opened with prayer, County Superintendent Hamilton outlined goals, Mamie Nesbitt demonstrated a word development drill, and Jean Lytle presented a paper on The Caisson of a Beige.
Detective John Lewis and his prisoner G H Welling entered Central Station in Topeka. Lewis claimed Welling killed I W Safford in Colusa County and he traced him to Pittsburg. A Hodges commission allegedly gave Lewis Topeka detective authority. O Meara locked them up to verify from Topeka.
The Legislative Committee praises city hospitals likely securing all requested funds. A pocketbook theft at Southside market took $17 from Mrs. Jack Reese of Mt Oliver. A Shady Avenue Baptist Church event is planned. Jesse Yarnell earned a railroad prize for best kept track section. A disorderly house raid on Eighteenth street led to multiple arrests. The Board of Assessors prepared for appeals as wards close, with decisions expected in weeks. James Kenna, sought on a larceny warrant, was arrested. William Lyons faces larceny charges for stealing lead pipe. multiple robberies near Fifth avenue market are noted. Fire at William McGinnis’s home caused $100 loss, insured. Pittsburg Traction Company fares details spark controversy over ticket minimums. Lawrence Democratic Club hosted a meeting. Temperance Union No. 1 to meet at University Hall with John W. Moreland speaking on citizen duties.
P Kennedy, commercial agent of the Cotton 4 in this city, came back last night from Lt Lo H Warsaw and son Master Harry B. They will depart for New York tomorrow. The younger will sail on the 2nd to attend school. George Schroeder, an assistant in the office of the agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road, at Milwaukee, is visiting.
Dr J D Thomas opened a new lecture series at the School of Anatomy on Absorption and Excretion. He cited daily dietary estimates for a 140 pound man to maintain weight, noting risks when weight drops 40 percent and that carbonic acid is exhaled daily. Dr Stewart followed with cell life concepts, tracing life to sun energy and cellular processes in motion and exhalation.
A committee from the Citizens' Traction Company met company officers last Thursday and secured an agreement to shorten the workday to 11 hours. Crews will work 11 hours straight, then be replaced by extras with pay unchanged. The agreement takes effect in about a week.
The Paperhangers' Association of Allegheny County met at No 82 Fourth Avenue last evening with W J Patterson presiding. Attendance was large and membership more than doubled. Committees named were Seale of Prices By Laws and Hall. Another meeting is set for next Saturday evening.
Miners at the lower works of Joseph Walton & Co held a meeting to reject the firm’s offer of a 2 percent reduction per bushel. They voted to stay idle until a 3 cent rate is paid, with belief that all miners will follow suit.
Workers strike at Huntingdon Car Works over wage cuts. Shoenberger & Co furnacemen threaten action unless a worker is paid 20 per day or $2. The issue sent to Master Workman Ross of I. W. for arbitration. River coal operators offer a partial wage concession of 2 cents per bushel in early months to restart mines, with continuation if accepted.
A yesterday gathering of Allegheny teachers for first three grades met at the lower Fourth ward school on Liberty street. Topics included geography history and arithmetic with reviews of last year’s grade standings explained by Prof. Barros of the Tenth ward.
Eli Fackler, train agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad, was presented with a handsome gold watch and chain by the passenger department’s employer yesterday. The event occurred at South West.
At a February 22 meeting the General Committee on the Jr O U A M parade formed a seven member subcommittee to approach employers and request that their employees be granted a holiday for the parade occasion.
Adam Reiber of Chartiers Township was sent to the County Home after a disturbance in which he claimed ownership of vast estates and believed many people sought his life. He exhibited hallucinatory beliefs and was detained for safety.
The Southside mechanics fair ended last evening with about 500 dollars more expected for the building fund. Acme Council number 219 received the ivory gavels and blocks awarded by the managers.
A Thursday evening cathedral fair raised 110 to aid Wood Street disaster victims. Father Graham will be among the distributers handling the relief funds.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company invites every person to visit the capital with a round trip fare of 9 dollars half fare. Travel includes ten days in Washington and optional Baltimore stopovers. Regular trains carry tickets, and a special East Lake coach and Pullman train departs Pittsburg at 8 A M reaching Washington at 8 10 P M. This offers a chance to secure accommodations for the inauguration of President-elect Harrison.
A brief listing mentions a selection of Breitly products priced at a low figure. The entry notes a single price point and suggests variety available at a discount level.
The directors of the McKeesport Gas Fuel Company elected Samuel Lowry president with Dr H W as vice president and A O Nea l as treasurer. John B Scott named to complete the slate in a year marked by leadership changes.
New fish stock includes cod at 4¢ per lb boneless strips 6¢, scaled herring 25¢ per box, fresh mackerel in cans, clam chowder 3% cans 2¢. Tea department expanded to 20 by 50 feet with sample tastings. Mr Shaw promotes Cumshaw blend. Marshell invites mail orders, free delivery within 200 miles, and promises money saving prices from 79 81 Ohio St Allegheny.
Commencing tomorrow morning we close out winter goods at half prices. Includes ladies markets peace hoods shawls cashmere ice wrappers girls winter dresses Gretchen coats plush bonnets gloves winter underwear for all ages blankets comforts mufflers muslin underwear fantasies furnishings. Busy Bee Hive cor Sixth and Liberty.
A fragment touts Marvin's Orange Blossom soda crackers as the best and sweetest option, urging readers to choose this brand for a satisfying crunch.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Saige Wee in relation to a com bout with unclear details. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable to form a factual summary.
Marvin's New Milk Bread touted as the sweetest and most nutritious loaf. available at all grocers. An advertisement notes a case sold for old gold and silver at Hauch's, 295 Fifth Avenue, and urges trying Marvin's spiced fruitcake as well through local grocers.
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