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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1890
Page
2
An 1880s discussion by engineers and lawmakers on Pennsylvania road reforms. A committee led by T. P. Roberts and others analyzes highway laws, costs, and broader impacts on farming, commerce, and state revenue, proposing a county road board and macadamizing funding. It reviews road construction, maintenance, and a speculative iron track concept to improve efficiency and reduce horse energy loss.
Chief Bigelow and Major McKee discussed granting part of the Arsenal Park grounds for a city park. The land is valued upward of $2,000,000 and requires a Congressional act to transfer. Survey to begin within two weeks with government-supplied plans available to civic authorities if approved.
The Mt. Oliver and St. Clair electric road resumed operations yesterday after over three months of speculation. Residents had awaited progress daily, feeling disappointment as no action appeared until this reopening.
Union tensions erupt as Marble and Siste Workers and Tile Layers' Union threatens to secede from the Federation of Labor over non union hiring at Herrick & Co. on Smithfield Street. A meeting is planned to decide on independence amid ongoing labor disputes and past episodes involving Knights of Labor.
A proposal to raise initiation fees for LA 1630 Knights of Labor and Typographical Union No 7 is under discussion. 1630 debated raising the fee from 2 to 10 dollars, while another plan would lift it from 2 to 5 dollars and set dues at 1 percent of monthly earnings for Typographical Union members. The sick fund remains a highlighted benefit. New 1630 officers were installed: Master Workman H J Kimpton and Worthy Foreman George O Neill, with Charles Warde re-elected as secretary. No.7 nominees for office include President Alex McWilliams Anson Ramsey John Foster Calvin Wratt. Vice President F Warde Harrington Murray. Secretary Robert Baglin Thomas Dicus. Treasurer Hugh Adams unopposed. Election set for March 36.
President Gompers of the AFL held an eight hour interview with Allegheny County Light Co. manager Blaxter after a lengthy session with Electrical Union No. 2606. A written proposal for settlement was drafted and to be submitted to the Allegheny County Licht Company, with an early reply expected. Blaxter reported no result from the talks.
Members of the Knights of Labor Local 6661 in Milwaukee plan a Sunday meeting at the labor hall to discuss withdrawing from the Knights of Labor. Most already belong to German Typographical Union No. 8 and the Federation of Labor urged leaving trades unions. The October tally showed 59 members in the local, now largely in No. 8.
The Vandalia line orders five new ten wheel locomotives from Pittsburg Locomotive Works. The engines will be larger and weigh ten tons more than last year’s order. They are scheduled for delivery by February. The Pennsylvania has also issued anRelated details follow.
The Baldwin Company received an order for 35 engines with about 30 for the Pittsburg division. The firm has just taken delivery of 20 engines from the works.
About 25 or 30 lumber dealers from the county boarded trains to attend the Union Association of Lumber Dealers convention in Dayton Ohio. Major topic: eight hour workday. Pittsburgh planing mill owners oppose the plan and intend to hire workers by the hour. They pledge to refuse nine hours pay for eight hours work.
Seventy two delegates pass through the city this morning en route to a joint coal miners convention in Columbus. They ride B and O rails in two special cars. Master Workman Wilson and John Flannery led the party last night along the same line. Over 200 delegates attend the convention.
A twelve hour strike at Thomas Wightman & Co. on the Southside ended after workers quit over non union order handling. Wightman bottle blowers halted work to protest filling orders for Eastern green bottle firms. Last night the firm reportedly agreed to stop filling Eastern orders and workers returned.
The new Executive Board of District No 3 met last night and organized. They did not plan any action on the attack on John O Shea against District Master Workman Ross and stated they would not discuss the matter.
Secretary Cake says Morenus did not flee the city but went home to visit family in Glassboro New Jersey for a few days, and there is no cause for alarm.
A special meeting of Stone Cutters International Union No 9 was held last evening in Meider s Hall Allegheny City to address small grievances against a contractor and prepare for May Day demands.
The proposed sale of the old post office and a new building would darken City Hall. Officials fear space constraints as the Post Office moves south and a hotel or store could occupy the current site. A meeting between federal and city authorities may decide on space to preserve light and ventilation. Postmaster Larkin notes two years of cramped quarters and potential temporary structures or leases.
The mayor orders closure of pool halls and lounging spots he says lure 14 to 18 year olds into nefarious activity. He directed police to arrest loitering youths and intervene after a street fight near a Federal street pool room. The incident included a boy struck by a cue as a rope and car prank drew a crowd outside the mayor’s home.
An unknown man about 58 was killed on the Lake Erie line near Chartiers last evening. From a fragment of the body his name is believed to be Agner, and his residence is putatively in the West Baal.
Pennsylvania Democratic leaders Pattison Wallace and Black plan a 2 PM Harrisburg gathering of the State Democratic Central Committee with a new Finance Committee headed by Chauncey Black. Members include James M. Guffey John W. Echols William F. Harrity John Hug A. H. Ladner W. A. Hensel James Kerr Robert B. Wright William L. Scott. Rumor of Judge Collier fuels debate as Guffey Echols depart for the session.
Hon. Daniel Dougherty of New York addressed an intelligent Lafayette Hall audience on the stage. He traced the stage from church origins to modern times, praised actors yet warned of corruption, and urged public influence to elevate theater. The talk mixed serious reflection with humorous incidents and drew strong applause.
George Fehl Sr aged 68 of No 10 Anchor Street Thirty-sixth ward was struck and killed by the Lake Erie express at Saw Milliam last evening. A resident for 40 years his kindly greetings and hospitality will be missed. Inquest to be held at 11 oclock today.
Three Allegheny and Pittsburgh merchants praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting rising sales since November 1889 and calling it the best seller among remedies. They list multiple local dealers and urge readers to act before Feb. 1 to buy discounted pianos and organs.
Colonel Swords of Iowa will visit Pittsburg on his way to Washington to assess Federal offices and improvements. Postmaster McKean pushes for rapid government building completion with two night shifts proposed for rough stone work and possible October occupancy. Adolf Cruss, building inspector, departs for Washington after praising Pittsburg’s plans and noting potential extra space at the old Post Office.
Yesterday the Panhandle built a watch tower at the Try street crossing that projection over the sidewalk. Chief Bigelow ordered the structure moved back immediately.
Testimonials from practitioners tout Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as effective against rheumatic and neuralgic cases. The ads claim relief also for malaria dyspepsia kidney and liver troubles. Auction sale notes Japanese goods at No 109 Sixth street near Suspension Bridge by Wm Hastace & Sox.
Post holiday reductions in the Cloak and Suit Room slash prices across long garments including seal jackets plush coats and walking coats. Deep discounts apply to plush jackets and coats with hundreds of items reduced from $20 to $125 and some garments priced as low as $8 to $50. Take elevator to the expansive Cloak and Suit Rooms for current bargains and durable selections.
The Austrian Consul Max Schamburg sought proof from a woman claiming to be Barbara Divoll, heiress to a Prussian estate worth about 75 000, after a Germany based sister sought the missing heir. The claimant has not yet provided documents to substantiate her identity.
The Young Women's Christian Temperance Union of the Fourth U P Church in Allegheny decided last night to join the temperance alliance, becoming the first organized group in Allegheny county to take the step. They planned to wait for the Philadelphia conference before final action. About 60 active members would join.
At a Chamber of Commerce session George A. Kelly was chosen to represent the group at the American Shipping and Industrial League convention in Washington on February 4. An invitation to the National Board of Trade was noted but no action taken. John B. Schlosser and J. B. Murdoch, florists, were elected members.
Advertisement touts 200 25x125 ft Plainfield lots near Fort Worth and Denver line offering one free lot per person to attract buyers. Promises future value of each lot at 100 within 18 months with no contract to improve and requests name address and 4 cents postage for deed mailing. Also touts Angostura Bitters and BLAS PILIS as remedies in a second brief notice.
The New York delegation secured strong support for the International Exposition in Philadelphia and hosted a lavish Arlington Hotel luncheon with Mr. Depew and associates. Four dozen cases of Munm's Extra Dry were consumed to accompany terrapin and salads.
Cresson Pennsylvania firm has exclusive right to sell the famous water and will deliver to homes banks offices hotels and restaurants. Orders by mail or telephone at $1.00 per case of eight two gallon bottles. Include correct name and address with orders. EN SPRINGS WALKER CO Limited Sixth St and PA. ROW BROS. DAVID SHAW & CO.
At the annual meeting J H Dalzell was re elected President and C L Magee J D Nicholson I N Davidson and Joshua Rhodes were named directors. Proposals for a rapid transit line were discussed but no final action will occur until Allegheny Councils review. Engineer Rice is pushing for electric cars.
Habitual constipation is linked to piles and other illnesses, promoted as curable by Hamburg Figs, priced at 20 cents per dose, one fig. Also notes openings for offices with The Safe Deposit Company of Pittsburg at 83 Fourth Avenue, electric lighting, and a building with a central business location. Fort Wayne Chicago Railway ads and Nelson Morris & Co. meat sales report 81 carcasses, 624 pounds average, $536 per 100 pounds for the week ending January 18.
The note lists double faced velour closing at 33 dollars, heavy curtains at 150 dollars, and chenille grades reduced from seven to five and other reductions. It calls these special bargains cheap at former prices.
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