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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1891
Page
3
The city plans to power street-cleaning with electricity from trolley wires. Chief Bigelow leads a plan to attach sweepers to street cars, reducing costs and speeding nightly dust removal, while leveraging traction power and tax purposes.
The body of the unidentified man killed on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Monday night was identified yesterday as Barney Emerson a railroad laborer from McKeesport. His death is not precisely known but is believed to have resulted from drink to which he had been addicted. He had no relatives in the vicinity and he came from Chillicothe Missouri four years ago.
A Southside alderman proposes curing drunken husbands by matching their behavior. He recounts a tale where a wife, inspired to sue, visits a saloon and, with bar staff, orders a drink for herself and her husband’s companions. The husband vows sobriety after the dramatic display.
W. B. Backus, Indian agent at Pine Ridge, travels via Sewickley to Washington to report on the Wounded Knee battle. He alleges General Forsythe set a triangle formation and that Indians fired after inviting soldiers to collect their guns. Backus says the fight was a treacherous redskin act and warns of a possible uprising if Sitting Bull had survived.
Washington lawyer and oil man A. M. Todd says Washington County's oil field has settled into steady production. Drillers operate around the outskirts hoping to extend the field, but Todd doubts any new pool will be found. He forecasts a future pool in the county's southeastern end near Carnegie.
W. 8. Walsh of Philadelphia toured the city last evening bound for Cincinnati. He says the Dobson Carpet Works fire of one million dollars will not affect overall trade but seriously harms the firm. Carpet prices have climbed about 10 percent in two months and the busy season ahead suggests further increases.
Colonel Moore and a Pittsburg law party visited the Philadelphia Supreme Court to learn the court's view on the Gerade murder case. Moore argues Gerde might be insane and should not be hanged, noting he is improving.
General Manager F Patton's private car Youngstown of the Pittsburgh and Western Railroad was almost totally destroyed by fire at the Baltimore and Ohio depot. The car had just left the shop after a three month rebuild and was to depart at 9 20 P M A stove fire started the blaze and extinguished by engine company No 2. Loss estimated at 10000 to 12000 dollars with rebuilding required from the trucks up.
The Allegheny School Board Committee on Teachers and Salaries will meet tomorrow evening at the High School building to consider the schedule of salaries. The meeting is described as very important for its impact on pay scales.
Local items report the Western Pennsylvania Botanical Society meeting tomorrow night in the Academy of Science Building with a talk on the travels of Peter Kalm. The funeral of Albert 8. Sergeant is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. the deceased was a well known resident who died in Unsalady, Washington, on January 1.
Diamonds watches jewelry and musical instruments arrive daily at Gallinger's. The store highlights its large line of music boxes and broad assortment at 1300 Pent Avenue.
A week of frigid air leaves six locals in custody for insanity. David Adams, known as Prophet Davy, John Maneese, and Paul Laitzke are jailed or restrained, with Adams aiming to touch political figures and claim Jesus Christ. Annie Carter, partly insane, is sent to Dixmont. Patrick McGinley is jailed after a Cathedral disturbance and later released before another arrest.
Mary Bradford from Pres tonburg Kentucky and a 10 year old boy arrived at Central station claiming recent loss of a farm after her husband died five years ago. She says she walked toward the city for relatives and Wheeling provided a pass. They received lodging for the night.
Nathaniel Neal sought lodging at Central police station claiming recent job loss and a boarding house betrayal left him without a place to sleep. Officers questioned him and could not verify his story, leading to a vagrancy charge.
John Kemmler of the Southside fooled a friend with a tiny aluminum watch that vanished from his hand and reappeared, explained by a hidden vest pocket rubber band causing the illusion. The neat trick showcased sleight of hand and a clever prop in a casual daytime encounter.
The Newport Club at Peno avenue rooms elected H Kaye as President Louis Tomer as Vice President W G as Secretary Samuel E Marks as Secretary. The club plans a dance at Lafayette Hall on February.
The Allegheny Fire Department was summoned to four incidents between 3 AM and 10 PM. A workhouse on Nunnery Hill burned, causing about 300 dollars in damage, a maid fled with valuables, a dog died in the blaze, and a paper pile on Federal street caught fire but was quickly checked. An hour later a false alarm occurred when a runaway Eberhart and Ober team triggered box 2. The final blaze at 38 Kilbuck street, a Pittsburg and Western repair shop, caused about 200 dollars in damage.
Solomon Bilheimer and Jacob Bilheimer two colored men were locked up at Central station last night as suspicious persons. Both have worked in the Randall Club rooms recently. A closet was broken into there Monday and $25 stolen. The brothers, new arrivals from Virginia, are held for investigation.
A Republican County Committee meeting will set the number of conventions to nominate a Prothonotary, Associate Judge of the Orphans Court, and Jury Commissioner. Likely one convention for all three as no opposition exists. Bradley and Judge Over expected to seek re election. Archie Berry of the Eighth ward faces no opposition for jury commissioner. Primary to be held on the first Saturday in June.
A committee appointed by the Allegheny Councils will meet tonight to discuss ward division. Chief Engineer Ehlers will attend to describe methods of division and whether the council has power or requires court authority. City Attorney Elphinstone opines wards cannot be disturbed within a year.
The Workingman's Savings Bank in Allegheny announced yesterday the election of nine directors: John A. Herman H A Neeb E J Fleck G GC Dellinbach B Stoix M Schaffner Ch Zies William Zoller and Frederick Werner.
Washington Observer editor Ernest Acheson attended the State Editorial Association meeting in Harrisburg to plan a summer excursion. Westinghouse director I N Bumpstead and Carnegie firm head W L Abbott were among travelers to Chicago and New York for business. Several officials and merchants from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Tennessee were listed staying at the Monongahela and other city hotels.
Pick up by the Rounders new repress will answer Friday to selling liquor without a license. Sanam Coaxons appears today on assault and battery charges. JouxN Gin of Sharpsburg jailed for trial on assault and battery. John Cror of Forward township jailed to answer gaiety of the peace.
Advices from New York indicate the Electric and Manufacturing Company will issue 40,000 shares of preferred stock, raising 4 million dollars to weather its difficulties. Local creditors back the move, with some willing to wipe clean portions of their claims and accept stock. Westinghouse projects rapid progress and arrival in town tomorrow as the committee reports strong local support.
A handsome young man from Braddock asked for shelter at Central station after a theater night, claiming to be in town for entertainment and cigarettes. He found his funds gone and, after Red refused, Taspasset McAleese jailed him as an innocent who should not sleep on the streets.
A beer wagon driver near Mt Joy drove across gates as a freight train at 55 mph struck and killed two horses. Steps of several cars were torn off in the peculiar wreck. The driver, though sobered by the crash, escaped with minor injuries and a few scratches.
Blaissville miner James M. Story is charged with embezzlement by patent solicitor R. J. Jennings of Allegheny. Police say Story acted as agent for clients, secured a device, then kept it and money from its sale. Story, a coal writer, was arrested and will be arraigned today.
A lengthy accident roundup reports James Doran a steamboat fireman drowned in the Monongahela after falling from the W D Woods near Market Street. Numerous other injuries follow from ice falls and slips including John Norton a fireman hurt in a carriage crash and Eddie aged 12 with a scalp wound on Webster Avenue.
A serious strike by conductors and dispatchers affects the Chicago and Erie Railroad from Chicago to Salamanca New York. A four man committee from the Order of Railway Conductors met officials in Huntington Indiana seeking reinstatement for Conductor W C Scott, whose suspension followed orders that could have caused a collision. The ultimatum warned of an immediate strike if demands were not met.
Memphis citizens who have drilled in Northern Alabama struck a 25 bar rel well in the Price of Mountain Valley at 1596 feet in Trenton strata. The oil is green and 33 percent better than Pennsylvania oil with specific gravity 0.831 and 16 percent gasoline and benzine. Drilling for another well has begun and will be pushed.
Father D. M. J. Hines requests Archbishop Kenrick to summon Bishop Hogan to show cause why the excommunication against him should be annulled. The case began December 15 and could be taken to Rome if no relief is granted. The dispute is described as unprecedented in church governance in the United States.
By court order receiver BR D Marshall sold the Dayton Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway for 1 454 000 cash. Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati and C W Fairbanks of Indianapolis bought the line representing Cin Hamilton and Dayton Railway stockholders. The route totals 259 miles with 96 miles narrow gauge to Delphos and 163 miles standard gauge to Ironton Ohio.
Toresa January 20 a bill was introduced in the Kansas House to confer the right of suffrage upon women. Alliance members are practically unanimous on the question of woman suffrage.
The cooper shop and stable of the William Tann Brewing Company were partly destroyed by fire between 12 and 1 this morning. Two horses perished in the blaze. Building losses cap at $1,200. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
Musical goods of every description are offered at the lowest prices ever heard. Hamilton’s carries Estey Decker Bros Koabe and Fischer pianos and a stock of second hand organs and upright and square pianos. Come in and make an offer. They are at 8 Hamilton’s 91 and 93 Fifth avenue.
The ad announces an annual clearanc e sale at Jos Horns Co. on Peno Avenue offering odds and ends at about half price including Hindustani tidies silk and tapestry items. Shoppers are urged to come early as quantities are limited and the sale closes today. Also promotes O Keefe shoe blacking and Priagen Bees beverage.
The Harmony driven Economy colony in Ohio will celebrate its eighty sixth anniversary on February 15 with ceremony. A vast saw mill, the largest east of the mountains, nears startup after the town meeting. The colony relies on German speech, tight frugality, and local timber from Warren county amid strong industry.
Merchants announce daily new goods and invite rapid clearance of remaining prior assortments at prices lower than previously quoted. The notice emphasizes urgency and ongoing stock refresh.
Black and Colored Silks Printed India Silks and Novelties. Lace Curtains Portieres and Seal Jackets Wraps. Printed India Silks at 125 a yard. India Silk Dress Patterns 25 and 45. Printed Crepe Du Chene 150 to 250 a yard. Plain Crepe Du Chene 32 colors 85c yard. Dress Goods Plaids Stripes Cheviot Suitings 225 to 2 a yard. Paris Robes with collars 35. American Ginghams three grades 12 14c. Fancy Flannels 40c a yard.
The fragment highlights exceptional prices for Nottingham lace curtains, noting top bargains and standout value across assorted patterns and finishes. Strong emphasis on quality and affordability draws buyers to the display.
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