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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1889

Page

2

Promised Resurrection Feared Over Watery Grand Jury Probe

A whispered series of alleged improprieties surrounds a late grand jury that ignored a Watson store theft. Sheriff McCandless defends his office while an information and search warrant reveal goods hidden in the building. Witnesses imply influence on jurors, with future hearings anticipated as tensions rise.

Robert Burns W. H. Watson Sixth Street Alderman McMasters Grand Jury Sheriff's Office McCandless S. A. Johnston Sheriff Office NeCandless Cmsar

Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Railway Elects New Leader

The annual meeting was held at the office on Liberty and Market streets. A new President John B. Dalzell was elected along with a new Board of Directors Joshua Rhodes J N Davidson C L Magee and J D Nicholson. Commodore Kouitz loses board representation though retains stock.

Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway Company Joshua Rhodes J. N. Davidson C. L. Magee J. D. Nicholson Commodore Kouitz

Marine National Bank Plans New Building

The Marine National Bank at Smithfield street and Third avenue may proceed with a new bank building, a plan considered for three years but not yet finalized. Cashier Macrum noted officers favor a substantial structure and may add business offices if revenue allows, given the 25 foot four inch frontage.

Marine National Bank Smithfield Street Third Avenue Macrum Smithfield

Police claim clew in East End robberies linked to Hutchinson case

East End police announce a breakthrough after suspecting a Hutchinson household member in a spree of robberies. They say David Hutchinson reported his son, age 16, had access to the stolen 1517 sum and may have violated the money.

East End David Hutchinson Carson Street Hutchinson Wens

Western University debates gymnasium plan and build choice

Faculty at Western University weighs proposed new building for a gymnasium amid a heated debate over its design and purpose. The discussion centers on restoring student facilities and how the gym would fit with campus needs and costs.

Faculty of Western University

Agreement Signed On South Penn Road Amid Lake Erie Sale Rumors

Trustees of the South Penn road report a new agreement signed by most Pittsburgers with H Frick and XK M Ferguson to sign soon. Vanderbilt participation expected. A $10 million bond issue funds construction, with 20 percent cash, and work to proceed without water in stock or bonds. Meetings of stockholders and trustees may occur in weeks, with leaders like Hostetter Jones and Shiras confirming plans.

D. Herbert Hostetter South Penn Road Hostetter B. F. Jones George Shiras Mr. Jones Hestetter Lake Erie South Penney Newell Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Thos. M. King Pittsburg Junction Railroad Monongahela House King Baltimore Findlay New York, Mahoning and Western de Griscom Mononee House

Woman Found Alive After Rumor of Murder

Bridget Kelley was found in Nasser's stable on South Twelfth Street with a head wound. A police officer also found William Hoffman George Kistner and Joseph Heck with her. The coroner ruled death from alcoholism exposure and debauchery. an inquest found no foul play. Hoffman Kistner and Heck face disorderly conduct hearings.

Bridget Kelley Nasser South Twelfth Street William Hoffman George Kistner Joseph Heck Twenty-eighth Ward Sk Yl Hoffman Kistmer Heck Brokaw

Old Soldiers in Public Offices Bill Up for State Action

An evening meeting in Common Council chamber approved resolutions demanding passage of the pending State bill on employing old soldiers in public offices. John A Reed left for Harrisburg to push the measure before the House, while Reed and A P Barchfield prepare to present before the Senate.

Common Council John A. Reed Harrisburg House Seo John A. Reed A. P. Barchfield Senate

Arrest Warns Fugitive Carter Kaufman Held for Murder

Constable Barclay asserts Carter Kaufman matches the Richmond Va murder suspect description. Kaufman was seized in Sheridan where he worked, a knife found in his room allegedly matches the murder weapon. Bail set at $2000 with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Saturday. The accused appears intelligent and proclaims knowledge of the deed.

Barclay Carter Kaufman Richmond Kaufman Sheridan

Priest Baptized by Immersion After Career in Newspapers

A telegram from Marlboro Mass reports Father J P Daly a Roman Catholic priest was baptized in a Baptist church last night. Daly formerly worked on Pittsburg newspapers and later edited the Fifteenth Amendment in Buffalo. He married a Methodist woman and chose immersion baptism as crowds gathered outside the church.

Marlboro Mass J.P. Daly Daly Pittsburg Buffalo

Wagner Seeks Support in Harrisburg for Boiler License Bill

Councilman O A Wagner traveled to Harrisburg to champion a bill licensing static engineers. The measure requires engineer examinations and boiler inspections to prevent incompetent men from operating engines and is expected to pass in about two weeks.

Wagner Harrisburg O. A. Wagner Henemon

Canton Councilmen Seek Street Improvement Facts

Joseph Dick William Volkmann M J Rogan and G A Fries members of the Canton Ohio city council are in the city to gather information on street improvements Canton plans to spend about 200000 on streets this year and has sent the commission to visit other cities.

Joseph Dick William Volkmann M. J. Rogan G. A. Fries Canton

Suit Filed Over Theft of Waste From Freight Journals

Special detective A. Scheffler of the P R entered suit yesterday before Squire Dougherty against John Coran and Edward O Shea for larceny of a lot of waste from freight car journals. The defendants were arrested and held for a hearing day.

A. Scheffler P.R. R Squire Dougherty John Coran Edward O'Shea

Harrisburg trip of Braddock men named in report

Messrs George Bhiras Fred Edwards of Braddock James Bolger James Richards and Robert Berry left for Harrisburg last evening to attend to their duties at the State capital.

Harrisburgs George ‘Bhiras Fred Edwards Braddock James Bolger James Richards Robert Berry Harrisburg

Miners resist coke works shutdown at Vesuvius Tron site

Plans by John Moorhead owner of the Vesuvius Tron Works Sharpsburg to remodel furnaces and switch to coal gas prompt eviction of tenement occupants and construction of a new puddling department. The overhaul aims to boost daily output to about 140 tons while reducing gas costs despite rising natural gas charges.

John Moorhead Vesuvius Tron Sharpsburg Philadelphia Natural Gas Company West Penn Natural Moorhead

Millions For Pittsburg Shoppers Fill Glassware Market

The rotunda of the Monongahela House hosts about 25 national jobbers visiting Pittsburg to place orders with local manufacturers for the coming year. January glassware purchases total several million dollars as eastern houses and western southern jobbers meet shopkeepers to secure stocks. Buyers prefer viewing actual wares in Pittsburg over drums with photos, while some object to choosing from photographs.

Monongahela House United States Pittsburg

Connellsville Coke Works to Shut Down Two Days

Most coke works in the Connellsville region plan further supply cuts this week with two day shutdowns except Frick Company. The industry had previously shut down one day per firm weekly but relief was limited. Operators attribute weak market conditions to a post period of heavy activity in November and December.

Connellsville Frick Company Eact

Annual Examination for Coal Mine Bosses Under Way

The Seventh bituminous district including Allegheny Washington Fayette Westmore Butler counties holds its annual certificate exam in Labor Hall. About 75 applicants attended yesterday. The three to four day test, conducted by Joseph Blake August Steiner and Robert Hartley, covers all practical mining topics. Only practical miners can receive certificates.

Allegheny County Washington, Fayette, Westmoreand Butler Counties Joseph Blake August Steiner Robert Hartley

Knights of Labor Local Denies Mass Loss Among Members

An officer of the L. A. 1630 Knights of Labor printers says the local is not losing half its members. In the past month idling is under one eleventh of the total, near 240 to 250. Some attrition stems from death benefit assessments, others from members moving away, while new printers in town have not yet joined the Knights though they belong to Typographical Union No. 7.

L. A Knights of Labor

Furnaces Close at Laughlin Co. Mill in Soho

Two of Laughlin & Co. blast furnaces at Soho were blown out of blast as lining failed. The accident halts work at the mill for about ten days until the furnaces are relined after cooling. one furnace remains in operation and a new one is not yet finished.

Laughlin & Co Soho

Coal Miners Reject Reduction in Monongahela Valley

Miners along the Monongahela river refused a cent per bushel wage cut and plan a shutdown until spring. Operators at Wood & Co and others proposed 214 to 2 1/4 cents with district variations, while miners foresee annual earnings near 1000 dollars for many and aim to keep 21 1/2 cents per bushel in key pools.

Monongahela River Wood & Co Risher & Co John Conway Upper Wood's Run Kanawha Monongahela Valley

A New Spike Mill Erected by Dilworth Porter & Co

Dilworth Porter & Co have let a contract to build a one story iron clad spike mill 48 by 150 feet on the river bank between South Fourth and Fifth streets. The building costs 2200 dollars and aims to accommodate growing business. Additional spike machines will be installed and more jobs created.

Dilworth, Porter & Co South Fourth Fifth Streets

Death of John Evans Expects Loss Felt in City

An elderly citizen, John Evans, formerly of Evans Dalzell and Co, lies gravely ill after a long illness. Once head of the firm, he was revered for his paternal care of workers and his kindness to all in the city, with Oakland avenue long associated with him.

John Evans Evans, Dalzell & Co Evans Oakland Avenue Aras

Ammon Denies Stock Purchase Linked to Pittsburg Syndicate

A Coshocton correspondent reports Squire Ammon bought 1,263 Panhandle Railroad shares for a Pittsburg syndicate. Ammon denies the claim saying he was in Coshocton to establish an axisey to Moe Insurance and that he never bought stocks nor did he operate in a partnership or syndicate.

Dispatch Coshocton Squire Ammon Pittsburg Squire Moe Insurance Company

Crowded Exposition Society Meeting Planned in Old City Hall

A large turnout is anticipated for an Exposition Society meeting at Old City Hall tonight after three prior meetings by Exposition Directors and one by the May Festival Committee. Speakers include Colonel Bayne Judge White and Major W C Moreland.

Exposition Society Old City Hall Bayne Judge White W. C. Moreland

Allegheny City Plans Fines for Track Interference

Patrol wagon drivers seek 50 dollar penalties for violations of a law urging teams to clear the track. Excludes United States mail wagons fire department vehicles and hospital ambulances.

Allegheny City Police Committee United States Mail

Honeymoon Intercepted Over Unpaid Suit Theft Charge

A Hebrew man named Harry Newman was arrested for larceny after a tailor named Herman Moses claimed Newman wore a new suit to his wedding and refused to pay. Moses says the suit was not paid for and Newman will have a chance to explain.

Harry Newman Herman Moses Moses Newman

Maud Standway Arrested for Malicious Mischief on Liberty Street

Maud Standway was arrested yesterday on a warrant issued by Alderman Porter for malicious mischief. Prosecutor Louis Brand alleges she smashed windows at his house on Liberty Street. A burst plate-glass window at Peter Young's Wood Street store is linked to the cold weather, with about $1 loss reported.

Maud Standway Alderman Porter Louis Brand Liberty Street Peter Young Wood Street Lass Sui le

Unknown man found dead near coal tunnel entrance

An unidentified man was found dead near the entrance of a coal tunnel in Shaler's ville Thirty-fifth ward last evening. Officials say heart disease caused the death. He worked as a puddler at Painter's mill and lived in the Thirty-fifth ward.

Shalersville Thirty-fifth Ward Painter's Mill

Toboggan Slide Draws Large Crowd at Recreation Park

Nearly 500 people enjoyed the Toboggan Slide at Recreation Park yesterday. The run was reported in first class condition and as fast as greased lightning, providing a lively afternoon and evening of fun.

Recreation Park

Prohibition Meeting Highlights Funds and Debate in Allegheny

The Temperance Convention in Moorhead building featured talks on Constitutional amendment and a practical funding plan. President Hershberger led a fundraising drive, collections surpassing seven hundred dollars, while debates over tactics and assembly of committees continued among Prohibition members and editors.

Prohibition Party Hershberger Moorhead T. P. Hershberger West End Matchett

Ministers Endorse Reform Move At Association Meeting

The Ministerial Association at its general meeting strongly endorsed the reform movement in response to a constitutional amendment circular. The Methodist Presbyterian and United Presbyterian groups each appointed two representatives to a committee that will meet next Monday afternoon on Ninth street.

Ministerial Great Movement For Reform Methodist, Presbyterian United Presbyterian Associations Ninth Street

City districting meeting for constitutional amendment action

A joint mass meeting of the Constitutional Amendment Association and the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Fourth U. P. Church in Allegheny on Monday evening January 28. The event aims to district the city and appoint petition circulators for constitutional amendment efforts.

Constitutional Amendment Association Women's Christian Temperance Union Fourth U. P Allegheny

Omaha Bishop O Connor attends wedding anniversary

Bishop O Connor of Omaha and brother of Pittsburgh's first bishop traveled east then home after officiating a Philadelphia wedding for a wealthy lady. He has served Omaha for 12 years as five bishops now oversee his former territory. Father Wall joined him briefly at Union Depot.

Bishop O'Connor Omaha Pittsburg Philadelphia O'Connor Father Wall Union Depot

Judge Jones Heads East to Back Constitutional Amendment

Hon. J BR Jones departed on the Eastern express for Harrisburg to vote on the constitutional amendment measure. He stated that he and all Republican representatives would support submitting the question to the people.

J. BR. Jones Eastern Express Harrisburg

Charity Fair and Bazaar Opens at Coliseum

The Charity Fair and Bazaar of Post 128 G A B opened at the Coliseum on Federal Street last night and will run for a month.

Post 128 Coliseum Federal Street

British Americans form new lodge in Lawrenceville

National officers organize Branch No 15 of the British American Association at the Lawrence Bank building with 57 charter members. William Williams delivers the principal address urging naturalization of 2,000,000 British-born residents to secure suffrage and good government while elected officers include Harry Kay as President and John Kenworthy as Delegate.

Lawrenceville James Deil J. Henry Williams Philadelphia Lawrence Bank Williams William Thompson St. James Episcopal Church Harry Kay John Kenworthy A. W. Stewart William Gladhill HK. Hyslop National Association

Fatal Prank Turns Deadly at Soldiers and Sailors’ Home

January 21 report from Erte says John McQuinlan of Philadelphia pulled a chair from under Lewis Baichler of Mahoney City during dinner. Baichler was fatally injured by a burst blood vessel, dying at the scene. McQuinlan surrendered and awaits grand jury action.

Erte John McQuinlan Philadelphia Lewis Baichler Mahoney City MacQuinlan

Pittsburg Junction R R Board Repor ts Net Earnings

At the Pittsburg Junction Railroad Company annual meeting the year’s receipts show freight 195255.72 and passengers plus miscellaneous 36077.42 with operating expenses 48675.66 yielding net earnings 152637.48. The January 1 net surplus stood at 4640.59 and 96774 loaded cars hauled. election named T M King as president and a slate of directors including J W Chalfant C B Herron James Callery Jacob Painter Jr Reuben Miller William Metcalf W L Vankirk William Vankirk A Painter C L Fitzhugh Charles F Mayer and F Frick.

Pittsburg Junction Railroad Company T. M. King J. W. Chalfant C. B. Herron James Callery Jacob Painter, Jr Reuben Miller William Metcalf W. L. Vankirk William Vankirk A. Painter C. L Fitzhugh Charles F. Mayer F. Frick

Junk shop keeper arrested for receiving stolen goods

Joseph Goldberg, a junk shop keeper, was arrested on a charge of receiving stolen goods after a police raid found a large quantity of pipe brass valves stopcocks and brass fixtures. He is held on $1000 bail pending court. James Lyons, arrested last Saturday for stealing pipe and water fixtures from two vacant houses on Fifth Avenue, is involved in the case.

Joseph Goldberg James Lyons Fifth Avenue Goldberg

Lemon to Testify in Canada Against Bankeer

Lemon, the man robbed of $10,000 on Pearl Street Allegheny during the County Centennial, will today sail to Canada to testify against Aldrich the suspect arrested there for the theft. John Drodey and William O'Hern were arrested by Officer Rhall of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad for stealing scrap iron and castings from mill yards along the Allegheny River.

Lemon Pearl Street Allegheny Canada Aldrich Lemnon John Drodey William O'Hern Rhall Pittsburg and Western Railroad Allegheny River

Allegheny Men Arrested for Suspected Counterfeiting

Charles Fry and Albert Bingman of Allegheny were arrested last night by Detective Eichenlaub on suspicion of passing a counterfeit silver dollar on an East Street storekeeper a few weeks ago.

Charles Fry Albert Bingman Allegheny Eichenlaub East Street

Patrick McClellan Detained After Coat Dispute

Police detained Patrick McClellan at Central Station after an officer questioned the coat in his possession and his claimed ownership. The incident prompted an examination to verify title to the item.

Patrick McClellan Robert Denniston Patrick

Local items recount incidents in two cities

A仿misc daily digest notes G A R Post 128 fair opening on the 9th, a theft at A Trautman’s cigar factory with 1700 tabies valued at 17 dollars, and the Tippecanoe Club bar masque invite for next Friday. Other items include relief aid from Wood Street disaster, injuries at Oliver Bros. and Phillips, a fractured ankle, and various municipal matters plus neighborhood notes.

G. A. R. Post 128 A. Trautman Tippecanoe Club Beepford School Wood Street

Will the Newsies Get It Grand Benefit May Not Materialize

Harry Venn collected nearly 200 from ticket sales for a Pittsburg Newsboys Home benefit at the Grand Central Rink to feature talents from New York. Extra $100 for artist fares remains unsettled, causing doubts the concert will occur. Home officials disavow knowledge of or responsibility for the event and warn friends not to buy tickets under a misapprehension.

Prima Doone Harry Venn Pittsburg New York Mme Theresa Herbert Paul Kalich Levy Cornetist T. DeWitt Talmage Newsboys Grand Central Rink Kerr Hazlett and Keenan Druitt

Allegheny Delegation Heads to Harrisburg on Education Bills

A committee of Allegheny Councilmen and citizens led by Captain Martin and including John A. Stevenson James Hunter Samuel Watson John Francis Jr City Solicitor Elphinstone departed for Harrisburg. Richard Scandrett and Prof. Dodds accompany to advocate educational bills including lifting the $100,000 high school building fund limit.

Allegheny Harrisburg Martin John A. Stevenson James Hunter Samuel Watson John Francis, Jr Elphinstone Richard Scandrett Dodds Allegheny High School

Washington Centennial Arrangements Advance by Committee

Washingtons centennial committee met to plan services for April 30 with ministers. G E Keppel named Press Agent and subcommittees formed to coordinate official bodies and associations. A petition to Legislature seeks public holiday status. Senator Ingalls invited as orator. Governor Beaver and state officials, plus all western congressmen, to be invited.

Washington G. E. Keppel Ingalls Beaver Harrisburg

Hamilton's piano sale clears stock with low prices

Hamilton's salesrooms at Fifth avenue stage a February stock clearout. Decker Bros Knabe Fischer Estey Story and Clarke pianos and other squares such as Steinway Bradbury Chickering are on sale with same courteous service for any price. Purchasers of a $20 organ receive the same attention as a $590 piano.

Hamilton Decker Bros Knabe Fischer Estey and Story and Clarke Steinway Bradbury Chickering Hamiltoy Fifth Avenue

Wanted a Thorough Plumber and Gas-fitter With Experience

A long job notice seeks a highly experienced plumber and gas-fitter for 16 years in city service and four years in a major city. Excludes Plumbers' Association members as the applicant is non union. Address X Dispatch office. Also ads for clothing and goods from Busy Bee Hive and other merchants with heavy price reductions.

Plumbers’ Association

New York Delegation Reviews Westinghouse Electric Works

A 13 member New York delegation led by G M Coit and Hugh Bonner inspected Westinghouse facilities in Pittsburgh. They favor the alternating current and urged the Board of Underwriters to modify rules to allow its use in New York. The visit included tours of the factory and Allegheny County Light Company and concluded with praise for Pittsburgh electrical systems.

New York Pillsburg Westinghouse Electric Company G. M. Coit Board of Underwriters of Hugh Bonner New York Fire Department J. Elliott Smith Mr. Westinghouse Board of Underwriters New York City Garrison Alley Allegheny County Light Company Pittsburg

New York Electricians Inspect Pittsburg Fire Dept

Professor William Smith of the New York Fire Department leads 15 electricians en route to Chicago to inspect Pittsburg fire crews. They favor underground wires and are using them in New York where alarm boxes supply ablia institutions.

William Smith New York Fire Department Chicago Pittsburg New York Ablia

Ladies Winter Wraps Sale at the Cloak Room

Our Ladies offer Ulsters Raglans Newmarkets and Peasant Cloaks at bargain prices. Items include Raglans Ulsters Newmarkets priced at 10 pounds each and Peasant Cloaks at 10 dollars each. Stock must be sold this week with sealed plush coats jackets wraps and more also reduced.

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