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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1889
Page
2
A Pittsburgh Exposition mass meeting raises 37386.50 including a 5000 gift from Andrew Carnegie and William Thaw. The event features leaders Schmertz Batchelor and Dick, with endorsements from Bayne Dalzell and local firms pledging support for a city exposition plan.
Heinz urged more life memberships and firms to cover members. Subscriptions of $100 flowed from many firms and individuals including Heber McDowee J J Flannery Muller DeWolf Roberts and others. A meeting adjourned to await further action. Total amounts listed from multiple companies and managerships in the ledger.
The Economite leader Jacob Henrici did not attend the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad annual meeting. E D Worcester was elected director replacing A E W Painter, F W Vanderbilt to succeed D H Hostetter, and James H Bailey took Hostetter’s place on the P M & Y board. The Lake Erie line seeks about 2 million more debt for improvements including long sidings and potential double tracking from Pittsburg to Youngstown, with total earnings near 1.756 million for the year and dividends totaling 123 thousand.
A Southside glass manufacturer warned that strong prohibition moves could force a number of local glass houses to relocate. He said much of their work is bar ware for saloons and that closures would hurt Pittsburg, the so called Glass City, making it a slow town under a prohibitory amendment.
D Herbert Hostetter of this city left for New York last night. He said no new agreement has been signed by Vanderbilt or Frick. He plans to meet interested stockholders if possible and will call a meeting once every stockholder signs.
A horse hitched to a sleigh belonging to H. Frost of 450 Fifth Avenue bolted from the Cathedral area yesterday afternoon. It dashed down the avenue across Smithfield Street, striking Captain Bisho, a bookkeeper at Pennsylvania To Works, and severely injuring him about the head and back. He was taken to his Forbes Street home for treatment.
A 28 year old Black Diamond Steel Works worker named Griegsby was struck on the head by a crane and killed at night. He lived at Penn avenue and Thirtieth street and the Coroner was notified.
Pillsberg physician Dr. G. W. Allyn will depart soon for Europe to study eye diseases under experts Drs. Meyer and Powers in England and France, and attend Vienna lectures. He plans two years away while Dr. Jyan resumes his practice next winter.
Swindling at Farmers and Mechanics Bank deepens as a $40,000 check drawn on the bank in the name of William Voigt and indorsed by cashier Henry F. Voigt is found hidden in the safe. Prosecution delays the cashier's hearing, more arrests loom, and depositors face possible losses up to 70 to 80 percent.
Mrs Caroline Chapman of Charles City Iowa arrived in the city last evening to deliver a free lecture on America for Americans at American Mechanics Hall Allegheny this evening. The expenses are borne by Col J O Hull Council No 8 Jr O U A M for the benefit of all attendees.
Attorney F J Fitszerald has been invited by law students to deliver a lecture on court proceedings and courtroom procedures. The event aims to illuminate how courts operate and the role of legal professionals in trials.
Captain William R. Jones of Edgar Thomson Steel Works argues against a constitutional prohibition amendment during a Washington visit. He predicts Senate hurdles, vows to vote against it, and asserts local Braddock support against liquor bans, citing Brooks high license law flaws and past reductions in taverns. He notes liquor spending and limited remaining saloons in Braddock and Ballpark area.
A telegram said John Wanamaker would pass Union Station on a Westbound trip, reportedly to visit President elect Harrison in Indianapolis. He had canceled a Paris trip at the last moment, fueling Cabinet speculation, but trains showed he did not come via the Pennsylvania line.
Harry Paul president of the Americas Club and hospital trustee traveled to Harrisburg to urge the Committee on Appropriations to fund about 60000 for the hospital. The funds would pay for the Second Avenue property purchased two years ago on the eastern side of the hospital building. The house was mortgaged and interest payments strained finances. The plan was to convert the property into a patient facility for contagious diseases, but only part of the hospital is currently used for this purpose, risking contagion for other patients.
Inspection after the recent cyclone found the Park Avenue Presbyterian Church damaged only modestly. The southwest gable was struck by lightning during construction, weakening it but not seriously. The weak portion has been torn down and repairs foreseen at about 125 dollars.
Last night Mrs Frank Koehler of 2335 Carson Street was severely burned when a lamp overturned in her cellar ignited her dress. She ran into the street where her husband Koebler or Koehler and passersby extinguished the flames. her hands and limbs suffered burns and her husband also burned. An alarm from box 153 was sent in but no rescue needed.
Detective John R. Murphy of Allegheny travels with John K Lemon and others to Windsor Canada for the preliminary hearing on Thursday for the man Aldrich suspected of bank robbery last September. Extradition hinges on a solid case and testimony from Lemon’s party.
An old notice advertises watch repairs at Hauchs 205 Fifth Ave with low prices and 1853 establishment. It also promotes a dry goods auction at M. Fire's 102 Federal Street Allegheny and mentions Parker’s Ginger Tonic and Hair Balsam as remedies for ladies’ ailments.
Edward James of the Hope Iron and Tin Plate Company in Tipton England asserts over one million dollars were contributed by English tin plate makers to defeat the Senate tariff on tin plate. He predicts many workers will move to the United States if tariffs pass, and cites Pittsburg as ideal for new tin plate production along with prospects for natural gas as a fuel.
The Connellsville coke region workers plan a Saturday convention at Scottdale to consider enforcing a sliding wage scale. Sub Divisions of the Knights of Labor issue a call urging delegates to decide on using work stoppages and sieges if a scale is not adopted, with details of officers and meeting time January 26.
A local Knights of Labor assembly formed at Laughlin and Co Coke Works in Broadford after a strike. Fourteen members were discharged and 162 ovens closed with 130 idle as others refused to work until reinstatement. A settlement may be effected.
The article argues Pittsburgh could dominate hoop iron and cotton ties production, with potential annual revenue above five million dollars and output of 100000 tons, yet Youngstown holds most of the trade. It notes Standard Oil consumes vast hoop iron and pipes and rumors of a local mill, while steel hoop production could shift the industry.
Shoppers can find second-hand square pianos for 50 to 60 dollars and a large stock of new organs at Hickston's 91 and 98 Fifth Ave. The sale includes Estey Story & Clark Shoninger Clough & Warren and Sterling models with easy terms. This cut in prices aims to move stock quickly before trade-ins for new models.
By a thoroughly experienced plumber and gas fitter I offer a 16 year record in local firms and four years in a major distant city. I will furnish references from responsible firms and state I am a non union man not affiliated with the Plumbers Association. Address X dispatch office. Also a CLOAK room sale ad notes a great auction of dry goods today at 2 PM in 102 Federal street with markdowns on underwear embroidery remnants yokings and dresses down to 25 cents. Continuous stock reduction expected.
A quarry strike near New Castle spreads, workers demand higher wages after a two week notice and failed talks. District Master Workman I N Ross and John O Shea led an open Knights of Labor meeting in Mansfield to bolster local membership and support across the Shenango and Mahoning valleys.
The National American Association of Civil Engineers convenes its annual meeting at Monongahela House in this city January 31 and February 1 with M. Becker as president. Subdivision 4 NTA 135 K of L invites Subdivision 5 to appoint a committee to devise a labor co operation system. Also, Bissell McCain and Smith, Pittsburgers, bought Miller Forge at Rankin station and will run it as before.
January sale offers deep discounts on French broadcloths in three grades at low prices per yard. One lot of French all wool serges offered at six cents a yard. Lupin’s French cashmeres in assorted colors, six cents. Imported silk and wool Henrietta cloths, seven cents to a higher quality at twenty five cents. Finest imported English suitings, 54 inches wide, at one dollar per yard.
In black dress fabrics a variety of jacquard effects and combinations are offered at reduced prices. A winter weight all wool camel hair and 46 inch black wool Henrietta are advertised at strong value. Also a poll assortment of black wool and silk blends and Henrietta cloths features near record low prices.
Colored silks offered include Mole Silks at 50c 75c and 81c yard tough prices from 1 50 to 2 4 yard. Special values include Buck Gros Grain Silk and Black Faille Francaise Silks. Various black silks priced from 76c to 1 25 per yard with other bargains cited. New India Silk designs at 30c yard.
Large sale offers Nottingham Lace Curtains at 75 cents per pair with over 1000 pairs available. Includes heavy curtains portieres tapestry and chenille table and piano covers with deep discounts. Silk Shield Curtains priced from 7 dollars down to 45 dollars the last is a strong value. Also Velour Piano Covers and embroidered Swiss sash curtains at reduced prices. Purchasers urged to come at once for quick sale.
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