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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
2
Chief Bigelow announced that attorneys will seek a Supreme Court decision to guide a street improvements act this session. If needed, the plan is to amend a calendar bill to meet the court’s views and speed passage of the curative measure. The city anticipates minimal financial loss from Justice Williams' decision.
Westinghouse Electric employees will not receive the previously observed Wall holiday tomorrow. The firm reports a surge in orders and aims to cut operating costs, leading to the decision. A small portion of workers had supported a continued half-holiday, but most will remain out of the scheme this time.
A Pole and Hungarian couple arrive from New York with little money and no lodging. They carry a Henena note and wander toward Allegheny and Butler streets in search of Mr Vedhartke, hoping for food and shelter but facing exposure. A Disraton reporter guides them and notes their precarious situation.
The article reports Verestchagin’s wound during a Danube action with Lt. Strydler and notes his nerves strained by overwork and a thigh injury from years past. Verestchagin describes the moment of impact and the sensation of being wounded in simple, humorous terms.
William Morrison of the Twenty-fourth ward suffers a broken leg as he neared departure to start anew after mortgaged Yorkshire home and hard work at Republic Iron Works. He had gathered funds to save his home but an injury interrupts his plan and delays relief from mortgage extension and expenses.
The Lotus Club of the Southside plans a Sunday reception for Pittsburg playwright George C. Jenks. The event, hosted by the Totus Club, will honor the editor of The UB Mail, with Mr Jenks' president to be in Meenas and assist in the home honor.
An elderly impoverished woman found in the East End was identified as Mrs. Trent of Verona and aged about 70. She could not explain her circumstances, so police traced her to Verona where a brother was located. She was returned today to her brother’s house.
The Americas Club marks a special meeting at Wood Street clubrooms to weigh a three year lease of the two upper floors of the Freehold Bank building on AKmithfield Street currently used by the Duquesne Traction Company's offices. The plan includes remodeling at eight to nine thousand dollars with a new carhouse and gymnasium facilities.
A man, unidentifiable, was shocked when he touched a live pole of the Birmingham Street Car line on Carson Street near South Twelfth. He was thrown to the ground, recovered, and walked home to Allevitown without a cane after the cask was removed.
A stock circular reports 20 500 shares subscribed with a goal of 40 000 to lift the Electric and Manufacturing Company from financial strain. George Westinghouse Jr returns from New York and says Eastern backers will help Pittsburg but stresses the need for broader subscription and creditor aid. The local creditors show strong progress as orders remain steady and litigation among small creditors surfaces.
West of Philadelphia factory offers custom trusses and guaranteed satisfaction. Antiricial LimB Mrs Co at 909 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh Pa lists J W Thompson as contact in the fitting department.
John C. Kistner seeks his wife Ida E. Zink in Allegheny after months of marriage. He reports she vanished after a Sunday quarrel and asks Mayor Gourley for help. He threatens divorce if she does not return and restore the household.
Hegister Conner received a request from the Countess attorney in Philadelphia for a certified copy of the Virginia Knox and Count De Monterole marriage license. The document issued October 0 1888 names Guiseppe Carnal Conte ai Montercole and Virginia Knox as spouses with ages given as five and four years.
Citizens of Bellevue filled the schoolhouse last night as a gas company meeting yielded about two thirds of the original demand. East Bellevue and West Bellevue representatives plan to meet Saturday at 7:30 to continue negotiations.
Lewis Meyers of 5 Clay alley filed charges with Alderman Richards yesterday against D. D. Phillips his brother in law for assault with intent to kill. Meyers says last Monday Phillips attacked his wife during a visit to her mother and Meyers intervened. Phillips then slashed at Meyers with a stiletto. Phillips arrested and jailed on default of bail for a Saturday hearing.
Allegheny sub committee discusses next year’s appropriation and approves a request of 159000 dollars, 53000 more than last year, due to higher fuel costs for coal and steam at Howard Street station and the aging main on California Avenue. name Connelman Henricks noted.
Fifteen Southside men and boys were arrested for skating on Jones Laughlin's ice pond. Alderman Ayres held a partial hearing last night and will continue the case this evening. John Fawcett manages the property and the skating penalties arise despite repeated chases away. Amateur cornetists contest at Engine House No 7 on Penn Avenue and Twenty third Streets drew about 40 people with three players competing for a championship prize yet undecided.
Pater Decker and John Smith took possession of Artes Saloon on East Street Allerheny without authority. Officer Herman was summoned and both men face a disorderly conduct hearing this morning.
An alarm sounded from box 62 last night signaling a blaze in the cellar at 53 Fremont street in Allegheny. Firefighters contained the fire quickly and no damage occurred.
General Manager Martin of the Fan chard mines traveled to the East to confer with New York directors on business. Other noted arrivals include Edward Gilmore, William H. Hart, and (. Hager) from several states after hinge manufacturer sessions. Lieutenant Kreps and Mrs. Kreps honeymooned in town, while ex solicitor general George A. Jenks and his brother visited the Sevventh Avenue Hotel.
The quarterly meeting of D. A. 3 Knights of Labor ended in a heated debate over driver George Birch’s discharge from Booth & Flinn. The district urges Birch’s reinstatement via the Teamsters Assembly, warning a strike may follow if refused. Also discussed were non union labor and a local furnisher antagonistic to Knights. Reports indicated a healthy district and a likely rise in membership.
The collapse of window glass factories has increased unemployment with many workers left idle. Secretaries blame manufacturers for the downturn, citing promises tied to the McKinley bill and high prices driving reduced consumption. The S A 30 K of L headquarters see crowds seeking work as closures spread.
Secretary Boyd of Division No. 2 United Mine Workers reports strikers remain quiet yet determined to stand firm for their demands. They will accept no compromise and are waiting for operators to meet the price, with grievances to be taken up next year.
The Teamsters' Assembly elected one new member last night, bringing 40 new members in the last month. It includes drivers from Keystone Brewing Company and Southside breweries as the union continues organizing. Non union employers in the city are excluded from membership at this time.
The Hartford Glass Company at Hartford City Indiana reports its first glass blowing. The tank shows good quality and better than expected results, signaling promising quality and production ahead under manager James Campbell former president of the Window Glass Workers' Association.
The puddling departments of Carnegie, Phipps & Co. on Twenty-ninth and Thirty-third Street mills resumed operations after nearly six weeks idle. Workers will operate on a full force with a double turn, following a period of single turn work.
George E McCague has been appointed freight agent for the Carnegie interests and promoted to general agent for Carnegie firms. He succeeds Mr Uulersp as the firm’s freight agent for the Allegheny Valley Railroad.
The corkworkers met with their firm today to discuss the unsettled wage scale. They expect to reach an amicable settlement soon, though no agreement has yet been finalized.
John Martin editor of Ge ae Glassworker left for Corning New York yesterday to investigate the condition of the glass strike and report back on the situation.
Bracken of Mercer county reports a Kentucky lubricating oil source found at 900 feet in Lawrence county. Early production reaches up to 15 barrels per day, with a potential to mint profits if output grows. A South Carolina railway firm has contracted oil at 50 cents a gallon as Bracken plans portable rigs to lower costs and widen drilling.
A dispatch in American Manufacturer says Bradford McGregor of Bradford has joined aluminum with glass in a single joint using a lathe test. He claims to be first to do so and says the invention could cut incandescent light costs by avoiding platinum. Also notes miners’ organizing efforts and a union movement among McKeesport tube workers.
Two cases drew police and charity notices yesterday. Annie McGinley sought to discard a weeks-old baby at the Humane Society after saying she birthed it in Fallston Beavercounty. The infant was sent to Troy Bill Orphan Asylum Allegheny. Mrs Mary Parnan alias burned in East End circle after deserting her infant. an arrest order followed her visit to a friend on Washington street.
Yesterday two men died and others were injured in railroad incidents. George Yesco on Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Second avenue and Bates street died instantly. H Mclntyre, a Pennsylvania brakeman, died en route to hospital. Jane Ayres fractured a thigh after a fall. Conductor Kennedy and Gripman White injured. Godfrey Acaer, a car porter, broke a leg and sustained internal injuries.
A Koyastone Brewery wagon on Lacock street was robbed while the driver was in the saloon cellar. Five men carried off three kegs and later divided them between William Johnston James Cossack Barney McGahan John Worridsda and Ben Reen. The group was later detained with Officer Speer in custody at Spanis Bob's and McIntosh court.
The Coroner received a telegram from T. F. Mason of Brooklyn directing that the body of J. H. Butler, who died at Central station last Wednesday night, be embalmed and prepared for burial. Mason, a brother in law, intends to remove the remains to Brooklyn today.
Kate Fisx faces charges for keeping a disorderly house at 21 Old Avenue. James MansnaL and Thomas Hagan jailed briefly for pawning gold water, released on proving property. RovP jailed for desertion by Alderman McKenea. claim he is not married. Richard KcotT and Solomon Bilbemer held for further hearing on suspected robbery of Randall Clubhouse. Bilbemer discharged. Beyissak Gunwinas et al arrested at 7 Swallman Alley after a row. a woman injured. Joan Schmidt of Mansfield, worker at Woodvale County Poor Farm, jailed without bail for felonious assault on an inmate. Suit entered by Silas Beatty, foreman.
The Allegheny Committee on Teachers and Salaries approved higher pay for teachers, with High School assistants set at 700 dollars per year and other teachers earning 350 to 4500 per year based on experience. After debate on experience and funding, the approved schedule raises total annual salaries by 13 510 dollars, for 204 teachers, amid possible further state funds.
An Ohio Republican recalls a scheme by Quay's lieutenants aiming to swing Ohio Indiana and Michigan to Harrison in the 1840s era. The plot faltered as Indiana flooded with money, while Harrison faced distrust over Alger and Blaine ties. He insists Harrison seeks foreordination, a force bill, and party control amid Western opposition.
Two boys Herman Stiles and James Wallace escaped a freight train by leaping 20 feet from a railway trestle of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad. Stiles fractured his left thigh while Wallace broke his right arm below the elbow. both reside near the accident site.
Mrs. A F Brooks of Locust street Allegheny hosted a refined dinner for intimate friends. The article promotes Black silk remnants and dress lengths for tomorrow's semiannual remnant sale with various ads and local happenings including an excursion to Cincinnati and special prices on fur capes and fabrics.
Merchants announce daily arrivals and offer to close quickly all remaining stock from previous assortments at prices lower than previously quoted.
A sale notice lists Black and Colored Silks, Printed India Silks, Novelty Silks, and Dress Goods with prices from 32 cents to 125 dollars per yard. It highlights Printed Crepe Du Chene, Plain Crepe Du Chene in 32 colors, Paris Robes, and American Zephyr Ginghams at multiple price points. Cor Fifth Ave and Market St, Jamaurwa.
This day features broad sale across all departments with numerous cut price items. Trimmed hats toques and bonnets reduced to 3 4 5 6 dollars from higher prices, artificial flowers at about half off, and extensive reductions on children's and ladies undergarments including vests drawers union suits and woolens.
Our sale continues with SKIRTS from 50c to 150, NIGHTGOWNS from 50c to 3, CORSET COVERS up to 95c and up to 5.50 for extra fine goods. Beautifully made in best materials and latest styles. Come today to enjoy tempting bargains and a resplendent store.
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