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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1889

Page

2

Union push stalls Oliver Bros yoke contract on new cable line

District Master Workman I N Ross called a special meeting of iron molders of L A 1030 amid a looming bid from Oliver Bros and Phillips for 3000 tons of yokes. The talks touch hourly limits and piecework versus day wages as the Center and Wylie Avenue cable project nears, sparking union risk of a strike if demands aren’t met. The meeting aims to decide whether to accept piece rates or maintain daily pay, with heavy yokes weighing 700 to 800 pounds each and two molders plus a helper needed per five units. The outcome will shape early spring production for the new traction line.

I. N. Ross L. A Oliver Bros. & Phillips Center Wylie Avenue Knight of Fifth Avenue Traction Company Central Traction Company Fifth Avenue Peon Avenue Eugenics Peare Penn Avenue

Freight Executives Meet Over Possible Unified Trunk Line Group

Wight of the Baltimore and Ohio and D L Gray of the Union Line travel to New York for an Executive Committee session. They aim to dissolve the Trunk Line and Central Traffic associations and the Western freight group to form a single umbrella body. If Blanchard resigns, he may head the new organization under the proposed plan.

Wight Baltimore and Ohio Road D. L. Gray Union Line Columbus New York Trunk Line Association Central Traffic Association Freight Association Chicago Blanchard

Secretary Returns to Address Union Losses in City

The secretary of Typographical Union No.7 returns to the city and promises to repay the union losses. He denies fleeing and offers to produce the money when required. At Sunday’s meeting delegates for the June Denver convention will be elected and new officers nominated with Edward Hope of The Dispatch likely to be renominated president.

Typographical Union No.7 No. 7 Denver Cal Lnst Edward Hope Disparon

Gas shortage shuts mills along Peno avenue

Mills on Peno avenue halted operations yesterday morning after a gas shortage from Philadelphia Company mains. Break reported at Murraysville disrupted supply to the area.

Peno Avenue Philadelphia Murraysville

Tax on Foreign Labor Debated in Harrisburg Controversy Blooms

A bill introduced by Representative Campbell in Harrisburg proposes a 25 cent daily tax on every foreign laborer employed. President James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers Association supports the measure's aim to curb immigrant influx, though he cautions he has not read the full bill. A Southside glass manufacturer warns it could unjustly affect foreign workers who are valuable citizens, while some see it as a tool to address alleged abuses in immigration.

Harrisburg Campbell James Campbell Window Glass Workers’ Association Southside

Braddock Foundry to Begin Active Work After Site Preparation

Forsten Berg, head draughtsman at Edgar Thomson Steel Works, tours Eastern foundries to gain knowledge for Braddock’s planned immense foundry. Site leveling is underway, machinery has been ordered, and operations expected within three months of his return.

Forsten Berg Edgar Thomson Steel Works Braddock

Master Painters to Hold Two Day Session and Banquet

The Pennsylvania State Association of Master Painters and Decorators will convene at the Monongahela House for a two day session starting today. A full programme was published in The Dispatch a month ago and tonight’s feature is a grand banquet.

Pennsylvania State Association of Master Painters and Decorators Monongahela House Dispatch

Lavine Sues Master Workman Ross Over $6 Owed

The case filed by Richard Lavine against District Master Workman Ross for $6 from District Assembly 3 did not proceed as the court did not appear yesterday morning. Alderman Doughty was listed as not present.

Lavine Ross Richard Lavine District Assembly 3 Alderman Doughty

Pittsburg to Levy 12 Mills Tax Rate Under New Assessors

The Board of Assessors reports a city millage of 12 mills for three years, based on a cash valuation under the new system. Taxpayers have crowded the office seeking transcripts as confidence grows in the assessors’ work and potential appeals proceed where errors are suggested.

Pittsburg Board of Assessors

Southside Medical Society weighs hospital plan

The Southside Medical Society met at Dr. Conner's on Mt. Oliver to discuss creating a local hospital for the 70,000 population. Doctors urged fundraising help from corporations and nonmedical supporters, noting the need for accessible care and the challenge of transferring patients to distant facilities.

Southards Medical Society Southside Medical Society Southside Burleigh Mundorff Kress Conner

South Penn figure heads to New York on private business

D Herbert Hostetter and H C Frick departed by the same train to New York. Hostetter said the trip was private and not connected to the South Penn, and he did not know if the Vanderbilts or Frick had signed the agreement. Frick said he had not signed yet but would when the Vanderbilts did.

D. Herbert Hostetter South Penn New York Vanderbilts Vanderbilt People Mr. Frick Hostetter

Gas main break halts mills in Murrysville area

A 12 inch Philadelphia Natural Gas Company line burst at the Walker farm near Springdale causing most city mills to shut down. The break, blamed on a pipe flaw, was found at 9 am and crews worked to restore service by 5 pm to spare the night shift from layoffs.

Philadelphia Natural Gas Company Murrysville Walker Farm Springdale City Philadelphia Company

Milwaukees Capture Ties Four Men to City Robbery

Two of four suspects in the Dilworth Porter robbery of messenger Joseph Sturtevant have been captured in Milwaukee. The men identified as Willis and William Rodgers gave the names Barney Burch and William Robins as aliases. It is unclear if the arrests were for the crime or as suspicious characters. They will be returned to answer the charge of the homicide depos made against them by Mr. wal.

Joseph Sturtevant Dilworth, Porter & Co Penn Building Penn Avenue Milwaukee Willis William Rodgers Barney Burch William Robins Wal

Collision and derailment disrupt Penn avenue cable line

At about 4 pm yesterday car 904 on the Penn avenue cable line collided with Alexander Black’s iron wagon. A lady passenger from Thirtieth street sustained minor injuries and was treated at a drugstore before continuing her journey. The wagon and horse were heavily damaged and the wagon smashed. a second car, number 227, derailed at Twenty eighth street but was later righted after a 15 minute delay.

Penn Avenue Alexander Black Thirtieth Street E. A. McCullough Twenty-eighth Street Railroad

Robbery Suspects Arrested in Wood Street Bookstore Heist

Several men including Peter Lehany James Kemp William Buckley Ed ODonnell Charles McCarley William Keogh Harry Klein Nathan Klein and Nathan Schwartz were arrested for taking part in the H Watts and Co book store robbery at 445 Wood Street. Goods valued about 500 recovered yesterday from Lawrence Brown's room. Brown detained for receiving stolen goods.

Peter Lehany James Kemp William Buckley Ed O'Donnell Charles McCarley William Keogh Harry and Nathan Klein Nathan Schwartz H. Watts & Co Wood Street Lawrence Brown Brown

Calvary Cemetery Officers Elected At Annual Meeting

Calvary Cemetery corporators elected officers for the coming year at the meeting held at the St Pauls Cathedral episcopal residence. Rt Rev R Phelan was named president James Phelan won vice president John D Scully treasurer Charles F McKenna secretary and A F Keating John C Riiev Rev J Eatany P Kane and H Mackin as managers. Engineer James S Devlin reported 14500 spent on macadamizing grading fencing and gate houses bringing total expenditures by incorporators to 114000. He noted plans for paving a street intersecting Hazlewood avenue and a large labor force will continue work on grounds and gatehouses under already let contract.

Calvary Cemetery St. Paul's Cathedral R. Phelan James Phelan, Esq John D. Scully Charles F. McKenna Manrs A. F. Keating John CC Riiev James 5. Devlin Devlin Biglow Hazlewood Avenue

Lizzie Brent Runs Away After Parental Objection

Lizzie Brent a 17 year old girl was arrested on Old avenue and jailed at the Twenty-eighth ward station awaiting her father who telegraphed authorities after she ran away from home in Elliott near Baltimore Maryland. She said she fled because her parents objected to a sweetheart.

Lizzie Brent Old Avenue Twenty-eighth Ward Kelly Elliott Baltimore Lizzie

Freight Agents Watch Presidents of Opposition Lines

Freight agents in the city watch the presidents of opposition lines as headquarters orders threaten dismissal for rate cuts. The result is a drop in monthly business, with tonnage more evenly divided but receipts lower in some cases. Agents focus on leadership of rival lines for any future rate adjustments.

Last of the Luckless Thirteen Newsboy Thieves Arrested

Detective Fitzgerald and Officer Eagen arrested William Collins and Walter Calunts after 11 PM for being part of a crowd of newsboys who tunneled into the Wood Street vault and stole about 20 dollars worth of pocketbooks and trinkets. The total arrested rises to thirteen.

Fitzgerald Eagen William Collins Walter Calunts Wood Street

Allegheny Citizens Charter Committee Holds Meeting

The Allegheny citizens appointed Saturday night to draft a new city code met last night. Commodore Kouitz chaired with R. B. Scandrett as secretary. Members voiced opinions but took no formal action, saying the duty requires careful study.

Allegheny Commodore Kouitz R. B. Scandrett

Diamond Street Widening Proposal Gains Support

Residents on Diamond Street petitioned Councils for consent to widen Diamond Street between Wood and Market. Chief of Public Works Bigelow spoke favorably on the project.

Diamond Street Wood and Market Streets Department of Public Works Bigelow

Coalboat Rise and Surplus in Lower Markets

A large surplus in the lower markets keeps coal boats here as rivers rise. At 2 o’clock the Monongahela measured 13 feet. O'Neil & Co. sent eight barges with the Enterprise to Cincinnati while other firms held back due to crowding in the lower market.

Monongahela O'Neil & Co Cincinnati

Allegheny Police Committee Eyes Ohio Street Plot

The Allegheny sub Police Committee recommended buying a plot on Ohio street near the Troy Hill round for a patrol stable. The price is 21 500. The Committee on Horses was authorized to purchase a new team.

Allegheny sub-Police Ohio Street Troy Hill Round Committee On Horses

Incorrigibility Charge Shocks Southside Arrest Case

Julia Ryan, arrested last night on a charge of incorrigibility preferred by her father, claimed at the station house she left home due to her parents intemperate habits.

Julia Ryan

Quaker City Attorneys to Argue Infringement Suit

Philadelphia lawyers F. T. Chambers and Gerge Harding will argue the infringement case filed by Hussey Manufacturing Company of Pittsburgh against Chicago firm Wm. Dearing & Co. before U S Judge Acheson at the Hotel Duquesne this morning.

Pittsburg F. T. Chambers Gerge Harding Philadelphia Quaker City Hotel Duquesne United States Acheson Hussey Manufacturing Company Wm. Dearing & Co Chicago

Two Boys Arrested After Chase Near Clay Alley

Captain Mercer and Officer Bell arrested John Sanders and Edward Cargon after a mile long chase from Clay alley. Police say the youths entered the alley with silk handkerchiefs and underwear stolen from J Bruggeman of 137 Wylie avenue about two weeks ago.

Captain Mercer Bell John Sanders Edward Cargon Clay Alley J. Bruggeman No. 137 Wylie Avenue

Young Son of Kirkwood Wounded By Exploding Revolver

A young son of Thomas Kirkwood of McKeesport dropped a loaded revolver yesterday and it discharged, the ball entering his upper leg above the knee and inflicting a serious wound.

Thomas Kirkwood Mckeesport

Annual meeting of Allegheny General Hospital contributors

The Allegheny General Hospital annual meeting is set for this afternoon with directors and officers expected to be elected or confirmed. The hospital’s nurse training school is noted as very successful and continues to operate at the facility.

Allegheny General Hospital

Woman robbed on Washington Street after hitting corner of Franklin

Mrs. W. McKeever of the corner of thirty-eighth street and Plom alley was knocked down on Washington near Franklin about 10 30 last night and robbed of a pocketbook containing 38 dollars. She was not hurt and the thieves escaped.

Bail Set For Patrick Conway On Larceny Assault Charges

Patrick Conway appeared before Alder man Porter charged with larceny assault and battery and fraud. Miss Rose Trenlay boarding house keeper testified and Conway was released on 31 100 bail for trial yesterday.

Patrick Conway Porter Rose Trenlay

Explosion wounds woman on Southside panel lamp blast

Mrs Wardeweller, the woman injured in a lamp explosion last week on the Southside, was reported last night to be dying from her injuries.

Severe Burn for Steel Worker Charles Bradden

Charles Bradden of the Black Diamond Steel Works suffered severe burns last night when hot metal struck him at work. He received prompt medical attention and was transported to a regional hospital for treatment.

Charles Bradden Black Diamond Steel Works

Powdered Phantoms and a $200,000 Patent Bid

A Southside inventor, John Hindmarsh, touts a three-ingredient powder claiming eight times the force of standard military powder. He says it can punch through steel at 500 yards and oak at two miles with 45 grains, is almost smokeless, and undamaged by salt or fresh water. He seeks $200,000 from the U.S. government and plans public tests with a Remington gun.

John Hindmarsch Oliver Southside United States Hindmarsch Mr. Hindmarsch Flinders Remington Huggins Endicott Charles 8. Smith Ordnance Department Smith Mr. Hindmarsen America

Fire destroys Green Bros cork factory and brass foundry

A blaze yesterday morning consumed the Green Bros cork factory and brass foundry on Forty first street Lawrenceville. The buildings and contents were insured and valued at about 8000 dollars, with losses totaling around 3000 dollars for the structures and contents. An alarm from bar 75 arrived too late to save the premises.

Forty-first Street Lawrenceville Green Bros Bar 75

Unknown team unseated by frightened fright at Ft Wayne depot

One of Arbuckle's teams waiting at the Ft Wayne freight depot on Penn street became frightened and plunged along the tracks, upsetting an unknown team but causing no further damage or injury.

Arbuckle Ft. Wayne Penn Street

John Brown Wins $25,000 Lottery Prize in McKeesport

John Brown a mill worker from McKeesport has drawn a $25 000 prize from the Louisiana State Lottery. McKeesport is noted as a busy center for lottery ticket sales and associated activity.

John Brown McKeesport

Shave for 1 15 of a Cent Cal Causes Route Mail Confusion

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a monthly mail route issue and Domulcens Bie Sha subclent phrasing. no clear names, dates, or places emerge to form a concrete news item.

Cal Caus

That Brick Eno Route Delays Silver Brick Arrival

Superintendent Follans, anxious over the long awaited silver brick for the sufferers, sent word to Pueblo, Colorado, and received a reply that the item would be forwarded yesterday.

First mass meeting for constitutional amendment held

About 700 people attended the opening gathering at Fourth U P Church in Allegheny, under the Constitutional Amendment Committee of the W C T U. Speakers including Rev A M Hills and Rev Dr McAllister warned of liquor dangers as plans for more meetings through June 18 were approved.

U. P Monery and Arch Streets Allegheny County Woman's Christian Temperance Union H. C. Campbell A. M. Hills W.s.fahey Connecticut Dr. McAllister I. N. Hays Fulton Collins B. C. Christie MecMasters Alexander Cooper

Leoden Firm Seeks Exhibit Space at Exposition

A London letter to the Exposition Society describes L. K. Leon & Co requesting an 18 by 18 foot exhibit space for optical goods jewelry and lens machinery. The firm promises a creditable display and a working exhibit with latest lens forming machinery.

Exposition Society Piccadtult Bond Street LoNpos Eurieny Rameene L. K. Leon & Co

German Woman Seeks Husband Carl Yerks in Minneapolis

Annie Yerks a German widow with three children has searched Minneapolis for three days for her husband Carl Yerks who left the city for work and promised to meet her on arrival. She has a brother-in-law a street car conductor in the Southside and requests the police department aid to locate him.

Annie Yerks Carl Yerks Minneapolis Mion The Yorks Eva Coonenbaker

Prohibition Vote Set for South Versailles February 19

South Versailles township to hold a special liquor vote during the regular February 19 municipal election. Constable P J Murphy announced the poll will decide liquor or no liquor with about 150 voters attending mass meetings at the railroad grocery.

South Versailles P. J. Murphy

Trestle at Baltimore and Ohio depot nearing completion

The trestle leading to the Baltimore and Ohio depot at Smithfield and Water streets is finished. Ties and tracks are being laid and should be completed before the end of next week. Trains will run from the depot to Washington before March 4.

Baltimore and Ohio Smithfield and Water Streets Washington

Eccles Robinson Opposes Prohibition Push in State

In a lengthy interview yesterday Eccles Robinson, a staunch Murphy supporter and temperance advocate, argued against a prohibitory constitutional amendment. He favored high license as a better policy and questioned the amendment's constitutionality.

Eccles Robinson Murphy Temperance

Prohibition Executive Committee Plans County Canvass

The Prohibition Executive Committee resolved yesterday to convene a general meeting of delegates here to organize the county wide canvass for the Constitutional Amendment. The move aims to rally support and coordinate activities ahead of the vote.

Prohibition

Not Three Of A Kind Congressmen In Town Last Night

Congressmen Thomas Hatch and Barnett visited city en route to Washington from Franklin Pennsylvania. They spent Sunday at stock breeding farm of Miller and Sipley in Venango county. Thomas, a possible Navy secretary candidate, avoided committing to the post. Hatch predicted Cleveland will retire gracefully then reemerge to reshuffle the nation.

Congressman Thomas Illinois Hatch Missouri Barnett Massachusetts Washington Franklin Messrs Miller Sipley Venango County Cleveland

Landlord Tenant Dispute Goes to Alderman Hearing

William Spieler sued L. Walter and Lang acting for Peter Walter over a spring rental. Spieler paid $1 and was later refused entry in April citing no written contract. He seeks $81 in damages and the alderman’s decision was reserved for next Monday.

Alderman Doughty William Spieler L. Walter & Lang Spieler Peter Walter

Henry Berger Seeks Quick Sale of Parlor and Bedroom Furnishings

Henry Berger at 642 and 644 Liberty Street Col Six Ave offers a large line of stock at cost of manufacture and 20 to 30 percent below cost to close out last season patterns and clear room for spring carpet and bedding departments.

Henry Berger Liberty Street Col Sixth Ave Liberty Street Car

Bargain Sale Of Pianos And Organs At Mellor Hore

Mellor and Hore of 77 Fifth Ave advertise odd styles of No 1 pianos and organs priced to move as they clear stock. The sale promises very low figures on second hand instruments and urges customers to call or write for details.

Mellor & Hore Prince of Music Fifth Ave

Hamilton's Piano and Organ Clearance Sale

Hamilton's on Fifth avenue hosts a new week of clearance offering pianos and organs at unusually low prices and easy terms. The sale features Decker Bros., Knabe, Fischer pianos and Estey Story & Clark organs, with both new and seasoned goods highlighted.

Hamilton Fifth Avenue Decker Bros Knabe, Fischer Estey and Story & Clark S. Hamilton Fifth Ave

Bargain Men's Overcoats Sale At P C C Corner

Sunday Dispatch advertisement proclaims today only sale of men s genuine English melton and cape overcoats with detachable cape at ten dollars each. Also offers nine hundred winter wraps and cloaks at reduced prices and lists Jos Horne Co stores plus Angostura Bitters and other revised dress goods.

Jos. Horne & Co Peon Avenue

Polander Crushed in Mill Yard Accident

John Rice a Polish worker living on Twenty eighth Street Southside was crushed between cars yesterday afternoon in the Jones and Laughlins mill yards. He was loading a buggy across the main track when cars were shoved in pinning him beneath a large car. Last night he was thought to be dying.

John Rice Twenty Eighth Street Southside Jones & Laughlins’ Mill

Moorhead Arrested Over Alleged Horse Theft

Albert Moorhead of Forty seventh street was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing a horse from Wilkinsburg liveryman Jonas St Johnston on December 17. Moorhead allegedly posed as a Philadelphia Company employee, hired the horse, and did not return it.

Albert Moorhead Forty-seventh Street Jonas St. Johnston Wilkinsburg Moorhead Philadelphia

Frick Buys Ground for New Carnegie Office Tower

Report says H. Frick, new Chairman of Carnegie Phipps and Co, bought land on Peon Avenue near Garrison Alley for a large office building. Company denies the report at its office.

H. ©. Frick Carnegie, Phipps & Co Peon Avenue Garrison Alley

Toboggan Slide At Recreation Park In Good Condition

Recreation Park toboggan slide is in good condition and will be open after noon and in the evening. Admission reduced to 15 cents as advertised in this paper.

Recreation Park

Chief Marshal Named for Washington's Birthday Parade

Tony McCarthy a laborer at Hussey Howe Co Mills was struck by a running belt in a tree incident and had his cheek opened. Dr Hieber says injuries are not serious if lockjaw is avoided. Colonel Thomas Cosgrove of Braddock chosen Chief Marshal for the Catholic societies pre parade in the city on Washington's birthday.

Tony McCarthy Hussey, Howe & Co’s Mills Hieber Thomas Cosgrove Braddock Washington

New Station House Ready for Occupancy in Seventeenth Ward

The new station house in the Seventeenth ward is completed and will be ready for occupancy by the 1st of next month. A Prairie on fire resembles the present rush for Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. Price 25 cents.

Fine fitting jackets offered by Jos Horxe Co at Penn avenues

The Beat offers black jackets in all sizes with weights described as perfect. Prices listed at $500 and $1000 for both styles. Stores on Penn Avenue and contact at 1102 Carson St. claim free curing.

Jos, Horxe & Co Penn Avenue

Sugar magnate Spreckels visits city en route to Frisco

Claus Spreckels, famed sugar king, passes through on his way to San Francisco from the East to arrange shipments from the Sandwich Islands to Brooklyn refineries. He muses on the sugar trust and comments on naval defense and national policy with remarks about Kalakua and tensions abroad.

Claus Spreckels San Francisco Frisco Sandwich Islands Brooklyn Mr. Spreckels Kalakua Sandwich B Islands Bismarck

Rumored iron rate increase rumored for western roads

Rumors say iron rates will rise on lines west of Pittsburg starting February 1. Affected roads include Baltimore and Ohio, Panhandle, Pittsburg and Fort Wayne, Chicago, Pittsburg and Western, and the Lake Shore. Current rate stands at 15 cents per hundred weight. A shipper claims one road has raised rates on a shipment slated after February 1.

Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Panhandle Fort Wayne Chicago Western Lake Shore

Residents Fear Injuries From Penn Avenue Traction Cars

Citizens in the Seventeenth ward complain the Penn avenue cars rush trips and barely stop for passengers, risking injuries as conductors push to make good time.

Seventeenth Ward

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