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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1890
Page
2
The Pittsburgh Republican convention unanimously named Henry I. Gourley as mayoral candidate. Speakers praised his character and urged economical, efficient city government. The platform endorsed debt reduction, lower taxes, and prudent legislation to boost the city’s industries and growth.
Citizens praise Mrs. Schenley land gift for a public park and urge city councils to fund improvements as accessible leisure space. They demand free bridges and legislation to build or acquire bridges on fair terms. They condemn a U S Senate plan to deport Black citizens, proclaiming equal rights and unity.
The City Treasurer Renominated With Acclamation in a Pittsburgh council chamber meeting. Major F Joseph Denniston was nominated for Treasurer with Clarence Burleigh and Edward Jenkins backing him. Denniston praised tax collection efficiency and urged more office space as delegates adjourned to a hospitality spread at the Duquesne Hotel.
The city watchdog scene at Old City Hall featured a district wide show of support for Controller Morrow as he faced renomination. George Sheppard opened the convention. John J. Davis and Benjamin Peterson served as secretaries. Morrow was unanimously nominated and expressed gratitude through an emotional pledge to continue his duties. The gathering adjourned to the Seventh Avenue Hotel for a celebratory supper.
Election heat rises as H I Gourley crowds streets with open meetings on reform. Judge Bailey surveys the scene and Mayor McCallin checks on the Democratic mayoral candidate's health amid a heated Eighth ward alderman contest between Knowland and Bell.
The Pittsburg Traction announces a Feb 1 fare drop to five cents for travel to East Liberty. President Elkins says the move, not prompted by Citizens' line, follows long planning to serve the public. He adds ticket systems will end and travel growth will offset earnings loss.
A contemporary notes that at a Sunday meeting of Theatrical Union, K of L, a decision to leave the organization was discussed but not acted upon. The American Federation of Members of the union objects to the statement as having received no consideration and not being voted on.
Diverse group of notable figures including Kaufmann Brothers partner Mr Henry Kaufmann leaving for New York for extended business, attorney Benno Loewy in the city for days on professional work, J M Coleman of Youngstown at the Hotel Duquesne, cattle men Higgins and Frank J from Helena and Butte, George H Atkinson resuming duties as US boiler inspector, George Leadbeater appointed to revenue service, Clifson Wharton Jr and E R Blagden Jr of New York Eastern agents for National Tube Works, N F Clark of Oil City, and M E Cozad of Cleveland visiting Pittsburgh hotels.
Johnstown Relief Committee treasurer William R. Thompson explains he did not authorize pro rata distribution of the $5,000 sent to South Fork survivors. He cites letters from June 7 and October 11 and accuses South Fork officials of misusing funds and delaying conforming to the governor’s plan.
At the weekly humane society meeting yesterday $20 was donated by Alexander Nimick and $10 by Alderman MeM. A fine was imposed on William Uette for shooting dogs. A plan to move into a hall in a building on Par is discussed.
A Thirty-fifth ward meeting at Grand View Rink, Duquesne Heights, discusses a boardwalk up the hill. The committee reports right of way over Walls and Joyce properties, but Nimick blocks crossing his land. Access will reach Carson Street 125 feet east of Point Bridge, with subscriptions rising and a next meeting planned. A wagon road and retaining wall options are under consideration.
Real estate circles whisper a possible offer for the Second Presbyterian Church at Penn Avenue and Seventh Street. Pastor Dr Sutherland said an offer of 200000 was made by a large dry goods house but he doubts the congregation will sell, citing central location and broad parish reach.
Mr. Charles Berger workman at Republic Iron Works badly injured in the Lake Erie tunnel under Twenty sixth street Southside around 6 PM struck by a locomotive. He was found by the west bound express engineer and taken to Southside Hospital where doctors say recovery is unlikely. Police will investigate the circumstances.
An inquest found William Patterson died from injuries after falling into a kettle of scalding water on Saturday. The nearly 60 year old Allegheny butcher was famed for sheep drives with a trusted sheep and a team of dogs that aided control of the flock. The verdict was accidental death.
Mr Malone superintendent of the new Postoffice building replies to Col James Andrews claim of finishing by next October or paying half a million dollars. He says the work is under contract and being pushed to full capacity of the derricks, and declines further comment.
The Operative Plasterers Union No. 31 met at 41 Fifth Avenue with routine business. J W Megahan resigned as walking delegate amid some doubt about acceptance. Coroner McDowell announced appointees for parade staff and that 20 000 people are expected to participate. Jennie Ryan of Sharpsburg was exonerated after infanticide charges. the coroner’s jury found the child was born alive but killed by unknown persons.
Inspector Cutcheon found 18 calves shipped from Chicago unmarketable due to no market. One beef with lock jar was ordered killed. Sons of Veterans members mustered in a new Turtle Creek camp. Mansfield hosts a muster tomorrow. Carnegie Library fence torn down revealing structure. Board of Viewers reviews 7808 damage claims for Kent alley grading.
Stockholders in the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway face division over electric motive power along Western Avenue. Citizens met at Samuel Wertheimer’s home to plan a remonstrance and a public meeting at the Fifth Ward schoolhouse to decide whether to oppose or support the electric line. Some favor a cable system or delayed action while others threaten legal challenges to block posts and wires.
Henry Sprang 28 of Chartiers Borough was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge last evening. He had been reading on a sofa when his sisters preparing supper heard the shot. the coroner will investigate, with officials leaning toward accidental death.
A water heavy rain scene in the Bijou play White Slave caused leakage at Joseph Horne’s silk department when a funnel nozzle failed. Water spread across the floor and damaged the ceiling, with replacement costs suspected to be high and the scene affecting nearby stores.
L. A. 1030 iron molders held their regular meeting at 101 Fifth Avenue. Rumors of dissatisfaction and possible withdrawal were dismissed as unfounded. Officers were installed with I. N. Ross as Master Workman and Thomas Tipper as Recording Secretary. no other changes. Ross now heads both district and assembly.
Lace stock including black and white laces flouncings nets trimming laces and fancy tulle and gauzes for evening wear offered at half or less than half price. Big sale in center of stores for convenience. Come early this morning. Jos Hornie and Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
Laces of all kinds offered at half price and less in the center of the stores for customer convenience. The sale features black and white laces, nets, trimming laces, tulles, gauzes, and other evening wear fabrics. Come early tomorrow morning at 108 Henna & Co. Penn Avenue stores.
Local Scotch-Irish Congress planning committee met in Colonel Echols office to arrange lodging meals and transport for hundreds of attendees. Prominent speakers include W C P Breckinridge and A L Perry as delegates arrive from New York Philadelphia Nashville and Birmingham to attend four day program. Delegates from Scotland named and several thousand expected to attend with focus on fraternal relations.
The State Convention of Master House Painters and Decorators Associations opened in Heading with delegates R C Miller John Stulen Jr and Titus Berger attending from Pittsburg. Topics include the eight hour law and preparations for the National Convention in Detroit February 12 and 13. Delegates from the city include Titus Berger Co C O'Brien and John S Mercer.
Closing out large lot of black hare muffs and furs including fox lynx mink sable seal at greatly reduced prices. Stock clearances on children's sets silk hose stockings and various vests with drastic markdowns. Overcoats cassimere and ulsters offered at five dollars with velvet collars and satin linings. Store at P Co C C corner Grant and Di opp near new Court House.
Advertises miscellaneous discounts at Jos Horne & Co and partners with heavy emphasis on odds and ends. Offers half price on capes and lace curtains, 25 cent Bulgarian tidies, silk velvet lines at reduced prices, and Irish linen pillow cases at half price. References Iron City Brewing Co. beer.
Cloak room bargains linger with plush coats jackets and ulsters at reduced prices. Lace curtains velour table covers and blankets are heavily discounted with center store displays and new bargain counters. Tomorrow stock taking sale continues for fabrics laces and drapery items at reduced rates.
An ad lists reduced prices on various garments from the Underwear Department. Items include English Silk Vesta and White Merino Drawers with bundles and price cuts. Merino Vests, Ribbed Merino Vests, and Children’s Gray and Scarlet Wool Vesty offerings are described with from prices.
A telegraph dispatch claimed Western Union shifted to dynamos, but Pittsburg officials say their office has long operated without battery cells. The system, begun in 1884, expanded in New York and later scaled to city and main-line use, with Chicago learning from Pittsburgh before its own plant rollout.
Local rail service notes rising riders on the P R B routes over the past week. Railroad men attribute the shift to cold weather as street cars remain crowded with open doors causing discomfort. Some observers say cable-line traffic decline prompted Citizens' line to cut fares earlier than planned.
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