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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1892
Page
2
A detailed account of a Pittsburgh banquet features speeches on journalism history and paper arts, Edwin Reese on the chalk plate system, John Dalzell on Pittsburg's national role, and praise for the country press and religious press. It covers industrial might, transportation needs, and regional potential, with a roster of attendees and committee credits.
The Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania held a banquet at the Duquesne Club with 103 attendees from all engineering branches and local business leaders. William Metcalf presided as toastmaster. speakers included Daniel Ashworth, Max J Becker, R Neilson Clark, Joseph D Weeks, F E B Taylor, George H Brown, W L Scaife, P Roberts, John A Irashear, Charles J Davison, and Jon Birkenhine, president of the American Society of Mining Engineers. The program featured a blue printed monu on aluminum.
The Waukina Council of Red Men No.7 in D of P held its fourth annual reception at Odd Fellows Hall in Sarah Errest, Southside. About seventy five couples attended with Schwartz's orchestra providing music.
Figures show rising readership with 24 754 responses in 11 months and a notable increase from 1890. Advertisements draw prompt, desirable inquiries and readers express full confidence in the paper’s ads. The want columns supply the best class of help for advertisers.
In a tense citywide review, manufacturers urge lower taxes to keep Pittsburg competitive as three more wards list appeals. Citizens cite factory departures for higher land taxes while Bissell block and several properties on Wood Street and Fifth Avenue seek substantial reductions amid evolving assessments and concerns over recent real estate activity.
The Allegheny Sub Audit Committee met in secret session to review a discrepancy in water department waste material sales. Matthew Hipney’s involvement in a scrap iron and pipe sale was raised while Chief Armstrong led the water department. Mr. Kippey’s testimony was unsatisfactory and investigators pursued further leads, with another meeting set for 9 00 this morning.
Fayette County Almshouse head John D. Carr outlines a plan for a general bill to abolish the township system and create a state commissioner of the poor. He notes the need to harmonize laws across counties and to secure passage despite local resistance. The commission will meet again in Philadelphia to review conflicting statutes and draft comprehensive reforms.
Judge Acheson has withdrawn from the race for Judge Bradley's seat on the United States Supreme Court. The move follows a long friendship with George Shiras Jr and narrows the field to Shiras and Chief Justice Paxson. Allegheny bar members plan a 11 o clock Saturday meeting to back Shiras for the vacancy.
About 2 000 glass workers on Toledo's Southside remain on strike over a July contract dispute. Talks faltered as operators and union reps failed to meet with President Slith absent. no compromise pursued until he returns. Further details unclear.
Artificial Lots Mra. Co., 909 Penn near Ninth Pittsburg advertises the largest and most complete stock in Western Pennsylvania, indicating a broad range of goods and services available at a central Pittsburgh location.
Mellor and Hoene advertise renowned Hardman Krakauer Vose and Harrington pianos with lifetime quality claims and installment plans. They offer catalogs by mail and in person demonstrations of a self playing instrument. Also news notes consolidation of Penn Printing Co and Armor & Suehr into Penn Printing Co Limited with new offices at 77 Diamond Street.
Pittsburg freight agents toured iron mills along the Pee Dee road to study skelp and muck iron as changes in classification loom. They visited A M Byers Co Chess Cook Co Rankin Carnegie Homestead and National Tube Works amid concerns over freight rates and possible uniform schedules.
Dr. Kennear of Chicago arrives in Pittsburg with reports of a novel treatment claimed to cure drug and liquor habits. His son says after 12 years study the method can cure in 48 hours, with no medicine after. Critics doubt the claim. Dr. Kennear plans to treat at the Homeopathic Hospital beginning Sunday.
A series of railroad accidents is detailed. Brakeman Slemmons of the Pennsylvania Railroad was crushed between two freight cars at Dallas and is in critical condition. An unnamed Pole suffered a crushed leg at Lawrenceville. A Wylie avenue car derailment caused two cars to collide but no injuries. Brakeman J B Cummings fell from a boxcar at Stewart station, injuring his head and arm.
A new mode for calling trial lists begins today in the Court of Common Pleas. Lists previously read Saturday morning will be called this afternoon with No 1 at MN state o'clock, No 2 at 220, and No 3 at 240 or immediately after No 2. A uniform rule across courts governs passing cases and placing week’s cases at the foot of the list.
The coroner's jury ruled the East End baby died at the hands of its mother Mary Frailey and she was committed to jail to await murder trial. The girl Poner remains in very serious condition in the hospital department of the prison.
Louis Simeon of Black Diamond Steel Works was attacked by a Pole who struck him with a fire brick leaving the mill. The physician fears for Simeon’s life. A warrant was issued for the assailant, whose name was not learned.
Winding up January sales previews great bargains across dress goods linens lace curtains beddings muslins and knit underwear hosiery cloaks jackets and suits for men and women with prices lower than ever. Promotions mention Krauses Headache Capsules and a note of pecans in an advertisement. Jos Horne & Co. Penn Avenue stores Omaha and Fifth Avenue location referenced.
A Republican State Committee meeting was held in Philadelphia to set a date for the state convention. Attendees included County Recorder George Von Bondlhorst Joan Doyle Robert J. Newell J B Fintey Monongahela City and FE Acheson Washington. Finite denied endorsing a plan to appoint congressional committees and argued such work is done by county committees while the national committee handles southern affairs. The convention date was expected mid March with the Minneapolis gathering looming by June 7.
The firm announces spring importations featuring printed textiles and a vast assortment of novelties, with custom designs not to be duplicated. Parisian laces and curtains are displayed, including Nottingham Swiss and IrishPoint varieties, priced from $1 to $50 per pair. Ladies garments offered at deeply reduced values to clear stock.
All items remain in perfect condition and are offered at half price this week. Corsets ribbons gloves mitts underwear yarns jackets and handkerchiefs are available. Visit the sale to choose from a wide selection while supplies last.
A sweeping sale offers heavily reduced prices on linen sheetings 2 and 24 yards wide and pure linen towels in multiple sizes. Garment fabrics include cotton cheviot suiting printed delaines seersucker and more with bold “ultimatum” price cuts. Purchasers urged to buy today and tomorrow before last season stock vanishes.
Bargain department offers reduced prices on Black French Cashmere and Cashmere Stockings, Silk Stockings, Lisle Thread boots, and natural wool undergarments. Nearly all lines marked down with closing out prices, urging purchase today and tomorrow for spring wear. Feathers and merino skirts also discounted, with emphasis on lasting memory bargains.
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