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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1890
Page
2
The article notes a sharp rise in beer tax receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 1889 in the Twenty third district of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Brewers and saloon keepers blame or defend the Brooks high license law while discussing rising home drinking and bottle sales.
The Brushton borough council is organized with R. Duncan elected solicitor and William Robinson named clerk. The clerk will receive a salary of 80 dollars per year.
John Schuendehettle was jailed yesterday in the Thirty sixth Ward police station for reckless driving on Duquesne Avenue. His wagon nearly toppled over a hill during the incident.
A busy night saw a Pleasant Valley electric car collision with a buggy at Federal street and Montgomery avenue as the motor reversed. James Brucks fainted from heat at Lindsay McCutcheon Co. mill. A 12 year old girl Maggie Robinson was injured by a wagon at South Twenty fourth and Sarah streets. A lamp on Citizens line car No 8 ignited but was extinguished by Conductor George Mac Manus. John Patrick burned by hot metal at Homestead mill.
James G. Lanson and W. McKelvy of the Pennsylvania Railroad travel to Bedford Springs to promote the relief fund. McKelvy notes 5700 of about 6000 Pittsburg division employees belong to the association, mainly from transportation and power departments. Sansom plans to attend Bedford soldiers monument unveiling with about 15,000 expected attendees. John Filien of Philadelphia is to be the orator.
Colonel Merrill reports no progress on the South Fork dam inquiry. He notes the American Society of Civil Engineers committee failed to report, fearing lawsuits, and says local demand for a movable dam at Herr's Island has not been officially communicated, delaying work by about a year.
William Brown, a resident of Clark Street, was injured near the Court House when a passerby cut his upper lip. At the Central station Dr. Moyer prepared to sew the wound, but Brown balked at the needle after seeing it and refused treatment. He left with the lip unsewn, risking lifelong marks.
A man known as Dynamiter Bill Phillips recalls Fourth of July celebrations at Johnstown, where explosions with 200 to 300 pound dynamite charges were used to blast openings in the Conemaugh river. He recounts a near excess blast, choosing restraint, and plans to spend the holiday with family tomorrow.
Mrs Lena Crause and her brother L Brown faced a disorderly conduct hearing before Alderman Doughty after driving contractor Harry Crytzer from a lot. Crytzer was erecting a house adjacent to theirs and attempted to remove eaves that crossed their line. Mrs Crause fined $3 and Brown $10, but both fines were later remitted.
Friends seeking details on Harcourt Place Seminary for Young Ladies are invited to call on Mr. H. N. Hi at the Monongahela House on Monday July 7 between 10 and 12.
A Pittsburgh newspaper piece details support for annexing Allegheny to Pittsburgh. Business leaders and residents urge consolidation for a stronger, better governed city, while Allegheny officials largely oppose but some favor joining to gain paved streets, water works, and growth.
A public discussion on annexation features varied views from R. M. Kerr and others. John H. Dalzell endorses consolidation, while critics question debt levels and propose a unified city government. John B. Kennedy cites county-seat issues. George Reese advocates full county consolidation.
Allegheny councilman Hubley urged the Gas Committee to back the semi centennial celebration and decorate the new electric light tower. He warned annexation could end Allegheny celebrations, but clerk Dilworth signaled and silenced the remarks. The panel approved $200 for tower decorations and a red fire display at 9 o’clock.
Agnes Harris a 12 year old girl sues Harry Davis for assault and battery alleged Sunday at South Twelfth and Mariel streets. Davis reportedly grabbed her during play and rubbed his stiff beard causing facial irritation and a physician's care. A warrant issued for his arrest.
In Washington, Census Supervisor Oliver lobbies with Superintendent Porter to speed payment to enumerators. The district census is expected to finish by tomorrow as workers complain about pay delays and heavy workloads. Garba Marska, who initially refused to answer, conse to jail, then cooperated with the enumerator and helped others.
A 36 foot long electric Pullman palace car named the Columbia ran on Pleasant Valley tracks with Mayor Wyman and city officials aboard. The trial showcased a 175 passenger capacity, air and lever brakes, and a $5,000 cost. The event aims to prove feasibility of large cars with 20 more planned.
Work has begun to lay tracks for the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Railway to replace horse cars. Robinson street in Allegheny is the starting point with laborers pushing forward on the route. President Dalzell expects completion in the fall, with traffic not interrupted as cars continue on regular time. Electric cars will use overhead lines and eight wheel Pull mans are planned.
Miss Lottie Rosewell of the O'Hara School failed the High School exam with 69 percent after Prof. Proudfitt notes some papers were mislaid during grading. Miss Maud Pollock passed and is appointed as teacher to fill Miss Bessie Graham’s vacancy in the Fifth ward, Allegheny.
Police arrest two men over 60 after counterfeits pass in Berlaqua's Carson street store. Michaels and Bales detained with dies and plaster parish tokens, linked to a larger gang once led by William Cunningham. US hearing set for Saturday. Inspector McKelvy notes gang ties and Grand Army membership.
Agent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society arrested James McDonald for neglecting his 17 year old daughter who is dying of consumption. The daughter was cared for by Mrs O Donnell after Mercy Hospital deemed recovery impossible. McDonald and his son had promised five dollars weekly but have paid only three the first week and nothing since.
Sheriff Opperman of Jefferson county Ohio en route to Trenton New Jersey to escort a Hungarian robbery suspect back to Steubenville. Delegates P J Pierce J J Alexander and M A Forquer return from Beranton and pause in the city. Joseph R Wood Pennsylvania Railroad official travels on the Limited Express. A D Beifer and son Silus Gester sail on the Lab. E G Terry a hotel clerk marks two weeks among the Machines Idiande. Mrs W B Howell and family head to Dear Park Maryland for a month. J W Myers lumber dealer from Toledo visits Schlosser Remure & Wraps in Pittsburgh.
Secretary Cake on His Way to Paris. Gilneas Tank to be Tried in America. Boilermakers' Strike Unsealed. City manufacturers push a Saturday half day for clerks in metal works. General Manager R W Carroll leads effort with drugstore precedent cited. If adopted, several hundred clerks would gain a summer half day.
Richard Davis tours Dunkirk with May Glass Company plans to open a window glass works. They will use Pilkington glass tanks, previously used only in England, with Davis controlling the tank setup. Factory near Marion and Indianapolis. Chicago land cost $250 per ton. Davis claims unique tank secrecy and high clear glass quality.
The latest signatories to the Amalgamated scale include Findlay Rolling Mill Company of Findlay Ohio and Calu met Iron and Steel Company in Cummings Illinois joined by American Wrought Iron and Nail Company of Cleveland Licking Rolling Mill Company of Covington Kentucky Tudor Iron Works of East St Louis and Akron Rolling Mills of Akron. Secretary George L. Cake of the Window Glass Workers Association departed for New York en route to a Europe conference of the Universal Federation of Glassworkers meeting in Paris on the 17th.
The Calumet Iron and Steel Works employer collected 140 yesterday for destitute families in Dunbar. It marks the largest amount raised to date by donor count for the cause.
The boiler makers' strike remains unchanged with no extra firms joining the scale and none of the workers returning. The Executive Committee representing the strikers will convene tomorrow to decide next steps.
The sixth annual Sabbath school convention of the Covenanter Church within the Pittsburg Presbytery met yesterday at Rock Point on the Ft Wayne road. Speakers covered mission work, reaching non church goers, teaching distinctive principles, religious education of the deaf, and the Pittsburg R P Mission. A deaf and mute boy named Archibald Woodside suffered a serious fall from a swing and was carried from the train upon arrival in the city.
FEnocker Kelly arrives in town and creates a ruckus around Thirty second street. He knocks a young man down. the man retaliates and both are arrested at the Twelfth ward station. Jack Rose and John O'Brien of the Twelfth ward are arrested for Lighting. They face a hearing this morning before Alderman Leslie.
Thomas Price and Norman Freeman were arrested by Officer Haus yesterday afternoon for fighting on Second Avenue near a street. Price was badly hurt and both suspects were locked up in the Fourteenth Ward station.
Fire reported in hay at the William McKnight stable on Duquesne Way at 6 o clock last night. Firemen responded to alarm from box 6 and extinguished the blaze before considerable damage. Cause remains a mystery.
Kate Herron, a well known character, entered the Twelfth ward station last night and used violent language toward the police. The sergeant placed her under arrest and she will have a hearing this morning.
Open all day at the new shop advertising good cabinets and low prices. The brief item mentions Co.'s at 68 Federal Spek with emphasis on affordable offerings.
A saloon deck room on str Majestic to be sold July 9 for 300 dollars or at J J McCormick's Steamship office 639 Smithfield Street Southsiders 2a flamer.
Local shippers and produce merchants protest a new railroad bill of lading that would deny accountability for damaged goods. Leaders like J K Heary and Allen Kirkpatrick & Co. say carriers aim to shift losses, harming small claims and forcing costly reissuing of forms.
An advertisement promotes a Vocalion organ priced at 800 dollars as a 2500 dollar pipe organ substitute. It claims unmatched sound, no tuning costs, and long durability, with endorsements from professors and Pittsburgh area organists. The notice invites readers to inspect at H. Kleber & Bro 506 Wood Street and view their piano stock.
On July 3 and 4 round trip tickets will be sold at all stations on the P. and L. E., P. McK. and . or McK. and B. W. E. BR. at one fare for the round trip. No excursion rate less than 25 cents to points on the N. Y., P. and O. R. B. between Dayton and Salamanda and between Youngstown and Cleveland. Also to points on L. & M.S. Ry. between Cleveland and Toledo and between Youngstown and Erie, plus to Oil City sed Franklin via New Castle and to points on the W. N. and P. R. B. between New Castle and Stoneboro. Children half rate. Tickets to points on McK. and B. V. and P., McK. and Y. valid returning until July 7.
A special July morning excursion via the B and O route offers a round trip fare of 16 50. Pullman car space and caverns admission included. Tickets available at the Pennsylvania Grocer office in Virgin Alley below Smithfield Street. Send for full circular.
The passage lists symptoms including weakness indisposition to work headache dullness heaviness lack of appetite and constipation and advises a few doses of the genuine remedy to restore health. It reflects period medical advertising language emphasizing tonics and curatives.
Downtown hotel staff report a sharp drop in dining room crowds as the Fourth of July holiday draws travelers home. Clerks say only a few drummers remain and most guests will not return until the night of the Fourth, with fuller crowds expected tomorrow.
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