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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1892
Page
11
A survey of leading citizens shows widespread ignorance and reluctance to take sides amid ongoing Homestead labor strife. Opinions split on possible federal or state intervention, Sheriff action, and the prospect of further clashes, with calls for pro rata profit sharing cited as a potential remedy.
A New York man named Dr. Gurnsey vanished from a Clearfield county town while on vacation. Searchers recovered his body at the bottom of a deep mine shaft, upright and surrounded by heavy rocks, suggesting he fell while fishing from the bank.
Port Carbon quarrel ends with 12 year old William Simpson stabbing 14 year old George McElrath from Pottsville. Wound described as very serious. Investigation underway by local authorities.
The corner-stone for the Seventh U P Church in Allegheny was laid at night on California Avenue near the Superior street bridge. Rev. G W McDonald led prayers with Rev Dr J W Witherspoon presiding. many congregants attended as the Gothic white stone and pressed brick building is planned to cost about 15000 dollars with pledges funding most of the amount.
Sheriff McCleary held a late night meeting in the courthouse with Home stead leaders and Amalgamated Association officials. Attendees included C. L. Magee, John F. Cox, John McClackie, Hugh O’Donnell, and Weihe and Garland, among others. No details were shared about the conference or its impact on the planned sheriff’s trip to Homestead.
Surveyors report a 5 foot steel pipe water line from Indian Creek to Pittsburg to provide pure mountain water. The route crosses Turtle Creek and north Versailles township, passes within five miles of McKeesport, then follows the Fayette county line to the target area. A dam at Indian Creek would create a large reservoir for a reliable supply.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations refused to insert a $100,000 increase for the Allegheny post office into the general appropriation bill. Colonel Stone in the House and Senator Quay in the Senate had introduced bills for the boost. Quay plans to push the Senate to act despite the committee’s refusal.
The report notes Lester Shoe Company in Binghamton facing two judgments totaling 140000 dollars, Liverpool brokers Isaac Cooke & Sons suspend payments with liabilities reaching 750000 pounds, a Chicago bill seeks foreclosure of a 500000 dollar mortgage on Illinois Coal and Coke by American Loan and Trust of New York. It also covers price cuts on Northern pig iron, Canada-US egg duties, Brazil-US treaty sentiments, and Chelsea judge Hoy Hataiss assignment rumors of a possible 100000 dollar estate irregularity.
Sovrusny Pacific officials declare the San Joaquin Division strike ended and routes from Aurora to Mount Vernon, Missouri will open immediately on the Greenfield and Northern Railway, linking to Kansas City. An agreement signs Grand Trunk Railway to acquire the St Lawrence and Ottawa line now operated by Canadian Pacific. Cupago Junction Railway and Union Stock Yards Company held its annual meeting in Jersey City naming Chauncey M. Depew John Quincy Adams Edward J. Phelps W J Ce wel Frederick H Prince W H Whinston Frederick J Martyn Hugh C Shielders Adolph Von Andre as board directors.
Reports describe extensive fires in multiple towns including Shoshone Ida Arcola Miss Newark and Rockland Mich. Property losses run from thousands to tens of thousands with a mix of insured and uninsured damage. Structures burned include barns stores hotels and a church with many dwellings affected.
Friends report Theodore Zende a saddler on Eighteenth Street Southside has vanished since Saturday. Police notified a search may begin. no clues or motives given for his sudden departure.
In Newcastle John Morley placed second to Hammond the montebank Tory known as Old Charlie who spent large sums to show his stance. Morley faces ridicule from workingmen over the eight hour bill and the London result sees Ritchie defeated in the East End. Polls show Liberals gaining in London and provinces, with Gladstone edging toward a potential majority as Midlothian turnout disappoints.
Yesterday Thomas Sexton lost in Cork City to a Unionist and now seeks the Northeast division of Cork county. Dublin polls show National Federation results with 78 anti-Parnellite wins, 4 Parnellite wins, 18 Tory wins, and Liberal gains in progress.
A Southside wedding turned violent last night as Sadie Mahne seized a butcher knife and attacked guests and her own husband. Eleven people sustained injuries while police arrested six relatives and suspects, with two fugitives expected to be captured soon.
Beaver Falls July 7 Special The State Teachers Association opened with Dr D J Waller Jr urging a compulsory school attendance law as tax cuts are blamed on poor work. Lafayette College president ill, Hamilton reads paper The Ultimate End of Education. Major Eberhart discusses scientific honesty. Miss Buckbee addresses male female teacher proportions. Keck reports in afternoon.
Mary Stein 13, of Mansion street Twenty third ward, died from severe burns after a gasoline explosion while her mother asked her to start a fire. Her brother had been cleaning a neck-tie and placed a pan of gasoline on the stove causing the blast. The fire burned her clothing, and emergency crews extinguished the blaze before further damage to the building. In a separate incident, three boys discovered the body of John Kenney, 40, in the Allegheny River near Seventeenth street after he drowned earlier. a coroner’s inquiry will be held.
James Ryan of the Southside was arrested by Constable James Sherran and jailed at the Fourteenth Street station. He fled bail about a year ago, moved to Steubenville, and opened a liquor store. There are eight indictments against him and he had been widely sought.
Milk Inspector George McCathern filed four informations yesterday alleging adulterated milk sales. The defendants named are C. G. Aber from Industry, Peter Beck of Shouse Town, E. Koehler of Stanton Avenue, and Mrs. Kate Mader of Troy Hill.
The Smoked Pudding Club of the South side held its July outing in Warner's Grove with about 200 members and guests. The day featured sports and athletic contests. The next club outing is scheduled for September.
Coroner McDowell received a telegram from Joseph Reilly of Brooklyn asking to hold the body of his brother James Reilly who committed suicide on Sunday. The body will be held to await his arrival.
The Committee on Charities approved pay rolls and bills totaling 4310 dollars. The Committee on Streets and Sewers approved pay rolls and bills amounting to 10606 dollars and 28 cents.
Robert Rippie alias Albert Berg alias John Culer was picked up by police and will be given a hearing before Alderman Leslie this morning on charges connected to a victimization alleged weeks ago.
July 7 report from New York details Thomas Carter and W J Campbell forming a National Committee aligned with Blaine factions. Platt, Clarkson, Manley, Fessenden, Payne, Sutherland and others named. Campbell may replace Tanner. Friction persists between President and New York Republican leadership amid efforts to patch ties.
At Om City a dying man named Thomas McMahon, alias Michael McBride, confessed to having killed a man long ago while ill in hospital. The 32 year old former English army trumpeter said he had money but could not claim it without revealing his identity and asked letters to his sisters in Philadelphia if he died. He spoke of changing his name and his wish that no details be written.
Adlai E. Stevenson will meet the Committee on Notification in New York City on July 20 to organize the campaign. The National Committee will gather July 30, and Stevenson plans to withhold public remarks until after the conference. Western Democrats may push for Illinois headquarters with a working staff to mount the electoral bid.
City readers note social notices as friends and acquaintances travel and visit. Local names and actions are hinted in casual lines about comings and goings and participation in events.
On the Alameda voyage to San Francisco Sister Rose Gertrude, famed for pledging to care for leprosy patients at Molokai, marries Dr. Lutez in Honolulu after a year of service there. The couple faces mixed public reaction as she settles into married life and medical work.
Philadelphia July 7. Harrity says Philadelphia committees acted in goodwill but without his consultation. He stresses he is not a candidate and cannot accept the chairmanship due to official duties. He offers to assist the campaign and asks his name be dismissed. The DNC plans to meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, July 20 at 3 30 P M.
River conditions report rising waters with 7 feet 9 inches in the canal and 5 feet 5 inches on the rails. Vessels moving include Sam Miller from New Orleans, George Matheson with coal, I. H. Hook from Cairo, New South bound to Memphis, and De Becain Clocht Mail. Upper canary shows 7 feet and falling. temp 77 at 4 PM.
Fragmentary report lists ships and departures along the Ohio River with arrivals from Cincinnati and Providence. Mentions vessels such as Cherokee and Keystone State, noting river levels and weather conditions and several names ambiguously attached to departures or arrivals.
River traffic updates report ships like the Elizabeth and Mayflower leaving Cincinnati bound for Elizabeth and Wheeling respectively. Captains MoxToomery and Bob Boles are noted in command while repairs delay some departures. Captain Dwight Newcome dies at Cannelton aged 72.
Eurn Johnsfox a Booth and Fliton teamster fell from his wagon on Center Avenue yesterday and fractured his right arm. Witlisz Cannett, 7, was bitten on the right leg by a ferocious dog on Cassett Street. Micnatt Keller, a coal miner at Monongahela mines, was brought to Mercy Hospital with back injuries from slate.
The July 7 register of Pittsburg residents in New York shows travelers at several hotels including D. Behn at the Astor W Bickart at the Metropolitan E K Caleman at the Grand Union and others such as W Cowl J C Mann W H Holmes J Jefferin W A McDonald J A Wearley J E Smith J M Srauf and J G Stephens at various properties.
Center table children’s wists and outer table items offered at Tic store, with many children’s wear and shirtwaists on sale. Prices noted: lot of goods previously $150 now $1, alongside other trimmed wares. Jos House & Co. operates Penn Avenue Stores.
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