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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1890
Page
2
City councils debate Keating’s proposal to quicken or block funeral processions amid complaints from Pleasant Valley Street Railway and Pittsburg Traction. Executives from express companies defend delays as respectful to the dead, calling for no legislation.
A Dispatch reporter surveys funeral directors on A F Keating's motion for cable cars to have priority over funeral processions in Pittsburgh. Directors fault the measure as lacking sympathy for grieving families and say funerals deserve respect, though some admit occasional delays are inevitable.
Clergy including Rev. Father Sheedy Rev. B F Wilburn and Rev F R Farrand urge cheaper funerals to spare poor families. They cite excessive carriages and display as robbing mourners and widening debt. Dublin rules on funeral processions are cited as a model.
General A L Pearson returned from the National Soldiers Homes board meeting in Boston. He said 900 veterans died last year, with 12 500 residents, potentially 16 000 if former members stayed. The board plans inspections of eleven homes and seeks more funds but faces budget cuts.
Allegheny business leaders organize an industrial parade for the semi centennial. Cruikshank to dispatch display cards, next meeting to assign parade positions. A riding club forms to escort the Chief Marshal with A J Chisholm named Captain. Jewelers meet to arrange participation at City Hall.
Brushton to erect a handsome new school on Brushton avenue with a lot bought for immediate construction. The building will miss the term but is hoped ready by Christmas. Temporary four-room accommodations are in use. Miss Fannie D Beacom of Homewood named principal for next year with teachers Lulu Ferguson Ella Slater and Blanche Spence from nearby communities.
Humane Society received word from the Fullmaster that he killed a horse owned by E. M. Ferguson Esq and hauled it away. The incident stirred conflict between Ferguson and Assistant Agent Berryman and sparked heated debates at Humane Society board meetings before directors dropped cruelty charges against Ferguson.
Alexander Sloan a man TY years old, bedridden for three years, was severely burned when attempting to light his pipe on his bed at his home 253 Wylie avenue about 5 o'clock last evening. He was removed to the Homeopathic Hospital.
The Dunbar mine disaster prompts debate on mine safety measures and enforcement. Experts like A. Q. Cooper and Christopher Evans urge stricter inspections, two openings per mine, and the adoption of electric lighting to prevent future catastrophes.
About 50 miners from Punxsutawney reach Scottdale on their trek to Smithton when Kerfoot halts them, claiming unresolved Waverly Coal Company issues. Court ay conference set with Mr Courtney. Kerfoot and Parker to meet in Smithton. Meanwhile Dunbar disaster delays Connellsville region miners’ convention to the 16th. Rainey’s lease and case remain unsettled as efforts focus on freeing imprisoned men.
The Taylor Wire Nail Company selects a site along the Southwest Penn road six miles from Greensburg for a three-cornered wire nail plant. Three large buildings will house drawing, cutting, and shipping operations. A new nail invention and patents aim to dominate the trade, employing about 600 workers and spawning a new town named Emens.
P. J. Painter's Sons & Co. told the families of the striking lay out boys that if the workers do not return within five days they must vacate their current residences. The strikers show no signs of backing down.
The Keystone Bridge Company completed and shipped one of the nation largest girders to San Francisco for use in the citys new bridge project.
Secretary Robert Watchorn of the United Miners Association arraigns the Dunbar Furnace Co before the Coroner's jury and calls for a mines safety commission. He faults safety lamps with holes, warns of prosecutions, and urges protection for widows and orphans as Punxsutawney turmoil ends.
The boiler makers strike remains largely unchanged though six men reportedly joined Velte and McDonald after the firm conceded the demands. A strikers committee visited the works, then reported to a late night K of L. Hall meeting. Some claim two firms yielded but officials would not confirm. The Seta deny any concessions and many see the moves as for effect.
A meeting yesterday between Superintendent Pierce of National Tube Works and the Mill Committees failed to settle the dispute at McKeesport. Workers persist on their terms while the firm sticks to its position. New signatures to the scale include Wheeling Tron and Nail Company Wallace Mansfield Co Irondale C Delaware Rolling Mill Company Phillipsburg Del The Eastern scale is lower than the Western. Amalgamated reports rapid signing and says few fears remain about National Tube Works actions.
Henry Seiv of Thirteenth Street faces Alderman Werner over neglecting his children after his wife died leaving a 16 year old daughter and a younger son. The daughter resisted an arranged marriage, fled, and found refuge at the Home of the Good Shepherd on Troy Hill Allegheny. The father’s hearing occurs today.
Owen McNally, arrested for larceny in Pittsburgh, was brought to Allegheny for a hearing before Mayor Wyman on two similar charges. He is held under $500 bail on each count. Evidence shows he took a gold watch from Harry Simmons at 226 Federal Street boarding house June 10 and later a Masonic pin and underclothing from 218 Lacock Street boarding house.
A Hungarian jailed on a warrant by United States Commissioner McCandless for refusing to give name age or answer census questions. Marshal Harrah made the arrest. In custody he finally claimed the name John Scope. Deemer plans suit if others refuse.
An information was filed yesterday with Alder man McGarey against Annie Freund a servant for Mrs Budee at Carson and South Eighteenth street. Joe Wentzel a Carson street grocer says Freund obtained goods worth several dollars claiming to be sent by Mrs Budee. Mrs Budee denies ordering goods on credit and a warrant for Freund’s arrest has been issued.
Washington Pa prepares to become a manufacturing hub for Tyler iron and steel tubing. W P Tyler of Boston explains delays were due to securing quality iron and steel for first class boiler tubing and plates, with stockholders affirming confidence in his plan and the mill’s readiness.
Orricker Hutchinson arrested Patrick Murphy and Michael Gunning on Fifty-first street last night for creating a fight among Italians playing ball. William Kendel injured his left foot by a steel rail at Carnegie's Thirty-third Street Mill and taken home. Turnney Stewart Hamilton celebrated a new boy at his Allegheny home in the First ward. Martin Monahan jailed in Allegheny for larceny. father says he stole $90 from rear of Beaver avenue. Frank Bennett and Patrick Con fined for assaulting Officers McGovern and Wilkofsky.
Lieutenant S. P. Werlich and wife register at the Duquesne and will inspect Go Linden Steel Works. Miss Violet M. Telfer of Syracuse and Mr. Thomas Blaisdell of Litchfield visit the family of 3, C, on Palo Alto street. Christy clearance sale starts this week with extraordinary values across all departments Huevas Hacks.
A 15 year old boy, Je August Weiss, drowns in the Monongahela near Blair's Grove while at a Central Presbyterian Church picnic. He swam with companions but did not return. his clothing was found and the body recovered near the grove. His father died similarly six years ago.
County Detective Beltzhoover filed informations before Alderman Reilly against several county gambling house operators beyond city limits. A raid on East street extension in Allegheny captured nine men. Hamilton, named operator, was jailed at the Allegheny lockup and given $1000 bail for a Monday hearing. During the raid two men fled by a window while others left witness names.
A three story tenement on Henderson Street Allegheny was partly destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Owner Andrew Elliott reports about 900 dollars in damage fully insured. three families lived there but were uninsured. Ed Harrigan of Friendship Company fell from the roof but swung to a window. Gottlib Sells on the roof nearly suffocated by smoke while escaping through the garret. A hose section burst under pressure causing further trouble.
The Kansan Prohibitionist John P. St. John visited the St. James Hotel for dinner en route to New York and rested over four hours. He remained reticent about speaking on prohibition though he still believes the cause may succeed and commented on the original package decision's potential impact.
A Galveston report describes a colored patient exhibiting filaria in the blood, visible under a microscope as tiny organisms resembling those found in dogs. The note explains alleged transmission via mosquitoes and fleas, with size estimates given for the microscopic organisms.
The Pennsylvania Ship Canal Commission met in the Penn Building to hear engineer John M. Goodwin report a survey of a French Creek route from Meadville to Franklin. Colonels Roberts and others argued the path is practicable and could open mineral wealth, cut freight, lower coal and iron transport costs, and potentially pay for itself in four to five years even if the government declines to act.
John Allen, colored, released from a 60 day sentence to the workhouse yesterday was rearrested and jailed awaiting a hearing on a charge of pointing firearms. He shot Jennie Holden in the leg at Castle Shannon during a colored picnic where a colored man had been murdered. Holden refused to prosecute but Allen will be tried on the other charge.
Special reduction in every department includes blouse suits sailor suits tennis suits for ages 4 to 16 at 4 50 to 7 0. Wide assortment of muslin underwear and ladies white lawn wrappers with embroidery. China silk shawls with net fringe offered in shades and cashmere shawls at 4 0 to 4 50.
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