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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1891
Page
2
Comnelle convened with all members present except Molliday’s seat. The council debated smoke regulation, street railway rules, cattle driving limits, and a police staffing boost, sending several measures to the Public Safety Committee for further action.
A July Select Council reading of three ordinances from Chief Brown seeks licensing for streetcar crossings in Pittsburgh. The plan cites increased danger at intersections and recommends transferring police powers to the Bureau of Police while requiring license fees and car by car approval before routes open.
An ordinance authorizing a fire boat, a water tower, more firefighters, and a Chief Engineer with four assistants cleared Select and faced opposition in Common Council. Amendments to reduce assistants failed. crux was funding and necessity of a fire boat. Final tally 5 ayes to 3 noes.
The Select Branch introduces numerous street grade changes including Arabella, Cuallowhill, Gertrude, Mansion, Glenwood, Ashton, Almeda, Elizabeth, Reed, Devilliers, and Addison streets plus a 12-foot sidewalk along the south side of Duquesne Way. Common Council debates renaming Walter street and curb sewers, with several sewer and paving measures postponed. a joint resolution for the Duquesne Way sidewalk passes both branches.
The Common Council passes ordinances approving three assistant city attorneys at 2500 dollars yearly and indemnity bonds power. It authorizes a branch railroad right from Sixth to Liberty via Duquesney and Fifth, and dedicates land for Woodlawn avenue around Park. It concurs with Select on bribery charges in the Rea switch case and approves funds for aged or disabled policemen. It authorizes payments for plumbing at Mount Washington engine house and for January electric light, and agrees with Select on the patrol stable lease and Health Bureau rooms in the University building.
In Common Council Mr Macer presented the Mayor's communication vetoing a resolution to pay Peck and Son 861 for a postal card contract error. The Mayor warned against setting a bad precedent for contractors seeking extra pay after mistakes. The council sustained the veto by a wide margin.
The council took up a proposal banning driving cattle on city streets from 6 a m to 1 p m. Warinceastie faced a remonstrance signed by 34 drovers and cattlemen who called the measure unjust and sought amendments. Warmeastia urged referral back to committees for a conference.
Common Pleas Court No 3 appointed three boards to assess damages in 23 street cases under the curative act. Judges overruled objections and set hearings on exceptions. Arbitrators were named to fix damages for Milton L Baird related to the Schenley Park bridge project. Meeting of arbitrators scheduled for Monday July 27 and viewing hearings in Nos 1 and 2 to proceed this afternoon and morning respectively.
Common Cemefil led a council discussion on a proposed fuel oil contract by Chief Bigelow for Brilliant pumping works. The oil from Standard Oil at 13100 cents per gallon would run near gasoline cost and about 15 percent above coal. objections included bond size and coal alternatives. after questions about furnace changes and current coal use, the contract was approved 15 to 5 with Chief Bigelow missing.
In Common Council the Greenfield Avenue Street Railway ordinance faced a point of order over printing accuracy. Mr. O'Donnell argued the bill did not mirror the law, but the chair ruled the ordinance valid as for additional grants. The measure passed on final reading with Mayestono rora voting in the affirmative. Mr. O'Donnell did not vote. A Swissvale and Wilkinsburg Street Railway ordinance and several contracts were approved as previously published.
Amalgamated Association talks in Youngstown over the nine hour clause amid a stalemate at Mahoning Valley Tron Company. The company seeks nine hours plus minutes for late charging while workers want the prior rule of no charging after 3 o'clock to stand. Weihe plans a decision soon as mills like Andrews Iron in Hazleton signed the scale and may resume. Duquesne strike continues with non union hires pending. A mass meeting of Sixth district peddlers addresses a one third pay clause and its legality tonight.
Julius E. French of Cleveland and W. J. Watson of Chicago announced a plan to relocate the French Spring and Middleton Spring operations from Philadelphia toward Harvey near Chicago. The move aims to save freight costs and serve westward demand as rail traffic and iron and steel business show strength amid a busy crop season.
Treasurer Macferron presented an ordinance passed October 11 asserting the Mayor Wyman of Allegheny is solely responsible for actions of the vehicle license clerk. The measure requires the City Treasurer to turn over all delinquent licenses to the Mayor.
The Bijou Theater benefit for striking carpenters drew strong revenue despite many tickets unpaid and uncounted. Commodore portrayed by Lyon Webber and Picey by Fannie Temple led a creditable performance by a skilled cast, earning praise while attendance figures suggested understated profits.
Allegheny's Public Works Committee held a heated session on lighting upgrades. Debates centered on removing current towers at Lacock and Federal and North avenues, installing new mast arms and lamps, and cost estimates of about 4000 dollars annually, with broader questions on the overall lighting program and a proposed Pittsburg A P Y and Manchester Traction plan. Contracts for paving and sewer work were awarded to several firms including Carson Orr and Ort Bros., totaling numerous thousands of dollars.
The body named a conference committee to settle next year's scale. A meeting is not expected before August 5 after the fifteenth annual National Trades Assembly No. 143 convention in St. Louis begins July 15. Debate centers on admitting only Americans and possibly breaking from the Knights of Labor to join the Federation.
Westinghouse Electric Company announced that 132000 of 138000 common shares have been sent to Mercantile Trust Company under the reorganization plan. The adjourned stockholders meeting is set for next Wednesday at the general offices to finalize negotiations. Company business has been rising steadily.
Judge Acheson of the United States Circuit Court refused Philip Hughes a mechanics lien ahead of a mortgage against Cameron Iron and Coal Company. The decision holds Hughes’s claim is not a valid mechanics lien, keeping the mortgage priority intact.
Superintendent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society took Charles Snowden a year old boy from Wheeling who said his father was a thief to the Home for the Friendless. The boy claimed he ran away due to his father while Mr Dean noted the father could reclaim him if desired.
Immigration through Pittsburg dwindles as numbers fall from hundreds to a few dozen per day. Inspector La predicts a continued drop toward winter and a spring resurgence when warmer weather returns.
Shoenberger and Company signed the Amal Gamated scale as it stood. Bessemer plant employees will be half holiday on Saturday in the ture. The measure is well received by the men.
A Swansea source, Mr Lippmann, says Welsh tinned plate makers will keep trading with the United States for several years. He notes 7,000,000 of Wales's 13,000,000 annual boxes go to America, and even a reduced US market would still yield profits from the past nine months.
Reports on industrial activity across several sites include Crawtorp's planing mill New Castle roof work and machinists making a new rod reel for the rod mill. A tin plate plant contract at Demmiler will be let soon and discussions on moving Ofd City Tuba Works to New Castle. Journeymen painters' meeting date changed to Monday. Mountain mill roads at Tindsaghton near summit completion. Con nalls engine factory site decision in New Castle due this week. Stewart Iron Company's rolling mill at Sharon undergoing repairs. Etna Iron Works foundation for three high rolls 12 feet deep and 0 feet wide. old foundation used nearly twenty years. A. Rost of Edgar Thomson Steel Works resigns to join Hunt & Co. of Chicago after seven years. A ferro-iron breaker to be installed at Raney & Berger furnace to handle Norway iron. Iron ore broken and feed process described as severe for workers.
A 10 year old girl Ella Eshman was run over and killed near Summer station on the West Penn line while coal gathering with other children. Several minor injuries to nearby youngsters were reported as a coroner scheduled an inquest. Additional injuries and accidents included burns, broken bones and crush injuries among local residents and workers yesterday.
Mt Washington Methodists dedicate their new Sycamore street church next Sunday with Rev A H Norcross delivering the dedicatory sermon at 10 30 AM The platform and Sunday school meeting follow at 2 30 PM Speakers include Rev C W Smith presiding elder J W Miles and others Rev G W Izer will preach in the evening The building and furnishings cost 10000 dollars
The Randall Club held a special evening meeting to finalize plans for the fete champetre at Silver Lake Grove on July 22. Governor Campbell of Ohio indicated he would attend if nothing unforeseen occurs, with Servery Harrity, Attorney General Hensel, and possibly Governors Fleming of West Virginia and Pattison of Pennsylvania also expected. Ticket supplies are running low and members should secure them promptly.
D A Garris of Hope Church identifies the man brought to the morgue as a tramp under 20 who had been seen near Hope Church. An officer reports a horse wandering Main street later captured and taken to the patrol station. Separate items mention Pittsburg deaths by week, Neville Baker hiring staff for a restaurant, an artist commissioned for coast and bathing scenes, and local tax and employment notes.
Classified note advertises 800 yards of black 40 inch all wool side border nun's ceilings at price 25 cents. appears from Boees & Busi.
A citizen committee plans wiping out Hardscrabble to build a park and new street connections. They propose extending High street to Second avenue and linking Fifth and Hill avenues, plus a bridge to ease Try street rail crossings and improve traffic and views from Boyd's hill.
Advertises commodious rental rooms at 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street with power electric light elevator and janitor service. Room sizes listed include 100x60 with steam heat $2 500 60x30 $1 000 and 28x18 $400. Contact John T. Shields at Dispatch building corner Diamond and Smithfield between 11 and 4 P M.
Chief Brown urged all traction lines to halt before crossing intersecting tracks. Downtown lines mostly complied except at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street where Pittsburg cars crossed cautiously. Gripman Porter was exonerated in the Atwood Street collision. Five officers were posted at Oakland and East End corners to prevent further accidents.
Promotions announce discounted items like 4S-inch width goods and a £250 yard sale, plus round trips to Atlantic City Sea Isle City or Ocean City for ten days from sale, priced at $10. Special trains run Saturdays July 11 1891 with return Mondays, from Union Station to Cresson Ebensburg. A photo framed gift with dozen purchases and other ads for parlor cars, All-wool French challis at 25 cents, and ladies silk vests featured.
Bargains on Printed India Silks and silk crepe de soie fabrics with prices reduced from 1 to 1 50, including crepe de chine peau de soie toile de soie mousseline de soie and embroidered grenadines in day and evening wear colors for the balance of the season.
WASH SILKS marked 75c and 1 sold now 50c 65c and 75c in black white and fancy checks Sarah silks now 55c a yard. 27 inch India silks black white cream and plain colors priced at 75c a yard. Chenille table covers worth 250 now closing at 1 each.
Special attractions feature Black Silk Grenadine drapes 46 inches wide once 250 a yard and Black Grenadine Robes 44 inch goods once 20 a pattern. Black All Silk Brocaded Grenadines now 50c 6c a yard. Curtain and Upholstery materials sale includes Lace Curtains at reduced prices.
Nottingham Swiss Tambour Trish Pointe Real Brussels offered from 15¢ to 1 with many pieces now 75c 1 25 50 per piece. The notice highlights discount home fabrics and fabric items as bargain chances at low cost for readers.
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