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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1891

Page

5

Noted Physicians Debate Koch Lymph Therapy in Tuberculosis

Old antagonism toward Koch lymph surfaces as Dr. T Painter’s Berlin experience is debated by New York and Pittsburgh physicians. Dr. Lange doubts Painter’s statements while warning lymph treatment may not cure and is only a potential aid in select tuberculosis cases.

T. Painter Berlin Hig Tor Jr. Painter Tae Dis- Paton New York Tr. Painter Painter Bs. W.T. English Depric Vainter Tor Dispatch Kiech Losey Bertin M. A. Arnholt Thomas Shaw R. W. Stewart Mercy Hospital Metical Review Lmve

Lunacy Case Divides Sisters Over Estate Fight

A three day lunacy contest before Commissioner T. S. Parker ends with a jury decision pending for 9 AM. Mrs Elizabeth Bause faces Mrs Franzman in a dispute over their sister Miss Elizabeth Bause declared insane after a will left six daughters the homestead. Prominent doctors testify for the respondent while lawyers for Mrs Franzman contend against. Humor note: Nye’s Fourth of July fireworks tale to appear in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.

Frangman T. S. Parker John Bauss New Brighton Peter Franzman C. C. Wiley Penn Avenue C. C. Hersman Southside Ayers Dr. King Allegheny

Missing amusement license stubs found in cellar

Superintendent Glenn of the Allegheny police found amusement license stubs in a cellar vault at the request of Mayor Wyman. The stubs dated to Mayors Pearson and Wyman include a book recalling the Ravenna tragedy linked to the Robinson murder case in Cleveland. A search for missing vehicle license stubs will begin today.

Wyman Glenn Allegheny Police Force Pearson Ravenna Robinson Cleveland

After Street Railways Regulatory Ordinance in Allegheny

The Allegheny Committee on Corporations met last evening and recommended an ordinance regulating the speed of all street railways. They returned to Councils an ordinance granting the Allegheny and Millvale Railway Company rights over certain streets. Also adopted were exolutions for Troy Hill road pole substitutions and Pleasant Valley mill closings near Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester on Ohio street. Dr B M Harawa ENT specialist at 720 Penn Street.

Allegheny Committee On Corporations Troy Hill Eagie Street Pleasant Valley Pittsburg Allegheny Manchester

Ready for the Fire Three Concerns Absorbed by National Tube Works

The Irwin plate glass plant nears operation with forty pots and forty sheets daily. Covering six acres, the works use 5,500,000 bricks and boast a 23 foot furnace stack. Company foreman touts improved polishing and a five hour mirror finish for one side of each plate. About 200 men will be employed.

Irwin Charleroi Ford City United States Ateneo Mayne Fins

Amalgamated Affairs Highlight Duquesne Strike Stand

The Duquesne strike remains firm with 600 to 700 idle workers as Amalgamated officials refrain from visiting. Steelton talks stall after two days of mediation. Green Ridge Scranton workers quit after discovering pay reduction error, while the firm cites a self-made rule violation.

Duquesne Amalgamated Weihe Steelton Marland Grer Green Ridge Works Scranton

Increasing the Capacity at United States Iron and Tin Plate

The United States Iron and Tin Plate Company plans to double its Demmler plant capacity after a charter increased capital to 500 000. Bids are being taken for an expansion to meet rising demand as foreign tin plate stocks deplete and domestic production scales up next spring.

United States Iron and Tin Plate Company Demmler

Embezzlement case against A. T. Douthett withdrawn

A. T. Douthett, secretary and treasurer of Porter Douthett Machine Works in Allegheny, faced embezzlement charges from partner J. P. Porter Jr. totaling 12790 dollars. The suit was withdrawn after Douthett signed over his interest in the firm and personal property to cover the amount.

A. T. Douthett Porter-Douthett Machine Works Allegheny Alderman McMasters J. P. Porter, Jr C. C. Dickey Lewis McMullen E. P. Jones

Plumbers End Strike Amid Walkout By Apprentices

Plumbers say the prolonged fight ends as both unions hold meetings and hint at workers returning. They blame carpenters for the setback, noting skilled men have left for higher paying eight hour work in Chicago while local nine hour shifts deterred many from resuming.

Chicago

Gas Company Cuts Off Gas Supply to Glasshouse Firms

The Philadelphia Gas Company notified window glass manufacturers on the Southside that gas will be shut off after next month. Several firms including George A. Macbeth & Co. had invested in lower pressure enacting machinery, a move that now faces disruption and may spur a boom in fuel gas producers.

Philadelphia Company Philadelphia Gas Company George A. Macbeth & Co

Spang Steel Plans Etna Plant Construction Cost

The Spang Steel and Iron Company near Etna has nearly completed arrangements for a new plant. The project will cost about $200,000 and represents a major expansion noted in these columns.

Spang Steel and Iron Company Etna

Frick Co Purchases Coal Lands from Thompson and Nicolls

The Frick Company has completed a purchase of coal lands valued at $300,000 from J. W. Thompson and John A. Nicolls located in South. The transaction represents a major acquisition in the region's energy sector and expands Frick’s mineral holdings.

The Frick Company J. W. Thompson John A. Nicolls South

Frick Seven Holds Large Connellsville Region Land

In Westmoreland County including North Union townships the total reaches 31.2 million dollars received by sellers. The Frick Seven now holds 40 of 65 000 acres in the Connellsville region.

North Union Townships Westmoreland County Frick Seven Connellsville

National Tube Works to Merge With Three Iron Firms

The National Tube Works Company will reincorporate and absorb the Monongahela Furnace Company the Republic Iron Works and the Boston Iron and Steel Company. A New Jersey charter was chosen to permit preferred stock. Founded 1869 in East Boston the firm moved to Pennsylvania and became the world’s largest wrought iron tube producer with about 15 million dollars in annual output.

National Tube Works Company Monongahela Furnace Company Republic Iron Works Boston Iron and Steel Company National Tube Works New Jersey East Boston Pennsylvania Boston

Industrial and Transportation Developments Across Cities

A novetty works to be established at Barnesville and the Charlotte furnace to start Monday after a year idle. Tax Tasker Tube Works relocate Philadelphia to Scranton. New Castile capitalists eye the old sheet mill. Tar McKeesport Railway extends toward Ay. Falcon Iron and Nail in Niles Ohio enters tin plate business. Local capitalists organize to erect cement works near New Castle. Uniontown shops start. employees may be paid by 16. Bradford toothpick factory showcases new machinery. York Wire Cloth cuts output until repairs. Pittsburg Forge and Iron at Verner to resume Monday after two weeks’ repairs. John B Raz of United Mine Workers visits Pittsburg then Columbus. reports overall quiet. Pittsburg McKeesport Youghogheny Railroad to extend to Youghogheny. Cokeville workers threaten strike if Monday talks fail. Monongahela division rail shipments reach 241,497 tons for six months ending June 30 versus 191,04 prior year. Scottdale Tron and Steel Company engineers wage-scale dispute resolved by signing. Sharpsburg electric traction power-house contract awarded. Kreusler noted. Welsh topics: T. R. Roberts writes from Carnarvon, Wales for THE DISPATCH tomorrow.

Barnesville Charlotte Philadelphia Scranton New Castile Falcon Iron and Nail Company Niles, C New Castle Uniontown Company West Tar Bradford Toothpick Tur York Wire Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company Verner Joux B. Raz United Mine Workers Pittsburg Lumbus Assoxstows McKeesport Scottdale Tron and Steel Company Sharpsburg Citizens’ Electric Kreusler

Wheeling Teachers Bound for Toronto Annual Meeting

A delegation of 34 Wheeling teachers left over the Allegheny Valley road for Toronto to attend the annual meeting of pedagogues. Sam Ares, traveling agent of the Pennsylvania Company, led the party. Local teachers depart today or tomorrow. Travel to Chautauqua remains heavy as Valley ticket office crowds grow with lake-bound travelers.

Wheeling Allegheny Valley Road Toronto Sam Ares Pennsylvania Company Chautauqua Valley Lake

Wheeling man faces child theft report at Central station

Caantes Harry of Wheeling says his 1 year old son lied about his father stealing and his son ran away weeks ago. He may take the child home or send him to reform school while authorities decide.

Caantes Harry Wheeling Fin Pittsburg Central Station Ind Reform School Tax Anti-Cruelty Society Allegheny County Association For the Prevention of Cruelty James H. Reed J. C. Brown John Gripp Sammel P. Conner G. C. Morgan F. C. Miller J. Cradley BR. B. Scandrett

Elopement tale of Moseley and Miss Steadman shocks Allegheny

Reporter interview with W B Moseley recounts a hasty flight from Sewickley to Alliance, arrest, and a likely marriage to Bessie Steadman amid inconsistent reports of their wedding. Moseley defends his actions while noting reporters failed to confirm the ceremony. details about the train, money offers, and attire are discussed amid continued public intrigue.

Mr. Steadman Alliance Toe Dirspaten

Taken Into the Fold at Allegheny U P Church

One hundred twenty ex Covenanter members of J R J Milligan joined the Ninth U P Church of Allegheny at First United Presbyterian. Dr W F Robinson presided as moderator and 143 members were enrolled. elders and deacons were chosen and J R J Mills called as pastor. Navy squelch details teased for THE DISPATCH tomorrow.

J.R. J.milligan U. FP. Chuarch U. P First United Presbyterian Church of Allegheny Union Avenue W.F. Robinson First Church U. WF J. E. J. Milligan U. P. Church Messrs. Samuel Dyer Third Church J. McGinnis U. P Church William Anderson D. M. Sloan Alex Hodge Martin Prenter Oliver Anderson William M. Boggs James Mehaffey John Dean Henry Baird James McDowell Renegh Stevenson J. R. J. Mills

Wilkinsburg to Begin New Electric Plant at Woodville

Wilkinsburg, Edgewoodville, and Swissvale join to fund a new electric light plant at Woodville opposite the deaf and dumb school. It will be ready for operation by August 1 and serve three boroughs despite neighbors' smoke complaints. The plant plans to start business on the first of the month.

Wilkinsburg Brushton Edgewoodville Swissvale Wilkinsburg Electric Light Company Woodville Deaf and Dumb Pittsburg Electric Company

Keeleys Treatment Appeals to Cincinnati Doctor at West Penn Hospital

Dr Keeley’s care for drunkenness is introduced at West Penn Hospital yesterday. Three patients entered the treatment under Dr Thompson of Cincinnati Keeley’s agent. The resident physicians have not been told the secret and feel chagrined. They sought enlightenment but failed.

Painter Langs Penn Avenue West Penn Hospital Lange von Bergmann

Braddock Pollution Protest Faces Court Action

Chief Brown stated he would seek court action to stop river pollution from garbage dumping at Braddock. The protest targets the State Board of Health and cites Braddock within a five mile limit as grounds to halt water contamination.

State Board of Health Braddock Chief Brown

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Bim Nye Penn Street Amalgamated Affaires T. R. Roberts Carnarvon Wales Dispatch Pompeii Recreation Park Fearces Bannen William Barber Armor Street Mitchell Mattszw Marr England Department of Charities Carnatan House and Robertson Briceton Schenley Park Bridge Lake Erie McCutcheon Ragz Hope Church P. Parkins Port Oram N. J Ellen Gulwatt Kallenbaugh Joan Hazistr Jn Forbes Atwood Streets Beavertey Wirxissavura Joux O'Day Love Locust Street W. B. Moseley Mr. Moseley Bessie Steadman Sewickley Jamestown Buffalo Beaver Mal Bessie Jules Verne the Dispatch Tomorrow Diamond Street John T. Shields Second Dispatch Corner Diamond Smithfield Hendricks & Co Federal Street Jos. Horne & Co Mennx Lic. Jos. Horne & Co A. G. Campbell & Sons Fifth Avenue Boces & Bu Iron City Lapres Jos, Horne & Co NAVAL Tracy Harrison Keeley Housa Pittsburg, Ps Jos. Horne Madras Oxford Silke Penn Ave Biber & Easton ST. Jul Brussels Edward Groetzinger Sytrresu Col. Smithfield and Diamond Streets Carson Street East End J. W. Wallace Pittsburgh Thomas McCaffrey Butler Street Emil G. Stuckey Penn A. J. Kafacher H. J. McBride Market House F. H. Eggers Ohio Chestnut Streets Thomas McHenry Western Arc Ivin Svenues G. W. Hughes Beaveraws Peery M. Gleim Rebecca Allegheny Era Jordan & Hixchman Baeners Stearty T. Higgens J. Earnest Apollo Parber George Kramer Jurias Arpenter Joiit Werner Akron Frank FP. Smuth N AN Arccqunts Oak Up Jrases Mttat Unuverstandt Bock Pope Ail Dress Lumber Dispatch Office Ken Macsent Continental Tube Red Lion Sir Rinter Jor Percy F. Smith Juite S*lesman Alfsmen Gotham Kings Medicine CO Duquesne Way Brown Brothers Nurserymen Rochester Jel John Lince de Bale oFinetity Butik Mya Ytorkman Marbie J.B. Williams Rosthurng Mil la Crome Wie Miyse Ionmen Mase Clarke Cincinnat Jes-I-Wau Grillées Rouen Kp Eco Sewin Eehan's Grant St Tel Syip Teerman Anid Co Walters MT E SUN Grant St. Jela P.O. Bo Bearenay Genemas Rickiey Sidieee Hous Fe Nous K. F Keed B. Coyle & C., Cor Grant St. Delitrs OBEEY Black £ CO Dei Black & Baird Saif Alles & Riley Allegheny Court Weaver McCcafferty Maven ST Alles & Bailey RoBeers Bo Alles Fourth Ave Ticaroy St Cocre Baltensperger & Ses Ae Bout Ag Meote Street Hall Side Trun Wet, Beringer CO Ios
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