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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1891
Page
2
Witnesses describe a web of alleged payments and lies amid a court scandal. Langhorst and Murphy defend innocence while others claim a staged plot to damage Judge Porter. Claims hinge on money transfers and a political motive reaching the courthouse.
A private performance of As You Like It was staged last night on the Kenmawr Hotel lawn, a novel outdoor spectacle with Joseph Haworth and Miss Coughlin in the cast. The rustic pastoral setting drew praise from attendees and organizers, promising a memorable evening under leafy surroundings.
John Therney is jailed after a lamp thrown at his wife, Mrs. Temer, caused fatal burns at their home on Tuesday night. She died last evening at West Penn Hospital from injuries. Therney faced Alderman Mehanmn. he denies throwing the lamp. The couple had six children or more and reside on Denny's Road Avenue. The hospital and police are handling arrangements as the family receives aid from neighbors.
A small cyclone covered a tract under three-quarters of a mile square on the Southside Driving Park area yesterday afternoon. Witnesses describe trees and shrubbery laid low as chickens near the scene were drowned. Nearby resident Langentreher reported dead chickens and the sudden onset of slanted wind.
The Wagon owned by Hugh Mc Kee of Allerbens was taken by Yonne Join Hery on Monday and recovered yesterday at Short Lint car stables Heaver avenue. The groceries had been sold in the bud and the horse had broken away. The boy remains at large at Stewart's stlle on Rebecca street.
A large turnout of Western Pennsylvania Democrats gathers at Silver Lake Grove for an EHandall Club fete in Pittsburg. Governor Campbell leads the grand march, dances with Miss Corinne McFarland, and answers questions on tariff policy and the 1890s political scene. Key attendees include Pattison, Harrity, and Dyer. the event features music by Gernert's Orchestra and a late balloon salute.
A vivid tale of extreme heat near a Montour Railroad station east of Beaver Roads. A reporter tests the heat on a sunny hill while a driller’s milk in a sunlit pan boils, bubbles forming from noon to high noon as the milk turns sour and then boils.
Two North Carolinians, Charles Vance and Colonel John Staples, discuss state and national politics at the Duquesne. Staples argues that if Campbell defeats McKinley for Ohio governor, Campbell would secure the Republican presidential nomination, boosting his national prestige. Vance notes Cleveland’s weak NY delegation and predicts Campbell’s rising strength as a future GOP candidate.
The old law making it compulsory for cigar dealers to sell cigars and tabbies from boxes will be enforced in the future with dealers not handing out by the dozen and customers not serving themselves.
A roundup of police and court news reports from the era. Details include bail for a man charged with assaulting Jacob Lent with a cobble stone, a jail commitment for embezzling $15, and multiple arrests for assault, battery, and disorderly conduct at various Pittsburgh areas including Allegheny and Homestead. Other items note a wife’s accusation of threats, a man attempting theft at a depot, and a suspect selling rings near the Lincoln engine house.
Bellefonte Iron and Nail Company signed the Amalgamated Association cease after years of dispute. Ex Governor Beaver, now president, oversees a large nail mill with 53 machines and 5 000 tons annual capacity. Duquesne mill runs full, strikers hold out, warrants issued for three men, arrests expected. Major Bent refuses concessions as 400 of 4 000 Pennsylvan ia Steel workers stay away. Union locals improvise security with deputies, saloons closed, patrols organized.
Wilmerding gains a new industrial boom as Westinghouse Airbrake Company will move from 35 hours weekly to full operation next week. After months of reduced schedules, several departments had already returned to full-time, and the entire plant will run at full capacity starting next week.
A new policy unites local carpenters under a district council with full representation from area unions and promises greater secrecy. Pattern makers at Nuttall's Allegheny shop were reinstated after a dispute over a room rule. Brudewold glass plant at Stauffer nears completion with John Hussman & Bro. as contractor. J H Pushing plans a new town with a glass bottling firm. Anchor Bank building hires union bricklayers. Builders' Exchange trip to Philadelphia failed to win labor support. Stirling Razor Company in Pittsburg issued a charter with directors named. Moorhead Bros. glass mill repaired and ready but scale not signed. Shoenberger's plate and nail mills restarted yesterday. Conductors and motormen on the Birmingham Traction Line hold a redress demand.
A damaged line suggests a formal complaint against a company and concerns about employee rights or redress. Details are unclear, but the fragment references a mandate or demand for remedy and mentions workers or staff in dispute. The item reads as a terse archival snippet with limited readable names or places.
The Duquesne traction employes discuss political involvement and hirelings. Workman Dempsey of D. A. 3 notes the road is not yet solidly running and that a few faults, including political influence, will be addressed when the time is right.
Ground has been broken for a new fourth tank furnace at the Jeannette glass plant. The addition will mirror existing tanks in size and design, with 180 workers required for each shift and employment levels unchanged. A strong fall demand for fruit jars is anticipated as the crop remains healthy and most jars are controlled by a couple of firms. James Platt plans substantial front improvements, hiring D. McIver for floor work.
In Allegheny, the North Avenue School elected Prof. T. S. Wood from the Eighth Ward to replace Prof. Kalterbaugh at the Third Ward School, a move that also ousted two respected teachers, Miss Emma C. Evens and Miss Bella Herring, prompting public questions about the reassignments and salary changes.
City Engineer Brown orders Keeling, Ridge & Co. to complete the Susquehanna Albion Tioga and Homewood sewer, a three and five foot brick main over a mile long from Frankstown avenue to the city line. Estimated cost around $40,000. Contract awarded by the former Awards department. work halted after legal challenges and now to resume to relieve severe drainage issues.
Mrs Kate Leininger of Kilpatrick street disappeared after leaving Tuesday morning to visit a friend in Sharpsburg. No one recalls seeing her there and she has a habit of carrying money, raising fears of foul play. Central station reported. police patrols active, though Acting Inspector Coulson hopes she will reappear soon near friends nearby.
Nellie Banks and George J. Z. Rupert of Bloomfield were remarried last evening before Alderman Sam Kerr. The couple had first wed in 199 and faced age issues and legal pressure. They lived under parental supervision with Guardian Superintendent Dean, a child from the marriage died, Rupert sought divorce but was ordered to support his wife. They reconciled and began anew under guardianship.
The walking delegate influence appears to fade in the city. A plastering contractor, James Owens, reported resistance to a delegate’s demands. Owens, a Builders' Exchange member, offered workers the choice to quit the union driven demand or continue under his independent employment. His men chose Owens' promotion over the delegate's authority.
Mrs James Waniless allegedly attempted Paris green poisoning on the Southside and is missing after leaving Southside Hospital. A man from West Newton who claimed to be her father sought her whereabouts at the police station and hospital but found no trace. In Schlingman Hall, about 250 Republican residents of the Twenty sixth ward protested Allegheny County Executive Committee actions, with Samuel Leary temporary chairman and Frank Reve secretary. The Uniformed Bank of the Jr O U A M pledged support for free city concerts in Allegheny parks, with the First Regiment Band slated to perform in early August.
An eight year old boy named Becker threw a lit match into a letter box at the Webster and Tunnel Street corner last night and all the letters in the box were consumed.
John Lonscheck a Pole was arrested a few days ago charged with robbing a fellow boarder of 205 dollars. He was held for court by Alderman Succop last night.
Mrs Mary W D Watson widow of attorney A M Watson sues to establish dower rights in a nine acre riverfront strip between the center line of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway right of way and the Ohio river. Defendants are Harry and Samuel Brown and the Pennsylvania Company. The suit claims absolute one third of the property descendible to Watsons heirs, challenging prior bankruptcy sale outcomes and potential fee simple vesting.
Col Andrew Stewart arrived from Ohio Pyle and plans to sit in the next House. He cited word from House Clerk Rowe that contested election testimony would be published this week and presented to the Elections Committee in February. Stewart hopes to retain his seat through the session, noting four Democrats faced challenges yet remained members. He expects the case before a conciliatory House and fears a prejudiced outcome if party mood shifts.
A Sheield England woman, Mrs Michael Quinn, asks the mayor for full details about Michael Quinn said killed by Hungarian rioters at Braddock Steel Works. The Braddock victim is confirmed a different man by the coroner, who will reply to the inquiry.
For two days the visiting committee of the Pittsburg Association for the Improvement of the Poor distributed tickets for a Tuesday boat excursion. Julia Harry Gould of the excursion party and Gusky have offered use of a boat free of charge. Over 0 tickets will be given out.
Advertises rental rooms in the building at 75 77 79 Diamond Street with power electric light elevator and janitor service. Rooms include a 100 by 60 space lighted on all sides steam heat and janitor service valued at 2500 dollars and a 60 by 50 room with similar amenities priced at 1000 dollars. Also x18 room with power light steam heat and janitor service at 600 dollars and other spaces with power light and heat from 400 dollars. Apply to John T Shields at the Dispatch office corner Diamond and Smithfield between 11 and 4 PM.
An ads page item lists a series of rail excursion options via Allegheny Valley and Pennsylvania Railroads. Destinations include Lake Chautauqua Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands and Cape May Atlantic City Sea Isle Ocean City with round trip prices from 8 to 12 dollars. Night trains offer special excursion tickets at 10 dollars valid ten days. Also promoted are linen sheets, men’s outing outfits, Angostura Bitters, and notes on university funding liberal policies.
A dramaticshooting occurred on the Cincinnati Packet Line wharfboat at Wood street when Italian labor contractor James Abriola fired at porter Joseph Cross after a dispute over luggage. Cross, 4 years old, was grazed and wounded in the left shoulder. Abriola was captured by Mercer Johnson and disarmed. Cross is a Hudson steamer porter and nephew of Henry Jones, janitor at City Hall. Abriola was jailed at Central station and set for a morning hearing.
A high level conference potentially shaping Senator Quay’s retirement occurred Thursday in President Oliver’s private car on the Pittsburg and Western railroad between Ellwood and Fairport. Attendees included Senator Cameron, Quay, James McCormick, Harry Oliver, and James V. Entane. Quay did not arrive at Hotel Oliver as planned and later joined the group at New Castle Junction. The talks extended to Saturday before Cameron went east, with one participant saying no business was discussed while another source indicated Quay’s retirement was at least a topic.
Citizens of the Twenty-ninth ward met at Excelsior Hall on South Twelfth Street to organize the first Beinhauer Club aimed at supporting Alderman F. C. Beinhauer as a candidate for the next Mayor of Pittsburg. Resolutions endorsed his candidacy and denounced the County Committee.
Yrstespay marks the anniversary of the Union Depot fire in S87. Twenty-eighth ward officer doux Trworny is charged with breaking tableware at Thomas Thomas's home. A license plate 170 vehicle was struck and killed by a Birmingham traction car at South Twenty-fifth and Carson. Reverend B Fauxkranp,Western Bethel leader, says a sailors' home will be established on the Monongahela. Maxacer R Jomineton of Wells Fargo praises a new turnout of wagons and horses. The mayor and Cry Brows discuss police disability legislation. The city council has not decided on the ordinance. Darnex Mevens was sent to the City Farm after a permit was issued but she failed to appear. Humane Society advised farm care due to destitution.
Special sale listing numerous ginghams crepe satines latines seersuckers cotton delaines and cords with prices from 7c to 75c per yard. Includes Scotch American and Brandenburg brands and a note offering 50 pieces of unshrinkable flannels at 25c a yard.
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