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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1891
Page
2
Glimpses at the city wealth show factories paying high levies for living in Wittsburg. The article details how many homes, lawyers, manufacturers, and firms contribute to city and county taxes, with figures from Denny estate and others. It notes the difficulty of calculating exact taxes and highlights the wealth disparity and broad tax base beyond direct city rates.
The speaker instructs to review all wards of Pittsburg Allegheny and McKeesport then their boroughs and townships seeking untaxable securities. The task will test a title examiner for patience and accuracy.
A crumpled note recounts a failed plan by L. H. Smith Wooden Ware to build a Pittsburg arcade. A. N. Bean acted for a syndicate seeking Fourth Street blocks and long leaseholds, but the effort collapsed when lease values surpassed land purchase costs.
Pittsburg post office workers in a Boston headed short term order faced losses as 61 each, promised 10 per year plus 85 weekly sickness pay, led to a failed fund. Local leaders W H Lohner and George Gallupe organized a lodge. certificates expired August 5, while members fear losses and seek legal action.
Passengers aboard the night express from Toledo were robbed in a systematic manner while the train ran near Pullman. A Pittsburg lumber dealer lost money, women’s jewelry vanished, and watches were taken. The porter slept through the incident and the conductor found no trace of the stolen property. The Pullman Company reportedly will reimburse the victims.
Arlington Council No. 432 invites Jr. O U A M and O U A M councils to attend church Sunday July 26 at 10 30 am at Second P M Church Cobden street Twenty seventh ward near the Twenty second Street Incline Rev H Buckingham pastor will lead a 32 voice choir. Members meet at the head of Twenty second Street Incline Worlock for a short procession to the church.
A report from Central station describes five young men about 20 bathing in the Allegheny river near Sixth street bridge and Duquesne way. Detectives Couleen Shore and Demmel pursued, capturing Thomas Cuff of Pride street while three others fled, leaving three full suits with hats and shoes retrieved at Central station.
Andrew Hourally of Roquet Street Oakland was arrested on an assault and battery warrant by Special Officer McLaughlin and held at the Fourteenth ward station. His wife Alice says he returned home drunk Tuesday and beat her after she refused to give him money for more drink. He will have a hearing before Magistrate Gripp tomorrow morning.
Detectives Sterck McTighe and Murphy jailed Patrick Munningham and John Hannon from Homestead after a liquor license charge. hearing set July 2. Constable McBroom filed similar indictments against five others in Homestead.
John Wanko, about M years old, was arrested on malici ous mischief charges after he lifted the end of a plank as Mrs. Annie Warner sat on the river bank foot of South Tenth street. She slid off, fell into the water, was scratched and bruised, and Wanko was held for a hearing.
James Carr head hostier at the Neville Street Riding Academy was arrested by special officer and Lieutenant Schaffer on a charge of keeping a disorderly house. He reportedly ran a speak-easy in connected apartments at the stable as part of a lively beer trade amid a saloon-scarce district.
Inspector McKelvey reports the disappearance of 17 year old Fred Hubendon from his home near the schoolhouse at the head of South Twenty second street. He left yesterday afternoon and had not returned by late evening. He uses a crutch and has a single leg.
A letter to the Mayor from Henry Chapman of Wellsville Ohio claims he is a soldier and recalls serving with a city drug store incident. the writer states he served in the army with a companion and mentions a past engagement at a local store.
Mrs. Stoddard of McKeesport searches for her husband B G Stoddard a local huckster who disappeared after visiting Cleveland. He tore up the house and shipped furniture to Pittsburg before leaving with another woman, according to relatives and a hurried note.
Michael Carrup held for court by Alderman McKenna for stealing a coat. Fauzyk Atrennenny fined by Mayor Wyman. Tuomas McMinnex fined for going home with a tag and abusing his wife. Lestier sent Joseph Sullivan to the workhouse for 9 days for suspicious behavior. Shell game trio Beau, Emerson and Cox fined by Mayor Wyman. Husband of Mrs Tiernan held for court on murder after a lamp was thrown. Groner Sopa arrested in Braddock for selling goods from a wagon. he was held for court.
The Humane Society Looking After Chickens at the Commission Houses led by President Eaton and General Agent O'Brien found many chickens not properly cared for. They were crowded into small coops suffering for water shortages. Dealers were ordered to improve conditions and warned a suit could follow if neglect continued.
Mayor Gourley did not sign the police disability bill yesterday and the two Councils meet this afternoon. If he does not act before their assembling the bill may become law without his official sanction. Found a little child. Officer Risch yesterday afternoon found a
An 18 month old girl wearing a black dress was found on Carnon Street near Twenty Seventh Street. She could not state her name and was placed with a family on South Twenty Seventh Street. As of one hour ago no one had claimed her.
G A Smith found a horse and buggy at his Beaver avenue stable and waited in the rain for the owner. Police investigated as a possible theft until a countryman arrived yesterday morning to claim the rig, explaining no one was present to take charge on Wednesday.
Anthony O'Brien claims he advanced funds to the ex-Detective Langhorst to derail a suit and insists the money, 380 dollars, should be returned. Langhorst posted bail at the Sheriff's office with bondsman A Filman, amid ongoing chatter about connections to Judge Porter.
The Pittsburg Traction line buys six additional open cars after success of current units used as trainers. The new cars will have grips and brake gear and enter service after brief finishing. no serious injuries from last evening collision at Sixteenth Street and Penn Avenue when Car 21 struck Car 20.
Allen Brewer fell from a raft in the Allegheny river and was recovered yesterday morning. Honey Margares, 19, has disappeared from 61 Carson street. his parents say he ran away. Panhandle road workers are being tested for color blindness as a special car and officers patrol the road. Immigrants arriving in Pittsburg total 191, with one remaining here and the rest heading West. Hever Britway and George Brecker, West End streetcar employees, were fined after a dispute. hearing before Alderman Succop. South Side Turnverein invites all city societies to the corner stone ceremony of its new hall on Monday, August 17 at 2 p.m.
A Pittsburg letter lists a series of yesterday’s mishaps. Charles F. Cummings, a letter carrier, lost a leg after falling under a train near Ligonier. Patrick O Connors suffered a badly burnt foot leading to amputation at the Edgar Thompson works. Adam Stein was crushed on the ankle by a wagon wheel on Larimer Avenue. John Meeder was bruised after being thrown from a wagon near the Allegheny parks. Thomas Hughes suffered a head injury at the Thirty third street mill. Charles Wessall escaped serious injury after a fall at Carnegie’s mill. James Chapman also sustained injuries from a scaffold fall.
A Smithfield business man recounts a dream in which he tries to kick a neighbor’s dog for baying at the moon. The kick backfires, leaving him dancing on one foot with a wounded toe, proving the act was only a dream and not real revenge.
A man sitting on a New York bench is accosted by two passersby who insult him as a possible murderer. He reveals himself as the mayor of a Keystone State town, correcting the misidentification and insisting he cares little for their derision. The item then mentions Harcourt Place Seminary Gambier Ohio.
Irwin opens a modern glass plant as New York capital backs the venture. The first casting 125 by 210 inches marks a successful startup with a 1.25 million annual output capacity. Directors and stockholders from New York attend a public celebration amid rain and fireworks.
The National Green Glass Bottle Mowers' Association of the US and Canada adjourned in Rochester after naming officers for next year. Officers include President Cyrus Arington, Secretary William L. Taft, and Treasurer Conrad Ruth. The group denounced the Annheuser Busch Krews Company hospitality as a factor against labor organization membership.
Duquesne striker James Crawford jailed for assault and battery. released on bail for Monday hearing before Alderman McMasters. Julia Woodscheck alleges Crawford kicked a dinner bucket from her hands as she carried it to her husband at the mill. Another striker, Thomas Jones, is accused of assaulting Andrew Barr and has bail set for hearing before Alderman McMasters.
The Duquesne mill departments operate at full capacity as recent arrests and warrants curb the most turbulent strikers. Most workers have abandoned any chance of victory, with few remaining behind. Warants target Jetzer Treen and Darmin for interfering with striker Matthews, though they have not yet been arrested since the incident.
J Rhodes Miller of Smithfield street tobacconist says the old ordinance requiring cigars to be sold from boxes is not being enforced. He recalls a Buffalo test where the law was deemed a dead letter and notes a prior assurance from Mr Warmenstle that Pittsburgh dealers would face no trouble.
Mr. David Pugh manager of Queen City Glass Works Cumberland Maryland arrived in Pittsburgh yesterday. He will stay several days to arrange materials for improvements on the Cumberland plant aimed at readying for a general resumption of factories. Pugh is a longtime Pittsburger and former Flint Glass Workers Union leader.
The Amalga mated Association publishes its revised constitution reflecting changes from the National Lodge session. Copies have been sent to subordinate lodges. key amendments reside in sections of articles III V VI XVIII.
Word from Amalgamated headquarters says Linden Steel Company of this city, Tyler Tube Works of Washington Pennsylvania, and Wabash Iron Company of Muncie Indiana signed the scale. Linden Steel Works will begin operations at once on government work.
Reliable authority states Moorhead Bros & Co of Sharpsburg will operate their mill independently of the Amalgamated Association after a decision to fight the union.
Freight depots of all railroads in Pittsburg and Allegheny will close at 1 pm Saturdays starting tomorrow and continuing until September 15. The note mentions pushing improvements and work on the foundation of the new facility.
The Pennsylvania Steel Company reports 1000 workers in place as of yesterday, double the prior day. Sheriff Keller adds deputies to maintain order, while Burgess Heagy urges steelton saloons to stay closed until Monday. Amalgamated Steel workers deny desertion, predicting victory amid unresolved leadership searches and ongoing work adjustments.
Committees of Birmingham Traction Company employees are appointed to probe a complaint about the treatment of the men. The move signals union-like action as workers seek a formal inquiry into working conditions and management practices.
A slight advance reports steel billets rising from 50 to 27 despite unclear context, with analysts predicting a brighter future. The article discusses price movement and optimism for the sector ahead.
The coke trade shows a weekly decline with shipments down 103 cars. Johnson Steel Rail Company of Johnstown Pennsylvania has begun construction planning for a large machine shop and roll mill 365 by 50 feet, with work starting immediately.
Joseph Carroll of Brownsville avenue faced Alderman King on cruelty charges by Humane Agent O'Brien over his 16 year old niece Mamie Carroll. He paid 150 weekly for housework but provided nothing the last two weeks, allegedly struck and dragged her, then she sought her stepmother. Carroll fined $10 plus costs.
A young woman calling herself Dollie Lawrence died by her own actions in Cleveland on Tuesday. She claimed to be the daughter of a former mayor of New Castle, but no such person or living relative with that name is known in New Castle. The report notes the absence of any corroborating connection to the former mayor.
Magistrate Mc Kenns ordered Michael Clifford held for court on a larceny charge sworn by clothier John EKabolinsky of Twelfth Street and Penn Avenue. The case concerns an alleged theft of a pair of pants from the vicinity of the prosecutor.
Advertises commodious rooms in a Diamond Street building with power electric light elevator and janitor service. Sized 100 by 60 at 32 500 60 by 30 at 31 000 18 by ? at 3600 plus spaces with power heat and light from 400. Apply to John T Shields Dispatch office building Diamond and Smithfield between 11 and 4 PM.
Advertises a Thursday August six excursion by special Pullman train leaving Union Station at 8 50 A M from Pittsburg with round trip tickets at ten dollars valid ten days from issue. Seashore stops listed Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle Ocean City. Also promotes low east side rates and ladies discounts with Wall Street style sales of pianos and clothing at Hamiltons Fifth Avenue and at Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue stores.
In Monongahela City two miners Harry Boyd and John Myford fought a prize ring bout over a shared love. The fourth round ended with a fatal blow to Myford's jugular, leaving spectators panicked and the town in upheaval as authorities prepare an inquest and arrest possible witnesses.
Daniel C Hamilton a prominent Allegheny druggist died at his North avenue home shortly before midnight after a prolonged illness. He was 49 years old and is survived by a wife and family. The item notes a postponed hearing for Mrs Cameron and mentions an unsettled hogan case with smut on diamonds.
See a range of quality fast black cotton stockings with double sole and toe and high spliced heel priced from 35 cents per pair. Ribbed versions and other boot stockings offered at 50 to 75 cents. Unbleached stockings advertised at 20 cents and up, plus bargains in children's stockings.
A local retailer announces a clearance on summer gloves and emphasizes low prices on fabric gloves, inviting shoppers to take advantage of excellent value amid a large in-store selection.
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