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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1889
Page
2
John Daly aged 63 died at Homeopathic Hospital after an operation for a leg injury from a May 11 fight with John McNally. Daly’s amputation failed to save him. coroner ordered McNally arrested for murder. A post mortem was scheduled.
Mr Harker of Harker Pottery Company East Liverpool notes the pottery trust likely won t form as East Liverpool firms refuse to join. Trenton firms heavy debt mortgage sites cited as barrier while output lags behind rivals. No trust collection possible without Trenton or East Liverpool participants, casting doubt on any tangible combination.
William Ewing owner of Ewing's Mills in Robinson township saw a horse with a playful streak chase cattle in a pasture. The horse charged a bull resting nearby, the bull rose and, amid the clash, the horse was fatally wounded and died during surgical efforts to save it.
An old Italian fruit seller was attacked yesterday afternoon by a large mill hand on Thirteenth street. He was severely beaten with no provocation seen by witnesses. The man’s condition is reported as internal injuries while police investigate to identify the assailant.
The Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve Association announces a meeting in the city to discuss the Gettysburg trip. Members will gather to plan travel, lodging, and related arrangements.
Joseph Breil, Esq., notes Florida’s poor comparative value to the East Liberty Valley. He praises fishing while mocking the land sharks and wild oranges, observes sand and mosquitoes predominate, and warns of business depression and reliance on Northern capital. He deems Florida worth avoiding except as a winter retreat.
The Sewickley tournament opened amid excellent conditions with nearly 300 spectators. Mixed doubles saw McCleary and Porter leading Blair and Miller in the unfinished final, while singles and other rounds proceed with anticipation of a crowded courts for today and Saturday.
Henry Frederick Antony Van Padburg was jailed for 10 days on a drunkenness charge after a Wednesday arrest for stealing two silver watches from John Schanz at 87 Washington Avenue. He claimed to be a former Milwaukee monk who left the order and received aid from the YMCA before drifting through Youngstown and Pittsburgh. He says a brother remains at a Southside monastery, though he denies priestly status. several Allegheny clergymen follow his case with interest.
The Twenty-eighth ward station will be ready for occupancy next Thursday with beds and a bathroom installed. Similar work is under way at the Seventeenth and Nineteenth ward stations, to be ready by September 1, while nearly all old stations are undergoing repairs.
Movements of Pittsburgers and wide acquaintances noted. Mayor Pearson travels to Erie. Thomas McClure returns from Europe. Dr. A Fleming sails for Europe. Mr. Oppenheimer visits from Philadelphia. Police Magistrate Brash on vacation. W. H. Crosby returns from St Clair Springs. Mr. T. H. White and Miss Fannie Connellsville seen at the seaside. Manager P. Harris arrives in city. Miss Sadie Ferree and Miss Eva Dillon between Long Branch and Ocean Grove. Mr. Kinley from Canton visits Moon. Mr. and Mrs. Evans travel for a vacation. Dr. Dunaway and cousins at Free a chops Water. Alex Johnston and Annie Abel wed in county office. Al Koenig leaves B B C service. George Pullman passes through with luxury car. James Campbell leaves for Fayette City.
MANY COTTAGERS ON THE GROUNDS. The annual religious meeting at Valley Camp was inaugurated last night with Rev. J. W. Miles presiding. Rev. C. E. Lock delivered the opening sermon on Divine Appreciation of Human Love. The cool forest night required wraps and skull caps, yet the audience remained through a two hour service. Congregational singing was led by Prof.
Clarence Miller, cornetiste and Allegheny College Glee Club member, helps inaugurate a week of camp meeting activities at Valley Camp. The grounds near Pittsburgh feature cottages, broad avenues, and ringing songs as Rev. C M Miller and other ministers lead addresses and services through the weekend.
The feature at the camp includes about 75 children drilling for recitations and songs with Mrs Will Price Mrs George Mee M Johnston Miss Mollie Henry and many cottage residents listed among attendees. Additional guests at Hotel Valley Camp include Mrs B Neeper Mrs Fulton and others. The sample dance parade is 19 miles from the city on the A BR line.
Mrs Anna Robinson accuses Gramer Eubanks of aggravated assault and battery after he allegedly drove her from his house with a club and kicked her head with his heels. He was ordered jailed in default of $500 bail. Both parties are Black.
A Southside stir claimed Dora Steplein returned home Wednesday night but a call to the home proved the rumor false. Dora remains missing and her mother fears she may never be seen again.
Claims for damage were filed by the Board of Viewers after Bennett Street and the East End. A man from the Thirty-sixth ward faces charges for bogus jewelry. A young man reports a stolen silver watch at the Southside merry-go-round.ALDERMAN LOHENANN reports arrests in multiple speak-easies. A brakeman loses two fingers in a Panhandle Railroad car-coupling accident near Jones Ferry. A county-wide picnic for Sovetereigns of Industry set for Kinney's Grove on Aug 10. City Clerk to hire two assistants. A chain of thefts and arrests continues across Allegheny with various court actions and neighborhood incidents.
Mrs. Robert Pitcairn leads a $5,000 effort to beautify West Penn Hospital grounds with shrubs, flowering beds, and a encircling fence. A new 50 foot wing adds a medical ward and female fever ward, boosting beds to 32. costs top $6,000 with $5,100 in hand from three concerts and parties.
A crowded Alderman Nolan’s office on Forbes street heard testimony in a hearing over pay for deputy sheriffs who accompanied the force to Homestead during a strike. Plaintiffs’ counsel E F Buffy presented witnesses detailing days worked and sums due, with Sheriff McCandless named. The judge indicated a decision, and James P O Neill asserted the deputies remain in office and liable for call outs.
Thieves entered the dry goods store of H. Silverman at 331 Fifth Avenue and another nearby shop on Center Avenue, stealing goods worth about 150 dollars. A third break in at C. C. Dickey’s premises yielded no plunder as the robbers fled. Officer Hanlon arrested Andrew Smith on suspicion after rumors of an onlooker's sighting. the center avenue beat officer may face suspension.
The Committee on Fire Department of Allegheny Councils ordered the Controller to advertise for bids for a first class engine. A resolution from Common Council urged selecting Assistant Chief Ro Jones as acting chief following Chief Crow's death, until a regular chief is elected.
Rumor swirled on the Southside that the firm would discharge all nonunion workers and reinstate strikers, but company officials denied the claim noting the existing men remain. Health Officer Bradley reported two scarlet fever deaths, Elizabeth Mekman aged five and another unnamed child, warning the illness is more dangerous than typhoid.
Westinghouse closes a contract to illuminate Washington with incandescent lamps. By next December a 25 candle power lamp will be on every lamppost in the Northwest section. Subterranean cables will be laid immediately as part of the city lighting expansion led by Pittsburg interests.
B F Schwab of Schwab & Co Lima claims Pittsburgh inventor J vns infringes his Doubleday automatic cigar machine patents. He cites the traveler and wicket as infringing parts and warns of legal action if infringements persist. Schwab asserts 20 patents and resists all challenges.
Judge Ewing questioned Governor Beaver's likely action on Flemon's extradition to South Carolina. He stated it is unreasonable for the governor to refuse delivery if honorable, noting unnecessary delay. Sheriff McCandless awaits a governor's order to detain the prisoner, which he would likely follow.
John Antilio and Joe Viggiano say they were not arrested for fighting but for playing music in a private yard by request. The funeral of Miss Nannie Oppenheimer in Allegheny drew a large crowd with nearly 100 carriages, Hebrew families present, bearers named, and Rev. Dr. Meyer presiding. Also listed are various wines and spirits for sale, a men’s suit sale proposition, a Saturday public rice sale, flour brands, grooming products, and a note on a bedcloth washing device from Bemner Bros.
The Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania met at Pitt Library with fewer members away on vacation. William Hamilton showed a 18 inch high Cycas circinalis and an Orchid display. Andrew Janes exhibited a pitcher plant in bloom as part of insectivorous flora studied by Darwin. John Shafer submitted over 100 herbarium specimens. An invitation to Guyasuta for a century plant bloom was accepted.
Sixes from 33 to 42 chest with cut sacks and stylish patterns Corkscrew worsted blue and black Seated cheviots Sheppard plaids Bannockburn tweed offer today and tomorrow at 680 dollars. Limit one suit per customer to prevent dealers. Purchase early at P. C. C. D. Cor Grant and Diamond sts opp new Court House.
Rev. Bishop I W Joyce will preach at Valley Camp grounds at 10 30 a m Sunday July 28. trains from Union station at 8 45 a m and 12 40 p m connect to camp for services. return trains 6 50 p m and after evening service. Bedford Springs rail link via Huntingdon starts today except Sundays. Bee Hive ad promotes infants wear. Pilaner Beer advertised for draught at first class bars.
The sewer contracts were awarded to Sloan and McKlvain for multiple projects including Sweeney Street sewer at 823 dollars and first alley sewer at 600 dollars. Brown Street sewer went to Thomas for 3,000 dollars and Slope Alley, Magee and adjacent streets also to Thomas Carson for 3,000 dollars.
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