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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1889
Page
10
A Pittsburgh Dispatch report details engineers on incline railways who operate solo in perilous boxes. It notes no medical exams for applicants, discusses heart and mental health risks, and quotes several engineers about nerve, fear, and the need for two men per car.
An old anecdote from ex Mayor Weaver recalls John D. Davis keeping workers busy during a slow season by moving corn to scare rats. The story suggests employing clerks to clean up the city as a morale booster amid grime from coal smoke in the “Gas City.”
Railroad officials report a record excursion season with 1500 to 2000 people at Atlantic City last Sunday and similar crowds at other seaside points. Baltimore and Ohio Agent Smith returned from Atlantic City noting strong turnout and plans for continued trips as many Pittsburgh visitors flock to the shore.
The Westinghouse Air Brake Company will award a contract next week to erect 50 cottages for its Wilmerding workmen. Plans call for 150 additional cottages soon. The two story frame homes will have cellars and five to seven rooms with marble mantels tiled grates electric lights and natural gas.
William Flinn voiced support for H. L. Gourley in the mayoral race and dismissed talk of Sheriff McCandless running. He praised McCandless as unselfish and noted he has substantial time left in the sheriff's role, doubting a mayoral bid even if offered.
A doctors’ statement from Ebensburg refutes rumors of typhoid and scarlet fever in the area. The physicians, including T. C. Jones and Charles W. B. Kexnepy, affirm no scarlet fever in 15 months and no typhoid since last fall, calling reports unfounded.
Pleasant hotel at Point Chautauqua New York opposite Mayville near Lake Chautauqua head offers 400 rooms with modern conveniences. It features croquet lawns, playgrounds, skating rink, music, reading rooms, high quality table service, and pure spring water in the kitchen. Terms via manager Cooper Dayton Ohio at Grand Hotel Point Chautauqua NY. Also notices Walter Hokenee 700 Smithfield Street selling English suitings and Scotch tweeds. Excursion details show trips to Niagara Falls Cleveland Detroit Mackinac with various August dates.
An open letter urges Governor Beaver to protect Fremon Flemon and ensure a fair trial, arguing against extradition and citing political violence and past lynchings. The text links state rights, civil rights, and justice, recalling figures like Judge Stowe and events in Mollie Maguire history.
An Abbeville editor counters Pittsburgh claims about a secret law firm, praising W C Benet of the South Carolina bar for defending Flemon's associates who were acquitted. The piece asserts Benet’s fearless service and argues the thirteen member committee should trust Carolina legal defense to protect the accused.
John A. Martin of Smithfeld street appeals in Quarter Sessions from Alderman Carlisle fines of 25 dollars and costs for selling milk on Sunday. He claims prior suits by Alderman Reilly and Magistrate McKenna. Several other Sunday sales cases noted, including Druggist Al J. Raceber and two other defendants. Martin's three cases continued to next Thursday.
A consignment of 200 sacks of ground rice valued at 50 000 pounds and wet with sea water was refused by D Lutz & Son of Allegheny. West Penn Railroad offered the cargo at public sale. 26 unsalted sacks sold for 150 percent, while 176 salted sacks went to a Pittsburgh brewing firm at one dollar per sack.
William Campbell of Campbell and Dick sailed from Liverpool on the City of Paris to return home after touring with Pennsylvania Railroad engineers in Europe. They visited Bangor Wales for a Welsh engineers' delegation, were received royally, seen state mines, and attended a banquet. Campbell notes Welsh hospitality and scenery as superb. He also toured potteries, Scotland, and childhood scenes in Aloe.
A Springfield Massachusetts committee assessing the electric light system spent two days in the city and found Pittsburg the best lighted. They were to visit Boston New York and Baltimore and planned to continue to Cleveland and Detroit.
Through July and August the Allegheny Valley Railroad offers round trips to Niagara Falls at five dollars on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Tickets are valid for 15 days with return, trains depart Union Station at 8 45 A M and 6 50 P M in Pullman cars. Additional ticket details list several city outlets including DeRoy Broad and Susman on Smithfield and Wylie avenues. A Saturday August 3rd 9 30 P M departure from P L E B B depot is noted as city time.
The B and O railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Atlantic City for ten days at ten dollars. Departures are at 8:00 a.m. and 9:20 p.m. from the depot next Thursday, August 1. Parlor and sleeping car accommodations are available. The offer includes travel via the B and O and a return to Washington City.
An 1841 to 1853 canal scheme in Pittsburg hoped to move freight through the city via an Eleventh Street tunnel and basins. Ex Mayor Henry A. Weaver recalls five canal basins, 15 warehouses, and seven boat stores on Tenth Street with boats hauling high value freight. The plan faced strong opposition from commission merchants and draymen, leading to its failure. the city thereby avoided becoming a mere way station and benefited from the decision. The era also notes surviving figures like William Thaw and Peter G. and mentions a new deluxe bathhouse at 4 Diamond Street with Turkish, Roman and Russian baths and expert masseurs.
The Rt. Rev. C. Whitehead will conduct a service at Presban Church Knoxville with Rev. James G. Cameron assisting. The sermon will be led by St. Mark's and include notes on Old Sherry and Port offerings. G. W. Schmidt advertises. Also mentions Una flour and Duquesne Horning flour in local commerce.
The Bedfordings Hotel Company announces direct Pennsylvanian train connections from Unico station at 1 o clock to Bedford Springs via Huntingdon on all days except Sundays. Also notes McCormick's Lake Excursion on Thursday August 8 with trains from Puttersburg and 401 Smithfield. Includes crayon giveaway event at 100 25x90 life-size crayons for family tickets and details about cabinets of children at 516 Market St Pittsburgh.
Harry McNeill a Southern born worker from Johns town and Baltimore moved to Johnstown to replace strikers. He was killed on the Fort Wayne Railroad on his first day at the road after escaping a mob and losing his money. His death illustrates life’s uncertainties and the sorrow of an aged mother.
President Harrison announced the appointment of J S McKean as Assistant Engineer in the United States Navy at Deer Park yesterday. The Pittsburgh McKean Postmaster hopeful noted a distant likeness to his New York namesake and clarified the dispatch caused a flutter with no relation to the Pittsburgh postmastership.
Nearly 6,000 people attended the Rock Point picnic organized by the Allegheny shopmen. Seven trains carrying about 28 cars discharged crowds, ticket demand high enough to create a premium and a playful exploits by youngsters. At the grounds the dancing platforms were packed and quiet moments were scarce.
Your Friends All Go There And get 13 cabinet photos for a dozen, all for one dollar at Stewart and Co. 90 Federal Street Allegheny.
Notice that classified advertisements formerly on this page will move to the Eleventh Page with sections for Wants For Sales To Lets Business Chances Auction Sales and related items. Late submissions for Classification are redirected to the Sixth Page.
The retailer announces a limited sale starting tomorrow with men's dress suits in Cheviots from 33 to 42 inches at 9.99, blue flannel coats sizes 33 to 44 at 8.8c, 125 White Vests at 39c, 225 Wash Kilts at 48c, 150 Odd Kilt Skirts at 49c, Balbriggan Drawers at 49c, and Stiff Derbys priced 89c to 149.
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