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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1891
Page
2
Massive debris filled the Bradg erest sewer after heavy rains creating a crater like opening near Fifth Avenue. Brushing edges threaten homes and the Moorhead McCloane works with potential city damage if floods recur. Officials discuss closing outlets and reinforcing the sewer system to avert disaster.
Prof William Scott of Princeton announces a three month expedition to Helena Montana and surrounding mountains with a 12 member party to search for extinct animal fossils. They will travel by wagon, camp extensively, and bring specimens back to the museum for counting and study.
The survivor of Company L 102nd Pennsylvania Volunteers met at the corner of Franklin and Townsend streets for a cane presentation to J D Parland Ex. The event was led by Mr Boyes and responded to by Captain McFarland. A feast closed the evening.
Miss Mary Shutter a 17 year old girl of 812 Carson street was struck by a Pittsburg and Birmingham Electric Line car near South Eighth and Carson Streets as she attempted to reenter the west bound track after alighting. The motorman signaled and slowed but could not avert the crash. she died within minutes from a fractured skull and severed jugular. Motorman John Roup was jailed on $1000 bail awaiting coroner's inquest.
The Pittsburg pension office reports about 600000 pensions awaiting adjustment under Pension Commissioner Raum. Total district pensioners reach 33020 with widows and dependent relatives at 125136. Pensions granted this year total 513,099.72 and death-related removals amount to 1804, saving 1825. One Alaska survivor waits 67 days for funds, others spread across states and territories.
James Truel an alleged McKeesport speak easy proprietor died in the city lockup yesterday morning after arrest with his wife and a visitor. An inquest was adjourned for a post mortem as friends threaten to prosecute the Mayor and police. Dr. Walker said death likely stemmed from alcoholism, with only a superficial exam.
General Passenger Agent E A Ford of the Pennsylvania Company spoke in Detroit about ongoing tensions with the Alton dispute. He claimed Pennsylvania lines do not accept Alton tickets and denied claims that only Big Four and Michigan Central routes boycott them. He noted steady excursion business despite cold weather and slim tourist ticket sales to Eastern resorts.
Senator Quay and his son Dick left for Washington by the Baltimore and Ohio line. He said he had no plans to resign and urged that reports in the Democratic paper are false and without foundation. He acknowledged Blaine’s poor health and said if Blaine were nominated he would win by a large minority.
Western rail lines along the Missouri river publish a schedule of commissions for Western points ranging from 2 to 75 cents. The Denver commission was reduced. Portland and San Francisco are not included. Passenger men welcome the move though some roads refuse Sana ions, while Alton presses in Central Traffic Association territory amid rail tariff tensions.
Two well dressed youths identifying as Willinen Mobb Jr and Moses Silverstine from Philadelphia asked Officer Jack on Market Street for a night’s lodging at the station. They claimed to be brothers seeking work and were taken in for questioning as the inspector investigates the incident.
The Amalgamated Association clashed with American Natural Gas and others over a plate roll train at Moorhead Brothers Vesuvius mill in Sharpsburg. Non union workers to staff the mill as talks with managers stall. locals urge settlement while divisions split workers and a few leaders push for returning to work if the scale is signed.
William Franz & Bro. sue American Natural Gas Co and Wittmer group in equity alleging mismanagement and favoritism toward Wittmers. The brick firm claims it contributed 3250 to the gas company capital expecting equal terms, claims shutoff of their gas, improper director elections, unpaid stock, and seeks a receiver, board nullification, payment of unpaid capital, and 3250 refund.
Forty bricklayers arrived from Philadelphia, with 20 carrying working cards and applying to join the local union after a union meeting. The Builders' Exchange plans to operate without local bricklayers, while out of town agents recruit more workers. 13 signed two week contracts in Philadelphia to work in Pittsburg for four dollars a day plus rail fare.
A large lampblack manufactory is being erected at Branchton near Butler at the junction of the main line and Hillard branch of the Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie road. A. R. Blood & Co. of Warren, Pa. sponsor the project, leasing land and three acres in fee simple for buildings. Ground has been broken and a sizeable workforce is active as gas field development attracts the plant. Expected cost runs near $25,000 with capacity to employ around 3 men. The facility will involve sheet iron structures with power houses and boilers. Construction moves to start as soon as possible.
The Standard Glass Company of Wellburg West Virginia plans to restart on August 1 using non union workers. Directors say frequent strikes driven by unionists forced the change and that many former employees will stay with the firm while quitting the union.
W J Rainey of Cleveland says the coke market is in excellent condition as several furnaces resume operation. He notes pig iron prices are improving and his plant is running at full capacity, though operators are about fifteen percent short.
The Mahoning Valley Iron Company yesterday received a government contract from F. H. Wheeler & Co of Bay City Michigan for 500 tons of plate angle and bar iron. The material will be used to construct four lightships and must be of superior quality. The company expresses pleasure at securing the award.
The Catasagua Rolling Mill will resume operations with non-union workers after managers refused to sign the union scale. Fires were lighted yesterday in the furnaces as Burgess promised ample police presence.
Local business records show several new corporations chartered in the state. Details include company names, primary locations, and initial officers, highlighting growth in the regional commerce sector.
The Derwent Found Company of Pittacant stock valued at $6,900 lists directors William Sterrett William McMurmy and William Paisley. The Spring Hotel Street Railway Company of Allegheny City operates a two mile line from O'Hara and Manavenues to Chestnut Pine Hi and Reserve township and back with stock valued at $12,000.
The National Tube Works Company of McKeesport is negotiating for 600 acres of good coal land on the McKeesport and Bellevennon road above Monongahela City to build a large coal elevator and work the area for their own use. The move comes as gas supplies for fuel in winter are deemed insufficient for mill operation.
Taz employees at the Collins cigar factory held their annual picnic at Idlewild yesterday. Curver Bros and Pareres West End mill resumed operations after a three week shutdown. P J McGuire's strike statement stirs talk as expected. Johnstown's electric street railway test shows readiness for immediate service. Wage committees of Flint Glass Bottle Manufacturers' Assn and Flint Glass Workers' Union to meet for bottle schedules. Elizabeth operators report no mining price reductions. mines run steadily with work for miners likely to continue for weeks.
In Lawrenceville at Hatfield and Forty-seventh streets Thomas and Ellen Fay subjected their children to a week long beer spree. A one year old boy is in St Francis Hospital in serious condition from cholera morbous caused by drunkenness while a sister is nearby. The couple are in the workhouse with sentences of days for the wife and 60 days for the husband. An uncle from Wheeling, West Virginia will raise the wife, and authorities plan further arrest for ill treatment once released.
Several minor injuries were reported yesterday in addition to a fatal electric road crash. Stewart E. Stewart of Twenty-ninth Street had a hand crushed and amputated at the axle works and was taken to West Penn Hospital. John Brown, a brakeman for the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston line, lost fingers and hand in a car coupling and also went to West Penn Hospital for amputation. George Iser, while riding near Spring Hill Allegheny, broke his leg. John Polleich was struck by a train at Wildwood and suffered a double leg fracture. Mike Wallace fell from a Ft Wayne train and had part of his foot amputated at Allegheny General Hospital. He resides at 5060 Butler Street.
Last night Captain John P. Penny presided over the vote to replace Captain Charles Holmes in Company B. First Lieutenant W. H. Wassell was unanimously chosen as Captain, with Lieutenant William A. Doak named as First Lieutenant. Election for Lieutenant in Company A postponed until Thursday due to Captain Roessing's absence.
Last Wednesday Harry Sauers twenty one and Rose Lacher eighteen of Allegheny were married in Canton. The groom did not seek the father's consent but the match faced no real objection. The couple will reside in Canton with the bride visiting a sister nearby.
Citizens face a string of police actions as multiple individuals are arrested or released. Suspects include Mrs Lizz Farnett for alleged poisoning, W J Dest on a $1000 bail for bogus checks, and several others charged with robbery breaking and entering larceny or assault. Some cases are dismissed for lack of evidence while others await aldermanic hearings.
Charles W. Stevens faced Judge Collier on a charge of aggravated assault against Anthony O'Brien. After a trial marked by reluctant testimony and conflicting statements, the jury found Stevens not guilty and split costs with O'Brien.
Mrs. Elizabeth McD Farrell was tried by Alderman Roche on charges of attempted murder and malicious mischief. Martin Farrell accused her of placing paris green in his beer and poisoning him. neighbor Mrs. Stewart testified to seeing green on the pocketbook, dress, and cup. After hearings Alderman Kohe remanded Farrell to jail in default of bail for court.
Mrs. B M Baker of Demmler station misplaced a pocketbook containing about $20 and a ten trip ticket to Demmler on the Baltimore and Ohio rail line while carrying parcels on Smithfield street. Detective Bendel searched for the missing items but found no trace. Also noted were fresh pioneer coconuts available in market, priced 15 to 25 cents each, praised for healthful meat and nourishing milk.
William Neal the watchman was assaulted at the Stockyard Hotel in Woods Run. Assistant Superintendent of Police Glenn and District Attorney Burleigh visited him yesterday. Neal gave an accurate description of the two men, and police feel they will capture one of them. Neal is still very ill and may not recover.
The article notes the straight-out Republican movement will not be fully developed at the meeting tomorrow as the public will be informed of the leaders. It adds that nothing notable occurred yesterday and Judge Fetterman went home sick at noon, with Richard B. Peterson released on bail.
Dog catchers begin operations at sunrise from the Buch's Hill pound to seize unlicensed canines. A driver and two catchers will tour the city. untagged dogs ride to the water tank unless an owner pays for a license. Officials stress penalties for owners failing to license and caution about possible prosecutions.
Superintendent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society secured homes for the Tierney children. The father awaits trial for the murder of his wife by a lighted lamp. Children placed with families and guardians appointed to care for them.
Light manufacturing workers urged to rent rooms in 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street with power electric light elevator janitor service included. Rooms listed include 100 by 60 foot with central light and power priced at 2500 dollars, 60 by 30 with power and heat 1000, 28 by 18 with power and light. Apply to John T. Shields at Diamond and Smithfield office between 11 and 4. Also notices sale on underskirts and a river excursion by Geo C Jenks with party from Cooks Bellevue leaving Wood Street at 7.0.
On Thursday next July 30 via BR and C R R rate ten dollar round trip tickets good ten days. Secure parlor car seats and sleeping car berths. We leave at 8 15 A M and return 9 20 P M Mt.
Theodore Geagel of the New York Portrait and Enlarging Company, Chicago, is jailed after a Pittsburgh chapter where a group of women accused him of larceny by bailee. Inspector McAleese and Alderman McKenna oversaw the case as women seek refunds and portraits.
The prospective District Attorney Clarence Burleigh may appoint a new County Detective after the November election. Beltzhoever is unlikely to keep the post. Sol Coulson of the First ice district is considered the most capable successor due to his long police training and crime detection record.
The Southside reports a very large death rate for the last week with the Twenty-seventh Ward hardest hit. Dr McCandless cannot give a reason and says it is not due to the water. A large number of babies have died.
An ad listing line belts reduced from We to 25e for 50-inch invisible chevrette plaid and a sale on flowers with a thousand bunches at two for 4 quarter. Mentions Iron City beer promotion and a display ad read in the paper. Also references New Flannel Binzers at 8250 and Angostura Bitters availability.
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