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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1891

Page

2

Danger of Death Threatens Highland Basin Area

Report of a Birmingham Road accident near East End stirs fear as a corrugated building allegedly houses dangerous explosives. Residents fear blasts from nitroglycerine or similar materials hauled to and from the site owned by Captain Seely or DL W C Bidwell. Local authorities debate risks to Highland Avenue and nearby reservoirs.

Stinton Avenue Cinna Street East End Captain Seely Snepikin DL W C. Bidwell Clyrles T Sievert Baldt Stornes Eletao Warbingtom Altenet

Coroner Censures Conductors After Miss Schatter's Death

Coroner McDowell held an inquest into the death of Miss Mary Schatter, killed when an electric car failed to stop in time at a Carson Street crossing. The jury censured Conductor TD Morphy for riding into squares and recommended stricter safety measures. One conductor was exonerated. the verdict blamed the company for inadequate precautions at public crossings.

Miss Schatter McDowell Mary Schatter Carson Street Southside Mira Schotter Eighth Street Travoir Poidic J. A. Intf TD. Morphy

Riots at IFT connected to rumored plot, official sought clues

An unnamed man delivered an anonymous claim to Mayor Gourley claiming proof that riots at IFT were the result of a secret plot. He urged a private conference and alleged a scheme to manipulate numbers and events, then directed authorities to contact a district attorney to reveal further details.

Gourley Tom Cell Agin

Alles Out Once More Goes to Cresson In Charge

Jacob Alles, a real estate agent recently detained for alleged insanity, was escorted yesterday from St Frivel Hospital by an officer at his mother's request. He was taken toward Ormeson and accompanied by Tietoette Pitzermid to the Southern yesterday to visit relatives. His mother says he plans to return to Crescent.

Jacob Atos Rcetate Telesee st. Frivel+ Hospital Alles Bie Ormeson Sd Tietoette Pitzermid Sontherne Sone Cresent Tetish

Pormmed Will Be Sren Tewigie at Recreation Work

A scheduled event at Recreation Work features a variety show with a Tomitilion portrait of Marer Wyman in colored freee civil erder novelties. The program includes an Este performance on Monday and an educational section for children. On Tuesday August 6 admission for under 12 is set at 2 cents.

Sren Tewigie

Annual picnic and amateur games held by Retmll Greens Association

The Retmll Greens Association hosted its annual picnic at Hosstinere today with 10 attendees. Allegheny stores closed at noon to allow clerks to attend. Events includedbeanbag, bicycle tandem, trot, and potato races. Police and guards were posted to keep order.

Retmll Greens Associerion Hosstinere Pudy Greeves Allegheny Mery Wee Clemmet

Pyne Concert Draws Crowd in Bad Weather

A creet crowd attended the Pyne concert last evening at the Miecheny tarks despite heavy rain and chilly winds. The GA R beechmared for the crewsion provided an excellent performance, and the event was deemed a success by attendees.

GA. R

Bid Opening Delayed on City Bridges and Mall Repairs

A subcommittee on public works in Alegheny failed to meet to open bids for bridge reconstruction at Herr's Island and California Avenue and for repairs on the City Mall. The meeting was postponed to this afternoon.

Otef Etters Alegheny Herr's Island California Avenue City

Bogus Ball Gamer Tickets

Bogus tickets were offered by a half dozen persons at the bell prime yesterday amid a report of counterfeit sales and confusion at a local venue. No arrests were announced as investigators review the scattered tips and footage from the incident.

Bell Prime

Accidents Plague Birmingham Electric Line Cars

Yesterday a Birmingham Electric Line car collision damaged a carriage carrying Festus Madden Thomas Fitzpatrick and his daughters Lida and Mary near South Eighth and Carson streets. Another collision with a coal wagon occurred soon after, injuring two horses. Officials acknowledge frequent accidents linked to speed and timetable pressures, with motormen saying control is lost at higher speeds and the company urged to improve timing.

Birmingham Electric Line J. T. Johnson South Eighth Carson Streets Festus Madden Thomas Fitzpatrick Lida Mary Fitzpatrick Mary Schutter South Fifth South Firat Birmingham Road Southside Yetteniay

Thirty-Eight More Dogs Seized As License Rush Grows

The dog patrol completed its second day of operations against unlicensed canines. Two more trips to the Southside netted a good load, bringing the pound to 63 dogs. Two will be drowned this evening unless owners claim them. Humane Society agents will monitor the killings to ensure humanity. The crackdown spurred many license applications, with Central police issuing over 70 licenses and similar numbers elsewhere.

Southside Hoth O'Brien Berryman The Humane Society Department of Public Safety Central Police

Open Air Shakespeare Double Bill At Local Orchard

Open air performances of As You Like It and Midsummer Night's Dream set for next Friday and Wednesday respectively. Rose Coghlan Joseph Asworth and William Muldoon lead with the same Life cast actors in both shows. Orchard venue at the junction of Stanton Negrey and Migiland avenues with night performances and carfare included in admission of 1.40 or 1. The Hamilton's box office opens tomorrow as weather improved after last week's rain and previous Kenmawr debt.

Mr. Jenks Ine Rose Coghtan Joseph Asworth William Muldoon Stanton, Negrey and Migiland Avenues Hamilton's Kenmawr

Tragic Death by Self Inflicted Wounds in Local Home

Richard Rottkamp, a former Keystone Bridge Company worker, committed suicide yesterday morning in his room at a Younzat family residence on Forty-seventh and all road streets. Despondency from ill health and inability to work is cited as the suspected cause. The coroner will hold an inquest at 11 o'clock.

Richard Rottkamp Younzat Keystone Bridge Company Heturing

Missing Youth Batley Sought After Daybreak

Mexander Mr Batley aged 17 is missing after leaving Delaney's Motel to go to Wolfs brush manufactory. He wore exanl working clothes and failed to reach work Saturday morning. Friends fear for his safety as search efforts continue.

Mexander

City News Briefs: water purification patent and exams

Mononzabela Water Company touts a new water purification patent claiming improved muddy appearance. Superintendent Prenter developed the system but withholds details due to patent restrictions. Civil service exam for letter carriers clerks and typists set for next Tuesday at City Hall Select Council chamber. 125 names on the list. Pardon Board to hear Kilinin case in tied murder matter. Charles Jaw andence fined for disorderly conduct and faces aggravated assault charges. Pressmen’s Onion No. 18 to host sixth annual picnic at Silver Lake Grove with Skince music by Urgingai Royals.

Mononzabela Water Company Prenter Tim Tam Civil Service Todr.m Connell Chamber City Hall Thomas M. Marshall Haseen Alexander Killain Robert Tarenham de Wl Kilinin Charles Jawa Ausenence Alderamn Tre Pressmean Silver Lake Grove

Safford Flags Detroit Engine Price Secrets

H E Safford presents James Battin's letter from the Detroit Fine Department stating no access to engine price paid due to a Manchester Company contract. Commentary suggests price concealment, urges Manchester testify, notes Detroit not new to Ameskeag engines, and contrasts Pittsburgh cage costs with others in ongoing litigation.

H. E. Safford James Battin Detroit Fine Department Ameskeag Manchester Company Sifford Manchester Detroit Watford Menguine Allo Pittsburg

United Brethren Congress Picnic At Idlewild

The United Brethren Congress will meet at Idlewild today with about 99 attendees expected for the picnic. Bishop E. B. Kephart from Town is to give an address as Sunday school children of St Pauls Episcopal Church Lone picnic at Rock Point yesterday. Alliance also enjoyed the fans at Taiewe TM

United Brethren Congress E. B. Kephart St. Paul's Rock Point Alliance Taiewe

Harcourt Mince Seminary in Gambier Listed

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Harcourt Mince Seminary in Gambier, described as a school for bright and earnest pupils. No further details or events are readable from the fragment.

the School For Bright and Ae i Tiarcourt Pisee Sescnary Gambier

Republicans Form Straight-Out Committee In Allegheny County

A faction of thirty-five Republicans met and elected Daniel Smith as chairman to pursue primaries and a convention to nominate three judges and one district attorney. Arguments over meeting calls and control of the committee dominated the session, with several leaders opposing another committee meeting. A permanent organization was formed and officers chosen, including George H. Anderson as president and H J Gourley among the vice presidents. Secretary Dunn presented signers from multiple townships and towns showing protest against the committee’s actions.

Daniel Smith Arch H. Rowand Republican Party Joan B. Kennedy Allegheny Gripp Wainwright Lawrenceville Lion Rowani Kennedy C. J. Magee Pattison Delamater Rowand Ft Ike Flinn Brazil Sixth Ward Allegheny City Inez Trimble Thomaar Fleeson Tarentom Smith Fleeson Nominga Court of Common Pleas Co Atlovelock A. ML George H. Anderson H. J. Gourley T. P. Fleeson William Trimble John P. McCord B. M. Gibson J. W. Patterson

Mayor Gourley Refuses Vice Presidency of Straight Out Movement

The mayor declined to join or publicly engage in the Straight Out Republican Movement. He cited heavy duties and refused the position and any public political involvement. He would vote for judges he deems best but offered no further participation.

Gourley Rcent

After Doughty's Scalp Ex Alder Man Dodges Workhouse Sentence

Residents of Lawrenceville question why ex-Alderman David Doughty, convicted with the Bander gang nearly two years ago, has not begun his workhouse term. District Attorney Burleigh says he may order the sentence carried out. physicians testify Doughty is physically dying, unable to survive workhouse confinement. Doughty disputes persecution claims, while his doctor insists he is a wreck.

Lawrenceville Doughty Bander Disrates David Doughty Tar Dreratcu Tseo Doughty Burleigh Tie Supreme Court Stowe

Escape attempt leads to arrest near Fort Wayne bridge

Officers arrested Oliver Bam-baugh, B. F. May, and Lizzie Ofland Enschild after midnight near Fort Wayne Railroad bridge on Eleventh Street. May attempted to flee from a patrol wagon on New Grant Street to Central Station, breaking loose and wheelchair wheels crushing his left hand. Three shots were fired at him on Smithfield Street. he was finally captured by Officer James Burke and taken to Central station with Miss Hondenschild.

Ofiver Bambaugh B. F. May Lizzie Oflandenschild Ft Wnoyne Eleventh Street New Grant Street Gentaal Station May Andrew Smithfield Street James Burke Central Station

A Fine Hotel Wanted in Pittsburg

A Boston clerk, J. B. Clark, visiting Pittsburg, says travelers seek comfortable stays in the city. He notes traveling salesmen desire suitable hotels and suggests Pittsburg could support a first-class, well furnished hotel to attract a leisure class and those willing to pay premium prices.

Pittsburg J. B. Clark Boston Secon Sible New York Chicago Theotels

Two Young McKee Children Die in Quick Succession

Two deaths in the same family were reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday. Annie Louise McKee aged months and James McKee aged 2 years 4 months, children of William McKee of Wabash Street in the thirty sixth ward, died within hours of each other. Cholera infantum caused Annie Louise’s death and whooping cough caused James’s death.

Buroau of Annie Louise McKee James McKee Wiliam McKee Wabash Street Annie Louise

Twenty-Sixth Ward Republicans Postpone Meeting

The Twenty-sixth ward straight-out Republicans failed to meet Tuesday evening at Schillingman’s Hall as planned. Officers and the temporary executive committee formed in July met and decided to wait for next month’s convention developments before continuing their movement.

Schllingman’s Wall

John Daisy held on charge of breach of peace

John Daisy a sewer centretor was lodged in jail last night charged before Alderman McMasters with surety of the peace. Will iam Sexton the prosecutor alleges Daisy was drunk and when remonstrated with refused to work and rushed at Sexton with a pick handle threatening to kill him. Daisy will have a hearing on Saturday.

John Daisy McMasters William Sexton Daisy Sexton

Infant dies of whooping cough in mother's arms

A one year old child of Mrs. Lulu Wilson died yesterday afternoon in its mother's arms at the home of George Tope on Carey street after a bout with the whooping cough. The mother left the infant at the Tope residence to get it a drink and did not return by nightfall. The coroner will investigate.

Lulu Wilson George Tope Carey Street Weg House

Meeting of Allegheny County Democratic Clubs

Representatives from Allegheny county Democratic clubs will meet tonight at 7 30 at the office of W J Brennen Req No 1 Wriowavenue to plan entertaining visiting clubs at the Pittsburg convention in October.

Allegheny County W. J. Brennen Pittsburg

Minor Police Notes Highlight City Court Actions

Police notes recount arrests and court actions including P A Wernox held for two suspicious persons, a mayoral crackdown on minor ordinances, Henry Weir and wife ordered to leave 135 Cherry alley, Pat Reamos jailed by Alderman Succop for booze overestimation, Joux Furaney fined for disturbance, Bantter Maree appointed Ninth ward constable, Evan Lloyd case noted, Millin and Kramer discharged for lack of evidence, coroner's inquest declared accidental shooting in Moody case, Mr Whiteherd exonerated, William J. Lewis sentenced to six months for beating his wife, William Butler held for liquor without license, Frep Scunin jailed for contempt connected to a divorce case, and tax or property transfers and a Kingsley M E parsonage wedding reported.

Pat Reamos Succop Joux Furaney King Smoky Hollow Hand Costa Mt. Washington Tur Isaac Moody Mr. Whiteherd William J. Lewis Poon Shady Avenues Kingsley M. E Sah 6 Lane R Mien Ming Florence Ps Oleboroush Tit Dirs HL. J. Rogers Rev

Delma ster Guards Delegates Named for Scranton Convention

The Delawater Guards, a colored Republican club, named delegates for the Scranton Convention. Elected were W. J. Jes, Captain Charles Mitler, and Charles Robinson. Alternates listed were Adam Jnorder and Charles Jouaston.

Delamster Guards Delawater Guards Scranton Charles Mitler Charles Robinson Adam Jnorder Charles Jouaston

Limbs Crushed In Multiple Accidents Across City

Three men sustained severe injuries as heavy weights and falling debris caused crushed limbs. William af one f tzkermin on the Pittsburgh Virginia and Charleston Mailroad suffered a crushed hand. William Johnston, a Glenfield coal miner, had a crushed foot from a heavy lump of coal. John Raddigan had a crushed foot from falling metal, leading to amputation at Carnegie’s Twenty-ninth street mill. All victims were taken to Mercy Hospital or West Penn Hospital for treatment.

William Af Pitteharg Virginia Charleston South Twenty Sixth Street Mercy Jousxstox Williaam Johnston Glenfield Mercy Hospital Kamingas John Raddigan Carpegie Twenty-ninth Street West Penn Hospital

Messner Accused After Scalp Incident

Ernest Marzke of Jack's Run accuses August Messner of Gnas Avenue of attempting to induce the prosecutor's wife to buy poison and administer it to her husband then marry the accused. The alleged assault occurred January 2. Messner appeared before Alderman McKeln­er, faced the charge, and was given bail for court.

Ernest Marzke Jack's Run August Messner Gnas Avenue Messner Alderman McKelner Henter

Prisoner Liddy Frays With Rival, Belford Official Detains Him

Thomas Liddy and John Jordan clashed over shared affection for a girl. Liddy was arrested by Alderman Peinbauer, could not bail out, and was jailed. He was searched, struck Arden Larimer, and faced a rough escort up the hill in Smithfeld and Diamond streets.

Thomas Liddy John Jordan Fough Liddy Peinbauer Smithfeld Diamond Arden Larimer

Non union tin plate workers sought as St Louis clash looms

Amalgamated Association voices concern over tin plate labor. debate over importing foreign workers versus hiring Americans heats up as St Louis employer Neidringhaus considers replacing old hands. Pittsburgh efforts claim sufficient skilled labor and warn against foreign recruitment to cut costs.

Amalgamated Association Neidringhaus St. Louis Madden Weihe Amalgnamated Association Pittsburg Owens Treasury Department Neldringhaws

Agreement Talks Over Vesuvius Iron Works Dispute

A conference between the Mill Committee and Mr. Moorhead failed to settle the Vesuvius Iron Works dispute. The committee claimed binding authority, while Moorhead said they admitted they acted without power. A lodge meeting at Sharpsburg may decide the future course with a final reply due by Saturday.

Vesuvius Moorhead D. B. Oliver Sims Sharpsburg D. B. Oliver

Standard Glass fires all old Wellsburg workers

A Wellsburg West Virginia glass works union reports the Standard Glass Company may reopen as a non union shop around August 1. All former employees were notified their services are no longer required. Fifteen bricklayers arrived, ten were impressed by Agent O'Brien and sent back to Philadelphia. No new developments in the strike are noted.

L. A. No. 10 Flint Glass Workers Wellsburg W. Va Standard Glass Company City O'Brien Philadelphia

Corning Strikers Meet as Flynn Leaves for Talks

J. Flynn of the A F G W A executive committee departs for Corning New York to confer on a year long strike. He will be away two weeks. Tar boiler makers plan a Ross Grove picnic on August 10 and a Tarors' picasc at Abiquip on August 24. The Soesmen's Assembly of the Kh of L reports a lively meeting and says charges have been preferred against a member by another local.

J. Flynn The Corning N. Y Ross Grove Tarors’ Picasc Abiquip Tre Soesmen’s Assembly Kh. of L

Crooked eye corrected by surgery and fashion sale

Evidence shows a daughter of Fred Kramer had one eye crossed by half an inch with limited sight. Dr. Sadler operated on both eyes at 804 Penn Avenue, straightening them and improving vision by ten percent. Also advertised is a muslin underwear sale by Boces & Bunn with a large stock and a fall display at 47 Sixth Street and other locations.

Fred Kramer Allegheny County Sadler Penn Avenue

Rival Claimants For Land In Beaver County Equity Suit

Dr. Sutton of Allegheny files in Beaver County prothonotary a bill in equity against Captain Benjamin W. Morgan his wife landowners on the Fort Wayne Road J E Ginga dealer and his lawyer James W Prescott alleging a scheme to defraud Sutton in a land sale. Prescott says Glass agreed April to buy for 75000 and was recorded May. Sutton offered Glass 10000 but was refused. Prescott testifies he acted for Glass denying fraud or blackmail claims.

Sutton Morgan J. E. Glass Prescott R. 8. Sutton Allegheny Beaver County Glass James W. Prescott Cha Morgans Inla Beaver Williams Dr. Sutton Shaw

Swindled Italian Man Arrested Over False Pretense Case

Donate Toce was arrested on a warrant charging him with obtaining money under false pretenses. Pietro Miraglia filed the case as a test matter with many Italians said to be awaiting action. Toce allegedly borrowed from poor Italians between 20000 and 25000 dollars, with savings often loaned from lawyers, stirring indignation in the community. Donate Toce is the father of Nichols Toce, a banker who recently disappeared leaving many creditors.

Spacia Philadetrata Donate Toco Pietro Miraglia Toce Donate Toce Nichols Toce

Grand Lodge Good Templars elect officers in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg this afternoon the Grand Lodge Good Templars of Pennsylvania elected officers for the coming year. Grand Chief Templar W. H. Morgan presided, with Vice Templar Laur Rudy, Grand Secretary Charles E. Steele, Grand Treasurer Annie J. Welchman, and Grand Counselor Hon. T. B. Stubbs. Pittsburg chosen as next meeting place.

Fire records from Jamestown Ottsville and Chicago armory

Fire at Home Packing Company's cold storage in Jamestown Pennsylvania destroyed part of the building with insurance covering part of the loss and incendiary origin suspected. In Ottsville near Youngstown the Stevens carriage works and a neighbor’s house burned with losses around 5000 dollars. incendiary cause suspected. In Chicago the Second Regiment armory was damaged by fire with cartridges discharging, but firemen kept flames in check.

Jamestown Home Packing Company Ottsville Youngstown John Stevens Chicago Second Regiment Bein

Incline Plane Company Files Annual Report in Harrisburg

The Monongahela Incline Plane Company filed its annual report at the Interior Department in Harrisburg yesterday. It carried 1,748,074 passengers during the year. Receipts totaled $7,745 while expenditures reached $19,408.

Monongahela Incline Plane Company Interior Department Harrisburg

Office rooms for rent in Diamond street building

Light manufacturing tenants invited to view rooms at 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street with power electric light elevator and janitor service included. Listings include 100 by 60 foot spaces with central light and steam heat at 2 500, 60 by 30 foot at 3 100, 28 by 18 foot with power light and heat, plus others from 2 400. Apply to John T Shields Dispatch office building corner Diamond and Smithfield between 11 and 4 BR M.

Diamond Street John T. Shields Dispatch Business Corner Diamond Smithfield BR. M

Blaine Town Promises Free Railroad Tickets and Maps

To Blaine on the Monongahela and Re offers free railroad tickets to Blaine and return plus maps price lists printed matter and full particulars about the new town attracting universal interest. Apply at Charles Somers & Co 129 Fourth Ave.

Blaine Charles Somers & Co Fourth Ave

Great Clearing Sale of Pants at 149 for 3000 Pairs

A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement offers about 3,000 pairs of men’s fancy worsted pants in ~25 patterns for 149. Samples shown in Grant street window. Includes references to Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets and to Iron City beer with telephone contact 1186 from Baeverlein Brewing and other local merchants Bocas & Bunt and Bennetts Pa.

Grant Street Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Grant and Diamond Streets Iron City

Preliminary Season Opening at 7 Sixth Street

First early fall opening of neckwear items advertised for Friday and Saturday with prices as low as six and a third cents. Shop at 7 Sixth Street to view new stock and bargain offerings for the season.

Price Sixth St Will Price

Picture Free And Handsomely Framed Giveaway

Hendricks & Co popular photographer at No 68 Federal Street Allegheny offers a free framed picture with every dozen cabinets. Advertises Angostura Bitters for after sleepless nights and tonic use. Lists prices 50c and 75c per yard from Jos Honise Co Penn Avenue Stores.

Hendricks & Os Federal Street Allegheny Ussu Jos. Honxse & Co Penn Avenue

Building Collapse Kills Three at Elba Iron Works

A roof under construction at Elba Iron Works Frankstown collapsed yesterday morning, burying workers and killing three men. Injured include George Lemon Frank Schmidt and several Hungarian laborers. The incident, under W. A. Mahaney for Riter Conley, occurred as girders and timber purlins were being raised. two derricks failed and part of the finishing department dropped. Names pending identification. authorities and hospital staff responded swiftly.

Elba Iron Works Frankstown Riter & Conley Baldwin William Fogarty Elo Iron Works Oi Well Supply Tron New Theswo Michael Delia Joyce's Row

Low Summer Prices On Tapestry And Upholstery Fabrics

From eight to six dollars and from sixteen to seven dollars for fabrics are offered. The advertisement notes low prices on tapestry and chenille table covers and printed curtain silks. Customers are urged to place orders now to avoid fall rush and keep staff busy with summer work. It lists Wool Damasks, Tapestries, Velours, Plushes, Brocatelles, Satin Damask, Silk Damask among materials for fall and winter.

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