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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1892
Page
5
Mr. Lambie presented the underground wire ordinance and moved to refer it to his committee. Mr. Robertson urged referring it to his, and the debate grew heated. Lambie prevailed, and the ordinance was sent to the Safety Committee.
Select Council passed the Exchange Street Railway ordinance over the Mayor’s veto after a heated debate between Messrs Perry and Donahue. The vote on using the ordinance despite the Mayor’s objections failed 23 to 7, with Baum among those voting no, and the Manchester ordinance passed over the veto 4 to 2 after brief action.
New ordinances and petitions introduced in Select and Common Councils seek rights for United States Baking Company to lay a switch on Liberty street, taxes on bicycles, grading and utilities on multiple streets, sewer and water lines, lamp installations, railroad and alley work, and damages claim of 240 dollars for Kirkwood street opening. Names include Ed Manginn and Phillips Mining Company with multiple street and avenue actions across Liberty through Fifth avenues and surrounding blocks.
The audit ordinance authorizing experts to review city accounts passed. The resolution to employ two New York civil engineers was reconsidered and adopted after claims that no suitable engineers could be found locally.
Mr. Wainwright’s notice to street railways to repair the streets between tracks was approved along with Chief Bigelow’s repaing contracts.
The Tin Plate Sheet Steel and Galvanized Iron Associations announce collaboration to pursue common interests. Leaders indicate coordinated efforts to tackle industry standards, pricing, and trade practices across member companies.
City growth and new water and sewer improvements dominate the annual public works report by Chief Bigelow. He calls for meters to curb water waste, notes Schenley Park as Pittsburg’s playground, and says a free bridge to the South Side may be decided by vote.
A Chicago mass meeting at the Wylie Avenue AME Church urged immediate action against white mobs. Speakers cited 121 lynchings last year and pressed for federal remedies, jury trials for accused colored defendants, and new state and national protections.
The Times on Fourth avenue opened its eight story building to the public with tours from 2 to 6 pm. Guests toured from basement presses to the editor’s floor as music from three orchestras filled the air and tropical decorations adorned the halls and palms lined the main floor.
Hamilton Ogle, a colored hill resident, tried voodoo to win back Josephine Dickson and sent threatening letters. He followed her on the street and attempted to pull hairs from her head. Dickson, alarmed by the letters, had him arrested on criminal libel and assault and battery.
William H. Boals a freight brakeman on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad was killed when knocked from a freight car by a switch block arm near Bennett's station. He fell under moving cars and was ground to pieces. Inquest scheduled. Other accidents reported include a fatal engine strike at Turtle Creek and injuries from a bakery wagon collision. A gas explosion burned two Edgar Thomson Steel Works workers, and a Brad dock Wire Works employee fell into an annealing pot. Names and specific details limited by report.
Chief Bigelow awarded thirty seven street repair contracts yesterday totaling three hundred thousand dollars. The bids included a low paving rate of 271 dollars per cubic yard, one of the lowest in years. Thirty five additional contracts will be let today.
Charles Moore a glass worker on Bradford Street Southside has been missing for nearly a week. He left with considerable money one morning last week and has not returned, prompting fears that he may have been harmed.
Highland Park work is finished, creating a more attractive site. The zoological section received several animals and was reorganized, enhancing preservation and exhibits.
Superintendent of Police O Mara searches for Jennie and Nellie Wilson as their brother, a locomotive engineer, lies dead in New Castle Wyoming. The sisters are beneficiaries of $3,000 life insurance.
A new smallpox case is reported on Penn avenue. Mrs Albert Skeldom is in serious condition at West Penn Hospital. Dr J J Green evaluated Mrs Buddom yesterday morning and urged transfer. Dr Elder at West Penn Hospital confirmed the smallpox diagnosis and recommended hospitalization.
The Department of Public Charities was notified that D. Frazier and Charles Miller, inmates at the work house, have become insane. Frazier was committed by Magistrate Gripp for larceny and Miller was sent from the Criminal Court for larceny. Chief Elliot plans to petition the court to commit them to the City Farm today.
Trusses and artificial limbs are advertised with shoulder braces and other supports. The Arti ficial Limb Co at 28 Penn avenue near Ninth street in Pittsburg is open on Saturday evening until 9 o'clock.
Defendants in East End Reformed Presbyterian v Mills deny church courts have civil jurisdiction over the congregation. They contend the corporation is governed by its trustees and Pennsylvania law, not by Pittsburg Presbytery or Synod. The response outlines control of property, pastor disputes, and authority of the board against ecclesiastical interference. Burglars hit J B Straub bakery on Lowry Street stealing cash and a gold watch, then looted Miss Pickle’s boarding house and Hotel Frankenstein. no other losses reported.
In Grandview Cemetery 20 000 people witnessed the unveiling of a granite memorial for 771 unidentified Johnstown flood graves lost May 31, 1889. Gov Pattison and flood commission members attended along with city and state officials, then a banquet followed at the Duquesne Hotel.
The Smith Premier typewriter company plans a new building adjoining its five story facility in Syracuse to meet orders surging since its February 1890 founding. Ground broken, ready by September 1, the 130 by 60 foot annex will reuse part of the old Gun Works site. The firm employs 350 to 400 now, rising to about 800 after completion, with 70–80 salesmen and 15 branch offices. It has 2,000 outstanding orders and a 150 machine Government order for War Department use.
P C C C Clothiers advertises a four day sale with real fine suits priced at 10 dollars, matching regular 18 to 22 dollar qualities. Suits include sacks and cutaway styles in whipcords, worsteds, tweeds, cassimeres, and more with a perfect fit guarantee. Located at Grant and Diamond streets.
A testimonial from E. H. Johnson of Kensington Minn describes rapid relief after first use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a severe rheumatism attack. The note promotes agents and catalogs for bicycle and awning products amid miscellaneous Pittsburgh salesroom references.
Mrs. William Otto pleads for help as her husband a boiler maker and her brother-in-law Jacob Otto vanish with all their clothes and a valise. Mrs Otto, who runs a Water Street restaurant, fears desertion and faces unpaid rent with two cents in hand while three children and a former partner’s child are also gone.
A nineteen year old, Albert Barr of Ferry Street, was found unconscious Monday night near Twenty-eighth street and Penn avenue. He recalls being attacked after leaving a car at Twenty-eighth Street and Smallman, losing a watch and chain. Police report head injuries consistent with a recent heavy blow.
Carnegie Bros. & Co. rejected reports of a $750,000 suit settlement with the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company. A firm member said disagreements over claims exist, with gas charges around $500,000 disputed by the Carnegies who cite overpayments and contract damages. The basis of settlement is denied, and a trial is likely.
Extensive department sale lists all wool dress fabrics and silks with sharp price cuts. French dress plaids and solid color suitings drop from $1 to 66c hayard. novelty shirtings and jacquard sar tunes reduced to $1 to $1.50 per yard. Navy serges and 46 inch crepes trimmed down. India silk prints offered at wholesale sec per yard.
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