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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1891
Page
2
The Synod's final actions sustain suspensions and then lift them for several ministers amid heated debates over East End platform, church discipline, and political dissent. Key figures Rev J B Milligan Rev O B Milligan Rev A W McClurkan and Rev J C K Milligan face forthcoming trials while others announce withdrawal to unite with U P or Covenanter denominations.
The evening session closed with the Finance Committee urging the Synod to safeguard church property that may be lost. Suspended minister and Labor Union investigations loom as covenanters plan future steps.
Select Councilman Warmeastie plans an ordinance requiring smoke consumers at factories to curb nuisance emissions. He expects opposition but aims to have the law tested in court, hoping a test case reaches the Supreme Court for legality. The issue centers on whether cities may regulate nuisance smoke and enforce such rules through police power.
Charles Viar a colored confectioner was arrested at Central station after taking back his daughter from the Williams home in Pittsburg. Viar had lived with his wife in Cleveland until a quarrel led to their separation. The child, about five, had been left in care in Pittsburg with Franklin and wife at 360 Webster Avenue. The incident occurred after the mother’s trouble in Beaver and her imprisonment. Viar claims custody. police say it is a family dispute and he will likely be released. All involved are colored.
Haggy Scu departed yesterday for Cincinnati to run Harry Davis' new summer resort Silver Park Grove. Several friends of Mrs. M. M. Frey celebrated her birthday yesterday, marking the occasion with greetings and well wishes. A program for a benefit event at the Children’s Temporary Home on Collins Avenue was announced, aiming to raise funds and ensure a successful evening.
Mrs Frances Heintz of Waterloo Iowa, long unable to walk, rose from a wheeled chair and walked after an audience with Father Mollinger at St Anthony's chapel on Troy Hill. Reports say hundreds gathered as others claimed relief and recovered sight or mobility, with testimonials from her brother Christian Marshall and daughter. The scene drew crowds and boarding houses filled with visitors seeking cures.
Preparations for the St Anthony feast include a nine days novena and confessions this week. Father Mollinger will assist with extra duty while Rev Fathers Oster Murphy lead the Grand High Mass and St Anthony blessing, with relic vessels and multilingual services, as Mollinger plans a European rest and return to open a new church in fall.
At Sharpsburg the Pittsburg Baptist Association second day session heard progress on Mt. Pleasant Institute with $3,000 bearing interest. Delegates and pastor representation rules were debated, a memorial church for Dr. W Shadrach memory discussed, and a bookstore project postponed. Tributes were paid to W B Skinner and H J Hamilton.
Mayor Gourley and Chief Bigelow reviewed applicants for lunch and refreshment stand privileges at Schenley Park. Two applicants earned certificates to sell on grounds with conditions set by the committee. Prizes for athletic events were funded by several local firms. total cash on hand stood at 4152 dollars with additional donations noted.
Wilson, the burglar captured in Allegheny late Monday night, was photographed and shown to the public. He may be the man who entered M. F. Leslie’s house on Saturday, as private watchman McLough identified him but questioned his appearance. The thief reportedly posed as a kalos miner and fled after robbing a house, leaving a key among others and taking $150 with no trousers or watch.
The next civil service exam for letter carriers post office clerks and messengers will be held at City Series George B Mackey Secretary local examining office. Applications must be filed with the Postmaster by July 15.
A man named Joseph Shoder from Allegheny Street was arrested yesterday afternoon after neighbors feared for their children's safety during a shotgun experiment. Police noted possible city ordinance violations and detained him.
The Amalgamated Association discusses iron scale rates with 70 cents per ton as the base, nail plate rolling cheaper by 6 1/2 cents, and heating matched to bar milling. A memorandum outlines wages for a one year period starting July 1, 1891, with representatives contesting lodge seating and calls for equitable representation.
Carpenters monitor contractor moves amid a building trades strike with potential new legal action. Agents report alien labor law violations and lumber refusals, while union leaders claim progress but workers return slowly.
Common Pleas No 3 heard a motion for an injunction by McCandless and Kinjer contractors against Bricklayers Union No 2 members J O Brien E Broderick J Johnston James Stewart and Charles Whiteside alleging interference with bricklayers on a new ondoslyn project.
Officials complain of dull traffic as President Roberts and party inspect walls yard and discuss plans for extending passenger service to Panhandle bridge. T N Ely reports no new work this year and expenses will be curtailed while a new depot project may be announced later. Western Pennsylvania Central Mining Institute to hold two day session at the courthouse starting next Thursday.
A meeting agenda lists lingering items to be taken up and disposed of. An illustrated lecture on Adam's coke manufacturing process will be presented, followed by a working model demonstration. The late mining commission will be a topic for a general debate.
Chief Brown dispatched Inspector Whitehouse Captain Mercer and officers of the Second district to Continental Tube Works Frankstown to prevent trouble during a strike. Guards escorted strikers to their homes after work ended and a tense scene occurred on Restotas Street during Tuesday evening.
E M Butz and F H Yeager traveled to New York to handle creditors for the Columbia Iron Works at Uniontown. Rumors say Butz secured more time and the plant might restart in July, though he refused to speak until all arrangements are finalized.
The government targets jewelers who engrave or mutilate coins to fashion bangles. A Chicago firm is fined for engraving monograms on coins. District Attorney Lyon warns against further coin filing and explains laws on melting coins. He will decide on further actions.
Special Agent Hampton Houghton of the Pennsylvania road dismisses reports that Greensburg accommodation was stoned near Braddock. He says stones were tossed by several children. a stray hit a car window. No bricks or serious injuries occurred. parents may be warned and prosecuted for malice if repeated.
The Baltimore and Ohio issues a summer resort guide with rates and routes. General Scull and assistants prepared the pamphlet showing forest mountain lake and seaside views. The New Pennsylvania Express Trains on the New York to Chicago line are full and cannot carry all travelers. The limited’s time will be cut by about an hour once scheduled improvements are completed.
Unclear text reports a string of arrests and cases in Allegheny with names such as Strathen Litzixcre Price and Mack, plus sentences for larceny and weapons, a serious child injury, and various improvised notes. The piece also includes advertisements and unrelated slips about goods and tonics.
Governor Pattison signs the new license law as city officials project higher municipal revenue from fees. Downtown saloonkeepers split on the impact with many fearing fewer licenses but potential rise in speak-easies, while outside operators see advantages from lower rents and easier entry.
Cobleigh and Ives paid three victims the $25 deposits plus expenses and were released after a hearing before Magistrate Gripp. Only three witnesses appeared, and the men agreed to settle with the three by restitution. They left town for Buffalo with their wives.
Mrs O Brien a 75 year old resident of Mulberry alley lost her home when a raid Monday led to her daughter being sent to the workhouse. The house was crowded with colored men and the elderly woman was thrown down stairs and badly hurt. Police will report her to a charitable institution.
The Northside Republican Club passes resolutions endorsing Hon. John Dalzell for President of the State. Angel H. Sholes, John J. Tanning and C. P. Greapen are delegates to the Scranton convention and are instructed for Dalzell.
A trade notice touts John 8. Brown & Sons celebrated hand made goods praising beauty of design and intrinsic value as unequaled in the world.
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