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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1891
Page
5
A diverse group gathered to discuss voting ethics and the common good. Speakers included ministers from East End Church and Cyclorama Hall addressing concerns over school influence and financial hardship in ministerial circles.
Mrs Jennie Robb of Noblestown is thrown from her buggy by a runaway horse and died of a broken neck. The horse, her own, had run off before. She leaves three children and was about 40, widow of George Shobb, cousin of Attorney John Robb and Deputy Warden Robb. An inquest will be held. Elaine Goodale to write about a journey through Indian Country for THE DISPATCH.
A frail veteran is sent from Union station to Dayton with his two daughters beside him. The parting is heart wrenching as the girls rush back to bid him farewell and sob uncontrollably. The veteran is carried to the train while the sisters mourn and confess mother is dead and they are poor.
The Moorhead sub district Eleventh ward board elected a full teaching corps for next year led by Miss Nannie Mockrel as principal and J. E. Johnston as associate. The lightning rod contract for the school building was awarded to Hunan & Son.
John S Stevenson prominent Wilkinsburg citizen dies at home after service in the war as a lieutenant. He led coal mines and later coached at Wilkinsburg and served as School Board president. Survived by a wife and three children. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from his home with burial in Homewood Cemetery.
Thre Dispatch has secured a famed female correspondent who will report from Paris under the signature of A. ts. She is expected to delight readers of both sexes in tomorrow’s issue Isaac.
William Englert a 30 year old former Southside resident died at Grove Station on the Castle Shannon line from typhoid fever. His wife, who had traveled to summon a doctor, fell ill in the city and died soon after at Spreen’s residence, leaving her husband a widower after nine months of marriage.
Lieutenant Johnston located a 14 year old boy in Palmer's boathouse at South Eighth street after a Morganza escape report. The youth claimed to be Thomas G. McInally, son of an East End cresae, having wandered from Mobeen. He was taken to Twenty-first Ward station for questioning.
Jon Barton a 2 year old boy died at West Penn Hospital from burns after falling into a vat of acid at Morris W Bailey May 20. The coroner was notified and an inquest was set for today.
In a public letter the mayor attacks Chief Brown over the fire and police bureaus, contending the Superintendent lacks real authority and that the head of the fire department bears responsibility. He criticizes C L Magee and argues for open municipal governance and accountability to the people.
Fannie B Ward will describe the sights of Santiago in The Dispatch tomorrow. Incidental news follows on the Chilean rebellion and related events.
On the sixth day of Sivan in the Hebrew calendar eighteen children were initiated into the Hebrew faith at the Eighth Street Synagogue. The ceremony, led by Rabbi Mayer with help from Mr. Pachter, featured the blessing over the law and a catechetical address. Other synagogues held similar services as American stories by American writers were announced for a Sunday Dispatch feature.
A oil well driller Gooprica H Goodrich near Noblestown suffered fatal burns when natural gas ignited on a drill and a fire broke out. Young Arthur Robinson was crippled for life after being struck on a board pile. Doyle was knocked down by a horse on Fifth Avenue. Henry Reichert injured by a falling cork bale at Armstrong Bros. factory.
A potpourri of rough justice and domestic disputes fills the page. Alpent Menson accuses waiter C Mareschal of pocketing restaurant funds. Joxrs and Kurtz face cruelty charges. Jacon Devise serves time and now stands charged with assault. Srepuan is jailed after upheaval with his wife. Owen Schovelin sought for desertion on complaint by his wife. Jonza, 16, bail set on larceny claim by Police Inspector McKelvey. Mrs. Cama waives suit against William Stivers for assault. Stivers faces a separate pending suit from Mrs. Weiland’s daughter. Charles Whalen, 14, disorderly conduct. stones fired through windows near Isaacs' nestdance. pockets found with green peaches. Hany Caamaens in Allegheny lockup for disorderly conduct after rock throwing. Bearings set for suspected misconduct at School Street. Mrs. Sherwood promises to settle the servant girl question in THE DISPATCH tomorrow. Dr. B M Hanxa advertises ENT services at 720 Penn Street.
A Philadelphia deal rumor looms as Allegheny county GOP members rally for Dalzell. Tariff Club bosses and Sheriff McCleary back Randolf for Secretary while Randolf and Dalzell vie for President. Lee of Franklin backs Dalzell. Robinson aims to stay even, with talk of a compromise and continued maneuvering ahead of postings.
Seventeenth ward station reports 267 dog licenses issued to date as part of an ongoing licensing drive. Town notes include church members from Thirty seventh Street Baptist Church purchasing a desirable lot on Main street near a avenue and plan to erect a haniectee in out all June 9075. B and O Railroad announces Sunday excursion tickets to Wheeling with trains leaving depot at 730 AM.
Ex offerings today in cotton lisle and silk hose block and colors open until 9p M Barry A G Campbell & Sons list at 27 Fifth avenue Fit Up Your Cottage for the Summer summer blankets quilts bedcoverings canopies and draperies Penn Avenue Stores all lovers of delicacies use Bitters to secure a good digestion
John Lofink aged 19 and Jennie Ford aged 47 were married by Judge Gripp at 3 PM yesterday at the bride’s bedside. Lofink was released on a $2000 bail while relatives attended and the bride soon planned removal to her mother-in-law’s home. The marriage follows a recent serious incident involving the bride.
M E Vaillant of the American Express Company notes a slow summer season for express business, with freight shipments rising by express in some cases as shippers avoid freight lines. He predicts slow trade until August, though summer dullness may affect express firms differently. Europe’s brightest Cable Correspondents will send Cable Letters to The Dispatch tomorrow.
Thomas McGaugh aged 13 was committed to jail yesterday by Alderman Caldwell for malicious mischief. He recently arrived from Morganza and will likely be returned to that institution.
Captain Brophy reported a satchel cane umbrella and hat found on the river bank near Thirty-eighth street with no identifying marks. Police fear another possible self inflicted death while Mercy Hospital staff elected J E Kearns son of Dr W D Kearns Penn avenue resident physician to replace Dr Thomas who died last Tuesday morning from blood poisoning at the hospital.
Awino Vernado, 30, an Italian worker at Jones Coal Mines on the Monongahela river, died at Mercy Hospital last night from injuries suffered when a fall of slate buried him last Thursday afternoon.
The Pittsburg Freight Committee will meet Buffalo agents at Niagara Falls next Tuesday to confer about mutual business. The main object is to have a little outing at the cataract.
P C C C announces a grand sale of 460 cheviot suits in sack style sizes 34 to 49 at 0.008 00 and 565 cassimere and cheviot suits in sack or three-button cutaway in stylish shades. 6980 fine dress suits of worsteds in sacks or eS. Purchasers urged to act. Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co corner Grant and Diamond streets. Globe meres Hawthorne cheviota.
Special low round trip via the Pennsylvania Lines for Jr O U A M excursions to Cleveland on June 15 and 16. Departures from Pittsburg Union Station 8:00 am and 6:30 am Tuesday, Allegheny 10:00 pm Monday, and 12:45 pm and 11:05 pm Monday return by June 21. Includes note on Farmer Home townsite near Uniontown with acre lots and donations for young farmers. Grand opening June 16 to 18 with excursion rates and incentives for farmers.
The advertisement claims Marvin crackers are so popular that if laid in a line they would stretch to San Francisco and back, with orders pouring in nationwide. It urges customers to choose Marvin crackers as the best and avoid other brands.
A collage of advertisements lists shop names such as James H. Aiken & Co. at 100 Fifth Avenue and Rosenbaum & Co. for clothing items. It also mentions rail fares to Cleveland at 3 dollars round trip via P&LE routes and notes train schedules for Monday June 15 and Tuesday June 16. The text includes street addresses on Smithfield Street and Liberty, plus references to branded groceries Our Best and Table Belle flour.
Industrial action shifts as planing mill workers consider returning while leaders and union claims clash over hours and effects. Builders' Exchange tightens material sales via board orders amid disputes on eight hour contracts and widespread claims of who remains out.
The Allegheny Furnace Company was chartered with local capitalists as directors and a capital stock of 100,000,000 dollars. D. B. Oliver serves as President. President Eberhardt of L A 300 plans a May East tour, with duties in Baltimore as a new manager to fill vacancy.
The Old and New Southside Bridge Companies held a joint meeting to settle prior rights to a site but failed to agree. East Birmingham Bridge Co may sell a charter for a South Twentieth street bridge. A court date looms as 10 year old John Walensach was jailed awaiting hearing on an alleged theft at a South Eighteenth Street grocery.
Young delegates at the Amalgamated Association convention struggle to influence the wage scale as officers prepare reports. Rumor says the group may back reciprocity and high protection before adjournment, with a 1892 political document planned if delegates align with Republicans and tariff Democrats.
Travel options from this city for Ellwood Sunday include three routes. The Rock Point express departs 8 20 a m from Allegheny, connects at Ellwood Junction to Ellwood. The Pittsburg and Lake Erie morning express leaves 9 a m from Southside Birmingham for West Ellwood to connect by ferry. The Pittsburg and Western runs 8 30 a m from Ninth street bridge to Ellwood, with reduced fare 21 for the round trip. tickets at Black & Baird's, 5 Fourth Avenue. The P and L E will offer a low round trip rate Sunday. round trip fare 1 25.
Attention has been invited to the fire insurance agency of Mr J W Arrott in this city. The firm specializes in rent insurance against fire and also covers all hazards with top companies including lightning. They are introducing steam boiler and liability insurance and invite steam users and employers to visit 533 Wood Street for cost estimates.
An old advertisement touts 92 inch India Mousseline and chintz colorings on dark grounds with French Ginghams and Zephyrs. It lists Cashmere Sateens Madras Ginghams and Century Cloth in choicest patterns at low prices.
James Burke a journeyman plumber on strike was accused of assaulting James Farrell an employee of McGinnis Herlehy Co after Burke took Farrells tools on Friday and hid them at the plumbers head on Market street. The case was heard by Alderman Gripp who reserved his decision.
A supplier advertises a vast purchase of fabrics including Plaid, Stripe and Lace Effects in Nainsooks Cam bries and Lawns as well as Dimities Batistes India Linens Victoria Lawns and Linen Lawns. Prices range from 0c to 1240 and up.
White bed spreads offered at a discount. Various prices cited with emphasis on value and availability. Limited details provided about locations or seller names.
In less than a month a new tin plate duty takes effect and manufacturers move fast to start. P. H. Laufman & Co. install two furnaces and expect operation within 60 days. A city plan for regulating industries under the new order is to be submitted to interested manufacturers. Mr. Britton runs a Cleveland plant producing plates.
A large selection of two percent and two inch fine umbrellas offered at about half price. Features choice handles and excellent covers from top manufacturers. A single style is the reason for the forced sale.
A large purchase of elegant embroidered cashmere fichus at prices ranging from 375 to 25 dollars is advertised. The listing highlights seasonable garments and substantial stock for shoppers seeking refined accessories.
Local miners district ousts President McLaughlin and Secretary Boyd for not voting as instructed at the Columbus conference on eight hour day plans. Three candidates for presidency are Enoch Coulson, J J Johnson, and Abram Winders. Indications point to a split as the two deposed officers resist the action.
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