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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1891

Page

2

Dog Days and Poisoned Meat Cast Heat Grim Toll

Heat peak at 92 degrees drives dog licensing surge as authorities deny mass killings. Reports warn of poisoned meat incidents, rising mortality, and health bureau data show June death surge, with infant deaths increasing and a noted case of a boy collapsing on Sarah Street. local officials pledge no broad dog killings before July 15.

Weir Brown Wand S Peondtitsta Ruchs Hill Bureau Bureau of Health Mt. Washington Kole Willman Little Sisters of the Poor Yesterdas Sarah Street South Eighteenth Street Southside Hospital Ty Allestieny Ated Matilde Swanson BF Laughlin Jones & Lauchlin Penn Ant Martland West Peon Hospital Signal Service Bet

Shade Trees Stop Heat Toll in Wilkinsburg

Dr J S Stevens notes towns with many shade trees escape sunstroke and heat illness. He cites 12 cases of cholera infantum in Wilkinsburg during hot weather, warning summers harm babies. He urges more shade planting in Pittsburg lower districts and praises current shade coverage.

Wilkinbburg Dis Rator J. S. Stevens Will Pittsburg Pitts Hure Wilkinsburg

Heat Claimed McKeesport Mill Workers

Heat forced many McKeesport mill men to quit work and fear keeps others from returning. Local reports note workers avoiding shifts amid extreme temperatures.

McKeesport

Why He Is Hopeful About Excursion Traffic

Division Passenger Agent Smith of the Baltimore and Ohio road notes in twenty years of service that hot weather in the last two weeks of June signals a strong excursion season. He explains early summer heat cools chances per trip, while a brief cool spell invites travel before mid July, otherwise many stay home until cooler weather returns.

Smith Baltimore and Ohio Road Sumer

Petition to join Monongahela Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church

Rev J A Burnett and about fifty supporters sign a petition seeking admission of Wilkinsburg congregation to the Monongahela Presbytery. The group plans a second United Presbyterian Church in Wilkinsburg, with around eighty members following Burnett. Services have continued in Lohr's Hall pending admission.

J. A. Burnett Monongahela Wilkinsburg Reformed Burnett Monhein United Presbyte Church Wilkinsburg EU. P. Compabele Press U.P. Church of Wilmsburg Stewart Burnete Lobr's Reformed Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Churches Presbyterian Faith

ANOTHER CHURCH SQUABBLE IN ALLEGHENY

A morning meeting of the Colored Baptist Association is set for 11 at the Baptist Church at Scott and Robinson streets Allegheny. Prominent preachers will attend as independents push to break from the Pittsburg Association amid ecclesiastical disputes and excommunications.

Colored Baptist Association Baptist Church Scott and Robinson Streets Allegheny Menage Ogheny Pittsburg Pikes H Pryor Puaerer J. H Ener Colwell Milton Ether J. C. Taylor Tabernacle Laws Green Street Pryor Pitteburg Association

Armored plate mill at Carnegie Phipps uses new four roll setup

The Homestead steel plant of Carnegie Phipps & Co. reports a milestone in armor plate production as a 11,000 pound ingot is rolled to three inches thick in a single trial pass. The new four roll mill, with vertical and horizontal trains, promises enhanced output for government and commercial orders.

Homestead Steel Carnegie, Phipps & Co John A. Potter Pittsch Bessemer Cocosey Clinton

DETERMINED ON A MONOPOLY IN TELEPHONE WAR

Superintendent W D Paynter warns that Bell monopoly aims to shut out competitors by making nearby wires free. He says the 193 patent expiry prompts aggressive expansion from New York to Chicago with Pittsburg relay, and crews are installing lines to Ebensburg.

W. D. Paynter Philadelphia Bell

Mayor Gourley on the Bench at 4 PM hearing

Mayor Gourley will preside in Alderman McKenna's office this afternoon over a suit brought by the Wharf Master against Heese Bros Captain Anshutz and several river parties for violating the landing ordinance for steamers. The case comes up at 4 o'clock.

Gourley Alderman McKenna Heese Bros Anshutz

Child’s Body Found In Monongahela River Sacked

The body of a male child was recovered from the Monongahela River at the Point Bridge yesterday afternoon. It was wrapped in a sack with the right arm and left foot bound by rope. Dr. McCandless conducted a postmortem and found the child had lived. the coroner offered no clues to the murderers.

Monongahela Point Bridge McCandless

No Material Change in Building Trades Strike

The building strike shows no signs of breaking with both sides prepared to continue. Some secessions from strikers are claimed by Builders' Exchange, while strike committees deny them. A McCandless call at Joslyn theater yielded no compromise. Bricklayers' O'Brien cites promised aid from the International Union as sixteen men head to Roanoke, Va.

McCandless Joslyn Theater O'Brien International Union Roanoke

To Europe and Seashore Trains Packed for Summer Weekend

Last evening trains on the Pennsylvania road carried about 30 workers and their families heading to the seashore. They expect to return in the fall when work picks up.

Pennsylvania Road

Local Notices and Tragic Incidents Reported in Brief

A jumble of short items lists a man dying after a Monday injury in Wilkinsburg, Fourth of July preparations, a mill accident injuring four fingers at Moorehead, Nora Conroy missing in Allegheny, Joan SULLIVAR a child run over dies, musician Bakkel t leaves for Lake Plain, a coroner clears the gripman in a Pittsburg transit death, W. B. Willison buried in Clarion county, a Newport gas explosion fatal, bridge approach contract awarded in Wattsontown, various local investigations and a postmortem showing unknown causes for a death, a girl named Annie Huber Williams Wilson injured and sent to a hospital, with mismatched names and details in the relay of incidents.

Peter McClune Wilkinsburg Moowart Corse Moorehead’s Mill Allegheny Nora Conroy W. E. Gillespie Joan Sullivar Homeopathic Hospital Bakkelt Bijou Ellis Brook Lake Plain Thomas Gibbon Pittsburg Gripman W. B. Willison Brokes' Rocks Clarion County Newport Tax County Watsonton Illiam Gardner Shendonsville Hirth Peter Dott Bakerstown Yo T Third Avenue McAleese Pace Fifth Avenue Annie Huber Annie Williams Annie Wilson

Window Prices Firm at Chicago Meeting

Glass manufacturers gather in Chicago to discuss trade as hot weather closes factories by July first. Secretary William Loeffler of the Meaburg group reports no rate increases and notes potential August talks. Stocks run low but prices stay firm amid local strikes and summer shutdowns.

Chicago William Loeffler Windy City Partia Loefler Men and Makers Loetner

Lead Directors Visit Local Lead Plant Firms

The lead trust directors met at the Anderson to transact business with two local plants. Present were General A. T. Goshorn of Cincinnati J. S. Steenken L. A. Cole and Joseph L. McBirney of New York. They inspected operations and reported nothing重大.

Lead Trust The Anderson General A. T. Goshorn Cincinnati J. 5S. Steenken L. A. Cole Joseph L. MccBirney New York Wor General Goshorn Genuin Pittsburg

Condensed Milk Label Directions Mentioned

Readable label text directs how to use condensed milk and notes it is sold by grocers and druggists. Mentions custards and a general instruction style typical of historic product labeling. No additional context available.

Ironworkers Press on with Legislation at Forbes Street Hall

The Amalgamated Association convention continues its daily grind at the iron scale. Main points have been printed in Tex Distatou and no major public action is expected until the steel scales come up.

Amalgamated Association Tex

Injunction Granted in McCandless Brickwork Case

The Common Pleas No.8 suit by McCandless Kinzer against John H. O'Brien and Bricklayers Union No.2 was decided for plaintiffs. Judge McClung held the defendants guilty of nuisance by intimidation and disruption, granting an injunction to stop efforts to drive workers away. The theater crew consisted of 23 bricklayers, 21 journeymen, with expected completion by mid July.

J. H. O'Brien McCandress & Kinzer McCcinung McCandless & Kinzer Joslyn John H. O'Brien Bricklayers’ Union No. 2 Common Pleas McClung Court of Equity Acta Ferguson Dne Theater Ee McCandless

Change to Incline Ticketing Begins July First

The Monongahela Incline will replace monthly and family school tickets with a new coupon form good for 00 trips. The coupon tickets are valid until used and redeemable for one way travel only. The change takes effect on July 1.

Monongahela

Meeting at Niagara Among Freight Committees

Agents of the Pittsburg Freight Committee traveled to Niagara Falls to confer with Youngstown and Buffalo committees on sundry matters. The principal aim appears to be seeking a four day workweek and minor concessions, though the matter lacks broad interest.

Niagara Pittsburg Niagara Falls Youngstown Buffalo

Monthly Meeting of Engineers Held at Thaw Mansion

The Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania will hold its regular monthly meeting today in the parlors of the Academy of Science and Arts Thaw Mansion Fifth Street. Harry J. Lewis will read a paper on Bridge.

Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania Academy of Science and Arts Thaw Mansion Fifth Street Harry J. Lewis

Trades School Idea Might Rise In Time

William McCreery of the Exposition Society directory has shown interest in establishing a trades school but believes the project will take some time to materialize and is not imminent.

William McCreery Exposition Society Directory

May receipts from public works departments and markets totals

Receipts for May include Diamond Markets 1655 80 Adams Markets 160 50 Southside Markets 340 85 AO opgues wharf 1223 Southside whee 27 city weigh scales 157 76 Bureau of Highways and Sewers 0 Bureau of Water Assessment new building 62 public parks fines for cows trespass Schenley Park 2190 Total ig

Department of Public Works Adams Southside AO Opgues Bureau of Highways and Sewers Bureau of Water Assessment Schenley Park

Speakeasy raids and arrests flood city police blotter

A chaotic police blotter lists arrests for attempted kidnapping assault and robbery on multiple streets. Names include P McGaugh L Rossio J Oconowssi and Luigo Thomaine with various charges from false pretense to battery and larceny. A raid on a 279 Second Avenue speakeasy yielded a key proprietor escape.

Dalzell Factions Prepare for Key League Club Fight

Dalzell’s backers plan a mobilization meeting at the Tariff Club to rally delegates for the presidency of the league clubs. Quay wing opponents accuse Dalzell of weak leadership while praising Jack Robinson as a tireless worker who will challenge Dalzell in the convention.

Dalzell Tariff Club E. A. Montooth Sheri McCandless Senator Quay John Dravo Quay Pittsburg League Charles&. Wolfe Beaver County Ignerea Quayite P St David Americus Club Foatnana Kickers Republican Party Quay Wing Wil Jack Robinson Allegheny County

Millions for pensions sweep Pittsburg veterans

Pension rolls in Pittsburg swell as new beneficiaries join at about 75 per day. Nearly 30 000 veterans receive monthly stipends under the 190 act while adjudications rise to 1800 daily nationwide. Through the current quarter 26 788 pensions have been paid locally with more to come. Death and sickness thin the old officer ranks as payments peak at modest sums.

Pittsburg Bengough

Actor Ryley's Bad Conduct in Divorce Suit

Marie E F Ryley sues John H Ryley the actor and singer for divorce accusing desertion twelve years ago and cites his living with Madeline Lucette in New York five years ago. The couple has a twenty year old daughter. Ryley, about fifty one, made no defense as Justice Morgan O'Brien reserved decision.

Marie EF. Ryley John H. Ryley Morgan O'Brien Ryley New York Madeline Lucette Miss Lucette Justice O'Brien

Case Against McCrystal and Cooney Arraigned in Criminal Court

The defendants Thomas P. McCrystal and James Cooney faced charges for allegedly promising to cover the expenses of Frank J. Gormley’s family, a tales juror in the Hennessey case, while he remained detained on jury duty. Defense challenged the juror array as improperly selected, and Judge Marr ordered the matter to proceed tomorrow.

Thomas P. McCrystal James Cooney Frank J. Gormley Hennessey Rangent Marr Rey Morrow

Old teachers re-elected at Allegheny High School meeting

Jubilee Day marks a regular High School Committee session of the Allegheny Board of School Control. Most of the old teachers were re-elected by acclamation, except E E Miller who resigned to become principal of North Avenue School. James E Morrow elected to fill the vacancy. Farrar and S G Nolan chosen for the assistant positions. Secretaries reported $200 receipts and ward engagements discussed for the season.

Allegheny Board of School Control E. E. Miller Woods Miller North Avenue James E. Morrow Wooda Farrar G. Nolan Scandrett Levine Copenhagen

Noble Gist Family Man Dies in Allegheny at 75

Thomas Gist died Sunday night at his daughter's residence in Allegheny aged 75. He belonged to a noted family and was son of Mrs. Federal Ann Bonaparte Gist who died in Sennescee. He had two sons. one died of wounds at Petersburg, the other, William T. Gist, survives. He spent his boyhood in Baltimore.

Allegheny Thomas Gist Federal Ann Bonaparte Gist Sennescee Bordecal Utaton Colonel Gist George Ceorne Gist Petersburg William T. Gist Mr. Gist Baltimore

Will Suffer Two Penalties

Prof. Alexander Schoeb proprietor of a fashionable speak-easy at 18 Fourth Avenue was fined with costs by a magistrate. In the afternoon he appeared as the ward constable and the case proceeded toward the grand jury.

Louis Rossio Louis Carevker Grymene Eras Wera Cor W Robbinen Grose Alexander Schoeb Fourth Avenue Trate Gripp

Former Southside Policeman Dies at Dixmont

J T Murphy aged 29 died yesterday at Dixmont Insane Asylum. He was formerly a Southside policeman and was sent to Dixmont about two years ago. He leaves a wife and child, residing on South Twenty sixth street.

J.T. Murphy Dixmont Insane Asylum Southside Dixmont South Twenty-sixth Street

Dress Goods Reductions At Speer & Co

The store advertises discounts on Scotch Ginghams to 130, 15¢ and 20¢ per yard and best printed Pongees at 10¢. It urges customers to visit early, noting reductions across the wash goods and dress goods lines to attract buyers.

Cattle on Forbidden Lands Stir Cherokee Reservation

United States Inspector Albert Lane reports 25,000 head of cattle on the Cherokee strip and 10,000 to 15,000 on the south bank of the Canadian river awaiting water recession, as ranchmen push herds into the area. The cattlemen have been exiled from the region.

Arkansas City Are United State Albert Lane Department of Agriculture Cherokee Strip Canadian River

Synagogue Board Seeks New Canther Position

The Grant Street Synagogue trustees met yesterday and voted to advertise for new men to fill the Canther role. The question of changing the Rabbi will be deferred until the current term ends in August.

Grant Street Canther

South Dakota Bankers Probe State Bank Incorporation Law

On June 15 Yateron reports the South Dakota State Bankers Association has begun testing the law requiring private banks to incorporate under State or National law to determine its application and effects.

Yateron South Dakota State Bankers’ Association

Infant dies after eye water ingestion

Special telegram from Beaver Facts reports that the little year old son of Isaac Cox drank part of eye water. Despite efforts by two physicians the child died within hours.

Isaae Cox

Delegates From East Liverpool Travel To McKinley Convention

A group of McKinley delegates from East Liverpool checked in at the Anderson before heading to the Columbus gathering. The party includes B C Simms J H Simms John N Taylor W L Smith H W Harker and Homer Laughlin, all notable pottery figures and tariff supporters. Kiln predicts McKinley’s victory with a majority. Rogambeans favor him but Foraker’s rankles party lines. Governor Jehe claims the strongest Democrat in the state, while the new party is seen as weak, aiming to influence close districts and balance power.

McKinley East Liverpool Columbus Anderson B. C J. H. Simms John N. Taylor W. L. Smith H. W. Harker Homer Laughlin Kiln Foraker Rene Je He Siys

Selling 600 men’s suits at six dollars each today

Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company advertises 600 light colored cassimere suits in check pattern, sack or three-button cutaway, for $6 each. Also offers Ladies San Umbrellas and Paragon frame sticks on sale at 75 cents. Jos. Horse & Co advertises quick sale, corner Grant and Diamond streets.

Pittsburg Jos. Horse & Co Abe Jos, Horne & Co

Welty's Offers Lincrusta and Wood Moldings in Various Grades

Lincrusta Walton pressed to hand made goods offered in cheap and medium grades. Ceilings friezes and borders match. Full line of wood moldings available. Locate at 120 Federal Street and Park Way numbers 65 67 69 71.

Lincrusta Walton Welty’s Federal Street Parkway

Deaf Jurors Seek New Trial In Marlatt Murder Case

Ira Marlatt charged with the murder of Barnk Ashton at East Fairfield Columbiana county received a new trial after two jurors were deaf. The case moved from New Lisbon where he was found guilty of murder in the first degree. A juror panel was secured at 8 30 this afternoon. The defense will again claim Marlatt was eccentric and not responsible for his actions, pleading insanity.

Ira Marlet Younastown Ira Marlatt Barnk Ashton East Fairfeld Columbiana County New Lisbon Marlatt

Fashion textiles sale with varied fabrics and prices

The advertisement lists textiles including India mousseline and gingham types in chintz patterns on dark grounds. It cites Me and various brands such as Wise Zephyrs and Madras Ginghamas with phrases claiming choicest assortment at lowest prices.

India Century Madras

Germania Savings Bank Temporarily Located at Sixth Avenue

Germania Savings Bank operates from No 7 Sixth Avenue corner street while its building is rebuilt after a recent fire. The bank offers modest interest on time deposits and is open from 9 PM to 4 PM.

Sixth Avenue

Indignant Indians threaten derail of Duluth and Winnipeg train

Indignant Indians on the Fond Du Lac Reservation threaten to derail the Duluth and Winnipeg train and tear up tracks if cedar poles are removed. A force of men armed with Winchester rifles heads to the scene to confront the issue.

Croveretty Mins Fond du Lac Duluth Winni

Bargain Bonanza In Allegheny County Goods On Sale

An evening paper touts bargains at stores in Allegheny county with mentions of Bargains in Ladies Summer Lisle Stockings boots and waists. Promotions include Jos Horne & Co Fifth Avenue, Welty’s Federal Street and Parkway outlets offering summer corsets blouses and umbrellas. Angostura Bitters advertised for sleepless nights.

Jos, Horne & Co

Large textile sale of plaids and linens in various fabrics

A local seller advertises a large purchase of plaid, stripe, and lace effects priced from 10c to 12 per yard and up. Materials include Nainsooks, Cambries, Lawns, Dimities, Habtates, India Linens, Victoria Lawns, and Linen Lawns, offered as exceptionally fine value.

India Victoria

McKeesport Seeks World Fair Iron Display

McKeesport city officials move to secure World Fair space for a prominent iron and manufacturing exhibit. A committee was formed to compile a list of large manufacturers willing to contribute a substantial display.

McKeesport

White Bed Spreads Offered in Various Prices

The item list presents white bed spreads offered at several prices 750 300 Wo 31 and 110 with a note that all are extra value.

Summer Dress Goods Great June Sale Prices

A June sale features summer weight Serges at 75¢ to 1 per yard and 42 inch and 46 inch fabrics priced around 125 to 150 per yard. Navy blue and mixed tones appear in Gloriosas Teneaux and Cheviot Suitings, with several weights suitable for seaside or travel outfits. Quantities are emphasized as exceptionally good value.

Bargain center dresses draw crowds in busy day

The bargain center table of dress goods drew crowds yesterday and promises big choice again today as shoppers hurry through the stores. J. H. and Co.促

City bids opened for repaving 25 streets

Chief Bigelow opened bids yesterday afternoon for repaving 25 streets under the appropriation ordinance. Bidders named include Booth & Flinn Ott Brothers Evan Jones Sloan & McIlwaine Kerling Ridge & Co John Stewart K Bracken and H C Howard. Awards to be made this morning in Common Council chamber.

Chief Bigelow Booth & Flinn Ott Brothers Evan Jones Sloan & McIlwaine Kerling, Ridge & ¢.O John Stewart K. Bracken H. C. Howard Common Council Chamber

Burglary Hearing Set for George Anderson in Allegheny Case

George Anderson, the Allegheny burglar, will be given a hearing this morning for concealed car. He likely faces six months for the offense. Superintendent Muth denies involvement or marks him as a murderer.

George Anderson Allegheny Muth Apitectom

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