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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1890
Page
2
A letter from residents describes not seeing a census enumerator at 51 Crawford Street and notes no blank for the writer to fill. F Luty of Allegheny reports being missed and contends the enumerator did not leave a blank during absence while he was away.
The article reports widespread claims that census enumerators did not visit many households in the West End and Vernor station areas. Labor leaders, glass workers, and union officials say they have not seen enumerators and fear several residents and businesses are omitted. The First district work is delayed due to the enumerator's illness and no replacement available.
An Allegheny investigation finds census takers struggle amid boardinghouse secrecy and workers split between home and boarding houses. Enums miss many individuals as boardinghouse tenants evade questions, yet officials defend overall census integrity despite scattered disputes.
The article contrasts two weeks’ census work with a rough pay of about sixteen dollars per worker. It notes shortages of fully competent enumerators and expresses skepticism about hiring at low wages. It also discusses women aging during the census and how some provide uncertain ages, mentioning various residents and attitudes toward the process.
Directory maker J. G. Diffenbacher reports 65 enumerators over three weeks with a simplified eight question form. Despite efforts many residents resisted or forgot to answer, causing missing entries. Enumerators faced cranky residents, drunken colleagues, and fears foreigners see the census as a tax trap, leading to distrust and evasion.
Citizens express dissatisfaction with the census as many residents are believed overlooked. Reports highlight enumerator haste and Washington procedures, while General Freight Agent Dean notes his own family may be undercounted and observes crowded streets and high city turnover.
Census Supervisor Oliver says about 150 of 232 districts in the two cities are finished with some duplicates and misses likely. He praises most enumerators but cites failures in several districts and vows action on delinquent workers. Deputies and warrants are issues in Williamsport as part of the effort.
About twenty names have not yet been added to the porter list in the Dispatch Office. Enumerators may soon call as blanks were secured and left at homes. Several listed individuals include James Howell at 52 East Diamond Street Allegheny and F J Kinner at 811 Penn Avenue, with others on Grant Street Webster Avenue and Chestnut Street among 20 names awaiting processing.
Pittsburg merchant tailors lobby against the McKinley tariff provision on clothing. They argue the bill lets passengers bring 300 dollars in ready made clothes duty free, undermining American makers and shipping English goods.
Superintendent Browne of the Bureau of Water explained that summer demand rises to keep pipes cool and avoid service interruptions, while winter use increases to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. The inquiry followed Mr. Reeve’s remarks on changing consumption.
The event returns this year on Thursday January 19 with an afternoon and evening program at the Home on Penn Ave and Fortieth Street. It remains a social gathering with money-raising aims to rebuild the Home, as 10 elderly residents and 80 children need new accommodations. Vendors offer lemonade ice cream treats and supper from 6 to P.M., with the Columbia Riding Gallery on site and several attractions.
Local coal and river operators dismiss ideas of building a coal palace for an exposition. They cite lack of markets and high costs, with several officials arguing Pennsylvania markets are sufficient and such a display would not pay. River operators forecast low prices unless conditions change.
L Pollman a palace car binder visited the city and said he bid for cars on the Birmingham Line but could not say when the contract would be let. He discussed plans to test fuel gas in the hammer department using Indiana coal, noting Pittsburg coal is costlier and that a Chicago market claim about stock deals with a local electric company is denied.
Theodore F. Straub, a brewer, travels to Bethlehem to celebrate his son’s Lehigh University graduation. He voices concern that a Supreme Court ruling could undermine state laws and lead to disarray in interstate alcohol regulation. He argues liquor should be properly regulated and notes licensing impacts on in state versus out of state dealers.
Jon Campern of Mifflin street Seventeenth ward became intoxicated and beat his wife in the stomach until she collapsed. A neighbor Derkies tried to intervene and was knocked down. Simean pulled Campern from the house and Officer Duffy escorted him to the station. The wife, with a one week old babe, was thought dying and remained insensible as doctors attended her.
Mrs. Lauffman of River Avenue Allegheny was arrested for disorderly conduct after objecting to odorless excavating carts near her home. Police summoned when she protested to drivers. Her 1 year old daughter was also detained. She vowed to complain to the Mayor and is married to a Pittsburg and Western Railroad officer.
A city official debates which of two baseball games to attend in the extreme heat. He flips a penny with tails choosing the Players' League, which will play an extra quarter today.
Constable Billings from Alderman MacNalty's office returned from Elizabeth with news Edward Smith was arrested for larceny of a valise full of chewing gum. D. L. Clarke of Ohio Street had charged the case and Smith posted bail for a hearing next Saturday.
A freight car overhanging the main track at Coppar station on the B and O disrupted the West Newton accommodation. The train ripped open along its side but no one was hurt though passengers were scared.
Oakland residents plan a patriotic Fourth of July with a Schenley Park demonstration if approved by Mayor Gourley and Chief Bigelow. A city-wide proclamation and school board involvement are sought, while Oakland committees raise funds for fireworks, music, and a grand display on Forbes Street with portraits of notable statesmen and decorative novelties.
Attorney McElroy pleaded before the Harrisburg Board of Pardons for a rehearing to examine Smith’s mental condition. Doctors Willey and Ayres suggested incipient insanity due to erratic behavior and self kisses. The board took no action and may let Smith face hanging. petitions to Governor Besver seek commuting to life.
Assistant City Controller J J Davis reports Philadelphia Republicans show strong opposition to Delamater for Governor with large bets against his nomination and a Patti son defeat scenario. W D Porter announces formation of county committees including Finance Rules and an emphasis on the Forty-seventh district. The Rules Committee awaits credentials of new county members.
Colonel W. W. Dudley once famed five man from Indiana was seen at Monongahela House in Pittsburgh. He said he is not in politics and is focused on his law practice in Washington. He refused further questions and recalled a disputed campaign visit with Indiana Attorney General Michener.
A sprawling advertisement touts a Great Clearing Sale offering about 100000 dollars worth of summer-weight clothing at roughly half price. Men's suits priced 6 8 10 12 dollars, boys suits from 1 50 to 2 50, with free hats or pants. Also featuring silk fabrics, silverware, millinery, art photos and frames from multiple Pittsburgh retailers.
Yacut Hats Millinery Daily presents special rail fare to New Wilmington Pa for Westminster College commencement events. Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad offer round trip tickets June 17 and 18, return by June 20. Sharpsville lines coordinate with Pittsburg 1 35 P M connection. Also ad promotes fabrics and summer millinery offerings at local stores.
Samuel Powell a 15 year old Bradford youth was jailed in McKean County after confessing to two burglaries. He and an accomplice first robbed a Bradford meat market stealing 125 dollars in cash and goods, later cracked a Rochester shoe store and took 17 dollars from a safe. Powell faced trial. his sisters saw him off as he left for Morganza.
Officer Peoples clashed with William Hickey in Strawberry alley after Hickey insulted a passerby. Hickey refused to move and assaulted the officer. A crowd aided in Hickey being struck by mace blows before Captain Unterbaum arrived. Hickey and his mother were arrested and taken to Central station.
Harvey Burns, a Chicagoan, boarded at Thomas Walton's home on 710 Mifflin Street promising to pay when employed. After being given work by Mr Deere at Singer Nim, Burns was asked to settle his board yesterday morning and left with unpaid bills and clothing owned by Andrew Robinson. police are searching for him.
The case before Mayor Wyman involved claims that Mr. Steinmeyer tried to blackmail G. W. Rees of Allegheny. Rees denied the allegation as Mrs. Belle Heimes charged intimate relations with Mrs. Steinmeyer. A wife also denies an attempt to blackmail Rees in the same suit Heimes versus Rees.
In a Ward Five incident Constable John White reports a violent attack at the Ave nus saloon. One man suffered a deep cut above the brow after a blow with a handy billy. The assailant fled the scene amid confusion and damaged premises.
Several Italians clashed on the Lake Erie Railroad tracks near the city yesterday. One man suffered a cut across the throat but the wound was not fatal. Authorities will not name any participants in the incident.
George Alveter and Florence Ackerman of Misivale were committed to the Justice of the Peace on charges of felonious entry. Information was filed by Andrew Baust as the county court set Tuesday next as the hearing date.
Infor mations lodged yesterday by Inspector McAleese detail a nameless charge against Clowry of 114 Penn street with goods missing. Descarina Dolgart accuses Thomas fornitere while at the workhouse Oghtiar. Both are mentioned in partial notes of a defpulr bai case.
The Pittsburg committee of freight agents will hold its regular weekly meeting at the Lake Shore office tomorrow. No questions of importance are to be considered.
Clothing notice promotes Bailer Hats for young ladies in Manila with mixed Toscan straw styles for dress or knock about wear. Children are provided for with suitable headwear options.
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