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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1890
Page
2
City officials and postal leaders debate using letter carriers and policemen to count population. McKean backs the idea but cites heavy current workload. Oliver defends ongoing census. Hudson and McKelvy approve a British style blanks system. warrants and deputizations debated as census work continues.
City officials and residents doubt the accuracy and reach of the census collection process. The mayor's clerk, a bank clerk, and other locals report not being approached or providing reliable information. The Dispatch urges anyone who has not met the enumerator to come forward and declare their status.
A witty exchange depicts a female observer praising the census taker for avoiding sensitive topics like insanity and disease. The speaker quips that a Mrs. Grundy figure from each district would uncover more private details, joking that women could better perform census duties and keep secrets.
Mrs. Mary Dougherty, of 141 Webster Avenue, leaped from a second story window after an Anti Cruelty Society report accusing her and husband Maury Dougherty of drinking and neglecting four children. She survived. officer Dean found the house in poor condition and planned to file formal charges.
The Methodist women met in the YMCA chapel to finalize plans for hosting 1300 delegates at the Exposition during the Sunday School Convention. Mrs. Rev. Pierce presided as 150 members attended. Circulation of homes through three churches was arranged and committees set to arrange lodging with hotels offering rates from one to ten dollars per day.
H C Frick of Carnegie Brothers warns a sweeping tariff cut in the McKinley bill would invite English steel rail makers to compete in the U S market. He says foreign price cuts could severely injure American steel rail producers, threatening industry stability and contracts, especially in the South.
In Allegheny the Mayor's office saw Joseph May strike Police Captain Bell after a political feud. Detective Steele placed May in custody as Bell escaped serious injury. May faces a disorderly conduct charge before Mayor Wyman.
John Compern of Miffin Street faced Magistrate Leslie on a drunkenness charge after his wife died Tuesday. No evidence of abuse appeared, a physician’s certificate cited bowel inflammation from exposure as the cause of death, and the drunkenness charge was dismissed.
Jackson's restaurant on Diamond Street near the Court House was entered yesterday. Six dollars and a bicycle were stolen. A restaurant worker identified two of four boys seen in the hallway as Bee Cate Tha Anaes and Barnabas Aaron.
A group of temperance supporters and others will attend at Arch Street M E Church to witness the Sons of Temperance and friends celebrate the defeat of the constitutional amendment. Dr. Lays will address the audience with remarks on the matter.
L. N. Scott was suspected after trying to pawn clothes in Allegheny yesterday. He was arrested on suspicion and a Youngstown telegram shows he is wanted there.
Promoters A C Carroll and Charles Barr plan a Pittsburg factory to polish Mexican onyx and mosaic agate for interior decoration. A shipload of onyx and a small amount of mosaic agate will arrive. Barr and Carroll organized a New York company to build the plant and have not yet chosen a site. Their partner Senor Wallism Cooper has a storied history of adventures in Europe Africa and the Americas, leading to wealth from Mexican mosaic agate mines and concessions.
Harry 8. Paul, president of the Americas Club, reports boom for Delamater among factions in Philadelphia. He meets Senator Wallace at the Lafayette Hotel, notes Pattison supporters betting, and encounters Montour followers voicing the Major's claims. He predicts Delamater will secure the nomination.
The Crosstown Railroad began operations yesterday linking Montgomery avenue to the main line via Arch Street and Jackson. Officials expect increased traffic on the Pleasant Valley Electric Road and plan to add ten extra cars by midweek.
Local residents and guests are traveling and planning political moves. William McKnight and Samuel Hanna of the Fourteenth ward, with William Nicholson of the Twelfth ward, sailed for Ireland from County Down aboard the Ethiopia to spend two months. A party including Mrs. W. E. Wallace and others arrived in town and took rooms at Seven Avenue Hotel after touring the Monongahela river area. George Shiras plans a July trip to Marquette for two weeks in the woods before resuming campaign activity. George A. Lashelle and William Laird prepare for Pittsburg Landing. General A. L. Pearson receives military home duties. Ex-Mayor Pearson, ex-Chief Kirshler and other notables are seen at various engagements in the city.
Chief Bigelow pushes open air music in the new park with Tuesday and Saturday concerts. The Select Knights Band of 30, led by George W. Williams, will perform next Saturday to promote Workingmen’s recreation and civic pride. The Great Western Band and local singing societies may join in, with oil and gas lamps lighting the park and a band pavilion planned.
A hotel clerk describes a man who pockets toothpicks after a free lunch and a drink, spectating as if a day boarder. The piece notes hotel costs for toothpicks, matches, and assorted brands from Monongahela to Schlosver, Anderson, Duquesne and Seventh Avenue, all highlighting small daily expenses.
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety directed inspectors to arrest all peddlers and installment agents without licenses. Ten arrests occurred on Diamond, Center, Fifth avenues and Southside, with suspects charged under a city ordinance and fined $60 in most cases. Names include Simon Rapault Harry Satursky Isaac Sacks G J Girnd laver P Brown Jacob Weisman and others.
The Allegheny committee debated water supply options last night delaying action. Proposals included advertising bids to complete a reservoir and water filter or limiting bids to conduit work, with health and economy arguments from both sides.
Freddie and George Dill were sent to Morganza Reform School by Magistrate Succop on a charge of incorrigibility. Their mother testified they had been bringing stolen articles to their home.
Robert Porter Dashfield and Mr and Mrs J M Busheld report friends all afflicted with his fin relief via Asertera Bites. Correspondence invited for lease lands from Aur W Burnerr Charleston WV seeking best company for large tracts.
City plans a major Fourth of July at Schenley Park with Mayor Gourley Chief Bigelow and officials selecting a valley site near Panther Hollow. A finance committee will raise 1000 dollars, lemon ade carts will serve free drinks, and two bands plus Battery B will provide music for thousands of attending schoolchildren from local wards.
Ex postmaster Myler proposes a Allegheny Fourth of July celebration with parks open for entertainment balloon ascents and a day free from work. He urges residents to meet greet and share peanuts and gingerbread as a civic display of joy and unity.
Prominent Allegheny railroaders report no trouble on western Pennsylvania systems. West Penn Superintendent Hutchinson says no discontent among workers and no sign of employer involvement. P, Ft W. & C. official notes strike on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston is small for now and unlikely to affect Fort Wayne road interests.
Joux Miller of Woods Run sues neighbor Jobo Doge for trespass after their garden clash. Haar Rerp, a well dressed youth, is jailed as a vagrant by Officer Join Meighan. Dr. Rumsey cites Middaugh as an opium victim at the Homeopathic Hospital. A tar fire on Forbes near Marion prompted a still alarm to Engine Co. D. A police board suspension of 20 days was imposed Saturday night. John Matopsel d faces theft charges over lumber from L. W. Hartington’s boat house. Annual fire department inspection slated for Manos Place at 10 o clock.
A mill worker Edward Jones 30 years old of Franketown suffered severe burns at Jennings Bros mill on Preble avenue Allegheny after a fall near a furnace. He was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital and waned to live through the night. A child of an Italian named Mirrio was nearly struck by a streetcar on Penn avenue near Twelfth street and escaped with a shoulder bruise. An employee at Frauenheim Vilsack brewery had a crushed foot. James McCullough a farmer near Sharpsburg fractured his skull after a wagon fall. Mike Smolay suffered both legs broken at Carnegie Homestead works and may die. Peter McVoy of Booth Flinn had a badly crushed hand. An unnamed man at Moorhead and Kane’s mill had facial injuries from a crush and John Cleary of Republic Iron Works received an iron splinter in his right hand.
Duquesne Lodge 428 W A of L held a special meeting to review Delegate Morgan amid misappropriation charges. The report found the matter a misunderstanding and settled the issue as all arrangements were satisfied. The Amalgamated Association convened to hear the grievances committee report and adjourned to morning.
The Ursuline Academy conducted private graduation exercises yesterday with only parents admitted. Examinations covered all studies and showcased the pupils' thorough work. Graduates include Miss Annie Simpson Margarite Seaforth of Center avenue and Daisy Herzog of Allegheny, noted for strong achievement across subjects.
Matt Weiss, the Smithfield street restaurateur, completed a new asphalt pavement after a brief strike that halted work for a day. One worker walked off over unpaid fare home, and another man had to be secured to continue the job.
Owners of the Summerhill or Armstrong mine at Woodville station announce success in electric mining claiming a week of 48 tons of coal produced daily. The claim highlights a shift from traditional methods and emphasizes efficiency and scale of output.
Contrary to negative reports the Macbeth and Co plant will shut down its large furnace this Saturday. The action comes amid anticipated disruption for workers and nearby operations as maintenance and safety checks proceed.
Phillip Marcuson of Carson street accuses his agent James Shambeck of filing a list of bogus book subscribers and collecting commissions on them. Marcuson seeks legal relief in response to the alleged false pretense. Also promoting Dr D Jaynes Expectorant for sore lungs and throat.
Mat McCabe of New Brunswick offers five dollars to anyone troubled with bloody flux who uses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and recovers quickly. The ad cites a past cure, vast daily sales, and lists numerous Pittsburgh and Allegheny retailers selling the remedy and related summer undergarment bargains.
Charles Rudeman a 17 year old Swedish immigrant died at Homeopathic Hospital after six months with a broken backbone from a fall while aiding at a blast furnace. Four to five workers allegedly shoved him onto an elevator causing a 20 foot drop. Coroner McDowell will hold a full inquest to identify those responsible.
The Young Peoples Christian League of Allegheny County holds its eighteenth quarterly gathering this evening at the Sixth United Presbyterian Church Allegheny. The program includes opening psalm and prayer by Rev D F McGill, choir anthem, minutes, business and officer elections, an address by Mr J A Gillespie, piano solo by Miss Sadie Cartwright, readings by Miss Minnie Barnes and Miss Minnie an address by Rev T J Leak, vocal solo by Mr A Donaldson, and select recitations.
Rev. Mr. Pryor told William Smith, the wife murderer, that the Board of Pardons had granted a reprieve until August 26. Smith expressed relief and said he would yet be saved. He slept well and felt his good condition.
The Pittsburg Tubeline Refining Company purchased 13 acres in Warren, Pa, to build an oil refining plant using the Thuma process. Plans include a European plant as well. Also mentions Dr Miles' Nervine cures nervous disorders with free samples offered at Jos. Fleming & Son's. Cabinet photos offered at one dollar per dozen with quick delivery.
A local ad offers white lawn wrappers and waists with watched price ranges from $1 to $500. It also lists shawls, cashmere, muslin underwear, gowns and skirts with tucks, embroidery, and new seashore and lawn suits for children aged 4 to 16, all promoted as bargains and values.
2% dozen pairs of a very special let fine soft black stockings absolutely stainless at the best stocking ever offered for the price. In all regular lines of silk hosiery our stock is unsurpassed with a range of prices from 750 to $16 a pair. Special values in silk hosiery at $2 and $25 a pair. Cut sizes and extra lengths in Balbriggan lisle and silk stockings. Smyth's Balbriggan lines available at popular prices. Large assortment of children's hosiery in cotton lisle silk and merino for all ages.
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