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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1891
Page
2
In a heated exchange Mayor Gourley faced criticism while supporters praised Meyer Pitthews for his integrity. The council discussed a vetoed ordinance with several speakers urging opposition and defense before a roll call vote.
A proposed resolution to compensate assistant city attorneys faced heavy opposition in the Common Council. Debate focused on whether salaries could be paid from existing funds without department approval, with votes on amendments and timing. The measure failed after a procedural dispute over names and dates, though some support urged payment for work already performed.
The council discussed codes regulating smoke emission from industry and pollution, road and bridge improvements on Monongahela river corridors, and sewer and street grading ordinances. Petitions favored park expansions, property acquisitions, and roadway reallocations as committees reported on multiple street projects.
The Departments of Public Safety and Public Works approved their contracts and accepted previous orders. The ordinance to vacate Ross Street from Water Street to the river faced opposition in both branches but ultimately passed.
The Select Council approved a relief fund ordinance for disabled policemen after debate over funding. Proposals included funding from dog licenses peddler and show licenses fines police court fees and sale of old police equipment. Estimates suggested about 12000 could be raised in a year, with Dr Evans urging use of general treasury. The measure did not reachCommon.
Mayor Gourley commented after the council meeting on the vetoed Poor Farm ordinance. He predicted the city will buy a riverfront farm of about 260 acres, not less than 300 acres, and said another ordinance naming the exact property will be required before ratification. He ruled out taking the matter to court.
The committees reported ordinances granting street privileges to Greenfield Avenue Railway Company Swissvale and Wilkinsburg Railway Company and Pittsburg Manchester and Allegheny Railway Company. Each ordinance passed with certain members voting no. A Marvin tranch switch privilege on Liberty Street was rejected when a wider passage motion failed. the committee then moved to indefinitely postpone by 16 to 5.
Yesterday three divorces were granted and testimony taken in three additional cases. Sadie Keifline filed for divorce from Louis Keifline, Emma Johnston sought dissolution from Louis Johnston, and George D. Sherron pursued Divorce from Margaret E. Sherron. Various allegations of cruelty desertion and infidelity were detailed, with witness testimony and showing commissioners named.
William Woods of Butler township petitions the court to take guardianship as his father, recently sent to Dixmont, cannot handle his own business. Woods argues this is his only reason for seeking relief.
Clay Hogan, a Black man, was released from the workhouse yesterday and immediately rearrested on a murder charge. A month earlier he quarreled with his wife. their mother tried to intervene and was kicked and struck, prompting Hogan to be sought by authorities.
Genio Cramolin was brought before United States Commissioner McCandless and held for a hearing tomorrow. John T. Bone of the East End was given a separate hearing for the same offense and dismissed.
Officers Bagby Downey and McAleese were suspended for failing to report speak-easies operating on their beats. The chief cites noncompliance and loss of control as the reason for action.
A brief note urges using Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk for custards puddings sauces with directions on the label. Sold by grocers and druggists.
Laura Snowden testifies Budd confessed to stealing from J K Skelly dry goods on Firth Avenue McKeesport in September 18. Witnesses link miners lamp and silk to the defendant. Prosecution lays out a break in through the floor and possession of silk pieces and grenadine. The jury selection proceeds as the case moves to an early hearing.
William Heid faced larceny charges in Crim inal Court but was acquitted after Judge Collier found no evidence. Heid was then ordered to post bond for good behavior. Others pled guilty or were found guilty or acquitted in a series of cases including assault, immorality, theft, and selling liquor without license with several sentencings and reforms noted.
Attorney A. C. Johnston was appointed to hold an inquest in Innacy on Jacob C. Alles, a real estate agent in Dixmont. The petition was filed by his wife Mrs. Margaret K. Alles alleging mental incapacity to manage his estate, which includes substantial real and personal property. Alles has two children.
Proceedings list numerous defendants including P Schaffer B Jordan Albert Smith John Garrison John Edmonds Pater sessing ton Frank Groceton John Cosig Ian Graham Harry Chambers D Orivier Wilson Frank Mobinson Patrick McCale N T Richardson John Conlon M Bennett Edward Rubican in a Commonwealth of Virginia criminal court trial lineup.
WinwaM Scuvcuman sues Louis Schap for 6000 damages claiming false arrest on a stealing a case charge. Exceptions were issued by John H Willey and by Mary A Stewart regarding amounts of 158 and 47. The U S Circuit Court approved the Register’s report on the accounts of bankruptcy trustees David Hostetter for W H Ewing and Alex McClore with ten days to file exceptions.
Light manufacturing workers urged to view rooms for rent at 75 77 and 79 Diamond Street. Advertised spaces include 100 by 60 foot rooms with power light steam heat and janitor service at 2500, 60 by 30 foot rooms with power heat and janitor service, 24 by 18 foot rooms with pores light steam heat and janitor service. Second story Diamond Smithfield between 11 and 4 P M.
Labor talks between Amalgamated Associations groups failed to yield an agreement as mills near shutdown. If unresolved, 100000 workers may face layoff tomorrow. manufacturers resist the eight hour clause and wage changes, while Mahoning and Shenango valleys prepare to suspend output. Duquesne mill leaders pledge to hold out for the scale. Proceedings hinge on today’s conference decisions.
Local capitalists organize the Sterling Razor Company to manufacture mezora surgical instruments and high grade cutlery. Corporators include A. H. Church R. D. Nuttle John T. Wheeler J. G. Thmsen and H. Watts. They plan to produce high priced razors for clubs and beard care with uniform finishing. They anticipate high quality steel sourced locally.
Pittsburg and Youngstown freight committees meet in Cleveland to adjust Western rate differences and discuss classification and iron tariffs. Officials note dull traffic with idle cars on side tracks. Frank Dean of Lake Erie coal reports improving business, yet overall volume remains light for Western roads.
The article reports ongoing strikes by plasterers and stonemasons with carpenters returning to work. Leaders remain firm while bosses foresee a quick resolution, predicting most workers will resume by early next week and likely before the Fourth of July.
The Pittsburg stove association met at St. Charlies Hotel with Mr. Bradley as president and Lewis Anshutz as secretary. Repliers from retailers wholesalers and tinware men joined. They agreed to maintain last year's prices and stop cutting. The trade is reported in good condition.
River miners vow to strike rather than accept a proposed half cent price reduction. Operators insist on lower rates, a move long expected by both sides as the Southern trade already faced reduction. Miners will be offered pay if they refrain from striking.
The annual reunion of the American Flint Glass Workers’ Union at Beaver drew about 9,000 members and friends in fine weather, a big success after poor conditions the Amalgamated Association faced earlier.
Industrial notes report oil drilling chatter near St. Clairsville while Tarnesville glass makers celebrate their best season. Roott's mine workers strike over pay lasting over a week. Martin's Ferry Northern Glass plant delays closing. Republic Iron Works dissolutions probed. Belmire bottle firm locates ground for large furnace and awaits permanent site. Belmont Nail Company vs Columbia Iron and Steel case argued in U S Court.
Squire Holtzmaan of Braddock jailed Micrart Ratysak on assault and battery. Epward Ditex held on a serious charge. Joan Jackson, linked to a murder at her house, appeared before Alderman McMasters in a gambling case. Henry Wilson jailed on assault charges. Andy Amar arrested for liquor sale without a license at 141 Chestnut street Allegheny. William Malose fined for running game. Sutton from SeenaIn speak easy arrested in Allegheny. Con stable Sherborne died escaping from his boat. Jasmm Kervan locked up on assault and battery charges. Mas. 8084 Somuox and John Dwyer arrested for improprieties. G. M. Topp charged with keeping an opium joint at 141 Third avenue received a stay of proceedings.
Various city items report on patrols and civic duties in Allegheny City and nearby towns. Notes include police station activations, a church pastor’s renewal, a missing 18 year old, infant found on Bank street, injuries to workers, and meetings of local clubs and congregations. Authorities seek missing boy and coroner to determine infant’s fate.
Lowest prices ever noted for good clothing Sen's plaid cassimere suits and broad wear worsted sacks. Sizes 34 to 42 with sack and cutaway styles in tweed cassimeres cheviot and worsteds. Originally eight thousand eight hundred ten dollars and twelve pounds, now offered at five pounds. Four gala days at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Store corner Grant and Diamond streets.
Temporarily housed at No. 7 Sixth Avenue at the corner of Wood Street the bank continues operations. It pays 4 percent interest on time deposits and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Advertisement notes new fashion items including white chamois gloves and length mousquetsires with washing capability priced at 75 ots. Banner lists Boces & Bunt as suppliers.
Simen's Bargains advertises Misses Russian tan button shoes at 1 with a $150 value at 78 Ohio Street Allegheny Pa. The sale urges Fourth of July close, white chamois mousquetaire gloves 75 cents, bicycle deals at James W. Grove's in various sizes, and Ladies tan Oxford ties at 50 cents worth $1.25.
A garbled local item mentions James W. Grove's giant or American crackers for Fourth of July and suggests level headed men drink Iron City beer with ice water in warm days. It also notes Angostura Bitters used for digestion by delicacy lovers, with incomplete phrasing throughout.
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