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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1889
Page
2
A new phase of the June special election debate reveals projected county costs exceeding $15,000 with the county bearing most expenses. County Commissioner McWilliams notes per precinct costs and the potential need for new ballot boxes, while brewer interests warn of impacts on Pittsburg and Allegheny industries.
Mrs Frances L Swift traveled to Phiias for prohibitionist activities as part of ongoing temperance efforts. The report notes her participation amid local advocacy work and public meetings.
Mr BE L. Davis of Fifth Avenue recently returned from August stay in Japan with his daughter Annie K. Davis. They describe Tokyo schools, hospitality, and modernization including rails telegraphs and electric lighting. Davis notes Americans are highly regarded and English education is expanding while he will return to Tokyo in about a year.
A joint meeting of Allegheny committees reviewed city engineer estimates to raise and regrade streets to cross the Fort Wayne and West Penn tracks. Total project cost runs about 1.15 million dollars with rail contribution to be determined after railroad company review.
A young man identified as Adam Arnold died by his own hand in Miller's brick yard Allegheny shortly after a love dispute. He fired a revolver into his left breast, death reported instant. Miss Christiana Loehr and Mrs Bouse connected to the case, coroner to hold an inquest.
Frank Comerford, a young man, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of stealing hides from a freight car on the Pittsburg and Western Railroads. He allegedly disposed of the hides to a man named Seieker, claiming he bought them from another person involved in the trade. The incident stems from a Wednesday night theft and follows an investigation into the riter.
Detectives Coulson and McKelvy arrested Tobe Decker and John Kerns last night on a charge of policy writing after they were found in an Allegheny rally with about 20 men present.
On Fifth Avenue near Jumonville Street a car on the Fifth Avenue line fatally struck Ellen McGibbon two years five months old as she crossed the street with siblings. Witness Lizzie Hoffman described the moment. coroner and police arrived, gripman John Packard admitted fault, car brakes failed to halt the down grade impact, and Ellen died shortly after.
The telephone company will locate a central office at Butler and Thirty-ninth streets to serve Lawrenceville and Millvale. The Panok office will reduce wire use and tend to lower rates for the area. Superintendent Met states Lawrenceville fees will drop to 84 per year thereafter.
Allegheny City faces nearly 200000 needed for the coming year as the Finance Committee of the Allegheny Board of School Controllers fixes the millage at 33-10 for the year. The plan estimates about 177000 in revenue with other amounts totaling 165000000, plus 4000 earmarked for library support.
Governor Foraker of Ohio led a party to Washington on the Baltimore and Ohio line. He praised Harrison, endorsed Foster as a cabinet pick, and predicted a stronger national standing and merchant marine. Ohio figures from Ashtabula joined the trip, including Colonel W. C. Haskell and Dwight Powell.
Afternoon sessions review committee reports on lodge growth and office leases. A Grand Lodge measure empowers the Grand Master Workman to act against adverse legislation aiming to hinder the order. Supreme Lodge backs liquor business policy, affirming membership in liquor trades need not bar entry, with committee noting legality and practice.
Mrs. Bayne sued Ewing and Byers after they demanded monthly rent in advance beyond the first payment. Alderman McNulty ruled for the plaintiff with costs over $18. defenders cannot appeal. If unpaid, the constable will seize their furniture.
Father McDermott of Holy Ghost College runs the colored mission school on Fulton street and has reopened the evening class. White youths attend to learn various subjects. He plans an entertainment for the colored children in a local hall around May 1.
The Poor Board met last night. Clerk Hunter reports February expenditures of 505.58 for outdoor relief and receipts of 170.87. Thirteen inmates admitted since last month, totaling 269 inmates in the home. There are 104 patients in the insane department and 14 in the hospital.
Attorney Yoat states dealers enticed into handling oleomargarine unlawfully have no legal obligation to pay for such goods. The section from the 1885 law declares contracts for these articles are void and no action may be brought to recover payment.
The Amalgamated Association’s highest body overruled its Executive Committee, ending a strike over the discharge of puddler T. F. Carroll at Republic Iron Works. A joint lodge meeting voted 178 to 101 to overturn the ruling, and work resumed this morning. Carroll asserted he was excused from election-day work and faced dismissal for political reasons.
The glass packers, long barred from the American Flint Glass Workers Union, plan a new National Trades Assembly. Meshed with Knights of Labor members in Pittsburgh and Wheeling, they seek broader inclusion for silversmiths blacksmiths and others. A charter is sought and a monthly paper The Glass Packer will be edited by John L. Frank of Wheeling.
The Master Painters met on Fourth Avenue to prepare grading cards for workmen. Workers are divided into three classes with pay rates of 3314 and 30 cents per hour for the top two groups. Most hope the scheme satisfies the men though some may object to their class.
A telegram from Uniontown reports Beeson Coke Works shut since February 1 in an effort to escape Knights of Labor control. The plant reopening remains uncertain as workers seek resolution. Also noting leadership change at Macbeth & Co. and Flint Glass Workers Union reunions. Labor notes mention Vesuvius Iron Work dispute settled and improved glass trade conditions in the Ohio Valley. Secretary Martin and local union matters are noted.
The Connellsville area reports an overproduction of iron and a mixed coke outlook. For the week ending February 28, 12,388 ovens were active with 378 idle. production fell to about 94,450 tons from 108,508. Shipments to Pittsburg and river points rose, while eastern and western outputs declined. prices for furnace coke hold around 195 to dealers, with crashed coke at 220. Demand improves only modestly as new enterprises loom.
The Asceola plant was bought yesterday at a sheriff sale by Stamos B. Dewees of Chester County. He intends to put the tipple in operation in a very short time.
Chief Clerk Hunneshagen reports Allegheny Mayor’s office year end figures show 5 fewer arrests than the previous year. Arrests during the war totaled 3,042 with 1,081 last year. main causes disorderly conduct 1,195 and drunkenness 894. Receipts total 11,627.49 versus 14,291.89 last year.
A man received a letter Sept 8 stating an Investigation Committee could not decide on a matter, and he may leave the city. The doctor was invited to lecture at the Bijou Theater on Life in the Penitentiary with a large share of the proceeds, but he now refuses public appearances after his recent experience.
In Iowa City on February 28 the Justice of the Peace ordered the return of 500 barrels of beer seized by the Temperance Alliance. The state cannot appeal and the beer will go back to the brewing companies whence it came. Silk and watch ads follow.
French and American satines showcased in an unequaled range with many exclusive designs at Huewus and Hacks department store. MWFsu.
A shanty on the north side of the Allegheny River near the Ft Wayne Railroad bridge burned yesterday afternoon. The owner attempted to coat his boat roof with tar, causing a spill that ignited the floor. A man named Burns was severely burned and hospitalized at the General Hospital. Police found items in the ruins that were identified as stolen.
The ad announces a major clothing sale for men and boys at 430 Smithfield Street. It emphasizes exceptionally low prices and urges immediate purchase to clear room by the end of the sale.
Special India silk sale this week offers 75 cents per yard and 27 inches wide. Jos Honne and Co. Penn Avenue Stores promote the fabrics in a rapid selling event.
Limestone shipments await rail classification change as Pittsburg committee appeal remains under advisement. Youngstown freight agents cut the limestone rate to 50 cents from Valley points to Pittsburg. A Railroaders' Entertainment featured at the Pennsylvania Railroad Y M C A rooms with overtures recitations and solos. The Young Men's Tariff Club met last night and admitted seven members as plans were made for a club house opening in April.
Readable fragments describe a sale at a clothing shop with coats jackets and accessories at low prices. Nearby vendors Hawes and Hawes on Fifth Ave and 1102 Carson St offer free appraisals for old gold and silver. The ad mentions various departments and new spring fabrics at Huous & Hacar and related stores.
A fragmented old notice warns of approaching disease and coughs as a great enemy, urging early care. It mentions kids cough syrup for coughs colds sore throat influenza and hoarseness, phrased in a dated promotional tone.
A Western Pennsyl Engineer's Society committee meets tonight to draft a general road law bill for the state aiming to improve country travel conditions. In First district, around 20 patrolmen and cornermen will be reassigned today to benefit the force, Inspector Mc Aleese says.
Charles Amsler, the engineer who built the Duquesne Rail Mill, left for Philadelphia last night and said the plant expects to produce the first rail tomorrow.
A day in Pittsburg and McKeesport yields diverse notes from money orders totaling 161 547 47 to local labor accidents. McKeesport Gas Fuel drills on Ninth avenue near town, while Chelsea workers report a hand crushed atEx celsior Coffin Works in Manchester.
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