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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1891
Page
14
Report describes Carnegie Brothers and Co. introducing a cold saw for cutting iron and steel. The device, slower and smoother than the old hot saw, travels along the table while the worker stays stationary. Officials declined comment but noted ongoing improvements, with the saw slated for government armor plate work.
Delegates in the Building Trades Council debated a resolution requiring carpenters or painters to be represented in their own district councils before joining the Trades Council. The session ran past 11 PM with a heated exchange between Robert Tenary of the Plasterers' Union and M. P. Carrie of the Painters. The measure was laid over after lively discussion.
Workers at Oliver Iron and Steel Works on the Southside mills debated shifting from three eight hour turns to three nine hour turns. Department heads backed the change while many heaters rollers and cupalo men favored it. A two turn plan could risk layoffs. Macann Lodge No 93 A A 1 and 5 W held the vote after a heated discussion and favored the three turn system.
Corning strikers received their regular weekly fund distribution yesterday, while the Houghton & Co. plant faced trouble with output. Reports say 300 barrels of bulbs were shipped, 226 were returned as rejected, and the firm still relies on green hands though other companies may soon compete.
Judge Stowe decides against coal operators F L Robbing and J Nichols in the suit brought by Captain Wishart over Sunday labor hauling coal from Robbins mines in Mc Candress township to the Pittsburg and Western Railroad. He finds no evidence of work falling under necessity exceptions and affirms the Alderman's judgment. Harry Brows reports some miners returning to work while officials deny a strike end. A new constitution for the Brotherhood is adopted with A M Schwartz taking the role of General Financial Secretary amid bond questions.
iJ Rainey files suit in U S Courts against John Mc Slay John McBryde Peter Wise C M Parker Mike Desmal Frank Ker foot Frank De Haven and J B Rea charging illegal acts and seeking to restrain assembly near his works and threats to force workers off the job The attorney Johns McCleave leaves for Scranton to file the complaint Portland visitor James Dodd notes Pittsburgers who went to Portland years ago are wealthy and look to secure saw mill machinery
The Second Avenue Electric Company plans to add Westinghouse motors to streetcars. Walworth Manufacturing Company begins making poles for electric roads on Second avenue. Lt. Kedl reports Deuber Watch Company's works are fully operational after returning from Canton.
The February Money Order Department report shows a healthy financial state with totals for all credits including postal mates paid and money orders repaid. It lists issued orders by country including Canada Britain German Swiss Italian French Norwegian Japanese Dutch Danish Norwegian and Newfoundland with sums and notes.
Judge Stowe condemned four Granite State Building and Loan Association representatives for conspiracy. Kimberlin Eggleson Cary and Snyder were found guilty amid fraud findings. Kimberlin Eccleson and Carey received $500 fines and two years in the penitentiary, while Snyder has a week to show good character.
James Ward, released from the Western Penitentiary after nine years for the murder of Phanbe Means, was arrested by County Detective Beltzhoever and Deputy Sheriff Rinder for the murder of Ellen Scone. Ward, about 49, offers no comment and awaits trial for the Parnassus double murder dated November 13, 1841.
Sergeant Gray of Central station responded to a call at Youngeoff's confectionery on Smithfield street to aid three penniless Poles. They were unable to communicate, the woman carried a naked two day old infant. The baby was clothed and cared for at Central station by Matron Brennan. A card found on one man directed them to 2719 Pene avenue.
Two deaths occurred at the City Poor Farm yesterday. Edward Wilson aged 32 an insane inmate died in the male hospital of the farm early in the morning. He had been at the farm since January 1885. Remains to be handled by relatives at No 8 Orceola street. William Calamus aged 45 formerly of No 279 Second Avenue and inmate for 16 months died at 20 o'clock in the morning.
Fish Commissioner John W Hague faced a Sewickley squire for confiscating a seine owned by George Grady of Stoops Ferry The charge was larceny Grady stated the seine was not in use when taken and Hague was held for court The constable was arrested for violating fish laws.
Patrick O Keefe was arrested by Officer Mather at the yard of James Shaffer on Forty second street for being a suspicious character. O Keefe offered no explanation and was taken to Seventeenth ward station with a bearing to be given in the morning.
John Boles Copeland of Parnassus Westmoreland County, 30, a firm member, shot and wounded his wife then himself failed to kill after a brief struggle. Mrs Copeland, 28, a daughter of H. W. Hastings, died later. Copeland was placed under guard and likely to be sent back to Warren Insane Hospital.
The St David's Day banquet will be held at the Seventh Avenue Hotel tomorrow evening in Pittsburg with President A J Edwards and a committee overseeing plans. Toastmaster D W Llewellyn will open the event at 8 o'clock, followed by short addresses from Rev William C Roberts and other dignitaries. Cities including New York Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and San Francisco will honor St David.
Special services mark the centenary death of John Wesley with union services at Denny Wesley Chapel and Trinity Churches in Ligonier and Thirty-fourth streets. Rev J E Williams leads prayer and Rev C L Smith speaks on Wesley life and times. W B Cummings discusses The Influence of John Wesley. Additional services planned at Smithfield Street Church and Buena Vista Street Church Allegheny.
About a dozen wives of Union Veteran Legion No 1 members met at Union Veteran Legion Hall to form a benefit association. They aimed to raise money for needy order members, but failed to elect officers as disagreements over leadership prevented a decision. Some legion members oppose the organization, likely ending the effort for now.
A feature highlights the weekly rent lists published on Mondays and Thursdays, designed to assist home hunters in the search for rental housing. The notice urges readers to consult the lists for current offerings.
Mrs. F E Corcoran of Dubuque Indiana seeks her siblings William and Samuel Bennett and sister Mary Bennett. Her mother died about 30 years ago and she was fostered by Sisters of Charity and adopted by Mo Elweel family. She recalls her father during the war and says Mary was adopted by Samuel Barnes of a Pittsburg flour mill. brothers were with a man named ONeill in Harrisburg. She hopes for reunion. her husband is a newspaper man at the Dubuque Times.
The William Tann brewery once part of Spencer Liddell & Co on Smallman and Twenty Fourth streets sold yesterday by receiver W S Pier for 15000 dollars subject to about 50000 dollars in mortgages. The liquidation of the company followed months ago with a prior bid of 5500 dollars postponed three days to relieve liabilities. Purchaser John J O Riley plans major improvements with other buyers, not an English syndicate.
The Verestchagin show extends to a ten day run with four days left as the American Art Association grants the extra time. Attendance grows daily and officials note the collection’s departure will be felt. The display inspires artists and lovers, spurring talks of a future loan exhibit in Pittsburgh or Allegheny.
Bargains on sugar cured hams shoulders and California raisins at Thompsons in Pittsburg. Various prices on pepper molasses honey drip soap dried fruit beans mackerel codfish soap rice tea and canned goods. Free delivery to both cities and prepaid freight within 100 miles. Send for price list. M B Thomises 301 Market St and 69 Third Ave op Gusky's. Flood sale notice on 14th page.
Division No 14 Braddock B A C Rifles mourns the death of John Hughes late of Benwood Marshall County W Va a member of Company B The resolutions note his original membership and active service and express sympathy to his family They drape their charter in mourning request mourning observances and publish the resolutions in the Pittsburg Dispatch signed by Captain Patrick L McGowan and Lieutenants John Quinn Michael Gaither John Wallace and Anthony Doherty
The Office Specialty Company of 105 Third Avenue patent a simple convenient telephone attachment. It holds a pad of writing paper at a helpful angle so users can write messages while on calls. The device is inexpensive and highly recommended to the public.
Extraordinary opportunity offers the only wholesale stock of jewelry to citizens of Pittsburg and Allegheny at auction. Diamonds watches clocks silverware fine onyx clocks bronzes safes show cases and office fixtures available. Must close out by April first. Sales daily 10:40 A.M and 2 P.M. Joan O Slemmons wholesale jeweler No 77 Fifth Avenue Mellor Hoene building second floor. Bales begin Monday March 9.
Display of grand pianos including Chickering artist grand at 275 dollars a Kranich and Bach small grand 325 Sobmer square grand 275 with other Henry F. Miller pianos offered. W. C. Whitehill’s Music Parlor 182 Third Avenue.
Residents debate repeal of the local prohibition law as petitions surface in Apollo and Leechburg. James Kirkwood notes shifts among temperance supporters and business interests, while ministers oppose license. The rolling mills employ about 100,000 dollars monthly in wages, shaping local stake in the outcome.
The note references special rent days on Thursdays as part of housing search details. It emphasizes Thursdays as a key rent date and may imply pricing or viewing opportunities tied to that day.
Excursion to Washington D C via the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road on Thursday March 12 with round trip rate nine pounds tickets valid ten days and usable for Baltimore travel. Morning train at 7 25 a m with Paullman parlor car. night train sleeper. Cash offered for old gold and silver at Hauch s 295 Fifth avenue W.
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