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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1892
Page
5
The Pittsburgh iron market shows stagnation due to overproduction and rising steel use. D B Oliver predicts a recovery as steel expands, while some claim too many iron mills exist. Some puddlers may join a New Mexico mill, with Braddock and Homestead plants affected by idle workers and wage draws.
A draft outlines eight week readiness and optional pre opening work. It offers three year contracts for married men and wages as laborers until opening. The company promises $730 per ton, higher than the Brownstown mill at $550, and idle married men weigh the opportunity.
A prominent coal operator argued that West Virginia firms can ship 15,000 tons to Cleveland at 177 per ton with a 2.4 inch screen, while their own minimum is 190 per ton. He warned they may shut down operations if freight rates cannot be reduced.
Secretary Neeper of the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company stated there will be no change in the superintendent position. He confirmed Mr. Greenwood remains as superintendent, and denying any plan to reinstate Mr. Cotton.
Workers at the press shops of Carnegie Phipps Co. in Homestead receive a about thirteen percent wage raise effective today. The move follows long negotiations and aims to align pay with rising costs of living.
Ex mayor James G. Wyman of Allegheny had a new trial motion denied by Judge Kennedy. The sentence was suspended and postponed to Saturday at 9 30. Prosecution and defense discussed the case as Robb prepared to file further considerations.
The Public Works Committee recommended to Council an anti smoke district for the East End. The ordinance bans coal smoke from boiler stacks and chimneys, with fines from ten to fifty dollars for violations and a goal to reduce dirt from smoke.
Wilhelm Van Horn and his wife of 6 Moultrie street faced a night hearing on cruelty charges brought by the Anti Cruelty Society. They allegedly sent 10 year old Henry to steal coal and wood, deprived him of copper, forced him to sleep in a cold cellar, and beat him. Henry testified he was well treated. The case was postponed.
The Dispatch quoted John Newell of Fifth Avenue as commenting on Allegheny county license grants. Newell says judges do not publish intended actions and that two thirds of last year’s licenses yielded only expenses, noting the interview was casual and inaccurate.
Largest and most complete stock in Western Pennsylvania. Cut this out for future reference. Artificial Sims Mee. Co., 909 Pens near Ninth, Pittsburg.
City officials debated lowering the millage from 13 to 12 or 12 1/4 to speed book preparation and tax collection. They warned a 13 mill rate delays would shorten March discounts, while lawmakers argued against raising appropriations, fearing park overspending and slow reforms.
At a special Coal Exchange meeting the committee Addison Lyale John A Wood and I N Bunton condemned Senate bill 1755 that would regulate boat boilers. They warn it would raise boiler construction costs cause delays and bring no practical benefit.
The Humene Society held a regular meeting yesterday afternoon and discussed the Beaver county dehorning cattle case but took no action. John Morrison contributed $100 and became a life member. Another contribution was a $10 fine from Squire Harris of Johns town.
Whitney and Stephenson announced they own a majority of the Oi Exchange and plan to buy the remaining shares at £500 per seat, per a circular issued yesterday. The move consolidates control of the exchange.
City Controller Morrow cannot issue February warrants due to lack of new appropriation ordinances. Parks workers, clerks, and service staff await pay, with only a few departments like the assessor's office receiving funds. Delays may extend another month unless relief is arranged by department heads.
A massive March snowstorm dumps deep snows from Altoona to Greensburg with 28 inches in Gallitzin. Telegraph lines suffer major damage especially Western Union, while trains run on time and weather forecasters predict cold, with possible high water but no major floods anticipated.
The Corporation Committee of Allegheny met to discuss an annexation ordinance bringing part of Reserve township into the city as the Fourteenth ward. City View’s inclusion was rejected due to signed petitions. An ordinance to repeal a rule on locomotive bed ringing in park limits was returned with an affirmative recommendation.
A drawerful of matches ignited a desk in Weilers ticket office at 67 Fifth Avenue about 10 PM. Passers by and a neighbor extinguished the fire with water. A $10 desk and a $5 pane of glass were damaged. An alarm was set off from box 14. Truck A on Seventh Avenue broke down en route and lost a wheel.
Manufacturers of trusses shoulder braces artificial limbs and related fittings advertise perfect fitting and superior quality. Store hours note Saturday evening opening and urge readers to cut the ad for future reference. Lotz Co 909 Penn near Ninth Pittsburg.
The eleventh annual St. David's Benevolent Society banquet at the Seventh Avenue Hotel drew about 200 Welsh-Americans from Pittsburg and nearby towns. Speakers highlighted Welsh heritage, liberty, and civic contribution with toasts from A. J. Edwards and others, praising Welsh women and the community's role in American life.
James Meehan arrested in McKeesport turns out to be "Big Doss" known to Pittsburg police. Luery Rojean identifies Meehan as her robber. husband testifies Meehan threatened to shoot him. A woman in black tried to arrange bail at the station and was arrested. Harris, a small Englishman, linked to Meehan and now badly wanted.
Hugus and Hacke announce opening this week featuring the first ladies wraps capes jackets and long garments. An unusually good assortment of ladies mackintoshes in navy and black with new desirable styles. Winter cloaks offered at tempting prices to encourage immediate purchases for next season.
Alaska seal jackets reduce from 225 to 175 each with counts of 27 inch and 38 to 46 inch busts. Four jackets at 200 each in 36 inch length with varied busts. Dolmans in sizes 32 to 44, some Lynx trimmed at 175. Grey krimmer and astrakhan jackets discounted. remaining stock of capes offered at great reductions.
Advertisers announce ongoing openings with daily arrivals of new goods from factories. Ladies are urged to visit fashion departments for informed views on fabrics and styles.
Fragmentary line hints at fabrics and weights for upcoming season clothing. The text references thousands of fresh and new pieces suitable for wear, suggesting a broad preface to a fashion roundup.
Over 600 styles of India silks offered for artistic design. The collection promises high class coloring and printing with beauty surpassing previous seasons. New stock features greater variety and is highlighted as the best seen in our stores.
Equally complete for their kind are the collections of all the other popular Silks. Black Satin Soliel Black Crystals Black Merveilleux Black Peau de Soie Black Drap de Toupe Black Bengalines Black Sarahs Black Satin Rhadame Black Satin Duchesse NEW GLADES New Goods scores of styles to be seen today that were not out yesterday. Bewildering array of novelties in all the leading popular kinds. CREPONS In all the new ideas that the new season's goods show Plain Jacquarded Crinkled and Corded. BEDFORDS in Plain Cords of all sizes Serpentine Cords Jacquarded Cords Silk Embroidered Cords and Embroidered Bedford Cord Robes. ENGLISH SUITINGS In Adding a great variety new styles and colorings and a number of extra good values at popular prices.
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