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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1889
Page
2
A collage of street gossip and local incidents. Fires spread amid a lively social scene as crowds attend a masquerade and a mortuary report notes deaths last week. Officials seek a new ball committee while missing persons, accidents, and civic chatter fill the pages.
City finances face scrutiny as receipts fall and police funding is debated. Councilman Cochran questions mayoral remit fines authority while Finance Committee weighs a $5 000 cut and police staffing implications amid alleged moral concerns and gambling activity.
A Pittsburgh and Allegheny faith healing revival grows among cultured circles. Mrs. J M Todd recounts an instant cure after turning from medicine to divine healing at Bethany Home with supports from Mrs Hall and Rev Morrow. The movement spreads via Faith Home outreach with free Faith in God tract distribution and a growing circulation
The third annual reception of Societa Fraterna Italiana was held at Lafayette Hall. Italian and American colors adorned the stage while 18 couples danced at 9:20 and 200 gallery guests watched. J Cuneo, president, managed the ball with a lively, tasteful program that lasted until 3 a.m.
The Typographical Union No 7 rejects Whitelaw Reid of New York and endorses Union No 6 actions. Resolutions protest his appointment to any political post under the Republican administration due to opposition to the union. Officers named include Sane Edara HL He, TE Foster secretary, and T J Dicus to the International Convention in Denver. Election scheduled March 37.
Heavy ice in the Allegheny River trap loaded boats and barges between the Point and Lock No 1 delaying coal traffic. Rivermen expect ice to clear by morning and expect vessels to head south by noon. Tre Distatch printed boat names and barge counts yesterday. All coal bound for southern ports with Cincinnati and Louisville markets overstocked.
A cablegram received by Westinghouse reports a London court ruling in favor of Edison-Swan Electric and Mr Holland. The suit involved the Anglo American Brush to Light Company and was decided in the Court of London, with a decision expected within days.
A lighthearted caper ends with Captain Wishart and his son Mark arrested for disorderly conduct. Police, bail, and lawyers swirl as the duo ride in a patrol wagon to Central station amid cheering crowds, court bouts, and conflicting legal opinions.
The Frohsinn Singing Society masquerade at the Sixth avenue hall faced a near disaster when tissue paper decorations ignited from a chandelier light. Quick action by in hall gentlemen averted a larger blaze, though the red white and blue decorations were ruined. The event proceeded with the Toerge Bros Orchestra and a late supper interval.
The Allegheny Board of School Controllers met to extend the High School course to three years. James B. Young was elected Chairman and K B Scandrett Secretary. Teachers named include Jessie Evans Lulu Young and Bessie Stevenson with J L Snyder as Fifth ward principal. A vote kept Mrs A E Carse as teacher 45 to 16 amid debate on married women in teaching. Finance estimates total 177385 including salaries high school costs and contingencies. Pro rata tax set at 3 10 mills. A eulogistic resolution honored retiring Chairman Emery.
Chairman McKelvey announces 1889 standing committees for the Central Board of Education. Finance includes Kellar Henderson Torrence McMurray Fox Bradley Fichtel Staub Foley. High School lists Benham Hartzell Holmes McKain Buckley Adama McCandless Phelps Rogers. Children’s Text Books and race of Instruc op includes Kearns Bu Doertlinger Carr Nesbit Hargan ash Lana Welmer. Industrial Schools members Torrence eae McMillen Kearns Hurgher oe sae Bradley a bit Carr tag po Lage Sturray stant sob Henderson M Barlow Bradley McCandless at Boley Ts Trash on Lage Vacations Messrs E pserson aes Free McMullen Fieb Hose Buckiate Adame Ounhaul Yale at play Rogers Sa Rules Lanz Beaute Sheeen Wainwinghe Fox fone Wei mer Law Legislati McCandless Kearns Holmes Stauffer Littell Benham Dieht.
Mrs. L D Merryman of Allegheny City Pa travelled to Omaha Neb for a mining venture when a train incident led to a satchel containing 33 000 dollars being cut open. The telegram notes the loss and the brief sequence of events en route.
William Heck was attacked last night in Market alley by three men with a bil li ball concealed in a handkerchief. The assailants rushed him and fled before officers arrived.
Legheny County Master Plumbers hold a meeting at 78 Fourth avenue to organize a national plumbers convention from June 26 to 29 in Pittsburgh invited 600 delegates from major cities to discuss sanitary conditions and improvements with talks from medical experts and open sessions for the public.
Local residents share mixed views on the new President and Cabinet. Citizens praise Blaine and Windom while criticizing the emphasis on connections over fitness, with varied opinions from Allegheny and Northside residents.
The Surveys Committee debated widening Diamond Street from Liberty to Wood while opposing petitioners faced by pro owners. A subcommittee, with the city engineer and attorney, will study costs and benefits and report this month. Ordinances for locating several streets and establishing a grade were endorsed.
The County Democracy club heard a Finance Committee report on proceeds from a recent reception. Net funds of 485 dollars will support spreading Jeffersonian principles. The club leased part of Mellon aeigae as an ice wall construction, aiming for modest, Jeffersonian simplicity.
Exposition Society directors held their weekly meeting with routine business. Life memberships were admitted for several individuals and members contributed to the loan fund, bringing totals to $2,450 with multiple donors including Acheson Samson Hindley Cadman Shenk May Sons Co Mosger Getty and Metzer.
A natural gas ignition at 2809 Penn Avenue caused a blaze early yesterday morning. Three men C Kniger O Kittenberg and Geo Kitesll were burned and remain in critical condition. property loss is estimated at $2,000. The blast injured workers on the second floor and disrupted nearby shops.
The ad fragment touts flannels in English and American styles from 35 cents to 100 dollars per yard, embroidered flannels from 65 cents to 600 dollars, children’s wear like Little Lord Fauntleroy collars, and a large display across Jos. Horse & Co. stores. It also advertises dress suits, patterned umbrellas, fabrics such as Etoile du Nord and English percales, and jewelry prices.
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