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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1892
Page
5
The piece outlines council actions on economics and funding, noting big cuts to Chief Bigelow projects and various bureaus, plus proposed tax rates and special assessments. It details an estimated 1892 budget with department appropriations, street improvements, and revenue sources, including city valuation and various licenses.
A Greensburg rumor claimed Robert McGraw of Allegheny disappeared. He explained he was in Dawson and Pittsburg on business, visiting a friend, then returning home Monday. He denied having $300 or any cash on him and said the story would alarm friends and family.
Five mishaps reported yesterday include kicks from a horse at the Sixth Street bridge injuring Limber who was driving a three horse wagon. A slate pile toppled on Bryant injuring him at McDonald slate works. A 9 year old boy Dorner was run over by a train at Twenty seventh street risking his right leg. Gallagher, a carpenter on Thirteenth street, fell from a scaffold and was badly hurt. Kesslemeyer injured when a horse kicked him in the abdomen at his East street stable.
Hugh Smith, a Millvale blacksmith, arrested on a charge by Delis Cain who is jailed on a child murder by strangling with a garter. Smith allegedly is the father and he was held for court after a hearing before Squire Madden and remanded in default of $1,000 bail.
A series of police actions filled last night with suspicions of cruelty to children, theft, drunkenness, and disorderly conduct. James Muldolland of Twentieth Street received six days to the workhouse. Henry Ostrak accused of child cruelty. a gold locket stolen from Mrs. Liven on Smallman Street. Louis Lasiver and Mary Goldberg elopement hearing with Lasiver sent to the work house and the girl returned to parents. Witturm Barr jailed on malicious mischief and peace bond violations. Kate Duffy’s alleged disorderly house at 3415 Penn Avenue raided. Officer Cross observed J K Benninger with John Gregor near Wylie Avenue, both detained for drunkenness or suspicion. Paul Banax and Peter Kraus faced magistrate on assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges respectively. Soha Sarak jailed on default bail. Kraus also charged. Soup sale promotion at Kuur & Bro., 113 Penn Avenue remains.
Congressman W A Stone, disappointed by George Miller's Collector of Internal Revenue appointment, criticizes President Harrison and defers to Senator Quay. He argues Quay's influence waned, notes old soldiers feel ignored, and signals support for his own re election while Congress debates immigration reform.
George W. Miller, born 1850 in New Haven, named collector of Internal Revenue. Pittsburg Dalzell supporters view it as President Harrison using federal patronage for Pennsylvania. Miller rose from railroad brakeman to conductor and depot master, gained trust during the 7 x riots, later served as Superintendent of the Bureau of Water and a county party delegate mover, now widowed with 11 children living near Torrens station.
The Water Assessments process has begun with several applicants filing claims. Candidates include ex‑Mccallin, Robert R. Ace, and Normeocutt. E. M. Bigelow of the Department of Public Works favors appointing someone from his department as the office leads the effort. Pay listed as 2,400.
The Allegheny City Committee met in Common Council chamber and endorsed Republican William M. Kennedy for mayor. Chairman John Huckenstein led the meeting. members indicated no Democrat candidate would run, predicting Kennedy would have smooth sailing with no independent challenge.
Negotiations to purchase the Tron City Manufacturing plant at Home and Forty-sixth streets are complete. The new Pittsburg Car Company will be a branch of the Buffalo Car Wheel Company with Buffalo and local capitalists, led by P. H. Griffin and partners, investing to enlarge and modernize the plant for wheel production within weeks.
William Elliott Smith of Alton Illinois, in Pittsburg on glass trade business, says reports of forming a Flint bottle manufacturers combine resemble earlier talk about a 40-work association similar to the United States Glass Company. He notes no concrete action has been taken and no final plan exists.
Factory Inspector Watchorn arrives in the city with Deputy Inspector Baker to begin a factory inspection across the state. He traveled from Philadelphia and found all but one facility in good condition.
Yesterday Oliver's Woods Run Mill closed its puddling department and displaced 200 workers due to dull trade and needed repairs. Officials expect the mill to resume operations by Monday.
Delegates in Pittsburg failed to reach a decision as several members did not attend. The group left town yesterday and indefinitely postponed the federation formalities.
Poor Director Long reports a nearly $6,000 bill from Allegheny County for maintaining children since 1885. City Solicitor Burns says New Castle will resist payment, arguing many children were placed by court order of Lawrence County for punishment. Legal questions loom as authorities may pursue court action.
George Duncan & Sons glasshouse known as factory D of the United States Glass Company burned to the ground yesterday afternoon on Sarah street South side from Tenth to Eleventh. Loss about 150000. Fire started about 1 15 and spread rapidly. three alarms sent and six companies responded with water and foam.
A massive blaze at the Port of the Burning Factory destroyed the United States Glass Company works owned by George Duncan & Sons. Firemen saved surrounding tenements as explosions from nitrate storage shook the warehouse. Estimated loss near 150000 with 134000 insured. 225 men and 30 girls to lose jobs. Water supply disputed. reservoir reportedly full at start, two inches lost after four hours.
A charter is issued for the Millvale Etna and Sharpsburg Street Railway Company with a 12 mile single track. Capital stock is 300000 dollars. J N Davidson serves as president. directors include John H Dalzell Joshua Rhodes George R Hill and G W Henderson. George B Hill holds 5960 of 6000 shares. line to operate as a branch of the Manchester.
Thomas Tobin lies at the Homeopathic Hospital with knife wounds to the thigh and leg after a fight at Miss Berths White's house on Firstang and Ferry streets. The assault occurred late Tuesday night, with Tobin found near Hazel's lodging on Water Street. Bertha White, Barney Hemer, H. H. Minnick and Joseph Fox are under suspicion for involvement. a bloody knife was found in a woman’s trunk.
A newly invented instrument challenges the organ by resembling a fine upright piano and offering seven octaves. It uses two piano like pedals and can be played by a child, with delicate tones and light touch enabling difficult piano pieces. Kleber & Bro. 506 Wood Street promote and sell these instruments despite a higher price.
The Smith property tenants on Liberty and Sixth Street have not been notified to vacate. Rumor of Captain Breck drafting hotel papers was quashed when he stated no hotel will be built. Luther Smith noted he plans a five story office building instead, rendering the hotel plan a mere suggestion with no firm progress.
Pittsburgh visitors and residents travel and stay details. Joseph Craig went to New York last evening while Oliver left for Chicago. J. T. Gorsuch denied flint glass trust plans. Mrs Garfield travels. New York hotels list Pittsburgers staying at Westminster Grand Holland House etc.
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