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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1891
Page
2
The Westinghouse Electric Company board election prompts debate over proxy use. A. T. Rowand may become president, with George Westinghouse Jr. absent. Boston financiers and Philadelphia interests shape the contest as legal scrutiny follows the vote.
The funeral for Eva Bloch, found hanged at the new station, was held in St. Mary’s Cemetery with no priest present. Pallbearers included Joan Jasieniecki and Patrick O’Conner as questions swirl about her father’s identity and wealth and a Warsaw connection fuels speculation.
A rash crisis sees four suicides in five days. John Schmidt, 63, killed himself with arsenic at the Bismarck Hotel after pension funds and a period of drinking. Richard Tinney shot himself at his brother’s Hazelwood home, reportedly after health decline and temporary insanity. Authorities notified.
Controller Morrow releases the 1890 sinking fund investments ending January 31 showing water loan stake and city bonds totaling about 1,000,000 cash awaiting investment. A Sinking Fund Commission holds about 40,000 in hand for absorption of railroad debt as part of bonds issued in 1860 maturing in 1910.
Mrs John Gunkle of Birmingham Avenue visits Twenty eighth Ward station to urge that her husband be kept in custody after arrest for assault and battery. Officer Smith detains him, while Mrs Gunkle and her daughter seek bail. Sergeant McShane delays release citing prior drunken incidents.
Charles J. Gunther died by his own hand amid poverty and despondency. He was buried in Southside Cemetery with services led by Local Union No. 61 of the American Federation of Glassworkers. A friend from New York claimed Gunther had financial troubles and lent him about 100. His effects are held by Semmebrock Thatchers until relatives are heard from.
A brief item notes the Myer Gallinger Yoder law building located at the corner of Fifth and Wylie avenues with telephone number 1707 and an elevator associated with the property.
Crowds packed the Grand Central Rink for a dog show with St Bernard Fox hound terrier and pug entries. A day of noisy competition produced unplanned moments as dogs arrived tired and some grew irritable from travel and crowd energy.
The event drew many for the display of large mastiffs and St Bernards while a young man shared a heroic tale of Keystone Mars rescuing his keeper in a snowstorm. Spectators lingered over bulldogs and terrier discussions as the show began to gain popularity.
A large crowd attended a dog show featuring pointers, setters, Irish setters, fox terriers, and greyhounds. Winners included Tribulation under 50 pounds and Melac among Danes, with judge Davison praising the classes. The event faced late judging due to rain but finished with strong attendance and notable prizes across multiple breeds.
The inaugural bench show attracted large crowds and high attendance, hailed as the best yet in the city. The event follows New York and Baltimore shows, signaling growth in AKC quality and breed improvement with notable St Bernards from Melrose and Yaming kennels. Sir Ardivere drew crowds, and Moore’s collection includes rare prize winners Bencomeng Alton and Livingston.
A crowded dog show features top honors for Pointers and Irish setters. Charles Heath leads in multiple classes with dogs and bitches across weight divisions. Strong entries come from Glamorgiu, Helmstead Farm Kennels, and Kildare Kennels among others, with prizes awarded for champions and reserve placements.
A chaotic list of dog breeds and class results appears, naming kennels such as Chestnut Hil kennels Wellesbourne and Glencoc, with numerous firsts seconds and thirds for bull terriers greyhounds dachshunds fox terriers and more, across open and challenge classes. The fragment references specific dogs like Mister Dick Duchess of York Lucifer Capsicum and Olga, and judges or owners including W. H. G. Nell A. W. Purbeck and F. W. Bull.
Elmer Collins, dubbed the faster, met A W Andrews yesterday who survived the Garston wreck off Starbuck Island. Andrews and 21 crewmen endured 21 days at sea with 12 days without food or water, many dying before reaching New Zealand. Collins weakens but remains favored for success as medical readings show slight weight loss and he drinks water while taking cough tablets.
Guests woke to bells ringing for nearly half an hour as Clerk Statler activated two levers during the Duquesne Hotel fire. Insurance estimates placed losses at 1200 to 1500 dollars with several companies sharing coverage, while the dining room and cafe remained open.
Agnes Kerr of Sutersville has not been heard from since February 24 after leaving Frank Aulls residence on McClurg Street South Side to look for work. Her father, Mr Kerr, aided by Inspector McKelvey, provided a description and photo and urged authorities to locate her. The family is anxious and unsure of her actions.
Harvey Bankerd was buried after being shot on Sunday afternoon while handling a revolver. The service was held at 3 o'clock yesterday at the South Street M E Church with Rev. J. WoMelotyre officiating. Frank Smith, who was handling the revolver, was seriously ill from nervous prostration but attended. Young Smith had been ill with quinsy and was out for the first time since the illness.
P J McKelvy formerly of the Monongahela House went to Jeannette last week and announced himself as a candidate for Street Commissioner against Thomas Kearns. The councils believed him serious and elected him. He must serve two weeks before resigning and faces a ten dollar fine.
Special sale notice offers 500 men's spring overcoats and suits at eight dollars each with new designs and bright patterns. Edward Groetzinger advertises carpets at 60 and 65 cents per yard, and mentions his Penn Avenue stores. Parcels & Jones and Jeffreys & Co. display wall papers and fashionable items. James H. Aiken & Co. promotes neckwear at 100 Fifth Avenue with other local shop ads.
Local painters unions Nos 88 and 105 remain out of the Painters Council after a hot election for walking delegate. President Thompson of the Brotherhood settled the dispute last night, ordering unions 88 and 195 back to the fold or face broader action. A master builders conference may follow to reach an understanding.
Poon Road, a popular man, was presented with a gold watch and silver teaset by the employer of the Schuylkill division of the Pennsylvania road during a Reading visit last week to see his family. Mr Reed has been transferred to the West Penn and will move his family to Pittsburgh in April.
Robert Short of Challinor Taylor & Co. Tarnemouth glass makers was arrested yesterday and will face a Saturday hearing on a charge of entering a building with intent to commit a felony. During a Packers strike Short reportedly saved non union members from violence.
The Edgar Thomson Steel Works remain closed beyond a three week repair shutdown and will continue idle indefinitely due to coke shortage. About 1500 employees are idled as a result.
Circulars go to all building trades unions in the state urging them to seek support from Harrisburg representatives for amendments to the Walton bill. The amendment would grant employees a lien on buildings to secure wage payments.
The Associated Hemlock Lumber Dealers announce a March 15 meeting at Armory Hall Bradford with afternoon and evening sessions to discuss promoting Leg branch trade intervals.
Word reached the city last night that fifty employees of the Allerheny Valley were ordered to relocate to Pittsburg. Mr. David McCargo denied any such order had been issued.
George E Campbell, formerly a clerk for the Lake Shore road, has accepted a job with Braddock Wire Company to oversee freight shipments. The young man is popular and understands his business.
J P Witherow will relocate his offices from Pittsburg to New Castle in the near future. His works there are described as the largest of their kind in the country.
The Duquesne Traction Company received 88 new cars yesterday. Crews Eper of Cambria Iron Company Johnstown was in the city on business. Jons Hoopstack of San Francisco visits to buy mining machinery for new coal lands. Journeymen barbers of Wood's Run plan a meeting at 683 Preble avenue tomorrow to discuss shorter hours.
Francis Rawle of Philadelphia visited Duquesne to follow a Circuit Court case and commented that Virginia Knox remains in the Reading mountains as a divorced woman. He said he is tired of discussing her affairs and suggested she must take responsibility for her own choices regarding a stage career.
Letters from various departments push for next year’s wage scale updates. The Dispatch notes suggestions must reach the General Secretary by April’s second Tuesday to be tabulated for the Wage Committee. Debate centers on whether to raise boiling or general scale elements and how to curb the hard iron issue.
The Association of Sink Manufacturers met at Anderson to form an agreement to maintain rates after a month of organizing. Disputes remained over previous failed efforts led by H E Mastio of Syracuse, but the group aims to curb the price cutting Mania and stabilize the market for sinks.
The Jones Cavitt and Co glass factory in Southside may not be rebuilt after a fire. The limited company, formed in July 1886 to run five years, reaches its term in five months with no rebuilding plans yet. Insurance is settled and a stockholders meeting will decide future actions. If the term ends, extending the time is uncertain and a new factory could not be ready in time.
An unnamed source claims the Pennsylvania Railroad uses trusted emissaries at major stations to gather net profit reports from each shipper then drafts freight rates as high as possible without driving business away. The whistleblower says Western farmers make the most noise but are among the best cared-for shippers in the United States.
An adjourned meeting of the Flint Glass Manufacturers Association will be held in the city today. President J. T. Gorsucch says it is one of the regular gatherings and the business is not important. Lead pipe and steam heating apparatus makers will also meet at the Anderson with reps from Western and Eastern States.
A Pittsburg contractor, W. E. Howley & Co., was awarded the contract yesterday to construct 14 miles of roadway for the Delaware Susquehanna and Schuylkill Road from Shamokin. The firm will perform all work except track laying at an estimated cost of about $150,000, let by Eckley B. Cox, the president, and Edgar Kadlich, the chief engineer.
Secretary Madden of the Amalgamated Association stated yesterday that the Duquesne Steel Works disturbance was not a fight between the firm and the union. He said union officials are unaware of any attempts to dismantle Amalgamated branches in Carnegie interests. Superintendent James Reed of the West is remembered by his men.
A petition seeks a legislative appropriation for the Southside Hospital. A three-member committee F K Gearing J W Lewis and Samuel Heisey will present a financial statement and contributor list to the Appropriation Committee. A jewelry and musical instruments ad appears in the same column.
A&P C Co offers spring clothing with low prices on men and boys suiting. Serviceable spring overcoats, silk faced coats, and varied fabrics advertised at $3 to $12. Store invites customers to view new stock on Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
On hand at S. Hamilton's, 91 and 93 Fifth avenue, are three or four square pianos and four or five upright pianos offered at second hand prices. Some have never been used and were recalled from agencies. outfits included and pianos warranted as new. Visit before the sale ends.
The New Haven News urges treating influenza like a bad cold and staying home until fully well to avoid complications. It notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can shorten illness if used as directed. Also advertised are grain carpets at 30c per yard, Christmas ornaments sale, Zeizenstein coats, Kuyrten’s rye, and livestock arrivals at Arnheim Stables in Pittsburgh.
A major oil deal between Greenlee & Forst and the Midland Oil Company ended in criminal filings. Greenlee and Forst face conspiracy and false pretenses charges after the Midland firm bought a McCandlesa township lease for 32000 dollars and found the well to be salt water rather than a producer. McKinney of Midland filed the informations. bail set at 3000 dollars for both men.
Inspector John A. McAleese of the First district marked his 40th birthday with a surprise reception at his Center avenue home after a plot led by Mrs. McAleese and aided by family, police, and others was thwarted. Assistant Superintendent O Mara and Detective Sol Coulson praised the inspector, as Mrs. McAleese received a bronze vase from city hall staff.
Our patrons will find a uniformly handsome collection of fabrics including Cheviots Carmel’s Hairs Tweeds and Homespuns. New designs feature mottled flecked diagonal and large camelhair boucle effects in many colors. Serges from French and English makers priced from 1 to 2 dollars a yard, with a wide color range and fresh importations highlighted.
Grenadines offer an elegant assortment in All-Black options including Plains Stripes Brocades and Spots and Black with Colored Stripes and Black with figures of Brodie Dres den and Pompadour colorings. Black Goods announces new Spring and Summer styles and fabrics opened this week.
A fragment mentions spring flowers with poetic praise. The line evokes beauty and nature but lacks clear event or identifiable subjects. No dates or places are provided to anchor a fuller news summary.
A description of lifelike single flowers ranging from violets to Jack roses and trailing vines with stray blossoms. Includes a choice collection of Black and White Challies in neat floral spot and fancy figure designs.
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