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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1892

Page

2

Debates Over Park Land Purchases End with 307000 Vote

The session adjourned after long debate over park spending. Aces for Snyder Park and Penn Avenue bridge items failed or passed as aldermen battled land purchases and budget figures. The final vote approved the 307000 appropriation with 37 to 0.

Snyder Park Ferguson Schenley Park Snyder mace —_ srengpeness Mater Aves Messrs Anclock Brown Crawford Donley Paitney Down Elliott Ertzman Fox Gallacher Gretzinger Hugmeier Johnston Kelly Kine Lowry Magee Mason McCarthy Mctlure McGuire Pitcairn Pieter Hamm Taggart Wallace Wiliams Noel Mies Bicham Larken Metcalfe McElowney MacGonigie O'Conner Donnell Russell Stewart Vogt Wilde Wright Holliday Total

Select Branch debates ordinance amid high tax protests

The Select Branch clashed for over two hours over an appropriation ordinance amid strong opposition to amendments. Council members questioned city valuations, park funding, bridge costs, and urged careful, itemized consideration before passing the measure.

Taxation debate in Pittsburgh ward valuations sparks reform talk

Debates on city taxation reveal ward by ward valuation changes and calls to cut or repurpose funds. Speakers cite Chicago comparisons, liquor license revenue, and park or water projects while resisting broad millage cuts. Leaders push for targeted spending and financial safeguards amid city growth.

Mayor Gourley Eyes Tax Fight Over Park Redeeming Plan

The mayor signs the appropriation ordinance soon if opposition remains light. He calls the bill fair overall but suggests trimming park and street reimbursements to keep an 12 mill tax aligned with last year’s valuation. Large landowners would bear more than small holders under the levy.

McEldowney Ruthland Street Thirteenth Ward Muree Nekidowneyr Finance Committee Wright Ferguson Penn Avenue Forty-fifth Forty-ninth Streets Butler Street Gian Thal Aves Messrs Ancloch Brown Crawford Donley Delaner Dunn Elliott Ertzman Fox Gallagher Gourley

Charles F McKenna Delivers Popular Randall Club Lecture

Charles F. McKenna spoke at the Randall Club last night to a large audience. The illustrated lecture drew sustained humor for over two hours and was voted one of the club’s most pleasant entertainments. The Russell Mandolin Quartet performed several beautiful selections. Trustees hope to host an Irish night on St Patrick’s Day if possible.

Randall Club Charles F. McKenna

Freight Committee adjourns after setting iron and steel rate

The Freight Committee of the Central Traffic Association has adjourned after completing its labors in Chicago. It established a rate on manufactured iron and steel articles between all points in the association on a per 1,000 pounds basis from Pittsburgh to Chicago. The new rate takes effect March 2 and does not extend beyond September 20.

The Central Trafic Association Chicaze Pitesbuer Chicago

Assault in Italian Home Ends in Hot Water Burn

Frank Casica was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Hanley on a disorderly conduct charge. Casica, in a drunken state, allegedly abused his wife and threw a pan of hot water in her face, burning her severely. He will be given a proceeding this afternoon.

Frank Casica Hanley Fourteenth Ward Casica

Sterling Steel Expands McKeesport Shops

The Sterling Steel Company plans a 65000 expansion for additional shops in McKeesport. Master Workman Dempsey of the Knights of Labor declares the Manchester strike off. Union puddlers expect wage stability until July as the amalgamated scale ends. A 407 K of L sales team forms a benevolent society with temporary officers. A public hall meeting and charter filing follow next week. Soured capitalists seek Walnut Street frontage to build a foundry and machine plant near the National Tube Works. The coin name remains undisclosed as it is said to be removed from Pittsburgh.

Sterling Steel Company McKeesport Manchester Dempsey K. of L Asion Saller's Hall Prrcentre Walnut Street National Tube Works Pittsburg

Perjury Hearing Highlights Law and Order Clash

The grand jury action centers on Agent McClure and detective force leader held on $1000 bail for perjury. Major A M Brown and Attorney Yost clash over court practice as Alderman Reilly presides, spectators scatter, and McClure and Houston are in the limelight during a brief, tense hearing.

McClure Law, and Order Alderman Reilly Yost A. M. Brown Houston Reform Law and Order Major Brown Law and Order Aldermen Mejor Brown Mr. Yost Mr. Brown Bob Rein Law and Order Society Mr. Martin Mr. Houston Robert Roche’s Court Reilly J. M. Sharpe Timony

Woman Evicted From Rooming House After Rent Arrears

A widow, about 40, told Alderman Braun in Allegheny yesterday that Mrs. Parke on Buena Vista Street ejected her from a rooming house on Monday night and threw her belongings onto the pavement. With no money she spent Wednesday night on the street. Braun referred her to the Department of Charities, which provided aid.

Johnson Alderman Braun Allegheny Mrs. Parke Buena Vista Street Department of Charities

Riverman Patrick Lally Arrested for Drunkenness

Patrick Lally was arrested at Grant street and Sixth avenue on a drunkenness charge and sent to Central station. At the station it was discovered Lally was safe from a broken jail, but he refused to say how the break occurred. After examination and treatment, the injured man was moved to the Homeopathic Hospital.

Patrick Lally Grant Street Sixth Avenue Central Station Lally Jez Homeopathic Hospital

Parade Preparations For Southside Dedication Day

Preparations are complete for next Monday’s parade on the Southside for the Turner Hall dedication on South Thirteenth street. Chief Marshal C E Succop orders set a 2 pm start with a 1 20 formation, reviewing at the hall. Five divisions include Germania Band and Mayor Gourley as dedicatory speaker, with speeches in German and a full program ahead.

Southside Turner Hall South Thirteenth Street C. E. Succop Birmingham Turner Hall South Seventeenth Jane Street South Twenty-eighth Carson South Tenth Sarah South Thirteenth F.A. Stucky Liedertafel Acob Trautman German Military Society Joseph Simmen Southside Turnverein Germania Band Gourley Allegheny Lawrenceville Troy Hill Wheeling Steubenville East Liverpool Homestead Duquesne Jeannette Beavertle Johnstown McKeesport Central Birming Mt. Oliver Har

Developments in License Court Pending Next Few Days

Only two remonstrances have been filed against liquor license applicants so far. One targets Mme Henkie of Allegheny and the Elbourne Hotel on Sandusky Street. Clerk McGonnegle notes last minute remonstrances possible though past years saw more inquiries. petitions and remonstrances must be filed by the 17th of the month.

Mre Henkie Allegheny Elbourne Hotel Sandusky Street Souk

Remarkable escape on the Pan Handle track

An unidentified man narrowly escaped death on a Southside bridge when a shifting engine approached quickly at night. He jumped aside but fell onto the incline car roof as it landed, then spoke with the conductor while the shifter crew arrived to find him uninjured and explaining his peril.

Panhandle Castle Shannon

Adjutant General Greenland in Pittsburgh

Adjutant General Greenland visited Pittsburgh for a short time yesterday, staying mainly at the Duquesne Club after calling at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. He stated no changes in office management are planned, praising the existing administration as skilled. A general order from Harrisburg tonight commissioned several officers including Brigadier General John A Wiley and Major Cherles Miller with various staff roles.

Greenland Pittburg Seventh Avenue Duquesne Club McClelland Harrisburg John A Wiley Cherles Miller Frank K. Patterson Albert Johnson Lozan James E. Silliman Urzeon Samuel Hnattell George C. Hamilton James H. Murdock

Eloped Daughter Sparks Police Action in Braddock

Thomas McMorley of Soho alleges his 17 year old daughter Emma eloped with Charley Renfrew of the Eleventh ward and joined a novelty troupe at Braddock Opera House. He asked Inspector Whitehouse of the Nineteenth ward to arrest them, but Braddock police must handle the matter as it lies outside city limits. He departed for Braddock to pursue the arrest.

Thomas McMorley Soho Street Inspector Whitehouse Nineteenth Ward Emma Charley Renfrew Eleventh Ward Braddock Braddock Opera House Mr. McMorley

Wife Sues Husband Over Assault After Dinner

Anna Scotchright filed suit before Alderman Kerr claiming Victor Scotchright assaulted and battered her after returning from Solar Iron Works on Thirty third Street. She says he beat her after a disputed dinner. He was arrested and held on 100 bail for today’s hearing.

Anna Scotchright Kerr Victor Scotchright Thirty-third Street Scotchright Solar Iron Works

No Information Against Murphy Yet

No information has yet been made against Chief Murphy of Allegheny. It is questionable whether any will be for some time. Auditor McKirdy has taken no further action in the proposed prosecution and Mayor Voegtly has not been approached again.

Chief Murphy Allegheny McKirdy Mayor Voegtly

Lawrenceville Police Seek Otto Zimmerman Boy On The Run

Police search for Otto Zimmerman a young boy who has been hoarding truang and stealing small items. His parents secured a commitment to Mor Ganze but the boy fled after learning of it.

Lawrenceville Otto Zimmerman

Collided With the Law In Local Court Hearings

Several suspects appeared before Alderman Gripp and other officials on charges of larceny and theft. Pasqvata Gorpixn held on $1000 bail for injuring Peter Prudi’s 12 year old son. Rinry held on chicken theft from neighbor Mars Rinry. Joax Grieza faced larceny from the person. Frank Jownsos, 2, arrested on arrival for larceny in Bellefonte. Jonan Derorr arrested for stealing a hum from a Diamond Market stand. Cuantis Musuza, 19, located at Central station after fleeing St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum. Resent Plant held after revolver demand on Jane street child.

Mars. Rinry Brereton Avenue Peter Yost Joax Grieza Alderman Gripp J. N. Dertinser Butler Frank Jownsos Bellefonte Kevinson Demmel Jonan Derorr Woods’ Run Allegheny Cuantis Musuza Central Station St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum Plant Jane Street Succop

Soups Served Daily at Knux & Bro Store

Caleba soups featured this week at Knux & Bro, 6113 Penn Avenue. Call to taste these hot soups in store daily.

Knux & Bro Penn Avenue

Rural classification protests cloud city assessors work

The article outlines I N Forner and other residents pressing for rural tax treatment in the Nineteenth ward as assessors revise valuations. It details widespread appeals, planned court actions, and specific frontage reductions on streets including Broad Penn Avenue St Clair Negley and Highland. It also notes ongoing revisions for Fourteenth and Twenty second wards and potential seven month courthouse activity as cases mount.

Court House I. N. Forner Boquet Street Boquet Street, Fourteenth Ward Nineteenth Ward Broad Street Euclid Beatty Streets St. Clair Negley Avenue Highland Avenue Beatty Street Penn Avenue Ward Line Station Street Frankstown Collins Avenue Collins Sheridan Avenues Sheridan Highland Avenues Whitfield Street Frankstown Avenue J. L. Snyder J. W. Lagear N. Broom W. Scherer C. E. Hebler George Hacker Louis Christ Jacob Hartman Louisa Weisa William Sprague L. A. Leisinger Pennavenne Dennison A. E. Geis F. Diffentach J. Hartman Hoeveller A. E. Succop Henry Shier J. W. Geyer James McCutcheon J.C. Dick S.J. Hennessey Berlin Beelen Street John D. Graff Samuel W. Black A. C. Spangier G. M. Black Hays Street Stanton Avenue J. F J. C. Gibsons J. M. Pew H. B. Rea L. $. Moore B. L. Dobbs D. B. Reighard Broad Streets Acnes Graff W. B. Negley Stanton Avenues Seeley Staunton Avenue Jackson Street Elias Elkins M. Bigelow E. M. Bigelow Mary T. Bigelow Jackson and McCullough Streets Bicelow Early KK. A. Quinn F. M. Roberts J. Wainwright C. P.seto Seeley Bros M.a.hayowker C. Fuiel H. 0. Stevenson Charles W.batchelor Ridall Voigt Slaughterbeck Lappan River Avenue Station Everett Streets Hoeveller Street Baywood Street Clearview Street Bryant Street Aighland Avenue Mellon Street Butler Street M. F. Scalfe Lockhart Bodman Street Collins and Harvard Street I Avenues St. Clair Street Winterton Stree Stewart New Rachel Street Riverview Avenue Beech Alley John Potter E. Swift G.A. Morrow Charles Beltz

Over the Hills to the Poor Farm Aged Man Transported

A Fayetteville resident named Robinson was moved to the County Poor Farm on a Wednesday causing anger among railroad workers. The ill man was carried in a straw tick so rotten it nearly tore apart at Montour Junction during the transfer to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway, leaving him exposed and bedridden.

Robinson Fayetteville Montour Junction Pittsburg and Lake Erie

Assaulted Father James Keegan Faces Hearing Over Attack on Daughter

James Keegan, a Carnegie mill employee, was jailed by Alderman McNeirney for a Monday hearing on a charge of assaulting his 12 year old daughter Annie. Annie and her sister reported threats and tying her up. A revolver and large dirk were found with Keegan. Neirney noted Keegan's bad reputation and past violence against his wife.

James Keegan Carnegie’s Mills Alderman McNeirney Annie Annie Keegan Keegan McNeirney Meckie

Drowned Allegheny Refuse Contractor Fined Far Beyond

Archie Taylor a 55 year old colored Allegheny garb age contractor drowned in the Ohio river at the foot of Ohio avenue after his wagon rolled toward the bank while backing up. He repeatedly refused health permits and paid fines in two cities. two assistants vanished with the wagon.

Archie Taylor Allegheny Ohio Ohio Avenue Taylor Hoe Jones Street Federal Street Bureau of Health Atree

Miller to Take Internal Revenue Post as Applications Pour In

George W. Miller, newly appointed Collector of Internal Revenue, visited his office yesterday and expects no delay in confirmation. About 200 appointments await his decision as mail and messengers bring in more applications than slots. The contest for Superintendent of Water Assessments heated up with Searah McCallin seen as a likely nominee amid other contenders.

George W. Miller Miller Searah McCallin

Gracious Stranger Abducts Baby in Allegheny Case

Mrs Henry Weyman reports an unknown elegant woman took her baby after a cordial visit on April 25. The carriage woman asked for water and offered to leave the child for an hour while she shopped. The child was taken into the Weyman home and the woman vanished. The Anti Cruelty Society will place the infant in a home.

Henry Weyman Anti- Cruelty Society Weyman Gerst’s Alter Allegheny Mrs. Weyman

Poverty and squalor in cellar home of McLane family

Clerk Wright of the Department of Charities reports a destitute family at No. 20 Old avenue living in a small cellar room with no drainage or ventilation. James McLane and his pregnant wife, ill with fever, struggle to find work while their three children stay with relatives as Poor Authorities seek hospital care. Dr Christy attended the woman and aid is planned.

Clerk Wright Department of Charities Old Avenue James McLane McLane Christy

Senator Flinn Heads South for Daughters Health

Senator Flinn and his young daughter left last night in a special car for Florida. He said the trip was for the child’s health. In Pittsburg and nearby Dalzell residents doubted the move and suggested links to Senator Quay, who remains ill at a Florida resort, while Armstrong county could oppose Quay for U S Senate.

William Flinn Florida Dalzell Pittsburg Pittsboro Quay Armstrong County United States Flinn Fionda

Man Arrested Over Alleged Harassment on South Eighteenth Street

Southelde police report complaints of a man who allegedly accosted young girls on school routes on South Eighteenth street. Edward Branahan was arrested by Officer Wright and reportedly admitted to the offense at a local home in the Twenty-eighth ward. Police call the evidence against him serious.

Southelde South Eighteenth Street Edward Branahan Omarcer Wright Afon House Teenth Street

Tales of the Two Cities Siren Gowres’s Ice Accident

Siren Gowres slipped on the icy pavement on Thirty third street and broke his leg in two places. He was carried to his home where Dr. Clark attended and dressed the injuries.

Gowres Thirty-third Street

Friday sale of clothing in basement bargain department

P e C C Clothiers advertises a Friday sale offering deep discounts for the poor. It highlights boys pleated suits sizes 4 to 14, shirts, men s sack suits, cassimere and worsted fabrics, knee pants, and single vests with prices noted, located at Cor Grant and Diamond streets.

Cor. Grant and Diamond Streets

Uniformly Good Minnehaha Flour At Auction March 16

A brief notice highlights Minnehaha flour as reliably high quality for bread across seasons. Also promotes Anxer's horses for good satisfaction. An auction sale is scheduled for March 16 at 10 a.m. featuring bisque or beer herbs and aromatics as top appetizer items.

Anxer

Wild March Wind Brings Snow and Storm to Pittsburgh

A roaring Northwest storm disrupted Pittsburgh with snow and high winds from morning to evening. Temperatures fluctuated but fell to near freezing as the day wore on. A man named Thomas Sheldon was found nearly frozen on Overhill Street and helped to safety. An auction sale by Arnheim's Live Stock Company is set for March 16.

Canada Pennsylvania Pittsburg Firth Avenue Smithfield Street Fifth Avenue Signal Service Thomas Sheldon Overhill Street Tettley Eleventh Ward Myers Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited

Select Summer Dresses Now at Hugus and Hacke

An immense variety of new and popular weaves in all wool cheviots camel’s hair homespun effects and mixtures. Fabrics range from 75 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents per yard with French makes up to 4 dollars. Special novelties include high novelty French robes for dinner and street dresses opening this week.

New Lines of Ladies Garments Arrive Daily

Cor Fifth Ave and Market St report constant arrivals of new ladies jackets wraps capes and long garments with fashion updates and seasonal options for shoppers.

E. P. Roberts & Sons Fifth Ave Market ST Mwh Uwe

Crepon Crepe Fabrics Bulk In Wide Styles At Bargain

Local dealers tout a large exclusive stock of Crepon effects for spring and summer 1892. Crepe Alba and Crepone se varieties offer 40 inch widths with prices from 50c to 85c per yard. Crepe La Gloria and Ombrette lines present up to 42 inch widths and top-ends at 1.75 per yard.

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