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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1889
Page
2
An interview with Hon. Albert H Grey discusses the Parnell letters, Gladstone and Hartington alliances, and potential government shifts. The London reformer hints that a popular vote might favor the Liberals, while endorsing broader reforms including disestablishment if needed.
Readers are kept informed of a range of local matters including arrests for gambling, mortgage disputes, and verdicts against cashiers and merchants. The report covers a jury verdict of 4710 10 for a mortgage case, inspections of bridges, and ongoing legal actions involving hotels, barbers, and police facility plans, with mentions of public notices and municipal investigations.
The Pittsburg Life Underwriters' Association marked its third anniversary with a banquet at Hotel Duquesne featuring 100 attendees from major life insurers. Henry C. Ayers led speeches praising reform, principle, and the industry’s rapid growth rivaling government scales, highlighting vast policy counts and assets.
A convention of 130 delegates from Catholic Diocesan Union temperance societies met at Lafayette Hall. Rev Father Canevin opened with prayer as reports showed 86 societies with 1101 members, receipts $722.31 and expenditures $222. The session urged work under church rules and discussed securing a hall and cooperation with Father Sheedy on a new school building. Delegates to the National Convention were elected and Father Garrigan gave a lecture on university education at the hall.
In a state evidence case, jurors failed to return after hearing testimony about Connors a junk dealer who gave boys whisky and urged thefts from Oliver Brass mills. Detective Wheatly testified Connors was to be warned if any items were brought to him. Willie Brook said Connors told him not to steal rail brass as he would be watched. Connors supplied a sack for goods.
The Pittsburg Locomotive Works produced 95 new locomotives and repaired 14 in the past year and aims for about 260 engines annually. The firm plans gradual expansion with new buildings on Beaver Avenue in Ali cene e and expects growth within the next year or so.
The late Dr. David Hostetter's business will be reorganized. On Monday April 8 an application will be made to the Governor by D. T. Watson for a new corporate structure related to the doctor’s estate. L. Myers is named secretary. R. Robb is bookkeeper.
John O'Neil of Fayette City died at age 2, a veteran coal operator along the river. He was a brother of James O'Neill of McKeesport, linking two longstanding regional families in the industry.
A new milk trust formed in Pittsburgh after a meeting at the Keystone Hotel with about 100 dealers and an equal number of Western Pennsylvania producers. Dr Irwin presided and J E Stewart served as secretary as they discussed fixing seasonal prices to curb adulteration and guarantee fair profits for producers while addressing retail competition and consumer price variation.
A Monday night committee decision to revert water works fuel to coal would cost Allegheny City $12,000 annually. Northside reaction followed with residents noting gas-fuel charges are high but opposing an increased fuel burden to balance the gas company. The issue is set for discussion at tomorrow's council meeting.
Thomas Holloway was yesterday indicted for a serious assault on Adam Slater at a Cork's Run boarding house on January 20. Holloway allegedly attacked with a butcher knife to placate Slater who suffered a blues episode and expressed a desire for ill treatment.
Last night Officer Somerville arrested John Sullivan in Clay alley after a tense confrontation. Sullivan allegedly tried to shoot and discard a newly purchased glass item at a low price. Officers found three revolvers and ten pocket knives on Sullivan during the search.
James Godfrey, the man stabbed by Michael Connelly at the house of Anna Sac Seanee, died last night. Medical officials report Connelly remains in custody with investigators continuing the case as a fatal stabbing inquiry.
Adam Moushert was committed to jail for perjury after John Prosecutor alleged Moushert swore Faidt owed him ninety dollars. The report notes the alleged false oath and subsequent detention.
Allegheny WCTU plans to canvass mills and factories for temperance votes. Meetings appoint committees including Mire Rev Ferguson and Mrs Dinger, with funds for literature. Rev Cheney urges school outreach. Hyndman to assign two members per union to visit workers. Circulation to rebut liquor advocates. Geneva College president closes with prohibition appeal.
The Union Switch and Signal Company held its annual meeting yesterday. President Westinghouse reported earnings for the year, with assets totaling 1,300,409 17 and liabilities at 92,167,845 54. First mortgage bonds outstanding amount to 208,300, maturing March 1, 1908. The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to extend the pneumatic interlocking system between East Liberty and the city, with tests between the former station and Wilkinsburg described as entirely satisfactory.
James H Bigger of Allegheny states he neither originated nor commanded the Allegheny unit formed to drive Germany from Samoa. He writes he was elected commander by others but denies organizing the unit and seeks Governor Cahill’s clarification.
Milwaukee and St. Paul traveling passenger agent John Potts announces westward movement of colonists on the Piro Falls Creek line of the Oneas railroad with Allegheny Valley road service through the city.
The Glenmore line features tailor made ae in Scotch cheviots worsteds and cassimeres with fine trims. Each suit valued at not less than 2200, offered now at 10 dollars. Also a children department with school suits priced at 200, guaranteed not available for 400 elsewhere. Located at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Hundreds of local women visited Danziger and Shoenberg stores on Sixth as the new departments opened. The first floor showcased house furnishings while later floors held linen, lace curtains, ladies underwear, veiling, neckwear, jewelry, bric a brac, perfumes, and a fine millinery department with hats and flowers. The cloak department announced complete spring styles including jackets, wraps, and beaded capes inspired by English French and German fashion. Mr Shoanberg, formerly with Shoanberg Freeman and Co of New York, joined the firm.
The Bonell process for numbing gums before tooth extraction is advertised as absolutely safe. The only city apparatus is at Dr. F. H. Smith’s Dental Offices, 504 Penn Ave, with hours 9 A M to 5 P M. Also advertised are Ladier Silk Healer shades at 75c and various glass tubes and oil burners at local stores.
Local ads announce no price changes this week but invite shoppers to Hub for half price boys clothing and big bargains in men’s wear. Boston Clothing House offers India silks, printed silks, four in hand scarfs from Jos Honne & Co., dress goods, and hosiery. Also promoted are cough syrup, corsets, kid gloves, and various fabrics at sale prices.
Window displays at Bennett & Co. hatters show American English and French hats. Gallery photos by a top photographer praised for fine likenesses. 100 Pieces More Silk goods and hosiery bargains at multiple stores. Grand re opening March 21 1889 at Hollows & Hacks. English scarves and new jackets at Ames H Armen & Co. and others on Wood street Fifth avenue and local streets.
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