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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1891

Page

2

New Board Clash at Union Switch and Signal

Turmoil at Union Switch and Signal pits Eastern and local stockholders against Westinghouse interests. A new Westinghouse aligned board move aims to ease tensions, with potential resignations and a push to cut costs at Swissvale as investors watch for legal action and market reaction.

Air Westinghouse Tn Toto Swissvale Westinghouse Union Switch and Signal Company Dalzeil, Scott & Gordon Westinhouse

A Little Maiden's Story Inspires Police Inquiry

Inspector McAleese pursues a puzzling case of 13 year old Annette Lee who says she is an orphan from Butler and was found in Pittsburgh after relatives and a deceased aunt. She claims creditors ousted her from her aunt Sadie Lee’s home and she traveled with $10 before arriving at Haley's Hotel. The girl cannot recall names of kin or schooling towns, raising doubts about her tale as officers seek her parents to confirm her story. She remains in Central station custody for a few days.

Inspector McAleese Annette Lee Butler Allegheny and Manchester Market Sixth Streets Coulson Central Station Alleheny Holmes Sadie Lee Hempfield Pittsburze Haley's Diamon Square Springdale

Home once more Dalanys leave after New Florence wreck

Mr and Mrs Dalany of Gainesville Virginia return home in General Superintendent Shepherds private car after recovering from injuries suffered in the New Florence wreck on a wedding trip to Duluth Minnesota. They were treated at West Penn Hospital and now stay at Hazelwood with Jonas McCleane acting for damages claim against the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mrs Dulany walks lamely and may be permanently crippled. her husband remains weak. They plan another attempt to reach Duluth.

Aire BR. L. Dalany Gainesville Shepherd C. W. Culp Altoona Duplany New Florence Duluth Minn West Peon Hospital Union Depot Ee Wat Reamer Petala Bien Heamer Pere Pennsylvania Jacob Beamer Messina Wash West Virginia Hatfield-McCoy Sep Hart Washington Gosh Mr. Reamer Toom

Diplomas for Undertakers Debate in Pennsylvania

Chief Brown notes a Funeral Directors Association circular urging House bill No. 24 to require diplomas for entering the undertaking trade. Supporters argue it would improve handling of the dead and curb infectious diseases. Brown warns it could bar entry to honest entrepreneurs and questions the motive to regulate embalming practices.

Chief Brown Funeral Directors’ Association of Pennsylvania Brown

Visitors and locals mingle at Allegheny gathering

New Haven iron man R B De Bussy hosted at a Duquesne house with visitors from Oliver Iron and Steel and Babcox and Wilcox. Philadelphia manager L M Mozes stayed, Pennington from Anchor Rubber visited, and many others including Gemmell, Stamm, Marvin, Wright, Conrad, Payne, Britain, Petty, Dillie McIntosh, Dr Edward Clark, and Green Baum were noted guests or arrivals at Union depot or Seventh Avenue during brief city visits.

R. B. de Bussy New Haven Conn Duquesne Oliver Iron and Steel Company L. M. Mozes Philadelphia Babcox and Wilcox Company George W. Wright Mercer Seventh Avenue James Conrad Morgantown W. Va Movungauela C. N. Payne G.T. Britain United Pipe Lives James T. Petty Fremont, C Daily Sum City Dillie McIntosh East Liverpool Allegheny City

Myer Gallinger Yoder Building Address Note

Myer Gallinger Yoder law building sits at the corner of Fifth and Wylie avenues with telephone number 1707 and an elevator indicated for access.

Myer Gallinger Yoder Law Building Fifth and Wylie Avenues

Firing Back in Allegheny Council Ends in Pigeonholed Reports

The last Allegheny common and select council session adjourned with the appropriation ordinance for ten thousand dollars to Allegheny General Hospital sent back after a narrow 14 to 13 vote to reduce the amount. The meeting yielded no final action on a new government building site and left several ordinances and committee assignments unresolved due to a quorum issue.

Allegheny Councils Allegheny General Hospital Brown Thomas A. Parke Hunter Rudolph C. F. Peck & Son John Ogden Select Council Stauffer Alegnene General Hospital Common Councils Public Works Committee Common Select Messrs Hox Neeb Arch Street Erie Street Montgomery Avenue Common Council Gas Light

Water Works Superintendent Report Details Expenditures

Superintendent Armstrong reports the Water Works department spent 129107.88 last year with 2105 on pipe work 90463.47 at the works and 26078 for fuel. Allegheny water plant valued at 1814000. 180 new stop gates installed and a fire plug added. Distribution near needs. plans to extend a 3 4 inch main to parallel North avenue main to maintain full supply if main damaged. Machinery in good condition. fuel shift from gas to coal raises costs.

Armstrong Water Works Allegheny North Avenue

Doubled Receipts Report With No Recommendations

Mayor Wyman presented a yearly report praising police and fire protection as perfect and doubling receipts by 100 percent. He pledged to enforce laws and cooperate with the city council to unify interests under the new charter. The year saw 4480 arrests and sales receipts peaking at 922000.

Wyman Pearson

Water rent assessments by ward, Barton Grubbs reports

Assessor Barton Grubbs releases ward by ward figures on water rents. The report details amounts due in each ward, reflecting property consumption and municipal charges.Residents and property owners can reference the breakdown to verify billing standards and total collections.

Barton Grubbs

Fire Department Report Shows Resources and Losses

Chief Jones presents the fire department report listing 91 men, 11 engines, 12 hose carriages, 2 fuel wagons, 4 horses. 20,000 feet of hose, with 6,000 feet in excellent condition and 3,000 unfit. Alarm telegraph in excellent condition, 61 miles of line, year 253 53 fires, 172 calls, six fires with losses over 5,000 pounds. total fire losses reach £127,732 40.

Jones Stasas

Committers on Surveys Report Shows 5000 Dollar Appropriation

The Committee on Surveys reports an appropriation of $5,000 and outlines expenditures recorded under 10982, drawing attention to the financial details and oversight.

Committee On Surveys Atention

Allegheny Expenses Show City Spending and Rates

The Committee on Health cites expenditures of 96,6058 with a death rate of 18.6 per thousand excluding still births. City Property spent 15,09534, transferred 10,000 to the library, and ran a 3,185 deficit. Wharves and Leagues show 1,987 73 in costs, with receipts about 496 47, 900 less than prior. The Market Office reports 1,141 27 expended and 16,284 81 in rents and fees, up over prior. Superintendent Hanter notes extensive electric light building. 219 lamps on towers, 206 on arms, 2,075 in use citywide. Stevenson reports library visitors since Sept 21 total 25,25 plus 486 on Oct 25, with 44,000 plus periodicals. Parks expenditure 19,004 with 12,291.68 for labor. 14,591.92 spent on Monument Hill. 10,358.06 left in special appropriation. Engineer Ehlers: five miles graded and paved for 104,253 52, to 93.53 miles paved citywide, costing 2,497,005. 2,167 miles of sewers built at 15,850 40, totaling 34,955 miles valued at 1,071,080 85.

Committee On Health Committee On Eee David Hanter Gas Department Stevenson Ecaiion Monument Hill Ehlers

Allegheny New Buildings Recorded in Year

A table lists the count of new and additional buildings erected during the year in Allegheny. The document shows figures for new buildings and additions, with several columns of numerals and abbreviations.

Ickisiavacsu Atari

Poor Board Report From Home For The Year

The Directors of the Poor report shows an average of 24 inmates monthly at the Home, yearly maintenance per inmate $95.60, total expenditure $56,210. There was $4,131.16 collected, including $2,771.17 from farm products, $120.21 for six boarding patrons at Dixmoen, $113.06 for outdoor relief, and $457 for liquor and gambling fees. There were 29 deaths and 6 births. out-of-door relief aided 951 persons. The current inmate count is 261, with 154 admissions and 102 tramps assisted during the year.

Directors of the Poor Dixmoen

Street Committee Recommends New Pavement Plan

The Streets and Sewers Committee reports an $80,000 appropriation with $62,773.89 spent. Grading of California avenue is nearly complete and Woods' row viaduct awaits opening. It urges replacing gravel pavements with Ligonier block or similar improved paving.

Committee On Streets and Sewers California Avenue Woods' Row Ligonier Block

Saint Andrew's mission grows at Allegheny church

A Passionist Father led mission activities at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church in Allegheny with rosary prayers at 6 am and 7 pm daily. Confessions ran from 8 to 12 am and 8 to 6 pm and 8 to 10 pm. Police Officer Jerry Murphy was seriously bitten on the face by a St Bernard at a dog show. A wedding linked Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gorper of Allegheny after her change from Mary Hartenstein. Western Pennsylvania Historical Society met with few members. a discussion on changing meeting hours produced no action. A sorrel horse owned by Thomas Bigley was reported stolen near Wright's Alley. An year-old boy, Joan Kurer, fractured an arm after a wagon fall on Webster Avenue. A ten-day-old found on No 9 Third Street was christened Patrick Fitzgerald and sent to the foundling asylum. A ten-day-old found basket baby was taken to the Poor Farm for care. Indian Association meeting was postponed to next month. The Survey Committee recommended 50 ordinances, 46 for ward grading in the Twentieth Ward. Dr Crank spoke to Lincoln Club on Religion In Politics. Detective John Glens of Allegheny is home with pneumonia.

Jerry Murpry St. Bernard Murhy Ann Mhs FraNk Gorper Allegheny Youngstown Gordon Mary Hartenstein Western Pennsylvania Historical Society Tur Thomas Bigley Wright's Alley South Twenty-second Street No. 9 Third Street McVey Yesterdy Foundling Asylum City Farm Patrick Fitzgerald Matron Perry Central Station No. 0 The Indian Association Mra Wees Jd.j.crank Lincoln Club John Glens

Giant Carpet and Eyewear Bargains Hit City Streets

The ad heralds a ten day carpet sale starting March 10 with 5000 yards of ingraine at 30c and 40c grades, plus extras at 60c and 65c. Also offered are a two story brick for rent at Grant avenue Allegheny with six rooms and garden, and eye glasses fittings by August Loch at 145 Federal street with Prof. J Faes Optician visiting. Edward Groetzinger promotes Penn avenue bargains and more carpet deals as spring approaches.

EowAarp Groetzinger Penn Avenue Grant Avenue Allegheny Rebecca Pittsburg H. Kleber & Bro Wood Street August Loch Federal Street Dodge Torsy Jeweler Tursu

Big Iron Plant Deal Reshapes Pittsburgh Industry

Oil Well Supply Company nears purchase of Elba Iron Works and Continental Tube Works on Second Avenue in Soho for about $550,000 to expand tubing production. Everson to manage both plants with 1,100 workers and 150 ton capacity each, while major improvements and new buildings are planned. Nearby rail and labor tensions persist as stonemasons strike and tube and iron markets adjust to new central traffic rules.

Elba Iron Works Continental Tube Works Second Avenue Soho Elba T. B. Everson Everson Iire Reading Iron Company J. B. Eaton Eaton

Order to Go Back in Building Trades Council

Local Union No. 195 painters and decorators held a spirited meeting with General President Thompson present. He ordered the union to send back representatives to the Building Trades Council or risk losing their charters. Two defeated walking delegates pledged to refuse and return to the Knights of Labor. Thompson criticized the local press as unfair. A committee will urge No. to refrain from returning delegates.

Thompson Building Trades Council Tompson The Onion K. of IL

Increased Capital at Columbia Iron and Steel

The Columbia Iron and Steel Company held a special meeting yesterday and approved increasing capital stock from 400000 to 1000000 dollars and bonded indebtedness from 150000 to 900000 dollars. Directors were authorized to implement the increases and start extensive works improvements to boost capacity as orders mount and steady work for about 700 men continues.

Columbia Iron and Steel Company E M. Burg

Chambers and McKee Gas Count Bid Denied

A Jeannette factory spokesman denied rumors that Chambers and McKee had closed. He said only a part of the works halted during a cold snap, they produce their own gas, and operations run at full capacity. The rumor was said to cause unnecessary harm.

Chambers & McKee Jeannette Soembers Southwest Natural Gas Company

Effects of the Strike Hits Rail and Industry

The Lake Rio Railroad and Fr. Wayne Company suspend many freight and telegraph workers due to dull freight traffic caused by the coke strike. The downturn threatens mills and other manufacturing establishments, with several to close soon unless a settlement occurs. No early adjustment appears likely.

Lake Rio Railroad Company Fr. Wayne Company

Formal Protest Demanded by Trades Council Delegate

M P Carrick, a Trades Council delegate in Barrisburg for the mechanics Henbill, telegraphed officials urging a special council meeting to protest the age without the amendments. The likely agenda includes adding an amendment to secure workers' wage claims and a plan to send a formal protest this evening.

M. P. Carrick Barrisburg Trades Council Henbill

Shorter Hours Protest by Woods Run Barbers

Journeyman barbers from Woods Run met at J. Hennessey’s shop on Preble avenue to push for earlier closing. Members from J. T. Daily P. Gaibert J. Hennessey and A. Hinether supported closing all shops at 6 o'clock on weekdays except Saturday. Also noted are a fuel saving external furnace feeder by George Nimmo and liquid chocolate process patent pursuit by H. 4&V. Pataky of Berlin, plus resumption of Baker Chain Works operations and abolition of depot master position at Lake Erie station during miners strike settlement.

Barbers of Woods’ Run J. Hennessey Preble Avenue J. T. Daily P. Gaibert A. Hinether Baker Chain Works Lake Erie Station

Not Guilty For Reuben Miller In Synagogue Assault Trial

Yesterday in Criminal Court Reuben Miller vice president of the Grant Street Synagogue was found not guilty of assault and battery after testifying the plaintiff used vile language and shook his fist. The jury split costs between Miller and the plaintiff. Other trials included felonious shooting, liquor license violations, break ins, larceny and multiple disorderly conduct and immorality convictions with varying sentences.

Reuben Miller Grant Street H. Baoritsky Miller Criminal Court Fritz Maner William Rodgers Cutty Wilmerding Dennis Malaskey Huntington Reformatory George Murray John Durr Frank Russell Ferdinand Veney Danny Mundy George Schrimps John White Joseph Smith John Daley Hose Costello Emma Hartung Harry Lussing Charles Bowers Joseph de Luca

Grand Jury Returns True Bills of Morality and Crime

The grand jury yesterday returned true bills naming Andrew Guenther James Monahan William Green Daniel O Hara Frank Martin for liquor offenses and on Sunday Joseph Deluca Samuel Hanson James Matthews for assault and battery. It also lists felonious assault C L Wachter and others with larceny mischief and related charges. Several bills were ignored including Edward Evans larceny and false pretenses involving multiple defendants.

Andrew Guenther James Monahan William Green Daniel O’ Hara Frank Martin Joseph Deluca Samuel Hansom James Matthews Thomas Parcell Edward Tracey John Glenn Charles Lipshaw C. L. Wachter G. A. Bestel George Grover John Kerr John Gardner Eema Hastings Edward Evans Nhelminga Michel Fred Langhurst Thomas Green George Kurtz, Jr D. A. Storge Howard Fowler William Dorsey

Court Calendar: List of Cases to Be Called Today

Common Pleas No 1 lists Smith va Gaffy Mellon Hros va Crowlhers Gourley vs Brad dock Stewart et al va Massillon Stone and Fire Brick Company Becker vs Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company Scepler administrator vs Hull Black et al va Rourke et al Beck va Neuhauer Smith agent vs Spang et al Mc Cartney vs Ott Brothers National State Bank of Camden va Lippincott Graff et al vs Neal. Common Pleas No 2 Douff vs Patterson McCreery vs Ricio McCaul vs Duncan Renshaw vs Excelsior Express and Standard Cab Company. Criminal Court Commonwealth vn James Matthews G A Beltel Martin Murray Harpee Forsythe Theodore Kauffman Peter Lora g John Graver J F McGiffin John Plang Frank Martin William Moore Daniel OHar a 2 Louis Johns William Proden Steme W. Rowe Gas Demster W W Cheav am

Common Pleas No Smith Gaffy Mellon Hros Crowlhers Gourley Braddock Stewart Et al Massillon Stone and Fire Brick Company Becker Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company Scepler Hull Black Patterson McCreery Ricio McCaul Duncan Rensshaw Excelsior Express Standard Cab Company Criminal Court Commonwealth James Matthews G. A. Beltel Martin Murray Harpee Forsythe Theodore Kauffman Peter Lorag John Graver J. F. McGiffin John Plang Frank Martin William Moore Danie O'Hara Louis Johns William Proden Steme W. Rowe Gas Demster W. W. Cheav Am

Executions Issued Yesterday in Civil Cases

Yesterday multiple executions were issued including A. G. Rosenthal versus Lizzie Raubarg for 2737 pounds, Leopold Vilsack versus Valentine Heim and wife for 3634.05 dollars, Rebecca Wilson versus W. A. Harper and A. G. Eaton for 275 dollars, Sovder Abel Co. against Thomas Martin for 17297 dollars, A. Pearstein against J. M. F. Foster for 829 dollars, Vamixen Pierce Co. against J. A. Butz for 224 dollars, and Kock & Schlegel against Charles Fries for 13060 dollars.

A. G. Rosenthal Lizzie Raubarg Leopold Vilsack Valentine Heim Rebecca Wilson W. A. Harper A. G. Eaton Sovder, Abel & Co Thomas Martin A. Pearstein J. M. F. Foster Vamixen, Pierce & Co J. A. Butz

Court action reports and verdicts in various cases

The court trial before Judge Collier included juries deciding on contracts and accounts in several cases J B Henry vs C Klapfer and J Winslow Jones & Co vs 8 Ewart & Co A verdict of 45 favored the plaintiff in J W Black vs H Koerner A bankruptcy order approved for A J Kuhns vs G C B Kuhns Mary Hague won 7100 against Pittsburg Tracton Co for injuries from a car incident A suit Susan Forsythe vs McKeesport and Bellevernon Railroad remains in progress AXON suit against Mary Mangan by M Gallagher damages for death of Mangan's husband Seven suits against J M Guffey for 120 each penalties for failing to bore oil wells on leased land linked to Fennell Wolf families

J. B. Henry C. Klapfer J. Winslow Jones & Co 8. Ewart & Co Collier J. W. Black H. . Koerner A. J. Kuhns G. C. B. Kuhns United States District Court Mary Hague Pittsburg Tracton Company Susan Forsythe McKeesport and Bellevennon Railroad Company J. Wainwright and Drake & Stratton Gamnt Thas Rae Toad Company AXON Mary Mangan M. Gallagher Mangan Gallagher J. MM. Guffey John Fennell Elizabeth A. Wolf David Fennell David Wolf Andrew Fennell

Special Announcement on Watches and Liquor Prices

Readily available stock of diamonds and silver watches plus various instruments. Prices are advertised for Klein's Silver Age and Klein's Duquesne rye. Located at N. Guamanen wrsu 1200 Peno Ay, Hores, with sale emphasis on comparisons. Station details are minimal and promotional in tone.

Tamplese R Tate Fanaa Este Stnays N. Guamanen Wrsu Klein

Chief Brown Logs City Liquor License Applicants

Chief Brown reveals a list of all liquor license applicants, detailing opening hours and the number convicted of violations in the past two years. He notes about 120 names with recent violations, praises the Brooks law for improving saloon stature, cites police surveillance in Pittsburgh, and urges continued enforcement while weed ing out the “jag” trade and restraining late hours.

Brown Europe Pennsylvania Pittsburg

Elmer Collins Struggles With Harsh Fasting Trial

Elmer Collins fights a grueling fast as the old dame of nature asserts herself with vigor. The 21st day shows a worn appearance and severe struggle though his courage remains. Doctor’s report notes weight 124 g, pulse 72, temp 98, respiration 17, with water intake recorded.

Elmer Collins

Hueus and Hacxe Dress Stuffs Promises Rich Styles

Accustomed patrons find seasonable offerings from Hueus and Hacxe featuring the world’s best textiles. The assortment includes Cheviots Caniel’s Hairs Tweeds and Homespuns in new designs, long Camel’s Hair Boucle effects, mottled flecked patterns, and a broad palette. Serges in French and English makes priced from $1 to $2 a yard, with extensive color range and new importations highlighted.

All-Black Plains and Stripes Range to Elegant Grenadines

Elegant assortment in All-Black featuring Plains, Stripes, Brocades and Spots. Includes Black with Colored Stripes and Black with figures of Brodie and Pompadour colorings.

Brodie Dresden

New Spring and Summer Fabrics Opened on Fifth Ave Corner

Cor Fifth Av and Market St N B announces new assortments of spring and summer styles and fabrics now open this week in our black goods department.

N. B

Ready for Confirmation Dress Purchases at Great Values

This notice promotes timely purchases for young ladies confirmation outfits. It lists plentiful stock in white fabrics and accessories, including crepe de chine, surahs, gros grains, cashmeres, lawns, muslins, and Swiss hemstitched items, plus silk or cotton veils and gloves. New Misses suits in Swisses and lawn expected soon at low prices.

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