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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1891
Page
5
City officials express cautious optimism after a court ruling. Attorney Moreland urges legislative relief to finance street improvements and recover outstanding payments. Chiefs Bigelow and Sigelow foresee improved conditions as new street laws approach.
Lawyers for the appellees discuss the Supreme Court decision after reading the opinion. Woodward cites the impact on street making and legislation, while others note positions they will take once the ruling is read. Several counsel express expectations about legislative follow up and effects on city projects and property improvements.
Harrisburg visitors report charity groups face tight budgets with no new construction. Rep. W T Marshall and Michael Lemon said charitables need funds to maintain operations and mortgages, while bills to raise dollars for Monroabels City facilities and extensions may await the next legislative session.
Early yesterday morning two men tried to break into W. H. Devore’s Wilkinsburg residence by sawing out a rear door panel. Devore awakened, fired several shots, believes he struck one burglar, and furnished police with a description of the fleeing suspects.
Nine of thirty six local Argonauts gathered for the annual reunion at William Shafer’s home to recall the 1889 California gold rush journey. Major Negley led the program with toasts about California and the Pittsburg and California Enterprise Company. A committee planned a California excursion for next summer and the group reflected on deaths among members, including John Lytle who died at sea after sacrificing his seat for a woman and child.
Polish Braddock man Arnold Franski arrested by Detective Kornman on suspicions tied to the Eva Bloch mystery. He secured a Coroner letter, collected funds to trace a supposed husband, and was later charged with false pretense after extorting subscriptions from Polish residents. Suspected horse theft adds to charges.
Mrs. Mary Ane Smith, a Boston lodger with a 3 month old, travels to Pittsburg seeking sister Mrs. John Jackson at No 59 Davis Street. Her husband John Smith died in New York. a second John Smith fathered the child. Aid efforts press relatives as Inspector McAleese pursues leads while Smith wanders with her baby, describing the child’s striking resemblance to its father.
A committee of 12 self described prominent Italians from Chicago traveled to Washington to urge action against New Orleans mob leaders. Pas qual Comte spoke of revenge claiming Italy has 180 warships and could destroy U S coast cities. Felicio Canuti notes the killings were atrocious with little evidence.
A large shipment of 250 nanny goats arrived at East Liberty stockyards from Chicago aboard a transport hired by a Pittsburg livestock dealer. The goats, priced at about $2 per head, will be sold to local butchers, with no male goats among them and only a few hours-old kids present. Agent Berryman investigated cruelty rumors and found the animals well cared for.
In Sharpsburg and Etna prominent landlords with gas and water supplied rentals may stop renting after the 1st of next month. Tenants paid 10.4 dollars monthly including utilities, but with gas price hikes and winter bills the gas portion alone runs eight dollars per tenant.
The first day of the fire sale at Laird's shoe store on Wood street drew a crowded, eager crowd all day as liberal advertising drew shoppers.
Public notice lists the Myer Gallinger Yoder law building at corner Fifth and Wylie avenues. Telegraph/Telephone 1707 directions instruct visitors to take the elevator to access floors or offices.
A stormy Carpenters' Council meeting follows a vote on a revised constitution from Chicago. Two-thirds supermajority rules for general votes are confirmed, while locals largely opposed the eight-hour measure. The council seeks wage gains and contemplates May 1 strike, with penalties threatened for secret ballot disclosures.
Captain Green of Allegheny Valley, a Pennsylvania Vice President and director, met Receiver W. H. Barnes to discuss the line. Rumors of a Pennsylvania Company directors meeting to pick a McCullough successor proved false. General Superintendent Edward Sheppyard also visited to see Superintendent Pitcairn. J. J. Brooks and Purchasing Agent Mullen traveled east in a special car.
Branch 34 members who held matured certificates did not receive their funds. The group plans action to recover some of the money, pending the next regular meeting at A. P. Weidman’s office on Carson Street this Saturday night.
Good authority says the formal transfer of the Pittsburg and Western to the Baltimore and Ohio has been made after a temporary hitch. Chief Engineer Douglass of the B and O arrives with assistants to inspect the P and W and determine necessary grade changes for planned improvements.
Workmen at Thmsen's glass house on the Southside have settled again. Master Workman Evans said he has an order to call the men out until the next General Assembly meeting, but expects no strike as the unionization proceeds. G. J. Snyder of the Building Trades' Council delivered a protest against the mechanics lien bill unless amended to ensure workers can secure pay on equal footing with contractors.
Grand Chief Morrisey of the Order of Railway Brakemen visited the city yesterday and denied any significance to his presence in local railroad affairs. The Brown Segmental Tube Wire Cannon Company announced it has secured an option on five acres of land near Green to make wire wound cannons.
A plan to build a large plant capable of producing indestructible wire wound cannon parts is discussed. William Slicker is suspended for three years from the L A 300 E of a for alleged involvement with foreign glass workers at Charleroi while appealing. Avonmore Pennsylvan ia hosts a new Gitman Glass Manufacturing Company facility to produce cylinder and window glass, slated to start in April.
The Southside will see all stores close at G o'clock in the evening thanks to a reform led by L. A. 4907 of the K of L. The group, consisting of about 20 salesmen, pushes the plan along the riverfront.
Company officials in Pennsylvania deny any directive to tint all engines black and say firefighters will need to speed up their scrubbing. They complain the task has consumed too much of their time.
The Codman Manufacturing Company received its charter yesterday as many coal shipments went out. President Weihe of the Amalgamated Association remains in the West to settle employer labor grievances. A Parkhouse Mill shutdown in Allegheny is blamed on a company peculiarity. The state roofers’ scale is sent to rooting contractors. American firms now produce about 6 percent of the tin plate needed. Allegheny County Electric Light Co plans to expand from 45 000 to 135 000 lamps on April 1, becoming the world’s largest plant. A Columbia Iron and Steel Works worker objects to a local director’s claim the plant is in full operation, saying only three or four turns are made weekly.
Anderson observer recounts a drummer Hender son who sold an opal ring after a string of misfortunes. He lost a watch charm, a pocketbook with a diamond and papers, and survived a train wreck after acquiring the gem. He vows never to wear opal again. The jeweler still offers the ring for $500 in his window.
Annie Jones colored, about 30, was jailed at Central Station after Mary Malady reported her pocketbook missing. A wallet with $6 was found on Jones, who claimed No 6 Clark Street. Officials cite recent local pocket thefts and suspect the seemingly innocent suspect acted alone.
Reports claim an English syndicate may seize Westinghouse control and slash prices while Eastern stockholders back the move. A Pittsburg Electrical Club is forming with J E Hall calling a Thursday meeting to organize and plan a charter. Morris Meade leads the effort with 100 members enrolled including Westinghouse ties.
Jane Boyle a 25 year old East End resident tried to leap onto the Ft Wayne tracks opposite the St James Hotel as the Chicago express neared. A passerby dragged her off before the engineer could stop. She was found intoxicated and taken to Central station for detention.
Allegheny Finance Committee approves an ordinance authorizing 200000 in bonds at 4 percent over twenty years to address the current deficiency. A bond filing to cover Fleming street damages is referred to a sub committee and city solicitor. Delinquent tax report shows 13246207 duplicates and 4157 29 collected. Both Councils meet tomorrow night to pass the appropriation ordinance.
Preparations for the big Parade of Hibernian Societies are complete with no route changes. Chief Bigelow ordered street cleaning along the march route yesterday and a mounted police squad will lead the procession.
The final meeting of the Alleghney Wooden Buildings Committee praised chairman Theo Striepeke for keeping the group active. All wood building permit applications were approved dating back to last May. A burned building had previously stood as the sole completed project.
The Presbyterian Union plans a symposium on church union at the First Presbyterian Church on Wood Street tonight. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. W. J. Robinson Rev. J. Crocker White Rev. C. W. Smith and Rev. H. C. Applegarth among other denominations.
Mrs May Green of 37 South Twentieth Street and Mrs Ellen Monahan of 2832 were jailed yesterday in the Twenty-Eighth ward station on charges of running speak easies. Informations filed by Inspector McKelvey and Officer Kelly led to the arrests.
Sister Katherine leads a new order to adopt colored orphans with placements in several cities and a Philadelphia area institution to be built. A colored foundling is cared for at St Joseph's on Troy Hill. Rev Father Griffin raises funds at St Michael's for a new church to be built soon after Easter. City school directors face legal action for failing to publish annual financials. misdemeanor fine up to 300 dollars. Angostura Bitters touted as appetite stimulant.
Police report lists Albert Renhast charging Stanslaus Stepzuka with assault and battery after stepping in for a feud with Renhast. Day Madages jailed on larceny by bailee with a hearing upcoming. Morris Rothstein accuses Abraham of battery over a money dispute. Abe jailed for lack of bail. Joan Rrese committed for assault charged by Antonio Grillivila, who says Rigio struck him with a pop bottle. A group including McMillan Coslett Parry Jones faced bail hearings for tapping John Walters's till on Carson Street.
The ad touts an extensive collection of ladies suits with lavish display and imports. It invites shoppers to view during reception days and notes exclusive imported novelties not found elsewhere, promising remarkable variety and quality.
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