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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1889
Page
2
In a heated session the court heard applicants for licenses in the Seventh Ward area. Witnesses including McKenna and Brown faced questions on conduct at hotels and bars, with judges noting prior issues and urging restraint. Residents and officials pressed for or against licenses amid concerns of drunkenness and minors.
A jumble of brief items references police, courts, rail, yacht building, and social gossip. Mentions a coroner’s inquests total, a council session, a Birmingham entertainment, and various personal items from everyday life across the city.
The Western Pennsylvania Engineers' Society met in the Penn building to discuss road improvements. A committee presented a lengthy report criticizing state handling and outlining changes for bill boards township and borough governance and a four year convention to select leaders and funding.
The Grand Army men of Allegheny voted 2 to 1 naming Squire McKelvy the most popular alderman at the fair in the Coliseum. The decision was presented to him.
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company settled damage claims from a wreck near Homewood and Wampum, about $60,000 total. Engineer George Orr received $6,000 cash plus medical and payroll support and opted for settlement rather than suit. Other plaintiffs got roughly $4,000 each after a renunciation of further claims, with explanations of a mutual blacklist by railroads and the company’s stance to settle fairly to avoid legal costs.
Out of the College of Pharmacy class of 17, 14 passed the first examination in the senior class and were certified yesterday. Names include Charles F. Birchard Elmer E. Tribby Elmer eh oiling God racts Phi Fan Gee Howard A. Marshall and others. Juniors who passed include L. L. Crawford Louis A. Krer Howard J. Brown J. J. His new ae tirelia Onaries A.-mae da Fry Charles Acey Klough Thomas Sheriff Lin Ek Heeers Heerbn Henry F. Holwes Kipscher James Bethe John Bendict James a. Mchttster Win Licker Anthon Welsb Je Josey Ko Maca onn W. Whaner Charles w. Schultze John Lempert David Walter Seville and J. a Doptrabie. Prizes were awarded for best examination results. Crawford tied for first with an 0 score and shared prizes for second. The graduation will be held at Cyclorama Hall on March 27 with a reception for students.
The Retail Lumber Dealers Association held an annual meeting last evening with elections and a hearing. New officers named include President D. L. Lee and Treasurer William Hagman. The gathering focused on trade concerns and industry outlook amid evolving conditions.
Detective Murphy arrives with Frank Aldrich alias C Stanley alias Frank H Halmay in custody for the $10,000 Lemon robbery. Aldrich, a polished 35 year old with about 70,000 in cash, faces legal proceedings after a cautious transport from Sandwich to Toledo and then Allegheny.
Edward Downing, about 50, attempted suicide on a bench in East Park Allegheny around 4 PM by firing at his breast, striking his arm. a second shot was fired before police intervened. He was disarmed and taken to Allegheny General Hospital. doctors fear for his life yet expect recovery. At about 8 PM Nellia, a 20s inmate of First Avenue 123, swallowed poison from a bottle, in a suicide attempt. Dr. Mercur treated her though prognosis remains poor as she had been despondent recently.
The Master Plumbers of this city met to plan the seventh annual national convention to be held in June with about 400 delegates from across the country. Committees on entertainment were formed and a banquet is planned with lavish hospitality. The host city aims to outdo a previous reception and even urged authorities to dim gas and electric lights to save costs by the diamonds in delegates’ jewelry.
Emma Abbott laughed at the phonograph as it echoed her voice with perfect fidelity in a Fifth Avenue test. Signor Michelena and Emma performed a duet from the Bohemian Girl while Florence rehearsed and heard his stump speech rendered in his own tones by the device. Florence marveled at the machine while admitting he could hardly recognize his own voice.
Grand Regent H E Lathy of Philadelphia opened the tenth annual and biennial Royal Arcanum session at Lafayette Hall. Mayor McCallin’s representative S A Trent welcomed the gathering. Officers were elected including Langfitt as Grand Regent and Hoberta as Vice Grand Regent. Sessions continued with addresses by Supreme Regent Linsley and Past Supreme Regent Tripp, and a formal reception planned for the Grand Council later in the evening.
Jennie McKee, who vanished and fueled sensational rumors, has returned home with her child. She denies death by suicide or murder, and says she knew nothing of the trouble reported. Her sister says she was staying at a Wheeling boarding house and had no knowledge of the city’s published accusations.
An administrator in Connellsville announces receipt of a ten thousand dollar check from the National Bank of New York in full payment of a claim on a Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association policy. He praises the management and notes the policyholder’s confidence in the organization. Also lists admission details and a souvenir inauguration event at Jackson Building.
Spring overcoats draw buyers with silk lined spring models offered at 10 in our shop. Light coated imported cheviot, silk lined throughout, satin sleeve lining, originally worth 22, now priced at 10. Located at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
An extensive ad section promotes Henry Berger furniture and carpet bargains with an expected 20 percent savings. Jewelry from Henry Tebheyden arrives from Europe to excite shoppers at 530 Smithfield Street. Silk and dress goods from various stores are shown with prices, new stock, and limited-time openings on March 21 1889, including millinery, cloaks, gowns, and mohair glaces at multiple Pittsburgh locations.
Warren Wattles travels east to secure new stock for the Wattles and Sheafer jewelry house at No. 37 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg. The new store promises a gallery of gold and bronze pieces ceramics and precious stones with fresh arrivals and artistic displays expected to delight visitors.
General director Edward L. Devore of the East End office promotes a new school approach to outreach. The notice touts a telephone line for East End patrons and invites inquiries. A sale feature highlights light colored imported cheviot suits silk lined with satin sleeves, priced at ten dollars, with store location at P. C. C. C. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
The notice outlines Campbell & Dice planning purging from Thursday March 21 to Saturday March 30 due to unforeseen difficulties. The carpet department opens in the new store while the dry goods department continues at 531 and 533 Wood Street. The ad promises large stock of novelties from $1 to $10 and a wide range of fabrics and garments at various prices.
William Flinn and George von Bonnhorst with John Wilson H W Oliver Jr and H P Ford head to Washington to urge President Harrison to appoint Ford as post master. Flinn predicts Ford will be chosen and notes McKean faction is in Washington. He says Blaine would not influence the delegates to Chicago.
James Doyle a German resident of the Ninth ward was brought to Alderman O Donnell in an unconscious state. He later pressed charges against Joseph Staudelman a Penn avenue merchant and former assistant butcher alleging aggravated assault and battery. Doyle was kicked in the abdomen and fainted en route to the Alderman as the suspect was arrested and held on a nine hundred dollar bond for a Monday hearing.
A Norfolk grocer advertises an extensive Corset line described as easy comfortable and glove fitting. It lists multiple weights and lengths with prices from 50c to $1.50 and invites returns if not satisfactory. Also notes Nova Scotia salmon smoked salmon yarmouth bloatera and canned haddies with other fish and maple syrup advertised by Shaw Co Family Grocers.
City officials led by Mayor J H Payn ae and Council members arrive to inspect new lighting systems. They will remain in Oil City to oversee the bid opening for installing the electric light plant tomorrow.
The three painters organizations meet and decide there will be no strike. They reject the grading proposition and doubt masters will enforce it. A walking delegate is chosen to represent all three stations and ensure union wages are paid.
The coroner was notified of the sudden death of John Herman in Mansfield after suspected strychnine poisoning. Meanwhile Mrs Ellen Sweeney, 14 First Street Allegheny, died Monday evening at age years, after living in the Fourth Ward for five years. she leaves a large family.
A column reports ongoing issues with the new high Westinghouse building at Penn avenue and Ninth street. Crews install another matrix of ice cracks for support and safety checks, while officials claim the structure remains safe amid the repairs. Separately, Gillespie’s gallery ends week long display of foreign watercolors. critics praise the collection and deem Pettes’ selection to have lasting artistic value.
Superintendent Actua Panhandle conducted an inspection of the company line routes amid a party yesterday, surveying track conditions and operational readiness along the system.
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