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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1890
Page
2
Macee appeared to agree with him as ex Judge Fetterman and James Stafford recommended Mr. Walker from 42 Webster avenue. The Fifth ward was closed and he felt distant from any other applicant. A one hour recess followed.
In the Sixth ward hearings, residents and applicants like William Diven, Erwin Baumann, Mrs Catherine Coyia, John Freyvoren, Patrick Galleece, and others sought portions of wholesale and retail liquor licenses at multiple Fifth and Second Avenue addresses. Judge Ewing warned some applicants, urged legal counsel, and challenged dual licenses while noting past licenses and neighborhood issues with disorder and drinking.
A local hearing on licenses discusses Webster avenue and Crawford street placements, noting Judge Ewing’s view against a saloon and Judge Magee’s emphasis on public accommodation. Barbara M. from Falton and Center avenues, widow, is questioned about old stock, while John O Conner seeks a White Horse Hotel on Wylie avenue and Andrew W Smith plans to end a prior venture on Fifth avenue. The day closes with Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh wards slated for today.
Manager H M Johnson of the Exposition Society says summer concerts are not abandoned and a hall converted by the Scotch Irish Congress may ease costs. He notes a $1100 contract is needed, urges wealthy backers to guarantee funds, and praises summer concerts as a public good while avoiding direct managerial risk.
Local residents along Brownsville road press for paving citing a harsh winter with two foot mud patches and frequent funeral delays. The road company faces complaints for tolls amid no improvements and offers to split paving costs if property owners fund half. residents to decide material and terms as a meeting may be called.
Allegheny resident Neeb declares to a Dispatch reporter that he knew nothing of the Stayton Wyman contest movement until Tuesday. He says he does not know of friends taking part and supports James G. Wyman as a legally elected mayor, noting Wyman’s differing preferences for Senator of the Forty second district without affecting the election’s integrity.
Coroner McDowell stated Mrs Rogers' funeral and burial were conducted under lawful authority after her husband contradicted earlier reports of poisoning. He noted railroad shipment rules and Pennsylvania law govern county officers, dismissing any poisoning case as ridiculous.
A note to The Dispatch asserts J C Bross is not an American Mechanics member. The message from J A Morrison of Iron City Council No 171 says Bross was suspended five years ago and has not been heard from since.
Charles Zodock, with a warrant issued by Alderman Doughty, faces a serious charge brought by Eva Temptin who lives above Twenty-eighth Street. Samuel Templeton of Boston Street is sought for beating his wife who is ill with cancer. Patrick Carr reports the case. Engine No 4, a third class Amoskeag, was tested near Forbes Avenue and Stevenson Street. Stoppage of St. Clair Incline operations from 10 p.m. Saturday to Monday morning due to a new cog wheel installation.
Dickson operates an establishment where the public can have old clothes cleaned repaired and renovated into like new. Located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Wood Street upstairs. His petition lists most of Pittsburgh’s prominent businessmen. Telephone 1558.
The Pardon Board voted to respite Smith, the condemned murderer at Allegheny County Jail, pending a full examination. Attorney W D Moore argued the case noting Smith’s infatuation and lack of responsibility, while Judge White’s charge was challenged as misinterpreting law. Smith, in a somber mood, hopes for clemency after reviewing the trial and jury.
Striking the O'Brien well near Chartiers shifts oil outlook as more wells appear west of Arbuckle. A new Chartiers company forms with William Zinkhand Fred Lauinger John A McKee David McGunnegle Squire Miles Bryan ex Sheriff Hunter Robert McMinn and David Spence holding 250000 capital to drill several wells in the area.
A new Kew policeman on duty between Boho and East Liberty fires at a supposed vicious dog on Fifth avenue. After multiple shots, he discovers the target is an iron dog statue from a foundry, leaving his competency on the force in doubt.
Mayor elect W H Rose and Controller elect John Dowling visit Pittsburg and Allegheny officials with Cambria Iron Works staff to study city governance. They learn about finances and bookkeeping from Cambria executives and plan to meet Allegheny officials. Johnstown will appoint officers on the first Monday of January.
Mayor Pearson presided as four youths Herman Watsoft Fred Lispendorf Howard Slall and Charles Dosch faced a charge of malicious mischief after they picked a stable lock Friday night and rode a horse and bogey through the city for hours. Since no damage occurred the owner declined prosecution and the mayor issued a reprimand.
Bertha Freese of Four Mile Run Road was arrested on a warrant from Magistrate Hyndmans office charging disorderly conduct. Nathan Manneim alleges she threw a dish at his wife and threatened with a knife. Freese works as a domestic for Mr Freese and is described as demented. A hearing is scheduled this morning.
Joseph Dodds, Injured Railroader, lies in hospital after a crushed skull at Port Perry yards. The Dodds family endured multiple deaths including a boy killed on an incline, a drowning, a lad crushed in a bin, a child killed by a coal cart, and a miner killed in a shaft fall. If Dodds dies the fifth tragedy in the family.
Superintendent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society closed a inquiry into charges that John Chambers neglected his family and planned confining his wife. Dr W D Rankin found no evidence of insanity after examining Mrs Chambers who had prior mental strain eight years ago. Mrs Chambers was advised to return to her mother's home and Mr Chambers may be asked to support the six children if a separation occurs.
Last evening the Central Police Station’s Sergeant Metz was presented with a full china table set and glassware set assembled by inspectors captains and lieutenants of the force and police reporters. A well known news man gave the presentation speech and Judge Gripp responded for the recipient. Metz hosted guests well past midnight.
About 1,800 workers from the fourth pool on the Monongahela River ceased operations yesterday except Neal's Works at Coal Center. A mass meeting was held at Knights of Labor in Lucyville with 50 miners attending. Mr. Nugent spoke on endorsing the recently adopted bylaw from the Pittsburgh meeting.
A conference of Prohibition party leaders will convene Saturday afternoon at the Moorhead building on Second Avenue and Grant Street. Plans for the upcoming campaign will be discussed, with Tallie Morgan of Scranton, editor of The People, expected to attend along with members of the Prohibition League of Pennsylvania.
Stayton officials failed to complete an illegal vote petition by deadline. Brennen postponed presenting papers to the court and expressed confidence in victory, claiming bona fide evidence to support the desired point.
Solomon Salkovitch a Hebrew employee of Heeren Bros. Co. was jailed yesterday in default of bail for a Saturday hearing before Alderman Gripp on an assault and battery charge filed by his wife Minnie a bride of only one month. She says he choked her when she refused to give him about 100 dollars.
A string of burglary attempts occurred Monday night in Emsworth with limited success. Suspects were driven off at J. M. Flemings A. W. Renwick and Mr. Eysters homes, and are thought to reside nearby.
Sam E Morss Indianapolis Journal editor visited Hotel Anderson and returns from Washington after succeeding Halford as Harrison's secretary. J Mores, once Fort Wayne Sentinel city editor, rose to prominence via Chicago Times. Fort Wayne financier Olds Bros head iron orders in Pittsburg. Bob Burdette enjoyed a rest after sparring with rural critics. Jamestown oil men Aiken Ahrens Ross discuss Lima oil at 27¢. Ohio Attorney General Daniel J Ryan attended Hotel Anderson seeking Abbots. Franklin Pa State Senator J W Lee lingered at Hotel Duquesne with little political talk. Salem organ builder Carl Barckhoff pursues a $5000 church instrument. H S Wilt and wife registered at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Mrs Wilt has many friends.
Isaac Richey and Pittsburg capitalists report thousands of acres leased in Kentucky’s new oil field and high yielding wells. Samples praise quality, with wells producing 20 400 barrels daily and a 1000 barrel per day Winlock site. Refinery at Oil City active, rail and water routes key to market growth.
Citizens criticize municipal vehicle license income versus street railway payments. Thomas H. Davis proposes streetcar contributions should cover repairs. A debate develops on whether railways should fund overhead lines or pay higher assessments, amid revenue gaps noted by the City Controller.
William Mitchell a colored barber was yesterday committed to jail in default of bail for a hearing on larceny. Prosecutor Josiah Simbileton, his former employer, testified Mitchell robbed him of three razors a pair of clippers and a bone.
Report says the Bellevue and Davis Island Dam Railroad will be boycotted when it begins April 1. Former patrons who walked since its winter closure indicate they will continue walking through summer. William Parr, Lake Erie depot porter, appeared before Magistrate Brokaw on two complaints from Mrs. Annie Petro, one dismissed and one upheld.
A special meeting of Pittsburg Common Council will be held tomorrow afternoon to consider the Birmingham Traction Company ordinance and any other business presented.
A report lists six injuries from yesterday. Officer Moea cut his head after slipping on ice on Stevenson street. Joux Crom Minas suffered a severe leg crush at Phenix Rolling Mill. Joux McConnell burned severely stepping on hot metal at Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Thomas Vaughn, a conductor on the Pennsylvania, fell from a freight car and was injured. A horse wagon driver dodged telegraph wires near Penn avenue and was injured. Geronics By Hutchison broke his leg twice after being thrown from a bogey at Forty-eighth and Butler streets. Dr Gardner attended the wounded.
Publishers plan to raise wholesale prices of 25 cent bound volumes after next month to four cents more per copy. The move follows losses by publishers from ultra cheap books as the 25 cent title era nears ending. Observers doubt any effective price-fixing combine among publishers.
Reported rift with Mayor-elect and Police Magistrate candidate. Captain Elliott of the Department of Charities denies trouble, but speculation grows of a major break up at City Hall after April as new appointments stir friction.
Labor officials in Scottdale report a communicated plan from Millwood miners and Cokeville workers for a new strike if operators refuse a proportional wage advance. Millwood had recently ended a six month strike by arbitration but hints at resuming when ordered. Cokeville awaits a response on their submitted scale, Isabella Furnace also weighing in. Morewood avoids action after conceding the company’s discharge decision was justified.
Harry English Deportia of the Americas Club sails to Washington to secure national figures for the Grant Banquet on Saturday, April 24. He expects progress reports on promising promises from Congressmen and a speaker roster that could top prior events.
A rumor claimed Dra. Gleason Blair and Pulford resigned over disputes with Dr Willard. Dr Blair wore duties, Pulford sick at Ansonia, Conn. Gleason denied private issues with Willard. Willard not on duty until April. Superintendent Slack dismissed the tale as baseless.
J. M. Maguire of Rutland Meigs county was robbed yesterday morning by an old acquaintance at the Union depot. He lent $25 to a Sumter man who produced a bogus note for $575 as security, leaving Maguire out the money and the confidence trick exposed.
A shop presents Choice French Styles in a window display titled BEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. The arrangement highlights vintage Parisian patterns and bold textiles to draw customers.
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