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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1892
Page
2
In Homestead the new direct process at Carnegie's mills becomes the talk of manufacturers and workers. Rumors say the system, guarded by a strong patrol, may cut labor by half by July while allowing skilled workers to remain largely unaffected.
Edward Wilson a deck hand on the packet boat Courier was stabbed five times in the back and side during a Saturday night fight on board. He was taken to Mercy Hospital with injuries described by doctors as penknife wounds not considered dangerous. Gambler Stewart is noted as having transported Wilson to Rochester where he was ashore, and another deck hand Meck Gamble was briefly under arrest during the incident. Wilson’s home is listed as Serdus Ohio.
City Hall in Allegheny was quiet as Alderman Schellman prepares to hear suits today. Police reported no arrests and officers expect dismissal of charges. Defendants Murphy and associates planned to pursue the case in the Alderman's office if needed. Charles J. Lockhart D P Reighard and W S McKelvy traveled to New York for a Standard Oil Company caucus to map future operations.
A speak-easy on Carey Alley in the Southside was raided yesterday. John Burns alley proprietor and a tre? were arrested and locked up in the twenty eighth ward station.
Between 9:15 and 10:30 last night two Penn avenue foundries caught fire due to escaping natural gas. Totten & Hogg Iron and Steel Casting Foundry suffered about 7500 in damage as flames spread from the engine room to the oil shed and patterns storage before gas was shut off by the fire chief. A cork factory nearby sustained minor damage from a spark, and Scaife Foundry reported an office fire with $250 in damaged furniture.
Commissioner Scott denies receipt of a modified Carnegie Library design. The New York engineering journal published a purported Longfellow Alden & Harlowe plan that Chief Bigelow rated as misrepresented and submitted to the Commission. Scott doubts the republished plan and notes resemblance to a rejected competition design due to cost.
Officer Garrett Crossan detained 13 year old West Jones found drunk near Fourth avenue and Decatur street. Jones said a man gave him liquor. a second boy also drunk got home. Officer McAvoy arrested another drunk man who slept in a cell after identification by Jones. The boy was returned to a relative with plans to report the man for punishment.
The Eagle Rolling Mills in the West End, closed for a week, are now owned by the Well Supply Company. Operations resume today with a new set of rollers. Only two old workers return. John Hamill is hired as the bass roller, while T A Baker remains manager of the works.
A mix of arrests, bail set for James Crawford on assault charge, and arrivals of 70 German and Swedish immigrants bound for Iowa and Minnesota to farm. Local injuries include Howard Rover’s crushed foot, Jor Ropsers and Edward Hors with hand and eye injuries, and a drunk passenger Bibble the Mint glass from St Louis.
City Board of Assessors nears completion of the 1892 triennial assessment after reviewing several special hillside and gulleys properties. Suits over the classification rule loom, but officials expect a decision to curb extra work and costs for the city.
The Aliquippa on the Obto notice promotes Aliquippa as a promising investment in a growing Ohio River manufacturing hub. It touts drainage and water, planned boardwalks, tax advantages, and upcoming steel and shovel plants, with no lot sales before a public sale date.
Magistrate Gripp heard 21 prisoners at the Central police station. Most cases ended in nominal fines or discharge. notable actions include Millie Brown escaping punishment, John Watson released with a warning, and several gains in fines for others.
Mrs. Mary E Townsend died Saturday evening from heart disease while visiting a neighbor on Arlington Avenue. She collapsed, raised her hands, and expired shortly after. Funeral arrangements not listed.
A self described testimonial praises Klein's Silver Age Rye Whisky as a first class article and a useful medical stimulant, while remonstrances against liquor licenses cite novel reasons to refuse licenses. The piece notes some arguments are strong, others flimsy or amusing and claims Holmes Best whisky is pure after chemical analysis.
A sale advertises silks from a New York auction with bargains including soft colored rha dames at 65c. The notice claims values of at least Sic. 30 colors and invites readers to view at Campbell & DICK. Also mentions hosiery specials by A. G. Campbell & Sons and millinery by Jons S. Roberts at Liberty Street and Fifth Avenue locations.
An important conference of railroad coal operators from Ohio West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania meets at Monongahela House to agree on a selling price for coal and discuss lake freight rates. Pittsburg and Hocking Valley operators join to pressure railroads or quit. Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling lines own mines and undersell others, prompting calls for railroad discipline and a unified selling price.
Officer George Storey of Southside reports a quarrel with four drunken Frenchmen on the South Twenty second street incline as he warned them to quiet down. A struggle over his mace left Storey struck but he regained control and subdued one man before the others fled. Detectives later arrested three suspects, but Storey could not identify his assailants. Officer Sullivan meanwhile jailed a man at Central station after warning of a long criminal history, though the suspect, William Foster, appeared only suspicious.
Misses' reefer jackets and Norfolk jackets offered with options including capes and hoods. Includes Misses' Ulsters with or without capes and attached hoods.
Princess, Norfolk or Round Waists with Popular Bell Skirts. Children’s Jackets and Coats. Infants’ Outfits. These two departments invite patrons and friends to visit. Come today if possible and witness the grand opening. All are cordially invited.
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