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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1889
Page
2
The license proceedings focus on applicants in a residential district with temperance workers present. Attorney Christy is prominent. witnesses discuss hotel practices, beer servings, and neighborhood objections while judges question applicants and moments reveal tensions in courtroom exchanges.
At yesterday morning's Board of Awards meeting Chief Bigelow was absent. Contracts for new sewers were awarded to E F Hughes for Dresden alley, to At Bros for Could area, and to BE J McIlvaine for Coalter avenue among others. A contract for carriage and drainage work was also awarded to several bidders. The casting contract for sarrenning 000 tons was not awarded due to absence of Chief Bigelow.
The annual election of officers for the College of Pharmacy was reported yesterday with positions filled including First Vice President Professor Francie Bi and Second Vice President Holland. Other named officers include Louis Emanuel, Percy Me, and Merry Glen A. Robertson among several listed members.
Robert Dorsey of Fisher's foundry on Twenty fourth Street suffered a severe eye injury after a pedestrian accident involving William McUler. Dorsey was taken to a home on Kirkpatrick Street where Dr. Dorsey attended him and reported the loss of an eye.
Percy F. Smith presses release the Nineteenth Annual Report of the County Workhouse. Special offers include 12 1-2 cent dress ginghams at 8 cents. Bargains promoted by Jos. Hoss & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
A quiet movement within the American Flint Glass Workers Association aims to oppose the prohibition amendment. Local unions may pass resolutions protesting the measure to protect the glass industry and jobs in Western Pennsylvania. Speakers cite saloon demand, bottle and glassware losses, and the risk to workers if prohibition reduces glass trade.
Operators along the Monongahela River report mass shutdowns with no resumption in sight. O Neill & Co and Joseph Walton & Co close works. others threaten cuts and price reductions to cope with oversupply and sinking coal prices.
Master Workman I. x. Ross and Secretary Miss Laura Powell led packing as the Knights of Labor District Assembly No 3 moved to 101 Fifth Avenue. They emptied the old quarters next to the DisPatcH building, soon to be torn down for a Bank of Commerce block.
Next week work begins at the Chambers and McKee glass factory in Jeanette. Glass will be drawn from pew tank furnaces recently introduced, with tanks awaiting camerae fal caer aoe apenen or Sits endian 1. The decision of the Interstate Commerce Commission pleased most operators in the city and railroad officials.
A Scottdale report says John B Motte of Workman of National Assembl addressed a large gathering at Cabal Wockensation Paddlers Going to Ohis. About 0 of the old paddlers of the Republic.
Lizzie Meehan of Cleveland allegedly confessed on her deathbed to being James Robinson’s wife and to witnessing others at the Ravenna robbery. Robinson, exonerated in court, dismisses the tale as fabrication and notes Meehan died before his release. He denies knowing Meehan or any related claims.
A ladle spill at Shoenberger’s mill in the Bessemer department on Tenth street burned four workers. Martin Cochrane 23 faced serious facial and body burns. Staff 30 suffered facial and arm injuries. Kane fatally burned and badly injured. August Myers escaped with minor burns. Doctors Duncan and Stronicher treat the men at home.
Mrs. Rev. Dr. Dukes of Kobe, Japan, arrives in Pittsburg to visit her father Joseph Bennett. Formerly Miss Mary J. Bennett, she went to Japan about five years ago as an Episcopal Church missionary and married Rev. Dr. Dukes. She travels with a 15 month old son born in Japan and reports strong conversions and church success.
John Smoker was arrested on a warrant issued by Judge Gripp and confined at Central Station with an injured hand. Released on bail, he went to West Penn Hospital where he died on the 16th of this month. Relatives in Butler county may sue.
Colonel James Andrews of the Tehuantepec Ship Railway scheme visits New York and discusses the Nicaragua canal. He argues the canal could be built but maintaining it would prove impossible, potentially destroying American sailing vessels and favoring steamships. He cites floods earthquakes and high dam scales as risks and urges action from the American Shipping group.
A Detroit telegraph describes John Cschoegner and wife tied to a sensational arsenic case. Emma Cschoegner died from arsenic after visitors from Allegheny City fell ill. The husband and missing wife left for Allegheny after the funeral, with rumors of multiple marriages and life insurance in play.
Inspector McKelvy lodges information before Magistrate Brokaw against Peter J. Allen a noted Southside brewer for selling liquor to minors. He allegedly supplied boys at the brewery and yard gatherings causing disorder. Allen was arrested and held for a Wednesday hearing.
Coroner McDowell opened the inquest into the shooting of Stephen Lee by Charles Allen after Allen admitted the act at arrest. Inspector McAleese and Captain George Mercer testified to the confession and to prior quarrel between the men. Inquest to resume later.
A safe behind A. L. Sailor’s store at Sixth and Liberty streets was found blown open yesterday morning. About $300 is missing and police guard the scene as investigators search for suspects.
Charles Vockrodt a sign painter died at Mercy Hospital after turpentine soaked clothing set him ablaze. Found unconscious a week earlier in his brother's drugstore cellar at 480 Fifth Avenue he could not recover. He left a wife and two children and had recently worked as a master painter living on Locust Street.
The Republican Executive Committee of Pittsburgh met in Council chambers with William Flinn presiding. Clarence Burleigh presented resolutions urging H P Ford for postmaster at the term’s end, adopted by a majority. The resolutions will be forwarded to President Harrison by Messrs. Flinn and McCleary.
The piece discusses frequent use of fictitious names by arrestees at the station house. It recalls a Sunday morning hearing where a man identified himself as Meee amid a complaint about an alleged sin on Fountain Street Saturday night. The article notes the real name Mashey is well known and mocks the misuse of another person’s identity.
Funeral services for John Scott, president of the Allegheny Valley Railroad, are planned with interment at Rhen Cemetery. Reports say W H Barnes, likely successor to Scott, will be elected to lead the road and board oversees the transition.
Select Council absolved the defunct Graff, Bennett & Co. for 1888 and authorized a $16,867 warrant to George L. Peabody & Co. for Fourth avenue pavement repairs. The February Public Safety report, fuel costs for the garbage furnace, and city contract details dominated the session as ordinances for paving and sewers were enacted.
In Common Council the ordinance extending work time on the Pittsburg Passenger Railroad was debated. The Webster avenue line was named but its route was not affected by the ordinance. The council ordered a refund of nearly $2,000 in overpaid taxes. An ordinance regulating public balls faced amendments, with mixed support and questions about charity and private events.
The Chinese event at 170 Second Ave drew a large Chinese crowd from Pittsburgh and Allegheny to the store opening. Guests wore Sunday best, sat to multiple exotic dishes on tables around bowls of light liquid with dipping bowls nearby. The scene concluded with a sign bearing an unpronounceable name.
The Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company appeals a triennial assessment in Allegheny county from the Natrona area claiming their property assessment is too high. J E McKelvy prepared the papers for the appeal alleging overvaluation of machinery and buildings totaling about $2.45 in excess value. The case hints at possible political influence but provides no explicit details.
A lively debate at Ruppell's Ball on the single tax and its relation to protection or free trade. Speakers, including Prof Horrocks and J D McDade, discussed English purchasing power, labor value, and Henry George. The talk ended with support for adopting Australian voting to broaden expression.
The counsel for Van Baker, convicted of murder, plan to take the case to the Supreme Court of Appeals within the next few days. If the appeal fails, Baker faces life in the penitentiary. a delay could push the date to April 5.
Harrison Scott, formerly a Hopwood teacher, punished pupil Austin Nichols four years ago. Nichols killed time on Main street today by throwing a stone at Scott, hitting him in front of the Eagle Hotel. He was chased a mile by police and jailed to await trial for assault and battery.
A telegram from Greensburg reports capitalists from Pittsburg and local investors leasing land near Pleasant Unity to bore for oil. Earlier attempts produced little and were abandoned. current prospects focus on finding a profitable way to extract oil despite past failures and environmental concerns.
ISPECIAL TELEGRAM REPORT FROM WHEELING STATES Richard Mansfield, a prominent citizen, was knocked down at 2 o clock this morning and robbed of 207 dollars. The attackers escaped. Lemuel Barrett was arrested as the robber and held in 2000 dollars bail for court.
A penance meeting for children was held at 4 PM in Franklin Hall East End. An evening gathering drew about 250 people and was addressed by Mr. Bailey.
Califonlia reports the spring term of the State Normal School opened with about 20 new students adding to the enrollment.
Elegant Brussels net and Chantilly lace stocks offered for evening wear with gold threading and 66 inch widths. Jos. Hornye & Co. advertises Axcostura Bitters for indigestion relief and sells Ladies' Lisle Gloves at a bargain price of 15 cents per pair, highlighting value at the Penn Avenue location.
Bright listing notes French side band suitings withHenriettas in springs and black Henriettas from 85 cents to 2 dollars, promising a complete line of novelties and the most perfect finished grades.
Michael Dewenski sues Thomas Janowski at Alderman Porter’s office charging him with keeping a gambling house at 1822 Penn avenue. Prosecution claims Janowski, a Pole, lured Poleh friends into a three card monte game and swindled them of money. Bail posted for a hearing tomorrow.
The Washington Inaugural Centennial Committee met last night and heard sub-committee reports. CBE names include Spane On Dil worth Porter Co 35 Ken W Painear 25 Hopper Bros 10 and Hoos B with several figures listed.
A fragmented passage describes a demented man on Federal Street with an arrest incident near his home. It references a person named dob n Dietch and an odd phrase about friends, suggesting an unspecified event or custody in a vague local setting.
Yesterday afternoon James Barlow dumped dirt at Jones street and Wylie avenue when the horse and cart plunged down an embankment. The horse died from neck injury and the cart was wrecked.
Superintendent of Police Gamble Weir departed last evening with George and Charles Rob Freon who were returning to the Legislature. George von Bonnhorst also left for the capital on the early train today.
Readable text notes gloves priced at 25 cents with 75 cent items and mentions Mel rave shades and i & Co s Pent Aponte Lines, suggesting a catalog snippet of fashion accessories and brands.
Several Alleghenians named W. B. Stewart William Decker J. N. Thacker and G. Gold form notes to preserve potatoes and may organize a snack company. The item promotes Dr Bull s Cong Syrup in a tongue in cheek warning against bulldozing people.
The eastern Fifth avenue area enjoyed a newly lit display last night as arc lights debuted along Penn and Butler streets. The 200 candlepower burners on Penn were part of the new system, with Fifth avenue extending the glow, marking a noticeable improvement in city illumination.
Fragmentary ad describes various fabrics and garments including "Bead Works" and Directoire style items. Mentions French linens, curtains, draperies, nets, napkins, towels, and table linens. Prices listed in odd amounts. quality praised as best values.
Earhardt Arnold of Woods Run was arrested at noon yesterday on intoxication charges. Police allege he may have consumed opium as part of the incident.
John Swanson, confined in Jefferson county for aggravated assault and battery, cut his throat with a case knife yesterday morning in his cell. He summoned Officer Hunter and afterwards bound his wounds with a blanket while another convict tended him. Medical staff attached to the penitentiary administered care.
Christin Hornberger alleged mesmeric influence in a plea for funds from the Department of bine pea scam. Her request for £2 was refused. Extras From Our Gingham Department notes unrelated fashion items. Small plaid fabrics and checks in bright colors are selling at 124e from Jos. Hans & Co. on Peon Avenue Stores.
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