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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1889

Page

2

Saloon License Hearings Reveal Terse Courtroom Drama

In a tense morning session Judge White questions applicants for saloon licenses as temperance advocates press for action. Witnesses describe neighbors’ influence and patter of claims. the day ends with new hearings and a focus on a boy driven to an insane asylum by alcohol.

Hrennen Peter Fromm Aviree Kruneedman Judge White Rederick Sigworth Tuan Don Race Carson Surgart Jn Addic Timothy Worle Eighteenth Street Martie Orner Mana D. McCarth Barchfield Rhulandt Dan Brown J. M. Hummel Sareres Brown A. Hablands Carson Street Leics Dudge White Eglerary Club Andrian Wasserman Sarah Diefons Allegheny

Milk Dealers and Producers Battle Over Uniform Price

The Mik Producers and Dealers held a long meeting at Keystone Hotel to set the next year’s milk price. The session ran from 11 am to after 5 pm with heated exchanges and no agreement, adjourned promising a future meeting as dealers favored a price above ten cents per gallon for the summer.

Keystone Hotel Ena Paul Martin Or & Trust

Conference of Flint Glass Makers in Stevenson Building

An important conference of tableware manufacturers and workers met yesterday in the Stevenson building. Pittsburg figures like Andrews Amies and Joseph A. Anderson and Steubenville’s A aes, Hellfire’s John Booey, joined for manufacturers while William J. Dill port and John Cochran led the workers. The aim was to classify disputed tableware lines and fix prices where none existed, with officials stating that all issues were satisfactorily arranged by the end.

Association Stevenson Building Mesera Jenkin Jones Andrew Amies Joseph A. Anderson Pittsburg A. Aes Steubenville John Booey Hellfire Messrs William J American Flince Etary Dillport John Cochran Spargo Young Ommas

A Plucky Woman Threatens Two Men and Officers

Rebecca Reeves was arrested on a charge of surety of the peace after allegedly pointing a pistol at two young men who insulted her. She fired at Officer Eberhart through a window, prompting entry by officers aided by Lieutenant Scott. Reeves’s husband attacked them and was mace-subdued. both Reeves and her husband were taken to the lockup with Reeves injured.

Pires Otcer Eberhart Allegheny Rebecca Reeves Laurel Alley Beavers Avenue Scott Reeves Amman Dickson Morganza Marquis of Queensberry William Gongs Jeannette Ses Dosch Good D. McGlinchey Washington Street Bedford Avenue Wylierence

Obnoxious Bill 242 Sparks Miner Protests at Meeting

Coal miners at Mansfield Coal and Coke Company pits and nearby areas met Monday to oppose Bill 22 pending in Harrisburg. They argue the patented machine claimed to protect miners benefits a syndicate and the patentee. Resolutions denounce the bill and echo earlier protests by Saw Mill Run miners. Powderly urged participation in the protest.

Duquesne Wikies Powderly

Brewers Meet In Allegheny On Prohibition Prospects

A secret Allegheny County Brewers Association meeting held at F L Ober & Bros in Vinial street yielded little. attendees, including foremen from county breweries, discussed beer manufacture but took no action on opposing a Constitutional amendment.

Allegheny County Brewers’ Association F. L. Ober & Bros Vinial Street Allegheny Ober

Gold Watch Contested at Post 24 G A R Fair

The article notes a solid gold hunting case watch won by a lady at the Hal Southside fair hosted by Post 24 G A R. Details mention entrants Seaman Puenen and Thomas G. Jepee, with Commander eb por referenced in the summary.

Hal Southside Seaman Puenen Thomas G. Jepee Eb Por

Prison labor debate in Pennsylvania reform bill critique

Superintendent Henry Warner of the Allegheny County Workhouse attacks a pending Pennsylvania bill regulating convict labor, arguing it would destroy useful industry and convert prisons into de facto insane asylums. He warns of tax burdens, loss of employment for free labor, and economic disruption to local manufacturers and barrels industry.

Henry Warner Allegheny County T. W. Powderly Knights of Labor Powderly Pennsylvania House of Representatives Indus Mason and Dixon United States

Idle workers at Jones & Laughlin iron works due to repairs

About 250 men were idle this week at the American Iron Works of Jones and Laughlins while a pinion squeezer in the pub department broke yesterday. 150 men were idle during the day but the night shift could return by evening after repairs.

American Iron Works Jones & Laughlins

Labor Notes and Industrial Shifts Across Mines

The note outlines shutdowns of river mines within 16 days risking 6,000 jobs. It mentions D. A. 8% and K. o. L in new quarters at 10 Fifth Avenue and upcoming elected officers for Anion No. 7. Federal Valley Coal Co plans 200 coke ovens in Marietta Ohio, with J. H. Wilhelm overseeing. A strike at Voenteaya stove foundry continues in Allegheny, now a non union operation after a brief restart.

D. A Fifth Avenue Tue Federal Valley Coal Company Marietta J. H. Wilhelm Voeunteaya Allegheny

Town Notices and Local Happenings in Allegheny

A scattered digest of city items includes Detective Fortone tracking a burn incident, Carnegie’s planned library inspection, council activity on ward streets, and court mentions. Street life, arrests, hospital, and weather chatter color the tumultuous Allegheny scene with brief notes on public figures and local misadventures.

Jons Shoup Painter’s Mill Fortone Missouri Pacific Gold Lippe Annie Whelan Hoboken Baker Altoona Iron Works Seventh Avenue Mars Parsons Swanson Moore Carnegie Allegheny Library Post 157 Post & G. A. R Lucy D Allegheny Johnn Shay Robert Lutz George Washington George

Cable Line Bridge Plans Suburb City Crossing

The City Bridge Company prepares to apply for a charter to construct a traction bridge over the Allegheny to serve inter urban cable tram services. Mentioned are AG McCalias O Hutchinee and Mc as initial associates in the venture.

City Bridge Company Allegheny Mesers AG McCalias Das O. Hutchinee

Meat Inspector Condemns 22 Calves at Central Stock Yards

Ohio meat inspector McCutcheon condemned 22 calves at the Central Stock Yards yesterday for being under the required three weeks old. The calves, shipped to Pittsburgh from Ohio, were sent to the "schindery" for disposal after inspection.

McCutcheon Central Stock Yards Schinderg Pittaburg Ohio

Bellevue grocer Jacob Wolfe dies in self inflicted act

The report describes Jacob Wolfe a Bellevue grocer who has suffered mental illness and recently released from Dixmont. He reportedly committed suicide with a razor while in a state of personal crisis. Dr Langfitt attended the incident.

Jacob Wolfe Bellevue Dixmont Dr. Langfitt

After the Islands and the City Paving Needs

Observations urge expansion of manufacturing space near river and gas belt to spur growth. Proposes finishing rail link, bridge, and transfer boat to connect to markets, plus new block factory sites by Daubman Calhoun and Work. Argues for cobble stone removal, cheaper pavement, and convict labor for public works to boost economy.

Neville Senator Quay Ohio King Messrs Jacob Daubman William Calhoun C. L. Work Philadelphia

Painters Sought by Union Firms as Workload Grows

Carpenter & Collins report full workload and seek additional painters. They employ only union labor and require Labor or Brotherhood cards. First to sign the union scale, they will pay 33 1 4 cents per hour but cannot take new contracts without more workers.

Isles Greece Sapho Neville Brunot McCreery Shafer Greenland Ceylon Carpenter & Collins Mors Mos

Lace Flouncings and Laces On Sale This Week

Largest assortment of lace flouncings drapery Russian nets and guipure displayed in our lace department this week. Houevus & Hacker offer ruffled trim and superior single trial garments. Marvin & Co advertise cashmere pieces and cashmere sale prices while stock lasts. ROSNS BAUME & Co buy old gold and silver at Hauch's No 295 Fifth Ave.

Ebahtiily Guipure Mwfsuu Hauch’s Fifth Ave Wfsu Hauch's Chantilly Popuar India

Dr Sophy E Feltwell Office Notice In 407

A brief notice lists Dr Sophy E Feltwell of Dennint with an office in room 407 and a stated effective date of April. No additional details on services or hours are provided.

Sophy E. Feltwell Dennint

City Lights Expand With 65 Arc Lamps Last Night

The East End gains 65 arc lamps amid 176 miles of wiring as Penn avenue to Fifth avenue and Butler street to the cemetery receive illumination upgrades. By next week 4000 incandescent lamps will light alleys and back streets, all fed from the Central station as materials finally arrive.

East End Penn Avenue Point Breeze Butler Street Cemetery Shady Avenue Fifth Avenue Oakland Forbes Street Meyran Avenue Neville Street Eleventh Grantee Columbus Oni Canada

W C T U Plans Committee for Neglected Districts

A county W C T U meeting at Third U P Church discussed amending campaign work. Mrs Martin noted some districts were overworked while others lacking literature or effort. A committee will inspect neglected areas after over 200000 pages of literature have been distributed.

U. P Martin Lawrenceville

Exposition Society seeks funds for September opening

The Exposition Society aims to raise 100 600 and 100 000 to complete buildings install appliances and power machinery for a September opening. The board appeals to life members and supporters for immediate contributions alongside notices of new India silks jewelry bread and silverware from local merchants.

Exposition Society Ner Lle Ie Sore Mon Johnston Saneliy Prank ‘Bemple William & Nami Tin Pister Crane Bevay Weenee

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