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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1889
Page
2
Judge White presides over a crowded Allegheny court as applicants seek retail liquor licenses amid protests. Testimony cites a boy's letter against licenses, local saloon pressure, and a mix of witnesses including former storekeepers, a bartender, and residents as judges weigh licensing for ward-by-ward openings.
The commencement exercises of the Allegheny U P Theological Seminary were concluded last night. Speakers included W R Wilson on Malachi, W Nevin on In the Power of the Spirit, F Jamieson on The Fourth Gospel, R Barsha on The Authorship of Hebrews, E E Fife on The Influence of Calvin, Samuel Dodds on The Jesuits in the United States.
In Emsworth the Presbyterian church faces a turmoil as a sister’s charges against a brother fail to hold. Pastor Rev. J M Ferguson read the sister from church actions amid a heated meeting. The dispute ends with no truce in sight for the village until a resolution emerges.
The Carnegie Library at Braddock will be formally dedicated next Saturday. T. N. Boyle, currently in Scranton, has been dispatched to attend the ceremony.
The Bureau of Highways readies a sweeping program with new equipment including sweepers. Under the guidance of Superintendent Andrews the department plans to tackle street cleaning with anticipated efficiency and broader coverage.
Mr George Miller, night depot master on the Pennsylvania Railroad, was appointed yesterday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon Matthew Edwards.
A Pittsburgh company eyes oil prospecting in South Africa and forms to be created there. L Campbell Johnston of Johannesburg says he met keen interest during two days of talks at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. He reports evidence of lubricating oil in Orange Free State with cheap land and coal, wool, wine and favorable climate. plans to form a company and seek American investment. Johnston aims to confirm the oil potential on his return after more exploration. He also mentions travels to Durban, townships, and Lower California for related mining business.
John Zschoegner and his wife of Detroit returned home after visiting Alleheny to bury Emma Zschoegner. They denounced reports of poisoning and murder plots as they sought to clear their names amid rumors that Emma died after eating canned fruit and that others faced lethal danger.
The Typographical Union No. 7 held its annual officer election yesterday with about 450 votes cast including seven women. It was the first time women voted in the union, and the ballot elected four delegates to the LTU and two to another body. Edward Hope was president and W J Hi was vice president, with P J Lydon and others among the candidates.
A 14 year old runaway hired a horse and buggy from Byrne and McCabe on Butler Street to reach Bedford PA. After several days away he was found in Bedford living with his father, a wealthy New York citizen. The boy planned to go West but returned home when the journey proved strenuous. The father arrived as the detective brought the boy back to the city and settled damages.
Western Union Company menlo town on an inspection trip to the city with M C Bristol superintendent of construction and C H Summers electrician from Chicago arriving in the special car. They will stay several days to review the Ohio Plains area lines and meet Colonel Caonry and the Fort They plan to return to Chicago after visiting the main office.
Melvin Harvey of Truck A, injured in the Fort Pitt Foundry blaze, shows rapid improvement at West Penn Hospital. Officials say he is doing well and that the firm estimates $120,000 coverage.
William Burdett of Federal street Allegheny, a longtime Pride of the West Council No. 37 member, was last night presented with a gold emblem by council members. He is the oldest order member on the Northside. A short speech by Charles Scale preceded the presentation.
German Library Association heard Ludwig Grosse of this city, son of a noted German poet, discuss history and prejudice in a lecture titled Prejudices Them. The talk covered themes of national identity and cultural bias as part of the association’s events.
A Allegheny woman Mrs John Thuering of 43 Spring Garden Avenue was accused of plotting to murder her husband. Key witness Charles Koch testified he planned the murder but alerted police. Mayor Pearson discharged her after lack of proof. The case hinged on a charge of surety of the peace.
Consular agent documents a violent scene at Hotel Balleone in Ancona involving Count and Countess Di Montercole. The Count allegedly assaulted the Countess. the agent intervened and urged separation. The next day the Countess sought a physician and divorce, and the couple departed Italy later that day.
Reported today that Harry Darlington bought the Millvale rolling mill on the West Penn Railroad and will start operations within about two weeks. Efforts to confirm with Darlington failed. he previously attempted to gain the Saree plant and now leaves Elba Works in operation.
The Church of the Messiah on Forty third Street abandons Reformers name and reenters the Baptist fold. Following Rev F R Scully's resignation the congregation seeks a permanent regular pastor and plans to appoint an advisory board next Wednesday to secure a Baptist minister.
Requisition papers prepare to bring William Draper from Owensboro Kentucky for the murder of Joseph Whalen. Whalen was shot at a June picnic on Tom's Run. Draper eluded search. An application for the pardon of William Sete, a seven year penitent iary inmate for shooting Hobswell, was forwarded to Governor.
A seven man expedition led by John Russell of Brookville departed from Union Station last night bound for Oklahoma to settle disputed territory under the President's opening of the land. The group said they planned to send several members to stake claims while seeking advantage from the move.
An elderly pair, Nathaniel Crane and his wife Sarah both over 70, sought lodging at the Twenty-eighth ward station house last night while traveling from Lord Street in Saint Joseph Missouri to visit their daughter. They are described as aged travelers.
An article reports the bigamy trial of Annie Swinde alias Simon before Alderman Doughty. The defendant, a young German woman, married Carl Swinde in Freiburg and later wed Vincent Simon in Philadelphia, after which authorities uncovered the double marriage. Witnesses describe the prayer book torn leaf and the defendant’s attempts to conceal her first marriage. She was placed under bail but committed when unable to secure it, with the court noting she may have believed crossing the ocean ended prior ties.
A joint convention of the Flint glass workers and manufacturers adjourned after partial settlement of price classifications for goods causing friction in glasshouses. Wage increase talks were not discussed, and the apprentices rule remained unresolved. Next session planned for late next week.
Detective Allen of Gilkenson's Agency hunted four weeks for $1200 in goods taken from Charles Klopfer's Sharps clothing store. He and a partner traced the loot to a location but no property was recovered. Allen suggested a confidential tip may have tipped off the thieves and halted the search.
A. Ram mers and E. Erle, milk shippers on the Montour Railway, faced Alderman Means on Frankstown Avenue for selling adulterated milk. Ram mers was fined $20 and costs, while Erle paid costs.
Georgetown University in Washington conferred the degree of Doctor of Canon Law on Rev. Father Stephen Wall, rector of St. Pauls Cathedral, praising his long years of service and notable executive ability.
Southside Presbyterian members debated purchasing a new organ costing 28 with one member offering to buy church land for 1,200 to aid funds. After a heated two hour meeting, the vote retained the lot and approved the organ purchase, aiming for a fine instrument within the budget.
An Ohio laborer William Shockey, about 26, sweats only on the right half of his body during work or exercise while the left remains dry. Doctors link the pattern to a past illness and note the exact halfline of sweating.
The Select Knights of the A O U W will parade in uniform on April 3. The line of march starts on Second Avenue with moves through multiple streets including Smith Field Street Diamond Street Fifth Avenue and Western Avenue before dismissal.
Harrison is the only one who knows who will be postmaster as Congressman Dalzell remains quiet at Union Station before heading to Washington on business. A reporter pressed him about Mr. McKean’s status and Dalzell offered no clear answer.
Mrs. John am of Allegheny District accused Alderman Richards yesterday in a clash over vases. The incident details are unclear but involve a reported offense and immediate charges.
The directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company elected yesterday met today and organized. The present officers of the company were re-elected.
An Army officer of the War Department likely was assaulted in Pittsburgh and robbed of a gold watch and $300. He arrived in Harrisburg delirious and alleges being struck with the heavy end of a revolver before being confined for safety. A government officer arrived to take charge and transfer him to Washington.
Lizzie Myers, 16, was abducted from Justus by her uncles Andrew and William Maurer to Urichsville Ohio. Charles Adams, the stepfather, filed warrants for their arrest on abduction. Details of motive tied to a contested will by John Walier remain unclear.
Fish Warden George Schafer and officers raided fish pirates, arresting those who could not pay a 25 fine and costs. Lake men seize fishermen’s gear, and the warden’s life is said to be in jeopardy. Mayor Brady appeals for clemency, while the pirates face confiscation and possible prosecution of wholesale dealers.
In a dispatch from Younnestown March 27 General A W Jones leading bar member announced he will seek the Republican nomination for governor. He has broad statewide connections and would strengthen the ticket if nominated and elected.
Real Estate Savings Bank Limited at 401 Smithfield Street corner Fourth Avenue reports capital of 100 000 dollars surplus 38 000 dollars and deposits received of one dollar and up with interest never at 4 percent. Also mentions Plain India Silk New Shades 43 cents per yard and dresses and decorating items usually selling at 50 cents silk department. Jos Honan & Co.'s.
At Central stock yards East End Pa Friday March 29 1889 twelve head heavy draft horses and remaining stock for purpose and driving sale begins at 10 oclock P McNamee Auction Foley Bros. Roy
Fragmentary OCR mentions items described as novelty lines including "65e Finish" and "44-inch pee ahik Warp Henriettas" with references to Black Henriettas and ali num from qghinek Herletan nS ga bere. No clear event or date is given.
Jacob Wolf of Bellevue dies leaving widow and children as heirs to considerable property. The article notes his death and the resulting estate implications for the family.
In St Louis a well dressed man about 50 and a neatly clothed woman, registered as a couple from Florida, stayed at Hotel Park. The man, Waite, drank heavily and later died after morphine near him. Morphine was supplied by Powers and Weightman of Philadelphia. The woman fled. authorities seek her. The dead man, tall with iron gray hair, claimed to own an orange grove in Florida.
Arthur Krux ebaurki, a 14 year old heir to 90000 dollars, vanished after his father sent him to a stockyards butcher shop for meat. The father suspects abduction for ransom. Witnesses say the boy was seen with a man near Sams, with a Mexican masked rider in the area. Authorities weigh possible motives including ranch life or association with cattlemen.
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