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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1890

Page

2

Men With Muskets Mechanics Seek to Fly Flag at Mucklerat

A circulating call from the Senior Order of American Mechanics urged 1000 armed men to march on Mucklerat and place the American flag on the schoolhouse. At Saturday’s event foreigners and locals clashed with a committee. the flag was eventually raised amid threats. State officials warned against violence. Eureka Council denied links to the plan. Local mining town dynamics and ethnic mix fuel tension as authorities seek peace.

Mucklerat Order of American Mechanics Sterrett Township Pittsburg Council East End Wilkinsburg Duquesne Coal Company Muckierat Forrow Qather Muckler Stephen Coll American Mechanics' Councils Collins Distatron Order American Mechanics Rempest Eureka Council, Jr. C. UA. M A. &. James Eureka Couuncil John Grey Conper Chaplin Council, Jr

A Lather Queer Story Accuses Husband of Abducting Child

Thomas Sweeny of 7 Seventh Avenue, an American Iron and Steel Works engineer, faces a stranger tale of a wife coerced into surrendering their baby. The wife confessed her husband ordered her to seek help from the Children’s Aid Society, and she fears desertion if the child remains. The Humane Society and police pursue immediate custody and accountability for the infant's care.

A Practical Husband and the Actress Wife Case

A man sued his wife for desertion and support after she sought alimony. The woman, likely an actress, was involved in a prior assault and battery case where she paid the fine. The squire granted the marriage. the husband’s later suit was declined.

Cassidy

Rumors Fly About Shirras Candidacy in Twenty third District

A Pittsburgh area report discusses circulating rumors that George Shirras may run for Congress in the Allegheny district. Names like John Chalfant and H W Oliver are linked to the Shirras movement while Col Bayne's strength is noted as a counterpoint. Washington telegrams spark political chatter among Pennsylvania figures.

Congress Twenty-third George Shbiras I.T Washington City Shiras’ Finsl Allegony City Bayne Mr. Shiras George Shiras, Jr John Chalfant H. W. Oliver Shiras C. W. Robinson Robinson Washington George Shiras JL Allegheny Pennsylvania Dalzell Colonel Harne

The Meeting of Viewers For Negley Ran Sewer Hearing

Thousands gather for a Board of Viewers session in City Hall to hear the final assessment report on the Negley Ran sewer project. About 3000 properties affected by the main sewer on both sides of Penn avenue between Fifth and Allerheny river are invited to review charges. Booth & Flinn finished the contract last month with a sewer four to six feet in diameter costing 84572.7i.

Board of Viewers City Hall Futham Street Highland Avenue Penn Avenue Wilkins Shady Avenues Fifth Avenue Allerheny River Booth & Flinn

Philadelphia Firm Wins Riveted Pipe Contract for Gas Line

The Philadelphia Company awards 71 miles of 86 inch riveted pipe to Riter & Conley for the new gas line from the Ballevernon field. The 2600 ton order requires eight to ten months to complete and must withstand 150 psi. A hydraulic test at 175 pounds will be conducted with a specially built machine.

Philadelphia Ballevernon Riter & Conley

Notable visitors and business trips noted in Pittsburg

Philadelphia financier Jacob Ridgeway and Dr W K Brown toured Red Stone mining interests near Monongahela river while in Pittsburg. Alexander Matchett, Westmoreland Glass manager, checked in from Greensburg. Various officials, agents, and visitors from Austria, Switzerland, Scotland stayed at local hotels.

Jacob Ridgeway Philadelphia W. K. Brown Seventh Avenue Pittsburg Red Stone Monongahela River Ridgeway Aepublican Pattison Dr. Brown Alexander Matchett Matchett Paper Box Company Westmoreland Glass Specialty Company Grapeville Greensburg J. F. Temple Waynesboro South Penn Railroad Hhis County Greene Wallace

Chase Through Packsaddle as Robbers Chase Hershey on Train

Harry Hershey of Allegheny sues Pennsylvania Railway in Common Pleas No. 1 for damages after a 4:20 PM trip to Bolivar ended with being put off at Blairsville, pursued through Packsaddle by unknown robbers, causing missed engagement, time, and mental strain. He asserts conductor misrouted him and seeks compensation for losses.

J. D. Watson Common Pleas Pennsylvania Railway Harry Hershey Allegheny Hershey Bolivar Pennsylvania Basilroad Union Station Alleghenies Blairsville New Florence Hershy Tequiem Chestnut Ridge Allemhenies Toon Urer Hersby Brown Arig

Freeholder Bond Decision In Latimer Groetzinger Case

The court released Edward Groetzinger in the Latimer case after considering whether a cap could be quashed for a freeholder. The judge set a $300 bond for Constable Billings and ordered service rules debated, with arguments about joint liability for damages and the reach of the 1735 act.

T. M. Latimer Edward Groetzinger Billings Mr. Groetzinger Stowe and Slagie Messrs, Fetterman Whitesell Groetzinger Messrs Ferguson Imbrie Latimer Acoplas Messrs. Ferguson Common Pleas Philadelphia Supreme Court Constable Hillings

Arguing the Sheehan Case Skeleton of the Birthmark

Judge Hawkins heard Sheehan case arguments in the Supreme Court yesterday. Attorneys Lazear and Wells represented Julia Mitchell or Mary Sheehan, while Williams and Shields argued for Michael Gibbons who challenges the daughter claim. They questioned proof of the marriage and the birthmark with limited testimony and the court took the papers.

Sheehan Hawkins Supreme Court Lazear and Wells Julia Mitchell Mary Sheehan Messrs. Williams and Shields Michael Gibbons Thomas Sheehan Sharpsburg New Castle Lazear and Weiss Messrs Williams Shields Hamilton

Challenges to bond in California avenue project

Exceptions were filed in the Quarter Sessions Court to indemnify property owners for the opening and widening of California avenue. Ex ceptants Hay Walker Jr W A Holdman and wife Leonard Boston and Caroline Gold assert no authority for the bond and that it is insufficient arguing it should be at least 90000 instead of 5000.

Quarter Sessions Court Allerheny City California Avenue Hay Walker, Jr W. A. Holdman Leonard Boston Caroline Gold

Court Actions and Judgments From Tarentum and Nearby Courts

Multiple cases before Judge Stowe and Judge Slagio span wage disputes slander damages and roadway destruction. Verdicts include 4670 for Tarentum on municipal lien and a 2400 award for D Cornelius after a motion for new trial. An injunction sought to stop Fox from selling disputed land.

Charles W. Schaffer Fleshman & Co Stowe Emma McKee Augustus Moll Moll John Huckestein Nunnery Hill Incline Plane Company Slagio Tarentum A. J. Nellis J. P. Coursin William Malseed Charles Price Coursin McK Rt Homestead and Trust Leger John A. Fox Fox Joupge Stowe D. Cornelius J. A. Hambay Cornelius Mr. Lee

Scranton Survivors Form Riot Veterans Group in Secret Meeting

A new organization named Scranton Survivors aims to gain recognition and expand pensions for Civil War veterans involved in riot suppression in Allegheny County. About 75 attendees met last night in Old City Hall, with Colonel A C Dean presiding and a committee formed to organize future activities.

Corporal Tanner Allegheny County Scranton Old City Hall A. C. Dean Pittsburg George Fall F. W. Hagan J. Paisley Smith Shannon Fourteenth Ward James Smith James W. Pratt J. B. Steen W. H. DeWald

Prisoner Arrested After Pawn Shop Stop Sparks Officer’s Suspicions

Sergeant McQuaide nabbed a man on Carson Street who tried to pawn a silver watch and overcoat. Authorities found costumes, watches, jewelry, a ring with inscription, a hair lock, and official papers in his Grant Street room, suggesting stolen goods. The suspect, self-described English, faces a morning hearing. He claimed Lessenring mine work near Connellsville and claimed no local friends.

McQuaide Twenty-eighth Ward Southside Carson Street van Allam William Mullen Charles Anderson Martin Hawkney Grantstreet N. J. Beightley Grant Lodge No. K John Spier Antioch Castle No. 53 A. B. Moulder Fairmount Avenue Frank Lessenring Connellsville McGinty Cumberland

Music Under Difficulties at Carnegie Hall

The Imperial Songsters concert at Carnegie Hall under Merrill M. E. Church auspices collapsed due to a failing ancient reed organ and a disgruntled male section. Organists quit, Lovett withdrew then returned, and the audience dwindled as the group struggled through numbers. Hall rental was 100 cents and receipts were poor.

Merrill M. E. Church Carnegie Hall Imperial Songsters Songsters Lovett

Missing bank messenger McGregor amid small embezzlement doubt

A Fourth National Bank board met to report W. J. McGregor's account short by hundreds of dollars. McGregor, 40, a 15 year messenger and nightwatchman, disappeared since Sunday. His wife suspects possible illness of a relative and a possible abduction. neighbors say home life was calm and the family is comfortable.

Fourth National Bank W. J. McGregor McGregor East Diamond Street Allegheny

Local items and arrests reported by magistrate

Yesterday at Magistrate Brokaw Mrs M F Jackson and John Treinhauser charged Harry Moore with stealing $2 from their businesses on election day. James Phillips, picked up sick, was sent to the City Farm. Public schools in Pittsburg and Allegheny close for spring vacation until April 7. The Car Service Association warns freight shippers of $1 per car demurrage after 43 hours. Frank Hopes, aged &, charged with drunkenness, discharged due to age. A small fire alarm at 730 pm near Mrs Connell’s house. Ellen Connelly and Louis Meehan arrested for fighting in a board yard. Four Hungarians locked up for a free fight at Wood’s Run. four Irishmen escaped. Jory Mulligan placed in lockup. parents seek Morganza. National Tube Works posts liquor license discharge threat for employees. County Treasurer printing contract awarded to W P Bennett.

Brokaw M. F. Jackson John Treinhauser Harry Moore James Phillips Desaement of Charities Pittsburg Allegheny Pittsburg Car‘Service Association Frank Hopes Homestead H E Connell Thhirteenth Street Ellen Connelly Louis Meehan Washington Street Fountain Street Officer Cross Eleventh Ward Wood's Run Jory Mulligan Morganza National Tube Works Company McKeesport Oes W. P. Bennett

Enforcing the Law Europe Aid Backs Pittsburg Inspectors

Mrs Nan Y Leslie and Captain M N Baker arrive to inspect mercantile firms along the Allegheny river for violations of child labor laws. Reports cite Armstrong Bros. & Co Westinghouse Standard Underground Cable Pittsburg Manufacturing Brown & Company Fleming & Hamilton Fort Pitt foundry and others with minors employed. Inspectors issue blank certificates and advise compliance while noting law aims to educate employers rather than prosecute. Captain Baker plans Corry visit for family illness, while Mrs Leslie, Knights of Labor official, focuses on stores and female employment. The 1880 law requires certificates for underage workers and vetting of ventilation and fire safety.

Nan Y. Leslie Titusville M. N. Baker Corry Allegheny River Boyer DisPatch Cork Armstrong Bros. & Co Westinghouse Electric Company Standard Underground Cable Company Sixteenth Street Pittsburg Manufacturing Company Brown & Comay Fleming & Hamilton Fort Pitt Harrisburg Bo Far Haker Leslie Baker Aes Eens

Typographical Union No 7 Selections and Election Results

The Typographical Union No 7 held officer elections and voted on a constitutional amendment to consolidate secretaries, which was decisively defeated. Official tallies list A McK McWilliams as president with 174 votes, and many other officers and delegates named from papers such as Dispatch Chronicle Telegraph and Times. George Ackin and John T. McCoy were elected delegates to the International Convention in Atlanta in June.

A. McK. McWilliams Dispatch Anson Ramsey John A. Foster Photo-Encraving Co Calvin Wyatt Frank M. Harrington Chronicle Telegraph Charles F. Warde Builders’ Gazette Thomas Hrennan Julius Pichel Commercial Gazette Harry Carroll Murdoch, Kerr & Co George Dtd Benjamin Fink Thomas H. Foster Post Joseph J. Evans Robert Baglin Thomas J. Dicus Times Hugh Adams Commercial Gazetle Frank L. Murphy The Ress Sr. Lewman the Dispatch John T. McCoy Leader Atlanta

Labor Hall Committee Reports No Satisfaction Found

The committee appointed to wait upon the firm reported they could not obtain satisfaction. A firm representative said there was no need for a conference. if the men wanted their positions they could take them, otherwise the company would hire others.

Labor Hall

Glass Scale Discussion Tied to O Hara Decision meet at Hotel Anderson

Flint Glass Manufacturers Scale Committee including D C Ripley Captain James Anderson I J Beatty W K Ellison and James Gillender to meet at Hotel Anderson to discuss the new scale now in operation since January 1 and factors delaying signature. The union wage system remains in place with no pressure from the union as the O Hara Company v union ruling influences signing.

Flint Glass Manufacturera Scale Hotel Anderson D. C. Ripley James Anderson I. J. Beatty Tiffin, O W. K. Ellison Martin's Ferry James Gillender Philadelphia Scase O'Hara

Ax Makers' Meeting Raises Axis Tool Prices

Representatives of the American Ax and Edge Tool Company held a meeting in Philadelphia to discuss price adjustments. While they refused to confirm or deny any price increase, observers noted that axes and tools likely rose about four percent. The firm, formed by most local ax manufacturers, signals a continued upward price trend and a promising season ahead.

American Az and Edge Tool Company Philadelphia

Botanical Society deliberations on Niagara Falls trip and library location

The Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania met with President Hamilton and about four members. John A. Shafer described a Niagara Falls excursion with Mellor resulting in 3,000 specimens, around 300 species, shown to members. They passed resolutions to cooperate with the Pittsburg Academy of Science and Art and to urge the Carnegie library site stay in Pittsburg’s business district.

The Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania Hamilton John A. Shafer C. ©. Mellor Niagara Falls Canadian Park Mellor Falls Academy of Science and Art of Pittsburg Pittburo Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania Academy Council of the Andrew Carnegie Academy of Science and Art Botanical Society County of Allegheny Pennsylvania

Plans for Scaffold and Imminent Hanging of Smith

The article reports that William H. Smith, a condemned colored murderer, is expected to be hanged with April 9 as the date. Officials believe no reprieve will be granted after the Pardon Board delay and Governor Beaver’s fixed executions, and preparations for a Moyamensing style scaffold proceed. Sheriff McCandless plans to form a 12-person Press Club jury to witness and report the event. The scaffold, 1.5 feet high, features a two-trap platform and hidden lever. ropes by Jacob Bopp will be ordered, and John Graham to start construction.

William H. Smith McCandless Seafold Smith Pardon Board Beaver Commonwealth Moyamensing Poere Philadelphia Columbus ‘Enitentiary Ohio John Graham Jacob Bopp Allegheny County Press Club

Allegheny Councils Fight Over Carnegie Library Funding

At a special Allegheny Councils meeting, an ordinance to pay the Building Inspector 1500 dollars failed for lack of a legal majority. The Public Library Committee ordinance also stalled with 17 members present, needing three votes to pass, keeping the library closed longer. Debate over Sunday opening and librarian salaries continued as minor ordinances were approved and councils adjourned.

Allegheny Carnegie Library Cochran Public Library Committee Hoe Carnegie

Workmen's Benefit Show At Grand Opera House

The First Regiment of Select Knights AOUW presents a entertain ment in the Grand Opera House on Wednesday evening April 2 with Nellie McHenry in the Green Room Fun arrangement. Colonel C Lewis and Adjutant Joseph Eaton manage the event and are hopeful of a successful outcome.

Knights Grand Opera House Nellie McHenry Green Room C. ¥. Lewis Joseph Eaton

New York Fashions for Spring at A L Sailor’s

The New York Fashions for spring clothing arrive at A L Sailor’s corner Sixth and Liberty, sole agents for Brokaw Livos garments offering exclusive ties and stylish kids wear for boys. Also notices Knable Shuster’s three day sale with printed challies and wool dress goods at reduced prices, plus Marvin’s Royal Loaf bread suggestions under license-law context.

A. L. Sailor's Sixth Liberty Streets Brokaw Livos Knable & Shuster’s Fifth Ave

Pittsburg Beneficiary of Portugal England Boycott

Hussey and Binns Company of Pittsburg ships a large shovel order to Lisbon amid Portugal England tensions. Portuguese boycott English goods and seek American imports, while the firm also reports orders from Chile and Yokohama Japan this week.

Messrs. Hussey, Binns

No Settlement Yet In Oliver Strike At Southside Mills

The Oliver Iron and Steel Company strike on the Southside remains unresolved with no meeting scheduled. Yard shipper crews, five men per shift, were laid off yesterday and will stay idle for the rest of the week. Separately, James Reese & Sons are constructing a pair of inch engines with seven feet stroke for a steam boat to operate on Puget Sound at Seattle, Washington, and engines with the same stroke for use on the Columbia River in Oregon.

Oliver Oliver Iron and Steel Company James Reese &Sons Puget Sound Seattle Washington Columbia River Oregon

George Schaefer Dead Saloon Keeper of Farmers House

George Schaefer proprietor of the Farmers House at 1114 Carson Street and brother of Alderman Martin Schaefer died last evening at 7 30. He had been ill a few days and his death was hourly expected. A well known saloon keeper on the Southside he ran the Farmers House for two years and was born in Darmstadt Prussia 1845. He previously worked as a dairyman and family tree notes his father John Nichol Schaefer ran a brewery. He leaves a wife and three children George Schaefer Jr in charge of the Police Patrol Station No 7 Annie married to Alex Biblman Mary widow of Casper Webner. Funeral set for Sunday.

George Schaefer Farmers’ Hrouse Carson Street Martin Schaefer Schaefer Damstadt Prussia Oliver John Nichol Schaefer Southside Pittsburg George Schaefer, Jr Porjice No. 7 Annie Alex Biblman Mary Casper Webner

Trees and shrubs for streets and lawns offered by St A Evnorr Co

Before purchasing we invite you to examine our stock, shade and ornamental trees, Carolina poplars, norways, maple and many other desirable trees for streets and lawns. Catalogues free from The St A Evnorr Co., 34 Sixth St., Pittsburg. Also an advertisement praising Marvin's bread brand.

St. A. Evnorr Co Sixth St Pittsburg

Library board debates buying books for schools

A committee was formed by the Allegheny Board of School Controllers to study purchasing books for the public library. Mr Campbell chaired the meeting, with debate over appointing the committee in the absence of the regular chair. Major Hunker proposed joint use of space in the Carnegie Library.

Purniah Carnegie Library Public Library Allegheny Board of School Campbell Major Hunker Giltz Young

American Flint Glass Workers to Meet for Reunion Arrangements

A meeting of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union will be held at Odd Fellows' Hall at the corner of Sarah and South Nineteenth streets on Sunday April 18 to arrange the next annual reunion. The reunion is planned for June at Hook Point. The Lockhart Iron and Steel Company plant at Chartiers will start operation next week, replacing Long & Co.'s old mill. Work replacing bearings castings etc sold by the Sheriff took longer than expected.

American Flint Glass Workers’ Union Odd Fellows’ Hall Sarah and South Nineteenth Streets Hook Point Lockhart Iron and Steel Company Chartiers Long & Co

Water Works Plunger Break Cuts Southside Supply

A 36 inch plunger failed at the Southside water works Wednesday night causing a water shortage. Crews worked all day yesterday and expect to resume full operation today. Basin water stood at four feet last night, far below the usual six to eight feet. Daily consumption on the South Side is about 10 million gallons.

Southside

District Master Workman Call for D A 3 Quarterly Meeting

District Master Workman Ross issues the call for the quarterly meeting of D A No 3 to be held at Labor Hall starting Wednesday April 1. The note suggests no major business will arise.

Workman Ross Labor Hall

Mysterious bank depositor fraud story unfolds

Assistant Superintendent Roger O Mara inspected a valise left by Mrs Mary Magee and found a poor showing for a $5000 bank deposit. Clothes with dirt imprints raised questions as to the alleged proprietor, Mary Slagve, believed to be a fraud. The case grows into an apparent invisible fraud, with police awaiting coroner’s action as the mystery deepens.

Roger O'Mara Mary Magee

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