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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1889
Page
5
Harrisburg dispatch notes political maneuvering over road law revisions and a veterans employment bill decision. Magee plans to place Senate bill No. 70 on the House calendar, with Quay allies signaling strategic voting shifts as adjournment looms.
Sam Losch of Schuylkill county ex Chief Clerk of the House traveled to Harrisburg to oppose a new county bill. State Chairman Andrews reportedly pledged to stay hands off but pushed the bill through by one vote. Andrews explained the move to counter talk that Losch would defeat the measure.
A bill granting public employment preference to veterans was withdrawn by concurrent resolution in the House. The Governor objected that its provision making it a misdemeanor to discharge a veteran with hearing violated constitutional rights. The measure was recommitted to military affairs and may die there.
A legislative telegram reports House appropriations for Allegheny County institutions. Funds included 1000 dollars for the Home of Aged Colored, 10000 dollars to the Pittsburgh Free Dispensary, 4700 dollars to the County Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Persons, 5100 dollars to the Home for Colored Children, and 1600 dollars to West Penn Hospital.
March 3 report from Harrisedes details a proposed resolution authorizing the Governor to appoint a commission to revise and consolidate road laws. The measure specifies five representatives to sit during recess to consider the bill and related legislative matters.
March 28 The soldiers' orphans bill passed the House despite Wherry’s claim it fails to limit school introductions. Stewart Ingsley Walk and Kauff responded that existing legislation covers the issue.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported in favor of 450 000 dollars for maintenance and education of soldiers. The plan aims to ensure care for children of soldiers not in orphan schools.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Henry Hall, chairman of the House Judiciary General Committee, collapsed after a session, with hospital tests pending. The session was halted as lawmakers expressed concern while Hall reportedly suffers a heart ailment brought on by overwork.
Harrisnune March 23. Messrs Brooks and Riter of Philadelphia moved to reconsider the vote defeating the electric light company charter bill. The reconsideration was granted and further consideration postponed for the present.
A report from Harrisburg states Congressman Connell of Falladelphia offered a resolution adopted at noon. John Norris delivered a comedy address in Washington. The white discriminating bill was reviewed by the Judiciary General Committee with John Norris addressing members.
Miss Margaretta Cameron daughter of Senator Cameron marries John William Clark of Newark in Harrisburg. The ceremony features General Cameron grandfather on his 90th birthday and Governor Beaver among guests. The couple depart for Newport for a week before touring oil regions and other Cameron family interests.
Masters of the Allegheny County painters held a meeting at their hall on Fourth Avenue. Secretary L. E. Haid offered resignation which was declined. Haid helped push the grading scale but the association would not stand alone with him. He said he would not quit and noted many members enforcing rules were absent. No decision will be made until the close of the spring season.
The Pittsburg Bailied Coal Association met to reorganize for the year. Officers elected were President T Burr Robbins Vice President George W Schlenderberg Secretary J E Ambstatter Treasurer John Geer. Constituents were altered and coal prices will be set at the next meeting and will not be reduced.
The weekly glass trade report shows better conditions with 1100 window glass pots in operation and 206 idle, indicating increased activity from last week. Isaac Cline notes overall good trade as Beaver Falls window house awaits combat orders and Macbeth Co trims staff due to dull demand.
Company office says the Daguerpe Allegheny Bessemer steel plant idle claim is false. Local reports of wage cuts and a strike are denied and no work stoppage is confirmed by management.
The Patent Office yesterday decided an interference case over attaching filament lamps to platinum wires. The five year suit involved E A Weston of United States Electric Co and Thomas A Edison. The ruling says Weston failed to provide proper prior invention and filing of the patent.
A garbled list of names appears alongside a stray remark about Columbus and a dry goods note. Despite the fragmented text, it centers on marriage licenses issued the previous day and includes scattered odd asides about local events.
Advertisements claim 20 percent off on a wide stock of furniture at Liberty Street and Sixth Avenue while Craighead's Lamp Store on Smithfield Street touts a large lamp and shade assortment. Black dress novelties promise new spring looks. Men’s pants and hats are discounted at Boston Clothing House on Smithfield Street with special weekend prices.
A marriage notice records the union of Thomas McNally and Arcilla Acheson of Pittsburg on March 35, 189, officiated by Rev. E. M. Wood D D.
The notice lists multiple funeral announcements for 1880 to 1899 in Allegheny City and Pittsburgh. Names include Mary Bailey Henry Batsch William M. Fen Ebbert Hardy Junge Ross Van Emon Wolf with service dates and addresses such as 190 Sandusky Street and Forty-seventh Street Pittsburg, and private interments or Friday afternoon services.
Our closing out sale in February disposed of a large quantity of last season patterns now crowded out by many new designs. Remaining items are moved to the Bargain Annex. Window display on Fifth avenue shows samples such as Cotton Ingrains, Extra Super Unions, Brussels Velvets, and China Mattings with rolls priced from 4 to 50 cents.
Among the acquisitions are Pedeline and False Adeline Ser Bout rt’s Tower by Florence Warden and Deer's Wife by E M Davy. Also The Story of Rappinolande and Legends, Prose Miscellany, and E P Roe works in cloth. A wide range includes Grimm and Anderson tales, Robinson Crusoe, Dickens titles, Poe, Jules Verne, and Bertha M. Clay romances, with Easter booklets and novelties added.
Merchant tailors advertise a wide selection of fabrics including cheviots and imported cloths for made to measure garments. They promise superior variety, quality, and style without a high price, inviting customers to visit today.
A local retailer promotes a large collection of wraps and suits with Beaded Wraps priced from $10 to $50 and silk, cashmere, and lace garments ranging up to $75 and $70. They urge shoppers to visit to see the full stock and enjoy demonstrations of Manuelas, Newmarket styles, and decorative trims.
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