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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1892
Page
5
The fragment notes a rule called seat averaging loss where producers with oil in the Standard place share losses equally after destruction by an unknown act. It mentions the Standard Company and a secret organization involved in destroying assets in Ohio.
A Hungarian visitor, A Yankovich of Budapest, discusses European tensions, silver currency policy, emigration, and Hungary’s development. He cautions that only France and Russia seek expansion, while Russia lacks funds and France cannot act alone. He predicts no immediate war and notes a shift toward parliamentary government.
The Allegheny Park Conservatory prepares for summer work under Superintendent Hamilton. 2,500 plants fill the hothouses as narcissus primrose hyacinth Easter lily camellia amaryllis and orchid are in full bloom. About April 20 beds will be transplanted and over 2,000 visitors came Easter Sunday.
E and Corey a respected Sharpsburg resident and lumber dealer was hit by a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train at Torrens station early yesterday. Both legs were severed at the knees and he was taken to Mercy Hospital. His recovery looks doubtful due to age and poor health since his wife’s recent death. His grown daughter is at his bedside.
Two Italian men were brought to West Penn Hospital with severe injuries from a yard accident atWhittmer station on the Pittsburg and Western road. One man, named James Braci, had a broken arm and severe body crushing. The other, unconscious, with a fractured skull and crushed shoulders, may not recover.
The Committee on Public Works of Allegheny held its final meeting noting approval to pay Samuel Hastings 4502 dollars 13 cents for extra work at the Howard street pumping station. It awarded the Division street grading contract to James McAtee at 35 cents per yard and set boiler water rates for manufacturers at 75 cents per horsepower for 12 hours daily.
J. A. MacCormick president and Silas Adsit superintendent of the Pittsburg and Mexican Tin Mining Company traveled East last evening to buy extra machinery for their Mexican tin mines. McCormick says they will soon be able to produce tin and notes a strong American market with a large consumption.
The Board of Health reports a rapidly decreasing death rate in Pittsburg after a rise this time last year. A healthy spring is predicted as grip and diphtheria decline and general disease wanes. Last week saw 60 deaths mainly from respiratory diseases.
Suburbs gain as 5,000 families plan moves by April end with East End Brushton and Wilkinsburg drawing most. Transfer firms report record activity with 200 regular vans and 300 to 400 extra vehicles aiding relocations from downtown and Allegheny. High rents and taxes drive many to own homes in new towns near the city.
John Morrow of 7 gheny states teachers hold no control over scholars once they leave school. He comments on boys selling Sunday papers and notes good cooking as a chief blessing. He urges use of Borden High Condensed Make Directions on tagle pole sauces sold by grocers and druggists.
Observances mark the 300th anniversary of Komensky birth with Bohemian communities noting his lasting impact. The reformer, born March 28 1592 near Uhersko, fled persecution after White Mountain and died 1671 in Amsterdam, leaving 42 works 31 in Bohemian.
The funeral of Anthony B Stuffel, a victim of the Homestead mill disaster, was held at St Mary Magdalen Church with Rev J J Bullion presiding. The coroner was not notified until after burial amid delays and an upcoming inquest led by Squire Oeffner.
Dispatch reports General Manager Burns confirms the West End line will switch to electric power. Bids are being received this week, contracts to be let next week, with construction to start immediately and electric service expected within three months toward Shalerville and Chartiers. The Second Avenue extension to Homestead remains tied up by council opposition.
Three Massachusetts prison officials including Commissioner Frank W. Jones of Lynn and Warden H. B. Lovering of Boston visited Riverside yesterday. They praised the cell arrangement and upkeep and planned to visit Huntingdon to review another institution while seeking ideas to improve state penitentiaries.
A six inch water main break in Allegheny yesterday cut water to Observatory Hill residents. Fire engines supplied water to keep the large storage tank full, ensuring a continued supply for the hill area.
The case involving ex Senator Rutan and others over alleged election fraud in the Third district Allegheny faced alderman Schellman. After a tumultuous, hours long hearing, the defendants were dismissed amid rowdy courtroom disrupting and claims of defamation against Councilman Rudolph for $10,000.
Auditor John McKirdy ex-council member faces misdemeanor charges. Allegheny auditor makes no defense as prosecution presents substantial evidence at the hearing. The case proceeds to court with witnesses and exhibits outlining alleged misconduct.
Investors encouraged to attend the April 14 public sale in Aliquippa to secure lots in a growing town with three planned factories and expanding industry. If unable to attend, buyers may select a lot in person or appoint a friend to act at the Aliquippa Steel Company office, room 30, Westinghouse building.
A retailer announces a bulk arrival of 5,000 fur rugs in wolf, fox, bear, goat and Chinese goat designs. Displayed in the show window at 627 629 Penn Avenue, with additional notices for related goods and household items.
An Allegheny man H E Hays disappeared after leaving his home at 14 Cherry street to shave at a barber shop. His frantic wife and neighbors searched Allegheny and Pittsburg, fearing kidnapping or murder. He reappeared later in a South Side hospital and was brought home, his brain paralysis noted as a prior condition, now improving in bed.
John Jamison, a Florida hotel man, says the state’s resorts have faded. He notes a decline from a once thriving winter trade, claims 200 New York area options lure travelers, and that Ponce de Leon Hotel in Flagler’s era now hosts few guests. He has left Florida and returned north. Northrop’s Patent Paneled Metal Ceilings marketed for buildings nationwide.
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