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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1891
Page
2
Pittsburg councils hold a lively session debating a sinking fund ordinance and the authority to award contracts for street railways. Keating challenges Supreme Court influence while Evans and Warmcastle clash over timing and procedure. the council passes the sinking fund ordinance and a contract-award measure amid procedural wrangles and calls for clearer law.
The Common Council opened with a street railway ordinance for the Suburban Rapid Transit line. Members clashed over taxation, street repairs, and how to fund road rights while considering bids and a general ordinance on contracts. The session touched on the Carnegie building at Schenley and tax discount proposals, ending with an 28 to 8 vote on the street railway measure.
The two week grip siege shows seniors over fifty suffer the most fatal impact with pneumonia bronchitis and lung congestion common. Health officials note 241 deaths in Pittsburg, four aged 50 to 60, while moving and post office work suffer as cases rise.
At the Home for Aged Women in Wilkinsburg two elderly residents lie in adjoining coffins as a grim scene follows a grip outbreak. Among the dead are Mrs. Annie Pillington and Miss Sarah Moore. additional deaths include Miss Phoebe McLain and Miss Mary Jane Woodhouse. Ten of 53 inmates are bedridden with grip, and more deaths may follow as the illness runs its course.
Health conditions improve yet Wilkinsburg reports several hundred grip cases. Physicians including Dr. F. B. Stotler are down with the illness. St James facilities reopenings delayed as sisters and teachers fall ill. Deaf and dumb institution at ana wood incurs costs. elder cases dominate the pattern.
A broad list shows many public figures and workers in Pittsburg struck by a severe grip. Magistrate McKenna lacks nourishment for a week, Postmaster McKean improves, and many others from Aldermen to police, clergy, railroad staff, and merchants are ill. Some recover, others remain critical.
About 1,000 carriage and wagon builders in Allegheny County plan to strike for a nine hour workday starting April. Four firms have agreed to the demands while others resist recognizing the union. A large meeting urged solidarity with 6,000 workers backed by Flint Glass Work Union secretary Dillon.
The Bureau of Health reports five direct grip deaths yesterday including Mrs. Sarah Hough of Manchester and several young victims. Three cerebro spinal meningitis deaths follow with victims Katie Cramer Maggie Hamlin and Stephen W Harley. March total 605 deaths. February 347. Allegheny Health Office shows 63 deaths in the last week, a ten year low trend.
News arrives that the St Louis Stamping Company began constructing a large tin plate factory on the west side of St Louis. The project, championed by Mr Niedringhaus, aims to profit maker and consumer and will employ about 2000 men once the mill and furnace are completed north of Madison Illinois.
Sugar shortages loom as Uncle Sam loosens bonds on Darrala. Stores expect wide sugar allotments tomorrow at 15 to 20 pounds per dollar. Dealers report stock exhausted or borrowed, and city residents ready for a sharp price drop amid a near sugarless market.
The Illinois Steel Company files a $100,000 damages suit in the U S Circuit Court of New York through John R. Bennett and Chicago firm Pressing Hutchins Goodrich. It charges Kilmer Manufacturing of Newburg NY with infringing Garrett Mill patents used by nearly all successful red mills. The case seeks profits, an injunction and stopping Kilmer mill operations. royalties have been paid by large mill owners.
Jous Aguirre and F. M. C. Marquies in Duquesne discuss Mexican rejection of Blaine reciprocity. Marquilez blames American business independence and poor Spanish in catalogs. He notes lenient credits by French Germans English and cites Foster’s efforts in Spain and denies cheating both governments.
Miners return to work at Hampton Mines Wilmerding after an eight month strike for 3 percent raise. They will resume at the tower figure as car shortages hindered earlier restart. Debt from the long strike forced purchases from grocers who will take much of their earnings for weeks.
John McCune, a Pennsylvan ia Railroad yard employee, was arrested by Officer Harrison for disorderly conduct after an alleged train injury and drinking. He says Yardmaster Hammet drew a revolver to intimidate him, prompting abusive language and his claim of a false arrest.
John Devlin of Michigan and a member of the Knights of Labor General Executive Board is due in the city today. Master Workman Evans learned of the visit, speculating a coke strike conference with miners' officials. Corkworkers strike remains mostly unchanged as a large workers meeting reports brewer promises to avoid Aarons Bro. & Co corks, boosting renewed morale. 25 men have left their ranks.
Annie Quinn also known as Micnie Travis a 14 year old colored girl died in Oakland after two weeks of Kooh lymph injections at Mercy Hospital She was admitted March 2 returned home last Tuesday and died Thursday night Burial was at Ebenezer Baptist Church Oakland Cemetery A second brief notes a man from the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor suffering an apparent fall and death expected interment today
The regular monthly gathering of the Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers shifts from Philadelphia to the Monongahela House on Thursday. Officials expect several important matters to be discussed and anticipate price stiffening after the meeting.
Joseph Benger and John Wieder were held for court for assaulting Henry Walton and another boy named Rhoenkamp. Edward Kennan, aged only 11, was charged on account of his age with the same incident. W H Pfahl acted as prosecutor.
The Panhandle delegation led by General Superintendent Miller met at the offices yesterday ahead of today’s annual gathering. Miller said nothing of public interest was discussed. The party visited the Anderson. Uncertainty remains over who will succeed J. N. McCuillough.
Nine car loads of emigrants moved westward yesterday while ground will be broken soon near Twenty-ninth street mills for shops by Carnegie Phipps. Cornell students led by Prof. Harry Ryan toured the Westinghouse plant. Citizens Traction weighs buying new cars and Pullman reps seek a contract. Master Workman Evans reports arrest of John D. Hughes of the Knights of Labor on extortion conspiracy charges.
The annual vestry elections were held yesterday at Trinity Church St Andrew's and St Mark's with numerous names elected to vestries. Trinity selected Henry G Hale and others to lead. St Andrew's named Brunet Jackson Henderson Mullins Alsop Bissell Cavitt Ricketson Laenes Gormisy and Payne. St Mark's chose Thomas Jr Bowman Bowman Baker Davis Wheeler McEwen Blazer Lennox Bowman Jr and others. St Luke's elected Lynch aman Bartberger Holman Brodie Pugh and Holman.
Captain Barclay, once local Pension Agent, says the President may dismiss General Raum. Raum travels the country, neglecting duties, while Barclay holds the government bears the burden of proof. He suggests General Vor as an alternative who would stay in Washington to oversee details.
Taxpayers packed the City Treasurer's office seeking the 5 percent discount. A stout woman squeezed through a window and dropped onto the pavement before being helped back inside by a crowd. Lloyd Scott, wounded by a flobert rifle at Rowe's station, rests as doctors note the bullet may not have lodged. William Smiley faces jail as Boott's condition determines his fate.
Allegheny police officers were urged to submit applications promptly as Chief Murphy intends a force overhaul. The revamped department aims to be ready for business by the end of May.
Chief Brown conducted an inquiry into nine officers charged with sleeping on duty. Six officers were charged and two suspended following the investigation.
Oakmont Presbyterian Church will be without a pastor after next Sabbath as the current preacher has resigned. A death toll from the Eden alley fire on March 14 reaches a fourth victim at West Penn Hospital. A car struck a horse on North Avenue and Monterey Street, injuring the animal owner Joseph Himmelstein, a milkman. Fifth Ward Independent Club in Allegheny invites the public to its first annual reception at Masonic Hall with Mozart Orchestra providing music.
The Clinch Valley Coal & Iron Co. with $2,000,000 capital seeks a glass sand and coal fuel source and financial assistance for a gas plant in Richlands Virginia. Applicants should contact M. J. Alexander in room 202 Bissell Block Pittsburg.
A colorful ad block touts men’s fine suits and other fabrics at low prices, with references to 600 suits for 825 and $35 equivalents, a new idea for spring, plus opportunities to inspect 26 cent lace curtains and 225 each boy’s cassimere salts. It also notes a horse seller and Angostura Bitters ad inserts from druggists.
The first regular Union Switch and Signal Co board meeting in Swissvale outlined a retrenchment policy under Boston influence led by Sigourney Butler. A. T. Rowand and President E H Goodman faced pressure to resign for harmony as the Boston directors plan economy and consolidation.
Chief Murphy released his appointment slate naming John Lippert as Meat and Milk Inspector. He also announced the Fire Bureau Superintendent Robert Jones and Assistant Superintendent Joan Hunter. Others include Clerk Thomas Sample and Police Independent Henry Muth with detectives Glenn, Steele, Kornman, Johnson, Langhurst, and McDonough. Vehicle License Officer Pk Aiken remains in place.
Special display by Biber and Easton features silk and wool dress fabrics including Surahs in multiple colors and widths, Gros Grain Silks, India Silks, and drapery silks. Prices from 50c to $1 per yard. double warp Surahs at 65c and 24-inch Surahs at 85c. Also offers French English German silk wool blends, 40-inch all wool plaids, and various trimmings.
Myer Gaulinger Yoder law building located at the corner of Fifth and Wylie avenues. Telephone number 1707. Take the elevator to access the offices.
A conference today between representatives of the Amalgamated Association and Carnegie Brothers & Co will discuss the quarterly adjustment of the Homestead plan. The talks aim to require no more than seven hours and will consider slight reductions if any change is made at Superintendents Center.
In a promotional note the store invites the public to explore the new spring and summer dress fabrics. The aisles are described as public thoroughfares and the message emphasizes present stock and a cordial welcome to all patrons.
Specials announce 34 inch Chevron Stripes in new tan and gray at Sea yard with six vamves styles. 88 inch English style stripes and checks in new grays blues at Sea yard. Me a yard offers Sinch all wool Serges in 30 spring shades and Charlies plain all wool in cow spring shades. 4 inch Empress Cloth in new spring shades at 600 a yard. Lupin’s 44 inch Serges and heavy cashmeres at Toc a yard. German Wool Henrietta 40 inch now Téa w yard all shades.
Special values featured include Shantung Pongees at 35c and 46c per yard. Figured Indias list 66c to 150 per yard. Black and White China Silks with spots and florals go for 1.25 to 1.50 per yard. Stripe Wash Silks show 75c 35c and 95c per yard. Colored Fairies and Genuine Irish Poplins offer many colors at 1 and 1.50 per yard.
An extraordinary display showcases popular weaves with fashionable designs in a full variety of new black silk fabrics offered at the lowest prices. The exhibit highlights current trends and value for shoppers seeking elegant silks.
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