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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1891
Page
12
The Pittsburgh area license court reviews wholesale beer licenses with Wilmerding filings prompting remonstrations. The hearing reveals aggressive cross examinations, defection of bottling beliefs, and various applicants reporting sales figures from beer. Judges note shifting views on bottling and close the session with several petitions denied or tabled.
Henry W Hartman of Beaver Falls will escort invited guests to Ellwood aboard a special train. Railroad officials expect a glorious time for attendees in the Beaver Valley, enjoying the opening of the new town and associated festivities.
Lydia Boemer aged 35, an inmate at the City Poor Farm, died early yesterday. She had fits and was sent to the farm in January 1888 with a brother who also died later. Friends in rete End will arrange for arrangements for her seven related persons.
Diverse reports from Bradstreet indicate uneven improvement with crop riches buoying interior trade while iron, lumber, and wholesale sectors show mixed signals. Bethlehem or Chicago area notes vary, with gains in Philadelphia and Kansas City offset by weak iron markets and dry weather hurting cotton. Exports, money markets, and coal strikes add to a broad, cautious picture of U S economic activity.
The Secretary of War signs the Hudson River Railroad Bridge bill fixing the height at 150 feet, about 15 feet above the Brooklyn Bridge. Colonel James Andrews says construction will be difficult due to grades. Lindenthal handles plans for 14 tracks, with railroads backing the project. A dispatch man visits a dynamite factory. illustrated letter promised in tomorrow’s issue.
Annual meeting of the Knoxville Land Company at the Duquesne reveals Francis Rewle of Philadelphia reelected president and J F Grimes as secretary and GM. Stockholders about six with Bausman and the Knox family holding much stock. company worth about $1,000,000 in solid financial condition. Only two new houses underway. more planned for summer. Grimes says the eight hour strike did not deter building. contractors dealt with directly, yet strike talk has harmed the building trade for spring. Local carpenters blamed as pawns amid broader competition with Cleveland and Chicago.
The Western Theological Seminary will hold commencement exercises next Thursday night at East Liberty Presbyterian Church. Dr John Hall, famed pulpit orator, will deliver the main discourse. Rev Dr Jeffreys will give an oration at the close, in what locals term a landmark East Liberty event.
A 24 page issue highlights the life of Helena Blavatsky detailing key stages of her career. The patch tomorrow presents a compact portrait of her influence in 19th century occult circles and philosophical movements.
Ex senator Blair Serry passed through the city en route to Washington. He complained of a cancelled trip via the Grand Canyon to San Francisco and denied reports of a Japan posting. Immigrant Inspector Layton said Blair could obtain any needed favor from Mr. Harrison and praised his firm convictions despite poverty. Senators Sherman and Allison and families were also in town, declining to discuss politics or 1892 forecasts.
5000 workers sought to spend eight hours daily at the World's Museum Theater in Allegheny to view official baseball scores of National League and American Association games, posted inning by inning as soon as played.
At 401 Smithfield Street near Fourth Avenue the capital is listed as $100,000 with $69,000 surplus. The bank invites deposits of $1 or more and promises interest at 4 percent.
House promotion lists modern classica titles and waltzes available at H. Bleber & Bro at 506 Wood Street. Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup advertised for teething ease, claimed to comfort both child and mother.
The service between Homewood Cemetery and East Liberty starts today May 2. A Hartford Smiths carpet sale advertises two hundred fifty pieces of bost moquetts at Welty's 120 Federal shest and 65 67 69 71 Parkway with special pricing.
The article summarizes calculations from the Lake Erie Ship Canal proposal arguing it would cut ore and pig iron transport costs for Pittsburg, Sharpsville, and Allegheny County. It contends rail freight would shift to lake canal routes, boosting regional iron production and benefiting railroads, with an estimated total savings of about 2.66 million dollars in 1890 figures. It notes opposition from the Iron Trade Review and Marine Review while defending the canal’s feasibility and economic impact.
A May 1 blaze at 1902 Union avenue in Morrisana destroyed a one story fireworks shop owned by George Kreamer. An explosion started the fire, killing Tillis Hammond and Mary Lynch both 17 and Jennie Harpley 17, who died in the flames. Kreamer and a worker named Horn suffered severe injuries while others were badly burned. The stock and building suffered heavy damage.
Humane Agent O'Brien filed informations against eight persons for attending a dog fight behind Troy Hill on April 18. one arrest reported. O'Brien also found a horse with a broken leg on Villa street Allegheny. Deputy Humane Agent Ian announced suits in several cases including William Swick driver for Palace Laundry accused of ill treating his horse. George Thamm Allegheny baker charged with driving a sick horse. Max Arnold of 331 Madison Avenue Allegheny accused of abusing a cow. Wakeman provided a scenic view of the English Lake District in a future Dispatch item. All the DeWs.
Petition efforts gain momentum as influential friends of Johnny Robinson seek clemency for his release. He is imprisoned for killing a man at McKeen's Rocks and supporters collect signatures urging pardon.
Three thousand men's suits offered in a single day sale by P. G. C.0 Pressure Confirmation Clothing Company at Grant and Dismond streets. Suits priced at $5, $10, and $15 with multiple styles and finishes available to fit business or dress needs.
The Arnheim Live Stock Company in Pittsburgh announces arrival of 35 horses at No 52 Second Avenue. Among them eight matched teams weighing 3000 to 3500 pounds each, plus fine Kentucky stock, three trotters capable of 2 40 or faster. The firm invites buyers to inspect and notes it sells for less than any Western Pennsylvania dealer. Their male yards hold 75 head of choice stallions and draught males.
Welty's at 120 Federal Street offers pressed goods and wood moldings. The display includes affordable lintels and trim as part of a full line of home finishing products.
Deverell of Dandong, stranded miles from home after his horse stumbles, builds a fire and camps on a pine ridge. A fellow swagman camps nearby, sharing damper and tea as Deverell reflects on luck and endurance in the Australian outback.
Deverell, a young new manager at Dandong Station, proclaims himself the luckiest man in the colony as he enjoys a lavish call, a forthcoming marriage, and steady success. A starving tramp interrupts his gratitude by seeking shelter and a job, revealing Deverell’s readiness to help a stranger who saved his life.
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