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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1889
Page
5
A printed card circulated amid labor upheaval accuses President Campbell, Secretary Cake, and the Window Glass Workers' Association of foreign glass blower imports. John M. Kelly explains motives and contains a copy of the fictitious business card front and back.
Local labor voice Mr John M Kelly defends Campbell and Duke tied to a dispute over bogus cards. He claims rivals circulated the cards in Pittsburg to smear the Window Glass Workers Association and its leaders amid tariff and labor-law battles. He defends Campbell’s stance and the association’s fight against imported labor.
A brother of a manufacturer denies involvement in printing bellows cards used to attack Mr Campbell. The article notes political slurs and speculation that the cards aim to sway public opinion, with wider implications for press and punishment.
Hugh McDonald inventor of a widely used furnace shield was found dead in his bed at a hotel on Liberty Street. He had complained of rheumatism and retired early. a thyroid note and a shield were found on his person along with a letter to his son. The body lies in the morgue.
Mrs. Nancy Allen an elderly colored woman died at her home No 20 Clay alley yesterday afternoon while washing. A young Italian housemate saw her, heard crying from her granddaughters, found her on the floor by the washtub. Dr. Orr diagnosed heart disease. coroner notified.
Patrick Guigen of Main Street near Thirty-sixth ward station was found dead at midnight in the city Morgue from heart disease. No further particulars were provided.
Final arguments were presented in the Brace Bros. case against the K of L Boycott Committee before Master M. A. Woodward. A. K. Jennings argued defendants aided by Trades Assemblies and District No. 3, with evidence of distributed boycott literature and damages to Brace Bros. The master said a decision would take several weeks.
General Schofield head of the U S army and his brother rode the limited last night en route to inspect frontier posts. He avoids talking like Sherman and talks with calm, dignified restraint. He said there is nothing new to add on the Pennsylvania troops and praised current discipline as better than in the Civil War era.
Controller Morrow Mayor McCallin City Attorney Moreland H P Ford and Mr Gardner traveled to Harrisburg after a telegram from Governor Beaver inviting talks on the Newmyer lien bill They plan to protest any signing should it pass both houses and be enacted into law.
John Carney of Forbes street fell into an excavation near Fifth and Old avenues shortly after midnight. Jenee Srey sustained bruises and was taken to Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.
Dr B M Hawa identified in an adjusted measurement notice from Pitaburg area. The report records a medical inspection result tied to a Pas&su community designation.
Rosa master workman of D A 8 K of L spoke to Karna City assemblies last night. Morris L. Wheat Knight of Labor will visit July 7 to deliver Enree lectures for the order. Hod Carriers Union officials said their strike secured a per day wage advance. J M Keavy predicts Jeanette tank will succeed and publish a detailed edition when operating. N D A 217 K of L iron and steel and blast furnace workers convention will meet in Ch. 1 on June 1, call issued by Master Workman Mahoney.
A lively Allegheny Grand Army meeting saw Post 128 delegates refuse to serve on a joint committee and reject shared Memorial Day costs. Posts 88 and 162 favored separate observances with each post paying for music, transportation, and commemorations to avoid soliciting further funds. The session ended in adjournment pending post guidance.
At the fourth annual meeting the Ladies Aid Society reported year receipts of 2172 57 and expenses of 1909 37 with a 263 20 balance. The secretary noted increasing calls for help over four years and more infants under care this year, including 60 placed in care. Of these 35 came from parents, 14 from the Poor Board, 11 from others. total helped since founding reached 250, with 116 returned to friends, 2 died, 132 still under care. Officers and managers were elected including President Mrs B F Woodburn and Treasurer Mrs J T McCance.
A Pittsburg oil refiner recounts how in 1870 there were 68 refineries with $12 million invested, yet today fewer than a dozen remain with about $3 million, while output is nearly as high, illustrating a dramatic shift in the oil industry.
W. M. Hoag of Old City is to be taken to Philadelphia today after being arrested yesterday on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses for a Philadelphia book concern. He handed back some items but cannot account for the rest. the incident is linked to an Oil City accident involving a person named Piece.
The United States vs Richard Nevins Jr ex Superintendent of the new Public Building was continued to the October term due to a physician’s certificate showing rheumatism and inability to appear.
Blockades appeared as dock workers in Cleveland initiated a strike that disrupted railroad activity to the lake. Chief Clerk Rodgers of Lake Erie Railway notes coal shipments cannot be moved as coal is sidetracked and blockades may grow. Rodgers hopes the dispute will end soon.
Superintendent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society filed three informations yesterday. Fred Bayley allegedly locked his son in a shed with a dog and abused him all night. Mrs Hulinegan of Sawmill alley is accused of beating her child with a baseball bat. William McAnnony of Southside facing neglect charges. Barney Goon a machinist in the Pan handle roundhouse allegedly struck in the face during a screw removal incident.
A Cleveland physician Dr Urann offers alia treatment claiming numerous cures. The article notes many invalids travel for treatment and reports frequent purported improvements, reflecting sensational medical claims of the era.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Gail L Hamilton preaching about pain and fear to parents. The snippet hints at a cautionary message aimed at guiding parental behavior and child welfare practices.
A small gathering at Imperial Hall discussed ratifying a proposed milk shippers union while recalling odd intrusions in the trade. Dealers recounted finding rats and a squirrel in cans, plus a bar of soap, with several stories drawing laughs as the meeting adjourned to next Monday week.
Phillip Connelly an Englishman working at Shoenberger's mill loses his sanity after his family in Ayreshire Scotland writes of starving. He previously farmed in Canada then moved to Pittsburg seeking funds to support his wife and four children. He behaved like a wild man at the station house.
The report states Andrew Finch of South Eighth Street faced a hearing after a dispute with his wife. Witnesses described Finch dragging her five yards by the hair and forcing her from the home, with her pulling out a handful of hair as evidence. Inspector McKelvy offered further remarks on child custody.
Members of Orion Lodge No. 229 A U W Southside held an entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall. The Mozart Orchestra provided music with vocal and recitative performances, earning high praise and delight for all attendees.
The Young Men's Catholic Club of St Pauls Cathedral elected B A O Toole as president with John Neelen as secretary A Paulist Father will give a lecture to the club next Tuesday evening.
In Criminal Court yesterday R. W. Moorhead and Mrs. Josephine Rowan were tried on a charge of renting a house for immoral purposes. Captain Wishart prosecuted. A verdict of not guilty was returned.
Robert Conningham fell through a shallow hole in a Southside glass house last Monday. He landed on his head in glass debris and, though at work the next day, suffered 72 cuts from the shards.
The 69 Italian replacements demanded up to 225 per day, higher than strikers earned. Their demands were refused and they left for the city. Strikers held a meeting and sought annual union support. Unionized mills reportedly declined to hire new men after talks. Downey’s saloon in Duquesne was reported closed, but unconfirmed.
President Conway of Subdivision 4 of the National Progressive Union of Miners issued an address to operators. He states the miners insist on a 74 cent per ton yearly rate as the average of summer and winter rates and warns for a convention if no reply by May 4. They threaten to pursue cash payment and abolition of company stores if demands are not met.
Hon Joseph Walton the Monongahela river Coal King and oldest operator on the river denies reports he will wind up his business or discharge all workers. He says he has not quit and will restart mines in fall if trade improves. He notes mining idle in summer and mentions a 14 cent per bushel demand from miners for a St Louis Gas Co contract.
Workers state there are enough native glass blowers to fill positions and assert imported labor came on their own to seek vacancies. A union secretary denies employers refusing home workers and maintains a national shortage of blowers.
A meeting of the Window Glass Workers Association LA 300 K of L decided to hold a convention in the city on July 9. This will be the first in several years with about 100 delegates expected from major window glass factories nationwide. Preceptories will elect delegates next meeting and advise on constitution changes. The gathering promises a lively program.
Liquor brewers and distillers note a surge in private trade as saloon closures shrink public drinking. They warn that only the better class may avoid low ends, while a large number of private gatherings will rise with sideboards and wine cessions revived.
The Oxford League at Smithfield Street M. E. Church offered a literary entertainment with Simon Reilly telling General Lew Wallace's life story Ada Mana played a piano solo Ella Youngson performed a vocal. Marcella and Kate presented an instrumental duet. the program featured a declamation titled Pass.
Bank announces at 401 Smithfield Street corner Fourth Avenue Capital a surplus of 45000 dollars and deposits of 1 dollar or more received with 4 percent interest. Total funds listed include 100000 dollars surplus and related figures.
Classified notices and ads show offerings from Taylor and Dean wire satie products to protect against flies and dust, iron fencing, shirts and neckwear, liquors, cigars, silk shirts, and imported cigars. Listings reference various tenants on Fifth Avenue and First Avenue corners, with wholesale and retail notes and brand mentions.
The building trades strike begun May 1 leaves about 400 stone masons idle and some hod carriers idle. Contractor Cochran reports his crew quit at noon without explanation while Hackenstein says most men are at work but some sublet workers are idle. He doubts the demand will be granted.
The Washington Artillery of New Orleans passed through the city last night bound for the South after attending the Centennial celebration in New York. The unit’s appearance drew comment, and a local real estate sale of the “Dixpatch property” on Fifth Avenue is noted amid sheriff’s sale records.
Leading styles choice fabrics offered at low price per yard. Domestic reproductions of linens and imported goods appeal to housekeepers. Refitting options include Damask Sets Napkins Towels Covers and Table Draperies in Linen Stock with Curtain Stock on view.
President Smith of the Flint Glass Workers' Association stated the inquiry proceeds this week and that the council members will not discuss further until talks resume.
An urban notice states Aofrecht the Photographer runs Elite Gallery Market Direct Pitts burgh without a formal Allegheny location. It advertises fine cabinets and proofs for sale at 100 and 102 Market Street corner First Avenue amid a jumble of names including Macnee Elevator Grasox Guckenheimer Fi Dillinger and Overholt.
A reliable authority reports 20 percent less iron ore surplus at Lake Erie port this year. May 5, 1889 stock stood at 558,000 tons versus 703,720 tons on May 1, 1883, reflecting a favorable yet reduced trade in iron ore shipments compared with earlier years.
Samrog Fessenden of Sandwich Massachusetts, who vanished two weeks ago, arrived in the city on April 26 and denies rumors about his status. He serves as treasurer of the Cod Canal Company, and says his lands near the church were never in his possession. His family has been in Sandwich since January, and he plans to return to Boston soon unless circumstances change.
E. E. Highee, Superintendent of Public Instruction, visited Mercer’s Wright's Orphan School and commented on the board's finances. He questioned the size of the student body and the payments to the school, noting the sums appear large. Ancestra Brerms are mentioned in passing as an appetite stimulant.
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