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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1890
Page
12
Enclosed 1882 speech by Thomas M Bathe arguing for Chinese expulsion and immigration limits. Defense Committee of the Jr O U A M faces a partisan dilemma after endorsing candidates over immigration policy. This letter discusses purity of American civilization and the committee’s political role.
Senator M. Quay arrives in town and tells supporters he will not resign as National Chairman amid questions from New York papers. He will not intervene in Beaver County politics or endorse Townsend, praising his ally but predicting Townsend can win on his own. He expects passage of the Ohio River dam bill and notes his limited plans before Washington.
Colonel J B Findlay defends Senator Quay as an honest capable leader and criticizes newspaper charges. He calls Quay one of the two ablest Republicans with literary polish and education from Jefferson College and says attacks by the Democracy won t tarnish his honor in Western Pennsylvania.
I B Sturton and attorney William J Brennen discussed the Allegheny mayoral contest saying no plan to arrest Mayor Wyman on perjury charges exists. They expect a swift proceeding likely within three months, depending on the opposing side, with the case possibly moving to the Supreme Court if appealed.
Senator James Burnie Beck, born February 13, 1822 in Domfrieshire Scotland, moved to Lexington Kentucky with his parents. He studied law at Transylvania University, began practice in Lexington, served four terms in Congress from 1867 to 1875, and later joined the U S Senate with terms beginning in 1877 and re-elected in 1882 and 1888. He focused on tariff and currency issues during his tenure.
Ex county official William J Brennen reports from Harrisburg and Philadelphia on Democratic and Republican matchups for governor He says Black is strongest but not active. Pattison leads Philadelphia. Montooth could be strongest Republican in Allegheny county The piece critiques club politics and factionalism citing Americas Club banquet and tariff clubs as hypocritical distractions.
United States Customs official W. L. Holliday visited Erie discussing congressional race prospects. He predicted Delamater would secure Erie County delegates and criticized Bill Scott’s costly, nonactive approach to politics while noting Clarkson’s uncertain resignation plans.
Constable Billings continued the Spealer robbery probe finding stolen items at Humboldt street residents. Augusta Woll bought goods from Mrs Spealer and posted bail for Friday's hearing after returning handkerchiefs and neckties. Others on Humboldt Street faced searches. Mrs Sues surrendered plumes and flowers bought from Mrs Spearer.
Mrs. Hart of No 30 Third Avenue was arrested near the market house by Captain Silvis on a charge of disorderly conduct. She threatened to demolish a saloon front with a cobblestone to spite a man who pursued her daughter. She was jailed at the Central station and released after promising to keep the peace.
The article explains a rise in ice making and refrigeration, noting brewers and foreign firms building plants in Pittsburgh while local inventors like J L Clark develop domestic units. It details ammonia based systems, brine vats, and a portable home machine under $150 to $350, plus potential uses and political satire.
A 13 year old boy, George Gasseault, was killed when an Irwin avenue car owned by Pleas ant Valley struck him after stopping to take on passengers at North Diamond street. Driver James Orr attempted to stop, was arrested, then bailed by his father. An inquest is set for morning.
The Mt Bea project by Rea & Co features a 30-cell ice factory on a large roof with four upright ammonia coils driven by a 60 HP engine. Cold brine and vertical ice cells allow 6 hour freezing and a 24 hour output of 180 tons. Aimed supply includes Baltimore and Ohio Railroad contracts.
Si Jackson a colored hotel waiter was arrested after a fight with Grover ended with a deep cut to Grover’s forehead. Jackson carried a skull and crossbones notice warning of punishment and “whitecaps” branding as part of the incident.
Citizens must license their vehicles by tomorrow or face arrest for driving without plates. Monday is the deadline before fines begin. Vehicle Officer Bengough notes fewer licenses this year, blaming rapid transit and a shift to cable and electric cars over buggies.
People along the Johnstown branch in Somerset urge a Sunday train. A petition was sent to Superintendent Patton who is weighing the advisability. Somerset serves summer tourists and locals travel to Rockford, facing long returns and a wasted next day.
Defunct Pittsburg Commission Company members Victor Place Frank Camp and S Lohan bucketshop operator appeared before Magistrate Gripp on gambling charges. McKeesport investor testified. The judge reserved ruling as defendants remained jailed on 1500 dollars bail.
Over a hundred oil and watercolor paintings from the Walkley Stevenson exhibition will be sold at auction tomorrow Monday May 5 at No Wood at 2 30 PM continuing through the afternoon and evening. The sale offers popular artist works at prices likely lower than future purchases.
The Central Trades Council held a heated meeting to decide on admitting L A 1583 musicians into the organization. President Joseph L Evans resigned to take another post but remains a Typrographical Union No 7 delegate. The executive board will report on the vote next meeting.
A meeting at 537 Smithfield Street last night gathered ten trades to organize a Central Building Trades Council with George Jones presiding and E Williamson as secretary. The group plans a permanent organization next Saturday night and aims to include all Allegheny County building trades with headquarters at the Smithfield Street address.
Eleven workers have signed the Tinvers scale after four more firms joined. Names linked to the timers’ scale include Edward Webb of Soho F. & F. Korsler of West End William pa West End Charles Fisher of South Side and Local Union No 12 which contributed 100 to Nashville strikers who have been out ten days. Four non union timers were brought to Wilmerding by Mr Irwin of Allegheny who refused to sign the scale and were dismissed by the union.
The Louisville local lodge of the National Association of Machinists elected delegates George W. Kirk and Michael Blunden for the Grand Lodge gathering in Louisville Kentucky. They departed by 7:30 train, and new lodge officers were named including Master Machinist William Nowotny and Financial Secretary C J Harper.
People of Dravesburg near McKeesport on the Monongahela River greet a Carnegie representative who inspected a site between the railroad and the river for a potential steel rail mill, signaling a major industrial prospect.
The Amalgamated Association committee met at the headquarters and decided the annual reunion of the lodges will be held at Rock Point on June 7, following the successful plans of prior events. Non-union tinners on Robinson Rea’s Southside project were driven off yesterday by union men as Haas contractors have not signed the tinsmiths scale.
National Tube Works employee group in McKeesport plans a Palace Rink session today to push adoption of the eight hour workday. All departments reportedly favor the rule.
Harry Wray Chas B Butler W H O'Brien J J Sullivan and J A Good were promoted from brakemen in the passenger service of the Pennsylvania Railroad to conductors yesterday.
Local assemblies last night chose delegates to the National Convention to be held in Baltimore in June.
One of the furnaces at Brice Brow Glass Factory was blocked yesterday morning due to a failing off in order. The incident halted production briefly as staff addressed the issue and resumed operations after adjustments.
Armstro ng Bros. & Co. cork factory adopts union shop status after H. O. L. group talks. 55 hour week from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with half hour dinner. no wage raise requested. Apprenticeship plan starts with 0 pay first year, 750 next, 9 remainder, third year based on ability. Local union grows to about 800. possible national cork workers group discussed.
Labor leaders warn 8000 miners may strike after Valley plant closure over wagon filling. About 300 miners at Valley affected as Frick Company refuses to adjust grievances. A six day notice could trigger walkouts at all Frick operations in the region if no settlement is reached.
George B. Acklin, promoted from the Press composing room to foreman on The Post, was surprised with a handsome gold watch presented by E OU Ludwig on behalf of the Press reporters. Acklin is newly elected delegate to the International Typographical Union meeting in Atlanta in June and is highly esteemed by his fellow workers.
Shifters at Oliver Bros and Phillips Southside mills presented grievances demanding higher pay. Conductors seek 250 dollars and now earn 2 dollars per day. brakemen want 2 dollars and currently earn 160 dollars. They require an answer by tomorrow or threaten a strike. The move may spur other mill yard workers to demand raises.
A Pittsburg saloon keeper declared that police officers would be charged for all drinks they consume and told to drink elsewhere, signaling a staged strike by city saloonkeepers against lawmen. The move purportedly targets Chief Browns Finest and his officers, portraying a broader organized effort.
Multiple late 19th century ads announce one week sales at 66 Federal at, below West Penn depot, Allegheny. H Hartzuny & Sons and A G Campbell & Sons list gowns, undergarments, corsets, lace and silks, with special low prices and urging early purchases. Also notices for dresses cleaned, jackets, wraps, menswear, and various shops on Fifth and Wood streets.
Detective John Glenn tracks Annie Conaway alias Mrs McDonald a renowned shoplifting crook as she uses a hat theft to cheat Mrs Moose and later confesses. She has a history of dazzle and deception with jewelry thefts and a troubled family background.
At closing time yesterday four o'clock the court granted licenses remain unissued. Unissued include wholesale licenses in Allegheny and Pittsburg boroughs township, plus bottling and retail licenses. J C Boffum received both bottling and wholesale but will take only the bottling license.
The former police captain Fred Loman will take a seat as Alderman of the Eleventh ward tomorrow. He plans an office on Fifth Avenue to represent justice tempered with equity under existing statutes and Supreme Court rulings.
Fragmented sale notice lists yardages and prices for woolen ingrain and Mattings. Mentions hem cottage and bag carriage line, with rolls and yard quantities including 4 000 and 20 000 yards and per yard pricing from 0c to $1, with reference to rolls of 40 yards and double value claims.
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