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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1891
Page
2
The article discusses Mr. Stroup facing a license revocation challenge with witnesses and legal debate. It notes alleged pressure on a local judge, claims of improper influence, and argues Stroup’s actions since his license refusal undermine his suitability.
Annie Hannon, 20, with a one year old child, arrived in Pittsburg Saturday seeking aid and shelter. Refused admission at several charitable institutions, she is at Central station while Humane Society investigators pursue options. She hopes to find employment in a family willing to care for her child.
A christening in New Superior Street draws friends from both cities and ends with police intervention. Neighbors object to the celebration crowd and officers, led by Cossett, confront several individuals including A Welsh Pat Murphy Mike Failon and James McPadden as the mother flees with the baby.
Superintendent Felice Muth ordered arrests for drunk on the streets and to locate offenders but the Sunday crackdown yielded only one prisoner. Detectives Steele and Jolingon arrested a man on Anderson Street near the bridge who claimed he bought liquor in Pittsburg. Police reported no liquor sales in Allegheny that night.
The Moorhead Hall W C T U No 2 held a large Sunday night gathering with addresses by Fred Fink J W Powell Mrs RB H Jones and others led by Mrs William Getty. At the Little Jim Church Rebecca Street Allegheny Joseph Hope spoke with H M Sirown Gilbert McMastern William Yeats and William Blackstone. Pledge signers were recorded. The Lone of Temperance at 25 Federal Street Allegheny was addressed by J Knapp of Texas on drunkenness in the Lone Star State.
Mrs. Mary Franco a Hungarian was arrested by Officer Crehan for stealing $400 from John Harlovsky who lodged with her. Police say Franco planned to elope with Adolfo Barlisky and the money was found on Franco at Hazelwood station.
A report on political sentiment in Pittsburg includes remarks by Senator Stockbridge and Congressman J C Barrows of Michigan about the 1892 campaign. Barrows predicts Harrison nomination prospects and discusses tin plate mills and tariff fights. Barrows plans another West Point visit in June.
The Philadelphia stables of Robert Steel sent several fine horses to Cleveland for a sale. Jockeys describe Sanol as a failed record breaker, Maud 8's pace faltered after a strong first half mile, and Allerton is praised but cautioned about joint stiffness. Axtell shows potential with Budd Dable guiding, while Terre Haute owner struggles to understand him. Senator Stanford once eyed Axtell for California breeding. both Axtell and Allerton fetched high prices in racing lore.
A witness recalls seven years at the school with few punishments for corporal discipline. He notes Mr. Quay opposed whipping and would dismiss an officer who broke that rule rather than punish others. The account paints a stance against cruelty and harsh discipline within the school.
Chief Elliot of the Department of Charities criticizes city institutions as breeding paupers and argues criminals should be sent to Alaska or Australia instead of penitentiaries. He notes the costly operations, repeated failures of reform, and contention over selecting a superintendent.
Fish Warden Hague warns that fish laws remain in effect until the 30th of the month while urging stocking efforts. He notes a planned 50 000 trout fry release and minnow stocking in streams, but blames snakes for spoiling fishing and calls for anglers to kill snakes to reduce their numbers.
Postmaster McKean, returning from Charleroi, plans to dispatch messengers on hourly runs between East Liberty and the city to curb delays in letter delivery. He would implement 12 trips daily if traction companies refuse street car mail boxes, noting current routes require three handlings and wagons between depots. He has pressed for boxes for over two years and awaits company response.
Workers in a labor dispute rest in fields before resuming pressure on the eight hour rule clash. Carpenters report 48 contractors and Swift Co concessions and 1356 locals on strike with funds to sustain benefits. Builders' Exchange says no sentiment shift. district officials defend legality and readiness to enforce demands.
The Pittsburg and Western railroad will hold a stockholders meeting today to approve a $2,000,000 bond issue for line improvements. A J Thomas of Drexel, Morgan & Co. arrives from New York and will attend. Baltimore and Ohio holds controlling interest and will push for issued bonds despite minority opposition.
T A Delamater, brother of the ex senator and member of Dela mater & Co., arrived in Duquesne on business and will return to Meadville soon. He refused to discuss the firm's financial difficulties, saying it would be poor policy with suits pending. He relies on newspapers for details and knows little about banking troubles or creditor payments.
L N Minor of Uniontown, a stenographer for a mine law revision commission, describes the argument over air supply. Miners favored 200 cubic feet per man plus 600 for each mule, while operators argued 100 to 150 cubic feet per man sufficed and feared higher air volumes would raise costs. The plan at 150 cubic feet would force costly machinery upgrades, and the demand for masonry overcasts threatened mine operation.
Delegates from across the United States Canada and Mexico attend the National Association of Machinists opening session at 102 Fourth Avenue. Mayor Gourley Rev. E R Donehoo and President George W Kirk greet attendees as the 22 000 member body discusses nine hour work rules and organizational expansion with a planned grand seaquest Friday night at Central Hotel.
The fourth of the Golden Gate specials from California arrived at the Union depot with about 100 passengers aboard. Only Mr. and Mrs. McKinney departed at this stop. Pittsburgers have shown little interest in the excursions, and winter trips have not been profitable so far. Assistant General Passenger Agent George W. Boyd remains hopeful that these winter excursions will become a revenue source. Passengers praised California’s climate as delightful.
Lieutenant Lewis and Officer Ludwig arrested five boys yesterday afternoon for playing baseball on Wylie avenue near Summer street and locked them up in the Eleventh ward station.
Memorial services for the late Bishop 8. T. Jones were conducted last night by the Avery Mission A. M. E. Z Church congregation located at North and Avery streets in Allegheny.
Edward Cain former Morganza guard says he cannot provide proof of cruelty at the reform school. In a interview yesterday he stated he was surprised when he saw his name connected to the issue.
Local election names E F Rusch as President Morns Mead as Vice President H UC Shoen berger as Treasurer Juin H Ruch Secretary Sidney Jenkins and Andrew Freise as Directors Little Joe Anni a resident near Penn and Twenty-eighth streets was found wandering after a parade and taken to Twenty-eighth ward station then put to bed in the officers' ward. Southside hospital Ladies Aid Society moved meeting to Tuesday at 2 30 pm from Thursday. Samuel Tees of Fulton street missing since April 27 aged 35 with fair complexion and smooth face Euras Hier imprisoned for keeping a ferocious dog after another man claimed the animal bit him Charles Jones arrested on the South side for beating an unidentified person.
Lawrenceville resident and Shiffler Bridge Works engineer Patrick Griffin will take a day off to secure a document needed to finalize a proposed contract with Miss Sarah Howard. The couple has many friends hoping for a smooth life together. A Single Tax League meeting discussed the single tax principles.
Rev. T X N Boyle of Braddock Methodist preached on the relation between capital and labor. He urged abolishing the blacklist as a weapon against workers and called for protections for laborers in work, health, and rights amid wage conflicts nationwide. He stressed brotherhood and the universal concern for all, arguing injury to one is injury to all.
About twenty sheet iron rollers from the city and nearby towns met quietly at the Central Hotel on Saturday evening. They requested no mention of the gathering and refused to declare the purpose. It is believed they discussed the new scale to be presented at the June Convention.
The Park Avenue Presbyterian Church celebrated its tenth anniversary with Rev. G. W. Chalfant preaching the anniversary sermon. The church reports 560 members, 450 on the Sabbath school roll, and 200 Homewood children. Missionary giving totals over 10 thousand dollars, with five missionaries in China and a Homewood mission seeking separate organization.
The first practical test of long distance telegraph writing was held between Pittsburg and New York. The Dispatch received the first news message ever written. Operators were H Etheridge in Pittsburg and Max Gump in New York with copper wires provided by the Postal Telegraph Company.
The Dispatch reports a New York Pittsburgh experiment showing a writing telegraph system delivering instantaneous messages. Operators exchanged pleasantries while testing a copper wire setup and discussing Gov Hill's potential presidential bid and New York politics.
Thomas E Hewitt a well known newspaper man died at his Forbes street home after a long illness from consumption. Born in New York City he began paper work there and by 1877 moved to Pittsburg where he held roles as city editor at the Dispatch Gazette Telegraph and Times and telegraph editor for the Post. He founded the Pittsburg News Agency and helped reorganize the Pittsburg Press Club. He worked in Chicago most recently and left a wife and a nine year old son. Funeral services planned at home tomorrow evening with cremation Wednesday per his wishes.
Hueus and Hacxe advertise high end fabrics Camel s Hair and Cheviot, French Suiting Patterns in exclusive designs. Former prices 25 30 and 35 now offered as bargains highlighting $2 and $250 styles and qualities.
Police say raids were light yesterday because speak-easy traffic dwindled with wholesalers closed. Special Officer Kelly raided Mrs. Monahan’s 2852 Cargh alley spot, capturing Mrs Monahan and seven visitors. One prisoner Jenkins fainted en route. Inspector McKelvey released Daily for aiding at a risky moment. Second raid on Monahan’s place in five weeks leads to bail and a hearing today. Additional raids targeted Steve Karris on Second avenue Canton street and John Norrisky on Lawn street with multiple arrests.
Frank Perrino reported the theft of about 300 dollars from his home on Liberty Street. Antonio Perrino, his cousin, is at Central Station charged with the crime after being found with only 35 dollars. he denies the theft as investigators scrutinize the case.
On Wednesday Next a shoe event opens at 78 Ohio street Allegheny. Campbell and Dick offer a unique South American glazed kid ladies shoe claimed to be unmatched and priced at 125 dollars, undercutting other dealers.
Eric purchases at a loss to sellers supported by a 2 trifling advance, signaling quick turnover. The ad promotes dress goods bargains to attract customers during Dress Goods Week with a focus on low prices as a sure thing.
A complete new stock of 40 inch All Wool French Foule Cheviots and Yacht Cloths in blue and other colors, new English Check Suitings in 7 inch width at 75 cents per yard, English Gray Stripe Suitings 42 inches wide at 1.25 per yard, 50 inch English Stripe Suitings in diagonal gray patterns, and French Crepons in 20 spring colors priced from 1 to 1.75 per yard.
A sale offers high class camel hair patterns at half value and all wool patterns at five dollars per pattern. French camel hair patterns, and embroidered robes in tan and gray with velvet and silk embroidery priced ten to sixteen dollars. Henriettas and Serges offered in a wide range of shades and sizes.
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