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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1890
Page
2
A heated Americus Republican Club meeting sparked a debate on supporting Allegheny County gubernatorial candidate Major E A Montooth. The crowd hesitated between endorsing Montooth or remaining neutral amid pressure from Hastings and Delamater supporters.
Disclosures about the American Defense Association endorsement of George Shiras III stirred Allegheny affairs. Voter sympathy stiffens as candidates prepare for hard work and a Bayne faction faces renewed opposition over his stance on the Mononghela Navigation Company.
Postmaster McKean came back from Charleroi to resume official duties after the death of his mother and a period of illness from nervous prostration. He does not appear fully recovered and his absence from the city last week affected his participation in political interviews.
Col Willis J Halings of Oil City is in Pittsburgh and active in lumber trades in West Virginia as he runs for State Senate in Venango and Warren districts. The race features Senator Allen of Warren and challenger Jim Donnelly with Standard Oil backing Allen and chairmen shifting support. Primary in Venango scheduled next Saturday amid rivalry with Sheriff Crawford who is allied with Halings.
A Kentuckian living in this city backs Carlisle as a potential Senate choice, comparing him with ex Governor Proctor Knott and ex Speaker Carlisle. The same figure predicts a contest between Carlisle and Knott, while Theodore L. Hallam hopes to go to Congress and may back Carlisle for Senate.
Rumors say Senator Rutan lacks Senator Quay's active aid in his canvass and works around the clock, meeting workers at dawn. Candidate Need remains vigilant, while H S Harbison emerges as a looming compromise dark horse with capable supporters.
A quiet meeting in Chief Brown's office selected delegates to run in the Forty second district. The proposed names include David Crawford Warren Elliott Henderson Culbertson Lafferty Weaver Emmet Cotton and represent the Fifteenth through Twentieth wards.
The Sabbath school at Eighth Street Temple awarded prizes after exams. Dr. Mayer presented Josiah Cohen, Chairman of the School Board, with a gold watch. Mrs. Cohen received a leather satchel. A banquet at Concordia Club followed and the couple depart for Europe on May 10.
Supreme Archon A. Will and Past Archon M. G. Coben of Monongahels Conclave No. 159 traveled to Baltimore to attend Monumental Conclave No. 8 events. They are scheduled to speak and join other supreme officers in discussions on the organization’s business.
Samuel F. Kerr resigns as assistant city editor of the Leader to assume Aldermanic duties in the Fifteenth ward. He will join District Attorney Johnston’s office as a clerk, citing his shorthand skills for the new role. Other notes cover Marvin’s crackers and Pittsburgh exhibit space, inspections of blind asylums, traveling electric men, Secretary Schenck’s recovery, and Alderman Carlisle leaving office to be replaced by Alderman Bave.
Samuel W. Thome, an American engineer in Buenos Ayres, speaks at the Duquesne Hotel about Argentina's road building and progress. He notes limited U S trade share, rising cattle and agriculture values, large immigrant influx, and a federal system with provincial autonomy fostering growth and rail expansion.
Congressman George W. Adams and Luther Laflin Mills return from Europe as Mills notes foreigners favor Chicago World’s Fair. Adams predicts three weeks of tariff and river and harbor debate with a full bill likely passing, river and harbor funds partly cut and partly approved, work to finish by July 1 before adjournment.
A barber notes Saturdays are busy as bald headed customers often have tough beards. He explains barbers avoid such heads, wonders why, and discusses theories about beard strength and razor sharpness versus wear.
A gentleman questions why druggists charge different prices for tinctures, recounting multiple purchases at varying rates from the same store. The Walkley Stevenson Art Exhibition at 428 Wood Street ends with an auction sale this afternoon and evening, starting at 2:30 Fr. Mm.
A church train on the Allegheny Valley line wrecked at Seventeenth Street after an open switch sent it into freight cars. No one aboard was seriously injured though several passengers were shaken. An engineer and workers sustained injuries including a crushed hand and a severed foot later treated at hospital.
City of Pittsburg and the Mayflower promoted rival excursion parties on Water street. Detectives Coulson Fitzgerald and Robinson, each with a companion, were dragged by supporters shouting rival boat names. The detectives arrested John Klein A V Werting James Workman Harry Hogan and William Renow, who were later released on forfeits for appearance this morning.
The court's watchers will ensure licensed saloons serve bona fide hotels or restaurants. Judge Magee spent Saturday afternoon downtown observing new saloons and their patronage from the exterior, noting whether eating accommodations are provided.
The funeral for James M. Getty was held at 3 PM yesterday at his home 198 Second Avenue. A large attendance and numerous floral pieces accompanied the religious service led by Rev. Dr W H McMillin of Second United Presbyterian Allegheny. The procession to Uniondale Cemetery Hilldale featured pallbearers Alderman McMasters Edward Burns Thomas Vanboy William D Moore William Cuthbert and Hugh Kennedy.
W M Stevenson is a leading candidate for Librarian with Old World library and art experience and language skills. Howard Wilson Allen and Bentley oversee the election set for this day week. Twenty five women apply for the Assistant Librarian post, making selection challenging.
Kendy Reading brief mentions TroMAS Kink Tim Klingensmith and Annie Mulcahy arrested yesterday morning at Wharton s row house. Kirk committed for 100 days, others 30 days each. Edward Thompson faces custody after accidental shooting of George Corken. Corken s condition feared to worsen possibly requiring amputation. Funeral services for Thomas Carey set at his mother s home on Second Avenue. Citizens Traction receipts show 10229 15 in weekly returns. Sara Dan and John Donivan jailed after Washington street fight. Leona Elliott elected teacher at Springfield School Board to replace Miss Douglas. Ferris and Schoeder jailed awaiting trial in federal court for robbery of Martin Fisch of Scranton.
Central Trades Council backs tougher labor laws as journeymen plumbers join the Knights of Labor amid threats of mass firings. Assembly No 2213 forms with 25 of 30 original members present and 45 new initiates. District Master Workman Evans mobilizes for broad employee unionization while President Henry faces potential board action.
The Central Trades Council urges labor reform ahead of the legislature. They circulate to unions a push for priority lien on buildings for wages, repeal of conspiracy laws, banning armed detectives, and adoption of the Australian ballot or similar voter protection. The council forms Pittsburgh and Allegheny committees to interview candidates and back supporters.
Union No. 7 unanimously backs the Pressmen's Union No. 13 scale for the year. The agreement sets minimum pay for pressmen, job offices and cylinder operators, with foremen at least 17 dollars and a 59 hour week plus double pay for Sundays and holidays.
The document lists payment scales for printing equipment: cylinder press six days £18, seven days $21. one web press six days $20, seven days $24. two web presses six days $25, seven days $30. The scale has been agreed to and is now in force.
Journeymen plumbers and gas-fitters expect to strike Thursday over a proposed apprentice system. They demand five year service with three years as helpers, a move the master plumbers oppose, while James Hay of Allegheny recently granted wage increases to his workers. About 300 men likely to strike if demands are not met.
An executive board member of the Central Trades Council stated the dispute between the M. M. P. U. and the Knights of Labor will be stopped. The matter is referred to the board to determine responsible parties and to find a plan to bring M. M. A. and L. A. 1583 closer together and foster cooperative work without abuse.
Regret runs through railroad men after General Superintendent Pettit's resignation from the Pennsylvania lines. Rumors name James Reed, formerly Schuylkill division chief and Pittsburg native, as a likely successor along with J. B. Hutchinson, A. O. Dayton, Thomas Gucker, and H. H. Carter, though Carter reportedly declined to run.
Shortly after the 11 30 train on the Fort Wayne road left Fort Wayne for Wood Run a riot broke out on board. Drunken men fought with revolvers and bottles as train hands attempted to subdue them and called for a patrol wagon from the Allegheny mayor’s office. The wagon arrived too late.
The text notes police work diverging from politics with an example of a woman arrested for keeping a disorderly house. Inspector McAleese requested a $100 bail for her appearance, while friends offered influence, but none paid, leaving the prisoner in the lockup overnight.
Mrs Judas Levi of 333 Penn avenue visited B Gordon and wife at 334 Fifth avenue. A quarrel over a small debt led Gordon to attack her with a tack hammer, injuring her head. All three were arrested and taken to the Eleventh ward station. Police Surgeon Moyer treated Levi, who was released on 30 dollars forfeit. attackers were detained.
The body of John Ivin was found near the Pittsburg Virgin and Charleston tracks in McKeesport. A physician ruled the death not from a train, noting a fractured skull and a bloodied clinker nearby. The coroner was notified to investigate today.
Charles E Chadwick and wife of Olean registered at the Anderson Hotel. Chadwick a carriage builder will move his factory to Winchester Ey where Olean partners were bought out by Winchester people. The town grants 25000 dollars to locate there. Chadwick cites vastly increased facilities and abundant timber. Capacity expected at 10000 jobs annually. They will produce two wheeled vehicles exclusively.
Annie Conaway the 21 year old Allegheny shoplifter will likely be sent to the Home of the Good Shepherd today. Det Gregg reports a kleptomaniac past from public schools to governess work and jewelry thefts, ending in penitent pleas to the police.
Chairman Walther of the special sub committee notifies Councilmen Lare and Pappert of a 7 PM meeting tonight. The gathering precedes the City Property Committee to discuss hiring an organist for Carnegie Hall, drawing strong local interest among Northside residents and music lovers.
Local announcement advertises a week long sale of men s fine suits at 10 12 and 15 18 20 24 price points with a free French clock on purchases of 15 or more. Store at Cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
The item alleges bad Marvin bread fuels more divorces and court cases than anything else. It warns buyers that Marvin's 8100 line has poor quality, claiming May will be the last month. An ad touts Aufrecht's Elite Gallery offering 2 life-size craven portraits for 350 dollars or 12 cabinets for 100 dollars at 516 Market Street.
Anton Therese, a Neapolitan, seeks aid at Central station for lung trouble and a neck tumor. His romantic life ends in Baltimore after leaving Naples with Fiametta Campani, daughter of vineyard owners, as their love story unfolds amid family opposition over dowry. They travel to America, Therese works as laborer, then street washer in Wheeling, and finally Pittsburgh while ill and penniless. Police detain Jerry Sullivan and William Williams after a late-night beer keg incident near Jones & Laughlins mill.
Silk and Australian wool blends headline a Lansdowne fabric showcase. The store touts summer dress goods in solid grays browns amethyst navy tans cream white and black with replenished French cashmeres and all wool textiles for the season. A broad range includes Grenadines Black Crepe de Chine Hernani and India Silk plus 77 inch White Japanese Silk and a Vatvet department stocked for dress trimmings from modest to finest qualities.
Advertises a genuine English serger four inches wide in dark navy for ladies riding habits. Also offers dark navy broadcloth in fine qualities suitable for the same use at moderate prices.
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