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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1892
Page
2
The annual Health Bureau report shows Pittsburg's death rate at 20.74 per 1000 amid cerebrospinal fever and grip cases. Infant mortality remains high, with 2,802 cases of low diseases and calls for new segregated hospital facilities and stricter contagion controls.
The Bureau of Water Assessments plans a full annual 1802 water tax with a large staff starting April 1 to complete ward by ward books for collection. A supplementary assessment from September to January will cover new buildings after the spring levy, based on Building Inspectors monthly permits and the cost of water used in construction and furnishing. Last year’s water tax totaled 715.4 with a supplementary 5912, and this year’s may rise significantly depending on building activity and trades strikes.
The Thirty-Third Street United Presbyterian Church was dedicated yesterday with a full day of services led by Rev. J M Herver and Rev. R A Hill. The church, organized October 3 1889 with 23 members, now has 185 members and 180 Sunday school scholars, a lot on Thirty second Street near Brereton Avenue, and a two story frame building costing about 6,60 with 1,50 already raised leaving 1,200 still needed.
Jerome Dacy was arrested by Officer Rowles at Forty-fifth and Calvin streets after threatening to burn the house and striking his mother during a late Saturday incident. Dacy, intoxicated and living with his mother, left Thursday and returned Saturday night triggering the confrontation. he received 6 days at the workhouse.
The Central Hotel reopens after repairs since March 1 with a remodeled office, repapered and redecorated interior, new furniture, and a $10,000 Christ Before Pilate painting in the lobby. Breakfast begins the remodeled service as the State Grand Lodge of Forestern meets. about 175 covers planned for Thursday banquet.
Lieutenant Charles Gallant led a raid on a Jones avenue gambling house near Twenty-fifth Street. Proprietor Benjamin Johnston and multiple visitors identified themselves as John Webb Charles Pherson William Bradshaw William Weler Jack Allen James War Arther Murray and John Taner. The suspects, all colored, were marched to the Twelfth ward station.
Katie Smith was arrested by Officer Connelly at 9 last night in the act of kicking panels from a door in a Thirl avenue house. She had been refused admittance and appeared sober and young at Central station. She said she wanted to call on a friend.
Fair Eva Polliett, arrested Saturday in Pittsburg while eloping with Van Spangler, was sent back to her husband in Zanesville Ohio. Spangler will have an interview with Magistrate Gripp this morning. Advertising can rent desirable rooms in the To Let Rooms column.
James Fisher, long sought in Jeannette for felonious shooting, was detained in the Twelfth ward Saturday night as a suspicious character. Authorities confirmed his identity yesterday after notification from Jeannette officials.
The Chinese exclusion act sparks panic among traders in Pittsburg and Allegheny with tea prices already up two cents per pound and expected to rise three more. Merchants warn England could absorb China’s tea, driving higher costs for American consumers while Chinese merchants plan regional protests and potential expulsion efforts in reaction to the act.
Several ordinances and proposals are expected to trigger debate in today’s council meetings. A fire brick paving push on Hazelwood Avenue prompts a display of petition support, while officials discuss underground wiring for electric systems. Other topics include street railway taxes, street rail contracts timing, a Poor Farm ordinance, and a plan for a Monongahela river free bridge with action from Southside members.
The article portrays Tom Sun as a literate cattleman and leader in Wyoming’s rustler versus cattle king conflict. Though labeled a half breed by rivals, locals in Mutsburg and Rawlins describe him as tall, quick-witted, educated, and resilient, with a history of frontier life and horse trading that shaped his rise.
Local Ancient Order of Foresters members plan a morning street parade in the city, touted as the largest ever by the group. State officials Ell Moon H. &., J. Harris. F. J. Weaver have arrived, with more expected. A mass meeting tomorrow night features local and visiting speakers and musical programs. The Grand Court session opens Wednesday and is expected to last several days with high interest among members.
Meadville lawyer Joshua Douglass says C L Magee unfairly attacked Leach to influence the Republican State Convention. He claims Magee bluffed the convention and moved to oust Leach from the committee secretary post.
The French Mission in Pittsburgh met at First Presbyterian Church on Wood Street drawing its largest crowd yet. Prominent local attendees filled the church as Rev J Launix preached and soloists Hetzel of Western University and Sapirstein of Paris performed Faure works Le Rameaux and Le Crucifix.
Citizens and clergy in Sharpsburg form a local drive to wipe out illegal liquor sales. They reject McClure’s methods, rely on police and residents to gather evidence, and plan targeted visits to known speakeasies, with Father Schwab named as a potential ally. Immigrant-run establishments complicate witness testimony.
Yesterday's near by incidents include St Vincent Jean St Vincent struck by a B and O train at Corry station and dying at Homeopathic Hospital. Paul Putt crushed at Lanvrel Hill mines. Howard Leyler bird fell from freight car injuring head and arm. Martin Cash struck by flying clinker missile. William Morrison burned by gas and possibly blinded. James Wolf fell and fractured thigh. Hospital and coroner notified as needed.
Mrs Nancy M Shaw aged in her Sith year and mother of Wilson A Shaw died at her son W A Shaws residence 1696 Main St Sharpsburg shortly after midnight She helped found the Shawstown Glenshaw area and was a longtime Presbyterian and charitable figure Funeral services will be held at 2 pm tomorrow at W A Shaws home
Western Pennsylvania members will attend the National Hibernians Convention at Tammany Hall in New York this week. Delegates include Thomas Farran, John McFarland, Colonel Felix McKnight, Major Charles Shields, Captain M O Farrell, Edward Wallace, and John Gorman. They will proceed to the Philadelphia State Convention on their return.
E C Danley at Union depot complains about scarce sleeping cars and poor accommodations. He argues upper berths should be banned by state law and urges adding more cars with lower berths to improve comfort for travelers.
Cure all the family with Syrup or Figs to cleanse the system in spring. One bottle costs 50 cents and the large size 1 dollar. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A bright, shifting light over two cities sparked chatter that Chicago’s World’s Fair Commission tested electric balloons eight miles high. Observers doubted the tale. Prof Keeler at Allegheny Observatory offered no firm explanation, while a police view blamed spring sky phenomena or backyard fires.
Lillian Davis, four year old daughter of R W Davis a mill worker, was struck and killed by car 37 on the Fifth Avenue Traction line near Boston Street Soho at 7 pm. The child ran onto the tracks and was pinned under the wheels as the car passed. Grippman C H Wooley posted bail for Coroner’s inquest.
Captain Joseph Eaton quit as special delivery clerk to start his own business. A letter from Postmaster McKean accepting his resignation dated May 1 was shown. Eaton said he left of his own accord and denied being pressured. He also noted Governor candidacy talk regarding John F. R. Taylor and advised friends to drop the subject.
Police led by Inspector Whitehouse and Captain McLaughlin raided a Murphy Street speakeasy run by Mrs Johanna McCarthey in the Fourteenth ward. Propriessress and John Madden and John McCarthey were arrested. ten kegs of beer and whisky were seized. McCarthey claimed beer was for her daughter's wedding next Thursday. Madden and McCarthey face assault and battery charges from the in-house fight.
Lieutenant Charles Gallant led a morning raid on Eclipse Hotel at Grant and Water streets. John Whalen was captured and held on suspicion of a crime. Also jailed were visitors John Schost William Fields F J Joins and William King.
Thomas Harkins of Perrysville road reported to Allegheny police that his seven year old son James Harkins wandered from home Saturday night beyond city limits and disappeared.
The text lauds Modjeska’s performance as Camellia in The Lady of the Camellias, praising her artistic ability. It extols Camellia four as a trustworthy, refined flour made in Pittsburg, celebrated for producing the best bread, urging readers to try it.
Tourists traveling abroad should secure a copy of Faeta for Travelers issued for the Red Star Line steamers between New York and Antwerp. The line is well known to travelers. Special round trip rates start at £5 in first cabin and higher in second cabin. For information contact International Navigation Company 6 Bowling Green New York City.
Entire stock to be closed out within 60 days regardless of cost. Greatest bargains in the city. Pitrastae Wall Paren Co., 21 Venn Avenue.
Our shop offers homespun surtres in wool blends gray beige and brown at 50 cents a yard. Scotch and French vigoreaux suiting in striped checked and mottled patterns from 1.25 to 1.50 a yard. French jacquard suiting from 1 to 1.50 a yard. Frexco crepons 1 to 3 a yard. All-wool serges for tailor made costumes 1.50 to 2 a yard. Novelty robes and dress patterns at reduced prices.
Ex market clerk David Hastings, jailed for account juggling, is named jail crier at Allegeny Prison. He tracks prisoners by numbers, aids court readiness, and oversees inmate movements while Warden McAleese notes the harsh, hopeful atmosphere behind bars and recalls past tobacco trades and a painter inmate's flowering memory.
On Friday morning Horne & Co. offered 5,000 yards of printed India silks at half price. The entire stock sold in under two days with 3,000 yards Friday and 2,000 yards Saturday. The sale was the largest and quickest India silk event the store has seen as customers bought what they wanted at one half of ordinary value.
Our dress goods buyer reports a sharp price break in New York markets due to overstock and dull trade. He purchased every desirable lot offered at sacrifice, promising deep discounts at the sale starting today with random selection items illustrating the deals.
All wool fabrics offered at deep discounts include Chevrons and Fancy Figured Vigognes 42 to 44 inches wide 75c yard. All-Wool French Crepons 44 inches wide 75c yard. All-Wool Serpentine Diagonal Suitings 44 inches wide 75c yard. French Checked Bedford Cards 48 inches wide now 1.23 a yard.
One lot of French Diagonal Suitings Drop Victoire full 52 inches wide all wool in 20 shades. Value $2.75 yard now $1.50. The sale features better dress goods with no old colors. At least one hundred other lines available. Attendees will find high quality fabrics in this sale.
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