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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1889
Page
2
Josiah Cohen worked with Judge White on rehearing questions for wholesale liquor licenses. The duo debated legal grounds for reopening cases, including wholesale act wording and bottler references, with Cohen planning to take points to the Supreme Court.
A large Pittsburgh and Allegheny retail liquor dealer group met in Grand Street to plan a campaign against the prohibition amendment. About 100 men attended with speeches and guidance on actions. A committee of anti prohibition league advocates will convene next Monday to coordinate outreach and polling efforts.
A handful of brewers met at the association hall on Fourth Avenue to debate foreign beer and to organize a campaign against a prohibition amendment. John Straub, recently in Philadelphia, advised prosecutions while a campaign committee targets every state district. Prices were fixed for bottled beer at 13 shillings per dozen quart bottles and 6 cents per dozen pint bottles.
Ed Murphy addressed the Constitutional amendment meeting at the Bingham Street M. E. Church last night. He argued anti Prohibitionists exploit claims his father opposes the amendment, denied supporting a stump speech, and warned that prohibition would be enforced by law while stressing the need to urge voters to back prohibition and see saloon numbers reduced in Pittsburgh.
Robert Montgomery Samuel Wood of Butler county and David Dunn of Homewood faced U S Circuit Court on a counterfeiting charge. Wood pleaded guilty while Montgomery Dunn stood trial as Detective Con nell a testified about a covert plan to pass fake money at the Red Lion Hotel and Pittsburgh Western depot. The case involved a $109 counterfeit bill recovered under a picnic platform and a fateful poker setup.
The legislature passed a bill allowing Allegheny to become a second class city if its population reaches 100000. Officials say the city has that many people but requires a special census to qualify now. The federal census won't occur until 1990, and City Solicitor Elphinstone notes the move hinges on achieving the proper classification.
W M Clark commercial agent for Missouri Pacific in Pittsburg was bruised but not seriously hurt in a wreck on the Valley road. He had been visiting home to Brooklyn yesterday.
The Pennsylvania Reform School at Morganza elected Thomas Wightman president and Dr. James Allison vice president for the coming year. Jake H. Book was chosen superintendent, with Mrs. Beacon as matron and Dr. J. Booth as physician.
Residents endure heat as district teachers weigh half day schedules to beat heat and improve learning. In five suburban wards the plan shows promise with 8 am to noon recitations and 12 o clock lunch, while officials and parents debate viability and health benefits.
Captain J A A Brown marks one year of city police drills praising improved discipline and military tactics. He highlights Third district progress and notes fewer improper greetings, better conduct, and consistent drill routines across the force.
Yesterday afternoon John Reynolds and Leo Maskinski fell from the Lucy furnace roof about 56 feet. Both carpenters were repairing near the edge when scaffolding shifted causing both to lose footing and crash to the ground. Reynolds suffered a broken leg and arm and internal injuries likely fatal. Maskinski injured and taken to West Penn Hospital.
Assistant U S Marshal Barring of Scranton arrested Albert Bingham of Allegheny on counterfeiting charges. The arrest occurred in the postoffice and counterfeit bills were found on his person. A hearing before the Commissioner was set for Saturday.
W. King of the King Glass Company of the Southside is seriously ill at University Hospital in Shamir tien. He was reportedly on a train from Pittsburg when he suffered a severe illness and immediate medical care was required upon arrival.
Nick Seibert 25 a Mount Washington resident died when a weight from a foundation for a new house collapsed on Natches street. The incident buried him and ended his life yesterday in a tragic accident.
A new street car line will be built during the summer on the Southside starting at the Tenth bridge, climbing the hill via an inclined route to the Welsh road and continuing to Keon.
The item cites GSEELY denying equinoctial storms and credits Gresly as a weather prophet while Canadian papers discuss annexationists. General Manager McDorano inspects the Pittsburg and Western and orders no changes, asking employees to carry out duties properly. A playful verse about a young man from Xavier is appended as light verse.
The Western Theological Seminary held graduation events with an address by President Moffat of Washington and Jefferson College on ministry attitudes to current theology. Alumni Association and Navy directors met, vacancies were filled, and remarks praised faculty and students. Evening exercises featured five senior addresses and remarks by Rev. Samuel J. Cana at St Louis and other clergy from Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Solomon, manager of Gunkys store, was assaulted yesterday afternoon by Arthur Killan who claimed to be a merchant at 815 Butler Street. The incident occurred around 3 o clock when Solomon refused to grant a discount and Killan struck him.
Mary Suttlock, a Polish resident of Southaidle, died in the Homeopathic Bowie hospital yesterday afternoon after attempting to light a fire with oil. An inquest was held, and it was noted she left a husband.
Report notes a shooting at Homestead with William Dunn gravely injured. Strikers denounce the steel company as deputies work to calm crowds. Sheriff McCandless orders crowds away under injunction as debates over worker counts and pay persist.
District Court of D A 3 Knights of Labor will convene tonight amid secrecy as charges are prepared against Master Workman I N Ross. Accused of misappropriating about 1200, the case is disputed by Treasurer Hughes who says funds are accounted for and receipts prove Ross’ control. Expulsions loom as several trials are set for the session.
At the Bridgton New Jersey green glass factory a labor dispute intensifies as conspiratorial charges arise. Master Workman Coffey of the D A 14 K of L and others face conspiracy prosecutions amid protests over strikers replacing workers and a public defense by Toma M Kelly and Joman Correy.
Labor circles report three batches of foreign glass workers arriving this week destined for Jeannatte. The last batch consisted of fishmen, totaling 44 blowers and gatherers. A Reunion for the American Flint Glass Workers' Union is planned with invites to President Gompers and others. A meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on June 16 will finalize arrangements. John Beck elected walking delegate for Slate Roofers Union No. 2701. Potential friction looms as non union and union men work nearby. The AFL Executive Council will meet in New York Monday to review matters.
The sheriff sold Staib's Coal Works for 3500 dollars to satisfy miner claims. The proceedings indicate plans to distribute funds to the miners.
The Courier reviews the coke trade noting perceived road to improvement yet limited progress. It cites figures showing demand down and prices not yet enabling profit, with many blast furnaces idle and operations sporadic in Connellsville.
Former ex president Isaac Cline of the Window Glass Workers Association, now associate editor of the National Glass Budget, reports improved conditions in the glass trade. He tours eastern factories noting stocks not near limit and activity picking up with one plant active furnace and artificial fuel operations. In Glassboro plans include building a tank like Streeter tanks as idle work declines and several firms report activity resuming after Lepore downturn at A. and D. Chambers.
Western Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind held a Y M C A meeting to organize the newly elected board. Officers named include President A M Marshall and First Vice President William A Herron, with Major A M Brown as Counselor. Donehoo to gather information on blind houses and will sail Tuesday for about a month.
Representatives from 40 councils and four commanderies of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics met in the Morehead building to arrange the state parade in Harrisburg. A motion to invite the Senior order was laid on the table as tensions arise over senior-insubordination and disputed birthdates.
The Dispatch misstated that the Sisters of Mercy might buy Ursuline property. The Ursuline Convent owners do not wish to sell, and relations with the Sisters of Mercy remain cordial. The Ursuline Academy thrives with growing student numbers as it sells a few outer lots.
Customers are told the business offers low prices and refunds on unsatisfactory purchases. The store advertises today and tomorrow with suit and dress suit prices and asserts the purchaser can visit to compare and judge the goods.
Announcement lists silk scarfs at 35c each or three for 1 with detachable handles in stock. Advertises vast collection of styles at Hamws & Co Penn Avenue Stores and other merchants detailing fashion items and cloak house pastimes.
Mrs. Laudenalager, wife of a shoemaker living on East street, Allegheny, died yesterday after falling from a second story window. Reports of suicide could not be verified. Dr. Heron stated her skull was fractured and the coroner will hold an inquest. Also, Miss Tildesley, Allegheny General Hospital superintendent, fell from an elevator and was carried to her room unconscious, not believed seriously injured.
In Pittsburg shoppers are urged to visit Gusky’s for cheap clothing and made to order suits, with savings claimed from five to twenty five dollars on spring wear. Advertisers underscore low prices at CampoBet. & Dice and Jos Howe & Co. The People’s Store promotes stock ing deals at thirty cents and up. Local merchants tout competition and quality.
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