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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1890
Page
2
A substitute bill prepared by the committee includes drink food and drugs and sets adulteration standards for articles moved across state lines. It establishes licensing of analysts, penalties, and procedures for testing, with the Secretary of Agriculture appointing analysts and buyers entitled to analyses and certificates.
Mary E. Wilkinson of Allegheny filed suit yesterday before Alderman Mc Masters against her husband George W. Wil, charging desertion and requesting relief. The record notes an attempted evasion of officers during the proceedings.
In Pittsburgh the Select Council discussed Diamond street widening amid remonstrances by Judge W. Acheson and the Citizens National Bank. Andrew Carnegie urged an amendment to the charter extending street improvements while opponents questioned eminent domain and unfair assessments. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for opinion.
In a tight five ballot election by the Allegheny Library Committee of Councils, William M Stevenson edged out W M Howard for Librarian of the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny by one vote. Stevenson, a resident of Allegheny City and alum of Washington and Jefferson College, was praised as affable and capable as the committee formed sub committees for art, library and lectures.
Police raid 1018 Carson Street run by Joe and Charles Lee uncovers opium fumes and detains the two proprietors. A girl named Tillie Mossberg, once a Cim indies performer, is found at the scene and held with the pair in jail awaiting bearing.
At the Centennial Hotel on Ferry Street a man described as John Warmsley and a young woman Mary Hergy alias Mollie Smith were involved in a fatal incident. He lay on a bed and died quickly. apoplexy is suspected. The coroner was notified and the couple were detained. The man was about 42 and had a grocer’s passbook.
Political editor H C Green arrives as a witness in a lawsuit and reconnects with Pittsburg friends. Potomac Mining President A B Russ travels to Chicago citing cold in Washington hills and profitable coal streaks. James McCance and others return from Cheat River trout haul of 178 in a day. Murray Verner visits before moving to Rochester by streetcar. Lake Erie President John Newell arrives by official car, touting railway ties with Pennsylvania. Captain Hallman heads to Washington. Adam Ammon departs for Toledo to seal lumber contracts. James Russell named Panhandle yard master succeeding Robert Morrow. John F Atcheson leaves for Chicago on coke trade business.
A Pittsburg Allegheny Republican meeting at the Hotel Duquesne mobilizes support for Major Montooth. Committees are formed for a Saturday evening gathering in Select Council Chamber to nominate officers and plan a Harrisburg convention delegation. Congressman Dalzell may present Montooth at the state convention.
Interest and excitement rise over Booth and Flinn bringing colored workers from the South to the Pittsburg and Birmingham traction project. Chief Elliot lauds the plan. Democrats discuss potential voting influence. Italian workers protest by quitting after being refused work, muttering about the rising dark cloud on the Southern horizon.
Friends pressure William German to stay in the sixth district delegate contest after his withdrawal from the State Convention race. They say his duties limit canvassing but will campaign for him, aiming to send him to Harrisburg to aid Major Montooth and Allegheny County.
The Redistricting Commission appointed by the Common Pleas Court increases Pittsburg election districts from 11 to 162. Hear objections tomorrow at 3 PM at 96 Diamond Street. Changes shift several wards and add districts to balance population.
Those with tickets for the Randall Club musicale in Old City Hall can expect a well-organized program with Great Western providing the music. Other local items note arrests, court hearings, a governor of school exams, and a prison population update.
A Venango county coroner's jury ruled John Butler died in Franklin on May 3 from lashings at Monganza Reform School two months earlier. The marks and inflammation were said to be visible, establishing the cause of death for the inquest.
Committees watch Bayne as McKinley tariff talks stretch into next week. Bayne plans to stay in Allegheny until the bill clears the House. Campaign roles include Postmaster Gibland W M Gibbs and Health Officer Bradley, with tensions noted between the Mayor and Bradley.
Circulars announce a special Assembly 4907 meeting for tomorrow to discuss shorter Saturday and weekly hours. About 1100 salesmen in Pittsburg, with less than half unionized, expect demands for 10 pm Saturday relief and half of holidays. observers foresee a broader labor drive across trades within weeks.
The Master Plumbers' Association held a meeting last night and admitted about 15 new members. Several leaders reported that demands were granted by the striking journeymen, but those joining later withdrew, leaving no journeymen at work. Contractors plan to delay finalizing merdings to resist pressure. A committee was named to notify the arena that Mr Tate will stand with the association. Strikers call the masters bluff and anticipate cooperatives forming as work halts.
John Ebman editor of the National Glass Budget questions the election of John P. Eberhardt to replace James Campbell in Illinois. He cites first ballot totals and doubts about how Eberhardt gained a majority, urging vote auditing to guard against unfounded charges while noting no proof of unfairness.
Local Switchmen's Association sets a special meeting for tomorrow to initiate many new members. A committee-backed effort promotes union benefits after recent negotiations. A prominent figure cited Debs's address boosting non union interest and expects over 100 joiners Wednesday night, with 200 applications secured.
Local Union No. 12 plans a meeting today as divisions between workers and the employer press toward a settlement. A five man committee including Adam Kestner Louis Steiglitz Jacob Engel Henry Doyle and James Hipkins will arrange transportation rates for the annual Flint glass workers reunion at Wheeling Park on June 3.
An advertisement highlights Argoeant Crochet Dress Trimmings in metal and crochet, offered in low, medium, and finest grades to match all satin shades of dress material.
Nearly all coal workers employed by F. L. Stephenson at Manor resume duties after going out last Friday. The walkout began over an unfounded report that coal was being shipped to Westmoreland Coal Company at South Amboy.
Wallace men gather in downtown Allegheny to discuss a response to pressure from Pattison supporters. They plan swift action once word arrives from headquarters and a weighty letter sent to Clearfield, Pa., is received in about three days.
A historical newspaper fragment advertises a grand opening for summer millinery and muslin underwear at Pittsburgh shops. It touts cabinet photos for sale, muslin drawers for children, and India silks from $1 a yard, inviting shoppers to visit multiple stores on Market Street and Penn Avenue.
General Manager E. C. Converse of National Tube Works denies rumors that Superintendent Peter Patterson will be dismissed. Painters' Union No. 14 of Allegheny endorses the Building Trades Council stance on the plumbers and tinners strike. A new tube works site is sought in the Monongahela Valley near Monongahela City. Two farms have been obtained for aaste. Printed indias silk bargains advertise 52 inch wide silk goods priced at 150. CampseLL & Dice promote summer silks as top values.
Mr Newmeyer of Connellsville says he never disclosed candidacy but friends push him for lieutenant governor He suspects Fayette county will support Montooth and asserts he learns politics from newspapers The Joliet Signal editor E D Conley visits and predicts Democrats will win Illinois in the next election
The B. and O. operates a single line with Pullman parlor cars between Pittsburg and Godinoali. First class fare via B. and O. is one dollar lower than any other line offering through car service.
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