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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1891
Page
2
Suburban residents and nearby towns can reach the festival easily via the Fort Wayne Railroad lodging area noted for festival days. One eviction occurred during last night’s performance though it was not caused by disorderly conduct. A terrier caused a stir by sneaking from a seat during the encore and was escorted out by a man wearing size ten shoes.
The Pittsburg Music Festival opens at Mechanical Hall with strong acoustics and cheap seating options. Conductor Seidl leads a large chorus in Haydn Mass and a program featuring Meister singer and Liszt preludes along with Wagner and Beethoven arias and selections.
An evening concert features selections from Cherubini Weber Beethoven Schubert Schumann Wagner Liszt and Saint-Saens. The program opens with Cherubini's overture to Amacréon, a favorite concert piece noted for its melody and earlier London encore.
Frank P Kohen faces libel charges after a defamatory letter about Johanna Pfeil allegedly led to a license refusal. Attorney B C Christy identified a second letter that tied Kohen to the writing. Evidence showed the handwriting matched Kohen while several witnesses testified, establishing a link to the letters.
At a regular meeting the Humane Society unanimously passed a resolution demanding an end to tail docking in horses. President Eaton called the practice harmful and unnecessary, noting it exposes the animal to insects and distorts its natural form. The discussion touched on enforcement and related concerns about livestock care and local stockyard oversight.
Partial OCR text notes a May 7 event involving the U S and Cleveland Powder Co with a reference to a high tribute and purchase terms. Details are fragmented and unclear, but indicate an official purchase or acknowledgment tied to Cleveland Powder Co and a standard, with the date May 7.
A special stockholders meeting of Chartiers Valley Gas Company ended with an almost unanimous vote to discharge the Investigating Committee and side with the Board of Directors. The panel had examined $15,000 paid to director Schmertz and $83,735 used to buy company stock, amid claims of illegality and misused funds. The session featured heated debate, a minority report dispute, and no further action against the directors.
Superintendent Weir denies running a bench show as dog licenses go on sale after May 25. Dogs will require German silver tags from the Bureau of Police with owner details kept at the chief’s office. Licenses cost 1 dollar for males and 2 for females, with strict enforcement beginning mid June and pound operations at Ruch's Hill ready for impounded dogs.
The Board of Assessors will finish business tax assessments, delaying liquor dealers until licenses are granted. Seventy five new saloons will be assessed this year with reductions for licenses that expired last year and nearby competition. The board aims to have the books ready soon.
Governor Pattison aims to assess Pittsburg street improvement conditions before signing the new street and curative act. Controller Morrow Chief Bigelow City Attorneys Moreland Carnahan and Rodgers and L Magee met in Harrisburg to secure a favorable audience and prompt action. Popellanin and an unnamed governor’s aide will stay a few days for rest.
A burn near a water pipe in the kitchen of Assistant City Attorney House on Center Avenue erupted yesterday morning. The fire melted the pipe and water fed the flames, causing debris damage. two men were burned and the Fire Department responded with hose lines despite the odd incident.
Warm weather draws tramps to the Monongahela wharf described as a near heaven for wanderers. Names such as Robert Fowler Albert Earl Grafham Duffey Scanlan and Edward are noted among frequent visitors as they spend afternoons at the broad sunny slopes before likely heading to the workhouse.
Labor circles report master painters could issue a new working rules set and trigger a general lockout. Carpenters Council urged firmness while urging concessions from bosses. plumbers reaffirmed to remain out until outgoing rules are withdrawn. Leaders hint widespread action and gradual wage concessions.
Mine inspectors Blick Adams Louttit and Duncan and Operators Captain Harry Brown T J Wood P J Forsythe and Mr Hartley traveled to Harrisburg to press against the commission's proposed revisions. Captain Brown called several features unsatisfactory while Blick predicted the inspectors would support the majority report. He argued air volume and masonry costs would be cheaper long term for operators. History shows miners win reforms despite operator opposition. inspectors will also address the Labor Commissioner.
The twelfth annual Amalgamated Association picnic is set for Beaver Fair grounds with preparations to handle up to 25 000 attendees. Rail lines Cleveland & Pittsburg and Lake are arranging transport and city agents discuss fare rates while bids are sought for refreshments and amusements.
The Fourth International Convention of Tin and Sheet Iron Cornice Workers met at Saller's Hall with over forty delegates from Victoria to Birmingham. President Leo B. Omaha presided as preliminary work filled the session, including a proposed revision of the constitution. The convention will not address hours or wages at this time.
Henry Shenk an Erie contractor at the Seventh Avenue Hotel says nine hour days for his men are sufficient and warns that a Pittsburg strike lasting ten more days would not affect daytime work. He supports shorter hours and argues workers may have the right to strike if they choose. The Wage Committee of the wartime era labor groups takes a stake in wage talks as Pittsburg Forge and Iron Co. shutters its Woods Run plant over surplus material. A Railway Coal Association meeting is planned.
Yesterday proceedings aimed to accuse Estes over the lake trade now opened. It is pending approval and to take effect within six weeks with fixed terms set to go forward.
Labor leaders claim pre prosecution of firms hiring Italians to fill Coke Region jobs during strikes. Nearly 1000 such workers have been placed in roles. a possible deal between John F. Acheson & Co and Pennsville to open 100 ovens near Dunbar is rumored, with wages tied to last year. President Gompers met labor chiefs in Scottdale to discuss Federation plans and leadership for the strike.
In a Southside court session Police Officer L Wachter faced felonious assault charges stemming from a doorway dispute at the Twelfth ward station. The district attorney sought a verdict of unlawfully pointing and carrying a firearm after the weapon discharged into the floor during a scuffle. Also noted were adjudications against several defendants in unrelated Common Pleas cases and a series of acquittals and sentences from the Southside fight.
Judge Reed yesterday issued an opinion in the case against James ae and L. 5. Forney for refusing to appear before a Commissioner and box in contested elects of Greevy and Scull. The court held the subpoena should have been issued by a United States Commissioner, and the indictment was ordered quashed.
The report covers multiple cases before judges including Harry White and Judge Stowe. It notes verdicts and ongoing trials in contract, deceit, and damages suits, with amounts awarded such as 562.50 and 5 210, and mentions executions and a non suit in the United States Circuit Court.
John Keown of Keown Aliy county Pa praises Chamberlains Remedy as superior for colds. He claims the first dose eases breathing and that continued use frees the system from the cold, noting its relief and popularity among customers. Sold by druggists.
Peter Henry Falkenstein a 74 year old tin shop owner in Troy Hill Allegheny shot himself in his stable yesterday morning after threatening self harm. He leaves three daughters and a son. An investigation by the coroner followed his death. }
The ad touts Hamilton's music house at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue as offering better pianos and organs for less money than any other shop in the city. It cites large past sales by Decker Bros Knabe Fischer and Estey, claiming high quality and durability with no risk and favorable terms.
An advertisement lists 137 Federal St Allegheny and 60 Franks town Ave Pittsburg offering sheet music guitars pianos from $25 to $5,000 and a wide range of fabrics including ginghams 12c yard satins 12%c yard and patterns. Jos Horns & Co Penn Avenue Stores promote low prices and large selection.
Excursion to Cincinnati offered with a single fare for round trip on May 18 and 19 via Penn lines or National Union Conference. Tickets valid until May 22. Also Silk Department features Best India Silks at 75c and 81c. Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
A brief display lists special sale items including ladies aprons at low prices and long silk mitts and gloves in evening shades. Advertisements note associated stores A. A. Camp PBetst & Sons at 27 Fifth Avenue Rosenbaum Co and Barnes Bros Laundry, with comments about recent fire impacts and ongoing work. Also mentions parasols sun umbrellas and a made to order suit at Schauer's 407 Wood Street.
A fine assortment of India and China Silks with Black Grounds in Jardi nere and Pompadour effects priced at 1 and 125 a yard. Crepe du Chene Dress Patterns in black and colored grounds with woven figures. Over a hundred Striped and Checked Habutais washable in 75 and 1 a yard. Four values in White Pongee and Habutais at 65c 75c and 1 a yard. Best qualities with new designs offered at attractive prices.
In 36 choicest spring street shades at 19 cents a yard, land in this country for that price. Regularly would fetch 1590. A large lot of foulé cheviots 40 inches wide at 50 cents a yard. Extra weight strong wearable and desirable shades including navies.
A catalog-style list highlights 10 to 15 shades per grade in gray tan and brown fabrics. Prices range from 1 to 175 dollars with 81.85 cited. Camel’s Hair Grenadine stripes and plaids in gold on black and white on black are billed at 125 a yard, valued at 150. Broad selection includes 50 inch English suitings checks and stripes at 125 and 135 a yard.
A fashion notice touts 50 inch tan and gray mixtures and an array of cream fabrics. It promotes light shades for summer costumes, lists cremes in serges and flannels, and advertises all wool French fabrics at 35e to 40c a yard, suitable for graduation costumes and tennis outfits.
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