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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1890
Page
5
A tense afternoon at the mayor’s office ends with William Flinn pressing claims about department criticisms and personnel, while Mayor Gourley denies quotes about ornamenting staff. Chief Brown's new cash deposit ban prompts arrests and a test of the order at Central station.
Monday evening Joe Lee and Charlie Lee two Chinese laundrymen and a girl were arrested at 1018 Carson Street for keeping an opium joint. Pipes and opium were seized and not returned on discharge. Joe Lee claimed Charlie was ill and could not work sleep or eat. authorities describe Charlie Lee using a wire to smoke opium in a pipe with a vent hole as he writhed in delirium.
An inquiry into the sanity of condemned murderer Smith took place at the county jail with Attorney Mellroy and Drs Ayres and Wylie, plus a committee of colored men. Smith refused to leave his cell at night, resisting Warden Marshall and the physicians who sought to discuss his condition.
In the May 31 primaries two districts hold delegate contests for the Republican State Convention. Allegheny First district offers three candidates for two seats as W. D. Porter Arthur Kennedy and Charles Simon compete while Hugh Remlack retires. Other districts list two candidates per seat with no opposition, and all delegates favor Major Montooth for governor. J D Hicks, Blair County district candidate and Penn Railway attorney, visits Harrisburg expressing confidence.
A man and an Amazonian woman drew attention as they walked Ninth street at supper time. The man appeared anxious while she repeatedly nudged him with strong playful tugs. They moved from Penn to Ninth street and back, finally heading toward Smithfield street and the Brimstone Church after a brief dispute.
Inspector McAleese in the First district leads a two week day offensive against unlicensed liquor sales. Detectives arrested Patrick Connors Michael Flaherty Mrs Conley and Mrs O'Donnell. several proprietors including Albert Raltes Frank Shine and Ida Kelly face charges as investigations continue.
In McKeesport last evening Rev. James Nolan of St. Peter's Church received a purse totaling $1,000 from his parishioners. The surprise presentation occurred in the new $30,000 schoolhouse built under his administration as he plans a Europe trip with Bishop Phelan next week.
Andrew Donnelly of the Brotherhood of St Joseph claims a stain on his character and states he served as janitor for 25 years. He was arrested in a St Pauls school room while retrieving personal property, caused by sisters unfamiliar with him.
Census Supervisor George T. Oliver announced the list of district enumerators approved by Census Superintendent Robert P. Porter. The first Monday of next month marks the start of visits by the appointees, with many names listed for Pittsburgh Allegheny City and surrounding townships, including ward by ward selections across the region.
A large Allegheny county Republican gathering last evening at the Hotel Duquesne lauded Major E A Montooth. Captain C W Batchelor chaired and praised Montooth, vows pledged by Governor Beaver and Lt Governor Davies in 1887 were recalled, and a preparatory committee announced nominees for chairman and officers for a Saturday session.
Albert Rappalye of the New York Mail and Express sails from Jamestown in a frail canoe toward Pittsburg on a voyage to the Pacific. He plans to travel down the Conewango to the Allegheny then follow the Ohio and Mississippi to the sea. The Chorazin Boat Club joins him over Chautauqua Lake as he carries only his press outfit of 75 pounds.
Ex-senator Daniel O Barr now focused on real estate says he supports William A Wallace for governor He predicts a Republican nomination for Delamater and a Democratic win if Wallace is not chosen Ex-Sheriff William Hoffman of Butler County visits the city and endorses Pattison for governor.
The Erie Ship Canal Commission meeting was postponed due to missing members while engineers continue surveying the canal route. James E. Womersley of Natrona was reported dead with his body claimed by his wife. funeral set for this afternoon.
Workers at National Tube Works strike for demands as directors convene for annual session. General Manager Converse insists action is company instructed with no interference by the board. Foremen arrange to boost production while some departments idle. foremen seek extra workers and new furnaces. Directors arrive to oversee Riverton furnace project, not the strike, yet workers expect gains.
A meeting at Hibernian Hall approved withdrawing from the Bricklayers and Stonemasons International Union. The group plans a national or international stonemasons organization, notes a wage increase to 40 cents per hour, and invites unions to communicate via the Commoner and Glass Worker.
A couple in Troy Hill's Lowry Street died within two and a half hours of each other yesterday. Mrs. Joseph Lofink, 74, died after long illness from chronic asthma, followed by her husband ex Alderman Joseph Lofink, 76, who had long served as Thirteenth ward Alderman and held other city offices.
Logan street resident William Ward was jailed after his wife Mary Ward accused him of aggravated assault and battery following a domestic dispute over late supper. He was remanded in default of bail to await Friday hearing before Alderman Richards.
Readable text highlights a window display featuring French Challies and rich, novel deeienn items advertised as value offers.
Tinners report the union and manufacturers are at an impasse as cooperative shop workers refuse new contracts. Union orders push denouncement as a prerequisite to any talks. Rasner of Rasner and Dinger notes no conference will occur until workers seek negotiation and warns of reduced city work.
Two cases announce inch Ginghams 350 with new Pistols Stri and Solid Colors for extra quality widths styles and colorings. Van Dyke crochet bands and gimps added. New stock of kies in black cut steel and bronze ships for spring.
Superintendent Orr of the Seventh Street Bridge Company dismissed reports of conflict with the Pleasant Valley Electric Company. He said negotiations were businesslike, offering 10 cents per car per day, a rate two thirds of Birmingham’s contract with Smithfield Street Bridge Company. President Henry of Pleasant Valley confirmed the understanding and noted they allowed passenger transfer over the bridge during Ninth Street Bridge strengthening.
Local supplier advertises a large selection of black drapery nets and colored nets up to 45 inches wide. Prices start at 8 cents. The ad emphasizes volume and various shade options for upholstery and decor needs.
Officials of the American Boilermakers' Association deny wage reductions at the New York convention. Pittsburg workers earn 225 to 250 dollars daily, while a Trades Assembly forms in Fostoria with 65 delegates and 1,500 members. The Switchmen's Association reports 100+ new members amid railway labor tensions.
Trimmings Ruch and elegant novelties in Apeeas of Dress Trimmings Van Dy. Metal and Crochet Buttons Neat jam and finest grades to match all the new shades of Dress Goods.
The D A 3 Knights of Labor executive board met last night on the Musical Union dispute with Representatives from the Musical Union and Assembly 1583. The session was harmonious with propositions from both sides discussed at length. An amicable settlement is expected and public release of propositions delayed until the next meeting.
President Weihe of the Amalgamated Association traveled to Homestead yesterday to confer with the mill committee on the steel works dispute. Officials expect settlement and say a strike is unlikely.
Conductor and motorman wage talks favor a raise. Motormen earn $2 and cablemen $2.25, with no strike expected. Knights of Labor local 1907 salesmen adopt new constitution and defer shorter hours. Steamfitters back plumbers strike and plan wage demands. F L Ober Brewing signs cease and Allegheny breweries become union shops.
One lot of Hindi Mohai Stripes at 7c a yard. Lightweight and medium colored dress goods for traveling outfits. Silk warp Faconne wool meeranes plain and border styles and Czarend cloths, 48 inches wide, Sl yard, worth more.
A sale notice shows black silk bargains including 21 inch Gros Grains priced at 1 and 15 dollars, 44 inch Gros Grains at 1 and 125 dollars per inch, 126 for Faille Francaisse, 21 inch Faille Francaisse at 1 and 124, and 2 Linch Armures at Tic.
The shop advertises a wide stock of dress novelties including Irish Potata Gimps in ecru and cream for trims on India Silks Lansdownes and Silk Warp Cashmeres. It lists Applique Gimps and Embroidaries in multiple shades and widths, Crochet Gimps at special values, and White Cotton Gimps Boutache Braids and Zuave Sets for Gingham Dresses.
The Young Men's Republican Tariff Club calls a special meeting for tomorrow evening to decide on turning out as a body to the Republican State Convention. Members favor Allegheny candidate Major Montooth and may endorse his candidacy. organizers seek a strong turnout.
The Ohio and Mississippi Railway markets itself as a fast direct route with four daily Cincinnati to St. Louis trains and connections at Union depot to western lines. It advertises four daily trains to Louisville with through trains to Paducah Memphis and New Orleans and sleeping cars, urging tickets via O M RY and referrals to connecting agencies.
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