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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1891

Page

2

Reformers Routed In Allegheny City Council Showdown

Six reformers lost ground as Charles Ehlers won the chief of the Department of Public Works on the first ballot with last minute shifts. The joint Council session erupted in heckling and charges of bribery as factions battled over control, amid threats and wild scenes in the lobby and chamber.

Allegheny Charlesers Department of Public Works Commellnen Edward Armstrong John Mekindys Charles Ehlers Bureau of Jarveys Charlies W. Robinson Ehlers Almeostevers Eilers Grobha Department of Charities Greer McKinty MehKinty Rowbottom Mercer Geary Sixth Ward Groves and Hisses Gorwly Clinirminn Parker Mr. Gregg Select Council Cannon Hina Lions Gre Chart Fhlers Aor Einstein Semuel Watson Henricka Dein Eshel- Dein George Cochrine Aviva Vour Ehson Ongahela Legbeny Southside Es Bureau of Water Assessmenta

Notable German Born Engineer and Sailor Profile

Charles Eh ers, aged 42, described as among the state’s best civil engineers, was born in Germany in 183?. His education spanned German schools, Berlin engineering studies, and navigation at Rostock University. He served as an officer on a German merchant ship, opened an Allegheny office in 1872, then joined Weeer’s office, later earning distinction as a roving engineer.

Charles Eh‘ers Germany Berlin University of Rostock Allegheny Weeer

Esteemed by his people at St Pauls Cathedral departure

A large congregation at St Pauls Cathedral met to honor Rev Dr Stephen Wall on leaving as rector. Resolutions praising his leadership, interior improvements, and remonstrance against a measure were read, followed by speeches and a parting purse. The event concluded with best wishes for his future work.

Allegheny St Paul's Cathedral Stephen Wall D.D F. J. Weixel Father Wall W. W. McClelland J. B. Larkin Wall Cuthvedent St. Thesiru Dial Pernrny Naam Rault Ieee Sre Ag John Kinson Conteman McKenna James J Flannery Dol

Grass Famine Worsens As Rain Fails Across Regions

A drought grips the nation with a second grass famine as three weeks of scant showers fail to moisten the soil. Hay prices are rising, butter dealers note stubbornly low prices, and farmers consider drastic measures including dynamite to break crust and revive grass growth. The chatter among agrarian groups hints at heightened market strain and uncertain crop prospects.

Death of J P Winower Junior Past State Councilor

The American Mechanics across Western Pennsylvania mourn the death of J. P. Winower of Lancaster after a four month illness from a scaffold fall. He served as Junior Past State Councilor and helped organize over 15 councils, a historic record for the order.

Pennsylvania J. P. Winower Lancaster Winower

Fire Bureau officials depart for Mt Clemens and Lake St Clair

Assistant Chief Coates of the Bureau of Fire, William McKinley, J. 8. Jiles, Robert Newell, Robert ae and Cory Shutan will leave for Mt. Clemens Michigan. Later they will go to camp on Lake St. Clair.

Coates Bureau of Fire William McKinley Jiles Robert Newell Robert Ae Cory Shutan Mt. Clements Mich Lake St. Clair

Talks of Illegality in Building Trades Strike

A disputed feature of yesterday's building trades strike centered on alleged conspiracies by material suppliers and unions. Leaders debate lawful actions as carpenters, journeymen, and contractors prepare further talks and potential eight hour actions.

Building Trades Builders’ Exchange Building Trades Council Fulmer Master Builders’ Association M. F. Frank BR. B. Ivory Hunter, Ivory & Beatty Ivory

Cokers Hope Revived Amid Strike Developments

Strike leaders report reduced forces at coke works with nearly 100 men sent away. Frick Company adds workers as unions clash. A striker, Harry Trimmer, was killed near Mt Pleasant while returning home after drinking. Dunbar Furnace resumes with 10 percent wage cut. Cambrian Iron near Mahoning makes slow progress.

Ron Theo Labor Peas Yasteray Frick Company of McClure Cambrian Iron Company Near

False rumors harm Amalgamated Association messages

A telegram circulated nationwide claims Pittsburg lodges of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Works approved a 50 cent a ton raise for the next scale starting July 1, with a stated $550 a ton external mill price. The spread is shown to be untrue and damaging to the union.

Pittsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Works

Moon Run Railway graded nearing rail readiness

Contractor Moran reports nearly four miles of Moon Run Railway graded and a large work force pushing progress. Favorable weather supports ongoing construction, though rain could delay agriculture and navigation.

Moran Moon Run

Victory After Twelve Weeks Ends Two-Week Strike

The machinists at Continental Tube Works ended a two week strike yesterday after nine hour concessions. The workers will resume duties today with an agreement guaranteeing nine hour shifts.

Continental Tube Works

Adourned Until To Day Conference of Flint Gingssmany

A brief item notes the conference between Flint Gingssmany representatives and the A F O W U adjourned to today. The terse report implies ongoing talks and no final agreement reached by press time.

Flint Gingssmany

Charleroi Glass Progress and Local Industry Notes

First piece of glass cast at the Charleroi plant is in possession of Postmaster Ocean and praised for quality. Industrial notes mention Liverymen's Association members in two cities, steel billet prices rising 50 to 75 cents per ton, and Pittsburgh Traction facing staffing gaps as conductors and gripmen depart. Seviation Company reports a day when ten men were lost.

Charleroi New Charleroi Tis Ocean Pittsburg Traction Aera

Knights Templar hold ninth annual United Grand Commandery meeting

The United Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania meets in Florence Hall Arthur Street for its ninth annual session with delegates from across the state and visitors from elsewhere. Business sessions occupied yesterday with no public news. an evening concert at Lafayette Hall featured the cantata The Shepherd Boy. The Knights enjoyed the gathering, with proceedings described as amicable and spirited. A parade is planned along the previously published route.

United Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania Florence Hall Arthur Street Lafayette Hall

Officers Elected for Women’s General Missionary Society

The Women’s General Missionary Society finished its work and adjourned to meet next year in Philadelphia. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Mrs. J. T. McCrory of Pittsburg First Vice President Mrs. J. M. French of Omaha Second Vice President Mrs. Findley of Xenia Secretary Mrs. Mary W. Porter of Pittsburg Treasurer Miss E. J. Sloan of Pittsburg Members listed include Mrs. H. C. Campbell and Mrs. By McMfiltin with additional names. The programme featured afternoon entertainments and devotional services.

Women's General Missionary Society Philadelphia J. T. McCrory Pittsburg J. M. French Omaha Neb Findley Xenia Mary W. Porter E.J. Sloan Pittswere Na Women H. C. Campbell By McMfiltin J. J. Porter T. J Intestonarios

POUNDED A PEDDLER Jumps Bail in Peddler Assault Case

Three men Frank Baird Pat Sullivan and David Paul jailed in Allegheny lockup on highway robbery charges after assaulting Solomon Jacobs a Hebrew peddler on Perrysville road. Jacobs mislaid valuables. suspect later claimed it was all in fun and denied taking property. Detective Kofman led the arrest.

Frank Baird Pat Sullivan David Paul Allegheny Solomon Jacobs Perrysville Kofnman City Hall

Downtown tailors seek cloth thief as suspect faces sentence

Detective Shore recovered a roll of bottle green diagonal cloth stolen from a Downtown tailor. Inspector McAleese urges the owner to identify the goods. Jacob Granham, arrested amid prior thefts, is linked to ongoing tailors’ losses as he serves a 60 day workhouse sentence.

Shore McAleese Jacob Granham Ar Gorda Esata Graham

Government Advances New Sixth Street Bridge Bids

Officials approve sites for the Sixth street bridge abutments and piers and will soon advertise for bids. The structure will have three piers with a center pier and one near each shore, each river span about 445 feet. New designs require updated specifications and timing, with continuation of Sixth street plans unchanged.

Sixth Street Beeen Dane

Pepper Thrower Lorenz Kreig Forfeits Bail

Lorenz Kreig failed to appear as the Pepper Thrower in Bridget Cavanaugh’s eye injury case at Hotel Schlosser. Magistrate forfeited a $1,000 bond signed by Peter Kyle and issued a warrant for Kreig. Kreig reportedly left the city for New York after release. officers are pursuing him.

McKenna Lorenz Kreig Worthy Peter Kyle Kreig Bridget Cavanaugh Schlosser Jaj New York

Slaughter on the Montour Line Kills Three Cows

The Montour Railway Company struck a herd of six cows on a noon train two miles before Imperial. Three cows died, one injured, and the engineer narrowly escaped. The owner of the cattle is named in reports, with local authorities investigating the incident.

Montour Railway Company Imperial

Working the Odd Fellows Imposter Scam Across Lodges

Officials warn of a bogus member defrauding Odd Fellows lodges in Salamanca New York Circleville Ohio Ashland Kentucky and Mt Sterling Kentucky. The con artist using names Wilson Howard Scott and Hill has solicited money and is last reported in Circleville Ohio and Ashland Ky. Police have heard nothing further.

E. H. Abbott Salamanca N. Y Shen Wilson Howard Scott Hill Circleville Ashland Ky Mt. Sterling Pitts

Birmingham Traction Tests New Car On Trial Run

A Birmingham Traction Company test of a new car ran from the power house to Thirty fourth street and back in 14 minutes covering eight squares. The trip halted short of Smithfield street bridge due to brake concerns. Walter French, superintendent of construction, injured his foot by a hatchet strike and will miss two to three weeks of work.

Birmingham Traction Company Thirtyfourth Street Smithfield Street Bridge Walter French

Runaway William Bell Held At Seventeenth Ward Station

Seventeenth ward station detains 17 year old William Bell after he ran away from home in Bellevue. He claims to want to drive cows for his keep and was taken to the police by Martin Devine who found him on Butler Street.

William Bell Seventeenth Ward Belivue Willie Martin Devine Butler Street Mr. Devine Captain Brophy J. W. Robinson W. B. Ganl McKenna Rooinson Ohio

American Mechanics of Cleveland Prepares for National Council Visit

Large attendance expected as Cleveland based American Mechanics organize events for visiting Pittsburg brethren for June convention. Hollenden House secures venue for National Council, Weddell House for commanderies, hotel rates set. Parade likely June 16 with 60 juniors in linen. meeting to be at Music Hall with prominent speakers. excursion tickets valid ten days.

American Mechanics of Cleveland Pittsburg National Council Hollenden House Weddell House

Alderman Sweeop Sits in Hearing on Theft Case

Alderman Sweeop presided at a hearing for B. Herdenberg and James G. Bryant. Bryant faces theft charges for stealing a suit from W. & Glazier on Main Street and selling it to Herdenberg, a second hand dealer at 153 Fifth Avenue. Each defendant held to bail of 500.

Sweeop B. Herdenberg James G. Bryant W. &. Glazier Sont Main Street Herdenberg Fifth Avenue

Preacher Loses Bicycle Finds It Recovered

Rev. Dr. Holmes of Shadyside Presbyterian Church reported a valuable bicycle stolen from his porch Wednesday night. He found it yesterday morning. Police have no suspect and made no arrest.

Dr. Holmes Shadyside Presbyterian Church

Drunkenness and theft cases heard by city officials

A flurry of hearings and detentions followed yesterday in the city. Jexwm Ciara was fined for drunkenness by Judge Succop. Several suspects, including WILLIAM ee and Josefa WELSH, faced jail or awaiting hearings for alleged thefts and felonies. Aldermen and the police moved on charges from keeping a rough house to burglary and forgery, with multiple defendants sent to jail or workhouse as proceedings continued.

Charles Perry Robinson Harry Succop Trnesa Sec Seopoteky Taal Seaice Fields Wade Henderson Boles Rosina Henz Hartearing Beltzhoover A. Cnoxx McGarey Joseph Richmond Whiliam Buss Bohen William Woodworth McKenna

Local News Briefs From Pittsburgh Area

No. 9 Engine Company renovates its hall floor. Two year old Marky Millre dies of consumption at City Farm. AlleghenyMoving Co. oil car derails at Brown’s station injuring the driver. Car 19 grip traps at Washington Street power house delaying travel. 15 year old Ett enx Convoy found after missing. Police to wear summer helmets and blouses with special hats for formermen. California Avenue bridge work continues with new tax floor. two weeks to finish. several injuries reported. Y M C A meeting set at Association building to hear International Convention reports. Fifth Avenue lights out complaints addressed to Oakland patrol station. Wreckage clears on burned steamers Eagle and Twilight. hulls remain. A dapper male canvasses Homewood and Dallas with tale of enticement to New Orleans. police pursuing leads.

No. 9 Engine Company Marky Millre City Farm Ross Street Teax Allegheny Moving Company Brown's Station Tux Pittsburg Traction Company Washington Street Ettenx Southside California Avenue Kansas City Fifth Avenue Hoquet Street Amberson Avenue Oakland Light Company Eagle Twilight Rce Caceticeess Soeae Homewood Dallas Aes New Orleans

Theft and thefts reported near Sixth Street and Twenty second Street

A set of youths took 4989 dollars worth of shoes during a fire night incident on Sixth Street. Earlier, several boys allegedly stole a wagon of beer from Felix Tschudy at Twenty second Street. Bernard Smith was questioned in connection with the theft.

Torest Felix Tschudy Twenty-second Street Bernard Smith

Lawyers and Oil Operators Battle Over Profits

Legal dispute centers on Knabb’s oil lease where Gillespie Bros. drillers argue the agreement lacks valid consideration. Knabb sues for ejectment claiming lease terms bind him. defendants contest enforceability.

Knaltren Knabb Gillespie Bros

What the Head of Charities Thinks of the Present Situation

Town politics remain tense as Mayor Gourley and Governor Patti son clash over the city charter supplement. City Hall is quiet with officials avoiding public comment while conflicts surface between Gourley and department heads. Chief Eliot of the Department of Charities recalls a heated exchange and accuses Gourley of pushing personal agendas.

Charities Gourley Pattison Morrow Chief Low Hows Grove Flinn Acont Elliot Chari Eliot Ats

Court Calendar for To-Day Common Pleas List

Court calendar for to day lists cases in Common Pleas No 1 with Gray vs Houston Adams vs Scully Kamp vs Berg McGrog gan vs Fisher Cowan vs Ralph and others. Common Pleas No 2 includes Hiliott vs Friden Gales vs B&O Huff vs Eberhardt Ober Brewing Co and others with numerous names listed.

Common Pleas No Gray Houston Adams Scully Kamp Berg McGroggan Fisher Cowan Ralph Black Banker MccCalmont Old Co Alexander Loughry Follmer & Bro McGinley F. W C. BR. BR. Co Confer Hiliott Va Friden Gales B&o BB Co Huff Eberhardt & Ober

Trial of Quigley for criminal intimacy with a minor

In criminal court yesterday John C. Quigley aged 60 stood trial on a charge of criminal intimacy with Maggie Goodwin aged 4. The jury was empaneled in the case against Edward Tracey John Glenn and Charles Siskow for felonious assault and battery. Fred Ischin of Allegheny pleaded guilty to a separate offense.

John C. Quigley Maggie Goodwin Edward Tracey John Glenn Charles Siskow Fred Ischin Allegheny

Executions Issued Yesterday in Civil Actions

Yesterday’s court actions include judgments and executions against several defendants. Names include John Harberg versus John M Patterson for 1725.50 dollars and Brush & Stephens versus W Evans Jr Co for 1450 dollars. Mary and Louise Ward as executrixes pursue P J M Morris and others for sums shown. Additional cases involve W C Friend for use, Joseph Hay, A King, Sarah King as administrator, and Henry Dickson with amounts ranging from 1831.98 to 2118.00 dollars.

John Harberg John M. Patterson Brush & Stephens Evans, Jr., & Co Mary and Louise Ward William W John Morris W. C. Friend Joseph

Minor Court Notes Show Varied Jury Trials and Verdicts

Several district court cases proceeded with verdicts and actions across contracts slander and mechanics liens. Notable outcomes include Levi Wilson winning 7 793 04 in ejectment, Patrick Maloy and John Miller vouching 150 20 for plaintiff, and Globe Varnish Co. prevailing 11 75. Jury Commissioner W L Cuntrant resigned. McCandless appointed in Liddell use case. County Salary Board approved clerk hires. Continuous hearings on Owens-Evens bond case extend into next week.

George A. Murdock Annie M. Price Reed & Menzel Gross- Ton Sie Stowe Levi Wilson D. A. McDonald Mary Raetz William A. Ch Albin Weigle Patrick Maloy John Miller Globe Varnish Company Dauler, Close and Johns W. L. Cuntrant United States District Court Read C. McCandless Maria Liddell Maria Spencer Free Meredith D. Hutchinson A.A. Heiner Hutchinson James McGuire John Kerr & Son On Tue County McCleary Clerk of Courts Owens-Evens Bond of Friendship Owens

A Silent Indian Passes With Choctaw Railway Officials

Officials of the Choctaw Coal and Railway Company, joined by a Cherokee Indian named Otomwah, passed through the city yesterday bound for Baltimore. Otomwah holds significant stock in the road for aiding in securing approval from Cheyennes, Apahoes and Pottawatomies to build through their territory.

Choctaw Railway Company Choctaw Coal and Railway Company Otomwah Baltimore

Kleber and Bro offer wide music stock at half price

H Kleber and Bro at 506 Wood Street advertise latest songs and music in stock. They market premium sheet music editions at half price and feature fine stock of guitars mandolins and conservatory instruments priced from 75 to 750 dollars. Tuning and repairing are specialties.

H. Kleber & Bro Wood Street Kleber & Bro Percrcopee Poion and Conservatory

Hats on sale at Jos. Horne & Co this weekend

Trimmed stylish hats priced from 85 to 810 each available in the showroom today and Saturday at Jos. Horne & Co. 609 621 Penn avenue.

Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Infants and Children's Furnishings Sale Ad

An old newspaper advertisement lists items for infants and children such as cloaks sacques and quilts from A G Cammons & Sons at 27 Fifth Avenue and Pickering's at Penn and Tenth streets offering Marseilles quilts at cash or credit. Also Saller & Co. at Smithfield and Diamond streets promoting a one day sale on men suited for 150 dollars.

A. G. Cammons & Sons Fifth Avenue Marseilles Pickering’s Cor. Penn and Tenth Streets Sheedt Chance Saller & Co Cor Smithfield and Diamond Streets Ceee Pickering’ Cor. Penn

Endorsement for the Olian an Instrument of Music

New York letter from Ton Sedi dated April 21, 1890 praises the Olian as an orchestral instrument for any person to render great masters. The note invites visitors to hear the “May Festival” music at Motorn & Horse Palace of Music 17 Fifth Avenue, without purchase.

Metropolitan Opera Horusz Ton Sedi New York Æolians Motorn & Horse Palace of Music Fifth Avenue

Friday Poor Man's Day at P C C C Clothing Sale

The Prevssveec ComarsatTiox Clothing Company offers today only deep discounts on men and boys garments. Prices include 65 cent to 85 cent suits and 58 cent pants with wide selections, including cassimere and cheviot outfits in various cuts and colors.

Aizes Ee Ieee

Hosiery Bargains At Campbell Sons Store

Hundreds of hosiery bargains announced for Friday and Saturday at A. G. Campbell and Sons. Shoppers urged to lay in a supply and buy now at 27 Fifth Avenue.

A. G. Campbell & Sons Fifth Avenue

Fine Silk Fabrics and Habutais From Hucus Hacxe Store

An assortment of India and China silks in black grounds with Jardi nere and Pompadour figures offered at $x and $125 a yard. Crepe in Chene dress patterns with woven figures in black and color for evening wear. Over a hundred Habutai styles in striped and checked washable colors 75c to $1 a yard. White Pongee and Habutais offered in four special values 65c to $1 a yard.

New Designs Sold At 55 Cents A Yard

A local retailer advertises a wide selection of fabrics showcasing the finest qualities and choicest colorings available in many new designs offered at 55 cents per yard.

Embroidered and Hemstitched Skirtings and Lawns Feature

White hemstitched and embroidered skirtings in 27 36 and 40 inches wide priced 45c to 3 a yard. Plain hem stitched skirtings for ladies and misses wear. Black and black and white skirtings in varied designs with edgings to match. New over embroideries in pink and light blue and pink lawn shades. Yard-length embroideries 2 to 8 inches wide offered at half-price.

Laces and Lace Drapery Nets in Wide Variety

Large assortment of black drapery nets priced from 65 cents to 450 per yard. Special values listed at 1 and 125. Black lace lycee Marquise and hand run styles in many figures and stripes. Complete lines of demi flounces with narrow widths in White Point de Chenes Orientals Fedoras Point Gates. Chiffon embroidered edges in multiple colors. Desirable for trimming India Silk Challis and wash dresses. Record variety offered this season.

Lycee Marquise

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