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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1891

Page

2

Ladies Fight Smoky City Nuisance On Junction Line

Mrs George Denniston records soot belching engines on the Junction Railroad since last August. The Ladies Health Protective Association pressures Chicago officials to enforce smoke ordinances and curb factory smoke. They question coal use versus coke and demand official action against engines venting soot in the Windy City.

Ladies’ Health Protective Association Holbrook Reid George F. Denniston Chicago John M. Wikler Or Cinizaticn Denniston Railrond Holtrook Hollyuck

Fire ruins prompt two week rebuild at Pittaburreee site

Decayed remains from a Seventh Street fire show a hazardous ruin as contractors plan repairs. Crews expect work to be finished in about two weeks, despite the damage rendering the area nearly uninhabitable.

Seventh Street

Deserted Husband Henry Reed Arrested as Vagrant

A Pittsburgh report details Henry Reed who fled Cincinnati with Margaret Jackson a widow. They married in Cincinnati then he left her after nearly a year. Reed, now jailed for vagrancy, is to be questioned about abandoning his young wife and child. Public officials have long known him.

Central Station Henry Reed Cincinnati Margaret Jackson Cini Withi le Cinetonati Contmry Jenry Henry Robinson Fitzgerald Tenth Street Bridge Hts

Imperial People on the Move and Fast Horses

Orthodox aborigines near Imperial grow concerned as new improvements arrive after rail and telegraph. A racecourse potential emerges amid a dry district with beer shipments and fast-horse interest. Key locals include Harry Wier and Ad McPherson as owners court race prospects.

Imperial Harry Wier Wier Dr. Crawford Imrial Ad McPherson

Rehearings Sought by Wholesalers and Brewers in Quarter Sessions

Attorneys Montooth McKenna and Slunter filed petitions for rehearing on liquor dealer and brewer cases in Quarter Sessions Court. Julie White will decide Saturday. if denied, cases move to the Sw Court. Petitions list Donald Heckman Rol Liddell Louis Bender J E Fuchs Michael Neiman Rose Abel G M Hopf John Weber two Bartoni M and G Eni G W Joseph Miller Morris Ackerman David Sweeney George Ganster Mary Yeager Lawrence Effner T W Spreen Freidenberg Fendner J B Schapman Levi Meyers Gottlieb Priel William Extingham Owen McCusker Joseph Knuff D G Osmnod and D Leuz Sons.

C. A. Montooth C.F. McKenna Martin Slunter Julie White Donald Heckman Rol Liddell Louis Bender J. E. Fuchs Michael Neiman Rose Abel G. M D. 3. Osmnod and D. Leuz & Son

Death of John Grabing 72 Former Beaver Sheriff

Coroner McDowell to hold an inquest today into the death of John Grabing Sr who was found unconscious on Decatur Street Allegheny and died after being moved to his son's home. Dr Winters cites heart failure due to asphyxia with no signs of foul play. Grabing, 72, once Sheriff of Beaver County, funeral set for tomorrow at 10 AM.

McDowell John Grabing Decatur Street Allegheny Grabing Wiliam Steuringel Deratar Street Pr. Winters Allegheny Avenue Winters Beaver County

Young Woman Refuses Reward for Honest Pocketbook Return

A young woman found a lost purse in Tar Tis Prateu and returned it to John Saxe’s office without claiming the reward. The purse held over 200 dollars and valuable papers, and the finder Clara Daniels refused the reward, saying honesty should not be bought. The owner was grateful, praising the honesty shown.

Tar Tis- Prateu John Saxe Mies Clara Daniels Lily Amitatle

Chief Elliot Advances Per Week Aid for State Insane

Chief Elliot's efforts lead the Conference Committee on Appropriations to approve 125 dollars weekly for each insane patient in municipal homes across Pennsylvania. About 100 inmates at City Farm would yield Pittsburg roughly two thousand dollars, as cities previously bore these costs.

Eliot Conference Committee On Appropriations Pennsylvania Elliot City Farm Pittsburg

Local Rail Wreck Delays Pittsburg and Western Service

A derailment at Coasdale halted Pittsburg and Western trains for hours as the second section crashed into the first, destroying four cars and a column. No injuries reported. Remains of Rev. Hamilton from Homestead arrive in the city for burial.

Pittsburg Homestead Cincinaaetl Eastern Express Hanny Fellex Duquesne Theater Chicago Deak The Times Pat Anon & Sexa Carson Oes Bane oTron ‘S Anf Datlig Overhill Street

Detective Foils Ticket Gambler and Fraud Ring

Detective Coulson intercepts a one way train ticket for a man linked to a fraud scheme. J Morrison, using aliases, ran a cottage industry selling fake dress-cutting rights and butter schemes across Ohio Indiana and Missouri before being arrested and released after promising to leave the state.

Two Youths to Face Hearing in Cash Box Theft

John Paradine and Peter Therry, among four youths, were to have a hearing for allegedly tapping a till and stealing a cash box from Mr Parker’s milk wagon on Butler Street. Paradine denied possession of money. later coins were found in a pocket. Shoes stolen from Charles Bunette, a Lawrenceville docker, are linked to the case.

John Paradine Peter Therry Mr&. I. Parker Butler Street Paradine Charles Bunnette Lawrenceville Brophy

Italian barber Raphael Patrone repatriated after desertion case

Raphael Patrone an Italian barber who abandoned his wife and two children on Tuesday with their year-old son was escorted back from Harrisburg after arrest Tuesday. He faced charges and was jailed amid prior claims of abandonment. The wife complained of hardship and loss of support as authorities processed the case.

Raphael Patroné Pitsburg Géntral Raphael Pairone Yesterdarer Harrinburg Central Vwo Te Iatroh Patron

Chasing Suspect Ends With Capture in Enon Alley

Theodore Fothernsky faced a six week ward of the Court to appear as prosecutor in an assault case. Constable Sherron nabbed him after a pursuit through Southelde and Enon alley. The suspect ran. officers fired warning shots and finally detained him in a garret on Thirteenth Street before imprisonment.

Theodore Fothernsky Southelde Sherron Fothernsky Enon Olo Thirteenth Street

Husband of Five Turns Arrests Charged in Kidnapping Case

James Verner had his wife Carrie Verner and William Lewis arrested at their Southside home on information from Verner who seeks a divorce. They posted bail for a Tuesday hearing as the ongoing kidnapping affair develops. Verner, accused of taking his own son, was discharged after a hearing and then filed against his wife and her new husband.

Carrie Verner William Lewis James Verner Succop Aone

Duquesne Started Traction Line Proves Successful

The Duquesne Traction Company began three divisions at 8 am with thirty cars on test. The public rode with high satisfaction as riders praised the roomy cars and comfort, though speeds were modest due to rough tracks and new gears. Eight policemen guarded the line and company officials toured the routes to inspect operations.

Duquesne Traction Company Ellsworth and Highland Larimer Negley Center Avenue Ronning C. L. Magee Rice J. C. Brown Ware

Fourth of July fund rises with local pledges

The Fourth of July celebration fund grew to about 1200.08 from Elsner and Phillips subscription, Elkins pledge of 260 from Pittsburg Traction Company, and 500 promised by C. L. Magee, with 50 carried over from last year. Mayor and Mr. Bigelow seek to reach 5000. donations urged to fund plans and hotel arrangements. Select Knights Band offered 88 per man for music and 2 to 30 players as needed. Cathedral and Great Western bands may bid. selections next week. Munover awaits more amusements and money-making schemes before granting privileges.

Elsner & Phillips Ident Elkins Pittsburg Traction Company C. L. Magee Mnover

Millionaires Private Palace Cars at the Union Depot

The scene shows two private palace cars on Pennsylvania rails at the depot that night. One car belonged to George Westinghouse Jr., the other to Dr. G G Green of Woodbury New Jersey. Dr Green travels with his wife and eight children and relatives after wintering in Pasadena California.

Union Depot Mr. Brown Dr. Lee Pasadina Cal Green Woodbury Dr. Green Mow Wescott Company A Tenth Regiment

Outlawed from Erie County Twenty One Prisoners Sentenced

Erie county officers with Sheriff J. Barnes delivered 21 prisoners to various facilities in Pittsburg. Inmates sent to the Western Penitentiary include Reed two years for larceny Scott two years for larceny Kearney five years for robbery Leland three years for larceny Davis two years for burglary and larceny Shaw one year three months for larceny Kelly one year for larceny McKnight three years for larceny McDermott one year three months for larceny Burger three years for trespass and larceny Geisler one year three months for larceny. Two were sent to Morganza three to the workhouse and five to Huntingdon Reformatory.

L. H. Russell William Schultz William Porach W. P. Brown C. M. Shreve J. & Barnes Erie County Pittsburg Morganza Workhouse Huntingdon Reformatory Western Penitentiary Penitentiary Thomas Reed L. H. Scott John Kearney Lafayette Leland Smith Davis William Shaw Frank Kelly John McKnight John, McDermott Henry Burger William Geisler

Alderman Caldwell Faces First Criminal Suit

Alderman Caldwell of the Twenty fourth ward, in office since May 4, opened his first case as Mrs Katherine Moran filed against Mrs Katherine Maloy for assault and battery. Neighbors on Jane Street near South Twenty fifth quarrel over a hydrant led to Moran being struck with a dishpin. Maloy withdrew after Moran agreed to friendship.

Caldwell Alderman Caldwell Twenty-fourth Ooice Katherine Moran Katherine Maloy Jane Street South Twenty-fifth Street

City Eyes Street Viewers Test Next Week

City Attorney Moreland returns from Harrisburg amid talk of street matters and charter changes. He expects a certified copy of new street bills tomorrow and preparations for test cases. The application for street viewers focuses on Shi oh and Wyom streets, with seating planned within a week.

Moreland Harrisburg

Woman Seeks Support as Husband Jailed for Desertion

Mrs. John Bollinger of Thirty Fifth Street swore out an information before Alderman Kerr accusing her husband of desertion. She says he is employed with a large salary yet has supplied only 24 to support himself and their family over the past five months. He faced a hearing last night and was committed to jail in default of bail for court trial.

Helbreot John Bollinger

Neighboring dispute leads to arrest in Clay alley

Mary Boyle was arrested by Officer Bagley yesterday afternoon in Clay alley on a disorderly conduct charge. The officer alleges she, in a drunken condition, threw a bucket of water on neighbor Coniey after a refused loan. Boyle awaits a morning hearing.

Mary Boyle Bagley Clay Alley

Man Faces Hearing For Plate-Throwing Incident

Andrew Doud appeared before Alderman McMasters for a hearing after allegedly throwing a plate at his wife. Details from the session were limited, with officials outlining the accusation and next steps in the case.

Andrew Doud

Local court notes and police blotter items

Tromwas Biocurons of Mt Washington faces a dog keeping charge before Alderman McMasters. Apotra ZEANDER was arrested by Deputy Fire Marshal Eggers for barn arson in Leet township. Thomas BRANNIGAN has a hearing before Alderman McKenna over alleged assault and battery. Mrs Juany Krxo was arrested and lodged at Central station on a disorder charge.

Tromwas Biocurons Mt. Washington McMasters H. F. Walkmeyer Apotra Zeander Eggers W. ¢. Jones Leet Township Tnosas Brannigan McKenna Wiliam Robinson Juany Krxo Central Station

Sharpsburg Builders Exchange Plans Eight Hour Strike

Sharpsburg contractors form a Builders Exchange with 41 members to back the Pittsburg eight hour strike. The group vows to pursue arbitration and pursue action against material men who refuse to sell. Electricians and plasterers align with eight hour demands as plumbers report solid unity and new organization growth.

Sharpsburg Ems George B. Forsaith J. L. Forsaith & Co Exchange Pittsburg Exchange Building Trades Builders’ Exchange F. M. Davis & Co Wilkinsburg Davis & Co

Miners Meet Over Dissatisfaction In Finleyville District

Miners in Finleyville area plan a convention next week to decide whether to oust current officers or form a new union. Discontent follows the May strike setback and delayed eight hour demand. Local groups from Shire Oaks Banksville and Wheeling division pressure operators for an immediate arbitration settlement.

Finleyvilles United Mine Workers Shire Oaks Wheeling Banksville Minners

Directors and Officers Elected at Ange ine Dock Company Meeting

The Angeline Dock Company stockholders elected a board including James Laughlin Jr, John W Chalfant, B F Jones, H A Laughlin, M K Moorhead, G M Laughlin, H C Fownes. Officers named were President James Laughlin Jr, Vice President John W Chalfant, Treasurer W Quincy, Secretary and Auditor Benjamin Voge, General Manager W G Pollock. No reports were submitted and the secretary noted no public interest in the loromachy.

Angeine Dock Company Angeline Dock Company Third Avenue Try Street James Laughlin, Jr John W. Chalfant B. F. Jones H. A. Laughlin M. K. Moorhead GM. Laughlin H. C. Fownes Tressmer W. ©. Quincy Benjamin Voge Mainiager W. G. Pollock

Leechburg and Westmoreland Coal and Coke Company Reorganized

A stockholders meeting at Leechburg reorganized the Leechburg and Westmoreland Coal and Coke Company. Joseph G. Towle named President, J. N. Harrison Secretary and Treasurer, W. L. Dixon Manager, with a five member board including John F. Atcheson and J. M. Stewart. The company owns about 100 acres of coal and 75 acres surface near Allegheny Valley Hall road. A branch office will be established in the city and work will start immediately.

Leechburg and Westmoreland Coal and Coke Company Leechburg Jos. G. Towle J. N. Harrison W. L. Dixon John F. Atcheson J. M. Stewart Allegherty Valley Hallroad Outoets Freeport

Pittsburg and Western to Issue 2 Million in Bonds

Shareholders at Pittsburg and Western voted to issue 2 million dollars in bonds to fund double tracking from the city to Warren Ohio and to open new territory. President Harry W. Oliver said proceeds will cover expansion costs to handle Baltimore and Ohio traffic with Eastern interests represented by Solon Ponphreys George Rollins and Arthur J. Taylor of New York.

Pittsburg and Western Harry W. Oliver Raii Warren Itimore Ohio Solon Ponphreys George Rollins Arthur J. Taylor New York

Ground broken for Rolled Steel Wheel plant at Kensington

Ground has been broken at Kensington near Parnassus for the Rolled Steel Wheel Company's new plant. The corporation has a capital of 0 and owns a 140 by 480 foot tract. The factory will produce all kinds of vehicle wheels and will employ about 34 men.

Kensington Parnassus Rolled Steel Wheel Company

Engineers' Proceedings in Book Form

The tenth annual session of the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania publishes a 200 page volume containing complete texts of all papers read and full minutes of all meetings.

The Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania

Railroad branch work pushes forward in Indiana county

The new branch of the P. RR. R. in Indiana county advances to connect J. W. Moore's coke and Guthrie's coal lands. Operations have begun, many men are employed, and the project is expected to cost about 6,000.

P. RR. R Indiana County J. W. Moore Guthrie

Cambria Iron and Steel Announces Wages Change

The Cambria Iron and Steel Company posts a notice in the open hearth department that after June 1 wages will be raised on 2000 tons due to tonnage shortfalls from another furnace. Wages currently base on 1200 tons. The change affects piece rates and pay for washers. The union has not yet decided whether to accept the introduction.

Cambria Iron and Steel Company

No Change for Braddock Manager Rowe

Reported removal of C. H. Rowe as Braddock Wire Co manager proved false He has been elected manager of the new Allentown plant and will oversee both mills No personnel changes planned at Braddock

Manager Rowe Braddock C. H. Rowe Braddock Wire Company Allentown Rowe

Local Projects and Industrial Updates in Beaver County and Pittsburgh Area

A minibar across the Big Sewickley in Beaver county must be rebuilt due to poor workmanship. The Salesmans Assembly sent a donation to C. M. Parker to aid coke workers. Alteunet in Meadville reports a successful hot water heating system. Tar Beaver Electric Arc Light Co wins contract to light New Brighton borough with 40 arc lights. Pittsburg Forge and Iron Works ships 22 000 gross tons of finished products in year to July 1. Denials issued about a K L of L boycott of Pittsburg Tution road. Immigrant cars crowded into Pittsburg while many travelers moved west. Jones and Laughlin fire workers ordered back to clean debris for rebuilding. Maxacrn Courmarern of Carnegie Phipps Co reports coal furnace experiments a success and gas shortage inconveniences can be overcome.

Sewickley Beaver County Assembly C. M. Parker Alteunet Meadville Tar Beaver Electric Arc Light Company New Brighton Pittsburg Forge and Iron Works Tur Pittsburg Jones & Laughlin Sterdny Maxacrn Courmarern Carnegie, Phipps &Co Thirty-third Street Mills

Voice of Emma Juch’s Bassist Becomes St Louis Editor

John K. Gilbert, former bass singer with Emma Juch and a judge of public wit, now edits the St. Louis Star Sayings. He visited the city from New York, plans to return, and is noted as a lawyer and former Cleveland ally. He rose in metropolitan journalism and once studied with ex-President Cleveland.

John K. Gilbert Emma Juch St. Louis St. Louis Star Sayings New York Gilbert Judh Opera Company Metropolitan Star Cleveland Philadelphia College

It Was a Lady's Baggage Seventeen Pieces at Union Depot

D B. Warden of the Excelsior agency at Union depot stacked baggage for distribution last night. Seventeen pieces in one lot bore hotel and travel tags. The owner is identified as Mrs A S Graham of Toronto who traveled with her child and three, lodging at the Anderson last night.

D. B. Warden Excelsior Union Depot Lagmen Graham Toronto Canada Europe Nhree Anderson

Saloon Move Court Battle Ends in Bruggeman Favor

Magistrate McKenna rules for Frank Bruggeman a licensed liquor dealer who rented his house to John Furlong for a pool room. Furlong must vacate on May 1 but refuses seeking a bonus. Judgment against Furlong gives Bruggeman possession though business loss since May persists.

McKenna Frank Bruggeman John Furlong Bruggeman Furlong

Father Mollinger Helps Paralyzed Man From Nashville

An elderly man named Rue from Nashville, Tennessee, traveled to see Father Mollinger at Union depot last Monday. After treatment he returned home last night feeling relieved and able to move his limbs, a change from total helplessness. He was accompanied by his son who said the journey was worthwhile for the old man's benefit.

Rue Union Depot Nashville Tenn Father Mollinger Mae

Poor Man's Sale Prices at G & Burg Combination Clothing

Today on Friday the Poor Man's Sale offers factory cost clothing. Men receive suits from 23.00 to 118.00, including 300 working suits, 400 cassimere or worsted suits, 250 striped pants, and 300 boys' suits, all at cost price. Store at Grant and streets opposite the Court case advertises the sale. A testimonial notes Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured severe inflammatory rheumatism. Also mentions Jos. Homer & Co. Penn Avenue Stores and Baleur & Co corner Smithfield.

Tony Bye G. G Burg Combination Clothing Company Grant and Eee Streets

Robber Displays Talent in Daylight Looting Case

Andrew Bach, known as Jep, is arrested after police traced daylight thefts from Hon. Felix R. Brunot’s Stockton avenue residence. He allegedly loaded four to five wagon loads of bric a brac, old china, paintings, and furniture from 61 Sandusky Street over about a week. Police say he targeted houses with minimal morning protection and may have more plunder in the East End.

Allegheny Central Station Andrew Asing Jep Bach Stockton Avenue Felix R. Brunot Ife Glenn Sandusky Street Miss Hogg Brunot Steele Johnston Andrew Bach Twenty-fifth Street East End

Death Warrant Read To Alex Killian

At 10 30 yesterday Sheriff MacCiesry read the death warrant to Alex Killian. The doomed man faced the moment calmly and made a brief remark saying he did not blame the Sheriff for anything done. He claimed he had been convicted with perjury and would seek Innocent.

MacCiesry Alex. Killain Hie

New Silks and Laces Arrive in Garment Fabrics Line

A new assortment of Black Silk Drayery Nets 48 inches wide priced at 125 150 2 250 and 3 per yard. Chantilly and Spanish Black Lace Flouncings offered from 2 to 7 per yard. Large display of Black All Silk and Silk and Wool Grenadines priced 1 to 350 per yard. Mousseline de Soie with Pompadour figures 45 inches wide at 250 per yard. Heavier wear lines include all wool and silk and wool fabrics from 0 1 upward and Hemstitched Bour de and Striped Nun's ceilings 40 inches wide at 50c per yard.

Chantilly

Carnegie linked young men meet amid protests at performance

A gathering of youths tied to Carnegie interests convened in response to an event involving Hipps & Co. The call to action included a rebuke and discord as attendees voiced opposition during the concert proceedings.

Carnegie Rer

Fabric price list features various silks and trims

The notice lists fabrics including polka dot and oblong stripe Black Camel's Hair Grenadines from $1 to $275 a yard, Rayure Side Bordures in twelve styles priced $1 to $275, Byzantines in checks and stripes at $1, Silk-Warp Satin-Stripe Encailine at $125, Priestley's thin summer weight black fabrics, English Trimming Crepes from $125 upward, and English Veiling Crepes $4 and upward.

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