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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1890
Page
5
The piece discusses betting on the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race between Pattison and Delamater. It notes estimated majorities, large wagers in Allegheny and Pittsburgh, and claims bets are often bluffs used to shape sentiment. Officials, contractors, and party figures are cited in various bets and assertions.
Al Carlisle, back from Ohio, estimates Pattison could win by 30 000 to 40 000 at minimum. He cites strong Democratic organization in the state and criticizes Republican blunders under Quay, while noting uncertainty about Delamater and state dynamics.
Independent candidate from New Castle Mr T W Phillips travels to Pittsburg daily. He disputes Dickersons charge as false and says he will file an affidavit if needed. Captain Maxwell of Greenville confirms Dickersons statement was untrue and Phillips insists the fight is serious and he expects victory.
State Chairman Andrews sent two letters to a Pittsburg bank requesting an immediate and large subscription as financial assistance to the Republican State Committee. The appeal has not received a response yet.
A temperance meeting in Lafayette Hall drew a small crowd but strong enthusiasm. Speakers included Rev. Mr. Covert and gubernatorial candidate John D. Gill, with Col. George W. Bain delivering a humorous but serious appeal for local option and constitutional amendment.
Colonel James M. Scovel a Philadelphia journalist turned speaker for Delamater and T W Phillips reports strong support in Western Pennsylvania. He spoke in Beaver County chatting with Senator Quay and citing a telegram from Thomas Power claiming Philadelphia will deliver a 20000 majority for the ticket. He backs Phillips as the only winner in the district and doubts Major McDowell to be viable. Dick Quay is expected to win with the regular majority.
Chairman Peter Shields of the Independent Republican Committee on Organization says he has information that Delamater’s supporters would try to count out Pattison in McKeesport and some Pittsburg wards. He warns polling places will be watched closely and any fraud swiftly followed by arrest.
The paper argues the Jr. O. U. A. M. is non political and distributes 15000 copies statewide to urge members to vote for the principles they advocate and to support the party most likely to carry them out.
The colored Democrats of Allegheny county will hold a mass meeting in Lafay ette Hall this evening under the auspices of the W. H. Barclay Democratic Club. The American Cor net Band will furnish the music and James H. W. Howard Rev. D. B. Mathews Walter B. Brown and George F. Smith will speak.
Chairman Blair of the Independent Republicans announced many accessions to their voting strength. He cited city employees switching to their side and said no defections from their camp, with Pattison’s prospects growing brighter daily.
The W. H. McCleary Glee Club supports the Republican campaign in the county. Performances are tonight in Tarentum and Monday at Old City Hall. Members include W. F. Adams John Hibbard Henry Gerding Dr. Phillips C. F. Harris A. Simpson W. K. Gable Harry Gripp G. W. Long and E. N. Randolph.
The Forty second Senatorial district voters hear claims that William Flinn opposes Huns as laborers. Several of his friends spent yesterday clarifying the issue to set the record straight.
Judge Edward Campbell runs as a Prohibition candidate for Congress in Fayette County and aims to poll more than others. In the state party, their total is about 20 000, and John D. Gill running for Governor expects to hold it.
The Dispatch promises complete election returns in tomorrow morning's edition and reports the closing hours of the campaign will be covered in the 20 page morrow issue.
Dr B M Hawxa practices exclusively in ear, nose and throat diseases at 720 Penn Street, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Offices listed under Basu.
In a broad sale advertisement Boucs and Bue tout undergarments for all ages with prices from 15 cents for children’s items 35 cents for men’s pieces 25 cents for ladies and up to the finest silk garments.
Thyele M. Lamb, local agent, promotes the Merchants and Mechanics Bond and Savings Association of Baltimore. A Pittsburgh branch opens with offices in room 38, Dallmeyer building, 96 Fourth avenue. The circular promises bonds secured by reserve funds and redemption in numerical order with stepped payouts, paid from bond sales receipts.
World criticizes proposed association plans as a bait to wage earners and predicts collapse if bonds are not legitimate or profitable. Bergstresser labels aid and loan schemes as working class fraud. Arcus notes People’s Mutual Benefit Association as a fresh yet deceitful collective, exposing initiation fees and excessive dues. The Dispatch previews electricity terms for readers.
The Street Railroads Committee reported affirmatively on a supplementary ordinance granting the Perry Street Railway Company a single track on Perry street and connected streets. A request by W H Graham of Pleasant Valley to lay tracks on a macadam base along California avenue with IT rails was granted.
Last night All-Halloween pranks erupted across Fifth Avenue as several boys damaged property. A hardware dealer J Grimburgo reported three stoves damaged while Amos Rob erts was caught tearing down a wall at the Franklin school house. An overturned coal wagon and other mischief were noted as Officer Lea and Inspector McAleese intervened.
Directors at Smithfield Street offices vote to issue bonds to convert the line into an electric road but delay action for sixty days. George B. Hill says all directors present and harmonious. claims of factionalism unfounded. System change hinges on Sixth Street bridge repair. meeting lasts about half an hour.
Fifteen tracks were laid this week in the extension of the Baltimore and Ohio freight yards. The project was outlined and begun months ago by W. T. Manning, who was promoted before his plans materialized.
A city page lists several visitors and comments: John Van Horne of Western Union bound for Louisville predicts a single telegraph company and the Postal service future. Lyman Gilbert informs Senator Quay of Delamater support in the middle district. Dr James Pearson notes a typhoid fever outbreak in coal regions. Thomas Deegan reports brisk business at J P Witherow & Co. C R Henepin foresees American pork victory in Europe. F E Rendall returns to Canada for winter. J N Wilson travels from Columbus for Fraternal Mystic Circle duties. J W Logan stays at Monongahela House and is linked to oil and gas figures A H Logan and J H Logan. J Scott Ward and wife head East. Chief J C Brown suffers quinsy.
Several petty cases are listed for settlement in the Aldermen’s offices. Charges include a dispute after a remark about the Chinese, arrests for time, and an assault claim by Thomas Bramner from Bedford avenue. FranK Sirrox faces a bearing on a theft suspicion after attempting to sell a ladies’ gold watch and giving contradictory statements.
Postmaster McKean awaits Washington reply over deluge of Mexican lottery circulars routed through Pittsburg. Letters claim anti lottery law does not apply to ordinary mail and seek inclusion of users in a cross border scheme with prizes over 60000 monthly.
The Executive Board of the District endorses a sales staff walkout at Gusky's Kauffman's Saller & Co. Charles Ruben's L Jackson's and P C C C to win an hour earlier closing on Saturdays and holiday half days. Eisner & Phillips and Levey Brothers partially acceded earlier. About 368 salespeople may be absent this Saturday without signed concessions.
The Brownstown mill closes for furnace rearrangement while Moorhead-McCleane’s plants convert to a PATERNAL government model, as discussed by a Northwest lawyer with Charles T. Murray of THE DISPATCH. Tomorrow’s mammoth issue promises more News.
Pennsylvania officers arrest J. C. Headrick John Constable Harry Hildebrand and Grant Kernable in Conemaugh on 13 robbery charges. Special Agent Houghton led the case and recovered some stolen goods. Hearing set for today.
Mrs Park Painter has secured the use of the lecture room in the Carnegie building for a class in physical culture. The Committee on Public Works meets next Monday. The Schon drowning verdict states death by her own action.
Echols, McMurray & Co promote free organ receipts with every tenth organ sold in November to clear holiday stock. Down payments and monthly plans offered. Nearby ads trumpet dresses for girls, menswear, blankets, gloves, and black cheviots from multiple Pittsburgh merchants, with locations on Penn Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
Gossip centers on a 75 000 land sale for a park entrance after trips by Bigelow Scott and Carnahan to London. Controller Morrow balked at an unitemized bill of 1328, council approval sought, Mayor Gourley held payment, and a joint resolution failed by one vote.
All trains were delayed last evening on the Ft Wayne Panhandle and Pennsylvania systems. The Southwest Eastern express ran eight hours late due to a freight wreck west of Columbus. A Sandusky freight car smashup delayed passenger trains for over an hour and slowed the limited, notorious for winter delays.
Superintendent Browne says the city has a better water supply than ever due to a large distribution main from Highland reservoir to Soho. The route runs Highland Ellsworth St Clair Bauman Roup Ellsworth Neville Henry Dithridge Forbes and into Soho with 40 inch diameter from the reservoir to Fifth Avenue and 24 inches to Soho.
Thomas Flaherty left a horse at the East End stockyards for sale about three weeks ago. A man offered $110 for the horse and Flaherty insisted the buyer try the animal. When the horse returned, Flaherty disappeared and has not been seen since. Stockyard workers want Flaherty to settle boarding costs of $110 before selling the horse and are eager for his return.
Two hearses carried a father and daughter to St. Paul’s Cathedral after Wednesday’s Grant street fire. A white casket with a peach-blow velvet trim held the father, and a black casket held the daughter Mary Gavetelli, with embalming fluid compromised by the blaze. Burial occurred at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The ad reports three lines of special orders unveiling exclusive styles priced at 18, 20, and 25 dollars. It highlights a $10 plush jacket and bargain long coats and cloth capes as a strong value, noting prices are strikingly low for the quality offered.
Nearly crowded out Satu day is your day. Store for your goods open until 9 o clock this evening. If you need urging see the afternoon papers. The largest stock of Winter Underwear. The finest assortments of Neckwear and all other furnishings in keeping. Bugs and Robes for inside and outside of your carriage. Warm Buggy Robes, warm Winter Gloves, Lined Skins and heavy Knit Wool Gloves.
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