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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1891
Page
12
Amid debate city leaders and business figures weigh closing the Pittsburg Exposition in 1893 or keeping it open during the World's Fair year. Prominent voices argue for and against, citing advertising value, regional and international travel, and potential attendance.
At 10 o clock next Tuesday morning the entire uniformed police force will be inspected in the Old City Hall. Captain J A A Brown will command and maneuver the force with Mayor Gourley Chief Brown and Superintendent Weir in attendance. Invitations have been issued to Indies and gentlemen to witness the ceremony. Dan Silvis in a new wine suit as Chief Inspector will make his first appearance and is expected to create a sensation.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad gains in theatre traffic by attracting the Lights and Shadow company to New York Boys and Girls to Cincinnati and the Harry Williams troupe to Baltimore. Tickets were scattered to various points from the museums as the rivalry heats up with more local theaters and companies.
Dr B M Haxrxa operates an ear nose and throat clinic at 720 Penn Street Pittsburg Pennsylvania offering specialized care in ENT diseases.ứa
The piece reports that C J Magee of Pittsburgh is favored to become the Republican National Committee chairman. It notes past reconciliations with Senator Quay, Magee’s possible acceptance, and a plan to back Matthew Stanley Quay for the Senate while Magee heads the national committee. It also covers party dynamics, Ohio campaigns, and Arkansas demographics.
John Ennis denounces William Brennen accusing him of harming the Democratic party in the county. Ennis claims Brennen backed Republicans, manipulating district attorney candidate selection and excluding loyal Democrats like John Huckenstein and F L Bellman, urging removal of Brennen for party rebuilding.
Senator Jones of Arkansas passed through the city bound for Washington to join the Democrats at the opening of Congress. He expects most Democratic lawmakers to be on hand within ten days to align party strategy. The aim is to present a united front and set a favorable record for the upcoming session.
The Americus Club met last night electing three new members and noting the death of member W. M. Gibbs. A letter from L. E. McComas was read after he was made an honorary member. A resolution urged the National Republican Executive Committee to name Pittsburg as the 1892 convention site and a three man committee was appointed to press the case. The club also decided not to attend Governor elect McKinley’s inauguration in Columbus next January.
Governor-elect McKinley and his wife left for New York to rest before returning to Canton for the inauguration. He plans to visit his brother Abner and seek a private secretary position amid a Huckeye GOP scramble for offices. McKinley avoids personalities and signals a run for the Presidency, opposing a second place with Blaine and opposing tariff agitation.
The returning board finished counting the State ticket and judiciary yesterday. Counts show Porter 30,569 McClung 30,242 Kennedy 32,971 Fetterman 21,510 Fitzsimmons 18,749 Johnston 18,597 and Over 52,985 in the county, with other ticket totals incomplete and to be finished Monday.
County Chairman Brennen attacks the Crawford county voting system in Allegheny last night. He warns the Democratic vote would be too small next to the Republicans and questions the plan’s merit for the party. The Straightout Democrats debate leadership as questions arise about a new party head.
A terse note reports a 90 increase and a total of 12,108 with 8,463 due to con award. The statement proclaims This beats the record and highlights a 3.705 figure as part of the cited totals.
Engineers from the Amalgamated Association plan a strike at Jones & Laughlin's South Side mills as talks over pay and new working conditions fail. Company says 250 workers refuse to work with 75 replacements. 800 to 900 may be involved per laborers, with a meeting planned for next Tuesday to enlist more support.
At a Mansfield meeting yesterday a letter was adopted stating that the Pittsburg district convention will declare off the great strike on Tuesday November 3 and allow members to return to work under prior privileges. Mine No 2 proposes reinstatement of two engineers but operators object, risking renewed trouble while Mine 97 remains harmonious. miners are urged to stay clear and avoid interference until settlement.
Striking miners charge operators with intent to disrupt their order and break up the United Mine Workers. In Cannonsburg three mines ordered old workers out and several have abolished check-weighman posts. President Costello returned from a mining tour amid unresolved tensions.
The motormen and conductors on the Western avenue branch of the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Company complain of 12 hour straight runs and insufficient meal breaks along with other issues. They plan a meeting soon to appoint a committee to address officials.
A printers’ strike dispute led a committee of employers to seek police protection from Mayor Gourley. Later a striking workers’ committee met the mayor but offered no clear demands. No decision on protection has been announced.
Catraliz Konair died at Mercy Hospital from burns received in an accident at Furnace Road Braddock on October 1. The Y M C A branch in Lawrenceville plans a prayer week with services on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday nights. Woop Blacknackers of McKeesport was badly injured in a fight with barber Kredel. lower jaw fractured and scalp torn. Patrick Froop, 33, employed at Edgar Thomson Steel Works Braddock, died in his room after a cigarette. heart disease listed as cause. The Coroner was notified as widow Mrs Truitt Suart received a 2000 insurance payment from the Order of United Workmen. Mary Fox charged Mrs Mollie Jones with assault and battery after a fight near the Southside market. Fox’s finger was bitten off during the melee.
Assistant Superintendent O Mara nabbed Mary Ann Quinn and Mollie Moran inside Jos Horne Co store after trailing them for days with 45 suspicious characters in pursuit. Both women, once tied to the so called Dirty Dozen, were taken to Central Station but no stolen goods were found.
The Keystone Bridge Company in Pittsburg receives plans for a Brazil bound project a roundhouse machine shops and terminal structures for Nagyana Railroad at Santos all iron built with 11 locomotive stalls a central turntable and three surrounding workshops Brazil-US trade grows as iron shipments via New York to Brazil begin two month transit time and more Brazilian orders follow including bridges and other iron work reinforcing reciprocal commerce in South America.
Dr. J Guy McCandless reports October mortality at 407 deaths, a rate of 19.8 per 1000. Infants under one year total 90, ages 1 to 5 number 89. Foreign birth 95 deaths. native 312. Infectious diseases total 109 deaths with 574 cases across districts, hospitals. Notable counts include 240 diphtheria cases, 84 scarlet fever, 126 typhoid, and 4 cerebrospinal fever.
Homer Laughlin and John N. Taylor of East Liverpool and John Staines of Baltimore, as a United States Potters Association committee, went to Chicago to obtain space for a potters display at the World’s Fair. They pledged a countrywide exhibit if room is provided, with Haines as the organization’s artist noting tariffs have aided the industry and protection benefits manufacturing.
Supreme Court justices Greene Mitchell and Williams visited the McDonald oil field hosted by W P Logan yesterday. They toured the territory and studied deep formation geology amid many oil case points, receiving samples and explanations to aid future adjudication.
H Kleber & Bro's music store at 506 Wood street Pittsburg offers a range of real grand pianos including Steinway parlor grand and Conover parlor grand at $650 for largest size. Gabler baby grand and Levercress large parlor grands are advertised with eight year warranties and easy terms.
Two Howard street business blocks collapsed at 1 10 pm trapping none but injuring several. Herrick & Son crockery firm and S B Lafferty bakery were affected. Clerks and bystanders escaped, with some injuries including a crushed leg and a cut face. Losses totaled about 44 000. Authorities noted longTerm undermining and prior warnings.
These prunes average 40 per pound with 30 to weigh a pound and 44 ounce each. They are the largest finest prune offered, sweeter than sour lookalikes. The seller promotes peaches and prunes as cheaper than rivals and invites readers to request a weekly price list and mail orders. Orders of $10 or more, excluding sugar, shipped within 200 miles.
The advertisement touts Houcus and Hacxe garments offering choice quality and excellent values. It highlights complete size ranges in new shapes and asserts the lowest prices for best grade qualities.
A line of 25 inch jackets now priced from 125 to 135 after previously selling 185 to 225. Seal sacques limited and offered below prior prices. Also a value line of 50 inch wide wool cheviots regularly 1 a yard now at soc a yard.
A sale advertises 250 metal handle umbrellas with deluxe covers at 50 cents, 1M 26 inch Paragon-frame umbrellas with silver handles and Gloria covers at 1.50, 120 extra fine handles at 1.50, and 100 silk umbrellas with elaborate handles at 2.75. Also listed are novelty handles in sandal and woods with ivory pearl silver inlay for men and women.
Advertises fan linen searfs and towels in various finishes with prices from $1 to $125 per dozen in duck and damask. Displays at 1214 with extra charges, plus elegant hemstitched table linen with napkins, boxed sets, and wedding present appeal.
Our Cloak Rooms display a wide range of children s garments for ages 2 to 16 at modest prices including artistic pieces. Ladies garments in solid materials are shapely and well made with special values from 5 to 33 dollars. Finer goods continue at higher price points across the line.
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