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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1891
Page
2
Pittsburg notes better public order and reduced crime as police discipline and revamped department leadership improve enforcement. Rapid transit aids moving families to suburbs on Sundays, while Allegheny reports similar quiet, speak-easy closures, and fewer disturbances.
A damaged OCR fragment shows two months ending October and a set of numeric figures 1500 12,168 8.463 and 3,705 with unclear context. The text lacks clear entities or events to identify a definite person, organization, or place.
Robbery at Taylor and Irwin avenues in Allegheny left $1,091 in cash stolen from 25 cigar boxes. Police suspect a household member after discovery of a forced shutter and raised window. no arrests yet as investigation continues.
Judge Coulter sixth auditor of the treasury travels from Steubenville to Washington after Ohio speeches for McKinley. He says Republicans could have won New York and Iowa on national issues and views Ohio’s victory as significant for next year. He credits Massachusetts’ result to Russell’s popularity and praises Postmaster McKean as diligent. Accompanying were Judge J E Lowry of Cincinnati and ex Chief Clerk of the Ohio Senate.
A free lecture at the Bijou Theater last night drew a full house with many turned away for lack of seating. J Charles Harrison of Chicago spoke with an M D title in a men only address promoting his business, aided by a stereopticon show. A second lecture is planned next Sunday unless the Law and Order League stops it.
Magistrate McKenna held a morning hearing for William Fowler William Downey Waltin Mark and Henry Buchanan arrested by Officer Lewis Sparen on Market street Saturday night. No evidence of breach of peace found. all prisoners discharged. Officer Sparge suspended by Inspector Silvis for unspecified time.
A Pittsburg Dispatch report discusses alleged schemes by the T ian ti secret society to condemn Ye Tang who converted to Christianity. It cites testimony, raids on gambling dens, and claims of trumped up charges to justify punishment by a covert moral code.
A hotel gathering discusses how cocktails gin fizzes and a cherry bounce affect drinkers. Debutantes find the cherry bounce pleasant, while some guests are unsure what it is. The piece notes Washington’s taste for new drinks and mentions the earlier ric i cooling mix.
Henry Mulch aged 17 from Belizhoover was accidentally shot while hunting in Lower St. Clair township last Saturday. While climbing an embankment his father handed him the gun. a trigger contact with a stone fired the weapon, tearing away much of his face and causing fatal injuries before a physician arrived. The coroner was notified and the body was returned home.
Joseph Archer, William Brough, William Lundy, John Miller, William Staub and Phillip Ricci were arrested and locked up in the Seventeenth ward station on a disorderly conduct charge. The boys allegedly gathered near the Thirty‑seventh Street Baptist Church, using tin horns to harass the minister and congregation. They face a hearing before Magistrate Leslie.
At 10:15 PM Saturday car 143 on the Troy Hill branch of the Pleasant Valley line climbed a hill on Pike street Allegheny. The wheels and brakes failed causing it to slip back and collide with car 81 behind it. Runaway pets leaped free, with only John Kelsh suffering a cut to his hand and Mrs Minnicer, the sole passenger on car 1, thrown to the ground and left foot badly sprained.
Mayor Wyman handles 18 cases with fines and workhouse sentences. Ed Connors pays 25 for attempting to bite an officer’s hand. 5 others, including Kate Fox and Dan Clogan, face workhouse time. Central Station reports 27 prisoners mostly drunks. Tanner wounds Clark but is sent to the workhouse.
A bronze sculpture titled Crushing by Brute Force depicts a giant gripping a younger man in a life draining hold. Doctors gathered around the piece noted the accurate anatomy and internal organ positions, yet none wished to own the work due to its graphic reminder of pain and suffering.
The Duquesne Traction Company delegation returned from Philadelphia without agreement with Pittsburg Traction Company magnates led by P B Widener. Magee says no deal, no consolidation, and confirms only limited political involvement remains. A separate item notes West End dealer William C Gunderfinger's horse died after swallowing a bent pin, worth 1,400 pounds and valued at 300.
Laborers in Pittsburg discuss a pending miners strike at Jones and Laughlin mills. Engineers and machinists threaten possible work stoppages, with Amalgamated Association officials mediating and mass meetings planned to organize support.
Colorado labor official L Bodine cautions Pennsylvania workers about Sterretta or Sterritt a phantom town 100 miles east of Denver. He reports inquiries from Pennsylvanians lured by promises of large plants and permanent well paid jobs. He urges caution and guards workers against deception.
The body of Franklin M. Doyle, who died by self destruction at 423 Smithfield Street, was shipped to Cleveland yesterday. His father T F Doyle arrived from Cleveland and claimed the remains. The coroner plans an inquest today. Doyle was described as a graduate physician and electrician.
President Costello says a Mansfield Coal and Coke Company conference yielded a compromise with miners and operators. A letter from the Mansfield miners claimed two men were not reinstated, prompting a work stoppage, but the meeting secured concessions and workers will return tomorrow. Costello expects regional disputes to ease and heads to Toledo for the Knights of Labor assembly.
Marrim Joheston paid a ten dollar fine and costs for mule abuse. Josefh Levi faces a watch theft charge at Williams Livery Stables and was linked to a sale attempt on Frankstown avenue. Lauter, dimly described, was jailed after an incident involving jeering youths and a two shot display. Deximis Mrranax and two others were detained for suspicious conduct near a well dressed stranger. Orricen Rosex2catr arrested a man named Davis after a fight at a patrol box on Duquesne way. injuries treated by Police Surgeon Moyer.
Vice President Carney of the Amalgamated Association attended yesterday's gathering of printers and pressmen. He pledged aid and a county wide meeting of labor heads will be held later this week to organize efforts in support of the printers.
A 240 employee meeting is set at Yough's Hall Butler and Main streets at 12 tonight to form a benevolent organization. President Holmes and Superintendent Rugg support the plan. Similar societies exist in Boston Washington and Buffalo.
Captain William Stewart of the South side police ordered Officers Sheets and Risch to start duty in Frowns town at 8 this morning instead of 2 pm due to the Jones & Laughlins American Iron Works strike. The firm did not request the change.
A dealer named Boccs & Bua markets an assortment of chenille portieres with 15 pairs, including dado frieze and tassel fringe, described in a catalog-like note.
Special Agent Houghton of the Pennsylvania road notes a large gang occupying brickyards near Edgewood and preying on households in the East End. He urges local regulation and cheap labor on roads to curb the nuisance, citing Gallitzin as a model where tramps work on public roads.
Fire swept the three story brick home of J. B. Kaercher Wood street hardware dealer on Williams Hill above Greenfield in the twenty third ward. The blaze began in a closet shortly before 10 am a lady inside tried to extinguish it but failed. Fire engines reached after an alarm from station 92 and the building and its contents were totally consumed with loss estimated at 5 000 to 6 000 and partial insurance.
General Nelson Monroe begins a series of lectures in Pittsburgh and Allegheny aimed at promoting the new $8 pension law. He will speak tonight at Post 3 in Pittsburg and will address Post 88, Post 206, Post 128, Post 155, and Post 162 across the week with appearances through year end before retirement proceedings.
Bishop Phelan laid the corner stone of the new St. Brendan's Catholic Church in Copeland near the Pennsylvania Railroad. About 6,000 attended as Catholic societies marched from Braddock. Sixteen priests assisted the bishop with a combined choir from Pittsburgh churches and plans for a Christmas Mass.
An unknown woman about 35 was found drowned yesterday in the Monongahela river at the foot of Smithfield street. John M. Petrie, a shanty boat dweller, found the body caught on a wire and floating near the surface. Captain Hennigan of No. 2 Engine Company had the patrol wagon remove her to the marque. The body was not in the water long and was in good preservation, slender, about 110 pounds, wearing a black and white checked suit, button shoes and black stockings. No clothing details or marks identified the woman.
Chairman Gilliford of the Allegheny Auditing Committee said the subcommittee’s recommendations to the general committee would be plain and unvarnished when presented at the meeting this evening. He noted he has studied the matter and will not preempt the discussion with early statements.
A carload of AT&T linemen passed through Altoona on their way to a line project near Youngstown. Washington Josenbauts fell from a second story window at 19 Snyder Street Allegheny and may die. Patrick Consecy of Edgar Thomson Steel Works suffered a badly fractured right leg from a falling billet and is in Mercy Hospital. Residents near Liberty Avenue and Thirty third Street report broken safety gates on the junction road and unsafe crossings for about ten days.
Anfrecht the Eminent Photographer launches a new gallery at 77 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg offering fine cabinets at one dollar per dozen.
The Farmers' Deposit National Bank invites the public to call and inspect their new antedeposte vaults. Information on renting boxes and depositing valuables cheerfully given.
Local notice hints at Jos Hors & Co enjoying morning attention with emphasis on their Pann Avenue Stores and related activities.
Judge John H. Orvis warns the extra session and Boyer McCamant trials hurt Democrats, boosting Republicans by 50 000 to 60 000 votes. He says Quay’s influence justified, Harrison’s chances crushed, and predicts 1892 Democrat victory fears. He notes reelection hopes for Blaine and reciprocity unlikely to save the party.
Hucus and Hacke announce quality and value in Alaska Seats garments. They advertise 25 inch jackets in SEAL material priced from 125 to 185, down from 185 to 225 previously this week. A few SEAL sacques offered at reduced rates. Wool cheviots measured six inches wide now advertised at 50c per yard, regular 1 dollar.
A newspaper note promotes Fine Furs announcing additions to their stock of Real Alaska Seal Garments. It asserts every garment uses genuine Alaska seal, Martin London dye, and high finish. The ad claims superior styles and prices unmatched elsewhere, urging customers to buy now.
An item listing details seal jackets with reefer or fitted fronts, high shoulders and high medical collars. Available lengths include 25 27 or 30 inches with price points $175 $200 $225 $250 $275.
Attractive seals capes offered at 360, 85, and 100 dollars in various styles including full length pointed fitted fronts high collars and high sleeves. These markdowns present a significant discount on quality materials from standard asking prices.
A catalog lists novelty jackets featuring seals with martens, persians, Hudson sable, and other seals facing in varied directions. The designs spotlight animal faces as decorative elements on outerwear.
A catalog listing shows military capes in seal, plus seal with Russian, martens, eastern sable, imperial sable, Persian seal and mink. Also offered are lower and medium priced furs in these varieties.
Fashion notices announce small furs including muffs collars boas and the fashionable Animal Collarettes in complete lines for children and misses with all popular fur choices shown.
A sales pitch urges immediate purchase of lines with assurance of a considerable saving by buying here. The message emphasizes urgency and discounted pricing to entice readers.
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