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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1891
Page
5
Councils debate the auditors report on the mayor’s books. Disputes flare over wording vicious and witnesses and on dividend taxation cited from Pennsylvania cases. Henricks and Wertheimer clash while讨论 weigh scales contract and city finances. meeting adjourns after referral to City Solicitor.
Deaureilman Wertheimer complains of too much fireworks as the investigation proceeds. After adjournment, Hen ricks defers judgment on Chief Murphe's explanation, saying it is his duty to produce stubs and prove innocence. Wertheimer adds he opposes delaying a new fountain amid public scrutiny.
Iman Parke of Common Council argued Councils lack power to remove a mayor, a privilege he said lies with the court. Some members dissented, but his view remained influential in a tense discussion.
Mayor Gourley of Pittsburg appoints a cross party committee of prominent citizens to press the claim for holding the Republican National Convention in the city. The list, headed by Jno. F. Jones, includes lawmakers, businessmen, and civic leaders who will meet Friday at 3 p.m. to plan action. The mayor notes benefits to the city even if the bid fails.
In Sharpsburg Pennsylvania a surge of illegal liquor sales thrives near St. Mary's German Catholic Church as licensed saloons lose patrons. Mothers and ministers urge action while Burgess Loyd hesitates, citing weak laws and lack of evidence. Speak-easies bear colorful names and face raids or prosecutions increasingly stymied by legal gaps.
A party of county auditors from Ohio checked into the Seventh Avenue Hotel last evening and plan a ride along Pennsylvania Company's lines for a uniform assessment. Led by W A McKay, they aim to determine fair value amid disputes with the railroad over high prior assessments. Attendees included Peckenpaugh, Marshall, Loiehot, Mansfield, Arnold, Wirick, and Parker.
The W. C. T. Alliance organizes committees to locate cases and raise funds for treating drinking problems. Charity patients under Dr. Franklin have shown improvement, and women helpers praise the reclamation efforts. Letters are being prepared to solicit church-wide support in two cities.
Allegheny Council Librarian reports 31 week term from March 16 to October 31 with circulation of 65 017 volumes, the highest since opening. Consultation loans 5 482. Reading room patrons 7 817, up 1 224. Periodicals issued 6 943, attendance 6 595.
Bishop Foss of the Methodist Church arrived in the city on his way to Cleveland for the General Missionary Committee annual meeting. He will perform the marriage of Miss McKee and W D Carnahan during his visit. The committee plans to increase funding for missions as the work grows. annual allocations now run about 1,200,000 with all bishops and 40 delegates expected, the meeting lasting a week.
Mollie Camp and Mary Ann Morley were arrested by Detective O Mara in Horne s store Saturday and charged with larceny yesterday by store manager H P Donner. Police recovered unpurchased underwear behind a lounge where the items were discarded. The defendants, in custody, await a hearing today.
J K Labahan proprietor of the St James Hotel showed marked improvement yesterday and is out of danger. He remains in his residence on Center avenue where he has lived for years.
An old advertisement notes Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as a chief home blessing for custards sauces and more with directions on the label. It emphasizes broad household use and availability through local grocers.
The Returning Board completed counts showing political results across districts including District Attorney and Prothonotary races. Abraham Faust defeated D. Oliver in the Forty-second Senatorial district as the lone Straightout winner. bond issues for Allegheny City streets and various local offices appear with figures and notes. The Soup Exposition invites ladies to visit John A. Henshaw & Co. for Franco American Soups demonstrations.
Thousands of chrysanthemums fill the Penn avenue auditorium creating a garden look. The display centers on autumn flowers with tropical greens and pine, lanterns, and a Japanese flair. Exhibitors arrange varied color gradations. a seven inch bloom is noted. ferns and mosses are prepared for displays.
Three young women dressed as Japanese figures posed in a central booth at Madison Square Garden. They retraced makeup steps daily to deepen cheeks eyelashes and create a striking look, drawing crowds as a real Japanese man watched the display with amused interest.
The article notes a New York show as a precursor to Pittsburgh visitors and predicts a grand flower show at Madison Square Garden with high ticket demand. A Japanese attendee draws sidelong glances in a humorous moment as the crowd anticipates the event.
Senators Neeb Steele and Upperman left for Harrisburg to attend today’s special session. They agree the question of Senate jurisdiction is likely negative, and if the issue arises the trial of Auditor General McCaman would proceed. Boyer is said to have no dishonesty shown. remarks from Neeb emphasize the legal propriety of the stance.
Biber and Easton advertise 250 metal-handle umbrellas at 4 cents with wear-resistant covers. Paragon-frame 26 inch umbrellas with silver handles and Gloria covers reduced from 1 dollar to 1. A limited run of extra fine Gloria-handled umbrellas, originally 2 dollars, now 150. Silk umbrellas with elaborate handles priced to 74. Special low prices feature novel handles in sandal, wetcheel and violet woods with ivory and silver inlays for men and women.
Linen department offers Manufacturers seconds at 25¢ each and bundles of 3% or 4 lots, Ladies' Hemstitched Handkerchiefs at bargain prices, fancy linens including scarfs towels and table linen in drawn work and hemstitched styles, with boxed sets and matching napkins from $4 to $20. Also 121, 15 and 18 cent extra large towels and prices like $1 and $125 per dozen in duck and damask borders. Ideal wedding gifts.
Our Cloak Rooms showcases European and American children’s garments from ages 2 to 16 and ladies’ wear in solid materials. Prices range from modest $5 to $8 for special values with finer goods across the line as prices rise.
A merchant advertises a wide range of stylish plain fabrics and dress goods with choices in Bedford Cards Broadcloths and Storm-Serges. Colors include Navy Green Garnet Brown Plum and Black. Yard prices range from 38c to 7.50 with patterns and novelty designs 10 to 50.
Silk fabrics including Faille Francaise 20 inches wide 30 shades 75 cents a yard. 21 inch and 22 inch Failles and Crystal Bengalines offered at bargain prices. Black Ground Silks, Minch Black Fables 24 inch Rhodame at 1 per yard, Black Brocades 7 cents, India Silks 75 cents to 18 dollars, Diagonal Crepe du Chenes and Embroidered Crepe du Chenes in many colors.
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