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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1890
Page
2
A contributor condemns the Amalgamated Association plan of work for allowing furnaces to keep gas on for roasting heat, causing waste and shortages. He recalls gas rushes from test tubes, night outages, and mills starting early to meet contracted times, harming other consumers.
The article notes a rapid shift from gas to coal in iron mills, with five mills back to coal using 156 pad dling furnaces and three National Tube mills at McKeesport with 211 furnaces. The coal conversion raises daily coal use by about 600 bushels and increases demand for horses, mules, carts, and labor to transport coal, while railroads face yard blockades and crowded lines impacting freight and passenger service.
The Sub Committee on Art at the Carnegie Library appointed Bryan Wall and H S Stevenson as jurors to set the standard for pictures admitted. They may appoint a third artist and will hang eligible works. Several prominent Alleghenians have donated paintings. The committee opposes unauthorised lectures to promote sales.
The Loyal Legion of Philadelphia ex-army officers plans a fall gathering this week with a banquet at the Duquesne Club tomorrow evening. Governor Beaver Colonel J. Y. Golon General Louis Merrill and other officers will attend. The Philadelphia delegation arrives by special train and will be welcomed by Mayor Gourley. General Warner Colonel Vanderslice and Captain Richler are in town.
Colonel W. W. Dudley of the Republican National Committee visited the city on business and met local figures at the Monongahela House. He dismissed reports that Charles Quay had resigned or planned to resign after the election, calling the matter newspaper gossip.
The Allegheny Finance Committee urged Councils to raise next year's appropriation for Allegheny General Hospital from £6,000 to £10,000 on condition the hospital accepts all patients the city would otherwise cover. Controller Brown's October report shows receipts of 3,7508 with a balance on hand of $1745.
A fog on the tracks near Point of Rocks delayed an eastbound Pennsylvania train for about ten minutes. The obstacle, placed on a sharp curve, caused no wreck as the engine brake was damaged by the catapult device. Crew and officials investigate the incident.
The city reduces its debt from about 14.5 million to around 9.59 million as Controller Morrow continues purchasing bonds. The sinking fund gathers interest while a 19 year history shows steady debt decline, though observers note bookkeeping tricks.
John Dwyer accuses book agent F. M. Stewart of obtaining money by false pretenses. Stewart faces heating before Alderman Gripp as authorities pursue the case.
Delegates from 35 fraternal orders representing about 1,250,000 people gather at the Monongahela House for the National Fraternal Congress. Key topics include admitting paying out societies and the lineup of arriving officers and members from groups such as Knights of Maccabees and AOUW.
In Prothonotary's office two papers marked precipe for Summons revealed a case against a wealthy Ohio man. Executors claim he owes 140 on a note and unpaid purchase money for a land lot to be paid after his father's death. A separate suit alleges he promised an annuity of 100 to his widowed sister, paid by him only until parents died. she seeks fulfillment.
The article notes private services at the Chancellor Golf residence followed by a public viewing at North Avenue M. E. Church. The Rev. T. J. Lenk leads the service with several assisting ministers and a life-summary address planned.
Dr C W Smith editor of the Christian Advocate reports on the Methodist Mission Committee meeting in Boston. The committee, including church elders and conference district representatives, will hear the treasurer’s report and allocate funds. The church has spent about £1,200,000 over the past two years and similar distributions are expected this season.
Ferdinand Yocum of the Southside was kicked by Henry and William Hass during a dispute over the election result. He remained in a precarious condition last night with injuries considered potentially fatal.
William Powell an aged colored man known in Pittsburg for many years was found dead in his bed at his Morsingside road home near the Sharpsburg bridges yesterday morning. He was about 75 years old and had lived in Pittsburg for 58 years. He accumulated a small fortune and recently dedicated himself to inventing mechanical devices, several of which were patented.
Andrew Aspman and a large liquor load tumbled down an Ohio street yesterday. The fall sent Aspman and the cargo through a window, with the man reportedly taken to Allegheny Central hospital for treatment.
Colonel J L Spangler of Bellefonte left for home after attending the Circuit Court and voiced a desire to succeed J Granville Leech as Commissary General, with friends predicting a bid for Congress. Rob Burdette registered at the Monongahela House and lectured at Bewickley, later traveling to the fancy venue. George W Halliday of Erie, Commissioner of Customs, stopped at Seventh Avenue before resuming to Washington after voting at home. General Passenger Agent E A Ford and assistant Frank Van Dusen traveled to Chicago for a Central Traffic Association meeting. Among Eastern Pennsylvania passengers were Regis ter Connors Chief Justice Paxson and Justice McCollum. Lieutenant Bean of the U S Navy attended the Local Legion meeting at Monongahela House. Henry McSweeney of Oil City, attorney for National Transit, registered at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Colonel W E Menill, U S engineer for the district, arrived for routine business. Daniel Lynn named depot master for the Baltimore and Ohio at Pittsburgh, an experienced conductor. E C Darley departed for Philadelphia last evening.
George J. Snelus of the British Iron and Steel Institute, after thorough testing at Park Brothers & Co. works, declares the Adams open hearth process a proven success. He and Sir Lowthian Bell endorse the method and advocate plant erection nationwide. Mr Weeks confirms the breakthrough and plans for European return.
About a dozen grievance committees from the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers, Trainmen, Firemen, Switchmen and Conductors west of Pittsburgh arrive at the St James Hotel, with 25 more members due. They plan a meeting with General Manager Woods to seek investigations of grievances, noting wage readjustments on the Lake Shore and Baltimore and Ohio roads took effect recently.
At the Vesuvins mill in Sharpsburg an apparatus puddles iron at half the former cost. The system uses black coal with superheated steam forced beneath the grate to drive combustion. Output ranges from five hundred to six pounds per heat.
Men at Wharton McKnight's foundry on Penn Avenue walked out Saturday over the hiring of a union man named Volt. Mr. McKnight vowed to keep his shop closed for a year rather than yield to labor demands.
Just after the second heat of the Park House mill at Wood's Run, gas was suddenly cut in the finishing department yesterday morning forcing a daylong shutdown. The firm sought a cause but received no satisfactory explanation from the supplying company.
Officials of Typographical Union No 7 report progress cleaning offices using plate matter. Three offices have been arranged satisfactorily in recent days.
Henry C. Disston, son of Hamilton Disston, and a member of the Philadelphia firm, is at the Monongahela House. He says rumors of a Pittsburg branch factory were discussed long ago but nothing has been pursued since the early days of gas discovery.
At Panhandle depot last night Frank Martin of Moon Hall resisted officer Edward Wescott during an attempted arrest. Martin boarded trains, sparked a scuffle, and was struck by a revolver shot before officers arrived. He surrendered on disorderly conduct charges, promising to sue for assault.
Thomas Godfrey 72 of Hazel street died after a fall on stairs leading to a backyard. His neck was broken and he expired before medical help arrived. Other injured include saloon keeper James Faber struck by a Citizen's Traction car, contractor Michael Gallagher dashed from a moving car, James Donahoe with a fractured skull but recovery expected, and Jacob Vial run over by a wagon with both legs crushed.
Detectives Fitzgerald and Robinson arrested Samuel Cameron yesterday afternoon and secured him at Central station after finding the stolen Hagerty watch in his possession. Cameron, employed at the central grain elevator, is linked to highway robberies in the area over the past six months. His wife and four children live on Washington Avenue, Allegheny.
The Executive Committee of the Independent Republican organization of Allegheny County met to audit campaign accounts and adjourned. Proposals to continue the organization were deemed unnecessary as its specific purpose was accomplished. Members praised the movement's impact reflected in the vote gap between Delamater and Watres.
George Allen of the West Salem Land Co visits Salem Va to discuss iron manufacture investments in the continued growth of Salem as a manufacturing hub on the Norfolk and Western line. Salem land firms aim to raise about $500000 for rolling mill pipe works and related iron works. Meanwhile Carnegie Hall hosts Scotia ballads next Monday with prominent ticket sellers listed and a 40 catalog free for musical goods by Will L Thompson Co in Chicago.
A well dressed stranger flashed a fake American Express money order for 4653 dollars, pressuring a shopkeeper near Union station. The schemer tried to double his ill gotten gain but fled as manager M. S. Vaillant exposed the advertisement counterfeit and the ruse.
A stylish Indy and her escort admire a display of chrysanthemums in Florist Patterson's Sixth Avenue window. The couple tours the shop choosing blooms from varieties like Gloriosum and Mrs Hardy, noting the range from purple to lilac and crimson to rose. Patterson is praised for the city’s most beautiful chrysanthemums.
At a Water Committee meeting an unknown bid found hidden in drawings was slated for official opening by the Controller next week. Discussion centered on city valuation about 50 million, bonded debt around 1.79 million, with possible increases limited by a 5 percent rule and a 7 percent allowance after a public vote.
The Eleventh ward engine house purchase resolution was tabled by the Allegheny City Property Committee after a heated vote over yard signs in front of Carnegie Library. A subcommittee will study the signs and related issue. City Organist Leonard Wales to give a free Thanksgiving recital. The U P Church Women seek Carnegie Library basement use for a December 11 12 fundraiser for the Orphan's Home, referred to a subcommittee.
The Delamater Guards, a colored organization from the hill district, with 75 members, started last night led by Captain Charles Miller. They marched the principal street with a drum corps, wearing plow hats and linen dusters, carrying Stateheles, with Salt River tickets in each hat and a banner stating they would return in 72.
The funeral of Mrs Edward Noyes was held yesterday afternoon. Cancer in her left lower limb led to amputation, but the disease persisted. Her case drew attention from physicians across the state.
All trimmed bonnets and hats left from our opening sale priced from eight to twenty dollars will be sold at five dollars each on Tuesday and Wednesday. Horse & Wanp at 41 Fifth Avenue invites shoppers to save.
An advertisement highlights deep discounts on silks and fabrics from Jos. Horse & Co. Penn Avenue, featuring faille gros grain regence and altre garments. Sections tout bargain sealskin jackets, Newmarkets, Everetts pianos, trimmed bonnets, and assorted silk goods with urgent price cuts and limited quantities.
In Pittsburg at Allerheny German M E Church the first vote on allowing women to sit on church councils failed by a large margin with 22 opposed and 4 in favor. About 25 church members cast ballots as ministers debated the issue at a meeting with Rev. Emerson and other pastors weighing in. Three churches plan to vote tomorrow.
Official tally from Allegheny and returns from Fayette Greene and Washington counties show Stewart with a narrow majority of 3 in the Twenty fourth Congressional district. The district last gave Ray a majority of 4338 in 1588.
The first reception for Winter Millinery in Pittsburg invites ladies from the area to view a display of headwear including Paris and London novelties. The exhibit features gold and silver crowns, feathers, flowers, seals, toques, muffs, Alaska seal skins, 46-inch coats, and Astrakhan capes at low prices.
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