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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1892
Page
6
A Pittsburgh syndicate planned to buy East End land for lots but two members withdrew over tariff fears. After discussion they renewed the project with others, asserting Pittsburg’s manufacturing strength remains secure despite Democratic tariff views.
Report says W H Brown's Sons Coal Co sent 200 non union men to Old Eagle Mines in the third pool to break the strike. Operators hope for a quick end, but miners remain firm amid no river rise and no coal shipments.
Twenty four deputy sheriffs were laid off at Homestead leaving 36 on duty. Coal and iron police remain, and extra precautions are planned after midnight. Michiel Henican reports threats and arson fears, his restaurant near Amity Street and Eighth Avenue is targets of strikers. A non union worker says four men assaulted him near the mechanical department. a deputy did not intervene and the case is under investigation.
The Union Planing Mill Company of Braddock resumed operations yesterday after rebuilding on the same site that was destroyed by fire months earlier. The plant now employs 120 workers.
Butter Nov 11. Through investigations tied to his arrest for swindling in Pittsburg, Valentine, once employed at Kaufmanns stores, is linked to many frauds from Chicago to New York. He mailed checks to himself and cashed them via hotel clerks and merchants, including the Seventh Avenue Hotel and Revere House.
J Heryz stays home with a badly sprained ankle. Miss Macore Reese resigns as Springfield teacher to take Lincoln school post. Hevar Apamws hurt on railway, taken to Southside Hospital. Lawrence schools vacancy after Mrs Jos Dervis resigns to teach in Liberty schools. World's Fall Club hosts reception at Knights of St George's Halls. Survey to map 14 inch pipe from Nine Mile Island to Allegheny set to start Monday. Jon Watney fell from Sixth Street Bridge while reportedly testing cat obesity at Homeopathic Hospital. Institute in Franklin Hall hosts division meeting with talk on phonetics for primary reading. Mantis Suago, aged German tailor, found near death from typhoid at 11 Juniata Street Allegheny. hospitalized.
Dannesvitte Ohio reports Watt Mining Car Wheel Company ready to sell at 75 cents on the dollar after holding at 150. Coke production in CoswElisvitte remains strong at 20 000 tons daily though shipments lag the 1200 car target due to war supply limits. Fred Cotham jailed on jail breaking charges after escaping Washington jail with Martin Reed. Columets street railway strike settled amicably with Mayor Karl as arbitrator. service resumes.
Messy Averix of Crawford street is held for court for deserting his wife. Mary Kier, a servant on Ninth Street, was arrested for stealing silk handkerchiefs and toilet articles. Joux Manchester was arrested near Twenty eighth street for attempting access to J. D. McKinley's works by crawling through a coal Lola, and locked up in the Twelfth ward station.
In Camden two small fires caused minimal damage yesterday. A fire in a stable door at Chestnut and Ohio streets light and quickly out. Another small blaze at Sawmill alley Allegheny caused little damage after 1 PM. Penn avenue Mohan Bros Electric Laundry near Twenty seventh street saw a fire in the rear office area with about $25 damage.
The Chamber of Commerce Transportation and Railways Committee met to assess alleged freight discrimination against Pittsburg producers. J Painter & Sons argued rates favor Mahoning valley and southern routes, noting 2 to 4 and a half cent disadvantages for Pittsburg shipments. Local firms disputed blame on railroads, and a follow up session is planned with more data sought.
An advertisement offers Hill's Pile Powder with a bona fide guarantee. Price is $100 for six packages and can be mailed. The seller is Joseph Flemings & Son at 412 Market Street urging readers to try it tonight.
The list names CG E Clapp B Shea G E Shea and others staying at Imperial Madison Metropolian Astor Grand Strand hotels in New York on November 11. Includes J P Eberhard T L Greene H McKee and F Land among the guests.
Advertises a sale on men and ladies gloves with varied prices and goods. Mentions cashmere gloves, wool gloves, kid gloves, buckskin options, and infant mittens with listed values and sale prices. Presents numerous items with unclear spellings and inconsistent figures.
The Woman's Equal Suffrage League of Pennsylvania met at Carnegie Hall Allegheny last night with Miss Matilda Hindman as Temporary Chairman and Miss Jennie Hindman as Temporary Secretary. Officers elected include President Rev W H McMillen and Vice Presidents Miss Jennie Hindman and Miss Matilda Hindman. Committees chosen cover finance literature press legislative and advisory roles with members from Philadelphia Beaver Edgewood and Pittsburgh areas.
Residents of Beltzhoover borough fear further ground subsidence over the old Watson coal mine after multiple collapses last week. Several houses, including one owned by Charles Meilweis and occupied by David Harden, were badly wrecked forcing families to evacuate.
Thousands of overcoats ulsters suits and pants offered at remarkably low prices by P C C Clothiers at Grant and Diamond streets. Coupons refund one silver dollar on $8 purchases while rail fare is refunded for out-of-town buyers.
Three thousand pairs of first class blankets and robes are on the programme for today at about half price. Offers include 300 pairs 4-lb gray blankets at 98 cents per pair, 800 pairs fine white blankets at 79 cents, plush robes in colors at 1.25, fine goat robes full size, and woolen horse blankets in heavy square varieties.
Mellor and Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue announce a large shipment of upright pianos with fall and rich tone. Instruments offer 7 octave range and elastic actions priced at 200, 225 and 250 dollars with cash or easy payments.
Bloomfield families connected to Joseph Zappa, Angelo Zappa, Joseph Mollinar and William Reardon, jailed for Henry Helmstetter's murder, face hunger and scorn. Agent O'Brien visited the home, noting wives and children starving, furniture pawned, and former friends turning away as illness and death strike.
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