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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1891
Page
12
The Charities Chief explains the need for a large 100 plus acre Poor Farm near Pittsburgh, arguing the insane and paupers require work and space. He disputes court orders cited over Alexander and Lee farms at 350 an acre and asserts economic efficiency through river-front land and future savings.
Mayor Gourley notes it is too early to buy for Southside parks though an ordinance to acquire 77 acres from the J. M. Bailey and George Robinson farms atop Castle Shannon incline is prepared for the next council meeting. Councilman John Paul champions the plan citing views and accessibility. Finance and constitutional questions loom if Supreme Court actions affect city finances. Dr. B M Hansa advertises eye ear nose and throat services at 720 Penn Street.
The Straightout Republican Executive Committee met to affirm continued organization as Allegheny county’s regular Republican faction. They expect Nominating coalitions, debate over national delegates, and support from figures like B F Jones and C L Magee rival.
Controller Morrow investigates Harry Fehl an employee of the Police Bureau accused of drawing a October salary while spending October working for the Republican County Committee. George Miller head of Water Assessments was also investigated but his annual salary cannot be deducted for time on duty per policy.
Samuel Beatty, head of the Montooth Band, announced yesterday that the group will join the M M P U rather than the Musicians' Assembly of the K of L. He said the band is not involved in any labor dispute and that joining the M M P U stems from a belief it is the proper union for musicians, not from ill will toward the K of L.
In McKenna's office Italians packed the room as Margaret Kelly sues Peter Antonis for pointing a revolver and forcing marriage. Antonia denies the accusation while supporters testify they often saw him with a revolver. Mrs. Kelly seeks court action over the threatened union.
T D Cassunane and other Pennsylvania officers visited Chicago to view an electric heater for trains as a potential upgrade. W R Mason notes heaters are used on several street railways with satisfactory results reducing ceiling scorching and crew workload. Electric heating would draw power from substations, requiring about three minutes daily to operate switches. The broader heating challenge remains, but steam heating is being replaced as electric systems expand.
Announcement that Sir Edwin Arnold author of The Light of Asia will visit the United States. He plans readings in New York Boston and Carnegie Music Hall on December 3. The Press Club hails him as a major attraction praising his readings and talks as delightful.
Pittsburg moves first to host the Republican National Convention with a citywide entertainment fund. Newspaper owners meeting yesterday saw each attendee pledge 1000 to the fund, with most papers represented and broad support expected from varied interests nationwide.
An electric bell was installed above the special drop box at the post office so senders can drop letters and press a button. A clerk will handle the rest and the letter is dispatched promptly. An automatic carrier will soon move letters from the box to the messenger room immediately after drop.
Officer Myers attempted to arrest John Beck on Mahon Street for disorderly conduct. Beck allegedly bit the officer on the hand as they reached the top step, injuring the hand before Beck was taken to the Eleventh Ward Station and then to a doctor for treatment.
Ohio miners show signs of splitting from the United Mine Workers, prompted by actions of National President Rae during the Pittsburg district strike. Membership has fallen about fifty percent over recent months.
For advertisers, The Dispatch opens a branch at 107 Federal St Allegheny. Ads accepted from Monday November 16 until 9 P.M. for next day insertion. The office will be open daily except Sunday.
A November 11 memorial gathering at Lafayette Hall for Haymarket figures drew about 500 attendees. Speakers denounced Chicago police and urged labor solidarity while praising Spies and others as martyrs, with multilingual performances and banners linking to the anarchist cause.
SATURDAY S SAD LIST recounts two railroad fatalities Hest-While Edward Hunt a mill employee scalded by a burst steam pipe died at Southside Hospital He was about 90 near Banksville Gaetano Mangelli an Italian laborer was run down by train No 34 at Greensare leaving a wife and child in Italy W T Liken a car inspector died when struck under moving wheels at Chartiers station Jacop Werty an employee at Carnegie’s mill was killed by a shifting engine Charles Logler burned by hot metal in a furnace at Park Bros Co and may lose sight Charles Hayward a brakeman on Rene American ber eee hand crushed in car coupling Murphy Triecker at Oliver Iron & Steel Co Wood’s Run mills had left leg crushed Lieutenant David Lewis of the First police district shot himself in the hand The unidentified man fell from a Pittsburg Traction car injuring his head and the city must vacate by March 31 1892 for Ruben and Solomon plans for a new building to replace the police station
Andrew Carnegie attended a free afternoon concert at Carnegie Hall where City Organist Ecker presented a special program. The standout was Prof. Imes' solos and Mr. Carnegie enjoyed the performance immensely. The note mentions Aufrecht cabinets priced at $1 per dozen versus $6 elsewhere.
E G Darley, Southern representative of J P Witherow & Co, predicts furnacemen should shut down briefly as pig iron production outpaces demand. He notes Southern furnaces and iron mills lack ready money, collections slow, and hopes for demand pickup after January are unfounded. The report details near-term overproduction and cheap pig iron.
D E Hill president of the Akron Sewer Pipe Company, staying at the Anderson, reports a prosperous year for sewer pipe makers. He notes tariffs and trade patterns, predicts McKinley’s prominence, and comments on mayoral politics and Sherman’s possible reelection.
A colored boy named Harry Jones was accused of taking a horse and buggy from McVar's livery stable in Allegheny. The vehicle was later spotted on Wylie avenue, halted, and he was arrested and taken to the Eleventh ward station. A girl named Wagoner accompanied him and was also sent to the station but released.
The Columbus Club adopted a series of resolutions denouncing Hon. Benjamin Butterworth and demanding his removal as Secretary of the World's Fair Commission after a Chicago speech in which he attacked Catholics and the Pope.
P C Rolands testifies before Alderman King alleging Nicholas D Leach embezzled several thousand dollars and a commitment is filed at the jail.
E. D. Wilt of the Grand Opera House and several employees with J. K. Emmet and 19 cab drivers were fined 225 sporade each for Sunday advertising. The total fines totaled $511.20, paid in full by Mr. Emmet.
A representative of a major Eastern cloak maker arrived to offer a spot cash deal to Thurston Bros. The sale starts Monday with reefers at 248 dollars and coats trimmed with lynx and other fur as low as 198 dollars. The store advertises a wide variety of garments and a large stock to clear.
Holiday stock of pianos organs mandolins guitars and more at Kleber Brothers 506 Wood Street. Readers are urged to visit their warerooms to hear Steinway Conover Gabler Opera pianos and other models praised for best prices fair terms and easy monthly payments.
Mellor and Hoene promotes a holiday stock sale at 77 Fifth Avenue offering new and second hand pianos and organs from established makes. The ad promises first class bargains with easy monthly payments and urges quick call for first choice at the Palace of Music. Mr George B Cannes joins A Hoen Co lithographing firm representative for Pittsburg. Bastin’s Cough and Consumption Pills advertised with Angostura Bitters noted as a stimulant and appetite enhancer.
Riesmeyer accuses city contractors of extra charges for using Ligonier stone at No4 patrol station. Chief Brown dodges questions on stone choice while Architect Bickle says Ligonier cost about double sandstone. Riesmeyer claims subcontractors will be paid. he contends he was promised extra for using Ligonier despite specifications.
Reports from Moorhead to Allegheny detail a brick seller thwarted in a sale and a hotel and railroad man mounting a temperance drive. Stores on Preble avenue report attempted entries. youths uncover tobacco, police notified. A $6,297 contract suit over a foundry is noted along with temperance meetings on Fifth avenue led by Loyal Legion. A boy’s death follows injuries from a rain accident and a five year Navy cruise prompts patriotic remarks. Three missing children in Seventeenth ward are located near Franks town avenue after following a fire engine. Irish ex priest Josxen Statterr to lecture at Lafayette Hall on Convents and Monasteries and other topics.
An advertisement from Thornton Bros Cash Store Allegheny touts low prices to build reputation for reliability. It lists discounts on an all wool ladies suit 96 dollars, 598 dollar dress, underwear 19 cents, 54 inch serge 115 dollars, table linens, Pongee fabrics, ch chinchilla covers, and other items from an auction sale.
Stylish suitings for a good-fitting dress business suit or overcoat available at Pitcairn's 434 Wood street.
A grocer advertises fresh Florida oranges and a large weekly price list with bargains. It claims shoppers within 200 miles of Pittsburg can buy groceries as cheaply as anyone, urging readers to request the price list to compare.
At ten dollars each this season introduces latest designs and colorings with intended retail prices of twenty, twenty five and thirty dollars. Also Excersivg STYLE Novelty Dress PATTERNS at twenty dollars each, former prices thirty and thirty five dollars.
This week at Biber and Easton a special umbrella sale offers 250 school umbrellas with metal handles and Despre type at 50 cents, 150 in interagon-frame with silver handles at 1, 120 extra fine handles with gloria covers, 100 silk umbrellas with elaborate handles at 1, all featuring novel sandal and violet woods inlaid with ivory and silver.
Manufacturers seconds in sets of 3 or 4 at 250 each with value double the price. Three lots of Ladies Hemstitehed Colored Bordered Handkerchiefs offered at half price in bundles: 3 for 25c, 4 for 25c, 5 for 25c.
Our Linen Department showcases fancy linen ware tidies splashers finger bowls and home stitched items in plain stamped and embossed styles at low prices. The best line of towels from 1 to 1 25 per dozen in damask with bright borders. Extra large towels from 15 to 18 cents and napkins to match priced from 8 to 20 dollars, ideal wedding gifts.
Our Cloak Rooms present a position of top European and American productions with children’s garments from 2 to 16 years at modest prices and artistic items. Ladies' garments in solid materials, shapely and well made, at special good values from low to higher ranges.
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