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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1891
Page
18
A Ford City ceremony honored Captain Ford with a bronze statue and plate glass monument. John Dalzell spoke on protective tariffs shaping U S plate glass, detailing national growth, jobs, and home production. The event featured Ford family, public officials, and a parade with banners.
Three thousand American workmen funded a statue for Captain J Th Ped founder of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co to commemorate his 80th birthday. The drive included shutting three plants Creighton Tarentum and Fordy for a day while special trains ferried workers to the ceremony.
Evcoerep I aoxon of J B Ford gives a 6 ft 3 in figure and a 12 ft 3 in pedestal steel. The work stands on a terraced mound in a pleasant park donated by the plate glass concern. A temporary platform for the exercises sits beside the monument with a band stand to become a permanent campus feature. Workmen from all factories march in the procession with firm members walking in.
The Indies of the W C T U follow Alliance sisters by sending drinkers to Dr Franklin for treatment. Funds come from subscriptions and the doctor offers an antidote for alcohol that differs from the bi chloride method. Flattering results are claimed and the women believe the cure is permanent.
Coroner McDowell started an inquest into the death of Mrs. George Dark who died Friday night on the South side. Evidence says the cause was a blow to the head from a beating. A husband was jailed and an autopsy ordered.
Berlin reports deny a general financial crisis despite private bank failures. Mass embezzler's lavish life cited as cause of market skepticism, while larger banks hold firm. Emperor William criticized over Golden Book pledge. Reichstag to resume, with Bismarck's health and Socialist push noted. American trichium pork inquiry clears imports, while U.S. minister predicts gains for American grain as Germany revises bread imports.
Dr Edmund Charles Wendt is en route to the Riverina from London on a mission for a New York medical journal. He will study sanitary and climatic conditions in Southern France Italy Florence Naples and Rome to determine if wintering there benefits patients. The investigations will span the entire winter.
Arras France Nov 14 There is strong reaction in the department after mine owners met last evening and rejected the miners demands for shorter hours and higher pay. The miners had set November 15 as a deadline to decide on concessions. No wage increases or hour reductions will be granted.
London dispatch reports the historic nominating ceremony at the Royal Courts of Justice where the Chancellor of the Exchequer presides. The costly role carries no salary and requires funds to maintain dignity, forcing candidates to decline or face a 500 pound fine if they refuse the appointment.
In London a quarrel threatens the theosophical ranks as Miss Henrietta Muller joins Madame Blavatsky’s St John’s Wood group. Disputes over women’s rights leadership strain ties with Mrs Besant and Miss Thornton Smith. Names describe personalities and a brewing split.
The Times dispatches from Rangoon report Lieutenant Lowry acquitted in a court martial for cheating at poker. Dr. Wilson charged Lowry with dealing from the middle of the pack and an ace appearing with the four aces. The defense argued the method was justifiable poker play.
Queen Victoria forgives disappointment by arranging a private performance at Windsor Castle on the Sith instant by Signor Lange's company of Cavalleria Rusticana. She travels from Balmoral next Friday and may spend spring near Mentone in the Riviera. Liberal papers claim she aims to minimize support for London tradesmen.
A fast train collided with an ordinary passenger train at Galera station between Rome and Turin. Three people were killed and seven injured, with five reported as mortally wounded. Authorities say the accident resulted from signals being disregarded.
A late report states that the great explorer De Brazza, who departed secretly for Africa with a large expedition, has been killed. He had aimed to reach Lake Tehad with his force, in a region peopled by Mussulman Arabs hostile to civilization.
Dense fog shrouded Berlin on November 14, causing multiple city and river accidents. Three railway workers died, and heavy snowfall at Konigsberg yesterday disrupted telephone service across the region.
Lispox notes the Diario publishes a new tariff on November 14 that is strongly protectionist.
Antiquarian W. W. Snaith in Montreal reports that trunks marked J. W. B. were from the Mare Victoria wrecked near Belo fall 1864 and linked to John Wilkes Booth. The wardrobe was shipped via Canada in anticipation of Lincoln’s murder, with Rankin the actor buying items at a Quebec sale in 1865.
Nineteen men were arrested, nineteen by police with six held in Farmer's saloon at Clinton and Madison. Police recovered considerable stolen property and link the gang to thefts across the city and surrounding cities including St. Louis Peoria Cincinnati Milwaukee. Detectives Wellensky and Wessler led the operation under Captain Mahoney. Two men are wanted for breaking the St. Louis jail and others for larceny burglary and robbery. Burglaries tied to the group amount to thousands of dollars.
A Philadelphia diphtheria outbreak alarms doctors as cases surge citywide. Northeastern and northwestern districts report the worst conditions with high mortality. September illnesses totaled about 200 cases with 25 percent death, while October reached 482 cases and 159 deaths.
Boston November 14. The United States steamship Newark is held for repairs and will sail Monday at 10 o clock after loading navigation stores in New York. Nine cruisers including the Newark are ordered to go to Chile.
Fires in Pittsfeld Massachusetts and Lexington Nebraska caused extensive damage. Kellys Riding Academy and frame buildings burned in Pittsfeld with losses around 59000 and insurance near 15000. In Lexington multiple businesses including Filers drug store and Penneys dry goods burned, losses about 100000. Philadelphia saw a sewing machine works fire tied to spontaneous combustion with 10000 loss and a varnish explosion. An Allegheny house fire on Sheldon avenue damaged the second floor, losses about 200. Alarm from stations 2h and box 6 noted.
A dense hotel arrivals listing shows guests from New York Philadelphia Chicago and multiple others, including J. K. Jones Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Harms New Castle. Notable mentions include W. Westinghouse departing for New York and Mrs. Dawson visiting a sick sister in New York.
Constable Walls of Alderman King’s office jailed two liquor sellers at the McDonald oil field H. W. Say and John Hughes. Say heads the speak-easy network and is described as a quack dentist who once traveled with a traveling dentist’s shop. Hearings on 13 cases are set for next Wednesday.
Black diphtheria is epidemic in parts of Lebanon and Clermont counties. The disease is unprecedently fatal, taking whole families and closing about a dozen country and village schools. Panic and business paralysis spread as residents flee the plague spot amid reports blamed on extremely low water.
A local ad touts camel hair and black silk paint lace offerings with prices including 3 for 4c and yard rates from 6c to 12c. It highlights thousands of customers bought items last week, with other lots in white paint wash faces and fancy weave fabrics, listing Cass Storr at 128 Federal Street Allegheny as contact.
F. C. Hoxmer died on a Saturday in November 1891 aged about a year/months. Funeral from his late residence at No 38 Darrub Street on Trespar at 2 PM. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
In Greensburg a man posing as a Western visitor sought wealth through a forged tale about an uncle Herbert Rose. He pressed for a transfer of gold nuggets for money in Salem and Alliance but backed out when witnesses were demanded. The farmer, Mr Hubert Rose, declined the deal and the forger fled.
George Wainwright, charged with multiple forgeries, was acquitted on the first count. Cashier and bank officials testified a Latrobe citizen’s name was forged on a check. alibi and railroad schedule evidence were offered. The jury assessed costs on the banker. A further trial is set for Monday as the bank pursues the case.
Last night a surprise party for J Donnell and wife drew neighbors to their home. Mrs Bridget Donavan, weighing about 29 pounds, attempted a skirt dance as the floor collapsed beneath her. She and the kitchen stove dropped into the cellar but were removed with rope and pulley aid. she suffered only minor injuries.
A man posing as staff of the New York Dravette Gazette plied merchants with a fake advertising plan in Pittsburg and Beaven Falls. After theft and arrest, he claimed mistaken identity before confessing and promising refunds. He posted a $100 gold watch as security and gave aliases H. Bh. Meade and HW. Moller.
The funeral of the late George B. R. Lawrence was held this afternoon at his father Hon. George W. Lawrence’s residence. Rev. James M. Maxwell led the service as the Senator and ex-Congressman’s family mourned. A delegation from the Insburg bar attended and arrangements were handled by J. F. Ackley of the New York bar and Hon. J. D. Fintey, the district representative.
In Lascasten numerous counterfeit treasury notes have fooled businessmen over the past days. The engravings are convincing but the paper and printing are poor. No arrests yet. notes imitate Series A 180 WL 3. Rosecrans and Huston are named as officials. the portrait and other features are inferior to genuine."
Yesterday near Bustaphs Corners two miles east of St Perensarino Samuel Elder of Sassafras Paine on the Clarion river died after a horse threw him from a cart. His brother John Jr Elder was also in the cart but both were later extricated with only Samuel surviving three hours.
In Bra Isaac West Virginia on November 14 the largest gas flow ever struck in the state was reported. The roaring gas could be heard for ten miles as the well on land owned by the South Penn Gas Company produced a major output.
Asiostows Nov 1 A Hebrew peddler named Rosenstein who was brutally beaten and robbed near East Union Schoolhouse on Monday last is dying from wounds. Three masked men, James Brien Peter Kearns and Pac Hays, were brought to his house by Sheriff McCormick. Rosenstein identified them as his assailants.
A Duquesne Heights meeting last night led by W P Lupton voted to build an electric streetcar line along main streets. Capital stock set at 100000 pounds. A seven member committee will form a permanent organization and meet next Saturday evening to finalize details. This marks the first time sustained action has been taken after repeated prior discussions.
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