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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1892
Page
6
During yesterday's Council session a veto on the Diswond street widening resolution was sustained amid a three corner dispute over the Morningside Highland Park Railway bill. Debates over auditing and Finance Committee referrals followed as chiefs faced questions on city expenditures tied to the cholera cleanup and other bills.
The record lists ordinances and resolutions approved by Common and Select Councils. Items include underground electric wires, street openings and closings, sewer works, paving and curbing, and property dedications across multiple streets and wards, plus payments and purchases for city buildings and engine houses.
The article notes grades assigned to Baum Heath and Juliet streets, a dedication of Parker Street from College to O'Hara, and mentions an arrest connected to open depositing lids in unauthorized places along View.
The Select Council unanimously sustains Mayor Gourley’s veto of a Diamond Street widening petition. He questions the petition’s legality and cites confusion over which street segment to widen, arguing Councils overstep by directing him to petition. He favors widening only if a clear majority of affected property owners consent.
New measures include appointing matrons at all fire engine houses to handle bedding and cleaning for 40 dollars a month, a cheaper alternative to workers paying out of pocket. A blank ordinance for a morgue superintendent surprised officials since the city has no morgue. Ex-Councilman James Williams allegedly pushed the bill hoping to obtain the post. Other measures cover street openings and repairs, property damage claims, tax refunds, and sewer projects.
Colonel Frank Rutledge is named as a compromise for Postmaster of Pittsburg amid factional turmoil. Matt Cavanaugh, a Government Hall Inspector, declares candidacy for Hull Inspector supported by both party factions.countywide results and bond counts proceed, Baker ballot praise noted, and officials finalize returns for multiple districts.
Vice President Levi P. Morton departed with his family for Washington. On arrival in the capital he will call at the White House to pay respects to President Harrison.
Joseph McKee rode a wheelbarrow as the bet on Harrison paid off with 500 spectators lighting red fire down Station street. Constable John Mackey wheeled Alderman McNierney from his office to Thirty-fourth street in a public display. An election wager between G W Gow and I H Armstrong will be fulfilled tonight with a carriage procession into East Liberty and back, Armstrong carrying a live rooster.
F W Matchett and C W Harvey of Indianapolis travel to Washington City as elected delegates to the Fraternal Congress. The body includes representatives from all denominations and will discuss church work and related questions. Others noted traveling or staying include W H Beckley of Old Reliable Insurance, Col A L Conger, Charles D Conner, J Philip Benson, J B Barbour, W E Deville, T K Smith, and Joseph Bensinger. Supplee departed yesterday on a hunting trip.
A list of Pittsburg residents staying at various hotels includes J. W. Arrott L Kaufmann H Bruening C H Camp J H Sammel Mr and Mrs Craven J E Crowthers R G Gambie F L Greene T L Levene Mrs Jackson W G Kann W Holland J Lip Symmpson Lippencott H P F Smith J Low Imperial Hotel J Prescott M A Prescott M Medlin W Price A Carnegie Jr J G Rickeston H a Low Sturcevant House J Rinn Belvidere House H BR Parsons Fifth Avenue.
Democratic congressman Michael Lemon links the Homestead episode to a 1890s landslide. He recalls Chicago World’s Fair scenes where Democratic crowds mocked the Pennsylvania contingent and a striking float drew attention with a palace display featuring Messrs Brick and Car.
An OCR fragment mentions The People's Store on Fifth Avenue and an unabridged dictionary at Spe today, plus partial names Camruait and Diogu.
A local ad promotes blankets and comforts in scarlet gray and white. Extra size bed comforts priced at seven dollars per pair with additional oversized and homemade options. Purchase points include 6880 Market Street and H. J. Lynetarket Street with various prices and sizes.
Readable text notes a meet featuring Coren and La at The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue. Specific details are unclear due to damage but indicates a public appearance or promotion.
A city scene contrasts wealth and poverty with a man in a luxury setting drinking champagne and eating porterhouse steaks and a poor worker in a bare room with bread. The stark portrayal aims to influence some voters who are easily swayed or uninformed.
E G Lang of Allegheny plans a vigorous campaign for the Allegheny postmaster position after surrendering his bid to unseat E Wertheimer in the Legislature race. He says he believes he was honestly elected but will pursue the postmaster appointment, with petitions ready for circulation.
A fast spreading blaze in M'Keesport on November 14 burned nine houses and a grocery, with one torn down to stop spread. Water shortages hindered efforts until tubes became available. losses reach about 20 000 dollars with insured and uninsured damages noted. James Brown grocer suffered heavy losses. Origin traced to a lamp igniting spilled oil in a cellar under his store.
Near Milton in Yoonestown county a woman, Mrs. George Swank, was shot as she visited a neighbor. The heavy corset saved her life but the assailant’s path led to her estranged husband Swank, now pursued on a shooting with intent to kill warrant.
Expert accountants examining Lombard Investment Company books report W. H. Russell the treasurer stole more than $100,000. The Kansas City investigation notes the embezzlement amount as the inquiry closes.
McKeesport residents face a water shutoff and must fetch water from rivers. In Betrstenemw Annie Romig survived a clothing fire from a range. Vittorio La Fasio stood trial for his wife Marie La Fasio’s murder on May 10. In Joaxstows flood orphans received 20325 dollars in an annuity payment, each under 16 getting 75. In Yorsestows the Youngstown Telegram’s controlling interest was bought by Frank Medbury James J. McNally and an unnamed partner. McNally will run the paper aiming to boost its popularity.
The era of large urban fires continues with outbreaks in Tokio New York Milwaukee Saint Louis Winston and Winston deteriorating blocks. Major incidents include BR M Howe & Son warehouse gutted in Brooklyn with losses around 150 000 and Milwaukee dry goods stores total near 175 000 insured 190 000.
Fragmentary OCR notes list movements of steamships with destinations and origins, mentioning Gibraltar and scattered vessel names. The legible items suggest a shipping update or timetable snippet with limited readable details.
Coroner inquest finds engineer John Andy at fault for collision between an express and the accommodation train near Laughlin, Kennedy killed, and Andy committed to jail on criminal carelessness charges as the jury cites the express running ahead of schedule despite flag signals and fog.
William Lehle of Allegheny spent a winnings spree after a Cleveland election win. He became violent and abusive, prompting arrest by Policeman Wilt on East Street. Lehle and Henry Kingberger fought the officer, both men ending up in the lockup.
Dr. P D Perehment reported to the Bureau of Health that Robert Bruce living at Wilkins and Shady Avenues had varioloid. The health officer promptly isolated the case and disinfected the premises.
Reports recount a hold up by highwaymen in Braddock yielding 178 dollars. A girl fell from a window in Denniz court, injuring her arm and skull. Two men, Baswann and Cunningham, were acquitted after noon for fighting with Western citizens. An infant, Benjamin Borx, died after being struck by a locomotive at Homestead mill yard. A 13 year old, Moire Henny, was hit by a Duquesne car on Forbes street. one foot severely crushed and she was admitted to Mercy Hospital. Seven new diphtheria cases and ten scarletina cases were reported to the Bureau of Health. Grange Hoper, 25, a Park Bros. mill worker, had his foot crushed and had it amputated. A joint meeting of Southside Oil and Gas and Birmingham Oil and Gas discussed a buyout proposal. deal not consummated but expected soon.
Axypyr Kosmonski of the Southside is jailed for allegedly assaulting his wife. In McKeesport a man named McCoy suffered a severed nose from a beer glass after a fight in a saloon. William Handsen of New Castle was brought to the Allegheny Mayor’s office by Constasts Monraisox to be locked up overnight and sent to the workhouse. Handsen faces disorderly conduct charges and will be sent to the works this morning.
Announcement for a big event at the P C C Clothiers corner Grant and Diamond streets promising a loud first hour sale on Thursday morning November 17 at 9 o clock. The notice urges readers to buy the newspaper Wednesday to learn details and guarantees truth of the FCCC announcement.
At Beaver Falls Carnegie mills manager Dillon inspected the plant and issued notices stating work will resume on or about next Monday. Old employees must apply at the office or risk replacement by new hires. four carloads of billets arrived and furnaces heated. Protesters remain quiet with no threats or violence, leaders reporting none of the laid off have sought work. Three Amalgamated Lodges held private meetings.
In Criminal Court Jacob Jossberger of Allegheny and Ellis M. Rodgers of Pittsburg were not present yesterday and attachments were issued for them. William Anderson Co filed a bill in equity against J. D. Boyce, a former agent, for failing to turnover orders after leaving the firm. Samuel Davis sues J. K. Davison for damages in his son’s death caused by a sand wagon. J. L. Somers sues Buaj Yernel congregation of Pittsburg for ten thousand dollars. claims an agreed property sale at Grant street and Third avenue for two hundred twenty thousand, paid 3500 down, and defendant refused to complete, damages alleged at 10000.
A consolidated list of cases across Common Pleas Nos 1 2 and 3 and the Commonwealth criminal docket. Names include Aurbacher Stevenson Morton Hartley Barkley Weigar Turner Davis Jere my Carey Safe Deposit Behrend Sennart Lahey Prentiss Googins Kell Matthew s Lincoln Memorial Kell et al plus Pittsburgh traction company Howley Conroy Darlington Hummings Gettys Longfellow Alden Harlow Scanlon Suter Beck Walker Sonnenberg Metnffrey Bovaird Seyfang Alvin Oil Doyle Sherfiley Post Printing Jones Piel Sargent White Electric T Company Steffen executrix Catherwood and numerous Commonwealth defendants led by Loharta ONeill McAllister Jackson West Cowles Barker Parker Chido Marshall Mcguire Gallagher and others.
Seventy five head of draught and general purpose horses arrived at the Arnhelm Live Stock Company Limited stable on Second Avenue Pittsburg. The lot includes matched draught teams and Canada cars, with weights from 145 to 1700 pounds. Mule yards hold about 100 choice animals. Coal operators urged to call.
Three hours and 35 minutes to Cleveland with departures and arrivals listed for Pittsburg and Chicago. Returning train from Cleveland at 1 40 p m arrives Pittsboro at 6 15 p m. Glasses offered by Prof Littl with oculist exam at 600 Liberty Street over Espy’s drug store with evening hours Wednesday and Saturday until 7 30.
The fragment references The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue with unclear text about an event or listing. No readable dates or names available.
At the Christmas Bazar and Hook Department today the cloth bound 13mo books are featured on the second floor. Take the elevator to find Campaent and Dice.
Local ad for Hamilton's Holiday Sale at 8 Fifth Avenue offering pianos and organs plus other music line items. Orders suggested for delivery the night before Christmas.
Crooked Run resident Lambert Bollenburg was arrested in McKeesport on suspicion of murdering Maria Dell. Constable Urban detained him as he neared a hotel. John Del Jr. pressed the information. Bollenburg’s bondsman posted 1000 dollars for a preliminary hearing. He claimed alibi and demanded witnesses.
Retail arrivals include Knotted Effect imported cloth at 2-47 inches wide priced 50 cents a yard. Camel’s Hair Suitings and Fur Trimming offer chic gowns on a budget. Paris Plaids, Clan Tartan Velour Plaids, and wide All-Wool Suitings headline a sale featuring 107 pieces All-Wool Novelty Rourette Suitings at 30 cents and 42 inch AMERICAN Suitings in forty styles.
Both the 30 and 50 cent lots are placed on long center counters in the middle aisle of the large new Silk and Dress Goods Room.
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