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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1891

Page

5

Hungarian boarding house raid yields fines refunded in Allegheny

In East Ohio street, a Hungarian boarding house raid led to fines and costs totaling 11 75 being refunded after an appeal. Officers Thornton and Coleman testified to disorderly conduct, with Major Wyman fining occupants $5 each plus costs. General Blakely represented petitioners seeking restitution of money paid.

Ing Single Wyman Slagle Mo East Ohio Street Marlick Thornton, Sproul Coleman Thornton Ohio Street Allechens General Blakely Allegheny County George Spebar Matthew Morrison George Welsh Nicholaus Radatick Peter Nevose John Balkwely Michael Spebar Nicholaus Gurdum Peter Kogina John Rabiek Peter Fleinick Nicholaus Par- Hisek George Cesnick Allegheny Pittsboro Nicholaine Martick Skapday Witttaw Blakely

Plate glass trade talks at Cleveland meeting today

Fifteen plate glass manufacturers will meet in Cleveland to discuss the trade and the business outlook. Neri Newcomb and Ed Ford will attend from Charleroi and Wittsburg plants amid tariff debates and expected summer demand. A.M. Alexander defends American production against importers and notes duties and quality comparisons with French glass.

Cleveland Neri Newcomb Charleroi Ed Ford Wittsburg Company Plate Clase M. J. Alexander Charleroi Comany New York Alexander Tates Crystal Glass Company Alexander Americas St. Louis

Engineers In Session Explore Hydraulic Cements

The Western Pennsylvania Engineers' Society met at the Academy of Science with Colonel I Roberts presiding. Captain A E Hunt presented a paper on Hydraulic Cements outlining chemical makeup, burning effects, mixing methods, hydraulic properties and test results. A brief discussion followed and a committee was appointed to nominate officers and arrange a year-end banquet.

Western Pennsylvania Engineers’ Society Academy of Science I. Roberts A. E Iuat Lewis Aeam Lpeeral Hi. J. Lewis E. Swenson A. E.i Hunt

Election for department chiefs set for December 21

The upcoming election to choose department chiefs is discussed as likely reelecting current chiefs Brown Bigelow and Elliott. Terms expire January 31 1892 and no regular council meeting occurs December 21 1891 requiring a special session.

Corneile Brown Bigelow Elliott

Blizzard Sweeps Pittsburg as Merury Plunges in November Like Storm

A brutal blizzard gripped Pittsburg driving temperatures down from 389 to 19 and bringing widespread gas shortages and chimney fires as wood and coal stoves ran hot. Rail lines faced delays with wrecks, cold-induced injuries, and snow drifts challenging the B and O and Pennsylvania routes.

Knights of St. John Demand Retraction for Dismissal

Duquesne Commandery No. 142, Knights of St. John, adopted resolutions denouncing former commissioner Benjamin Butterworth for insulting the Catholic Church and the Pope during a Chicago meeting. They call for his full retraction and urge resignation, sending the act to the Columbian Exposition president.

Duquesne Commandery No B.C. W. Knights of St. John Waeress United States of America Christopher Columbus Benjamin Butterworth Chicago Holy Father Puquesne Commandery St. John Butterworth

Fish Commission reports improved Corry hatchery and spring trout stock

Fish Commissioner George H. Welshons returned from an Erie meeting praising the Corry hatchery as among the finest in the state. He notes plans for thousands of common-trout stocks next spring and a pending five thousand dollar appropriation for a new structure. International talks at Rochester aim to stock border waters including Lake Erie and Lake Ontario with laws to protect spawning.

George H. Welshons Erie Corry Uncle Sam Welshons Lake Erie Rochester Pennsylvania New York Ohio Michigan Candian Lake Ontario St. Lawrence River Ontario

Humane Society Seeks Home for Five Month Old Girl Baby

At yesterday's Humane Society meeting Secretary Davidsor reported caring for a healthy five month old girl baby awaiting a home. A long list of donors including Joseph Eichbaum & Co A A Diller Garrison Foundry O McClintock & Co Henry Phipps Jr W W Wattles and others contributed funds totaling 103 dollars.

O. McClintock & Co Henry Phipps

Trinity's New Rector Arrives In Pittsburg

Dr Albert W Arundel arrives from Denver as the new rector of Trinity Church and will deliver his first sermon next Sunday. The 36 year old, slender clergyman with a full beard previously led St Mark's Church in Denver and comes with favorable reports from Pittsburg members who visited Colorado. He is a distant relative of Lord Arundel of Wardour and left the East Ohio Conference to join the Episcopal church.

Trinity Albert W. Arundel Trinity Church Denver St. Mark's Church Pittsburg Colorado Lord Arundel Wardour East Ohio Episcopal Seventh Avenue

Installation of Wilkinsburg church pastor scheduled for Thanksgiving Day

Rev. R. C. Wylie, chosen to succeed Rev. J. R. Burnett as pastor of the Wilkinsburg Reformed Presbyterian Church, will be installed on Thanksgiving Day. Burnett leads the Second U. P. Church of Wilkinsburg after Presbytery suspended him last spring. Wylie comes from Ray, Indiana, where he was called by Burnett's late congregation.

R. C. Wylie J. R. Burnett Wilkinsburg Reformed Presbyterian Church Burnett Second U. P. Church of Wilkinsburg Wylie Ray, Ind

Fire damages Scaife and Son's foundry on First avenue

Fire at Scaife and Son's foundry and machine shops on First avenue caused about 10000 in damage. The blaze began about four o'clock yesterday morning and was covered by insurance with Citizens Boatmans and other companies. The origin of the fire is not known.

Scaife & Son First Avenue Citizens Boatmans

New Advertising Office Hours Announced

Advertisements will be received today and up to a given P M for next morning insertion. The new office will be kept open every day except Sunday.

Coal Men Hope Rain To Save Monongahela Fleet

Coal operators fear a flood risk as 17 million bushels lie in the Monongahela and upper Ohio river, with 500 boats and tens of miles of lines tied up. A southern rain could raise water, jam channels, and unleash wrecks, unless Allegheny rises first or streams back up together.

Ohio River Sawmill Run Temperanceville Allegheny City Ohio Monongahela Brownsville Cincinnati Louisville New Orleans Wheeling Bridge Pittsburg Davis Island Dam Point McKeesport Allegheny River Allegheny Valley Allegheny Water Street Smithfield

Lovers Elope From Bissell After Mother’s Consent

William Markell a B&O baggage master wooed Ida Hall of Bissell near McKeesport. John Bishop, Markell’s friend, secretly loved Hall too and persuaded her to elope. They married in Cumberland, Maryland after an Alpsville meeting. Markell, learning of the plot, did not harm himself and accepted the outcome.

Bissell McKeesport Baltimore and Ohio Ida Hall William Markell Miss Hull John Bishop Muarkell Bishop Alpsville Eastern Express Cumberland Markell

Embezzlement Charge Lands William Jardy in Jail

William Jardy, a Pittsburgh bookkeeper for Lanz and Co. brickworks at Beaver and Kilpatrick, was jailed to await Alderman McGarey’s hearing on larceny by basilee. A shortage in his accounts prompted the charge. the theft amount cited as about $300 though total loss may be higher. Jardy, unmarried, came from New Jersey about a year ago.

William Jardy Alderman McGarey Basilee John Lanz Lanz & Co Beaver and Kilpatrick Streets Jardy Pittsburg New Jersey

Directors Meet Over Funds After Governor Pattison Veto

The West Penn Hospital Executive Committee met at the Dispensary on Sixth Avenue to revise hospital rules in use since 1871 and to prepare a public address urging immediate funds. The veto by Governor Pattison cut $52,000 from the last appropriation, heightening the urgency.

West Penn Hospital Sixth Avenue Pee

Neidringhaus Brothers Expand Tin Plate Plant in St Louis

Thomas K. Neidringhaus, St Louis tin plate maker and brother of a former congressman, arrived at the Monongshela House to order more material. The firm, formed after the NeKinley bill, completed a plant with machinery from Garrison Foundry and W Dewees Wood, and now produces tin plate for the home market.

Thomas K. Neidringhaus St. Louis Monongshela House Garrison Foundry Company W. Dewees Wood Neidringhaus America Wales

Engagement of Sir Edwin Arnold Highlighted by Press Club

The Press Club announces the engagement event featuring poet and philosopher Sir Edwin Arnold as its opening entertainment. Arnold, famed editor of the London Tale, has drawn large audiences in the East and is regarded as a top literary figure in Europe and America.

Sir Edwin Arnold Press Club East Stanley Edwin Europe America

Bargain French Goods and Footwear Sale Ads

Leggin Bargain 2i¢ and Notting ham curtains promotion appear with ads for A. G. Campbell & Sons at 25 and 27 Vitth avenue and Jos. Horve & Co. on Penn Avenue. Smten’s money savers offer $200 men’s calf shoes from Sen at 78 Ohio Street Allegheny. Sale begins 8 o'clock this morning.

Leggin A, G. Campbell & Sons Vitth Avenue Smten Sen Ohio Street Allegheny Nottingham Jos. Horve & Co Penn Avenue

Slattery Silenced Over Improper Books Case

Ex priest Slattery, lecturing at Lafayette Hall, faces misdemeanor charges for selling books deemed not up to moral standards. Richard Rudiell and Raymond Costello are charged as accomplices. Detectives arrested all three after a box of objectionable volumes was found at Lafayette Hall and at the Merchants' Hotel. They await Alderman Gripp's hearing.

Joseph Slattery Central Police Station Lafayette Hall Weir Slattery Alderman Gripp Richard Rudiell Raymond Costello Cottison Robinson McTighe Rudiell Merchants’ Hotel Costello Central Station Dublin Ireland

Hotel plans stir in Pittsburg as Walton links with Brown

Stockton House proprietor Planger Walton of Cape May seeks a Pittsburg hotel project at the Monongahela site. Captain Sam Brown delays sale while awaiting price. Walton aids by consulting Philadelphia architect Hale and backing from Widener and Elkins. Italians continue seasonal emigration, with about 200 leaving city in two weeks. they carry substantial funds to return next spring.

Planger Walton Stockton Cape May Pittsburg Sam Brown Monongahela House Captain Brown J. Morrow Arnold Norman Richardson Brown Walton Hale Philadelphia Carnegie Library Messrs Widener and Elkins Seventh Avenue Europe Italy

Mail service expansion discussed by postal officials

Captain James M. White and Superintendent Burt conducted talks with Pennsylvania officials in the city about increasing last year’s mail flow. The volume has risen about ten percent and three extra cars will be assigned to New York. Pittsburg remains the Western mail hub and will receive enhanced handling facilities.

James M. White New York Burt Cincinnati Pennsylvania Pittsburg

We Will Do the Business Fur Jacket Sale

Over 2000 jackets purchased last Thursday offered at low prices with fur trimmed styles. Jackets priced at 9 dollars 12 dollars 15 dollars 20 dollars with discounts and a matching fur cape and muff set advertised as cheaper than elsewhere.

Curtain Sale Promises Deep Discounts on Lace Curtains

An import sale offers Nottingham and Nottincham Lace Curtains at deep cuts, with prices from 6 and 75 cents to 7 and 250 dollars per pair. The event runs starting 8 o clock Wednesday morning November 18, featuring Irish Post, Brussels Point, Cluny Curtains and more, in multiple colors and lengths.

Nottincham Ecru Nottincuam Lace Curtarns Nottingham Nottincuam

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