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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1892
Page
5
After the jury acquitted Critchlow and other Homestead defendants, bail will likely be granted for Critchlow and fellow prisoners. Lawyers Argo and Erwin praised public support from labor groups and citizens, while noting indictments against the opposing side may be pursued.
The Globe mines in the fourth pool were bought by Jones and Laughlin. After a September strike little work has been done. The company offered 21 cents or a 3 cent basis. Only six of 150 favored returning. Miners plan another meeting as they threaten trouble if mines start without consent.
Police hunt for Mrs Alvira Aubrey of Johnstown, a Conemaugh Valley flood survivor who lost her husband and daughter and has wandered from relatives at 106 Forbes street. About 50 years old, she talks endlessly of the flood, wearing a black dress and no wrap or bonnet as authorities search tonight.
Humane Agent O'Brien yesterday swore charges against Adolph Glor of 59 Villa street Allegheny and John Schwab of 431 Willow Street Pittsburg for cruel neglect. Glor's wife and family are ill and not receiving proper care. Schwab, a teamster, drew two weeks' pay Wednesday and spent it on drink. O'Brien says his children have been starving since.
Sergeant Allison Binger of the Pittsburgh recruiting station attends the court martial in Columbus for Private Jeremiah Plover who deserted twice in a year and had women involved in each case. Tomorrow four recruits will be taken from the Pittsburg station to Columbus.
Francis Murphy, famed temperance advocate, opens a two weeks series of meetings Sunday evening at the Grand Opera House. The following nights move to Lafsrette Hall with W S Weeden directing music and inviting musical friends to gather on the Opera House stage at 7 15 for chorus organization.
About 6 o clock yesterday morning a water main on Second avenue burst at Murphy street flooding the avenue to three feet. Electric cars and vehicles stopped for hours while pedestrians walked the railroad track. Charles Smith barely escaped injury after jumping over a wall when nearly struck by an engine. Jacob Kiersch and Henry Hofmeister were arrested for prize fighting at a Lehigh versus P A C game dispute. A purse of 300 dollars was raised and a fight planned near Thirty six street. the constable arrived and dispersed the contestants. Additional arrests expected tonight.
Albert Shalter under charge of incident and battery by Flora Hutchinson will have a morning hearing before Alderman McGarey. The case stems from mistreatment of Miss Hutchinson's mother and an information filed by the young woman after she severely whipped him, sending him to hospital for treatment as described in THE DISPATCH advertisement seeking boarders.
A group of Democratic leaders from Washington County gathered at the Monongahela House in Pittsburg to discuss patronage and the Uniontown post office. Attendees included Sen. Dunlap, John Crane, D. F. Patterson, L. McCarrell, and R. W. Irwin, with names like J. W. Boyd and J. Edgar Brady named as possible postmaster candidates. The event was framed as social, though speculation about patronage persisted.
The Foley-Laird libel trial began in Greenburg Criminal Court with a jury secured and adjourned to noon. Sitman’s case followed and concluded with a verdict of acquittal. The libel case is expected to continue today. Rev Thomas Dixon and wife visited the Duquesne after Chicago trip. Dixon, famed anti-Tammany preacher, praised the election results and New York’s diminished pivotal role.
James B. Scott is urged to run for mayor of Allegheny. Mayor Kennedy would be glad to see him elected, praising him as a good businessman who will carry out city improvements. Councilman Hendricks is sidelined by rheumatism and has given up his nomination bid. Scott would accept if nominated but will not contest.
Recording Secretary McCrickart of the Randall Club issues a letter declaring no opposition to his re election aside from members who have nearly ruined Democratic prospects in the county and now aim to disrupt club affairs.
Indications point to Judge Gripp succeeding District Attorney Burleigh as chairman of the city committee in the approaching mayoralty canvass.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad grants wage increases for conductors east of the Ohio. Freight conductors gain 3 to 10 dollars, passenger conductors 5 to 20, based on service. An additional raise is promised for January 1, 1894. Also notes an upcoming Sabbath School Association institute at Butler Street M E Church with afternoon and evening sessions and luncheons.
The notice markets rubber boots for children and men with bold claims of first class quality. It lists quantities like 60 cases of children's rubber boots and 10 cases of men’s imitation sandal rubber overshoes. Prices given include 60 per pair and 90 per pair. The ad features names such as James H Areen and Firth Colo with scattered misspelled terms and product references.
A large Allegheny County gathering at Nelson P. Reed Council 883 hall endorsed Representative William A. Stone and his anti immigration bill. Leaders urged Congress to act and a monster Washington's Birthday parade was planned to boost support. Between 300000 and 400000 citizens signed petitions for passage.
George R Evans sued George Sharp before Alderman Me Masters for false pretense after Sharp promised a lucrative shirt and underwear agency. Evans funded the venture, Sharp spent funds and failed to repay notes, leading to court action.
Last evening car G1 of the Central Traction Company halted after a horseshoe in a slot caused a sudden stop near Chauncey street. The grip man Barkley was hurled into the grip lever and seriously injured as the car and trucks were thrown. Passengers escaped injury.
Guisseppe Ciarico lies seriously wounded at home in Brushton after a Thanksgiving fight sparked by a gathering of Italians. Michael Deluce slashed him with a razor in six places and is confined to the Nineteenth ward station. Also noted are hunting reports from Arkansas and plans to start a plate department at Homestead Steel Works with 100 rehired workers.
Thomas Garvey, about eight, was struck yesterday morning by a Birmingham Traction streetcar at Thirtieth and Carson street. Motorman Charles Hesselbach is held on bail under $1,000. Constable Gallagher of Alder man Reilly's office broke his hip getting off a Wylie avenue car and will be laid up six months.
Thousands of harmoniums and various instruments fill the display with violins by the hundreds. Special makes of guitars mandolins and banjos entice shoppers at Hamilton's on Fifth Avenue for a Christmas purchase.
William Beach died at the City Farm of erysipelas after a harsh struggle and a separation from his wife. She sold her scant comforts to nurse him at her room, then begged Coroner McDowell to claim and bury him with decency, avoiding an Anatomical Society arrangement.
Kaufmanns on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street promotes a knockout glove sale featuring extra fine imported kid gloves at 100 per pair, Perin pique forses at 150, Mocha or velvet gloves at 1 per pair, fur tip gloves at 75 cents, beaver or seal fur tip gloves at 1, and Boss discounts on Fownes and Jersey gloves with limited stock across mens, boys, and ladies ranges.
Beaver Falls strikers resist letting bygones pass as a circular lists merchants who signed a petition to Carnegie Company to resume operations. Merchants dismiss the issue, saying they did not seek to organize labor. St Andrew's Day services are set for Trinity Church in Pittsburgh with Holy Communion and a Brotherhood sermon by Rev. W. Br. Mackay.
John Delair aged 13 escaped from Morganza reformatory yesterday after being committed from Bradford County. He wears reformatory clothes, is missing his right forefinger, and has a scar over his right eye.
August Ludwig an Allegheny mail carrier suffered both legs broken in a fall from a wagon yesterday. He resides at 200 East Street and was admitted to West Penn Hospital.
The store announces its Annual Holiday Readiness with decor and special touches signaling Christmas time. It touts large stocks and exceptionally low prices across all departments and goods amid a broad opening announcement.
The Gentlemen's Furnishings Department will stay open Saturday evenings until 9 o'clock during the holidays. It boasts the largest collection of men’s neckwear underwear and foreign and domestic brands, with daily sales staff and prime locations near the Curtain, featuring English cloths, Complete winter lines, and prices from 50 cents to 250 dollars. The season is at its height, with natural wool underwear and camel’s hair options emphasized.
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