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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1889
Page
5
Inside the Lawrence Bank the scene remains tense as depositors hear that McKelvey Hoerr and President Young found about 140000 on Long Co. security. Senators and depositors demand clear statements while Young refuses interviews and quiets reporters amid a cold outlook.
A creditors' meeting at Long & Co in the Hamilton building discussed partial reports on indebtedness and assets. A committee was appointed to learn the bank's stance from Mr McKelvy as figures were not ready, with a larger report expected at the next Wednesday session.
The article discusses pending legal issues from the Lawrence Bank failure. It notes Alexander Scott from Ireland, who returned to the United States after arranging a £407 draft in Armagh. Scott sought to halt payment once the bank suspended, while Hoerr the Lawrence Bank cashier reportedly failed to confirm if the draft was sent.
The text suggests a pro rate approach with other parties and notes expectations there will be little trouble with Mr. Scott regarding his money. It also mentions that Py knew no question would be raised.
Three suspected con men were arrested after a pocketbook theft at the St Charles Hotel. Edward Arnold Cheriles Colman and Bowden allegedly worked hotels from Chicago to steal items and travel on, altering names to dodge detection. Arnold confessed to involvement and led officers to a bundle of stolen linen and undergarments.
A Frick & Co executive notes the Frick Coke Company shipped 200 tons on January 1, 1887, and over 23 000 tons the Monday before November 25, now housed with Carnegie Bros. The firm’s three year growth claims 100 fold expansion with 1 271 cars needed for one day’s output, surpassing the world’s six largest coke producers.
Morris Landis a foreman on the Pittsburg and Knoxville incline was arrested on a charge of assault and battery after a worker, Michael Muskiewich, accused him of throwing clay that struck him in the chest. Landis posted bail for a hearing before Alderman Succop.
Representative Pierce of Tennessee’s Ninth District travels from Union City to the capital with his family. He predicts the minority will persist with eight Republican votes but doubts removal of tariff restrictions. Pierce cites Southern support for St Louis in 1892 and notes regional shifts in political strategy. Also notes resignations and moves of several regional business and railway officials, including J. Davis Lippinesti and company executives, reflecting freight growth and corridor ties.
A meeting will be held Sunday evening December 8 in the basement of St Pauls Cathedral by representatives of the Society of St Vincent de Paul conferences in the diocese. The object is to awaken latent interest in this well known charity. Bishop Phelan is invited to speak.
The McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Company plans to span the Monongahela at Beverton with an approach at McKeesport and will soon issue bonds to fund the Mifflin township approach. Construction is expected to start shortly.
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore spoke at Emery M. E. Church on A Dream of To-morrow. She argued civilization has progressed through Luther’s reforms and now enters a third stage where humanity becomes a lasting artistic creation. She predicted advances in science and education, cited forthcoming devices like submarine torpedo boats and smokeless powder, and urged humane progress to end war and uplift society.
Robert Dean, a Jeannette glassworker, was found unconscious beneath the Lake Erie trestle at South Thirteenth Street. He remains in critical condition at home, with investigators doubting robbery or murder and citing possible intoxication and a fall. His wife reports money from Jeannette sources is missing. Inspector McKelvey says no robbery motive is evident.
Mise Joan Shea of Manchester Allegheny was received into the Order of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity at Troy Hill. The ceremony was conducted by Rt Rev Bishop Phelan with High Mass sung by Rev Father Laengst.
Inquire at 204 Penn Building for a desirable office space on the building’s second floor.
The Dispatch will feature a description of Munich's famous beer and its brewing method by Baward Payson Evans, ex-professor at the University of Michigan.
Citizens in Southside wards plan a meeting at the Twenty-fourth ward schoolhouse to demand safety gates and watchmen at rail crossings. They condemn long freight train delays and unsafe crossings near Lake Erie and the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston lines, citing fatalities and lax ordinances.
Spang and Chalfont & Co report a 400 pound well at Tallycara north of Bryant well and near De Haven station on the Pittsburgh and Western Railroad. The well has produced for ten days, with plans to extend the pipeline to Isabella Furnaces and Iron Works. Adjacent land is being leased to secure the field and support pipe production.
Mr. George Rice denies making any report about the feasibility of the Love underground conduit system for electric street roads or that he will join the company Love is attempting to organize in Pittsburg.
Three hundred families faced cold dinners as Philadelphia Gas Works shut off the main line from Mt. Washington to Allentown to lay a new one inch line. Schools closed early and residents flooded the telephone lines seeking explanations. Superintendent Wilcox promised restoration that evening and noted added pressure from new lines amid no anticipated shortage this season.
Harriet Williams of Clay alley appeared before Alderman Richards yesterday on an aggravated assault case prefet by Mattie Miller. She was committed to jail in default of a $500 bail for court.
Advert says 1000 overcoats at 12 dollars today with 200 more arriving each day. Pansy Saban casters and meltons priced at 12 dollars. Claims imitators cannot compete with real leaders of low prices. Located at Cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
A Sabbath School Institute under the Presbytery of Pittsburgh will convene at the Southside Presbyterian Church at Sarah and South Twentieth Streets. Sessions start Monday at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM with speakers Samuel Hamilton and B. D. Gray in the afternoon and Rev. Dr. J. D. Moffit and Prof. M. B. Riddle in the evening.
Court proceedings were slow as lawyers waited during Thanksgiving week. The Hes ton fire news paused business while discussions on the Lawrence Bank continued. Hagleton’s piano store advertised heavy holiday discounts with in store hours extended to 9 PM through January 1, urging early orders for Christmas delivery.
A Safe Deposit Company presents itself as a trusted custodian for guardianship and executorship, offering experienced handling of estates and security. The firm emphasizes protection of trust funds, reliability, and freedom from features that could risk the integrity of assets.
Ove a coat day at Kaufmanns to-day heavy chinchills lined coats priced at $4 50. Angostura Bitters touted as world renowned South American appetizer ex quisite flavor. LIFES GREAT PLAY noted by Joseph Hatton in tomorrow's Dis- Paton.
Readable items list pianos and organs with prices from J. M. Hoffmann & Co at 587 Smithfield street. Includes 734 octave piano for 150 dollars and a 60 octave piano for 60 dollars. Store advertises Lohmer Colby and Newman brands and a stock of instruments at 537 Smithfield street.
A day’s local incidents report includes an arm injury leading to possible amputation for Jonny Sullivan a 22 year old brakeman from Allegheny, hospital census at West Penn with 25 patients and rising typhoid cases, and a series of minor legal actions and accidents across Pittsburgh area including a kerosene lamp explosion injuring Susie Thomas and a larceny charge against Patrick Disken.
A special sale of capes and storm overcoats at Kaufmanns today. Prices range from 3 to 25 dollars for storm overcoats and 9 to 30 dollars for cape overcoats. Coats feature English chinchillas elysians Irish friexes Scotch chevrota Sedan montagn with or without silk lining and fill perfectly. Merchant tailors would charge double these prices.
An advertisement from 184 Federal St Allegheny promotes Eich Elegant Plates with prices from 25 cents to 25 dollars each, highlighting beauty and design. The ad mentions a discount on overcoats and refers to a stern reality in the market.
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