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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1891

Page

2

Dissolution Trial Clouds Rochester Church Pastorate

The Presbytery debated dissolving Mr. Bausman’s pastorate at Rochester after a committee report. A substitute resolution urged allowing further time to resolve theological differences, with objections and support voiced by Kennedy McCallip Turner Fox Campbell and others. The section continued discussions and a reporter noted Bausman’s stance against Presbyterian Christology.

Rochester Robinson Bansman Kennedy Bans Ever SB McCormick Mod Pion Bwokman Sim Turner Fox Campbell McCallip Ben Hin Bausman Tuain Bausmen

Married While Drunk Leads Woman to Seek Help

Annie Tinck aged 18 sought protection from the Anti Cruelty Society after a man named James Armstrong, colored, married her while she was intoxicated. She had claimed a different age, and feared perjury and coercion. Dorente of the society said steps would be taken to address the marriage and aid the girl.

Annie Tinck Humane Society James Armstrong Annie Dinck Dorente Anti-Cruelty Society Black Oakland Armstrong Thomms Thomas Thomas Altheneh Thomas House Megan

Tragic Yesterday’s Accidents Reported

A Lake Erle train killed an unidentified man near Chartiers yesterday afternoon. A finger was amputated at a Southside planing mill, and a girl 7 was crushed by a wagon on South Seventh Street, feared fatally injured. Additional injuries included a worker burned by falling metal and a hand loss at Keretown Bridge Works.

Yesteniae Daksovs Lake Erle Chartiers Aternoon Grenier Schuerte & Co.s Southside Montin Miller Charles Miller Bingham Street South Seventh Street Orth Oliver and Roberts Wouron Tom Moorehead McClene's Mill William Gras Carnes Tris Charlotte Street Thittyditth Street

Police Shifts in Second District Readjusted

Chief Brown reassigns Lieutenants to districts. George Larder oversees Soho and Hazxel Woot, John Cramer the Oakland to Shady Avenue area at night, William Doncas covers the East End to city lines, with last night’s changes taking effect.

Brown Teylight George Larder Soho Hazxelwoot John Cramer Oakland

Mule dispute ends in gunfire on Jones Avenue

Will Tester and Frank Bailey, both colored, quarreled on Jones Avenue near Twenty-third Street over a mule purchase. Bailey’s ear was bitten in the scuffle. Bailey fled. Taylor fired five shots at Bailey but none hit. Both men were arrested.

Willite Tester Frank Baelley Jones Twenty-girth Street Taylor Bailey

Bitter Democrats Move to Field Fall County Ticket

In a mass meeting at Lafayette Hall about 300 old-time Democrats launched a drive to nominate a full fall ticket via a 21-member committee. Colonel Moore led a sharp speech denouncing the ring and urging a straight Democratic ticket while parishioners demanded resignations from Brennan and Leary and called for antiring action.

Allegheny County Lafayette Hall Colonel Moore A. O'Brien George H.keyser W. H. Reed Joseph T. Hunter Robert Patterson Arch. H. Rowland Alfred Kerr T. J. Keenan, Jr John Becker Captain John McDonnell George C. Hess William Walls Martin Haller AM. Barton A. J. Kuhn John Purman P. M. Carr C. A. O'Brien Gilbert F. Mayer Joseph Hays John M. Jourke Robert Fitzsimmons Robert Holland Robert Malone Charles P. Wall Lardin Wienens Sears i Ae W.4. Brennan Timothy Leary, Jr Moore Mr. Inter Thomas Keenan, Sr

Prohibition Rally Opens in Twin Cities with St John Address

Ex Governor John P. St John spoke to about 500 at Silver Lake Grove launching the prohibition campaign in the twin cities. He argued ignorance fuels policy, staged figures on saloon costs, and urged a government to protect boys over dogs or buzzards, linking liberty to prohibition.

St. John Silver Lake Grove Twin Cities John P. St. John Kansans George W. Chalfant Park Avenue Presbyterian Church George H. Garber Thaddeus Steutzel L. T. Yoder John KR. Bush Mr. Stevens J. L. Laughlin Robert Tamont Robert Glass George G. Walters F. C. VandGorder Finley Torrens C. G. Elwood G. Beam Andrew Richmond Lewis J. Fleming Jacob Berry Lewis Kable Samuel Kelly J. W. Houston Dr. C. Irish William T. In Leagne Allegheny County Pennsylvania Humane Society

Visiting Democrats Enjoy Pittsburg Hospitality and Rallies

About 1,500 convention attendees postponed departure to this morning after a Monongahela River boat ride for 800 visitors. Kerr, Ketler, Sells, and associates met district and county chairmen as Republicans gathered at local clubs and headquarters.

Pittsburg Monongahela River Nrrity Harrisburg Kerr Colonel Sells Pottsville Ketler Stroudsburg Monongahela House W. J. Drennen George S. McClellan Club Lawrenceville County Democracy Randall Club Charles T. Davis Clairman Kerr Randalla

Fatal Duquesne Traction accident claims a girl on Forbes street

Katie McCormick aged several years was fatally crushed when she fell from a market wagon on Forbes street in front of Duquesne Traction car No 3. Conductor James Beatty and trainee carman D F Culhane were arrested but released on bail. An inquest is set by the coroner.

Duquesne Chief Brown Katie McCormick gFo Forbes Street Moultrie Street Duquesne Traction Katie No. 508 Otorman James Beatty D. F. Culhane Central Station Traction Company

Corset Closeout and Shoe Fit Ad at Liberty and Sixth

Local ad offers 1,000 dozen corsets to be closed out at J. C. C. P. Sommette and Gries, Allegheny. Experienced shoe fitting promises comfort at the Liberty and Sixth streets shop.

J. C. C. P. Sommette Goat Gries Allegheny Dauy Baos Liberty and Sixth Streets

Extraordinary Low Death Rate and New Pittsburg Post Office Opening

Pittsburg sees a marked drop in deaths in September as the new post office at Fifth and Smithfield draws thousands. Trade booms in the southern Smithfield Street area while crowds shift from the old building. Builders and investors bid for the old post office site, with offers from 2000,000 to $200,000 cited. The old building will house federal offices until midsummer next year, with offices moving in stages as the new site nears completion. Open house draws 5,000 visitors to inspect the new arrangements and post office suites amid gifts and congratulations from prominent officials and figures.

Pittsburg Fifth and Smithfield Smithfield Street Fifth Avenue Colville Sion Congress Postofice United States Revenue Warmcastle Surveyor of Customs Dravo Tmaster Penn Avenue Garrison Avenue United States Court United States District Attorney

Visitors from Cincinnati at the Exposition in 1801

The Exposition drew about 4000 visitors from Cincinnati and beyond who enjoyed the show and the music by Cappa's Orchestra. French day featured La Delle France tunes with plans to repeat selections the next day. Friday is classical day with masterworks. Orphans from Episcopal and St. Paul institutions will attend on upcoming mornings. Royal Arcanum day is planned for October 8, with a large turnout. Only a little over two weeks remain of the Exposition.

Cincinnati Cappa Episcopal Orphans’ Home Penn Avenue Fortieth Street St. Paul's Orphan Asylum Charimule Royal Arcanum Order

Alleged Abuse Case Placed at Humane Society_NOTICE

The Humane Society notified George Richardson of M5 Juniata Street Allegheny to care for his wife. Investigator Berryman says Richardson took $1.0 from his wife and gave it to the servant Mrs Richardson Silso, who claims her husband refused to explain and later beat her. She says he now spends money away from home and withholds proper care.

the Humane Society George Richardson Juniata Street Allegheny Berryman Richardson Richardson Silso

City Controller Morrow Accelerates Sinking Fund Investments

Controller Morrow reports rapid reduction of the city surplus via the sinking fund. By September 1 he had invested 150000 in city bonds and since then he invested an additional 200000 in September, completing the month’s total investment.

Morrow Cornells

Weather Forecast Notes A Warm Spell Expected

Yesterday reached a high of 76 with fair skies today. Southerly winds are forecast to lift temperatures, while a market observer predicts a mild winter ahead. The source describes a round, plump figure with hard, dry features as a sign of coming weather.

Antonion

New Pastor Named at St. Bridget's Church

Bishop Phelan appoints Rev. J. 5. Bigham to lead St. Bridget's Church. He will assume duties Sunday next, succeeding Father Jerome Kearney who served the church for over nine years before his death several months ago.

Phelan J. 5. Bigham St. Bridget's Church Jerome Kearney

September Death Toll Shows Rail Fatalities

September's death rate was unusually low despite heat. The total deaths reached 445 and included 28 people killed by railroads.

Lastmouth

Debates on September 1800 Mortality Figures

The report notes seven deaths in September 1800, slightly higher than the current year, with 412 deaths in August. Last month’s deaths were not linked to a specific disease, diphtheria not rising enough to cause concern.

Close of the JV P Synod Sustains Wallace Appeal

The U P Synod at First U P Church Allegheny concluded sessions after discussing Rev J B Wallace from Lake Presbytery. Wallace’s supporters claim his removal would injure him. the vote sustained him, leaving his Jamestown pastorate in his hands. The body adjourned after routine business and planned August meetings at Conneaut Lake with an institute organized by several ministers.

J. B. Wallace Lake Presbytery U. P. Synod U.P. Cnurch Allegheny Wallace Jamestown Contina Ic Conneaut Lake Synod Chautauquan Institute N. E. Brown H. If. Hervey J. A. Bailey D. G. Snodgrass W. R. Wilson EK. M. Schantz Bella Dennis John 5. McKee J. J. Porter J. C. Wilson D. F. McGill

Carriage contest and city notes in Pittsburgh region items

The Amoskeag hearing likely to resume next week, a carriage washing contest for a $100 purse set for next week, Allegheny highway ordinances discussed, Dr Franxtix advocates charity care for married men, Hnows Bros issue settled with a bank check, found baby girl at Allegheny station, public safety exonerates Chief Jones and Loomis, Rev J R Miligan installed at Ninth U P church, Prreems inspects new branch line with four trains soon, district promises manufacturing sites and station sheds.

Amoskeag Beck James McQuine Alleheny Valley Railroad Seventeenth Street Allegheny Committee On Public Safety Chief Jones Elmer Loomis J. R.d. Miliigan U.P Allegheny J. Kyle Ry. R. M. Parke Mr. McMillan Robert Prreams Stewart Station P. KR. BR Murrysville

Train Wreck Kills Conductor Near Carrollton Station

A Big Four working train of twelve gravel cars and a caboose struck a handcar at Carrollton station six miles south of here tonight. Conductor Samuel Morris aged 24 of Mechanicsburg was killed instantly. seven crew members aboard the caboose were injured, several seriously. Section men attempted to move the handcar when the caboose collided smashing the car and gravel cars into it.

Darrox Oct Carrollton Station Here Samuel Morris Mechanicsburg Eatien

Firemen's Disability Board approves James B Ellis benefits

The Firemen's Disability Board met in the Mayor's office and approved benefits for James B. Ellis of No 16 Company who was injured by a horse kick on September 7. The board reported a total balance of 1814 4ton hand with 151,078 in People's Savings Bank and 3,16371 in Safe Deposit and Trust Company. On Chief Browns motion, 1,400 from the latter sum is to be placed on interest to raise the interest bearing fund.

James B. Ellis No. 16 Company People’s Savings Bank Safe Deposit and Trust Company Brown

Ice Machine Maker Assigns After Breach Suits

The Arctic Ice Machine Manufacturing Company of Cleveland made an assignment today after iron shortages halted machine construction. January suits for breach of contract followed an extension from creditors, with liabilities said to exceed assets by about $100,000.

Cleveland Arctic Ice Machine Manufacturing Company

Arrests and court actions recorded in Allegheny

Reports from Locust street to Carson street show multiple arrests and hearings. Pat Gordon and George Mackin face charges or suspicions, while Mrs Gordon and other defendants await trials or bonds. Embezzlement, perjury, assault and battery, and child abuse cases are noted with Aldermen and the Humane Society involved.

Pat Axp Elli Gordon Locust Street Allegheny Brown Mackin Duartes Tooise Rosa Witking McMasters Annie Doppel Fred Loman J. R. Loove F. N. Lewis Diamond Alley Lewis Lloyd Shean Jaurs Low Idlewood Beinhauer John Meixner Meixners Juiia Kowalskie Lebanon Street Succop Instevening O Brien The Humane Society

Pittsburg shows strong limb fabrication facilities and demand

Mr. F. B. Flanders of Gofftown New Hampshire visits Pittsburgh after traveling from Boston New York and Philadelphia to be fitted with artificial limbs. The Artificial Limb Co located at 09 Penn Avenue handles the fittings and production notes emphasize wide appreciation of local workmanship.

Pittsburg F. B. Flanders Gofftown N. H Boston New York Philadelphia Artificial Imb Co Penn Avenue

Safe deposit vaults at Farmers' Deposit National Bank

If you have valuables keep them safe in the banks vaults at 66 Fourth Avenue. The Farmers' Deposit National Bank offers security strong vaults perfect ventilation good light spacious coupon rooms and separate apartments for women. Boxes rented at 5 pounds and up ward.

Farmers’ Deposit National Bank Fourth Avenue

Eight hour strike potential in Ohio Indiana and Illinois miners

The United Mine Workers weigh an eight hour strike across Ohio Indiana and Illinois. A General Executive Board member hinted at a Columbus meeting plan to order a brief stoppage this week as executives report to Pittsburgh. Local actions begin with crews in the Panhandle district and West Newton with operators resisting wage raises while arbitration arguments continue.

Ohio Indiana Andllinois General Executive Board Pittsburg Columbus National Executive Board The United Mine Workers Rea Tus Distatce W. A. Carney Federation of Labor Rae Henry Floershelm Floersheim West Newton Yough Scott Iuven Pitesburg Drauvo

Printers Strike Enters Second Day With Tense Talks

The printers strike, begun yesterday, grew tense as talks between employer spokesmen and firm heads failed to reach an agreement. About 200 printers and six to eight leaders arrived in the city to work where needed while others awaited developments, and hotels reported a humorous scramble to publish menu cards during the walkout.

Williams Sasociaion Philadelphia Uomen Mr. Barnes Diamond Street Mr. McMillan Wood Street Pittsburg Printing Company Monongahela House Eichbaum & Co Wetop Elclhibaum & Co Percy Smith

Tiomestead Scale Sets Haulage at 25 for Three Months

The Tiomestead scale was fixed at 25 for the next three months, matching the previous quarter and lower than early scale levels. A series of advances boosted tonnage workers pay by 6 to 24 percent in six months, with further increases planned, while sewer reductions followed. The agreement runs until July 1.

New Tin Plate Machinery Patent Narrows Labor Needs

Edwin B R Jones of Swissvale patents an improved Moorewood tinning pot that automates feeding and transporting plates through the process. The combined tinning and rust pot aims to produce four boxes of tinned or terne plate daily with no need for imported skilled labor. Jones notes minimal experience required beyond applying the tin or terne coating.

Edwin BR. Jones Swissvale Moorewood Jones Mr. Jones

Inspector Baker Leads Factories Condition Probe

Inspector Baker completes inspection of local factories and plans a full reef ore review with Mise O'Reilly last month. Chief Inspector Watchorn is expected to arrive here in a few days.

Baker Mise O'Reilly Watchorn

Moorhead Pros Wants Non-Union Heaters Now

Moorhead Pros and Co advertise for non union bar and plate iron heaters. Workers are needed immediately and wages are offered.

Moorhead Pros. & Co

Blaine Monon Gahela develops with large steel works site

A growing Blaine town on the Monon Gahela attracts major industrial investment. A large steel works nears completion and a vast safe and lock facility is under construction. Choice lots are selling daily and potential buyers are urged to inspect plans in person. Charles Somers & Co. offers price lists free tickets and full information at 120 Fourth Avenue four doors above Smithfield Street.

Blaine Monongahela Charles Somers & Co Fourth Avenue Smithfield Street

Ladies Capes Jackets and Wraps for Fall and Winter

Hucus and Hacxe present new assortments of ladies capes jackets and wraps for fall and winter. A special line of medium weight jackets and reefers priced from five dollars to one dollar fifty each. A superior range of ladies Mackintoshes with new light and medium weight styles just received.

Fashionable Alaska Sealskin Jackets and Coats Displayed

A premium collection features Sable Mink Seal Astrachan Per sian Lamb Wool Seal Monkey and Krimmer fur garments. The display highlights jackets coats and wraps in Alaska sealskin with prices claimed to be the lowest for genuine reliable seal furs.

Alaska

Autumn Dress Goods For Storewide New Lines

This morning we add numerous new lines to our already large Dress Goods collection. Our roof covers a complete stack of handsome fabrics and a magnificent exhibition is on display. Do not delay your coming as stocks are full and choices are nearly limitless. We warrant our prices to be the lowest possible for goods of equal quality and style. The new goods will interest returning customers.

Thomas Keenan, Sr Keyser Allegheny County John Huckestein John R. Large Moore C. J. Magee Pennsylvania Cataline Quay United States Thar Bardsley Brennen Harrisburg

Black Dress Goods Catalog Highlighted by Bedford Cords

Black goods feature a wide range of fabrics including Bedford cords plain and jacquarded, black jacquards on cashmere and serge, and the latest French and German novelties. Also shown are black cheviots English suittings broadcloths cashmeres and other black dress goods in varied styles inviting attention of buyers.

Silk color sale at $1.25 and $1.50 a yard

Advertises new shade line with prices 1.25 and 1.50 per yard. Promotes Black, Colored and Novelty Silks with attractive values across the full stock.

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