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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1889

Page

2

Puddlers Strike as Mills Plot Hours Across Lawrenceville

The Puddlers at the Vesuvius mill in Sharpsburg refuse night work despite pressure from Carnegie Phipps Co and Philadelphia Company. Gas shortages strain operations at Braddock Wire Works and Carrie Furnace while Lawrenceville mills debate hour changes.

Sharpsburg Philadelphia Telford T. A. Gillespie Sai Distattch Oliver Bros Republic Iron Works Braddock Braddock Wire Works Duquesne Forge Carrie Furnace Carnegie, Phipps & Co Lawrenceville Twenty-ninth Street Go’cock Burg Shoenbergers, Howe, Brown & Co Bug's Mills Thirteenth Street

Neighbor Rallston Dead Tansy Bitters Host Passed Away

The Indiana Messenger notes the death of Samuel Ballston known as Neighbor Rallston who ran a tavern east of Indiana on the clay pike. Famous for his tansy awake root bitters and a long-standing roadside trough, he near eighty when he died after decades serving travelers on the northern route.

Samuel Eallston Rallston Indiana Messenger Indiana Clay Pike Bor

Catholic Rally Aims to Raise 15000 for Johnstown Churches

A circular from Bishop Phelan to Pittsburg diocese clergy urges a special collection next Sunday in Western Pennsylvania churches for the ruined Johnstown churches. Prominent Catholics anticipate a fundraiser reaching about fifteen thousand dollars.

Phelan Pittsburg Johnstown Minent Pennsylvania

False alarm at Westinghouse box 23 on Penn and Ninth

Police responded to a reported alarm at box 23 near the Westinghouse building at Penn avenue and Ninth street. Officers, within 50 yards, found the box open but observed no person on site and no immediate threat.

Westinghouse Penn Avenue Ninth Street

Three Men Arrested in Overcoat Theft Ring

Inspector McAleese confers that three men seized Tuesday morning at Grant and Water streets are seasoned thieves. Davis Hawes and Gray faced charges with $50 bail each after refusing to explain their identities. Officers recovered overcoats, tobacco, a leather case with coffin photos, embalming supplies, sponges, and undertaker tools, suggesting broader plunder plans in the city.

Inspector McAleese Grant and Water Streets Devlin Thomas Gray W. H. Hawes John Davis Davis Johnstown Hawes Gray Baltimore Jesse Henry High Street Wylie and Webster Avenues Central Henry Bridget Onstander Alice McAleese

Pleasant Anniversary Ball at Central Turn Verein

The Central Turn Verein marked its eighteenth anniversary on Forbes street with a full hall of Turners and guests. Reange's Orchestra played as the band opened with a selection, followed by gymnastics on horizontal and parallel bars and the buck horse. The chairman's report was read, the choral class performed several vocal numbers, and a long dance session concluded the evening.

Verein Forbes Street Reange

Schultz's Piccadilloes Charged With Assault

An information filed before Alderman Hartman charges Lewis Schultz of South Twenty-eighth Street with assault battery and desertion. Mrs Schultz says he beat her, then fled to Coal Bluff. A warrant for Schultz's arrest was issued.

Hartman Lewis Schultz South Twenty-eighth Street Schultz

Notable visits and meetings in Pittsburg

Rev. William Rossiter head of the American Tract Society visits Pittsburg detailing vast reach of tract distributions and meetings. The Young Men's Christian Associations of Pennsylvania hold their 22nd annual convention at New Castle with Pittsburgh delegates led by Rev. Dr. Purves and others.

William Rossiter Pittsburg American Tract Society Quist Statistica New Castle Uemen Pitsburg Association George T. Purves Harbison H. K. Porter M. K. Joanne E. 8 J. F. Miller Smith Agnew J. Rover Dick R. J. Buchanan TF. Bailey F. W. Kiefer L. Fullwee Dr. Purves Ira D. Sankey Archie D. Gleen Dr. Higbee Department of Public Instruction Harrisburg Mr. Glenn Commonwealth Beards Ye Tear Agg Free Press Kittanning Arm County Ture Walter Lyon U.S Washington, D. C Penney Avenue Y County Knights Templar Senor Brega Honduras New York Nicaragua Pode Nnse Pee Ewmyer G. J. Fluker Judge Wilson Clarion County Supreme Court J. 8. Einehart Green County Politeee Seventh Avenue Ho- Seni W. Chalfant Spang, Chalfant & Co Historical Society of the M. E C. W. Smith W. A. Stewart W. Smith Mith — Peerp Asbury Smith C. W W. Lynch William Fox N. G. Kiler T. H. Wilkenson G. T. Reynolds Seere Reynolds J. W. F. White Sewickie Ey John T. H. Wakeman Circuit Wastaple England B. Mitchel Pitsburg Senith Piltsburg Sumithbeld Bireet M. E. Ubureb George Miltenberger Ome Wrenshall Anthony Dravo Thoume Comper Liberty Street Smithfield Street One Street Sanhichsone Street Saece Ngs Bank Liberty Church

M E Preachers Start Investigation Amid Pittsburg Conference

The Pittsburg Conference of the M E Church opened at Emory Church East End with Bishop Cyrus D Foss delivering the sermon. Committees were formed to investigate Rev Colonel J A Danks amid reported charges, while Rev J T Leak chaired the inquiry and Rev BR Miller and Rev J F Core prepared for representation.

Pittsburg M. E. Church Emory Church East End Cyrus D. Foss D. D Weipal of America Seminary Youn Et Pal New York Trust Conference of Fleet Street Brooklyn Eee New Wesleyan University C. D. Foy W. B. Watkins J. A. Danks J. T. Leak J. W. Miles General Conference Colonel Danks BR. T. Miller J. F. Core M. E Latrobe Mt. Washington Danks Thomas Blashford Mtashington Church Gettysburg

Bar Association Charter Privileges Stir Public Controversy

A heated critique of the Bar Association’s exclusive clubroom in the Court House funded by the County Commissioners. Critics argue the 1870 charter grants undue privilege, while supporters say outsiders cannot overturn the arrangement and that the club serves awaiting lawyers.

Bar Association Court House Fifth Avenue Ross Street Tipae Act of Assembly Association

Sweet Singers of Wales at Exposition Impress Pittsburg

Welsh singers of the Cambria Singing Society won wide praise from thousands at the Exposition hall. The program featured marching tunes and a promised October 19 showcase by Director Innes and the Thirteenth Regiment Band with pieces like The Congress of Nations and Star Spangled Banner. Prospects for Pittsburgh growth loom as new plans mature downtown, with nine days left and expected financial gains.

Cambria Thirteenth Regiment Congress of Nations Francis Scott Key Ba' B Boulanger Pitsburg Pittsburg

Beaver appoints commission to study Lake Erie to Ohio River canal

Governor Beaver names Reuben Miller of Pittsburg W S Shallenberger of Rochester Eben Brewer of Erie and John M Goodwin of Sharpsville to assess feasibility of a canal linking Lake Erie with the Ohio River. Experts say slack water and a canal with locks could be built at a cost not exceeding railway construction between the points. The commission is expected to report favorable feasibility for this state region.

Beaver Reuben Miller Pittsburg W.S. Shallenberger Rochester Eben Brewer Erie John M. Goodwin Sharpsville Mercer County Lake Erie Ohio River Ohio

Kentucky Man Astounded by Pittsburg Armor Steel Feat

Henry Tilford of Louisville recounts how Carnegie, Phipps & Co. produced 90 tons of high grade steel for armor plates in 24 hours for U.S. vessels. He notes Pittsburgh’s size and gas mains, praises East Liverpool trades council move, and reports Specialty Glass Works will not move to Jeannette despite prior plans.

Henry Tilford Louisville Pittsburg United State Secretary of the Navy Philadelphia Harrisburg Steelton Es Ps Carnegie, Phipps & Co Homestead Carnegie’s Specialty Glass East Liverpool Jeannette Lota Beris Housen Don Sie

Shoemakers Organize New Union in Pittsburg

Pittsburg shoemakers revive their old time union forming a permanent body at 465 Fifth avenue. They will join the Boot and Shoe Makers' National Union, backed by the National Trade Organization, as lingering Powderly Skeffington tensions are cited as context.

Fifth Avenue Boot and Shoe Makers’ National Union Pittsburg Karl Sauer John Dots Gehring Workman Powderly Knights of Labor Harry Skeffington Indianapolis Gen Assembly Shoemakers of Cincinnati Skeffington Shoemakers L. A Assembly National Trade Organization

Safety gates urged after deadly rail accident

A 21 year old Polish woman Maria Babolaky was struck and killed last evening between Twenty first and Twenty second streets by an outward bound Pitts burg and McKeesport passenger train. The victim lived on a shanty boat at Twenty third street and the neighborhood, angry at the tenth rail incident in the area, met at a private house on Fourteenth street and passed a resolution urging immediate safety gates. Coroner McDowell was notified and will hold an inquest today.

Maria Babolaky Twenty-first Twenty Second Streets Pittsburg McKeesport Twenty-third Street Fourteenth Street Brena Southside Railroad McDowell Snch

Arrest of Old Offender Margaret Sleidell for Drunken Disorder

Margaret Sleidell an elderly offender was arrested last night for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and held at the Twenty eighth ward station. Officers recalled her violent past including use of an ax and long knife she wielded against policemen, and she was subdued after a struggle requiring six men.

Margaret Sleidell Twenty-eighth Ward Sleidell

Tin plate plant planned at Glenwood on B and O line

A Pittsburg firm buys four and a half acres at Glenwood for a tin plate plant to rise when tariff prospects improve. Ground purchasers unnamed. H A Newkirk of Chambers and McKee Glass reports selling over 100 carloads of window glass on a trip from Monongahela House to Jeannette. No orders below 1 000 boxes. He notes tank glass prices similar to pot glass in Pitts production. District Master Workman Ross No AL Knights of Labor visits Boeingstate.

Glenwood B.&o Pittsburg H. A. Newkirk Chambers & McKee Glass Company Monongahela House Jeannette Pitts Teeey Ross Knights of Labor Boeingtate

New Castle Minister Opposes Temperance Resolution Chestnut View

In Allegheny at the First district Christian Church Cooperative of Pennsylvania meetings Rev. Frank Talmage of New Castle opposed a resolution denouncing intemperance calling it a chestnut. Officers were continued by vote. next meeting set for Washington, Pa. A later temperance sermon followed the evening session.

New Castle Christian Church Co-operation of Pennsylvania Disciple Montgomery Avenue Arch Street Allegheny Frank Talmage Latimer Joseph FP. McCune H. K. Pendleton P. Y. Pendleton John Kirkpatrick Washington, Pa Plesbure J. E. Wagner The Christian Standard Cincinnati Committee On Jesus Christ God H. W. Talmage, Jr

Wreck on Panhandle Line Sparks Telegraph Wires Cross

A freight train derailed near Carson street crossing on the Panhandle line, tearing up trestles and knocking a signal house off its foundations. The fallen structure cut telephone and telegraph wires, briefly halting communications. an off duty employee narrowly escaped harm as the wires shorted. Police expect repairs to begin immediately as traffic was only temporarily disrupted and causes are under review.

Pittsburg Virginia Charleston Carson Street Panhandle Raad McQuaid

congressional action on river relief for bridges obstruction

A Coal Exchange meeting is set for 10 30 tomorrow forenoon to discuss relief measures from river obstruction by bridge builders. Officials say current law is inadequate and action is sought to urge Congressional change. Leaders plan a strategy to secure relief through new legislation.

Coal Exchange Toe

Reciprocity Trade Plan Delayed For Pittsburgh Exhibition

A Chamber International Congress committee delays finalizing its Pittsburgh trade exhibit program until next week. Delegates will see principal local industries including iron, steel, glass, coal and coke. Plans cover Edgar Thomson Works and Jeannette area, with possible display at Kal Hall if time permits. Aiming for utilitarian visits, not social showcases, and details remain subject to change.

Chamber International Congress Pittsburg Edgar Thomson Eeners Poaihly South Mississippi River Bolvinners Ohio Ee Katine Eno Railroads

Beaurifel Autumnal Foliage Excursion From Pittsburg

The Pennsylvania Company offers a special excursion train from Union Station on Saturday October 12 1889 at 8 10 A M to Altoona for dinner then to Lloydsville Rhododendron Park with return from Lloydsville at 5 20 P M to Altoona for supper and on to Pittsburg arriving about 9 00 P M. Fares apply from Pittsburg and East Liberty and nearby stations at reduced rates.

Pennsylvania I Eeake Dents Pittsburg Easant Lloydsville Altoona East Liberty

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Philadelphia Company Vesuvius Puddiers Vesuvius Mill Tansy and Root Bitters Schultzs Piccadilloes Pittsburgere Silas M. Bailey Uniontown J. M. Schoonmaker M. E. Preachers John M. Danks Col. Danes C. G. Hughes Twenty Smallman Streets Miles Hughes Butler H. L. Chapman Thomas Storey O C. Wolf J. W. Garland the Historical Department Hais Martin’s Ferry Steward Olvo Nicholas Sneithen Bishop Asbery Soilene Eas Aabeny Ted Henry Lazier Suen Nawants Toe A Laster Ee Para Des Elliott Historical Society Mr. Reynolds William Lynch Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Peck Public Court House Sweet Singers OF Wales Cambria Society Kentucky Industrial Ward Quincy Fowler Pit Grownh Glenwooed Gina Bellevernon Bellevernon Oe Seocana Panhandle Cross J. F. Maeder Firth Avenue Cathedral Maeder P.C. C.C Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House A. van Dusex West Allegheny Po Anderson Hotel Paris Sewin Machines Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co Sixth Street Ussa Huocus & Hacks J. P. Steinmann’s Federal St Brussels Frauvexheim & Vinsack Speectattres Huecus & Hacks RON, Steel and Glass Mills Sos So7 Market Street Biber & Easton RE. J. Horner & CO West Twenty-Third St Artistic Furniture America London Vienna Eden Musee Penn Avenue Stores Stagons Asa Children's Cloak and Snait Department Alaska Garmeom Bilt Department Bilack and Col Teres Jos. Horne
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