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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1890
Page
2
A Pittsburgh audience hears leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers praise railroad progress and the unity of labor and capital. Speakers reference Carnegie and Depew, extolling honest wealth, worker pride, and the city’s industrial ties while urging continued cooperation between workers and management.
A ceremonial assembly extols the organization’s twenty seven years of good work and its sober ideals. Andrew Carnegie and other dignitaries are applauded as Lieutenant Governor Davies urges unity, labor and capital cooperation in duty to the Commonwealth and its varied industries.
Chauncey M. Depew spoke to the twenty seventh annual Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention in New Haven. He praised the union’s aims charity education and protection while warning against labor trusts and united management schemes. He cited incidents of strikes and a heroic New York engineer and praised Andrew Carnegie and Henry Millikin as examples of courage and restraint in labor conflicts.
Moorhead, McCleane & Co. mill on Second avenue witnessed a severe blast furnace accident. Nine men burned, two dead and two dying, as workers removed slag and cinder from the furnace pre relining. A stranger fainted amid the horrible scene.
Andrew Wyman of Canton Ohio fainted at the scene while en route to Trenton New Jersey as police kept the crowd back. He was taken to the Fourteenth ward station and later revived after an hour of effort by Sergeant McElhaney.
J W Sullivan and John M Molamphy of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association arrange a July excursion from the city to the Thousand Islands. The trip includes a Buffalo reception, Niagara Falls visits with Branch No 1 as guests, Toronto with a welcome by eight Toronto branches, and a Kingston steamer return with a onboard reception.
An unknown man about 50 years old was found last evening lying in a trench along the Pittsburg Cincinnati and St. Louis Railroad on the Southside. When found he was still conscious and slowly faded. Firemen and police began inquiries into the cause of the incident.
Nine men worked inside a furnace stack when a two ton slag mass dislodged. Flames and molten metal engulfed the group. three died, others severely burned, with two dying later. Coroner to probe.
Early yesterday morning Christian Breining a Perry and Chestnut Allegheny butcher was robbed of $60 from a drawer after thieves unlocked his room. Fritz Steng John V Leider and wife were arrested on suspicion and held for a hearing.
Cadwalder Biddle secretary along with J B Scott and W J Sawyer of the State Board of Charities visited the Allegheny County Workhouse and Allegheny City Farm after inspecting the County Home and Pittsburg Poor Farm. They praised conditions and institutional linkage. A hotel keeper Ernest Stiefel of Forty fourth street was struck by a West Penn Railroad train near Bennett's station and died shortly after. He left a wife and four children.
Sister Catherine of the Mercy Order known as Miss Kate Drexel has arranged a new convent near Andalusia in Bocks County. The facility will be used to instruct and qualify women to become members of the Iniilars.
J Watson was committed to jail yesterday by Alderman Leslie on a charge of horse stealing. Michael Byrne of Bernerence firm is alleged to be linked to the case as involved in the alleged theft.
Chauncey M. Depew of the New York Central addressed the locomotive engineers yesterday and departed in his special car on the Eastern express. Lieutenant Governor Davies followed, with Major E A Monroe and others seen in town and en route to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
At Democratic, Independent Republican and Republican HQs the mood is split over Pattison's fate. Republicans predict a 50 000 to 100 000 majority for Pattison as Ayres canvasses western counties. Old soldiers and veterans rally to Pattison while Delamater's support wanes. John N. Neale says the tide favors Republicans to swing back.
A Delamater gathering in Lawrenceville last evening featured Emmet Cotton opening remarks praising the party’s work on labor and tariff laws while linking Governor Pattison to opposition. General George A. Sheridan spoke two hours attacking Democrats before gas issues halted proceedings. He attacked Pattison and noted his veto of the soldiers burial bill. Mayor Gourley attended but spoke.
A well attended Independent Republicans of the Sixth ward meeting was held last evening at Forbes Street schoolhouse. Peter Shields chaired the organization committee. Henry A. Schaffer presided. Julios Clyer served as secretary. Speakers defended Pattison and attacked Delamater. a pledge to support Robert Pattison for governor and Paul RoR was adopted. Additional ward meetings announced.
General George A. Sheridan arrived in the city and spoke at a Republican meeting in Lawrence Rink. He criticized the Farmers Alliance, predicted a Delamater victory in his county, and warned of an extra Congressional session while noting Reed may run for president if Maine withdraws.
Judge Harris of Shenandoah Valley Virginia, a member of the World’s Fair Executive Committee, travels to Chicago for a meeting to advance fair buildings and related affairs. He notes Virginia’s iron district suffering post Mahone and cites a recent $4,000,000 in land sales as a sign of unsettled times.
A small Independent Republican gathering met at the Third ward school house Allegheny to hear Pattison supporters. Weather and a misunderstanding kept attendance light. The organizers postponed the meeting to next Monday hoping for better turnout and strong speeches.
W M Henry chief of the Indian Division of the Treasury Department arrived in the city yesterday morning to spend a brief vacation at his Kittanning home. He notes a strong Dela mater season among Republicans in Wash o and bets on a good majority for the State Toket. Allegheny City Property Committee granted Carnegie Hall for partitions and county Executive mitted a speech by Hon Willie McKinley next Saturday. For dyspepsia and exhaustion Ginger Tonic is advertised.
The final concert of the Exposition season unfolds tonight with a rich programme as rain and riverfront damage prompt plans for better embankment work next year. The poll shows no votes against Separate Reform Schools for Females, with broad statewide support and comments praising the proposed change.
A new vertical gate lock shown by Arthur Kirk & Son promises hydraulic lifting of gates, reducing horizontal slides. The model uses 1000 gallons per minute and could extend to great heights, with potential for dams. Rivermen praise its practicality and note the Bear Trap Dam model from 1826 as a curious contrast.
The firm plans to sell the entire exhibit display this week. Purchases for holiday gifts can be carried free of charge until delivery. Items are offered at nearly cost. Hopper will be at the stand 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
Exposition crowds are urged to visit H. Kleber & Bros at 506 Wood Street to choose superior pianos and organs. The ad touts Steinway Conover Opera Gabler Emerson pianos and Vocalion Earhuff Burdett organs, an eight year warranty and easy payment terms, claiming rivals are unreliable.
A charity sale runs from 8 to 11 AM offering good clothing at extra low prices. Heavy overcoats listed at 4.90, suits 25.90 to 31.50, wool shirts 4.90, and pants 1.25. Location at Grant and Diamond streets near the Court House, by C C C Clothing Company.
Arling Bros dental office at Penn and Sixth Street advertises free tooth extractions this Friday afternoon from 7 to 5 o clock. Dr Swinan will apply the anesthetic. The preparation contains no cocaine morphine aconite menthol or injurious drugs and all physicians are invited to witness the effects.
Until November 30 1890 Aufrecht's Elite Gallery offers life size crayon portraits for 350 dollars or 12 elegant cabinet portraits for 1 dollar. Located at 516 Market Street Pittsburg buyers are urged to bring children and use the elevator for access.
A historical ad offers a one thousand dollar forfeit if Floraplexion fails to prove itself the best medicine for liver complaints dyspepsia nervous debility biliousness and consumption. It promises a sample bottle free and mentions Franklin Haunt New York and druggists. An unrelated note references Iron City Brewing Co. and beer products.
The Allegheny Common Council cleared unfinished business in a long session, 38 ordinances were considered and all but four passed. Only the Perrysville plank road condemnation resolution drew debate with one dissenting vote while similar measures on Sawmill Valley and other plank roads failed.
The assortment includes Valours, Crystals, Bengalines, Mus covites and a full line of day and evening shades. Black Silks offer unheard of values with Gros Grain at $1, $110 and $125 per yard. Crepe De Chine, Irish Poplins, and embroidered Mousseline De Soie feature in the new imports with no price advances yet for Velvets and Pompadour Velvets in a wide range.
The correspondent asks patrons to come in the mornings to avoid crowds in the afternoons, which hinder giving full attention.
Local store promotes a wide stock of silver and silver plated wares for weddings and home use. Featuring Tronka of Silver items, tea ware, spoons forks and knives in latest designs with new patterns arriving daily.
Merchants forecast rainy season demand with a range of rain coats for ladies gentlemen and children. Umbrellas knit wool Petticoats and seersucker outfits priced from two to three dollars and up.
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