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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1890
Page
5
The article argues that rental and building costs push up urban rents, making small houses appealing. It notes investors prefer small four to six room homes with installment plans, citing rapid repayment by young couples and rising demand. Builders benefit alongside buyers, aiding city growth and aesthetics.
Evan Jones argues for cheap, substantial rental homes in Pittsburgh to relieve crowded conditions. He notes high rents and scarce supply, citing Philadelphia style four to five room houses costing around 1200 dollars as profitable investments. Booth of Booth & Flinn calls for thousands of similar homes and predicts strong returns from the venture.
In Pittsburgh a group of plan drawers and pundits discuss future housing. Architects Andrew Peebles and F J Osterling see growing demand for small and mid size apartment houses in the city center driven by scarce land and high central rents. They note suburbs offer travel costs but central apartments promise steady occupancy and solid returns. A recent example cites a four story Fifth Avenue building with four rooms per unit as a model for future city living.
A large Democratic gathering on Smithfield street featured John Coffey of Philadelphia condemning the GOP and praising Pattison while blasting Delamater and Quay. Speakers pledged opposition to McKinley tariffs and predicted a Democratic win, with Brennen and McCarthy energizing the crowd.
In the Thirteenth Ward an Independent Republicans meeting convened at the ward school house. Plans were made for a mass meeting next Saturday evening at the Thirty-third Street school house. A ward vigilance committee was formed.
A Republican meeting is planned in Salisbury Hall, Southside, tonight. Speakers include George A. Sheridan of New York, Attorney John Lambie, and Assistant City Attorney Clarence Burleigh as part of the event.
Frank C. Haas of Sharon spoke at the Independent headquarters yesterday saying Major McDowell would win the Twenty-fifth Congressional district in spite of opposition from Quay.
Fifteen Republican businessmen in Allegheny notified the Independent Committee they will observe polling places in their districts on election day. Police Magistrate Leslie says the Seventeenth ward is all right for Delamater.
The snippet notes an anticipated standard majority for the State ticket, estimating about 200 votes more. It presents a concise political projection without additional context.
Mass meetings for Pattison and Delamater are planned for this evening. Independent Republicans rally for Pattison at Lafayette Hall with speakers including Senator Entery, George E. Mapes, and Rev. FE Coar. Carnegie Hall hosts Major William McKinley to discuss the Tariff Bill and campaign issues.
In a Southside interview Alderman Flack of the Twenty-fifth ward expresses strong support for Ex Governor Pattison. He says Pattison merits votes from pure and honest leadership and predicts a large Southside majority, contrasting with previous Republican margins.
The Republican County Committee plans a Delamater meeting in Sewickley at Choral Hall on October 30 evening with General D. H. Hastings and Colonel W. A. Stone among speakers. A Sewickley League premeeting decided borough Republicans meet next Saturday evening as a prelude to the October 30 event. Judge White to assist as missionary for Meadville Senator.
Postmaster General Wanamaker and Philadelphia businessman Thomas Dolan will speak at the Americas Club gathering at the rink on Frankstown avenue next Thursday night. United States Senator Cameron will arrive Monday and stay two days to review his senatorial interests.
Pontsutawney residents believed Venus was an electric light tethered to a balloon. The bright evening star drew laughs as locals watched for a glowing object over Exposition grounds. The tale spread through Clearfield county before the joke was revealed. The Dispatch previews a feature by Bessie Bramble on church fundraising and critique of ladies.
Louis E. Haughey, charged with embezzling 75000 from Raeder Glue, left for Chicago after release on 14000 bail by Alderman McMasters. A hearing is set December 10 before Alderman. Detective Coulson escorted Haughey, extradition papers secured, while Haughey’s lawyers failed to know the proceedings.
Jacob Bernostowitehis was fined five dollars and costs by Alderman Succop for kissing Mathias Lyczesniak's wife in the West End. The incident followed a ball at which the wife met the man. The next day Bernostowitehis discussed the event while grinding an ax at a neighbor's house. The husband protested during the encounter. The note follows with an entertainment blurb about Pittsburg’s The Dispatch preview.
Michael Berio, among the injured from the Morehead McClean furnace blast on Thursday, died yesterday at Homeopathic Capital. This marks the third fatality from the accident. Michael McDonough, trapped between cars at Brad on Wednesday, died yesterday at Mercy BH.
A major blaze at Phillips & Co. South Nineteenth and Mary streets destroyed a two story frame works building housing a ten pot furnace. Firemen fought for about an hour as sparks threatened Wolf Howard & Co. nearby, saving most of the site and tools. A glassblower, Stepple, leaped from a second story to escape the flames, injuring a leg. About 28 workers were affected. loss estimated at $15,000 with insurance. Other small fires at 27th and Jane, and D O Cunningham offices, followed.
A mix of travelers and locals list movements around Pittsburgh. Elkins rode the limited train to visit Sue while denying a company service role. North Chicago Rolling Mill reps Hutchins and colleagues tour coke regions, inspecting interests. Bishop Perry attends Episcopal missionary meeting. typhoid fever symptoms keep Clerk at home.
WildsdamM Martin, a Pennsylvania Railroad telegraph operator, left for Chicago weeks ago and has not been heard from. friends fear foul play. Rev G W Izen to preach at Chrish M E Church tomorrow at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M. The Institute for the Blind on Forty second Street lists 11 pupils under Superintendent Jacobs. John Wesley Church holds services at 10 45 A M with sermon by Rev John T Moore and Sunday school at 2 P M. Fire department members resent buying new overcoats. a still alarm sounded for a small fire near Sheridan District.
Advertises a free 40 page catalogue of sheet music music books and instruments. Readers are urged to send a postal card to Will L Thompson at 259 Wabash Ave Chicago to receive the catalogue and learn about cut rates on musical items.
An unidentified man, about 25, 5 feet 9 inches tall, was struck by a Panhandle road train near Sligo mills and died after being found alive in a shallow pool. The coroner holds an inquest at Semmel rock's. Inspector McKelvey notes the engine did not stop. The deceased wore a striped blue flannel shirt and carried an unfinished letter dated September 8 with no address.
Seven year old Martin Fogarty was killed after being run over by a West End car on West Carson Street while riding on a wagon. Driver Jacob Leprert surrendered and was released on bail. George Le Febre was severely injured by an ingot at the Westinghouse works. William McDonald fell from a Baltimore and Ohio train carriage, fracturing his right leg and suffering a head wound. Five year old Willie Storm was bitten on the arm by a large Newfoundland dog near Cliff Street.
Amandus Brossia, once a Duquesne Heights resort owner and early defendant in a speak-easy case, was arrested yesterday after jumping bail set at $1,000. He faced the Brooks law clash with the Police Department and later served as steward of the Washington Irvine Literary Society before his 1888 liquor offense. He disappeared after bail release and resurfaced in county jail reflecting on his uncertain fortunes.
German Catholic young men of Lawrenceville form a movement to federate all German Catholic literary societies in Pittsburg and Allegheny. A meeting is planned next week at St Augustine's Hall on Thirty seventh street to discuss action.
A brief promo notes diamonds for holiday presents and directs shoppers to Gallinger's at 1106 and 1200 Penn for a full line of musical instruments.
The Ladies' Schubert Quartet of Boston, with Miss Lizzie Gleason reciting from Ben Hur, will perform at Carnegie Hall on Monday evening, October 20. Five hundred were turned away at Boston Music Hall. seats available at Ross at 137 Federal Street.
An advertisement marks The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue as largest in the city with new stockinette jackets priced around $6 to $10 and a wide range of men’s goods. It also highlights Jos. Horne & Co.’s Penn Avenue stores offering oysters and shell crackers, plus Queen’s department store items like suede gloves and plush jackets, noting various prices and promotions.
The article notes steady iron and steel trade with high raw material demand and low prices. Bessemer pig and gray forge prices cited, plus a rise in galvanized sheet costs. Rail and river transport issues threaten future price shifts as window glass trade improves and the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen weighs federation.
The twenty seventh annual Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention resumed operations in secret session. The Ladies Auxiliary met at Telephone Exchange Hall Allegheny and recruited fifteen new members. President Mrs Murdock received a purse while Secretary Mrs St Clair was awarded a gold watch and chain.
A Single Tax League meeting will feature an Australian ballot reform address and a reading of Macaulay’s The Battle of Naseby. Public participation encouraged at 7 30 PM at No 64 Fourth avenue Union Hotel. Charleroi plans a five story brick hotel at about 75000 dollars and a Shovel factory project to build 100 tenement houses for workers. Also advertising horse for a piano and a camel hair undergarment sale at Jos Hans Co. stores.
Tailor made jackets and blazers offered with wide price range from four dollars to nine hundred ninety five. Reefers in fine materials at low prices, Misses reefers in cheviot at five dollars, plush wraps and jackets discounted twenty five to thirty three percent. Also children's reefers available in endless variety from Sonabann Co.
Rev. A. W. Puller of Curtis Memorial Seminary in Staunton, Virginia, visiting Pittsburg to raise 5000 dollars for a school building to educate 600 students. He notes rising taxable property among African Americans, advances in education, and calls for self run schools amid debates on segregated funding and a Blair education bill.
In Common Pleas Court No. 1, homestead borough assessors failed to file books on time, pushing County Commissioners and Controller to apply a state act to pay them 150 dollars per day instead of 2 a day. The case, with County-Geyer seeking non-suit, exposes tension over public office integrity and promptness.
Our sales last week, wholesale and retail, were enormous as the public learned of imminent price increases. Manufacturers on both sides have raised prices, yet we will sell at the old low rates for a time. Those furnishing new homes or refurnishing can save by buying now, with goods stored free until needed.
Advertises all wool diagonal cheviot beefer jackets with silk cords and bar gains at 6 dollars. Promotes English top coats lined with wool checks from 16 and 22 dollars. Features fur trimmed jackets from 20 dollars and up with special prices 10 12 and 15 dollars. Misses specials on ribbed black cashmere socks and merino hosiery with multi buy offers.
A full line of Barrits Kid Gloves for ladies and misses offered in tans browns and greys with prices from 95 cents to 2 dollars per pair. Styles include Fine French Kid and special Misses Lacing Glove with selections in tans browns blacks and slate shades. Each glove claims durability and a proper fit.
Gray Merino garments at 50c, Gray Pure Natural Wool 1, White Merino Norfolk and New Brunswick at 1 each. Natural Wool double thickness fronts 150. Starlet all wool healthful properties 1 150 2. Genuine Scotch Wool Underwear 150 a garment. Finest grades in best domestic and foreign makes. New 50c neckwear English neckwear London styles Bath Robes Terry Cloth and Wool. New linen and silk handkerchiefs.
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