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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1889
Page
14
English investors examined 15 Pittsburg breweries but found prices too high and 1 million dollars apart from asks. After inspecting books and buildings they concluded none could yield fair value, left the city without a deal, and denied plans for a local brewers trust to fix beer prices.
The Entertainment Committee overseeing international delegates met to organize gifts and events. Captain W. Batchelor chaired the group proposing silver medals with a gold cross bar for each visiting delegate and arranging string music for the first night's reception and brass music for the Exposition night.
A large turnout of property holders attended the Board of Viewers meeting to hear the final Grazier street opening assessments from Homewood Avenue to the city line. Damages total 15941 with numerous objections over both under and overvaluations and scattered awards listed for Hartman Kee Higrenbottom Sullivan and others.
Superintendent of Mails Stephen Collins departed for the fifteenth annual Railway Mail Service Association convention in New Orleans. He is joined by R C Jackson of the second railway division. The group includes 50 delegates from 11 divisions. Collins has attended 12 conventions and held offices for 11 years, this year without an official position.
A circular from a committee including James E. Stevenson W B Lupton Joseph Eichbaum Joseph H Elton and W W Barris calls Western Pennsylvania lodges and brethren to contribute to a future Masonic library in Free Masons Hall. Donors’ names will be recorded on items given.
G J Morris of the City Engineer's office was struck in the leg by a horse left unhitched in Virgin alley yesterday on his way to dinner. He sustained painful injuries but is not believed to be seriously harmed.
At a regular meeting the Young Men's Tariff Club passed resolutions to defeat the Republican ticket and redeclare support for Coroner re election to the Coronership.
The Americus Republican Club of Warren Ohio considers joining Governor Foraker at a planned gathering in Pittsburg. The club’s Executive Committee votes Monday at 3 PM to decide on attendance, aiming to boost Western Reserve enthusiasm and public turnout with a noted speaker.
Delegates to the Inter M C A convention in New Castle shared experiences at a Penn avenue hall meeting. Speakers praised the state work. Secretary Orr said over 6000 dollars was raised for state and international work, with a potential 7500 by adding 1000 more. A fundraising committee was formed to secure further gifts.
A crowd gathered near Market and Fifth when Cable No. 13 curved in. Hughey, the watchman limped forward to shield a child as the cart wheels approached, the girl kissing him as thanks, while bystanders praised his duty bound courage.
State officers mobilize to aid Johnstown schools after the city’s funds shortage. Stephen Collins of Jr. O U A M leads a relief appeal, adding to $7,450 already given and 15 tons of clothing and provisions. More lodges have contributed over $1,000, with expected increases before November 1.
The year Young Men's Christian Association lecture series features Robert J. Bardette Mundell Sisters Vocal Quartette Lotus Glee Club of Boston Professor J W Churchill H H Ragan and Royal Hand Bell Ringers of London. Performances will be held in Old City Hall to accommodate large crowds.
The No 14 firehouse known as The Swell Company enjoyed a pleasant Friday evening with a feast of comestibles and music from the Hooper Brothers Mandolin and Guitar Band. The firemen provided service and hospitality with notable dexterity in waiting, hinting at hotel quality service in a reorganization scenario.
Fifteen year old Willie Morrow at Bethany Home suffered a stroke that left him unable to move his left side and speech. His family credits faith and prayer for a rapid recovery with little need for medical intervention.
A dispute over the Arbuckle Well lease centers on J M Patterson and Michael Beck. Beck leased land adjoining Arbuckle for a nominal sum with rent paid via Beck and later claimed the lease lapsed for non payment. Patterson later leased to 8S D Robinson for cash and oil shares, promising wells by 1890. Banks and the parties clash over rent deposits, with court action possible.
Firefighters replace old alarm wires on Federal street when a cut wire touched electric lines feeding Major Lacock and Kinder Blair stores. Superintendent Wynne grabbed the live end to shield a passerby, receiving a severe shock himself in the effort.
Naterall Gas Bills Reduced 75 Percent. O’Kre Gas Appliance Co at 3 Fifth Ave offers to-morrow only 180 men’s kersey overcoats at $5. P C C C at Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the new Court House. Nateral Gas Bills Reduced 75 Percent. O’Kre Gas Alliance Co at 4 Fifth Ave.
Joseph Dimmey, cited as prominent in Allegheny, was found guilty of killing Special Officer William Miller. Judge White imposed a 13 year penitentiary term after considering pretrial confinement and the degree of murder. Other defendants received fines and short terms for liquor offenses and assault.
The Crown v Hands for larceny established a precedent involving a slot machine. An automaton yielded cigarettes after a player inserted a penny and manipulated the knob, deemed fraudulent means and the cigarette as obtained by theft. Lord Coleridge supported conviction for larceny.
Precipes filed in two suits by Farmers and Mechanics Bank in Southside against Gavarantes Company of North America. Suit on bonds of ex Cashier Voight and Ping Guarantee Company for embezzlement across two years. Separate suits listed for each year's bond with various defendants in Common Pleas and Criminal Court actions.
The Bauder gang case led by J. D. Bauder will open in Criminal Court tomorrow with other defendants named for conspiracy. Alderman Callen faces a related charge on Tuesday. Wednesday covers William E. Les for the murder of J. T. Natchher, and Thursday the case of May Sullivan over a high profile rescue from a First Avenue house of ill fame.
A list of personal names appears amid fragmented OCR text including George HE Scion James Kernan Carland A Koegier Saree Bente Ducker Lee Fiie Frusto Mary Shipley Christina Peters David Heanley Ella Bee Jonathan J Elizabeth Rossana Mould Rosanna Friese.
Several cases unfold in the Quarter Sessions Court with petitions for polling-place changes, division of Lower St Clair township into districts, and licenses as a detective. Decrees alter polling sites in First district Thirty sixth ward, while a lunacy inquest returns a widow incompetent to manage her estate.
The exposition closes after 40 days of activity drawing about 460000 attendees. Gross receipts reach 85000 with net profit around Machinery 42000. Manager Johnston and Vice President Bindley oversaw operations amid a board dispute and rumored future expositions in Pittsburgh.
Maershell the cash grocer reports a week of record demand with sales up over 50 percent. The store added six clerks, bringing staff to about 47, and expects orders to resume quickly as payday nears on the 10th in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The ad touts tea savings up to 50 percent and invites mail orders from Ohio Street corner in Allegheny with free packing for orders over ten dollars.
The Pittsburg Teachers Academy met at Grant Street School and elected officers for the year: President H. W. Fisher, Vice President Miss Ella Me Resording meuchery, Secretary J Polley, Corresponding Secretary Miss Elizabeth McCabe. Miss H Smith of New York may leave soon for St Louis to assist on the new drawing program. Forbes School Board to elect teachers for evening schools and an additional day school teacher Wednesday. Over 300 pupils from other wards attend Forbes, and more rooms may be added to host them. Pay for October due Monday. The teachers directory was issued yesterday for convenience.
Chief Evans of the Fire Bureau approved the Gilesple truck after trials held yesterday afternoon. Firemen reported overall satisfaction with the new truck’s performance, noting its maneuverability on ordinary streets and rapid deployment to upper stories, marking a significant improvement over the older, cumbersome equipment.
John W. Callahan of Upper St. Clair faced Alderman McMasters on arson charges and was committed for trial. Prosecutor John Screeng alleges he occupied the Hastings house and, on August 29, attempted to ignite the building by setting a bureau aflame. the fire was discovered in time to save the structure.
President Holliday has called a special Common Council meeting for tomorrow afternoon to discuss the ordinance of the Pitts and B Traction Company before the Select branch.
A promotional piece touts visiting Samana to secure a home with lower price and easier payment terms. It contrasts benefits including taxes, comforts, and pleasures, claiming better value than anywhere else and promising a quicker path to ownership.
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