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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1890
Page
2
Disarray over disability pensions prompts calls for new bonds to safeguard federal disbursements. Rumors swirl of three way fight among Frank Case Hailey and Hazlard factions for a key Pennsylvania pension post, with resignations and election timing complicating consideration.
A telegram from October reports that Emery and H. L. Beach dispute charges about campaign funds in 1888. The letter asserts Emery never claimed Beach asked for money and that Beach misquoted him in Pittsburg remarks.
The Willim A. McCleary Glee Club will not perform at the Americus Club meeting this evening at the Frankstown Avenue Rink. The absence follows a tariff club dispute and a request from Assistant Secretary Cyrus Bussey of the Interior Department to attend and address the meeting.
The Allegheny City Republican Committee met last night to finalize election day plans. Major Pentecost was reelected president and Hugh Kennedy secretary. A volunteer slate was chosen for poll work and ticket distribution. A new rules committee was formed and a circular address to city voters was prepared for printing. Some members claimed the GOP would win, while acknowledging shaky support in Third Fifth and Seventh wards, prompting intensified campaigning before November 4.
Independent Republican meetings outline a week of talks with speakers including Colonel John D. Wallace James Halph Esq Thomas Patterson Dev John L Watson and others at Han cock School Granville street and Uniformed Raigweed Penn avenue. Over 1000 Allegheny county residents sign for Pattison at Independent headquarters.
Democrats in Coraopolis plan to assist the Republican rally held at Jorney Tredway’s building with portraits of ex Senator Dislamater and running mates. In defiance, Democrats led by Chrast Laghthil Ed Kennedy will post portraits of Partivon and allies on the first floor as counter displays. Tension grows as Republicans question the playful spice of life.
Ex councilman P. M. Carr of the Twenty seventh ward declares he will persevere in contesting the election results. He asserts the case was won but blocked by lawyers and commissioners from reaching the court.
C L Magee publicly rejects claims of a deal with Senator Cameron to defeat Quay. He insists no such deal was discussed and says he supports Cameron as a friend, with no strings attached. Other officials doubt the scheme and say Cameron could not afford such a pact.
Morrison Foster accepts the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Twenty third district. He writes he would serve as a servant of the people, rejects party dictation, supports American industry, and pledges action for constituents and maker alone. He notes the race as aligned with governor Pattison’s campaign.
Telegraph from Washington states Wanamaker is ill and cannot attend the Americus Club meeting. Assistant Secretary of the Interior Bussey will take his place and deliver the program as previously published. General Bussey is a noted speaker.
A colored Republican mass meeting will be held this evening under the Delamater Guards at the Central Rink. Addresses are to be delivered by Hon. G. M. Townsend of Washington D C ex Senator W M Jones of North Carolina and others.
Mayor Gourley surveyed Castleman Street in the East End as a dispute over vacating the road pits E M Ferguson against 8 B Marvin and others. The council passed an ordinance to vacate the street from Barton to Bidwell, drawing remonstrances over potential damages to abutting property and future costly road openings.
Police search for Fred Hensie a former police officer and ex fire department member accused of soliciting funds for the widow of Hegerman killed in the Moor head McCleane furnace explosion a week ago. He allegedly kept the money for himself and now works as a laborer living in Allegheny.
United States Detective McSweeney received a Selogram from Whinf of Police Bannon in Beaver Falls about an arrest of Ryan for passing counterfeit money. Investigators found the counterfeit note described as a battered teister piece.
Inquiries about a gift purchase arise as a reader asks where to buy muomea instruments. The note mentions St Gallinger's at 1106 Penn Ave and hints at a full line of items available, signaling a local shop prompt for holiday shoppers.
William Wilkinson case leads a broad ruling that Pennsylvania bans possession or sale of game outside legal months. Hague’s annual report highlights hundreds of miles traveled and thousands of dollars in confiscated illegal fishing gear. He prosecuted nine offenders with eight still under warrants. ten arrested for fish law violations. He seeks law changes, stocked streams, wardens’ training, and pollution controls as key recommendations.
County tax totals reach 627,384 85 with state and poor taxes adding 129,404 62 and 12,050 44 respectively. A year earlier total was 787,507 WH, reflecting a 158 6 percent drop due to reduced millage from four to three mills for county tax and from eight tenths to three fourths of a mill for poor tax.
Major Joseph Denniston, G A E Department Commander, and C B McElwaine returned from Erie where they attended an old soldiers meeting and inspected the State Soldiers Home. The home houses 427 occupants with seven totally blind. locals in Pittsburgh area noted.
New York actor Alexander Varena brought actors from Cleveland and Cincinnati to Forbes Street Turnverein and Allegheny Turnverein for a season long engagement. After two weeks of shows 900 spectators found the hall dark and Varena absent. Investigators report missing pay and contracts, with two company members present at Adrian's residence. The Dramatic Committee plans further actions if Varena does not respond.
Not paid to strike, the American Window Glass Company executives and engineers discuss a new wage scale. The salesmen met but plan remains unresolved as storekeepers resist shortened Saturday hours and extra holidays. The executive board will decide on Sunday.
Chicago reports confirm the American Window Glass Company is forming a national organization with James H. Chambers as President and William Loeffier as Treasurer. Thomas F. Hart of Muncie Indiana will be Vice President and O F Frazee of Chicago Secretary. The main office will be in the city. The aims include preventing undercutting and raising native glass standards to compete with European demand.
Miners fear labor saving machinery will reduce demand for their work by sixty percent or more as operators rely on machines due to decreasing labor and rising coal output. The piece notes mining employs fewer workers each year while production climbs, forcing operators to find means to secure coal mining.
Engineers resume duties as the Ladies' Auxiliary plans a busy day with elections. A visit to Altoona impressed Western men with the scale of the Pennsylvania Railroad shops. Dr Frances Dickenson of the Board of Lady Mann at the Columbian Exposition is slated to speak.
The Philadelphia Company informs Wends Run mills that gas supply will be cut during daytime hours and asks for night operation. Workers oppose the plan and prefer daytime shifts, rejecting the nighttime arrangement.
Frederick Hemlock a street cleaner on Second Avenue tried to kill himself three times after learning his daughter Mary wed August Derring from Eliza furnace on Tuesday. He drew a revolver but was restrained. A razor wound was stopped, a later river plunge failed, and a physician calmed him with a narcotic.
Mrs Jacob Ryan of Beltznoover borough reappeared on the Southside yesterday. She told Alderman Succop she did not elope with Emil Boff and would explain to her husband. Mr Ryan welcomed the news. Emil Boff remains missing.
Major McKee of the Arsenal departs for Philadelphia to assume charge of the Franklin post there. He leaves behind many friends in Pittsburg and will be succeeded locally by Major Bhippa of war. Rudyard Kipling noted as author of a fanciful piece. Dispatch secures territorial publication rights beginning Sunday, November 0.
The Bishop Doane era meeting at Carnegie Hall focused on missionary work and education for African Americans. Speakers praised progress, drew hope from supporting donors, and warned that if literacy lags, illiterate voters could wield electoral power in twenty years. The address highlighted foreign missions and praise for figures like Stanley and Livingstone while stressing southern Black education and Christianization.
Afternoon session of the Episcopal Missionary Council closed early as the House of Bishops adjourned to attend a bishops meeting. Rev. Dr. Hoffman of New York presided. Proposals sought a mixed committee to promote colored missions with a report next annual meeting. A motion on church contributions for China and a day for Andrew’s Day were tabled or deferred. A devotional services proposal was discussed but postponed due to few attendees.
Service schedule includes Holy Communion at 9 A.M. at Trinity Church, a missionary meeting at noon with speakers Bishop H A Potter and Bishop Gilbert, and a 8 P.M. sermon by Bishop Coxe at Trinity Church.
Delegates from seminaries nationwide gather for the American Inter-Seminary Missionary Alliance convention in Pittsburg and Allegheny. Morning and afternoon sessions occur at Fourth United Presbyterian Church Allegheny, with evening addresses at First United Presbyterian Church. An informal reception is planned at 11 A.M. and a devotional meeting at 2:20 P.M. with further program details in The Dispatch.
Steve Fannon James Weeden A G Snyder and Doyle were arrested last night while Kearnshy remains at large for an attack on an unidentified iceman. Fannon appears to have driven the assault during the attempted escape. In other news David Hunter announces a new light tower for Duquesne Park illuminating the area near Duquesne Tree south of Perrysville road as Allegheny expands its lighting system amid rising demand.
At 506 Wood Street Pittsburg H Kleber & Bro promote their famed piano and organ sales. They claim Keita Steinway Conover Gabler Opera Piano Burdett Karhoff organs endorsed as final by Kleber, with prices $25 to $50 lower than rivals and easier terms. A new Vocalian church organ is highlighted as turning even anti organ enthusiasts.
Justice W A Young nabbed Abe Lincoln and Chris Lewis in Millvale as townspeople report a burglars’ spree. Read Lang identified Lincoln, and residents fear more thieves from a larger Pittsburg gang. Two suspects held for workhouse. others at large. East End reports trailing petty thefts from a vacant-house base.
Bright children filled Carnegie Hall to hear Episcopal bishops and rectors discuss mission schools. Bishop Talbot spoke of Native students funded by the pupils, while Rev Dr Graves described Chinese youths studying and singing. An offertory by Mrs. Lucas raised 70 dollars for the Junior Auxiliary.
Editorial praises new theater bonnets and invites women to wear them at the theater. An event on Thursday October 23 will display an assortment of headwear suitable for evening wear, with notices for E S Gin stores at 94 and 96 Federal Street Allegheny and 56 Sixth Street Pittsburg.
Pirrspure ComusrNation CLOTHING Company offers melton and kersey overcoats at $10, down from $18 12. Ten styles available at the Grant and Diamond corner shop opposite the Court House.
Domestic life troubles ease as housewives rely on Marvin's Royal Loaf or Red Seal bread to assure steady supply of the finest bread, reducing worry and temper at home.
Rich new diamond designs and elegant stones featured by Harpy & Hares Jewelers at 6529 Smithfield Street in a grand display. Hors Co. promotes evening gloves millinery and the largest curtain assortment with prices from $19 to $250 a pair and special chenille curtains.
The Episcopal Missionary Council heard updates on China and Japan missions during the morning session. Bishop Scarborough of New Jersey highlighted Chinese efforts and rapid growth of Japanese programs. Speakers included Dr. Thomas, a Chinese missionary for 20 years, and Mr. James H. Pott of New York who has traveled in the region.
Dr. George Hodges presided at the popular missionary meeting at Calvary Church last evening. Bishop Whitaker of Pennsylvania opened with a talk recounting the tale of a pa pa and soe sane ee $n to.
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