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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1889
Page
2
Expert discussion on electric light and gas industry features banker Holmes on stocks and public demand for brighter streets. Articles quote Smith on gas from water, bi-products, and potential price impacts, with notes on patents and future fuel shifts.
The hearing in the Porter conspiracy case scheduled for today may be postponed due to the charges. The defendant has been unable to secure a particular item required in court, keeping the case in limbo for the week.
Report from Arbuckle and Jamison on the famous Chartiers well shows a steady 221 barrels per hour with no fall in flow. Rumors of a $50,000 sale to H S Stewart and the Guffy firm are denied by J M Guffey who says a purchase at $100,000 would be welcome and cites ongoing drilling on adjacent farms and boundary lines.
The Davis Island dam lowering reduces river water to about one foot in the channel delaying Monongahela packets and preventing harbor movement. Dry docks at Reed & Kreps grounded. U L Wood hauled them free as repairs to the lock near completion amid riverman criticism of the cofferdam construction.
Publication notice states on November 16 an application will be made to the Court of Common Pleas for a charter for the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society to prevent cruelty to animals children and aged persons. Applicants include Charles J. Clark Joseph Horne Marvin John Walker Milton L Meyers O P Scaife W E Schmertz William G Johns James B D Meeds William R B Thompson Lane John Dun Gee A Belles M Ferguson Hi M Fred Rinehart George Wilson Henry A Weaver William Wade John H H McCreery Jos Kerr and D M Edwards. The note says this list of strong names indicates renewed energy for the society and it adds that an assistant for Agent O'Brien will not be employed until January.
John Kramer about 50, a long time foreman at Keeling & Co. mines, died when slate fell in Bald win township. He lived on the Long farm and had worked for the company over 30 years. Earlier, his wife and her stepson were arrested over a dispute involving his son.
Hither and Thither reports H D Littell James McKay and John Irwin Jr of Pittsburg Steel Casting Company travel to Silver City Idaho to form a company to develop two mines the Empire State gold mine and the Black Jack silver lode they are within a mile and a half of Silver City and five to six miles from it to operate machinery locally and bring funds back to Pittsburg. The report also notes visits by Dr Cadwalader Biddle and Dr J W C O Neal to the city and various Pittsburgh public safety and charity department chiefs traveling to Chicago to study fire wire safety and related systems.
Hospital officials approve tearing the main roof to create a mansard ward and rear annex, increasing capacity from 170 to about 250 beds. The project includes a 960 by 110 foot roof, 18 feet high, at an estimated cost of 15000 dollars, with separate male and female wards and new staff rooms.
Katharine Richards and Arthur Stroyd wed at 326 Denniston Avenue East End in a refined ceremony. Rev George Hodges of Calvary Episcopal Church officiated as friends provided a generous supper for guests.
The East Pittsburg Improvement Company has secured a Beaver Falls contractor to erect 300 frame houses at Wilmerding along the Pennsylvania Railroad. Sizes range from four to ten rooms, built solidly with modern conveniences and gas service. The homes primarily house Westinghouse Air Brake Company workers, funded by years of building and loan savings.
The Prohibitionists launch their campaign in Johnston and Cold Water, Allegheny County. They use Lafayette Hall for two meetings with a 2 PM conference of party workers. State Chairman A A Bre, Rev D F McGill, and J H Bronson will provide instructions. Evening mass meetings feature Hon M J Fanning of Mic and Mr Stevens.
The commission appointed by Governor Beaver to study a ship canal from the Ohio River to Lake Erie will meet today at the Hotel Anderson. Pittsburg members John A. Wood and Reuben Miller will attend, with Governor Beaver present and Colonel W C Merrill possibly joining from the Monongahela House.
Music lovers find long evenings pleasant with violins flutes and zithers on sale at less than half price at N Gallinger’s 1106 and 1200 Penn Ave.
Diphtheria cases rise in multiple wards prompting calls for more garbage furnaces. Sixteenth and Seventeenth wards report new diphtheria cases while scarlet fever appears in Twenty-first ward. Community tensions rise over furnace locations near East End and Southside.
A mongrel dog joined Chief Kirschler and Chief Glenn on a hunting trip about 30 miles from the city. The dog ran at the first gunfire and fled, prompting a search warrant for its owner to recover the animal. The episode humorously notes the dog’s fear and mentions Tramp Wilson’s pet as an odd aside.
A Bluff Street resident reports thieves are active and men fear leaving home after dark while women stay inside. Ritchie’s near Chestnut was entered Tuesday for a new overcoat and a $35 certified check. Wolf family nearby was jimmied but stopped by the hired girl. Vogel’s Bluff and Chestnut store was attacked Monday. Sänger fled. Several other similar cases are noted.
A conference yesterday between Baltimore and Ohio coal operators and Oliver, president of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad, led to an order allowing one fifth of the coal cars to haul slack and nut coal. The Pittsburg and Western had refused to haul nut coal and slack due to capacity, causing inconveniences to coal producers and mill workers in Youngstown and surrounding areas.
George Peterson of McKeesport returns from Cheat river country in West Virginia claiming mountains abound with iron ore easy to mine. An ore expert in the city disputes the finding saying the ore yields at most 40 percent iron and is low grade. An effort to interest the National Tube Works Company failed.
Local item reports the Peninsular Car Company of Michigan filing to appoint a receiver for the insolvent aenee and Lake Erie Railway Company. Mercer attorney Templeton indicates no objection. Judge Acheson to rule today. Also notes Pan-Americans exhibit plans and a Pennsylvania Railroad iron passenger coach test. Auditor MCCLUNG finishes bank accounts work. Daniel McClain jailed for failure to post bail in a charge of perjury.
A strike by Pittsburgh area molders expands as Moorhead McCleane signs for a 10 percent raise with five founders agreeing. Foundries face boycotts and partial concessions while a new unified organization may emerge among the three current factions. The dispute prompts talks at the Renshaw building and hints at wider labor consolidation.
W P Thompson president and trustees Alex Houston and Joseph L McBurney of the National Lead Trust arrived in the city and will meet with local members. The Pittsburg corridor firms Beymer Bauman Co Pennsylvania White Co Fahnestock White Lead Co and Devis Chambers Co are part of the combination which plans to bring others in soon. Thompson says the trust does not seek to force lead prices up and aims to prevent ruinous rate cutting. The trust formed 18 months ago and prices have not risen since. Each firm joining takes stock certificates for their plant value.
The article explains a trust where firms keep their own trades while profits are divided by certificates. It mentions three ore smelters in New Mexico, Leadville, and St Louis, plus a large refinery in St Louis. Mr Thompson notes a growing demand for pure white lead replacing cheaper mixtures.
Indiana miner relief details from Joshua Horsfield of Brazil Clay county report a 25 week strike by about 6000 workers families left homeless after company evictions. Wages last year averaged 5 dollars weekly with rents 60 dollars yearly. Companies offer no concessions while supplying most coal. Horsfield seeks subscriptions. Chicago millionaire Lawrence boasted capitalists have dollars while miners lack funds.
Knights of Labor claim Southside Installment Company violated a citywide labor pact with leading houses Gusky P C C C and others by extending hours beyond the accord. The agreement allows posting of non union status for stores failing to comply, a move now being applied to the referenced company.
The Keystone Brewing Company signed the brewers' scale yesterday with only the male staff at this local brewery participating. Other breweries remain aloof from the agreement.
A report says the Junction Railway seeks a freight yard site after Baltimore and Ohio commissioned Black and Baird to buy Duquesne way property from Ninth street to Garrison alley. An earlier dealer secured options blocking them and the Junction eyeing another site. Myron Reno of Chartiers was jailed on a commitment from Squire Miles Bryan for a serious charge involving Miss T Dickson.
The Americus Club reports strong response to Governor Foraker trip invitations. An attendance of 200 members is assured for the Warren and Youngstown sendoff. George W. Canfield chairs the Mahoning County Republican Committee and the committee, including Captain A J Logan and Colonel Samuel Moody, prepared to host the event.
A circulating tale claims Andrew Carnegie planned to acquire a Southern Colorado steel rail plant built by New York interests. The works reportedly produce 50 000 tons of rails, 12 000 tons of bar iron, 100 000 kegs of nails, and 30 000 kegs of spikes annually, to boost Western market competition. H C Frick reportedly denies the scheme.
Thomas Trainor was arrested on a larceny from the person charge after a warrant sworn by Mrs. Ella Trad dle. The accuser says he took about $150 from the prosecutrix’s husband. Bail set at $1,000. he was committed to jail for a hearing next Tuesday.
Booes and Buu announces 50 pieces of new broadcloths today priced at 125 and 150. Finest quality and best bargains with choicest shades of the season.
Beverages and health tonics are advertised with prices and vendors. Jos Fleming & Sons offer beef flavored tonic for convalescents and delicate ladies in pint bottles at 50 cents. Dresgeuts Wiseener v Whi sells remnants below cost. Kwas Le & Suvuster advertises on Fifth Avenue. F & Vne Pilaner beer touted as wholesome. James H. Aiken & Co. promote new four-in-hand scarfs. O'Keers Gas Appliances Co. claims natural gas bills reduced 75 percent at 34 Fifth Avenue.
Friday November 1 at Old City Hall patrons vote on No 1 2 or 3 programme for about 1500 attendees. Thomas brings a phenomenal orchestra with strong soloists in what promises to be an era making gala performance in Pittsburgh.
We present a sale on men's jersey melton and worsted over coats at $10. Garments promised as double value include kersey chinchillas or worsteds with silk faced satin sleeve lining and cord edge. The offer claims to be the biggest bargain seen in Pittsburg at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
The y branch Steamship and Exchange at 639 Smithfield Street is now open for business with J.J. McCormick serving as agent.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a $1000 excursion to Chicago on October 26 by the Pennsylvanian Lines with return by November 2 and contact Samuel D. P. A. for details. It also lists sale items with reduced prices at Busy Bes Hive and other shops, including fabrics, underwear, collars, and plushes, plus beverage and gas price notices.
Detective Richard Kelly arrested Stephen Lakomi for felonious assault on Wendel Dorenberger after a Sunday morning incident tied to resentments among clannish Pole communities. Lakomi admits speeding into a rival Pole. another inmate is serving a drunkenness sentence in the workhouse.
Reception hosted by the manager of the day nursery at 302 North Avenue Allegheny today from 3 to 10 PM. The ladies connected with the institution provide pleasant refreshments for octane.
John Muldoon aged 49 of 17 Old avenue was arrested at South Eighteenth and Carson streets last evening by Officer Mike Wright for stealing a meal store. He carried a bundle of dry goods reportedly taken from a Canon.
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