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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1889
Page
2
Inspector McAleese leads a dawn crackdown across downtown Pittsburg on illicit speak-easies in Spruce Alley and surrounding blocks. Eight officers arrest several proprietors and patrons as authorities vow longer sentences to curb filth and vice. raids continue on Oak Land and Fortieth Street locations amid widespread community alarm.
Under arrest for alleged offenses, the proprietress was not detained due to a sick infant. Investigations will continue with formal charges against both women anticipated today.
Rev. D McAllister of the Eighth Street Reformed Presbyterian preached on Bad Sons of Good Fathers Why based on David and Absalom. He argued children of regenerate parents remain unregenerate and cited heredity, parental lapses, and non Lord centered marriages as factors. discipline tests faith and many ministers’ sons turn out well, though bad cases exist.
C L Magee drew a crowd at the Duquesne Hotel last night with friends W A Magee Senator Rutan and others. He recalled tariff interview stories and joked that his flexors and biceps are strained since his return while noting the political situation is as desired from his view. He ended with his familiar line, I am glad I'm home.
A Sunday gala at a Hungarian boarding house on River Avenue Allegheny in a former Eighth Ward school building ended when Officers Alexander Blazey Fureh and Blakely interrupted the event. About 40 attendees mostly families fled as a musician and others were seized on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Right Rev Bishop Phelan has not named attendees for the Washington Catholic Congress next month. Invitations issued to prominent clergy and laymen suggest broad participation. Expected Pittsburg attendees include A F Keating Zug Co and Charles F McKenna. priests F L Tobin J A Cosgrove W Cunningham and Morgan M Sheedy.
A decomposed newborn was found in a stable behind Henry McCullough’s Stanton Euclid area home. McCullough suspects a discharged colored domestic as the mother and motive revenge or disposal. The coroner is handling the case.
Three German organizations held meetings to discuss their Thanksgiving day parade honoring the dedication of Allegheny Turner Hall. Chief Marshal John N. Neeb, H. C. Bloedel, and Gottfried Shmsen attended, with all societies represented and enthusiastic. A route decision meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 261 Ohio Street with the Chief and division marshals.
Yesterday afternoon Willie Leslie a boy about 12 fell about 30 feet from a bridge on Preble avenue Allegheny while en route to Sunday school He landed on his back and was found not frightened but conscious Despite the injury his ultimate recovery is confidently expected.
Louisa and Andrew Mittner, ages about 16 and 11, carry an umbrella and ask police for a home. They say both parents died years ago and their grandmother Barbara Hoover has cared for them in Allegheny while an Uncle Mittner could not. Agent Dean will investigate Mittner household for possible shelter obligations.
Thirteen drunks faced Magistrate Gripp at Central station with a light Sunday list. Pat Powell, a workhouse patient, appeared with wife and daughter and was jailed 30 days for drunken abuse. John Smith John Sweeney held for dis orderly conduct. Carmonia faced for assault on Gomille’s year old daughter and was held for information. Southside fines totaled 640 dollars each for Mike Green Michael Connors and James Connelly for fighting at the Point bridge. Wm Gracie held on a stealing charge of six dollars.
Chairman Andrews of the Republican State Central Committee traveled to Philadelphia for ongoing campaign work and spent the day in Beaver at Senator Quay's home. He returned with J B McKean, who spoke briefly with him before boarding the eastbound train, while Andrews offered no details.
William Burton, 24, of Antrim Pennsylvania, arrived at Central station with a hospital letter claiming severe optical disease. A request was made to admit him to the Western Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind for treatment, pending patroness Mia Thaw who was not at home. An officer accompanied Burton to pursue entry at the Blind Institute.
Allegheny police were notified of an extensive jewelry theft from LO Wilson’s Toledo Ohio store. Thirty watches and thirty eight rings plus other goods were stolen and pawn shops were checked. A day mare was also reported stolen from H H Brown’s Cannonsburg barn and three cows disappeared from a Perrysville avenue pasture.
A two weeks revival at South Ninth Street Baptist Church ended last night with 19 new members immersed after regular services. Pastor Rev. J. W. Riddle led the concluding ceremonies, marking the success of the extended meetings.
Rev. Father John H. Greene of St. Francis Xavier Colored Church in Baltimore discusses Josephites missions and extensive education work for colored people. He cites six Baltimore schools, a college, expansions to Norfolk and Wilmington missions, and a pending priest shortage.
In Pennsylvania rural areas a long standing belief persists that a wife's dower rights require tangible gifts from buyers in property deals and that a token sum or dress pattern may suffice. Lawyers note traces of ancient practices and real estate dealers use gifts to win goodwill while some insist a will must leave all direct heirs something.
Anthony Staultz a Pole intoxicated at a Spring alley boarding house quarrels with Polaski. In a rage he snatches a 1 to 2 year old child and throws it across the room. The child suffers serious injuries. Staultz is arrested and jailed at Central Station.
A Carnegie steel firm delegation hosts J B Brinell and Gustavus Uhr of Sweden, experts in chemistry and engineering, who arrived in the city to inspect U S iron and steel mills. They toured New England and eastern plants, praise Pittsburgh operations, and Brinell contemplates an imperial factory inspector post in Sweden while Uhr plans to return home in about two weeks.
Mr. Hemingray of Southside Installment Co reports trouble with L A 4907 Knights of Labor salesmen over a May agreement to keep stores closed only through June July and August. He says others signed under similar terms and presents a letter from M Ross attempting to clarify miscommunication. Hemingray claims no ill will and says he is aggrieved.
A Carnegie and Company meeting at Patterson's Hall on Penn Avenue formed a committee to visit Chairman Abbott about shifting from every two weeks to semi monthly pay. Some workers favored the change while others opposed it, but Abbott said it was a routine business detail with no principle involved and no expected friction.
About 400 molders met in Imperial Hall to press for higher wages from manufacturers but left the issue unresolved. Foundry leaders are not united and Crescent Foundry Company reportedly opposed concessions. Most molders expect to return to work by week’s end, with rumors of a strike but no action taken yet.
A meeting of the Mutual Musical Protective Union was held at its Fifth avenue office. President Ruhe was absent while Secretary McCluskey handled routine business. Resignations from Leader Peter A. Schwartz of the Grand Opera House and his men were received, as were resignations from Bijou orchestra members. The two orchestras consider themselves free from the resignations.
The O'Hara Flint Glass Works position stays fixed as union leaders plan another meeting upon President Smith’s Philadelphia return. A prominent worker predicted the firm would concede. rumors of trouble with McKee Flint Glass Co. at Jeannette were denied. Flynn reported no imminent conflict and the glass industry shows rapid restart with several plants due to blow in soon.
The city shows high employment across trades as contractors rush to finish outside work before winter. Skilled labor is fully employed, with wages rising to attract workers for pipelines and railroads. Advertisements for labor indicate sustained activity for some time.
Joseph L. Evans president of Central Trades Council and William Dillon and John Ehman return from East Liverpool after organizing a labor assembly. The council unites 11 associations with Edward Cook of the Bricklayers' Union as permanent president.
Joseph L. Evans mailed a letter to A. W. Wright of the General Executive Board Knights of Labor in Philadelphia about the dispute between L. A. 491 Knights of Labor Slaters and the Marble and Slate Workers and The Layers' Union. Wright replied opposing the slate workers organizing effort as reported by General Master Workman Powerly.
The text describes gas use in terms of a large coal equivalent and notes 27 350 miles of pipe mains for natural gas transmission. It states annual consumption approximates 7 000 000 tons of coal and mentions foundries shops and various consumer types in the area.
Pastor Grose preached on Strength in Unity before the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor last evening. He explained the meaning of the society's name, urged collective effort, and stated the two main lessons: society should be a thoroughly united body and every member has a specific duty within the whole.
John Eubrey pays a $25 fine for breaking a man's nose in a saloon brawl. William frees John De acres half the amount for the same offense. Everett Club piano delivers to certificate 248 as a surprise for a daughter. Members save at least $75 on piano purchases and receive lasting instruments with easy payment options.
A harsh critique of Northern Dakota lending practices describes brokers offering mortgage inducements to attract capitalists, noting high interest rates and reliance on farmers’ assets. It cites examples from Minot and local bankers praising farmers with stock and crops while highlighting risks to borrowers in a Western mortgage market.
Immense ticket inquiry for Thomas concert at H Kier & Be music store 508 Wood Street. Tickets promise favorable seats and even standing room may fetch a premium. Visit 516 Market Street before November 1 to secure or claim lucky tickets. gold and silver items advertised.
Rev C E Locke preached to a large crowd on Why Methodism Needs No Revision of Creeds arguing there is no need for creed changes in Methodism or other evangelical churches. He stated there are divine laws and urged adherence to traditional evangelical principles.
Early yesterday an afternoon blaze gutted the 614 Office Contreved building on Thirty third near Liberty street. Officer Bond found the fire shortly before 3 am and an alarm was sent in from box flames. The wooden structure served as a carpenter shop and as the office of a local function. Estimated loss about $5 000 with $300 insured. Origin of the fire remains a mystery.
An ad highlights Jos. Horne & Co’s dress goods stock praised for quality and order. It notes natural colors, dyed to shade, steam shrunk broadcloths, camel hair cloth offerings, and exclusive selections for Western Pennsylvania retail trade.
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