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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1889
Page
2
Pittsburg constables face Labor Day with expectant crowds as Quarter Sessions begin. Officials estimate over 500 speak-easies in operation, prompting fierce debate over how many violations to report and the adequacy of pay and resources to pursue convictions.
Yesterday afternoon on the Monongahela near Panhandle and Smithfield bridges hundreds of boys waded knee deep, using river islands as makeshift dressing rooms while a stray baseball game formed beneath the iron trestle at about 2 PM. The scene drew a lively crowd as water and heat combined for a memorable riverside outing.
Postmaster Larkin receives a Hamburg postmarked circular from “No. Landau” seeking 200 to 300 names of officials, gentry, and voters for a printed list with addresses. The request hints at ballot-box manipulation, offering 1s 6d per 100 names, and ends with reciprocity, prompting Larkin to mail a delinquent tax list as a compromise.
At the Twelfth ward station house 32 cases were disposed of after three raids led by Lieut Teeters. Miss Jennie Houston's Liberty street house was raided. eight arrested paid $5 and costs, Houston paid $25. Mrs Mary McMahon’s Penn avenue raid sent five men and two women to fines, she was released. Kirk Fields’ Mulberry alley gambling den yielded eight players fined $5 and proprietor $25. Several other disorderly cases fined. Seventeenth ward magistrate Brush handled five cases of lesser note.
Officer Jacob Snyder of Allegheny found James Palmer aged 10 and May Palmer aged 6 at the Pittsburg and Western Railroad depot. The children from near Muscatine traveled from Buffalo to locate their mother, who left them with Miss Bacon six weeks ago to find her husband who deserted them months earlier. They hadn't eaten since Friday night and were fed by the officer at a restaurant. The mayor will arrange their disposition today.
Rev. C. E. Locke preached on the death of benefactor William Thaw at Smithfield M. E. Church. He urged that many now must carry on Thaw's work, saying the Lord has delegated the task to many and praising Thaw's generosity and Christian morals.
Miss Annie McCann aged 90 was struck by a horse and buggy on Fifth Avenue near Bobo Street as she alighted from a car yesterday evening. The driver fled, was arrested later at Ross and Water Streets. name Payton St. Cloud.
Thieves pried open the door of Edward Adams paint shop at 145 Fourth Avenue Saturday night and carried off about 20 dollars worth of paint tubes and brushes. No clue to the guilty party.
District Attorney Walter Lyon mailed his final report to Washington on imported window glass workers in Jeannette. He could not identify who brought the men to the United States and suggests turning the case to Special Agent BR D Layton. The workers remain in Jeannette as authorities monitor them for potential departure.
Labor Day arrangements were completed for a Marble and Slate Workers and Tile Layers Union picnic at Wildwood. Speakers include Joseph L. Evans John Carrick M. P. Carrick and John M. Kelly as the debate on the eight hour workday is opened to all employers of labor to join.
The Christopher Columbus Cornet Band, composed entirely of local Italians, will host a grand reception and ball at Imperial Hall on Friday evening October 11. Proceeds fund instruments and uniforms. A double orchestra from Royal and Great Eastern will provide music. Promoters are McMichaels Brady and Phillips. The Legion G Garibaldi plans its third annual picnic at Aliquippa Grove on September 3 with a large crowd anticipated.
Colonel James Andrews, who traveled to Europe for the Tehuantepec Ship Railway scheme, returned Saturday. He reported bond placements and praised his work. In Paris he viewed the Eiffel Tower and proposes a tower for the 1892 World's Fair to eclipse it. Attempts to meet him at night failed as he was not at home.
Captain Dan Silvis entered a busy speak easy run by Mrs. Keenan at 625 Fifth Avenue. She pleaded poverty with seven children and a husband in the workhouse serving nine months for illicit selling. He ordered all men out and had her lock the place, promising she would stop selling liquor.
In the current Yew Leaf the bondsmen for the defaulting Treasurer pledge to pay the $39,000 deficiency. The Secretary of the grand lodge says funds could be raised by a general assessment of $160 if bondsmen fail to come forward.
Union Pacific Railroad announces large rate cuts on round trip tickets valid six months with stopovers west of the Missouri River. Discounts exceed 17 dollars for trips to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Spokane Falls Seattle and all Ashington Territory points. First and second class tickets to these destinations and Seattle also offered. On Sept 10 Four and Oct 8 one fare round trip tickets for 30 days to Kansas Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho and Montana available. Tickets via coupon agents. Four daily trains to Denver. For rates maps and full details contact H E Passagant or Thomas B Spear 400 Wood Street Pittsburg.
A renowned Allegheny county civil engineer warns of a looming flood in Pittsburg caused by railroad encroachments along the rivers. He cites Lake Erie growth for two tracks and the Pittsburg and Western project as creating solid embankments, risking sewer back-waters and cellar flooding in a repeat of the 1884 event if unchecked.
At Central station Sunday hearings only eight cases were heard with Edward Smith as the workhouse victim for resisting Officer Capps and receiving 30 days. James B. Houston paid a $20 fine plus costs for assaulting inmates at No. 87 Third Avenue. Emms Hess and Jennie Laurel forfeited $30 each after failing to appear for fighting at a First Avenue house. The remaining cases were common drunks and disorderlies with light sentences.
John Seibert, 25, a peddler, leaped from a coal barge on West Carson Street near the Point bridge. Several bystanders pulled him from the water in a skiff. he asked not to be turned over to police, but was later captured near his Limerick home and taken to the station. Police suspect intoxication.
The West Penn Hospital held services yesterday conducted by Rev Dr Fulton of Allegheny who spoke to patients about suffering and strength tied to length of days. The Arion Double Male Quartet sang hymns and later toured wards performing solos duets and quartets for patients including a moving children's ward performance.
A boy named William Gaul discovered a dead female infant at the foot of Forty-third street on the Allegheny river shore. The unclaimed infant, undeveloped and unclothed, shows bruises and appears not born a day earlier. The Coroner to investigate.
The Money Order Department receipts for August totaled 16600087 dollars with substantial disbursements. From England 3992 14 were received while other nations contributed smaller shares. England received only 3561 12 in the period.
A collection of brief society notes lists Emil G. Stuckey’s return from North and Northwest Europe praising Rhine beauty and continental sights. Other travelers and residents are noted: O'Mara and McAleese back from Milwaukee. Sol Coulson relieved as inspector. Harry Alden en route to Chicago for a new venture. C. C. Scull planning fall and winter excursions. several locals and visitors at Hotel Anderson. clergy and families on travels. connections to Lake Chautauqua and Cleveland trips. miscellaneous city figures mentioned.
The Musicians' Mutual Protective Union moved to curb playing with non union bands and expelled members for non payment of dues. New officers were nominated for December elections as General Secretary Hayes and Executive Wright plan a visit on the 17th to review trouble with the Knights of Labor.
The Flood Relief Commission release to flood fund donors reiterates past details from THE DISPATCH and notes Judge Cummin's death. It pledges best industry intelligence and energy in administering the trust and lists no update on the $125,000 owed to the Pittsburg committee.
Officer Johnson halts a poker game in a West Carson street hayloft yesterday. About a dozen youths fled through a window when he appeared. Miles Kirby suffered a broken leg amid the scramble and was carried to his West Carson home.
George Lehman was jailed for disorderly conduct after an intoxicated altercation on Second Avenue railroad. Joseph Stern faced $1,000 bail for stealing a watch and chain. James Donahoe, 15, arrested in Mansfield for participating in a serious cutting affray. Lizzie Maher injured in Bloomfield driving accident. Joan Goddard died at 204 Webster Avenue, longtime A U W member. Labor Day closures noted. Louis Parsons arrested for smoking on an Observatory Hill car.
Church leaders across the city urged parents to send children to parochial schools as openings begin tomorrow. Rev Father Wall emphasized religious training and the life of Christ, listing St Pauls boys and girls schools, St Anthonys, Holy Ghost College, and a Mercy Sisters convening on Webster Street among the main Catholic options.
The Everett Piano Club promotes a co operative piano plan with $100 weekly payments and the lowest cash price secured by a 350 piano bulk purchase. Members gain easy terms and access to a first class instrument, with several professors endorsing the plan.
Toronto to Niagara Falls and lake region trips offered with return fares of 7 and 5 dollars. Tickets valid 15 days. Eastlake coaches and Pullman baggage parlor cars depart Union Station at 8 45 P M EST. Also promotion for Una flour Golden Wedding Duquesne and Ivory brands.
The Pennsylvania Company sells excursion tickets from Pittsburgh to Youngstown for the Mahoning and Shenango Valley Fair at 230 cents from September 2 to 6 with return valid until September 7. The fare includes fair admission.
The fall and winter term of the Western University will open September 5 with preliminary examinations on September 3 and 4. The new Science Hall will be occupied, and all departments are well equipped as the term begins. Faculty members are in the city ready for the opening.
An August report notes cooler days and dry spells while discussing typhoid theories. Weather observer O D Stewart cites Dr Sturgeon and local data showing August 1887 warmth, nightly cooling, and low rainfall with a record of 1.26 inches for the month and a brief drought period.
In the northwest end of the main building visitors are invited to call and see the complete stock. The Exposition display is only a sample of the wares carried at our warerooms on Liberty Avenue.
Alfrecht's Elite Gallery at 516 Market St Pittsburg invites all to view fine cabinets priced at 100 dollars per dozen. Elevator access provided. All welcome to attend the opening Monday.
Buy school goods at L. Breuninger & Co. 535 Smithfield St Pittsburg Pa wholesale and retail. 50c underwear bargains. Red underwear at 1 Exapnie SHUSITEs Fifth avenue. Pearson photographer will be open all day for business with best materials and low prices. Galleries 96 Fifth Ave and 43 Federal St Allegheny. Cat for Frauenheim Vilsack’s Pilsner beer on draught at first class bars.
All are entitled to the best that money will buy and every family should have a bottle of Syrup of Figs to cleanse the system when costive or foul. For sale in 500 and $1.00 bottles by leading druggists. The Standard Photo Art gallery at 70 Federal St Allegheny offers fine cabinets starting September L for $100 per dot.
In a raid at Annie Cooks place 2312 Mary, off South Eighth, the prop prietor Annie Cook and Mike Abbott were arrested and taken to the Twenty-eighth ward for a hearing. James Matchen Buros and others were locked up for shearing. Cook posted 1000 bail for a morning bearing.
A man identified as Conway died at Southside Hospital from a severe wound after a Sunday morning incident at the South Tenth Street bridge. The report notes possible self-harm while intoxicated as a factor, with ties to Youngstown and an autumn arrival in town. The piece shifts to a textile advertisement discussing new fall and winter fabrics, exclusive patterns, and plaids.
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