Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Pittsburgh Dispatch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1890

Page

2

Underground park ride proposed to reach Schenley Park

A bold plan proposes a motor road through Panther Hollow ending in an elevator at Schenley Park to drop riders amid its trees. Routes include Boquet Street, Boundary Street, or a scenic Oakland Avenue bridge, with a $150000 base cost and a $25000 bridge upgrade. The scheme aims to cut park access time, offer 3-cent fares, and spur further park enhancements.

Schenler Park Panther Hollow Menagenue Schenley Park Pittsburg Wonderland Boquet Street Junction Railroad Carnegie Library Boundary Street Second Avenue Oakland Avenue Little Run Junction Road Boquet Oakland Avenue i America Zoological Gardens

Charleroi sale nets thousands. 200 houses planned for workers

At the second sale of lots in Charleroi yesterday, about $55,000 worth were sold and around $15,000 changed hands outside. The company plans to build 200 houses on the lot for their workmen, with building operations to begin soon.

Charleroi

Man Jumps From Bridge Into River in Foolish Dare

Barney Collins a laborer leaped from the Point bridge into the Monongahela River about 4 pm. He was rescued by paddlers in a skiff and, as with drunken men, he was hurt. Two companions urged bets over his jump and a wager of a dollar was at the heart of the dare.

Barney Collins Point Bridge Monongshela Collins Union Bridge

Postponed Round in Allegheny Senatorial Contest

The Neeb Rutan contest saw a postponement as the committee met in Water Assessor George Miller’s office and then adjourned to the Board of Viewers’ secluded room. A letter from Mr. Ratan claimed Rutan delegates were bought by Neeb supporters. A final meeting is planned for Wednesday.

George Miller Board of Viewers Witherow Ratan Neeb Miller Rutan

Miners Threaten Walkout Over Rate Change

President Rae of the United Miners visits from Armatry and announces negotiations with Irwin operators are off. He plans to brief the Executive Board in Columbus and hopes Altoona talks on September 10 will set a dead work scale and advance the running rate five cents per ton.

Rae John B. Rae United Miners Columbus Armatry Allegheny Mountains Trae Irwin Altoona

Strike feuds for higher wages at Oliver Iron and Steel

Machinists and millwrights at Oliver Iron and Steel on the Southside launched a strike after giving ten days' notice for wage increases. Demands included double pay for Sunday work and time and a half for night shifts. Yesterday they quit, the mill ran without millwrights, and workers previously earning 187 to 225 dollars daily collected their pay.

Oliver Iron and Steel Company Ccrisia

Jennie Hallman Arrested After Colored Picnic Row

Jennie Hallman, a colored girl from Jones avenue, was arrested on a charge of complicity in a fight at a colored picnic at Alliquipps Grove. She had been shot at the Castle Shannon picnic earlier in the spring when a man was killed. A manager, W. T. Stinson, will file information today.

Jennie Hallman Jones Avenue Twenty-eighth Street Alliquipps Grove Castle Shannon Jennie W. T. Stinson

Midnight raid on Herron avenue poker room

At midnight Inspector Mec Aleese and Detective Coulson raided a poker room at 86 Herron avenue and detained two croppers on the Central traction road. The proprietors and one visitor were arrested and locked up. A game was in progress when officers seized the paraphernalia amid neighborhood complaints.

MecAleese Coulson Herron Avenue James Irwin James H. Walker Crpmen Central Traction Road Central Station

Body of Thomas G Boyle Recovered at Brigantine Beach

A telegram from Atlantic City reports the body of Thomas G Boyle of Allegheny, drowned at Brigantine Beach last Friday, was recovered yesterday morning one mile above the crash site. The remains were preserved and sent west on the Philadelphia express to arrive at 7 45 this morning.

Atlantic City Tar Dispatch Thomas G. Boyle Allegheny Brigantine Beach Philadelphia Express

Notable Local Moves and Travel Snippets of the Week

Jerome McQuillan resigns from the Court House elevator post and may be replaced by Richard Weaver as Charter College studies advance. Congressman Bayne plans recess. Colonel Stone tipped to win Allegheny Congress seat. Frank K. Woog travels to New York for East moneyed interests. Chaplain Mulligan returns from a Labrador fishing trip. Major Connelly of Indianapolis tours through the city en route to Washington. John D. McKindley departs for West the Ares. C M and E J Phillips of New Castle register at the Duquesne. Park Painter and wife return from Cresson.

Jerome McQuillan Court House Charter College Allicot Weese Richard Weaver Thomas M. Bayne Oe Behlosser House Colonel Stone Congress Allegheny N. F. Clark South Pens Semmens Old City W. H. Vil Shoe Frank KX Woog New York East Mulligan Western Penitentiary Labrador Major Connelly Indianapolis Washington John D. McKindley West Ares Oesarenes Vic

Guns at Gallinger's on Pennare Avenues

Unclear fragment notes multiple guns at Gallinger's located at 1200 and 1106 Pennare. No further details available on event, people, or date.

Gallinger Poon Ave Gallinger’s Pennare, Wsu

International Iron and Steel Convention to Visit Pittsburg

The International Convention of Iron and Steel Manufacturers and Specialists will be held in the United States in October, with Pittsburg hosting reception committees, elaborate plans, and a program across Carnegie Hall and river excursions. Notable European delegates include Sir James Kitson, Lord Edward Cavendish, and many leaders from Britain and Germany. The event will run Sept 29 to Oct 4 with about 60 accompanying ladies.

Pittsburg Council American Institute of Mining Engineers Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain Park Avenue New York Chickering Hall British Iron and Steel Institute W. L. Abbott A. E. Hunt George McMurtry Joseph D. Weeks A. F. Keating C. A. L. Griffin John B. McGinley W. L. Scaife John H. Ricketson Carnegie Hall Pitsburg Pitation Exposition Society Pitteburg Monongahela Ohio Oliver & Seenagra Wire Mills Jones & Aeagan Homestead Braddock Charters Oil Wells City Philadelphia Europe James Kitson Baronet Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain Lowthian Hell Faous Middlesborough England Edward Cavendish Marquis of Hartington Edward P. Martin South Wales E. Windsor Richards Hobken, Vaughan & Co Middlesborough Lowmoor Baghens Fossick Fossick Iron London Forent A. Tele Sheffeld Derpiniah Head Pany William Siemens Francis Ht. Petersburg W. T. le Wales John G.ellefeld Joseph 8 Gustave A Evedbeces Alxie Khanash Ena Poin K. J. Reed Wdam Kusey William Torer H Steel, Jr SheMeldryne Jeans Ue Iron and Institute Ekngland Eter “Waterway Wister Transporte Net Steel The Glasgow Emil Schreedter Dr. Wedding Royal School Berlin American Society of Mining Enginers Nat Ae Thiel Base Omas Storey

Councils Prepare Street Improvements Schedule for Monday

Both city councils will meet Monday with Councilman Bille returning to push ordinances. Public Works Committee endorsed sewers on Hancock and other streets, openings on Lafayette, and multiple alley and street repairs. Finance to reallocate funds. Southside Water Committee to report relief and better water supply. Bigelow to reveal Schenley Park plan. Board of Viewers to report Forbes street opening and Haight's run sewer location.

Bille Bigelow Schenley Park Committee On Public Works Hancock Street Ridge Thirty Heisman Street Howe Marchand Spring Alley Thirty-third Sheridan Street Stanton Avenue Bryant Street Hichland Negley Avenue Garden Keller Forty-second Forty-fourth McKee Place Wilmot Street Cabot South Fifth South Sixth Mulberry Craig Street Center Avenue Aspinwall Lafayette Street Woodlawn Melancthon Glosser Alley Kilpatrick Street A. Dair Dresden Alley McCandless Hays Street Euclid Negley Avenues Beitler Street Howley Main Streets Howley Street Canoe Alley Main Street Lexington Street Penn Avenue Reynolds Street Reed Street Soho Street Robertson Southside Water Committee Board of Viewers Forbes Street Haight's Run

County Democracy Hosts Love Feast Reunion

The County Democracy celebrated its founding anniversary on September 23 with the return of Squire Herman Handel from the Randall Club. Candidates for Jury Commissioner attended as funding supported plans for an October music event and campaign kickoff from morning until 7 PM election day.

County Democracy Squire Herman Handel Randall Club Squire

Mrs Catherine Carey Injured In Horse and Buggy Accident

Mrs Catherine Carey 62, a widow and depositor at the Lawrence Bank, was struck by a horse and buggy at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street around 2 PM yesterday. She carried $473.40 on deposit, had bank dealings since July 21, 1876, resisted turning over books to Fidelity Title and Trust, and is now at Homeopathic Hospital with concussion of the brain.

Catherine Carey Forty-fifth Street Fifth Avenue Smithfield Street Fidelity Title and Trust Company Fourth Avenue Homeopathic Hospital

Arlington Incline Company Plans Hill Tunneling

The Arlington Avenue Incline Plane Company held a meeting and voted to increase capital stock from 30000 to 300000. Plans call for tunneling under the hill from the head of South Thirteenth street to Arlington Avenue Knoxville. Stockholders include George Elphinstone J W Patterson J M Schapper and Charles Poth.

Arlington Avenue South Thirteenth Street Knoxville George Elphinstone, Esq J. W. Patterson J. M. Schapper Charles Poth

Postponed Again in Sixth Street Bridge Design Vote

A committee meeting to choose the Sixth Street bridge design yielded no decision. A new session is set for next Tuesday to conclude the business. President Dalzell of the Pittsboro Allegheny and Manchester indicated strong support for Lindenthal.

Sixth Street Bridge Dalzell Pittsboro Allegheny Manchester Lindenthal

Hendricks & Co. Slashes Prices at Exposition

Hendricks and Co photographers at 68 Federal Street Allegheny cut prices for fine photographs during the Exposition offering good cabinets at one dollar a dozen and inviting patrons to give them a trial.

Exposition Bargains at the Music Pavilion

E G Hays & Co advertise new upright pianos from 355 and organs from 125 at the Exposition Pavilion on Fifth Avenue Main Hall. Upright pianos used range 150 to 250, square pianos for beginners 45 to 150. Visitors bring this notice for full details and polite attention. Mosquito canopies cleared out at reduced prices and Jos Honne Co. room at Penn Avenue Stores noted.

G. Hays & Co Fifth Ave

Westinghouse Strike Divide Reaches 3 Months

An extensive inquiry into Westinghouse Company labor practices reveals management views on wages and hours, detailing half the foundry force going on half time, and plans to fill three similar plants within 90 days. Manager Ralph Bagaley cites high wages, market competition, and the 10 hours for nine hours demand as untenable, with old hands encouraged to reapply promptly or be replaced.

Westinghouse Company Machine Company Twenty-fifth Street Ralph Bagaley Tax DisPatch Bagaley Mr. Bagaley Bradford Westinghouse Westinghouse Machine Company United States Pittsburg Electric Company Inabor

Stove Makers Set 16 Percent Wage Demand

The LM U 14 stove makers in Allegheny submit a 16 percent wage increase demand after notifying they would not work beyond the current pay. All regional stove manufacturers have been asked to consider the raise. The meeting with employers is scheduled at Bissell's foundry in Allegheny tomorrow.

Jones Laughlins Mackintosh, Hemphill & Co Bissell Allegheny

Exterior Plastering Aims To Resemble Stone

Mr Fred Lingenfelser announced a new exterior plastering method to imitate stone on houses. The plaster is built on a lath ground like interior work and could be applied to wooden frame iron or stone buildings. A company may be formed to undertake the plan after tests showed durability and effectiveness.

Fred Lingenfelser

Large Steel Mills Report Massive Throughput Loss

During a single night shift at Edgar Thompson Works 81 heats produced 850 tons of steel. Blooming mill yielded 73 heats and the rail mill 2 500 rails. Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works at Duquesne logged 16 348 tons of rails 20 000 tons from converting mill and 17 000 tons of blooms in the last month. Secretary Thomas Douthett of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association resigned citing time constraints from private affairs.

Edgar Thompson Degeemo Mille Torolog Edgar Thompson Works Blooming Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works Duquesne Thomas Douthett American Boiler Manufacturers’ Association

Masters End Dispute and Journeymen Return to Work

The Associated Master Plasterers and journeymen resolved their quarrel on Monday morning with the masters dropping demand for exclusive work and the men resuming duties yesterday. Flint Glass Scale notes sessions on the iron mold. Kleber & Bro. piano and organ dealer promotes trusted service, lower prices, and easy credit at 506 Wood Street, Pittsburgh.

H. Kleber & Bro Klebera Kleber Wood Street Pittsburg

Senator Delamater in City for Week of Republican Events

Senator Delamater returns from the Washington County Fair and heads to Stroudsburg to speak, accompanied by leaders from the Tariff Club and local officials. Republicans from two cities plan receptions and tours across stockyards mills and towns including McKeesport Sewickley Mansfield and Braddock with a mass meeting at the opera house and a Delamater Guard parade.

Senator Delamater Washington County Stroudsburg Washington President McFarland Tariff Club A. J. Edwards David Collingwood Americas Club Senatorater Delamater H. D. W. English Warmcastle Southside Committee Messrs Miles 5. Humphries C. Trautman John M. Clark Gourley Southside McKeesport Mansfield J. G. Foster Lew Brown Charles M. Dallas Second Avenue Mills Seventh Avenue Hotel Opera House D. F. Collingwood Dr. Gladden Delamater Carnegie Braddock Homestead Delamater Guard Don Cameron Tariff Americus

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised By Local Postmaster

Mr John Keown postmaster of Keown Aheny county Pa says Chamberlain s Cough Remedy sells better than any other It relieves the lungs and eases breathing after the first dose and continued use frees the system of cold symptoms The remedy has many sincere friends and is very popular Also notice boys suits for school wear at 2 dollars to 4 dollars from P Co C C Pirrssure Comproination CLiornine COMPAKY Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House

John Keown Keown Aheny County Chamberlain Grant and Diamond Sts the Court House

New Fall Dress Goods in Grand Upontna Styles and Prices

New fall dress goods arrive with the largest and best advance styles ever brought to these cities. Styles are latest and best, with prices the lowest. Jos. Honne & Co. promote their selection.

Jos. Honne & Co Penn Avenue

Campbell & Diog clothing sale ad requests customers

Suita, odd pants and overcoats, all finds, all sizes, 2 to 18 years. Good goods and low prices, CAMPBELL & Diog, Filth ave. Samae, special as of plusha Namek Try C. Baemerlein Brewing Co.'s Wienir export bottled beer, Telephone 1018, tuwF.

Campbell & Diog Filth Ave Try C. Baemerlein Brewing Co Telephone

Textile Sale Highlights Camel Hair and Wool Plaids

Advertises a range of fabrics including Camels' Hair Plaids, Scotch and Cheviot plaids, plains, and cashmeres. Specials feature inch Scotch Plaids at 75¢ and 40-inch at $1, 46-inch Cheviot Suitings at 8c, 48-inch at $1. Includes plain Indis Camels' Hair Suiting, 42 inches wide at $1 a yard, plus broadcloths, self-colored stripes, and new skirt patterns.

Plains

Also Mentioned on This Page

Squirrel Hill Squirrel Hill Electric Street Railnex Company McKibben Pittsburg Traction Company Pittsburg Traction Road Washington Street Power House George W. Elkins P. A. B. Widener Pi Traction Chicago Ther Whitney Olivers Cassie Shannon Berron Eemnaloss Yeator Mark Iron and Steel Pennsylvania Connellsville Alleghen River Ecluding O'Hara Glass Works Pork Bros. & Co. Mills Pittsbore Reduction Company Aluminum Works Crescent Steel Work Keystone Bridge Co Plate Glass Works Ford City Eal Bly Esa Furguson Geor Gourley T. J. Hearne Miiarda Husee- E. Hant J. Ate Udieenne B. F. Jones I. Ww Hant John G. A. Leishman Charles Lockhart W. Mellon William Metesis Lone Mcidure William Conway James Metres H. Sellers Mc Councils Squire Handel Lawrence Bank Ivjored Arlington Incline Company Pianos Orgone Manning the Westinghouse Electric Company Electric Cars Garrison Alley Pease Scheffler Gas Fuel Company Siruce Douthett Realgos AGATN Huevus & Hacxe Bne Market St Marco Fleming Bros Pirrsture, Pa E. P. Roberts & Sons C. Weisser Samae JOS. Horne & CO Penn Ave Paris Horne & CO Crane Elevator Co Lewis Building Jelow Cain & Verner Tthave W. H. Cain OC. A. Verner L EL Hirsch Lagertels Andes Max Sebere & Co Woo Soc S Cntaennoos LE. Hirsch PitTsncne Max Schamberg Otel Imperial Maryland Ave Beat Y. Pittsburg G. W. Kendrick
Search Courier

Search the Pittsburgh Dispatch Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Pittsburgh Dispatch?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication