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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1890
Page
5
Eight months into the year construction totals near five million dollars with 1,700 dwellings projected. Permits include 1,212 brick and 1,877 frame structures plus 264 repair jobs as suburban growth and rapid transit shift the building pattern. plasterers strike was the only notable labor disruption.
The report lists permits by ward with counts and estimated costs, noting hospital and church projects and public school plans. It highlights East Had gains from cable cars, limited growth in Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth wards due to mills, and Mt Washington area building activity. Total yearly permits exceed previous year with cost rising by about $1.5 million.
W D Marsh faces alderman Beinhauer on charges of soliciting insurance without a state certificate. Marsh, a solicitor for People’s Industrial Insurance, is linked to prosecutor D B Willison of Metropolitan Insurance. The case follows prior information before Alderman Succop.
A severe electrical storm in Oakland damaged an electric car at Fifth avenue and Alwood street, sparking a blaze that was eventually fought with a broom. The storm also damaged Allegheny County Light Company equipment, cutting power to offices and warehouses and burning out about a dozen telephones at Central Telephone. Telegraph lines were impaired and business delays followed as crews repaired the outages.
Joseph Zang, a youth from Johnstown, was arrested trying to pawn fine opera glasses. After a forged letter from his mother to Inspector McAleese surfaced, the father apologized and the youth was warned to work or leave town.
Statewide complaints about watch clubs include two Chestnut street Philadelphia firms running open lotteries with branches in Chester Easton Reading and Altoona Fifty members are admitted and many lose weekly payments while hoping to acquire a watch for less than face value. No clubs operate in Pittsburg though members receive watches via installment like furniture sales. Legal authorities say they are not lotteries and jewelers are split on impact.
The liverymen of the two cities met at the Excelsior building on Grant street and organized a group. J. H. Skelton elected President and J. A. Lowrie Secretary. A committee led by Messia Moreland McNulty Ward Matthews and Lowrie to draft by laws and set prices. A next meeting set for the 19th inst to finalize the plan. A livery exchange will standardize orders for carriages without raising hire rates.
An Allegheny Alderman’s court heard a man tied to Dr Otto Habert's scheme that used German servant girls as targets. He lured sisters Christina Hirsh and a friend with false marriages and borrowed their money before being jailed. He claimed he intended to repay.
General Manager McDonald will quit the Pittsburg and Western road. He will be followed by Master Mechanic J A Quinn, Master Car Builder Thomas Anderson, Superintendent of Construction J B Markley and Superintendent Boughton. Their successors have not been named.
A new charter was granted yesterday in Harrisburg for the Neville Oil Company of Bellevue with a capital stock of 10,000 dollars. Directors are W. B. Neal B. C. Emery B. M. Lewis T. F. Williams M. L. Yeager R. J. Beitz and Louis Ratt.
The Frick Coke Company sues John B Rae and other officials for 100000 dollars alleging breach of contract over wage protections. Workers fear wage garnishment while leaders vow to defend the union and prepare for a legal battle as Scottdale and Greensburg report showings of support and anticipated action.
The Ghent machine company remains open to pet adoption applications and will soon have as many men as needed, signaling a steady push to expand its workforce with animal-assisted hires.
The Musical Mutual Protective Union plans a meeting at Turner Hall Forbes Avenue and warns of renewed war with the Knights of Labor over Carrigan the Open House Orchestra tenor drummer who refused to join the K of L. MMPU threatens a boycott until Carrigan is reinstated.
Superintendent John P. Woll of the Pent Gas Coal Company at Irwin states the firm will not yield to striking workers. He says the company formerly employed 1,500 men and now intends to replace them with Swedes, Italians, and Negroes to settle the dispute.
The Factory Rennming announces the start up of its green glass house today run by Thomas Wightman and Son. The launch marks a new production phase at the firm with plans for expanded glassware output and local employment.
Mrs. Tait accused Lawrence Tait of deserting his wife and family two years ago and secretly preparing to leave again. He was arrested by Constable Riges as he stepped onto a train to Virginia after a warrant was issued by Alderman F M King. Mrs. Tait, who had supported herself by teaching painting and fancy work to local children, forgave him briefly before his latest arrest.
The Central Board of Education High School Committee met with Dr. Benham presiding. Principal Wood reported the enrollment at 797, the largest ever, and called for more staff in science and the commercial department. An assistant in science and mathematics at 1000 yearly and an assistant in commerce at 10 a month were approved, the latter to be a woman. A substitute for Miss E M Simpson in September was authorized. Desk purchases for the normal department were approved to accommodate the student surge.
A frustrated wife rushes into Central station demanding the mayor swear off her husband from drink. Sergeant Berry explains the mayor is unavailable and a tense scene ends with the husband escorted to the lockup, then resuming his drinking.
Judge Fetterman petitioned Justices Clark for a writ of error in Charles Silverman’s Armstrong County liquor sale conviction at Apollo. Fetterman forecasts bail release if granted, as with Little Washington dealers. Meanwhile Forbes street youths pelting Second Avenue with stones injures flere residents. police response lacking. a man suffered a facial wound and Matron McRoberts narrowly escaped danger.
The Fuel Gas Company informs employees they will receive ten hours pay for nine hours worked from October 1 if they resume at old rates. After consulting with leaders, the workers agree to restart on Monday. The plant will move October 1 from the current site to the former airbrake company premises in Allegheny.
A telegram from James Campbell to A. Jarrett states the two men will arrive from Chicago today. Jarrett had been missing from his Carson street business, sparking speculation among local residents.
A three year old girl Mary Engleman drowned after slipping into a water barrel at a spring on Evergreen road Shaler township. The well was two and a half feet of water and she was found five minutes later by neighbor Mary Geisser. An inquest is planned. Separate jail death follows after Patrick Kelly died from alcohol withdrawal in custody. Additional brief notes on minor injuries and local incidents appear, with a future rail fare sale announced.
Mellor and Hoereg at 77 Fifth Avenue Tus call for immediate sale of second hand pianos and organs. Prices range from 20 dollars for a square to 200 dollars for a fine upright. Cash buyers receive extra discounts, with easy monthly payment options available.
Exposition bargains offer new upright pianos from 185 to 355 dollars and new organs up to 125 dollars. Upright pianos used range 150 to 250 dollars with beginner pianos about 5 dollars. Visit the music pavilion in the Exposition at 75 Fifth Ave or Exp Main Hall with this notice for full sales attention.
In Allegheny County the Monongahela name rises in whiskey demand as Sunnyside Distillery of Cincinnati plans a Hillsdale plant on the P V and C road to meet growing Western and Eastern markets. Sunstein notes stock in hand at a peak and new warehouses at West Brownsville.
A Liberty street businessman was deceived when a stranger claimed a $500 lottery win and sold him a winning ticket for 450. He sent the ticket by express to the lottery office, but the ticket was rejected as altered and returned with a $165 express charge. The express firm notes a similar recent ruse in the city.
Advertisement for round trip first class tickets on Union Pacific system with a 30 day validity and half fare in each direction. Special sale dates September 9 23 and October 14 to Kansas Nebraska Denver cities and other Colorado Utah Montana Idaho points west of the Ohio river. Stop off privilege allowed. tickets available through Kansas City Leavenworth St Joseph Council Bluffs Omaha or Sioux City and coupon offices west of the Ohio river. For rates maps and full information contact Thomas S Spear 400 Wood Street Pittsburgh PA and R Tenbroeck General Eastern Agent New York.
Loyal customers seek the long established H. Kleber & Bro. for pianos and organs. The firm offers a 5 percent discount during the fair, plus eight year warranties and easy payment terms at 506 Woolf Street, three doors from Fifth Avenue, and 506 Wood Street.
This clothing house offers an all wool suit for 290 and claims rivals advertise similar suits for 5. The ad urges customers to ask for the advertised 290 boys suit from Pittsburg Combination Clerkhouse Company at Grant and Diamond, opposite the Court House.
Fleishman Co. advertises a complete new line of men's mackintoshes at 504 506 508 Market Street with exclusive styles and prices. Jos Horne Co. promotes gents underwear, 0c and 1 shirt values, and a Penny Avenue Stores gathering for odds and ends of ladies wrappers. An excursion to Wheeling is announced for September 7 via B&O with a $1.50 round trip. Velvet assortments and more new lines appear from Horne stores.
An analysis by Harry Rowley notes Pittsburgh suburbs like Wilkinsburg grow where rail lines offer frequent trains and affordable commuting. He contrasts lines toward the east with the Panhandle and Fort Wayne routes, urging hourly day and night service to connect outlying towns to the city center and support suburban prosperity.
Joseph R. Stauffer and P. S. Loncks of Scottdale along with M. Graham and J. Jones of Bellevernon held a secret gathering at the Seventh Avenue Hotel last night. Reported plans involve a coke or gas deal, but all four men were reticent.
Two women encountered a young man on Wood Street. One fled, the other struck him repeatedly with an umbrella then continued during transport to Central station. The assailant, Jennie Wilson of Crawford Street, released from custody. Ed Hopkins, claiming work at Hotel Anderson, gave his name.
Crowds of readers visit the Mercantile Library on Penn Avenue since its Monday opening. Miss Mc Crom, the librarian, says she has never seen the library so patronized as new books arrived during the recess are being unpacked catalogued and shelved.
A bank book belonging to Hyman Browan sky the liquor dealer of Fifth avenue was found on Pride Street by a passerby named Henderson and handed to police. Browan sky's wife had deposited $500 yesterday morning and lost the book on the way home.
Bargain alert for wholesale apparel with white flannel blouses at 750 and navy and brown jersey waists in all sizes at 1. Prices compare to earlier 25 and 0 figures in the listing.
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