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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1890
Page
2
A Pittsburg milk shortage leaves hundreds unable to obtain even small quantities. Dealers report soaring prices and refusals as hot weather, drought and storms shrink supply. The pitiful tale of a father begging for milk for a dying child underscores the crisis.
Mrs Guy Bonstalli died at Lavonia in Tuscany on Monday evening. She was 23 years old. Her husband, once in business there, fell ill, and about a year ago they began a tour of Europe, planning to return home in a few weeks.
The article argues that petroleum prices fell to low levels as the Standard Oil monopoly allegedly discourages field operations. It cites reports of wells labeled as dusters, suppression of favorable news, and efforts to control territory. Independent producers fear deeper price declines and speculate on the industry’s manipulation.
George L. McFarlane resigns as Pittsburg Traction secretary to join Duquesne Traction, likely becoming general manager or superintendent. J. J. Fraegardle may take his secretarial post as other officials are expected to switch with the new company. Duquesne confirms no car noise and notes bronze steel cog wheels, paper wheels 20 inches diameter, and two long reserve cables delivered to the Duquesne depot for downtown and West Oakland routes.
The Young Men's Christian Association of Wilkinsburg presents a season of entertainments. October MW features the New York Philharmonic Club concert followed by Bob Burdette with Rise and Fall of the Moustache on November 14. December 6 brings The Anvil Concert Company female quartet. January 14 offers Russel Conwell with Acres of Diamonds. February 3 presents Leland Powers in Dickens impersonations. February 2 H H Ragan's illustrated lecture on The Heart of America. The public school lecture series directed by Prof J D Anderson includes readings and recitations and musical performances. other speakers include George R Wendline Is Death the End and Henry Hall Get There. Herr etc.
Southside physicians warn an epidemic is imminent due to poor sanitary conditions, surface sewers, and a slaughterhouse near Twenty Ninth Ward. Husted questioned why the slaughterhouse remains within city limits as drainage and sewer issues worsen the risk.
Word from Toronto reports the Dominion Minister has signed Brosi extradition papers after a grand jury found a true bill on forgery. Police have not been officially notified and will act when notified.
Postmaster McKean received orders stating the money order department shall be open only in first class offices from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. In second class offices hours run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The working hours are reduced to eight hours.
Miss Anna Galbraith, daughter of Dr. Thomas Galbraith of Tarentum, will marry the son of Roosevelt Hospital's head nurse and move to assume new duties. Dr. T. T. McNish of Allegheny reports a cool fair Maine coast season. Various officials and travelers pass through Pittsburgh on business and duty, including Hysell, George Rice, E A Ford, Dr. Frank McDonald, Walter, Ellwood, Bray, Dr. Burns, Atkinson, Hastings, and Mrs. Bristol, with several heading to or from cities and regions.
The Canal Commission discussed a Shenango to Beaver valley route with maps showing a 100 mile canal from the Beaver mouth to the Davis Island dam and a profile to Lake Erie. Officials expect two viable routes, anticipate 73 locks, and aim to report to the Legislature.
A joint resolution will be presented in Allegheny Councils asking Governor Beaver to proclaim Allegheny a second class city. They aim to maintain 25 council members after ward divisions and seek the proclamation before school tax levies by the Board of School Controllers.
Beokeman William Dougherty, a Pittsburg and Western brakeman, was crushed beneath a moving car in the freight yards while uncoupling. He fell under the wheels, his skull crushed, and he died. He was a married man, living at 9 Bush Street. his body was taken to Herman and Ebbert's undertaking establishment for the coroner to proceed.
The coroner returned death by self destruction in the Mrs Ollie Grimes case and death by blood vessel rupture from liquor influence in Thomas Brennan. Stella Mack a 5 month old died from croup suffocation. Rev Dr T J Leak preaches Walks and Talks in Egypt at Doceeh Church Allegheny tonight.
J. B. McElfatrick, the New York architect of the Duquesne Theater, is at the Anderson supervising rapid completion. Work on the foundations resumed yesterday with special trusses for ruptures and a guaranteed perfect fit from the Artificial Limb Mfg. Co. of 909 Penn Ave Pittsburg Pa.
Factory Inspector Martin and Assistant Baker visited labor organizations to gather hints on the proposed 45 amendment to the factory law. They urged raising the legal working age to 14 from 12 and called for dividing the western district into three inspector districts. They noted minimal sanitary facilities in shops employing under ten, and Baker hinted at forthcoming court actions against alleged abuses.
The Knights of Labor levies a 25 cents per week tax on every member to support New York Central strikers. The move is global in scope and rush is implied by a red letter order. Reports of withdrawals from the order are heightened despite official denials.
The miners’ district convention urged candidates to back the state weekly pay bill and to extend mining inspection laws from the anthracite region to bituminous districts. A resolution supported maintaining the current state office checkweighman and urged employers to pay every two weeks, with pay extended to the next pay Saturday if operators fail to adopt the change.
Thirteen New Yorkers brought to Irwin left yesterday claiming they were replacing strikers. They had worked since Monday and were guarded by special officers. Forty of the original 126 workers remain at the Westmorland shaft near Manor as efforts continue to persuade them to quit.
Ohio produced 10,910,046 tons of coal in 1888 and 10,?385 tons in 1589, a drop of 3,661 tons. The figures show a shrinking coal output year over year.
Stove plate molders reach settlement after securing a ten percent wage advance. The agreement ends the strike, with terms affecting production and labor conditions. Negotiations concluded between the molders and management, avoiding further industrial action.
A Pitburg hotel proprietor said daily costs have risen by 50 to 75 cents per guest due to failed fruit and vegetable crops. He notes fruit prices have jumped from 5 to 25 a box for grapes and pears, while peaches and other produce are scarce and pricey. Vegetables are likewise higher with poor corn yield.
Yesterday the city issued building permits for multiple projects. John Stewart plans a one story frame structure on Park near Frankstown Avenue at an estimated cost of 100 dollars. James Grindle seeks a two story frame dwelling near Grazier Street and the Pennsylvania Railroad for 1000 dollars. John Baker proposes a two story frame dwelling on Cobden Street Twenty seventh Ward costing 1483 dollars. Walter Larkin files for a two story frame dwelling on Gladstone Street Twenty third Ward costing 385 pounds. George W Craile submits a two story frame dwelling on Rosetta Street Nineteen costing an unspecified sum. Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church seeks a one story school house at Careville and South Thirty First Street at an unspecified cost.
W. J. Ford who was stabbed by John Thompson in an Allegheny saloon Monday evening appeared at police headquarters to file charges. Ford, very weak and badly hurt, accuses Thompson of felonious assault and battery with intent to kill. Hearing set for today at 2 o'clock before Mayor Wyman.
At a meeting in Lawrenceville the Heady Heading club decided to participate in the parade of the German Catholic Societies. Madame De Lester, an alleged clairvoyant, was released on bail after arrest earlier this week. Albert Ross, 90, disappeared after leaving home for work on the Southside. A boy named Miller lost two fingers and his hand injured at Swords & Co. turning shop on McClure avenue.
A Citizens Water Company is organized to supply Knoxville Allen town Beltzhoover borough and Mt. Oliver with water. 52 Southside businessmen including Ferdinand Benz and Prof. Golder back a $200,000 venture with subscriptions from $5. The plan seeks Monongahela river right of way and a Southside reservoir at Southview Place, amid belief the hill districts now receive inadequate water.
N W Shafer hires a German to work at Bellevue quarry. The man reports silver ore across the river at McKee’s Rocks, suggesting local interest in geology and mineralogy could yield practical knowledge and potential wealth, with broader lessons for residents of the Allegheny Mountains.
An out of town executive praises Pittsburgs enterprise while recounting a scene on Fifth Avenue. A gentleman, after saving a woman from a fall, offers his life insurance cards and pushes for policies as she laments her husband’s absence and a coin flip attack on the city’s business flavor.
A Pittsburgh columnist argues land in the city center is worth millions per acre far surpassing London values. He cites a 40 by 60 foot lot on Fifth Avenue and Wood Street offered at 6,000 a foot front, equating to 3,521,320 per acre, and notes ground value alone could reach 9,500,000.
The Grand Council of the C M B A reports strong finances with W W Woods and J B Friedman presenting. Elections loom for Grand Secretary with candidates including W C Shields J A Mayer and J W Sullivan as the salary rises to 1900 a year.
Gilmore's famous band arrives for two performances at Old City Hall on Thanksgiving Day with matinee and evening shows. The event marks an anniversary tour tied to a historic Boston jubilee festival, and the program may include pieces from that occasion. A San Francisco tour follows in November.
The annual laundry association meeting held in Cleveland last year will be held at the Monongahela House in October to discuss laundry machinery and business methods. Vice president C. H. Brace is away and will return Saturday. For wines and liquors, T. D. Casey & Co. advertises Sterling brands from 971 Liberty Street with mail and telephone service.
Fleisiman's new cloak department advertises black cheviot with cord edge vest front ee collar and a nobby fit priced at 15 dollars.
A damaged ad fragment lists a street address Lies popular gal 10 and 12 Sixth street and mentions cabinet photos priced at $1 per dozen. It also references fabric by the yard and a miscellaneous shop named Hueys & Hacks with unclear offerings.
Fletshhmaan's Cloak Dept promotes black and blue chevron jackets at 1350 dollars though labeled cheap at 20. Exposition visitors are urged to view diamonds watches jewelry and silverware at Henry Terheden's Jewelry House 530 Smithfield St. Wrap sleeve ideas appear in new lines. Tresa Houers Hacks Western University Bowman Institute Textbooks BE Davis Co 96 Fifth Ave.
The advertisement proclaims complete lines of New Bengaline Silks in latest fall shades across three popular grades and highlights EPANGILENES a new colored weave with rich lustrous effects in top shades.
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