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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1892
Page
5
Officials discussed sanitation at a meeting with Chief Brown and Chief Bigelow. Dr. Lee from the State Act of Health praised the effort, condemned Allegheny’s water and sewer conditions, and urged practical disposal methods.
Secretary Lee reports on dangerously polluted water in Allegheny, urging boiling and testing before use. Mayor Kennedy warns the supply is poisonous, citing a state board inspection that finds disease risk from the 75,000 residents and regional drainage.
Dr Charles F Mussigbrod of Montana recounts his Hamburg visit with wife at Kiel describing filth and disease as rampant, condemning sanitation and immigration at the port. He warns about spreading dread diseases to America and praises returning to American air and safety.
County Commissioners approved a physician letter urging boiled and antiseptic cleaned water in county buildings. The move targets public spaces and will extend to workshops and factories as well as general use. Five hundred immigrants arrived from Southampton aboard the Britannic, en route to Chicago, at Union station.
Mayor Gourley says the dump boats are the sole outlet for the city offal. He notes the garbage furnace cannot handle it and that if Captain Free did not supply boats another would. He calls to pave the dump boats as five miles of river disposal satisfies all.
Dr. A. J. Probst of the Ohio State Board of Health telegrammed Superintendent O'Mara of the Police Bureau to confirm a reported cholera death in Jeannette and O'Mara replied that the Jeannette report appeared groundless.
A high level meeting led by General Greenland and officers from the Sixteenth Regiment pressed Sheriff Mc Cleary to personally manage Homestead duties or face martial law. They warned troops may be recalled if the Sheriff fails to arrest disturbances and restore order.
Locked out Homestead workers held a private meeting in a Fifth avenue rink. Speakers denounced Pinkertons and militiamen, condemned supervisors, and warned of disease from mill conditions. Three arrests occurred as deputies detained John Fitzsimmons and Peter Moore after a scuffle, with William Baird later jailed for aggravated riot.
Dr. J. H. McClelland and Dr. Lee of the State Board of Health inspected the Carnegie mill at Homestead after citizen complaints. They found the plant in good condition and sickness tied to river water, not the mill’s sanitary setup, though an official report is forthcoming.
In a Pittsburg case, Da Mortinie sues St. Peter Italian congregation for 72 dollars over palms supplied for Palm Sunday. Attorneys spar over botany and palm origins, with a long digression until Judge Gripp halts the debate amid illness of the decision. The judge reserves ruling until Saturday.
Adam Forepaughs show captivates crowds with a two hour performance repeating yesterdays grand street parade. The Fall of Nineveh dazzles with music costumes and armor as Australian rider John Cozens and the Vadis sisters headline a cast of international acts in a nine event hippodrome finish.
Duquesne Traction Company received three new combination cars from St. Louis with six more on the way. The cars serve as summer and winter units, sides removable in warm weather and replaced for cold conditions. They may require alterations due to width. A repair gang of about 100 men will fix tracks and roadbed within a week to 80 days to restore fire condition on the Duquesne line.
Coroner McDowell will investigate the death of Patrick Golden who died at his home in Welsh's Row Southside yesterday. A week earlier he was knocked from a wagon when struck by a Birmingham traction car causing a severe head bruise leading to death.
In Allegheny County the campaign formally kicks off with the Democratic picnic at Silver Lake Grove led by local talent and Jacksonian speeches. Republican leaders plan a later start after Buffalo league club meetings and Tariff Club participation. Governor McKinley undecided on Pittsburg visit.
Whitelaw Reid traveled through on the fast line East from Cedarville to New York. He spoke briefly noting little to say and saw no change in the political scene. He credited the McKinley bill with broad benefits and predicted Republican gains while Democrats clung to free trade. He urged Pittsburg and Pennsylvania to meet expectations.
James L Gulick of Mogul Manufacturing in New York showcased Swedish steel at Duquesne noting its exceptional elasticity. The wirelike steel, sought by electrical firms and fire departments, offers 17 pounds tension on trolley lines and can stretch six feet to 18 feet then recoil within a quarter inch, promising stronger springs and load relief for horses. Gulick, brother of KR M Gulick of Bijou Theater, led last year’s Montreal electrical expo.
Rev Dr Hodges of Calvary Church East End arrives in New York after summer in England and a two day quarantine. He criticizes slow trunk disinfection and secrecy by the steamship line, notes inspector laxity, and announces three upcoming lectures on Church Life in Ireland Oxford Past and Oxford Present before addressing English cathedrals.
William Arent of Colwell Street, a 26 year old Hebrew warehouse porter, reported his wife Mrs. Arent missing after a swift marriage of about a month. He found the home stripped of belongings and a second hand wagon used earlier in the day to remove items, raising fears she joined a circus show in town. Police bodies in both cities were alerted.
Frank Fisher, a worker on the 18 inch mill at Carnegie's Thirty-third street mill, was severely injured yesterday when a pile of iron fell on his knee cap and leg. He was taken to St. Francis Hospital for treatment.
Yesterday five accidents left several injured though none died. Names include Frixxk-John Feast a porter burned by a natural gas explosion at Wire's saloon Pike and Chestnut. George Deithrich 22 a Crescent Steel worker seriously burned by escaping steam. Stanislaus Demlinsky injured with leg amputated at Carnegie mill. James Allis fell from a Center avenue car losing a leg. Thomas Tumble coal hauler badly hurt back. Miss Wise and Lizzie Wooster injured in buggy collision on Carson street.
Superintendent O Marea reports a Mauritius dated cable noting Q M and James Reid of Captain F BR Drake RK A Asiatic Artillery died January 9. Referred next of kin is Joseph Reid of Pittsburg. Drake requests inquiry after no reply to letters at the listed address. The rest is local notices about a reunion dispute, furniture ads, and music shop pitches.
The Young Men's Republican Tariff Club organized a Buffalo trip for the National Convention of Republican Clubs. Uniforms distributed, many members to join, assembly at 7 30 Wednesday at the Sixth Avenue clubhouse. A 24 piece Grand Army Band will lead, with a line of travel from Union depot at 8 am. The club is expected to be among Pennsylvania’s largest delegations. The reconstituted six footers’ Republican Marching Club met, with 57 total members after 20 new applications.
Ready to March on the West End the Conkling Marching Club of the Southside met last night and arranged its visit for Thursday evening. During the gathering a quartet serenaded the club.
Pennsylvania’s delegation to the National Council of the Congregational Churches will meet in Minneapolis October 12 to 18. More than 500 delegates, including leading educators and ministers from East and West, will discuss church issues and plan educational missionary and evangelistic work. Pennsylvania’s representatives include Rev T S Jones D D Philadelphia Rev Charles Richards D D Kane Rev G A Jones Kane Dr T W Waid Ridgeway Rev W Mc Corkle John Edwards Allegheny City.
We Do the Baking promotes mutual benefit from a reciprocity arrangement. The Grandfather's Hat Cake debuts with growing popularity and grocers urged to stock it. Marvin Baxeny of Pittsburg endorses the confection. LAST OF THE SEASON, to Kincors Falls and Roerorn, 84 75, IA ALLFOSENY VALLEY Railroad notices show trains from Union station at 8:20 AM and 6:50 PM.
More rooms have been rented through the ocent a word advertising columns of THE DISPATCH in the last six months than any other paper. To be convinced try for mail ads.
An explosion in the W. F. Reich bakery at South Fifteenth and Carson streets last night fatally injured baker Joseph Wirts. He lit a gas flame when the oven and gas pipe were filled, causing a blast that shook the building. Wirts suffered severe burns and inhalation injuries. Dr. L W. Riggs attended him as he remained in precarious condition. Damage to the bakery was slight.
Pittsbars, fa announces a dress goods sale with new fabrics and low prices. Velour de Russie corded effects Gilet Cloth Trav eur cords Arabe and Arbouse cords Fantasie cord poplins jacquards whip cords epingalines and ombre diagonale among offerings. Inducements in the large department attract steady buying.
The store offers 6 inch English Suitings in 25 new styles at 1 yard regular 1.25. 50 inch Broadcloth, English Storm Serges, 75c to 1 a yard. 36 inch all wool Cheviot 30c. Imported Plaid Suitings with many styles now 65 to 75c. 46 inch Wool Henriettas 75c to 90c. 50 inch fabrics from 1 to 1.50. Limited stock. price cuts on Armore Serges.
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