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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1889
Page
2
A Pittsburg dispute over wage gains fuels talk of disbanding the Western Window Glass Manufacturers Association. West of Pittsburgh manufacturers threaten to break from the group, planning a tank furnace project and awaiting wage adjustments while a Chicago meeting weighs the settlement’s legitimacy.
Mr. J. M. Pagnoul of Jumet Belgium and Mr. Elliott Harden of New York City visit the Duquesne Hotel in Pittsburg. The experts discuss tank versus pot glass production, noting tanks provide consistent quality and that Belgian plants focus on plate glass. They plan factory visits including Jeannette to learn about natural gas applications.
Nothing heard from them as net arrivals to William Ruhl president of the Musicians Mutual Protective Union failed to report. Members of the General Executive Board due from Philadelphia to testify in the clash between the MMPU and LA 461 K of L Musicians with the hearing date set but not yet announced.
The report states it could not be learned whether they will be present today and District Master Workman Rose also had received no notice of their departure from Philadelphia.
Secretary Treasurer Robert Watchorn of N B D A 135 Knights of Labor leads a train to Wilkesbarre Pa for the district annual convention. Master Workman James B Rae will call the meeting to order with about 100 delegates in attendance, including local members and officials Powderly and John Costello.
The 25th annual session of the State Convention of Homeopathic Physicians opened at the Homeopathic Hospital in Pittsburgh. The article recalls Gustavus Reichhelm’s arrival in 1837 and his early fights against skeptics, his rise with homeopathy, and the growth of the movement in Allegheny County, highlighting key figures, institutions, and debates shaping early American homeopathy.
The Schenley estate contemplates gifting 279 acres beyond Oakland for a large park with a further agreement to purchase about 100 adjacent acres at a negotiated price. Total value exceeds half a million dollars, signaling strong support for Pittsburg’s growth, following Mrs. Schenley’s $5,000 contribution and well-wishes for the Expo.
A three foot water main on Butler street near Forty-fifth street burst last night at about o'clock. The Water Department was notified and expected damage before the flow could be shut off. A temporary water scarcity in the area may follow and residents are urged to take fire precautions.
A letter purporting to be from State Senator Eutan while in Ragatz Switzerland on September 4 portrays his strong defense of reelection in Allegheny and notes he declined Federal appointments to stay in the race. Also appearing are brief society and official notices of local officials, travelers, pensions, and upcoming events in Pittsburgh and surrounding towns.
The Turners of Allegheny held a meeting at William Weilstein's Hall to finalize plans for a fair tied to the opening of the new Turner Hall in Allegheny. Over 100 women were authorized to raise funds to cover the hall's construction debt. The hall is expected to be among the finest in the two cities, costing about 240,000 dollars. Mrs. Chas Eblus was named President, with Mrs. Tretmalsch as Vice President and Mrs. Gottfried Ibsen as Secretary. The fair starts on the second of the month and will run two weeks.
Miss Cora Neely youngest daughter of Hon Cyrus Neely of Clarion county wed Joseph Conner a wealthy young merchant of St Petersburg Clarion county. The ceremony occurred in the Reynolds House parlors Kittanning yesterday afternoon by Rev George E Titsell. The couple traveled to the Seventh Avenue Hotel last evening en route East, citing a personal preference for Armstrong county for the nuptials.
David Ulsh of Marion county Ohio tracked his wife Louisa and her lover Thomas Van Dyne to Beaver Falls after a two year run of deception. The couple, charged with serious immoral conduct, were jailed in Rochester awaiting a hearing. Ulsh plans to testify and may forgive his wife.
The former mayor William C. McCarthy rested easier and showed signs of recovery last night after a chill and a blood poisoning risk from a Newfoundland bite. He had the dog killed after a complaint before Squire Cassidy in a pending case.
The One Hundred and First and One Hundred and Third Pennsylvania Volunteers held their annual picnic despite rain, chartering the Mayflower for a Monongahela river sail. About 200 veterans and families attended, recalling past hardships and battles with visits to Yorktown Williamsburg Bottoms Bridge Fairoaks Malvern Hills Kinston Whitehall Goldsboro and Plymouth.
Oil driller Joseph BR Seffert was arrested on Market Street near Fourth Avenue by Officer Isaac Haines for disorderly conduct after pushing a persistent woman who fell to the pavement. He posted bail for a morning appearance. Seffert is noted in the First ward with a generally good reputation.
Chairman William McCreery calls a formal meeting of the Johnstown flood relief committee for next Saturday at 10 o'clock. Most members have returned to town, and the Governor Beaver epistle dominates discussion. Treasurer Tue son notes a backlog of small unpaid bills, while labor claims from Booth Flinn workers surface.
Auditor William H. McClung began paying about 85 000 in the hands of H J Berg J H Sorg and L S Cunningham trustees of Farmers and Mechanics Bank. Depositors will receive pro rata one fourth of their claims on authenticated counts, with further payments pending real estate and outstanding accounts realization.
The Baltimore and Ohio and Junction railroads still face a freight stalemate. Manager McDonald of the Pittsburg and Western says two trains were abandoned except one section due to lack of cars. only 38 cars were available yesterday morning, 30 of which were removed. The Junction bridge remains loaded, while the Junction can deliver 200 cars quickly from a down grade. McDonald suggests B and O held back cars for Toledo coal transport after he refused to lend cars. Several Pittsburg and Western engines damaged in recent wrecks will be back soon to move any freight, and production of new engines is underway to end the disruption.
Loud Campbell and co-defendants Gleeman and Kline appeared before Magistrate Gripp over a burglary at No. 168 Center Avenue. Kline and Gleeman were committed to jail for trial. Campbell’s case deferred as police pursue a separate, more serious charge. Police seek identification of stolen pocketbook stones and rings at Inspect McAleese’s office City Hall.
At yesterday’s session in the Eighteenth ward the Primitive Methodist Conference adopted a plan for inviting ministerial moves between stations. Debate centered on tobacco and alcohol use for licensing local preachers, with proposals to deny licenses to users and some members opposing strict limits. The conference also announced editors for church publications, planned records for baptisms and deaths, and set disciplinary rules to take effect January 1, 1890.
Don’t miss this offer with prices like $1, $1 15, and $15 a yard. The ad markets Faille Diamant Armure Royale Satin Colbert Crepe Victoria Armure Gal lache with a large range of black silks and many quality levels from Sie to 2 a yard. It promises a jet variety of weaves, a broader range of qualities, and better values than any act-in Western Pens, inviting customers to see the stock on counters and shelves.
Limited one day sale offers men’s elegant silk lined overcoats full weight at five dollars, normally twenty five. Located opposite the new Court House at P. C. C. C. Vinnie Salecar listed as a noted contact. Call Telephone 1136 to order.
The plan to extend church work through social meetings toward Methodist Church union drew a strong response at the first meeting last night at Smithfield M E Church. Prominent divines including Drs Norcross Smith and Locke attended and urged continued efforts toward success.
A building permit was issued yesterday for the new Shadyside Presbyterian Church. The project costs $100,000 and will be erected on Amberson Avenue. Foundations will be 6, 9 and 12 feet deep using 2x6 and 3x6 stone. The front measures 4 feet and the central ceiling reaches 60 feet.
Matthew Donaldson a brakeman on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad was fatally injured yesterday morning when he fell between cars near Wildwood station. His head was severed from his body. He lived on River Avenue Albany.
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