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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1890

Page

2

Veterans and Sons Parade Marks Grand Army Reunion

From New Castle the crowd heard recitations by Miss Parks of Allegheny and others as Colonel Taylor spoke at the reunion of the One Hundred First and One Hundred Third Pennsylvania Volunteers. The day showcased a dress parade, field maneuvers, and a 200 strong Sons detail led by Lt. Col. H. M. Rebele. The event highlighted veteran pride and the risk of future absences on roll calls.

New Castle H. M. Rebele Pennsylvania Ohio

Heroes of the Forty-Sixth Pennsylvanian Infantry Reunion

The Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Association held its fifth annual reunion in this city. Officers were elected including Daniel Davis as President and G. K. Beecher as Secretary. The next gathering will be at Gettysburg on July 20 next year.

Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Association Gettysburg Post 3 Hall Fourth Avenue Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Virginia Pennsylvania Joseph Matchett Mr. McGuire Tenth Reserves Deli Matchett Daniel Davis Charles Fisher N. A. Frederick Cyrus, Shade James Buck Moorehead Willow K. Borbeck Fred Norton New York Ae Soarmen Army Hecimental Association Dr. Burke

Eighty-Fifth Regiment Reunion in Uniontown

The eighteenth annual reunion of the Eighty Fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers was held in Uniontown with most surviving veterans present. The day featured greetings, a drum call near the Opera House, and a gathering in the Opera House where President G S Fulmer presided and R F Hopwood delivered a welcome. A life-size painting of Col Josiah B Howell was shown on stage. Parade counted 150 veterans. evening addresses followed.

Eighty Ofth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Uniontown Eighty-fifth Opera Ander G. 8. Fulmer R. F. Hopwood Fulmer Pty-Fifth Colone Josina B Howell Opera House Urbin H. J. van Kirk J Collins

Gallant Sixty Third reunion at Shields Station

The annual reunion of the Sixty third Pennsylvania Volunteer Association was held at Shields Station on the Ft Wayne road. About ten old soldiers attended including two from the West traveling 1.6 miles. Colonel John A Danks led the regiment with Lt Colonel Morgan. Danks Morgan Dravo and Gray spoke. An elegant noon dinner preceded a day of stories and camaraderie.

Sixty-third Pennsylvania Volunteer Association Shields Station Ft. Wayne Road Rock Paint John A. Danks Mrr. Morgan Danks Morgan Port John

Wilkinsburg Veterans Enjoy Rock Point Picnic

Wilkinsburg communities and Grand Army men organized a Rock Point picnic seen as the year’s major event. About 300 tickets sold at the Pennsylvania Railroad station preceded a day described as flawless with no glitches and perfect enjoyment by veterans and their friends after returning home.

Wilkinsburg Rock Point Hock Point Pennsylvania Railroad

Reunion of Arsenal explosion survivors postponed to Sunday

The planned reunion of Arsenal explosion survivors, set for yesterday, was delayed to Sunday afternoon. The anniversary of the disaster weighed, but the Grand Army picnic at Hock Point drew members away, causing the postponement.

Arsenal Tembers Hock Point

Watch tale ends in arrest for Nebraska couple

Dash McCoy was arrested with Charles Shefford when a watch passed from Shefford to McCoy. Shefford, from Nebraska, claimed he bought the watch for a fiancée, who later accused him after a quarrel. McCoy faced charges with the officer pulling the case together.

Dash” McCoy Pierce Brennan Charles Shefford McCoy Sebuns McTighe Shefford Nebraska

Beale Deposed as Johnstown Pastor by Blairsville Presbytery

The second day of Blairsville Presbytery sessions in Wilkinsburg saw heated debate as Dr G J Beale was removed from his Johnstown pastorate after motions and petitions, with Elder Fulton leading opposition and Beale appealing to the General Synod. The vote ended Beale's tenure amid disorder and threats of further action.

Blairsville Wilkinsburg Old Beulah Church Oliver Latrobe Ewing Presbytery G. J. Beale Johnstown Dr. Beale Ens Milliker Beale Jee Healy P General Synod Board of Elders Fulton Centleman J. Beal Bomer

Refugee with Suspected Smallpox Taken to Workhouse

An ill Russian refugee named Myasky, new to the United States, was found sick near Herron Avenue. He was sent to the pest house but refused admission, returned to the station, and Dr Mayer confirmed suspected smallpox. He may be sent to the workhouse. his wife and two children remain at home.

Moessner No. 2 Herron Avenue Mayer Myasky Ariage

Various Local Notes on People and Visits

District Deputy David Deakin to inaugurate Alfaretta Lodge at McKee's Rocks on Wednesday at 2 PM with six members invited from other lodges. John Kindley returns from a West Virginia vacation looking well. Secretary of Agriculture Rusk to Columbus for the State Fair and to other fairs. B D Coleman and Arthur Brock at the Anderson. iron prospects described as fair. Alicia Ralston to Chambersburg for Wilson College. Assistant City Controller J J Davis back from Reading after Mystic Shrine sessions. Amelia Grosse, Cleveland soprano, praised at the Duquesne. Conly of Conly Contractors away. business good. A E Clark of Lake Erie road in Denver for a passenger agents meeting.

David Deakin Grand Lodge EK. of P Alfaretta Lodge McKee's Rocks John Kindley West Virginia Rusk Columbus Alicia Ralston Whilliam Ralston Beulah Church Wilkinsburg Chambersburg Wilson College John J. Davis Reading Grand Lodge of the Mystic Shrine Amelia Grosse Cleveland Paris Duquesne Conly Sega Conly

United States Baking Company Meeting Sets Manager Wages

The United States Baking Company held a meeting at the Anderson Hotel to fix managers wages. It claims no price cuts yet, aiming to lower costs and reduce prices by economic discipline while keeping drivers and drummers employed. The group unites 25 midwestern factories under a joint stock structure backed by an English syndicate.

New York United States Baking Company Anderson Hotel Midie United States Buffalo New York Biscuit Company United States Bakin Company Aving

Missing train caller James F. Garrison vanishes after August

Inspector McAleese reports James F. Garrison a Lake Erie depot train caller disappeared August 11 after telling his mother in law he sought a man who troubled him. He later telegraphed to his wife from Hamilton and mailed a Lockport envelope with a farewell note claiming to be dead.

McAleese James F. Garrison Lafayette Street Garrison Lake Erie Hamilton Canada Gamson Lockport N. Y Minnie Jim

Farmers Oppose Roads Cause Higher Taxes and Prices

A country resident argues against better roads claiming cheaper hay would not benefit Western Pennsylvania farmers. He suggests improved roads would raise land values and taxes, noting past objections when road improvements were proposed near Ewing's mill road and Irish Jimmy's.

Ohio Pittsburg Allegheny County Stowe Township Ewing's Mill Irish Jimmy's

Blind Institute Board Sets Site Visit and London Show Plans

The Board of Directors of the Blind Institute met yesterday in the YMCA parlors. They planned a housing inspection of the Executive Committee’s Forty second street house. A letter from Dr F G Campbell announced his annual visit to inspect the new school next month in Pittsburgh. No site action pending as Mrs Schenley has not responded.

Ameeting New Blind Institute Young Men's Christian Association Forty-second Street F. G. Campbell London Pittsburg America

DROWNED IN THE OHIO

The body of Robert Jones was recovered after a skiff accident on the Ohio River near Wood's Row. The coroner will hold an inquest today. James B. Jones identified the body at the morgue. the victim was later moved to Lowery's undertaking rooms in Allegheny.

Robert Jones Ohio River Wood's Row Davis’ Island Dam Jones James B. Jones Lowery Allegheny

Filthy Bloomfield Alley Causes Sickness Complaints

Residents near Mifflin street Bloomfield complain to the Board of Health about a stagnant, mud filled alley between Penn avenue and Main street. Sinks of mud and pools of water emit strong odors in sun, driving sickness and fatigue among locals.

Mifflin Street Bloomfield Board of Health Penn Avenue Main Street

Amputation Follows Incline Accident for William Cashdollar

William Cashdollar, badly injured in the pew Pennsylvania Incline accident, had his arm amputated after lying at his Beck's Run home since the incident. Doctors deemed the amputation necessary as the injury worsened.

William Cashdollar Beck's Run

Mishaps of a Day on Preight Train

A series of injuries and accidents occurred today. JennY Weill fell at a Cabot alley home and was badly hurt while a W. C. Colling property on Dennison avenue was damaged by a telegraph pole collision. Charles Hoox suffered a head and face injury from an explosion at Black Diamond Steel Works. A Jumbo Coal teamster was admitted to Mercy Hospital with a dislocated shoulder and back injuries. Michael Cannon, an Allegheny Valley Railroad track walker, sustained a compound fracture of the left leg and right arm after being struck by a freight train near Tyler station. George Porobanki, injured by a cave-in at an earth bank near Sewickley, was treated at home after being brought in by patrol wagon.

Jenny Weill Cabot Alley W. C. Colling Dennison Avenue Charles Hoox Black Diamond Steel Works Bloomfieldoun Plymouth Mercy Hospital Michael Cannon Allegheny Valley Railroad Red Bank Richt Tyler Station George Porobanki Allegheny Sewickley Poperanki Washington Avenue East Ohio Street

Ice price in Pittsburg drops to 86 per ton

Casada Ice announces a price of 86 per ton on track in Pittsburg. The address listed is H B Hop son in Mayville, N. .

Pittsburg H. B. Hopson Mayville

Wight discusses railroad business and price pressures

In a broad talk, 8 Wight, General Western Freight Agent of the Baltimore and Ohio, notes traffic is up to last year and crews are scarce. He cites rate competition, shifts in coal routes, and the impact of the interstate law on pricing. He argues rails must cut costs as demand stabilizes and defends American workers versus European conditions.

Wight General Western Baltimore and Ohio Road Central Traffic Association Detroit Chicago New York Mahoning Valley Ilinois Illinois Eee West

Pittsburgh Fairmont and Morgantown railway merger

The State Line and Fairmont Morgantown and Pittsburg railroads merge to form the Pittsburgh Fairmont and Morgantown road. The new line will extend to connect Uniontown to Fairmont, then toward Grafton, cutting travel time for B and O routes and serving coal fields and farming districts.

Tate Line Fairmont Morgantown Pittaba State Line Railroad Baltimore and Ohio Fairmount Pittsburg Pittsburg, Fairmont and Patton Pittsburg and Western State Line Thomas Mr. King Uniontown West Virginia Line Baltmore Obio Grafton Baltimore and Ohio System

Pennsylvania Company Reports August Net Earnings Rise

Secretary Liggett announces August business results for the Pennsylvania Company and related lines. The Chicago, St. Louis & Pittsburg line shows a gross gain of 63,501.61 and net earnings up 2,900.44. Eight months of 1590 exceed 1889 in net earnings by 308,231.03, while the Pittsburg Cincinnati & St. Louis line records an August net earnings decline of 4,074.50 with an eight month gain of 608,68 in net earnings.

Liggett Pennsylvania Company Chicago, St. Louis Pittsburg Pittsburg, Cincinnati St. Louis

Railway Guide highlights Pittsburg exposition access

Division Passenger Agent B Swith of the Baltimore and Ohio road notes that the Railway Guide for Pittsburg and Allegheny September edition will leave ample space at the Exposition for country visitors and others.

Pittsburg Allegheny B Swith Baltimore and Ohio Road

Funeral of Two Huck Daughters Held in Duquesne Heights

The funeral of Dora Huck aged 6 and Emma Huck aged 2 daughters of fr and Mrs Sebold Huck will be held at the Anand residence on Duquesne Height. Both died this week from diphtheria. The item notes a day’s events in two cities and local meetings.

Dora Emma Huck Mra Sebold Huck Anand Duquesne Height Republican Labor League Allegheny

A Plea for Local Work in Granite Firms

An English Technical Journal Sass of Pittsburg-T. ter and Hogg urges Kilman to favor local granite cutters. Kilman notes Kankle & Jordan of Hazelwood join granite cutting while Beggs & Son of Allegheny hire cheaper foreign labor. He warns against eastern firms winning the Carnegie Library contract and argues Pittsburg builders provide superior workmanship. local firms should be chosen to sustain regional industry and costs.

Pittsburg T. Ter and Hogg F. Kilman Granite Cutters’ National Union Kankle & Jordan Hazelwood Beggs & Son Allegheny Kilman Carnegie Legbeny Eastern Firme Hussey Fidelity Tithe and Trust Germania Bank Competi Carnegie Library Allegeny

An English View of Pittsburg Gas Wealth and Trade

The London Engineering highlights Pittsburg during an approaching visit by the British Iron and Steel Institute. It notes four days there will cover the heart of American steel and iron, made possible by coal iron oil gas and salt nearby. Pittsburg sits in the Mississippi watershed near oil and gas fields and offers abundant fuel for industry.

British Iron and Steel Institute of Pittsburg London Mississippi Gulf Atlantic Allegheny Mountains Juniata Ohio

Three Families of Paddlers Dominate Iron Trade

The article notes 19 paddlers from three families. John Walker Sr of Sharpsburg, 54, has nine sons entering iron work: John Jr, Jacob, Conrad, Peter, Adam, William, Chris, Edward, and Harry. A second family of six Eckhammer brothers Michael, Mathew, Mathias, John, Paul, George also follow the trade, plus four Debold brothers Charles, Jacob, Lewis, Frank. Two more paddlers from this line live in Iowa. Joseph Debold, nearly 70, began paddling in Pittsburg 45 years ago. Two of his sons work at the same furnace as their father did. Thirteen men work at the Vesuvius mill and six at the Millvale iron works.

John Walker Sharpsburg Jacob Conrad Peter Adam William Chris Edward Harry Michael Mathew Mathias John Paul George Eckhammer Charles Lewis Frank Debold Iowa Joseph Debold Pittsburg Vesuvius Millvale

Wildcat Strike Rumor Sparks Illinois Miners Tale

An unverified sensational rumor claimed 40 000 Illinois miners would strike, a figure contradicted by authorities noting no district has so many miners and no extended strike is likely. President Rae and national officers reportedly pursue a nonstrike policy at present.

Ilinois Iilinois Rae

Beaver Falls Strike Attendees Deny Ties to Disturbances

Striking Beaver Falls lawmakers gathered Tuesday to repudiate links to the disturbances. Several named in the injunction list have been away from town since the strike began. Some threaten defamation suits against the firm, while labor groups in the valley offer support to the strikers.

Beaver Falls

Zanesville Mill Accepts Amalgamated Scale Victory

The Zanesville mill in Ohio and the Stony Creek Iron Company in Morris Town Pennsylvania have signed the Amalgamated scale. This marks a notable victory for officials as the Zanesville mill, an old established plant, had previously refused the scale.

Stony Creek Iron Company Morristown Zanesville, O

Totten & Hogg's Fire Leaves Loss Estimated at 815000

A fire at Totten & Hogg's foundry caused losses projected around 815,000 though production will continue. Orders on hand will be filled in due order, and the blaze will not disrupt current shipments. An official tariff opinion urges adherence to the tinplate clause as in the House bill and predicts price shifts within years.

Totten & Hogg William Martin Amalgamated Association

Duped the Doctor Faces Arrest for Fraudulent Practice

Dr Milvin Dewey owner of The Institute for the Cure of Catarrh and Dyspepsia at 323 Penn avenue was jailed for practicing without a diploma and taking money fraudulently. Detectives Fitzgerald and Robinson found patron names and fees ranging up to 15 dollars, and Dewey's partner Dr Shaffer is wanted for prior similar offenses. The case prompts calls for medical society oversight to protect the public.

Milvin Dewey Penn Avenue Institute For the Central Station Shaffer Penrose McAleese Allegheny Perrysville Avenue Fitzgerald and Robinson Fitzgerald Robinson Emma McClinton Sarah Street M. J. Patton Sturgeon Street Walter Lenhartz Sheffield Street Chris Brown John Miller Evaline Street Nineteenth Ward Matt Kilenllen Jane Street Southside J. A. Mortimer Karns City Butler County Dewey Allegheny County Medical Society O’ Mara Medical Society

Minor Police Items Into Trouble

James Marion of 202 Fourth Avenue arrested for stealing an overcoat. Kitty Cochran knocks a woman down with a fist, assault and battery before Alderman Donovan. A J Scorer says he was arrested as a witness, not implicated in the Italian robbery. Nora Dicefox of Stoops Ferry charged with knife assault on a woman named Newman. a constable seeks Nora. J C Wall a favorer left 55 in two tin boxes in his buggy on the Southside. loss reported. Peter LoperMan of Webster Avenue jailed for assaulting John Herrman with a club. hearing set Saturday. Joseph Stricker charged with felonious assault and battery. jailed in default of $1,000 bail. linked to a stone thrown at Macbeth glass works.

Beget Carter Kitty Cochran Donovan A. J. Scorer Fifth Avenue Nora Dicefox Stoops’ Ferry Newman Nora J.C. Wall Bee Peter LoperMan Webster Avenue Alderman Richards John Herrman Joseph Stricker George A. Macbeth

Resignation Tightens Southside Hospital's Future

Dr. Larion Cone resigns as superintendent of the Southside Hospital Pittsburg effective October first amid health concerns. The board faces funding gaps as Dr. Thomas warns of lean times, planning to seek state aid next year and appealing to liquor interests for support. The hospital reports 2 admissions, $6,287.83 receipts, $5,185.50 expenditures, and 2 deaths with 7 fatal within six hours of admission. Donations of usable items are urged through local drug stores.

Board of Trustees Southside Hospital Pittsburg Southside Tal Chave Laaron Cone Cole Thomas Polson Noe

Police bust on Liberty Street nets a dozen arrests

Last night officers led by Lieutenant Denniston raided three houses on Liberty Street and arrested twelve people. At No 12 they took Jennie Williams, Hubert Williams, Maud Robinson, Lizzie Riley, and Lizzie Duffy. At an unspecified No 14 house they seized Kitty C, James Cassidy, Stella Brown and Toss Thompson. The proprietresses were charged and to face court. amid complaints a Pittsburg Traction Company conductor was located at No 14 with Cassidy found carrying jewelry.

Liberty Street Denniston Jennie Williams Hubert Williams Maud Robinson Lizzie Riley Lizzie Duffy Mary Hoover Stella Emma Miller Kitty C James Cassidy Stella Brown Toss Thompson No. 14 Pittsburg Traction Company

Fall and Winter Fashions Offer at Kaufmanns

Kaufmanns announces 1890 fall and winter fashions with a handsome outlay and free mail copies on postal requests. New glove imports include eight button suede and grace id styles in tan brown modes verde and black with special values. Echols McMurray Co advertises piano organ bargains and stock clearance by October 1 resounding price no object at 123 Sandusky Street Allegheny.

Kaufmanns Echols, McMurray & Co Sandusky Street Allegheny

River workers doubtful on miners dead strike

River operators say a general miners strike for the dead work scale is not yet certain with no clear union consensus. In the Hammer Department at Lower Union Mill seven of eight hammers broke down on Tuesday night leaving about a dozen men idle for a couple of weeks.

Union

Grand opening week at Rosenbaum and Co and Hucvs Hacks

5 000 yards linen laces offered in remnants at one third value. Horne and Co Penn Avenue Stores advertise hundreds of plastic jackets and perfect fitting garments from 750 to 20 dollars. Rosenbaum and Co features velvets for trimmings and costumes from 1 to 4 dollars a yard. Eight button Swede magnetaires valued at 150 dollars claimed as bargains. Also others including Paris robes and novelty dress patterns. Men's neckwear at James H Aiken and Co 100 Fifth avenue. Cloak department highlights lapis wraps and jackets. Grand opening this week at Hucus Hacks Co 100 Fifth avenue.

Horne & Co Penn Avenue Rosenbaum & Co Wihs

Rival Guild Rumor Fuels Tension Among Trades

Rumors spread that Brotherhood painters may clash with Knights colleagues while Enists and carpenters show sympathy for the painters. The whispers hint at potential open conflict within the craft community.

Brotherhood Knights Enists Ane © Carpenters

Building New Furnace Contemplated by Brown & Co Pittsburg

Brown and Co of Pittsburg weigh plans to erect four new puddling furnaces and lay out a canal clearing. The ad also promotes Dr Miles Nervine claiming cures for St Vitus dance nervousness and hysteria with free samples at Fleming and Sons Market Street.

Brown & Co Pittsburg Furna Tori Carrer St. Vitus Miles Jps Feming & Son's Market St. Th

Wilkinsburg to Hold Special Meeting on Penn Avenue Tunnel Plan

Wilkinsburg borough Council convenes a special meeting to discuss tunneling the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Penn Avenue in order to connect the Duquesne Electric Street Railway to the borough’s upper area. A committee previously sought cost-sharing with the Linguesne company, and tonight's session is to finalize details and start the tunnel work.

Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Penn Avenue Duquesne Electric Street

JUS. HORNE & CO PREENED FASHIONED COATS AND CAPES

Catalog note from JUS. HORNE & CO arguing a wide range of mantles capes and jackets. Men's and women's garments listed include capes in cloth plash wool astrakhan and camel hair, various fronts collars and styles. Also robes such as plush jackets wraps long coats and silk and woolen costumes with seals and ermine furs including Alaska seal.

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