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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1890
Page
5
Fidelity Title and Trust Company rejects overdraft rumors as unfounded and outlines difficulties in tracing actual balances. An official report details messy bookkeeping, pending lawsuits against Lawrence Savings Bank stockholders, and plans to file a formal liabilities report with courts today. Outcomes for depositors remain uncertain amid ongoing investigations and litigation.
Arrangements are complete for the German Catholic Congress to be held in the city next week. Services are planned at St Michael's and St Paul's, with masses and meetings for priests and laity, a torchlight procession, a concert, and banquet at the Schlosser, the priests' headquarters. Pipe line work in the Great Gas and Fields and Pittsburgh explained in Tomorrow's 20-Page Dispatch.
James McGinty a former officer of the Red Iron and Steel Workers lodge was committed to jail by Alderman Katenhausen of the Fourteenth ward on embezzlement charges. He denies wrongdoing and states a court bearing is planned.
The Episcopal Missionary Council meets October 21 for three days with about 50 bishops and an equal number of prominent clergy and laymen from across the United States. Sessions occur at Trinity Church Carnegie Hall and Calvary Church with open meetings in the evenings and business at Trinity by day. A House of Bishops meeting follows Thursday at Trinity Church with two bishops elected. Gathered dignitaries include Bishops Williams Doane Potter Coxe Tuttle Whipple Whitaker Mclaren and Whitehead.
Eight freight cars broke loose on the mountain near Cresson on the Pennsylvania road. They struck a freight train injuring Engineer Potter of Altoons, fireman and brakeman hurt. Martin Bittner slipped on a banana peel breaking his ankle on Market street. George Berta of Soho crushed ankle by wagon on Brownsville road. Conrad Baird, a teamster for Mrs. Hanley, Frankstown, seriously kicked by a horse. not expected to live.
About 9 o clock last night Patrick Christy caused a scene at Mulvihill's saloon on Eleventh street near Penn avenue. He resisted arrest, threw Officer Bumbaugh, and tore clothing before Officers White and Conway subdued him and took him to the Twelfth ward police station.
A rain weighed electric light wire from Allegheny County Light Company on Fifth Avenue near the post office touched a guy wire and sparked. Henry Angloch of the Bureau of Electricity warned the company after it failed to act, Chief Brown then ordered action and the hazard was corrected.
W H Bell a 25 year old plumber died yesterday afternoon in Bellevue when a natural gas leak filled a cistern and exploded as he struck a lighted match after turning on the gas. He was repairing a cistern at the time and lived at Sewickley. Coroner to hold inquest today.
The Pittsburg Academy of Teachers will meet at 2 P M in the U V L Hall Sixth avenue. Officers to be elected and constitutional changes to be discussed. Program includes technical grammar by Principals Logan and Fisher and vocal music with classes by the Misses Polley from the Fourteenth ward schools.
William Jones, a colored barber, was arrested last night for stealing a bracelet from Annie Colwell, a colored girl living at No. 47 Hazel Street. She had summoned him to trim her bangs and reported the bracelet missing when he left.
A fragmentary item references Runyard Kipling and a CharmingStory for Toomorrow’s 20 Pogo Dispatch. It mentions Dr B M Barwa and a vague medical note about a nose and throat issue. Location cited is Oeystreet in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
Judge Ewing upholds that Pennsylvania law makes possession or offering for sale game illegal during the prohibited period, regardless of where killed. The case of William Wilkinson, tried in Pittsburg, led to a $10 per bird fine and 200 days in jail. it reached the grand jury and cites Commonwealth vs Voight and similar state decisions.
The Committee on Grades and Text Books of the Allegheny Board of Control met last night and recommended continuing Cooley's Natural Philosophy. They also approved Young's Government class book Packard's Manual and Graham's system of shorthand for the commercial department. FULL ball scores and all sporting events will be covered fully in THE DISPATCH Tomorrow. Twenty Pages.
Colonel C F Baldwin and William H Pratt of Mt. Vernon Bridge Co tour the Twin Cities, praising growth and resources. Edward Martin, Lancaster politician, in Pittsburg but mum on politics. General J A Exin from Louisville arrived from Cresson for weeks. Lawyers Todd and Wiley meet at Monongahela House. Mrs Dunn and Mrs McCarty renew acquaintances. Colonel Herron awaits a message from Dr Campbell. Mrs Moore, visiting from Washington, D C, stays with Mrs Geeker. McCaleb leaves for Philadelphia, Cavanaugh returns from Chicago, Bridgers visits from the South. O H Kuoz in city pursuing West Viever interest. Captain Marsh McDoneld heads to Cincinnati on coal business.
A Lincoln avenue resident and his wife were awakened by a wind blown awning. Lock snapped as they attempted to retrieve it, forcing them and their deaf daughter to exit in night robes. After pounding, the servant finally opened the door to reveal the embarrassed pair. The incident ends with a vow to avoid future awnings.
Philip Spidel, a peddler, was arrested by Officer Bumbaugh on charges of robbing George Martin. Martin had earlier reported being held up by three men on Seventeenth Street, with $18 stolen. McClowry and McGileck were arrested from the description Martin provided, admitted to the crime, and await trial while Spidel, who had returned from Mercer county, faces a hearing and possible sentence.
The thirteenth semiannual conference of Christian Railroad Men representing the Pennsylvania system meets today at the Allegheny Association building 125 127 Sedgwick street with about 60 delegates from Harrisburg Altoona Derry Conemaugh Greensburg and Blairsville. Three sessions run 10 to 11 30 AM 2 to 4 15 PM and 7 30 PM today and tomorrow 9 AM 4 PM at the same building with a 7 30 PM service at the First Congregational Church Manhattan and Franklin streets Allegheny. Papers will be read and topics discussed on Christian work among railroad men.
Rev Thomas M Strong D D former Pittsburg resident dies at his Ithica New York home Saturday. He served as president of the Pennsylvania Female College East End as the second head before Miss Pelletreau. He founded the Allegheny Collegiate Institute for Young Ladies on Stockton Avenue and led Central Presbyterian Church on Smithfield Street. He was a minister of national reputation.
Joe O'Brien a 19 year old Warren Pennsylvania resident was arrested by Detective Sol Coulson and held at Central station. A girl described as pretty and petite but incorrigible was placed in Morgana years ago escaped and was paroled two weeks ago promising to behave and go to school but instead entered Nettie Blake's house at 17 Third Avenue where she was found by the detective yesterday. Nettie Blake the house proprietress was arrested and reprimanded by Inspector Me Alezese. Col Frank Durr contributes an English letter for tomorrow. Dr J F Shaffer of 420 Penn Avenue says he has a diploma from Cleveland Medical College class of 88 and was not arrested for practicing without a diploma but for advertising a specialty. He denies partnership with Dr Dewey who was arrested Wednesday night.
A peculiar poisoning case in Allentown involved D H Weigman and his wife and two others after copperas seeped from a worn copper water kettle. Dr E E Briggs treated the family, saving the wife, child, and servant, while Weigman weakened and later relapsed. Strong vitality, not cans, drove the danger.
A meeting of the Allegheny County Liverymen's Association reported adoption of the constitution and by laws and a uniform, non raising rate. The highlight is a liverymen's exchange to supply funeral carriages from nearby stables, easing director dispatch on busy days.
Money order offices of all first class post offices will open from 9 A M to 5 P M for issue and payment of money orders and postal notes except Sundays and holidays. Previously hours were 9 A M to 6 P M. The order applies to this city and takes effect October 1.
Residents near Chartiers complain of delays from boat lines and slow horse cars despite three traditional transit options. They argue an electric railway would connect McKee’s Rocks to Pittsburgh faster, urging local investment as boats and trains run late or irregularly.
Storage batteries and other electrical news of interest will appear in tomorrow's 20 page Dispatch.
Annie Gurckens seven weeks died of convulsions at her parents home on New Brighton road Allegheny. Coroner to hold inquest today. Chartee granted to Tru to Publishing Pittsburgh with 20000 capital. Emily Rostsson five years died at 178 Ohio Street Allegheny. natural causes suspected. County Democracy to celebrate fourth anniversary with literary musical at Smithfield street clubroom. Board of Viewers heard claims for damages on Collins avenue Nineteenth ward and Deff street Thirteenth ward. Seventy sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers to hold meeting Friday October 3 at Union Veteran Legion Hall. Epworth League to give literary musical at Smithfield M E Church. 160 coldins to hold all News and Bosives Announcements for Tomorrow's Big Dispatch. $14-$16 suits on sale for 890 at Combination Clothing Co. cor Grant and Diamond sts opposite Court House.
A local note praises Marvin's Queen Jubilee and Red Seal Bread from MWS The People's Store on Fifth Avenue. It also reports yesterday's millinery opening with hundreds of hats and bonnets displayed, promising satisfaction to shoppers.
Hundreds of fall and winter styles in children's millinery and dress trimmings at Jos. Horse & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Hueys & Hacker advertise jackets from 3 to 20 dollars and a broad range of fabrics and dress accessories. Angostura Bitters suggested for appetite, with a Wheeling excursion notice and new novelties in dress trimmings at Keinley & Wilds.
A confrontation on Pius street between St. Michael's Church congregation and Street Commissioner Emery over a proposed arch in front of the church sparked by next week's celebration. No permit was granted and Emery ordered removal, but several congregants objected and the arch remained.
Jown Jacobs sues his wife for assault after she allegedly struck him with a club and was jailed in default of bail. George Roneits, found intoxicated on Federal street, jailed. Samuel Adams and John Johnston face peace breach and bail actions. Parrice Carr arrests for assault, teeth damaged. Chanelles Smith arrested for false pretense and assault. Mrs Con Slaughter accuses Cyrus of false pretense over $60 furniture payment. bail sent for lack of jail.
A sub-committee of the Allegheny City Property Committee met last night to define the duties of Carnegie Free Library employees. The panel consulted with staff and will draft rules to be submitted to the General Committee.
Ticket sale begins September 23 and October 14 for round trip travel beyond the Missouri River with stop privileges. One fare, half rate in each direction, valid 30 days. Tickets available through Pittsburg and regional agents, coupon offices west of the Ohio, Salamanca, Buffalo, and to Union Pacific routes across Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and beyond.
A woman, Mrs John Cronnin, arrived semi conscious at Central Station claiming three men chloroformed and robbed her of $35 on the way to Dollar Savings Bank. Police doubt the tale as no marks or signs of assault were found. detectives searched the area but uncovered nothing. The incident occurred near Shingiss Street and Bluff Street, a local cut used by Boyd's Hill residents.
The ad promotes 20 000 yards of maquette carpets at 1.25 per yard, with matching borders, 40 000 yards of body Brussels from 1 per yard, and 88 cents per yard for tapestry fabrics. Also offers 50 000 yards of grain carpets from 2 cents, 10 000 imported lace curtains at 75 cents per pair, 5 per pair chenille curtains, and thousands of rugs in various sizes with linoleums and oilcloths.
A catalog lists ladies wrappers cut from 2 to 1 and French flannel shirt waists down to 1. It features chevron jackets at 4, plush jackets at 8, and Beotc Cheviot and other coats around 8 to 19. The notes praise fit, material, and period style with ornate fronts and collars.
A westbound freight on the Baltimore and Ohio collided with a stationary engine in the short tunnel near the Tenth Street Bridge. Engine 610 wrecked and six cars loaded with bays derailed. All trainmen jumped before impact. no injuries. Delay about two and a half hours. Collision blamed on flagman failure.
Local shop unveils a new line of ladies and misses hats. Blys Tams Torbans and Pink Brims headline the debut collection for little girls with the latest fashion in headwear.
A late 19th century style sale offers Peasant Wraps at seven to fourteen dollars and Ulsters from fifteen to twenty five dollars with various fabrics and trimmings. The items are advertised as reduced for today only and pushed out at once due to extraordinary prices.
A local shop announces a new display of entirely new goods for men including neckwear underwear and other attire excluding hats shoes and full suits. The store promises quantities and quality to suit every masculine taste and highlights a $1 undecilled shirt and 50 cent neckwear as top offerings. The Gents Department will stay open until 9 o clock Saturdays starting this evening.
Lachew and Gentleman's Mackintosh and umbrellas new stock, assortment large, prices low. Entirely new goods for rainy weather, with wide variety and value.
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