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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1891
Page
2
Chief Murphy seeks a transfer from the contingent fund to remodel Allegheny police communication after years of delay caused by funding cuts and rising electric rail lines. He aims to modernize the system to stop induction noise and enable hourly patrol calls across districts.
Arrangements for two grand events by the Order of United Friends committee in Allegheny and Pittsburgh include a free Carnegie Hall reception on October 6 and a banquet and ball at Central Turner Hall on October 7 with a 25 cent guest fee. A Grid Council convention follows on October 8 at Grand Army Hall for Past Chief Councilors, then a social at M Frey’s.
Superintendent Moth of Allegheny says he will close the Cyclorama building tonight if the tableaux and grand promenade balls proceed this week. The first event planned for tonight was call off due to expected loud noise and concerns about the suitability of prominent booked characters.
Early yesterday morning vandals damaged every window on Carson street between South Thirteenth and Hichtecooth streets. Some plate glass windows were badly scratched. Merchants posted rewards for the arrest and police investigation continues.
Mrs. Mary Harnard aged 77 of Timkins Station Pennsylvania Railroad area wandered away yesterday in mourning and was found on Wylic Avenue. Local authorities located her safe and unharmed.
Last evening a woman was removed by Officer Carr and taken to the Eleventh ward station while friends were alerted.
A large gathering of American Federation of Catholic Societies delegates met at Uniformed Knights of St George Hall on Penn Avenue to promote enthusiastic participation. St Gilson presided with Captain J J McGuire as secretary. A committee was named to secure a permanent federation hall and to press Bishop Phelan for a mass meeting on labor. A colored speaker spoke on conversion and Knights of St John organizing nationwide. A first colored Catholic church in the Pittsburgh diocese was announced for Overhill Street in November. The next meeting is set for the fourth Sunday in January.
A quartet of mishaps occurred in and around Pittsburg yesterday with four injuries. Pedestrian Piery William Duffy from New Castle was struck while stealing a ride on a Pittsburg and Lake Erie train near Shannon. he survived but suffered severe head injuries and a crushed foot. Thomas Paly of Pennsylvania Tube Works Soho fractured ribs and a shoulder and faced doubtful recovery after a fall during smoke stack repairs. Paddy Owens at Woods Run station sustained back injuries and scalp wounds from a passenger train. A toddler from the Home for the Friendless, age about three, arrived at Allegheny General with a leg fracture from a stairs fall. identity pending.
Dr. Magee reportedly agreed with Senator Quay to a cabinet post for Quay and a U S Senate seat for Magee, replacing John Dalzell. Magee states he backs Dalzell for Senator and denies any contrary reports, stressing a long friendship and intent to aid Dalzell.
The German American Day celebration group postponed its demonstration from October 5 to Thanksgiving Day November 26. They cite a building trades strike last summer left many potential participants unavailable, but many will join on Thanksgiving. The move aims to show the holiday as a national American celebration rather than a German demonstration with a larger parade planned for Allegheny County.
Citizens fault the practice of leaving teams without horses on Fifth and Forbes avenues where cable and electric street cars run. Drivers must be cautious as wagons at the curb cause danger. Ex-Detective Snyder narrowly escaped harm when a wagon blocked his escape from a cable car. his buggy was damaged.
A temperance gathering convened last night in the Moorhead building at Second Avenue and Grant Street. Speakers included J. J. Moore M J Powell and Samuel Avery. Wilbur Bailey is slated to address the meeting next Sunday evening.
A quartercextensial jubilee service of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational Society was held at the Ames M E Church last evening. Ex Maryon’s Crere Bothrwett of Allegheny says he knocked Joseph Herman down for insulting his wife, and that led to assault and battery charges. The Manchester car line horses and mules trotted as electric cars sandwiched between them. K Gear age 25 died after injuries at Creighton Plate Glass Works. coroner to investigate. A one year old boy named Jones drowned in the Allegheny river at Sharpsburg. coroner to investigate today.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces a harvest excursion on September 2 to Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho and Montana. First class return tickets valid 30 days from purchase offer an opportunity for home seekers and investors to explore western and northwestern advantages. For rates and details contact any agent Charles Traver traveling peer emi Marine National Bank Pittsburgh or W A Thrail general passenger and ticket agent Chicago Illinois.
Crowds flocked to parks and shaded avenues as September heat persisted. Scientists debated weather patterns and earthquakes while drag of the sun kept city life in a heat haze.
Rev. A. W. Mann addressed two Pittsburg deaf mute congregations at Calvary Church delivering an Acts based sermon with pen and paper due to silence. He highlighted the Ethiopian eunuch story and noted 150 to 200 deaf mutes in the city and about 40,000 nationwide. He also led morning services at Trinity Church chapel and will visit Indianapolis next Sunday.
Sergeant McQuaide of the Thirty-sixth ward police station plans to sue several young men for malicious mischief after a prank ended with a fake green snake placed on a bridge abutment. On Saturday evening ten feet away he fired at the dummy with a revolver but did not hit it. The crowd dispersed as officers arrived and the snake turned out to be a coil of wire covered with green cloth and a carved head.
Altoona photographer R A Bonine with Squire Kennedy and Gus Vick shot Niagara Falls and rapids in one day from American and Canadian banks. They aimed to show the falls without the usual money making schemes of local traders. A saloonkeeper mocked Pittsburg visitors for Sunday drinking and soda water sales.
A brief column advertisement appears in the paper featuring Boces and Buun. The text is compact and presents a simple notice or offer. No additional details about products, dates, or locations are provided in the readable portion.
About 2 PM a 300 strong Bohemian parade refused to yield to Citizens' Traction Co cars on Penn Avenue near Eleventh Street. Swords flashed as marchers jumped on Car 112, windows shattered, crowd grew, police sought identification but could not confirm who held right of way. Superintendent Rugg vowed prosecution. police chief Weir stated no ruling yet.
Magistrate Gripp handled 29 cases at Central station with a mix of workhouse sentences and fines. Several arrests involved disorderly conduct on transit and at local residences, many paying fines or serving short workhouse terms. Officers contained crowds at several incidents including a knife threat and a shanty boat poker game.
Captain Mercer and Lieutenant Creamer of the Second district conducted a daytime raid down Bates street. They entered James Murphy’s house and arrested seven people including the proprietor. Further raids at Rodgers, Butler’s, Mrs. Catherine Davis, and Mamie Reddick houses resulted in multiple arrests for disorderly conduct.
Officers Riley and Lang arrested Charles Heather Harry Snyder and Albert Bingman at Williams and Perry streets as they slept in a shore-boat near the river. The trio, described as sly thieves and possibly idle youths, were sought for prior acts of larceny. Police had previously located their shanty boat but moved it to avoid capture, hoping to lure the thieves back with plunder. The men will be held pending recovery of the boat.
Detective Steele of Allegheny returns with George Yute who faces larceny charges before Squire Parkhill in Springdale. Yute posted bail after June arrest, fled to Ohio to work, failed to appear last week prompting a bail piece. He allegedly stole $15 from R. A. Euwer's butcher shop cash drawer.
Kate Burk Elmer Smith and Neal Johnston were arrested early yesterday on Center avenue by Patrolman Madison and jailed on a charge of disorderly conduct after a drunken quarrel over a bottle of whisky. The three were reported to be badly battered.
Police records show a notably uneventful day with only one arrest. At midnight a drunken man on Smith Field Street was taken into custody by Sergeant Gray, marking the sole incident reported by officers patrolling the area.
Charles Stewart and Florence Rahe were arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer MecNalley and charged with gambling at Murphy and Desbolds lumber yard on Enterprise Street East End. They were jailed at the Nineteenth Ward station.
John Flood of Hancock Street Thirteenth Ward was at church with his family when a thief entered his house yesterday morning and took 280 in silverware a plush coat and 10 in cash. Police are investigating.
John Killem was arrested by Officer Hil derbrech on Tustin street last night for assaulting Patrick Welsh with a beer bottle and was detained at the Eleventh ward station.
Detective McSweeney arrested Emery Lawson in Latrobe after a prolonged watch. Lawson, long a terror in the community, led officers to hidden dies and counterfeit coin, with others connected to the manufacture and sale likely to be arrested today. He was brought to Allegheny County Jail.
Rev W W Woodside conducted religious services at the county jail yesterday aided by a large Bethany Home choir. The Bird sisters provided beauty music during the event.
Wednesday and Thursday September 30 and October 1 mark the debut of Pancess & Jaxxs new department offering exclusive party and dancing dresses for misses and children at 29 Fifth Avenue.
A newspaper ad urges customers to store valuables in the bank's vaults at 66 Fourth Avenue. It touts strong vaults, good ventilation, light, spacious coupon rooms, and separate agents for women with boxes rented at and upward. Also mentions French cashmeres and low prices at Jos. Horse & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores.
An Exposition promotion by Hendricks & Co. 68 Federal Street Allegheny offers a free picture and framing with every dozen cabinets priced at $1. The ad emphasizes a free gift with bulk purchase and provides the retailer’s address for orders.
An auction notice lists fine cabinets for 1 or a life size crayon for 350. Sale runs until November 1. Ad invites families with children to bring them and use the elevator at Aufrecht & Co. Gallery 516 Market Street.
Dr Stephen H Emmens touring the city announced success in organizing the Emmens Gun Company and ground will be broken this week for a Youngwood plant. The company has an order from the Government to convert a Rodman gun with his breech block and boasts stronger non corrosive gun metal enabling lighter materials and higher tensile strength for small arms rather than heavy ordnance.
The Ninth U P Church under Rev J R J Milligan worshiped yesterday at the Congregational Church at North and Grant in Allegheny instead of the Cyclorama. Rev J D Black of Peoria Illinois preached in the afternoon to a good congregation.
A brief ad notes Piteairn's at 434 Wood Street offering well fitting suits. It emphasizes stylish Saltings fashion and invites customers to visit for a proper fit.
Hucus and Hacxe present new assortments of ladies capes jackets and wraps for fall and winter. A special line of medium weight jackets and reefers for between seasons priced from 5 to 1250 dollars each. An unmatched assortment of ladies mackintoshes with new light and medium weight styles just arrived.
A bold catalog presents sable mink seal astrakhan Persian lamb wool seal monkey and krimmer furs, plus Alaska sealskin jackets coats and wraps. Prices are advertised as the lowest for genuine and reliable seal furs.
A local millinery house announces closing-out prices on French Seal Muffs Astrachan Muffs and Capes including Astrachan and Mink varieties. Prices quoted are $185 for French Seal Muffs $250 for Astrachan Muffs $1150 for Astrachan Capes with a large assortment of capes and muffs in Coney Astrachan Mink and other furs. Inspect the selection and watch for the Millinery Announcement.
Today in our Dress Goods Department rear area we show a line of all wool fine French dyed fabrics. Samples can be sent if you cannot come promptly. The goods are suitable for indoor and street wear with no imperfections and are expected to sell quickly.
This sale highlights our Dress Fabrics Department which offers the largest assortment of fine dress fabrics this season. An early visit is advised to beat the rush as shoppers discover the exceptional value and broad selection now available.
A local advertisement highlights a large Velvets collection in various shades and weaves. It lists German and French makes with prices for colored and black velvets, including 19 to 21 inch widths and all silk velvets. The notice also mentions Velutina cords at a premium price.
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