21 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1889
Page
2
A veteran observer explains how subscriptions surge within hours, syndicates skim profits, and vendors profit while the public bears risk. He notes European capital, war fears, and London as a money center fueling American industrials. The piece probes middlemen, trusts, and speculative bets across breweries, distilleries, and mines.
Dissatisfied members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union plan a non partisan rival society to avoid partisan politics. A letter from the correspondence bureau outlines goals and questions, noting some counties already form new temperance leagues while others hesitate.
Southsiders rejoice as a large shipment of car stoves arrives and will be placed in street cars today. The innovation ends complaints about heating in winter cars and inspires hope that free bridges may follow.
A large Flinn Republican Club meeting in the Eleventh ward schoolhouse elected 14 new members. A county convention of colored Republicans was set for January 6 with addresses by John Bell Moses Watson Daniel Downey and Willim Johnston. The group adjourned to December 6.
Dr Edward McGlynn of New York speaks in Braddock this evening on The Public Schools or How to Reduce Poverty. Rev Father Hickey of St Thomas Church has told parishioners not to attend.
Joseph Porter James Porter and William Cullen were committed to jail in default of bail for trial at Braddock court on robbery charges brought by James_Haniee.
Boston founder of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, Rev. Dr. Clark, will address the public tonight at the Second Presbyterian Church located at Penn and Seventh. The event invites all interested attendees.
Fire alarm from box 97 at 9 55 last night traced to a chimney fire in the home of John Morsa Bates street No damage reported to the property or surrounding structures.
An advert notes long evenings shortened by music events at N. 8, 1106 and 1200 Penn Ave. The listing promotes shows and timing, urging patrons to visit for discounted admission.
At the annual stockholders meeting the Driving Park Association authorized selling Homewood Driving Park. The sale passed by a single vote amid debts and unpaid bonds. The property, once a racecourse, spans 97 acres inside city limits. front on Frankstown avenue.
Mrs Bruce, first wife of John M Bruce, abducted his eight year old son as the family headed to school in the Twenty second ward. She left from Union Depot after stopping at the St James Hotel. Police nationwide seek the woman who vanished with the child amid a remarkable custody dispute.
Owen Geoghan, the man who abducted his boy from Morganza, was arrested by Chief Daly of Petrolia and Detective Fryer after a magistrate’s information. He was captured on his farm near Millerstown, Pa, but the boy was not with him. A telegram said the boy was later found hiding at 43 Federal Street, Allegheny, and the father will be taken for trial.
A column of social and business notes from Pittsburg detailing visits by Rev. Dr. Samuel Wakefield and family, stockholders meeting with John H. Flagler, educators comparing city schools to Philadelphia, industry figures traveling to Philadelphia for pipe meetings, and city officials in transition. Includes plans and local movements of Jex Wakefield, Captain J. H. Murdock, Joshua Rhodes, and John M. Wynard among others with brief notes on roles and places.
Old Lafayette Hall hosted a lavish charity tea for orphans drawing a crowded crowd of stylish attendees. Gernert's Orchestra provided music as numerous booths showcased ornate decor, punch bowls, and canary and red white blue color schemes.
A charity concert featuring soprano and violin solos plus baritone and mezzo pieces concluded with a grand finale by Sadgetonne Gernert orchestra and guests Miss Sadie Totten and Mr. Charles Gernert. About $4,000 was netted for the orphans.
Gossip centers on Fifth avenue and Smithfield street property near government quarters with bids discussed from Gusky estate to 480000 total for Smithfield and Fifth avenue fronts. Splane heirs and Captain Peoney also named buyers with potential railway company action and St Peter's Church sale and relocation plans.
Officer Gam Miller arrested Ed Conway at his Liberty Street home after a quarrel with his father over pay for the boy's labor as an ash and rubbish hauler. In the fight the son threw a brick through a window, missing his father but striking a man named McCoy and causing a severe scalp wound.
Coroner McDowell conducted an inquest into the death of Joseph Braecker who died at West Penn Hospital from injuries after an Eastern Express car overturned on Monday night. Several witnesses testified but produced no clear cause. The inquest will continue today.
The Batchelor left for lower river points at noon and the Hud son followed at 4 PM yesterday both heavily laden with freight. The Chancellor will arrive from Cincinnati this morning. Captain David Jones of the City Assessor’s office suffered a sudden apoplexy while at work and was taken home in an unconscious state. he resides at 1821 Sidney Street Southside and is a leading member of Patterson Post.
Two young Alsatian sisters, Maria and Rosen Groetzen, were aboard the west bound Pennsylvania train yesterday morning. Orphans en route to Santa Barbara where a married sister Hyves lives, they attracted considerable interest from bystanders at Union Station.
Post No. 88 G A B faces strong national encouragement in its campaign against the monument at Gettysburg. Letters arrive from Post No. 1 Columbus Ohio and Post No. 29 Baltimore Maryland. Determination to remove the monument is expressed.
St Andrew s Church on Ninth street will serve lunch tomorrow and Friday from noon to 2 PM to aid church charities. The St Andrew s Sowing Society oversees the lunch, promising the best meal in town. Also notes a train incident under repair, plus several local city items and meetings.
Traders in Pittsburg report coffee prices likely to stay near nominal as long as the Brazilian revolt remains peaceful. Arbuckle & Co and Dilworth Bros. note only a potential rise if disturbances occur, with markets buoyed by small crop outlooks and related goods like chicory and roasted maize gaining.
Announcement promotes a Thursday sale of overcoats and suits with deep discounts. Men’s blue black or brown overcoats at 8 dollars, cape coats ulsters from 7 dollars, kersey overcoats 10 dollars, diagonal suits 10 to 12 dollars. Sale held near Grant and Diamond at the new Court House.
Physicians in the city show interest in a nearly total deafness case relieved by an affordable invention from F. Hiscock of 53 Broadway New York City. The device is easy to adjust nearly invisible and marked as a remarkable triumph after standard treatments failed.
Two colored deckhands on the steamboat Batchelor were drowned about 2 AM near Wood Street. Their bodies were not recovered. One victim was 21-year-old Richard Tinsley from Louisa County, the other a 16-year-old lad from Philadelphia named Kemble or Kembly. The accident occurred as the Batchelor arrived from downriver and the Blaine towboat was moored at the wharf.
Captain Jones shows notable improvement as of last night according to Dr Daff his physician who says a few days of rest and quiet should lead to complete recovery. Dr Bulls cough syrup is noted but details are unclear due to damaged text.
A notice states deposits for Christmas crayon orders at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery 516 Market St Pituburg guarantee delivery if paid promptly. The shop promises exclusive offers, with Aufrecht named as the source for orders.
A notice lists a Great Recent Book Sale at 428 Wood St offering thousands of volumes at half price. Also advertised are Bib les and albums with other items at 401 Setthield St cor Fourth and a listing for Angostura Bitters at 816 Market St.
Special this week featuring silk net and Setage conan fronts and sashes with Jacquard work. Also offered are 4 inch French Serges and camel hall plaids at bargain prices. Grand exhibition of imported novelty ties for holiday and wedding use advertised with invitations to Washtors to New York.
Herbert Washington arrived from Youngstown Ohio and told the Department of Charities his tale of woe. He sought candry railroad tickets and other comforts, claimed participation in an Uncle Tom show, and described a chaotic backstage sequence with music and a bloodhound. He was sent back to Youngstown with 10 cents for eatables.
A fragmentary note mentions a boy, Morgan, and a shooting incident linked to Menganen. Details are unclear but the terse wording implies a crime or risk involving young Bot Wicked and a person named Morgan.
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