Peacock Mansion on Market in Pittsburgh After Demise
The ornate Peacock mansion once the pride of Pittsburgh’s Gilded Age is up for sale after its owner’s decline. once famed for its marble halls and vast collection, the estate is valued well below its original cost. A public auction stripped the property of furnishings, with speculation it may become an apartment building.
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Rmost Elborate
Andrew Car- Fisneydex
Iisiv
Jim
Corey
Schwab
Srtel Corpo- Pearcek
Pittsburgh
Peacock
Carnegis
Salling Steel
Tue
Fittsburgh
Millennair
One of Citys Smallest Schools Sells Its Full Seal Quota
In Bridgeport a tiny school with about 60 pupils sold its full quota of Christmas Seals to support the Visiting Nurse Association. Miss Ma children canvassed and workers persevered, raising funds despite the task seeming large. The effort highlighted by the Post Office and Park workers reflected community spirit in a yearend drive.
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Bridgeport
Nichols
Prananis
Éo Moffett
Orice
Wltiei
Court Awards Damages to Dr George E Ober
Superior court judge Frank D Haines ruled yesterday in favor of Dr George E Ober awarding 1815 dollars to White mages of the Series Cruiser county The awards included 694597 for royalties to automoniis 200 for depreciation 275 for time lost and 150 for personal injuries The Stanley Cruiser company and Thr Gher were in cellisinn.
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Frank D. Haines
George E. Ober
Cruiser Counyy
Royairs
Automoniis
Stanley Cruiser Company
Thr
Cellisinn
Parntvw Right on Oct Dag Two Claim Stirs Talk
Fragmented OCR text shows a dispute involving an Oct date, a claim by an individual named Bis, and an attempt to hand money to someone at a Pennsylvania station. The readable portions imply confrontation or accusation with references to persons and a station, but details are unclear.
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Otc
Bis
Pennsylvania
STE. Renv
Committee to Discuss Annual Budget and City Streets
A committee led by Aldevne Amie Dobarty will meet tomorrow morning to inspect Ely streets and elder walks and consider submitting the annual budget to the city auditor. The group, described as the committer on tour, will review street conditions and related urban issues.
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King O'Lairka
Ely
Aldevne Amie Dobarty
Sity
Unavoidable Accident Verdict In Stamford Case
Coroner John Phelan ruled an unavoidable accident in the Stamford case involving Steins driving an automobile that struck Hannah Ainhosly 19 while crossing the street with her companion. Stearns telegraphed and was thrown from the car as it happened.
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Mbna Ny
Stamford
John Phelan
Hannah Ainhosly
Steins
Ars
Civil Service Reforms Cut Post Office Ranks
A government report shows a large reduction in classified civil service and post office employes from 1942 to 1941, with 770 fewer workers. It notes many new appointments go to men promoted from within the ranks, and urges open, merit based exams for future posts. It argues privatized efficiency and public faith depend on merit over politics, despite calls for speed and reliability in mail delivery.
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Wittrlerluge
Cyptie
Sinai
Commission
Congress
Harding
Nutmeg State Guard Enlistment Boosts Territorial Strength
War Department notes Connecticut Guard strength surpasses other regions in the Union with a larger enlistment drive. November enlistments reversed prior totals, forming a new unit commanded by Captain Wilson headquartered locally. A light artillery company to be formed later this year, with Bridgeport listed among recruitment locales.
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War Department
Connection
Stresath
Union
Purte Tew
Connecticut Guard
Wilson
Leenota
Bridgeport
Former Navy Officer Acquitted by Jury
A former Navy officer named Rostuorm Van Bee was acquitted by a jury in Norfolk Beach Virginia after a murder case involving his wife Margaret. The trial concluded with a verdict of not guilty after three hours of deliberation.
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Rostuorm van Bee
Roger
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Pete J
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Murda
Margaret
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