City Councils Deliberations On Nine Poles Permit Dispute
Monday night council debated whether City Electrician W B Devlin issued permits for nine Lafayette street poles. Councilman Fisher claimed no permits were issued and poles were erected, while Devlin insisted none had been granted. The matter was referred to the electrical committee for investigation and then adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Company
J. Johnson Fisher
White City
Devlin
Dr. War
City Electrician
Fisher
McCann
Electrician
Genkinger
Electrical Committee
Raney
Ity
Bell Company
Lafayette Street
Four ordinances pass in select council actions
The council approved four measures: John Street sanitary sewer from Pearl to Oak. Moravia Street grade change from Gardner Avenue to Ralph Avenue. vacation of a portion of Reiber Street to the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company plant. and sidewalks laid on Lotust Street from Grant to West Falls.
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Select Council
John Street
Pearl and
Oak Streets
Moravia Street
Gardner Avenue
Ralph Avenue
Reiber Street
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Lotust Street
Grant
West Falls Streets
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed Widely
A long advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the standard feminine remedy for years 30 plus, claiming it treats inflammation ulceration spinal weakness backache irregularities stomach issues and nervous debility while harmonizing with the female system and offering relief from lassitude irritability and blues. It urges readers not to substitute any other medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Court committee to pursue Blevins murder confession
A special committee of council men received permission to pursue the Blevins murder investigation with broad powers and a $500 fund. They will examine Ruth or Frank Barnes confession details, transport him as needed, and continue until truth or falsity is established with the $2,000 reward remaining in effect.
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Ad Ruth
Frank Barnes
Blevins
Ruth
Franklin
Williams
Venango County
L. W. Wilson
Robert H. McCann
Select Council
John Rae
Residents dispute sewer and water charges on Croton avenue
Jefferson Jeffries of Croton avenue challenges city charges for two sewer connections and two water services laid to his curb without consent. The street committee again refers the dispute to determine whether one sewer and one water service should be charged, amid questions of legality and land layout on his 18 acre estate near the city line.
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Jefferson Jeffries
Croton Avenue
Street Committee
Jeffries
West Falls Street Opening Moves Forward in City Council
In a joint session last night West Falls Street was set for opening within one or two months pending council approval. An ordinance to locate and open the street was introduced after petitions for Adams Street paving tied to the West Falls project. Viewers were appointed to establish grades to North Street, with consideration given to Erie Railroad land rights at the proposed Elm to North intersection.
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West Falls Street
Elm
Shenango
L. W. Wilson
Adams Street
Louis G. Genkinger
Elm Street
North Street
Erie Railroad
Transfer Funds to Purchase Arlington Avenue Lot
The finance committee recommended transferring 203 from the property committee’s funds to the fire purchase fund for the Arlington Avenue lot. Councilman John L. Gorman introduced the measure and urged adoption. The ordinance will be taken up regularly.
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Finance Committee
Arlington Avenue
John L. Gorman
Magnetic Brakes Approved for City Street Cars
The city council passed an ordinance requiring magnetic or air brakes or electric brakes on all street cars. The traction company opposed, citing safety concerns with magnetic brakes but seven council members voted yes. The measure awaits mayoral signature to become law.
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Traction Company Select Councils
Common Council
Select Council
W. H. Dunlap
W. E. McKee
C. H. Akens
Traction Company
J. C. McCready
A. D. Newell
L. W. Wilson
Harry J. Lusk
Transfer Ordinance Ready to Pass
City councils, urged by the street committee, agreed to concur in the transfer ordinance report though the traction company already allows transfers. Manager M. E. McCaskey had stated a no transfer order would be rescinded, but signs have been taken down and passengers may obtain transfers where paid.
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Traction Company
M. E. McCaskey
Councils Reject Half Mill Tax for Garbage Plan
City councils narrowly vote nine to eleven against the health committee's plan to operate garbage collection by a half mill tax. Members argue the burden should fall on users or commercial property, while others favor a contract model with residents paying 50 cents monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Committee
Genkinger
Samuel Warner
McKeesport
Warner
P. K. Fike
J. H. MeIlvenny
Dunlap
A D. Newell
Seventh Ward
Dr. Warner
J. B Griffith
C. C Rigby
Mellvenny
Reports of viewers on street grading improvements
The next council meeting will hear reports of viewers and objections from property owners to three grading ordinances. The measures locate and grade Lawrence street from Mill to Mercer, South street from Apple alley to Water street, and Market street from Norris to Shenango. Objections are to be heard at the first December council session.
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Lawrence Street
Mill Street
Mercer
South Street
Apple Alley
Water Street
Market Street
Norris
Shenango Streets
Le Triomphe Gloves and Hats in Stylish Millinery Display
Le Triomphe offers gloves from a top French maker guaranteed against defects. Hats in black, tan, navy, myrtle and more, priced around five dollars for trimmed costume and street styles. Readily wearable hats showcased with quality trims and stylish touches.
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le Triomphe
France
Electrical poles debate triggers city bill dispute
Brown Hamilton Electrical Com. to interview Devlin as council questions focus on a 451.75 city bill owed by Bell Telephone and why the electrician did not report to the city solicitor. Devlin says a payment in full check stalled bills and reporting. matter referred to the electrical committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Company
Maryland Avenue
William S. Devlin
Electrical
Newell
City Electrician
Devlin
McCann
Dunlap
Pyramid Pile Cure Advertisement Offers Quick Relief
A Pyramid Drug Co advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure claiming rapid relief from piles without pain. It urges readers to buy through druggists or mail fifty cents for a trial package, with emphasis on testimonials and plain-wrapper mailing to Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Electrical bills debate ends with committee review
Council discussion over monthly electrical bills and reporting procedures leads to postponing a decision. Councilman Raney questions monthly statements while Devlin says reports were turned in and seen by council. Controller Hughes notes he receives general finance reports, not detailed department finances. The matter is referred to the electrical committee for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Raney
Devlin
Gardner
Bell Company
Electric Light Company
J. J. Fisher
Hughes
Electrical Committee
Debate Over Council Involvement in Investigation
The passage records a heated discussion on whether councils should control or access the investigation. Rigby supports the motion while Dr. Wilson and Genkinger question council authority. Fike and Dickson urge printing witness testimony to inform citizens before the vote ends in a tied result.
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Rigby
Dr. Wilson
Publicity vote splits council over publication of findings
Fike and Genkinger push for full publication while Bleakley and others oppose. After adjournment both sides argue briefly. The committee on investigation will meet tonight with Deskin McCarthy Tidball for a final round-up before reporting to councils.
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Dickson
Genkinger
Gorman
McCann
Rigby
Dunlap
Newell
Shaffer
Bleakley
Fike
Fisher
Griffith
Rae
Warner
Raney
McKee
Wilson
Cukerbraum
Select Council Chamber
Committee On Investigation
James Deskin
Thomas McCarthy
Charles Tidball
City Battles Bell Telephone Over Expert Fees
The judiciary committee will decide if the city solicitor may pay advance fees to two experts whose depositions on the advisability of high and low tension wires into the conduit are needed. Councils in joint session referred the matter after City Solicitor James A. Gardner notified them. The experts require upfront payment, and the committee must assess their value to the city before approving any advance.
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Judiciary Committee
James A. Gardner
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C. C. Dickson
Gibson
P. Centemeri & Co
Brown
Hamilton
Chasm
Morrow
Scott Street
Call Bell Phone
Thomas W Dickson
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Bell Telephone CO
North Mill
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