Boquet Street Property Holders Challenge Assessors
A wave of appeals and lawsuits targets the city Board of Assessors over the triennial valuation. Prof I W Forner denounces the classification as rural or built up, alleging unequal treatment across Boquet Street and neighboring blocks. Numerous residents, including F C Myers and N F Bradley, seek drastic reductions and rural classifications, with court actions expected to rise next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogart Street
Boquet Street
I. W. Forner
Prof Forneri
Forner
W. A. Sheibler
Mr. Forner
Boquet ‘Eet
Shook
Daeschback
Daschback
Charles Speer
Speer
Frazier Street
George Smith
Board of Assessors
Prof
Forger
Roy
Oakland
Pew
F.C Myers
Penn and
Dallas Avenues
Bell
Crawford Street
Kate M
Alice L
Charles H. Barr
Ila Mearr
E . Smith
Jane McG. Barr
Joshe Mcfinness
Fifth
Aiken Avenue
Twenty-second Ward
N. F. Bradley
Dallas Avenue
H. C. Frick
Homewood Avenues
Isaac Kaufmann
Central Hotel
Smithfield Street
Second
Third Avenues
Second Avenue
Margaret J. Morris
Penn Avenue
Twenty-first Ward
Republic Iron Works
Twenty
Clara C. McClintock
Aiken and
Ellsworth Avenues
Twentieth Ward
Harriet Stugtton
Highland Avenue
James Lyon
Squirrel Hell
Florence C. Simick
James McKay
Amberson Avenue
Stolen by an Actress Abducts Two Year Old Child
Grace Corless of Lawrenceville seeks help from the Anti Cruelty Society after reporting her two year old kidnapped by actress Mrs Richardson. The pursuit traces the child through Steubenville Pittsburgh to Chicago with an actor named Payne. Chicago police and society workers conduct a broad search for mother and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
anti-Cruelty Society
Grace Corless
Lawrenceville
Society
Penn Avenue
Richardson
Corless
Chicago
Dorente
Payne
Disappeared German Girls Vanish Between Seminary and Liverpool
Two German girls Lizzie Stierlim and Annie Sedle, linked to Mrs. William Stierlin of 700 Norton Street, vanished while en route from Reinfall Seminary to home. Traced to Liverpool, were due to sail on the City of Paris on the 23rd last month. no further word since. Relatives fear they may have fallen into improper company as worry grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Stierlim
Annie Sedle
William Stierlin
Norton Street
Mreinfall Seminary
Liverpool
Paris
Homestead Victim Dies as Community Mourns
Chief of Police Shields of Homestead died last night after the converting mill disaster at 6 o clock. Acknowledgment actions will be taken by the Ancient Order of Hi bernians and the Robert Emerson Literary Society of Homestead at 2 PM. Remains will be interred in Johnstown tomorrow, body to be taken there on the last line this evening. Arthur McGurk remains between life and death, a popular Homestead youth, determined to recover despite critical injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
Homestead
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Robert Emerson Literary Society
Johnstown
Arthur McGurk
McGurk
City items and notices amid brief town news
Northside improvement plans and a church service for deaf mutes noted alongside charters granted to Riverdale Presbyterian and Oakmont Athletic Clan. A citizen petition seeks to curb produce traders by river wharf, while a diverging list covers a truck incident, diphtheria cases, a death toll, bar association moves, education text book changes, a foot amputation at Elba Iron Works, and detective reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iberty
Citizens’ Traction Company
A. Wirttaws
Trinity Church
Riverdale Presbyterian Church
Shonsetown
Oakmont Athletic Clan
Jack Jones
Birmingham
Twelfth Street
Bureau of Health
John M. Petre
Sixth Street Bridge
Hollensworth's Sure Cure for Rupture Ad
Hollensworths Sure Cure for Rupture advertised with testimonials promise of cure regardless of duration. Sold by J Hollensworth & Co at No 22 Lake Street Owzo Tioga County NY. Price $1 per bottle, $1 15 by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollensworth
J. Hollensworth & Co
Lake Street
Owzo
Tioga County
Husband Held for Ax Murder After Brutal Beating
John Timothy of 61 South Sixteenth street is jailed on a wife murder charge after Mrs. Timothy died from extensive bruising. Coroner and doctors found severe injuries. an autopsy is planned with a post mortem set for morning. The inquest is scheduled for Monday. funeral slated for 2 PM at the son’s Concord alley residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
M. A. Arnholt
Timothy
Alleged Cruelty Report At Brushton In Domestic Case
A case of alleged cruelty was reported to the Anti Cruelty Society yesterday involving Mrs Barbara Miller of Brushton who is said to be abused by her husband over control of money and property. She is about 40, has been married before and owns banked savings from property she sold. The husband allegedly seeks possession and uses beating to coerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Cruelty Society
Barbara Miller
Brushton
Alderman Braun's Office Checks Ward on Disorderly Houses
Officers from Alderman Braun's First ward office toured the area to gauge compliance with an order to vacate disorderly houses by April. Findings showed only a few places remained occupied. Remaining tenants said they would leave on Monday, noting prior attempts to move were hindered by lack of moving facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braun
First Ward
Allegheny
Police Roundup and Court Actions Hit Frankstown
Last night Frank CoyLe was arrested by Officer Mohan in Frankstown for beating his wife. William Richards served 0 days in the workhouse for kissing women on the street. Mantis Dornay and Thomas Richards, boys, were arrested for tripping a drunken man on Smallman street. Tus Coroner's jury exonerated Officer Sullivan from blame in the shooting of James E. McGuen at Braddock. Peter Stixevs, charged with counterfeiting with Jobn Olthe, was discharged after a hearing before U S Commissioner McCandless. A March police report lists 468 arrests, including 49 women and 20 boys. Alderman Succorp held John Smith for court on aggravated assault and battery after a train incident. Names including Joux Exim, Martin Malone, Thomas Richards, John McCarthy, James Driscoll were sent 30 days to the work house. Frank Suita faced a hearing for aggravated assault and battery following an incident with Thomas Dove at Moorehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Timothy
South Sixteenth Street
Kelly
Timothy
Evans
Grant Miller
David Timothy
Concord Alley
Twenty-seventh Street
Miller
Kerr
Smith
Thirteenth Street
Miranda
Bingham Street
Frank CoyLe
Mohan
Frankstown
William Richards
Mantis Dornay
Thomas Richards
Smallman Street
Tus
Officer Sullivan
James E. McGuen
Braddock
Peter Stixevs
Jobn Olthe
John Smith
Morrison
Joux Exim
Chicago
Martin Malone
Cleveland
Duluth
John McCarthy
Sacramento
James Driscoll
Austin
Tex
Frank Suita
Soho
Alderman Gripp
Thomas Dove
Moorehead
Sir Knights Plan Grand Pilgrimage to 39th PA Conclave
Pittsburg Commandery No 1 K T prepares for the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania Conclave in Philadelphia May 24 and 25. A two-section train, hotel headquarters at Hotel Lafayette, community reception May 23, parade Tuesday, Masonic Temple visit, ball at Academy of Music, and post-Philadelphia travel to Baltimore Norfolk Fort Monroe Richmond and Washington. Round trip $14. over 200 names so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Commandery No 1
K. T
Grand Commandery of
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hotel Lafayette
Broad and
Chestnut Streets
Sir Knights and Ladies
Pittsburg Commandery
Masonic Brothers of
Sir Knights
Monongahela House
Masonic Temple
Academy of Music
Templar
Baltimore
Norfolk
Fortres Monroe
Richmond
Washington
Wreck on Soho Hill Wrecks Booth & Flinn Wagon
A Duquesne line street car Nos 10 collided with a Booth and Flinn wagon on Soho hill near Craft's avenue. The wagon was demolished, its driver severely injured, horses ran wild, and a female passenger Mrs Tool suffered a head wound. The incident caused a small panic on the car as passengers fled to exits. A second collision occurred on the Manchester line at Beaver avenue Federal street with two wagons, injuring a driver and wrecking the car while three horses were hurt.
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Duquesne
Booth & Flinn
Soho Hill
Craft’s Avenue
Moultrie Street
Passeng
Gas pipe rumor shocks Pittsburgh gas talk
Fred E Saward of the Coal Trade Journal testified before a New York Senate Committee that if coal rates rise by 50 cents a ton there would be a general demand for oil and gas stoves. He claimed manufactured gas is being funneled through natural gas pipes in Pittsburgh, a claim Allegheny Heating Co. manager J B McGinley dismissed as absurd and impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E Saward
Coal Trade Journal
New York Senate Committee
Pittsburg
J. B. McGinley
McGinley
Allegheny Heating Company
Trouble at a foot race ends in near riot
Southside police halted a possible shooting incident after a 100 yard foot race at South Thirty-fourth street for a $100 purse. Referee would name the winner next Tuesday. Supporters clashed, knives and pistols were shown, but police arrived as the crowd dispersed and no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Freeborn
Callahan
South Thirty-fourth Street
000 Place for Tramp3 630 Lodged at Allegheny Station
From February 2 to yesterday 630 persons, all tramps or vagrants, were accommodated with lodging at the Allegheny Central police station. None were charged. the 630th, Charles Hagen, 48, Austrian, arrived at 10:30 p.m. He left Austria three years ago seeking fortune in America, then California, then Chicago, and came to Allegheny about a month ago after wandering the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Central
Charles Hagen
Austria
America
California
Chicago
Allegheny
Washington Jr. O U A Mcasts move to new HQ at 641 Smithfield
The Washington Association of the Jr. O U A M held its last meeting in Saller's Hall and will occupy the second and third floors at 641 Smithfield Street. They plan fitted assembly and reading rooms and a library, with a dramatic concert at Turner Hall on April 27 for library funds, and council visits on April 4 12 20 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Association of the Jr
Saller
Smithfield Street
Turner Hall
Pride of the North Council
Vine Cliff Council
Gas City Council
Lincoln Council
Allegheny States Spring Arrival With Fashion and Fun
A lively Allegheny spring feature describes balmy weather drawing residents to stroll Federal Street and parks. Women flaunt new and swell suits in lavender gray and brown while men and crowds fill the streets, barrooms, and promenades enjoying the first warm day and festive mood. The piece notes stalls, music, and a near midnight crowd, with spring scents and street chatter coloring the scene.
Missing Allegheny man feared foul play prompt inquiry
A week after a man vanished from 153 East street Allegheny his mother Mrs Catharine Klinefelter sought help from the Anti Cruelty Society. He had visited a woman on Gearst alley where a rival allegedly assaulted him and he left intending to return for an explanation. He has not been heard from since and his father and the rival have disappeared. Agent Fisher of the society is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti- Cruelty Society
Catharine Klinefelter
East Street
Allegheny
Gearst Alley
Klinefester
Klinefelter
Agent Fisher
Society
Americus Club Banquet Plans Draw High Interest
At the Americus Club meeting W and Brown presiding the banquet sale date April 27 at Monongahela House was discussed and a large plate sale anticipated. More enthusiasm than past banquets and many prominent guests are expected. The club received a complete set of Small's Legislative Hand Books. One new member was elected and several applications were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Club
W. & Brown
Monongahela House
Eclub
Small
Pennsy Fare Cut Sparks Wilkinsburg Busines Boost
The Pennsylvania road cuts fare to Wilkinsburg and reports a noticeable rise in business. Riders protest the East Liberty transfer on the Duquesne line, a plan the courts previously blocked. Duquesne aims to shorten the travel time to Wilkinsburg. Pennsy officials express gratification with early results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Wilkinsburg
East Liberty
Duquesne
Pennsy
Arm Amputation After Trac tion Car Incident at City Corner
Robert McCutcheon, 34, a laborer of North Hiland Avenue, was struck by a Duquesne traction car at Ross and Diamond streets last night. He suffered a severe arm laceration requiring amputation at Homeopathic Hospital where he was taken for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCutcheon
Duquesne
Ross and
Diamond Streets
North Hiland Avenue
Elizabeth minister jailed on desertion charge
Rev. J. T. Underwood of Elizabeth Pa was brought to the jail at midnight Friday last and locked up on a desertion charge preferred by his wife before Squire Shoes of Elizabeth. Underwood has recently figured prominently in local papers for escapades and troubles with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Underwood
Elizabeth
Squire Shoes
Burial for John F. McGriffin in Uniondale Cemetery
John F. McGriffin was buried from the morgue yesterday afternoon after religious services. The interment occurred at Uniondale Cemetery following his death from a gunshot sustained while fleeing a Braddock policeman, Sullivan, and dying Friday at West Penn Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McGriffin
Uniondale
McGriffin
Sullivan
Braddock
West Penn Hospital
Pay Day for the Veterans in Western Pennsylvania
Tomorrow brings pay day for war pensioners in the Western district of Pennsylvania. About 4500 veterans will visit the pension office in the Government Building to receive their welcome checks and warmth from the official gesture of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Misfit Parlors Renovated and Expanded in Pictorial Makeover
Handsomely remodeled Misfit Clothing Parlors at 616 Smithfeld Street showcase four floors of ready-made garments with a lavish interior. Levy, the genial proprietor, leads a courteous sales staff and efficient elevator service as the shop aims to be a permanent city fixture with fashionable offerings at affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittrsburg
Levy
Gu Tietor
Smithfeld Street
Easter rush boosts Kracfmnn's Tailoring orders
In Kracfmanns' Merchant Tailoring department orders for Easter are flooding in as preparations accelerate. Suits to order priced at 20 95 and 40 dollars showcase English Scotch and French woolens with top trims and precise fit. The shop touts cheaper prices than rivals and promotes a new trouser cutter praised by customers.
Carpet-laying season drives new stock at low prices
The ad touts spring carpet lines from Maqueettes to Ingrains and tapestry brussels with low prices and ample stock. It notes high demand but suggests quick buying before stock runs out, with rugs, lace curtains, and mats priced to attract shoppers. W H Barker at 603 Market Street urged customers to visit before retirement, boasting a large sale and budget pricing from Pitcairn's on Woodett Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brussels
Tapestry
German love tragedy sparks plea for aid in Alsace lore
A German 18 year old Mary Walch appeals to the Department of Charities after a fruitless search for her uncles Jacob and John Schott from Butler county. She tells Examiner Hoff man of intense distress while staying at the Central Hotel on Carson Street. She recounts a failed American romance and a long search across New York and Chicago before arriving in the city with little money. Mary pleads for aid to return home as she wanders in hope and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Charities
Mary Walch
Hoffman
Jacob Schott
John Michael Schott
Butler County
Miss Walch
Central Hotel
Carson Street
John Shaffer
Alsace- Lorraine
Mary
New World
America
New York
Chicago
Mi. Shafer
Fr. Shafer
Trimmed Hats at Kaefmanns Milinery Debut in Paris Style
Kaefmanns Milinery Department previews trimmed hats from Paris as fashion leader with unique millinery ideas. The shop touts French and American designs, offering pattern hats at half Parisian prices and ready-made hats at cost, on the third floor with four elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kavtr Manns
Carpet sale at J H Kankel & Bro Penn Avenue
J H Kankel and Co 1347 140 Penn avenue at corner Fourteenth and Penn advertise to continue through next week a to high quantity carpet sale. Ingrain carpets offered at 40c per foot for heavy two ply 43c goods 59c regular 63c grade 43c best all wool offer Ise per foot. Brussels drapery rugs 8c 60c 1020 pattern prices. Lace wall paper and oil cloths also feature proportional discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kankel & Bro
Penn Avenue
Fourteenth and
Penn
Ise
Brussels
Drosselaat
H. Kowet. & Bao
Marshell the Cash Grocer Opens Widely Across Regions
The narrator notes April has passed and many readers are unsettled, but assures shoppers that Marshell grocery stores remain easily reachable across Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. The message emphasizes broad regional presence and accessibility for customers seeking groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Marshell
City Agents Named for East Side and Nearby Areas
Read list shows agents including Shar Warren South Lidibore Bennett Etna Joe Ring William Vanderahe Manchester Woods Randy Wylie and Oakland Adam Brockie covering East Side South Lidibore and adjacent zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shar Warren
South Lidibore
Bennett
Etna
Joe = Ring
Illiam Vanderahe
Manchester and
Woods
Randy Wylie
Oakland
Adam Brockie
Local district mail ad offers 20 percent savings
An ad lists Altoona W L and several street districts inviting families to mail or notify a local agent for regular orders. It promises a large weekly price list and home delivery within 200 miles with freight paid on orders of ten dollars, claiming a 20 percent savings.
Biber & Easton Presents Challies in Fine Fabrics
A wide selection of Challies in multiple ground tones and floral designs. Light and medium wool Challies offered at 20c, 5c option in plain varieties, with extra fine imported Charlies at 50c and 66c. Cream grounds feature rare flowers from violet to chrysanthemum, plus navy and black options.
Chalons Tissue Cloth Ad Description
An advertisement notes a new cloth called Chalons Tissue, similar to a Charlie, offered in very effective colorings and available at Sc.
Fine Cotton Fabrics with Light Grounds and Stripes
Dressmakers seek affordable fabrics, noting light grounds and striped patterns resembling wash silks. Offered at 124c per yard, with emphasis on close resemblance and value for customers seeking delicate textures.
Latest Styles in Ladies Jackets and Wraps at Special Prices
The store showcases a vast collection of ladies jackets capes and wraps in tans grays and black with new lines and desirable fabrics. Prices range from 5 to 10 with regular retail around 10 and special values on reefer jackets and light colored jackets. Import features include new ties carriage and street wraps and an unmatched selection of long garments mackintoshes and lightweight options.
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Boonet Street
Fourteenth Ward
Pillsburg
Allegheny County Bar Association
Bar Association
Richard H. Johnston
J. J. Miller
M. A. Wood
Associa
Tne
Central Board of Education
Heed
Wittmsu McArx
Elba Iron Works
Mercy Hospital
Sono
Fitzerratp
East End
Gourley
Monongahela
Manchester
B. M.hanana
Eye, Ear, Nose and
Penn Street
Pittsdee
Zephyr
Max
Joseph Ostardy
Easterly
Eer
Gwendolyn
Verry
Elijah
Andrew Jackson
Jack
Swipesey
Skinny
Bootblack
Allegheny City
Federal Street
Ohio Street
Allegheny Parks
Garata
Young McGriffin
Kracfmanns
Merchant Tailoring
Haton & Keenas
Water Street
Epwanp
W. H. Barker
Crones Tone
Pitcairn's
Woodett
Kaefmanns
W. V. Deemitt & CO
Grant Street
Sixth Avenna Fer Rissu
Body I
Aia ‘Tapestry
China
Edward
Groetzinger
Apsrri Au
Cash Grocer
Altoona
W. L
Fourteenth St
Lee Moon
Walnut Street
M. J. Bishop
Muberry Street
Corner High
Lee J. Bishop
Apple Street
Brintonne Irwin
B.B. Wian
Arren
John McCurdy
Ohio and
Sandusky Streets
Diamond Square
Aphen
Biber & Easton
Chalons
Cloak Department
Sir Cor
Fifth Ave
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