Pittsburg Council Set to Organize with Ford and Holliday Leaders
Pittsburg's new city councils convene at City Hall to organize for two years with H. P. Ford and George Holliday re elected as presidents of their branches. After oath taking, six new faces join Select Council and eighteen new names appear in Common Council, as old members return and new members from wards across the city are announced.
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Pittsburg
City Hall
H. P. Ford
George Holliday
Holliday
Ford
Select Council
Lothare
Moendar
Citizens
George Baum
Song
Baum
Henry Epping
Donahue
Philip & Flinn
William Flinn
John R. O'Malley
Peter Schertzinger
Thomas Perry
Citizen
John Loughran
Ibemocrat
John S. Lambie
John Paul
Evan
Marks
Yormas FE
Twe
Hevona Rohrkaete
George S Wilson
William Bradley
John Bradley
County Register’s Office
Philip L Dressing
Charles Dugan
John Finnerty
Couscila
Henry
Counci
Brown
Common Connell
Bigham
Magee
Dooley
Ferguson
J.C O'Donnell
John Dunn, Jr
J. E Flinn
James T. Fox
C. J. Gallagher
John Groetzinger
Henry Heemster
Robert Johnston
J. J. King
H. A. Lowry
J. G McClure
W. ©. MacEldewney
G. R. Mac Gonkle
J. J. McGuire
A. J. Pitcairn
W. B. Russell
S. H. Shannon
J. G. Stewart
Geo. W. Wilson
Geo. F. Williams
J. I. Wright
No Change in Allegheny Councils For Another Year
Allegheny Council members will likely remain the same for a second year as both branches meet tomorrow at 10 to reorganize. Two-year terms keep membership steady though committee makeup is expected to shift, with chairmen Lindsay and Parke not yet listing changes. A potential Select vacancy may arise after Kennedy’s election. leaders offer no firm details amid election talk.
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Allegheny
Allegheny Councils
Kennedy
Oyor
Chan
Lindsay
Select
Parke
Common
Versesano
Will Contest Looms Over McKeown Estate in Ireland Link
A. V. D. Watterson plans to file in Washington to lift an Allegheny court decree confirming the auditor's report in the John McKeown estate. He represents Arthur McKeown of Ireland and other collateral heirs, arguing the report was filed too early and that John McKeown was married in Ireland before coming to America. Arthur is due home soon to pursue contest steps.
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A. V. D. Watterson
Washington
John McKeown
Watterson
Arthur McKeown
Ireland
Heira
Allegheny County
Arthur
John
America
McKeown
Aliquippa land sale promises very low prices Apr 1
Public notice urges investment in Aliquippa town lots with prices from 150 to 500 dollars and plan viewing at Aliquinpa Steel Company office. Sale day is April 1 with choice of all lots. if unable to attend, arrange via a friend by April 14. Warns of booming valley manufacturing and rising property values.
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Aliquippa
Aliquinpa Steel Company
Westinghouse
Aliquinpa
Ohio Valley
Monongahela Valley
Ohio
Ataquippe
Rooms To Let and Boarders Wanted Columns Guide
If you desire a good room or a boarding house, consult the Rooms To Let and Boarders Wanted columns on the tenth page. The city’s best houses are represented, offering options for renters and boarders today.
Very well thanks many Americans going abroad
A clipped interview with Dr. Guy McCandless on health trends in Pittsburg. He notes a drop in weekly deaths from 211 to 103 and pneumonia deaths down from 55 to 26. He says grip is not prevalent this year and predicts no new wave of illness soon. He also critiques moving day as both harmful and beneficial to public health.
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Pittsburg
Guy McCandless
Ja Grippe
Travel to Europe Boosts Steamship Business This Summer
Captain J. J. McCormick reports strong outlook for ocean travel to Europe with higher cabin and steerage traffic. He notes early berth reservations needed for first class and expects heavy freight port traffic, aided by railroads and World’s Fair activity. English and British Isles travel remains solid while Italian, Hungarian, and other groups are less represented.
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J. J. McCormick
Trafic
Europe
America
McCormick
Rhode Island political mood unsettled says Henderson
Woonsocket Republican John Henderson worries Rhode Island may not swing decisively. He notes bitter party clashes, tariff reformers gaining wage earner support, and that Aldrich may fall. Henderson predicts a tight November race with no guaranteed Republican "cinch" and mentions Campbell stirring Democratic opposition. Rhode Island delegation backs Harrison.
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Mr. Henderson
John Henderson
Woonsocket
RBL
St. James
Aldrich
Henderson
Rhode Island
Campbell
Ohio
Cleveland
Ben Harrison
Gold to Pay for the Plant at Luster Mining Meeting
Stockholders of the Luster Mining Company head to hear a favorable report at tomorrow afternoon's annual meeting in the Schmidt building. D. H. Gamble, clerk of the United States Court and company president, will present his Mexico trip findings and a fee reading. Directors up for election include M. Keey John H Mueller James K Lanshan W T C H Murray H M Preston S W Black Alexander Black and H D Gamble.
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Luster Mining Company
Schmidt
Pittsburgers
Durango
D. H. Gamble
United States Court
Gamble
Mexico
M. Keey
John H. Mueller
James K. Lanshan
W. T.c
H. Murray
H. M. Preston
S. W. Black
Alexander Black
H. D. Gamble
Wells owners to lose as many holes drain gas in McDonald field
Oil operator A H Logan says McDonald production remains strong but market prices are low and slow. Few wells fail entirely. those on town lots may lose gas and oil as footprints overlap. Ground south toward Noblestown未 drilled, promising grease. The B&O highway handles 158 show people this week with multiple acts traveling to Cincinnati and New York venues. Heeren Bros banquet reveals Christ Church property purchase on Eighth and Penn avenue, plans for a large new house and Penn avenue warehouses. Walter Butler returns from theatrical tour with depot ties.
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A. H. Logan
Philadelphia
McDonald
Mr. Logan
Noblestown
Heeren Bros
Schlosser
Christ Church
Eighth and
Penn Avenue
Western traveler and showman plans return to teach natives fire eating
A sleight-of-hand performer travels through New Mexico and Colorado and returns with small silver bars for distribution among friends. He claims silver miners use the bars as money and notes Western life includes lurid stories from farmers. He intends to go back to teach natives fire eating.
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New Mexico
Colorado
Union Station
Jes
Bard Times for Colored Men in Indiana Some Years Ago
A report describes a mob lynching of a Black man in Holmes county Ohio as discussed by drummers in Anderson Indiana. Participants recall wartime and postwar hostility, with anecdotes of segregation and danger faced by Black workers and drivers in Allen County and Ft Wayne.
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Indiana
Bard
Holmes County
Anderson
Allen County
Citzens
Ft. Wayne
City Controller Morrow Buys East Birmingham Bonds
City Controller Morrow purchased eight thousand dollars of East Birmingham bonds yesterday from the 1882 issue. The first four percent funded bonds run for ten and twenty years, maturing in 1902. Only twenty thousand dollars were issued to liquidate the borough debt incurred before the 1874 consolidation for street improvements.
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Morrow
East Birmingham
Pharmacists organize Allegheny County Druggists Association charter
An application was filed yesterday for a charter for the Allegheny County Druggists Association. Officers named include President Louis Emmanuel, First Vice President B. J. Stenger, Second Vice President T. R. Morris, Secretary and Treasurer J. W. Miller, and Directors ER. M. Totten, J. C. Smith, F. R. Fleck, F. H. Eggers, and Peter Weber.
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Allegheny County Druggists' Association
Louis Emmanuel
B. J. Stenger
T. R. Morris
J. W. Miller
ER. M. Totten
J. C. Smith
F. R. Fleck
F. H. Eggers
Peter Weber
Pennsylvania Lines See Rising Popularity in Travel Traffic
The Pennsylvania lines experience unusually high theatrical business with passengers moving between cities. Entries include DeWolt Hir carrying 60 from Alvin Thweater to Philadelphia, Hosa and Hoss 9 from Duquesne Theater to Chicago, and The Vendetta 16 from Grand Opera House to St Louis, among others. Passengers travel from Philadelphia to Baltimore and Chicago to Baltimore.
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Pittsburg
DeWolt Hir
Alvin Thweater
Phidelphia
Hosa and
Hoss
Duquesne Theater
Chicago
the Vendetta
Grand Opera House
St. Louis
Devil's Auction Company
People
Ou Theater
Newtie, Ewling and Hasson
Harris’ Theater
Cincinnati
Easter Rush at Kaufmanns Verchant Tailoring
The shop announces a surge of orders ahead of Easter with hundreds more to fill. Suits to order at 30, 35, and 40 dollars showcase English and French spring woolens, praised for fit and finish. A new trouser cutter is highlighted as a popular addition.
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Art and I
Three Beautiful Windows at Roberts & Sons Easter Display
Messrs E P Roberts Sons at Fifth Avenue and Market Street have three show windows styled differently to display Easter novelties. The windows are arranged for harmony and taste, creating a dazzling effect under electric light and attracting passing crowds.
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Naive
E. P. Ronmars & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Messrs. E. P. Roberts & Sons
Rket Street
Carpet and grocery sale notices from Pittsburgh area
An assortment of old-time ads selling groceries and carpets with reduced prices. Items include canned fish, salmon, mackerel, oats, coffee and tea, soap, raisins, and naval beans. Also promotions for carpet sales at J. H. Kunkel & Bro and other downtown shops, with auction notices and a retirement sale highlight.
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Cvn
Pacaees
Glittering bait but a fake get rich scheme unfolds
Treasury officers warn of a New York to Pittsburgh scam preying on gullible investors. A typewritten letter and a glossy encloser promise easy profits with fake government plate claims. Victims are drawn to face to face deals, then robbed by slick sharpers as they travel to New York and are separated from money.
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New York Mail
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Post Office
United States
John Morris
New York
Bureau of Engraving
Washington
Europe
James Mason
West Street
Crowded Our Store At P C C C Clothiers Sale
Crowds flooded P. C. C. Clothiers at Grant and Diamond streets for a spring suit sale offering men’s fashions priced at $9.60 to $9.80, with many original prices cited. The store extended the sale to Monday to handle the demand as customers lined up for sack suits, cashmere, and new tan and gray fabrics. A roach and bedbug remedy ad closes the notice.
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Hill and Dale
City and Country
P. C
Clothiers
Corner
Grant
Diamond Streets
Cutawa Ae
Wales
Grant and
Dinmont Streets
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New City
Messrs. H. P. Ford
F. Geissenhasiner
Recorder’s Office
John J. Giltinan
B. Hartlep
John Mosehell
Janes McHugh
James McMorran
With & J. Kheam
William Nolden
James Pratt
Brookes Law
Thomas H. Thorn
Duquesne ‘Tube Works Company
John H. Waskamp
EZ Wainwright
Henry Eiler
Ligham
Hugh Ferguson
Mark Don
John McKerown
W. H. Barker
Wall Papering
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Alegheny
Riverside
Sallor & Corner
Smithfield
Wasa
Thorp
Penn Av
Wdonald
B. & O. Theatrical Trafic
Reilly & Woods Company
Ahoy Com
Ghevanne Rose Caghina Goumans
McKeesport
McGinty
Berlin
Uniontown
Christ M. E. Church Gold
Walter Butler
Birmingham
Pharmacists
The
Popu
Larity
the Boomer
Phila the Hustler
New Ys
J. Martinez
Balmora
Helen Pers
James
TotaMess
Kaufmanns’ Verchant Tailoring
Gibson's New Grocery
Senns
Alaska Galmon
Sowesque
Ressreertesessvesceesens
J. H. Kunkel & Bro
Pet
Wea
Brussels
Soc
Steen Ae
J. H. Konext & Eno
E. Maning
Li Street
Ee Street
Black & Baird's
Wall
Stevens Gush Co
Sixth Street
Treasury
Eured
Kusmas
Water Atrest & Exuran
Thompson
Bargaul
Ones
Jacksons
Bar- EU
the Chambers Glass
Kensington
Allegheny Valley
Office of
Borrell Improvement CO
Fourth Av
Pittsburg, PA
Liberty Street
Oak Alley
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