Speculation on Allegheny mayoral picks and police shakeup
Mayor elect Wyman outlines his appointees John Murphy as Chief of Malice and James Steele to replace Murphy on the detective force. Langhorst’s bid for power colors the scene as precinct changes loom. several captains and lieutenants face shifts while public officials battle for seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Allegheny
John I. Murphy
Mr. Wyman
Henry Hunneshagen
James Steele
Murphy
Pearson
Langhorst
Steele
Lanugworst
Lang
Wrman
George BE. Bothwell
Hunneshagen
Bothwell
Henry
Mr. Wrman
L .B. Starton
Pleasant Prospect for Pittsburg Hentina and Fishing Clubs
Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company agent F. E. Randall arrived in the city forecasting a hot summer and strong excursion trade. Pittsburg clubs will camp along St. Clair and Indian rivers, with the Argonaut Club planning cottages on Indian river led by Gasbelle and Laird. Randall notes rising summer prospects vs last year as clubs expand to Erie and Mackinac Island routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Randall
Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company
Randall
Pittsburg
New Pittsburg
Argonaut Club
Indian River
Messrs
Gasbelle
Laird
Erie
Mackinac Islands
Missing Allentown Woman Kate Weitzel Leaves No Clues
Disappearance of Mrs. Kate Weitzel from her Allentown home Saturday afternoon remains a mystery. Her father Mr. A Binder and relatives describe her recent brooding over some trouble and note she left a letter not revealing a motive. Police and family have searched likely places as councilman Binder reports the case to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binder
Weitzel
Islaw
Mass Funeral Day In Southside Fills Streets With Dignitaries
A Southside funeral “secret society day” saw 15 services in one afternoon with many dignitaries from Mt Oliver and various orders attending. Adam Grabenstein led the procession, followed by Maggie Du Shane and other members of local lodges. The Daughters of Liberty drew special notice as women led a long parade to Troy Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Adam Grabenstein
Mt. Oliver
Grabenstein
Birmingham Turn Verein
Mt. Oliver and Ladder Company
Schiller Lodge
Olive 10.C. F
Birmingham Town Verein
Allegheny Gymnastic Club
Troy Hill Cemetery
Allegheny
Maggie A. du Shane
Carson Street
M. E
Daughters of Liberty
West End
Mt. Washington
Homestead
Leechersee
Unity Council
du Shane
Jerry Finch
Smoky City
Young but a bot 11 year old found drunk on Fourth Avenue
George Ferguson aged 11 residing at 5 Arthur street was found unconscious drunk by Anti Cruelty Society Superintendent Dean on Fourth Avenue. He claimed to steal whisky from his sister, then said a man named Daniels in Pig ailey gave it. He frequents low saloons and dance halls. Tom Druitt will try to reform him if relatives stay away. otherwise he may be sent to Morganza to remove him from bad influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ferguson
Arthur Street
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Fourth Avenue
Daniels
Pig Ailey
Tom Druitt
Morganza
Kelsey
Harris
Sas
Eems
Johnson
Clark Street
Clark Court
Robinson
Central Station
Wylie Avenue
Weems
Ella Talbot
Robinson and
Fitzgerald
Fulton Street
Clark
Atrol
Lottie Johnson
Mr. Coulson
Lottie
Coulson
Officers Elected by the Young Men's Hebrew Association
The Young Men's Hebrew Association met near the Second National Bank in Allegheny and elected officers for the coming year. President H. Levi. Vice President H. Kann. Treasurer N. Eisemann. Secretary H. Wressler. Corresponding Secretary R. Jackson. Librarian D. Goldstein. Assistant Secretary I. Israel. Critics W. Weinberg, T. Goldstein, J. Wolff. Lecture Committee J. Weinberg, R. Jackson, H. Benedict. Entertainment Committees J. Weinberg, J. Adolf, H. Levi, I. Israel, M. Arnteldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Second National Bank
Allegheny
H. Levi
H. Kann
N. Eisemann
H. Wressler
R. Jackson
D. Goldstein
I. Israel
W. Weinberg
T. Goldstein
J. Wolff
J. Weinberg
R.jackson
H. Benedict
J. Adolf
M. Arnteldt
What People Are Doing A Busy City Arrival and Guests
J H Rigney general superintendent of the express arrived in the city last evening for inspection and registered at the Anderson. W B Iliff and Miss Warren from Denver are staying at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Ralston Maclay retired from Trinity P E choir after years of service and received a Maltese cross watch charm. P M Shannon moved his family from Bradford to Pittsburg and will reside there. John Tod and wife of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Horefall of London are guests at the Duquesne. Commercial Agent Pasesvant of the Union Pacific was an eastbound passenger last evening. Mrs L Magee went to New York to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rigney
Eee Express
City
Anderson
Riey
Iliff
Denver
Warren
Methodist Church
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Ralston Maclay
Trinity P. E. Choir
Great Western Band Hiring Sparks Labor Tangle in Pittsburg
The Musicians' Mutual Protective Union and local Knights of Labor clash with National League club manager Guy Hecker over hiring the Great Western Band for the opening game. The union alleges the band members are non union, many expelled from other groups, and urges a boycott if Hecker proceeds. Directors warn of broader labor pressure affecting season business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musicians’ Mutual Protective Union
Guy Hecker
National League Baseball Club
Great Western
Hecker
National League
Knights of Labor
M. M.P.U
Scandrett
Brotherhood
Hanlon
Great Western Band
Straightway
Grand Army Band
Samuel McMichaels
The
Recreation Park
Boston
Washington
Davis
Working Girls' Club Plans Delegates to New York Convention
The Progressive Club of Southside work ing girls will meet tonight to elect two delegates Miss Haller and Mrs. R H Jones to attend the Associations of Working Girls Societies convention in New York April 15 16 and 17. The gathering aims to form a national organization and coordinate clubs in major cities with uniform procedures. The Southside club has moved to 1104 Carson Street to set up new quarters and support weekly programs including night school and dress cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive
Southside
Haller
R. H. Jones
Associations of
Working Girls’ Societies
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Allegheny County
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Southside Club
Carson Street
Printers' Union Votes Fund for Home Erection
Typographical Union No 7 met, elected new officers, and decided on a 10 cent monthly assessment for one year to support the erection of a home for superannuated printers in the West. The donation will total about $750. A committee will report on a new constitution and by laws, and a special meeting next Sunday will consider the revised scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union No. 7
Final Stage For Cut Nails As Demand Fades
The conflict between wire and cat nails nears a crisis as Pittsburgh jobbers report no sale for cut nails. The South and Southwest remain last strongholds, with cut nails selling at 225 and wire nails at 275 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburg
Tite Layers to Work Nine Hours a Day
The Tite Layers, Jobbers and Piece-workers' Union No 1 lists A R McConnell as President, Paquotin as Vice President, and Edward as Secretary and Treasurer. Aneibeten was making nine hours a day's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union No. 1
Sige Im
Ts A . R. McConnell
Ter —Paquotin
Edward
Aneibeten
Second annus reception of Iron Molders Union No 46 Pittsburg
The Iron Molders Union of North America No 46 based in Pittsburg announces its second annus reception to be held at Imperial Hall on the evening of April 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Molders
Union of North America
Pittsburg
Imperial Hall
Original Royal Italian Orchestra Considers Prosecution Over Misuse of Name
The Original Royal Italian Orchestra warns clubs and socials about using their name without engagement. They dispute fake invitations at Carroll Club and Creston Club events and threaten legal action. The group schedules performances at Duquesne Heights and Lawrenceville while pursuing enforcement to protect their brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Italian Orchestra
Monongahela Club
Salisbury Hall
Union Rink
Allegheny
Orpheus Hall
East End
Carroll Club
Royal Orchestra
Gaune
Colonel McMichael
Creston Club
Duquesne Heights
Lawrenceville
Queen Freak Maggie Harman Seized After Repeated Street Loitering
Maggie Harman aged 15 was arrested after being found asleep in a cellar on South Highland Avenue. She admitted sleeping in unoccupied houses for two weeks and taking food from the cellar. Magistrate Hyndman remanded her to the work house for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Harman
Miss Harman
East End
Er. E. Sparr
South Highland Avenue
Ellsworth Avenue
Larimer Avenue
Harman
Speak Easy Raids Lead to Multiple Arrests in City
Bernhart Henning was arrested by Officer O'Donnell on a charge of running a speak-easy at Single Row West Carson street and faces a morning hearing. Miller and Moore raided Clinton Row and seized two men. William Kinney, linked to Seventh avenue corner Fountain street, was arrested for illegal liquor sales and running a speak-easy. Police report state multiple customers were present at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhart Henning
O'Donnell
Thirty-sixth Ward
West Carson Street
Miller
Moore
P. Claverty
Clinton Row
Eed
William Kinney
Seventh Avenue
Fountain Street
Davy Lewis
No. 71
Lewis
Kinney
Pearson's Seance Hearings Lead to Fines and Arrests
Mayor Pearson's Sunday session handed down eight sentences. Sylvester Driscoll Patrick Driscoll William Moody and David Crock were arrested on Ann street after 1am for beer and brawling. Driscoll fined 10 dollars, others 3 and 5 dollars plus costs. John Anderson jailed in Workhouse for 90 days for attempting the flim flam in an Ohio street store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Sylvester Driscoll
Patrick
William Moody
David Crock
Ann Street
John Anderson
Ohio Street
Dowden Arrest After Insult to Dr. Goldberg
Dr. Goldberg reports a young man named G. W. Dowden was arrested at Central station for disorderly conduct after Dowden allegedly insulted the doctor and his wife on Penn Avenue near Sixth Street. The defendant was described as slightly intoxicated and was holding a revolver at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dowden
Central Station
Goldberg
Freight Wreck Delays Panhandle Railroad Near Point Bridge
Last evening a freight wreck occurred on the Panhandle Railroad near the Point bridge. A long train of freight cars was waiting on the main track when another east bound freight train struck the resting train. Many cars of both trains were damaged, but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Point Bridge
Local items reflect arrests and charity drives in city
Thomas Parsons was arrested on Washington street for allegedly shooting his wife after she refused to give him whisky. The Citizens' Traction receipts for the week ending April 4 totaled 10,678 30, up 1,749 2 over the same period in 1889. Allegheny donor John P Ones sent 150 dozen colored eggs to the Hill Orphan Asylum each Saturday for years. Six residents including James Johnstone and Kate Smith were arrested on Rippey street for beer partying. Thomas Dugan Frank Guess and Charles Winters faced a hearing for felonious entry on Frankstown avenue after being caught stealing empty beer jugs from a cellar. Peter Berger’s cigar shop on Butler Street was assaulted by two women, George Daw and John Lindsay, who beat him on the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Parsons
Washington Street
Traction Road
James Jownster
John Jones
William Brown
John Smith
Kate Smith
Conway and
McCurdy
Rippey Street
Highland Avenue
Thomas Dugan
Frank Guess
Charles Winters
East 22Nd
Hyndman
L. Baickhof
Frankstown Avenue
Peter Berger
Butler
Thirty-Aith Street
Berger
Srink
George Daw
John Lindsay
Right Man Caught in Night Long Hunt for Jobo O'Hara Murder
Police say Lucien Weems shot Jobo O Hara and was captured within hours. Monks Harris Charles Gance George Kelsey Will Johnson Lucien Weems Frank Seymour Edward Meredith and Edward Powell were arrested. Lottie Johnson a key witness. The revolver was recovered from a sewer after a long manhunt and autopsy confirmed a 32 caliber bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo O'Hara
Lucien Weems
Inspector McAleese
Monk Harris
Charles Gance
George Kelsey
Will Johnson
Frank Seymour
Edward Meredith
Edward Powell
Lottie Johnson
Weems
Central Station
Fitzgerald
Harris
Robinson
Kelsey
Johnson
William Johnson
McAleese
Commonwealth
Berry
James Riddel
Edward Foran
William Geilfuss
John H. Voskamp
Charles Geilfuss
H. Grant Miller
Brown
Havana cigars travel to Europe and Britain not the U S
A St Louis Republic interview notes that American smokers rarely get the finest Havana cigars. In Cuba, cigars for Prince Bismarck and the Prince of Wales were shown, costing about 25 cents each. The piece cites a U S law limiting imports, preventing many elite orders, and mentions Napoleon III obtaining top leaf from Vuelta Abajo for exclusive use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
St. Louis Republic
Havana
United States
Germany
England
Prince Bismarck
Prince of Wales
Napoleon III
Vuelta Abajo
Unknown man hurt by fall from moving train in Sharpsburg
A man presumed to be A. M. Brown of Sharpsburg fell from a moving Pittsburg and Western train while attempting to jump to see a friend off. He was found unconscious at Sharpsburg bridge and taken to Allegheny Hospital with suspected brain injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Brown
Sharpsberg
Allegheny Hospital
Sharpsburg
Pittsburg
Western
Riot on Butler Street drives Hungarians from boardinghouse
Last evening about 50 Hungarians on Fiftieth Street were forced to leave as a mob gathered on Butler Street near Forty ninth. Stones and sticks flew from youths striking several foreigners while the crowd pressed and some drew dirks. Prominent Lawrenceville businessmen intervened to separate groups and the Hungarians departed without further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Fortyninth Street
Seventeenth Ward
Fiftieth Street
Lawrenceville
Knuckling Prices Could Boost Local Rail Use
A local observer argues Pennsylvania officials should knuckle down to cut rates further on cable roads. He believes lower local fares to East Liberty would fill trains, increase revenue, and counteract a slipping local trade as most travelheads toward East End. empty cars to Walls' reflect poor demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
East Liberty
East End
Walls
Noise and arrests district near Perrysville avenue
Allegheny police along Perrysville avenue yesterday faced disorder among youths traveling to and from the West View oil field. Many yelled and sang, some swore, and two boys refused to desist and were arrested. They gave names Downing and Guckert and left $10 deposits for a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Perrysville Avenue
West View Oil Field
Downing
Guckert
Civil Service Exams Open in Washington DC Courthouse
A civil service examination for positions in Washington DC departments is held today in U S Court rooms starting at 9 A M. Railway mail service exams follow tomorrow at the same time. About 40 applicants attend daily. Mr G A Nivens of Washington will assist with the local board Stephen Collins T J Hudson and J B McColley in conducting the exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Court Rooms
G. A. Nivens
Stephen Collins
T. J. Hudson
J. B. McColley
Disorderly conduct arrest and funeral notices in Allegheny
Officer Rege of the Southside arrested Pat McCain for disorderly conduct at Carson and South Twelfth. Oliver Clark aided, a free fight ensued, and both were taken to Twenty-eighth ward station. The funeral of H. D. Campbell will be at 8 PM from 21 Monterey Allegheny with interment in Butler tomorrow. James A. Beacom of Susquehanna Street Dallas Station died at 68. funeral at 2 PM today from the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rege
Southside
Pat McCain
Carson and
South Twelfth Streets
Oliver Clark
McCain
Twenty-eighth Ward
H. D. Campbell
Monterey Street
Allegheny
Butler
James A. Beacom
Susquehanna Street
Dallas Station
James W. Morgan Dead
James W Morgan, a Frankstown Avenue tailor, died at his residence 104 Forty-first Street yesterday. He was a twin brother of the late Benjamin A Morgan of Bellaire Ohio and was 66 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Morgan
Frankstown Avenue
Forty-first Street
Mr. Morgan
Benjamin A
Bellaire, O
Fashions for Boys Clothing From Brokaw Bros in New York
Spring fashions for boys and children's wear arrive from New York’s Brokaw Bros with sole local agent A L Sailor at Sixth and Liberty streets. The line is billed as fine and exclusive yet affordable, offered at People’s Store by Campbell & Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Brokaw Bros
New York
A. L. Sailor
Sixth
Liberty Streets
Ice costs threaten Pittsburgh butchers as summer nears
Ice prices soar threefold for the coming season, with contracts at 40 cents per hundred pounds and forecasts of 50 to 60 cents. Butchers, especially small traders, face higher meat preservation costs. one firm at Herry's Island abattoir plans to resume selling dressed beef, arguing overall costs, including labor and property, push up prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Chautauqua Company
Chautauqua
Herry’s Island
Winter & Dellenbach
Isate Bhave
Isbor
Chicago
Our Specialty Rye Whisky Stock For Trade
Our Specialty presents over 8,000 barrels of pure rye whisky aged ten years to one month. Brands include Finch's Golden Wedding and Overholt & Co among others, stored in 135 First Avenue and bonded warehouses. Largest varied stock in the state. orders invited with lowest possible prices in bond or tax paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finch’s
Golden Wedding
A. Overholt & Co
S. Dillinger & Sons
H. Large, Jr
John Gibson, Son & Co
A. Guckenheimer & Bro
Our Story
First Avenue
Jas
Jas. 8. Finch & Co., Overholt & Co
Gibson, Son & Co
Dillinger & Sons
Guckenheimer & Bro
Granite Street Warehouse
Phil Elphia Unwn Storage Company
Gro
H. Bexnett & Bro
People s Store Promises Largest Stock at Low Margins
Prices tell the story and the public understands that the People s Store carries the biggest stock and sells at the smallest margin of profit. Hence the rush. Camrsrtyt & Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camrsrtyt & Dick
Tyrolean Queen Operetta Returning for Library Benefit
The Tyrolean Queen operetta, favored by the Sewickley Wal-7 Club in January, will be repeated with the same cast on Tuesday evening, April ? in Choral Hall to benefit the Sewickley Free Library. Reserved seats available at Bradbury's Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley Wal- 7 Club
Sewickley Free Library
Bradbury's Music Store
Wood Street
Recognized His Services at Moorhead W C T U Meeting
The Moorhead Union No. 2 W C T U held a meeting at Grant street and Second Avenue hall. Mrs. Getty presided as Wil McConnell spoke, with short remarks by Mrs. R. H. Jones and Mrs. Powell. Officer Frank Yeager received an Easter gift for his services leading the union, a cambric handkerchief box and illustrated souvenir book. Several pledges were signed, making the gathering profitable and pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frack Yeager
Moorhead Union No. 2
Grant Street
Second Avenue
Getty
Wil McConnell
R. H. Jones
Powell
Frank Yeager
Lyn
Mae
Raid on Lucy Hill Home Leads to Jail Hearing
Early Sunday morning police raided the house of Mrs Lucy Hill after a month long complaint by William Carter of Arch avenue. At yesterday's hearing Mrs Hill was sent to jail for a further hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Hill
William Carter
Carter
Arch Avenue
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Langhurst
Vis
John Glenn
Sam MecClure
William Eschenland
Richard Wilson
Woman
George Elphinstone
David Alston
Elphinstone
Robert Jones
John Lemon
Friendship Hose Company
Armstrong
City Water Works
George Trin
James Bradley
Hamilton
James Hunter
Common Council
Sterm
Hunter
Lindsay
Free Library
Common
Select Council
Edwin Lare
Arthur Kennedy
G. W. Snaman
Morris Einstein
J. R. Henricks
J. W. Labugh
C. A. Muhlbronner
C. C. Hax
Harry C. Robison
Thomas A. Parke
Adam Ammon
W. Neeb
C. W. Dablinger
FE. A. Knox
T. ©. Harbison
Simon Dram
Rone of
Conneils
Pitteburg Hentina
League
the Working Girls’ Club
Southards
Dr. Goldberg
Dowden
Bismarck
Ao Employe
Uncle Sam
James A Beacom
Prey
Campbell & Dick
People's Store
Campbell & Dion
Fleming Bros
St. Louis
Yieuwr
H. Swindell
Federal ST
Carnegie Library
Allegheny, PA
Beeecham
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Prrissong
Lyons
London
Shanghai
Evans
Ss & Yard
Ion
Soc
Aborgais Atae
Clhimere
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market
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