Liquor trade figures and courtroom questions in city hearing
Citizens and brewers debated liquor licenses at a city hearing. Michael Christy questioned license holders about deliveries and customers while Judge White pressed on license criteria and unlicensed sales. A disturbance erupted as Jacob Kellar clashed with a lecturer during the meeting.
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Getty
James Getty
First Avenue
Judge White
Walte
Holmes & Son
Tte Fac
Fourth Bridge Proposal Faces Stockholder Dissent
Engineer W Hildenbrand, who examined the Sixth Street Bridge last fall, reported in the city yesterday that the company planned to brace the bridge this summer but a majority of stockholders opposed the plan now. They also object to a cable road on the bridge and to altering current revenue structures.
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W. Hildenbrand
Sixth Street
Hildenbrand
Auction of Independent Giase Coin property by Farmers and Bank
The property tied to an Independent Giase Coin, seized on a mortgage from the t Bros, was offered at auction yesterday. Bids on Fourteenth Street lots were recorded, with Alfred Bascom purchasing several or all for $6,000.
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Giase
Farmers and Ee Bank
T Bros
Fourteenth Street
Alfermaan Bascom
Lectureroom clash over license during Kellar lecture
An audience member argued for a license after a disputed discussion during a Kellar lecture in a non church setting. The speaker recounted his past 15 years of drinking and reform, highlighting his wife’s efforts to save him from alcohol abuse.
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Kellar
Christy Man
Small
East Liberty
Braddock
Bean
Reverend Miles Addresses Intemperance at Bingham Street Church
The Bingham Street M E Church Southside opened its quarterly meeting with Rev J W Miles delivering a lecture on The Cause Curse and Cure of Intemperance. He denounced liquor as barbaric slavery and a destroyer of life and national vigor, opposing prohibition as a simple remedy.
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Bingham Street M. E
Southside
J. W. Miles
Friends of Liquor
St. Paul
Monty
Appointment of W C Quincy as Allegheny Valley Receiver
A minority stockholders seek a strong new associate Receiver for the Allegheny Valley Railroad after the death of John Scott. W H Barnes currently serves as Receiver and will also become President, while continuing to represent Pennsylvania Railroad interests.Suggestions include Thomas M King of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, but concerns about Pennsylvania Railroad opposition may limit options.
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Allegheny Valley Railroad
John Scott
W. H. Barnes
Mr. Scott
Barnes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Scott
Allegheny Vv Railroad
Mr. King
Alleneny Valley 2
Ares
Pittaburg
Sea Railroad
Jones & la
Allenos
Pennsylvania
Milk Dealers Form Constitution to Fight Chartiers Creamery
The Milk Dealers of Pittsburgh and Allegheny move toward unity to resist Chartiers Creamery Company and set a uniform price. At a meeting at J P Walker’s Grant street store, J P Walker elected chairman and John Espin named secretary as they prepare bylaws and a constitution.
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Chartiers Creamery Company
Producers’ Association
Reed
Fort Wayne
Creamery Company
Liberty Street
McCutcheon
Pitta
Allegheny
J. P. Walker
Grant Street
O'Clock
Walker
John Espin
Alleghens
Piesieg Souter
Harmony of
Mani
Isel
Sasan and
Chartiers
Prohibition Advocate Mrs. Bailey Tours County Hearings
Mrs. Bailey a Minnesota temperance worker tours Fayette Greene and Washington counties arguing prohibition would lower taxation. She notes Iowa records lower success than Kansas and cites liquor-related cases and distillery revenues as tax impacts while criticizing broader political contrasts.
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Bailey
Minnesota
City
Fayette
Greene
Washington
Allegheny County
Iowa
Kansas
Uniontown
Greane
McCausland
Couny
Odd Fellows Delegate Convenes for Orphans Home Plan
A delegate convention of Odd Fellows met last evening at the East Diamond street hall in Allegheny to promote a home for orphans. The group discussed establishing a Pittsburgh area house similar to a Philadelphia example and elected officers with a plan to report at a future meeting.
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East Diamond Street
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Receni
Lsh
Philadelphia
Quicksand Swallows Cellar Digging at Fourteenth Ward
Men digging the cellar of the Fourteenth ward station house sank into quicksand yesterday. A portion of a nearby wall collapsed into the trench. The wall of the Samuel Mackey house stands dangerously unstable.
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Fourteenth Ward Station House
Samuel Mackey
Smothered bill to block railroad land grabs in Legislature
Pittsburg dispatch reports a paused bill that would allow condemnation of private property for railroads, potentially enabling crossings and routes along the Allegheny River. Advocates say it would curb excessive land purchases, while opponents fear river-area rail expansion aided by the Pennsylvania Railroad influence. The bill’s fate remains uncertain as it sits in committee.
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Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Capitol
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ru Valley Railroad
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad
Ohio Valley
Irtmore and Ohio Railroad
Papas
Spear
O' Walitonts
Posscas
Allegheny River
Allegheny Valley
Cleveland
Millvale Street Railway
Evergreen Railway
West Penn
Hennett
Pennsylvania Com
Western
Jane
Penn
Old Roman on Deck Seeks Washington Visit Amid Rheumatism
The Old Roman, weary from rheumatism, enters a restaurant with his grandson and plans a brief Washington trip to handle legal matters. Judge Thurman travels to the capital, while the elder statesman comments on politics and party lines, recalling former colleagues and the era of manifest destiny.
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Matthew Stanley
Ashington
Mr. Wanamaker
Halstead
Senate
Canada
America
Earth
Ben Butterworth
van Sche
Cleveland
Randall Club Musical Pro gramme Delights Members
The Randall Club House Social Committee presents a piano recital and vocal solos this evening. Prof Basil Brennen is the pianist with Mesara, T J Fitzpatrick, Frank Meldin and F W Robertshaw as soloists and a duet by Robertshaw and J B Murray titled The Burial at Sea. A cordial welcome to guests at No 73 Sixth Avenue.
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Mesara
T. J. Fitzpatrick
Frank Meldin
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Mr. Murray
J. Ey Fleming
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Oeek
Eee
Susehaeemiens
Keabe Pianos Admired for American Craft in New York Sun
The New York Sun praises Keabe Pianos for superior sound and resonance, claiming their quality surpasses European rivals due to American scientific workmanship. The piece extols American instruments as among the most beautiful in existence.
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von Ae Pisse
Europe
New York Sun
Notes and Notions Terse Yet Hazy In Fragments
A collage of brief items mentions various people places and events from a bustling era. References include public figures actors laborers and local happenings from a city scene, touching on law courts buildings and society.
Syndicate Buys Allegheny and New Brighton Turnpike Franchises
Whitney and Stephenson leading a syndicate purchase the Allegheny and New Brighton turnpike franchises for nearly 100000 amid a rival bid. Joseph B Brown heads the group and hints at plans for Bellevue while other rail interests eye the route for traction or electric service. controversy centers on cemetery access and potential public power shifts.
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Thomas M. Bayne
M. C
A. M. Watson
J. G. Pontefract
William
W. H
Whitney
Stephenson
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Allegheny
Ohio and
Ee Railroad
Itor Arti Pae
Fifth Avenue
New Brighton
Hebrew Converts Sermon Warns of Jewish Decline in Faith
A lecture at First A P Church by George J Lindner, a former Hebrew, argues that a small percentage of American Jews observe the Sabbath and synagogue obligations. He says without belief in God and a continuation of Jewish faith, Judaism loses meaning and Christians must recognize this shift.
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A. P
Grant Street
George J. Lindner
Jesus
Lindner
Israel
Janee
Jaduiewim
Philadelphia Gas Extension Board Declares Dividend
At its monthly meeting the Philadelphia Company Board of Directors announced the forty-second dividend of 1 percent. The May 6 annual meeting will elect officers. A prominent figure says the firm is in better condition than ever and stockholders see strong management. A new line from Hel vernon to the city may be decided at the next meeting. The company currently operates wells that may be brought in late this week.
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Philadelphia Company
Hellevernon
P. and W. Presidency At Pittsburg and Western
The Pittsburg and Western stockholders meet next Monday to elect a successor to Mr. Callery. Vice President Thomas of Drexel Morgan & Co. currently acts as president but is unlikely to accept. Names like Harry Oliver John ee and Mr. Chalfant are considered, with Drexel Morgan & Co. possibly selecting an Eastern candidate.
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Callery
Thomas
Drexel- Morgan & Co
Ryan
Dehia Residen Organ & Co
Harry Oliver
General Strike Cuts Wages Across Coke Region
A broad wage reduction of about 614 percent was ordered by Robert Hogsett at Lemont and Mt. Braddock works, with some plants accepting and continuing work while others suspended completely. The Knights of Labor leader Peter Wise predicts a two thirds regional strike at the convention next Saturday, as the coke region braces for potential price increases and further labor action amid idle workers from Beeson to Georges Creek.
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Robert Hogsett
Lemont
Hogsett
Mt. Braddock Works
Kyle
Fairchance
Plummer
Frick Works
Frick
Youngstown
Peter Wise
Knights of Labor
Eysters
Gallitzin
Georges
Beeson
Barbers Union Calls National Convention in Pittsburg
The Barbers Union of Allegheny County led by President George W. Miller issues a plea for a national convention of delegates from all U S barbers unions to be held in Pittsburg on the first Tuesday of September. The aim is to form a national organization with a structured representation and a system of apprenticeships and membership records.
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Barbers’ Union
Allegheny County
George W. Miller
United States
Pittsburg
Barbers
Flint glass engravers wage conference to set new scale
A conference of Flint glass manufacturers and workers meets this afternoon to agree a one year wage scale for engravers. The workers committee led by President Smith and Secretary Dillon will press for a small raise, with potential for trouble.
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Smith
Dillon
Ian Fitzpatrick
Edward Healy
James Hammond
Meeting of railroad coal operators plans committee on wage question
A meeting of railroad coal operators is scheduled Friday morning to appoint a four member committee to address a wage issue. The new committee will then convene with miners from the union in this city on Monday to discuss terms.
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Soninistes
Teaumnas Ae
Freight rates in Flint and Lime Glass meeting
The American Flint and Lime Glass Association held a regular session yesterday afternoon. The freight matter was discussed and none of the manufacturers objected to the freight rates charged.
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American Flint and Lime Glass Association
Wonderful Show Friday Evening at City Hall
The Iron City Microscopical Society hosts an April 12 exhibit at City Hall at 8 p m. The event features 60 cases of butterflies and a lantern display comparing a fly’s foot to an elephant’s. Admission is 50 cents to raise funds for the society library.
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Iron City Microscopical Society
City Hall
Hardy and Hayes announce April stock sale at multiple shops
Hardy and Hayes unveil an April 15 sale offering fresh stock at reduced prices. Early buyers at Sy and Hayes Jewelers, 533 Smithfield Street, Fifth and Sixth Avenues, may secure items below value. G. W. Schmidt's, 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue, advertises fine wines and liquor. Davis and Dackbeth, 11 Smithfield Street, sells parlor to kitchen furniture with lowest-city price guarantees. Pure rye whiskey from 1855 offered at G. W. Schmidt's.
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Hardy & Hayes
Sy & Hayes
Smithfield Street
Fifth and
Sixth Avenues
Tre
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Avenue
City
Davis & Dackbeth
French Fabrics Offerings Highlight New Shadings
Seinen Cash pelle seed and cheuk meres fancy Dress Fabrics are advertised with serviceable qualities. French Cashmeres feature new shadings while French Plaids and novelties, lined Gal Bluntin and Wed all wood 8 ce, present unique designs.
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Gal Bultin
Washington Discussed At Historical Society Meeting
The Historical Society will hold a 2 o'clock meeting in the Court House today. Officers will be elected and papers read on Washington's First Battle by Rev. M. D. Lichliter, on The Election and Inauguration of Washington as the First President by Rev. A. A. Lambing, and on The Early Schools of Pittsburgh by Professor J. H. Eaton.
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Washington
The
Historical Society
Court House
M. D. Lichliter
A. A. Lambing
United States
J. H. Eaton
Pittsarg
Senator Sherman Returns Home Seeks European Voyage
Senator John Sherman left Washington yesterday for a voyage to Europe in May. He expressed optimism about Harrigan treating Olio fairly. Sherman also predicted a future union of the United States with Canada and had no new information about the dead.
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Washington
Europe
Harrigan
Olio
United States
Canada
Popular Magazine for School Children Promotes Reading Material
Percy Smit presents a popular magazine for schools now in its eighth year. Principals and teachers urged to obtain specimen copies of an illustrated reading primer for lower grades. Hundreds of principals recommend it. Subscriptions offered at 50 cents per year for school children. Pittsburg publisher Percy F. Smith.
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Percy
Percy F. Smith
Pittsburg
Palace Chace Chicago Cottage and Kimball Organs Highlighted
The article promotes piano and organ purchases with flexible terms, urging customers to consider Palace, Chace, Chicago Cottage and Kimball makes renowned nationwide for affordable access. It frames organs as accessible to all and emphasizes easy financing options.
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Chace
Chicago
Kimball
The Housekeepers Guide April Number Now Ready
The monthly publication covers household matters with prices and recipes. Mailed on application. Wm Hastace & Son Select Family Grocers, 18 Diamond Market Square, Pittsburg.
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Wm. Hastace & Son Select Family Grocers
Diamond
Market Square
Pittsburg
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