Allegheny Council Committee Debates City Bills Last Night
A Allegheny City Hall committee session considered second class city bills including a proposed Department of Awards and a Disability Board. Senators Neeb and Graham attended with Allegheny Councilmen. discussions touched on wharf changes and street paving authority and a plan to have Harrisburg confirm amendments.
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Allegheny
Senate
Pattison
Neeb
Elphinstone
Department of Awards
Allegheny City Hall
Ww. M, Kennedy
Lowe
Lindsay
Parke
Henderson
Drom
Mercer
Graham
Findlay
Muehlbronner
Rynd
Marshall
Joint Committee
Neck
Gerwig
Sneeb
Bureau of Police
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Peng Wae
Kennedy
Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Sixth Street
Union Bridge
Controller's Dilemma On Printing Contract Awards
Controller Morrow doubts his authority to award the annual report printing after bids are opened by Chief Bigelow and Chief Clerk Binzaman. The bid opening drew a large crowd as items like cast iron water pipes and lumber dominated the offers. awards will be announced tomorrow at 10:30 AM.
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Bigelow
Morrow
Department of Awards
Supreme Court
City Hall
Department of Public Safety
Chief Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Binzaman
Brown
Pittsburg
Gnally
No Proceeds for Charity Amid Monongahela House Tangle
J M Arnold representing Captain Sam Brown denies saying a license would trigger charity receipts donation. Transfer of the application to Captain Brown faced no trouble, judges have not commented on legal issues. A judge advised the course before the house sale and they follow that guidance.
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Monongahela House
J. M. Arnold
Sam Brown
Brown
Saloon dispute ends with knife injury in East Diamond
Ezekiel Fields and William Flipper quarrelled in an East Diamond street saloon last night. Flipper stabbed Fields in the rib area. the wound was sewn and not considered dangerous. Flipper was placed in the covler.
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Ezekiel Fields
William Flipper
East Diamond Street
Flipper
Fields
Jewelry and Musical Goods at Gellingee’s Store
Have you seen our stock of diamonds gold and silver watches jewelry silverware bronzes etc Please call to compare prices and quality Courteous treatment guaranteed A full line of musical instruments always on hand WN GALLINGEE’s wrsi 1200 Penney
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Gallingee’s
Wrsi
Grip Epidemic Wanes in Pittsburg With No Deaths Reported
Reports from the Bureau of Health show no grip deaths in Pittsburg by 5 PM shaping the best result since the outbreak began. Several pneumonia and spotted fever cases appear but lack severity, while outlying towns still report some grip activity and hospitalizations.
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Bureau of Health
Grip
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Baker
Penn Avenue
Eighth
O’clark
Joseph Higison
Bigham Street
Bessie Brown
Avah
Kirkpatrick
Mary McSwoner
Smallman
Robert L. Mognin
Walter Johnston
Dolphin Street
St. Andrew's Seven Allegheny
Yesteray
A. C. Douthett
Porter & Douthett Company
Americus Republican Club Fifth Annual Banquet Planned
Preparations are well advanced for the fifth annual dinner on Grant's birthday at the Monongahela Home. Less than 30 seats remain unsold of 274, with national speakers expected to discuss reciprocity and party prospects for 1892. The banquet committee, chaired by Major A. J. Logan, promises superior hotel accommodations and a distinct souvenir.
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Grant
Americus Republican Club
Monongahela
A. 8. Grant
Logan
Kelly
Monongahela House
Republican Party
Major A. J. Logan
A. M. Voigt
James H. Willock
B. L. Wood, Jr
W. M. Gibbs
W. H. Reech
John A.reed
H. & Paul
G. W. Carr
James P. Anderson
L. Schoonmaker
Second National Bank
Willock
Buck Cornelius Involved In Car Incident At Central Station
Buck Cornelius, a famed sports figure, caused a scene after a West End street car stop when a woman prompted him to halt the car. A cash boy and conductor clashed during the exchange, leading to a fight at Pittsburg side and eventual detainment at Central station. Cornelius left a $30 forfeit.
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Buck” Cornelius
Central Station
West End
Pittsburg
Cornelius
Railroad Lake Rates Take Effect This Spring
Rail and like rates from this territory to St Paul common points rise effective April 21 with higher charges on upper classes by up to 29 cents. Iron and steel rates per carload increase to 37% cents and 28 cents, while last year’s were 27 and 2243 cents. The six classes show rates of 9214 9714 57% 40 321g and 26 cents, with the all rail rate 10 cents higher on the first three and 5 cents on the last three. Freight agents hope for possible reductions later in summer amid weak traffic and eight hour strikes.
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St. Paul Common
Committee Expenses and Local Updates
Representative Marshall questions separate appropriation for committee expenses and notes governor objections. A gas pump in Allegheny Park exploded after a man smelled gas and struck a match. Classified notes list rental info, milliner notices, and various Pittsburgh furniture and upholstery ads with firm addresses and prices.
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Allegheny Park
Federal Street
Pruning the Force in Allegheny Police Stirs Reform Plans
Mayor Wyman endorses a broad police overhaul amid long standing political control. Chief Murphy and Superintendent Muth face strict physical and medical tests for all officers, with a center on fitness, sight, hearing, and discipline as the city aims to remove entrenched favorites and raise standards.
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Allegheny
Acd
Murphy
J. O. Brown
Pittsburg
Wyman
Muth
Hazzard
William Speer
Police Committee
John McAleese
Aliegheng
Wilkinsburg
Simon Drom
Committee On Public Safety
Committee To Review Officers And Appointments
The speaker notes resistance to removing old officers without cause and expects the committee to be guided by the Chief of the Department. Appointments will be ratified, with separate examinations of merits. All nominees must meet physical requirements.
New Postage Card Released For Pittsburg Businessmen
Assistant Custodian Colville unveils a two sided mail information card for Pittsburg residents. One side lists mail closing hours to major cities, transit times, and local carrier trips, the other side details postage rates by class, money order fees, Universal Postal Union rules, unamailable items, and mail preparation tips. Colville says many business people lack rate knowledge and will benefit from the card to save time at the post office.
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Pittsburg
Colville
Money Order Department
Universal Postal Union
Mr. Colville
Dangers in a Drive on Neville Island Boulevard
Exceptions to opening the proposed Neville Island boulevard have delayed the project. Islanders fear a three month wait could leave roads unusable. Flood damage near Gibson's place has eroded banks and endangered a precipice risking accidents and costly losses.
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Neville Island
Gibson's
License hearings postponed as results delayed to Tuesday
The court announced no final results on Pittsburg, Allegheny and McKeesport license hearings before tomorrow evening. Beltzhoover and Braddock boroughs will be heard Tuesday at 9 30 a m as the judges finish consultations. Judge Magee noted workload will push completion past tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
McKeesport
Beltzhoever
Braddock
Magee
White
Double Event Red Letter Day at P C Co and Partners
A Pittsburgh store plans a Monday sale with thousands spent to move men’s suits. Offers 2000 suits at 650 and a choice of premium cutaways at 975, with regular prices 12 to 20. Also advertises office desks, chairs, furniture, awnings, and spring fabric stock across multiple vendors in the city.
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P. Co
Eighteenth Regiment Returns Home From Coke Region
The Eighteenth Regiment arrived in Pittsburgh at 4 pm after a damp April campaign in the coke region. A cordial welcome along the route greeted the weary soldiers as Colonel Smith praised their bearing and urged officers to stay in touch. Surgeons reported only two mildly sick men, with one sent home and the other recovering to rejoin the unit.
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Coke Country
Union Depot
Liberty Street
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Mt Pleasant
Scottdale
National Guardsmen
Imre
Smith
C. C. Wiley
J. A. Wiley
Seventh Avenue
Washington County
Mt. Pleasant
McClelland
Harrisburg
Music house proclaims popular pianos organs in town
The shop claims Steinway Conover and Opera lead the piano world with Vocalion church organ at 800 dollars rivaling 2500 pipe organs. They also sell Burdett and Earbuuff organs and MKlebers, trusted by many buyers, at 506 Wood Street. Augustura Bitters advertised as an appetite stimulant.
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Wood Street
Capel's Trunk and Hag Trade Sale At Cost
Due to rising demand I discontinue the Trunk and Hag trade and will sell all stock of trunks and bags at cost for the next days. Unusual bargains await those who take this opportunity at Capel's.
Bargains on Silks and Woolens in Special Week Offer
Retailer introduces limited stock auctioned silks Black Sarah and Black India and Shanghai Silks 27 inches wide at marked discounts. Novelty Camel’s Hairs and Cheviots reduced from 150 to 125 and 150 per yard. Plaids and All-Wool Suitings cut to 75c and 45c per yard. Irish Point Lace Curtains offered at 450 per pair from 750.
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India
Shanghai
Asc and &Sc
Vdoc
Store Remodel Project Underway After Debut
Local business announces a major remodel of a new store with goals to update layout, expand space, and improve customer experience. Project status described as ongoing with plans for a fresh grand opening in coming weeks.
New Grocery Store Opens Amid Remodeling Delays
At 24 Diamond Square workers found remodeling nearly rebuilt the store. A peace treaty with carpenters and painters let the center be used while ends remained under their control. Friday night saw a crowd as they began selling goods, promising a complete store next week and inviting a price comparison.
Col. Sandusky Allegheny Referenced on Ohio Street
A fragmentary line places Col. Sandusky associated with Allegheny and the address 79 to 85 Ohio Street, suggesting a historical property or jurisdiction reference.
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Ohio Street
Bargains in Linen Department Offer Wide Curtain Selection
Readable lines describe linen bargains in Huck Towels Damask and Huck Towels with bright borders. Tables, napery, Table Damasks in cream and white, lace curtains Nettinzhbam Curtain patterns, ready at affordable prices. Real Swiss fabric silk curtains offered in various attractive effects.
Novel Dress Trimmings and Buttons In Various Finishes
A catalog of dress trimmings and accessories featuring jeweled gimps in light and dark shades, tinsel engines in gold and silver, gincords, hruds, and nets. Includes silk crochet gimps, drapery nets, Chantilly nets, mohair bindings, bias velveteen bindings for ladies' skirts, and a large range of new dress buttons in cut steel and fancy metals.
Wash Dress Goods Department Expands Selections
Our Wash Dress Goods Department showcases broad choices from home and foreign manufacturers. The store highlights Zephyrs Scotch Ginghams and new wash fabrics, expanding offerings at the Qe store location.
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Special Legislative Committee
API Arges
Io Fever of
California Avenue
Philadelpha
Captain Brown
Braddocs
Emsworth
America
France
Europe
Paris
New York
Chicago
Smithfield Street
Third Avenue
Laurena Kitchenseky
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Homeopathic Hospital
Dr. E. M
Penn Street
Pittaburg
Pas&su
Americus
Buck Cornelius
St. Paul
W. T. Marshall
Peon Avenue
W. D. Clause
Anderson
Amon Stevens & Co
Cleveland
Michigan Furniture Company
Mamaux & Son's
Pitcsiino’s
Chigan Furniture Co
Smithfield St
Erie
Houston
Mamanx & Son's
Michican Furniture Company
Hanover
Mamauzx & Son's
Pitestrn’s
R. & W. Press Shields
Avery
Bersixe
Wilps
Michigan Furniture Co
SmithGeld St
Pitesburg
W. D. Clouse
AmMon Stevens & Co
Hyacinth
Mamaux & Son’s
Peno Avenue
Soldier Boys Home
Coke Region
Capel’s
London
Sixth Avenue
Weo
Hucus & Hacx
Sarah
Sec
Marshell
Col. Sandusky
Biber & Easton
Market Street
Apurrase
Moquette
Brussels
Axminsters
Wiltons
Gobelins
Body Brussels
Ngrain
Ieee
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
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