Weir Poisoning Case Involve Engagement Rumor Grows
The inquiry reveals Gamble Weir had been engaged to a young woman for four years. She visited his room late in the evening and confirmed the engagement, though she suspected foul play after his sudden illness. Councilman McClure and Dr Dickson corroborate the visit and the death's poisoning signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Marsh
Gamble Weir
Lever
Weir
Mr. Weir
Ste
Thomas McClure
Dickson
Mccandress
Burglary at Wier & Son Works on Liberty Street
Early yesterday burglars broke open the safe at James G. Wier & Son's works on Liberty street and stole 7 percent. Private papers were scattered, and police suspect a link to the Gamble Weir poisoning case, though they do not eradicate this idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Wier & Son
Liberty Street
Fim
Gamble Weir
Loring Sees Tariff Reform in West Virginia Governor Race
Alonzo Loring of Wheeling, a metal industry figure, backs tariff reform and argues iron workers can compete globally. He predicts Democrats gain if Elkins is nominated and notes Republicans face a strong candidate field with Chicago votes to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Alonzo Loring
Wheeling
Monongahela House
Carnegie
Bethlehem Iron Works
Canada
Europe
Tauch
Loring
Elkins
Chicago
Cleveland
Allegheny Delegates Rally to Contest Harrity Seats
Local and county delegates traveled to Harrisburg for the Democratic State Convention. Henry Myer and Allegheny contingents aim to contest Guffey seats while supporting Harrity, with Myer signaling mixed loyalties and six Greene county delegates backing Gulley against Harrity. Corbett predicts Pittsburg’s Gulley victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Harrity
Harrisburg
Henry Myer
Guffey
Myer
Cleveland
Acarnet Hill
John Guffey
W.J. Brennan
Kitchen for Southside Schools A Dress Fitting Plan
The Central Board of Education reported 7 220 pupil enrollment in March and expenses of 82 731 12 for February and March. Miss L E Gray was elected assistant drawing teacher at the High School. Admission exams for the High School are set for June 9 2% and 2% with commencement on June 14. A kitchen fitting project for a Southside school is proposed for September 1802 and dress fittings for students are to be considered. Secretary Tracy received a letter proposing naming a new cruiser Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
L. E. Gray
Southside
Mise Ralston
Principal Wood
Tracy
Pittsburg
Gas Lighting Favored for City Stations and Buildings
Chief Brown promotes gas lighting as cheaper and more reliable than electric for police stations patrol stables and engine houses. Bids for gas versus electric lighting will be opened next Saturday with gas favored unless electric bids are substantially lower. A historic revolver found during demolition sparks speculation of an old concealed crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
Brown
Morrow
Electric
Minister Accepts Allegheny Call at Pittsburg Presbytery
At a meeting of the Pittsburg Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church held in Youngstown Ohio Rev W J Coleman of Geneva College Beaver Falls accepted the call of the Allegheny congregation. The church had been without a pastor since Rev J R J Milligan resigned months ago amid troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
The
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Youngstown
W. J. Coleman
Geneva College
Beaver Falls
Allegheny
J. R. J. Milligan
Police Refuse Lecturess License For Lafayette Hall Series
Mrs Mary Slattery wife of ex Priest Joseph Slattery came to the city and rented Lafayette Hall for three lectures to women. The police refused a license and she planned to proceed but canceled the engagement. Her husband had been arrested here earlier for distributing immoral literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Slattery
Joseph Slattery
Lafayette Hall
Ebe
Regular Police Drill Moves to New Central Station Yard
The daily drill will be held in the yard surrounding the new Central station instead of Old City Hall. The area is well suited for the exercise with asphaltum pavement and level ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
New Central Station
Arporo
Etna Borough Votes $75,000 Ballot Increase
Citizens of Etna voted under the new ballot law to raise borough indebtedness by 75000 dollars. The process went smoothly with indications that the increase won by a slight margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna
Death by own action on Junction Road shocks city
Mary Cherlinski a Polish girl living near Schenley Park was found headless between rail tracks near a tunnel. Police and Coroner note signs of intentional self-harm, dating her contested death to a planned act spurred by a threatened marriage with Ludwig Lucowski. He was jailed as the inquiry began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fallmer
Schenley Park
Mary Cherlinski
Junction Railroad
Neville Street
Ludwig Lucowski
Fourteenth Ward
John Treelisky
Fullmer’s
Lacowski
Zender
Lucowski
Anlcife
Corrner
Bricklayers and Bosses Hold Closed Conference Over Strike
Labor talks wrap up after a long day in the Builders' Exchange with rumors of no settlement. Bricklayers and employers kept details secret amid ongoing building trades dullness and a large contract shelved by the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrett
Builders’ Exchange
Galvanized and Sheet Metal Trades Seek Unification
Galvanized iron and black sheet metal workers met at the Monongahela House and formed a plan to unite the two associations, with John Jarrett hired as secretary. Some members say a further merger with tin plate makers is possible, while others deny it. A 4 member committee was chosen to select officers for the new group and will report next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
John Jarrett
J. W. Britton
Tin Plate Association
Cleveland
J. G. Stelle
Piqua
Mr. McMurtrie
Apollo Iron Works
W. C. Cronemeyer
C. R. Hubbard
N. E. Whittaker
Wheeling
Pipe Line Idea for Coal Transport From Pennsylvania
Intelligence from New York reports a method to shuttle pulverized coal from Pennsylvania to New York via a water powered pipe line. Carnegie and others called the plan impractical and absurd while Frick and Walton dismissed it as unworkable and unprofitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Carnegie
Henry C. Frick
Carnegie Brothers &Co
H.C. Frick Coke Company
Joseph Walton
Joseph Walton & Co
Plasterers’ Association Hears of Possible Early Month Strike
The Journeyman Plasterers' Association met at their hall, 41 Fifth Avenue, last evening. Attendees feared trouble with bosses early next month and discussed efforts to settle disputes amicably and avert a general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeyman Plasterers’ Association
Fifth Avenue
Muary
Funeral Delayed By Coroner Inquest On Frederick Askin
Coroner McDowell delayed burial of Frederick Askin a colored boy at No 2 Clark Street to allow a post mortem. Initial death certificate blamed brain fever but police found a head wound. The post mortem confirmed the wound as a likely cause. A jury viewed the body and interment occurred. Police will continue investigation. an inquest is set for today with witnesses including a colored boy who was with the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Frederick Askin
Clark Street
Golden
Rune
Freight Men Meet in Chicago for Central Traffic Association
Central Traffic Association holds its monthly meeting in Chicago with most division freight agents in attendance. No Pittsburgh shipper concerns expected. At the previous gathering, iron and steel rates were reduced for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Traffic Association
Pitteburg
Accidents of a Day Report Five Injured
Five injured yesterday with railroads responsible for three. Mowry, a Pittsburg bank cashier, was cut and slightly internally injured crossing at McFadden street and taken home. Becken, a brakeman on the PW&CH line, fractured skull and broken arm after being struck by an overhead bridge. Johnston, brakeman on the P and Y railroad, fell under a moving train and sustained arm injuries and head cuts. Matthews, of West End, broke his arm and suffered severe cuts from a ladder fall. Calhoun, Carnegie mill worker, had a leg crushed when iron toppled onto him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowry
George Mowry
Ft. Wayne
McFadden Street
North Avenue
Pittsburg
Becken
B. F. Becker
Fort Wayne
Rochester
West Penn Hospital
Joneston
William Johnston
McKeesport
Youghtougheny
Pacific Avenus
A Tale on Starfish at Iron City Microscopical Society
The Iron City Microscopical Society met at the Academy of Science and Art building for its monthly session. Prof J Gordon Ogden of Pittsburg Female College presented a starfish paper with illustrations from a summer project at Woods Hall, Mass. An engaging discussion followed and Mr F L Stewart of Murraysville was elected a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Microscopical Society
Academy of Science and Art
J. Gordon Ogden
Pittsburg Female College
Orden
Woods’ Hall
Mass
Biological Laboratory
Baxter
F. L. Stewart
Murraysville
Fistfight at City Hall between ex police chief and acting chief
A clash occurred on the steps of Allegheny City Hall as ex Police Captain James Bell argued with Acting Captain Frank Aiken who then struck Bell after a remark about Bell’s company. Constable John Irwin witnessed the exchange and Health Inspector Ackley separated them. Over one hundred rooms were rented in last week’s Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bell
Frank Aiken
Allegheny City Hall
Bell
John Irwin
Aiken
Irwin
Ackley
Dispatch
City Health Reports Lower Death Toll Than Last Year
Superintendent Baker of the Bureau of Health notes 88 deaths in the city last week, compared with 23 in the first week of April 1891. The high rate last year was driven by a grip outbreak, while current cases are few and the city is described as healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Bureaau of Health
Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Cases Reported by Health Bureau
The Health Bureau reported one diphtheria case and two scarlatina cases yesterday. Other items include a former burglar sent to the penitentiary reappearing insane, a Chamber of Commerce meeting planned in the German Savings Bank building, and a railway inquest for James M. Conley set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Cuarntes Warrens
Alleheny
Ohio Penitentiary
Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
German Savings Bank
Excelsior Express and Standard Cab Company
William J. B. Robert Pitcsirn
J. G. Callery
L. H. Voight
Highway Robbery in the Twelfth Ward
A colored man attacked Albert Thomas and his wife Annie Monday night as they returned from market. Both were seriously cut with a razor. Police investigate the case. the assailant's identity remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Thomas
Annie
Methodist Clergy Clash Sparks Pittsburg Challenge
Rev Dr Smith editors Christan Advocate challenges Rev Dr Townsend to Pittsburg to testify in person on alleged political methods in the Pittsburg Conference. Smith denounces public letters as impersonal accusations that harm ministers, calls for formal charges, and urges fair trial before church authorities. He also criticizes Townsend for unverified claims and slanderous innuendo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Smith
Christan Advocate
Pittsburg
Methodist Church
Townsend
Boston
Smith
Plana
Jins
Townseand
Dr. Townsend
Itenan
Wood
Duquesne College
Engineer George Rice Donates Greenhouse to Highland Park
Civil engineer George Rice who oversaw city cable road projects will leave for Philadelphia and has donated the autumn contents of his greenhouse to Highland Park. The collection includes about 4000 plants, palms, and alva trees. Martin Oliver of Allegheny’s Fifth ward election board posted $500 bail on a misdemeanor charge in the Third district following an action by ex Senator Rutan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rice
Martin Oliver
Allegheny
Rutan
Police roundup reports various local theft and assault cases
Police report multiple incidents including Joseph Enhanuil accused of stealing over 5 000 beer kegs, Atraep D. Carer jailed for stealing 20 dollars, Fannie Tromas injured amid a domestic dispute, James Kehoe facing willful degrect, J J Ketly involved in a clubbing and robbery case, Hovertor pursuing train stone throwers with several arrests, G W Powzis located after disappearance, ex policeman Alex Bovaro threatening suit over false arrest, Ronent Caldwell detained for obstructing Oakland avenue, M J Suatre ny suing Jessie McVicar for false pretense in a boarding house matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Enhanuil
Beer Kern
Atraep D. Carer
Fannie Tromas
McGarvey
James Kehoe
Dravesburg
J. J. Ketly
Herman Berger
Sixcay
Hovertor
Pennsylvania Railroad
G. W. Powzis
Swissvale
Williamsport
Lewis
Alex Bovaro
Ronent Caldwell
Harper
East End
Fourteenth Ward
Oakland Avenue
M. J. Suatreny
Donovan
Jessie McVicar
Jackson Street
Allegheny
Dayton
Peace Proposals Too Late in Pennsylvania Politics
Ex-Congressman James H. Hopkins, in Washington, criticizes the Democrats’ Pennsylvania divisions and argues Pattison’s late peace bid harmed his chances. He predicts General Palmer may gain the nomination if party harmonizes, while Harrison’s Republican lead remains strong amid intra party feuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Pattison
James H. Hopkins
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Wallace
Harrity
Cleveland
Liam Soule
Hill
Palmer
Illinois
Harrison
New York
Allegheny Committees Named by Parke and Lindsay
Chairmen Parke and Lindsay announce the standing committees for the year in Allegheny's Select and Common Councils. Finance includes Wertheimer as chairman with a long list of members. Convocation panel names Kennedy as chairman and many associates. Public safety, sanitation, sums, and other panels are detailed with numerous local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke and
Lindsay
Allegheny
Wertheimer
Dahlinger
Eshelman
Gerwig
Henderson
Lewis
Mercer
Millard
Nesbit
Robinson
Schondelmyer
Simon
Thomas
Gilliford
Kennedy
Nesbitt
Rowbottom
Smith
Stacy
Stockman
Swindell
Grege
Schad
Henricks
Emrich
Aubume
Gillford
Armstrong
Bothwell
Freinstein
McGeary
Paulin
Drum
Lowe
Puaid Wonks
Albrecht
Winters
Raine Gillifard
Einstein
Linnagy
Frasher
Buente
Horne
Lang
Boedrick
Ober
Editorial Endorses Aliquippa Town Growth in Beaver County
The Beaver Star lauds Beaver County industrial growth and the Aliquippa town site by the Ohio for manufacturing, stressing strong rail and water access and a solid business base. It notes public sales begin April 14 with train departures at 8:30 and 9:55 and urges prudent, safe investments with available price lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Star
Beaver County
Aliquippa
Ohio
Beaver Valleys
Aie Steel Company
Babies in a Jo Boat at Fickleyville Neglect Noted
Special Agent McDonald of the Anti Cruelty Society investigated a case at a shanty boat near South Eighth Street where Mary E Gilbraith and her three children aged 9 6 and 3 faced extreme cold and squalor. The trio were placed in St Pauls Orphan Asylum after a warrant for cruelty and neglect was issued. Jack Fickley known as the King of Fickleyville was involved in the couple's turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Anti-Cruelty Society
Mary E Gilbraith
South Eighth Street
Fickleyville
St. Paul's Orphan Asylum
Eli Gilbraith
Agent McDonald
Succop
Mrs. Gilbraith
Cochrane
Jack
Suicide verdict in Constable Hughey inquest
Coroner's jury finds Constable Robert Hughey of Alderman Brinker’s office Allegheny died by his own hand after declaring to Squire Werliner and a man named Pannier that he would kill himself following a robbery of 159 by two colored men last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hughey
Alderman Brinker
Allegheny
Hugher
Squire Werliner
Pannier
Dog Catchers at Work Report
By noon yesterday dog catchers had captured nine dogs. Forty nine were killed and twenty five were reclaimed by their owners.
HUGUS & HACKE SILKS NEW STYLES AND PRICES
New silk stock offered with wide range of Indian crepe de chine satins and brocades. Special lines include embellished engravings and novelty prints in black and colored schemes, with prices from 25 to 150 per yard and salable groupings on silk counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Grace Tarreras
Printep India
Sec
New Winter Styles in Plain and Navy Serges and Laces
A vivid catalog of women’s wear selling Plain Bell Skirts in Navy and Black Serge at $7.50 and up to English Novelty Cloth suits at $25 and upward. Reefer jackets, velvet trim, and Dolman wraps shown in sizes 34 to 44 with lace, satin, and silk options. Prices begin at $9 and rise with fabric and trim.
Outer garment sale offers diverse jackets at fixed prices
An extensive stock of jackets is offered from five to forty dollars. The collection includes plain and fancy cloths and the latest shapes such as novelty jackets The Russian The Watteau and The English Box.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wier
Eleine
Bligh School
Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
Junction Road
Freddie Askins
M'Dowell
Jarreti
James M. Conley
West Penn
Pine Creek
Bennett
Conley
Subert Street
Bloomfiel Tax
Southside Hospital
Frost
Sheri
Wm. H. McCleary
Humane Society
J. W. Thompson
Indiana Coun
Daniel McGrat
Singer
Nimick & Go
Willis
John H. MoEsivey
Mia
Mary F. Sample
Atterbury
Allegheny Branch
Sunday Dispatch
Methodist Conference
Highland Park
Oliver
Allegheny Committees
What the Beaver Star
Klebers
Steinway
Conover
Messrs. Kleber
Vocalion
Toe Klebers
James H. Aiken & Co
Will Prior
Arnheim
Will Price
Sixth Street
Easter Neckwear
Haxwacn's
Jos, Hornr & Co
Penn Avenue
W. H. Barker
Market Street
Lawrenceville
ES. Davis & Co
Firth Avenue
Miz. C. Daxrzn
Fifth Ave
Market St
Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Mabeet
Pittabucz, Pa
Jos. Horne
Penn Ave
Eeaster
Arl
Serges
JOS. Horne & CO
Renn Ayr
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