Mud and Delay Halt City Street Improvements Enrages Public
The article details broad delays from a Supreme Court ruling on Pittsburg street laws leaving over a million dollars of contracts idle. It covers unfinished work across East End districts, mud blocked streets, detours for vehicles and pedestrians, and Chief Bigelow awaiting legislative authority to resume projects after years of halted measures. The piece lists uncompleted sewer and street contracts, potential costs, and notes the city may pay 1,815,633 if curative legislation fails.
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Supreme Court
Pittsburg
East End
New Street
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Bingaman
Mr. House
Street Improvements and Unpaid Assessments Listed
A historical notice details streets paved under the 1887 and 1889 Acts, with total costs and unpaid amounts still outstanding. Many 1887 projects are fully paid, others partially or entirely unpaid due to Supreme Court rulings declaring the acts unconstitutional, prompting hopes for curative legislation to recover funds.
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Supreme Court
Cleaning Up the Street by city highway bureau
The Bureau of Highways employs over 400 men across the city to clean streets. Chief Bigelow says no new street construction while the Legislature acts, yet he remains determined to maintain cleanliness of existing roads.
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Bureau of Highways
Bigelow
Gallinger's Watch and Jewelry Repair
Repairing shop at 1200 Penn Ave offers watch and jewelry repairs with low prices. Note: an unrelated line about Angostura Bitters appears but is not part of the business listing.
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Gallinger’s
Penn Ave
Italians in Allegheny Seek Land for Agricultural Colony
Leading Italians in Allegheny county plan a land grant scheme to form an agricultural colony. They argue land on easy terms will attract Italian workers to farming, raise civic standing, and reduce urban overconcentration. With capital short, planners aim to test investor sentiment and mirror New York settlements offering parcels on long, forgiving terms.
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Allegheny County
New York
Pacific
Canuti
Nostri Tempi
Pittsburg
New York Company
Pleasant Ridge
Monroe County
Holmes Anderson Held For Trial In 1881 Murder Case
Coroner Heber McDowell ruled Holmes Anderson must stand trial for the murder of W. J. Gunsaulis found with a gunshot wound on the West Liberty public highway near the falls. The jury found Anderson was in the area on Sunday night April 6 and likely committed the crime after robbing the victim traveling from Henry Smith’s residence.
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Heber McDowell
Holmes Anderson
Gunsaulis
Anderson
Theo
W. J. Gunsaulis
West Liberty
Henry Smith
Said Falls
Holmes Anerson
April Weather and Shifts in Moist Heat and Rain
A warm April day with high humidity and a lingering shower affects clothing and comfort. Forecasters mispredicted rain moving from Utah to Lake Ontario, leaving last night's showers absent. Ground remains hard after recent downpours, while forecasts warn climate remains highly uncertain and temperatures may spike toward 90 yet snow could follow in May.
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Utah
Lake Ontario
Grand Army Plans Memorial Day Decoration Day Event
The Joint General Memorial Committee of the Pittsburg Grand Army of the Republic met at City Hall to organize Memorial Day activities. Chairmen were appointed for Finance, Flags and Flowers, Programme and Printing, Transportation, and Music. A resolution inviting school children to participate was passed after debate on their involvement.
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Joint General Memorial Committee
Pittsburg
Grand Army of the Republic
City Hall
W. J. Jenkins
X. S. Reese
Grand Army
Kennedy
Luckey
T. J. Hudson
Edward Fisher
J. C. Kennedy
W. J. Patterson
Charles Gance
John Harvey
John McShane
J. H. Elliott
Alfred Oates
A. C. Palfress
A. J. Stockdale
W. Bausman
John F. Hunter
A. M. Kennedy
Allert Moore
Evan Lloyd
Joseph T. Evans
Jacob Barrett
J. K. Becker
Tramp seeks return of loaned money after work found
Isaac Moser a young Hebrew man arrived at the Allegheny station house seeking shelter and work after traveling from St Louis to Pittsburgh. He described sore feet from walking and said someone gave a quarter for lunch. He later earned two dollars, bought shoes, and left twenty five cents to repay the loaned amount to his benefactor, whom he could not find.
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Isaac Moser
Allegheny
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Southern Educational Society Centennial Jubilee Event
The Pittsburg and Erie Conference of the M E Church marks the quarto centennial jubilee of the Southern Educational Society at Christ M E Church Eighth Street and Penn Avenue today and tomorrow. Notable speakers include Reva J C Hartzell C W Smith J N Boyle and Hon J F Dravo in the morning. Afternoon addresses feature Rev D L Aultman Rev L E Prentiss and Dr H Allen. Evening sessions at Smithfield Church will host Rev L E Prentiss and Rev W L Davidson with stereopticon views.
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Pittsburg and Erie
M. E. Church
Southern Educational Society
Eighth Street
Penn Avenue
Reva
J. C. Hartzell
D. D
C. W. Smith
J. N. Boyle
J. F. Dravo
W. L. Davidson
A Bright 5 Year Old Lost Child Reunited With Father
A five year old girl named Lizzie Lessing was brought to Allegheny police headquarters after wandering from her father near Luiz's brewery. She carried a bag of bananas, felt unwell, and asked if her father had bought a carriage for her baby doll. Reunited, she ran to her father and expressed happiness to go home.
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Allegheny Police Headquarters
Lizzie Lessing
Luiz’s
Drunken Rider Hit by Cable Car on Penn Avenue
An intoxicated man riding a back wagon along Penn Avenue was struck by a cable car and knocked to the ground but was not hurt. The wagon owner arrived enraged and attempted to punish the conductor and gripman. passengers intervened. Both men were arrested but refused to give their names.
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Penn Avenue
Gripman
Selecting the Coppers Exam Ends with Most Applicants Qualified
Police Surgeon Hazzard completed the examination of Allegheny force applicants. He said most are physically qualified. Chief Murphy said he expects to release the full list in a week or ten days but plans to make a few changes before then.
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Hazzard
Allegheny Force
Murphy
Plans Prepared as Library Commission Set to Decide
The Building Committee of the Carnegie Library Commission met yesterday and heard Messrs Scott and Huitson report on sites plans cost and other details of library buildings. A Library Commission meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at Carnegie Bros & Co No 42 Fifth Avenue. The commission will consider the report and may accept or alter it, with action kept confidential if taken.
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Carnegie Library Commission
Messrs. Scott and Huitson
Library Commission
Carnegie Bros. & Co
Fifth Avenue
Penn Avenue Nanogenarian Ends Life In Despondency
John Rorison aged 90 of 1615 Penn Avenue died yesterday afternoon by cutting his throat with a razor at home. He had been ill for some time and acted in a despondent mood. He was known along Peco Avenue and was the father of Policeman Ross Robson. An inquest will be held Monday.
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Penn Avenue
John Rorison
Rorison
Peco Avenue
Ross Robson
Ear biting dispute leads to arrests in Ward Twenty-Eight
James Cotterell reported that Toney Welsh and Jackson Bowers assaulted him during a nationality discussion, biting his ear. Bowers was captured by Inspector McKelvey, Welsh detained at midnight. Mary Striner and Maury Getis were arrested at Laird's shoe store on suspicion of stolen goods, with Detectives McTighe and Fitzgerald in charge. Mr Laird declined to press charges. six pairs of shoes were involved.
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James Cotterell
Muriel Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Toney Welsh
Jackson Bowers
Cotten
Bowers
Inspector McKelvey
Welsh
Mary Striner
Maury Getis
Laird
McTighe
Fitzgerald
Central Station
Views of a Woman Before the New Train Masters
The Central Trades Council held its second open meeting with two speakers. Dr Sara Rutan discussed labor, capitalists, and women’s rights, urging worker unity and reforms. A hearing on the Michael Quinn killers’ case was postponed. a Lafayette Hall protest is planned.
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Central Trades Council
Sara Rutan
M.D
Miss Rutan
William J. Brennen
William J. Brennen Was Secured. Miss Rutan
Mr. Brennen
Henry George
Michael Quinn
Lafayette Hall
Schultz Bridge and Iron Company Eyes Charter
An application was made to the Governor for a charter for the Schultz Bridge and Iron Company of this city to succeed the Iron City Bridge Works Company, which assigned its assets months ago. Incorporators include H. W. Oliver A. L. Schultz W. R. Thompson P. W. Herzog T and Bigelow and others. Since the assignment the plant has been operated by the Oliver Tron and Steel Company, a major creditor.
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Schultz Bridge and Iron Company
Iron City Bridge Works Company
H. W. Oliver
A. L. Schultz
W. R. Thompson
P. W. Herzog
T. &. Bigelow
Oliver Tron and Steel Company
United States Iron and Steel Plate Works Expansion Plans
The Demmler iron and steel plant runs at full capacity as it plans summer improvements to boost output. The company aims to increase capacity through additional enhancements to the plant this season.
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United States
Harrisburg Rail Shops Celebrate Saturday Holiday
The Saturday holiday took effect at the Pennsylvania Railroad shops in Harrisburg yesterday. A new department is set to open at CHALFast & Co. mall for government work. Western window glass firms demand wage equalization amid prior conference hopes. An Ohio miners leader anticipates another talk before May 1 to resolve disputes. Captain Gray heirs sell Park Bros. & Co. stake for 550179 66 dollars.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Staxe, Chalfast & Co
Psigbyte
Anti Sarapute
Ohio Miners’ Union
Jvane Ge Over
Captain Gray
Park Bros. & Co
Alderman-Elect George Sheppard Dies After Illness
George Sheppard, about 55, prominent Democrat and elected Alderman for Allegheny's Sixth ward, died at his Juniata street residence at 5 p.m. after grip and pneumonia. His wife and daughter were left ill. he would have assumed office in May.
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George Sheppard
Grip
Allegheny
Juniata Street
Walter Lemmon Buried at Uniondale Cemetery
Walter Lemmon died suddenly Thursday evening and was buried in Uniondale Cemetery. He was a member of the coffin firm Hamilton Lemmon Arnold & Co., and all the workers attended the funeral. Rev. J L Fulton conducted the services.
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Walter Lemmon
Uniondale
Hamilton, Lemmon, Arnold & Co
J. L. Fulton
Curtain shipment error Cuts price at The Cash Store
Jace curtains priced at 190 a yard after an error caused a bulk closeout. 100 pieces in various patterns misread as one design, 11g wide top edge, claimed value 37 percent higher, Thornton Bros. involved in the deal.
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Jace
Thornton Bros
Prices and Suits to Order at Pitcairn's
Modern prices for suits to order start at 25 dollars and up, with panta and other items available. Pitcairn's offers custom tailoring at 494 Wood Street.
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Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Post Office to Install 1 824 Lock Boxes
Plans outline distribution of the new design lock boxes across the post office. Dr B M Hanna ear nose throat specialist notes offices at 720 Penn Ave Pittsburg PABAry.
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B. M. Hanna
Penn
Pittsburg
Great $7 Men’s Suit Sale At Local Cash Store
Call at our store tomorrow for a $7 men’s suit sale offered by Pe. C, Dressmakers. Prices compare with piece rates of 53/0 for best quality and 4 gc for cheaper quality. cash payments may unlock lower prices from other sellers. Thornton Bros Allegheny. urachara Awnines-At Mamanuz & Son’s 639 Penn Ave. Scotch sephyrs and fine sephyr ginghams offered at 10¢ with cash.
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Thornton Bros
Allegheny
Urachara
Mamanuz & Son's
Penn Avenue
Federal Street
Prize Winners at Harry Davis Museum Baby Show
The baby show at Harry Davis Museum closed last evening with prizes awarded. Winners include twins for first prize from Beltzhoover Avenue and a baby carriage second prize. The event notes various contestants, locations, and a foundling to Mrs William Roup of Porton, with final results to be announced in tomorrow's DisPatch.
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Harry Davis’ Museum
Matthew Stanley Quay Gires
Hangon
Twenty-eighth Street
Jones Avenue
Cooke
Cavanaugh
Adie
William Roup
Porton
Pennsylvania
Little Lasher Held, Then Freed After Theft Attempt
Theo Lasher, a 12 year old, was locked up at Central station after trying to sell his brother’s groceries at 1636 Penn avenue. He claimed the act was to raise money, and inspector McAleese released him after questioning. The paper also notes local ads for cheap fabrics and musical instruments.
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Theodore Lasher
Penn Avenue
Central Station
McAleese
Shaa Peat
Leon Lasher
Thornton Bros Silk Curtains Offerings Across Range
Thornton Bros Allegheny showcases silk curtains and drapery options with prices from 19 cents to 75 cents a yard for fine madras and broader items like wash plush at 98 cents. Irish point curtains 18 dollars a pair, chenile portieres 4 to 10 dollars a pair, and 32-10eh drapery silk 59 cents upward. The Casa Story advertises eye care with Little at 511 Pennav.
Snowed Under at Grocer as Mail Orders Surge
The grocer reports a week of overwhelming mail orders and a large hiring spree, adding 15 new workers to boost promptness. They note the rush from the 16th to 26th of the month and urge customers to place orders early or late to aid faster fulfillment.
24 Diamond Square Firm Promises Deals At New Grocery HQ
24 Diamond Square is praised as a premier site with Gordon directing efforts to establish No 24 as the popular grocery headquarters. Workers finish soon, and customers are urged to inspect, obtain a price list, and learn savings. A sample Cumshaw tea package is offered free to each customer.
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Gordon
Diamond Square
West End Horses Stricken As Influenza Spreads
An influenza outbreak that hit the East End horses two weeks ago now reaches the West End. Liveryman John Gorman reports several horses sick and nearly unable to stand, signaling a growing epidemic among regional mounts.
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West End
East End
John Gorman
Four men linked to Allegheny watch and cloak robberies
John Burns Ed Stiles Ed O Mara and Slattery faced a hearing yesterday. Slattery discharged Burns Skiles and O Mara held for robbery with Burns attacking Turnkey Hamilton in the lockup before the hearing. No robbers have been found and police seek the next disposal clue.
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John Burns
Ed Stiles
Ed O'Mara
Slattery
Allegheny
Burns
Skiles
O’ Mara
Turnkey Hamilton
Watts
Remarkable Wash Goods Sale This Week
Houevus and Hacxe offer 8c and 0c per yard on 12 4c and zoo grade fabrics. 300 pieces of the newest designs and colors placed on sale this week at extraordinary prices.
Imported fabrics debut at reduced prices this week
The ad lists 150 pieces of new season prints and colors at 35 cents and less. It highlights printed dimities, crepe ginghams, and American challies 36 inches wide at 10 to 25 cents yard, with a large assortment of new designs. Corner Fifth Ave and Market St.
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Penn
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Alken Av
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