Fares Under Fire as Rail Group Probes Festival Rates
The Passenger Agents' Association debated 2 cent per mile fares within 125 miles for the May Festival, aiming to draw visitors to Pittsburg but halted the plan after Judge Cooley ruled such rates illegal as unjust discrimination. They seek alternative reductions for fishing clubs and consider multi‑railroad through tickets, while large lines resist shifting traffic to smaller lines.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Washington
Akron
Cooley
New York
Road
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Smith
Lydia Thompson
Ada Gray
Woman Starved by Diet in Divorce Case Details
George D. Shaw filed testimony in Joanna Ballard versus Georg Ballard describing years of cruelty and a contrived diet that barred meat and dairy to keep her thin. Other divorce actions cited include Emma Shible against Joseph Shible for threats with a revolver and several desertion or infidelity cases. K T Mead served as commissioner in Pauline Cruikshank versus David Cruikshank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Shaw
Joanna Ballard
Georg Ballard
Emma Shible Oned
Joseph G. Shible
Alfred Harris
Elisabeth Harris
Maggie L. Ziegler
John N. Ziegler
Catharine Laubenge
Gotleib Laubenberger
K. T. Mead
Esc
Pauline Cruikshank
David Cruikshank
Busy Flower Stores Spark Easter Shopping Boom
Flower dealers across the city filled with patrons from errand boys to proprietors as bouquets were arranged. Market booths were busy and well stocked with Easter lilies cited as the favorite bloom. The custom of giving flowers at Easter now strengthens among families and churches. Easter cards and souvenirs also prove popular this year, with record spending.
Unanimous adjournment ends effort to invite GAR to Pittsburg
A business leaders meeting called by Mayor McCallin and Mayor Pearson to invite the Grand Army of the Republic to host the next National encampment in Pittsburg failed to materialize. Despite several GAR members present, one business visitor withdrew, and the session adjourned without progress toward the plan. The item smacks of tentative civic attempts tied to the centennial era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallin
Pearson
Grand Army of the Republic
Pittsburg
Grand Army
Wills of Daniel Hugus and George Splane Filed for Probate
Details of Daniel Hugus estate with multiple bequests to siblings nieces and friends including 5000 life interest to Henry Hugas and 2500 to Julia Emma Zimmerman five years after death. George R Splane will leaves entire estate to widow Jennie during life, then to children, with contingent remainder to brothers and sisters. Executor named for each will.
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Daniel Hugas
George Splanne
Hugus & Hacke
Henry Hugas
Julia
Emma Zimmerman
Sarah Zimmerman
Jessie
Emma Hugus
Jacob Hagus
Sarah Hagus
Nettie Hagus
N. P. Hagus
Laura
Belle
Elizabeth
la Noria Goldining
Mary Er le Daugh
Paul Bere
R. H. Noglery
Mary Hugun
Matilda Eicher
John Hugun
Frank J. Gongdon, Jr
Paul H. Haghe
George R. Splane
William H. McKelvey
Jennie
Joseph P. Splane
Charles Splane
Margaret Splane
A Boy Choir Initiative At St Pauls Cathedral
Rev Father Wall of St Pauls Cathedral contemplates forming a boy choir to sing at vespers while the regular paid choir remains for high mass. The gallery rear of the church will house the boys, with plans contingent on finding a director. Congregational singing spreads as Paulist Father Red Young promotes hymns and public participation in worship.
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Father Wall
St. Paul's Cathedral
New York City
Dion
Ajred Young
Father Young
Renee Deroon
Baltimore
Westinghouse Club House and Hotel Proposal
The engraving illustrates the proposed club house and hotel to be built by the Westinghouse Airbrake Company at the new town. The design shows a substantial structure likely serving employees and visitors, signaling expansion plans by the firm in the area.
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Westinghouse Airbrake Company
New Town
Plans for Wilmerding hotel and club house advance
The Pennsylvania Railroad company lays groundwork for a hotel and club house in Wilmerding. Plans are not yet finished, but the project aims to provide congenial quarters for men in the town and outlines a future hotel management by the company.
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Wilmerding
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bivreention Clarge
Club Charter Seals Liquor Sale Case at 553 Water Street
Robert Ray and Emma Miller were charged with selling liquor without a license at 553 Water Street. They appeared before Magistrate Gripp, were given a hearing yesterday, and were held for court. A witness testified about violations of the liquor law.
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Robert Ray
Emma Miller
Water Street
Gripp
de de Gaeton
Pennsylvania
Blackheart’s
Blairsville
Grimper
Delinquent Taxes Collected In March Report
Delinquent Tax Collector Ford reported to Controller Morrow that nearly 230000 dollars in delinquent taxes were collected in March. The report outlined totals by industry and area, noting steady enforcement and receipts across departments.
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Ford
Morrow
Boniface Beitler and His Oracle in Old Inn Era
A portrait of Boniface Beitler, famed East End innkeeper, who faced license court denial yet kept local fame. The piece recalls his jovial style, strict tavern rules, and legendary “oracle” tricks that entertained and misled farmers and travelers alike in a bygone era.
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Telgarb
Samuel B. Douglass
John Beitler
East End
Ff Beitler
Beitler
New Store News Easter Week Offers Bargain Bonanza
Upset in ladies handkerchiefs with 500 dozen hemstitched options at 9c each and 500 dozen white and colored borders at 1c. New Brilliantines 44 inches wide at 39c and 176 pieces Faille Francaise silks at 89c after factory sale. New patterns in challies 6c per yard and De Beige effects at 10c. Dressing gowns at 7c, French latinos at 20c, embroidered kid gloves under 99c, pure silk Taffeta gloves 29c. Hosiery, bustles, parasols, and sun umbrellas featured at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Faille Francaise
Lael Spa
Patent solid enamel tile from Butler Art Glass Co
C. P. O’Ne r & Co advertise patent solid enamel tile made by Butler Art Glass Co of Fostoria Ohio. They claim it will not craze as it is a single material enamel tile, with colors and a plain white lining tile for bathrooms and wainscoting. The interlocking wainscoting tile is highlighted and agents invite callers to view designs at room 16 Renshaw Building Pittsburgh Pa.
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Buttler Art Glass Company
Fostoria
Forting
Mantel
C. P. O'Ner & Co
Renshaw Building
Cor. Ninth and
Liberty St
Pittsburg
Hood
Granite Ry. Co
Dac
Lowell
Manas
Dickson Tailor Renovates Men’s Wear at Fifth Avenue Corner
Two gentlemen were observed conversing near the Postoffice corner about the firm of Dickson the tailor located at 65 Fifth Avenue corner Wood Street second floor. Dickson specializes in renovating repairing and altering gentlemen’s wearing apparel. Telephone 1558.
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Dickson
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Free French Flannels for Blouse Waists and Gowns
Free French flannels offered for blouse waists tennis costumes and gowns elegant assortment priced from 35c to $1 a yard MWFSU Hoovs and Hacks.
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Mwfsu Hoovs & Hacks
Attractive vest of jacket prompts interest and sale
A catalog note advertises a $1250 ar Seeee vest jacket with MWwrsuavers and hacrr features. The listing emphasizes style and value, inviting inquiries from potential buyers.
Widen Diamond Street Prompts City Committee Action
The City Survey Committee, chaired by R. B. Carnahan, considers widening Diamond Street. A motion to refer to the City Attorney was approved after initial reconsideration. Several related street and alley projects were also recommended for affirmative action, including vacations and relocations across multiple avenues and streets.
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Diamond Street
R. B. Carnahan
Diamond Alley
Igh Wa
Smithfield Street
Liberty Avenue
Axa Wade
Granite Street
Wylie and
Herron Avenues
Mellon
Eres Boral
Margaretta Street
Equippe Desota Saoet
Fifth Aceute
Emerson Street
Alder Streets
Rolo Murdoch Pew
Wilkins
Coral Street
Negley Avenue
Tment
Clair Street
Pennto
Hite
Staunton Avenue
McCullough Street
Fifth
Frankstown Avenues
Park Avenue
Rowan Street
Ington Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Forbes Street
Berlin
Hiller
Greenwood Street
Wi Wcowing
Boggs Avenue
Shiloh Street
Grandview Avenue
Southern Avenue
Long Street
Frankstown
Park Avenues
Candy Prices Rise as Sugar Costs Jump
Candy and sugar prices are climbing as sugar futures push up by a cent this week. Common candy now lists at 10 cents, with producers attributing the rise to sugar trust actions and European beet sugar expanding. beet sugar is lauded for its cost and uses in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Dis Patch
John Messer
Sugar Trust
Sat Will 'Hieel
Europe
Ivanhoe Station Emerges From Rural Past Near Pittsburg
The Montour valley scene near Fort vases on the P L E R B and 2 ae Nerville's Island has transformed as farms give way to development. Laborers and builders have shaped streets sidewalks and a small station, promising a bright future for workers seeking homes and a place to raise their families.
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Nerville’s
Montour Valley
Pittsburg
Ivanhoe
Cornelia O Keefe M D Removed to 428 Penn Avenue
Dr Cornelia O Keefe was moved to 428 Penn Avenue in a brief notice. The item confirms a change of residence or practice location for the physician.
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Cornelia O'Keefe
M. D
Penn Avenue
Dispatch Notice Redirects to Eleventh Page
Heretofore appearing on this page of The Dispatch will be found on the Eleventh Page, in the Second Part of this issue.
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Zvivors
Sesrmene
Mediameve
Spirit of
George
Gen. Washington
Este
Das McKer
Bee
St. Paul's
Gotham
Westinghouse Club
Airbrake Company
Mwfsu
Hucus & Hacks
Boniface Beitler
Sepes
Mr. Beitler
Daniel Ragsey
Philip Weinebiddle
Weinebiddle
Beitier
KEW Advertisi
Atents
Amburg
Richard
Pittsbare
Lafayette Hall
Geo
Kennan Wies “R Picaburg Pree
Clbcaer
Eastern
Siberia
Drs. Smith
Grand Opera House
No. 2
John Foley
Millvale
Foley
John McDonald
McDonald
Rosenbaum & CO
Bright Fresh Goods
Danziger’ & Shoenberg
Morris H. Danziger
Sixth Street
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling
W. Va
Sisters OF the
Ee Il Ieeesane Conservatory of War Culture
Market ST
Fifth Ave
FREE
Spalding
Our Boys
N’s Department
Phillips
Wood ST
D. Taylor & CO
R. P. Wallace &Co’s
Third Ave. i
Financial Statement
OF the
Western Assurance CO
United States
John D. Biggert
Fourth Avenue
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