Lawrenceville liquor license fights reach higher courts
A committee discusses cases of Brewer Darlington and others facing license issues. Major Brown says action in lower courts is needed before Supreme Court review, with court timing to follow. Wholesale dealers at a No 60 Fourth Avenue meeting defend Brooks law and cite disparate license outcomes, naming Charles Hook and Fuhrer as examples of inconsistent grantings.
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Semerel
Iager Foe
Supreme Court
Dow
Reings
Ewing and
Mageerom
White
J White
Cohen
Fourth Avenue
Simpl G
Charles Hook
Seventeenth Ward
Lawrenceville
California
Fuhrer
Fifteenth Ward
Hook
Messrs. Hook
Montooth
W. K. Gillespie
Retailers Call Meeting After License Rejections
A general meeting of saloon keepers is called for 9 30 A M today at G A BR Hall No 78 Fourth street to discuss mass license refusals. Attorneys and owners debate rehearings while noting the Seventeenth ward received only one license amid broader complaints of licensing fairness.
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Kimmick
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
G. A. BR. Hall
Fourth Avenue
James Delaney
Market Street
Samuel Bing
Sixth Street
A. M. Brown
Charles C. Montooth
Perha
Desperate Fight Leaves Man Wounded in East End
Charles Wilson and Andrew Heizer fought over an ax on Winebiddle Avenue. Wilson was stabbed in the stomach and taken to St Francis Hospital. Heizer was jailed for felonious cutting. Alderman Porter obtained Wilson’s dying deposition.
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Charles Wilson
Andrew Heizer
East End
Heiszer
J. P. Scott
Winebiddie Avenue
Penn Avenue
Wilson
Charles B. McClean
Liberty Avenue
Heizer
Ross and Gettes
Brophy
Heiser
St. Francis’ Hospital
Alderman Porter
Pitabarg
Cincionat
Pittsburg
Abe
Winebiddle
Ooclock P. Uw
W. EH. Porter
Aldermas
Charles 4 Wilson
Mark
Licenses in Liquor Court Face Bond Rejections
Judge Ewing reopened the License Court to inspect bonds of liquor dealers. No appeals followed the ruling, and several bondsmen were rejected for insufficient sureties. Names include George Retneman Fred Saunders William F lsay Hovey Wram Thropp and others, with some bonds denied pending resignations from council seats.
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James Getty, Jr
George Retneman
Fred Saunders
William F Lsay
Haatyre Hovey Wram
Allegheny Fourth Ward Special Council Election
The Allegheny Common Council votes to fill the vacancy in the Fourth ward after the death of Peter Walter Jr. The special election will determine the successor to the late council member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Common Council
Peter Walter, Jr
Gas Explosion Destroys Hotel Gustave McKeesport Buildings
A natural gas blast at noon leveled the Hotel Gustave, a seven story building, and a adjoining six story residence in McKeesport. Owner John Lundmark suffered severe burns while nearby residents escaped as fire spread to several smaller structures. Damages estimated at 31,000 with $11,000 insured.
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McKeesport
John Lundmark
Lundmark
Sona Tee
Guert Sister
Ne & Dsr
Landmark
Americas Club Banquet Guests Arrive Saturday Morning
Distinguished guests for the Americas Club banquet will arrive Saturday morning. They will sightsee and return to their hotels by 2 PM for lunch. The Seventh Avenue reception begins at 6 PM with a banquet at 7 PM.
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Americas Club
Seventh Avenue
Club House
Secret Salt Trust Meeting Reported in City
A secret Salt Trust meeting was held in a local hotel yesterday, with F B Thurber of New York listed as president. The visit appeared tied to another event, but no details of the proceedings or purposes were obtained by the reporter.
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The
Salt Trust
F. B. Thurber
New York
General Salt Trust
Alderman Gallagher Dies Suddenly at West Carson Home
Alderman Gallagher of the Thirty fourth ward collapsed and died at his West Carson Street residence between 8 and 9 PM. He was 45, had served the ward for 30 years, and was survived by a wife and family.
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West End
Alderman Gallagher
West Carson Street
Squire Gallagher
Bauairea
May ‘Dell
Pelion
Ex-Chiefs Checkers Aiding Gambling Room Probe
Ex-Roundsman John Thompson faced a mayoral hearing on charges of operating a gambling room in the bank building at Franklin street and Beaver avenue. Police raided the site. witnesses described unclear evidence while Thompson acted as his own counsel. Mayor Pearson bound him over in 500 bail for trial after testimonies including a disrupted raid and a removed checkers game.
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John Thompson
Allegheny Police Force
Pearson
Bank
Franklin Street
Beaver Avenue
Kirschler
Thompson
Elizabeth Jadden
Padden
Joseph McAuliffe
Clu
Thom
John McCollum
Murphy
John Walkup
Dasara
Brinker
Wyman
Cleveland
Allegheny
East Liberty Centennial Parade Plans and Route
East Liberty’s Centennial Celebration Committee authorized use of Homewood Driving Park for a public meeting expected to draw 10 000 people. The parade features three divisions marching at 1 30 pm along a route from North Hiland to Frankstown and Shady avenues, with bands ceasing at the turning point and the review on grounds.
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East End
Homewood
North Hiland
Stewart Street
South Hiland
Walnut
Shady Avenue
Frankstown Avenue
Coln Avenue
Train Dispatcher Dying After Overwork, Pennsy Official
Thomas J. Byrne a noted Pennsylvan ia dispatcher and telegraph operator lies dying at his Fulton street home after two months of illness attributed to overwork. Once day operator in Union station baggage room he later served in Allegheny for Superintendent Starr before becoming a dispatcher. His brother John Byrne is also a prominent rail and telegraph operator in the city.
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Thomas J. Byrne
Pennsylvania Company
Fulton Street
Union Station
Starr
Allegheny
John Byrne
Western Union Company
City
Jewelry Heist Suspect Arrested After Valise Stolen Goods Found
Detectives McTighe and Coulson jailed John Buck after a valise yielded gold watches earrings and breast pins linked to a recent jewelry store robbery. Buck claimed Patrick Brown loaned him the items, but Brown denied and was placed under arrest as a tramp. The case is to be investigated further today at the Union depot.
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John Buck
McTighe
Coulson
Patrick Brown
Brown
Union
Union Pacific Stirs Freight Race To Pacific Coast
Union Pacific Railroad announces arrangement to carry Pittsburg freight directly to Tacoma Seattle Port Townsend and Victoria B C via Oregon Railway and Navigation Company and steamer from Portland. The plan introduces new competition with the Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific Railways.
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Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Tacoma
Seattle
Port Townsend
Victoria
B.C
Union Pacific Railroad
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
P. d
Northern
Canadian Pacific
Handsome Inaugural Cards Sent by Centennial Committees
The Washington Inaugural Centennial Committees mailed invitations to invited guests. Cards feature portraits of all presidents of the United States up to the year of the inauguration.
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Washington
United States
Merchants Banquet Highlights Pittsburgh Protective Alliance
A large gathering of Pennsylvania retailers and wholesalers met at the Seventh Avenue Hotel in Pittsburgh hosted by the Retail Merchants' Protective Association. About 250 covers attended from counties across the state to discuss unity and protection, with toasts from W. K. Gillespie and others and remarks by F. B. Thurber and Percy F. Smith. The event featured music by the Haydn Quartet and wrapped with warm farewells.
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Toerge
F. B. Thurber
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Percy F. Smith
Visiting Grocers Edge Labor Question and Elect Officers
The State Retail Grocers Association debated labor union issues tied to a collection bill and adopted a tax cut from one dollar to fifty cents. Secretary R A Stevenson declined re election, and officers were elected with W H Tumberston named president and J S Calvert as first vice president among others.
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of Directors
R. A. Stevenson
W. H. Tumberston
Philadelphia
Tj. S. Calvert
Attoona
Pittshers
E. R. Resse
Andrew
A A. Harbaugh
Notes and Notions from the City Chronicle
A mosaic of brief items and wry observations touching politics, theater, society, weather, and street life. The column riffs on figures like Mrs. Harrison and Cleveland, mentions toil and nerves at Wisconsin University, and lampoons current affairs from Pittsburg to Chicago with sly humor and social commentary.
Liverymen Plan Protective Trust Amid Bridge Toll Grievances
Livery stable keepers on Carson Street convened at Miller Bros rooms to discuss forming a mutual protection organization. Chairman pro tem J F Reinhiuer led the meeting and officials hinted at reducing tolls and fixing fair rates for loaning vehicles and horses. Potential union aims to pressure bridge companies into a more favorable arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Bros
Carson Street
J. F. Reinhiuer
The Coke Trade Sees Slim Uptick in Activity
Reported cautious optimism among coke operators as trade shows a slight rebound after a quiet period. Some talk of forming a syndicate to boost the business, but no concrete action or plans are disclosed.
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Ee Euiel
Darlington Brewer Likely to Appeal Case
Reports say Harry Darlington will appeal his case to the Saw Court and depart for Philadelphia today. An interview request was declined and Damas Lutz also refused comment on licenses. A man named Joseph G. Butler was arrested yesterday as alleged by A. N. Miller from a river beat at Grant street foot.
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Harry ‘Darlington
Saw Court
Philadelphia
Tayents
Damas Lutz
Joseph G. Butler
A. N. Miller
Grant Street
Tea Party at Lafayette Hall Boosts St Pauls Cathedral Fund
A damp evening did not stop a large crowd at Lafayette Hall for a St Pauls Cathedral tea party. The event featured elaborate decorations, a floral booth, and Toerge's Orchestra with about 200 couples dancing until 1 am. Revenue is estimated around $2,000 to fund church renovations.
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Lafayette Hall
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Worcestershire
Annie Schmertz
Dr. Oldshire
Barr
Phelan
E. D. Wingenroth
Eugene Riley
Agnes Hook
Alice
Mary McKeever
Benjamin Thaw
Toerge
Advice From Martin on Wages and Delegates
Secretary Martin of the Amalgamated Association speaks on wage discussions. He rejects claims that non firm employed members are eligible delegates and explains proposed wage questions must go through the convention programs for member consent. The changes last convention restrict wage issues to the organization and prevent individual cases from bypassing official channels.
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Martin
Amalgamated Association
Weihe
Duquesne Trouble Deepens as Steel Strike Feared End Near
A McKeesport report says 150 nonunion workers arrived and entered Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works, raising hopes of ending the strike while some mill sections resume. The firm plans to operate the converting mill. rail mill remains idle. Stockholders re elect the old board led by E L Clark and H P Smith amid ongoing tensions.
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Allegheny Bessemer
Duquesne
Gilhooly
Ther An
Avoi
Oliver's Station
Davis
Clark
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
E. L. Clark
H. P. Smith
William G. Park
Robert B. Brown
D. E. Park
Dress Fabrics and Silk Goods Sale With Variety
A catalog style notice touts a spring stock of dress fabrics at discounted prices. It highlights black dress silks, faille and Henrietta silks, printed and plain short lengths, silk warp specialties, buttons, and complete dress departments. It lists women and children’s wear, undergarments, hosiery, corsets, and gloves, plus various suits with prices ranging from 12 to 25 dollars and trimmed mantles and mantles with beadwork.
Biber and Easton Corsets and Accessories Ad
An advertisement for Biber and Easton at Sand Ot Market St selling ladies corsets in new shades with fittings and a guarantee. It promotes reliable makes, a fitting room, and an experienced fitter along with hosiery Onyx Black stock, handkerchiefs, collars, cuffs, ruchings, fans, umbrellas, and various neckwear and lace scarves.
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Lord Fauntleroy
Beloved Children Die In Illness at Union Station
The two year old child of Michael Rowe, a ticket examiner at Union station, died this morning of a gastric fever. His 14 month old son George died yesterday afternoon of pneumonia, in the family tragedy reported from the station area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Rowe
Union Station
Fisaecs
George
New York Carpet Sale Promises Cane and Carpeting Deals
A brief display announces a New York sale featuring cane carpets and related floor coverings from The Carpenters and Dics. Readers are invited to browse the collection at the city store.
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New York
Carpent & Dics
Seibert and Co Furniture Ad at Lecock and Hope
An Allegheny furniture firm, MM Seibert & Co, advertises all kinds of furniture as best and cheapest. They invite calls to the large factory at Lecock and Hope streets near the bridge.
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Lecock and
Hope Streets
Bridge
Allegheny
Anti-Prohibitionists Meet in Turner Hall Discuss Judge White
The Executive Committee of the Anti Prohibitionists held a meeting at Turner Hall South Fourteenth Street. Becker launched a sharp critique of Judge White for denying licenses and the group moved to draft a committee to approach the Allegheny Bar Association about examining White’s actions. A public meeting is planned for Saturday afternoon.
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Turner Hall
South Fourteenth Street
Stork
Becker
White
West
Allegheny Bar Association
Aeecanation Ten
Southside
Washington
Foot Sawing Accident At Langenheim Mill
Two boys wrestling near a circular saw at Qesterling & Two in Anderson. Otto Poeland lost his foot when his leg was caught by the saw. He was carried to his home for care as investigators note the incident.
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Qesterling
Langenheim
Anderson
Otto Poeland
Corset Sale Highlights C P Special At $19
Fall department features the C P Corset at nineteen dollars as a standout pick. The Corset Department promises stylish silhouettes and affordable value for shoppers seeking new wardrobe additions this season.
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Checkers
East Liberty
Galbraith
Marvin
London
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France
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Eagle
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Aiyegete
Oklahoma Rustlers
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Carrie
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Wisconsin University
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Cincinnati
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Birmingham
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Hoe
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Fremont Street
Tom Bean
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Box 77
Mellon's Row
Tunnel
Uncle Sam
Twenty-eighth Ward
A. A. Wilbrichs
Fifth Avenue
Thomas Malone
Emory M. E
Tom
Riverside M. E. Church
W. G. Mead
J.B. Risk
Alice Hesley
A. J.ashe
O. A. Emerson
W. F. Conner
Sixth Street Bridge
Oakland
Darlington
Io Eibhon
Stella Annie
Mids
Ae Gibbin
Shar Alloy
Yottey
M Hart Ani
Annie Wiltida
Fetherson
Raff
Mra
James Guinean
Inc
Deroy and Devlin
Holy Cross Church
Cunningham
Turtle Creek
Canevin
St. Paul’s Orpharium
Ward
St. Bridget's
Kyrian’ ‘A
Griffin
St. John the Baptist’s
Passionistes
Perbonevis
Smith
Nyman
Hughes
Pate
Henrietta
Lace and Weare
Sand OT Market ST
F. Schoenthal
MM. Seibert & Co
Bar Association
Tonia Soe Bitters
Horne & CO
Jet
Atessy Prican
Newmarkets
Directoire
Blouse Walst
State of
Sarah Silks
Sawyers
Sarahe
Armore Royale
Armure
Jos. Horne
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