McCrory Attacks Lawyers Bigoted Clash Over Contingent Fees
At a United Presbyterian meeting on Ninth Street Rev. J To McCrory denounced contingent fees and lawyers defending unchristian causes. The stance drew mixed replies from bar members and Justice Clark was cited supporting contingent fee validity in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J
McCrory
Ninth Street
Sharswood
Methodist Church
John S. Nobh
W. J. Brennen
C.F. McKerns
Josiah Cohen
A. Israel
Montooth
Hes
Wilson
Pleasant
Justice Sharswood
Presbyterian Church
Supreme Justice
Clark
F. McKenna
Mr. McKenna
Supreme Court
McKenns
Perry Vs
Central Baptist Church, Colored
Penn Incline Hall
Mr. Pryor
Lawson Street
Wylie Avenue
Ministers condemn Sunday newspapers in church resolutions
Dr Eaton votes against a set of resolutions by Methodist ministers denouncing Sunday paper sales as a violation of divine and state law. The committee reported at a ministerial meeting, passing the resolutions with one dissenting voice though some did not vote. Eaton favors quiet distribution and Sunday rest rather than denunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C W. Smith
W. & Oldham
Eaton
A Fight Over Commitment Fees in Allegheny
Allegheny officials dispute ownership of commitment fees. Mayor Voegtly demands turnover citing Judge Porter and ex Mayor Pearson. Chief Murphy and Superintendent Muth resist, backed by City Solicitor Elphinstone who cites county costs to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Weegtly
Muth
Murphy
Porter
Pearson
Elphinstone
Voegtly
Kennedy
Alumni Reunion Planned by Western University of Pennsylvania
The Alumni Association officers met at the President’s office with Hon. James H. Reed. They resolved to hold a grand banquet on Friday evening June 24, the night after commencement, and formed sub committees to arrange the event and publish a complete alumni catalogue. The revived association aims for a successful annual reunion thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association of the Western University of Pennsylvania
James H. Reed
City Reports Drop in Death Rate and Smallpox Case
The city records a death rate of 100 last week, 15 fewer than the prior week and 88 below the same week last year. Nine cases were contagious, including one smallpox case in Denny's court. The patient is now free of the disease, and there was only one death from la grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny's Court
Street peddlers clash with city hawking ban
Street peddlers mainly foreigners claim a license allows street sales, but a city ordinance forbids it. Police frequently arrest hawkers, and yesterday two boys Max Lazarevitz and Julius Caplin, and a man Louis Weirtz were taken into custody for hawking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Lazarevitz
Julius Caplin
Louis Weirtz
Assistant Postmaster General Sees Space Shortage at Fair
Whitefield stated the Department sought 10000 feet of space at the World's Fair but only 6000 feet was reserved. He criticized the allocation as niggardly while passing through the city en route to Washington from CAE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitefield
Washington
Cae
Record-Setting Day in Criminal Court Sees 34 Guilty Pleas
Judge Collier and District Attorney Clarence Burleigh pushed a packed docket with forty defendants, thirty-four pleading guilty. Warden McAleese credited Burleigh for the rush, noting many cases involved illegal liquor and stiffer penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Burleigh
Criminal Court
John Pulpus
Mary Joyce
McAleese
Clarence Burleigh
Edward Dramble
Ove Zimmerman
George F. Marlowe
Julius Fashs
Hugh Parker
Saxe
Thirty-Third Ward Election Contested Case Dropped
The court quashed the election dispute between John Loughran and Thomas Perry by consent after a tie vote in Thirty-third ward for Select Council. The ruling requires another election to resolve the ward’s contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loughran
Thomas Perry
Quarter Sessions
Select Council
McBride to Visit Pittsburg for Miners Conference
President John McBride of the United Mine Workers will visit Pittsburg for several days. He plans to address a Roscoe meeting tonight and remain in the city all day tomorrow. Thursday he attends the river miners convention at Monongahela City to discuss river district organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
John McBride
United Mine Workers
Pittsburg
Roscoe
River Miners
Monongahela City
Union boycott handbook to guide buyers announced
The Federation and Knights of Labor will publish a handbook listing firms opposed to union labor so workers can identify whom to avoid and where to buy from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation and
Knights of Labor
Allegheny Police Magistrates Plan Lays on the Shelf
The city sub finance committee debated districting police magistrates and salaries. Charles Simon proposed five districts with salaries from 400 to 1,200 and a total of 3,000, but the plan was rejected. A Nesbit resolution to abolish magistrates and delay the matter was ruled out of order. The issue was laid over for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Charles Simon
Spring Garden
Henderson
Simon
Nesbit
License Plates For Dogs Issued In City
Chief Brown orders dog license plates for all stations. Beginning today dog owners may buy plates at market rates of 1 dollar for males and 2 dollars for females. Two sizes will be issued, small and large, with sale starting early to cover dogs before May 1, 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Richardson Fatally Wounded in Allegheny Poolroom Row
William Richardson, 18, colored, was stabbed five times by William Burnett, colored, in a South Diamond street poolroom owned by Jerry Keys. Burnett, intoxicated and refusing to pay, pulled a knife during a scuffle and attacked Richardson, who suffered non serious injuries. Both men were arrested by Officer Cavitt. Burnett and Richardson are residents of Allegheny and Arthur Street respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roderus
Market Street
Riverside
Thomas Turner
Turner
Thomas Anderson
Dr. Malmeke
East Liberty
Anderson
Minnie Bell
Charles Miller
Frank Hines
Deacon Sloan
John Potofskie
John Helms
John Costello
John Baker
John Hall
Rose
Rose Parker
Walter Butler
James Winslow
Louis Enderline
Penn Avenue
Ben Carvey
Billy Smith
John Custer
Duncan Hollerman
John H. Smith
Jane Reese
Etna
Brody Warf
George Deister
Frank McCarthy
Andy Bell
James Tobin
Mary Callahan
William Richardson
William Burnett
Allegheny
Jerry Keys
South Diamond Street
Richardson
Burnett
Cavitt
Arthur Street
Wilkinsburg Opens New National Bank Tomorrow
Wilkinsburg welcomes the Wilkinsberg First National Bank which will begin business tomorrow morning. Officers include President A. W. Duff and Vice President T. D. Turner with Cashier P. J. Pierce. Directors are J. Weinman W. T. Mitchell W. C. Lyne Dra H S Pershing and J E Rigg. A board meeting is set for this evening at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsberg First National Bank
A. W. Duff
T. D. Turner
P. J. Pierce
J. Weinman
W. T. Mitchell
W. C. Lyne
Dra. H.S. Pershing
J. E. Rigg
Wilkinsburg
Memorial for late Police Superintendent Gamble Weir
A memorial for the late Superintendent Gamble Weir has been completed and will be presented to his relatives. The engrossed resolutions, bound in brown Russia feather covers, will be signed by a committee before presentation to County Commissioner Weir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble Weir
Weir
Diplomatic Tactic in Millvale Rail War Delays Ordinance
A Millvale street railway dispute shifts from riots to talks as a 30 member committee seeks support for the Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester ordinance. Councilmen from First and Third wards resist, while Burgess Reed leans toward the popular side, with a potential tie break looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millvale Street
First Ward
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Manchester
C. L. Walters
Burgess Reed
Millvale
Bobtail
Bobtail’ Company
Steam versus electricity collision at court
Judge Stowe heard Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad Company versus Suburban Rapid Transit Company on a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop laying tracks for a crossing over plaintiff's tracks at the junction of South Highteenth street and Brownsville turnpike. attorneys Scott and Gordon for the plaintiff Hays and Noble for the defendant. decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
Pittsburg
Virginia
Extension Work Starts on Pleasant Valley Road
Men began construction on the California avenue extension of the Pleasant Valley road. Tracks will be laid to Jack's Ruo and a bridge will be built to carry cars into Bellevue. Work starts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Avenue
Pleasant Valley Road
Jack
Ruo
Bellevue
Sligo Mill Closes Indefinitely Amid Idle Workforce
The Sligo mill in the West End shuts down indefinitely with about 200 men idle due to a shortage of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sligo
West End
Death of John M Horner Former Bank Director and Vice President
Fourth National Bank directors record the death of John M Horner at Allegheny residence on the 93d inst in his 7th year He served as director since 1884 with terms 1867 1870 1876 1885 1887 until death and was vice president 1878 1885 The board recalls his wise counsel and valued presence in meetings. G D Heezon Jn Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth National Bank
Prtrancoroa
John M. Horner
Allegheny
Horner
Ita
G. D. Heezon
Dont Pay Any More For Suits At Sailor Co Corner Smithfield
Advertisement offers men's all wool suits in fashionable colors and designs. Promotes visiting Sailor & Co. at the corner of Smithfield and Diamond streets for display and purchase. Also mentions city beverage money and Brewing Company's lager beer in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailer & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Summer Beverage
Brewing Company
One Minister's Views on Welcoming Strangers in Church
A church worker recalls a downtown service where two unrecognized men, not members, remained seated as others stood for Christians to rise and for prayer. The minister implied they were strangers, making them feel unwelcome despite intentions of piety.
Murphy opposes water tower for Allegheny city
Chief Murphy returned from Philadelphia and New York with officials from Pittsburgh Fire Department after inspecting water towers and other fire assets. He states no water tower is needed in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Philadelphia
New York
Humphries
Coates
Pittsburg
Enormous Spring Dress Goods Purchase Announced
A large shipment of new season dress fabrics from a major jobber highlights spring styles and favorable buying terms. The collection features 36 to 50 inch all wool blends and patterns including Cheviot mixtures, Boucles, Jacquards, Whipcord Vigognes, and French Crepons in tans grays and browns with prices ranging from 25 to 75 cents per yard, all offered as freshly imported stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Variety of dress goods offered at uniform bargain prices
Assorted all wool fabrics from 42 to 44 inches wide feature Cheveron Stripes Fancy Stripes Zigzag Jacquard Checks and more in spring shades. Regular values 1.50 1.75 2.00 sell at uniform price per yard. Center Table displays 3000 plus yards pushed out today with 25c to 1.75 yard goods on sale at about half price.
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M'Crory
Hemen
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
D. T. Watson
Charles Robb
Union Depot
Mr. Robb
Brennan
Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
Fitzpatrick
Oliver Scaife
Dr. Eater
Sn Metropolis
Gamble Weir’s
Grand Division
The
Sons of Temperance
Curry University Hall
Robert B. Beath
Rev
W. C. Best
John Shallcross
John Massey
W. M. Shelly
John B. Walters
M. M. Eavenson
W. W. Axe
Louis Wagner
Wm. McCoach
H. M. Philler
Golden Circle Division
James Vale
East End Gas Company
George Baker
Vale
Johnstown
Building Trades
Builders Exchange
Allegheny Branch
Sunday Dispatch
R. U
Third Ward
Lawrenceville
Buetme
Reeches
Fourth Avenue
Pozex
Tissa Lutrete
Smithfield Street
Mra. Winslow
Biber & Easton
John S. Brown & CO
Finch Watch
Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Pittsburg, Pa
Engraving and Printing
W. W. Dermitt & CO
Sixth Avenue
Ape Tissa
Edward
Groetzinger
Scotch Axminsters
Penn Ave
Pittsbuarz
JO. Horne & CO
JOS. Horne & CO
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