Politicians Entertained in Pittsburg Hotel Scenes
A Pittsburgh event drew national and state officials including Senator Quay and Speaker Reed. Guests stayed at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with meals and receptions, while a Duquesne Club dinner featured Gov Beaver and others. Quay held an open room session. rumors of resignation were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Internal Affairs
Americus Club
Duquesne Club
John Chalfant
Reed
J. 8
Clarkson
Beaver
Hastings
Delameter
Dalzell
Bayne
Kirkpatrick
The
Dick Murphy
Colonel Swords
Colonel Reed
the Americas Club
Robert W. Taylor
Ohio
New York
Post Office Inspection Finds Cramped Pittsburg Office
First Assistant Postmaster General Clark son and Private Secretary Marshall Cushing toured the Pittsburg post office with Postmaster Kean. Officials admitted severe space constraints but praised the measures to better utilize available space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Marshall Cushing
Wanamaker
Kean
Pittsburg
Nervous Debility Benefit Claimed by Dr Turner
Dr H T Turner of Kasson Minnesota endorses Dee Hersferds Acid Phosphate as very beneficial for nervous debility from any cause and for indigestion based on his experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Hersferd
H. T. Turner
Kasson
Minn
Special for Monday Mixed Goods and Fabrics at City Stores
Saturday through Monday sales feature 20 dozen Indies fine muslin skirts with yoke and cambric flounce priced at 125 dollars a rare value. Also bargain muslin underwear and Paris Exposition style awnings at Mamarr & Son and others. Diamonds, watches, and jewelry offered at low prices by Sas McK. jewelers at Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. CamPret & Sons
Fifth Ave
Counterfeiters arraigned in Stoystown district case
Six men including leader John H. Bisbing and his sons Henry and Edward were arraigned before Commissioner McCandress after arrests by Marshal Harrah Special Agent McSweeney and Deputy Garber. Hearings are scheduled next week with James Wilt Sipe Jerry Wilt Ed Bisbing John H Bisbing and Henry Bisbing slated for separate sessions. The gang produced nickels dimes quarters half dollars and dollars from copper molds found alongside 40 pounds of lead and antimony. McSweeney believes about 30 in the gang remain at large but the arrests should quiet the operation for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoystern
Marshal Harrah
McSweeney
Garber
McCandress
John H. Bisbing
Henry
Edward
Jerry Wilt
James Wilt
McKecesport
John Sipe
Sipesville
Stoystown
Sipe
Bedford
Harris
Johnstown
Detective McSweeney
Bisbing
Union Club Opens With Colored Membership Initiative
The Union Club, a new organization for colored men, begins business tomorrow evening at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House. Officers include President L. Googins Vice President T W Gale and Secretary John H Chilton. The building offers a reception room reading room billiard parlor cafe and other comforts with furniture delivered and installed. Membership stands at about 150 with strong demand for certificates as the club aims to grow quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
L. Googins
T. W. Gale
John H. Chilton
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Mosaic Encaustic Tile Workers President Cleared of Larceny Charge
John McIver head of the International Association of Mosaic Encaustic Tile Workers faced a magistrate hearing for larceny brought by secretary Allen Goodfellow. Witnesses showed the organization’s books were misplaced in a pool room and later returned by another man. McIver was honorably discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McIver
International Association of Mosaic Encaustic Tileworkers
McKenna
Allen Goodfellow
McIver
Melver
Headache Capsules Sold Citywide Since January Eighteenth
Five hundred dozen Krause's headache capsules have been sold in this city and Allegheny since January eighteenth. Each box carries a positive guarantee to cure headaches from any cause, harmless and especially for headaches from overindulgence. 25 cents per box. Also public auditions every afternoon and private sales of lace curtains and household goods at 66 Federal Street, Allegheny, discounts regardless of cost by H. Hottzmay & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Infante Furnishings Show Largest Pittsburg Stock
We are now showing the most complete stock ever exhibited in Pittsburg featuring special styles and shapes from cheapest cambic to most expensive silk dresses. A. G. Camp Bett & Sons, 27 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
A. G. CampBett & Sons
Fifth Ave
Jewelers Ad Promotes Watches Diamonds and Silver
Local ad from 418 Smithfield Street promotes watches diamonds and silver wares under the shop name Jas M Kun with the slogan The Big Clock near Diamond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. M Kun
Rices
Smithfield St
Diamond St
Lace curtains sale cuts prices on 300 Nottingham designs
Haoeus and Haces announces direct manufacturer sale of over 50 new lace curtain designs in white and ecru. Units range from 314 to 4 yards long with prices from $250 to $750 per pair, about 33 44 percent below regular values. Sale begins Monday at Keane and Shuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haoeus & Haces
Urssa
Great Corset Sale at Ben's Penn Ave Store
Corsets offered at drastic discounts with all sizes available. Advertisement promotes Murano awnings at Ben's and mentions A4ble Shuster at 3 Fifth Ave and the Pittsburg location with a Monday morning sale start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Ben’s
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
KsasLe & Suvs
Fifth Ave
Attorneys Preparing Briefs on Brew ers Acting as Bottlers
Lawyers representing brewing firms in the county work on briefs about bottling licenses. Judges Ewing and Macee may hear arguments Tuesday. Nearly $300000 has been paid to the County Treasurer for liquor licenses with most funds collected in Pittsburg and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Macee
White
Cohen
Ferguson
John
Robb
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Through the Divorce Mill in a Citywide Docket
Macy Hoote United and many more seek marriage dissolution. Zilestine Armensberger sues Crescens Armensberger for divorce claiming her al Bigamy. Mrs. Sarah Walker sues Daniel Walker after a marriage on October 28, 1887 and his desertion. Other filings allege desertion and infidelity in several pairs. Divorces granted in multiple cases including Elle J. King Jacob J. King Agnes Himberger Aloysius Himberger Annie Williams James W. Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zilestine Armensberger
Crescens Armensberger
Sarah Walker
Daniel Walker
Mary Snyder
Joseph Snyder
Louise W. Saulter
Ludwig Saulter
Nellie L
Jacob J. King
Agnes Himberger
Aloysius Himberger
Annie Williams
James W. Willliams
Fife Divorce Case Reveals Desertion of Wife with Child
Testimony filed in the divorce suit of J Edgar Fife against Lillian M Fife alleges desertion in February 1888. He reports moving wife and child from East End to Washington street, her departure by a rear door, and subsequent acts including selling furniture and traveling to Chicago where she stayed as Mrs Beegs with the child and a masid. She returned two months later and has since lived apart at her father's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Fife
Lillian M. Fife
East End
Washington Street
Chicago
Marriage case ends with weekly alimony in Allegheny
Judge Ewing heard Andrew Taggart of Allegheny charged by his wife with desertion and abuse. Mrs Taggart testified of jealousy and desertion. Taggart denied abuse. Witnesses described Mrs Taggart’s character. Judge ordered Taggart to pay $5 weekly and costs.
Gallagher Oil Lease Dispute Land Use Case
G H Dimick and the Kanawha Oil Company filed a bill in equity against John Gallagher over a 3714 acre Ross township lease for gas boring. Pressley claimed a prior lease trapping access and the plaintiffs seek an injunction to stop Gallagher from granting another deal and to compel performance of the original agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Dimick
Kanawha Oil Company
John Gallagher
Ross Township
Gallagher
Rand
Pressley
Gellgee
Lindsay Appointed Appraiser in Gray Estate
Executors of the late Captain R. C. Gray filed in Common Pleas for the appointment of an appraiser to value Gray’s interest in Park Bros. & Co. Gray held 29 shares at 500 dollars par. James H. Lindsay was named appraiser by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Park
D. E. Park
James J. Donnell
J. Painter, Sr
R. C. Gray
Common Pleas Court
Captain Gray
Park Bros. & Co
Court
James H. Lindsay
Board adjourns after discussion on plant enlargement
Mr. McFarland tied up proceedings while Mr. H P Dilworth, a stockholder, recounted circumstances from board meetings about enlarging the plant. An adjournment was taken to Thursday next. John D Shafer named commissioner to take testimony in several contested cases including Mayor Wyman Allegheny and many civil actions in Common Pleas Nos 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Shafer
Wyman
Allegheny
Decree Granted in Anchor State Company Dissolution
A decree of dissolution was granted for Anchor State Company. J C Dicken won a contract suit against John McKerwin with a verdict of 2225 for the plaintiff. De Sioz sued Thomas eating for 1000 damages. Keating and Kate McGanagrrr filed for lunacy inquest into Margaret Purcell. Sheriff seized and sold the shoe store stock at 100 Fifth Avenue. J Caldwell appointed commissioner to testify in the Hazlett Foster contested election case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchor State Company
J.C. Dicken
John McKerwin
de Sioz
Thomas Eating
Keating Ae
Kate McGanagrrr
Margaret Purcell
W. D. McGill
Enq
Recina Hixenan
Sherrif McCanaless
No. 100
Fifth Avenue
J. Caldwell
R. J. Hazlett
James Foster
Holbrook's Successor Appointed on Lake Erie Line
Secretary Robinson announced Newell's circular naming G. M. Beech as General Superintendent replacing Elliott Holbrook and C. H. Bronson as Auditor succeeding E. H. Kendrick. Beech has Chicago and Atlantic and Bee Line experience. Bronson comes from the CC C I road. Holbrook departs Monday for a Southern pleasure trip amid rumors of a Western rail job or return to New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Newell
G. M. Beech
Elliott Holbrook
C. H. Bronson
E. H. Kendrick
Chicago and
Atlantic Road
Chicago
Bee Line
Capecity
Lake
Lake Erie
Holbrook
New York
New England
Record of 200 WPM Shorthand Achievement
At the London Phonetic Shorthand Writers Association exam on January 30 Bernard de Bear of London wrote 2 000 words from dictation in 10 minutes at 200 words per minute and correctly transcribed his notes. He earned a speech certificate for 200 WPM and a gold presentation watch from Isaac Pitman. Other shorthand writers like Reed of London and Wyatt of Edinburgh are noted, but de Bear is credited with the first reliable 200 WPM record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Society Journal
London Phonetic
Isaac Pitman
Eed
London
Wyatt
Edinburgh
de Bear
Pittsburg Directory Expansion Under Way
Publisher J F Diffenblacher reports a large staff is compiling the city directory with A B C sections already printed. An expected larger name increase than last year is forecast as canvassers conclude. Corrections from residents who moved since the canvassers’ tour are invited for timely updating before June 1 issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Diffenblacher
Diffenbacher
Held to Court on Several Charges
Jerry McDonough a sub fireman was arrested on a warrant issued by Magistrate Gripp charging an unnatural crime larceny and feloniously pointing firearms by Inspector Whitehouse He was given a hearing yesterday and committed for trial at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry McDonough
Gripp
Inspector Whitehouse
Death at Poor Farm of George McCloy Aged 60
George McCloy age 60 died yesterday at the Poor Farm from general debility. He formerly worked at Hussey and Howe's mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCloy
Hussey & Howe's
New Aldermen Bonds Arrive After Governor Commissions
Recorder Graham received 58 commissions from the Governor for newly elected aldermen and justices of the peace in the county. They will be issued once the Squires elect file their bonds.
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Graham
Special Car Loads 59 National Cash Registers Arriving
The Panhandle express train arrives at 6 this morning carrying a special car with 59 National Cash Registers from Dayton Ohio. All are to be delivered Monday. A second car leaves Dayton Tuesday and is due in this city Wednesday. Look out for these two ads of registers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Taylor
Ohio
McKinley
McComas
Taylor
Tammany
Kid
Snyder
Connellsville
Silas M. Bailey
Uniontown
George V. Lawrence
Wickham
Dick Quay
Beaver
Representatives Fruit
Sharon
Panhandle
National Cash Register Co
Dayton
National
Pittsburg Bucket Shop Closes Amid $300000 Liabilities
The Pittsburg Commission Company Limited suspends operations after failing to meet rising market margins. Liabilities around 300000, marking the largest failure of its kind in the city. The firm, organized in 1887 with officers Conkling Hewitt and Laidley, faced heavy losses on grain and pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Commission Company, Limited
William I. Conkling
Charles F. Hewitt
William H. Laidley
Frank Q. Camp
W. C. Place
Trion
Tradesmen’s Bank
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Washington City
New York
Doran & Wright
Public Grain and Stock Exchange
Fourth Avenue
New York Exchange
Pittsburg Commission
Cleveland
Place
Harrison
Blaine
Damages Increased in Diamond Street Widening Report
The Board of Viewers amended the Diamond street widening report raising damages on several fronting properties. Opera House Company protested seeking higher compensation. report likely to be adopted. A Select Council special committee favored Ferguson’s speed of trains resolution and returned it with unanimous approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
Diamond Street
Opera House Company
Ferguson
Liberty Street
Department of Public Safety
Patent notices list new inventions and inventors in Pittsburg
C D Levis patent office lists Henry Roberts for curling rods George J Learzot and F E Smith for tinners shears Robert Neilson Teethed wheel G F McLeane W F Faber mill appliance Thomas Jenni pencil sharpener John C Conroy system of distributing. Patent guaranteed on new inventions. Office hours 9 pm. Also ads for Exquisite cloaks at Rosenbaum Co and various wares at Hayes Kerwan 33 Water St. Silk waists, wrought steel ranges for hotels and homes, photos and artwork at Lies Gallery and dress shop Pancet Jones 20 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Leader
Henry Roberts
Pittsburg
George J. Learzot
F. E. Smith
Robert Neilson
G. F. McLeane
W. F. Faber
Thomas Jenni
Allegheny
John C. Conroy
Suit Over Exploded Engine Claims $25 000 Damages
John M. Ludwig of the Southside sues Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad for $25 000 alleging an old worn engine caused a February 13 explosion at the Douglass siding. A brakeman was killed and Ludwig injured with a fractured skull and other severe injuries. The suit aims to clear Ludwig’s name amid coroner’s findings of an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
John MM. Ludwig
John M. Ludwig
Southside
J. D. Watson
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Ludwig
Douglass Siding
Watson
Jay
Reading
Monongahela
Thompson's Bargains Advertise Wholesale Grocery Specials
Wholesale and retail catalog by M. R. Tompson at 301 Market St corner Third Ave lists 15 lb granulated sugar 1.00, 1 lb cocoanut 0.50, canned vegetables and fruits, dried fruits, tea, and other staples with prices. Goods delivered free to both cities. outlying towns prepaid on orders of 10 or more. send for catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeechwasawsis
California
Orleans
M. R. Tompson
Market St
Third Avenue
Public Auction Opens Daily For Household Goods And Fabrics
Public auction listings advertise daily sales of lush scarves table covers mantel borders and new household articles with private sales at cost. Locations include 66 Federal St below West Penn H Hottzmays & Sons and Friday silk sales at regular 22 quality priced to $125 a yd. Also noted are jackets capes and tuxedo awnings from Mamaux & Son's and Pitcairn's 434 Wood at featuring vast stock of suitings and trouserings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal St
West Penn Depot
Allegheny
H. Hottzmay & Sons
H. Hottzmays & Sons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Quay
Quay
National Committee
Napoleon
Comece
Swords
Mclicar
Mr. Clarkson
Inteens
Mamarr & Son's
Sarah Silks
Ksnable & Shuster
Ares Sas
McK
Union Club
Colored Organization
Morrow
Infante
Warr
Keane & Shuster
Lillian Fife
Macy Hoote
Andrew Taggart
Her
Lindsay
Dixmont
Common Pleas No
McKinney
Fawcett
Biggert
Scanlon
Denniston
Musgrave
Descalz
Same
Hunter
Jennings
Beam
Homestead Borough
Wagner
Poegsehaal
Station
Harry
Murray
City of
Garrison & Bro
Hony Lamb
Stone
Brown
Safe Deposit
Irwin
Coleman
Atlantic
Iegerd
Newark
Charles Ross
Junction City
Kan
Fred Grous
Harry Devine
Raccoon Creek Bridge
New York Sun
DisPatca
Germania Bank
Bir
Messrs. Plain & Co
Washington
Brinker Bros
Kew Patents
Rosenbaum & Co
Hayes & Kerwan
Water St
James C. Thompson
Liberty Avenue
Sixth St
Moentsia
Pancet & Joxgs
C. W. Battell
S. Collins’ Son & Co
E. G. Stucky
E.G. Stucky & Co
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Penn
Faulkston
Theo. E. Inrig
Carl Hartwig
Butler St
John C. Smith
Main St
Jas. L. McConnel & Co
E. E. Heck
Thos. R. Morris
Hanover
Preble Aves
F. H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. H. Eggers & Son
Smithfield Street
Wsu
Thompson's
Batchelor
Alace
Rosenbaum
Market Street
Hueus & Hacke
Usso
Capes
KxyasLe & Shuster
Mamaux & Son’s
Pitcairn’s
Pitcairn
Brussels
Household Credit Co
Highth Street
Wood
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