City aid plan eyed to aid out of town poor
Mayor Gourley proposes a city fund to assist distressed nonresidents and urges Council action next year. Officials split as Chief Elliot, Controller Morrow, and Police Chief Brown weigh legality and need while Mrs. McCormick’s case tests charity limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Department of Public Charitie
McCormick
Pomeroy
Liberty Street
Pittsburg
Chief Brown
Department of Public Safety
Central Station
Police Bureau
Department of Charities
Fragmentary Dispatch Teases Season Position Race
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a season position dispute or ranking in progress, mentioning a page reference and date missing. The readable bits suggest sports or standings news without full details.
Campaign Opened With Fireworks For Meadville Senator
Allegheny County Republican Committee met at old Monmouth HQ led by Chairman Flinn to launch the campaign with a September 1 mass meeting. Plans include a torch light procession and addresses by Adjutant General Reed and Senator Ingalls, with venue options at Bijou or Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Reed
Hastings
Meadville
Allegheny County Republican Committee
Montooth
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
William Flinn
J. C. Brown
J. Walter Lyon
D. Warmcastle
E P. Conner
D. G. Foster
Crafton
William German
McKeesport
Bijou
Opera House
Americas Club House
Americas Club
Roundheads Reunion Draws Nearly One Thousand Aboard Steamboat
Nearly 1,000 persons attended the Twenty Fifth Annual Reunion of the One Hundredth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers aboard the steamer Maya Flower. Surviving Roundheads and families heard addresses, sang war songs, and recalled Civil War days during a daylong event with a return trip to Beaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Hundredth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Simon Cameron
J. W. Young
Owns
Alaska
Lazear
Cameron
Monoy City
Ohio
Beaver
Columbia
Shiras Campaign Gains Momentum in Allegheny City
The congressional race in Allegheny City heats up as both sides canvass the district. Shiras supporters claim backing from business leaders and rising young professionals, while Shiras backers report a split from Stone boosting its prospects. Headquarters opened at the Hotel Bedrether on the South and West Diamond corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
Shiras
Bedrether
South
West Diamond
Allegheny
John N. Neeb
McKinley Aims to Challenge Democratic Majority in Washington
Major McKinley hurried from his Ohio train to catch the Washington express, warning of a big fight in his new district over tariff and party majorities as he resumes campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MicKinley
Major McKinley
Ohio
Ono
Shepherds sought for Southdown sheep arrival
Twenty Southdown sheep arrived from Leesburg Virginia and were unloaded at Highland Park. Superintendent Paisley will manage the new arrivals and seeks an experienced shepherd to care for the flock amid the city’s facilities, with good opportunities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Highland Park
Paisley
Ton Bok
Pier Gaal Bays
Rong Ay Ag
Fight over Congress seat narrows to Stone and Lee
Colonel Willis Halings of Oil City says the contest to fill Congressman Watsin's seat is narrowing to Stone and Lee of Franklin. A Mr ee prefers Lee, while ex-Senator Euary is not present in St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Halings
Oil City
Monongshela House
Watsin
Stone
Lee
Franklin
Esye
Euary
Baron Lagerfelt Accused In $20000 Stock Forgery Case
Writs of foreign attachment issued by Pittsburg banks seek to seize Lagerfelt's effects in Allegheny County over forged 400 and 200 share Jefferson Iron Company certificates. Baron's partner I E Hirsch says Lagerfelt was only nominal in the firm and expects to return from Europe to straighten matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron Lagerfelt
Sweden
Norway
Steubenville
Jefferson Iron Company
Pittsburg
Europe
Allegheny National Bank
Keystone Bank
F. C. Hutchinson
Lagerfelt
J. H. Hayes
Ene Bank
Black-face Comedy Sparks Domestic Dispute in Ward
John Hase, a Black resident of the Thirteenth ward, and his wife were involved in a domestic incident after an alleged quarrel over a tea cup. He pursued a warrant against her for felonious assault and battery, but she later swore out a complaint against him. Both were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hase
Watt's Lane
John
Hase
Will of Jane W Sterrett Bequeaths Estate to Missionary Work
The will filed for probate leaves most property to 8. A. Sterrett Metheney and his heirs forever. It allocates 1000 to Jeanet Theodocia and 1000 to Jane Fife, plus 5000 for Mizpah Memorial Fund with interest for missionary work. Evadne M. Sterrett receives a piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane W. Sterrett
Penn Avenue
A. Sterrett Metheney
Mizpah
Latakia
Syria
Board of Foreign Missions of the
Reformed Presban U Church
North America
David Gregg Metheney
Fidelity Title and Trust
Homeopathic Medical and Surgical Hospital and Dispensary
Fayette Street
Oysters Open Season Amid Higher Prices and Stricter Laws
Oyster season begins Monday amid expected price bumps as Maryland tightens rules on dredging and tonging. Measures require licensing fees, size returns, and penalties. Baltimore Oyster Exchange commits to buying only compliant oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Little Choptonk
Jaoilor House
Joint Police and Fire Committees Study Telegraph Protector
A joint Allegheny Committee on Fire and Police met to review Brown's tele graph protector. The device interrupts current on overload and grounds excess electricity. Chief Jones will report after further review. Police payroll meeting postponed to Monday night, delaying officer charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On Fire and Police
Brown
Jones
Chicago Man Claims World’s Fair Site Secretly Chosen
G F Dickerson, a Chicago lumber and coal man staying at the Monongahela House, argues a site for the World's Fair has already been selected. He alleges the Commission hides it to coax better concessions from rail and transport firms, expecting an agreed plan soon. He says delays aren’t due to real estate men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
G. F. Dickerson
Monongahela House
Disappearance of William Long Amid Domestic Dispute
William Long, manager of Jones and Laughlin’s store at South Twenty seventh and Carson streets, left home on Sunday and has not been seen since. Friends say the move was natural, with no business irregularities, and attribute it to domestic discord as the apparent cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Long
Jones & Lauughlins
South Twenty-seventh
Carson Streets
People and visits at the Roundbel d reunion and local events
Postmaster W H Underwood and Henry Dougan attended the Roundbeld reunion. Lawn Librarian Percy G Digby reopened the Law Library after two weeks. State Senator McLain and Representative Hall are guests at the Seventh Avenue hotel. Mrs M M Pinkerton and granddaughter Margie McGowan returned from Atlantic City. Inspector McAleese brought his family home from near New Castle. W H Picking of the B and O railway arrived in town. Boss Shepherd of Chicago rode the westbound limited. Joseph F Dease attended an A K meeting. Florence and Miss Dors Marshall visit City Assessor J P Stewart. Mrs Oliver Brown of Louisville and family. Mrs Robert Osiermaier returns from Valley. Ada and Carrie Palmer head to the State Normal School soon. Judge George F Arrall stays at the Duquesne. Miss Josephine Shallenburger enjoys Chefitauqun attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy G. Digby
Law Library
Patie
Cresson
Point Chautauqua
McLain
Washingwith
Henry Hall
Mercer
Seventh Avenue Hotel
M. M. Pinkerton
W. P. Pinkerton
Margie McGowan
Atlantic City
McAleese
New Castle
W. H. Picking
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Somerset
Boss Shepherd
Chicago
Washington
Department
Joseph F. Dease
Ona Noen
At. A. K
Florence
Mise Dors Marshall
Osage
Kavu
J. P. Stewart
Allegheny
Oliver Brown
Louisville
Nemo
Robert Osiermaier
Valley Up
West End Grapes Stolen. Two Boys Arrested
Adam Vetter informed Alderman Aurin in West End on Tuesday about fruit thefts from his small vineyard. Constable Fees arrested two boys, Robert Croghan and Nick Kraus, on malicious mischief charges, as investigators pursue others involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Vetter
Aurin
West End
Vetter
Fees
Robert Croghan
Nick Kraus
Fire Alarm Running Cards to Be Destroyed
The fire department will discard the new running cards due to serious errors. Superintendent Evans ordered removal from engine houses and return to the fire alarm office. Corrected cards will be printed and distributed in a couple of weeks, with operations continuing on the old system until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Elizabeth Curry widow of George Curry dies at 76
Mrs Elizabeth Curry relict of the late George Curry and mother of Henry M Curry vice chairman of Carnegie Phipps Co died yesterday at her East End home in her 76th year. Funeral from Larimer avenue East End tomorrow at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Curry
George Curry
Henry M. Curry
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
East End
Larimer Avenue
Marshall Kennedy buys furniture works for new roller flooring mill
Marshall Kennedy & Co Limited purchased the M Seibert furniture factory and grounds on River avenue in Allegheny for 80000 dollars. They plan to convert the buildings into a large roller flooring mill and build a 500 horse power boiler, engine and coal facilities with an elevator for private and public use. The project aims to supply power, fuel by coal, and integrated rail connections across the Pennsylvania system, Pittsburgh and Western lines, creating substantial savings on carload hauling. Miraball Kennedy & Co expect the mill to start as soon as work permits, addressing urgent need for expanded capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Kennedy & Co., Limited
M. Seibert & Co
River Avenue
Hope
Lacock Streets
Allegheny
Minneapolis
Marshall, Kennedy & Co
Marshall
Weixel
Allegheny Valley Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg and Western
Baltimore and Ohio and
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Pittsburg and
Lcan
Miraball, Kennedy & Co
Hoeveler Plans Four Story Storage Building
Mr W A Hoeveler will erect a four story storage building at the corner of Thirteenth and Pike streets. The project will include more than 50000 square feet of floorspace with George W Clay serving as the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hoeveler
Thirteenth and
Pike Streets
George W. Clay
President and Mrs Harrison to visit Cresson Springs
Mrs Harrison and the McKee family will arrive at Cresson Springs tomorrow to occupy a cottage prepared for them. The Presidential party minus the President will depart Philadelphia tomorrow at 12 20 p m on the New York and Chicago limited and arrive at Cresson at 6 35 p m. The President travels by special train and is expected next Friday afternoon. The Springs hotel and cottages are full as Pittsburg visitors anticipate the visit and Mrs Harrison is to receive a warm welcome.
Stock drover Jeremiah Gilchrist found dead at home
Jeremiah Gilchrist a well known stock drover was found dead in bed at his home on Penn avenue East End yesterday morning. He was in good health Tuesday afternoon after a hearty meal but later complained of stomach pains and after seeing a doctor told his wife he was better. She awoke at 4 am to find him dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Gilchrist
Penn Avenue
East End
Well Attended St Pauls Picnic Supports Stained Glass
A large crowd filled Silver Lake Grove for St Pauls Catholic Church picnic yesterday. Proceeds fund the imported stained glass windows for the church edifice as prominent clergymen from the diocese joined in the event with hearty participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake Grove
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Board Reviews Lexington Street Works and Local Fires
The Board of Viewers met to receive claims on the quality and sewering of Lexington street from Penn Avenue to Reynolds street in the Twenty second ward. Frank Bradley's house on South Sixteenth street was damaged by fire last evening with losses around a brief amount. A charter was issued to Wilmerding Building and Loan Association of Wilmerding with capital of 100 dollars. Delamater marching deed mentioned. An alarm from box 2 reported a small fire at McEnight's foundry on Duquesne Way with no damage. Pittsburg Library closed for renovation until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
Lexington Street
Pennavenne
Reynolds Street
Twenty-second Ward
Frank Bradley
South Sixteenth Street
Pan Pao
Wilmerding Building and Loan Association
Wilmerd- Sai Aeenert Deere
Market House
McEnaight
Duquesne Way
Pittsburg
Annie Jones Again In Pittsburg Police Sting
Annie Jones and Jessie White, 19, were picked up in Second Avenue district and brought to the Central station after a tip from a house proprietor. Annie initially known as Tillie Jones faced another case while Rosa Miller and Kitty Wilson were directed to Bethesda Home after overnight stays at the station. Mrs Holstein remains at the Central station awaiting word on her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougnas
Central Station
Annie Jones
Eddie Myers
Douglass
Myers
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
O'Mara
Jessie White
Tillie Jones
Annie
Jessie
McKeesport
Rosa Miller
Cleveland
Kitty Wilson
McAleese
Bethesda
Rosa
Bendel
Multiple Injuries Reported After City Rail and Road Accidents
A series of incidents in Pittsburgh area accidents injure several people. Fireman Henry Anders seriously wounded in a pay train collision at Callery Junction. Miss Ella Jones injured by a stray bullet from a target shooting involving Charles Supert. A yard engine derailment at Moorhead, McLean & Co. mill caused injuries. A 13 year old boy’s foot crushed boarding an Allegheny Valley engine near Twenty-ninth street. Carpenter John Fassinger badly hurt from a fall at a new store, with multiple injuries. A 6 year old bitten by a dog on Larimer avenue. Saddler George Stewart kicked by a horse near a cable car. Black Diamond Steel Works employee injured by falling casting. Deckhand William Kane scalded on a boat on the Ohio river. Hotel proprietor B K Fisher bruised after falling from a cable car. Eight year old Charles Swirling dies after being struck by a train on the Pennicky road at McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Western Road
Callery Junction
Henry Anders
Allegheny Hospital
Charles Supert
Lawrenceville
Ella Jones
Baltimore and Ohio Yard
Moorhead
McLean & Co
Second Avenue
Ae Renoan
Allegheny Valley
Twenty-ninth Street
John Fassinger
Gregory Street
Southside
John Freund
Willie Johnston
Larimer Avenue
George Stewart
Butler Street
Millvale
William Kane
Ohio
Woods
B. K. Fisher
Brookville
Citizens’ Line
Union Depot
Charles Swirling
McKeesport
West Penn Hospital
Public Library Committee Recommends Renting Sterritt Building Floor
The Allegheny Public Library Committee met last night and advised the Board of School Control to rent the third floor of the Sterritt building on West Diamond Street for library use. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is advised for teething children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library Committee of
Allegheny
Board of School Control
Sterritt
West Diamond Street
Mrs. Winslow
Old House-Where I Can Feel Safe From Kleber & Bro
Purchasers trust the H. Kleber & Bro music house as the most honest and reliable source for pianos and organs. Steinway Conover Gabler Opera Burdett Earhoff instruments are preferred and many customers cancel other purchases to trade in for Kleber’s. Prices are 25 to 50 dollars lower with easy terms. Visit Klebers at 506 Wood Street Pittsburgh Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Kleber
Klebers
Wood Street
Pittaburg
Echols McUrbray & Co Piano and Style Advertisement
A brief display from Echols McUrbray and Co lists upright pianos priced at 75 to 290 dollars and organs and melodeons with various prices. Also promotes novelty plaids and stripes 42 inches wide and invites customers to call and examine before buying at The Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
Tssu Huous & Hacks
Real Estate Savings Bank and Bargain Cloths Sale
Real estate savings bank at 401 Smithfield Street offers deposits from $1 with 4 percent interest and a surplus of $61,500. Bargain counters feature India silks reduced to 500 a yard and American ginghams cut from 1240 and 18c to 8c per yard. Also listings for Canada ice and addresses for B. Horson, Mayville, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenues
Houoewus & Hacks. Tlso
Noise from Pleasant Valley electric cars lowers property values
Citizens along the Pleasant Valley line complain of constant rumble and rattling from electric street cars. Local residents report sleeping disturbances and shrinking home values with several empty houses and more predicted by spring. Critics note tracks loosened wheels and ongoing noise from Fremont street and Arch street routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Fremont Street
Lovitts
Highland Avenue
Sandusky
Ohio
Federal
Monterey
North Avenue
Fall Dress Fabrics and Camel Hair Materials
The notice advertises fall dress fabrics including camel hair and all wool options. Camel Hair fabrics are offered in 42 inch width with a soft pliable texture for midfall wear at 40 price. All wool selections in several colors are also priced at 40 with assorted grades and finishes.
Noisy streetcars disturb sleep. property owners may seek damages
The writer complains that streetcars run continuously through the night and begin again before daylight, disturbing rest. They fear ongoing noise and nervous strain and note no action has been taken yet though property owners might protest or seek damages if next spring tenants cannot be found.
Family Behind Bars After Saboty at Third Street
Police wagon hauled Mr and Mrs William Newmeny their daughter Lizzie and James Brown with Fred Snyder after a beer fueled row at the foot of Third street. Sergeant McQuaid overheard a loud war cry from a woman as the scene unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
McQuaid
William Newmeny
Lizzie
James Brown
Fred Snyder
Sabanty
Third Street
Disorderly house raid ends with starving child case
Lieutenant Lewis and Officer Cross raided Thomas Quinns rear residence at 74 Washington Street last evening arresting Mary Walen, Catherine Sullivan and Lucie Dunning. A 4 year old girl was found nearly starved and very sick. prisoners accused of drinking instead of caring for the child. The matron took charge of the baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Cross
Thomas Quinn
Washington Street
Mary Walen
Catherine Sullivan
Lucie Dunning
Grand 3 Days Finale at Horne Co. Dress Goods Sale
Horne & Co announces a three day finale as summer stock ends and fall lines rise. India silks once $1.25 and $1.50 per yard now offered at reduced prices, with special lines at half and one third values. Center of store features bargains in cloaks shirts and blankets. Mens wear includes neckwear now 25c, flannel shirts down to $1.50, with blankets and comforts priced lower than typical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Wash Goods Department
Cloak and Suit
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Councilmanic Action
Chief Elliot
Deaf Charities
Morrow
Flinn
Gourtey
Acts of Assembly
Elliot
Rizes Fae
Roundheads
Mr. Shiras
Aalings Pavers Ler
I. E. Hirsch
Max Schamberg
America
Miss Doty
C. B. Doty
Doty
Jefferson Iron Works
la Belle
Wheeling
Mr. Doty
Scham
Lager
Stockholms
Jays W. Sterrett
Police and Fire
William G. Long
W. H. Underwood
Henry Dougan, Esq
Pins Ae
Ada
Carrie Palmer
State Normal School
George F. Arrall
Youngstown
Duquesne
Josephine Shallenburger
Chefitauqun
Young America
Harry
Central Avenue
Sadler
Peon Avenue
Dabbs
Trhsa
Cresson Springs
Mrs. Harrison
Limited
Cape May
Real Estate Savings Bank
Bantry
Appise Hallenberger
Duquesne Ae
Curry University
Taapen
Canada Ice
B. Horsox
Mayville, N.Y
James. Young
Allegheny Public School Library Committee
Ach Street
Arch Street
Littell, Whitmore
Elias Kait
Anderson Street
William Allison
That Street
Alec Olga
Henrietta
Seiad
Alma
Sos
507
Market Street
Edward
Gruetzinger
aus-Ussa
A. Whiteley
Third Ave
Barnes
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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