Receiver Granted After Advice In Bank Debacle
Auditor General McCamant signed the petition to court after legal advice, approving a receivership to satisfy about 300 depositors of the collapsed bank. McKelvey, as assignee, expressed satisfaction. Senator Upperman hailed the move as meeting depositor demands and noted the absence of an examiner investigation to speed resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upperman
Harrisburg
McKelvey
George C. Wilson
Iry
McCamant
Sanderson
Department of the State
Depu
Aer Ranane
Allegheny County
Lawrence Bank
Lawrenceville
James Upperman
Senator Upperman
Ssia
Firemen Disability Board Approves Benefits and Fund Balance
The Firemen's Disability Board met in the Mayor's office and approved the usual disability benefits. The Safe Deposit Company as trustee reported a fund balance of 12,743 31 dollars on December 1, with 12,335 33 deposited and earning interest, and 407 98 in the hands of Safe Deposit No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen's Disability Board
Safe Deposit Company
Disability Fund
People’s Savings Bank
Safe Deposit No. 4
Iegestr
Aioe
German Inmate Receives Travel Ticket Home
The Department of Charities obtained a consular ticket for John Maluriteh, a 20 year old inmate of City Farm. A pauper who came to New York last May, he worked in an Michigan ore mine and a mill before falling ill. News of a homeward journey changed his health as tears of joy flowed and his illness subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Charities
Consul Schamberg
Germany
John Maluriteh
New York
Calumet
Michigan
Wife and Five Children Put in Jail Over Cruelty
Mrs Mary Brown of Thirty fifth street jailed for 20 days by Squire Porter on cruelty to children alleged by Agent Dean. Testimony said the family lived in a bare home with no furniture, the children sitting amid drink-stained surroundings as the mother wasted money on liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brown
Squire Porter
Dean
Portane Upreela Fails in Bold Train Attempt
A report tells of Dame Portane Upreela’s failed job search leading to a dangerous stunt aboard a moving Baltimore and Ohio freight train. He lost footing and fell between cars, injuring his left arm in the perilous mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame Portane
Pittsburg Man Wins Judgment Against Cincinnati Man
A Cincinnati program reports H. E. Landy of Pittsburg obtained a judgment against W. H. Stephens of Cincinnati for the value pursued. Last July Landy sent Stephens various extracts of that value. Stephens stored them away and refused to return or disclose them. The case involves claims of nonreturn and disputed ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
H. E. Landy
Pittsburg
W. H. Stephens
Landy
Stephens
Sabbath School Institute Seeks National Conference in Pittsburg
The Presbytery of Pittsburg Sabbath School Institute met at Southside and First Presbyterian churches with about 100 in attendance. Plans discuss Pittsburg as next June’s national conference site and a revived focus on strict discipline and early childhood instruction. The afternoon and evening programs featured talks by Dr. J. L. Ferson and Prof. M. B. Riddle on discipline and biblical study, plus a question session and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
National Conference
Sabbath School Institute
Presbytery of
Pittsburg
Southside Presbyterian Church
Willis A. Boothe
Boothe
Samuel Hamilton
J. L. Ferson
Ferson
Peyton
Babbath School
W.C. Lilley
C. B. Hatch
Messrs. Gray
Ferson —_ Hatch
Oeres
J. D. Moffat
M. B. Riddle
Lord
Abraham Lincoln
Isstevening
Reception for General Alger at Old City Hall
The Grand Army Executive Committee plans a Friday night reception for General Alger Commander in Chief of the G A R at Old City Hall. He will be joined by staff officers Colonel Hopkins Detroit Adjutant General General Taylor Philadelphia Quartermaster Gonard Stewart Pa De cae Adjutant General McCormick Philadelphia and Assistant Adjutant General H G Williams Philadelphia. The event runs from 8 to 10:30 with soldiers and families meeting the distinguished visitors and speeches printed for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Executive Committee
Alger
Old City Hall
Hopkins
Detroit
Taylor
Philadelphi
Gonard
Fepartanen
Stewart
Departarey Pa
McCormick
Hilsdelp
Uaira
H. G. Williams
Philadelphia
Approved Pay Rolls Report From Allegheny Committees
The Allegheny Committees on Police and Parks approved bills and payrolls. Police payroll totaled $7,000 and parks $1,674.61. The Mayor's report cites 245 arrests with various classifications, 34 sent to work house, 25 to jail, 14 held for port, 72 paid fines and 87 discharged. Total receipts reach $91,746 with $426 from disorderly conduct and $150 from amusement licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penson
Allegheny Committees On Police and Parks
Cport
Ex Mayor Fulton Returns From the West to City Hall
Ex Mayor Fulton visited his family at Union depot then went to City Hall where locals welcomed him. He denies plans to run for Congress but hints at possible entry to public life. Other items note Cherokee chief Mogram John and various officials en route to meetings in Washington and Harrisburg with mentions of land fraud vigilance and B W Vandegrift heading to Hot Springs Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Fulton
Union Depot
West
City Hall
Congress
Dor
Falton
York City
Pittsburg
Mogram
John Mogram
Washington
Tatedge
Joseph Eichbaum
Pastones High Friest
Josephs B. Mortis
Grand Lodge of
Tracewalker Comes to Grief in West Elizabeth Inquest
The inquest into Charles J. Waite's death at West Elizabeth drew a large crowd amid shock and sympathy for the young woman entangled in the tragedy. Catherine Welsh testified about Waite's gun handling, a self loading revolver, and the moments leading to his fatal wounding, discussing a chilling sequence and her fear during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Waite
West Elizabeth
Catherine Welsh
Bebcng
More Borough
Miss Welsh
Man Struck by Cable Car on Fifth Avenue Line
James Holanay, about 40, a laborer on the Baltimore and Ohio at Wheeling, was hit by car No 17 at Wood Street around 8 PM. He walked into the path while intoxicated. gripman Brubacker slowed the car, saving him from worse harm. He was taken to a hospital with a severe head gash. rumors of death were denied by the injured man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Holanay
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Holanay
Gripman Brubacker
Homeopathic
Baltimore
Wheeling
Et Street
Glassworker killed after stepping off track at Hite's station
Thomas Williams a Tarentum glassblower was fatally injured on the West Penn Railroad yesterday at Hite's station. He stepped off the track to avoid a freight train but a passenger train on the opposite track struck him. He died five minutes after arriving at Allegheny General Hospital. The coroner will hold an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
Tarentum
West Penn
Hite’s Station
Allegheny General Hospital
Southside
Missing Wharfmaster Lighthill Leaves City in Undertow
City Controller Brown of Allegheny seeks David Lighthill the Wharfmaster who has not appeared at his office for weeks. The Controller froze October and November pay, pending bondmen coverage for a shortfall of about $15 in receipts. A general inquiry and next Wharf Committee meeting will address the case amid upcoming elections for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Allegheny
David Lighthill
Lighthill
Uton
Charles Dittmer
Peter Maul
Mr. Young
Wianels
Dittmer
Local insurers hurt by New England bias claims
Local insurance firms faced losses amid disputes over alleged New England bias. The report notes Pittsburg firms were affected while counters to the assertion of no loss surface in the regional market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New England
Presbyterians Meet Allegheny County Session Addresses
Delegates of Allegheny Presbytery gather for a convention with Rev. D Kennedy presiding. Dr H T McClelland speaks on Consecration and self dedication to God. Rev L N Hays urges personal revival and personal work for salvation and outreach. Other sermons cover enthusiasm in the pulpit and Bible school preparedness as vacant churches and needs are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
D. Kennedy
H.T. McClelland
Rasa -Hey
David
Sakine
L. N. Hays
David Kennedy
McKallip
Matthew Rutherford
C. L. Miller
Legheny Presb
J. T. Gibson
Tarentum
Hays
G. M. Potter
Allegheny Presbytery
Glencoe
Glasgow
Industry
Freedom
Concord
Pine Creek
Sharpsburg
Evans City
New Salem
Bull Creek
Cross Roads
Plains
R. C. Totten
Vacancies to fill alderman seats amid retirement talks
Governor Beaver may fill city alderman vacancies soon after determining procedure. A legal opinion suggests vacancies can be declared on petition and filled, barring appeal. Potential candidates include John Dunn, James White, George Gibbons, James McCandless, Andrew Wilson, and others from both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Gotes
Tiak- Toe
Meeg
Alderman Doughty
Messrs
John Dunn
James White
George Gibbons
James McCandless
Andrew Wison
Dr. McCreary
Ublicans
James McPike
L. Shhultenbrand
Peter Zern
Samuel Bowden
Doughty
Maneese
Miller
Alderman Corcoran
Gallagher
John A. Martin
Joseph L. Evans
Callen
Woods Run
Allegheny
Carbon Iron furnace hits 560 heats without repairs
A Carbon Iron Company open hearth furnace under H W Lash broke the record by achieving 060 heats without repairs. The facility owns two 15 ton furnaces, No. 1 is being repaired and will resume next week with Robert Williams in charge of the record run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Iron Company
H. W. Lash
Robert Williams
Gunpowder Accident Injures Miner at Station
Michael Wright, a miner living at McDonald’s station on the Pamhapdle railroad, was brought to West Penn Hospital with severe injuries to his side after a bag of gunpowder in a goat poke was exploded when a lighted pipe was placed in the pocket during hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wright
McDonald's
West Penn
Wright
Incident at South Peng Hospital Leaves Robert B Dean Fatal
It is not now thought that Robert B Dean can live after a skull trephination at South Peng Hospital on Sunday. After the operation he became helpless and violent, and he was set down by the physicians as to how Dean's injury was re- teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Dean
South Peng Hospital
Dean
Scarlet fever effects on ears and hearing described
The article explains scarlet fever involvement of mucous membranes and skin, with ear suppuration and possible perforation leading to long lasting hearing loss if untreated. It notes chronic ear conditions from severe colds and mentions treatment by Dr. Ps at 404 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Dangers From Fires and City Gas Light Ideas
Pittsburg residents consider fire prevention and reliable electric service after a Boston blaze. Morris Mead, chief of the Bureau of Electricity, lauds Pittsburg’s insulated copper wire system on street poles, isolated boxes, and centralized control by Westinghouse to minimize outages during fires. He contrasts with New York and Boston where underground or cheap wires and rival firms threaten safety. Cleveland’s plans for underground lines are noted, with underground rollout described as a long-term, district-by-district effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pittsburg
DisPatch Office
Morris Mead
Bureau of Electricity
Mr. Mead
New York
Brown
Hest
York
Westinghouse Company
Union
Landers
Electrical Department
Cleveland
A Chapter of Misfortunes Husband's Death
A Harrisburg wife, left by Charles Green to seek work in Denver, Col, travels with hope then illness delays her. She recovers enough to continue, receives a letter announcing his sickness and later a telegram claiming his death. The Society for the Improvement of the Poor documents her sad journey and the misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Improvement of the
Charles Green
Harrisburg
Denver
Col
See Hospital
Grover Cleveland Democratic Society Holds Notable Meeting
The Grover Cleveland Democratic Society in Houston's Hall, Lawrenceville, met with quorum and bright lights, aiming for a hopeful meeting. Ex-Solicitor General George A. Jenks sent a regretful letter and did not attend. honorary memberships were conferred on ex-President Cleveland, Allen G. Thurman, John G. Carlisle, Q Mills, Henry W. Grady, and Henry Watterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Lawrenceville
Grover Cleved
Democratic Society
George A. Jenks
Mr. Jenks
Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
John G. Carlisle
Q. Mills
Henry W. Grady
Henry Watterson
Annual Meeting of Masonic Fund Society Reports Assets
The Masonic Fund Society held its annual stockholders meeting in the Masonic Temple on Fifth Avenue. Reports show bailcoat valued at 150000 and income from it at about 18000 with expenses near balance after taxes around 6000. Vial stock stands at 30000 with none currently on the market and no plans to market part of the original stockholders assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Fund Society
Masonic Temple
Fifth Avenue
Penn Electric Fire Extinguisher Trial At Allegheny Wharf
A claimed wonders of fire extinguishment, the Penn Electric Fire Exto, is set for a practical test this afternoon at Fifth street foot and the Allegheny wharf. The device is described as markedly different from existing appliances and will be demonstrated on a portable house during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Allegheny Wharf
Penn
New Social Club for Westinghouse Employees to Open
The Peon Club plans a nine floor Westinghouse building site with 13 rooms and a 20 000 furnishing budget. Members will pay 50 dollar initiation for residents 30 for non residents and annual dues 25. George Westinghouse will be patron and rooms open February 1 with billiard room and free apartments for traveling salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Company
City
Alegent
St. Andrew’s Church and
Club
Charles Paine
Philadelphia Company
John Caldwell
Lemuelister
Fuel Company
A. Wells
Construction Company
Charles 8. Pease
The
Electric Company
Charles A. Terry
George Westinghouse
Globe Refining talks of closing Globe Oil Works in Eighteenth ward
Disputed deal with Globe Refining Co ignites talk of shutting Globe Oil Works in the Eighteenth ward. A discharged worker claimed notices to lay off all men and close. if true, new refineries or closure of the Pittsburgh district oil operations may follow. Officials deny details and say refinery continues running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Refining Company
Globe Oil Works
Pitteburg
Standard
Globe and Standard Oil Works
Oil
Sea Board
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Seaboard
Globe Company
Good coffee made right with simple muslin filter
The article explains that filtering hot water through ground coffee preserves the berry’s essential oils for a smooth rich cup. Boiling destroys the oils and ruins the flavor. Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. at 34 Fifth Avenue offers a perfection filter coffee pot and cups to try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Christmas Mandolins and Galtars at H Kreper Bro
H Kreper & Bro at 506 Wood Street announce a large selection of Washburn Kaaspitte instruments for Christmas. The offer claims upper market quality at prices comparable to inferior makes and notes a line of Arion Conservatory guitars and bands available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kieber & Bro
Washburn
Magnificent kersey overcoats offered for sale
The ad promotes 1 250 standard kersey overcoats priced at ten dollars each. Made of imported kersey in various colors including ana mouse wine stone black and steel, each coat is tailor made and tied with a rich ae. The items are marketed as high quality and aimed at city residents near the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
New Court House
Fashionable Warmer Outerwear and Dress Goods Bargains
A storefront at 505 and 507 Market Street advertises Pinah coats in 40 inch lengths at 15 dollars, plus Elegant Braided Plush Garments from 35 to 2 dollars, Astrachan vests and jackets, French wraps, and broad selections of dress patterns and robes with significant discounts. The ad highlights plush jackets, colorful dress fabrics, and heavy sale pricing on all-wool and fancy goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eac Ee
Late Behind Bars Letter on Alderman Case
A fragmented note from behind bars questions a political case involving Alderman H. Tharhoff and the Basterhoff matter. The writer claims not to have received money or settled the dispute for consideration and asserts they have not been at Alderman's post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Aldermanthasterhoff
J. BP
Basterhoff
Pleasant Valley Stockholders Vote to Increase Bridge Stock
A special meeting of Pittsburg and Allegheny Bridge Company stockholders in the Schmidt Building ratified increasing capital from 150000 to 500000. Bonds for 150000 were issued to fund reconstruction of the Ninth Street Bridge for electric car use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Pittsburg and Allegheny Bridge Company
Ninth Street
Schmidt
Gil Oceanic
Ken
Grand Christmas Opening Deet BB Denke Ons Fifth Ave
A festive opening is announced on Fifth Avenue featuring BB Denke and a Christmas showcase. The event promises holiday displays and special storefront symbolism, inviting shoppers to begin the season with a prominent local retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
Hooksel
Horne & Co Silk Department Promises Holiday Selections
The Horne & Co department stores touts a sharp silk price rise and urges early Christmas shopping. It highlights 200 plus grades of black silks from Sarahs to brocades, plus an extensive mittens and fur selection, all in a separate holiday goods section.
Great Rush at Kleber Bros Store
The Kleber brothers attract heavy crowds at 506 Wood Street as they sell pianos organs mandolins and guitars. They claim monopoly on American eacos and feature Steinway Conover Gabler and Opera pianos with honest prices easy payments and a Love warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleber
Klebers
Christmas Dining Highlighted with Marvin's Fruit Cake
Christmas is near and readers are reminded that Marvin's wedding fruit cake and golden plum pudding are essential for holiday dinners. The items are made from pure imported materials and are available at grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Holiday Handkerchiefs and Dolls At Bargain Stores
White linen handkerchiefs priced at 2.50 each, 100 dozen available at Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue stores. A few dozen 1¢ dolls remain at Harrison's Toy Store 123 Federal Street Allegheny. Other listings include porcelain novelties from Reixenstein 154 156 Federal St Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Harrison's
Federal Street
Allegheny
Jos
Federal St
Bargains at Harrison's Toy Store on Federal Street
Today at R. S. Davis & Co. booksellers at 6 Fifth Avenue, and Harrison's Toy Store at 193 Federal Street in Allegheny offer extraordinary bargains on albums and toys. Shoppers are urged to hurry for limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Davis & Co
Harrison
Federal Street
Allegheny
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Auditor General
M'Kelvey
Fire Disabilities Brelleved
Aage
Europe
Logan
Gen. Alger
Pittabarg
J. M. Townsend
Indiana
Minnesota
B.w.vandegrift
Hot Springs
Ark
Ric Beatth
Cope
Galvin Waste
James 8. McKean
W. H. Arrison
Monongahela City
Philsdel
Josephine Welsh
Waite
James Holaway
McDowell i
Sabahine Walsh
Elizabeth
Mr. McCoyan
Charlie
Joe
Biruck
James Hoeilanay
Druck
Controller Brown
Mr. Lighthill
Dean Dourions
Grover Cleveland
Reighard
Globe
W. Wanrken Waarttles
Wattles & Shearer, Jewelers
Fein
Perorle
Comstock
Biber & Easton
Market Street
Het Ie
Astrachan
Guittestin
Agaly
Bauder
Horne & Co’s
ParissuEay
Sarahs
Sile
JOS. Horne & Cll
Penns Avenur
Kleber & Bro
Grand Collection
E. P. Roberts & Sung
Fifth and Market ST. . Ave
J. M. Poftieee
Pitesirn's
Eae Poophoye
Operal A
Eer, Reece & Co
Debrra
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