Hearing Summary on Captain Bell and Hunganians
On July 1 1881 Captain Bell testified as a witness in the hearing of four Hungarians. He claimed he did not receive witness fees for his testimony in this or any other case. The prosecution stated this would be the only evidence in the preliminary hearing. The defense offered what they had. Mr Wyman was held for court in 500 bail on each of four charges. Ex-Councilman Frank Curry remained on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Wyman
Frank Curry
Reformers Deny Whitewash In Murphy Case As They Seek Affidavits
The Allegheny Auditing Committee and reformers reject claims of whitewash over Chief Murphy. They say affidavits sourced from the Reform Association may prove an accusation that Murphy took tribute from gamblers and vice houses. City Solicitor Elphinstone is seen as likely to push all cases to clearance of guilt or innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Auditing Committee
Reformers
Chief Murphy
Conrsee
Henricks
Wrman
Reform Association
Elphinstone
Bold Daylight Robbery At Fifth Avenue Home
A thief forced entry at No. 575 Fifth Avenue, ransacked a trunk with a razor leaving blood, stole $530 a gold ring a silver watch chain and a bottle of whiskey. The burglar fled by cable car after threatening the resident and is being investigated by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sk. J. Booker
Fifth Avenue
Burelar
Elise
Bolder
Objections Filed Over Amberson Avenue Paving Viewers
W. E. Neeley and Mary C. Bruce with H. K. Porter as executor for George Porter sue to block a board of viewers for damages and contest the paving on Amberson avenue. They argue the paving lacked proper petition, the act is unconstitutional, and the curative legislation is invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EK. Neeley
Mary C. Bruce
H. K. Porter
George Porter
Amberson Avenue
Supreme Court
Post Office Promotions Reserved for Railway Men
Postmaster McKesn of Pittsburg and Postmaster Gilleland of Allegheny received an order directing that after December 31 all promotions in Washington classified departments shall be filled from railway men with at least 50 employees. The aim is to aid overworked railway main service men after years of service who are unfitted for other work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKesn
Pittsburg
Gilleland
Allegheny
Washington
Eervier
Unstable Man Detected at Union Station
Samuel Eberts wandered into Union station claiming danger to life and sending a protective telegram to Governor Pattison. He spoke of a feud in Jeffersonville Ohio and murders there, appeared harmless yet rambling. Officers Grady and Zimmerman watched him and may contact Jeffersonville authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Eberts
Union Station
Pattison
Xenia
Mne
Isu
Jeffersonville
Grady
Zimmerman
Harmtees
Alderman Donovan in eviction dispute over ejectment
Alderman Donovan acted as high kicker in an eviction yesterday after Jacob Golonsky sued landlord Joseph Goldberg for disorderly conduct. The landlord responded with ejectment and a deputy sheriff. The alderman ruled the ejectment invalid, noting rent paid through December 4, but the goods remained in the street as the case advances to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Jacob Golonsky
Penn Avenus
Joseph Goldberg
Robbery on Third Avenue Targets Ee I Merler
Ee I Merler was held up by two men on Third Avenue near Liberty Street and robbed of 150 dollars. Detectives McTinhe and Shore reported the case and arrested Chris Bracken as a suspect. police continue pursuit of a second man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee I. Merler
Third Avenue
Liberty Street
McTinhe
Shore
Chris Bracken
Little Congressman Dalzell and Collector Warmcastle in Audit Rumors
Reports from Pittsburgh indicate government agents continue investigating the internal revenue district. Collector Warmcastle and aides face allegations of discrepancies and funding movements, while Senator Quay and Congressman Dalzell may attend the inquiry.
Boston Spin on The Dispatch’s Title Joker
In The Dispatch tomorrow Marechal P Wilder offers a wry take on the paper’s cover joke about a title. The piece hints at a playful, satirical frame for the upcoming issue and its lead tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Marechal P. Wilder
Dispatch Tomorrow
Joker
Darley Hopeful On New Castle Plant Control By Year End
FE C Darley Southern representative of J P Witherow & Co remains at the Duquesne and plans to return to Kentucky tonight He expects to control the New Castle plant by January 1 Seventy creditors have signed extension papers with others to follow No refusals noted and committee decisions approved Receiver Thompson will be paid off Furnace workers in Pittsburg report strong pig iron output and optimism about the future Southern ore and cheap coal yield coarse iron in the South but not equal to the Northern quality
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmeszsile
Washington
Internal Revenue
Department
Senator Quay
A Warmcastle
Dalzell
Warmcastle
Pittsbore
Pittsburg
FE. C. Darley
J. P. Witherow & Co
Duquesne
Kentucky
Thompson
Darley
Mr. Darley
Mason & Hamlin Director Sees Growth and Political Views
James Hollyer, a Mason & Hamlin Organ Co director aboard the limited to Chicago, reports a 15 percent year rise in business. He thinks Hill has little sentiment in New York and believes Cleveland may be the next Democratic nominee. He fears New York will underprepare for the Worlds Fair and poor representation there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hollyer
Mason & Hamlin Organ Company
Chicago
Hill
New York
Cleveland
Democrats Form New Club With Looming Large Meeting
Local politicians anticipate a large enthusiastic gathering next Monday night as Straightout Democrats rally behind a new movement. Reports say many previously known rank ringsters will join the procession while Levi Bird Dofl is favored to lead the club with W. A. Sipe, two wealthy, well known figures securing its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Bird Dofl
W. A. Sipe
Archbishops Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrated in St Louis
Bishop Phelan Vicar General Wall and Fathers Molyneux and Lambing returned from St Louis after attending Archbishop Kendrick's fiftieth anniversary service. They praised the archbishop as remarkably well preserved and described the celebration as a grand success with an ovation. Several East priests accompanied the party home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Wall
Molyneux
Lambing
St. Louis
Kendrick
Vanderbilt and Depew Reported in Pittsburg Transit
Rumor claimed W. H. Vanderbilt and Chauncey Depew passed through Pittsburg on their way east. Investigation confirmed the report as true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Vanderbilt
Chauncey Depew
Pittsburg
City Poor Farm inmate dies. body to Anatomical Society
Heer Nm, an inmate at the City Poor Farm, died yesterday after being admitted in January 1957 with multiple admissions. His body will be turned over to the Anatomical Society. Iron City Council 225 RK.A. members plan to attend Brother Henry Wise's funeral services from Southern Avenue hall Mt fedefren at 1. Committee on Surveys failed to meet yesterday due to lack of quorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heer Nm
Anatomical Society
Iron City Council
RK. A
Southern Avenue
Mt. Fedefren
Henry Wise
Italians Turn Homeward From City In Sudden Exodus
Reports of a rapid Italian exodus from the area prompt inquiry. Attorney H L Christy says most Italians fear conscription and lack final citizenship papers others deny organized movement. Attempts to confirm details at Roma Hotel and local Italian shops yield little light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Christy
Italy
Christy
Blaine
Roma
Tricky Woman Ordered Out of Room House
Superintendent Weir warned Philadelphia Mary to quit No 28 Second avenue within 12 hours or face workhouse, after she rented rooms with her son and began causing trouble. William McKenzie, owner of the building, reported the disturbance and alleged attempted lease buying to deter her stay. Detective Demel notified her to leave, with arrest for false pretense if she remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir
Philadelphia
Mary
Second Avenue
William McKenzie
McKenzie
Lawrenceville
No. 28
No. 30
Demel
Randall Club Election Chooses McCrickart Ticket after Deadlock
The Randall Club annual election returns eight officers led by President A Duncan and a slate headed by J J McCrickart. McCrickart forces prevail after a second ballot. counting continued past 3 AM with nearly 200 members present and intense interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
8. A. Duncan
D. O. Barr
Herman Handel
Fred Manley
J. F E. McCrickart
J. J. Fletcher
H. T. Morris
Joseph Cuneo
J. J. McCaffrey
Thomas B. Foley
D. P. O'Doherty
Christmas gifts to please women from Dr Helen Watterson
A preview from The Dispatch outlines thoughtful Christmas gift ideas for women curated by Dr Helen Watterson. The column suggests stylish accessories, home comforts, and meaningful tokens, aiming to help readers choose tasteful presents for family and friends this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Watterson
Dispatch
Eldersridge Academy Banquet for Pittsburg Alumni
The Eldersridge Academy Students Association of Pittsburg and vicinity will hold its first annual banquet at Hagan's restaurant on Smithfield Street at 1 30 PM Tuesday and will host a reception for His Honor Judge McClung. Mayor Gourley will preside and deliver remarks with several city officials in attendance. Distinguished alumni including Dr N B Kelly, Prof T B Elder, Judge Neil and others may attend, with all former Eldersridge students invited to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldersridge Academy Students’ Association of
Pittsburg and
Hagan’s
Smithfield Street
Udge McClung
Ridge
Gourley
The
McClung
Cadwalader, Evans
McCann
Fulton
Greene
Gallagher
Escaped Prisoner Fires on Officer After Break from Box
Officer Kelly arrested a colored man about midnight Thursday as a suspicious character. At the patrol box the prisoner escaped, pushing the door and locking the officer inside. The officer freed himself and pursued. the negro turned and fired, but the shot had no effect. He fled down Homewood avenue, dropping a bag with nine chickens and four flatirons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Homewood Avenue
Allegheny Lights Pay Bills for Mast Arm Lamps
The Public Works sub committee on Public Lighting in Allegheny approved a payroll of 1 845 65 and bills totaling 1 444 44. It seeks 350 000 more appropriation to install mast arm lamps and adopt a direct lighting system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Lights
Public Works sub-Committee On Public Lighting of
Allegheny
Man from Morgantown Sent to Pittsburg Poor Farm
Daniel Bentz, an employee of Robinson's Clicus, arrived in Pittsburg yesterday with a leg injury from Morgantown West Virginia. He claims Pittsburg as his home and says he was sent here by Morgantown's Poor Authorities. He will be sent to the Poor Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bentz
Robinson
Clicus
Morgantown
W. Va
Pittsburg
Central Station
Commissioner Shafer Ill in Stay ton-Wyman Contest
Commissioner Shafer, J. D. Shafter, was laid up yesterday with illness and no further examination was reported. The text notes uncertainty about the cause, mentioning a possible aroma from boxes. Dr. B. M. Hanwa maintains general ENT practice at 77 Penn Street, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shafter
Mr. Shafer
Salaries Rise Across School Staff After Board Meeting
The Central Board of Education committee approved salary increases funded by a state appropriation, boosting pay for primary and grammar teachers and principals. Primary teachers would start at 350 to 650 annually, grammar teachers gain 50, assistant principals rise to 800, and the 1400-class principals increased to 1900. Prof Elliot of physics receives a 200 raise. A separate resolution grants high school graduates extra experience credit. The changes take effect with next year’s budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
Pillsbury
Miss Davis
Humboldt
Davis
Allegheny
Miss Ludwig
Hanlon
Mar
McCullough
Proudfit
JeKelvey
Pittsburg
Fox
Littell
Gray
Wainwright
Elliot
McMillan
Sneak Thief Held for Court in Southside Robbery
Thomas Caslett, arrested days ago on suspicion of robbing John Knapp's Southside store and taking $200, faced a hearing before Alderman Succop last evening. He was committed for court as evidence, though not proving he took the money, was strong enough to satisfy the alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Caslett
John Knapp
Alderman Succop
Caslett
Board weighs Carnegie Library plans after meeting
Board of Commissioners met to review library designs. President J B Scott said no conclusion was reached and that no date is set for settlement. He hopes the designer will be notified this month and insisted merit over favoritism guides the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Carnegie Library
J. B. Scott
Mr. Scott
Ill Luce Arrests Lead to Disorderly Conduct Charges
Macere Curios colored was arrested on disorderly conduct after a drunken dispute on a Wylie avenue cable car and refused to pay fare. An 11 year old, Tr ScLuivas, was locked up on a warrant sworn by Magistrate McKenna. Micuant Reutvert and Mary Reminger were jailed for a license violation related sale. Albert Reichmant accuses them of keeping a speakeasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macere Curios
Wylie Avenue
Tr ScLuivas
Wilkofsky
Twelfth Ward
McKenna
Micuant Reutvert
Mary Reminger
Reilly
Brownsville Avenue
Southside
Albert Reichmant
Northside ad office hours and submission cutoff
The Dispatch sets ad reception at a time for next morning insertion. The new office will stay open daily except Sunday for advertisers on the Northside.
Large coffee roasting firm hit by early morning blaze
Fire swept Haworth & Dewhurst's coffee roasting house at 4th Seventh streets trapping a fresh load of coffee and damaging machinery. Losses run about 25000, insured. The adjacent grocery building at Thirty-first and Smallman burned after a stove caused an oil barrel explosion. A stable on Penn avenue and Fairmont street also burned, with suspicions of arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haworth & Dewhurst
Seventh Street
Liberty and
Seventh Streets
Commission House
W. T. Shannon
A vain search for trailing robbers after Glendale train heist
In St Louis on December 4 a Frisco express robbery near Glendale lacks tangible evidence. Investigators note possible escape by saddle to Kansas City after Webster station ride, with horses hitched in the grove. Detectives suspect the robbers split up to slip away before Jubilee events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Glendale
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Webster
Friday's Unfortunate Ones and Three Accidents
Three workmen were injured yesterday in separate incidents. Thomas Robinson fell from a house on Park Avenue and dislocated his shoulder. John McFarland, a Harbison & Walker brick works engineer, was thrown by a fly wheel, suffering arm and leg fractures and internal injuries. William Nellis, at Shoenberger's mill, was crushed under a wagon wheel and taken to West Penn Hospital. A note mentions an event by W. G. Kaufmann tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boutxsoux
Thomas Robinson
Park Avenue
Sheridan Avenue
McFarlane
John McFarland
Harbison & Walker
Marshall Avenue
Alleheny
Newpis
William K. Nellis
Shoenberger’s
West Penn Hospital
Postmaster Gilleland Denies Unfounded Charges Amid Party Rivalry
Allegheny City Postmaster Gilleland rejects claims of mismanagement as unfounded and asserts his office runs well. Ex Assistant Postmaster Clark and Assistant Meyler defend him, noting government inspectors found management satisfactory. Despite denials, Northside sources say his job remains in jeopardy due to internal party opposition tied to a May 22 dismissal of Letter Carrier Bulford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilleland
Allegheny
Republican Party
Allegheny City
Clark
Meyler
Senate
Montry
Washington
Bulford
Plates Cups and Saucers Offer At Unusually Low Price
Harpy and Hayes Jewelers advertises a display of decorative plates cups and saucers as exclusive imports with no duplicates and invites inspection at 529 Smithfield Street Pittsburg. P.C.C.C. promotes men’s overcoats jackets and suits at 15 dollars each, silk lined and cheaper than usual merchant tailoring costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harpy & Hayes
Smithfield Street
City Hall
P.C.C.C
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Corner Grant and
Diamond Streets
C. C
Court House aims to heat with coke boilers if gas fails
Court House Superintendent Mercer reports near independence from People's Natural Gas Company after noting recurring shortages on October 5 9 14 23 and 28. He urges three coke burning boilers to heat the jail and power the elevators ensuring heat and safety if gas fails and the building remains usable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Mercer
People’s Natural Gas Company
Music Shop Ad Promises First Class Pianos and Organs
Come in to see our selection of Decker Bros Knabe Fischer Estey and more. We stock pianos organs and cabinets in ebony rosewood and other finishes with brass and stringed instruments. Holiday presents and delivery promised. S. Hamilton 1 and 95 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker Bros, Knabe, Fischer
Estey
Sterling
Pease
New England
Story & Clark and Farrand
Votey
St. Domingo
S. Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Boys Gift Parade Promises Grand Prizes At Local Stores
Advertisements tout ele gant gifts for boys including Going to the Fair, a stem winding watch, and Mumbl y Tales with colored illustrations from P C Co Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co. Offers on hats bonnets jackets and Onyx cabinets. Shoppers urged to visit Harpy Hayes and Jos Horne Co stores for displays and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C
Pittsburg
PC. Co
United States Troops Ordered to Observe Mexican Revolutionists in Texas
General Stanleys detachment from Fort Ringgold will patrol near the Rio Grande to watch for armed groups or suspicious gatherings. A second party with Deputy Marshal Beks will search Paolo Blanco ranch for revolutionists reported in hiding. The dispatch also quotes Thomas J. Workman criticizing New York over the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Astonio
Tex
Rio Grande City
Texas
Rio Grande River
David S. Stanley
Military Department of Texas
Fort Ringgold
United States
Beks
Paolo Blanco Ranch
Men s Furnishings Emphasis At Local Stores Tonight
Local shops advertise a broad holiday stock in men s and boys wear with late hours. Offers include astrakhan jackets eight to ten dollars, seal plush jackets five dollars, and coats from twelve fifty to fifteen dollars at Boces Burt Jos Horne Co and other Philadelphia Pittsburgh retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Biber and Easton Advertise Deep Discounted Cloth Garments
Store offers huge stock of long cloth garments from previous season at one third original value. Prices listed at $1.50 $2.50 $3 and $4 with warm durable options. Gents smoking jackets or lounging coats priced from $5.50, $7 and up.
B&O Trains Move Into Grand Central Chicago Depot
The Baltimore and Ohio now runs into Chicago’s Grand Central depot via Rock Island tracks. The change, effective December 1, improves north and west connections and avoids gauge transfers for longer trips. It aligns with plans to route the main line through Pittsburg and ends use of the old Illinois Central lakefront depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Grand Central
Chicago
Pittsburg
Illinois Central
Lake Front
Ninetieth Street
Rock Island
Windy City
Bowman Arrested on Complaint of Roommate Over Stolen Clothes
Tsanse Bowman, a colored man, was arrested by Inspector Mc Kelvey on the complaint of Phillips, a colored man and former roommate. Phillips says Bowman stole a suit and overcoat valued at $87 while Phillips was ill hospitalized. Bowman admits buying the items and paying weekly, denying outright theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsanse Bowman
McKelvey
Phillips
Bowman
Blankets and comforts on sale at low prices
Medium and Finest Grade Coun try blankets priced at 3 3.75 and up Eider down comforts 5 and up Large well made comforts priced 1 1.25 1.50 and up
Dress Goods At 725c Line More Attractive Than Ever
Our line of dress goods at 7 25c to see is more attractive than ever, being perfect copies of the finer foreign stuffs.
Two Teen Entered Court on Meat Larceny Charge
Arthur Alcott aged 18 and Joseph Miller aged 19 were held by Mayor Wyman for court on a larceny charge. The pair allegedly stole meat from J. F. Beilstein’s stand at the Allegheny Market House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Alcott
Joseph Miller
Wyman
J. F. Beilstein
Allegheny
Saloons to Close Tuesday Over Special Bond Election
Saloon keepers asked Police Superintendent Weir if they must close for the upcoming bond election. He said it is a normal election and all saloons must close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir
Teesisy
Fur Trimmed Jackets at Rosenbaum Co
180 fresh fur trimmed jackets priced from 495 dollars to 1250 pounds. Examine at Rosenbaum & Co Warren for the Chemical Diamonds. Neckwear for holiday gifts. JaMes H. AIkEN & Co at 100 Fifth Ave and 47 Sixth St offer specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeEn
James H. Aiken & Co
Just
Rosenbaum & Co
Fifth Ave
Monumental Association aims for fair era memorial in Pittsburg
Dr George Wellington Bryant national head of the Emancipation Monumental Association visits Pittsburg to solicit funds for a monument to perpetuate the colored man. Over 50000 pounds already raised with contributions from leading figures. Laredo a Chicago sculptor designed the pedestal and the sketch promises an imposing structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wellington Bryant
Pittsburg
Laredo
Chicago
Ladies' Gloves Stock Full for Christmas Gift Giving
Our extensive glove stock offers popular styles from Reynier from 1 button to 8 button priced 1.50 to 12.25 and Alexandre Suede Mousquetaires in 4 to 30 button lengths priced 1.65 to 4.50. Special attention given to these noted makes as ideal holiday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynier
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Mark Twain
Wagner
Bayreuth
New Stree
T W
Candy Trade of
Charlies T. Murray
Dispatch To-Morrow
Post Ofice
Ohio
Dalzel
Warmenstle
Grover
Levi Bird Duff
Eldersridge
Shafer
Dr. B. M. Han WA
Penn Street
Passu
the Dispatch
Ada Bache Cone
Luce and Law
Federal ST
Trai
Kenrick
W. G. Kaufmann
South America
Fannie B. Wari
Horrow
Aso Unlimited
As Andy & Hayes
Astrakhan
Bocas & Bri
Paris
Jos, Horne & Co
Sixth St
Thomas J. Workman
Memphis
Depew
New Yorker
Vanderbilt
A. T. Stewart
Peter Cooper
German National Bank
Wood Street
Boces & Burt
Rosenbaum
Biber & Easton
Cloak Department
Warren
Gallinger
BATH
Foster
U.and
Ulrich & Spencer
C. Bartlett
Bic. W. Wedermitt & CO
Tissu
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