Sister Gonzalez at Dixmont Faces Inquiry Over Insanity
Miss M J Cusack urges public inquiry into the care of Sister Gonzalez at Dixmont Lunatic Asylum. Reports quote Dr Hutchinson and nun witnesses, with Cusack alleging confinement and cruelty amid tensions between Bishop Phelan and Ursuline leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cusack
Kenmare
Disratch
Gonzales
Ursuline
Dixmont
Hutchinson
Hickh
Pittsburg
Dixmont Lenatic Asylum
Barrel Factory Idle As Workhouse Seeks New Jobs
Allegheny County Workhouse managers met at Claremont to review finances and seek substitutes for the idle barrel factory. With 646 prisoners and oil transport shifts reducing output, hundreds remain idle as officials cite Southern prison reforms and management as factors behind improved death rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Workhouse
Claremont
Warner
Bear Creek
National Prison Association
Nashville
Tenn
National Association
Alebams
Tennessee
Allegheny County
Randall Club Elects Officers in Democratic Meeting
The Randall club elected Frank J. Weixel as President and named John M. Crickart Herman Handle and Joan W Echoles as vice presidents Recording secretary Morris and John J O Leary as corresponding secretary and trustees John J Fletcher H Mamanz T C Jr John ONeil Lew Cella and ak J Seventeen new members joined. A committee was appointed to coordinate with County Democracy to fill vacancies before the Mayoralty election. A hint suggested Judge Bailey may be the Democratic nominee. The club passed a memorial for O H Fergusson with half mast and draped hall for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Frank J. Weixel
John M. Crickart
Herman Handle
Joan W. Echoles
Morris
John J. O'Leary
John J. Fletcher
H. Mamanz
John O'Neil
Lew Cella
Ak J
E. McCrickan
J. J. MecCane
County Democracy
Eluba
McCaffary
Bailey
Democratic Party
O. H. Fergusson
Erefore
Resol
Allegheny Committees Meet. Gas and Property Plans Discussed
The Gas Committee approved bills totaling 87599 dollars. The City Property Committee was asked to install a sewer on Braddock Street near the electric light plant. City officials and the architect were appointed to study the matter. The Streets and Sewers Committee amended ordinances to extend street improvements from Federal Street to Union Avenue and to change Ohio Street pavement to asphalt. A special meeting is set for Tuesday evening December 17 to review Butchers Row flood district plans. citizens urged to attend.
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Gas Committee of
Allegheny
City Property
Braddock Street
Federal Street
Union Avenue
Mew Library
Ohio Street
Butchers’ Row
Drifting to the Lee The Mysteriously Asanaked Man Dying in the Southside Hospital
William Dean lies in Southside Hospital with a fractured skull as authorities revisit the assault theory. Dr. Prossman notes a single clean head wound and no other injuries, while police struggle to locate a proving witness. They suspect a drunken fall during a wrestle rather than foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Hospital
William Dean
Prossman
Dean
Braddock Announces Reelection Bid Next Spring
Braddock Offices candidate Braddock Shailenberger will run again for re election next spring opposed by George F Bims and Alexander Campbell Borough Justice of the Peace candidates are George H Clementson and W W McCleary Township Justice contenders are Joe L Campbell and Thomas Ry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Shailenberger
Braddock
George F. Bims
Alexander Campbell
George H. Clementson
W. W. McCleary
Joe L. Campbell
Thomas Ry
End of the First Lesson In Whittling
Two weeks ago the three year old son of Mr John Schwarts of Coraopolis Pa received a knife and began whittling. He almost slipped and injured his right eye. Efforts to save the eye are described as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwarts
Coraopolis
Engines in Question Stir City Fire Debate
Detectives and citizens argued over engine performance during a major blaze. Amoskeag engines faced criticism for distance and power while inspectors praised the overall effort and noted No 1 and No 2 engines worked inside, with No 5 and No 2/3 throwing streams from the exterior. Chief Evans stated streams and pressure limited outside reach, but engineers claimed high water pressure and full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Long
McAleese and
McKelvey
Evans
Fire Bureau
Water Street
Curbstone
Dent
Hee
Uae
Daniel Eccles
Ioe
No 932 Engine Company
Insurance Policies Safeguarded as Building at Risk
Mr. Anderson arranged protective policies and moved papers to E. D. Wingenroth, real estate agent for lessees, for safekeeping. The policies, worth about 169000 dollars on the building and 45000 dollars on furniture, were reviewed by owners and attorneys and remain with Mr. Wingenroth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
E. D. Wingenroth
Mr. Wingenroth
Wingenroth
Messrs
Anderson & Woog
Court Dispute Over Officer Custody Sparks Damages Threats
The passage notes Chief Brown’s force seizing Dr. Orf after an order by Inspector McAleese led to his removal to Central station on charges of obstructing police. Bail was posted, and the doctor vows a damages suit citing malice behind the custody action.
Hastings Speechifies at Tariff Club Election Night
General D. H. Hastings attended the December meeting of the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club in Hastings. About 175 members filled the assembly hall as nominations for club officers were made ahead of the January 2 election. Hastings spoke for ten minutes expressing support for tariff protection and Republican gains in Pennsylvania. He remained at the Hotel Anderson until noon, then departed for Bellefonte.
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Tarif Club
D. H. Hastings
Young Men’s Republican Tariff Club
Amembly Hall
C. L. Magee
William Filton
McDowell
Bonn
A.C. Robertson
Thomas M. McFarland
Meredses Ethc
Heber McDowell
Thomas W. Baker
Ing
Thomas R. Perry
Fein
H. Grant Miller
Finango N. Treasola
M . Morris W. Mead
William H. McCleary
John Doe
Gam Weir
E. N. Ww. cKintoy
Riddle
M. J.mcdowell
A. C O. Robertson
T. G. Mi Dd
D. Sandusky
H. P. Ford
John mSoate
W. Miller
J.T. Saint
Philip 5. Flinn
William Coates
Theotel Anderson
W. H. McCleary
A. C. Robertson
General Hastings
McFarland
Commonwealth
Tariff Club
Pennsylvania
Exid
Theosta
Hastings
Anderson
Bellefonte
WILL KICK FOR BIG STUFF TWO CHECKS TO PAY $18000 TODAY
Depositors' committee of the Lawrence Bank, led by Senator Upperman, will present three checks to Cashier Hoerr. One for 15000 and another for 3000, with a plan to protest any checks the bank refuses to honor. The aim is to force the bank to respond within 30 days and send protested items to the Auditor General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bank
Upperman
Hoerr
Vijay
Auditor General
Laugh and Grow Fat Nye Riley Stage Show Ends with Ghostly Giggles
A crowded hall enjoyed Nye and Riley as they riffed on rural sports, dating a fox and a horse, plus comic dialect bits. Nye spun stories of a bachelor, a boyhood schoolhouse whipping, and a memorable dog Entomologist, drawing rounds of applause and vivid audience laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye-Riley
Nye
Origin of Fire at Pew Olsens Sparks Doubt
The cause of the Pew Olsens fire remains uncertain with suspicions of arson. Eyewitnesses report two ignition points one under the drug store and another near the elevator area where oil and oily debris were found. Police were alerted and an investigation is planned for today.
Hither and Thither. Notable visits and moves in town
H H Myers of American Express Cleveland arrives in Eka for several days to inspect local developments. Rev Father Jerome Kearney of St Bridget's remains in the city with James Nolan bound for Florida. Local candidates for the Legislature include H H Seaney T C Jones and Samuel Carothers. Thomas Talbrook heads to Florida for winter. Missouri Pacific agent W M Clark travels to New York on company business. Major James P Speer of Freehold Bank departs for New York.
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H. Myers
American Express Company
Cleveland
Jerome Kearney
St. Bridget’s Ear
James Nolan
Aiave
Florida
H. H. Seaney
T. C. Jones
Samuel £. Carothers
Thomas ‘Talbrook
W. M. Clark
Missouri Pacific Railroad
New York
James P. Speer
Freehold Bank
No Bale Intended in Monongahela Property Transfer
An evening paper claimed the Monongahela property would sell to W H B Olmes and Son for 450000. Charles J Clarke and authorized firm spokesman deny any sale or sale plans. The firm offered to buy out interests in the lease and assume liabilities if terms arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongaoakela
Monongahela
W. H B. Olmes & Son
Charles J. Clarke
Anderson
Woog
Acme Council Hosts Fraternal Visit in Pittsburgh Area
Acme Council No. 219 Jr. C U A M received a fraternal visit from Duquesne Council No. 10 and others while discussing consolidation of orders. A Braddock man, Jomax Weir, was seriously injured after a railroad incident involving a steel tool and agent O Brien was arrested. An injured Hungarian worker was taken to Allegheny General Hospital. details on his name were unavailable. Burns and Inghn worker Henry Fane Est Toce suffered a kicking injury and was hospitalized with doubtful recovery at Morey Hospital on Lincoln Avenue. Haney Canovan was arrested at his home for making items for the family and was detained after an incident in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Council
Duquesne Council
Bunker Hill Council
Southeide Council
Acme
Butense
Jomax Wier
Braddock
Wise
O'Brien
Squire Holtzman
Houngaarian
Allegheny General Hospital
Burns & Inhn
Morey Hospital
Lincoln Avenue
Haney Canovan
Sidney Street
Bloomfield
Arrest of Dr J P Orr at Burning Building Scene
At a large fire drill, Dr J P Orr of Second Avenue attempted to rush toward the burning structure. He was restrained as the scene unfolded and Dr Ore was arrested for his actions during the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Orr
Second Avenue
Autumn Leaves Poem Sparks Applause at Reading
A reader recited an improvised poem about autumn leaves ending with Nye's applause. The verse described leaves falling in the air, on the lawn, and across green grass, while the audience reacted with cheering at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye
Broomcorn Prices Rise Prompting Industry Meeting and Price Pact
Western broommakers push prices up 25 cents a dozen amid higher broomcorn and wire costs. A downtown meeting bound several firms to uniform rises while one large firm yet to sign may join. Officials report ample corn supply and forecast steady demand for durable brooms from Pittsburg and Allegheny factories producing about 4 800 brooms daily across the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Penitentiary
Warhouse
Hampton College Leaders to Speak at St Andrew Church
General .5. Armstrong Rev H B Friscell and the Hampton quartet arrive this morning and perform tonight at St Andrew's P E Church. Addresses will be made by various Indian and African leaders of Hampton College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Rev
H. B. Friscell
Hampton
St. Andrew’s P. E. Church
Hampton College
The New Cabinet Beauty Cabinet Opera Impresses All
A celebrated New York artist screens a wondrous Cabinet Opera, praised as a holiday treasure. The elegant case alone is worth the price and the music enchants listeners, a perfect Christmas gift for the whole family. Call H Kleber and Bro at 806 Wood St to view it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood,st
Hamilton's Specialties expands catalog of Gant goods
In response to growing demand, the firm has opened a Gepactasent of Gant goods covering items from a leading music house. It promises reliable quality and full value, invites orders by mail, and asks customers to spread the word.
S-Fragmentary item about a sale and clothing
A salesman holds a ten dollar bill and a chinchilla overcoat valued between eighteen and twenty dollars. Location noted as Cor Grant and Diamond avenues opposite the new Court House.
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PC. Co. C
Cor. Grant and Diamond Ats
New Court House
Chinchilla
Grant and
Calesman
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
Hauch's Jewelry Store and More Advertisements
A collage of late 19th century local shop notices touts jewelry at Hauch's on Fifth Avenue, with other merchants like Campbell & Dies, Fraces heim & Vilsack, and O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co. promoting deals, ribbons, hats, clocks, and woolen shades. Includes prices, locations, and a busy array of new goods and sales pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauch’s Jewelry
Fifth Avenue
Wrsu
Campbell & Dies
BEER FIRMS TO BOOM WITH NEW BREWERIES
The Pittsburgh area brewers plan large expansions to boost capacity. Eberhardt & Ober of Troy Hill aim to double output from 40 000 to 80 000 barrels with a new brick and stone annex and independent brewing plant. Ens & Schafer of Willow Station intend a complete rebuild with a malting house and storage cellars to speed production and provide steady stock.
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Judge White
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Wainwright's
Frauenheim & Vilaack’s
Pittsba
Eberhardt & Ober
Troy Hill
Allegheny
Peed
Renee
Ens & Schafer
Willow Station
A Patroman Death: Officer Louis Zoog Passes Away
Officer Louis Zoog of the Third district Southside died at his home on McClurg Street after months at sea and a recent illness. He served under Mayors Liddell and Lyon and then the current administration. He leaves a wife and three children and will be mourned by the Southside police at his funeral tomorrow. He was the brother-in-law of R. F. and J. A. Key, city letter carriers.
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Nye
Armea
Louis Zoog
Liddell
Lyon
McClurg Street
Southside
Zoog
Ee Poe
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
R. F
J. A. Key
Arrest Report: Michael Smultvitzs Held on Perjury Charge
Michael Smultvitzs was arrested in McKeesport on Wednesday night by Constable Murphy from Alderman Gripp's office on a perjury charge filed in Greensburg by M. Grom. The accusation involves a past transaction in which Smultvitzs allegedly profited about 00 through sworn representations that Gross claims are illegal. He was brought to the city yesterday morning and then taken to Greensburg in the evening by Constable Morphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Smultvitzs
McKeesport
Murphy
Alderman Gripp
Greensburg
M. Grom
Smollvitz
Morphy
Oleomargarine selling charge in city court
George Hoeffner was held on $500 bail after appearing before Alderman Succop for selling oleomargarine. Officials noted several others violating oleomargarine laws, but sufficient evidence to convict remains hard to obtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoeffner
Hutchinson-Dravo wed in McKeesport church ceremony
Jennie Hutchinson of McKeesport married last evening to Ww. B ec agg Jennie Hutchin son by Reverend James Nolan of St. Peter's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. B.ec
Jennie Hutchinson
McKeesport
James Ms Nolan
St. Peter's Church
Christmas Umbrellas And Handkerchiefs At The Store
Local store promotes holiday umbrellas in both ladies and men’s departments and highlights a wide art and handkerchief stock. Trees of silks, ribbons, and festive crafts fill the Christmas display with a goal of quick sales before the holiday rush.
Price Shade Shifts RoBes in Millinery Department
The notice claims Para Robes now cost about half their imported sale price. It cites early season prices from $75 robes at $1350 and higher for finer pieces. A Paris Fels price tumble is said to have kept sales active, with a special lot of choice robes available today.
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Maali
Para
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Detective
Sister Gonzalez
Cusack
Dispatch
Gonzalez
Miss Cusack
Kenmore
Ursuline Convent
Ale
Migs
Alphonste
Pittisburg
Miss Sayre
Mother al
Mother Alphonse
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Mip Dagran Qqueriedeang
Gousslez
Er Alphonse
Diamont
France
Mother Gertrude
Bures
Phelan
Es Derk
Grack Democratic Club
Allegheny Committees
Braddock Offices
Amoskeag
Chief Evans
T. J. Blackmore
Monongahela Hose
Cosmo
Bern
Nye and
Riley
Princes of
Funmakers
Great Dual Entertainment
the Fox
Mr. Brown
Illinois
Mary Brown
Mr. Nye
Gaffery
Zewe
Paris
Erie Pittsburg
Plueburgers
DR. Ore
Hamilton
Bolidarya
Jos. Homsne & Co
Penn Avenue
Os. Hore & Co
Sank Avenue
Fracesheim & Vilsack
Iron City Beer
Doris Soee
B. Bee Hive
Sixth
Liberty
Camparat, & Dick
Hauch’s
Fifth Ave
O'Keeregas Appliance Co
Jos, Hozm’s & Co
Hutchinson-Dravo
Fleming Bros
Preessure, Pa
St. Louis
CHINA
Erical
Kendrick & Ct
Smithfield Street
Peuwr
Father C. P. Gallagher
St. John’s Church
South Fourteenth Street
Father Windeling
St. Michael’s Church
Pius Street
Father Sheedy
Bar. McCrory
Gallagher
Camma Great Istees Co
Filthav
JOS. Horne & O'S
Prrispved
Peunavénsue
JUS. Horne & CO
Pennsylvania Storage Co
Water ST
Telephone
E. P. Roberts. & Sons
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