Harrison in the City Returns from Chicago with Ideas
President Harrison and party passed through the city last evening on the return journey from Chicago where he attended the Auditorium opening. He rode in the private car with the McKees and Secretary Halford. press coverage was brief and courteous as he spoke of railroad matters and reflected on his Chicago visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Chicago
B.S. McKee
United States
Pennsylvania Railroad
Benjamin McKee
Halford
Earth
Inand
Dennison
Wasaccom
Turner
Dis- Bornebrake
Nes E. E. Beatty
P. Walsh
Columbus
Rye Price Rise Sparks Tax Revenue Debate
A rye price increase is discussed amid questions why gains took time. A wholesale liquor dealer argues distillers and retailers profit from quick cash sales while the taxman benefits only on non bread stock. he warns large losses occur through unpaid accounts and delays expect whiskey prices to stay high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
Ordination and Committee Appointments at Allegheny U P Presbytery
The Allegheny U P Presbytery ordained Prof O J Thatcher to the U F P Church ministry. Thatcher leads the Church History chair at Allegheny Theological Seminary. A committee was formed to explore organizing a Fifth Ward mission with the Third U P Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Presbytery
Allegheny
O. J. Thatcher
U. F P
Thatcher
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Fifth Ward
U. P
Dentists Charged Over Unlicensed Practice in Pennsylvania
The report describes a case before Alderman M Shemee where A D McDonal and a dentist named Foley face charges for unlicensed dental practice. A bystander condemns low-cost tooth pulling while arguments cite labor reform and the protection of home industry as reasons to enforce licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
A.D. McDonal
Humane Society Receives Donations at Regular Meeting
At yesterday's Humane Society session, donors including Samuel W. Black Shoenberger & Co Joseph Horne and Captain W S Evans contributed up to 25 dollars. The group also outlined a four week old infant available for adoption and a long case involving Timothy Monahan and his estranged family amid past cruelty fines. Chief Eliot may take charge of the elderly man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
Samuel W. Black
Shoenberger & Co
Joseph Horne
T. BR. Robinson
Jane Holmes
William Walker
Fred Rinehart
W. 8. Evans
H. Sampson
N. J. Braden
Squire Holtsman
Braddock
John Wise
Agent Cline
James Walters
Richard
James Gallagher
O’brien
Timothy Monshan
Timothy
England
America
Burns
Monahan
Eliot
Freak Weather Forecast Delivers Mixed Signals
A chaotic weather report notes a stubborn storm pattern with rain and uncertainty about a blizzard. Observers mark a cold snap likely, but intentions of a genuine blizzard remain doubtful as forecasts predict high winds and widespread unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Observer
Dispatch
Stewart
McGinty
Mr. Smith
St. Vincent
Michigan
New England
Texas
General Sherman
Lake
Pittsburg
Will Monongahela House Remain Open or Be Rebuilt
The Monongahela House owners have not decided whether to repair or tear down the old hotel. Lessees favor continuing business and restoring the property. Architect Stillberg presented repair costs and timelines after a recent conference with Mr. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
Anderson & Co
Anderson
Stillberg
Steamboats depart as river traffic reports nine feet depth
The steamboat Andes sailed to Cincinnati yesterday afternoon and the Lizzie Bay headed for Parkersburg. The Sam Brown departed toward Cincinnati towing the Charlie Clark, which is without a crew, while west end operations report nine feet of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Cincinnati
Lizzie Bay
Parkersburg
Sam Brown
Charlie Clark
West
Desirable Office For Rent On Fourth Floor Penn Building
Inquiries invited for a desirable office space on the fourth floor of the Penn Building. Central location, contact 208 Penn Building for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Cen
Convent Conflagration: Rumors on Ursuline Case Tender Deals
A city paper reports Rome may order $60,000 to Mother Alphonse in the Ursuline Convent dispute, while Archbishop Ryan withheld confirmation. The saga traces a year of meetings, offers, and legal battles over depostion of Mother Alphonse and property valued around $250,000 with debts and mortgages looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Alphonse
Ryan
Gertrude
Columbus Club
James Callery
William Loeffler
James Phelan
A. F. Keating
A. J. Barr
John D. Scully
John McCaffrey
Phelan
Egan
William Thaw
Zug
Ambitious Moves Reported In Two Local Veins
What People Are Doing notes E G Wood of W Dewees Wood Company and W C Bales visiting Westhawn to promote a brand in the Postmastership fight. Patrick Farrell of East Liverpool is a student at Monsignor O Connell's American college, while the Monsignor himself is in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Wood
W. Dewees Wood Company
W. C. Bales
Mekeesport
Octave Pone
Weshthawn
Patrick Farrell
East Liverpool
Monsignor O'Connell
American Eas A
Pittsburg
Society Work Shines in Two Cities Activities
Over the past month the Society for the Improvement of the Poor has conducted notable efforts in two cities. The report highlights assistance delivered to families and community improvements. The new church of St Francis de Sales is also mentioned among local developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Improvement of
The
Doings of the Municipality and Police Notes
The city report outlines property transfers and monthly totals with notes on underreported values, plus a health bureau November balance, expenditures, and infant mortality. Also covered are a court incident between Edmond and Burcase, a Polish church permit, new building permits, assessor supplement progress, a Barkley disturbance, meat and milk seizure figures, charges of false pretenses, and a Greensburg theft warrant for Charles Park alias Mike Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Friday
Ee Ae
Eet Ee Co
Fsa
Percy
Ian Fours
Woods
Pittsburg
Bureau of Health
Splane
John Edmond
John J.burcase
Offcer Grimes
Burcase
Edmond
Barcaso
St. Adelbert
South Fifteenth Street
Eighth Ward
F.C. Sauer
Benz & Co
Frank Temple
Ding
Bonth Twenty-second Street
Joseph E. Normecutt
Nineteenth Ward
Board of Assessors
Ise
Ss Acral Ieee Tame Ene
Smithfield Street
Diamond Alley
Barkley
McCutcheon
George Walter
Charles Gruby
Gripp
Charles Park
Mike Donahue
See
Greensburg
Semcon
William Uist
Greensba
Hattle
Allegheny Wharves Committee Probes Dirt Dumping Fee
At a meeting of the Allegheny Committee on Wharves and Landings, Morris Einstein said an employee on the wharf charged a contractor, Armstrong Parks, $13 to dump dirt on the river bank. Parks paid $20 total after initial coercion, then faced orders to move to Hoerr's Island. The case, naming Baker and Cullinan as on-site workers, prompted Einstein to seek a formal investigation while Parks prepared his formal complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee
Morris Einstein
Armstrong Parks
Eighth Ward
Madison Avenue
Baker
Cullinan
Parks
Hoerr’s
Whartmaster Lighton
Miss Cusack Lecture Draws Vast Lafayette Hall Audience
Miss Frances Clare Cusack the Nun of Kenmare lectured on the Roman Catholic Church in Lafayette Hall last evening before a large audience. She attacked papal power in America and accused church officials of corruption while noting responses from Protestants and local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Clare Cusack
Kenmare
Lafayette Hall
Miss Cusack
William McMahon
Home Hotel
James T. McCrory
Third U. P. Church
J. W. Biddle
Union Baptist Church
Phelan
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Special train departs Pittsburg at 6 30 this morning
A special train will leave Pittsburg at 6 30 this morning and stop at East Liberty Latrobe and Johnstown to accommodate those who wish to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
East Liberty
Latrobe
Johnstown
Editor Denies Lies in Central Trades Co Controversy
John M. Kelly publisher of the Commoner and Glaszworker defends his paper against accusations over L A 6111 in the Central Trades Co. He calls the charges willful malicious and contemptible lies. Irene Sample and others will perform elocution and music at Pittsburg Club Theater on Thursday evening December 14 with tickets at Kappel's music stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Kelly
The
S Cechnet
Chim L. A
Central Trades Co
Nee Yron W
Irene Sample
Pittsburg Club
Kappel’s Music
Teachers' Wages Debate in Sub district Boards Amid Budget Revisions
Last night the sub district boards debated primary teacher salaries. The Committee on Teachers and Salaries urged continuation of raises, with grade starts at 1700 dollars and yearly increments. The Normal department proposal, treating graduate experience as one year, faced opposition. Superintendent Luckey reported 612 teachers, 26 721 pupils, and 23 139 average attendance, down from October. Principal Wood noted 721 high school enrollments and 672 average attendance. Mr. E H Wells donated an electric move for the school. Secretary afar cited November expenditures of 37 125 09. Mr. Diehl resigned from the committee after reporting the High School condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Normal Department
Luckey
Wood
E. H. Wells
Keystone Construction Company
Speer
Afar
Diehl
A Colored Church Mission Series Starts Christmas Week
Avery Mission led by Rev. P. EB. Anderson announces a Christmas through New Year program of entertainments. Proceeds fund mission work and outreach during the fasting week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Mission
P. EB. Anderson
Kieber Bros Store Promotes Pianos and Organs
Warerooms at 006 Wood Street bustle with sales of ae and organa and music boxes. Klebers advertises holiday stock and easy terms on top piano and organ brands including Kranich Bach Stults Bauer and Stars. Lecuysin Schonenberger at 69 Fifth Avenue highlights their offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kieber & Bro
Wood Street
Klebers
Elebers
Music House
Kranich & Bach
Stults & Bauer
Jas. M
Miller and Packard
Lecuysin & Schoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg Firm Plans Major Mill Expansion and New Converters
The Pittsburg Steel Casting Company will add converters and machinery at the Hainsworth mill, now run by Oliver Bros. Two new 150 ton per day converters and three cupolas designed by William Amster will replace the old Bessemer plant. The overhaul includes electrifying the works, new hydraulic tables and rolls, and expanded railroad access. The project, costing about $100,000, aims to produce all steel for wire in-house and employ 300 workers at start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hainsworth
Pittsburg Steel Casting Company
Fatore
Oliver Bros
Bessemer
Hainsworth Company
William Amster
Blooming
Southside
Oliver Brow
Pittsburg
Robinson and Kay
Mackintosh & Hemphill
Bloomin Mill
H. D. Hibbard
Japanese Ware Bazaar Opens for Holidays in Pittsburg
Holiday shoppers are invited to explore discounts at multiple shops across Pittsburg and Allegheny. Fine pianos and organs available from Hoffmann Co and J M Hoffmann Co with prices around 200 dollars, 60 dollar parlor organ, and more. Furniture, warerooms, and holiday bargains entice buyers with large selections and easy payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastacs & Son
Select Family Grocers
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
M. Serpeet & Co
Lacock and
Hope Streets
Allegheny
Presbytery Meeting Faces Motions and Dissolution Request
The Allegheny Presbytery met at McClure Avenue Church. A motion to revise the creed failed and a resolution not to touch the object also failed. Dr. Hays sought to dissolve his relation with Central Presbyterian Church. An adjourned meeting was set for Allegheny with attendees from Illinois and Kansas. The treasurer reported 870.32 receipts since last meeting and 250.00 on hand. Citizens of Vanport petitioned for church organization. Rev. Mr. Robinson was re-elected to the Colportage Board. Ministerial Relief report by W. W. Robinson was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Presbytery
McClure Avenue
For
Hays
Presbytery
Central Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
Colportage
W. W. Robinson
Red-Haired Woman Arrested With Child in Pittsburg
A red-haired woman named Mrs Ellen Hart, residing in Chartiersborough, was found drunk with a one-year-old baby in her arms at Third Avenue and Smithfield Street yesterday. She was taken to Central station and the child placed in the matron's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Hart
Chartiersborough
Third Avenue
Smithfield Street
Central Station
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Washington
Chi
Monte
G. A. BR
Boavis
Lees
Semmidiin
Tax Disratch
Rye
Allegieny U. P. Presbytery
Pittsburg Dental Reems
Enoch Arden
O'Brien
Manfelly
Monongahela
Ursuline Convent
Mother St. Alphonse
Mother Alphonse
Herelf
Jan
Stowe
Leo
John Dunlap
Doings OF
TRE Municipality
Register of Derds
Gseral
Allegheny Boodlers
Mr. Riddle
Roman Catholic University
Cardinal Tuscheresa
Roman Catholica
Father Sheedy
Tralee
Catholic Church
Locke
Cusack
Tuigg
Kelly
Fifth Ave
Colored Church
Kieber Bros
Krand
James H. & Co
DR. C. McLane
Ae An Wines
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Storage CO
Water ST
Ste
John A. Renshaw CO
Fancy Grocers
Cor
Liberty
Ninth Streets
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market ST
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Lohmer
Colby and Hallet & Cumston
Jant
New Court House
Stalrs & Bauer
Lecuner & Schoenberger
Vsa
Bones & Buhl
B&b
Paris
Boces & Bun
Rosenbaum & Co
Watawaicut
Familleas
Wau
Bevo Guitars
Loy
Hansh’s
Wren
CHINA
Kendrick & Co
Saye
Anks
Horne
Penn Avenue
JOS. Horne & CO
Havana
A. Renshaw
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