Ex-Detective Claims Dismissal Over Chief Murphy Probe
Five members of the Allegheny Auditing Committee at City Hall debate curative ordinances as they defend Chief Murphy from alleged fraud charges. The group discusses vehicle license plate accounting, whitewashing accusations, and new city controls to receipts and disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Auditing Committee
City Hall
Messra Armstrong
Lewis
Henderson
Lang
Fraunstein
Murphy
Wyman
Henricks
Gilliford
William L. Brans
Wrman and Murphy
Exposition Park
Train
Woman
Chief Murphy
Embezzlement Arrest in Mt. Washington Firm
Edward Voit of Mt. Washington has been arrested for embezzlement from Miller Hardware Company on the Southside. He faces a $3000 bail set for a hearing today after a year as a clerk with undisclosed stolen sums, with company officials reporting a large but undetermined amount. Carnegie Patterson land deal closes gaining 54 acres in Duquesne for a long mortgage. plant construction to follow for steel armor manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Voit
Mt. Washington
Miller Hardware Company
Southside
Voit
Miller
Aehconer
Lareer
Threeslesman
Carnegie-Patterson
Duquesne
Carnegie
Robert Patterson
Notorious burglar escapes jail guards at St James Hotel
Thomas O Neill a noted burglar breaks free from Sheriff McCloskey in Clearfield after sharing a noon meal with nine prisoners at the St James Hotel. He uses a pen to pick handcuffs, flees Liberty street, chased by deputies, and recaptured on Twelfth street with three diamonds found in his clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCloskey
Clearfield
St. James
Frank C. Wrigley
Fred Johnson
J. M. Bloom
F. M. Cardon
Frank Newell
Thomas O'Neill
O'Neill
Liberty
Liberty Street
Wrigley
East End
Twelfth Street
Wright
Fred Gwinner's Big Purchase at Public Sale
The Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Railway stables on Beaver avenue and adjoining property sold at public sale. Auctioneer John D. Bailey, buyer Fred Gwinner Sr., at 32 500 dollars after rival bidding with Commodore Koontz. Gwinner plans investment use and may run horses for a time. he is a prominent contractor and large P A M Traction Company stockholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway Company
Beaver Avenue
John D. Bailey
Fred Gwinner
Vale
Bailey
Greenwood
Walnut Street
Laurel Alley
Phelps, Parke & Co
Fred
Commodore Koontz
Gwinner
Koontz
Commodore
Giles in Financial Trouble Closes Mills on Sheriff Action
E and Giles, owner of the largest millinery houses in two cities, closed yesterday by the Sheriff. Four fur manufacturers hold bills due nine days. Giles had attempted settlement but buying winter stock worsened his finances. He says he will recover soon. No Pittsburg parties understood to be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & Giles
Federal Street
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Giles
Boiler Explosion at Taylor Farm Drilling Site
Early morning blast at Mellon Gartland Feeley No 2 well 21g miles northwest of Oakdale sent scrap iron flying and toppled toward a boarding house where 30 men slept. The boiler veered away from sleeping quarters, preserving lives. only the driller and tool dresser witnessed the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon, Gartland & Feeley
Taylor Farm
Oakdale
Burglaries Hit Webster Avenue Grocer After Midnight
William Alkers grocery at 555 Webster Avenue was robbed Saturday night of $192.38, two gold watches and chains, $11 in mufflers, and four solid gold rings. Entry was gained by breaking the glass door. Neighbor Taylor saw two men prowling near midnight. Officer Baum vows to catch them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alkers
Webster Avenue
Taylor
Baum
Rowand Purchase Rumor Stirs Real Estate Circles
Rumors circulated in real estate circles that A. T. Rowand bought government property on Penn Avenue for Edison Electric and would face competition from Westinghouse. PittsfordsSilv erman denied any confirmation and no purchase for Congressman Dalzell was found.
Eight Sanbath Breakers and Law Society Drag Thirteen Offenders
Detectives led by Agent Mc Clure arrest eight shopkeepers across the city in a Sunday offense sweep. The broad campaign against speak-easies continues, with officers bearing brass buttons handling the enforcement and city pay expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
McClure
Good Cooking Tips From a Condensed Milk Ad
A short promotional note extols good cooking with Gall Bord condensed milk. It urges careful custard preparation and mentions the product is sold by grocers.
Claim of fraud over Staley Hotel ownership filed in Pittsburg
Virginia McKee Graham and Horace Graham sue James P Quinn Jane Callahan and others seeking an one eighth interest in the Staley Hotel arguing Mrs Graham was fraudulently induced to deed her share for 300 of which she received 80. The case alleges intoxication and improper transfer from the estate trustee to current owner with heirs aiming to recover the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Miner
Virginia McKee Graham
Horace Graham
James P. Quinn
Jane Callahan
Iscob
Alles
Terrence Daley
Staley Hotel
Ben Trimble
Mrs. Graham
Jomea McKee
Marietta McKee
Graham
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Allegheny
Husban
Rights of Way Granted for Second Avenue and Birmingham Lines
Homestead borough council will next Monday night grant the right of way to the Second avenue and Birmingham Traction Companies. A bridge will cross the river just above Glenwood with a 45 minute route to Pittsburgh. When electric roads operate the seven mile distance will shrink to four miles improving access and attracting Pittsburg residents seeking homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Birmingham
Homestead Borough
Birmingham Traction
Glenwood
Pittsburg
Homestead
Frank Sampson Arrested After Quiet Allegheny Chase
Frank Sampson described as a dangerous crook by Allegheny police was captured by Officers Schlotter and McKeown on Buena Vista Street after a two week manhunt. He wore a housebreaker's outfit with socks over his shoes to muffle steps and faces alleged burglary at Mrs Hammond’s Sheffield Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sampaon
Allegheny
Schlotter and McKeown
Buena Vista Street
Sampson
Hammond
Sheffield Street
Narrow Escape From Lynching Tales in Oakdale
Oil driller Hiram Schell was arrested by Constable Browning for attempting to assault the seven year old daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Parks. The mother beat Schell before the officer arrived. Squire Robb sent him to jail for court, while a crowd urged lynching from outside the Squire's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Schell
Oakdale
Browning
Elizabeth Parks
Schell
Squire Robb
Pittsburgh Pilot Confined in Cincinnati as Insane
James McDonald pilot of the townboat Coal City from Pittsburg is confined in Cincinnati after going insane at the wheel during a voyage to Louisville. A violent struggle occurred then he was overpowered and secured in Cincinnati until friends from Pittsburg arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
Coal City
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kaufman Hat and Fur Company Receives Charter
A charter was granted yesterday to the Kaufman Hat and Fur Company. Founders include Simon Kaufman B Forst Ludwig Kaufman Sidney L Kaufman and Joseph Kaufman. Capital stock totals $30000. The wholesale house will operate from 626 Liberty Avenue in the building then occupied by John L Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufman Hat and Fur Company
Simon Kaufman
B. Forst
Ludwig Kaufman
Sidney L. Kaufman
Joseph & Kaufman
Liberty Avenue
John L. Cooper
Assault at Hussey's mill leaves worker injured
Two Hussey's mill employees clashed yesterday. Baldwin Hanlon was struck with an iron bar and badly hurt, and transported to his home in the Twelfth ward by wagon. The assailant's name could not be learned and he has not been a fool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hussey's Mill
Baldwin Hanlon
Hotel From the Doctors and Offices Called to Perform
Eight accidents were reported in two cities and vicinity yesterday with one fatal and another likely to die. The list includes an unknown man killed by the Yough fogheny express, a man found unconscious on freight tracks, a fireman run over on Fiftieth Street, a laborer with a fractured leg, a mill worker with a crushed foot, a mill worker struck by a bar, a man struck on a car step, and an elderly woman who fell while changing cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxxsown
Youghfogheny Express
Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Twenty-fifth Street
West Penn Hospital
Scott
William Scott
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Cortnoyr
Michael Conroy
Keystone Mill
Banton—Williams
Republic Iron Works
Rostxreto
Douglass Rosenfeld
Lindsay, McCutcheon & Co
West Market Street
McCoxnetl
Thomas McConnell
Sarama
Shurm
Lawrence
Father Mollinger
Chestnut
Ohio
Ebony
Troy
Nurse Loudy Dies After Lethal Laudanum Overdose
James Loudy a 55 year old professional nurse, died by suicide at his East End home after taking an overdose of laudanum. An inquest heard he had been despondent. a drug clerk testified Loudy bought two ounces of laudanum yesterday. The jury returned a verdict of death by suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Loudy
Shakespeare Street
East End
Loudy
Markell Bros
Died in a cellar widow Catherine Schroeder at 119 Wylie
An aged widow Catherine Schroeder died yesterday morning in the basement of 119 Wylie avenue with her mentally impaired son as sole caretaker. Cause cited asthma and heart failure. She had fallen on hard times after former prosperity and left a daughter with relatives. The coroner sent the body to the Morgue and the Department of Charities took charge of the son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Schroeder
Wylie Avenue
Doerflinger Faces Embezzlement Forgery Charges
Theodore Doerflinger, former treasurer of the Franklin School Board and the Modern Building and Loan Association, is charged with embezzling $6,918.19 and forging the name of Miss Sadie Johnston on a warrant. Audits revealed a funds shortage. stockholders were paid small dividends before funds vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Doerflinger
Franklin School Board
Modern Building and Loan Association
Doerflinger
The
Modern
J. H. Croskey
McMasters Sand
Modern Building and Association
Sadie Johnston
Croskey
Confidence Graham to Succeed Warmcastle as Collector
Congressman Stone returns to Washington confident W H Graham will be appointed to succeed Collector Warmcastle. The exodus vacancy not yet official, but rumor holds Warmcastle’s removal may come. Stone cites Graham as soldierly and fitting, amid Allegheny’s postmaster absence and federal offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Stone
Washington
W. H. Graham
Warmcastle
Graham
Allegheny
Ittsburg
Colonel Stone
Foreign capitalists inspect B and O line for cash infusion
A party of foreign financiers arrived in Pittsburgh registering at the Monongahela House to view the B and O system. Members from London Amsterdam Dundee and Chicago, led by executives including C. K. Lord and E. H. Brown, will tour the line to Cumberland and assess the new stock and bonds aimed at restoring first class condition and attracting European money. They plan to report back to European markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Monongahela House
A. A. H. Boisevain
G. F. Blake
London
F. de Hahn
Amsterdam
R. F. Fleming
Dundee
C. K. Lord
H. M. Brown
Geo. C. Jenkins
Baltimore
L. 5. Allen
Chicago
Pittsburg
Roeder Views Mexico and Cuba in Light of U S Policy
Philip G. Roeder reports on his Mexico and Cuba trip arguing the U S should not buy the Southern island. He calls Cubans lazy and urges them to work out their destiny. He praises President Diaz in Mexico, noting his army reforms and hopes for reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip G. Roeder
Mexico
Cuba
Sam
Diaz
Millvale Police Stop Per Arrest Bonus
Millvale Borough officers no longer receive 75 cents per arrest. Since December 1 arrests have dwindled and officers now get a $50 monthly salary as funds are redirected to the borough treasury. The change ends the incentive system that fueled previous arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millvale
Kehm
Allegheny
Guardians of Peace
Chamber Awards Mourning Resolution for Charles Meyran
The Chamber of Commerce meeting was poorly attended but approved a resolution mourning Charles Meyran a valued member noted for energy and service. A committee led by Colonel Thomas P. Roberts will support Western Pennsylvania interests for the 1892 World’s Fair in Chicago. Gallinger, Jeweler, 1200 Penn Avenue, remains at the old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Scott
Charles Meyran
Depentee
George A. Kelly
Thomas P. Roberts
Western Pennsylvania
Chicago
Holiday Pianos Offered With Six Year Warranty
Our 6250 Holiday Pianos are warranted for six years with the latest improvements. They feature fine tone and artistic cases. Orth $350. Call and see them. J. M. Harrm Man & Co. 537 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Harrm Man & Co
Smithfield Street
Our Dream Goods and Silk Departments Exposition
In our trimming room shopping bags priced 50c to 3 dollars Chatelaine from 25a to 350. Ladies purses pocketbooks caim purses from 10c to finest goods. Ladies and gents handkerchiefs 5c up. Gloves ribbons neckwear and more in silk and embroidery. Exposition of elegance variety and cheapness.
Our Cloak Rooms and Ladies Wrap Garments
Store advertises ladies wraps gowns coats shawls and jackets with a specialty in misses and children's garments displayed by Our Cloak Rooms for ladies and gents fashion items including shawls and wraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losialon
Canonsburg Iron and Steel Board Mourns Death of Charly Meyran
At a special meeting on December 14 1891 the Canonsburg Iron and Steel Company board unanimously adopted a minute expressing sorrow over the death of Charly Meyran. The note praises Meyran’s leadership, business skill, and public spiritedness and offers condolences to his family. Signed by H. H. Niemann, Chairman, and A. H. Geriross, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canonsburg Iron and Steel Company
Charly Meyran
Hies
Pittsburg
H. H. Niemann
A. H. Geriross
Fine Leather Goods And Holiday Gifts At City Stores
Immense variety of leather goods from card cases to traveling bags offered by Jos Baum & Co at 48 Fifth Avenue and E P Roberts & Sons at Fifth Avenue and Market Street. Diamonds rubies emeralds sapphires opals and pearls mounted in attractive designs marketed by these merchants for holiday gifts. Wilcox & White organ showcased by P Ecker & Co at 75 Fifth Avenue promises a new musical gift while stores stay open late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Etchbaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
E P. Roberts & Sons
Market Street
Wilcox & White
P. Ecker & Co
Where to Buy Christmas Presents at Hamilton’s Music Store
Hamiltons music store at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue opens late each evening until 9 and continues until 3 on certain days. Prices are marked down with no advance in holiday prices and easy terms for all purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meller & Heers
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Hamilton
Holiday Hosiery Christmas Sale Invites Large Footwear Stocking Buy
A local advertisement urges shoppers to visit the hosiery store for the Holiday Sale. It promises large quantities of stockings at unprecedented prices to maximize profit for buyers, claiming a wide stock and new and perfect goods.
Ladies Silk Hosiery Price List in Pure Silk Stockings
Black and colored pure silk stockings priced from 75 cents to 3 dollars per pair. Extras include double heels and toes, plain or lavender split foot, fancy ribbed styles, and novelties to match gowns. Limited quantities of high quality designs with bold color options.
Ladies Black Cashmere Stockings and Boys Pebble Goat Leather Gaiters
Advertises imported ladies cashmere stockings with double heels and toes and extra values at set prices. Also features boys pebble goat leather gins in tan and black with Fauntleroy buckle and button styles, offered at reduced prices this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fauntleroy
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Hendricks and Gilliford
Braun
Edward Voit Deers
Harry Williams
Academy of Music
Trimble
Hamilton Hole
Hotel Staley
McKee
Dispatch
Federal ST
A Building and Loan Society
Faith
Col. Stone
Messrs
Jackson
Barclay
Mr. Widener
Erie
Cass
Miss Ashbaugh
John A. Pratt
Pratt
United States
Barber
Berths
Slavonica
America
Broad
Charles Meyean
Gallinger
Penn Avenue
Biber & Easton
Sole
Lil Smithield
Smithfield Streets
Man’s Hcarfs
James H. Arxen & Co
Fifth Ave
U.and
Ulrich & Spencer
Bic. W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Bel
JOS. Horne & Go's
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Axminster
Moquette and
Gobelin
Gobelins
Axminsters
New York City
Pennsylvania
Edward
Groetzinger
Grant Strees
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