Canal Across Ohio Attracts Cincinnati Business Interest
Colonel Thomas P. Roberts, president of the Pennsylvania Canal, draws attention as Cincinnati shippers and capitalists press for Erie Canal and Ohio River improvements. Mobbed by businessmen in the Change Room, questions focus on route cost feasibility water supply and impact on rail freight.
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Morgantown
New Orleans
Thomas P. Roberts
Cincinnati
Colonel Roberts
Te Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Toledo
Colonel Merrill
Ohio River District
Judge Caldwell
Congress
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Buckeye
Con
Tran
Uncle Sam
Ohio River
Merrill
Lake Erie
Lakes
National Board of Trade
Washington
Murray
Robsins
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Martar
Canal plan gains support from Cincinnati Chamber and Pittsburgh interests
An Erie Canal proposal linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River meets approval from Cincinnati business leaders and Pittsburgh stake holders. Delegates from the Chamber of Commerce back the project, citing freight relief, regional commerce growth, and smoother river traffic. Presidents and directors from major firms endorse expediting waterway construction with state commission backing.
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BL Murray
Chamber of Comweret
Narrar
Tie
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce As Commotore Lattier, Paris C. Brown
Je T. Beck
Ite
Setlowal Beant of
Tende
Ciamber of Commerce
Murray
Itteburg
Cincinnati
Carcline
Trade Association
Lake Erie
Cogneaut Harbor
Pennsylvania
Onfo
Eckert case postponed and bail set at four thousand
Ernest F. Eckert charged with stealing from his employer W H Maccy. Hearing delayed to December 4 as Eckert is returned to jail in default of 4000 bail. Firm involved Henry K B Kean Co. Mr Bea initially denied but later admitted irregularities in Eckert accounts and refuses to specify amounts. Community seeks quiet settlement. Judge Gripp expected to approve if charges dropped. Also lists medical offices and a jewelry sale advertising watches at discounted prices.
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Ernest F. Eckert
W. H. Maccy
Henry Kb, Kean & Co
Bea
Firsily
Eckert
Mr. Rew
Gripp
Citizens' Industrial Alliance Indorses Full Municipal Ticket
The Citizens' Industrial Alliance backs F C Beinhauer for Mayor, W H Gourley for Controller, and Daniel McWilliams for Treasurer in the February city election. After a heated meeting at K of L headquarters, Beinhauer won the mayoral vote. Gourley and McWilliams were chosen for their respective posts. An address to citizens urged support for a sweeping alliance victory and outlined campaign plans, with headquarters to open soon.
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Citizens’ Industrial Alliance
K. of L
Arbogast
FL GQ Beinhone
Finee
Reinhauer
McKenna
McCandless
Zefo
McCandress
McKeuna
Reinbauer
Heinhaver
Gourley
Daniel McWilliams
Pittsburg
Neamingatend
F.C Beinlaver
WH. L Gourley
Fli Gwo
Divorce Suit Arises From Alleged Infidelity in Allegheny
The wife of Robert Sterritt a dry goods buyer filed for divorce in Chicago after a seven year marriage spent in Allegheny. She testified he had an affair with a blonde in New York and discovered in Pittsburgh with the hair owner. Detectives traced the liaison leading to the suit.
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Robert Sterritt
Chicago
Allegheny
Sterritt
New York
Sterrist
Price Duped by Stranger at Sixth Street Store
Will Price, a Sixth street storekeeper, was tricked by a man with a bank endorsed paper who ordered goods. A bank official could not verify him and the stranger vanished with the items. Superintendent O'Mara reports four downtown merchants duped this week.
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Will Price
Mr. Price
Marriage License Mixup Creates Comedy of Errors
In a Southside muddle, Alois Silberhorn, Barbara Proebster, Conrad Sperl, and others tangled three licenses for two couples. Sperl planned to wed Proebster while Silberhorn sought Bryer, leading to a fraught settlement at Alderman Caldwell’s office with payments to Miss Beyer and a new ring for Mrs. Silberhorn.
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Register Connor
Register
Southside
Alois Silberborn
Barbara Proebster
Germany
Proebster
Conrad Sperl
Pius Street
Sperl
St. Peter’s Church
South Twenty-eighth Street
Silverhorn
Heresa Bever
Miss Prockster
Silberhorne
Silberhorn
Miss Bryer
Sperlabe
Bliss Bever
Register’s
Register Petrie
Miss Beyer
Silberhoro
Alderman Caldwell
Beyer
Pittsburg Press Club Elects New Officers
The Pittsburg Press Club held its annual election with W. H. Davis as President L. D. Bancroft as Vice President E. P. Conse as Treasurer J J Hopkins as Librarian and G I Muller W Connelly Jn C E Locke and H K Gosworn as Directors D S Wakenight Forrest Price Walter Christy W H Gutelius and Joseph Moorhead as Membership Committee members A and McSwiggan D E Davis and M F E Gable as Delegates to the International League of Press Clubs Eramus Wilson G F Muller and Henry Hall as Alternates The new officers will begin at the January meeting on the first Saturday night.=
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Pittsburg Press Club
W. H. Davis
L. D. Bancroft
E. P. Conse
J. J . Hopkins
G. I. Muller
W. ©. Connelly
C E Locke
H. K. Gosworn
Wakenight
Forrest Price
Walter Christy
W. H. Gutelius
Joseph Moorhead
International League of Press Clubs
A. & McSwiggan
D. E Davis
M. F E. Gable
Erasmus Wilson
G. F. Muller
Henry Hall
McKeesport Mayor Targeted by Unstable Man
Thomas Wilson of McKeesport lives, a 65 year old with a troubled mind and suspected Molly Maguire ties, tried to kill Mayor Tillbrook and threaten councilmen. Police subdued him after a confrontation near city hall and a weapon was found on his person. He faces Dixmont likely confinement.
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Thomas Wilson
McKeesport
Tillbrook
Wilton Haa
Hel
United States
Wilson
Dr. R. Black
Tillrook
Trich
Molly McGuire
Dixmont
Mayor Brown Survives Knife Attack in City Jail
Mayor John B. Brown was attacked by drunken prisoner Carr in the jail corridor. Brown wrestled, disarmed, and overpowered Carr, who weighed about 225 pounds, before locking him in a cell with no aid available.
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New Caster
Spetal.j
John B. Brown
Carr
Brown
Fou
Hebrew Charged With Using Another Man's Notes
Solomon Davis was arrested on larceny by bailee after allegedly taking two judgment notes worth 12727 each from J. H. Dailey a Weite avenue storekeeper. Dailey says he entrusted the notes for return but Davis used them for his own benefit and did not deliver.
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Solomon Davis
J. H. Dailey
Weite Avenue
Dailey
Davis
Striking Lawrenceville Mills Hold Large Meeting
Lawrenceville mill workers held an unusually large gathering yesterday as a weekly benefit was distributed and the hall was filled. A citywide Christmas donation is proposed by sympathizers while contribution books circulate and subscriptions grow. Grocers continue credit support for strikers. The Dispatch ads connect buyer and seller.
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Lawrenceville Mills
Schenley Property Blight Debate Before City Official
At the Triennial Assessment Commission Juln Herron appeals heard as Schenley property in the Twelfth ward is labeled blight by James B. Hill, owner of a Twenty second street planing mill. Hill cites foreign occupancy and mill noise as depressants while Herron seeks reduced assessments on Fifth avenue Smallman street and Linden avenue parcels.
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Juln Herron
Beal
Schenley
Twelfth Ward
James B. Hill
Twenty-second Street
Schen- Jey
Sehenley
Hill
Penn Avenue
John Herron
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Ward
Smallman Street
Linden Avenue
German Engineers Club Sifts Gifts At Christmas Fiesta
The Society of German Engineers held a social Christmas celebration in Forbes street Turner Hall last evening with gift exchanges. About 50 members attended including Superintendent Schwab, architect Moeser, engineer Risher, Count von Wagner, professor Guttenberg, and others as they sang a Christmas hymn to close.
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Society of German Engineers
Forbes Street
Turner Hall
Superintendent Schwab
Joseph B. Siebeneck
Moeser
Risher
Count von Wagner
Prof
Guttenberg
James Srillberg
William Heeren
Pro
F. C. Phillips
Charles W. Neeb
Passengers Saved After Perrysville Line Accident Near Buena Vista
An accident on the Perrysville line near Buena Vista street switch last night sent conductor Warren to the drugstore with a badly cut wrist after his arm struck the car door glass when the motorman reversed current. The incident disrupted service but caused no serious injuries.
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Perrysville
Pleasant Valley
Buena Vista Street
Perrieville
Graise
Warren
Craig
Klereers Christmas Pianos and Musical Goods
Klereers Christmas Pianos at Ida Wood street offer Steinway and Conover pianos with warranties and easy payments. Store advertises guitars violins mandolins including Imperial Bruno and Bowman brands, with low prices and nightly hours.
Holiday Excursions Ticket Sale Announced by Mitteburgs and Line
The Mitteburgs and Lake Erie Mailroad Company will sell excursion tickets on December 24 25 31 and January 1 2 valid to January 3 return inclusive at one and one third fare. Tickets cover all stations and to Evi Cleveland Unicago Dayton and intermediate points. Fast trains claim 334 hours to Cleveland 8 hours to Buffalo mound at Citiengo.
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Mitteburgs
Lake Erie
Evi
Cleveland
Unicago
Dayton
Buffalo Mound
Citiengo
Startled by a Shot at Fifth Avenue and Wood Street
A pistol shot near Fifth Avenue and Wood Street drew about 1000 witnesses as a bullet hole appeared in W A McClurg's plate glass store window. The bullet was found inside and the revolver allegedly slipped from a passerby who vanished into the crowd. McClurg described a miraculous escape.
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Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
W. A. McClurg
McGlurg
McClurg
Prisoner John Maguire Rescued From Water and Mud
John Maguire of Simallman was taken to Twelfth ward station last night after getting drunk and wandering along Thirty second street. He fell into a puddle of water and mud and nearly drowned before Officer Thompson arrived to rescue him.
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John Maguire
Simallman
Twelfth Ward
Mr. Maguire
Thirty-second Street
Maenire
Thompson
Cable line repairs restore service on Wylie avenue route
A broken cable on the Wylie avenue line at Fifth avenue and Grant street was repaired with a new line extended to the power house. The system will be running again this morning. M G Cohen advertises fine diamonds watches and silverware at 2 Fifth avenue claim low prices and best selection.
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Wylie Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
M.G. Cohen
Fifth Avenue Unit
Sea
Shoplifting arrest highlights holiday crime watch at Central
A well dressed woman, wife of a Panhandle road engineer, was arrested at Kaufmanns for shoplifting and jailed at Central station. Superintendent O Mara said police will search her home and noted increased crowds and vigilance in the downtown district as merchants agree thefts are down this season. He cited focus on young girls as a key risk and warned shopkeepers to stay vigilant.
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Cincinnati
J. A. London
Pittsburg
West Cincinnati
Covington
Kaufmanns
Central Station
Crafton
Panhandle Road
O'Mara
Jil
Largest assortment of remedies in Pittsburgh
Sam FP Sipe offers the largest assortment of remedies in Pittsbone at moderate prices and easy terms. Open every night during December at Clenmtel building corner Smithfeld and Diamond streets. Cash or credit.
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Sam FP. Sipe
Pittsbone
Whipledale
Clenmtel
Smithfeld
Diamond Streets
E Maginn Confectioner Announces Ready for Trade
E Maginn, the confectioner, reports a full stock of Christmas trees ornaments tinsel moss and pure candies for wholesale trade in Pittsburgh and Allegheny. Orders invited at 813 or 015 Liberty street and 8 Federal street. The Rustic offers tables and vent items. Latest styles include collars and hats with moderate prices.
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Maine
Liberty Street
Federal Street
Allegheny
Millers Fine Groceries and Delicacies Ad Offerings
A fragmentary ad listing assorted goods and promotions. Miller Bros advertise groceries and delicacies at 12 Federal Street Allegheny. Kingsbacher Bros promote watches at 516 Wood Street. Max Eterly offers a souvenir on Friday and Saturday. Other lines mention furs china and wax items at various addresses.
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Miller Bros
Federal Street
Allegheny
Sonim Gold O. F. Chatelaine
Kingsbacher Bros
Wood Street
Max Eterly
Episcopalians of Oakland to discuss parish plan
In Oakland the Episcopalians seek to organize a local parish as no church exists yet in the growing district. A public meeting at the Keeley League Club rooms 3811 Wilth avenue is set for this afternoon at 8 o clock with Bishop Whitehead to speak and a strong local turnout hoped for.
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Episcopalians of
Oakland
Macau
Keeley League
Wilthavenue
Whitehead
Christmas bric brac and fashion at local shops
Bazaar style notices urge shoppers to visit T Evans Co on Market and Third Avenue for bric a brac and dining sets. Adverts promote outfits, collars, cuffs, and menswear at Pitceirn and other streets with seasonal bargains and gift ideas including Angostura Bitters and jewelry from Major stores.
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T. G. Evans & Co
Market Street
Third Avonece
Robbery Ties to Green Death at Beach Motel
Coroner's jury ruled John Green died from injuries received December 3 at the Beach Motel East End after a robbery. They recommended custody of Lewis Morris and Carcivall Sterling for robbery, and actions were taken.
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John Green
Beach Motel
East End
Green
Lewis Morris
Carcivall Sterling
Robbers Enter Hazelwood Stores Break In Friday Night
Robbers entered the Hazelwood shops of Charles Bingier and William Stanier by sawing a door. Bingier was robbed of 15 dollars while Stanier found nothing taken. The thieves escaped.
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Charles Bingier
William Stanier
Hazelwood
Tingier
Stanier
Marshell Candies Advertises Christmas Deals
New advertisement from Marshell urges readers to buy candy for Christmas and groceries together. It claims pure, high quality candies at price comparisons, promises no lower grade goods, and offers a weekly price list with out of town orders due by Wednesday.
Augus and Hacke Fur Cape and Seal Garment Sale
The store advertises a special holiday sale on fur capes and seal garments with Alaska sealskin jackets wraps and capes in navy and black at reduced prices. Unclear assortments include jackets wraps and capes with several odd sizes and lower price points like 3 and 3.50.
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Alaska
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Rustic
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China
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Fonstreee
Haven & Keexan
Watersbreat
Kingabacher ‘Bros
Groetzinger’s
Penn Ave
Oriental Rugs
New York City
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Windows
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Grons Street
Sixth Avenue
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North Pole
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Fifth Ave
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