Figures for 1892 and the apportionment bill forecast
From WasuineTos December 22 a staff correspondent reports the Fifty first Congress passed a new apportionment bill raising House seats from 52 to 56. The piece analyzes partisan impact on redistricting and the 1892 presidential election, projecting 209 Republican and 175 Democratic electors, with New York and Indiana as pivotal states and West Virginia or Connecticut as potential gains for Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasuineTos
Congress
House of Representatives
Harrison
Morton
Cleveland
Thurman
California
Colorado
Idaho
Lillinois
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsio
Wyoming
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
New Jersey
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
New York
Indians
Pittsburg Chamber Acts on Finance Coinage Issue
The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce debated the finance and currency question with a resolution urging Congress to conclude legislation on finance. Secretary Blaine sent a communication about the Bureau of American Republics. a standing committee was proposed to study the matter with the Manufactures Committee. A roads committee was assigned to coordinate with engineers. A new member joined the chamber via Pennsylvania National Bank.
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Pittsburg
Congress
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
Miller
James G. Blaine
Washington
Bureau of American Republics
Kelly
Dravo
United States
Colonel Roberts
Pennsylvania National Bank
A. 5. M. Morgan
Not Acc ording to Law Afidavits for Pensions Paid
Flow of pension applications continues with increases under the latest law. Many affidavits are being paid for, though law forbids charges, noting the 1878 act requires magistrates and officials to provide sworn services free of charge for soldiers and dependents.
Relief Agencies Strained by Snowbound Rush for Shoes Coal
The Department of Charities reports extreme demand since the storm with many requests for new footwear and coal. Chief Elliot remains courteous, distributing neat bags of candy to applicants while managing the heavy strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Charities
Elliot
Sid
Motor car derails two cars on Fifth Avenue hump
A motor car carrying two loaded cars broke a grip shoe over the Fifth Avenue hump late yesterday afternoon. Passengers were transferred and the cars were moved from the track to the street side, remaining as ornaments for hours while the motor car was moved to Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Oakland
Trifling Courtesy Leads to Accident in Clinton
Mr. Samuel T. Groom of Clinton fell when the doormat slipped as he wiped his feet at a house visit to buy cattle. He broke his arm in the mishap, a reminder that courtesy can have costly consequences.
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Samuel T. Groom
Clinton
County Officials to Gain Salary Increases After Census
The county will raise salaries across offices to match Philadelphia standards for counties over 500,000 in population. New officers will see increases totaling about 38,500 annually, with aggregate changes around 59,500 once all adjustments are in place. The Prothonotary Coroner and District Attorney miss the raise due to a 1885 Supreme Court ruling on population testing.
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Acts of Assembly
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Luzerne
Grand Jury Finds True Bills on Multiple Offenses
The Grand Jury returned true bills including assault and battery, selling liquor without license, selling liquor to minors, conspiracy, false pretense, larceny and receiving stolen goods, nuisance, and related charges against named individuals. Several bills were ignored, listing offenses such as malpractice, forcible entry, malicious mischief, pointing firearms, larceny by bailee, and additional assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Welkel
David Gross
William Bartley
David McKonight
Isaac Feinberg
Lilly Mayho
Patrick Allen
J. A. Jacobs
Henry Kimberly
Clark M. Eggleston
Robert Snyder
M. Jacober
F. M. Stewart
Howard R. Kern
George W. White
James Davis
William Roberts
R. L. Heaton
James Donahue
Victor Dosch
Mary Kelly
Annie Myers
Eliza Orr
Eugene Quinn
Agnes Young
William Barcley
George Behr
Catherin Devlin
H. E. Garbrech
John Komeski
Arthur Martin
Louis Schaurer
Fred Teupel
Two Tombstones Spark Orphans Court Dispute
In an Orphans Court hearing before Judge Over the heirs of Catharine Jones objected to executor William H. Heselbarth erecting a second tombstone. The will required a monument, but heirs already paid and the executor claimed the inscription was reused. The court reserved decision on credits and excess cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court
Catharine Jones
William H. Heselbarth
Not Guilty in Misconduct Charges. Reformatory Release Ordered
Edward Hanley and James Brooks were found not guilty of malicious mischief and forcible entry and detainer in a case preferred by Ida Olson. Judge Mages ordered their release from the Huntingdon Reformatory, citing reform and welfare of society. Hanley had faced larceny charges and Brooks possession of stolen goods.
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Ida Olson
Reformatory
Mages
Edward Hanley
James Brooks
Huntingdon
To Day's Trial Lists in Criminal Court Commonwealth
The list names defendants scheduled for trial including George Zimmerman Henry Meyer John Lloyd John Harrington Phillip Meyer Michael Jordan James S Routh Theresa Kleitz alias Beilstein James Coen Shamus O'Brien James ee Thomas rer Joseph Aland Beadling John Hoeffler Gerge Hoeffer A Hoefer Illip Hoefer J A Hay Edmund Keily Leotine Steinway Otto Sandera Walter Wens thopp and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court—Commonwealth Oa
George Zimmerman
Henry Meyer
John ©. Lloyd
John Harrington
Phillip Meyer
Michael Jordan
James S. Routh
Theresa Kleitz
Alias Beilstein
James Coen
Shamus O'Brien
James Ee
Thomas Rer
Joseph — Aland
Beadling
MM John Hoeffler
Gerge Hoeffer
A . Hoefer
Illip Hoefer
J. A. Hay
Edmund Keily
Leotine Steinway
Otto Sandera
Walter Wensthopp
First Baptist Church of Duquesne Granted Charter
James Dakens filed suit against Monongahela Cemetery Company for wages as gravedigger seeking 102 dollars with 150 dollars referenced as pay. County Commissioners appointed J W Petrie Assessor for Charters township replacing Galbreath Wilson due to illness. Commissioners C G McKvaine and KR Lake named in divorce cases Kirchartz and Baumbof respectively.
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First Baptist Church of
Duquesne
James Dakens
Monongahela Cemetery Company
J. W. Petrie
Charters Township
Galbreath Wilson
Anna M. Kirchartz
Adolphus Kirchartz
C. G. McKvaine
Lake
Dora Baumbof
Peter Baumbolf
Citizens push for Liberty street repair in Bloomfield
A committee from the Sixteenth and Twentieth wards asked City Clerk Booth to draft a petition to Councils demanding repairs on Liberty street from Main street to Center avenue. The group, led by David Blair and others, plans a rally at Turner Hall next Saturday and hopes a large showing will force Finance Committee action. Chief Bigelow supports the project in part but cites a $400,000 cost to fix the main stretch and notes wooden block pavement from two decades ago has decayed.
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Liberty Avenue
Booth
Liberty Street
Main Street
Center Avenue
Turner Hall
Bloomfield
David Blair
Christ Winters
Willian Yeagle
David Page
George Herb
Herman Straub
Peter Zern
George Reiling
Lawrenceville
East End
Finance Committee
Bigelow
Thaw Estate Charitable Bequests Likely Paid This Week
Executor W E Thompson reported that Judge Hawkins, burdened by the report, would begin paying the Thaw estate charitable bequests as soon as his work is concluded. He expects the judge to finish next week and then start the payments.
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W. EK. Thompson
Thaw
Chinese worker seeks papers to return to China
Lock Chain a young Chinaman at 314 Grant Street applied to city officials for papers that would assure his safe return to China after leaving work in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lock Chain
Grant Street
China
Beo Brummel umbrellas and a stock of accessories on Fifth Avenue
An advertisement listing Hostetter’s Stomach Hitters as a benignant tonic, plus Christmas gifts from Arthur Schondelmyer & Co. on Ohio Street and Kaufmanns’ boys clothing promotion. It promotes nickel–silver watches, Beau Brummel umbrellas, seals caps and gloves from SmMiLex & Co. at 28 Fifth Avenue, and a Geo. Pappel instructional book for auto heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio Street
Allegheny
SmMiLex & Co
Fifth Avenue
Empress Slightly Unsettled as Winter Hits Berlin
Potsdam reports the imperial family will winter in the Berlin Schloss due to an inadequately heated Neue Palais. The piece notes cold air exposure and aristocrats relocating between Potsdam and Berlin, plus a critique of German East African Society seeking a 5,000,000 mark loan with government guarantees.
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Berlin
Potsdam
Berlin Schloss
Neue Palais
William I
Prince Bismarck
Wilt Loans $2,500 to Locke Amid Denials of Pushing Him
Grand Opera House manager E. D. Wilt confirms loan of £2,500 to Locke of the Emma Juch company, defends reports of promoting him, says he would recover funds from De Wolf Hopper's opera, and praises Locke's honesty with prior repayments. Also mentions German deer in Austria and Kaiser seizing English ties with Duke of Connaught, plus planned visit to Mayence fortress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Wilt
Grand Opera House
Locke & Davis
Locke
Emma Juch Company
New York
de Wolf Hopper Opera Company
Late News In Brief Across Several States
The eight year old son of Edward Sennett burned to death in Hawarden Iowa. A Mexico Texas outbreak of spotted fever meningitis alarms. Edward Dackett nine murdered with an ax in New Orleans. Kellogg claims 100 acres near Bloomington Illinois and will sue. Nineteenth Italian in New Orleans pleads not guilty to Hennessy murder. Jennie and Lillian Allen injured in Chicago by runaway team. St Bernard’s Church New York burned, loss 75000 insured 60000. Charles Foley aged 50 burned to death in Cambridge while asleep. Moraty of Ashland Wisconsin punished with laudanum after bigamy charge. Casino Roller Skating Rink Chicago burned, loss 300000. Collision injures J Ex Ward in Chicago. Land dispute over 1000 acres near South Sioux City to be heard in court. New York City oyster famine feared after storm prevents dredging. Body of Francis T McKay found near Yarmouth Massachusetts. Alexander Henry suspected in his murder.
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Edward Sennett
Hawarden
Mexico
Texas
Edward Dackett
New Orleans
Charles Kellogg
Bloomington
Ill
Hennessy
Jennie
Lillian Allen
Chicago
St. Bernard's
New York City
Charles F. Foley
Cambridge
Mass
P.J. Moraty
Ashland
Wis
Casino
State Mreets
Jexon Ward
South Sioux City
Francis T. McKay
Yarmouth
Alexander Henry
Prisoner Voight Ill in Riverside Penitentiary Health Declines
Henry Voight former cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank is confined in Riverside Penitentiary and suffering a severe boil outbreak. A homely incident in Pittsburg invites readers to visit a druggist for a free Kemp’s Balsam cough cure sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Voight
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Riverside Penitentiary
Pittsburg
Kemp
Everett Pianos Appeal to Christmas Shoppers in Allegheny
Alex Ross' Music House reports high demand for Everett pianos with hundreds already reserved for Christmas delivery. The warehouse at 2 Federal Street and storerooms at 137 Federal Street and 124 Franks Town Avenue are stocked with models praised for design, tone, and durability. Pianos come with seven year warranties and large purchase contracts help secure lower prices. Delivery available for Christmas. wagons expanding to meet holiday traffic.
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Federal Street
Allegheny
Frankstown Avenue
East End
Everett
Alex. Ross
East Eng
Pittsburg
Holiday Goods and Jewelry Deals Across City Stores
Suriei y Co announces umbrellas at 25 Fifth Ave and Dome stores offer rings and fur capes with deep discounts. Kaufmanns promises a free watch with every $12 purchase while Rosenbaum Co lists fur capes and robes at reduced prices. 295 Fifth Ave hosts Leves Jewelry with clocks and gloves, and Holiday hints from R Davis & Co. 96 Fifth Ave. 1 500 dot kid gloves available at Rosenbaum Co to gift, with cabinet photos and novelty items at Surmex Co 28 Fifth Ave.
Eureka Mower Suit Seeks 100000 From Towanda Firm
In federal court the Eureka Mower Company of Utica filed a $100,000 suit against E T Fox and the Eureka Mower Company of Towanda Pa. They allege the Towanda firm misrepresented exclusive patent rights in 1885 and that prior patents exist. They claim $50,000 already paid and seek damages totaling $100,000.
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United States
Eureka Mower Company
Utica
E. T. Fox
Towanda
Towanda Company
Fox
Plaintff
Three Men Plead Guilty and Innocent in Court
In criminal court yesterday Henry Miller and Henry Fribert admitted guilt to larceny charges. James Porter pleaded guilty to forgery and larceny. George Dougherty confessed to larceny and received 24 hours at the workhouse. John Bale and William were acquitted of assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Henry Fribert
James Porter
George Dougherty
John Bale
William
Tell
Man Reports Cruelty After Dog Dropped From Bridge
B J Cable filed a complaint with the Humane Society alleging three youths threw a dog over the Point bridge. He sought appointment as an agent to handle cruelty cases in the West End.
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B. J. Cable
The
Humane Society
Point Bridge
West End
Auction sale after fencing removal at Smithfield Street store
Work began tearing down the fence around the Government building exposing the Smithfield street side. Auction of watches diamonds jewelry and silverware at 633 Smithfield Street with sales daily until sold. Store fixtures and ample handkerchiefs offered, holiday buys urged by Jos Horne Co and Jos Bronpaum Co locations.
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Smithfield Street
Colby Pianos Popular With Instructors And Public
Conscientious instructors favor Colby Pianos and the music loving public. A fine holiday assortment is available at J. M. Hoffman & Co. 537 Smithfield Street, with store hours until after Christmas. Surtex & Co. 28 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffman & Co
Smithfield Street
Kmas
City approves payment of E M Bigelow expenses in England visit
A joint resolution authorizes reimbursement of 233 35 dollars to E M Bigelow for expenses incurred during a London trip to secure land for a public park site and library in Pittsburg. The payment, charged to city funds, follows a two third vote and ordinance recording.
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England
Edward M Kigerow
Deen
City of
Pittry
Mary Schenler
London
J. Scott
Library Committee
Thomas D. Carnahan
E. M. Bigelow
Pittsburg
HH. P. Ford
Select Council
George Booth
G. L. Holliday
Common Council
EJ. Martin
H. J. Gourley
Robert Ostermaier
Pittsburg Ordinance Authorizes 15 Inch Sewer Construction
The city of Pittsburg enacts a ordinance authorizing the Chief of Public Works to advertise for proposals to construct a 15 inch sewer from Shady lane Arabella street to Howe street via Emerson street. The project is funded and regulated under existing Pennsylvania acts and city ordinances and will be let as directed by the City Engineer.
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Arabella
Age
Shady Avenue
Howy Street
Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Ordinances of the Said City of Pittsburg
Shady Lane
Arabella Street
Emerson Street
Howe Street
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
A. D
H. P. Ford
Geo. Booth
Geo. L. Holliday
K. J. Martin
HS. J. Gourley
Atte
Robert Ostermaier
Ledlie Street Grading Paving and Curbing Ordinance
City councils enact an ordinance to grade pave and curb Ledlie Street from Ridge Street to Bedford Avenue. Petition from one third property owners supports proposals. costs to be assessed under second class city streets act. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Signed by H. Ford and city officials in December.
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Ledlie Street
Ridge Street
Bedford Avenue
A. D
H. P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Hooth
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Council
E. J. Martin
Ordinance Authorizing Sewer Construction on Achilles Street
The city authorizes sewer construction along Achilles street Renfrew street Xenia alley and through East End Gas Company property from Shetland street to Negley run with pipe sizes 14 15 and 18 inches and provisions for assessments under state acts and city ordinances.
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Achilles Street
Ofrew Street
Xenia Alley
W. H. Denniston
J. D. Deitrich
East Ends Gas Company
Shetland Street
Negrey Run
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Piesburg
Renfrew Street
Lpcpaees
W.H. Denniston
J. Ditrich
East End Gas Company
Negley Run
Lowell Street
HH. P
Select Council
Geo. Boot
G. TL. Holliday
Common Council
E J. Martin
Gourley
Robert Ostermaier
Ordinance authorizing sewer construction on Spring alley
An ordinance directs the Public Works Chief to advertise for a contract to build a 15 inch pipe sewer along Spring alley from Twenty seventh to Twenty eighth streets. Costs are to be assessed under Pennsylvania law. ordinance recorded December 13 1890 with city officials signing.
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Twenty-seventh Street
Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of
Pittsboro
Twenty-eighth Street
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
H. 2
Ford
Select Council
Geo. Booth
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Council
E. J. Martin
Hager’ Ois
Blouey
Robert Ermaier
Train timetable fragment with multiple cities and times
The clipped text lists train schedules for Washington BC Newark Chicago Columbus and other cities with various arrival and departure times. It mentions the Pitsburg Transfer Company, Central time, and routes to Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Buffalo Salamanca and New Haven. It notes daily service with some Sunday or Saturday exceptions and ticket office at Gosmithfield Street.
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Wasaartington
Volks Seipuia
Newark
Uniontown
Mir Piexsang
Sims Wand
M. Sn
Washington, Ma
Crea Beeling
St. Louis
Sam
Chicago
Baltimore
Wastington
Colombes
Pitesberg
Coreae Ith
Wood
Opeli
CHAS
Scull
Io. Poo. Agen
Ciissung and
Lake Erie Railroad
Oumlany
Central Time
Cleveling
Cleveland
Ciseineail
Tha
Sal
Carstle
Kaver Falig
Ica ST
Maccheta
Risa
Espien
Beechmanus
Mansfeld
Beechmook
Ittsburg And Castle Rear Winter Time Table
Train timetable update lists lines from Pittsburgh area to Butler Clarion and beyond. Frequent departures include morning and afternoon runs with special notices for weekdays and Sundays, noting arrivals at Akron Toledo and other hubs.
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Ittsburg
Castle
Pittebure
Arington
Enracatione
Artin Tone
Joua
Prrtsbuega
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Penn Avenue
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Peno Avenue
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Kaufmannns
Kraufmanns
Lapres’ and Gentlemen’s Seal Gloves, Surey & Co
Haven’s Jewelry Store
Supply Unlimited
Davis & Co
Jos, Ercopaum & Co
Cohenest
Huens & Hacke
Tissa
Lies
Novelties In Fur Capes
Surmex &Co
Neiae Etomiae
Peco
Braer & Eastox
Jos. Bronpaum & Co
Sohmer Pianos
Colby Pianos
pLapres
Surtex & Co
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Belie Vernon
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Dey
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