Lifting the Clouds over Allegheny Ward Redivision Plan
George Elphinstone outlines a scheme to redivide Allegheny into wards without school districts to dodge debt issues and create a single school district. He explains implications of second class city status, suggests court action to solidify ward boundaries, and proposes transition bills and departmental heads elected by councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Finance Committee
Elphinstone
Fiphinstone
Kennedy
Reading
Lancaster
Board of Control
Hunter
Snaman
Pittsburg
Christmas Day High Mass Music at St Patrick's
The St Patrick's choir program for early mass on Christmas morning at 5 30 includes Mozart's Twelfth Mass and Lejeal Benedictus with Adeste Fidelis offertory. Soloists and choral sections span sopranos Miss Lillian Reddick Marie Kelly Mary Appelbe aktos Mollie Sullivan Ells Reddick tenors Messrs Frank Meldon William Kane T M Brophy basses Messrs Ed F Gearing Daniel Kennedy John Donovan and organist Miss Maggie Appelbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's
Mozart
Lejeal
Lillian Reddick
Marie Kelly
Mary Appelbeaktos
M. Garrigan
Mollie Sullivan
Ells Reddick
Frank Meldon
William Kane
T. M. Brophy
Ed F. Gearing
Daniel Kennedy
John Donovan
Maggie Appelbe
Death Under an Engine on Panhandle Tracks
Mrs Appling Wasulsiski aged 40 was instantly killed on the Panhandle railroad tracks behind her home in the Thirty fourth ward last night around 10 o clock She slipped and fell about 15 feet onto the rails as a shifting engine passed and she was run over The remains were moved to the morgue The coroner will hold an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appling Wasulsiski
Panhandle
Thirty-fourth Ward
Ashe
Justice charges and theft reported in city brief
Josefo Bexsett of West Elizabeth is charged with assaulting Jacob Keifer. Buck ComsELrus is held for Court for interference with an officer. Basket thieves are reaping a rich harvest in the Second police district. Martis Conway was acquitted of desertion yesterday. Trxa McK Ly accuses James Davidson of insulting her. Go to Gallinger's jewelry store, 1200 Penn avenue, to see stock before holiday gifts elsewhere. Remember the address 1200 Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefo Bexsett
West Elizabeth
Jacob Keifer
Buck Comselrus
Martis Conway
Trxa
James Davidson
Gallinger
Penn Avenue
Pennn Avenue
Workhouse Grand Jury Probe Sparks Court Clash
A Dispatch report on efforts to push a grand jury investigation into workhouse management provoked Judge Stowe to brand the petition as contempt. Assistant District Attorney Haymaker read the submission to the grand jury, then moved it along, while officials including William Hill and W. A. Magee were unavailable or ill. Warner corroboration concerns tobacco sales at the workhouse. Internal Revenue Collector Warmcastle denies coercion and says the license issue is minor and tied to tariff changes. County official Wier denies pressuring the process and pledges a statement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Judge Stowe
Haymaker
J. ©. Haymaker
Addison Lysle
Board of Managers
Warner
Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
Burt
Warmenstle
Secretary of the Interior
Wier
Royalty Acknowledges Johnstown Disaster Poems
In a city correspondence Rev Carl Weil sent poems on the Johnstown disaster to the Duke of Cumberland Brunswick Luneburg. The Duke’s treasury administration transmitted thanks, noting he read the poems with interest. The note identifies the Duke as King of Hanover and brother-in-law to the Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Weil
Duke of Cumberland
Brunswick — Luneburg
Johnstown
Weil
Hranawick
Luneburg
Brunswick— Luneburg
A. Enie
Duke of
Waiter Uses Stool in Price Dispute at Union Depot
Higgins, an engineer living at 5210 Carnegie Avenue, was attacked by waiter Harry Fleming after a meal price dispute at a restaurant opposite the Union depot. Fleming struck Higgins with a heavy stool, cutting the scalp and causing severe bleeding. Officer Peoples arrested both men as Higgins, intoxicated, was taken to Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Higgins
Union Depot
Harry Fleming
Fleming
Higgins
Peoples
Homeopathic Hospital
Carnegie Avenue
Buckeye politics and Ohio race predictions from Al Carlisle
Al Carlisle, arriving from an Ohio tour, doubts McKinley can win the Republican governor nomination citing his bill and national conditions. He names McKinley Sherman Bushnell Foster and Storer as possible contenders but notes tariff ties may hinder them. Carlisle suggests Governor Campbell might run as a Democrat, questions Cleveland as a possible Democrat nominee, and predicts surprising political developments in Ohio before the presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Carlisle
Ohio
Buckeye
McKinley
Sherman
Bushnell
Foster
Storer
Campbell
Cleveland
Burglars Steal $150 From Lawrenceville Man
Thieves entered John Leonard's Lawrenceville home on Fenn Avenue early yesterday and took his year’s savings of 150 dollars from a trunk, along with jewelry and clothing, leaving the family in distress for Christmas. A boarding house on Peno Avenue was entered via a rear window, with clothing and other items valued around 200 dollars missing from several boarders. Police in the Seventeenth and Twelfth wards were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Fenn Avenue
John Leonard
Leonard
Lucy Furnace
Butler Street
Forty-eighth
Forty-ninth Street
Seventeenth Ward
Brown
Peno Avenue
Twelfth Ward
Very few mishaps tally injuries reported yesterday
A list notes accidents with limited injuries. Thomas Rigze aged 60 fell at home and broke a leg possibly fatal due to age. Henry Schweikarth, a Pittsburg and Western brakeman, was crushed between cars while making a coup. Adam Johnson, a Lake Erie brakeman, had his right hand badly crushed at Corapolis. John Fleming of the Lacy furnace had his right arm severely crushed by a heavy rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rigze
Thomas Fuse
Wylie Avenue
Roberts Street
Henry Schweikarth
Schweikarth
Pittsburg
Western
Claims He Was Wronged Boy Arrested for Shoplifting
William Pashley a 16 year old boy was arrested in Kaufmanns clothing store by Detective Robinson for shoplifting. Clerks alleged gloves stockings and a pocketbook stolen Monday. He returned last night claiming he bought the goods and wanted to exchange them. The salesman recognized the items and the firm called the detective. He was taken to Central station and denies the charge saying he was arrested while demanding change from 150 dollars paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pashley
Kaufmanns
Robinson
Central Station
Expressmen Hustle Big Christmas Express Volume
W H Glenn agent for Adams Express said last night that this Christmas trade far exceeds prior years. They unloaded 106 cars on Monday and yesterday in 18 hours. A passenger train brought 12 express cars instead of the usual one, signaling strong prosperity for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Glenn
Adams Express
Prosecutors target child labor law violation at Laughlin plant
Grand jury returns true bills against Isaac and Joshua Vermeer of Laughlin station for misdemeanor under the May 20 1889 act restricting child labor. Inspector Baker toured factories and stores, promising further action as officials stress affidavits and posted notices, while advocates push stronger enforcement and protection for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
Joshua Vermeer
Laughlin Station
Baker
Warner
Wormsers
Final preparations underway for American Window Glass Company
Day of operation for the American Window Glass Company is set with final preparations. Mr. T. J. O'Leary stated yesterday that outlook is rosy for the new concern as factories remain busy and are filling orders in anticipation of higher prices next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Window Glass Company
T. J. O'Leary
Painters' District Council Pushes Eight-Hour Demand
The Painters' District Council held a monthly meeting and passed a resolution prohibiting press reporting of their proceedings. Agent Jewell lamented the need to follow the order. Only four of seven reported on the eight-hour question, with three believed to vote against. The outcome awaits the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painters’ District Council
Jewell
Tin Mines in Mexico Their Future
J T Carnahan, a mining interests figure, notes Mexico has abundant tin scattered widely, mainly in streams. Little mining development has occurred, so tin plate makers may rely on imports for some time. He mentions possible tin in the Dakotas but finds no strong market push there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Carnahan
Mexico
Monongshela
Mr. Carnshaw
Dakotas
Christmas Matinee At Grand Central Rink Delights Crowds
Corkworkers prepare for a Christmas matinee with decorated hall and special music to handle a large rush. The fair is the most successful yet at the Grand Central Rink, already £2,000 in advance and continues to January 17. In Southside news, American Iron Works dispute referred to a joint mill lodge committee for a conference today. Plasterers nominate officers but give no instruction to delegates to the International Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theorkworkers
Grand Central Rink
American Iron Works
Break-down at National Rolling Mill Cuts 50 Jobs
A breakdown at the National Rolling Mill in McKeesport yesterday left 50 men unemployed. Repairs are expected to take two weeks before production resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rolling Mill
McKeesport
Biner & FEastox Offer Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs
Ladies and gents handkerchiefs from low to fine grades in silk and linen in attractive boxes 1 12 1 6 15 dozen each. Special attention to immense variety of extra fine handkerchiefs at 25c. Leather goods pocketbooks satchels shopping bags belts gloves hosiery staple and novelties.
Kaufmanns Offers Free Watches With Boys Clothing
Local ads announce Kaufmanns and Sauley Co offering a free nickel stem-winding watch with every boys clothing purchase today. Watches boast reliable movements and an ill chain. Also advertised are jewelry, capes, umbrellas, and other holiday gifts from Survey & Co and Smithfield Street merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanner
Kaufmanns
Glittering as Gold All the Way Prom 40 to 75 Per Cent Claimed
A number of well known men in the city and Allegheny received gilt edged circulars from an Eastern city promoting a sheep raising investment. The pitch promises high dividends, specifies stock at 800 per share, and claims annual returns of 20 per cent with potential 75 per cent yearly yield, backed by unnamed officers. Skepticism is voiced by one reader who notes the eastward links and asks why capitalists would back such a floor‑level get rich scheme. A holiday bargain sale at Schondelmyer & Co. closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
General Assembly
Comsms
Tintor
Cies
Uiase
Second Clas
Pittsburg
Putteburg
Pitsbury
Pittsvorg
Select Council
Populariou
Sect Council
Davies
Coonmeils
Pittsbure
George Elphinstone
Bencombe
North Dakota
Presbyterian Church
Uly
East
Store Closes Tomorrow for Christmas Push
Children’s furs advertised by Smiter & Co at 28 Fifth Avenue with store closed tomorrow. Final Christmas purchases urged today. Open this evening until 9 30 at Jos. Horse & Co.’s Penn Avenue stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Society
Jas, McKee
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Michigan Furniture Co
Jos. Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Children’s Furs
Smiter & Co
Jos. Horse & Co
Two kinds of investments in Pittsburgh area firms
The Ft Pitt Incline Place Company declared a decennial dividend of 1 per share with George L. Whitney citing a cost of 22 pounds 81 shillings per share and a yearly rate of two fifths of a penny. In contrast Metric Metal Company of Beaver Falls declared a quarterly dividend of 5 percent, about 50 times larger, for gas meter production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Pitt
George L.whitney
Whitney
Metric Metal Company
Beaver
St. Pitt
Beaver Falls
Girl Exclaims Over Bear-Skin Display at Union Depot
A seven year old girl at the Union depot drew attention to a man wearing a beautiful bear-skin. Ten nearby girls looked with curiosity then disappointment as the moment passed, while two Westerners in blaze-guard coats moved on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Christmas Donations at Allegheny Hospital Reach Five Figures
Donations to Allegheny General Hospital continue as residents contribute food and clothing valued at 200 dollars and cash totaling 59 dollars. The hospital urges ongoing gifts today and tomorrow, hoping the kindness extends through Christmas Day and beyond to aid those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny General Hospital
Reducednovelty Plaids and Stripes Line Sale
A feature line of novelty plaids checks and stripes is advertised with wide 50 inch novelty stripes reduced from 125 to and remaining 50 inch wide cheviot plaids and stripes from 150 and 2 to.
Braddock Wire Company Considers Capital Increase
Stockholders meet at the city office next Tuesday at 10 A M to vote on raising capital from 300000 to 500000. Directors posted the increase earlier and say no immediate improvements or capacity rise are planned, only alignment with the St Louis company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Wire Company
St. Louis Company
Cold wave forerunner brings strong wind to city
A forerunner of the promised cold wave reached the city last evening accompanied by a high wind. The change was pronounced with today and Christmas forecasts calling for clear skies and slightly cooler weather.
Fancy Baskets and Silver Goods for Quick Disposal
A sale advertises fancy baskets, silver back hair and clothes brushes, a wide range of silver articles, dolls, and general fancy items marked down for today only as unsold stock will not be carried.
Columbia Iron Company elects new directors for year
Columbia Iron and Steel Company stockholders met yesterday and elected President YeagerSecretary Butz and directors R H Boges Henry Bac William Eberhardt W B Neale and Hon J K Ewing new director replacing William Mahr. The company reports an unusually successful year and plans for a strong new year. A final meeting of window glass makers will be held in Chicago next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Yeager
E. M. Butz
R. H. Boges
Henry Bac
William Eberhardt
W. B. Neale
J. K. Ewing
William Mahr
Chicago
Forbes School Pupils Donate Food for the Poor
Pupils at Forbes School contributed items for the Society for the Improvement of the Poor. The donation included 202 cans of fruits and vegetables, 27 dozen oranges, 15 bushels potatoes, 5 bushels apples, sugar, tea, coffee, oatmeal, pickles, salt and other articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes School
the Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Meeting to decide site for Forbes street Carnegie library
A Carnegie Library Committee of Councils will meet Friday or Saturday to act on an ordinance granting a site for the library building at the Forbes street entrance to Schenley Park. Other items include college holiday adjournments and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library Committee of Councils
Forbes Street
Schenley Park
West Penn Medical College
Tomas Dennt
Natrona Alley
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George Elpainstone
Iso
Neeb
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Juggernauted
Justice
McKimley
The
Lsbor
Workman Evans
K.of L
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Iave
H. F. Dempsey
Tespector Baker
Biner & Feastox
Eod
Suruey & Co
Astrakhan Capes
SauLey & Co
Fifth Avenus
Jos. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
Kaufmannis
Ladiees
Astrakhan Capes, Smiiey & Co
Opn
Hampden
Illinois
Jeweier Storz
Jos
Eicnbaum
Hauch’s
Seaguebaum & Co
Pittsburgers
Arthur Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio Street
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Jewelers
Ave. and Market St. Deliuwr
Allegheny Hospital
Hucus & Hacke
Choice
JOS, Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Alaska
Columbia Iron Company
Honimay
Gallingeer's
Wsi
Penn’ Avenue
C. Weisser
Market ST
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