Monongahela House Lease Sells For 26000 In Fire Restyle Plan
The Monongahela House changed hands as Anderson and Woog sold their ten year lease to the property's new owners for 26000. The fire damaged hotel will be rebuilt and reopen with a large restaurant on First Avenue, targeting popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
Anderson & Woog
Woog
Colonel Anderson
New York
Messrs
Sam Golden
Sam Fe Teon
Charles J. Clarke
Dis Pater
Clarke
Pleus Weens
H. Woog
St. Charles
Anderson Ould
First Avenue
Death of Pittsboro Actor John O Connor
John O Connor a popular Pittsboro comedian collapsed while seated at 28 South Nineteenth Street and died before help could arrive. Born on the Southside he leaves a widow and six children with his funeral planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Connor
Pittsboro
Patrick Sangrass
South Nineteenth Street
O'Connor
Mr. O'Connor
Mor
Lamp Explosion Burns Antonio Goriti at Redoubt Alley
Antonio Goriti of Redoubt alley near the Point was severely burned last evening when a lamp on a table exploded during a small social gathering at his home. Burning oil ran down his body and set his clothing ablaze before relatives carried him to hospital. The elder Goriti’s injuries are described as very serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Goriti
Redoubt Alley
Goriti
Leonards
Leonards Goriti
Assault on the Twenty-Eighth Street Bridge
Alexander Donaldson was found on the Twenty-Eighth Street bridge last evening at 10:30. He was taken to the West Side station and said he had been assaulted by four colored men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teweety-Eighth Street
Alexander Donaldson
Twenty-eighth Street Bridge
Union Storage to Erect 100000 Warehouse Near Point
Mr Samuel Bailey secretary treasurer of the Union Storage Company announced plans to build a six story warehouse on a 160 by 60 foot lot near the Duquesne Freight Depot of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The $100000 structure will offer about 1000000 cubic feet of storage and include offices and rooms for drying and preserving meats with a view to a downtown depot for perishables. Construction to begin after the holidays, targeting next summer’s trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Storage Company
Samuel Bailey
Duquesne
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Twenty-fifth Street
Se Shenuen Beatty
Lovers Die After Train Strikes On Westbound Track
At Brushton station yesterday about 6:30 PM a train struck Benjamin J. Lovett and Miss Mary C. Coen as they walked the tracks. Coen died at the hospital. Lovett suffers a compound leg fracture and serious injuries. The coroner will investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushton Station
Benjamin J. Lovett
Mary C. Coen
Oyster Express
Miss Campbell
Lovett
James Lovett
Wilkinsburg
Iss Campbell
Mehiy
Tarentum Murderers Targeted in Police Circular
County Detective Langherst issued a circular outlining the Tarentum murder and robbery of Mrs. Rudert on Monday evening. He described three suspect men with ages, heights and weights and urged arrests. McKeesport reports five gang members arrested near the city, held for further identification by Pittsburgh authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Langherst
McKeesport
James Robinson
Pittsburg
A Deunkard's Deeds In Allegheny Assault Reported
An elderly Allegheny man Henry Helwiz 322 East street owner of a small variety store was badly beaten by a drunken man alleged to be Edward Nau. The attacker damaged property including windows and the store door after a dispute over money and a price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Helwiz
East Street
Allegheny
Edward Nau
Helwig
Mater
Ie Tan Esterase
Sora
Disgraceful Parade Incident Sparks Racial Jeers
Yesterday a small Odd Fellows parade returning from Allegheny Cemetery faced a hostile crowd at Thirty second street and Peon avenue. Men shouted racial slurs and pelted the marchers with stones as police were summoned to the Seven teenth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Cemetery
Thirty-second Street
Seventeenth Ward
John Flannery Falls Down Stairs on Washington Street
John Flannery of 717 Washington Street is reported to have fallen down a stairway. There is no further detail on injuries or the incident location beyond the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flannery
Washington Street
Weather Man Leads Pittsburg Christmas Frolic Tale
A vivid Christmas tableau shows Santa as a weather bringer departing for the south after midnight. Crowds in Pittsburg greet the holiday with bells, churchs, frosty streets, and green Christmas cheer as old Father Christmas shares wine and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Palace
Father Christmas
Sieur Noel
Southside Observances Sparkle With Holiday Entertainment
The Southside hosted diverse Christmas events last night across halls and churches. Local groups like the Pathe Excelsior Dramatic Company and William A. Long Dramatic Company performed under the American Flag, with concerts and dances filling venues from Turner Halls to rinks and churches along South Twenty-eighth Street and Mt. Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathe Excelsior
Allentown
Turner Hall
Steenth Regiment
William A. Long
Odd Fellows
Terrance Murphy
Birmingham Turner Hall
Jane Street
St. Peter's Church
South Twenty-eighth Street
Aman
Stindsy
Clair Incline
West End
Slater
Mt. Washington
Hospitals Receive Christmas Cheer From City Societies
Allegheny General Hospital and Homeopathic Hospital attendants benefited from church society gifts and cash donations for Christmas. Food donations overwhelmed, with several hundred dollars in cash and assorted treats distributed to convalescents. West Penn Hospital enjoyed a pleasant day as mild weather allowed more movement for patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny General Hospital
Slack
West Penn Hospital
Seuss
Newsboys' Christmas Dinner Served at Home in Grand Style
About 100 boys from the Newsboys Home attended a Christmas dinner described as royal. Turkeys cakes pies and treats were plentiful and served by a host of ladies. The event reflected festive spirit within the charitable institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope A
Best Ever the Thana Proved by James Waes Hee Marvin Co
A fragmented list credits James Waes Hee Marvin and Co and several named individuals including James T. Buchanan BH. A. Kitaniller R. P. Daf Charies Leckbert D ar son H. K. Porter Josiah Cobhan and J. Hannah J. C. McCombs as contributors or references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Waes
Hee Marvin & Co
James T. Buchanan
BH. A. Kitaniller
R. P. Daf
Charies Leckbert
D Arson
H. K. Porter
Josiah Cobhan
J. Hannah
J. C. McCombs
Warmest Christmas on Record Stuns City Weather Watchers
The assistant signal observer and locals note an unseasonably warm Christmas with 84 degrees at the peak and minimal precipitation. Predictions of rain sparked umbrella use, but the day stayed sunny and unusually warm amid historic comparisons to prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Linden Grove
Weather Bureau
S Iay
Disiparou
Smithfield Street
Jack
Boreas
Iris
Old Sol
Greenland
Nanmen
Pittsburg
Yepmer
Neral Greely
Christmas Services In Catholic Cathedrals Reported
In two cities Catholic churches held regular Christmas services. At St Pauls Cathedral 3500 attended including Protestants. Dr Wall celebrated, Father Murphy master of ceremonies. Sermons by Murphy and Molyneaux urged giving to finish the church, with extensive music and planned improvements such as stained glass and Portland cement exterior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
Wall
Murphy
The
Holy Ghost College
Father Conway
Casey
Father Wall
Father Molynesux
Father Murphy
Father Molyneaux
At&t Peter's
Alisher
Phelan Celebra
Father McAvoy
St. Philomene’s
Traveling public honors hotel staff with yearend gifts
The traveling public expressed thanks to Anderson Crosby of the Anderson house and hotel staff including Huntington McDonald and Perdue of the Duquesne, Seventh Avenue personnel, and Central Hotel clerk Harry J. Ulam. Gifts ranged from cash to silverware as tokens of appreciation, with McKenna bellboys, W N Jacobs, Mrs Andrew Fulton, and others receiving acknowledgments and presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Crosby
Anderson
Messrs
Huntington, McDonald and
Perdue
Duquesne
Frank Scheffler
Landis
Seventh Avenue
Harry J. Ulam
Central Hotel
Charles F. McKenna
Eyene
W. N. Jacobs
Andrew Fulton
Hoatelry
Jacob Taylor
Burns & Carte
Iron age ideas push toward metal houses and exports
A European trend toward iron and corrugated metal dwellings gains attention with plans for iron libraries and two story iron homes. The piece notes England's early experiments, possible U.S. adoption, and figures from Machinery Hall illustrating cost differences to brick buildings. It includes quotes from Mr. Marvin and Mr. Gladstone and mentions practical designs for rooms, stables, and nurse pavilions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Expositi Society
Machinery Hall
Pittsburg
Grant
New York
Marvin Sa
London Meneard
United States
Mt Washington Grovd Avery Fair at Slater's Rink
The Thirty second fair event at Slater's Rink drew Post 155 G A E members to the booths causing a strong push to clear sales areas. Attractions were multiplied as the post planned a grand finale at the end of the fair.
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Mt. Washington
Allegheny Tests New Silsby Engine For Fire Dept
The Lee fire department's new Silsby engine was tested yesterday afternoon at the corner of South Canal and Sycamore streets under Chief Jones and Assistant Chief Clark. The test drew about 3000 spectators as water and steam pressures reached 240 pounds and 120 pounds respectively. Streams reached 500 feet at 260 pounds, topping a 180 foot high elevator at the Eberhardt Ober Brewing Company with a 50 foot top, and a 1.25 inch nozzle produced similar results. Multiple lines were tested, and the engine's performance was praised as the crowd cheered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Leefire Department
South Canal and
Sycamore Streets
Jones
Clark
Canal Street
Eberhardt & Ober Brewing Company
Unprovoked Assault Leaves Penn Avenue Man Injured
Patrick McCleane twenty three street below Penn avenue, attacked on Thirteenth street around 8 PM by two men who insulted him before striking. He suffered a broken shoulder blade and was taken to East Penn Hospital in a non fatal condition. Officer Kinney investigated but no clue to the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McCleane
Twenty-third Street
Penn Avenue
Thirteenth Street
McCleane
Kinney
Foreign Glassworkers Seek Jobs in Quiet Arrivals
A small group of four foreign glassworkers arrived at Cochran station from Asia Depot with their country banner and language. They travel in detachments seeking employment, often avoiding attention, and show intent to settle in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannetta
Mer
Asion
Cochran Station
Boy hit by delivery wagon horses on Webster Avenue
An eight year old boy, Francia Downey, living at 12 Perry Street, was knocked down by Gusky's delivery wagon near Webster Avenue at about 3 pm. One horse trampled him causing bruises but no serious injuries. Driver David DeWolff surrendered at the Eleventh Ward station. Inspector McAleese discharged him after finding no fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia Downey
Perry Street
Gusky
Webster Avenue
David DeWolff
Eleventh Ward
McAleese
Railroad Purchases Avery Property Sparks City Hall Move
The Pennsylvania Railroad, acting through Philadelphia investor Mr. Clark, buys the Avery M E Church property for 45000 dollars, with plans that include moving City Hall to Fifth Avenue and Grant Street. Experts note widening the adjacent alley would face significant architectural and legal hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery A. M. E. Mistentation
Duquesne Hotel
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Clark
Philadelphia
Johnaston
Tae DisPatca
Seledt Ib
Ie Promier Ee
United States
City Hall
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Met
Central Traction opens new route for horse cars
The Central Traction Company began running horse cars downtown via a new circuit from Wylie avenue down High street to Sixth avenue Wood street Fourth avenue Grant street Webster avenue back to High street and Wylie avenue. Cable stringing will start in a few days and rope is on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traction Company
Wylie Avenue
High Street
Sixth Avenue
Wood Street
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Webster Avenue
Miss Cusack Lecture Postponed in McKeesport
Miss M F Cusack the Kenmare nun who was to lecture in McKeesport tonight has fallen ill since Monday The lecture is rescheduled for Thursday evening January 2 Also several local ads promote half price sales and clearance items at Boons Bux and other stores with offers on goods French gowns and robes with three price tiers and direct phone order options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Cusack
Kenmare
McKeesport
Japanese Leather Papers and winter wares at Crumrine
Crumrine Bune Bassett offers the citys largest leather papers and textiles with cloths braided wraps reduced to 8 dollars. Ribbons remnants and healthful drinks are advertised alongside Z Wainwrights Black Silk warp and Angostura Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumrine
Bune & Bassett’s
Wood St
Tissa Hueus
Delicacies A La Gourmet At City Hotels
A garbled report describes lavish banquets across several hotels. The Hotel Duquesne offered a splendid dinner with roast turkey and pig, while the Seventh Avenue drew a large crowd for a natal anniversary meal. Hotel Boyer hosted a generous noontime spread and many guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Duquesne
Iis Bar
Seventh Avenue
Boutonteres
Boyer
Hebrew Orphan Asylum Plan Discussed on Perryrville Road
A Dis Aaron reporter spoke with Mr De Wolff of Gusky’s about Hebrew orphan asylums and the idea of building a Hebrew Orphan Anglin on the Perryrville road in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dis Aaron
de Wolff
Messrs. Gusky’s
Orshan
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Monongahela
Jobs O'Conner
Regroes
Langherst
Tarestaum
Deunkard
Morpheus
E Christo
Bethlehem
Buch
Good Fellowship
Ice Palace
Snowhills
Li Magee
the Times
Doner
Marvin Waxes
England
Ragland
Windsor
Gladstone
Hawarden
Noa Riviera
Tor Am
Ap Ey Ster Mn
Avery A. M. E
Avery
James Quinn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Monongahela River
Liberty
Point Bridge
Avery M. E. Church
Ques
Ci Hall
Virgin Ate Een
Beeyas
Sixth
Fifth
Hamilton Law Building
Samuel
Balance
Cloth New Markets
Ket Street
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
French, Kendrick & CO. Ae
China Store Street
Clay Hal
Miss Cusack
Schoenthal
Pern Ave
Grenah
Isundry
Boons & Bux
Hendrick P&co
Fraversem & Vrnsacn
Paris
Boacs & Busi
B. Big
Ancraeetoe Bocas & Burt
Z. Wainwright & Co
Huovs & Haces
Tissa
Horne & CO
Thoraday
Amnattacis Ta
Secre Aie
Pan
Horne & CU
Penn Ave
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