Controversial plan to employ convicts on county roads debated
The County Prison Board discusses using a chain gang to repair roads and other public works at Claremont. Mayor Pearson backs the idea to give idle prisoners work, while critics warn of costs and moral risks, with Judge Slagle and Commissioner Mercer opposing.
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Claremont
County Prison Board
Pearson
Allegheny
DistaTcu
Falige
Jacob F. Slagle
O'Maea
Mercer
Ae Ae E. Mercer
Oldest Pittsburg resident Alexander Tindle dies at home
Alexander Tindle a pioneer of Pittsburgh died yesterday at his Kirkpatrick avenue home. Born in Wilmington he came over the mountains in a cockpit wagon as a child. A saddler turned tanner he helped form Dollar Savings Bank and helped found St. John’s Lodge 218 F and A M and the first Masonic hall. He leaves three daughters including Mrs. Alex Jones of Ry and two others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Tindle
Kirkpatrick Avenue
Allegheny
Tindle
Pittsburg
Wilmington
Liberty Street
Fifth Avenue
James D. Callery
Dollar Savings Bank
St. John’s Lodge No
Tindie
Alex. Jones
le. E
Mr. Armor's Lively Christmas in Springsiley
George Armor of Springsiley faced charges after a home scene described as merry yet ended in assault and battery allegations. Elizabeth Weiser also pressed an assault charge against him. In default, he was committed for a hearing on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Armor
Springsiley
Elizabeth Weiser
Erie Ship Canal
Pittsburg
Sydney Smith
Funeral for Miss Mary Campbell Killed in Brushton
The funeral for Miss Mary Campbell, who died in Brushton on a recent evening, will be held at her parents home. A later place and time were not given in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Campbell
Mary Campbell
Brushton
Ship Canal Debate Splits Pittsburg Leaders and Merchants
Eries Ship Canal plans draw mixed reactions from Pittsburgh figures. Capt. Batchelor and H. C. Frick praise the project as a boost to industry and rivers trade, while J. H. Horner opposes canals, favoring railroads. John A. Wood notes water availability. critics doubt feasibility.
Notable Pittsburgh Holiday Visits and Appointments
Postmaster James McKean escorted his sister to New York to meet a transatlantic steamer and conduct business in the tropics connected with a local realty deal. E E Bonneville of the Anderson Hotel leaves Sunday for Evansville Ind to join St George hotel ventures. Joseph Ramsey Jr. named assistant to the president of a major railroad, aiding a steel plant operation in Bessemer Ala. Reverend Father Casey plans to join the Carmelites in Pittsburgh. Professor John A Brashear to lecture on color and banana blowers at the Pittsburg Female College chapel. General William H Koonts a guest at Daquesne. US Marshal Joseph Har a to host a dinner. Dr W H Fitch visiting family in Allaghany. Pathor Francis Ward visiting Emmett Kang College parents.
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James 8. McKean
Aggie McKean
New York City
New York
Tropolia
Sin
Consum
Suanday
E. E. Bonneville
Anderson
Evansville
Ind
St. George Otel
Bonneville
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company
J. D. la
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pinbirg
Pennsy
Lakes
Bessemer
Ala
Pennsylvania
8. W. Herron
Grand Junction
Greene County
Iowa
Herron
Daquesne
Koon
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Joseph EB. Hara
Quesne
W. H. Fitch
Rockford, Ill
W. J. Kounts
Allagheny
Pathor Francis Ward
Emmett Kang College
City
High Wind Storm Strikes Town Amid Mild Evening
A brisk wind storm swept the town with few pedestrians abroad. Telegraph lines failed briefly as a juvenile blizzard lashed the area and postal service switched to Western Union. Temperatures fell from 62 to near freezing with wind speeds peaking at 40 mph, then forecast warmer conditions.
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Pearance
Western Union
Buffalo
Jack Frost
Virginia
Indiana
Wisconsin
New Extras List Discussed by Central Meeting
A meeting appointed a committee to confer with the Western Iron Association on a new extras list. The current list is deemed absurd and useless, not properly used or sold, and urgent action is urged. Individual concerns are reconsidering whether issuing a revised list is advisable.
Corner Stone Laying for Washington Monument
The corner stone of the Washington monument will be laid in Allegheny Parks on February 22, 1800. The stone was donated by Virginia ad seantue Jr. O. Sage M. and the committee on sie has changed plans all week as they seek the necessary funds and consider another arrangement.
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Washington Monument
Allegheny Parks
Virginia Ad
Chanel for Christmas payers advertises late season sale
An irregular ad at 91 and 93 Fifth Ave promotes a December inventory sale. It notes a nine day delay in arrival, promises genuine deals, and offers easy payments to avoid carrying items into the next year.
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Fifth Ave
Fashionable coats and assorted goods on sale today
An ad style notice outlines a one day sale offering 75 men's Scotch overcoats with agee lining at a deep discount, plus various clothing items, hats, wraps, wall papers, and beverages from local suppliers. It promotes Broxan Broa NY tailoring and other regional sellers with addresses in Allegheny and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
They Didn't Like It A Lively Carnegie Library Debate
A heated discussion centered on the Carnegie Library in the city, with residents and officials debating the center’s future and facility use. Speakers voiced support and concern as opinions clashed over proposals and community impact.
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Carnegie Library
Ordinance clash over Carnegie Library control in Allegheny
The City Property Committee met to decide whether the new Carnegie Library should be managed by a citizen commission or kept under the City Property Committee. Debates highlighted opposition to outsider control and preference for municipal oversight, with discussions on committee structure and potential political implications.
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City Property Committee
Allegheny
Carnegie Library
Carnegie
Arthur Ee
Perera
O Nad Bos Sande
Board of Control
Ee Eee
Robison
Coun
Kennedy
Wis
Lane
Ken
Ammon
W. L. Scaife
Library Committee
Hinstein
Classic Health Impairments Signal Need for Medicine
The note lists weakness, indifference to work, headache, dullness, heaviness, appetite loss, and constipation as symptoms indicating a few doses of genuine treatment may be necessary. It presents a promotional tone urging a remedy.
Mothers Made Happy By havi the photographed Anfteo
A note from 51 Sh. Pisobere markets a portrait service credited to photographer havi, claiming joy for mothers through celebratory images.
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Havi
Corner Stone Laid for First English Lutheran Church
The First English Lutheran Church of Pandan celebrated the laying of its cornerstone yesterday afternoon. Rev. Charles Beinewald led services and spoke on church growth since 1887. The stone was set by Rev. H. B. Winter after a gift from Jerome the Synod. The building costs 400 and will include a lower lecture room and an upper 500-seat auditorium in Queen Anne style with polished oak interior.
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Pandan
Charles Beinewald
H. B. Winter
Jerome
Synod
Linden Club and Others Secure Building Permits
The Linden Club of the East End obtained a permit for a two story frame gymnasium meeting hall and clubhouse 63 by 12 feet at Meade Street and Linden Avenue. Thomas Snowden secured a permit to erect a two story brick residence on Shady Avenue costing 6300 dollars. J H Sorg received a permit to build rear brick dwellings on Breed’s Ward 28 for 10000 dollars.
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Linden Club
East End
Meade Street
Linden Avenue
Teres Manta
Thomas Snowden
Shady Avenue
Twentieth Ward
J. H.sorg
Breed's
Hats and furs featured in sweeping French millinery sale
The French Millinery Room advertises trimmed hats and adornments at dramatic cuts from $5 down from $10. It touts dozens of French felt hats, capes, muffs in varied fur types, with prices slashed to attract quick purchases. many pieces are shown in black, gold, and diverse shades.
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Astrakhan
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Aren Wiis
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Exposition Society
Cepeeeaiea
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Park Bros
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Aay
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Miss Haller
R. H. Jones
Teliaen & G
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Lydia Miller
RB. H. Jones
James Tarr
Sarah Dickson
J. M. Foster
Thomas Smith
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Mise Haller
Ely
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A. L. Sailor
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Ara Croton
Lok
Bunt
FrAvexs Hem & Winsace
Casey’s
Excelsior
Rre
T. D. Casey & Co
Liberty St
Jos
Hormye & Co
Penn Avenue
Caumetine, Bane & Bassett
Wood St
BR. & Davis & Co
People's Store
Cammen & Dick
Fravensem & Virsack
BL & B
Boces & Bunt
Hal Price
Jos, Ree & Co
Poon Avenue
Allegheny City Property Committee
ME. W. L. Scaipe
MR. Scaife
Dr. McLané
Fleming Bros
Prorssors, Pa
St. Louis
Jyt Wr
E. F. Roberts & Sons
Dedi-P
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Horne
Phrisias
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Horne & CO
Pans
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