Allegheny Valley Railroad to Buy Land for Freight Depot
The Allegheny Valley Railroad plans to acquire property between Eleventh and Twelfth streets on Penn Avenue to build a freight depot and yard facilities. Several houses are being torn down with some not vacated until April 1. The depot aims to improve connections to northern points and handle perishable goods, live stock, and flour.
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Allegheny Valley Railroad Company
Penn Avenue
Pike Street
Valley
Allegheny Company
al Y Company
Sixteenth Street
Tad Ab Steel
Allacheny Valley Hallreod
Sepeeniah
Hieventh See Dept
Remarka Sia
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Times
Srington
Sixteenth Etreet
Ionaan
Benet
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Ecabedagh
Vasis
Se Segutary
St Patrick’s Day Parade Plans Tabled By Ancient Order
A county meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at Hibernia Hall chaired by James F. Scott decided on a St Patrick’s Day parade. Patrick Fallon elected Grand Marshal. John E Donnelly and Luke Burns named Assistant Marshal, Thomas Murray Chief of Staff, and Matthew Cavanagh Adjutant General. A arrangements committee was formed.
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Order of Hibernians
Hibernia Hall
James F. Scott
St. Patrick's Day
Patrick Fallon
Fallon
John E. ‘Donnelly
Luke Burns
Thomas Murray
Matthew Cavanagh
Ob Thomas Murray
John Madden
P. M
Thomas Curley
Peter Ward
F. A
John Iden
Michael
James Coan
Frack Gorman
Dam Removal Promised for Saw Mill Run in West End
West End residents expect relief as J W Friend & Co plans to remove five feet of the dam at Eagle Rolling Mills property with work set for April 1. The move ends a five year fight over sewer overflows and health issues blamed on the dam and clogged sewers.
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West End
J. W. Friend & Co
Eagle Rolling Mills
Friend & Co
Friend &Co
West Carson Street
J. W. Friend
Evan Jones
Beating the Record on Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Line
The record run covered 220 miles from Bakersfield to Lathrop in 240 minutes with 55 minutes stoppages, a net 222 minutes. The Stevens engine built in 1885 ran with 5 ft 10 in drivers burning 53¢ tons of coal, fastest mile 45 seconds. The train used two officials coaches and passed nine trains, reflecting strong dispatching.
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Bakersfield
Lathrop
Stevens
Doctor Refuses Inquiry In Child Death at Peon Avenue
Dr Staub of Peon Avenue was summoned to the home of Charles Dowling at 2027 Peon Avenue for a child who died. He had previously prescribed medicine for the child and later refused to issue a crash report, prompting the coroner to order an inquest.
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Staub
Peno Avenue
Charles Dowling
Peon Avenue
Dowling
DisPatog
Power
Cras
Mec
Tarentum Murder Still Without New Clues
Police report no fresh information on the Tarentum murder. Detective Langhorst was away most of the day and could not be located. Officials express skepticism that the alleged crew will be caught unless a confession or a recovery of the missing items leads to an arrest.
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Tarentum
Langhorst
And
Allegheny
Budert
Six Transients Detained After Box Car Stop at Ft Wayne Tracks
Officer Richardson of Allegheny found six men in a box car on the Ft Wayne tracks near Ohio Avenue before dawn. Mayor Pearson ordered tenes of them sent to the workhouse for 90 days each. Three men who cooperated and seemed to work when able were discharged. The six hailed from Windlington Philadelphia New York Cleveland Covington Kentucky.
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Richardson
Allegheny
Ft. Wayne
Ohio Avenue
Ste
Mavor Pearson
Windlington
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
Covington
Notable Local Figures in Brief Pages
Francis Murphy, temperance advocate, noted as a figure of public interest. Architect Sauer drafts plans for the White estate project in Messeesport with an $80,000 budget. Ex Congressmen Roswell G Horr visits East Sacinaw Michigan. E E Bonneville departs for undisclosed engagement. Mayor Pearson and Police Chief Kirschler plan a Washington county hunting trip. W H Crosby of Anderson Hotel and P Harris Baltimore theater owner attended the Hotel Anderson. T W Barkedall Bradford prominent, stays at Hotel Duquesne.
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Washington County
W. H. Crosby
Anderson Hotel
P. Harris
Baltimore
Anderson
T. W. Barkedall
Bradford
Ice Scarcity Prompts Ice Machine Plan in Allegheny
Ice dealers in Allegheny County fear a coming shortage as only three firms hold ice and two may exhaust soon. The Chautauqua Lake Ice Company plans to install two machines at Pike Street warehouse costing about 75000 to manufacture ice, risking idle machines if winter yields are large. Directors weigh the risk against higher prices and continued supply pressure.
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Allegheny County
Chautauqua Lake Ice Company
Pike Street
Dr Grose Leaves Parish After Four Baptisms
Howard B Grose of Fourth Avenue Baptist Church parted with his congregation after four new members joined. The farewell service featured a sermon on the churchs stance and a formal benediction as he heads to take up duties in South Dakota where he serves as president.
Old Brew On the Bend Coroner to Probe Braddock Death
Coroner McDowell will begin an investigation tomorrow into the death of Ajelko Lorenzo of Braddock. Lorenzo was struck on the head by a stone during an altercation with George Couiat near Carrie Mock oo eldapares. The incident occurred in 1889 and Lorenzo died in Braddock.
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McDowell
Ajelko Lorenzo
Braddock
Lorenzo
George Couiat
Carrie Mock
Was it incendiary Holmes story of a Lafe-A slave
A Cleveland or Pittsburgh style report recounts Holmes accused of arson against his own stable. It details his past as a former slave, marriage to a Mississippi heiress with $50,000, and rapid wealth from property, a quarry, farms, and horses. The piece links alleged motives to personal life.
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Holmes
Tose
Andrew Kane
William Kivel
Bagley
Hureath Werd
North Star
Pittsbore
Enow
Inter Holmes
Helmes
Wylie Avenue
Arthur Street
Mason on tariff revisions and World’s Fair funding
Congressman W. E. Mason of Illinois rode the Fast Line to Washington and spoke on tariff revision and the World’s Fair. He predicted early January action in Congress with an appropriation of about 9 million for the fair, Chicago ready to raise 10 million, St. Louis pressing for support, but Congress would cover the total cost only if feasible. He noted Speaker Reed and denied partisan rancor, while suggesting Tinplate duties might be reduced to aid the country.
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W. E. Mason
Illinois
Chicago
Washington
Mason
Mr. Reed
Tie Seeliass
Obie Thaven
Congress
St. Louis A
Balancing Accounts Preached By Rev E B Donehoo
Rev E B Donehoo of the Eighth Presbyterian Church preached on Balancing Accounts urging Christians to review their lives as bankers balance books. He noted he delivered over 100 sermons including one in London and presided at 19 funerals during the past year.
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E. B. Donehoo
Eighth Presbyterian Church
Donehoo
London
I Ecremaetta Estes
Steam Heating in Cars Demonstrated by Superintendent McCarge
Superintendent McCarge of the Allegheny Valley Railway rode the Buffalo Express to test a steam heating system for train cars. The plan heats cars by steam from boilers with temperature and pressure controlled per car by the brakeman. The system relies on the engine connection and Gould couplers. emergency stoves still needed if a connection fails.
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McCarge
Alegheny Valley
Pleasant meeting of Women’s Christian Temperance Union No 2
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union No 2 held a pleasant gathering in Moorehead's building. Twenty three signed pledges and many witnesses testified to their value. A New Year’s Day reception is planned to promote morality and oppose liquor.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union No. 2
Moorehead
Friends of Morality
Tem
Goder Saeed Sal
Gas Leaks Fire at Mason Mine Near Brashton
A gas leak from a 36 inch main laid by the Philadelphia Natural Gas Company ignited in the Mason coal mine near Brashton, destroying pillars and blowing a wagon to pieces. The explosion trapped miners but all escaped. the fire burned for weeks, then extinguished as engineers debated natural gas behavior and the pipeline fault.
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Mason
Brashton
Fie
East Liberty
Murrysville
Philadelphia Natural Gas Company
Broshton
Philadelphia Company
Philadelphia Pany
Philadelphia Com
Gore
Cory
The Marshal’s Office Faces Change in Western Pa
A Western Pennsylvania marshal says the United States Marshal may be relieved soon and a Beaver County leader could take the post. He notes 46 counties in his district with annual receipts from 4 000 to 5 000 dollars and five deputies, all handling a fee based business passing 100 000 dollars annually. The official stresses accountability for funds and remaining liable for bonded debt during transition.
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Olen
Harrah
Beaver County
M.S. Quay
Drago
Marshall Miller
Ates Y A
Pennsylvania
Banda
Nazl
Figures Reveal U S Tin Plate Losses From Imports
The article states that through June of this year the United States imported and consumed 728 million pounds of tin plate. It lists materials and costs tied to tin plate production and notes the United States paid England about 23.7 million dollars for tin plate importations.
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United States
England
South Wales
New York
Lt. Bessemer
Pool Tapped at Jennings & Roth Well on Dr Davis Farm
In Marshall township a new well on the Dr. Davis farm is flowing at 125 barrels and expected to rise with deeper drilling. Owners note a prior farm oil show about two years ago. Includes local ads for watches, horses, and mules, plus holiday excursion rates from Baltimore and Ohio railways and a flower sale notice.
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Jennings & Roth
Dr. Davis
Marshall Township
Theft Reported on Market Street Patrol
Detectives Shore Robinson and Coulson observed two men carrying bags on Market Street last night. The pair were arrested after a brief pursuit and a later investigation linked them to thefts from a hotel store room. Names and further details were provided in the ensuing inquiry.
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Shore
Robinson
Coulson
Market Street
Hal Sand
Ceaiin
Anderson
Monongahela
See Will
Joseph Richelieu
Beary Drexter Detention Question Sparks Inquiry
Henry Drexler of Sandusky Street Allegheny was arrested on Christmas Eve for harassing women on the streets and is still detained at City Hall. He received 2 days after arrest and faces a $50 fine plus costs or 90 days in the workhouse. His wife, with three children, has not been allowed visit since Christmas.
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Henry Drexler
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
Allegheny Ae
City Hall
Drealer
Ogkup
A Srexler
Imprisoned Worker In Cell Cheers With Beer Episodes
A deranged inmate at the Lion Brewery is described as throwing beer from his cell and constructing a makeshift bed. He labored all night to move kegs and discuss plans to tap more in a bizarre, feverish display.
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Gomes Eichler
Eichler
Lion Brewery
Gottlib
Mr. J
Grand Officers Visit Delivers Large Turnout for Lodges
Philadelphia hosted Grand Officers who met Western district members at the Sons of Joshua Lodge on Main and Butler streets. A Friday visit featured the John Hi Ledg e, with attendance growing for the Southwestern ates meeting. Saturday events at Gustavus Adolphus Lodge on Carson Street drew large crowds, signaling rapid lodge growth as new lodges open and 400 members have been admitted.
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Philadelphia
City
Diphtheria Patients at Mercy Hospital Show Signs of Recovery
Diptheria patient James Evens picked up near Second Avenue coke works by police last Monday now at Mercy Hospital with good recovery prospects. Charles Adams, another diphtheria case, entered the hospital seeking care and also expected to recover. Morey Hospital remains crowded with typhoid fever patients. Kin and dogskin walking gloves offered by James H. Arken & Co., 100 Fifth Ave.
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Mercy Hosmiss
James Evens
S Coke Works
Second Avenue
Wie
Tee Lee
Mercy Hospital
Charles Adams
Morey Hospital
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Rail Excursion Rates Announced
Dec S1 and Jan 1 tickets sold at excursion rates to return by Jan 3 inclusive to all local points and to the office of P. C. and the photographer at 35 Fifth Avenue. Hendricks & Co. at 68 Federal Street, Alleg Me, will hold their photograph gallery open on New Year’s Day.
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Second Avenue
Arnhem Live Stock Co
Star
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
BE. R. Co
Ohio River
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chicago
MSD
Pitmburg and
Lake Erie Railroad
Everrnopy
Hendricks & Co
Federal St
Alleg Me
Wife Beater Leonard Connors Arrested on Complaint
A woman went to the Allegheny Mayor's office to file a complaint against her husband Leonard Connors. She claimed he beat and abused her and showed a lamp wound on her head. Officer Blank arrested Connors at their Fountain Street home.
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Allegheny
Leonard Connors
Kirschler
Blank
Fountain Street
Con- Bof
Hotel Servant Bertha Woods Accused Of Theft
Hamilton Hotel owners notify police to arrest Bertha Woods a discharged servant who returned to collect clothing. She is alleged to have taken dresses belonging to fellow workers. no arrest made yet.
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Hamilton Hotel
Bertha Woods
Reed Company to erect three story building on Ohio road
Tux W. D. Reed Company Limited of McKeesport organized with a capital of $20,000. It will erect a large bonding stand on ground leased from the Ohio road. The plan is a three story building measuring 125 by 60 feet. The funeral of Mrs Mary Floyd, the deceased woman, is noted.
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Tux W. D. Reed Company, Limited
Orm
McKnesport
Ohio
Mary Floyd
Hospital Fund Dispute Over Aid For Three Hospitals
Dispatch reporters observed large collections in receptacles as funds toward a hospital fund swelled yesterday. The piece notes public expectation and criticism that only three hospitals would be aided, with concerns over who benefits from the distributions and how funds are counted.
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Valley Road
St. Patrick's
New Yorker
Campbell
Sacramento
Child
Siz
Chautauqua Company
Scott
Chauta Company
Rebecca Streetight
Robert Woodside
Woodside
Lake Chautauqua
Lakeville
Esvenns
Pine Creek
Messrs
Richmond & Bruce
Eackien
Bruce
Richmond
Silver Lake
James Stratton
Culver & Manufacturers of
Aron
Distaton
Kennebeck
Maine
Hudson River
Schuylkill
Toki
Penobscot
Palace
Congressman Manson
E. KE. Deschee
Mr. McCarge
THE
Marshals Office
Br. Pfillar
Jenoings & Roth
Henry Terhey
Sbc
Lachthaeda
Westinghouse Industrial Watch Club
Holigin
Waltham
Hampden
John BR
A. Murdoch
Tevtar Theta
Smithfield Street
Ham
Beary Drexter
Americas
Association
Christos
Jams H. Arken & Co
Fifth Ave
Hanch's
Max's
James Ht. Aiken & Co
DR. C. McLane
Insavr
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Federal Free Air Life
Doota& Bent
Lufe
Chestnut St
Spring Garden
McGlory
Marvin
McGinty
Frauenheim & Vilsask
James H. Aiken & Co
Aufrecht
Eilts
Market St
Bupoh
Ble
Kendrick & Co
China Store
Emithfield Street
Orty Hall
Uspital Fund
Penn Avenue Stores
Alaska
Pennsylvani
Alsie
JOS. Horne & CO
Gog-Gar Panw Ave
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