Building and Loan Associations Aid Workers With Small Savings
The piece extols building and loan groups as safe wage worker banks with millions in capital across Allegheny County. It notes two main plans, ser ial and progressive, with flexible shares, stock maturity, and loan premiums. These associations fund homes, petty borrowing needs, and even teachers and politicians as members, while offering safety and dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wace
Prusburg
Allegheny
Tduilding
Saving for Holidays and Goals Through a Savings Association
Mr. McCrickett explains members save toward varied aims such as holiday spending and parlor carpets. People join before Christmas to earmark holiday funds or after to set aside vacation money, with small shares over months to reach Europe trips or other needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrickett
Europe
Ple
Wanting a Borough in McKee's Rocks Declared by Local Citizens
Objectors to the borough plan argue the Chartiers Creek mouth area is the nation’s largest unincorporated body, with no police or fire protection, frequent robberies, and vulnerability to tramps and toughs. They claim taxation would rise and the touch element opposes the move, while supporters cite improved governance for a dangerous, largely wooden town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee’s Locks
Grand Jury
Sey
Tare Distatch
Chartiers Creek
United States
Protest Against Sunday Library Opening Sparks Debate
The Allerheny Sub Committee on Library met in regular session and approved several small bills including a book bill from J. B. Lippincott & Co. A letter from & Collins protesting Sunday opening was read. Mr. Cochrane clarified his opposition to Sunday opening and no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allerheny
J. B. Lippincott & Co
Adam Broecke
Councils By & Collins
North Avenue
Phipps
Cochrane
List of officers elected by New St. Marks Memorial Reform Church
The New St. Mark's Memorial Reform Church congregation met in their new church at North Highland Avenue and Harvard Street to elect officers. Officers elected include George F. Rahauser and A. B. Gooney as elders with Alex Voight, Harry Hugus, Clarence Wulf and Pat C. Wolf as deacons. A pew committee and a committee to draft a diary and constitution were appointed, along with a committee to notify Allegheny classes for a special meeting and to install officers. Installation is planned in about three weeks and several new members were enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Memorial Reform Church
North Highland Avenue
Harvard Street
Alex. Voight
C.F. Wills
Iders
George F. Rahauser
A. B. Gooney
Harry Hugus
Clarence Wulf
Pat C. Wolf
Allegheny
New Business for Councils Seeks Action on Sewer and Street Plans
A large batch of new business was introduced and sent to committees. The Select Council handles petitions for damages from William Cress, sewer projects on Carey alley and Sunorside areas, street openings on Morningside and Chauncey, and tax refunds for Thirteenth ward. The Common Council reviews vacating Breckenridge Street, relocating Tos Street, and street improvements on Torey, Dickson, and Harding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
William Cress
Halen's Run
Gew Oiler
Sharp Alley
Mathilda
Lauphin
Whitield Street
Carey Aller
Sunorside
Crest and
Ruth Streets
Morningside
Chauncey and Chissett
Common Council
Breckenridge Etreet
Allynippa Street
Hardl Street
NO MORE FUN FOR THE BOYS TEMPERANCE MEETING
The second temperance gathering at the Clipper Theater New Grant street drew over 600 attendees. James M Dunn led the program with scripture read aloud, Captain J K Kour offered prayer, and Dunn urged temperance benefits while securing many signers. The Moorhead Union chair provided music. The disruptive foes were absent. The meetings will continue all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Clipper Theater
New Grant Street
James M. Dunn
J. K. Kour
Dunn
Moorhead
Citizens Committee to Work Elections for Allegheny Councilmen
George Shiras III announces a fifty member Citizens Committee to oversee the Allegheny election for Select Councilmen. He says the committee will be representative and act in the city’s best interests. Names to be published January 10, with ward by ward citizen canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shiras
Allegheny
Aie
Cantes
Local Hotel Keeper Pockets His Money in Farce
A guest at a city hotel describes an avaricious keeper known for grabbing cash. He watched the proprietor pocket a nickel and quip that the coin said farewell to the world. The tale labels the man a Boniface with notorious tenacity for every dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boniface
Snow Delays Across Rail Lines Slow Travel
A supplemental snow fall overnight blocked tracks causing widespread delays. The Western express ran about an hour and a quarter late while the limited train was nearly two hours overdue. Fewer travelers are on the roads, with business exigencies driving what travel occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Express
Freunds Sleigh Party for Southside Clerks
John J. Freund, a Southside merchant, hosted a sleighing party for his clerks last night. The group rode along Liownsville avenue to Hotel Oln hausen and enjoyed merriment there, likely to be long remembered by the young folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Freund
Liownsville Avenue
Hotel Olnhausen
Beauty at the Ball Arrives With Verestchagin Paintings
Society notes celebrate the Pittsburg Club ball with guests in white crash and tropical decor. Toerge Orchestra performed divided sets as guests mingled in the hall and dining room, where damask, cut glass, and silver set a lavish scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Society
Sexton Brown
Grace Church
New York
Milady
Toerge
Spectacular Cotillon At Club Hone Event Draws Fashion and Dance
A dining room scene shows gaily dressed guests admiring ices and cake as a Strauss waltz inspires dancers. Patronesses cluster by the musicians screen, while every attendee displays outfits from tissue paper. Youthful faces, brides, and visiting guests fill the hall as rounds dance until daybreak.
Alumni Banquet Strengthens Pittsburg High Ties
The second annual Pittsburg High School Alumni Banquet drew about 200 graduates at the Hotel Schlosser. Dr. J Richie Horner led a formal procession, E F Hays gave the opening address, J T Myler and Prof Charles Wond delivered toasts, and Gernert’s Orchestra provided music before dancing into the ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg High School
Schlosser
J. Richie Horner
Pansaetics
Fay
E. F. Hays
J.T. Myler
Pittsbore
Morris W. Mead
Reunion of 1366 Class of Washington Jefferson College
A banquet at Hogan's in Pittsburg yesterday brought together Washington and Jefferson Valley class of 1866 alumni. Dr. T. D. Davis presided with Rev. G. A. B. Robinson as secretary and Rev. S. Gilson as treasurer. The group discussed next June's quarter century reunion with John Woods named poet and Rev. Dr. John Paxton as orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogan’s Restaurant
Washington and Jefferson Vallere
Nhen
John Paxton
New York
Pittsburg
T. D. Davis
East End
Joseph N. Dickson
L W. Donnan
Southside
S. 5. Gilson
W.S. Miller
James Miller
Allegheny
Cadwalader Evans
J. D. Shafer
G. A. B. Robinson
Kimsworth
John Woods
Greensboro
John Donnan
J. D
Joan H. Paxton
S. S. Gilson
W. & Miller
James McDowell
Russians Arrive with Verestchagin Collection in City
Messrs Nicholas Morraloff and Alexandra Filomanoff accompany the Verestchagin paintings as they travel from Moscow through Europe and now to the Carnegie gallery. The collection drew strong local interest with dockside arrivals and gallery relocation planned under Russian supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Nicholas Morraloff
Alexandra Filomanoff
Moscow
Europe
Mostow
Chicago
Koston
Lake Ene
Carnegie Gallery
Watch Night Meeting at Buena Vista Street M E Church
The Buena Vista Street M E Church of Allegheny holds its second annual supper tomorrow and Thursday in the church lecture room. Ladies of the congregation supervise the supper and there is a concert featuring favorite local musicians. Proceeds go to the church treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista Street M. E
Allegheny
Heil Couple Establishes Home After Christmas Eve Wedding
Mr and Mrs Charles Heil reside in pleasant apartments on South Fourteenth street following a Christmas Eve wedding at the bride s home officiated by Rev Mr Kreesey. The bride formerly Miss Katherine Bayer a Southside lady. George Bayer a band member acted as best man and Miss Julia Getty was bridesmaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heil
South Fourteenth Street
Kreesey
Katherine Bayer
George Bayer
Misa Julia Getty
Saint Hedwir Drama Presented by St. Michael’s Pupils
The religious drama Saint Hedwir was staged last night in Columbus Hall by St. Michael's School pupils aided by W. A. Lang and local performers. Receipts fund school expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Hedwir
Columbus Hall
Twenty-seventh Ward
St. Michael's
W. A. Lang
Lescalette Hosts Social at Iron and Glass Bank Rooms
A pound social organized by Lescalette Cottwell Jr US A. M. was held last night at rooms above the Iron and Glass Savings Bank. The event was well attended and enjoyed by many participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lescalette Cottwell, Jr
Iron and Glass Savings Bank
Social Gatherings and Guests Shine in City Social Scene
Social chatter notes M Charnen Fay hosting a dinner for French engineers Edouard de Billy and Pierre Richmond. Alslegeny sleigh party to Keating's ends with supper. Misses McCreery announce a large double reception next Thursday. Christ's Church youth entertained with a talk by Dr Eng of Cincinnati. Mozart Club at Old City Hall led by Miss Johnston Bishop. Harvard Glee Club at Carnegie Hall. Mrs Martua al McDowell hosts dinner for 12. Owen of Sewickley to hold big reception Thursday. Mrs C L McCordon hosts a gychre party tonight. Miss GrrTin HemMrHrin throws a tiddledy winks party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Charnen Fay
Edouard de Billy
Pierre Richmond
Keating
McCreery
William McCreery
Mozart Club
Old City Hall
Johnston Bishop
Harvard Glee Club
Carnegie Hall
MarTua al. McDowell
Fifth Avenue
Junge Owen
Sewickley
C.L. McCordon
Neville Street
GrrTin HemMrHrin
Coasters in Glory Thrill city youths amid snow chaos
The city saw thousands sled down packed streets with Fifth and Wylie avenues crowded and Webster and Penn avenues busy. Snowball fights troubled pedestrians and two sled incidents caused minor injuries as police tried to stop the chaos. A sleigh crash near North Highland avenue left a couple unscathed apart from a staining incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth
Wylie
Pride Street
Fifth Avenue
Webster Avenue
Penn Avenue
Dravore
Harry Watson
Allegheny
North Highland Avenue
Rippey Street
Mr. Watson
No. 8 Engine House
Friction Over Window Glass Factories Spurs Chicago Meeting
Rumors of strain between the Window Glassworkers' Association and Chambers & McKee in Jeannette surface as discussions move to Chicago. Chambers defers comment, says press should hear Eberhardt. Bondholders plan to boost United Glass Company capital to 600000, with Western firms largely engaged and a two thirds vote needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glassworkers’ Association
Chambers & McKee
Jeannette
Eberhardt
William Slicker
Knights of Labor
James C. Chambers
Chicago
Chambers
William Loeffler
Knox
New Castle
American Window Glass Association
United Glass Company
Loeffler
Trust discussion at Duquesne Hotel on road making machines
A secret meeting at the Duquesne Hotel gathered manufacturers from Austin Chicago Fleming Western and others to form a business protective combination. Pfeiffer indicated a proposed trust though no decision had been made. They cited fierce price competition as the cause of trouble and sought a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Hotel
I. ©. Austin
Austin Manufacturing Company
Chicago
F. Pfeiffer
Fleming
Anathet Re Company
Ft. Wayne
C. Junitz
Western Company
Mt. Pleasant
Ione A. Houser
Charles Pope
Ft.ayne
Pfeiffer
Tie
Secretary Watchorn on Miners and Alabama Districts
Robert Watehorn, secretary of the United Mine Workers of America, passed through the city en route to Philadelphia. He warned of possible trouble in Clearfield where 36 000 miners seek a wage advance. He resigns due to ill health, though motives may include awaiting Pattison’s inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Watehorn
United Mine Workers of America
Philadelphia
Ohio
West Virginia
Alabama
Clearfield
Watchorn
Pattison
A Day of Queer Cases In Criminal Court
William Meninger pleaded guilty to larceny of three chickens and an overcoat and was sentenced by Judge Stowe to three months in the work house, then a penitentiary term at his urging. Mary Cregan faced a domestic assault case against Annie Campbell after an alleged street confrontation. the jury convicted but mercy was urged. Harry Luckett paid a five dollar fine for immorality. Joseph Aland was acquitted of assault and battery. Jonathan Hay stood trial for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meninger
James Beverage
Stowe
Mary Cregan
Uncle Campell
Miss Campbell
Harry C. Luckett
Joseph Aland
Jonathan H. Hay
People Who Come and Go at the City’s End of Week
A report of notable visitors and residents in town includes H B Grantley of Chicago a World's Fair director noting plans and contracts for new builds will begin when weather allows. Others visiting or staying include Norman W Cramp, Mrs. Cramp, E Nicholson of Steubenville buying brick machinery, L M Ackley in town, and Col T B Lesright Fayette County Democrat. Peter Silar denies poverty claims about his wife while Mrs Silar is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Grantley
Chicago
Norman W. Cramp
Cramp
Steel
Troy
N.Y
H. F. Guthrie
J.C. Smith
Pennsylvania Road
Florida
Arcent Sam Myers
T. B. Lesright
Uniontown
Monongahela
Fayette County
Orphans’ Court
E. Nicholson
Steubenville
Anderson’s Register
W.C. Downing
Philadelphia
Downing
Stewart
H. D. Rodier
Cleveland
J. L. Crawford
New Castle
David Henderson
George Bowler
Schlosser
William McClelland
Michigan
William Flinn
George B. Alberson
New York
the Central
Pete Baker
Fire at Dry Goods Store Involving Nat ural Gas Jet On Wylie Ave
An alarm from box 3 at about 3 PM yesterday reported a fire in the dry goods store of D Rosentall at 37 Wylie Avenue. The blaze started in the cellar from a natural gas jet and burned upward to the third floor. firemen fought two hours to extinguish it. Loss to stock about 500 pounds and to the building about 200 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Rosentall
Wylie Avenue
Christmas Greeting From Railroad Superintendent to Trainmen
General Superintendent G. M. Beach of the Pittsburg and Lake Ewe Railway Company sends a holiday message to all trainmen praising their cooperation and good relations. The men respond warmly to his appreciation and prayers for their happiness and continued harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Beach
Pittsburg and Lake Ewe
Murdered Man George Booshard Linked to Philadelphia Mystery
A Philadelphia man known as George Booshard, killed after being stabbed by John Cain at the Connellsville Hotel on December 19, 1887, may have used an alias. Cain served 12 years in prison. A Philadelphia wife seeks clues to her missing husband as Coroner McDowell and authorities investigate a possible identity connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Booshard
John Cain
Connellsville
Grant Street
Booshard
Cain
Boushard
Philadelphia
McDowell
Thadeau
Love's Darker Side: Woman Fends Off Desperate Circumstances
A Slavonian woman recounts a troubled marriage to Josef Garber who lured her from her homeland to Pittsburg. After his death she faced homelessness and exploitation by relatives in Homestead, with $14 loaned to a man named Joseph Herodnowicz. Alderman Succop shelters her and orders investigation into the disputed funds and papers she signed before a final move to police custody for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Succop
Thong
Slavonia
Sue
Josef Garber
Pittsburg
America
Hom
Ittaburg
Carsey Street
Eighth
Ninth
Joseph Herodnowicz
Garberer
Alderman Succop
Twenty-eighth Ward
Sounds of the Heart Lecture by Dr. English
Dr. W T English presented a scientific paper on Sounds of the Heart to the Southside Medical Society last night. The talk reflected careful study and observation shaping the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. English
Southside Medical Society
Alleged Cruel Treatment of a Hare Case Continued
The case of J Poindexter was continued yesterday by Mayor Wyman. Officer Alexander accuses Poindexter of cruelty to animals for keeping a horse in an open stable and feeding it late, causing it to be necessary to be killed. The fallmaster was given charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Poindexter
Wyman
Alexander
Pier ō É Go’s brewery explosion injures Ludwick
C A Ludwick injured in Saturday evening explosion at Pier oe é Go's brewery on Stevenson street was admitted to Mercy Hospital in critical condition. Doctors say recovery doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Ludwick
Pier Oe É Go
Stevenson Street
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg Wire Company Chartered With 150000 Capital
The Pittsburg Wire Company was chartered yesterday with a capital of 150000. Directors include Thomas W. Fitch Alex Dempster L Wood Jr W J Gilwore and Francis F Barr Barr holds 146 of the 10 shares. The mill will be located at Braddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Wire Company
Tur
Thomas W. Fitch
Alex Dempster
4. L. Wood, Jr
W. J. Gilwore
Francis F. Barr
Barr
Smil
Braddock
William Allen locked up for disorderly house in Haney's court
William Allen colored was detained at the Eleventh ward station by Officer Terry on a charge of keeping a disorderly house in Haney's court on Enoch street Again on His Beat. Patrolman Madison of Station No. 2 who was injured by a collision with a cable car last night was able to be on duty last night. Salman's Cough and Consumption Care is sold by us on a Fatheres. It cares consumption sold by Jos Fleming Son 412 Market st. Music teachers and others who buy sheet music will save money by requesting our 40 page catalogue free from Will L Thompson Co 259 Wabash Avenue Chicago LiL Ts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen
Eleventh Ward
Terry
Haney's Court
Enoch Street
Madison
Salman
Jos. Fleming & Son
Market St
Will L. Thompson & Co
Wabashavye
Chicago
Fire Destroys Two Cars on Local Street Railway
Early yesterday two Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Street Railway cars burned after a mysterious source sparked flames in straw. The loss is estimated at about $2,000 as investigators consider possible tampering or accidental ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Street Railway
Bargain Clothing and Goods At Harrisburg Stores
In the Cloakroom a wide assortment of fabrics and ready made garments are offered at deep reductions. Hats, umbrellas, linens, and fur trimmed markets are advertised with prices cut by 50 to 75 percent from former levels. Various items including blankets, capes, and fashion fabrics are featured with sale prices and quick-moving stock noted by Jos. Horne & Co. and Campbell & Dick along Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Pens Avenue
City wagon and carriage makers vote for longer workday
The wagon and carriage makers of this city and Allegheny held a special meeting at No. 101 Fifth avenue last night and decided to demand a nine hour day with ten hours pay after May 1. The vote on the proposition was undulous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Allegheny
Fifth Avenue
Undulious
Coal operator visits amid labor reform talks in Pennsylvania
W. P. Rexp, a Chicago coal operator, was in the city yesterday as the first of the local switchmen chapter ends its activities. Grand Master Sweeney declared no official business here and will not attend. J. Evans, Master Workman of D. A. 3, K. of L., seeks labor official endorsement for a measure to be presented to the next Assembly defining eight hours as a workday in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Rexp
Chicago
Sweeney
K. of
Pennsylvania
Fur Trimmed Coats Marked Down in Local Sale
In Our Black Beaver Newmarket edged with Astrakhan reduced from 17 to 16 dollars. Navy Blue Beaver Newmarket edged with Astrakhan and Black Cheviot Newmarket with Fur Collar reduced from 20 to 12. Black Cheviot Newmarket trimmed with Astrakhan reduced from 25 to 15. Black Diagonal Cheviot Newmarket with Crushed Seal Plush reduced from 28 to 15. Wool Check Lining trimmed with Astrakhan and Braid reduced from 75 to 15. Fine Black Camel’s Hair New Market with Labrador Seal collar reduced from 375 to 78. Black Broadcloth Newmarket lined and interlined to waist trimmed reduced from 25 to 18. Sable Collar offered at 20 down from 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Beaver
Newmarket
Astrakhan
Beaver
Johnstown Flood Lecture Set At Walton Church Tonight
Rev L L Cuarman to lecture on The Johnstown Flood at Walton M E Church corner Twenty fourth and Sarah streets Thursday evening at 8 o clock. He will discuss the cause scenes and lessons with servant rescue details. The Denny pastor’s wife and organist praised with fur set and Turkish chair as tokens of esteem. The Allegheny Park Committee approved payrolls totaling 1926 23 but did nothing else. Two deaths reported in Alleghany last week with five over seventy. Cher Brown asks police to stop snowballing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarman
Johnstown
Walton M
Twentyfourth
Sarah Streets
Chapman
Stone
Denny
James E. Williams
Kate Forsythe
Allegheny Park Committee
Board of Viewers
Hays Street
Alleghany
Cher Brown
Arrests and detentions report in city police notes
Mary Muller was arrested on a warrant and jailed at Eleventh Ward station on assault and battery charges. James Cassidy is held for trial in Erie District Court for receiving a stolen mail check. Daniel Hart, who shot Maggie Grady on Third Avenue, is committed on bail pending outcome of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Muller
Oficbr Hilderbrech
Magistrate Group
Wari
James Cassidy
United States
Chadwin
Erie
Daniel Hart
Maggie Grady
Third Avenue
Eeans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Building and Loan Association
Wage Worker's Bank
Aly
Allegheny County
Joan
Safety of Building Associations
Alery
Gourley
Tett
Eydeth
Atconum
Ees
W. HH. Dollell
Pillsburo and Western Railroad
Jeb Ablot
Standard OF Compass
F. H. Torrens
Scesley
William Ford
Charles Reislar
Central Board of Education
Fireside Building and Loan Association
Henry Hunneshagen
Garfield
Sxavine
Balloline Aig
Hoki Sheres
Uber
Seventh Ward
McKee's Rocks
St. Mark’s Memorial Reform Church
Councils
Citizens’ Committee
Beauty
Washingtn
Jefferson College
Tival
Brandos
Mr. and
Mrs. Heil
Saint Meediwig
Lescallette
Coasters
Watchorn Home
Warren P. Edgarton
Edgarton
The
Anderson
Mrr. Edgarton
Post Office
Sickean
Peter Silar
Starr
the Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Silar
Love
Edward
Groetzinger
Biber & Easton
Handekerchifs
Kets
Coats
Biber & Eastiin
Market Street
May
Neal Estate Savings Bank, Liml
Smithfield Street
Col
Fourth Avenue
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Wuianu Seturers
GavTscHt
Phila
Ron City Brewery
Uhisa
Parker
Hill
Iron City Brewnne Company
Jos. Honne & Co
Peon Avenue
Keow ™ S
Guand
Ussu
Senate
Hucus & Hacky
Tissa
Campbell & Dick
Tusu
Haven’s Jewelry Store
Try
Tron City Brewery
Trhssa
Industrial Notes
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Cloak and Suit Department
Labrador
Wnd
Bargain Seal
Horne
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