Growth of Tarc ity Estimates for City Improvements
City departments file 1891 budgets showing huge increases to fund rapid growth. Chief Bigelow urges 1.75 million for Public Works including parks, water reservoir, and several bridges. Elliot seeks 5,000 more for next year. Report details allocations, salaries, and anticipated costs across Engineering, City Property, Highways and Sewers, Water Supply, and Board of Viewers, with a Monongahela bridge and other crossing projects highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Elliot
Chief Elliot
Department of Public Works
Forbes Street
Sehenley Park
H. J. Gourics
Mitte Hare
Prcksnd
Board of Viewers
Bureau of Engineering
Burean A
ISM
Oakland
Tex
Spain
Coggells
Tris
Moheegahota
Ilave
Negley
Forward Avenue
Twenty-third Ward
M. Braenow
Departmoes
Putlic Works
SLES
Schammes
Bureau of Oley
Office Galeries
Allesheny Wharf
Miguways
Tal Reese
Blstiriavor
East Rand Electric
Highland Reservoir
Brilliant
Lavor
Deedford
Sloerron Hill
Gareld
Dynant
Law
Park Engineer Corps
Herren Hill Park
Hichland Park
W. A. Hooveler
Charles H. Seely
Schenley Para
Forbes Avenue
Humber Alley
Erin
Kirkpatrick
Duquesne Way
Water Street
Liberty Street
Main Street
Market Street
Fourth Avenue
Stanton Avenue
Matler Street
Wylie Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Tunnel Street
Fulton Street
Seventh Avenue
Liberty
C Grrant Streets
Garland Alley
Sixth Avenue
Strawberry Alley
Carson Street
Seventeenth Street
Penrth Avenue
Grant Street
Diamond Street
Smithfield Street
Old Avenue
Brady Street
Hkoquet Street
Penn Avenue
Negley Avenue
Buvler Street
Thirtyfourth Street
Verona
Second Avenue
Boyd Street
Leecast Street
Old
Wile Avenue
Smithfeld
Liberty Streets
Seventh Street
Liberty Avenue
Bridge
Hatket Street
Third Avenue
Southfiel
Wood Streets
Wabash Avenue
Inde-pendence Street
Loran Street
Monongahela River
Negrey’s Run
Larmmer Avenue
General Office
Bureau of Engineering and Surveys
Bureau of Highways and Sewers
Bureau of
Bureau of Water Assessments
Bureau of Water Supply and Distribution
Denniston
Ford
Chief Elliot's Report on Public Charities Work
Chief Elliot presents the year to date Department of Public Charities report to Mayor Gourley. Expenditures total about 5,038 dollars after receipts, with city farm costs and numerous small items. The mayor praises the thorough eight page report and notes the requested next year budget is 5,000 dollars higher than this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Elliot
Department of Public Charities
Gourley
Concordia Orphans Home
Western Pennsylvanias Hospital
City Farm Transportation Fund
Board of Innates
SOS
Kiet
Ossh
Warrinin
Department of Charities
Siu
Elliot
Chief Elliot
Net
Twenty Five Insane Soldiers Rolled to Washington Asylum
Twenty five soldiers from the National Military Home at Dayton Ohio were transported to the National Insane Asylum in Washington. Dr D H Negley and Assistant Surgeon C V Herdliska led the party which included a medicine chest and provisions. Most men labored under delusions claiming ties to Queen Victoria or that they would occupy the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Asylum
Eastern Express
National Milmarr
Dayton
National Insane Asylum
Washington
D. H. Negley
Dayton Miliary Jima
C. V. Herdliska
Dept
Herdliska
Queen Victoria
White House
Carey Captured in Pittsburg After Long Manhunt
William E. Carey, an agent of the Granite State Provident Association, was arrested at the B and O depot in Pittsburg by Detectives Shore and Bendel. He has avoided hearings, a true bill was returned by the grand jury, and the case is set for court next week. Carey had been living at 2221 Market Street, Alleheny, under the alias Golden after shaving his mustache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite State Association
Pittsburg
William E. Carey
Granite State Provident Association
Shore
Bendel
Carey
Granite State
Association
Carey Ax
Market Street
Alleheny
Golden
Major Hope
Dressler
Pattison
McDowell
Coruper
Gourley
Grim Deaths Report Shows Coroner's 984 Inquests
Coroner McDowell released a yearly report noting 984 inquests, up 219 from last year, with hundreds of safety recommendations. The document highlights highway, fire escape, and overhead wire reforms, calls for a public morgue, a fixed salary for deputies, and a city hospital to cut dangers and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Allegheny County
Bayne Aligns With Chamber on Finances Resolution
Congressman Bayne sent a letter from Washington acknowledging a Chamber of Commerce resolution on the nation’s finances. The Worcester area document, forwarded by Superintendent Follanshee, cites unsatisfactory conditions and urges remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayne
Chamber of Commerce
Fellansee
Chamber
Congress
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Follanshee
House OF Representatives
WastriNuTos
G. Follanshee
Mittsborg
Thomas M. Hayy
Fatality and injuries from slips and falls in city
A death and multiple injuries were reported from accidental causes yesterday as slippery pavements and falling castings caused numerous broken legs and arms. Names include John Smith at Keeling's coal mine, James Kayloc after a fall from a railroad bridge, and James Kilpay with severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jounx
John Smith
Keeling
Jamfas Kaylor
James Kayloc
Thirty-third Street Railroad
James Kilpay
Charles Heautox
Charles T Healton
Woods
Ran
Jon
Telviston
Allegheny
Samvren
Davis
Samecel Davis
Shoenberger’s Mill
Samvel Hoag
Ramnel Hoaz
Annual Watch Meeting at Smithfield Street Church Tonight
The annual watch meeting for the Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church begins at 9 30 this evening and continues until the new year. Rev Charles Edward Locke delivers an appropriate address as part of this time honored Methodist tradition. City pays big prices for snow as over 100 men and 70 teams work to clear streets at a daily cost around 1000 dollars. total storm cost expected near 12600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street Methodist
Fire engines push for right of way rules
Chief Brown calls for transit road reforms to ease fire engine movement amid repeated complaints that other vehicles refuse to yield to firefighting units. He supports all feasible measures to improve traffic flow but vows no interference with the Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Gripwen
Sympathy Extended by Humane Society to Mason Family
At yesterday's regular meeting the Humane Society tendered resolutions of sympathy to Mr and Mrs H Lee Mason on the death of their son. Secretary Davidson reported society contributions totaling 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
H. Lee Mason
Davidson
West Toronto Junction Shows Rapid Growth and Industrial Drive
West Toronto Junction, a town west of Toronto, has grown rapidly since 1885 reaching about 6 000 residents. It leverages major rail lines and offers factory sites with tax exemptions and free water to attract first class industries, with Dr. Carleton as Factory Committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Toronto
Toronto
Canadian Pacific
Grand Track
N. BR. R
Uan
Carleton
Liquor Dealers Split Over Licensing Law Change Debate
City liquor men divide on proposed bill for license law changes and on whether bottler licenses allow sale of beer by the quart for on premises use. Judges’ decision on bottler rights spurs talk of higher court review and possible precedent affecting Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Fow
Philadelphia
James Howard
Howard
Supreme Court
Pittsbury
J.J. Finchgard
Allegheny County
Verestchagin Paintings Arrive for City Exhibition
Four carloads of Verestchagin paintings arrive from the American Art Association at Lake Erie depot. Some works require a dozen men to unload under Mr Brandas of New York. Preparation takes about 12 days, exhibition lasts 3 days, one painting valued at $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verestchagin
American Art Association
Lake Erie
Carnegie Art Rooms
Brandas
New York
Business and Pleasure Dr White Attends Concert visit
Dr White of Connellsville and his daughter visited New York yesterday for the Harvard concert at Carnegie Hall. They used the trip to inspect Allegheny General Hospital and tour departments for the new Miners Hospital planned to open around January 1 in Connellsville. Dr White is heavily interested. the hospital will employ Allegheny Hospital graduates as superintendent and two nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. White
Connelleaide
Harvard
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny General Hospital
Miners’ Hospital
Connellsville
White
Allegheny Hospital
Fog Shrouds Pittsboro as Sun Shines
Pittsboro residents awoke to dense fog that reduced visibility to a short distance while the sun appeared clear. The fog lifted by late morning as temperatures rose to 40 degrees Fahrenheit, with forecasters noting similar conditions in nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Wether
Libel cases settled over Academy of Music article
The cases of Harve W. Williams against Mur doch Kerr and Co and Dr W J Reid editor of the United Presbyterian were not elagates by the plaintiff and the matter was amicably settled. The altered Nibolous article concerned the character of performances at the Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve W. Williams
Murdoch, Kerr &Co
W. J. Reid
United Presbyterian
Academy of Music
Notable Visitors at Local Hotels and Venues
Captain F W Mansfield US Army and his niece Miss Dudley register at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. H Schneid former Polksblatt editor leaves for Steubenville to run the Germania weekly. John Murray, ex Pittsburg press, now a Princeton student, returns from recess. Colonel Levi St Greene of Walworth Manufacturing is at the Duquesne. Alderman Foley of Allegheny convalescent. Harvard Glee Club, three members, performed at the Anderson. W P Black and E O Emerson oil men from Titusville stay at the Anderson. W M Cribbs Turtle Creek real estate agent at the Anderson. Captain Henry H Kuhn of Johnstown at the Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Mansfield
United States Army
Dudley
Seventh Avenue
Mansfield
H. Schneid
The
Polksblatt
Steubenville, G
Germania
John Murray
Pittsburg Press
Princeton
Levi St. Greene
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Duquesne
Alderman Foley
Allegheny
Harvard University Glee Club
Anderson
W. P. Black
E. 0. Emerson
Titusville
W. M. Cribbs
Turtle Creek
Henry H. Kuhn
Johnstown
Fire damages Dr Chambers home in Carson
Early yesterday a fire broke out at Dr Chambers residence on Rebecca street, Carson near South Tenth. The Eneive Company extinguished the flames with small logs as onlookers watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chamber
Carson
South Tenth Street
IL Eneive Company
Clipper Theater
Afr. Dunn
Gilbert McMasters
J. K. Barbour
E. V. D. Bryant
Rebecca Street
Penitentiary
Hace
Beaverville
Pitusburo
Conntroller Morrow
Hydrogen calcium light tank explodes injuring H. E. Church
A hydrogen calcium light gun tank exploded last evening at H. E. Church’s workshop in the Red Lion Hotel basement. Church lost his right foot and sustains hip injuries, fate described as critical. The blast shattered hotel windows and caused a panic. A passerby narrowly escaped fragments. Church and partner James Howland note strict safety measures but warn gas expands quickly and requires cooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Church
Red Lion
Church
Mercy Hospital
James Howland
Rowland
New York
Pittsburg
New York City
Allegheny Finance Committee Holds Heated Meeting on Legal Counsel
The Allegheny Finance Committee convened to discuss Hartman and Kennedy resolutions amid sharp debate on municipal law. City Solicitor Elphinstone announced progress, arranged for judicial input with Judge Slagle, and secured counsel Watson and Redvers to aid in court arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Allegheny Finance Committees
Hartman
Kenely
Allegheny
Kennedy
Elphinstone
Slagle
D. T. Watson
W. E. Redvers
Elphin- Stone
Messrs. Watson
Hodkers
Knox
Rieder
Dahlinger
Mesare
McDonald
A. Tenter
Scamin
Dablinger
Mesére
J. M. Hunter
Late Hour Supper Hosted by Miss Harriet Watson
Miss Harriet Watson entertained 30 prominent young society people after a Carnegie Hall concert. Guests rode to the Watson residence for a lengthy supper in a setting of elegant appointments and rose bouquets. Harvard students were hoped for but the Duquesne Clubhouse banquet drew the crowd, leaving the ladies pleased with the evening though no brief flirtations occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Watson
Carnegie Hall
Watson
Harvard
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Roberts and Sons Jewellers Promote New Year Stock
E P Roberts and Sons Jewellers thank customers for holiday patronage the largest in their history and announce new goods ordered by telegram to provide ample stock for New Year gifts.
Fire damages City Hall boiler room and carpet
A fire in the Controller's office at City Hall Allegheny caused about 50 dollars of damage. The boiler room heat set the floor and the Moor door hole and ruined carpet were noted. The Columbia Company struggled with Babcocks and a hose line froze. An hour later the blaze was subdued. Reports say the Pennsylvania Company may allow agents to sell connecting line tickets, but officials dispute it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Allegheny
Columbia Company
Pennsylvania Company
Ita Acents
Houeus and Hacxe Clearing and Holiday Sale
A sale offers several lines of plaids checks and stripes new and desirable with prices listed as $1 $1.25 and $1.50. 50 inch wide English Cheviot plaids and stripes are featured as fashionable novelties this season that were previously priced at $1.50 and $2.00.
Descriptions of Local Court Actions and New Jail Sentences
A string of petty criminal charges and hearings were reported from local Aldermen and Justices of the Peace. Edward Fern and Daniel King were jailed on desertion and larceny charges respectively, with several others accused of burglary assault and immorality. Police incidents include a knife attack on Grant Miller and a revolver discharge on Carson street. Bail and hearings were set for specific dates with city officials presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fern
Enizanern Suire
Jacob Schmidt
Alderman Hartan
Daniel King
Justice of the Peace
A. W. McMillen
Chavers Borongy
James Bayes
Esse
Grant Miller
Charles Hergise
Burgess Tilbrook
McKeesport
Jonyn Wildert
Alderman Warner
Thomas Mason
Paris Robe sale closes in on value prices
Combination patterns and the newest styles are offered at drastically reduced prices. The best assortments are now under value with odd lots of Pekin Striped Sarahs and various brocades, satins, and Indies. Regular prices ranged from $1 to $250, all reduced to clear quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bargain Overcoats and More at Local Stores
Today only, deep discounts on men's heavy storm overcoats and chinchilla styles, with prices cut from eight to twenty dollars. Also available are children's cape overcoats, country blankets, socks, and rye whisky specials. Stores include Prrtsncere Compilation CLrOTHING COMPASY at Grant and Diamond, H. J. Lynch at Market, and Casey’s Rye listings on Liberty and Penn avenues. Store hours vary, with some open only forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C
C. C
Grant
Diamond Streets
Court House
Bargain Prices on All Wool Dress Goods In Store Display
Reductions on novelty and plain dress fabrics near the upper entrance. All wool homespun cheviots 50 inches wide drop from 120 to 1 per yard, 54 inch cloaks 125 to 75c, 50 inch cheviot mixtures from 1 to 50c, serges 66c to 46c, cashmeres 35c to 25c, 50 inch suitings 36c, mohair blends 25c, 42 inch checks 60c to 38c, 38 inch checks 75c to 60c, specials at 33c from 50c, 36 inch scotch plaids and cloth stripes and imported stripes, tricots 37½c to 25c, new today neat picid suitings 36 inches wide 35c.
Black dress goods sale exposed at very low prices
Odd patterns in cashmeres serges and similar fabrics offered in 7 to 16 yard lengths must be closed out in a few days. The shop promotes deep discounts and rapid turnover to clear stock.
Embroideries and Silver Goods Slashed in One-Day Sale
The notice advertises immediate clearance of all embroidery stock with over 5 000 yards available. Cambric edgings and insertings are cut to 15 20 25 35 cents and less than half former prices. Nainsook Swiss embroideries reduced similarly. Silver plated items and sterling novelties also marked down, with many more than 25 percent off. Counters display goods today and demand quick pick.
Bargains In Millinery Dep t Hats Bonnets And Ribbons
Bargains in the millinery department with untrimmed French felt hats and bonnets cut from 2.50 to 5 cents, trimmed hats and bonnets at 4 75 each, flowers for dress, lamp shades, and New Year decor at reduced prices, and ribbons widely discounted from 5 to 25 cents a yard.
Special Bargains In Table Linens And Apparel
Special bargains today on table linens with fine damask towels slightly soiled at about half price. Napkins reduced to 2.30 a dozen from 3.00. Also materials for evening and reception dress for ladies and gentlemen. Evening silks and woolens with trimmings and flowers. Gloves, shirts, cuffs, collars, neckwear, studs for gentlemen. Store opens only in the fore noon tomorrow.
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Tillet
Chief Bigelow
Boole
Miss Chamberlin
Whistler
Elia Chamberlin
Redpath Concert Company
Old City Hall
Mellor & Hocne’s
Grim Death
Harry. E. Smith
W. J. Jorden
al Plan
Lacees Street
Alleshens
Ine Geest Bell Danugary
Dield
Ann Rudhint
Hinds of
Lewis Wagner
McNally Bros
Center Avenue
Tawkert
Agnew Tawkers
Annif Hapfem
Stop
Frank Gernade
Shodr
Allexheny
Quest
John Udana
Europe
Anstasio Ruffsa
Stoop's Ferry
Peter Carmonia
Joseph ~Atel
Fransnersens Citino
Louis Grace
Jtaly i Carmona
Naisl
Citino
Margaret Douglass
Edward Myers
Melieesport
In Quest
Margaret Connely
Arthur Connely
Boston Street
Inwest
Nanslemester
Samuel Sawyers
Frank ©. Morrison
Castle Shannon
Belt Jone
Charles Ranson
Jone
Laura Meyers
Douglass Station
Wenry Beralston
Patrick Varley
McKirenport
Varley
Rourt
Grorgy I
John Kilpatrick
Oliver @ Hoberts
Manilmeter
Edward Chamer
Twenty-eeath Street
Hle
Campbell
Ekall
John Maradein
Milin Street
Cocover
Dane Sullavan
Wiehard Herndon
Orober
Thomas Daily
John Meer
Write Avenue
High Street
William Stewart
Samuel Walker
Swissvale
Michael Guzuwery
Dept Higgins
Chartiers Street
John Molicki
Anthony Molickh
Levenus Letonina
John Andrellus
Des Atchos
Secessoriers
Cars
Bothw &1
Willliam Flinn
Evan Vasley
Eginton
Marky Blanch Perkins
Ko L. Heaton
Ghrorge Go Mc Orken
Edgear Thompson
Rela
Ile
Pas
Board of Fire Escapes
Ob& Cs
Pittshore
Ailertheny
Mark Dowler
Pittsbarr
ML E. Church
Meeting of the Humane Society
A. FE. Lippencott
Adnes
Dr. White
Harriett Watson
Patrick Cassidy
Fifty-ninth Street
Ferom
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Jewelers
Fifth Ave. and
Market St. deDatwr
Allegheny City Hall
Houeus & Hacxe
SALE
Groner S. Collins
Simon Wason
Kastanta Malitz5ri
Alderman Hartman
Anna Sagergia
Bella Bel
Hall Street
Alderspin McMasters
Annie Lotve
Jastim Berpes
Thompson
Succop
Michael Baxnsnon
Mary Marron
MecMasters
City Farm
Charles Hall
McMasters
Hattie E. Bergesser
Hall
Abeanoing
Alderman Succop
Jacob O'Sheka
Barbara Rapare
Joseph Stovinski
Succor
John Amend
James McManus
H. J. Lynch
Wfsu
Jos. Horne & Co
Casey
T. D. Casey & Co
Wsa
Cor
Jos. Honxe & Co
Curry University
Willeo
Jos. Hope & Co
Fifth Ave
Market St
C. Weisser
Leach Pittabare
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Colt
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