Wealth in Whisky Wholesale and Retail Licenses Rise
The Dispatch reports a flood of liquor license applications in Allegheny County with 747 filed, 645 retail and 102 wholesale. Judge White expected on the License Court, while skeptics cite Supreme Court discretion limits and defective application blanks as factors shaping the forthcoming licensing surge and policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGunnegle
White
Hunter
Supreme Court
Pollara
Emmett Cotton
N. W. Shafer
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Law and Order Associations
Department of Public Safety
Allegheny Police Department
Three Hungarians cause disturbance on Central Traction car
Three drunken Hungarians created excitement on a Central Traction car at the end of the line yesterday afternoon. They refused to disembark, rushed the conductor with revolvers, and fired into the air. The conductor and the Hungarians fled.
Explosion at Cassatt Street House Wrecks Home and Burns $3500 Claim
An overnight gas explosion demolished William Sellers's two story brick house on Cassatt street. No pipes existed in the home, mystery surrounds how gas entered. The blast damaged the structure, shattered windows, wrecked stairs and furniture, and forced evacuation of Mrs. Sellers and Miss Sellers. The building, valued at 2500, left Mr. Sellers facing near 1000 loss. flames were extinguished before crews arrived. Authorities condemned the ruin and neighborhood residents recounted leaking mains on Cassatt street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sellers
Cassatt Street
J. F. Good
Bedford Avenue
Brown
Sellers
Rural Ward Split Debate Shapes Allegheny Government
Allegheny voters face a heated fight over ward division as the Finance Committee weighs new plans to base Common and Select Council representation on taxables rather than single-ward seats. Citizens will hold ward meetings to decide on divisions while court-ordered or general legislation could follow after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Finance Committee
Elphinstone
Knox & Reed
D. T. Watson
Pittsburg
Wertheimer
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Select Council
Dablinger
Joint Legislative Committee of
Neeb
Lane
Cochrane
Outlyin
McDonald
Hunter
Common Council
Delayed Pittsburg Sun Newspaper Project Abandoned
A planned Pittsburg newspaper named the Sun under C. D. Brizham was not published. Backers declined after the November election and a Washington telegram delivered a final declination. An office on Fifth Avenue was rented and equipment purchased, about $2,000 sunk, before the venture was abandoned and the press shipped back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
The
Sun
C. D. Brizham
Senator Quay
Deinmater
Fifth Avenue
Alan Type
Washington
New York
Hoe & Co
Orphaned 12-Year-Old Boy Found at Central Station
A 12-year-old boy identifying as John Mc Cauley appears at Central station claiming to be an orphan with no home or money. He says his father died two years ago on Perrysville Avenue, Allegheny, and he lived with his aunt Annie McCauley at 94 Stewart Street until her death six months ago. He does not know his current relatives’ whereabouts, and officials will seek his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
John McCauley
Perrysville Avenue
Allegheny
Annie McCauley
Stewart Street
Two Arrests Made in Bottle Throwing Incident
Special Agent Howpton Houghton of the Pennsylvania road reported two Hungarians arrested for throwing a whisky bottle through a car window near Bens Creek Gallitzin striking Mrs A Keefe on the forehead. A third suspect remains at large as evidence points to the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limited
Bens Creek
Fire Discovered in Attic at 411 Smithfield Street
A small attic fire was found around 11 o'clock at 411 Smithfield street. Officer Riley reported it via Station No. 24 and firefighters extinguished the blaze. The attic was empty, and damage remained slight. Fred Guttman’s uniform shop and J Rhodes Miller & Co cigar store on the lower floors were unharmed. Cause suspected as defective chimney and about ten thousand spectators observed the efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Riley
Fred Guttman
J. Rhodes Miller & Co
Troubles of Andrew Green in a False Pretense Horse Trade
Andrew Green filed a charge of false pretense against Thomas Devine before Alderman McMasters. Green says Devine sold him a blind horse that was worthless claiming blind horses pull more than sighted ones. Green paid $35 for the animal, which could hardly move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMasters
Thomas Devine
Andrew Green
Green
Devine
Robber Strikes At Wood Residence Coat Loot At Reception
A well dressed thief entered the Saturday night reception at W Dewees Wood home at Marion and Forbes stealing a coatskin lace, several overcoats a diamond breastpin and silver bracelets. police notified and investigations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dewees Wood
Marion and
Forbes Streets
Infant Robber Henry Coll Arrested for Milk Cart Till Tap
A 13 year old, Henry Coll, was arrested by Officer Shultz in Allegheny for attempting to rob a milk cart till on Preble avenue. He seized an old passbook from the till, and was held for Major Wyman's disposition today. Dr B M Hannawa advertises ENT services at 720 Penn Street, Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Coll
Shultz
Allegheny
Preble Avenue
Wyman
Detective McSweeney Befuddled by Sly Counterfeiter at Union Depot
United States Detective Daniel McSweeney, amused at a Pittsburgh Union depot misread, chats with a crafty crook who tests the detective's hunter's wit. The pair discuss counterfeit money with McSweeney estimating limited circulation and praising vigilance by streetcar treasurers and bankers.
Wealthy couple at odds over family peace in court
In a Saturday session at Quarter Sessions Elizabeth McCleary and Maria Devine testified amid a loud dispute over domestic infelicities. Judge Stowe urged restraint as Mrs McGinnis pressed charges of assault while family tensions and financial disputes surfaced. The judge questioned reconciliation prospects and considered release for Van Fossen based on alleged visitor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McCleary
West End
James
Minnick
Anne McGinnis
William R. McGinnis
McGinnis
Marshall and
Reardon
Mr. McGinnis
Ward Republican candidates named for school and assessor posts
In the Twenty eighth ward meeting at Birmingham school candidates were named for School Directors William McGarey A K Duff and J D Thomas and Assessor Frederick Feiger with Assistant Assessors Andrew Hanenstein Emanuel Jackson and Richard Perry Primaries set for next Saturday In the Sixth ward Humboldt school meeting candidates for School Directors Henry Franz Robert W Blaze James Penney John W Duff and John M Clark and Assessors John N Jarrett Charles Miller David Baldwin John M Clark and Adam Meiz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty Eighth Ward
Republican Executive Committee
Birmingham
William McGarey
A. K. Duff
J.D. Thomas
Frederick Feiger
Andrew Hanenstein
Emanuel Jackson
Richard Perry
Humboldt
Henry Franz
Robert W. Blaze
James Penney
John W. Duff
John M. Clark
John N. Jarrett
Charles Miller
David Baldwin
Adam Meiz
St. David's Society Banquet Marks Ninth Anniversary
The St. David's Society of this city plans a banquet at the Seventh Avenue Hotel on March 2 to celebrate its ninth anniversary Invitations go to noted Welsh Americans including Hon Thomas L James ex Postmaster General William Dean Howells Rev D Parker Morgan Hon Samuel Griffiths Hon W T Davies ex Lieutenant Governor Judge Noah Davis and committee members Ivor Zacharias David W Harris D N Richards D D Roberts Thomas Morgan Edward Humphreys and T K E Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David’s Society
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Thomas L. James
William Dean Howells
D. Parker Morgan
New York
Samuel Griffiths
W. T. Davies
Stepniak to Speak on Russia Oppression
Sergius Stepniak, exiled after years in Russia, will lecture on modern oppression under the czar. The talk at Old City Hall Wednesday evening is under the Press Club auspices and promises moving oratory on grim Russian conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sergius Stepniak
Old City Hall
Press Club
Raid on Finley’s brick yard ends in arrests
Captain Mercer and Special Officer Sweeny led a raid on Finley’s brick yard on Frankstown Avenue East End last night. Six colored men were arrested and detained at the Nineteenth Ward station. Reports say Saturday nights in the neighborhood host gatherings for craps and gambling with beer plentiful. police seized several dice sets during the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Sweeny
Finley
Frankstown Avenue
East End
Nineteenth Ward
Mysterious Cutting Leaves Albert Carter Near Death
Albert Carter a colored worker at Black Diamond Steel Works living on Smallman street near Thirtieth street was found bleeding and unconscious in bed by his wife at noon yesterday with a cut on the right leg a pool of blood under the bed. He recovered enough to return to work at 2 this morning, leaving the incident shrouded in mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Carter
Black Diamond Steel Works
Smallman Street
Thirtieth Street
Carter
School Officers in Trouble in Tarentum
Principal Waltman and Director McGriffith charged with assault and battery after alleged incident with Mrs. Lea Murray in Tarentum. The commissioner will hear the case Monday. A 10 year old boy said to be involved, with alleged rod beating and being thrown down stairs. Holiday goods in diamonds watches and jewelry arriving daily. Gallinger’s music boxes at 1200 Penn Ave.
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Waltman
McGrifith
Elmer Waitman
Tarentum Public Schools
McGriffith
Lea Murray
Alderman McMasters
Gallinger’s
Uweu
Penn Avenue
Forced to Hire a Hall For Freid Debate in Allegheny
W K Freid author of America s New Idea faced refusal from the Allegheny City Property Committee to allow free use of Carnegie Hall for a public discussion on political economy. His supporters plan to book Lafayette Hall and announce dates soon. Signers of the petition say labor unions newspapers and business leaders back Freid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Freid
Allegheny
Carnegie Hall
City Property Committee
Freid
Westinghouse Seeks Time Extension for Stock Subscriptions
George Westinghouse Jr arrived from New York and asked officials for an extension of 11 days to subscribe the remaining 10,000 of 40,000 preferred shares. Over 30,000 shares have been disposed and more negotiations are under way with outside creditors and Philadelphia interest. John A Brill reports Eastern men seek control of the Westinghouse motor and predicts most street railways will become electric roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Westinghouse
Jdr
John A. Brill
George Westinghouse, Jr
New York
Philadelphia
Westinghouse Motor
Pittsburg
Newsboy in Accident May Die After Car Platform Fall
William Sullivan a 13 year old newsboy was riding a crowded Birmingham car on Smithfield street with newspapers when he fell from the platform. He was struck by a heavy oil wagon wheel and is at home with injuries that may cost him his life. Conductor E G Davis and wagon driver John Keefer posted $1000 bail each awaiting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sullivan
Sydney Street
Southside
Birmingham
Smithfield Street
Carson Street
C. C. Heisman
E. G. Davis
John Keefer
Succop
Father censured in inquest over 7 year old Catherine Kopp death
Coroner McDowell ruled Catherine Kopp died from erysipelas of the brain after a blunt wound from a lump of coal or stone. Witnesses said a boy known as Whitey Gorgass struck the girl. the jury blamed the child and severely censured the father Ferris Gorgass for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kopp
McDowell
Catherine Griffith
John Griffith
Whitey"’ Gorgass
J. B. Sullivan
Sullivan
Cecil Gorgass
Ferris Gorgass
New Schenley Park and Highlands Railway Nears Completion
Thomas A Noble leads a reconstituted Schenley Park and Highlands Railway Company with 100000 capital to finish the three and a half mile line toward Schenley Park. Construction to resume in 2 3 months. power source under review amid earlier city disputes.
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Squirrel Hill
New York
Duquesne Traction Company
Hays & Noble
Mr. Noble
Thomas A. Noble
William T. Cowan
E. F. Hays
S. J. MacFerran
KE. F. Hays
J. MacFarren
Robert P. Cunningham
Henry Miller
John F. Snitz
Road
Schenley Park and Highlands Railway Company
New Road
Squirrel Hill Railroad Company
Uniformed Jr. O. U. A. M. unit to visit Wheeling parade
The State Council of West Virginia invites the United American Mechanics to Wheeling on a Saturday, February 31, to escort the parade. About 350 members in full uniforms will depart Pittsburg at noon, arrive in Wheeling at 1:50 PM, then return at 7:50 PM to Pittsburg at 9:30 PM. Signed by Samuel R. Warftuel and John D. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council, Jr. O. U. A. M
West Virginia
United American Mechanics
Wheeling
W. Va
State Council of West Virginia
Pittsburg
Samuel R. Warftuel
John D. Hall
State Council
First Policeman Letter From West Virginia Sparks Probe
A letter received at Central Station addressed to First Policeman Pittsburgh Pa asks officers to locate Andrew Ross a about 50 living with a white woman whose maiden name was Uncle Harris about 30 The writer Mrs D Hope from Millville Jefferson County West Virginia promises payment if the couple is found The letter is dated Millville and opened by Inspector McAleeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Pittsburg
McAleese
Millville
Jefferson County
W. Va
D. Hope
Andrew Ross
Harris
Hope
Special To-Let Advertisements Highlighting Rooms
Special To Let advertisements in Monday's Dispatch describe rooms and houses likely to meet readers' requirements, outlining options, prices, and locations. The notices offer concise, practical details to guide rental choices and encourage inquiries.
Temperance Meetings Tonight At Dunn Theater And Little Jim Church
The second pledge signers rally at the Standard Theater begins 7 45 PM with Moorhead choir music and remarks by Mr Dunn. A temperance meeting follows at the Little Jim Church Rebecca Street Allegheny at 7 45 led by William Blackstone with speeches by Gilbert M McMaster and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn Temperance Meeting
Standard Theater
Moorhead
Dunn
Little Jim
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
William Blackstone
Gilbert M. McMaster
Prevent Pneumonia with Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Historical ad-like note asserts Chamberlain's Cough Rem will prevent pneumonia from a severe cold. Mentions prompt use and warns readers to keep this fact in mind.
Hueys and Hacxe Spring Goods Offerings for Housekeepers
Extensive Spring assortments feature Bleached and Loom Table Linens Cardinal Table Damasks fringed and hemstitched sets Lunch Cloths and Napkins Towels Sheeting and Pillow Case Linens and sideboard covers Creations include Splashers Center Pieces Fancy Work Crashes and Hemstitched Linen Pillow Cases priced to attract buyers 500 dozen Huck Towels 8c each 700 dozen Linen Damask Towels 25c each plus Silk stock and Crepe De Chine dresses and heavily reduced Winter shawl stock with $4 to $5 values now cut to 250 and 350 respectively.
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Supreme Courts
Allegheny County
Mr. Hunter
Rey
W. Dewees
de. B. M. Hannwa
Penn Street
McSweeney
United States
Daniel McSweeney
Union Depot
Dan
Atee
Stowe
Lang
McGinness
Walker
William McElroy
van Fossen
Sadie van Fossen
McElroy
Sadie
Stepniaek
Willie Sullivan
Noble
Bigelow
Sebenley Park
Boquet Street
Colfax School
Schenley Park
Twenty-second
Twentythird Wards
Second Avenue
Laughton Station
Forward Street
Shady Lane
Saline
Forward-Murray Avenues
Oakland and
Squirrel Hill Road
Will
Little Jim Church
J. F. Masters
Emmitt & Co.'s
Waverly, C
SALE
New India
Sos and
107
Market Street
Haver & Exeran
Water St
Sarah
Fifth Ave
Market St
Marshell
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Altoona
W. L. Gault
Fourteenth Street
Mckeespori
L .A. Moon
Wscultdale
W. R. Bishop
Mulberry Street
High
Comnellsville
M. J. Bishop
Apple Street
Prebport
J. D. Walker
Unsiontown
C. L. Tracy
Mare Fantown
Braddock
Homestead
Eannette
H. H. Harris
John S. Warren
Sts
Seems
Rtliam D
Ohio Street
Cor. Sandusky
Oeos
Larce
Rae
Brussels
Y Neta Giae
Bares
Edward
Groetzinger
Petra
Ras Jansary
Alionta Seearght Company
Ont Company
Room Hi
Dia Pittaburg
P. U
Canalestios
Ning Dineabeve
Bern
Thas
Robert D. DB McGonnigle
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