Vision for a Central State Capital with Two Polytechnics
Engineer James Wolfenden proposes locating Pennsylvania’s capital at the center on a two mile square Washington-like plan. The scheme would attract railroads, develop iron industries, and fund synthetic growth by selling lots. He urges two polytechnic schools, one in Allegheny, the other in Harrisburg, plus central state buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wolfenden
Lock Haven
Central Hotel
Westinghouse Electric Company
Wolfenden
Graham
City of
Washington
Mr. Wolfenden
Pierre Lorillard
Center
Clearfield
Clinton
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
New York and Hutson Canal Company
Susquehanna and Western
Milton
Darmers
Sugar Valley
Sittany
Allegheny
Harrisboro
Beaver
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lace theft charge against Allegheny mother of three
Officer Hugh Madison arrested Mrs Louis Reese for shoplifting at Fleishman’s on Market street. About $15 worth of lace was found upon her and she claims purchase. Her husband’s house at Hemlock and Federal was searched and items believed stolen were recovered. She faces further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Madison
Louis Reese
Fleishman
Market Street
Central Station
Hemlock
Federal Streets
Allegheny
No Rail War In East End Denial Stands
Rumor claimed police tore up noncompliant railroad track in the East End. Officials at Nineteenth ward station denied the report saying it originated from a fight alarm on the Pennsylvania Railroad near the stockyards, which proved groundless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Nineteenth Ward
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Conspiracy Claim Arises Over Liquor Case
Patrick Morrow sues Joseph Schmidt John Schmidt and Paul Washalinsky for conspiracy after a prior liquor license case in the Fourteenth ward ended in acquittal. Morrow alleges the defendants paid witnesses to testify against him while bail was posted for a hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schmidt
John Schmidt
Paul Washalinsky
Patrick Morrow
Alderman
Richards
Morrow
Man Charged with Assault After Cobble Stone Incident
George Keller of Clark Street filed a complaint before Alderman Richards accusing George Layman of striking him with a cobble stone, knocking him down. Layman was arrested and posted $300 bail for today's hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keller
Clark
Alderman Richards
George Layman
Keller
Layman
Eighteenth Regiment Receives New Flag and Markers
The Eighteenth Regiment yesterday received a new regimental flag and two markers from Adjutant General Hastings. The men prefer the old colors, and both sets will be carried in future parades and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Novel suit over forcible ejection from Keystone Ball
Mrs Elizabeth Peet sues J B Nobbs Grant C Nobbs Frank McGee John H Mitchell RK H Thompson and Keystone Commandery No 1 Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain claiming trespass for forcible removal of her and her husband from Superial Hall Pittsburg after presenting a non transferable invitation. She seeks $3,000 damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Messrs. W. C. Erskine
John C. Thompson
Elizabeth Peet
J.B. Nobbs
Grant C. Nobbs
Frank McGee
John H. Mitchell
RK. H. Thompson
Keystone Commandery No. 1
Ancient Order
Buch
Peet
Keystone Commandery
Hall
Poon
Frank Motes
Jbn Grant
Nobbe
R. H. Thompson
Jobe Mitchell
McGee
Plaintff
Keystone
Ntff
Siamncil
Pismuta
Governor Beaver Surprised by Centerville Normal School
Governor Beaver returned to Harrisburg praising the Centerville Normal School accepted by the State yesterday. He noted strong prohibition sentiment here, less in Harrisburg and eastern areas, and doubted the charity appeal would reach five hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Harrisburg
Normal School
Centerville
Liquor Interests in Pittsburgh Seek Compensation Over Prohibition Loss
Four Pittsburgh liquor representatives in Philadelphia discuss forming an organization to protect property worth 217 million dollars from seizure without compensation, as they oppose prohibition. The move aims to extend the effort through their estates and business networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Washington's Birthday Catholic Literary Division Formed
A meeting at St. John's Society rooms formed a distinct Catholic literary division in Allegheny to anticipate Warthington's Birthday. John Schaffer of St. Augustine's Society was elected Marshal of the division. A further meeting is set for next Thursday at St. Charles' Society hall on Fourteenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Society
Allegheny
Warthington
John Schaffer
St. Augustine’s Society
St. Charles’ Society
Fourteenth Street
Canary Bird Store Robbed on Smithfield Street
Charles Expich reported to police that his bird store on Smithfield street was robbed of 35 canaries and one parrot on Wednesday night. Police suspect an insider due to an entry by a key through the front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Expich
Smithfield Street
Braddock Methodist Church Sets February 17 for Fund Drive
The Braddock Methodist Episcopal Church congregation has set aside Sunday February 17 to contribute to funds for a new church enterprise. The aim is not an expensive building but a commodious edifice, and members are expected to give liberally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Methodist Episcopal Church
Robbery suspects nabbed after mill theft at Oliver Bros mill
Richard Foley and Dominick Cunningham were arrested yesterday morning by Officers Kelly and Richards at Jeanette City. They are charged with involvement in the Oliver Bros and Phillips mill robbery, following a prior brass theft at the Fifteenth Street mill two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Foley
Dominick Cunningham
Jeanette City
Kelly and Richards
Oliver Bros. & Phillips’ Mill
Fifteenth Street
Mrs. Belva A Lockwood To Lecture In Braddock
Mrs. Belva A Lockwood, a standing presidential candidate, will lecture in Braddock next Monday night on Social and Political Life in Washington. The event promises a large attendance and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belva A. Lockwood
United States
Braddock
Washington
Four men accused in assault on John Barnes
Four men allegedly attacked John Barnes of First Avenue last night near the Sarah and South Twentieth streets corner. Barnes was found with several cuts on the head and identified one assailant as Gallagher. No arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barnes
First Avenue
Sarah
South Twentieth Streets
Gallagher
Sudden Stop Injures Boy Thrown Through Window
An inbound Pittsburg Traction car stopped abruptly yesterday. C. J. Clark, a boy, was hurled through a glass window into a smoking apartment and sustained serious cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
C. J. Clark
In Honor of George Parade Circular Issued
W. T. Kerr, chairman of the Jr. C. U. A. M. parade committee, has issued a circular to merchants manufacturers and citizens urging display of Washington's Birthday decorations and tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
W. T. Kerr
Washington
Gail Hamilton SeGnCE Column Readies Tomorrow
A fragment notes Gail Hamilton as a contributor to a periodical issue. Mentions a Virginia or Pittsburgh area eye nose and throat practitioner with an office at 718 Penn Street in Pittsburg, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Hamilton
the Discaren
de. B. M. Harwa
Penn Street
Pittsburg
S&su
Voigt Defends Innocence In Bank Embezzlement Case
Henry F. Voigt former cashier of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank on the Southside asserts he is innocent of embezzlement and says he faces a personal vendetta. He explains delays to bail, disputes perjury claims, and recounts board dealings and Sorg pressure leading to his resignation amid questions about bank finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Voigt
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Voigt
Diripatch
Buil St
Sorg
John H. Sorg
Physician Mistake Over Smallpox Misidentified as Chicken Pox
Two suspected smallpox cases reported by a hill district physician were investigated by Superintendent McKelvey. The exam found the illnesses were chicken pox, not smallpox, at the Bureau of Health office yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bureau of Health
Hill District
McKelvey
Republicans of the Second ward Allegheny meeting held
A ward Republicans meeting in Allegheny last night discussed candidates for Councils and ward offices. Mr Drom announced the gathering was unauthorized as not legally called by the ward committee, while Health Officer Bradley the ward committee chairman said an official call would be issued in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Drom
Bradley
Wants Higher Wages For Citizens Traction Conductors
The Citizens' Traction line conductors press for a wage rise from four dollars per day to nine dollars per week, arguing parity with gripmen on the Fifth Avenue line. Officers report good relations so far, with union growth slow but steady. The eleven hour work system is not yet in force as training for new duties continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olsens’ Traction
Citizens’ Traction Line
Fifth Avenue Line
Penn Avenue
Citizens’ Line
Feu
Uncle Sam's War Ships Ready If Needed
Captain Steel of Cramp & Sons says the Yorktown could be ready with guns added in days and the Baltimore in three months for wartime use in Samoa. He asserts Germany cannot afford to fight and France may seek a clash between Americans and Germans, risking pressure on Germany at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel
Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia
Attack on Pittsburg traction car ends with ejectment
Last night around 7 30 two men boarded car No 3 near the railroad bridge with intent to rob but jumped off when they were on the wrong car. They then boarded car No 5 and attacked the conductor. In the fight most windows were broken and the car jammed. The conductor and gripman finally pitched the assailants off after a struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Traction Company
Gripman
Knife Attack at Schneider’s Saloon Sends Man Wounded
In Allegheny on Federal street last night E. E. Giles and Otto Kaiser fought. Giles stabbed Kaiser near the heart with a penknife. Captain Wilson arrested Giles. Kaiser later offered to bail for his assailant claiming the wound was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Federal Street
Allegheny
Giles
Otto Kaiser
Wilson
Kaiser
ANOTHER LIQUOR PEDDLER ARRESTED IN BRADDOCK
Henry Newman an agent of Hyman Browarsky was arrested in Brad dock for unlawfully peddling whisky. He was held on $1,000 bail for court appearance as borough authorities intensify actions against Pittsburg liquor dealers and several of Browarsky’s men were previously arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Newman
Hyman Browarsky
Braddock
Pittsburg
Coke Region Strikes Begin as Workers Demand Higher Wages
The Vesuvins Lodge suspends and coke works close as Donnelly Leith and other sites halt operations over a wage advance. Some Frick workers stay on, unions divide, and officials say the strike may not generalize though several plants report walkouts and continued idle periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly Works
McClure Coke Company
Leith
Chicago and Connellsville Coke Company
H.C. Frick Company
Frick
Tor
J. W. Moore
Alice
Mayfield
C. Krick Company
Frick Coke Company
Frick Company
National Progressive Union
Stewart Iron Company
Uniontown
Peter Wise
Redstone Coke Works
Judge Suspends Vesuvius Lodge Amid Scab Allegations
The Amalgamated Association reportedly suspends the Vesuvius lodge of several hundred members for admitting a man accused of scabbing at Zanesville. This mirrors early union discipline since 1874, as puddlers seek to revive the Sons of Vulcan. Secretary Martin declined to confirm or deny the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Vesuvius
Zanesville
Sons of Vulcan
Cable car injures teamster near Fifth Avenue
Yesterday afternoon a traction road cable car struck John Harrison a teamster who was walking beside his wagon near 6th Street on Fifth Avenue He was crushed between the car and his wagon but his injuries are not considered dangerous
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrison
6Ist Street
Fifth Avenue
Harrison
Resignation of Forty third Street Presbyterian Pastor
Rev. Richard Les of Forty third Street Presbyterian Church resigned last Wednesday due to old age and the church accepted the move. He was ordained in 1836. A committee was appointed to secure his replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Les
Fortythird Street Presbyterian Church
Mr. Les
Fight Ahead as Coal Operators Plan Rate Talk in Indianapolis
The annual meeting of miners and coal operators to fix the year’s mining rate will be held in Indianapolis next Tuesday. Operators Sanford De Armitt Dempster Schleuderberg Robbins Blythe Hall will attend and push to raise winter and summer rates from 79 and 74 cents to 75 and 70 cents respectively, while miners vow to oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Messrs. Sanford
de Armitt
Dempster
Schleuderberg
Robbins
Blythe
Ealeeee
Hall
Lindsay Says Charter Bills Fixed for House and Senate
James H. Lindsay, Allegheny Charter Committee head, reports a telegram from Samuel Watson and George Elphinstone claiming the bills are fixed and will pass both houses. He cites Beaver’s Dravo absence as pivotal and says Andrews will help, predicting smooth sailing next day. The piece notes society hints from Samrat Dahlgren in tomorrow's Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Lindsay
Allegheny Select Council
Charter
Harrisburg
Disratch
Lindsay
Samuel Watson
George Elphinstone
House
Senate
Dravo
Andrews
Select Council
Pittsburg
Mesers
Watson
Elphinstone
Extraordinary clearance sale of imported art wares
We have finished stock taking and offer our entire line of Worcester, Doulton and Crown Derby wares, Vienna bronzes, French marble clocks, French bronzes, lamps and pedestals at a 20 to 40 percent reduction. Not a routine clearance but an extraordinary sale with many prices below import cost. W W Waters Importer 30 and 32 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
W. W. Watrtes
Fifth Avenue
Last Day Sale on Imported Furs and Garments
The notice promotes an $8 sale ending tonight at 10 o clock offering imported kerseys chinchillas elysians and fur beavers priced 25 to 33 with most coats guaranteed at least 25. Also advertises sanitarium mud baths and anesthetic dentistry and a clearance sale of guns medicines and novelties with multiple local addresses and vendors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Grant and
Diamond
Andersons deny plan to buy hotel neighbor site
Proprietors of Anderson deny intent to acquire the property adjacent to the Penn avenue hotel. They say they never planned an annex and mock the story as a fabrication by a reporter seeking a scoop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anderson
Penn Avenue
Democrats Nominate Slates for Ninth Ward Officials
In the Ninth ward primary at the Ralston school house last night T. M. Brophy won the Select Council nomination while J. Schweinhart and Peter Seibert were chosen for School Directors respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Ralston
T. M. Brophy
J. Schweinhart
Peter Seibert
Secretary Follansbee Receives Delayed Silver Brick
Secretary Follansbee yesterday received a letter from the Colorado Smelting Company apologizing for the delay in sending the silver brick. They explain the mold and engraving caused the delay and promise it will soon arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follansbee
Colorado Smelting Company
Three Locomotives Delivered For Indiana Railroad
Pittsburg Locomotive Works completed a contract for three large locomotives for the St. Louis Vandalia and Terre Haute railroad, valued about 13000 dollars each, to be shipped today. A Standard Plate Glass Company board meeting on January 29, 1889, elected James A. Chambers president, William E Schmertz vice president, and A F Chandler secretary and treasurer, with other directors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
St. Louis
Vandalia and
Terre Haute
Standard Plate Glaes Company For Organization
James A. Chambers
H. Sellers McKee
John M. Kennedy
William E. Schmertz
William Loefiller
W. D. Wood
William E Schmertz
A. F. Chandier
Closing Up Partnership Sparks Quick Sales
The notice urges rapid sales across departments with revised prices on silks dress goods cloths woolens domestic goods and house furnishings. It highlights a cloak department full of choice garments with substantial price reductions designed to astonish shoppers for the winter season.
Conductor Frank May Injured In Platform Fall
Frank May, conductor on the Birmingham street car line, slipped on a platform and fell on the steps of the car yesterday. He suffered several broken ribs and was taken to his Brownstown home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank May
Birmingham Street Car Line
Brownstown
Allegheny Police Committee Advances Patrol Wagon Coverage
The Allegheny Police Committee met last night and approved bills and payrolls for the month. Mayor Pearson attended and urged covering patrol wagons. The matter was referred to a sub committee. Mayor's office report showed 199 arrests and receipts of $57.50 for last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pearson
Embezzlement Claim Sues MecElhaney in Court
Edmundson and Perrine accused Samuel MecElhaney yesterday of embezzling 14 dollars while employed by the firm. His wife charged desertion. He was jailed for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmundson & Perrine
Samuel MecElhaney
Levy in Lapsed Assembly Salary Case Pauses Ruling
In a hearing on the Levine case against District Master Workman Ross for 61 salary the defense did not deny the debt but argued officers are not responsible. The alderman reserved his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levine
Assembly
K. of L
Ross
Pan Handle brakeman loses fingers in coupling accident
James McCabe a brakeman on the Panhandle Railroad had two fingers severed yesterday while coupling cars near Sheridan station. The injured hand was dressed by Dr Hiett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCabe
Panhandle
Sheridan Station
Hiett
Hayes and Newell to Speak at Eng Institute Friday
Ex-President Hayes and Dr. M A Newell of Maryland will deliver addresses at the engineering institute on Friday evening February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
M. A. Newell
Maryland
Eng Institute
Last day sale on overcoats and silks at O C corner
Today only prices slashed from 25 to 0.35 for silk and satin overcoats and dress goods. Shop at P O C corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House. Read The American and find BR. 8 Davin and 423 Smithfield st for on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Smithfield St
BR. 8
Davin
Man Arrests After Alleged Bottle Attack on Webster Avenue
F Tyler alleges William Yellow, a colored man, attacked him at his Webster Avenue home on Tuesday with a bottle. Tyler had Yellow arrested for aggravated assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Tyler
William Yellow
Webster Avenue
Wife of County Commissioner In Critical Condition
At midnight the wife of County Commissioner McWilliams was not expected to live until this morning. Drs. McCann and Milton are attending her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWilliams
Bill Nye Sketch for Tomorrow’s Issue
The fragment notes Bill Nye and a sketch intended for the next issue. Limited readable details describe a humorous piece or column plan, with no clear date, venue, or full context available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nye
Tras Dence Atch
Board selects mine bosses to test in local mines
The board of examiners for miners will appoint candidates to work as mine bosses in this city. Chosen individuals must inspect nearby mines using safety lamps to identify the various gases present in each mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iibors
Bossea
Braddock Wire Mill Workers Face 10 Percent Wage Cut
Workers are notified of a ten percent wage reduction set to take effect Monday. The men refuse the cut and plan to strike if demand is not withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Gas shortage halts Oliver Bros. & Phillips works
A gas scarcity caused a shutdown at the Southside works of Oliver Bros. & Phillips yesterday. The annual meeting of the Stove Manufacturers' Association will be held in Chicago, beginning next Tuesday. Moorhead Bros. & Co. purportedly refuse increased gas rates in Philadelphia amid Labor under the new administration and weak opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Stove Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Moorhead Bros. &Co
Philadelp
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Engineer Wolfenden
Governor Beaver
Wasrington's
Fors
New Braddock Church
Belva Wibe
J. H.sorg
Dia
Buffalo
Canada
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Captain Steel Gays
Yorktown
Browarsky
Donnelly and Leith Works
Vesuvins Lodge
Samrat Dahlgren
John 8. Marshall
Green Spring
Hirsch
Charles 8. Scott
Horne
Valentines
Jos. EichBaum & Co
J. H. Johnston
Smithfield Stree
Lrver
Carson St
Indiana
Standard Plate Gines
Quires
Heard, Biber & Easton
James B. Heard
CREAN
California
Delaware
MO. A. Renshaw & CO
Walter J. Osbors
Richard Sarrows
Arrows
Osborne
JOE Printers
Diamond Street
Fle
C. Cor
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Thor
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Ulster
Newmarket
Newmarkets
FIRM
Grace
Edward
Prrissurs
Kinzer
Jones
Kinzer & Jones
Jol
Penn Ave
Central Bank
Fifth Avenua
Il 4
P.M. M. Hunnings
Alleguexny BuioGs Co
Prrrapure
Breer
P Dent
Roseburg
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