Trinity in Trouble at Trinity Church in Pittsburgh
A long running dispute at Trinity Church Pittsburgh erupts in court as Rev. Samuel Maxwell sues vestry members for anticipated salary and rent, following a vestry vote to refuse renewing his residence lease. The conflict stems from Maxwell's refusal to name a senior warden for a diocesan election and widens into a major church power struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Old Trinity
Pittsburg
Samuel Maxwell
John Gripp
Shoenberger
Maxwell
Sheen
John H. Shoenberer
Trinity Church
Oil City
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hale
Trinity
Cortlandt Whitehead
DisPatch
Silsey Test: Chief Brown Faces Fire Engine Challenge
Chief Jones refuses to state details of the water gauge test in Pittsburg. Rival Amoskeag and Silsby engines faced scrutiny as a cloth covered gauge clouded measurements during the trial, delaying clear results for a world class comparison and future bureau decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Brown
John Vanderveldt
Omaha
Neb
Pittsburg
Brown
Scherait Okich
Amoskeag
Washington seeks new steel mill to locate in city
Washington, Pa., business leaders John Slater I W Mitchell E F Atcheson and Col J B R Streator met with Eastern manufacturers to attract mills to Washington. The Tyler Manufacturing Co of Boston already committed, and Mr Tyler said several New England firms would consider moving to Western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slater
I. W. Mitchell
E. F. Atcheson
J. B. R. Streator
Washington, Pa
Washington
Tyler Manufacture Company
Boston
Pittsburg
Tyler
New England
Pennsylvania
Autopsy Reports Peritonitis in Sudden Death Case
Coroner McDowell ordered an autopsy on Joseph McMullen after his death at the Homeopathic Hospital. The evening examination found peritonitis and stomach inflammation as the cause. McMullen was brought from a rear house on 1723 Penn Avenue in unconscious condition. The inquest will continue tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McMullen
McDowell
Homeopathic
McMaullen
Penn Avenue
Man with fractured skull found on railroad tracks
Edward Carroll was found late at night on Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in the Ninth ward with a fractured skull. An ambulance took him to Homeopathic Hospital. he could not recall how he was hurt, but it is believed he was struck by a train. Carroll said he lives in Jeannette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Carroll
Carroll
Homeopathic Hospital
Jeannette
Johnstown
South Fork
Heath Fork
JonxsTows
W. E. Thompson
Pittsburg
Cummin
Thompson
Franklin School House
Washington
D. C
James T. Braxton
Isaac Morton
Congress
Lincoln
Morton
Mr. Morton
James C. Delphy
Richard Keyes
J. M. Foster
Ajax Jones
Broadax Smith
Dalzell
John Hey
Aggrave
Roy
James O'Neill
Braxton
Powise
Christopher Columbus
Retail Grocers' Association installs new officers
The Retail Grocers' Association announces new officers led by President John C. O'Donnell and Vice President W. A. Willett. Recording Secretary Henry Daub, Corresponding Secretary W. J. McDonnell, Treasurer J. H. Friday, and agents KR. C. Dalzell A. Feld are listed along with seven delinquent items. The group will move to the third floor of 529 Smithfield Street on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Grocers’ Association
John C. O'Donnell
W. A. Willett
Henry Daub
W. J. McDonnell
J. H. Friday
KR. C. Dalzell
A. F.eld
Sevenl Thets
Smithfield Street
Indian travelers visit Union depot from Washington conference
Colonel Hardy Lewis Pappan known as Little Sun and Kaw chiefs Blue Horse and White Moon were at the Union depot yesterday returning from a business conference in Washington. Pappan predicts the dime-novel Indian or any Indian will soon be unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Lewis Pappan
Little Sun
United States
Blue Horse
White Moon
Union Depot
Washington
Hardy
Johnstown Relief Funds Under Scrutiny and Detail
Widespread discussion follows a Johnstown citizen letter critiquing relief fund distribution. W W Thompson explains procedures, board of inquiry, and finance committee roles, noting per capita payments, sworn loss statements, and investigations that delayed payouts while guarding against fraud.
Americus Club Advances Home Plans and New Members
At the Americus Republican Club meeting 45 new members were elected including General John A. Wiley. The club outlined a plan to buy property of about 60 000 dollars and construct a five or six story club house with store room rental potential totaling around 100 000 dollars. Resolutions praised Speaker Reed and condemned obstructionist House actions. The constitution and by laws were adopted with changes to board size elections and new officer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Americus Republican Club
John A. Wiley
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Washington
McKeesport
New Bethlehem
Logansport
Beaver Falls
Crafton
Meadville
Freeport
Bradford
H. D. W. English
John D. Littell
General Grant
B. Wee
A. G. Roenigk
Cee
Eroueries
House of Representatives
Thomas B. Reed
Fidel
Fifty First Congress
Board of Trustees
A French Banquet by the French Circle of Friendship
The first banquet of the French Circle of Friendship, mainly Bel gi um glassblowers, was held at Odd Fellows Hall Southside. About 45 members attended with invited guests including Arnold Schneider Belgium consul Pittsburg and Attorney Stengel. The feast featured a French menu, toast master President Joseph DuShane and toasts on The Progress of Pittsburg The French The Bar The Ladies Language. The society plans more fortnights and expects new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Schneider
Belgium
Pittsburg
Stengel
Josep DuShane
Progress of
Joseph Meyer
Wm. Weible
Attorney Stengel
Eugene Vetter
DuShane
Oscar Falleur
French Circle of Friendship
Droid’s Hall
Troy Hill Cars Strock
Two accidents occurred at Sixteenth Street and Penn Avenue last evening after 7. Cable car 204 from Lawrenceville struck a Troy Hill car, injuring two men who were thrown from the platform. Shortly after, cable car 95 collided with a Troy Hill car, tearing the rear platform with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Street
Penn Avenue
Lawrenceville
Troy Hill
Bailey Seen as Democratic Nominee in Tight Primary Scene
Republican leaders express strong favor for Judge Bailey as the mayoralty candidate after a low turnout Democratic primary. Delegates indicate Bailey's indorsement by united Democrats, while Republicans report rare party unity and optimism about capturing the mayoralty barring further contingencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Bailey
Council Chamber
County Democracy
William J. Brennen
United Democracy
Democratic Party
Morrow
Denniston
Peepencsveny
Graff- Bennett
O'Leary- Larkin-Giles
Gourley
Republicans of the Thirty-first ward propose ticket
A ward meeting on February 8 urged support for the Republican ticket in primaries. Resolutions praised Gourley Denniston and Morrow for their service and backed purchasing an engine house site on Allen avenue while condemning Nisbet's action. Nominations named Black Eichleay Binder Fritz Jones Hubster Davin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-first Ward
Gourley
Joseph F. Denniston
Louis J. Fritz
Richard L. Jones
Richard Hubster
Joseph Davin
Fifth Ward Indorsements At Hancock Schoolhouse Vote
A young men’s meeting in the Fifth ward at the Hancock Schoolhouse drew about 75 voters to discuss city campaign policy. Indorsements were made for Mayor Gourley, Select Council John J Jy, Patrick White, Common Council Conn and Michael Daly, School Directors John J Carney, Constable. Proceedings by John Jones, Third district, Fifth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock Schoolhouse
Fifth Ward
Ae Gourley
John J. Jy
Patrick White
Conn
Michael Daly
John J. Carney
John Jones
Third District
Sixteenth Ward Republicans Nominate Local Ticket
The Sixteenth ward Republicans met at the Republican Tariff Club and named a ward ticket led by Oliver A. Waggoner for Common Council with William Price and Calvin V. Willy as School Directors and Samuel Bowden as Constable. The meeting urged immediate paving on Elia Etna Taylor and Thirty-ninth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteenth Ward
Republican Tariff Club
Marshall McClean
Oliver A. Waggoner
William Price
Calvin V. Willy
Samuel Bowden
Elia
Etna
Taylor
Thirty-ninth Streets
Twenty Ninth Ward Republicans Nominate Ticket
At a Bedford school meeting the Republicans of the Twenty-ninth ward chosen a slate to oppose the Democratic and Independent tickets led by F C Reinaver. The ticket includes John Moschell for Alderman, J Martin Shafer for Assessor, Fred Fieger for School Directors with two seats, Dr I W Douvan, Gus Kreil, Frank McCurry, and Charles Evans for Constable, and Lindsey Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-ninth Ward
Bedford School
F. C. Reinhaver
Common Council
John Moschell
J. Martin Shafer
Fred Fieger
I. W. Douvan
Gus Kreil
Frank McCurry
Charles Evans
Lindsey Davis
Thirty third Ward Republicans seek larger representation
In the Monongahela school house last night the Thirty third Ward Republicans announced a contest for School Directors. The successful ticket includes Alderman Thomas Keenan Common Council Constantine Gallagher and directors Michael Cawley Albert Ward Constable John Farley Assessor Bernard Short. Keenan and Ward seek re election with Cawley aiming to replace Keenan. Republicans back B W Stauffer Eli Corbley and Harry Woods for at least one director seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Thomas Keenan
Common Council
Constantine Gallagher
Michael Cawley
Albert Ward
John Farley
Bernard Short
Messrs. Keenan
Ward
Cawley
Keenan
The
Blicans
B. W. Stauffer
Eli Corbley
Harry Woods
Timothy Golder
Stauffer
Corbley
Twenty Eighth Ward Republicans Name Primary Candidates
The Twenty Eighth ward Republicans held a meeting at the Birmingham schoolhouse and announced slates for the upcoming primary. Nominees include Graneil Meghal McGary, John Henn for Common Council, Sean Flinn, WE Rohrkaste, two School Directors candidates William Wigman H F Of D K Barton and Joseph Hipkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Graneil
Megh Alcgary
John Henn
Common Council
Sean Flinn
WE Rohrkaste
William Wigman
H. F
D. K. Barton
Joseph Hipkins
License Court Battles in County Liquor Debate
Attorneys say license grants may exceed last year as Judge White joins Judges Ewing and Magee in the license court. With fewer attorneys for the prohibition and Law and Order factions and many saloonkeepers not hiring counsel, applications climb toward 1300 as clerks report up to 700 filed and a week remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishart
Ewing
Benet
Magee
White
Clerks of Courts
MacGannegle
Brooks
Common Pleas Court
Law and Order Society
Larceny charge in Allegheny man case
W. W. White of Allegheny was charged with larceny by W. H. White of Pittsburg before Alderman McMasters. The Pittsburg man says a watch belonging to him was delivered by an ex company to the Allegheny man, who allegedly demanded 15 dollars to return it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. White
Allegheny
W. H. White
Pittsburg
Alderman McMasters
Thirsty dispute prompts peace charge warrant
Michael McGraw of Webster Avenue filed a complaint before Alderman Richards alleging Frank Colbert threatened to shoot him after being refused whisky. A warrant was issued on the charge of surety of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McGraw
Webster Avenue
Alderman Richards
Frank Colbert
McGraw
Colbert
Wagon Accident Injures East Liberty Teamster
Albert Dawson a teamster at the East Liberty stock yards fell from his wagon yesterday the front wheel went over his right foot crushing two toes. He was taken to his Frankstown avenue home where his foot was dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dawson
East Liberty
Frankstown Avenue
Twenty Sixth Ward Republicans Hear Primary Suggestions
The Twenty sixth ward Republicans held a suggestion meeting at Humboldt Schoolhouse. Nominations set for next Saturday include two council seats with John Voet Dr A J Barchield and J N Jarrett and three school directors with Robert Reed John Rudolph Otto Matthew Leithead and Leonard Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-sixth Ward
Humboldt
John Voet
A. J. Barchield
J. N. Jarrett
Robert Reed
John Rudolph
Otto Ae Matthew Leithead
Leonard Hahn
Change in Methods for Examination in Grammar
At a Pittsburg Teachers' Guild meeting held yesterday at Grant School Principal Riddle from Minersville school presented a paper on changes in grammar examination methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Teachers’ Guild
Grant
Riddle
Minersville
Young Man Falls Twenty Feet at Allegheny Fair
Andrew Morgan suffered a serious fall at the Grand Army fair in Allegheny last night when he lost balance leaning over a stair balcony and dropped to the first floor. He was unconscious but revived by Dr. Ure, with no broken bones, and taken home on Stewart street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Morgan
Allegheny
Flannery vows push to abolish company stores after miners meeting
John Flannery stated that immediately after the Columbus convention of miners and operators a determined effort would be made to abolish company stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flannery
Columbus
Cable Car Crash Claims 37 Year Old Man
Joseph Young aged 37 was struck by a cable car while crossing at Twenty eighth street and Penn avenue last night. He suffered a crushed foot and several scalp wounds and was removed to his home on Thirty seventh street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Young
Twenty-eighth Street
Penn Avenue
Thirty-seventh Street
Allegheny Police Ok Payroll Amid Fund Shortfall
Allegheny Police Committee approved the police department payroll totaling nearly $7000. With funds exhausted, borrowing will be necessary. Mayor Pearson has arranged to secure the needed money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Police Committee
Pearson
Chinese New Year Supper Promoted at Two Allegheny Churches
The Chinese community will celebrate New Year tomorrow evening by giving suppers to Sabbath school teachers at the Second U. P. Church and Rev. J. W. Sproulls church in Allegheny. An exhibition of firecracker manipulation will supplement the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second U. P
J. W. Sproull
Allegheny
Alderman Porter and Constable Seek Bail and New Trial
Alderman Porter and Constable Elijah Shephard remain jailed and plan to petition the Supreme Court for an allocator and to obtain bail by October. Porter hopes for a new trial and eventual acquittal, while Shephard is less optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Porter
Elijah Shephard
Supreme Court
Porter
Shephard
Child knocked down by cart near Carson street home
A child, six years old, son of Samuel Belz a confectioner on Carson street near South Fourteenth street, was struck and run over by a cart yesterday afternoon near his home. He sustained painful but not serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Belz
Carson Street
South Fourteenth Street
Notable Figures Active in Pittsburg Scene
Hon Edward D Graff of Worthington Pa was in the city yesterday and died en route to Duluth where he held large real estate interests. Ex-Coroner William Clawson ill with typhoid for weeks. Drs X C Beott and A P Hamill of Cleveland, eminent specialists, are at the Hotel Schlosser on professional business. Captain Paul Boyton, famed rubber-suit navigator, is in Pittsburg arranging a summer tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D. Graff
Worthington
Duluth
William Clawson
X. C. Beott
A. P. Hamill
Cleveland
Schlosser
Paul Boyton
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Synod to announce convention for church unity
A committee formed by the Presbyterian Synod expects to issue a public statement within a week inviting all Christian churches to join a large convention aimed at fostering unity. Mothers are advised to give Augostura Bitters to children to relieve colic and diarrhea. Special spring goods opening announced by Kyasce & Suustrer across all departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Synod
Kyasce & Suustrer
Scent fare order boosts travel on cable roads
The fare change went into effect yesterday causing a large rise in travel as riders can now go five miles for 5 cents in about half an hour. The adjustment will require more cars on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Thirty-Fourth Ward
The Democrats of the Thirty-fourth ward nominated a full slate for local offices. Select Council John Collins and John McCarthy. School Directors Francis Moovey and John Murray. Alderman James F. Madden. Constable M. Connelly. Assessor James Craddock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
John Collins
Common Connell
John McCarthy
Francis Moovey
John Murray
James F. Madden
M. Connelly
James Craddock
Thirty Fourth Ward Campaign Note
John Collins and John McCartney ran for Common Council in the Thirty Fourth Ward, seeking support from residents and promising local leadership. The report notes their candidacy and suggests contest with other contenders.
Tomorrow Suit Sale Attracts Crowds
An advertisement touts an $8 men s suit sale with Cheviots corkscrews ca nn i meres and piques among the lots. The dealer claims to offer good stylish clothing at low prices and notes heavy store traffic as evidence of success. Location is P C C O at Grant and Diamond avenues opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C. C
Cor. Grant and Diamond Ats
New Court House
Warden Berlin seeks extra guards as jail prisoner load climbs
Warden Berlin asked for two additional guards one day and one night to meet rising prisoner numbers. Records show 1887: 5316 prisoners with 137 daily maintained. 1888: 5840 with 165. 1889: 7007 with 190. Current staff totals six, plus the warden and deputy. The request was referred to the quarterly committee. Soffel named deputy warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ional Jall
Berlin
McDowell
Soffel
Nat Evans Praises Shannopin Field as Best in United States
Nat Evans, after a trip through the Shannopin field, declares it the best in the United States, surpassing Bradford and Washington County. He predicts more wells than ever, expecting activity in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Evans
Shannopin
United States
Bradford
Ashington County
8 &A
Departure Planned for Marine Hospital Official
Dr. Carrington of the Marine Hospital will leave for Cleveland on or about Wednesday to be succeeded by an arrival at about the same time. The transfer follows the appointment of a new official who will assume duties on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
The
Marine Hospital
Cleveland
Marshell Florida Knocked Out Sweet Valencia Oranges Sale
An old ad touts Valencia oranges at 15 cents per dozen in Marshell Florida. It extols winter climate and sun as healthful, inviting readers to enjoy citrus from their back porches for soothing relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Evaporated fruits market signals tight supplies
The report notes scarce apples this year and urges buyers to act. Evaporated apples are priced at 8 cents per pound for 3 pounds totaling 25 cents. California evaporated peaches are listed at 25 cents for 2 pounds. Market watchers warn it may be your only chance to secure these items.
Salmon sale dispute hints at payment claim
The speaker notes a possible unpaid sale by a man who sold them, claims they paid for their own, and warns the other party to ensure payment for the Salmon, promising careful handling to secure funds.
Trade offer for tea with mail orders and free shipping
A seller invites prepaid orders for 5 pounds of tea with express delivery. If the tea fails to meet prior quality, return at the seller’s expense. Offers weekly price list and mail orders. Free shipping within 200 miles for orders totaling 9 dollars and 10 cents, sugar not included.
Fragmented Notice Points to Departmental Reductions
Reading shows scattered lines and odd fragments across departments. Mentions costs, reduced items, and inconsistent labeling suggesting a chaotic internal memo about inventory or policy changes. Specific details are unclear due to the broken text.
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Mr. Maxwell
T. C. Jenkins
Erna H. G.enee Dunlevy
Stephen McCandless
Painter
B. Bakewell
A. T. Dravo
A. & M. Morgan
Charles Gormley
Andrew D. Smith
W. H. Singer
H. L. Mason
Er. B. Brown
Western Avenue
Tribunal. Com
St. Peter's P. BE. Church
Trinity Vestry
Gripp
Valentine
Youngstown
John H. Shoenberger
Henry G. Hale
Ellsworth Avenue
East End
Jones
Jenanette
John Osborne
Homestead
B. M. Hanna
Peno Burg
Pas&sn
W. B. Thompson
Finance Committee
Board of
Messrs
Masters
Hannan
Condon
Swank
James McMillen
W. C. Lewis
Snd
John D. Roberts
Board of Inquiry
Hugh M. Cummin
Beaver
Bank
Treasury
Judge Cummin
McClellan
Cresson House
St. Louis
Kremer
State Flood Commission
Conemaugh Valley
Captain Kidd
Americus Club
Pillsbourg
Troy Hill Cars
Strock
Bailey
Fourth Ward
Collins
Noames
the Teachers’ Guild
ME. Horton
National Colored Convention
Franklin School
John McCartney
Prison Board
Evans
Shascopis
Marshell
Valencia
California
Ohio ST
Cor
Sandusky
Soy Market Street
Soa Yard
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