Liquor License Hearings Loom as Judge Ewing Prepares
Four days remain for applications to liquor licenses in the county License Court. Chief Brown is told to prepare to provide information. the Law and Order Society may weigh in, while the WCTU No. 2 contemplates a cautious but firm stance against liquor traffic.
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Judge Ewing
Ewing
Court House
Squire Kennedy
J. W. Houston
Law and Order Society
Law and Order
Moorhead
Foster
Chief Brown
A. F. Bryce
County Union
Are
Against Ant Revision Sermon at Forty-fourth Street Church
Rev James Sands preached against revisions to the Westminster Confession with focus on maintaining faith and historic wording. He argued revisions claim modernization but warn about altering doctrines like election and eternal reprobation, noting mysteries beyond human solution.
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James Sands
Forty-fourth Street Reformed Presbyterian Church
Dr. Sands
Sae
Serphasin Ie
Accidentally Shot Death of Miss Etta Phillips at Bethany College
Wellsburg telegrams report Miss Etta L. Phillips of Pittsburg died at 6 o clock this morning from a pistol accident at Bethany College. She was among companions practicing with revolvers when a stray ball struck her. The death cast a pall over the community and investigators searched for the injured girl’s home.
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Bethany College
Wellsburg
Etta L. Phillips
Pittsburg
Police raid on mill nets several youths in West End
Yesterday afternoon Officers Miller and Moore raided Painter & Sons mill in the West End seeking a crowd of young men who use the place on Sundays for gambling. Several men named Dorman Doyle Murray were captured and taken to the ward police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller and Moore
Southside
Painter & Sons
West End
Gamin
Death Laoth
William Dorman
Patick
Doyle
Political Circles Quiet as Headquarters Close Up
An informal survey shows Kerr Pinna supporters among delegates to the Democratic convention with about 20 pledged Kerr supporters across wards. Ward and district figures indicate a contested setup, while Bailey’s endorsement appears not universally firm.
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Kerr—Pinna
Republican
County Democracy Rooms
Randall Club
Jndge Bailey
Kerr
Messrs. Foley
Daly
Pat Foley
William J. Brennen
John McCaffrey
John Larkin
T. O'Leary, Jr
Jiles
Couneilman Nisbet
John K. Wynard
Candlemas Day Observed In Local Catholic Churches
Candlemas Day observed in two cities with candles blessed at St Pauls Cathedral. Over 500 people had candles blessed for home use amid talks on funeral rites. Fr Corcoran noted 19 funerals in January at St Agnes and 29 at St Pauls, reflecting parish size differences.
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Temple
Jerusalem
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Agnes’ Church
Father Corcoran
Soho
Oakland
St Paul’s
St. Agnes
Will it Open on Sunday at the Allegheny Library
The North Side discussion on Sunday opening of the Carneg ie Library in Allegheny yielded little on the control issue. James B. Scott declined to express views and said the matter depends on those in charge. The building will be open for public inspection Tuesday and Wednesday the 11th and 12th, inviting all residents and their families.
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Carnegie
Allegheny
Building Commission
James B. Scott
Etsons
Scott
Sterrett Union
Reward Offered After Dynamite Blast At Mansfield Church
At St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mansfield trustees offered a 250 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who placed and exploded a dynamite cartridge under Rev. Father Fleckinger's house last week. Trustee Stauffer said the act did not appear anarchist but a personal grudge and urged tips from residents, noting many tough people in the area.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Mansfield
Father Fleckinger
Stauffer
Fleckinger
Body of male child found along Allegheny riverbank
Yesterday afternoon several small boys playing near the Allegheny river at the foot of Madison avenue Allegheny found the body of a male child. The body was in good preservation and had been lying on the bank a short time. It appeared to be headless. Officer Snyder transported it to Patrol Stable No. 1.
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Allegheny River
Madison Avenue
Allegheny
Snyder
People and business travel from a midwest town
Mr. E E Bonneville of the Hotel Anderson took a leave of absence to visit Indians in Evansville and return to Pittsburg, where he resumes work behind the Anderson counter. Mr Charles M Gear ing just came back from a Louisiana Texas trip reporting good trade, and President of the Nickel Plate Glass Co of Fostoria Ohio visits Hotel Schlosser.
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E. E. Bonneville
Anderson
Evansville
St. George
Bonneville
Indiana
Bi bin
Pittsburg
The
Charles M. Gearing
Louisiana
Texas
Reed
House of Agen Geen Nt
Andrew J. Man
Nickel Plate Glass Company
Fostoria, O
Schlosser
Non partisan temperance push spurs Pennsylvania circle
Mrs. H C Campbell leads a new Pennsylvania Woman's Christian Temperance Alliance circle urging non partisan, non sectarian temperance work. The memo calls for moral and financial support from citizens, pastors, and women to organize auxiliaries and reports plans for county unions and upcoming meetings amid factional tensions with the existing WCTU.
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H. C. Campbell
Woman's Christian Temperance Alliance of
Pensylvania
Alliance
Campbell
A. L. White
Ellen M. Watson
Philadelphia
Non-Partian Temperance Society
Pennsylvania
Sccm
Ambassadors of Christ
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Christ
Dying Bishop James O Connor Lies In Florida
Miss Drexel and Sister Kate travel from Pittsburgh to St Augustine to be by the bedside of Rt Rev James O Connor Bishop of Omaha who is near death from quick consumption He had urged Miss Drexel to pursue plans for a nun order among Indians and to fund western houses. Bishop O Connor’s career in America and Ireland is traced from Cork to Rome to St Michael's Seminary Hazelwood and the College of St Charles Borromeo before becoming Omaha coadjutor in 1876 and bishop in 1886.
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Sebastian
Order of Sisters of Mercy
Kate
Miss Drexel
St. Augustine
Fla
James O'Conner
Omaha
Neb
Bishop O'Conner
Suppe
Deas
Far West
Philadelphia
Mercy Convent
O’conner
O'Conner
Pittsburg
County Cork
Ireland
Rome
St Michael’s Seminary
Hazelwood
Railroad Men Combine Form United Rail Union
Representatives of the Federation of Railway Employes met in Albany on January 17 and signed an agreement with the Steam Railroad Men's Protective Union of North America. The union, with 27 000 members, merges with the federation to form a national body of railroad employes excluding the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The combined group spans the Vanderbilt system and extends from New England to the Pacific with over 100 000 workers now united. Locomotive Firemen have organized Mexican and Texas railroads and engineers plan similar unionization there.
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Federation of Railway Employes
Albany
N. Y
Steam Railroad Men's Protective Union of North American
Federation
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
K. of L
New England
Ocean
Texas
Two Prisoners Likely Transferred Today
Alderman Porter and Elijah Sheppard may be moved from the county jail to the penitentiary this afternoon. Deputy Smith visited the jail on Saturday to effect the transfer, but Porter asked to stay until Monday to see his wife and settle affairs. The court granted the delay unless the Supreme Court issues a writ of allocator today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Porter
Elijah Sheppard
Smith
Porter
Supreme Court
Groundhog fails to predict sunshine amid cloud cover
The groundhog did not see his shadow as crowds gathered yesterday, with the Signal Service noting widespread clouds. Only a southwestern patch including parts of Texas New Mexico and Arizona showed sun, while a new low barometer area from the northwest was forecast to move in today or tonight.
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Signal Service
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Raid on Penn avenue house nets arrests and detentions
Local raid led by Captain Unterbaum and a four man police detail targeted 1147 Penn avenue. Mrs Aurelia Collins and Frank Muller were seized, along with proprietors and 14 in mates, who were locked up in custody. Officers seized contraband identified as strong brandy inventory and related items.
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Captain Unterbaum
Penn Avenue
Aurelia Collins
Frank Muller
Ea Es
Teches
Charity Bureau Saves City From Insurance Fraud
A Pittsburgh Bureau of Charities officer, Captain Eliot, recounts a case of graveyard insurance fraud where a German man died at the poor farm and his widow pursued a claim. The tale ends with the city spared $136 and the bureau's annual savings estimated at $35,000 as it blocks similar schemes. The article frames the issue as a test of public administrators and widows’ woe.
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RE. ©. Eliot
Elliot
Pittsburg
Eg Elliot
Bureau
Gold Headed Cane Prank Marks Press Club Anniversary
At a Press Club anniversary in Western Pennsylvania George H. Welshons receives a misdelivered gold headed cane as a surprise gift. The steward mistakenly presents the cane to Welshons and club members improvise a string of mock presentations, causing laughter and appetite for the collation provided by the host.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
George H. Welshons
Press Club
George
W. H. Davis
Welshons
Gauge Washington
George Welshons
Chinese Merchants Seek Lease of Adjacent Property
Quong Wo Sung & Co at No 179 Second Avenue, who had a New Year fireworks mishap on January 20, are trying to lease the next door property. They offer $75 plus a bonus to the current tenants at No 181 to vacate, with the goal of expanding a Chinamen only establishment.
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Quong Wo Sung & Co
Second Avenue
Saaliak Theestn Welank Bet Raperiane Pationtals
Colonel Maree Opposes Kentucky Saloon Licenses Talk
Colonel T P Maree of Kentucky condemned the bar license plan at Curry University urging prohibition by popular vote. He argued hotels promote saloons, urged licenses only for the worst men, and warned that strict laws fail to curb drunkenness while the supply of drink recruits must be cut off.
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Maree
T. P. Maree
Kentucky
Curry University
A. M. Brown
Colonel Maree
Pennsylvania
Martin Joyce in Critical Condition from Pneumonia
Martin Joyce, a noted local contractor residing on Penn Avenue, lies in a critical condition at home with pneumonia and heart dropsy. He has been ill for about two months, worsened in the last two weeks, with doctors Shaw and McKelvy in attendance.
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Martin Joyce
Penn Avenue
Mr. Joyce
Italian Speak-Easy Raided on Spring Alley
Police yesterday raided an Italian speak-easy on Spring alley between Eleventh and Twelfth streets at 7 30 pm. Proprietor Rafael Mattei and nine others were arrested and taken to Central station. The bar was stocked with barrels of wine and kegs of beer as they anticipated a longer session of the License Court.
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Spring Alley
Eleventh
Twelfth
Rafael Mattei
Central Station
Pertinent Questions about Judge Bailey and Pittsburg Mayor Bid
A public note lists questions for ex Judge Bailey regarding his mayoral candidacy and the Graff Bennett estate. It asks about involvement with Johns McCleave and other attorneys, publication of names, court permissions, bond responsibility, and why Bailey has not answered these questions rising since Friday. The piece questions Bailey’s silence and possible implied assent.
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Bailey
Pittsburg
Johns McCleave
Messrs
Dickey and
Lazear
Sher
Dickey
Miller and Larear
Hampton, Scott & Gordon
Thomas D. Chantler
Dickey- Lazear
Taney Pa
Dickey, Miller and McCleave
Asnes of Graff, Bennett & Co
Graff, Bennett & Co
Ewes
Judge Bailey
Fortunate Western Pennsylvanians Patent Notices
Sigdon Higdon reports patents this week from Pittsburg and Johnstown including W K Cavett submarine ram and torpedo exploder J L Clark refrigerating machine Geo H Everson boring hubs drilling holes in wheels G W Morris door hanger G A Macbeth trade mark and K F Stahl cleaning wool in Johnstown
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Sigdon & Higdon
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg
Washington, D. C
W. K. Cavett
J. L. Clark
Geo. H. Everson
G. W. Morris
G. A. Macbeth & Co
Johnstown
K. F. Stahl
New Spring Goods In All Departments At Kwasve & Savsres
Signs announce a special opening of new spring goods across all departments. Iron City Brewing promotes heat use for satisfaction. Dealers stock city and pilsner brands, with offerings from Pittsburg and Pilsner. Kwasve and Savsres at 35 Fifth Ave.
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KyanLe & SuHusrex
Iron City Brewing Company
N City
Pittsburg
Pilsner
Kwasve & Savsres
Fifth Ave
Water Controversy Over Schinderg Nuisance Erupts Again
Southside residents urge action as health officials clash over the Schinderg water nuisance. Dr. Pollock warns of typhoid risk and Lake Chautauqua option while Health Officer Baker cites State Board authority. Nisbet vows further fight, targeting tax moves this week.
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Schinderg Committee
State Board of Health
More
Lake Chautauqua
Pollock
Southside
W. W. Nisbet
Sigay Bese
Elds
Schinderg
Baker
Gratitude Meeting for Carnegie Gift at St Pauls Cathedral
A congregation gathering tonight in the cathedral basement plans a memorial to thank Andrew Carnegie for his gift now shown in Young's window on Wood Street. Father Sheedy praised Carnegie as liberal and art‑minded, noting libraries as a lasting educational gift and that the painting reflects Catholic art and tradition.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Andrew Carnegie
Young
Wood Street
Carn
Father Sheedy
St. Mary of Mercy’s
Mr. Carnegie
Madonna
Trinity Rector Faces Vestry Rift Told In DisPatca Report
The article outlines a strained dispute between the Trinity Church rector and vestry members. Clergy and lay leaders offer little comment while Dr Maxwell’s sermon omits direct reference to the conflict. The congregation stays attentive as hymns stress moral duties amid the ongoing disagreement.
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DisPatca
Trinity Church
Drs. Patch
Painter
Messia
Bakewell
Draro
Gormley
Lora
Carpenter Union Names Swartz as Special Agent
A. M. Swartz of Local 211 Los Angeles is chosen as special agent for the Carpenters Council. Mcotee also named as new vice president of the Carpenters Brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Swartz
L. A. 211, Carpenters
Council
Mcotee
Carpenters’ Brotherhood
Velvets and velvets and bargain fabrics on sale
Window reveals a wholesale rush of winter goods with discounts on plaids and fancy stripes at half a dollar per yard. The listing promotes Velvets and Sic fancy Velvecs, plus undergarments including perfect fit underwear, corset covers, drawers, and lace trim pieces at reduced prices.
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Mr. Sands Ls
St. Joseph's Church
Reputlcan
Democratic
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Episcopal
Church of Christ
Women's Christian Temperance Union
St. Louis
Clarence
Ronch
Expresson
Charitab
J. 8. Collins
Department of National Reform
Decidin
Texas and Mexican Railroad
Penitentials
Bureau of Charities
Allegheny Medical College
New Spring Goods
Thomas R. Baker
J. R Thompson
State Board
Monongahela Water Company
Nishet
St. Paul's
Our
Kwase & Shuster
Fleming Bros
Pittssure, Pa
Bt Louls
MR. Maxwell
Maxwell
Carpenters’ Council
JS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
New
Algo
Horne & CO
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