Church votes on resolutions and church funds decisions
A church meeting adopted resolutions opposing certain actions and urging Congress to condition World Exposition funding on liquor sales bans. The Presbytery approved a grant of 80 to McKees Rocks and 0 to Homewood for salaries, despite objections. The body adjourned to March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Mr. Chalfant
the Church Extension
McoKees
Rocks
Homewood
Clark
Chalfaut
Presbytery
Waynesburg and Washington Road Holds Annual Meetings
The Ohio River Connecting Road met in the Pennsylvania Company offices. Thomas D Meesler elected President with B Liggett as secretary and T J B McKnight as treasurer. Directors include James McCrea John Davidson William Mullins and others. Waynesburg and Washington Railroad elected George Roberts President Thomas Messier as Vice President with a slate of directors. Net earnings stood at 14 a 2 percent return after bond interest with a 80 90 profit and tonnage up over 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Thomas D. Meesler
B. Liggett
T. J. B. McKnight
James McCrea
John K Davidson
William Mullins
John W. Renner
J. J. Brooks
A. McElrvey
Souther
Waynesburg and Washington Railroad Company
Ervania Company
George Ft. Roberts
Thomas JD. Messiler
Teomers Dbd Messier
James M . Brooks
John E. Davidson
William Mulling
Trooks
J. J. DaBarry
L F. Temple
Ob “Mart
Amor Thorp
W. T. Lantz
Nathan Allison
W. 5
Bryson
Washington
Death of a Bold Raccoon At Moon Montour Divide
A raccoon entered the barnyard of Tully on the Moon Montour divide and approached two men. They killed the animal amid uncertainty whether it was friendly or hostile. Some suspect the animal was tame and escaped from McKnight's menagerie in Schenter Park. No rabies signs or record of crossing the ice on Monongahela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Moon and Montour Rons
Selvey
Tally
McKnight
Schenter Park
Icts
Monongatela
Robinson Township
Butler County Bank Failure Impacts Oil Market
A.J. Hoyt owned Butler County Bank which failed about five months ago. Creditors extended payments but Hoyt defaulted on the second installment, triggering an assignment to Francis Milia and appraisers. They estimate assets may cover fractions of a dollar to creditors, while the bank’s collapse depresses local oil activity and harms needy residents. A Cleveland banker serves as a protector for Hoyt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicora
Seventh Avenue
Butler County Bank
A.J. Hoyt
Me. Hooyt
Francis Milia
Moentson
Hoyt
Cleveland
Jobbers Convene at Monongahela House Convention
Glass and crockery jobbers meet at the Monongahela House with Secretary IL FP McGregor of Wheeling in attendance. President Jenner expected to join today as registrants from across the country gather. A caucus yielded little, as agreement on price schedules or rate setting for glassware remains unsettled amid reticence by the traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
IL FP. McGregor
Wheeling
Jenner
The Riot Case Postponed Before Magistrate Gripp
Frederick Asche and George App, charged with riot by the Pittsburg Allerheny and Manchester Traction Company, failed to appear as did App when called. The case was postponed to this afternoon to avoid forfeiture of App’s bond, with friends stating the delay may lead to a dissatisfied result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Asche
George App
Pittsburg, Allerheny and
Manchester Traction Company
Gripp
App
Apps
Man Questions at South Side Station Over Polish Prisoner
A well dressed man sought Dofle Yongaski a Polish immigrant sent to the work house Tor Wolnye on a vacancy charge. He claimed to be slightly demented once prosperous in Poland and said his wife, tired of him, took money then threatened to drown him if he failed to find work. Yongaski’s case will be referred to Uhier Elliot for sanity evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Dofle Yongaski
Tor Wolnye
Poland
America
Three Bay
Pete
Afraki
Uhier Elliot
Yongaski
School Board Failures to Meet. January Report Released
Board of school Controllers of Allegheny failed to reach a quorum for last night’s meeting. Superintendent Morton’s January report records 30 teachers, 1293 pupils enrolled with 644 females and 649 males. Average attendance shows 541 males and 405 females, total 10,986. Teachers will be paid today. over £20,000 disbursed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Controllers of Allegheny
Morton
Immigrant Albert Broskey Attempts Self Harm in Pittsburgh
Albert Broskey, working for Moses Abrams, a bitener, tried to stab himself Monday night but was stopped by Officer Sam Miller. He had been in the country three weeks, grew discouraged by unmet expectations, and was taken to West Penn Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Broskey
Moses Abrams
Sam Miller
Yutanls
Broskey
West Penn Hospital
Train wrecks disrupt line near Crestline and Avalon
The Leetsdale accommodation derailed near Avalon Monday evening as an engine jumped the track without injuries. A stone roll from a pile weighed a half ton and a wheel broke on train No 77 near Crestline yesterday morning, wrecking six cars and tying the road for over five hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leetsdale
Snock
Avalon
Biet
Crestline
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society Meeting Review
A meeting of the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society was held yesterday afternoon. The session reviewed work since the inception and included a talk by the president. Mrs. Dane Hay was elected a life member and P. H and J. Walter Hay became members of the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
Eaton Wat
Dane Hay
P. H and
J. Walter Hay
Explosions Hit Allegheny Blowing Glass and Scaring Streets
Two gas explosions rocked Allegheny on Federal Street near Isabella with a fiery flash, blown sewer covers, and shattered storefronts. A horse was badly singed but no serious injuries were reported among about 2,000 onlookers and one lightly injured girl. A second blast in a rear alley followed as investigators weighed sewer versus natural gas and possible spark from a passing car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Federal Street
Isabella Street
Robinson Street
J. E Ellison & Co
Ellison
C. A. Hennig
C. H. Renter
Girard
Boyd Bros Trunk Factory
Pittsburg Art Company
World's Museum
Keennan
Robinson
Lacock Streets
Orden
Ofr
Allegheny Heating Company
City Hall
Ward Twenty-Six Holds Independent Candidate Meeting
About 300 constituents met at Turners Hall Jane Street to discuss electing ward officers across party lines. A three member committee was appointed to review Daniel Brown’s Select Council record before any endorsement, with Fred Leng Herman Steinecke and directors for schools and council chosen by ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-sixth
Southside
Turners’ Hall
Jane Street
H. L. Reinicke
George A. Kambach
Daniel Brown
Select Council
Secrees
Arry
John G. Sheker
John A. Freund
Common Council
Fred ©. Leng
Herman Steinecke
Robert Mlaxo
John Hoffman
Meeet
Peculiar Outrage Destroys Meat at Bedford Avenue Shop
Monday night unknown individuals broke into F. Phillips butcher shop at 248 Bedford Avenue and damaged about $59 worth of meat by cutting and trampling it. The money drawer was opened but nothing stolen. Police will thoroughly investigate. a reward is offered for information leading to arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Phillips
Bedford Avenue
Phillips
Polices Department
Rise in Adict Population Cited by The Dispatch
The Dispatch laments growing number of adicts while presenting no stronger testimony to justify the increase.
Bellevue Church Fight Divides Presbytery Over Pastor Return
West Bellevue U P Church troubles were aired before Allegheny Presbytery. Members demanded Rev. S H Graham be returned as pastor at a salary of 50 dollars. Presbytery ruled Graham’s resignation stood and a new call must be made by the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
H. Graham
West Bellevue
Allegheny Presbytery
U. P
S. H. Graham
Bellevue U. P
Robinson
Presbytery
Grant
Calvert
McMillin
Board of Elders
Mr. McClanahan
McNochen
Groundhog Day Faith Persists Despite Critics
The article reports on Groundhog Day beliefs in the locality with Prof Totten from US Service and Yale College cited. Charles Robb of Montdr notes February 21 predicts weather until mid March. J D Watson of Pittsburgh mentions potential business and real estate impacts if spring arrives early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totten
United States Service
Yale College
Neck of the Woods
Charles Robb
Montdr
Robb
Orion
Arcturus
United States
J.D. Watson
Pittsburg
Man Hit With Brick After Bedford Street Altercation
Early yesterday James Wright, a Black man living at 20 Logan Street, was struck on the head with a brick by Frank Pink on Bedford Street after a quarrel following a colored ball at the Peon incline. Pink, Pearl Foster, and Samuel Jackson were arrested and jailed pending Wright's condition. Wright remains in critical condition with a fractured skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wright
Frank Pink
Bedford Street
Pearl Foster
Samuel Jackson
Bedford Avenue
Peon
Pink
Finest Junction Station Highlights Local Rail Lines
Report notes the new passenger station at the junction of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Montour railways as the finest on either line, with gilded mouldings and upholstered seating. Freight station awaiting rebuilding. Various city updates cover inquest continuations, hospital injuries, and upcoming hearings on waterway matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Montour
Committee On Public Safety
Allegheny
Marshall
Perrysville Avenue
Conoxen McDowett
Burner Building
Liberty Street
Jonnx Picewrn
Monongebels City
West Penn Hospital
Asset Hows
Fayette County
Executive Committee
Washington
River and Harbor House Committee
Civil Service
City Hall
Allerheny City Hall
Coal Exchange
R. C. Crowthers
Exchange
Crowthers
Cincinnati
Eusbark
Great Sale India Silk Event at Jos Horner & Co
Indian silks offered in a special sale at Jos Horner and Co.'s Peon Avenue stores. Shop today for discounts on a variety of fabrics and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Horner & Co
Peon Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad Special Train Tickets From Pittsburgh
Through Pennsylvania Railroad on Thursday February 4 tickets available from Pittsburgh to hasten rates from points west. Rate nine pounds with ten day limit and stop overs in Baltimore both directions. Pullman parlor cars and coaches on a special train leaving Union Station at 9 4 am. Tickets on all trains that day except Pennsylvania Limited. Also seats in parlor cars and berths in sleeping cars at 110 Fifth Avenue. Later dates February 11 and 25.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Union Station
Pennsylvania Limited
Fifth Avenue
Westinghouse Tract Valued at 156000 Sought at 20000
City appeals row shows James R. McKee and many others challenging high assessments. Patrick and Morganstern firms seek cuts, while George Westinghouse Jr. asks to settle at 20000 for his Richmond street acreage. Panhandle Railroad depot lot faces dispute over taxable value and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Railroad Company
Grant Street
James R. McKee
First Ward
Liberty
Decatur Streets
County assesses appeals heard by commissioners in several townships
The County Commissioners heard appeals from Kilbuck Lower St Clair Wilkins Bethel and Ross townships with few cases of small increases. In Lower St Clair most appeals were under half a dozen despite a 70 percent rise by the Board of Revision. Kilbuck rose 60 percent, Wilkins about 20, and Ross around 90 percent more after board adjustments. Braddock wards to be heard today. case from Fourteenth ward awaited action though no prosecutions possible.
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Kilbuck
Lower St. Clair
Wilking
Bethel
Ross
Board of Revision
Killbuck
Wilkins
Bothe! Township
itOhas
Rossa
Braddock
Terdayp
Geyer Aness
Doctor in Prison Advertised for Partner Under Alias
A prisoner in Central Station, Dr Thomas F Allison alias Dr Charles P Marshall, intends a partner with cash capital of 50 pounds or 75 dollars to travel with a medical lecturer. Beckley of 203 Second Avenue was contacted and met at hotels before reporting the deed to a detective. Police found bills for lectures and letters of recommendation amid suspects in a city-wide scam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Allison
Providence
Charles P. Marshall
Stevens
St. Louis
Central Station
James K. Beckley
Second Avenue
Mr. Beckley
St. James Hotel
Beckley
Dammel
Seventh Avenue Hotel
St. Louuis
Pittsburg
Wash skirt sale and health ad at Penn Avenue stores
Great wash skirt sale advertised at Jos. HORNE & Co. Penn Avenue stores. Also a health ad pitching Krause's Headache Capsules with simple dosing guidance and druggist pricing. References to suits and tailoring from Schauer's on Wood Street and other local promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
P Jos. Horse & Co
Schauer’s
Wood Street
WILD M4 LOCKED UP AND THEATRE SCHEDULES
Steve Farenbach a Six Mile Ferry hermit near Homestead was sent to the workhouse for 30 days on a vagrancy charge after a hearing before Alder Kuhn. He sought work and the judge believed work and discipline could restore him. Rosixa Vores returns to Duquesne Theater next Monday with her company for a week of one act plays and a triple bill later in the week. The sale of tests opens tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Farenbach
Six-Mile Ferry
Homestead
Aldermin Kuhn
Squire
Rosixa Vores
Duquesne Theater
Barbara
Dr D Jaynes Expectorant praised for lung cure
A former Delaware Canal boatman with severe chest pain and lasting cough credits Dr D Jaynes Expectorant with a rapid recovery after two bottles. He urges neighbors to obtain the genuine medicine from their local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Gh Canal
A. F. Harwick
Fine overcoats and ulsters in $13 sale at Carr's store
The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co offers all remaining overcoats ulsters and cape coats from a late fire sale at 13 dollars each. Garments include Meltons Berkeley kerseys chinchillas and other fine fabrics with many silk lined choices. Tailors charge 50 to make alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr’s Meltons
Berkeley
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Great wash skirt sale at Parces Jones Fifth Avenue
Local sale announces a wash skirt event at Parces & Jones located at 29 Fifth Avenue. Imported dresses remain in stock at half price and are presented as desirable selections for today shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parces & Jones
Fifth Avenue
New Goods Worth Seeing At Hucus Hacke Store
A seasonal display showcases a wide range of fabrics Ginghams Lawns Sateens Challis Percales Cambries Cheviots and Fiji Cloths with Zephyr Gingham at 15c a yard. White goods Curtain display includes Portieres Nottingham and Swiss Lace Curtains with prices from 4.25 per pair and up Blankets and Eider Down Comforts marked down to close.
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Nottingham
Fifth Avenue
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Waynesburg and
Washington Road
Mane
Schenley Park
Allegheny School
Fort Warne
Meeting of the Humane Society
Alleghenians
Hince
Bureau of Health
Stock Cornellis
East End
Washington, D. C
Westinghouse
the Panhandle
Fitc
Frotest
Sonne Wood Street
G. W. Reed
N. P. Reed
Morganstern & Bierman
W. W. Patrick
Campbell & Dick
Ellen C. Speer
Switchfield
Liberty Streets
J. W. Herron
Mary J. F. Morrison
Virgin Alley
M. L. Hagan
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield
Black & Baird
Cherry Alley
W. H. Daly
J. M. Batten
Cherry Valley
Diamond Square
WF. Lloyd
Eda McKee
Diamond
Wood
Diamond Street
M.C. Miller
Market Street
George K. Stevenson
Robert H. King
Smithfield Street
Henry Shaler
Ma J
Shoemaker
Beetween Sixth
William Carr
African Methodist Church
Duquesne
Therton
James Heldman
David Sands
Virgin and
Cherry
Cherry Alleys, 916,380; Appeal, $14.00. John Smith
Montour Way
Sautn E. Robinson
Market Wiley
Michael May
Mary Hemminghouse
Strawberry Alley
A. Holstein
Firth Avenue
William Badger
Third Presara
Viccin Alice
Cherry Andirgin Eys
Casey Gros
Virgin
James Phelan
Peter Young
Treat
Sarah Arthurs
Isabel C. Sarzent
Beatty Street
Stanton Avenue
Negley Avenue
Elias Radcliff
Highland Avenue
Isaac Reese
St. Clair Street
George Westinghouse, Jr
Richmond Street
RE. W. Demmier
Roup and Wilkins Streets
Siay
Riven Miller
Neville Street
D. D. Bruce
Wightman Street
Wilkins Avenue
George Singer, Jr
Fitch and
Penn Avenues
J. B. Jackson
Margaret DB
Forbes and
Wightman Streets
Jos, Loughrey
Homewood Avenue
Jon. Loughrey, Sr
Forbes Street
Same
Forbes
Joncaire
Apperl
Dyacres
Jonvaire
Frolich
Saime
May C. Loughrey
Acres
Frolich Street
Joncaire Street
Jane McKelvey
Biltimore and Ohio Railroad
G. G. O'Brien
W. J. W. Wright
Jane Callaghan
Park Avenue
Edgerton
J.B. Lloyd
Lang Avenue
Julia IL. Davis
David Richmond
Shady
Abraham Kellar
Richland Street
Lizzie J. Schoyer
Dallas Avenue
Frank le Moyne
Wightman
Irvine Streets
Py Acres
Samuel McDonald
B. Thaw
Maury C. Thaw
Holmes Street
George W. Dilworth
M. P
Sion
Street
Martland
Alex Chembers
Appeal
Mary B. Dilworth
Hah. E. Wainwright
Fenn Ayenne
Christopher Magee, Jr
Ky Acres
Neville Streets
Joncaire and
French Streets
FE. J. Mashey
Fenn Avenue
Fifth
Eliza T. Edwards
Boundary Streets
Neville
Twelfth Ward
James McKay
Twenty-ninth Streets
D. Jones
Twenty-ninth Street
Fred Roos
Swallman Street
Twentyninth
Robert Watson
A. BR. McLarren
Smallman Street
Twentyfourth
N.P. Sawyer
Morningside
Charles P. Scaife
M. O'Donnell
O. S.C. Moll
Third Avenue
Prince Albert
Ceutaways
Melton
Jersey
Otilé
Sol Market Street
Jos. Honge & Co
Holmes
Millsboro
London
England
Wm. H. Holmes Co
Monongahela Valley
Maine
California
Wfsu
Krause
Wisu
Jos
Honxee & Co
Brers Co
Dr. D. Jayne & Son
White Goods
Fifth Ave
Market St Jools
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Market St. Iel Uwr
The
Deshon Hotel Sekt
Deshon Hotel
Union Depot
Charles Cramer
Kansas City
St. Petersburg
Clarion County
Cramer
Deston
Penn Avenue Stores
Soc
Penn Ave
Capes
Marten
Mink
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