Brooks law sparks shifts in liquor trade and saloon pattern
Officials report Brooks law improves dealer personnel but boosts liquor consumption in families. Chief Brown calls for 400 city saloons aligned to demand and 25 to 30 wholesale houses. He opposes listing illegal sellers and suggests Public Safety control of licenses for better merit judgments. Inspector McAleese urges department-led licensing decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
J. ©. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Brown
McAleese
Hard to Get Bondsmen for Downtown Saloons Rise of New Hotel Plan
The article notes a shortage of bondsmen in the lower city hindering new saloon licenses, with most lenders tied to existing licensees. John Newell buys the Dispatch building at 99 Fifth Ave for 180000 and plans a grand downtown hotel and restaurant with a 125 ft deep dining room for 830 to 400 seats, plus a ladies cafe and seven-story hotel. He expects possession April 1 and aims for a premier, costly establishment, with extensive remodeling of surrounding bars and other planned changes citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newell
Fifth Avenue
Foster
DisPatch
Virgin Alley
Tue Disratca
Newell
Pittsburg
Mr. Newell
Philadelphia
Local addresses cited in Smithfield area notices
Garrall Smithfield and Second avenue and Robert Levi First avenue Smithfield street and a son of J Kessler the Smithfield street wholesaler at 73 Diamond street appear in a neighborhood notices listing residents and businesses in Smithfield district.
Burglars Enter Stanton Avenue Residence in East End
Thieves entered Xavier Willmer’s home on Stanton near Negley at 2 to 3 in the morning through an unlocked living room window. They searched the lower floor for silverware, then took Mr. Wittmer’s gold watch in pants and vest and a $2 check from a wallet. Jewelry and a gold watch and chain were left unseen in a clothes press. Mrs Wittmer woke to noises, mistaking them for her daughter seeking medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xavier Willmer
Stanton Avenue
Negley Avenue
East End
Two Lecturers Meet in Washington with Stepniak
Robert Nourse, Washington lecturer, met Stepniak the Russian Nihilist at the Anderson yesterday. They discussed Tolstoi and Nihilism, noting Russians see Nihilists as reformers seeking a more liberal government. Stepniak refused Siberia, saying only those who did nothing are sent there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nourse
Washington
the Anderson
Stepniak
Count Tolstoi
Russia
Siberia
Mr. Nourse
Fair opens at Grand Central Rink under D of L
The three week fair opened last night in the Grand Central Rink with nearly 1000 attendees. F D Thompson of Pride of the West Council organized a team of assistants to run the event. Exhibits of goods line the front hall while the rear hosts dancing to the Ideal Orchestra. proceeds benefit the Monument Committee for the Washington Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Rink
D. of L
F. D. Thompson
Pride of the West Council
Monument Committee
Grand Central
WESTINGHOUSE STOCK PLACEMENT PROGRESSES IN BOSTON
Mr Bannister reported a message from George Westinghouse in Boston saying good progress is being made in placing the preferred stock. He could not estimate the amount placed. The latest figure cited was between 31,000 and 32,000 of the 60,000 shares sold. Westinghouse expects a pause of six to seven days before resuming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Westinghouse
Boston
Westinghouse
Bannister
George Westinghouse
Drafting New Legislation by Allegheny Committee
The sub-Financial Committee of Allegheny met behind closed doors with Chairman Snaman and members Cochran Neeb Kennedy Dahlinger James Hunter Mayor Wyman and City Solicitor Elphinstone present. They drafted ordinances for city transition to second class, created department heads, set salaries, and planned guidance for Thursday council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Snaman
Messrs. Cochran
Neeb
Kennedy
Dahlinger
James Hunter
Wyman
Elphinstone
Committee to Cut Down State Aid Demands
N M Lesh of Monroe county on the House sub committee on appropriations says representatives Lemon chairing will visit penal and charitable institutions in the two cities asking for state aid. The group will scrutinize requests to determine how much is needed and to reduce the large appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Lesh
Monroe County
House
Duquesne
Representative Lemon
Lesh
Dir. Lesh
Southsiders face threat of murder charge dismissed
Fred Tanzenbacher alleged that Samuel Maulisch Frank Keillner and John Green threatened to kill him. Alderman Succop held a hearing. Maulisch denied the charge claiming only a request for payment. The case was dismissed after the accused agreed to par the costs and not molest Langenbacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tanzenbacher
Samuel Manlisch
Frank Keillner
John Green
Alderman Succop
Langenbacher
Maulisch
Infant Dies Enroute to Allegheny Railroad Visit
Yesterday morning Mr and Mrs Joseph Hipsley of Clinton brought their seven month old daughter to Allegheny by the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad seeking medical aid. At Dr Shannon s office the child was found dead due to brain congestion. Coroner McDowell was notified but no inquest was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hipsley
Clinton
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Express Messenger in Jail for Package Theft
George B. Hoover, a messenger for the United States Express Company, was arrested at Confluence on a charge of stealing an express package valued at £366 on January 13. He waived a hearing and was sent to Somerset jail to await grand jury action. Dr. B. M. Hanna advertises ear nose and throat care at 720 Peon Street in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Hoover
United States Express Company
Confluence
W. H. Snyder
Hoover
Somerset
Affidavit filed in Wyoming land and cattle case shocks readers
The affidavit outlines alleged false and fraudulent stock representations by John K Rush in the Laramie Plains Land and Cattle Company. Gabler and Dunaway claim $10,000 damages from Rush and Dowlin, detailing asset disappointments, inflated land values, and corporate misconduct tied to a 1856 stock purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Jams
Thomas OC. Gabler
Alexander B. Dunaway
John K. Rush
Laramie Plains Land and Cattle Company
Territory of
Wyoming
State of
John KR. Rush
John Dowlin
Cattle Company
Rush
Dowlin
Wyoming Ranch
United States
Hutton
Big Loramis Ranch
Fort Sanders
Messrs
Ora Haley
Samuel Hass
Pittsburg
Haley and Haus
Paintiffs
John R. Rush
Railroad
Haus and Hatey
Haas and
Haley
Melville C. Brown
Haley, Haas
Wyoming Land and Improvement Company
John H. Kush
Big Laramie
Larawie Plains Land and Cattle Company
Cspital
Hass
William T.lantz
Lauiz
Haas
Thue
Bush
Thomas C. Gabler
Inspection Parade Set For Eighteenth Infantry Companies
Colonel Norman M. Smith of the Eighteenth Infantry National Guard orders a rigid inspection of all regimental companies. Parades run Feb 25 to Mar 7 in light marching order with evaluations on attendance, soldier schooling, clothing care, equipment condition, and company books. Inspector General will accompany during the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman M. Smith
Eighteenth Infantry
Smith
Larceny charges against Pasture defendants in a staged theft
Charles Pasture accuses W. H. Jones and James Henderson of larceny claiming they rifled his clothes while he slept and stole 15 dollars, a misused ten dollar bill found in his vest, with the pair jailed for a hearing. E A Hitchcock and Ed Ford met New York jobbers on a glass market pool bid at Duquesne, but details were not disclosed. The delegates still pursue a pool to control the Eastern plate glass market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pasture
W. H. Jones
James Henderson
E. A. Hitchcock
Crystal City
Local notices from Allegheny provide merged updates on fires and meetings
January city works collections report 18281 dollars and thirty four cents. A chimney fire alarm from box 335 at Soho. Sixth ward residents plan a schoolhouse meeting on Tuesday. A fight at Fifth Avenue Market House with no arrests. Polish woman Maaggi Honester killed picking coal on Panhandle road. Traction car collision on Pers avenue injures Thomas O'Brien. Devinney killed by engine at Edgar Thomson Works. Our Boys Social fundraiser at Knights of St George Hall January 23. Fidelity Council 198 to host reception at Odd Fellows Hall February 20. Daniel Scanlon sent to Poor Farm after fall left him unable to work. Lovurs Hurst assaulted in Allegheny. Lincoln Republican Club to mark Lincoln's birthday at Butler street rooms. Rev E Scavyz to lecture at St Pauls Allegheny on Ten Years in the West. Ecker choir to perform. admission free. Temperance meeting at Little Jim Church presided by Robert Caskey with Christy and others speaking. Song service at 7:30. Meetings open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
Allegheny
Fifth Avenue Market House
William Devinney
Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Our Boys
Knights of St. George
Lovurs Hurst
Lacock
Anderson Streets
Lincoln Republican Club
Lincoln
Butler Street
Clarence Burleigh
George W. Irwin
E. Scavyz
Indiana
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Corner James and
Second Street
H.C. Ecker
Little Jim
Rebecca Street
Robert Caskey
Christy
People Who Come and Go Summary in Local Notes
Geornze M. Trefts of Farracs and Trefts, engine makers, succeeds in business. James M. Lambing, sole agent for Corry, left for home. H. M. Wilson of Bayne, Wilson & Pratt, departed for home after several days. Thomas H. Davis, advance agent for The Stowaway, stopping in the area. John B. Jackson and Ed L. Bean of Anderson returned from the East. R. L. Britton of Baltimore, connected with Harris Museum, is at the Mo. H. Laughlin of East Palestine and H. G. MacKinney of Roanoke at the Anderson. H. Sellers McKee left for Philadelphia. Thornton Bros. of Allegheny, Pa. Plain blankets offered, all wool, $3.25 and $1.90 per pair, with competitors’ prices cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geornze M. Trefts
Farracs & Trefts
James M. Lambing
Eee Corry
Sean Capladaarcke
Seventh Avenue
Mal
H. M. Wilson
Bradford
Bayne, Wilson & Pratt
Thomas H. Davis
Ewan
John B. Jackson
Ed L. Bean
Anderson
R. L. Britton
Baltimore
Free Harris Museum
Chinese New Year Jollification at Pittsburg Opens Festivities
The Chinese community in Pittsburg begins a two week New Year celebration marked by firecrackers, candy, wine, and a large public feast led by Tung, Wah Lung & Co. Merchants host a grand, outwardly public event while many rituals aim to drive away devils. A Christian supper tradition may be discontinued as Christians favor reallocating funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Tung, Wah Lung & Co
Second Avenue
Ross Street
Strees
Sung, Wah, Sung & Co
E. R. Donehoo
Husband Missing Phrenologist Reported Held by Rival
Mrs. F N Charles appeared at the Allegheny Mayor's office seeking help to locate her husband Prof. Charles a phrenologist of 72 Poplar Street. He left home Friday at 3 pm and has not returned. She believes he may be confined in a rival’s house in the same business. Officers cannot search without a warrant. she will return Monday with information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Charles
Allegheny
Murphy
Prof
Charles
Poplar Street
Peddling Under Borrowed Plumes And City Arrests
Charles Lowry a colored officer was arrested by Constable Connelly on a charge of felonious assault. The prosecutor Walt Heiner of Iowa says Lowry beat him when he refused to surrender his trunk check. A man named Jim Blaine, Italian, was arrested for peddling without a license with oranges in Allegheny. he held a Pittsburg license. The Sawyer case hearing for breaking into a family residence was postponed until Monday. Councils plan to meet to select a Poor Farm site. An ad notes Linen sale and low prices at Thoes Tow Bros Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lowry
Connelly
Walt Heiner
Iowa
Lowry
Chesp
Jim Blaine
Allegheny
Schultz
Pittsbark
Edward Sawyer
Sawyer
Houses Scarce This Year Special to Lets Prompt
Home hunters are urged to consult the special to lets tomorrow to ease search. The notice notes Thursdays and Mondays as special rent days, promising save time and car fare for prospective tenants.
CANDIDATES PUT IN LINE IN SOUTHSIDE WARD PRIMARIES
Republicans and Democrats held lively ward primaries for School Directors and local offices across the Southside. Results show multiple candidates in Twenty-eighth, Twenty-sixth, Ninth, and Twenty-fourth wards with officials elected or pending, including the notable Twenty-fourth ward turnout of about 500 men at Wickersham school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Street
J. D. Thomas
Birmingham
A. K. Duff
William McGeary
Dr. Thomas
Fred Fieger
A. Haunstein
Richard Perry
Puddier
Twenty-eighth Ward
John Seibert
Joseph Laughren
A. J. Hartman
John Lauth
J. J. Thornton
Alderman Doughty
T. J. Chalfant
Mr. Chalfant
Vincent Simon
James McCandless
Alexander Wilson
Chalfant
Simon
Henry Franz
Robert Blaze
J. Milton Duff
Charles Miller
John N. Jarrett
David Baldwin
John M. Clark
Ninth Ward Republicans
Allegheny
Common Council
David Roderick
D. F. Graham
William J. Buchanan
Charles Breitweisser
David Davis
Charles Yost
Philip James
Twentyfourth
Wickersham
Americus Republican Club Holds Meeting and Elections
The Americus Republican Club met and defeated a plan to cut admission from 25 to 10 dollars. D Thoroburg was elected to the Membership Committee. A sub committee was directed to arrange alterations and furnishings per prior instructions. National affairs resolutions were referred to their committee. A special meeting is set for next Saturday to hear the resolutions report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Republican Club
D. ©. Thoroburg
Thornton Bros. Sale Notice for 46-Inch Black Henrietta Cloth
Thornton Bros announces limited stock of 46 inch black Henrietta cloth at 7 cents during a temporary shortage, with 200 pieces in bond arriving in ten days. The firm notes the cloth won’t be sold by the piece to wholesale buyers and offers a substitute price of 1 dollar 25 cents for a similar fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros
Federal Street
Allegheny
Elegant Pianos For Sale By J. M. Hoffmann Co
Fine upright fiano 6195 and 8100 noted with prices 165 and 195. A 7 foot 4 inch upright piano with improved action tone and carved case priced at 195. A square grand piano fully warranted at 165 and a beginner square piano at 100. Call 537 Smithfield street to visit Hoffmann agents for Sohmer Colby and Peloubet organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Sohmer Pianos
Colby Pianos
Peloubet
Cash Store Sale Debuts Curtain Linens and Gloves
A readable fragment shows The Cash Store advertising curtain scrim at 33 cents per yard and 2,000 short lace curtains at 190 each. Also promoted is a clearance sale of furniture for 15 days and ladies kid gloves offered at 1.50 quality for 980 colors. Trorxton Bros Allegheny Pa and MichGan Furshvine Co Smithfield St are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MicHilGan Furshvine Co
Smithfield St
Trorxton Bros
Michican Furnrvure Co
Smithfield Street
Michican Furniture Co
Michigan Furniture Co
Millvale Primary Nominates Local Officials
At yesterday’s Millvale borough primary election John C. Reed was nominated for Burgess John Wallace for Council John E Rheam for Justice of the Peace and Robert England Samuel Wallace Thomas Burns and Thomas Ballantine for School Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millvale
John C. Reed
Burgess
John Wallace
Council
John E. Rheam
Justice of the Peace
Robert England
Samuel Wallace
Thomas Burns
Thomas Ballantine
Speidel Denies Withdrawal From Fourth Ward Races
H E Speidel secretary of D A 3 K of L and candidate for Allegheny Common Council in the Fourth ward declares a report of his withdrawal false and says he remains in the race to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Speidel
K. of L
Common Council
Fourth
Allegheny
Marshell the Cash Grocer Saves Shoppers Money
A customer letter from Hocking county Ohio praises S L Marshell for low prices. The writer claims the same goods cost 18 dollars 13 cents locally but 27.78 elsewhere, noting wholesalers cannot match Marshell retail. The letter urges readers to request the weekly price list to see savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin
Thos
Stafford
One of a Score Edward Merriman Runs for Council
Edward G. Merriman is among the score of candidates seeking a Common Council seat in Allegheny. He is noted as probably one of the youngest in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Merriman
Common Council
Allegheny
Mr. Merriman
Horse Terror on Penn Avenue After Wire Breaks
A trolley wire on the Pleasant Valley Electric road broke at Seventh street and Penn avenue. The swing struck a horse pulling a cart, sending the driver off. The maddened horse bolted down Penn avenue, tearing a carriage wheel and nearly colliding with a group of children before Officer Manning redirected it. The horse rammed a patrol box, driving a shaft through the iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Seventh Street
Penn Avenue
Manning
Not pleased with Brosi sentence prompts bank victims
The banks victimized by John C. Brosi, just sent to the penitentiary, met to discuss the sentence and voiced strong displeasure at the short term. They did not reveal next steps, but indicated ongoing dissatisfaction with the court action. Separately, four youths tied to stone-throwing on Jones avenue were arrested by Inspector McAloos, who aims to end the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Brosi
Brosi
McAleess
William Johnston
Samuel Shaffer
William Shaffer
James Cox
Jones Avenue
Food purity bill to curb adulterated groceries
Representative Charles Meuhlbrunner of Allegheny will propose a bill to expand meat and milk inspectors authority to inspect grocery stores and markets. The aim is to require clear labeling of adulterated foods and address widespread adulteration in teas coffee and spices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meuhlbrunner
Allegheny
Meubibrunner
Attractive wash fabrics and silks offered in wide range
An old list touts cheviots and dress goods in many colors and styles. New sheer fabrics for ladies and children's dresses appear in French prints. Acetonees, pongees, silk Pengees, 43 inch wool accounts, India Silks in new designs, wide fabrics, Zephyrs and ginghams advertised as fresh and cheap with bold claims of novelty and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tissun
India
Tapestry and Mody Brussets Patched for Fall Sale
Tapestry and Mody Brussets from last fall's purchase will not be reproduced. patterns will be offered at a select sale.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Munn
Monongahela House
Robert Arnold
Water Street
Oriental Hotel
Daniel Neery
Goodwin
Old Exchange
J. B. Youngson
Old
Diamon Square
Montreal
Canada
Lou Bivermann
Wicons Coffee House
Wylie Avenue
Washingon Street
Vienna
Bainey
Sam Bing
Jobo Siven
Samuel Bing
Sixth Street
J. Huckestine
James McGuire
Pennavecue
Third Street
Mott Cavanaugh
Market and
Water Streets
Mr. Marks
Market Street
William Prindy
Liberty
Third Avenues
Pius Keller
Charlie Quinn
Diamond Street
Alert Menjou
Henricks
Thomas
Washington Monument
Algheny
Mr. Lesh
B. M. Hanna
Eve
Peon Street
Pas&su
Laramie Plains Land and Cattle Co
Frové
Colonel Smith
Department of Public Works
Soho Street
Allegheny, Pa
Legion of Devils
Chamberlain
Tek. L
St. John, Howlana
Wsu
Thoestow Bros
Americus Club
Tronston Bros
Millvale Borough
Marshell
S. L. Marshell
Hocking County
Fifth Ave
Ohio Street
Col. Sandusky
National Hod Carriers’ Union No. 1
Winle Avenue
John Brew
Market St
Mfey Amp
Uction
Elegan Science
Collins Avenue
East Bed
Erene
Henry Auction Co., Auctioneers
Fenn Avenue
J.C. Brosi
Casu
Axel C. Hallbeck
Western Avenue
Reining & Wixps
Berwise & Wilds
Meuhlbrunner
Fiannelettes
Dtc
Finch
Lie
Suk Stripo
Soy Market Street
Edward
Groetzinger
Louisene
Armures
Jerseys
Sarahs
Indias
Soca
Cor
Market Steess Free
Oo. D. Lewis
Smithfield
Nodelay
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