Diamond alley widening eyed to reshape Pittsburg theater row
The Coleman heirs oppose the Grand Opera House removal but accept street widening. If Diamond alley expands 25 feet, the Opera House site may host a new building on a larger scale. Directors Willis F. McCook Noll and Miller say no plans exist yet, with tenants’ rights delaying changes. Other owners plan upgrades along Fifth avenue and Diamond street, including a Publishing Company building at Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
Pittsburg
Coleman
Willis F. McCook
Noll
Mr. Miller
Diamond Alley
Opera House
Swissvale
Mr. McGook
Fifth Avenue
Diamond Street
Pittaburgera
Market
Smithfield Streets
Central Station
Mystery Fire at 309 Grant Street in Pittsburg
A morning blaze at 309 Grant Street in Pittsburg caused minor water damage. The origin remains unknown with no clear link to a nearby Saturday night blaze. Property owner Levy carried over $1,800 in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Grant Street
Levy
Phreno Physiology Lecture by Prof Herman at Democratic Ball
Prof Herman, inventor of phreno-physiology, will lecture on the newly discovered science at Democratic Ball on Smithfield street the 20th instant. Nearly 300 invitations have been issued and a large audience is expected. He has recently received many inquiries but has reserved the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poncianus
Herman
Democratic Ball
Smithfield Street
LOOKING FOR A MAK Albert Wolfe Weak Minded
Mrs Wolfe of 36 Mt Oliver street Twenty seventh ward reported to Twenty ward station that her son Albert Wolfe 20 left home while weak minded and may have met with an accident or death as no trace of him was found since. A search will be made for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wolfe
Mt. Oliver Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
Twentyth Ward
Pelos
Albert
Thieves Break Into Cigar Store on Beaver Avenue
The cigar shop of Thomas Cargo on Beaver Avenue Allegheny was broken into on Saturday night. Thieves stole cigars and tobacco from the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cargo
Beaver Avenue
Allegheny
of Tobacco
Icigars
Migrating electricians bound for Kansas City convention
A special train of leading electricians headed to the National Electric Light Association sixth annual convention in Kansas City arrives late to the Costes Opera House. Notable attendees include E. H. Johnson, A. J. De Camp, George H. Babcock, and Morris W. Mead. The event features papers on underground wires and meters, with Edison to deliver a phonograph speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansans City
E. H. Johnson
The
Edison Company
A. J. de Camp
Philadelphia
Mr. Strank J. Spracue
George H. Babcock
W. Pope
E. F. Peck
BR. F. Ross
Modern Light and Heat
Boston
David Wechsler
Electric World
Charles 8. Price
Electric Review
Morris W. Mead
G. P. Shane
A. E. Carrier
Faraday Carbon Company
Jailyard Dog Seeks Absent Owner During Sunday Services
A stray black and tan dog with cropped ears wandered around the jail precincts for two days seeking its owner. It was admitted during Sunday services, recognized by Warden Berlin, and showed evident grief for its absent master as the jail chapel hosted an organ concert led by Sheri McCandless with soloists including Harry Brockett and George Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sheri McCandless
Harry Brockett
George Brown
W. J. Heminghouse
W. H. Brown
Reinhart Brothers
E. BR. Donehoo
Very Cutting Remarks At Cabot Way Stabbing Allegation
Thomas Solrer reported a stabbing attempt by Bushgris at his Cabot Way home near South Fourth Street. Officer Bierce arrested Bushgris and Solrer, a witness, were detained. Magistrate Brokaw heard that Solrer found several men inside his home. Bushgris lunged with a knife but caused no injuries. Bushgris fined $10 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Solrer
Cabot Way
South Fourth Street
Bierce
Bushgris
Bushgria
Twenty Eighth Ward
Solrer
Brokaw
Eloping Teenagers Traced From Philadelphia Seek Idaho Wedding
On the 11 50 train through Silver City two youths named George Ellis 16 and Annie Folsom 14 confessed plans to elope from Philadelphia to join George's uncle in Silver City Idaho to marry. The boy said his uncle sent fifty dollars last week and promised a future visit home next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ellis
Annie Folsom
George
Annie
Philadelphia
Silver City
Idaho
Fatal Sunday Slide on Eckert's Hill Injures Boy
Joseph Smith, about ten, was fatally injured while coasting on Eckert's hill in Allegheny. His sled veered, toppled 30 feet down a steep bank, fracturing his skull and breaking his left arm. He lay unconscious at Ally General Hospital at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Smith
Eckert’s Hill
Allegheny
Ally General Hospital
Baptism on the Allegheny River Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd gathered on the Allegheny river bank at Forty second street yesterday to witness a baptismal immersion. Six members of the United Brethren Church of Lawrenceville endured the cold water as part of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny River
Forty Second Street
United Brethren Church of
Lawrenceville
Allegheny
What People Are Doing Some Who Travel Some Who Do Not and Others Who Talk
Mr and Mrs Louis E Laflin of Chicago are at the Hotel Duquesne. Mr Laflin is with Laflin and Gage powder firm. Harry Fresse of the Daily Spectator is at the Beventh Avenue Hive. George A Lashell left for Lexington KY. J P Trautwein of Scranton PA is at the Hotel Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Laflin
Chiesso
Hoel Duquesne
Laffin
Great Powder Manufactori
Firm
Laflin & Gad
Harry Fresse
Epcettors
Ok Cae O
Beventh Avenue
George A. Lashell
Lexington
J. P. Trautwein
Scranton
Hotel Duquesne
Pittsburg Traction Eyes Electric System Changes
A circulating report says Pittsburg car lines may shift from cable to electric traction, with Pleasant Valley and possibly Birmingham lines testing electric power. The Fifth avenue line may stay cable, while old mule cars are being converted to grip and smoker cars. The Pleasant Valley line uses 15 electric cars and reports smooth operation with rising patronage and fare adjustments under city discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
East Liberty
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Pullman
Jil
Assault at door leaves Lizzie Bennett injured in Lawrenceville
At midnight on Saturday a young woman named Lizzie Bennett was assailed near her home on Main Street Lawrenceville. She fought off a smooth faced youth in a light overcoat who followed her after she warned him to stop. Bennett sustained facial injuries including a swollen eye and cuts. She would recognize the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Bennett
Main Street
Lawrenceville
Collision at Wood and Fifth injures none
A two car crash at the Wood street and Fifth avenue crossings left shattered glass in a Wylie avenue car. The gripman failed to see the eastbound vehicle, causing a jolt that frightened passengers but caused no injuries. Police blame the gripman for careless handling at the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Fifth Avenue
Wylie Avenue
Wood Street
Catholic Clergymen Stricken With Illness In McKeesport Area
The St James Church congregation prays for Rev. Father Nolen pastor of the church who is very ill with the grip and recovery appears doubtful. Father Kenoy of Crafton is also seriously ill. Father McTighe of the Southside is out for the first time since illness. Father OConnell formerly of St Pauls Cathedral in Bedford was suddenly taken ill. Father Wall rector of the Cathedral plans a Bedford visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fathers Nolen
O'Connell
Keney
St. James Church
McKeesport
Father Nolen
Father Kenoy
Crafton
Father McTighe
Southside
Father O'Connell
Bedford
St. Paul's Cathedral
Father Wall
Wallace Arrested After Disorderly Night at Breen Home
Magistrate McKenna held a lively Twelfth ward hearing yesterday morning. Joseph Wallace, arrested Saturday night, faced disorderly conduct charges. John Breen testified he found Wallace in his kitchen at supper and Wallace struck him in the face after Breen asked him to vacate. The report notes Beacham's Pills and Pears Soap advertised in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenna
Twelfth Ward
Joseph Wallace
John Breen
Twenty-sixth Street
Wallace
Breen
Opium Den Raid Unearths Luxuries and Escapes
Detectives raid a Fifth Avenue laundry that served as an opium den. Sing Lee and a companion are arrested while two young women, Sadie Townsend and Clara Wilson, are taken to the Eleventh ward station after attempting to flee. a third girl is unnamed. A back exit enabled escape through a rear alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Sing Lee
Coulson
Shore
Fitzgerald
Beadle
Ce Youngs
Ann Street
Eleventh Ward
McTighe
Sadie Townsend
Webster Avenue
Clara Wilson
Gibbon Street
New York
Charity by a Chinaman at the city post office
A Chinese man named Quong Si, pupil of Rev. E. R. Donehoo, quietly donated a roll of tracts and illustrated texts to a hospital book and paper donation box. He said this was his fourth such act and spoke on his people’s treatment in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quong Si
E. R. Donehoo
Quang Si
Loss of a Partner Trains Boy to Greensburg Misstep
Mrs. A C Ragg of the Children's Aid Society took seven year old John Hefty into custody at the Central station. He had been sent from Wilkinsburg to Greensburg to live with a farmer but briefly alighted at Wilkinsburg thinking it his stop. He will be sent to SOE for supervision to prevent future train disembarkations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Ragg
Children’s Aid Society
Central Station
John Hefty
Wilkinsburg
New St Pauls Cathedral to Open on Easter Sunday
Rev Father Wall and St Pauls Cathedral prepare for Easter opening with tickets at five dollars and high profile attendees including Cardinals Gibbons and Manning and Archbishop Lee. Munich stained glass arrivals expected next week and Mr Carnegie's large picture to be placed in the Fifth Avenue alcove. church bazaar to close this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Wall
St Paul's Cathedral
Gibbons
Manning
Archbishoppe Lee
Munich
Carnegie
Fifth Avenue
Local Items and Nightly City Notes
Mercy Hospital reports disturbances as numerous boys clogged the sidewalk and police may arrest several. Patrick Manes, a New York State native, on the steamer Tom Dodsworth, is hospitalized with pneumonia. Moorhead W C T A held a fiscal meeting at Moorhead Hall with pledges signed and speeches by Alex Cooper and D Sueger. A Pleasant Valley electric road car collided with a Heavenue line switch near Allegheny City Hall. a step and part of the platform failed. Orry Arrory of the Young People’s Association will lecture at Third Presbyterian Chapel. Colloxel Demenee to speak free at North Avenue M E Church tomorrow. John Krives of Bissell’s Stove Foundry injured his feet stepping into a mold of hot iron. Sixth Ward Political Club banquet postponed until after election day. Sons of Temperance meeting at 64 Ohio Street Allegheny well attended with speeches by J Boyer and L Mooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twe Mercy Hospital
Patrick Manes
New York State
Tom Dodsworth
Mercy Tal
Hosco
Moorhead
Grant Street
J. M. Foster
Alex
Cooper
D. Sueger
Pleasant Valley
Allegheny Ci Hall
Orry
W.C. Morehann
Young People's Association
Third Presbyterian Church
Sixth Avenue
Colloxel Demenee
Independent Order of Good Templars
North Avenue M. FE
Allegheny
Joux Krives
Bissell
Pike
Anon
Sixth Ward
Forbes Street
Sons of Temperance
Ohio Street
Alleheny
J. Boyer
L. Mooney
Auction of 19 Fine Cabinets at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery
Auction listing shows 19 fine cabinets for sale at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery located at 516 Market. The notice invites buyers to attend and bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Pittsburg
Eight Hour Day Dissent in Pittsburgh Mills and Carpenters
A telegram to The Dispatch reports Vice President Martin urging an eight hour day in Pittsburgh iron mills and its spread to labor, with mixed views. A. M. Byers scoffs as impractical, while B. F. Jones warns of higher costs and job losses. carpenters oppose the plan, and John E. O Shea urges organized mills before any push.
Unclear meeting plan reported near Old City Hall
A fragment notes a potential meeting location either Hall or a room over Old City Hall. It states they will likely meet one week from tonight and mentions no intention of meeting at No salak.
Union Initiation Fees Hiked After March First
Local Union No. 12 Timers and Sheet Iron Workers announce initiation fees rise to 15 dollars after March 1 to enroll all available members in two cities. Members who refuse to join will face strikes again and pay for tardy admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timera and
Sheet Iron Workers
Social Session Highlights Pittsburg Elks Program
The Pittsburg Lodge of Elks hosted a members and professionals only social at Fourth Avenue rooms. Guests included Frank Brunell and E. Wilt, with performances by Peter Schwartz's Grand House Orchestra and the Mandolin Troubadours. An open session followed with readings, songs, and a final Elks toast. Stuart Robson was expected but arrived late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Lodge of Elks
Fourth Avenue
Frank Brunell
The
Brotherhood of Baseball Players
Mr. Fields
Hyde
Specialty Company
Messrs. Morris and McCarthy
Hamlin
Farce Comedy Company
E. D. Wilt
Grand Opera House
Harry Scott
Frank Young
Casino
George Gilli
Richardson
New Haven
Funeral plans for Dr. Oldshue and hospital tribute
The body of Dr. J A Oldshue was moved from his mother’s residence to his Fifth Avenue home. Funeral services will be held at St Pauls Cathedral with Bishop Leo Hard officiating. Interment is at Hazelwood Catholic cemetery. Mercy Hospital physicians note his selfless service and mourn his untimely death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldshue
Fifth Avenue
East End
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Leo Hard
North Carolina
Flannery
New Catholic Cemetery
Hazelwood
Mercy Hospital
J. A. Oldshue
Coleague
Johnstown
Oldshus
Out in the Streets A Melodrama and Workhouse Afterpiece
Frank Bradley of Brownsville avenue near South Sixth street was sent to the workhouse by Magistrate Brokaw in lieu of a $25 fine and costs after his arrest by Officer Beegel on a complaint by his wife. She said he knocked her down and kicked her, forcing the family to stay outside in the cold. Bradley previously rolled Officer Bregel on a hillside, a duel the officer did not repeat Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bradley
Brownsville Avenue
South Sixth Street
Brokaw
Bradley
Beegel
Bregel
Abstinence Lecture by Rev. Father Cleary at Duquesne Hall
Rev. Father Cleary of Kenosha Wisconsin will lecture on total abstinence in Duquesne Hall at 216 Peon Avenue Thursday evening under the auspices of the St Mary of Mercy Church temperance union. He presides over the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America and is described as an able and forcible speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Cleary
Kenosha
Wis
Duquesne
President Harrison Expected for Carnegie Library Dedication
Mr James B Scott stated Harrison would attend the Carnegie Library dedication this week barring unforeseen accident He said the Washington report was a guess and Harrison would arrive Wednesday evening to the Duquesne Club He will hold a public reception Thursday at the court house and dine at the Duquesne Club Prof Law may attend the event Governor Beaver arrives Thursday morning The exhibit at the gallery is nearly complete and promises a superior loan display for Pittsburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Scott
Harrison
Carnegie Library
Disrpatcn
Scott
Washington
City
Duquesne Club
Halford
Beaver
Court House
Allegheny
Law
Pittsburg
Scott Rofe
Backdown Triggered in City Election Debate Clash
A dispute between Republicans and Democrats in 1890 centers on calls for a public debate between mayoral candidates John H. Bailey and Henry I. Gourley. The Democratic Committee cites county court records to challenge charges of municipal corruption and urges a free discussion of past and present city governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dena Gpaeras
Johnh. Bailey
Henry I. Gourley
Eoma
Ce Bueleigh
All-Wool Hose Offered for Sale by Campbellick Company
A splendid lot of all wool plain hose offered for sale due to surplus. The items are described as durable and long wearing, suitable for everyday wear. The listing notes a price point and implies a bulk sale from the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aera BP
Breuninger Stores Advertise Valentines and Goods
The advertisement promotes Valentines and a wide variety of novelties at L. Breuninger & Co. 535 Market Street and L. Brevirovcrr & Co. 635 Smithfield Street. It urges using Baker's Pure Cod Liver Oil or Baker's Emulsion and hints at winter savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Breuninger & Co
Prs St
L. Brevirovcrr & Co
Smithfield St
City
Baker
Baker's
Apoplexy at the Workhouse Reported in Allegheny
One of the few remarkable deaths at the county workhouse is that of Saints Bacon of Allegheny who died after an illness with no known relatives or antecedents. Also advertised are silk garter webs and elastic silk pieces for sale at Jos. Horse & Co. on Penn Avenue, and a promotion for Iron City Brewing Co. ale and beer for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saints Bacon
Allegheny
Velihiana Wali
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewing Co
Uuri
Sixth ward Republicans nominate at Forbes street schoolhouse
The Sixth ward Republicans meet at Forbes street schoolhouse to nominate Councils and ward officers tonight with Henry Gourley addressing. Nicholas Fitzgerald is suggested as a candidate against George L Holliday for Council in the Thirty-fifth district. Third ward Republicans plan a meeting at Grant school with Magistrate Jona unopposed for Alderman. One primary sets Constable W. Backhouse and J. Backhouse to contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Ward
Forbes Street
Henry Gourley
Nicholas Fitzgerald
George L Holliday
Conceil
Loance
Holliday
Grant School
Jona
Eee
Ava
WJ Backhouse
Mary Calle for New Shoes
Major Hunker of the Allegheny Poor Department has been busy listening to applicants for shoes. The agency assists many children and families facing hardship as winter approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Calle
Major Hunker
Busin
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