Wyman Recall Trial Faces New Test Over Witness Fees
The trial record shows Mayor Wyman’s recall proceedings with witness fees totaling 51 608 accounted by a vent pocket memorandum. Witnesses including John Boyd and Willian Wilson testified to Wyman’s honesty while investigators pressed questions about alleged payments for favors and political influence. The defense appeals a new trial citing errors in admitting receipts and the jury charge, with further arguments expected Saturday in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrman
Patterson
Mayer
Rovb
Hy Thadus
TF. Jones
Sohn
Fr. Patterson
Convic
Wyman
William P. Bennett
Fred
John A. Myler
H.W. Cartwright
Stevenson & Wartwright
Thomas McCaffrey
John N. Neeb
Willem Port
Joan Trimble
Crosby Gray
Ecoe
Brown
Major Medeveehiin
The
Health Bureau
Fred Lodriessen
Fred Beuchler
A. Armetrong
Pewer McCallin
A. H. Leslie
Kay
Melehna
Wiliam Fairman
Mr. Workman
Alex. Pentecost
Vexsander Knox
O'Brien
George Bothwell
David Hastings
Hastings
P C & T Officials Eye Pittsburg and Western Line
The officials of the BL& O road, after inspecting the Pittsburg and Western, say the line from Sew Lastie to Akron is ready for first trains. As thawing allows, work will start to finish the route and restore through service toward Chicago. Strong consent exists for the line though some favor cautious pacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bl& O
Pittsburg and Western
Lastie
Akron
Gordgars
Lord
Pittsvore
Western
Widow Seeks Status of Man From Canton to Settle Bill
Mary Barlow of Cummings Cook county seeks to locate Rodolf Rater last known at 72 Coon Avenue in 1953. She says he moved after Slolfeter birth in Canton Switzerland and has not answered police or court inquiries. If deceased a death certificate will settle the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barlow
Cummings
Cook County
Rodolf Rater
Isake Slolfeter
Cantonerme
Switzerland
Philadelphia
Courta
R. Wae
Barlow
Rose
Humane Society Meeting Yields Member Election and Donations
The weekly Humane Society meeting convened yesterday afternoon Miss de A Shattuck was elected a member. Donations were received from Shell Mrs J T McCanor Gertrude in Shattuck Join C Newmyer Mrs E bie Prerson Mra Annie E Dot Mayer George Newmeyer Newmoper Mis Annie Ne and others. A donation of 20 from Mrs Joseph to on re Rawson came from chicken Scutere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Sosy
de A Shattuck
Shell
Mra
J. T. McCanor
Gertrude In
Sag Chs
Joseph
Rawson
Contractor J C Ackerman dies by own hand after quarrel
A well known Allegheny contractor J C Ackerman shot himself at 240 River Avenue after a domestic quarrel and fear of arrest. Coroner confirmed death almost instant. Neighbors and family witnessed the tragedy as an officer and doctor arrived too late. He was about 40, a ward eight resident with extensive property and local political ties. The husband reportedly feared public disgrace after prior minor arrest. A crowd gathered as the tragedy became a city sensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ackerman
Allegheny
River Avenue
McDowell
Grant Miller
Ackerman
Eighth Ward
John Deeble
John Kirker
Close Corporation Formed by Counts-A Quarrymen
The annual meeting of the Cut Stone Contractors and Quarrymen's Association of Allegheny county was held at the Duquesne. The group, a close corporation, aims to weed out nonmembers and enforce rules for buyers and sellers. Trustees increased to five, amendments passed, about 65 members present. A banquet at the Duquesne followed, with a large turnout and multiple toasts honoring the trade and allied interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Galt
Pietsburg
Pitteborg
Soneed
Grand Army
Repatie
Thie
PTW
Polonip
Eoithen
Old City Hall
Too
Govntey
Ovterder
Teytyaraton
Si. Mra
M. Gusev
H. M. Warrsy
James McKean
T. C. Jenkins
Chaifant & Co
H. J. Tecurt M- Rosenbaum
George B. Marshal
Sao
The
Counts—A &Sprightly
Duquesne Last
Cut Stone Contractors and Quarrymen's Association
Allegheny County
Duquesne
R. Lindsay
C. D. Malone
Cleveland
C. FP. Buente
Pittsbore
Treasuer
John Clark
Trox A. Stehle
E.c. Knox
Allerheny
W. C. Stewart
William Ricolf
Buente
Association
Reese Lindsey
Onur City
St . Trent
Fraser
E. A. Knox
G. A. McArthur
J. B. Johnston
E Gill
H. KE. Barnes
J.J. Miller
New Bedford Corsa Fabrics Debut at Jos. Horse & Co
Plain and fancy white goods introduced at Jos. Horse & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. The fabric is described as beautiful and jacquarded similar to the wool Bedford line, offered by the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Anderson's Ginghams—Wash
Reward Offered for Traces in Krause’s Hendathe Ules
Public notice offers 500 reward for any trace of sntipurine morphine chloral or any injurious compound in Krause's Hendathe ules. Drug gists urged to report findings promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Wrssu
Central Traction Plans to Run Night Cars Soon
The Central Traction Company held its annual meeting at the Westinghouse building. The old board was re elected with 17,000 shares voted. President Whitney reports rapid conversion of Center avenue to the Westinghouse electric system with ten cars expected in April. Night cars may run after electric service stabilizes. A dividend of 20 per share, totaling 75,000, was declared and credited on stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traction Company
Westinghouse
George S. Whitney
T. A Gillespie
Calvin Wells
E. M. Byers
C. H. Mckee
T. B. Atterbury
J. R. McGinley
al Light
White Avenue
Fulton Street
Wylie Avenue
Duquesne Road
Center Avenue
Gillespie
Whitney
One New Director Elected At Allegheny County Light Co Meeting
The Allegheny County Light Company held a stockholders meeting where R D MacGonnigle presented the annual finances showing assets of 154176 plus real estate and other items and liabilities of 535600 capital stock and bonds. One new director, Jas H Willock, was elected to replace E M Byers joining Geo Westinghouse Jr Robert Pitcairn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Light Company
R. D. MacGonnigle
Ner Eearnings
Geo. Westinghouse, Jr
Robert Pitcairn
Jas. H. Willock
C. L. J. T. Ridall
Wm. Eberhart
Theo
G. H. Blaxter
W. B. Rodgers
E. M. Byers
Pittsburg Natatorium elects directors at annual meeting
Stockholders elected F. J. Torrance W. G. McCenchless C. L. Magee Wharton McKnight M. DeWolf as directors at the Pittsburg Natatorium annual meeting. Secretary Stevenson reported year ending January 31 shows 1,363 baths in the building including Turkish swimming tub and hot salt water baths. since May 1880 about 8,888 baths. Treasurer McCandless praised the debt free condition and the imbue rosy remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Natatorium
F. J. Torrance
W. G. McCenchless
C. L. Magee
Wharton McKnight
M. DeWolf
Stevenson
McCandless
Change in Pittsburg school exam methods discussed
Central Board of Education debates a move away from memorization toward reform in exam and promotion practices. A committee is formed, including the president and secretary, to study the current system and report on potential changes. January shows 27,504 enrolled pupils with 23.27 average attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
Pittsburg
Kearns
W. H. McKelvey
Sodner van Rind
McKelvey
A. E. McCandress
David Torrence
Reisfar
Attorney seeks pardon for Patrick Fitzpatrick murder case
Brennen, attorney for the Catholic Associations of Allegheny County, prepared papers seeking commutation for Patrick Fitzpatrick who was convicted of first degree murder for killing Samuel Early outside Mulvihill's saloon. Fitzpatrick, who had been drinking heavily, has no money or relatives. his hanging was set for March 4, and a vigorous effort to save his life is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJ. Brennen
Allegheny County
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Samuel Early
Mulvihill
Fitzpatrick
Primaries Ruled Out As Outsiders Protest In Chartiers Township
City nominating meetings end as Chartiers Valley Republican Club leads a move to abolish primaries in Chartiers township. Club leaders Von Bonnhorst and Percy F. Smith back a limited ticket with insiders favored, outsiders excluded. Remaining supporters stage a planned meeting Saturday to decide on primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Township
Chartiers Valley
Republican Club
Crafton
von Bonnhorst
Percy F. Smith
A. C. Reineman
Jacob Drake
George R. Pearson
J. E. Jones
J. A. Evans
Robert Reno
Robert Allen
C. A Stevenson
Newton Petrie
D. Ferrell
Rome B. Cool
Some Petrie
H.Y. Dougherty
Slack
Nominated Candidates Span City Wards in Local Elections
The slate includes Select Council candidate J R O Malley and Common Council hopeful William Nolan. School directors nominees are Harry Sellers and A Mullen. Ward canvasser candidate is B Malos. The list outlines candidate names across ward offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
J. R. O'Malley
Common Council
William Nolan
Harry Sellers
A. Mullen
Ward Canvarser
B. Malos
Allegheny Democrats End Fray Choose Delegates
Allegheny county Democratic factions reach a truce and nominate George B. Fleming and James M. Guffey as the county's national delegates. A dispute remains over a delegate at large while Secretary Harrity had previously promised P. Foley as delegate at large if he backed Wright for State Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
George 8. Fleming
James M. Guffey
Harrity
P. Foley
Larce
Wright
Lawyers urge Shiras for Supreme Court seat from Pittsburg group
D. T. Watson and Charles Bobb traveled to Washington as an Allegheny County Bar Association committee to present George Shiras Jr. as a candidate to the President. They carried posblations and aimed to make a strong case. A separate committee of five manufacturers led by RB PF Jones will also depart for Washington to back a Pittsburg lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Watson
Charles Bobb
Washington
Allegheny County Bar Association
George Shiras, Jr
United States Supreme
Shiras
PF. Jones
Pittsburg
Republicans name primaries for school director seat
The Republican Executive Committee of the Twenty-eighth ward Southside met in the schoolhouse and appointed a finance committee for the coming election. They set Thursday next as the primary day for nominating a school director for a short or unexpired term to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of H. Kobraste after being nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Final Protests Fill Few City Tax Appeals
Slack activity at the City Assessor's Office reports under fifty belated appeals. Assessor Hoerr presided as others were absent and illness afflicted several officials. Notable filings include George Wilson seeking $5,000 on Penn Avenue vicinity, John H. McKelvy asking $36,900 to $42,666, and D B Murcock challenging multiple parcels in Squirrel Hill and Wightman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoerr
Larkin
George Wilson
Penn Avenue
St. Clair Street
John H. McKelvy
Tigacres
Negley Avenue
McChilly Street
D. B. Murcock
Twenty Second Ward
Squirrel Hill
Forbes Street
Wightman Street
Bryson Street
Homewood Avenue
Belmont Street
Emma V. Adams
Forbes
Wightman
G. G. O'Brien
Edgerton Avenue
Wich
James B. Hill
Fox
Butler Street
M. E
Seventeenth Ward
John D. McKee
Stanton Avenue
Ellen J. Black
Carnegie Street
Fred Bobler
Ex-Congressmen Frank and Niedringhaus Tout Tin Plate Plans
Ex-Congressmen Frank and Niedringhaus visited to press river improvements for St Louis before the River and Harbor Committee. Frank criticized Harrison and favored Blaine or other Republicans if Harrison declines, while Niedringhaus touted tin plate production and denied scarcity, predicting plentiful black plate soon and offering his firm's drawings to assist others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Niedringhaus
America
St. Louis
Washington
River and Harbor Committee
Mississippi
O'Neil
Waterloo
Harrison
Blaine
Ben Harrison
Niedringheus
Niedringhama
United States
Flinn Campaign Chooses Ward Six Nominating Ticket
In Ward Six the Republican and Citizens groups named a partial slate with William J Flinn for Select Council W G Mehaffey for Alderman and John S Rite nour for School Director. a follow up meeting planned to complete the ticket for endorsement at Forbes schoolhouse Thursday evening. Nearly 200 attend as Evan Jones presides and announces the ticket though no opposition is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J
Philip
Select Council
Sixth Ward
Citizens
Stevenson Street
William J. Flinn
Connell
W. G. Mehaffey
John 5. Ritenour
Common Council
Forbes
Evan Jones
J. B. McCance
Twelfth Ward Suggestion Meeting Names School Directors
Republicans of the Twelfth ward Allegheny met in the ward schoolhouse to discuss candidates. Select Councilman Morrie Einstein presided as Joseph Staub Jr W H Wie Edward Blotz Palbert Kalmyer P Ren and Archie Gardner were named for school directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
Allegheny
Morrie Einstein
Joseph Staub, Jr
W. H.wie
Edward Blotz
Palbert Kalmyer
P. Ren
Archie Gardner
Funeral of General McClelland in Pittsburg to honor Adjutant General
The body of Adjutant General William McClelland arrives in Pittsburg at 11:55 PM and lies in state at Third Presbyterian Church after a midnight escort by Governor Pattison and staff. A large crowd, military units including the Loyal Legion and Union Veteran Legion, and city officials attend the funeral service with a state in church and later burial at Allegheny Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Snowden
Boyer
Company C
Eighteenth Regiment
W. H. Davis
Wiley
Samson
Harrisburg
Guard of Honor
Loyal Legion
Union Veteran Legion
Duquesne Post
E. P.cowan
Third Church
M. B. Riddle
Western University
Booy
al Legion
Cooper's Battery
Lawrence County
John A. Wiley
Legtox
Prrrettes
William McClelland
Aguiar
Pennsylvania
Sixth Avenue
Third Presbyterian Church
Arthur McPadden
Matthew Sloax
Gini Charles F. Oreie
Jone
Groner
Herang
Prrrsuvne
H. D. Tate
William McCiettasn
Assessors clash with County on Stowe township valuations
Stowe township assessor John Caughey faced opposition as county commissioners defend altered valuations amid widespread appeals. Residents allege unequal raises, citing North Versailles, Spring Garden, Reserve, and Neville townships. The Plum township dispute and the Lee farm example frame a broader fight over assessment pricing and farm offers. The piece ends with an advertisement for Syrup of Figs as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caughey
Stowe Township
County Commissioners’ Office
Daniel Herley
Squire Miles Bryan
Aiso
North Veranilles
Spring Garden Borough
Reserve Township
Tir Neville
Marshall
Springdale
Sewickley
Union Townships
Plum Township
Lee
Thirteenth Ward candidates named for offices
Citizens nominate Emil Spahr William McEldowney and William Chambers for Common Council and Albert Askins James Hunter and James McMillan for school directors. Primaries are set for Saturday. Twenty-fifth Ward holds a meeting tonight at the school house to boost the coming election with several prominent speakers including a possible address by Mayor Gourley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Ward
Emil Spahr
William McEldowney
William Chambers
Common Connell
Albert Askins
James Hunter
James McMillan
Twenty-fifth Ward
Twenty-fifth Street
Gourley
Democrats Name Their Men for Eleventh Ward Ticket
The Eleventh ward Democrats met with John Gillson as chair and proposed the full ward ticket including candidates for School Directors and Assessor. Names listed include Com mon Connet, John teen, William B. Shaner, William E. Early, and Albert Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
John Gillson
Common Connet
John Teen
Wiliam B. Shaner
William E
Albert Means
James
Quiet Democratic Primaries Held at Knox Schoolhouse
Democratic candidates in the Thirtieth Southertle district gathered at the Knox schoolhouse for their primaries. Voters faced a straightforward slate and local watchers described a calm, orderly process with no major incidents reported.
Great Grand Vocalion Church Organ Sold to Rev Toner
The 950 pipe Grand Vocalion Church Organ from Mason & Risch Worcester Mass. sold for 1400 dollars to Rev Father Toner of Chartiers Catholic Church. Merchants praise its vast stops and durability as a marvel of the age. Davis & Co. and Messrs. other at 506 Wood Street and 0 Fifth Avenue are noted dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wellsville
Father Toner
Chartiers Catholic Church
Mason & Risch
Worcester
Mass
Wood Street
The Best Suit Sale at P C Clothiers After Fire
After a fire, P C Clothiers offers all undamaged suits for 13 dollars on February 11. The sale includes items originally priced at 25 to 50 dollars with tailors' charges avoided, featuring fine materials and varied patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pions Mng
Wales
Grant
Diamond Streets
Court House
Miss Fay Angered by Pittsburgh Police Barring Spiritualist Exhibits
The Pittsburgh police chief bans Miss Annie Eva Fay from further spiritualistic shows for lack of proper licensing. Miss Fay says she learned only this morning of the order, offers to perform free, and plans to cancel dates and depart the city. Chief Brown cites fraud and improper licensing as reasons, noting no license was secured for Monday’s entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Miss Fay
Pittsburg
Chef Brown
Pines
Brown
Fitzsimmons
Iss Fay
Desertion case prompts police aid in Pittsburgh trace
Mrs Charles Guschefsky of Jeannette called at the Fourteenth Street station yesterday afternoon seeking police help to locate her husband who she says abandoned her and is now in Pittsburgh. She appeared before Alderman Succop to file information for desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Guschefsky
Pole
Jeannette
Fourteenth Street
Southside
Pittsburg
Succop
May Have Been a Pittsburger
A telegram from Uhrichsville Ohio reports James Gilplay six seven tall and 156 pounds with sandy mustache died there Monday He had been in a Pittsburg hospital for seven weeks under treatment An effort will be made to find some of his friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhrichsville
James Gilplay
Pittsburg
Fight on Water Street Leaves Man Severely Beaten
In a confrontation with Patrick McDonough, Mike Connelly and John Finherty, Jack Connell was badly used up on Water Street near the Point. Connell was carried home in a serious condition, while his three attackers were arrested and held at Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McDonough
Mike Connelly
John Finherty
Jack Connell
Water Street
Connell
Central Station
Special train and Pullman cars offered by E P Roberts & Sons
A promotional notice for a special train from Union Station at 9 a m offering round trips at 9 with ten day validity and stopovers at Baltimore. It mentions Pullman sleeping cars on evening trains, a price of 200, and mail order free of charge from E P Roberts & Sons at Fifth Avenue and Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman Arior
Union Station
Baltimore
Pullman
E P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Garments in several fabrics offered at Cloak Room
A varied selection of imported beaver Cheviots diagonals and fancy cloths in colors black blue tan and wine arrives this morning. Weights range light to heavy and the sale location is the Cloak Room entrance with a rare opportunity noted.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pattereen
Astor
Corres
James McCurdy
Vorstions
John Boyd
Wymman
Ite
Toder
Pitteturg
Jaidze
J_ TV
Metotoen
Rose Losey
Stornery Patterson
H.O. Price
Willian Wilson
Efe
Rudolf Rater
Hamene Society
Natatorium
Finzpatrick
Brennen
Surderer
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
Flinn
McClelland
Guard of
Army of TY
Nouman M. Smith
Chanlss Steesr
California Fig Syrup Co
Knox
Valenting
Davis & Co
P. C
Clothiers
D.C
Vira Penwsy
NIA Railroad
Valentine Spoons
Pitestrn's
Hucus & Hacke
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Rau
E. P, Roberts & Sons
Maueep St. Feltuer
W. &. Kuhl
Donovan
Euhl
Schumaker & Co
No. We Liberty Street
Joe Reilly
Adams
Kuhl
Cheviot
Bedford Cord
Penn Ave
Capes
Marten
Mink
SSO
Felo
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