Unclear historical program details at music hall event
The article describes a music hall program with Mr Rhinehart Mayers at the keyboard and Miss Kate E Courtney performing, noting the audience’s praise and the evolving schedule. It mentions a forthcoming formal opening by Mr Carnegie and a catalogue produced by Manager Florence O Neill with engravings of the building donor and donor captions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinehart Mayers
Kate E. Courtney
Mayers
Ne Music Hall
Carnegiehimese
Police Arrangements Keep Art Gallery Open Two Weeks
Chief Kirschler led 25 officers and detectives to supervise a crowded opening at the Allegheny Free Library art gallery. No thefts occurred as crowds surged only to be managed by a disciplined force. Heller was ordered out after promising to leave the city. The gallery will remain open for two weeks with daily hours set and tickets contested by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookes
Kirschler
Glenn
Murphy
McClure
Johnston
Wilson
Clark
McNinerr
Thornton
Livingston
Shields
Scott
Jacob Snyder
Heller
Kirsch Jer
Saupe &Y
Powerlens
Toa Disp
J. Scott
Scythring Ae
Allegheny Free Library
Single Tax Meeting Draws Large Moorhead Attendance
Americans Association Circle No 1 of the British American Association met at Moorhead's Hall with a large turnout. J E Heppinstal presided as Edward Yardley and Thomas Grondy spoke applauded on the rights to life and pursuit of happiness and on private land as a means to secure these rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 1
British-American Association
Moorhead
J. E Heppinstal
Single Tax League
Edward Yardley
Thomas Grondy
Washington Monument Corner-Stone Ceremony Plans
A Select Council Chamber in Allegheny hosted a meeting of the Je C C A M committee on laying the Washington monument corner-stone. The session was brief with a subcommittee absent. A memento box will include a portrait of Damen Crow. Officer Trapp of the Fort Wayne depot in Allegheny was assaulted by a man alleging prior arrest. a scuffle occurred at the station leading to a man named John Sorder being taken to the lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council Chamber
Allegheny
Washington Monument
Je. C.C. A.M
Lascentin & Gipeaphuien
Damen Crow
Trapp
Fort Wayne
John Sorder
Uncleaned Sidewalk Leads to Injury at Fulton and Center
John Dibbold fell on an icy sidewalk at the Fulton street and Center avenue corner, injuring his spine and being moved homeward to Webster avenue and Fremont street by wagon. A liquor seller, J A Romer of 662 Fifth Avenue, was arrested by Detective Sol Coulson on a warrant from Magistrate McKenna for operating without a license in the Eleventh ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dibbold
Fulton Street
Center Avenue
Webster Avenue
Fremont Street
In & Wagon
J. A. Romer
Fifth Avenue
Sol Coulson
Magietrate McKenna
Major Hartzell Honored at Retirement from Central Board
The old Central Board of Education met to adjourn and the new board organized. January employed teachers reached 612. pupil enrollment 26 374 with 22 335 average attendance, 539 below December due to sickness. January expenses totaled 41 189 59 with bills outstanding 460 18, leaving a small balance. A farewell resolution honored Major Hartzell for service since 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board
New Board of Education
Central Board of Education
Lucky
Finance Committee
Eby
Councils
McKelvey
Kerns
Fourteenth Ward Republicans Set Primary Ticket Plans
The Fourteenth Ward Republicans met at the Soho School House last night and arranged a primary for Saturday from 4 to 7 PM to complete their field. C J Magee presided with George Sheppard and James McKnight as secretaries. Nominees included Select Council John Anderson Common Council W A Magee L T Brown and H Shannon and Constable John G Jones. Additional offices were suggested including Alderman Andrew F Donn Charles Kalvenhauser Patrick Morrow Assessor Jacob Joseph Christian Weber School Director nominees John Anfderheide James J t James Dougherty William Hughes and James Maloy. Gourley removal was addressed and Gourley spoke as did Insu L Magee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soho
C. J. Magee
George Sheppard
James McKnight
John Anderson
Select Council
W. A. Magee
L.T. Brown
H. Shannon
Common Council
John G. Jones
Constable
Alderma
Andrew F. Donn
Charles Kalvenhauser
Patrick Morrow
Jacob Joseph
Christian Weber
John Anfderheide
James J. T
James Dougherty
William Hughes
James Maloy
Insu. L
Gourley
Where Will It Be Discussion Focuses on Library Site
City Hall discussion centers on locating the free library site with property owners debating options. Proposals aim to place the library shield in Ward Twelve or Fourteen while predicting downtown decline for a central site within five to ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Library
City Hall
Scraenpt Bat Raney
Biaabe
Grant Street
Two Suspects Arrested After Assault on Peddler
James Loughrey alias Leatherhead and James McNally, sought by Third District police, were arrested last night and detained in the Fourteenth Ward station. They allegedly attacked Hebrew peddler Moritz Jofa on Second Avenue while attempting a robbery, prompting citizen interference. An informant also accuses them of assaulting Conrad Lewis Saturday night as police pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Loughrey
Leatherhead” Loughrey
James McNally
Third District
Fourteenth Ward
Itis Cha
Moritz Jofa
Second Avenue
Conrad Lewis
Hyr
Loughrey
Bermuda Discourse Delights Microspical Society
About 45 members attended the Microspical Society meeting at Pitchburg Library parlor to hear Prof. Phillips discuss the Bermudas. Stereopticon views illustrated the talk and drew favorable reactions from many attendees, including a sizable portion of Indies, who found the evening highly entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Microspical Society
Pitchburg
Phillips
Bermudas
Gilmore couple arrested for alleged false mortgage claims
Mary Gilmore and R. R. Gilmore were arrested by J. W. Huston & Co. on a charge of false mortgage. Leo Reed alleged the Gilmores marketed large quantities of goods while claiming real estate holdings to cover debts, but they reportedly owned less. They were jailed for a Saturday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gilmore
R. R. Gilmore
New Ae Yer Tercay
Leo Reed
Ww. H. Huston & Co
Soventh Avenue Wholesale Grocers
Gilmores
Doubling the Police and a City Wedding
Police Officer Andy Scott, a noted figure at Smithfield street and Diamond, married Kate Berry sister of Deputy Coroner Berry and Sergeant Berry from the seventh ward station. A Reverend officiated. In Mansfeld a plan to rename the town to Monroe aims to fix post office mix ups on the Panhandle road. Local citizens note mail delivery annoyances and seek reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Scott
Smithfield Street
Diamond
Kate Berry
Berry
Sergeant Berry
Seventh Ward
Harsha
Mansfeld
Panhandle
Monroe
Boy Sustains Severe Burns After Fire At Carnegie Home
A resident of Carnegie suffered extensive burns in a night fire that damaged his dwelling. Fire crews battled the blaze and transferred the victim to a local hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the cause of the incident.
Prohibitory Talk As WCTU Fights Liquor Issue
The Third U P Church meeting of the W C T U drew a large attendance for a monthly session. Madam President Spencer led devotional exercises as members debated secession, license courts, and individual responsibility while electing new department superintendents and adopting a stance to work against liquor sales without organized partisan action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
St. Patrick's Day
Spencer
Bellevue
W. H. Page
Chester County
K. 8. Devore
M. A. Acheson
J. M. Porter
G. W. Gibson
Andrew Bryce
Beard
Tassy
McKeesport
Bands
Wallace Union
Leech
U.P
Fire Destroys Part of Illinois Leather Warehouse
A blaze at the Illinois Leather Company warehouse on South Canal Street Allegheny partly consumed the building and stock. Loss estimated at $5,000, likely started in a drying fan used for plastering hair prepared for the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Leather Company
South Canalstreet
Allegheny
Cough Remedy Sold For Post La Grippe Aftercare
Mrs A J Allen wife of the Scott County Iowa Blade editor says Chamberlains Cough Remedy helps the cough that follows la grippe. Available from E G Stuckey Penn Ave and other local dealers including Markell Bros Theo E I Carl Hartwig and E E Heck in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Allen
Scott County
Iowa
Blade
Chamberlain
E. G. Stuckey
Penn_ave
Cor
Wylie Ave
Falton At
Markell Bros
Penn and
Sores Ayvet
Theo. E. I
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Fort
Third
Butler Sts
Pittsburg
Allegheny
E. E. Heck
Federal
Thewss R. Morris
Honover
Building Trade Editor Debates Eight Hour Law Opposition
W R Sharon replies to Gompers criticizing the eight hour proposal, arguing interior towns would attract mechanics and harm cities. He contends shorter hours do not reduce costs but reflect labor purchasing power, warns immigration would flood the country, and cites opposition from builders’ groups across Canada to the Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. & Sharon
Sharon
The
Journal of Building
Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor
Gompers
National Association of Builders
St Paul
St. Paul
Canada
Gulf
Oceans
Tableware Makers Plan Consolidation Talks
committees of tableware manufacturers met at the Hotel Anderson to draft a detailed consolidation plan. A further meeting is expected in about a week, and Mr. Feing will travel to New York for business matters. The committee stated that details cannot be published at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Anderson
Feeiag
New York
Coke Price Hike Noted by Furnace Men
Coke prices rose again with furnace coke quoted at 215 dollars per ton, a forty cent increase. H C Frick attributed the rise to higher costs of potassin coke under the new scale, despite consumer protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Frick
Charleroi Pirate Glass Works Expands at Belle Vernon
Belle Vernon firm begins erection of an extensive plant and opens a city office. Office buildings at Belle Vernon expected to be completed this month, with other structures progressing steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi Pirate Glass Works
Bellevernon
Organizing at Mt. Pleasant by Builders' League leaders
Special agent W. E. Jowell and John Ebman visited Mt. Pleasant to organize local building tradesmen. The workers have sought union action for some time and will join the Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
W. E. Jowell
Builders’ League
John Ebman
Federation of Labor
Large crowd at auction of William Carr estate stocks
A packed Chamber of Commerce sale led by auctioneer John D. Bailey drew bankers brokers and capitalists bidding on stocks from the William Carr estate. Shares in Farmers Deposit National Bank Mechanical National Bank Third National Bank and others sold amid brisk competition. several listings reported no sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Bailey
Chamber of Commerce
William Carr
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Mechanical National Bank
Third National Bank
Exchange National Bank
M. É& M. National Bank
Braddock National Bank
Germania Savings Bank
Fidelity Tithe and Trust Company
Allemannia Insurance Company
Pittsburg Insurance Company
Monongahela Insurance
Union Storage Company
Allegheny Valleyway Company
Ercantile
Abrary Hall Company
Chartiers Railway Company
Columbia Oil Company
Mansfeld Coal and Coke Company
Duquesne Land Company
Pittabu
Standard Plate Glass Company
Union Switch
No Era Navigation Company
First National Bank of Braddock
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Monoela Water Company
Fourth National Bank
Commercial National Bank
National Bank
Gale
Westinghouse Brake Company
Linited
London
Earnest Effort to Unite Presbyterian Churches Plans Convention
A committee of leaders from United and Reformed branches met at the Home Hotel to pursue closer relations and remove barriers. They decided to consider calling a national convention of delegates from the Reformed and United churches to be held in the city in March, with details to be set at a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United and Reformed Presbyterian Churches
H. H. George
Geneva College
Joseph McNaugher
A. B. Copeland
J. W. Houston
J. C. Kennedy
United Presbyterian
Old and New Schools
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Home Hotel
Reformad
Democratic Meeting Draws Largest Sixth Ward Attendance
The Forbes Avenue schoolhouse hosted a packed Democratic meeting last night with John J. McCaffrey elected chair and John T. Cahill and James J. Boyle as secretaries. Nominations were set for Common Council and Assessors, with a resolution pledging undivided support to the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Avenue
John J. McCaffrey
John T. Cahill
James J. Boyle
Common Council
David Larkin
John Dunn, Jr
Rehoolac. Hess
W.F. Barclay
John McLaughblie
B. Carnay
Psed
Detectives nab teen bootleggers in one hour theft case
Chief of Detectives John Glenn of Allegheny recovered stolen goods within an hour after the report. Two youths were questioned after a burglary at 69 Irwin Avenue, a gold watch chain and a diamond ring were found hidden, and Sam Grover confessed, returning the loot to owner Thomas Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glenn
Allegheny
Pearson
Glenn
Irwin Avenue
Thomas Jones
Carnegie Library
Glenna
Sam Grover
Young Grover
Jones
January Building Permits Totals Rise Slightly
The Inspector of Buildings reports 171 permits issued in January with a total valuation of 306 534 dollars, up from 170 permits and 218 254 dollars a year earlier. Thirteenth ward leads by count with 23 permits but lower valuation than Fourteenth and Twenty-second wards. Most permits are for frames, with six brick, seven iron clad, one stone and one iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Ward
Fourteenth Ward
Twenty-second Ward
Twenty-first Ward
Twenty-seventh Ward
Arbitration on Damages to Ohio Connecting Railway Land
A tribunal for landowners along the Ohio Connecting Railway met with the Allegheny sub-Committee on Streets and Severn to discuss damages to property near the railway approaches. It was generally agreed that arbitration is acceptable, with councils and owners to appoint one representative each and a third to join for a three person panel. The committee adjourned to reconvene Saturday at 2 o'clock on the disputed ground, with landowners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Severn
County Democracy meeting backs city ticket and plans coordination
A large turnout approved resolutions endorsing the city Democratic ticket. A five member committee was set to meet Randall Club representatives for harmonious action. Attendees included Rich Campbell and others as leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Rich Campbell
Dennis J. Boyle
John H. Sorgeman
Charles Eyes
Mortality Report for Week Ends with 99 Deaths
During the week ending Saturday there were 99 deaths in the city, with throat and lung diseases as leading causes. Total deaths from these sources exceed 600 percent of the week’s total. City sections listed include Salbane Southside 96 East Eng Old City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
East Eng
Old City
Republicans Nominate Council and School Directors in Two Wards
The Republicans of the Tenth ward nominated James Foster for Select Council and Ralph Richardson for School Director. A committee from the Nineteenth and Twentieth wards will meet in the E. BI w Club hall opposite Fifth-ie Opera house. Democrats of the Fourteenth ward plan a Friday night meeting at the schoolhouse Boho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Ward
James Foster
Ralph Richardson
Roe
Boho
General Hastings Visits Pittsburgh Republican Headquarters
General Hastings arrived in the city for a few days to assess military resources. He chatted with locals at the Hotel Duquesne and with Mr. Gourley, while resting after a long Johnstown trip. He later left via a box car for Ramietare, in good spirits and lingering fatigue from recent duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hastings
Hotel Duquesne
Johnstown
mOenent Hasti
Ramietare
Pittsburg
Penn Avenue
Morrow
Denniston
Wilkinsburg
Will Be Opened Tonight Father Sheedy's School and Hall Dedicated
Tonight the First ward hosts the opening of Father Sheedy's new school and hall with Bishop Phelan presiding. A musical and literary program, readings of regret from Governor Beaver and others, and talks by Rev. J. Sauber, Rev. Father McTirhe, Willis F. McCook, and ex-Postmaster John Larkin highlight the dedication. A luncheon follows the conclusion of the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Sheedy
Phelan
Father McTirhe
Willis F. McCook
Funeral of Dr. Oldshue
The funeral of Dr. James A. Oldshue was held yesterday morning with a solemn requiem at St. Paul's Cathedral. Rev. Fathers Sheedy Wall Molineaux Con way Kearney Mturphy Griffin Canavan Mc Tighe and Benedictine Fathers Soul Albert Raymond officiated. After an eloquent sermon by Father Canavan, the casket was opened for a final view before the cortege proceeded to Calvary Cemetery for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Oldshue
St. Paul's Cathedral
Sheedy
Wall
Molineaux
Conway
Kearney
Mturphy
Griffin
Canavan
McTighe
Soul
Albert and
Raymond
Nena
Oldshire
St. Vincent's
Calvary Cemetery
Death of Henry Snyder Delays Allegheny County Light Co Meeting
The annual meeting of the Allegheny County Light Company was postponed due to the death of stockholder Henry Snyder. The body was sent to Philadelphia for interment after funeral services attended by railroad officials and electricians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Light Company
Henry Snyder
Snyder
Philadelphia
Cables Arrive for Castle Shannon Incline Project
Two heavy cables arrived on Monday for the Castle Shannon incline and will be installed. One cable weighs about 14 000 pounds. Construction on the house and track continues despite bad weather and is expected ready by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Shannon
Seven Shades of Melton Overcoats At Five Each
Elegant lot of men’s overcoats offered at five dollars each. Made from melton material in seven shades: pearl gray black brown tan Oxford and blue. Part of early spring line labeled low Lat Paha J. Located near Grant and Dismond opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Excursion to Washington City by Baltimore and Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will operate a excursion on Thursday February 20 at nine dollars round trip. Tickets are valid ten days and allow a visit to Baltimore. Day train departs at 8 A M and night train at 9 20 P M with parlour cars on the day run and sleeping cars on the night run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Removal Prices on Spring Goods
New and beautiful goods arriving but all must be sold at removal prices. Come every day and pay well. G Campbell & Sons advertise 710 Penn Ave offering discount Spring goods to clear stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Campbell & Sons
Penn Ave
All Loft All Gone and Other Advertised Goods
Entitled All Loft All Gone and other items advertise lace fringed celluloid telegrams of love and novelties from L Breuninger Co 635 Smithfield St. Frep Browns Ginger tonic for fever relief New Styles Bengaline at 500 silk counters Penn Avenue with sales on Pongee draperies Collins & Tue Iron City Brewing Co ale and beer for health telephone 1186 Houns & Co Peupl Avenue Stores remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waa
L. Breuninger & Gn
SOS
L. Brecymorr & Co
Smithfield St
City
Jos. Honge & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewing Co
Unclear Entered Public Notice Fragment
Fragmentary OCR mentions Allegheny residents and police at Basining Avenue with vague references to workers and Peaitanie on a street. No clear action, authority, or deadline present.
Union Club Resolutions Denounce Bailey Speech
At the Union Club of Allegheny on February 10 the members adopted resolutions condemning John H. Bailey for an address reported in the Pittsburg Post. The vote condemned anti Union rhetoric and called for defeating Bailey, citing Lincoln and Grant as political targets and denouncing the preacher turned politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Club
Allegheny County
Democratic County Committee
Party of Abolitionism
State den Committee
National Committee
Lincoln
Springfield
Washington
Burnside
Grant
Richmond
Granton Richmond
Clinton
Abraham Liscoln
T. W. GaLz
W. D. Jowns
Charles Preston
Joan R. Vaavaghe
BR. J. Davis
U. M. Lez
EB. J. Davis
JB. L. Govarss
Joan H. Chilton
UEDBE No 27 Issued At Central Hotel Notice
An issued notice titled UEDBE No 27 appears for a central hotel gathering. The text mentions Andrew, JomN and Andrews as organizers and references a report prompt and a commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Cestral Hotel
Jomn & Andrews
Bargain Garment Sale with Low Prices
Store offers deep discounts on clothing with prices that defy value. Heavy cloth clocks priced at 3 dollars, previously 7 dollars and 1 3 today. Various lines for three and four years.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Americans Association
Sopher
Major Hartzell
Tresteeme
Winnie
Hartzell
Cne Saese
McCandless
McKain
Reistfar
Lewis
Reistar
Exposition Society
Pitts
Keller
McMillen
Luckey
Mr. C. I. Magee
Scientific Entertainment
Dmicroecepical Society
Lhst
J. W. Huston & Co
Bey
Carnegie
W.C.T.U
L. & C. Society
Mary H. Jones
Foster
Cambria County Union
Bryce
Supreme Court
McGunpegie
Ase
Pittaburg
Oie
Ourth
Samter
Arosare
Law and Order Society
Oe Wishart
Williams — Society
Zama
Gripper
Charleroi
Sixth Ward
Chry
Allegheny Boys
Irwin Ceed
Anethar Bor
Charles Romel
Chie
Romeel
County Democracy
Standard
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Standard Oil Company
F. H. Oliphant
Oil City
South Penn Oil Company
L. F. Barger
Mahoning Comany
Youngstown
G. T. Braden
Ol City
W. H. Hoffman
Butler
Posmenter
D. D. Moriarty
Emlenton
DR. Oldshue
Plhysician
W. F. Brodhead
Kittaguing
Wfsu
Valentines
Boces
Pice
Basing
Reet
Market Street
Z. Wainwright & Co
New Drees Goods
Jos. Horne & Co
DR. C. McLane
Liberty
Office OF Supreme Commandedy
United Americas Mechanics OF America
Prrrascre
JUS. Horne & CO
Secadorem
Black Fish
Point Gare
Fedora
Chantilly
Cloak Department
Children's Department
Horne & CO
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