Allegheny Mayor Pearson Faces Embezzlement Trial
Testimony centers on county jail and workhouse fee collections funneled to front office officers rather than the City Treasurer. Key witnesses including Henry Hunneshagen and Chief Kirschler describe a long standing practice of cashing warrants in the Mayor’s name and pooling fees among front office staff, with Mayor Pearson denying personal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Henry Hunmeshagen
Murphy
Wyman
Kirschler
Mr. Pearson
Tr. Pearson
McKeesport
George Harrison
Wilkins Township
J. H. Nieman
Eidhth
Pittsburg
Thomas Loughrey
Ware
Pittsberg
Wm. Campbell
Harrison Township
John E. McKeown
Caulker
Elizabeth
George Knott
Twenty -Fifth
John Meyers
Indiana Township
Allegheny
Clerk White
Allegheny Councils
Pearson
Tr. McBrier
County Control
Kh. T. Pearson
Controller Crown
Mayyors
Hunneshagen
Lion
J. R. Murphy
Willem Licheninub
Samuel McClure
John Glenn
Ephinstone
Paveron
Honneshagen
Pinon
Bnet
Ar. Scandrett
Burglary at Tom's Run Safe Opened by Jimmy
A clever safe-blow broke into McClarren Stewart's general store at Tom's Run on Wednesday night. The front door was forced with a jimmy, the safe cracked, and the door, a drill and a sledge hammer were found in the morning. About 20 dollars in cash from Stewart and the Building and Loan Association funds were missing, with total theft amount undetermined. Postmaster reported stamps and other valuables missing. suspects not yet located yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom's Run
McClarren Stewart
Jimmy
Building and Loan Association
The Final Inquiry in Allegheny Postoffice Probe
Inspector Moore closed another examination of the Allegheny postoffice and departed for Washington. He promised a report to the department on Monday. The Postmaster General is expected to order the removal of Postmaster Gileland and Deputy Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Moore
Allegheny Postoffice
Washington
Allegheny Office
Gileland
Miner
Unconfirmed Death By Own Action Rumor Targets City
A report from yesterday claimed W W Smeathers of 3258 Penn Avenue killed himself in Philadelphia. No such person or address exists in the directory. Walter W Sneathen of 0 Penn Avenue is well and cannot explain the report. He sent shoes to a man named Meisure in Philadelphia. authorities will pursue whether Meisure is the unknown party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Smeathers
Penn Avenue
Philadelphia
Walter W. Steuthen
Sneathen
Meisuire
McGuire
Street Railway Officers Inspect Rails at Anderson Hotel
West Enstreet Railway officers JT. H. Monk F. S. Pearson A. H. Emery L. Plumpton and A. Hodges of Boston are at the Anderson Hotel examining street railway systems and rail quality. Their company controls 20 miles of the city’s railroad and may secure a contract with Pittsharz parties for waste across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. H. Monk
F. S. Pearson
A. H. Emery
4. L. Plumpton
A. Hodges
West Enstreet Railway
Boston
Anderson Hotel
Pittsharz
Killed by Fright in Coal Cabin Tragedy
Caroline Gardner a 15 year old girl dies after being frightened by two miners near Federal Station. James and Thomas Skidmore, father and son, are jailed on manslaughter charges after an inquest found death due to fright and valvular heart disease. Coroner Grant Miller and Squire A. W. McMillen led the inquiry at the log cabin scene in Collier township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline J. Gardner
Thomas
James Skidmore
Grant Miller
Squire A. W. McMillen
Mansfield
Federal Station
Collier Township
Tom's Run
le Grande
Mia. Gardner
Caroline
Dixmont Insane Asylum
Margret Allison
James Allison
Daniel Snyder
Skidmore
Skidmores
McDowell
Squire Millen
A. Packburn
Mr. Miller
Tom‘s Row
Mary Dermad
Gnewer
Gardner
Buffalo Bill Foody Visits Pittsburg En Route to Chicago
William Foody known as Buffalo Bill traveled through Pittsburg yesterday while moving from London to Chicago. He stated he intends to work with the World’s Fair authorities to stage his celebrated show in Chicago next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foody
Buffalo Bill
Pittsburg
London
England
Chicago
Collided With the Law and Street Incidents Reported
A chaotic local notice lists multiple arrests and legal actions. W H Ever paid a $10 fine for dropping a penny on a newsboy Joe Reilly. Sanay Firuos arrested for meat theft on Rebel Avenue. Toowas Henry charged with attempted throat cutting of the prosecutor. Aveust Rusa arrested at David Lamn’s residence on Jane Street for burglary. Mrs Mancaver Hager held for counterfeit money in four thousand dollars bond. Dall Dexter arrested for malicious mischief. Donley and others accused of stone throwing at Lindsay and McCutcheon’s mill. Janus Nowrowson nabbed disposing of a woman’s watch in Smithfield pawnshop. Drivers for Luts & Co arrested with others for a hay wagon pitchfork incident. Foreclosure and tax hearing details listed for John Rost and forgery case. W M Avaney, Keystone Butter Co. salesman, missing with irregular accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanay Firuos
Woods
Reble Avenue
Toowas Henry
John Foster
Richards
Aveust Rusa
David Lamn
Jane Street
Robbe
Saverio
Mancaver Hager
Allegheny
United States
McCandless
Toxas Dextor
McDonough
Alleheny
Donley
Paganz
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Rebecca Street
Janus Tnowrsox
McLaughlin
Smithfield Street
Kata J. A. M
Maetix Hunnay
George Femich
Paul Schultz
Luts & Co
Albert Eisenbeis
Jacob Keller
Blakely
Ket
John & s#rost
McMasters
Iron and Glass Bank
Southside
W. M. Avaney
Keystone Butter Company
Sear Short
Weimigane
Aubrey
A Poor Farm Opening Sparks Property Value Debate
Land in the county appears cheaper than city bids for a poor farm opening. Figures from rural appeals show wide variation in farm values, with farms like Lee and others offered at low prices. The Board of Charities may find room for operation at about $60 an acre by buying several nearby farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Township
Lee
Sam Miavits
Siebert
Board of Charities
David Ross
John Campbell
H. M. Clements
William Wright
Samuel Donaldson
H. R. Wilkimmins
George Reiter
Daniel Clements
Sarah Niblock
George B. Alter
James McKinkins
Etnaborough
O'Hara
Ens
Adjutant General Fight Grows in State Politics
General Wylie returned to Franklin saying he backs Walter Greenland for Adjutant General and that he can mobilize political support. Rumor places Colonel Frank L Rutledge as a leading Democratic candidate from Allegheny County, with General Guthrie declining to run. Officers once upset over McClelland’s appointment now expect the Governor to address perceived past errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie
McClelland
Franklin
Walter Greenland
Greenland
Frank L Rutledge
Indorse Gogryttr
Pittsburg
Rutledge
Allegheny County
Guthrie
Pattison
Guard
Tribute to General McClelland by Bar Association
The Bar Association passed resolutions on the death of Adjutant General McClelland. Judge Slagle presided with vice presidents including H F Collier and Christopher Magee. A resolutions committee cited McClelland’s life and memory, with addresses by judges and others. Copies were ordered sent to relatives and minutes updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
McClelland
Slagle
H. F. Collier
Christopher Magee
J. M. Kennedy
L. M. Plumber
J. C. Newmeyer
Messrs
Harvey Henderson
W. Chalfant
CC. Dickey
J. M. Swearingen
M. A. Woodward
ER. S. Craig
Frank C. Osburn
E. H. Russell
Henderson
Dick” Johnston
Glass Works for Indiana Pa to Employ 125 Men
Judge Harry White visited Indiana Pennsylvania to announce a new home glass works with a $30,000 capital stock. Construction is under way to start lamp chimneys and later bottles. The plant plans to employ 125 men at first, with rapid expansion anticipated and a Pittsburgh firm considering joining outside of Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harry White
Pittsburg
Allegheny to test smoke consumers at pumping station
The Allegheny Water Committee votes a practical trial of smoke consumers on the old boilers at the Howard Street pumping station. G. H. Hutchinson secured the contract to install two units at 150 dollars each, guaranteed to operate. If successful, units may be adopted citywide and affect pending ordinances. The committee also approves the monthly payroll of 5615.99 and bills totaling 10242.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Water Committee
Howard Street
G. H. Hutchinson
Mr. Hutchinson
Alegheny
Water Committee
Grisp Local Points and Odd City Notes
Allegheny fourth ward Republicans meet tonight after plan for yesterday fell through. Coroner closes case of J C Ackerman who shot himself at River avenue Allechem finding death by his own action. Central station work in Oak alley advances, occupancy hoped by April. Southside U A M holds open meeting with Dr J M Duff and Prof Shanor speaking. Grand Army Encampment fund contributions include Wolf Lane Co ten dollars Iron City Brewing C H S A e twenty five F B Brunot twenty five J G McCandless some amount listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Fourth Ward
mMrxrine
Allegheny Public Works Committee
Tur
J.C. Ackerman
River Avenue
Allechem
Acue Corrcit No. 219
Southside
J. M. Duff
Shanor
McKeesport
Gountry
Grand Army
Wolf, Lane & Co
Iron City Brewing Company
F. BR. Brunot
J. G. McCandless
Cent-a-Word Rate Earns Five Months Of operation
Report notes the cent-a-word rate has been in force five months. An actual count on February 1 shows 30,731 fewer words than the previous year for the same period, with income up due to the new rate totaling 280,163 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jincreone
Republicans Denounce City Work in Eighth Ward Meet
The Eighth ward Republicans held a meeting at Franklin schoolhouse nominating John S Lambe for Select Council J F Geisenhaimer A J Pitcairn Dr J Guy McCandless for School Director and John White Reuben Miller John McKee for Aldermen They urged ward assessors to resist higher real estate valuations and criticized growing municipal spending urging restraint on park outlays and overall taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
Franklin School House
J. Guy McCandless
William Angloch
Select Council
John 8. Lambie
J. F. Geisenhaimer
A. J. Pitcairn
John White
Reuben Miller
John McKee
McCandless
Board of Assessors
The Southside Campaign Twenty-Sixth Ward Meeting
In the Twenty sixth ward a public meeting is planned for tomorrow night after a suggestion meeting at Humboldt school house. The Twenty-sixth Ward Republican committee reports that Chief Assessor Frank P. Case promised a satisfactory readjustment of ward valuations. A large turnout is expected as residents prepare to discuss the assessment issue and hear a full report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-Sixth Ward
Humboldt School House
Board of
Republican Executive Committee
Smm
Spt
Frank P. Case
Twenty Fourth District Committees Plan Primaries and Convention
Committees of three from each county in the Twenty fourth district meet on the 18th at the Duquesne Hotel in Pittsburg to fix time and place for the Congressional Convention to nominate a Republican candidate and two delegates to the National Convention. They will decide whether counties use the old conference system or representation by Republican vote. Allegheny and Fayette county lists are given, with names of the committee members. A lively contest is already brewing for the nomination, with Colonel Andrew Stewart, E F Acheson, and Colonel Finley among those mentioned. Finley has circulated a letter seeking support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-fourth
Duquesne Hotel
Pittsburg
Allerheny County
D.G. Foster
George J. von Bonhorst
William German
Fayette County
M. Bailey
Newmayer
John R. Byrne
Greene County
J. B. Donnelly
J. W. Ray
H.C. Sayers
Washington County
J. F
Ark Edward McDonald
John IL. Ron
Andrew, Stewart
E. F. Acheson
Finley
Magee Heads to Washington Over Colleector Post
Co L Magee departed for Washington last night amid talks he seeks the Pittsburg district Internal Revenue Collector position. Friends of George W Miller were disappointed when no appointment was made, with reports tying up the delay to Congressman Huff and suggesting Ex-Congressman Brown may gain the post backed by Congressman Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Magee
Washington
Internal Revenue
Pittsburg
George W. Miller
Boffington
Miller
Huff
Nineteenth ward Republicans nominate candidates at Hiland
The Republicans of the Nineteenth ward met last night in the Hiland school and nominated candidates for the election next Tuesday. John J. Davis presided and A. B. Lindsay and L. T. Denniston acted as secretaries. Those nominated were: For Common Council George Williams, School Directors George Dubarry and A. Gattis. Assessor David Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiland School
John J. Davis
A. B. Lindsay
L. T. Denniston
Common Council
George Willliams
George Dubarry
A. Gattis
David Walker
Harbaugh Denies Withdrawal From Twenty-First Ward Fight
John A. Harbaugh denies withdrawing from the contest for Common Council in the Twenty-first Ward. The report notes a lively campaign atmosphere as candidates press for votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Harbaugh
Common Council
A Declaration for Campbell
George Easton of Cincinnati on a trip home from the East expressed that ex Governor Campbell of Ohio would be the strongest Democratic presidential possibility. He noted many Chioltes expect Campbell to clash with the current executive champion of protection in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
George Easton
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fourth Ward Republicans Meet Tonight for Nominations
The Republicans of the Fourth ward plan a meeting tonight in the schoolhouse to make nominations at o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Gant Case Trial Ties to Fire, Hyatt Confession Dishonored
A telegram from Greensburg reports William R. Gant on trial in Criminal Court for burning his mother’s residence and a nearby farm building in 1800 with $12,000 insurance. The defense questions Hyatt’s testimony, accusing Detective Murphy of pressuring lies to frame Gant, with 60 witnesses and a contentious courtroom fight anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Byatt
Gant
Greensburg
William R. Gant
Irwin
John Hyatt
Gants
Tective P. J. Murphy
Young Hyatt
Hyatt
Gaut
Biggs
Pittsburg
James Stoner
Wentling
Miller
Murphy
Morph
Accidents Of A Day Report Six Incidents
Four men suffered serious injuries and two men died in incidents yesterday. Burns from a epileptic fall killed Simmons of Knoxville while Ritz severed arteries in a foot from broken glass at King’s glass works. O Reilly broke a leg at Edgar Thomson Steel Works and Evans crushed a hand coupling cars at Glenwood yard. Varesky died from a stair fall near lower Allegheny and Noble crushed a hand at Valley Railroad yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Richard Simmons
Knoxville
O'Reinly
Patrick O'eilly
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Mercy Hospital
Evans
William Evans
Glenwood
Davis
Varesky
George Varesky
Lower Allegheny
Nosir—Scott Noble
Neenene, Valley Railroad
Thirty-third Street
West Penn Hospital
Directors Named for Central District and Printing Telegraph
The annual election results list D Leet Wilson John E Hudson Co Jay French H B Harde oper George G Hall James Merrihew C D Rowe George L Whitney John L George. The annual statement shows 4 cen tral exces 195 main line stations and 149 branch line stations. There are 2 920 miles of underground wires and 7 015 miles of pole wires. The dividend last year was 10 percent. The usual dividend was passed this time due to rebuilding after electric railways and arc lights. Earnings rose by 11499 23. The company will move its office to the new building April 1 and wires by fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central District and Printing Telegraph Company
D. Leet Wilson
John E. Hudson
Jay French
H. 8. Harde*oper
George G. Hall
James Merrihew
C. D. Rowe
George L. Whitney
John L. George
Boy Homer Baker Found By Officer On Penn Avenue
A 12 year old named Homer Baker wandered on Penn avenue until morning, wearing a torn jacket and oversized gum boots. He said he came from Alliance Ohio, his mother was dead and his father worked as a brakeman on the Ft Wayne road. Lt Glenn and officers provided clothes and will seek work for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Baker
Bailey
Penn Avenue
Alliance,o
Ft. Wayne
Glenn
Baby found in basket on porch of Allegheny home
An 8 week old infant was discovered wrapped in cotton and hidden in a basket on the steps of Joan W. Grove at 128 Irwin Avenue Allegheny last night at 10:30. The mother’s identity could not be established. The child was alive and was placed in care with Mrs. Kane of Allegheny Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan W. Grove
Irwin Avenue
Allegheny
Kane
Allegheny Central Station
Gas officials Rush to Save Two Pittsburg Workers
John Hall and Philip Kuntz laborers for Pittsburg Gas Company were overcome by escaping gas while digging a ditch at the Wylie avenue and Erie street corner. They were brought to Engine Company No 5 where Dr Lee administered first aid. After about an hour both men were sent to their homes on Spring Garden avenue Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Philip Kuntz
Pittsburg
The Penn Avenue Stores Display Neckwear Line
The Penn Avenue Stores promotes an upscale neckwear assortment for men, showcasing the finest Soc and Zéc ties to attract attention across the United States. Jos. Horxe & Co. remains to present the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jos. Horxe & Co
Patriotism the Aim American Institute of Civics Organizes Pittsburg Council
The American Institute of Civics met at the Y M C A and formed the Pittsburg Council to promote Washington era civic ideals. Officers were elected including Rt. Rev. Courtlandt Whitehead as president and J H Rickettson as vice president. A public meeting and Sunday sermon campaign were planned to stress patriotism ahead of Washington's Birthday and national holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Civics
Pittsburg
American Institute of Civica
Patria Club
New York
Union
Courtlandt Whitehead
D. D
J. H. Rickettson
B. F. Woodburn
Sandusky Street Baptist Church
J. H. Carey
George T. Purves
First Presbyterian Church
W. J. Holland
The
Western University
George J. Luckey
Cit
W i
Pittsburg High School
Prince W. H. Dodds
Allegheny High School
Gaffin
Park Institute
Patterson
W. T. Tredway
A. Woods
Washington
Washington, D.C
United States Supreme Court
Waite
United States
Westmoreland politics described as quiet in Pittsburg visit
Notable Pittsburg arrivals include Colonel J M Laird editor Greensburg Argus and Fayette county leaders S L Mestrezat and County Chairman McDonald. Attendees list includes John Boyle uniontown attorney and W P Taylor of Washington Tube Works among others registering at Duquesne, Monongahela House, or New York hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Laird
Hugh McCullough
Fred Mead
Duboi
Pittsburg
W. P Taylor
Washington, Pa
Braddock Debates City Hope and Debt in Borough Plans
Braddock residents debate forming a third class city while seeking to annex surrounding townships to boost population. Officials fear debt of 160000 for uncompleted improvements and warn outside areas may be overreached for speculative development. A legal clash looms as factions argue over planned boundaries and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Yost
Turtle Creek
Ten Years On Brown Arrested In Pittsburgh Case
Wm Brown, arrested here yesterday on a Philadelphia warrant for criminal assault from ten years ago, was returned to Philadelphia last night by Officer William Anderson. Philadelphia police never gave up the case and located Brown in Pittsburg last week. He has lived in Pittsburgh five years, worked as a huckster, and has prior petty offense arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brown
Phildelphia
Philadelphia
William Anderson
Brown
Pittsburg
Mercer County Politics From a Democratic Viewpoint
James H. Stromahan Deputy Attorney General of the State visited Pittsburg last night en route from Mercer to Harrisburg. He has been at his Mercer residence for a week handling private cases. He notes Mercer county politics are in good shape from a Democratic standpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Stromahan
Pittsburg
Mercer
New Spring Dress Goods in Rich Designs and Colorways
A wide assortment of spring fabrics including French Ladies' Cloths French Serge and Scotch Cheviots. New Crepon Plisse and Jacquard weaves in varied colorings. French serge 50 inches wide at 2.50 per yard. Camel's Hair Cloths and other fabrics listed.
Arnheim Live Stock stocks Draught Horses in Pittsburg
A listing at 52 Second Avenue Pittsburg announces a large stock of draught horses weighing 3400 to 3800 pounds per span and carriage horses, many fine trotters and pacers, plus pit mules in all sizes. Prospective buyers are urged to visit the Arnheim Live Stock Company to view and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Winter dress goods sale at H. J. Lynch's Market street
A 20 day closeout offers plush wraps cloth sacques and children's sacques with heavy markdowns. Prices drop from 30 to 20 dollars to 12 dollars and lower. Promotions for ladies and gents underwear fur capes and muffs. Also Krause's Headache Capsules praised by multiple outlets. Parcens Jones advertises spring imported costumes at loss-leader prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Parcens & Jones
Fifth Avenue
Nottingham Lace Curtains Promotion Prices
A sale lists Nottingham lace curtains in multiple price steps. One pair per pattern ranges from 75 cents to 6 dollars, exactly half the former prices. One and two pairs per pattern are offered at 3 to 12 dollars per pair, averaging half the original.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inspector Moore
Toms Run
Caroline Gardner
W. H. Ever
Joe Reilly
Donovan
General McClelland
Shorea
M’clelland
Berch and Bar
Glass Works
GRISP
Jomery
Humboldt
Taxpayers
Citizens
Monda
Co. L. Magee
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
Pittsburgers
Sturtevant
F. A. Gillespie
J. F. Grines
Westminster
Mies H. Grines
M. Leases
A. Lyste
Fifth Avenue Hotel
J. F. McCanapless
Holland
W. Morrie
Hoffman House
W. L. Ricketson
Albemarle
M. Rose
Hotel Normandie
Cangat
Hucus & Hacxe
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
fez-Mwras
Capes
Marten
Mink
Sana Ontario
Southampton
Werra
York
Genoa
Ndenburg
Ethiopia
Teutonic
Richmond Hill
California
Glasgow
Saga
Krause
H. D. Kramer & Co
Duquesne Heights
McKee’s Rocks
wrSs
Peon Avenue
Jos. Hoave & Co
Valentine
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Wisit
C. C
Clothiers
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
Fenn Avenue
Jos. Horne & Co
BS. Davis & Co
Gorham, Reed & Barton
Mauket ST. Feid-Mwr
Pitesburg
Penn Avenue Stores
Nottingham
Chenille Portieres
India
Penn Avé
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