City to Fight Sewer Contract Interest Case
A legal test will decide whether Ed McTivaine can claim interest on a $20,100 contract after two years. The city contends interest is unjust, arguing it would raise city costs by about $240,000 across all similar contracts if upheld. Controller Morrow asserts payment of the principal is due but will oppose interest.
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Ed McTivaine
Sait
Melvsine
Pittsburg
Mellvaine
Broad Street
Lincoln Apcove
Susquehanna Street
Morrow
Supreme Court
Parade Preparations for Washington's Birthday by American Mechanics
Chief Marshal William T. Kerr of the Wanier Order United American Mechanics outlines arrangements for the Washington's Birthday parade. Officers include Frank M. Williams Adjutant General and A. T. Witkin Chief of Staff. Parade forms in three divisions with councils from Southside Pittsburg Allegheny and city districts, assembling on Water and Smithfield streets, moving to Liberty Tenth Penn avenue Butler and Foster streets for review at Fourth Street Portieth.
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Washington
William T. Kerr
United American Mechanics
Frank M. Williams
Pittsbury
A. T., Witkin
Mansfield
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Mononeshela Stree
Carson Street
Smithfield Street
Allegheny
Water Street
Market Street
Liberty
Oittsburge
Market Streets
Water
Tenth
Penn Avenue
Butler Street
Porty-fourth
Foster Street
Portieth Street
Butler
Mattress Hoax Leads to Robbery Bust in Liberty Street Incident
Mrs. Keyser reported £580 stolen from her Liberty Street home after a hole in a mattress was found. Detective John McTighe arrested A. L. Green, a railroad worker, with $17 on him, as a suspect before a hearing. The suspect left the house when confronted and the bedroom door had been broken on a prior return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
Liberty Street
Keryser
Mia Keyser
John McTighe
A. L. Green
Stolen Rig From Busy Corner Near Brady Street
A horse and buggy were driven away from the corner of Second Avenue and Brady Street yesterday afternoon. The rig belonged to J. J. Block, who had just left it briefly while stopping at a nearby store run by W. C Bowman. Police were notified but had not located it by late last night.
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Second Avenue
Brady Street
J. J. Block
W. C Bowman
Increase Denounced at Twentieth Ward Republican Meeting
The Twentieth ward Republicans met in Liberty school to ratify prior nominations. A resolutions committee denounced city assessors for inflated valuations, urged honest, economical city government, and pledged support from candidates William M. Ramsey and Murray Verner to uphold these principals. The resolutions were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Ward
Liberty School
John R. McGinley
W. L. Chalfant, Esq
George C. Wilson
Thomas MacConnell, Jr
Ephraim Tausell
L. M. Plumer
W. H. Ti. Wasson
Warrens
Thomas Liggett
Fourteenth Ward
Wilson
William M. Ramsey
Select Council
Murray Verner
Common Council
New York
Readjustment Promised At Ward Republican Meeting
A special Twenty sixth ward Republicans meeting at Humboldt school heard tax grievances and a promise of readjusted assessments after talks with Assessor Case. David Deakin led the committee, with John M. Clark Edward O Hara Henry Lissfeld and Leonard Hahn. Dr Barchfeld backed resolutions endorsing the Republican ticket citing service to citizens. motions passed and resolutions adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt School
John Bradley
D. J. McGarey
David Deakin
Prank P. Case
John M. Clark
Edward O'Hara
Henry Lissfeld
Leonard Hahn
Barchfeld
Democrats protest janitor action at Franklin School meeting
Indignant Seventh ward Democrats, led by Commissioner Boyle, could not enter Franklin School. A sidewalk meeting elected a five member committee to prepare a full Democratic ticket before the campaign. Boyle vowed to field a complete slate in the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
Franklin
Boyle
Democratic association formed in Thirty-fifth ward meeting
An adjourned meeting of the Democrats of the Thirty-fifth ward in Luckey school organized permanently as the Thirty-fifth ward Democratic Association. Samuel F. O'Brien was elected President, Matthew Blume Secretary and Edward Shannon Treasurer. Resolutions denouncing the Board of Assessors were adopted and the group will secure quarters and hold regular meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-fifth Ward
Luckey School
Democratic Association
Samuel F. O’brien
Matthew Blume
Edward Shannon
Tressorer
Board of Assessors
Fourth Ward Republicans Nominate Ticket in Meeting
The Fourth ward Republicans met last night with Weil McHenry presiding and Robert Berry as secretary. Nominees named include John J. King for Common Council, Charles S. Shaw and J. C. Burgher for School Directors, and Charles T. Anderson for Assessor. Democrats endorsed the same ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Weil McHenry
Robert Berry
Common Council
John J. King
Charles S. Shaw
J. C. Burgher
Charles T. Anderson
Official Opinion on Wishart from O Mara to Newark Officials
Acting Superintendent O Mara replies to a Newark inquiry about Alexander Wishart. He states Wishart never served in the city police, lists past work with the Law and Order Society, and condemns him as unfit for any police duty due to informing and fining practices. He warns he would not be responsible for Wishart’s acts if employed.
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O'Mara
James M. Cox, Esq
Board of Police Commissioners
Newark
Alexander Wishart
Mr. O'Mara
James M. Cox. Ray
Board of
Public Commisslopers
N.d
Alexander Wis
Law and Order Society
Wishart
Pete mm O'Mana
The Dispatch Marks Yearly Gain in Holiday Trade
The Dispatch notes a peak in Christmas business with a best two week gain of 1,697, comparing to a similar period in 1831. The piece positions The Dispatch as a popular medium reporting on market activity during the holiday season.
Blackmail Charge Sparks Pittsburg Sunday Law Hearing
Alderman Roche presided as four alleged violators of the Sunday law were fined 25 each and promised appeals. Detective Stately and McClure faced cross examinations, with testimony charging blackmail and misused authority. The proceedings, marked by sharp exchanges and laughter from the audience, ended with fines and a hint of further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
Alderman Robe
James Hughes
Chambers
Hughes
Yost
Lewis
Gottlieb Gaurs
John C. Wright
F. J. Kulton
P. A. Writy
J. Minton
Booth Sends Congratulatory Telegram From Salvation Army Leader
Commander Booth travels via Cleveland to New York after attending Army events there. He telegraphs to his father in the name of 1,350 commanding officers praising the Army’s global work and promising a national greeting with the 1893 World’s Fair visit. His wife is noted for societal standing and charitable acts in New York and San Francisco.
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George Booth
Salvation Army
United States
New York
Cleveland
America
Booth
San Francisco
Rescue and Shelter Corps
Phillipe Brooks
Joseph Cock
More Than One Old Post Office in Pittsburg
Historical notes trace Pittsburg’s early post office from a two story log building on Water Street to successive moves as the town grew. It opened in 1786 with John Scull as first postmaster, saw income of $11097 in 1790, and changed hands through figures such as George Adams Hugh Scott John Johnston William Eichblum, with locations near Ferry Street Front Street and Market streets as the city expanded.
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Pittsburg
Water Street
Ferry
Major Craig
Philadelphia
John Scull
Scull
George Adams
Front Street
First Avenue
Ferry Street
Chancery Lane
John Johnston
William Eichblum
Second Street
Market
Prison Assn Executive Plans Baltimore Meet
Chaplain Milligan of the state penitentiary, returning from Elmira, reports on the Prison Association’s executive committee. They outlined next year’s program in Baltimore, noting the Pittsburgh meeting’s extensive penal debate and skepticism toward island or colonial punishment schemes.
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Milligan
Prison Association
Elmira
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Islands
Alaska
Litke
England
France
McConachie
Ireland
Deaf 6 yearold sent for speech training in Philadelphia
Thomas OBrien a deaf mute aged six was moved from City Farm to a Philadelphia speech training home yesterday. His father on Laymont Street requested placement and Emma Garrett, in charge of the school, welcomed the boy. Dr B M Hannna ENT specialist operates at 720 Penn Street Pittsburg Passu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O'Brien
Philadelphia
Department of Charities
Laymont Street
Emma Garrett
Match-Maker Sues Over Pittsburg Bride Wedding Feasts
Solomon Golden, a Pittsburg match maker, sues Le J Marks of Kansas City for wedding dinner costs after Marks married Miss Esther Skirble. Golden also seeks 150 for services in securing the bride. The romance began in Pittsburg in 1891 with Golden arranging engagements and Marks later marrying Miss Skirble at the Grant Street Synagogue.
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Solomon Golden
Pittsburg
le J. Marks
Kansas City
Golden
Marka
Esther Skirble
Townsend . Street
Marks
Missouri
Pitteburg
Paradise
Penn Avenue
Tron City
Messi
I.e
Townsend Street
Miss Skirble
Miss Santofsky
Grant Street
Justice Browne
Circuit Court
Skirble
Crooks Gathering in Chicago for World’s Fair Schemes
Major Wickersham of Chicago warns of a surge of criminals converging on the city as crowds gather for the World’s Fair. He recalls Philadelphia in 1876 and New Orleans during expositions and notes Chicago’s 1900 police force may be too small to patrol vulnerable districts.
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Major Wickersham
Chicago
Duquesne
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Windy City
Quaker City
Suspect Arrested for Stealing Tenderloin at Local Butcher
Louis Egler of Seventeenth Street Southside was arrested by Officer Hilderbrath at the Eleventh ward station on a charge of being a suspicious person. The officer alleges he caught Egler in the act of stealing tenderloin steaks from Emil Matheis's butcher shop at 717 Fifth Avenue. Matheis reports ongoing missing meat amounts and flagged the case to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Egler
Seventeenth Street
Southside
Hilderbrath
Eleventh Ward
Egler
Emil Matheis
Fifth Avenue
Fund for Grand Army delegates aid grows with slow progress
The entertainment fund for Grand Army delegates to the convention on the 25th increases gradually but lacks enough cash to cover inevitable debts. Contributions yesterday included several small amounts, lifting the total to about 300 dollars, though organizers estimate needs may reach roughly ten times that to properly care for the delegates.
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Grand Army
Boggs & Bubi
Inceie
Erbart
Noew William K Gillad
Z O. Horna
Farmer Fralich Duped on Liberty Street by Stranger
Burton Fralich of Oil City lost $30 to a confidence man after helping a stranger pay a bill for goods. The man, described as middle aged and well dressed, vanishes after promising repayment, leaving Fralich to wait three hours in the cold before seeking police. He recalls a red faced stranger near a depot with elevated streetcars.
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Farmer Fralich
Liberty Street
Burton Fralich
Oil City
Fralich
Franch
Old City
Mr. Fralich
Frulich
McLaughlin
Sepot
Wanted since Christmas John Smith arrested on Southside
John Smith, claiming Economy as home, was arrested last night by Officer Smith on the Southside. He is charged with larceny and awaits developments at the Twenty-eighth ward station. The case ties to a Christmas saloon burglary at Twenty-fourth and Jane streets where two canaries, one trained, and canned goods were taken. Police link Smith to a prior escape from David Lunn's cellar with Gust Rush and suspicion grows of a Southside theft ring involved.
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John Smith
Southside
Smith
Christman
Twenty-eighth Ward
J. N. Johnston
Twenty-fourth
Jane Streets
David Lunn
Gust Rush
Rush
Inte
Pittsburg Game Trade Surges Despite Out-of-Season Rules
Hans Douglass, Duquesne steward, notes abundant game in Pittsburg markets after the Supreme Court ruling exempting shipments from other states from state laws. Quail sells for 3 dollars per dozen as rabbits and pheasants flood in from the west, meeting strong cold weather demand while out-of-season liquor remains regulated.
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Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Hans Douglass
Duquesne
Kleber Bros Promote Pianos and Organs at 506 Wood St
Kleber Brothers showcase their monopoly on grand pianos and sell Conover Gabler and Opera models along with seven octave piano organs at 506 Wood Street. They advertise low down payments, generous warranties, and easy monthly plans, claiming honesty and superior judgment.
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Kleber Bros
Wood Street
Messrs. Kleber
America
Clorious
Conover
Gabler
Vocalion
Klebers
Kleber
Spring dress goods once more slated for Charlies window
Tar Cash Storr announces arrival of new import orders for spring dress goods. Goods described as charming and pretty, priced at 56e 60c and 65e elsewhere, with a price of 5c across all series to match competitors. Window display shown for customer comparison.
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Charlies
Chasities
Tar
Round Trip Rail Fare to Baltimore Next Thursday
Via B. and O. R Ro next Thursday February 18 round trip nine dollars and tickets valid ten days for trip to Baltimore. Trains depart B. and O. station at 8 A M and 9 20 P M. Secure sleeping and parlor car accommodations.
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Baltimore
Harbaugh Pledges Public Service in Twenty First Ward
John A. Harbaugh of the Twenty first ward for Common Council has been a resident and remedy owner for 20 years and pledges to act in the people's best interest amid political noise.
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John A. Harbaugh
Common Council
Advertisements Highlight Desirable Vacant Houses in Dispatch
Monday's Dispatch features desirable vacant house listings. The ads emphasize prime locations, modern amenities, and strong market interest, inviting prospective buyers to act quickly. Listings span multiple neighborhoods with varying prices and terms.
Wildberg Stern Go Tailors Windows Display
A historic notice describes Wildberg Stern & Co as having the handsomest windows in town at 427 Wood Street. It mentions their work as art and points readers to Monday's Dispatch for the To Let columns and special lists. Miss Lizzie Firemine, formerly in the Jackson building, has moved to 77 Diamond Street. Mondar’s Disposed. AWGOsSTURA Bitters touted as the most effective appetite stimulant.
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Wildberg, Stern & Go.'s
Wood Street
Lizzie Firemine
Jackson Building
Diamond Street
Wyman Case Forges Move Toward Plea and Trial Talks
Wyman and ex mayor Pearson faces news from Allegheny as prosecution seeks delay. A potential plea would demand restitution and resignation, offering mercy on related Hastings and city cases. Sentencing may occur soon, with rumors of a new trial motion and Saturday as possible judgment day.
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Allegheny
Wyman
Pearson
Patterson
Allegheny City
David Hastings
Clarence Burleigh
Reform Association
John BR. Murphy
Department of Public Safety
Bacm Denies Withdrawing From Citizens Ticket
George W. Bacm denies a Chronicle Telegraph report that he left the Citizens ticket for Select Council. He vows to stay in the fight until polls close February 16, urging voters to back the Citizens ticket for honest government and taxpayer interests.
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Citizens
Select Council
William Flinn
Chronicle Telegraph
Grorce W. Bacm
Moving this spring carpet sale with free storage promises
If you move this spring, select now to store goods free until you settle into your new place. A large selection of Moquette Velvet Tapestry Brussels Ingrain Carpets and more offered below regular prices. Not remnants but unique pieces with future imports limited. Also lace curtains rugs oilcloths linoleums and more.
HUGUS & HACKE Silk Sale Continues with Bargain Indias
Notice to ladies announcing continued silk sale offerings at 50c a yard for India silks with 290 additional pieces added this week. Includes 25-piece black and white striped satin finished surahs at low price, plus new patterns in damask and Irish damask cloths, napkins, pillow cases, bolster slips from $1.25, and marked reductions on medium and fine grades. Upholstery dept offers lace curtains, portieres and draperies at deep cuts.
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Stately
Young Larner
Frank Witt
Union News Company
Union Depot
Young Witt
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Braddock Street Railway
D. S Irwin
Baltimore and Ohio
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Bouthside
Chamra
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Miss Belle
Crooks
Great Bush
Kleber & Fro.'s
Thornton Bros
Washington D. C
Osenbaum & Co
Mondar’s
Wyman and Pearson
Voegihtlet
Wryman
N. H. Soneley
Reforms Association
Hunter
Veegtley
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Finance Committee
Bigger
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Connvils
David McFerron
Anti Controller
Biber & Easton
Market ST
V. Dermitt 4 Co
Grant Strees
Fal -Rrsen
Edward Groetzinger
Fele-Itrssa
Marshell
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