President Harrison Arrives in Pittsburg for Carnegie Gift Ceremony
President Benjamin Harrison visits Pittsburgh to attend the dedication of a $300000 Carnegie Free Library gift. He is met by James B. Scott, H. C. Frick, and local officials as crowds line the rain-soaked streets. A delegation tours the Carnegie works at Bessemer before returning to the Duquesne Club for a formal reception.
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Carnegie
Washington
Scott
Free Library Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
James B. Scott
Harrison
Bessemer
Duquesne Club
Pitsburg
Mr. Carnegie
Bayne
Darrell
Langley
Enoch Pratt
Baltimore
H.C. Frick
Schwab
Apes Na Teinnen
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Boore
Pittsburg
Carmegie
Messrs Frick
Pittsboro
B. F. Jones
Jobs H. Ricketson
John W. Chalfant
A. E. W. Painter
Charles H.spang
Fitzhugh
Harris
O'Mara
Odd Phrase Summary of Presidential Suite Description
A terse statement comments on the unique extent of a president’s suite and its unparalleled character, noting that no equal exists elsewhere.
Presidential Party Rooms at Court House Decorated for Visit
The third floor of the club house will host the President and party with three north-side suites and a central breakfast room. The log cabin table centerpiece features palm bark logs and orchids, flanked by rose baskets, while palms and exotic flowers adorn the space supervised by A. etes and J. B. Murdock. The Court House main hall serves as reception with the President on the first landing and elaborate floral arches and tropical plants surrounding the improvised platform.
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Court House
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Ross Street
Carnegie opens Free Library dedication in Pittsburgh
The programme for tonight's dedicatory exercises is released for invited guests led by the President of the United States and featuring a floral banquet by Andrew Carnegie for Washington officials and the Free Commission. The Carnegie entrance and organ performances conclude with remarks by Hon. John Daizell and Hon. Thomas M. Beale.
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Andrew Carnegie
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Society
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Orart Society and Organ
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Allegheny
Oxart Society and Organ
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John Daizell
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Governor Beaver Arrives in Pittsburgh for Carnegie Event
Hon. James A. Beaver governor of Pennsylvania is due at Union Depot this morning by the Pennsylvania Railroad to represent the Commonwealth at tonight's event. He will be met by a committee from the Duquesne Greenewachen neon of Andrew Carnegie during his stay in Pittsburgh.
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Corongie
James A. Beaver
Pennsylvania
Union
Pennsylvania Railroad
Commonwealth
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Carriage Tickets Arranged For Opening Night
Mr. James B. Scott arranges two consecutively numbered carriage tickets in the possession of an experienced handler for tonight's opening. The plan aims to ensure smooth access and avoid confusion, relying on trusted custody.
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James B. Scott
East End Painters Union Seeks Higher Wages
City union painters met last night to demand a wage increase from 275 dollars. They plan to push the higher rate into effect on March.
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Union Painters
East End
Econsderabi
People and Travel Notes Highlight City Life
A mixed column reports Colonel Herron recovering at home from a service wound, William P. Davis's illness, and a Logansport officials’ pass through for routine business. It notes Colonel Wright’s and Reverend Richmond’s travels, Ear l Joan J. Davis’s severe cold, Miss Carrie M. Thomas at the Seventh Avenue Hotel, Henry Hall of Mercer county, John J. Cronan in the Schlosser, and Dallas Sanders in Philadelphia. The Navy invited watch trials. Seth Thomas led the ratings with top performance among 138 watches tested.
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Watts
Logansport
T.T. Wright
United States
Bio Dome
Neneilia Tenn
M. Richmond
Shadyside
Louisvill
la Ole
Earl Joan J. Davis
Carrie M. Thomas
Gioe Ates
Beni Seage
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Henry Hall
Mercer County
Ohn J. Cronan
Joseph Haworth
Schlosser
Dallas Sanders
Philadelphia
Hotel Duquesne
Election Count Shows Republicans Dominate City Races
The vote tallies place Gourley ahead by about 3500 with a strong Republican surge in council and school director contests. New council seats total 29 Republicans to 7 Democrats, while the Common branch lists 85 Republicans, 1 Independent Republican, 16 Democrats and 1 Independent Democrat. Readouts from wards and boroughs include list of elected ward directors, guardians of education, constables, and details from Jeannette’s multi-ticket race.
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Gourley
McCallin
Judge Bailey
New Select Council
Patrick White
Johnn Dunn, Jr
David Larkin
J. 5. McGuire
LT. Brown
W. A. Magee
John Stewart
Emilman
John Preiffer
Gallagher
T. Brophy
Did Three Bs Cause It in Town Politics
Two thirds of the Democratic city ticket won on Tuesday but some party members remain dissatisfied. T O Leary Jr a campaign manager claimed reasons for the defeat citing Boodle Booze and Bums in the lower city while praising Republican organization. William Filon denied blame saying he was only a simple worker.
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T. O'Leary, Jr
Rev. Burchard
James G. Busing
Mr. Gourley
William Filon
Board of Viewers
O'Leary
Filton
Mayoralty contest in Allegheny City ward by ward results
The latest ward by ward vote totals show Wyman leading the Allegheny City mayoral race with a corrected return indicating a 1 125 majority after yesterday's tallies. The published figures tabulate ward results and overall mayoral tally.
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Allegheny City
Allegheny
Braddock Post Office Vote Linked to GA R Support
In Braddock yesterday the contest for council seats included GA R backing. Richard Jones won, seen as a GA R victory for postmaster. Voters await word from Congressman Dalzell on the election's significance.
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Braddock
Henry Fix
Christopher Sheets
George A. Smith
Postonce
Richard Jones
Jones
Bors
Peebe
Dalzell
William Filton Republican Club Holds Jubilee Meeting
The William Filton Republican Club gathered at the Eleventh ward school house for a jubilee. A resolution asks appointing Hubert Smothers as messenger to the Mayor to replace Ajax Jones. The rivalry between Jones and Smothers could flare around the convention and club plans to offer Soden a dollar at the Fifth Avenue Market House Monday night.
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William Filton
Eleventh Ward
Hubert Smothers
Ajax Jones
Jones
Smothers
Pannecoaren Poings
Flinn
Soden
Fifth Avenue Market House
Democratic Polish Club Formed
About 150 newly naturalized Poles linked to Alderman Hartman gathered at the Magistrate's office to form a permanent organization named the Southside Polish Democratic Club.
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Hartman
Southside
Polish Democratic Club
Mayoralty Candidate Receives Sparse Early Votes
A Mayoralty hopeful not yet slated by the committee has tally marks of three votes, with one in the Third Ward and two in the Sixth Ward. The candidate has not yet appeared on the official slate.
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Tres
Dan McGinty
Election clash in Tenth ward contest between Foster and Haslett
Petitien Notes reports an upcoming election in the Tenth ward between Foster the Republican and Haslett the Democrat with Grover Cleveland Democratic Society of Alleghany County backing. W J Bramnes Key to address the meeting and Republican Kerr heads Fifteenth ward support. An amusing First ward episode notes John Jordan’s notable vote and the ferry of intense local turnout.
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Messrs. Foster
Haslett
Ecuneaia
Grover Cleveland Democratic Society of Alleghany Coun
W. J. Bramnes Key
Fifteenth Ward
Samuel F. Kerr
Jom
Jorden
German girl 19 confesses to infant homicide in Allegheny
Miss Agnes Taubert, a 19 year old German from Allegheny, admits killing an infant found under a fence gate near the Eleventh ward schoolhouse. Detective Glenn traced the crime, and the suspect, initially denying, broke down and confessed after neighborhood inquiries and a lengthy interview at her sister’s home. The infant’s body was viewed by two physicians and an inquest is planned today.
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Allegheny
Eleventh Ward
Glenn
Herman & Ebbert
Mr. Glenn
Miss Taukert
Schimmer Street
Shady Avenue
New Strighton Road
Miss Taubert
Slater
Thirty-third Street
Pittsburg
Misa Takker
Allepanty
Wee Ne Ons
Chessrown
Fire engine test postponed to Friday in Allegheny
Judges met in Allegheny to reschedule the rain disrupted fire engine trial. President Harrison arrival prompted delay, aim to equalize chances with reduced test times and exchanged nozzles among engine companies. Chief Browni a of Pittsburgh will attend on race day. Major W G McCandless approved the plan.
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Harrison
Tazee
Pittsburg
Browni A
W. G. McCandless
St Michael's Seminary to Be Relocated and Reorganized
Bishop Phelan announces plans to revive St Michael's Roman Catholic Seminary as a new corporation to be chartered March 8. The school, formerly at Hazelwood, will open on a solid financial footing with a $40 000 to $90 000 cost, chosen site, and lay involvement in its governance.
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Traction ordinance pass at Allegheny Common Council meeting
The Allegheny Common Council approved a motion granting the Pittsburg Alle and Manchester Traction Company power to use electricity as motive power on its railway with only a brief vote. Several other business items were referred to committees including sewer projects street work and boardwalk and billboard repairs.
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Pittsburg, Alle, and Manchester Traction Company
Bayes
Snoss
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Groetzinger
Koehler
Schondelmyer
Stacey
Voegler
Neeb
Spruce Street
Hox
Western Avenue
McKirdy
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Second Ward
Tell Street
Gros
East Ohio Street
Island Avenue
Glass Strike Settled at New Brighton Factory
Manager T. J. Irwin of the New Brighton Glass Company met with Secretary Dillon of the American Flint Glass Workers Union regarding a strike over a discharge. Dillon supported the workers and promised to invite them back on their terms, signaling an imminent settlement.
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New Brighton Glass Company
Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Mr. Dillon
Partial operation resumes at Shoenberger mill
The Shoenberger mill shows partial operation as some old hands return while others refuse after President Weihe declared the strike off. Unskilled workers are being tried alongside returning laborers to run the plant at limited capacity, with full output uncertain and further developments possible in days ahead.
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Shoenberger’s
Weihe
Gas meters face fierce opposition in Allegheny
Allegheny Heating Company suspends plans to force gas meters after strong public opposition. Consumers may choose between meters and the contract system as notices go out for new contracts, meter deposits, and higher rates. Some residents report high bills and mortgage risk.
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Allegheny
Allegheny Heating Company
Usin
Free Lots Offer Near Denver by Plainfield Addition
A Plains field Addition Company advertisement touts 100 free lots near Denver Colorado and 200 lots at 2 dollars plus 100 corner lots 50 by 125 feet at 8 dollars each for orders by March 10. It promises 1000 percent net in a year and limits buyers to two lots per person. Reference is made to Judge J H Graig, Mayor of Castle Rock, and to Plainfield Addition in Castle Rock Colorado.
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Fort Worth and
Union Depot
J. H. Graig
Castle Rock
Plainfield Addition Company
McKeesport Shoplifting Case Leads to Warrants
Mrs Giles Collins and her daughter were arrested in McKeesport on shoplifting charges after a search of their premises yielded merchandise from multiple local dry goods stores. They appeared before Alderman Fields on larceny charges and were held for court. A warrant led officers to a Homestead residence connected to the case, where a store run by another daughter was found with several wagonloads of goods identified by merchants.
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Giles Collins
McKeesport
Alderman Fields
Collins
Pittsburg Capitalists Buy Buffalo Street Rail Shares
Report from Buffalo claims a syndicate of Pittsburg capitalists purchased controlling shares in Buffalo street railway stock with an initial 200000 payment. Allegations link Daniel O Day of Standard Oil to the deal while roles of H Sellers and other Pittsburg interests are noted. Attempts to reach Mr McKee failed as he was out of town.
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Buffalo
Pittsburg
Daniel O'Day
Standard Oil Company
H. Sellers
Mr. McKee
President Harrison Attends Bijou Premiere
President Harrison, amid a busy Washington visit, will attend the Bijou to see Margaret Mather in Romeo and Juliet with a reserved suite for the presidential party. The Frese Library dedication at 7:30 allows guests to witness the final acts, then Dr. Milburn lectures at Second Presbyterian Church on What a Blind Man Saw in Paris. New English salts and fabrics are advertised by Jos. Horne & Co. and Os. Honne & Co. with multiple imports and prices listed.
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Margaret Mather
M. Golick & Co
Frese
Paris
Dr. Milburn
Second Presbyterian Church
Penn Ave
Hatts & Co
Wood St
Dozen Veteran Legion Encampment Heads to Newark
Over 100 long service men who wore the blue began a trip yesterday to Newark New Jersey to attend the National Encampment of the Union Veteran The selection of General Pearson as National Commander is ex.
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Newark
N. 1
Pearson
Bishop O'Connor's Condition Worsens After Late Change
Reports from the bishop's staff indicate no improvement and expect further decline. Medical observers say dissolution of condition is imminent, with recovery deemed impossible by late hours yesterday.
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Bishop O'Connor
Bishop O'Conner
Clinton eviction cases continued by Alderman McMasters
The Clinton eviction cases with 12 defendants were continued until 3 pm due to the absence of a key lawyer, Mr. Smith, from the city. A grand masquerade ball will be held at Imperial Hall tonight hosted by the Imperial Club, with attendees expected to attend in the evening. John Bhe Iden, a Carnagie mill worker on Thirty-third Street, suffered a severe hand injury when it was crushed in an accident on Forty-sixth Street. James McVay, a bricklayer in the Eighteenth Ward, fell from a building. details follow the incident.
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Alderman McMasters
Cnd
Mr. Smith
Imperial Hall
Imperial Club
John .Bheldon
Carnagie
Thirty-third Street
Bhelden Ves
Jamers McVay
Manager McDonald Reacts to Baltimore and Ohio Merger Talk
Pittsburg and Western general manager McDonald jokes about a proposed consolidation with the Baltimore and Ohio. He notes transfer of control cannot occur before May and cites a $3,000,000 valuation. The meeting in Pittsburgh involves Pittsburg Cleveland and Toledo officials and others from the Western road.
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Pittsburg and Western
Baltimore and Ohio
King
Pittsburg
Cleveland and
Toledo
Smith
W. W
Fiesburg
Woman Burned in McKee's Rocks Lamp Accident
Miss Ella Connors aged 72 burned to death at her home in McKee's Rocks yesterday morning when a lamp toppled. She tried to rise, fell against the lamp stand, and the flames quickly enveloped her. An attempted rescue failed, and the coroner will investigate this morning.
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Ella Connors
McKee’s Rocks
Sutton
Sedmere
Vanes
Devinney Remains Return Home After Fatal Burglary
The sorrowing mother and wife of G. M. Devinney of Willowsburg accompanied his remains to their home. Devinney was shot and killed while attempting to burglarize a farmer’s house near Crestline on Renandah. The community expressed sympathy for the bereaved family on account of the double sorrow.
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G. M. Devinney
Willowsburg
Crestline
Renandah
President Delays Auction of Estate Horses and More
Executors of the W. S. Jackson estate postpone the sale of horses cows implements at Idlewood Hotel until 10 o clock AM tomorrow due to the President's city visit. Auctioneers J W Drape & Co. notified.
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W. S. Jackson
J. W. Drape
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