Oliver Will Accept for Thirty Days Only
An Allegheny council caucus discusses caretaker appointments after Mayor Wyman's resignation. D. T. G. Oliver and others are named as potential appointees, with divisions among reformers over strategy and support. Kennedy is favored by some factions. party lines and police court posts loom in the unfolding scramble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Maror Wymin
Parke
Electine
Henry Gerwig
N. H. Woestley
George Cochrane
B. Oliver
Jeorge Lyman
Robert E Lee
Geoone Hehwell
Gertiomen
Councilimen
Henricks
Snaman
Sidman
Olver Wil Acorps
D. TG. Oliver
Voeghtly
Oliver
Woertley
Jis
Hennedy
Tan Sysra Ten
J. R. Seerton
Wyman Saa
Waymen
W. MM. Kennedy
Murphy
Ae Lis
Verto
Arthur Kennedy
Florida
Jeav Amd
Brown
No Leaders in New York Says Ell Will Knife Cleveland
Edison General Counsel John Wise, a Virginia Republican, discussed national politics on the belated Eastern Express to New York. He predicts Harrison’s renomination, doubts Clark’s opposition, and faults Tammany influence as New York Republicans face leadership gaps and possible splits as Tom Platt weighs in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Wise
Virginia
Edison Electric Company
Eastern Express
New York
Thomson- Houston Company
Min
Harrison
Clarkron
Quay
Cameron
Tom Platt
Tammany Gang
Trade talk in Virginia meetings sparks Cleveland Hill clash
The speaker touts ambition to recruit aspirants in Virginia while noting the rivalry between Cleveland and Hill. He asserts neither will be nominated, with Hill favored to dominate if Cleveland is chosen. He contrasts Hill as a hustling policeman with Grover as lazy and accident prone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Cleveland
Hill
Grover
Pittsburg Friends Advance Political Organization for Senate Bid
Pittsburg supporters of Johar Dalzell move to form a permanent local committee to back M. S. Quar’s Senate bid. Headquarters are set on Smithfield street and Strawberry alley with Major B C Brewer named secretary. A three member search committee failed to name a president yesterday but plans a decisive choice today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Johar Dalzell
M. S. Quar
United States Senate
Smithfield Street
Strawberry Alley
B.C. Brewer
Sewickley
Thres
St. Nicholas
Harry 5
Paul
Resterdar
Trunk Factory Fire Destroys Seventh and Bedford Establishment
The John Davis trunk factory at Seventh and Bedford avenues burned down shortly before midnight. The two story brick building and its contents were a total loss, with damage around 5000 dollars. Adjacent bakery and other homes were damaged by smoke and fire, but no one was seriously injured. Firemen and neighbors worked to rescue residents as the roof collapsed. The Dennis McKnight estate owned the factory and surrounding houses. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Manufacturing Company
Engine Company
Mo. 14
Tat
Edward Crove
Themerlyes
Dennis McKnicht
Bryar
Friday Ambulance Calls Report Several Workplace Falls
Five accidents were reported with two due to falls. A carpenter on Houston Pine Street suffered a broken arm and head injuries after a scaffold fall. A brakeman on a railroad fell from a box car and injured his head and back. A factory worker crushed a finger at Flemia e Hamilton’s. A four year old fell under cargo at the Duquesne line. A brewery worker's leg was crushed by falling beer. All injured were transported to local hospitals or homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Wormer
Thomas Woerley
Houston
Allerteny
Tye Eijund
Serine Ganten Avenue
ZiMuentax
Albert Wimtmerman
Peninsviveanta Railhoad
Pent Avenue
Strax
David Stern
Wallerieht Brewery
Fortleth Street
PUSSIA’S Gunine Public Meeting Set at Church
A public meeting is planned at 1020 a.m. Monday in the First Presbyterian Church under the Pittsburg Council of the American Institute of Civics. Educators from both cities will attend. W. J. Holland will moderate. The program includes organ recitals, prayers, addresses by Ricketson Trent Langett Henderson and Keifer, vocal solos, and a closing singing of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
J. W. Iver
J. B. Ricketson
SU. Trent
Washington
W. T. English
Harvey Henderson
Fred W. Keifer
Joseph A. Langett
America
The Defension Paints at the Right Time
S Borisky faced a lar ceny charge before Alderman Madden in Limerick township. James Malloy, owner of a double house, testified that Borisky rented half the property. Malloy claimed missing wood from a shed, Borisky denied the charge, and the case was dismissed after Domsky fainted during the hearing and later settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Borisky
Aderman Madden
James Malloy
Malloy
Limerick
Borisky
Bomsky
Domsky
Iron broker Lance to face four false charges in hearing
Lance, an iron broker, will be heard this afternoon before Alderman McKenna to answer four charges of false tenure. The charges were filed by C. McNaugher, J. Johnston, Otto Richter and William Hespenheide. Amounts listed are $11, $55, $25 and $1. The alleged false note involved torn checks cashed for the stated sums and described as worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. CG. Lance
Alderman McKenna
C. McNaugher
J. 4. Johnston
Otto Richter
William Hespenheide
Lance
Man struck by brick shard on Second Avenue
Michael Kernes of 407 Fifth Avenue was hit on the head by a stone thrown from a window on Second Avenue near the Yellow Row yesterday afternoon. He was knocked down and sustained a scalp laceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kernes
Fifth Avenue
Second Avenue
Yellow Row
Thomas Calin
Mr. Kernes
Fire Alarm Boxes Malfunction Last Evening
All fire alarm boxes from Eleventh street to the Sharpsburg bridge were out of order due to a burned main wire. A crew worked to repair the system and expected prompt restoration. Dr. B. Mahanna, ear nose and throat specialist, advertises at 720 Penn Street, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Street
Penn Avenue
Butler Street
Sharpsburg Bridge
B. Mahanna
Eve
Penn Street
Pittebarg
PasSu
Jealous Husband Shoots Self After Domestic Turmoil
Christian Klenk, about 28, a former waiter at the Duquesne Hotel, lies at Mercy Hospital after shooting himself in the head. His wife relates a six year pattern of jealousy and escalating drinking that culminated in the fatal gesture following an argument over money and another meal. The wife says alcohol drove him to the act and he expressed regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Kienk
Mercy Hospital
Klenk
Stevenson and
Ann Streets
Duquesne
Philadelphia
Europe
Patriotic Washington Exercises Held by Allegheny Schools
Pupils across Allegheny schools performed in Washington birthday ceremonies arranged in advance of a larger Monday show at Cyclorama hall. Teachers drilled classes for months. First ward led by Prof Lackey, Second ward with Prof Warrar praised by audience, youngest speaker Harry Luty impressed all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Washington
Tenth Ward
Lackey
Second Ward
Irwin Avenue
Warrar
Harry Luty
Cyclorama Hall
Variable Stars Warn Of Solar Sunset And Ice Age Risk
A note warns Camilie Flamimsron that variable stars could signal the sun dimming and triggering a new glacial period on Earth. It references a future issue titled to Morrow's Patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilie Flamimsron
Morrow
Coming Civil Service Exams Announced for Pittsburg
United States Civil Service examinations will be held in Pittsburg on April 4 for departmental service and on April 5 for railway mail service. August dates are set for the departmental and railway mail exams. Applicants must file a blank with the United States Civil Service Commissioner in Washington, D.C. and submit the form early to secure an admission card. A pamphlet accompanies every application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service
Pittsburg
Railway Mail Service
United States Civil Service Commissioner
Washington, D.C
Robbery Suspects Arrested in Davis House Break-in
On February 7 a burglary occurred at J. W. Davis's Carson street home between Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets. A gold watch and valuables were stolen after breaking a rear window shutter. Officer Carrigan traced evidence and arrested J Simcox and Albert Mann on suspicion of the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davis
Carson
South Nineteenth
South Twentieth
German girl seeks help finding missing brother
Edith Arent, 20, applied at the Eleventh ward police station last evening for aid in locating her brother Charles Arent who works for a railroad. She could not speak English and wandered away from a host family after eight weeks in the country, lost all day with only an interpreter to aid communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Arent
Eleventh Ward
Charles Arent
Stampede at G. A. EK fair causes bruises and lights out
Four stampedes occurred at the G. A. EK fair on Forty-first street last night. Many spectators suffered bruises but no serious injuries. Lights failed, a gasline lamp was set on the dance floor, flags and drapery caught fire, flames spread briefly, and the crowd rushed for exits before the blaze was put out and order restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty-first Street
Wells Fargo loses Pittsburg line to United States Express
The Wells Fargo line on the Pittsburg and Western will end March 1 as the United States Company secures a lease. General Superintendent De Witt is in town but unreach able, while Wells Fargo officials foresee shifts in local milk traffic and possible use of the Lake Erie route. The two express firms historically cooperate on rates and operations, with Wells Fargo maintaining a Pittsburg office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Pittsburg
United States Company
de Witt
Cleveland
Wells, Fargo Company
United States
B. & O. Express Company
B. & O. Road
Pittsburg and
Welle Fargo Company
Leavittsboro
Erie
Chicago
Pittsburg and Western
Benger Department
American Express Company
Lake Erie
Wells Fargo
Geology talk outlines coal and gas fields around Pittsburgh
Arch Cummins spoke at the Academy of Art and Science detailing erosion and rock positions from New York to West Virginia. He traced coal beds from Tarentum to Jollytown, noted oil and gas rocks beneath the Pittsburgh coal, and estimated gas contents for Murrayville Grapeville Canonsburg and others, projecting a coal output value of about 25 million dollars in wages royalties and freight and total regional value over 1.5 billion dollars for 437 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Art and Science
Arch Cummins
Cummins
New York
West Virginia
Tarentum
Freeport
Pittsburg
Jollytown
Greene County
Csosburg
Cochran's Mills
Murraysville
Grapeville
Canonsburg
Maple Creek
Bakerstown
Wildwood
Perrysville
Glenfield
Sewickley
Coraopolis
Vanceville
Pittsburgh
International union considers full-system strike in Pennsylvania shops
A Chicago dispatch reports the International Machinists Union special committee may urge a strike across the Pennsylvania Company's entire system, pending Executive Board votes. Dolan, organizer, leaves tonight with secret instructions for Panhandle shops. Also, executor William Park paid 5121 to the Young Men's Christian Association as a bequest, despite a will contest. funds will help secure new Y M C A quarters as old facilities fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Whal
Chicago
International Machinists’ Union
Pennsylvania Company
M. Dolan
International Union
The
Christian Association
William G. Park
Isle
K. C. Gray
Young Men's Christian Association
Captain Gray
Park
Edward Atkinson Promotes Economical Cooking
Edward Atkinson, the Boston philanthropist, writes for The Dispatch about economical cooking practices and smart thrift in household meals. His column outlines cost-saving tips and practical food preparation ideas for readers seeking efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Atkinson
Boston
the Dispatch
Police report of arrests and court actions in Soho and vicinity
Dovonerty of Soho was arrested for beating his father and locked up in the Fourteenth ward station. Logsa Rosa faced assault and battery charges with bail set at 300. P Favonra, an Italian, held for trial for disturbing cathedral worship. McKiurxa sues Shaffer for malicious mischief over a mill quarrel resulting in a burn injury from white-hot iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sas
Dovonerty
Soho
Fourteenth Ward
Nan
Joshra Mangaill
Logsa Rosa
Alderman O'Donnell
Rosa
P. Favonra
John Mazzie
McKenna
Thomas McKiurxa
Wood
West End
Shaffer
Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Best Infant Food
Consumers seek quality infant nutrition and prefer Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as the best option. Grocers stock this trusted product, ensuring access to superior nourishment for babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Eagle
Ford proposes dividing Allegheny into seven tax districts
Delinquent Tax Collector W. R. Ford suggests abolishing current boards and county commissioners control. The plan creates seven district divisions with a three member district board and a seven member general Board of Revision and Equalization to set fair, uniform assessments. Ford argues it would speed fairness and reduce delays while maintaining city and county tax consistency. The county’s Fourteenth ward assessment is in, with appeals possible through next Saturday as revisions continue in the Twentieth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ford
Ford
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Board of Revision
Fourteenth Ward
City Board of Assessors
Appeals Heard on Ward Assessments in Pittsburg and Allegheny
County Commissioners heard appeals on ward assessments in Pittsburg Seventh ward and Allegheny Seventh and Twelfth wards. The books showed increases of 5 percent in Pittsburg, 7.1? percent in Allegheny Seventh after a 30 percent addition, and 22.34 percent in Allegheny Twelfth with a 20 percent addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Great Manufacturers' Clothing Sale At 301 Market Street
Direct sale of remaining tailor-made clothing at 301 Market Street corner Third Avenue opposite Gucky's. Men and boys suits and overcoats drastically reduced with prices from 68 cents to 499 dollars, private sale no auction, open Saturday until 6 PM and 11 PM for private sale. exchange offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Third Avenue
Gucky
Express
Prince Albert
Great Manufacturers
New York
Second-Hand Pianos and Organs Sale at Mellor & Hocne's
Bargains on second-hand pianos from $75 and organs from £20 offered to families seeking affordable instruments. Prices cut to clear, all shop-tested and suitable for practice. Easy monthly payments available. write for particulars if unable to visit. Includes notices of lectures by Mrs. H. & Moxney and Mrs. Monroe with dates in Pittsburg and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hocne’s
Ixvton & Horner
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Analysis of Holmes Best 1875 Monongahela Rye Whisky
Professor Hugo Blank of Pittsburg College of Pharmacy analyzes the 1875 Holmes Best Monongahela pure rye whisky. He reports it entirely pure and old with deep color and pleasant odor and superior quality. The Wa. H. Houmes Co. distillers, 158 First Ave and 120 Water St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Hugo Blank
Pittsburg College of Pharmacy
Wa. H. Houmes Co
Water St
Adams Express Manager Defends Company Against Messenger Union Claim
John A. Herring of the Adams Express Company Eastern division and assistant H M Forbes, both in Monongahela House, defend the firm against Brotherhood demands. He says messengers are well paid, rights to strike unnecessary, and pensions and insurance cover workers. the company will not be coerced. He notes no fear of Federation support and cites long Pennsylvania road contract and planned Liberty Street building to be erected by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Herring
Adams Express Company
Eastern
H. M. Forbes
Philadelphia
Monongahela House
Brotherhood
Herring
Hovy
Adams
Pennsylvania Road
Tenth Street
Rumor of Glass Plant Move Sparks Southside Debate
The Southside buzzes over a rumored removal of United States Glass Company tableware factories to land up the Monongahela. Officials have not verified the report though a 1000 acre option is noted. If true 3000 to 4000 workers and families would relocate to a new town of over 10 000 residents. Named firms include George Duncan & Sons Ripley & Co King Glass Co Bryce Bros Adams & Co Doyle & Co and O Hara Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
United States
Glass Company
Monongahela
George Duncan & Sons
Ripley & Co
King Glass Company
Bryce Bros. Adams & Co
Doyle & Co
O'Hara & Co
Lawrenceville
Steubenville Nailers Meet Over 25 Percent Wage Cut
Steubenville nailers at Jefferson Iron Works held a secret meeting in the mayor’s office after news of a 25 percent cut to the current scale for cutting fine three penny nails. About 50 machines would be affected. Workers plan a final meeting next Saturday and expect a strike. many will quit Monday and seek other work if the cut stands. Present wage is sixty eight cents, and the cut would be contested. Also note D M Fair of Blairsville Pa visiting Pittsburgh for glass and tin plate plant developments with Blairsville interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Jefferson Tron Works
D. M. Fair
Bilairaville
Pittsburg
Blairsville
Matera Still Alive As Typhus Spreads Alarm In City
Angelo Matera, confined to a back room at 1135 Penn avenue with typhus, worsened and fever raged as Italian residents resisted the diagnosis. Nurses and disinfectants surround the room while authorities seek other cases and debate a city hospital for malignant diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Matera
Penn Avenue
Mr. Blase
Siassalia
Italy
Matera
New York
Baker
Pittsburg
Seth
Layton
Grand Musical Instrument Exhibition Invitation
A promotional appeal invites readers to Mellor and Hoene's at 77 Filth Avenue to see a versatile instrument capable of grand overtures, operatic music, and ballads with no prior musical education required. A week of practice supposedly makes anyone competent to rival top performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene’s
Filth Avenue
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Wyman
Majer Wyman
McKelvy
Mayer Fiers
Brinker
Upper
Alegheny
Alderquan McNelty
McKelyy
Muager Wyman
Thuredar Nicht
John & Wise
Ell
Dalzell
Pussia’s
Gunine
Valerian Gribagedown
American Institute of Civics
Dieth
Civil Services
United States Express Company
Wells-Fargo
Allegheny Grangh
Federal ST
George Des
Adams Express
Steubenville Nailers
Tissu
Oo the Zollan
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Femerrs
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
New
Jacquard and
Traa
Pittboez
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenues Storer
Brilliantines
Penn Ava
Edward
Groetzinger
Bartlet
J.C. Bartlett
Woodsiree
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