Death by Traction on Lawrenceville Hill Injures Man and Others
A Citizens' Traction car rear grip broke on a hill near Thirty seventh street causing a collision with the leading car. An elderly man, James De Beck, suffered severe chest injury and may die, while John Henry Crawford and others sustained leg and thumb injuries. No official cause yet. authorities warn such accidents could recur on the steep grade.
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Thirty-sixth Street
Thirty-fifth Street
de Beck
Crawford
Ells Street
Forty-fourth Street
Federal Street
How They Cheat Doctors A Physician Story
A Southside physician recounts patients who evade payment by swapping doctors, praising him to inflate bills, and seeking to justify not paying. He recalls a Garfield illness incident where a man praised his skill to get authorizing letters and then refused to hire him afterward.
Washington's Birthday Drunks Fill Allegheny Lockup
Two Allegheny patrol wagons hauled twelve drunks and fifteen disorderlies to the jail after a Washington’s Birthday celebration. Many arrestees were strangers in town and one man cried as he was taken away. Officer Trapp subdued a disturbance at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Washington
Officer Trapp
Ft. Wayne
E Depot
Robbery Attack on Ohio Street Resident on Rail Line
Jacob Hart of Ohio street Allegheny was jumped by footpads on the railroad near 10 pm. He was knocked down and badly beaten but reached Central station to report $40 stolen. He described his assailants as colored men and gave a detailed description. Hart's wounds were treated and he was kept overnight while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hart
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Central Station
Hart
Prosecution Reports Denied In Dewees Family Absence
Reports denying that Jesse H. Dewees and his wife left for Denver Col. are challenged. Mrs. Dewees stays with sister Mrs. Captain Jone choespert, while Mr. Dewees is with brother Thomas B. Dewees in Chester County Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse H. Dewees
Osceola Coal Company
Denver
Col
Homestead concert showcases Prof E Exppeler 54 pupils
A grand vocal and instrumental concert by Prof E Exppeler and 54 pupils from Homestead Alleghent and Pitsburg took place at Monitor Hall Homestead. The event highlighted local talent in a community music gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. &, Exppeler
Homestead
Alleghent
Pitsburg
Monitor Hall
Porty Street incident involves man with keg carried by officer
John Driscoll was chased down Porty Eighth Street last night with a keg on his shoulder and two bottles, then taken to the ward by Officer Schults as a suspicious character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Driscoll
Porty Eighth Street
Back Gates Misadventure Lands Youth in Custody
A young man, known for avoiding red wine, attends a ball then drinks and misbehaves in town. He ends up at his parents’ back gate, enters a German shopkeeper’s home by mistake, and is restrained by the shopkeeper before police intervene. Friends secure his release.
Army Officers Banquet for Loyal Legion Prominent Guests Attend
The first social meeting of Loyal Legion resident companions gathered at the Hotel Duquesne. Twenty two were seated, Judge Slagle presided, Major D Campbell of California Commandery attended, and many members listed. The next gathering is planned for late April with expected new members.
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Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
Hotel Duquesne
Judge Slagle
Major D. Campbell
California Commandery
E. J. Allen
Henry A. Breed
Thomas Howe Childs
James Collard
George W Dean
John T. Denniston
Joseph F. Denniston
Levi Bird Dud
W. 8. Foster
B. F. Jennings
W. BR. Jones
H H. King
George M. Laughlin
William G. McCand
Man Found Insensible On Railroad Tracks At Thirty-Third Street
Officer Smith found Martin Barrett near the Allegheny Valley tracks at Thirty-third street about 10 pm. Barrett claimed a fall at the crossing left him stunned, but with a scratched head police suspected intoxication and locked him up for a bearing this morning.
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Smith
Martin Barrett
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Thirty-third Street
Twelfth Ward
Barrett
C M B A Entertainment At East End Lib Hall
Branch 34 of the C M B A gave a charity event at Liberty Hall East End last night. The program included pleasing literary and musical items with encores and sketches. A two act serio comical drama The Farmer's Story was well acted by the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Hall
East End
Father Canevin Lecture at Market House Called Off
Rev. Father Canevin of the Tannehill Street Orphan Asylum did not lecture at the Old Fifth Avenue Market House last night due to a severe cold. A substitute would have spoken if the committee had deemed the hall in fit condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Canevin
Tannehill Street Orphan Asylum
Fifth Avenue Market House
Met
Gail Hamilton Involved In Distarca Darting Incident
Gail Hamilton of Tue Distarca faces a local issue described as a tablie condehatier matter involving sudden movements and a working wage dispute. No other named parties or concrete details are provided.
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Gail Hamilton
Tue Distarca
Jail Escape on Washington Birthday Parade
Jimmy Doran a 14 year old inmate at the Woods Run jail escaped during the Washington Birthday parade after climbing the jail wall and sliding down a prison lightning rod to the street. He was pursued by about 50 onlookers but fled toward the Panhandle bridge. Doran had been held on larceny charges and was known for aiding in sawdust duties in the jail yard.
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Jimmy Doran
Jimmy
Mr.j Doran
Woods’ Run
Mr. Doran
Washington
Independence
James
Old Avenue
Herlin
Institution
Dismond
Ross
Blip
Berlin
Panhandle Bridge
Second Avenue
James Doran
Shanghai Row
Pearson
Allegheny
Stemmler
Hughes
Young man found near Elfred station with tattooed name
The body of a young man, identified only by the tattoo T. Feehan on his left arm, was found near Elfred station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and taken to the city morgue. No violence was evident. Dr. McCandless will perform a post mortem, then Coroner McDowell will hold an inquest.
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Elfred Station
Baltimore and Ohio
T. Feehan
McCandless
McDowell
Tramp Killed on Pan Handle Railroad at Nimick Station
A nameless tramp about 40 was killed yesterday morning on the Pan Handle Railroad at Nimick station after being struck by the Washington express. His clothing included four pair of pantaloons six shirts three vests two coats and a pair of socks. The body was brought to the morgue and an inquest is scheduled for this morning.
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Panhandle
Nimick Station
Washington Express
Mansfield man falls onto roof after track incident at Birmingham station
Michael Foley of Mansfield fell from a Panhandle Railroad track at the Birmingham station and landed on the roof of Miller's Cincinnati Brewing Agency. He was found insensible and taken by patrol wagon to the Homeopathic See. His head was badly bruised but no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Foley
Mansfield
Birmingham
Miller’s
Cincinnati Brewing Agency
Spanish Bob Arrested in Allegheny Larceny Case
Robert Gray known as Spanish Bob was arrested last evening in Allegheny on larceny charges. He and a companion allegedly stole two Norse along with a wagon belonging to Ige Beilstein the taitebae. Officer Alexander captured Bob. the associate escaped.
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Robert Gray
Bob
Allegheny
Ige Beilstein
Alexander
Flag Presentation Marks Turners Hall Reception
Washington Lodge No.2 A P A received a beautiful flag during the second annual reception held at Birmingham Turner Hall in the Southside last night.
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Washington Lodge No.2
Birmingham Turner Hall
Southside
Opening of a Fair at Salisbury Hall by G A R Post
Lieutenant Geary Post No 236 of the Grand Army of the Republic opened a multiweek fair at Salisbury Hall Southside. Dr J M Duff delivered the opening address.
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Geary
G. A.R
Salisbury Hall
Southside
J. M. Duff
Railroad Offices Moved From Blairsville to Allegheny City
West Penn Railroad offices at Blairsville will be moved to Allegheny City by March. Superintendent and 140 will be required to locate. Eye ear nose and throat practice discussed exclusively. Office at 715 Penn Street Pittsburgh.
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West Penn Railroad
Blairsville
Allegheny City
B. M. Hanna
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Pas&Su
Shaved heads stun Pittsburg parlor patrons
A Dispatch reporter visits Mr A’s ladies parlor on a downtown street. The interview reveals regular head shaving for society women, wig use during growth periods, and services offered in both ladies and men’s sections. Braids are seen as next season trend.
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Dispatch
Mr. A
Pittsburg
Seciet
Senator Spooner Sees No Kirin Delivery to Germany
Wisconsin Senator Spooner spoke in Chicago criticizing foreign policy and predicting no tariff legislation this session. He endorsed national farming institutes and said the upcoming year may see sugar and tobacco tax changes while cabinet members shape U S relations with Europe.
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Spooner
Wisconsin
Chicago
Germany
Klein
Congress
New York Sun
National Institutes For Farmers
New
Agricultural Department
McKeesport Union Depot Plans Completed
Plans and specifications have been completed for a large brick union depot to be built by the arena McKeesport and Youghiogheny and the McKeesport and Bellevennon Railroads at Fourth avenue and Walnut street. The depot will feature pressed brick with stone trimmings and work will soon begin.
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Union Depot
Arena
McKeesport
Youghiogheny
McKeesport and
Bellevennon
Fourth Avenue
Walnut Street
Three Large Receptions Held in Allegheny Last Evening
The T. J. Wallace Rod and Gun Club hosted about 1090 guests at the Coliseum with smooth management and no disturbances. Northside Council No. 113 Jr. O. U. A. M. held a reception at Union Rink and Washington Camp No. 4 Patriotic Sons of America at Washington Hall.
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Allegheny
T. J. Wallace Rod and Gun Club
Coliseum
Northside Council No. 113, Jr. O. U. A. M
Union Rink
Washington
Patriotic Sons of America
Soldier Krause Run Down by Train at Glen Dale
An elderly veteran named Krause living at the Allegheny County Home was struck by a train on the P C and Baltimore Railroad at Glen Dale at 4 o clock yesterday evening. The remains were taken to Mansfield for an inquest to be held today.
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Krause
Allegheny County
Glendale
Mansfield
Late Local Briefs from the Panhandle Area
Jacques Brows, a flagman on the Panhandle Railroad, had his left hand crushed in a coupling accident yesterday. Thomas Ferguson, an elder man on Webster Avenue, fractured his right leg from a fall on cellar steps yesterday. George Newhouse, 19, at Roberts Street and Centar Avenue, accidentally shot himself yesterday while handling a revolver. Lillian Moopy was jailed yesterday on a Tuesday charge before Alderman McKenna for selling without a license. bail set at 2000, not posted. John Jackson jailed yesterday by Justice Rudisili in Sewickley to await trial for larceny after allegedly stealing an envelope containing $5 from C. G. Wood. A note left at Alderman Porter’s says a babe’s body was found on the A. V. Bar. coroner informed but no details. Assistant Superintendent O Mara arrested John Thomas and George Melville for loitering about the Anderson Hotel on suspicions of theft. both men from Ashland, Ohio, accused as professional thieves.
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James de Beck
Ells Street
Bloomfield
Gaertner
Jacques Brows
Panhandle
Thomas Fergusox
Webster Avenue
GrorGkr Newhouse
Roberts Street
Centar Avenue
Lilnian Moopy
McKenna
Balin
San
Joms Jackson
Justice of the Peace
Rudisili
Sewickley
C. G. Wood
O'Mara
John Thomas
George Melville
Anderson Hotel
Thomas
Melville
Alfred McCabe
E. A. Wood
Pennsylvania
Brand
China’s 3 Wall? Ancient artworks teased in engine trade prank
A fragmented note hints at a museum prank involving a trio of walls and an ancient art display. The message mentions royal日期 and upcoming events or dates, with references to engineers and a staged exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
3 Wall
Royak
Branding of criminals sparks Pittsburg debate on punishment
A Pittsburg discussion probes branding and tattooing as criminal identifiers. Citizens, officials, and experts weigh ethics, effectiveness, and health risks while recalling historical use and constitutional questions concerning cruel and unusual punishment.
Coal trade in slump as winter hurts output and demand
The winter proves exceptionally fine, coal output falls below any year since the business began. Sanford Coal and Coke Company and others report no demand and two years of little profit. Rail rates under the inter state law unsettle operations while operators await a commission decision in the Imperial Coal case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Sanford Coal and Coke Company
Ialways
Ohio
Pittsburg
Imperial Coal Company
Coal Exchange Holds Key Meeting on Mining Prices
An extensive Coal Exchange meeting at John A. Wood & Co. discussed mining prices with all admitting no profit at a 3 cent rate. Southern market competition has driven prices low. A pool or combination of Monongahela Valley miners and shippers was proposed, with a three member committee to draft a plan for the next session. John A. Wood was authorized to name the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coal Exchange
John A. Wood & Co
Monongahela Valley
Exchange
John A. Wood
OFFICERS TAKE A REST ON HOLIDAY RAILROADS SHUT
Railroad general offices were closed yesterday while some workers kept to business with George's birthday noted. A division freight agent said local committees plan to act soon on bottle price reductions, recommending a classification change to the joint committee. Tableware makers have not sought cuts, arguing it unfair that zinc prices paid vary.
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George
Grand Master Powderly Passes Through City En Route East
Grand Master Workman Powderly of the Knights of Labor travels through the city after a Cincinnati meeting. He cites insufficient time for discussion and declines to comment on a Citizens' Traction strike. Secretary Watchorn tours the Connellsville coke region and reports the Citation in good shape. He studies the Wise discharge at Frick Company, blaming pernicious activity for labor troubles.
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Workman Powderly
Knights of Labor
Order
Cincinnati
Citizens’ Traction Road
Robert Watchorn
N. D. A. 125
E. of L
Connellsville
Peter Wise
Frick
Rosy Reports Growing Membership for Knights of Labor
Master Workman I. N. Rosy of D. A. 3 says a letter from General Master Workman Powderly notes rapid member growth and the order’s plan to regain ground soon.
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Workman I. N. Rosy
Workman Powderly
President Greene Reports Solid Connecticut Mutual Life
President Greene presents the annual report for the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company showing gross assets of 57,400,649 dollars and a surplus of 5,505,680 dollars under strict standards. The company lists 65,660 policy holders insured for 51,061,915 dollars, with receipts from policy holders totaling 34,436,285 dollars and payouts of 95,385,448 dollars. nearly 250,000 dollars were added to its met assets, underscoring strength and resilience.
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Greene
Connecticut Mutea! Life Insurance Company
Met
Inquiry on prison board discipline and proposed investigations
The Legislative Sub-Committee on Appropriations debated lax discipline and the Mahameke case. Stakeholders, including Judge Acheson and Mr. Guthrie, asked for a $50,000 hospital appropriation, while the SPCC sought $5,000 and a Dispensary asked for funds. Lawmakers discussed whether a legislative probe is needed to restore public confidence and how the investigation should proceed.
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Acheson
Guthrie
Hospital For Childrens
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Fow
Representative Marshall
Thompson
Harrisburg
Fowsside
Mahameke Cage
Mr. Thompson
Investigation at Riverside Penitentiary Details of a Alleged Official Theft
An impending investigation at Riverside Penitentiary centers on John W. Riley as prosecutor and a high official as defendant. Charges include a $250 theft alleged against the official. Riley testified and said he had further charges to present. A letter outlining these charges is in circulation for investigation. An Allegheny police officer denied knowledge of robbery but claimed Riley had $250 paid to an attorney seeking a pardon.
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John W. Riley
Hobnail
Riley
Kelly
Allegheny
Removal Sale Offer on Shoes
A local removal sale advertises shoes discounted at least ten percent cash, with many pairs priced well below their former cost. Brand names TTS Cam and Vrawee are noted among the offerings.
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TTS Cam & Vrawee
Sleepless Night Claim Promises Cure at Carson St Clinic
An advertisement touts a free cure for sleepless nights and fatigue at a clinic on 1102 Carson Street. It markets a tonic and claims immediate relief without charge and invites customers to contact the address for treatment.
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Carson St
Spring Fabric Selections Arrive in Variety at Low Prices
French and Scotch ginghams Ander son plaids and French Latines with India Silks lead a complete line of foreign and domestic wash fabrics. Shipments include lace and embroidery on sale for spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
India
Famous Suit Sale Ends Tonight at 11
Local retailer advertises a closing sale on men\'s suits with aggressive discounts. Tallor made plaid and varied styles advertised at eight dollars, originally fifteen, with three for the buyer. Children\'s two piece suits priced three to five dollars are offered at two dollars. Located at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House Sanatorium and Water Cure.
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O. C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
New Court House
Hamilton's Music Store Sees Prompt Sales Rise
The notice says invitations in daily papers yielded quick results with sales at cost on some organs. Pianos and organs contracted for are arriving and must be sold fast. The store on Fifth Avenue plans to sell more this year than ever and offers warranties and easy terms.
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Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Eare
Pagan
Pickpocketing report during Catholic parade
W G Winters of Primrose Washington county lost nearly $15 when Henry Seymour slipped into the crowd on Market street and pocketed his money. An officer recovered the money at Central station. A 16 year old youth Stephen Beck was arrested on Smithfield street and Fifth avenue for pocket picking.
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W. G. Winters
Primrose
Washington County
Market Street
Henry Seymour
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Southside
Election Board Orders Further Count After Mistakes
The Returning Board with Judges Stowe and Magee and clerks continued work. Pittsburg and Allegheny vote calls were halted and counting to finish today. Judge Stowe ordered the Second district of the Thirty-sixth ward to be brought in for missing office designations. Similar error found in Ninth district, Fourth ward, Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe and Magee
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Stowe
Brakeman James Kessler Injured in Rail Yard Accident
James OC Kessler, a brakeman for the Allegheny Valley Railroad, injured when his arm was caught while coupling cars yesterday afternoon and he was taken to West Penn Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James OC. Kessler
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Cara
West Peon Hospital
Deadly heart disease at Moorhead mill claim
Michael Moran, a laborer at Moorhead and McCleane's mill, collapsed and died at work. Officials stated death was caused by heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Moran
Moorhead & McCleane
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