City street act views spark debate on better charter
City officials await Supreme Court decision on street acts and the city charter. Assistant City Attorney discusses Philadelphia and Pittsburg practices, assessments, and six month payment rules to aid the poor. He argues the local system is more reasonable and pins hopes on a ruling that could guide future legislation.
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Supreme Court
House
Pitsburg
Scranton
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chartiers Posthole Company Formed by Southsiders
A group in Alderman C. E. Succop's office created The Chartiers Posthole Company. Bodenhagen elected President and Brewein Treasurer after contributions from Boden, Weber, A. Miler, Geo Metz, David McDonald, and Dr. Tare. Directors plan to buy dry holes in Chartiers district and sell to electric and telegraph firms.
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C. E. Succop
Chartiers Posthole Company
Guys Bodenhagen
Albert Brewein
Tooney
Boden c
Weber
A. Miler
Geo Metz
David McDonald
Dr. Tare
Y i
Chartiers
Electric
Brushton Fire Destroys Businesses. $4000 Loss
Fire destroyed the Brushton Chair Company and Charles Challmor wood turning shop yesterday. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured. The city fire department rescued several nearby buildings from the blaze.
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Brushton Chair Company
Charles Challmor
Brushton
City Re Department Res
Mouse disrupts guest at Monongahela House
A young woman found a mouse in her room at the Monongahela House last night and was badly frightened. She refused to retire until a bell boy extinguished the alarm and quieted the disturbance.
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Monongahela House
Woman Claims Pittsburg Faster as Husband in 1000-Dollar Test
A well-dressed woman and her child confront Elmer Collins at a museum claiming to be his wife and child. Collins denies the marriage while a £1000 pledge waits if he completes a three-day fast, with daily water intake and weight changes noted by a doctor.
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Pittsburg
Elmer Collins
Davis
Collins
Curio Hall
Museum
Mr. Davin
Ser Disant Faster
Mamie
Centeman
Papa
Demon Keep
Bos
Abe
Fast Street
Allegheny
Maguire
Mr. Collins
Frank McDonald
Tina
Dr. M
Commercial National Bank
Man Sues Over Severe Assault at Mill, 10000 Damages
Henry Saddler sues Samuel Harper in Common Pleas No 1 for 10000 damages claiming a rough on the job incident at Singer Nimick mill left him permanently disabled. Doctors testified Saddler was seriously injured January 15 and remains in lasting agony after Harper allegedly tackled him and threatened burying him.
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Common Pleas
Hughey
Defendant
England
Saddler
Harper
Johnny Bell
Dougie
Atlantic
West End
Alderman McMasters
James Ferguson
James W. Neeley
Nine Held in Fogarty Assault Probe
Police arrested nine men on suspicion in the case of William Fogarty the watchman at Riter and Conley’s who was assaulted Monday night. Fogarty recalls five men near the shop and a castings pile incident. Four were released after questioning. investigators seek two more suspects.
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William Fogarty
Riter & Conley's
Fogarty
Inspector McAleese
Focarty
Harry King
William McClintock
Richard Heffler
Joseph Stevens
Old Man Alleges Robbery After Assault by Polish Suspect
Timothy Myers reports he was driving home when August Woltzka asked for a ride on Butler street near Fifty sixth. Myers says Woltzka struck him unconscious with an instrument, robbed him of 25 dollars in cash and a gold watch, and fled. Woltzka faces charges of aggravated assault and battery and larceny at a Friday hearing before Alderman Kerr.
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August Woltzka
Kerr
Timothy Myers
Morumeside Road
Woltrks
Butler Street
Fiftysixth Street
Myers
Woltzka
Hotels planned in Wilkinsburg as summer building boom
Wilkinsburg plans at least one new hotel this summer as capitalists eye profitable investments for city residents seeking relief from heat. E D Gillespie contemplates a commodious hotel on Mebecca street and C H Lovell also considers a similar project, signaling a borough wide building surge.
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Wilkinsburg
Loh
E. D. Gillespie
Mebecca
C. H. Lovell
First Ward Meeting on Sewer Plan in Allegheny
Citizens in Allegheny First ward convene at the ward school house tomorrow evening to discuss the sewer project and its impact on drainage and street grades above the water line near the ward. Mayor Wyman is mentioned in relation to the discussion.
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Allegheny First Ward
First Ward
Allegheny
Coe Erams
Wyman
Tailor Ammond Noff Hangs Himself in Jail Cell
Ammond Noff a tailor of 24 Edmund Street killed himself in his cell at the deeeenance jail by hanging from the bars with his suspenders in the morning. He had been committed for drunkenness and threats to self harm. A verdict of death by own action was returned.
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Ammond Noft
Edmund Street
Deeeenance
Noffl
Ban Olen
Result of the Synagogue Fight
Barnitsky yesterday swore information before Alderman McKenna charging Reuben Miller with assault and battery. Both are members of the Hebrew congregation at Third Avenue andirt Street. The charge stems from trouble at the church on Sunday last. Miller was arrested and posted bail for a hearing.
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Hi. Barnitsky
McKenna
Reuben Miller
Hebrew Congregation
Third Avenue
Irant Street
Miller
Missing Wife Leaves on Express Wagon in Ohio Fleet Mystery
Jacob Frieman, a salesman, seeks his wife Mrs. Frieman who vanished after conflicts over jealousy and finances. Investigators traced her movements through express services and ships on the Hudson, with authorities vowing to search further as Frieman pursues every lead to recover his bride.
Accidents Of A Day From The Local Scene
A farmer near Verner station suffers a fractured thigh when his wagon overturns after frightened horses spook at a locomotive. A boy falls from a bridge top onto a box car, breaking his arm in two places. A coal miner at Beechmont mines is crushed by slate, coroner to investigate. A boy named George Hoffman is run over by a wagon, suffering a crushed right leg.
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JonNsTox
Samuel Johnston
Verner Station
McClure Avenue
McFarlane
Harry McFarlane
Ure Smithfield Street
Miser
Beechmont Mines
Federal Station
Pittsburg
Chartiers
Youghingheny
HerrMax
George Hoffman
Thirtieth Street
Peon Avenue
Ron
Twenty Eighth Street
Old in the Business Notch for Allegheny Youths
Pat Schrias and Frank Williams, two young Allegheny men, spent a night in Central Station on a fighting charge. They amused themselves by hurling insults at a drunken man in the DeXt apartment, who grew furious at his inability to prevail. A visiting group of four later questioned the prisoners about their drinks, and one messenger-uniform visitor claimed to know their circumstances.
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Pat Schrias
Frank Williams
Allegheny
Central Station
DeXt
Furioun
Fellows
Sue
It Is Easy to Talk A Business Man's Advice
A young man laments not having wealth while a friend cites the ease of earning 10000 per year with less effort than earning 1000. The adviser urges entrepreneurship, noting opportunity comes from being chosen by people and entering the stream. He claims many can earn well if they commit, but few achieve it in a lifetime.
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Aioe
Indian River
Pittsburg
Monongahela Water Board Honors Retiring Official
At a special board meeting the Monongahela Water Company praised retiring superintendent AL G Stengel for 27 years of service since inception and awarded a substantial gift. He plans a visit to his former home in Germany amid rumors of union office changes. Artin Prenther, new manager, remained noncommittal but promised cautious action in the company’s best interests.
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Nonongahela Water Company
Retirnex
AL. G. Stengel
Germany
Chase
Artin Prenther
Pew
Charity Department Chief Reports Yearly Receipts and Expenditures
Chief Elliot of the Department of Charities presents to Councils the year ending January 8 189. The appropriation was 85000 warrants drawn 1019 36 balance over expenditures 8064 From various sources 57145 17 making the net expenditures 77771 19.
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Elliot
Department of Charities
Hospital Criticism Triggers Southside Debate on Aid
The Legislative Committee on the Southside Hospital faced strong backlash over its criticism of the young institution two years old. Dr Archolt defended its management, noting cash shortages and reliance on local donors while urging support from the Legislature to match state funds. Alderman McGary joined in questioning the committee’s apparent biases, highlighting local need and the hospital’s community backing. Dr E A Mundorff resigns from the surgical staff to allow a Europe trip, with action to be taken by the Executive Committee at the next meeting.
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Southside Hospital
Archolt
Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia
West Penn
Europe
State Board of Charities
Southside
Alderman McGary
Ford
E. A. Mundorff
Layman's Missionary League Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At Trinity Church the Layman's Missionary League of the Episcopal Church elected officers for the coming year. George C Burgwin was named President with Robert Cornelina as Vice President and A M Turner as Recording Secretary. Executive committees include John Slemmona W W McCandless and others. Honorary vice presidents listed. Clerical officers appointed as Rev John R Weightman executive and Rev Arthur D Brown chaplain. Reports show the league prospering and active mission work across city sections.
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John R. Weightman
Arthur D. Brown
League
Washington Monument Committee Delays Unveiling Date
The Jr O U A M Washington Monument Committee met in Allegheny City Hall and could not finish its business. An oversight omitted the unveiling date from the inscription and the matter was ordered to be addressed. Members praised the Washington's Birthday celebration as a success, though they did not do things by halves.
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Washington Monument
Allegheny City Hall
Washington
Brushton Seeks Local Post Office Replacement
Brushton residents push for a new post office, currently forced to use Wilkinsburg's facility a mile or two away. A sizable petition likely to be sent to Washington to urge relief.
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Brushton
Wilkinsburg
Washington
Meetings of the Humanitarians and missing residents notice
A small turnout at the Humane Society meeting found little business to discuss. Residents near the croecity facing at the Bedford Avenue basin on February 12 were asked to report to the office promptly. Contributions reported amounted to 2.
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The
Humane Society
Bedford Avenue Basin
Monongahela House team leases Kent House at Lakewood
Charles S Holmes and Manager J E H Kelly lease the Kent House at Lakewood for next season. The hotel will have 00 rooms and seat 1200 at the diving tables. Mr Kelly will personally supervise the house.
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Charles S. Holmes
J. E. H. Kelly
Monongahela House
Lakewood
Notable visitors and local arrivals in Butler county
Prominent attorney J. M. Galbreath of Butler is seen as a leading candidate for Butler county judge. Other visitors include M. D. Woodard of Wheeling and Lake Erie, Francis Wister of Philadelphia, O. J. Sturgis of Uniontown, and several officials and businessmen from New Castle, Washington, Boston, and Meyersdale.
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J. M. Galbreath
Butler
Galbreath
Butler County
M. D. Woodard
Wheeling and Lake Erie Road
Anderson
Baltimore and Ohio
Coa
Coke
Philadelphia
O. J. Sturgis
Uniontown Standard
Duquesne
J. H. Haskins
Lookout Mountain
H.S. Richings
Boston
Seventh Avenue Hotel
J.M. Rutz
New Castle
Thomas A. Connolly
Washington
Schlosser
A. F. Hartz
Richard Mansfield
Cleveland Opera House
the Anderson
W. D. Porter
Fortress Monroe
Ola Point Comfort
James J. Cruley
Salt Lake
Ralph Ballen
Internal Revenue Department
United States
Lyon
J. J. Hoblitzell
Meyersdale
Monongahela
Hoare
James Callery
Chicago
Fhe Limited
H. J. Hoyt
Order to Strike Looms Over Pennsy Glassworks Dispute
District Master Workman Evans of Knights of Labor seeks an official order to strike all L. A. 300 members at Shmeen's Glass Company in Pittsburgh. Nine of twelve workers are suspended or non‑union, with three never joining. A clash over carded membership and union dues threatens a widespread action, potentially forcing L. A. 300 to defer independence to union obedience.
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Workman Evans
Knights of Labor
General Headquarters
L. A. 300
Sbmson
Glasshouse
District Executive Board
General Assembly
Evans
L. A
John Phillips
Wright
Shmson Glass Company
Mr. Evans
Shmeen’s
D. A
General Executive Board
Cherry Valley furnaces blow in near Leetonia
Industrial notes report the Cherry Valley furnaces near Leetonia were blown in. A Dallas area K of L headquarters will relocate to Third Avenue and Market Street after April 1. Railroad traffic is down with less than half tonnage shipped than months ago. Tee LaBelle Steel Works and Lindsay & Co. will resume operations after flood damage in Allegheny.
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Cherry Valley
Leetonia
K. of L
Third Avenus
Markat Street
Tee LaBelle Steel Works
Lindsay & Ppeonsaiyen Jn
Allegheny
First Florida Strawberries in Downtown Pittsburg Market
Fresh Florida strawberries appear in Pittsburg window stalls at $1 a box, drawing heavy demand even in February. Stores showcase out of season fruits like peaches pears Malaga grapes and oranges preserved in cold air, with prices for various items noted and commentary on storage methods and market prospects.
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Florida
Malaga
Pittsburg
Lumber Shippers Protest Shipping Facilities Shortages
Lumbermen along the Pittsburg and Western Railroad allege inability to market lumber due to poor facilities. A Pigeon branch dealer accuses officials of letting conductors run the business and claims millions of lumber are stalled in yards. Patton of the road says proper shipping facilities have been pursued for months, with snow in the forest country not hindering work.
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Pittsburg
Oral Ma Patton
Eneral
Joel
Pigeon
Tragic Wall Collapse Kills 18-Year-Old in Allegheny
An 18-year-old boy Park Romack died when a section of the ruined Excelsior block toppled during demolition at the corner of Federal and Lacock streets in Allegheny. The accident, caused by unsafe conditions after a fire, sent debris onto a neighboring workshop and injured none others seriously. The blast of rain and high water worsened the risk, and a coroner's jury was convened to probe contractor safety and oversight.
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Allegheny
Robert T. Jackson
Sxecessior
Red
Romack
Columbia
Hope Engine
Cas
Bedford Avenue
Jeremy
Pittsburg
John Gregg
Trimble
Egan
Jacksom
Yman
Ming
The Carpenters Muddle and Eight Hour Movement
Secretary Maguire of the Carpenters' Brotherhood denies knowledge of a protest against the eight hour move. A local union member claims the protest was delivered to the Executive Board and notes two possible outcomes. He argues the minority can withdraw or the union may split if the eight hour issue is forced.
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Maguire
Carpenters’ Brotherhood
EL. U. 250
Carpenters’ Union
Pittsburg
Mayor Wyman's Heart Trouble Arouses Patriot Pride
Report on Allegheny's mayor during the Washington monument unveiling noting his reputation as a devoted patriot. A witness described the mayor as sweating heavily and emotionally affected, with observers commenting on his hardy constitution and robust frame.
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Wyman
Washington Monument
Pine Creek Farmer Reclaims Stolen Money Found On Premises
John Retneman, a Pine Creek farmer, recovered the robbed amount after Detective Kornman suggested a thorough search. A searcher found the money in a pocketbook on the farm, with speculation that local children may be involved.
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John Retneman
Pine Creek
Kornman
Allegheny
Mr. Retneman
Sale at Main Store Flannel and Linen Departments
This morning sale offers 125 items from 6,000 yards with 4 4 fancy flannel priced at 20 cents and 25 cents on stocks boucs and bust.
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Boucs & Bust
PANTS SALE AT P C C COMBINATION CLOTHING CO
A bold display promises the largest line of pants for men and boys yet shown at the Combination Clothing Co. featuring cassimere and all wool options in many designs and lengths. Also advertised are fabrics including Botany silk-star flannels at discount prices and a selection of boys and men’s long pants styles.
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P. Pittssvurkg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and Dismond
Court House
Boces & Brat
Rainey Reports No Trouble At Coke Mines
W. J. Rainey the coke operator visited Andoeraon yesterday and said conditions were quiet at his mines. He noted his mines are gas free but warned gas will be bred by the recent accident and fire. He dismissed rumors of strikers and potential vengeance as unfounded and said he is not fearful of damage to his property.
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W. J. Rainey
Andoeraon
Rabey
Hearing on Malicious Mischief Case Postponed
The case of Mary Salwiski Mary Hosick and Annie Kerkousek against A M Byers Co for malicious mischief was postponed by Alderman Hartman after the charge tied to removal of shanty boats at the Byers wharf. Receipts for wharfage were signed by William Carliss assistant wharfmaster and the Alderman postponed to await his presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Salwiski
Mary Hosick
Annie Kerkousek
A. M. Byers & Co
Alderman Hartman
William Carliss
Carlins
Carl Wilhelm's History of Allegheny County Nears Print
Carl Wilhelm's History of Allegheny County is in final printing. The first edition of 10 000 copies will be ready about the latter part of next week and is expected to interest Alleghenians greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Carl Wilhelm
Local Bullets and Briefs From Birmingham Hall and City
A masked Birmingham Turners hall incident reports a man wearing a year-old stolen suit, later confessed, and paid Captain Stewart who handed it to Mrs. Enso Witt, aged 15, attempted suicide by head wound but only maimed, Dr. Winters she lived with befriended by Brian Erb left. Humane agent O Bri en placed 78 year old Mary Newman in the Home of the Little Sisters. Coroner’s jury found accidental death in the Hughes case. ReMASTCASTLe 108, A OK M C to discuss consolidation. Western Pennsylvania Botanical Society meets in Philadelphia. Mary Smith’s body exhumed—petrified weighing nearly 500 pounds. Richard Youre, 29, dies of consumption at South Side Hospital. Government sold old furniture as waste. Wheeling branch landslide cleared. trains run. A box with shoe dress found on All Hall steps. Librarian Stevenson received 18 volumes for Carnegie Library. Fish wardens Hague captured a 35-foot seine near Sewickley. February deaths in Allegheny total 48.
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Birmingham Turners
South Jane Street
Heat
Captain Stewart
Enso. Witt
Winters
Firhenn Street
Brian Erb
O'Brien
Mary Newman
Little Sisters of the Poor
Washington Street
John Hughes
Annie
Pennsylvania
Braddock
K. M
Richard Youre
Southside Hospital
Washington, DC
Wheeling
Panhandle
All Hall
Stevenson
Carnegie Library
Hague
Sewickley
Dontée
Allegheny
Tailors Branching Out After Mass Meeting in Hall
Local 181 of the International Tailors Union held its third mass meeting in K of L Hall. National organizers M. Bantz and Louis Hetze addressed the gathering. The group aims to absorb defunct German union members and non union tailors, already controlling over two thirds of the trade and seeking unity with Local 151. A further meeting Thursday will set plans for consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L. Hall
International Tailors’ Union of America
M. Bantz
St. Paul
Louis Hetze
Columbus
No Settlement Yet in Pennsylvania Company Talks
Officials and employes of the Pennsylvania Company resume conferences with no agreement in sight. Negotiators reportedly contemplate no wage increases, while a compromise scale is being prepared for presentation tomorrow. A parallel demand was presented by the Pennsylvania Railroad to Philadelphia yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Pennayivavia Company
Standard Oil Plans Western Barrel Factory at Madison Ill
The Standard Oil Company buys fifteen acres beside Madison Illinois for a large cooperage plant to manufacture oil barrels for Western and Southern trade. Plans include tank cars to Madison and storage of oil products. C Seymour Dutton of Youngstown reports the situation remains unchanged at the Monongahela House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Madison
Ill
Hueus and Hacker Silk Exhibit Showcases Asiatic Silks
A special exhibit this week presents India China and Asiatic silks with new Floral Foliage Escurial and other designs in all colorings. Crepe du Chene in printed embroidered Swivel and plain options. Royal Cord Sarah Silks in black plain striped and figured. 75¢ a yard for French Taffeta Grace Silks. Paris Dinner Robes and French Suiting Patterns highlighted.
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India
China
Sarah
Paris
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ISS
Councilsim
Hastie
Piccsburg
Quarter Bessiank
Court of Common Pleas
Neisher Court
Wilkineburg
Frieman
Ohio
Jacob Frieman
Fiieman
Cupid
Hymen
Garden of Eden
Freman
No, Llig Forbes Street
Mr. Frieman
Cincinnati
Frank Crawford
Fowler
Allegheny Central
Monongahela Water Company
Chief Elliot
Layman's Mission League
Trinity Episcopal Church
Allegheny Washington Monument
Kent House
KE. of I
Samson
Industrial Notes
DyrsPeptics
Carpenters
Rainey
Coke Country
Gorham
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Market ST
Rel-Uwf
Pennsy
Western Enterprise
C. Seymour Dutton
Youngetown
Monongshela House
Mr. Dutton
Hueus & Hacker
Cor
Fifth Ave
Teluvres
Jacob Foell
Sunda
Turne Fame
LO. U F
Germania Bad
Brownavijie
Jus. Horne
Penn Ave
and Suit Department
Alaska
Horne& CO
Penn Avenue
Atora
Com
C. Weisser
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