Andrews Demands Probe Over Rumors of Misused Funds
Republican State Chairman Andrews moved for a House inquiry into rumors that he diverted funds. A committee was appointed. Andrews denies the allegations and pledges full scrutiny while vowing no one will be harmed and details will be shared with members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Ipee
Brown
House
Rich
Freit
Gleianer
Smailey
Busianne Pepe
Iatirman
Andrew
Leach
Fire-Bug Bill Sparks York County Debate
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH Hanretservec February 27 The Senate read bills including a measure authorizing county commissioners to pay rewards for felon arrests to combat barn burnings in York county and another on safety of bodies in mines and related court authority following the cave incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanretservec
Senate
Brown
York
York County
Hines
Perov Nde
Senny
Dibfatch
Harrissone
Manual Training Report to be Presented to Legislature
The Manual Commission will have most of its report printed next week and laid before the Legislature. Chairman Atherton notes strong evidence for education in manual training and two appendices will cover Seating to tens overy and Exeen coun se. Nominations Confirmed. The Senate names Samuel KR. Downing for three-a. Philadelphia members and Senators meet to push repeal of dates that shield factory insurers from liability. The House approves an act allowing Allegheny to sell streets with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriseung
Manual Commission
Hazelseree
Philadelphia
Legislative committees act on important bills
The House Judiciary General Committee favored bills to allow county seat elections by petition, authorize up to 1 mill tax for veterans families, and appoint jury commissioners. They also advanced Cumberland pike plans in Wash County and toll issues. Senate committees endorsed welfare, lunacy board merges, mine powder restrictions, felon reward powers, veterinary surgeon, and bottle penalty repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PROMA
DEYT
Harrissunc
House Judiciary General Committee
Cumberland Pike
Wash- 4
Senate Judiciary General Committee
Pee Resch
Arnold
Dare
Senator Delamater
State Board of Charities
Hine
Brown
York
Senate
Negani
House
Cutting Down Expenses Reduced Appropriations Decided
The House Committee on Appropriations in Hangissure heard arguments for harbor improvements and approved specific grants to charitable institutions. Allocations included Children’s Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania 5000 dollars, Colored Women’s Home of Pittsburg 1000, Colored Children’s Home of Allegheny 1705, and several others with West Penn Hospital at 41753 17. A mortgage payoff request for 62000 was denied along with a 15000 improvement request. The Rosine Home for Fallen Women sought 3000 but faced a 2000 request, as the committee keeps appropriations about 900 below state board recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hangissure
House Committee On Appropriations
Captain White
United States Naval Advisory Board
Philadelphia Board of Trade
Philadelphia
Children’s Aid Society of
Western Pennsylvania
Colored Women's Home
Pittsburg
Colored Children's Home
Allegheny
Allegheny Nnty Oh
West Penn Hospital
West
Rosine
Ceeaee Ae
Auer
Dearden
Allons Committee
State Board of Charities
Gettysburg Confederate Markers Planned by Officials
Harrisburg February conference in the Flag room with Col Batchelor Col Bean and Capt Johnson discusses placing proper markers on the Gettysburg field to accurately fix Confederate positions. A resolution may be introduced urging Congress to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Batchelor
Bean
Johnson
House
Congress
Privileged Manufacturers Exempted From Mill Tax Provisions
A favorable recommendation was made today on the new revenue bill with an amendment exempting corporations limited partnerships and joint stock associations chartered for iron or steel cotton or woolen goods manufacture from the mill tax on capital stock. The changes were reported from Harrisburg on February 27.
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Harrisburg
Honest Young Man Returns Lost Draft At Glassware Firm
A young man found and returned a lost draft to John M. Maria & Co. in New York, then left before thanks. The firm learned the draft was drawn on London from a Melbourne customer. They advertised a reward for the honest finder, who had not yet claimed the money.
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New York
John M. Maria & Co
Maris
London
Melbourne
Snday & Young Man
New Naturalization Law Requires Registration of Foreign-Born
Today Representative Oates reported back a naturalization bill with a new section creating in the State Department a Washington registration division for the office of all persons hereafter naturalized and making such registration essential to the validity of naturalization.
Farmer Peter Hunt Loses Sheep to Dogs
Special telegram from Barnesque reports farmer Peter Hunt of Wayne township had several fine sheep killed by dogs Sunday night. Police and neighbors issued warnings and urged farmers to protect stock.
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Barnesque
Peter Hunt
Wayne Township
Shields Gumbert Married in Pittsburg
Charles Shields and Saree E. Gumbsmet wed at the bride’s parents home 423 Lincoln Avenue East End Pittsburg on Tuesday evening February 20 1880 with the ceremony led by Rev. George W. Chalfant.
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Shields—Gumbert
Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburg
George W. Chalfant
Charles Shields
Sapre E. GuMmset
East End
Obituary notices list numerous local funeral services
A fragment lists multiple obituaries and funeral details. Entries cite names such as ANTHONY, BENNETT, DIMMEY, GLASGOW, HELM, JONES, MATTHEWS, MUSGRAVE, MCCARTHY, REESE, RUSCH, SLATTERY, SAMPLE, TRAYNOR, WALTER with dates, addresses, and times for services at residences and churches in Allegheny and nearby towns, plus interment locations and family invitations.
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Bonnar
J. P. J. FueMnye
Aew
Perrysvile Avenue
Linden
Glasgow
Asna Marie
Willana (Drennan
Arch Street
Allegheny
L. Helm
Tenbicene
Indow
Charles Albrecht
Center Street
Allay City
Katheerixs Helm
Jones
Nts
Mites Vv
Ebensburg
Matthews
Annie E. Gag
Joseph Matthews
Webster Street
Frinay
Fripay
Rusch
Jon Anna Rusch
Mra
John Kurz
Forbes Street
Oakland
Slattery
Elizabeth Slattery
Chartiers Street
Sewickle
Hannah Crample
Traynor
Wabash Avenue
Trai- Nor
St. James’ Church
St. Phillip's Cemetery
Chartiers Township
Walter
E. Lizerra Wal
P. Walter, Jr
Chestnut Street
Trinity Lutheran Church
Brockton Avenue
Exposition of Cabinet Shop Goods and New Furniture
After months of preparation and extensive buying the display showcases the latest in cabinet shop loom and designer productions. The carpet department reports strong sales and space constraints while new furniture lines feature chamber parlor library hall and dining room pieces in plush brocatelle leather and Turkish upholstery to suit every taste and budget.
Pride of the Kitchen Sale Opens in Our Department
Me DAO showcases a department sale with kitchenware and household items priced cheaply. Cash-and-carry offers include coffee strainers, perforated pie plates, cake pans, tins, dust pans, carving utensils, dishpans, meat saws, coffee mills, slop pails, foot tubs, brooms, door mats, clothes horses, ironing tables, and 5c specialty coffees and teas.
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Mr. Andrews
Apter
PEON
Haxerenvns
Sr Alleghens
Board of
Ag Culture
Samuel KR. Downing
Comonan
Jamanees
A. Forster
TEE Dispatch
Howse
Allegheny County
Gosing
Invegeration
Diafatch
Haneisevns
Ayer
Nina G. Teta D
Bianco
John Meyer
Areas
W. Va
Gherry Pectoral
Dr. J. Gy Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Aix Botties
Anthony
Mary
Edward Anthony
Joyepuine Street
Southside
Friends of the
Familly Pata
Bennett
Troms
G. BexNert
Kerr Street
Dimmey
Blanch Powell
Mortimer
Clara Summey
Madison Avenue
Debold
Kalina
Kan
Mart Sherlock
J.B. Debold
Annie
William Reese
Jesus
James Archibald & Biescinvtind Sre
Western Insurance CO
Wedeees
Wood Street
Alexander Nimick
John &. Tace Ros
Tss
P. Herbert
Anufacturers and Merchants' Ins. CO
Pitz Pa
Ene
Ina
Joseph We
Toneson
Wm. T. Adair
Des. Little
Ascae
Almeria
Malaga
Florida
KEW Advertige
McClintock
Fieth Avenue
Mark
Furnishi
KEW
Mite
Paris
India
Soc
Fleishman & Co
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
Fifth Avenue
O, D. Lewis
Patents
Smpes
Odd
Boges& Buhl
Federal Street
N. B
Ohio
Gusky
Market Street
Dita Y Lor & CO
Smithfield Street
Liberty Street
WM. H. Allen
William Trinele
Martinsburg, PA
Ee Pratt
WM. Thompson
Bop Sey Puuer
Champagne
Burgundy
Asentinado Sperry
Rosbele Brandien Holland
Wm, Semple’s
Leuven
Colles
Allegheny, PA
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