Public Works Report from Pittsburg 1898 Expenditures Revealed
City report shows E M Bigelow detailing ten months of Public Works spending in Pittsburg with breakdowns for Highways Sewers Water Supply and Distribution and Public Light. Notable figures include labor and material costs for streets sewers and water mains plus proposed allocations for pumping stations gates and reservoir works.
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Department of Public Works
E. M. Bigelow
Pottswore
Ben
Wm. Moallin
City of
Pittsburg
Werther
EM. Bigelow
Bureau of Public Light
East End Electric Light Company
Pitte Gas Company
Bureau Avenues
Bureau of Water Supply
Pifth Avenue
C. Street
Hiland Reservoir
Brilliant Works
Bedford Works
Herron Hill
Bureau of Public
Views of the Viewers Report on City Openings and Sewers
The Board of Viewers presents 88 preliminary street opening views and 62 final views plus 65 preliminary sewer views and 62 final sewer views. It lists 48 preliminary grading views with 15 final views and 1 preliminary street notation view with 19 final views, totaling 8,116 in receipts. The text notes a $4,557 prepayment hold for preliminary views awaiting final views in 1690, with labor entered later.
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Bigelow
Besidwal Siiiiosamare Oa
Amery
Deel
Randall Club to Columbus Inauguration Trip Planned
READY FOR COLUMBUS augerated A Trafse of Pallman Cars Hired The Randall Club plans a January trip to Columbus with a special Pullman train for over 200 members plus guests The train leaves January 12 and returns after a grand procession at the Capitol grounds Governor Campbell inauguration event includes a ball and visits to notable sites The Great Western Band will provide music at total expenses not over 11 per man President Frank J Weixel and Marshal P N Guthrie lead committees to ensure a smooth trip
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Pallman
Randall Club
Columbus
Union
Jackson Club
Capitol Grounds
Campbell
Cam
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Great Western Band
Aew
Frank J. Weixel
P. N. Guthrie
Ohio
Jones Non-Committal On Free Bridge Prop osition
Mr Jones avoided committing on the free bridge plan saying action awaits Common Council approval. The Appraisers' Board on Free Bridges may be filled, with past members Jones Park White and Dilworth having studied condemnation powers. He doubts public support for taxation to fund bridges, noting limited benefit for light users.
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B. F. Jones
Counsilmanic
Common Council
Messrs. Jones
James Park, Jr
George ER. White
Joseph Dilworth
Mr. Jones
Hospital collection falls far short of targets
Treasurer Charles B. McVay of Fidelity Title and Trust reports only 150.39 dollars collected from 28 hospital boxes placed citywide on Hospital Saturday and Sunday, far below the expected 5 000 dollars. He notes 2 293 charity patients last year across West Penn Homeopathic and Allegheny General and 86 842 days of care at estimated cost 36 842 dollars, promising another effort despite the disappointing result.
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Charles B. McVay
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Peter End
Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association
Anid
West Penn, Homeopathic
Allegheny General
Ground broken for John Wesley Church in Huntingdon
John Wesley Church begins construction on Arthur Street including church parsonage and firebrick dwelling. Rev G W Clinton, pastor for 12 months, raised nearly $4 000 and oversaw refinishing. Clinton, once involved with Yeldell the accused man, is now ministering in Huntingdon. $350 still owed to Yeldell’s lawyers.
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John Wesley
Arthur Street
G. W. Clinton
Clinton
Yeldell
South Carolina
Huntingdon
Oil Brokers Ticket for 1890 Officers Named
Oil Exchange officers for 1890 were printed and distributed. The slate lists James McKelvy as President BF Arensberg as First Vice President, and J. Barbo as Second Vice President with a secretary and several directors. Inquiries found no brokers suffering grippe, and no French delicacy among bulls and bears.
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Oil Exchange
James 8. McKelvy
BF. Arensberg
Barbo Oar Dine Ae
Ts Or
EK. Harris
Testa
B. &Pinkerton
HJ. Stones
Jey J
Casapbolt
Oar
Ney, Jr
Frits
J. L. Jenkins
Robinson
F. P. Smith
R.T. Hunt
James Carothers
Frank A. Pollock
Exchange
Trou la Grippe
Racar
Rector Maxwell Support Sparks Church Divisions
A Trinity Church member asserts two thirds of contributors back Rector Maxwell’s retention, amid calls to seek opinions beyond the vestry. The note hints at long tenure and pew ownership by Maxwell, reflecting ongoing division within the parish.
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Trinity Church
Pittsburg Press Club Banquet Promises Large Turnout
The third annual Pittsburg Press Club dinner will be at the Duquesne Hotel on Wednesday January 29 at 6 pm. Notables invited include Chauncey Depew Henry Watterson and President Harrison with Senators Quay and Cameron and Governor Beaver among others. The planning committee led by John W Black aims to make it the most brilliant club event yet.
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Pittsburg Press Club
Hotel Duquesne
Henry Watterson
Wm. Henry Smith
Associated
Harrison
Quay
Cameron
Dalsell
Beaver
Pittsburg
John W. Black
Percy F. Smith
Eugene M. O'Neill
H. H. Byram
T. J. Keenan, Jr
F. John
Wm. ©. Connelly, Jr
Carnegie Christmas Gift Funds Grounds Beautification
Mrs Robert Pitcaire received 2500 from Andrew Carnegie to beautify the West Penn Hospital grounds next spring. The plan includes sloping terrain from the buildings toward the Pennsylvanian railroad and shrubbery donated by local florists to create an attractive, landscaped approach.
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Mra
Robert Pitenaire
West Penn Hospital
Robert Pitcaire
Joseph Kimmell Dying at Center Avenue Home
Joseph Kimmell a Penn Avenue druggist lies near death at his Center Avenue residence after a long bout with consumption and a week without solid food. His condition is described as dire with death hourly expected.
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Joseph Kimmell
Penn Avenue
Center Avenue
Kimmell
Mayor Receives Tip On Hebrew Peddler's Death Near Pa
Dale station Pa reports that Hebrew peddler Max Cohen was killed by a train yesterday morning near Shippenville. The note says Cohen has a brother in Pittsburgh whose address is unknown, and asks the mayor to locate him.
Judge Stowe to Hear Appeals on Street Improvements
Mr. Carnahan says Judge Stowe will hear appeals Friday at 10 A M from residents assessed for various street improvements seeking relief or adjustment of assessments.
Dr. Crane and Mitch D Discuss Digestive Help
A fragment quotes Dr W E Crane and Mitch D noting a remedy that aids vomiting, restores appetite, and calms dissolution fears common to heavy illness. The text suggests a specific remedy with claimed digestive benefits.
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W. E. Crane
Mitch D
Floral and Goods Advertisements and Meeting Notice
A collage of adverts and notices including florists at 508 Smithfield street offering artistic work and prompt service, Dreydoppel soap at 8c per pound, Henderson Co. photo gallery open New Year’s, Frauenheim & Vilsack beer and Warnwrent Co beer ads, De Haan’s Big 6 buys used clothing, Browh's Ginger and other product lines. Also a Pittsburg court A O F meeting notice at 0 Fifth Avenue on January 12 at 2 PM with Walter reen noted. sister courts invited.
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Big 6
Wylie Ave
Fred
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Carson Street
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Thomas McHeney
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ST. Charles Hotel
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Bank of Pittsburg
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Columbia Oil Co
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Pittsburg Union
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Harry Rernell
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