Embezzlement Shock Hits Lawrenceville trust group
Lawrenceville reel of fraud follows arrest of George T. McConnell a prominent real estate dealer and treasurer of the Model Building and Loan Association on two embezzlement charges. Shortage estimated over 12000 with audits ongoing. McConnell confessed to misusing funds including 5000 from the association and notes tied to property, while officers vow a limited loss and assure shareholders they will be protected as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
George T. McConnell
Model Building and Lican Association
J. M. Sands
McConnell
Deerflinger
Building and Loan Association
Derflinger
Model
Metropolitan Bank
Fortythird
Butler Streets
James Scott
the of Directors
Scott
Association
Sands
Abraham Pugh
Lawrenceville Y. M.C. A
Seventh
U. P. Church
W. J. Casey
Millvale
Forty-third Street
Association Board of Directors
Tost
Dexter Spring
Deerflinzer
Charles Runnette
William Zahniser
Lucy Furnace
S. Wainwright
Quarrel erupts between Brennen and Fagan at Democratic meet
A heated clash between Chairman Brennen and Charles Fagan over district representation sparked a near fight after Saturday's Democratic County Committee meeting. Brennen denounced Fagan and threatened violence if not for friends' intervention. Fagan admitted he did not live in the district and apologized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennen
Charles Fagan
Democratic Committee
Burleigh
Brenner
Fagan
Brennan
Democratic County Committee
Farcan
Favan
Allegheny County Democrats Win Extra State Committeemen
The Allegheny County Democratic Committee challenged reports of overreach noting a rule change by the State Committee a year ago that allows counties with multiple Senatorial districts to add a member beyond the County Chairman. Brennen says Allegheny gains five seats while Philadelphia has nine and Schuylkill five. Philadelphia already named eight members including the Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Democratic Committee
State Central Committee
Amertine
State Committee
Ace
Brennen
Allegheny County Committee
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Schuylkill County
McKenna
Brennan
County Democracy Set For Annual Session and Jackson Celebration
The County Democracy will meet tonight to elect officers and plan a General Jackson celebration at the club’s headquarter. The old officers are to be elected tomorrow night. W. J. Brennen is president and Beltzhoever is secretary. Trustees include J. M. Guffey Gilbert Rafferty and BR McKenna. The Jackson celebration will feature music speeches lunch and refreshments. Visiting speakers may attend Friday night’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy
Eight Candidates Vie For Alderman Nomination In Ward Twenty Five
A lively February election contest unfolds in the Twenty fifth ward with eight Republican nominees challenging G. J. Bleichner who fills the unexpired term of the late August Finch. The ward leans Republican by at least 250 votes. Finch served three terms. Bleichner, tied to the deceased Alderman in business, enjoys strong local support and is expected to mount a vigorous campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Bleichner
Finch
Squire Finch
Hleichner
Work Begins On Carson Street Depot Project
Work has started to remove old structures on Carson between South Fifth and Sixth streets to clear space for a new depot building for the P. W. C. Railway. The company bought the property about three years ago expecting the depot to be completed by now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
South Fifth
Sixth Streets
P. W. &C. Railway
Last Day for Holiday Rates Ends Crowded Trains
Holiday excursion rate limit expired yesterday as trains ran crowded with travelers. School girls and college students raced home, and the Eastern express carried many young women returning to Pittsburg and their studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Condensed Milk Promotes Easy Home Cooking
A fragment stresses Gail Borded Eagle TM Condensed Milk as a key to reliable custards gravies sauces and similar dishes in the home. It urges readers to follow the product directions on the label.
Racy Revelation Testimony in Allegheny Bribery Probe
A former H C Price partner offers to testify that money was stolen from the firm to pay tribute to Allegheny officials. The letter suggests bribes tied to Exposition Park managers and illegal gaming houses. Council committees prepare to hear evidence as Mayor Wyman hires defense counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Reform Association
H. C. Price & Co
Lewis Koerner
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Pittsboro
Exposition Park
Common Council
Murphy
Corncil
Wyman
Department of Public Safety
Allegheny Public Safety Committee Eyes 267316 Budget
Chief Murphy presented the 18.2 percent annual appropriation request for the Department of Public Safety for the coming fiscal year. The total 267316 excludes two new hose company houses and equipment to be added later. Brevity: committee referred the bid items to Fire sub committee and directed ads for bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Allegheny Puoblic Safety Committee
Allegheny Public Safety Committee
Chief Murphy
Department of Public Safety
Spring Hill
Perrysville Road
Tenth Ward
General Office
Bureau of Fire
Bureau
Bureau of Police
Bureau of Health
Bureau of Electricity
Perrysville
Troy Company
Johnsons Rivalry Shapes House Roles In Washington
Congressmen Tom Johnson of Cleveland and Arnold of Trenton return to Washington after Mills campaign defeat. The Cleveland leader, now on the District of Columbia Committee, says he will have little to do and supports free trade and free silver while backing a tariff stance harsher than Springer’s. Arnold, a Democrat free silver advocate, seeks a Western presidential nominee and would accept Gray if an Eastern candidate is chosen. Palmer or Boies could also work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Arnold
Trenton
Washington
Pittsburg
Mills
Crisp
District of Columbia
Hill
Springer
Palmer
Boies
Gray
Indiana
Convention to Organize National Barbers Association in Pittsburg
The National Barbers Association met in Pittsburg with 26 delegates from major cities. G W Miller was elected chairman as the constitution and by laws were read and referred to a Law Committee for report. Officers to be elected and a two-branch charter and endowment fund to be adopted. protective and beneficial departs define strike aid and sickness and death benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Barbers’ Association
United States
G. W. Miller
German Printers Seek Aid in America to Support Strike
German printers stranded by a four month strike seek funds in the United States. Eugene Schoreck from Essen arrived in New York to solicit aid, with William Merton to join a national tour to union labs. They plan to canvass labor groups and hope to raise 100000 pounds. 18000 printers idle, 1500000 marks spent. Schoreck had already collected 10000 pounds in London. In Pittsburgh town, Teamsters Assembly 1577 saw Master Workman James Roden honored with a gold watch as he concluded his tenure, amid speeches by District Master Workman Dempsey and Roden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Eugene Schoreck
Essen
New York
William Merton
Pittsburg
Isbor
United States
Rinters
Witzerland
Schoreck
London
Teamsters’ Assembly
K. of L
James Roden
Dempsey
Mr. Roden
Gusky’s Mrrvan Association Holds 1992 Initiation and Installations
Gusky’s Mrrvan Association met last night and initiated a number of members and installed its officers for 1992. Tur Gusky Building and Loan Association, composed of the employees of the firm, will declare a handsome dividend in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusky
Mrrvan Association
Tur Gusky Building and Loan Association
Fortune At Stake Hearing On John Woods Sanity
The inquiry into the sanity of John Woods of Mt. Washington resumed before Commissioner McClay and a jury. Dr. J P McCord and Dr. James McCann testified to Woods being mildly off and fit for ordinary business with help. William Woods pressed for his own testimony but was curtailed as the examiner and judge ruled. The case closed with Judge Fetterman stating he had finished presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woods
Mt. Washington
McClay
Fetterman
William Woods
J. S. Ferguson
Messrs. Bigham
Shafer
J. P. McCord
McCord
James McCann
Woods
Ferguson
William
Tragic Paris Green Death Prompts Inquest
George B. Walker of the East End died after taking Paris green on Everett Street Saturday evening. He was 28, married with two children, a carpenter, and died at his father's home on Mayflower Street. The coroner will hold an inquest this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Walker
East End
Paris Green
Everett Street
Mayflower Street
Walker
Men 26 90 Overcoat Sale At Pittsburg Stores
The sale offers 26 90 men s overcoats in black or blue or ribbed cheviot, lined with cassimere cloth, silk velvet collar. Regular price £15, ours 690. Call today at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co corner Grant and Diamond. January bargains extend through the month with new openers at Jos. Horne Co s Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C.C. C
Pittsburg
Gallinger Jeweler at the old stand on Penn Avenue
Gallinger remains at 1200 Penn avenue offering jewelry services. Call and visit to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
Penn Avenue
One Chance in a Hundred Fine Upright Piano Sale
January sales begin today at J. M. Hoffmann & Co on 537 Smithfield street offering a $200 upright piano with full iron frame and fine tone, plus three square pianos by Kuabe Hardman and Albrecht at a third of original cost. Also silk and dress goods sale at Penn Avenue stores with rich fabrics at half price. Angostura Bitter marketed as the most efficacious stimulant to excite the appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieade
Kuabe
Hardman
Albrecht
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Cattle Ordinance Debate With Street Car Tax Stalled
Public Safety committee urged two key measures cab and carriage rates and cattle driving rules while street car taxation was held over. Cattle limits propose daytime driving with permits and a 30 animal cap, prompting complaints of property damage but facing industry pushback. A new central fire station and engine house plan was also approved for council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Safety
THF
Ferguson
Herron
East End
Brown
Booth
Traction Eee
Allegheny
Central
Department of Public Safety
Taggart
Funeral services for Dr John Douglas held yesterday
Funeral services over the remains of Dr John Douglas were conducted at the chapel of Sampson's rooms on Sixth avenue. A large circle of mourners attended including former congregation members and members of the press and legal community. Dr FE Kk Donehoo gave a tribute praising his earnestness and dignity across church and professional life. Interment followed at Allegheny Cemetery with pallbearers Judge White Collier Slagle A M Brown Charles Arbuthnot E M O'Neill H J Murdoch and E P Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Douglas
Samson
Sixth Avenue
Purvis
FE. Kk. Donehoo
Allegheny Cemetery
White, Collier, Slagle
A. M. Brown
Charles Arbuthnot
E M. O'Neill
H. J. Murdoch
E. P. Jones
Rush for hotel rooms ends as drummers depart west
The surge in bookings followed Mr. Bonneville of the Anderson noting a nation of 80,000 to 100,000 traveling salesmen. About 5,000 headed west from New York Sunday night while eastbound trains were crowded yesterday. Clerks rushed to assign rooms and demand for cats in many houses rose by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonneville
Anderson
Dealers Prepare for Monongahela House Exhibit
Tableware agents worked at the Monongahela House yesterday arranging samples for the annual exhibition. About 20 representatives attended as several jobbers arrived. The agents foresee a robust trade from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
Stumbling in Allegheny Statutes Arrests Turn Violent
Five youths including Wits Urreran August Bloedel Jacob Hannel Joseph Seblock and Charles Walter were arrested in Allegheny yesterday afternoon for throwing stones at windows. Ay Tory Coleman was jailed on a warrant for assault and battery by Joseph Negley. A New Year gathering in Brown's Chapel led to a fight. Richard Cumphines is charged with felonious assault and battery. Swable faces a hearing before Mayor Wyman for assault and battery after reporting he was attacked on Federal street. Detective McDonough arrested Swable near Twenty-fifth Street and Penn Avenue and took him to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits Urreran
August Bloedel
Jacob Hannel
Joseph Seblock
Charles Walter
Allegheny
Fourth Wa
Ay Tory Coleman
East End
George Schaffer
Nineteenth Ward
Joseph P. Negley
Shetland Avenue
Axwumrn
Brown
Federal Street
Swable
McDonough
Twenty-fifth
Penn Avenue
Catholics Defended at Presbyterian Ministers Meeting
A lively debate opened the week of prayer as Rev Dr Holmes defended the Roman Catholic Church against charges of hostility to free institutions. Other ministers argued Catholics were a political force and a threat to Protestantism while conservatives warned against Catholic influence. debate ended with adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ministers
Holmes
Farrand
Southside
Church of Jesus Christ
Dr. Holmes
Mr. McCormick
John Launitz
Moffat
Washington and Jefferson College
Tey
Johnston
Romaniem
First Sleigh Ride Brightens Pittsburg Snow
Pittsburg enjoyed its first sleigh ride of the season as cutters hit cobbled East End avenues. Livery stables report strong business while forecasters predict warmer weather and possible rain. Northwestern cold may bring colder midweek, with more snow possible later. Surrounding towns and lumber country report busy activity and hopes for snow in December. Gas supply in two cities remains fair overall.
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Pittsburg
Stewart
Baron de Guysberg Visits to Observe Yankee Mining
Baron de Guysberg of St Petersburg visits America with A C Buell to study U S mining methods. He owns Siberian and Ural mines, serves as a czar’s reserve lieutenant, and notes wages in Russia. He doubts war rumors, cites famine and crop failure, and discusses Siberian prisons and American convict cuisine in contrast to Russian views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron de Guysberg
St. Petersburg
Duquesne
Siberia
Ural Mountains
America
A. C. Buell
Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia
Russia
Europe
Germany
Buell
Kennan
Siberian
Governor Pattison Signs Fitzpatrick Death Warrant
Governor Pattison signed the death warrant for Patrick Fitzpatrick who was convicted in Allegheny county courts of first degree murder for the killing of Samuel Faerly. The execution is fixed for March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Allegheny County
Samuel Faerly
Mayor Gourley Signs Traffic Stop Ordinance
Mayor Gourley yesterday signed an ordinance requiring all cars to come to a full stop before crossing any streetcar or railway tracks, enforcing safer interaction with traction lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Dress Fabrice and Fabrics Price Reductions
The notice markets a markdown sale in January offering Velvets Plushes Silks and Dress Fabrice. It highlights lots priced on the dollar and lists warm flannel skirts quilted satin skirts striped cotton skirtings and wool skirtings by the yard at reduced prices.
Cloak Room Garment Bargains Slashed Prices Noted
Cloak rooms offer genuine bargains across all garments. Black Cheviot Reefers with Astrakhan roll dropped from 16 to 11. Striped Cheviot Jackets from 1 to 4. Mack Cheviot satin lined with Astrakhan roll from 2 to 14. Tan Cheviot satin lined Mink trimmed from 10 to 18. Black Cheviot fur trimmed from 15 to 1. Entire cloak stock discounted on similar terms.
Pittburgs and Mexican Tin Mining Co annual meeting
The Pittburgs and Mexican Tin Mining Company held its annual meeting at the Monongahela House. J A McCormick was reelected president and Thurs ton secretary. The firm reports a large grant of 247 miles of mineral deposits from the Mexican Government and aims to produce five tons of tin daily next year. The present output is about standard units while black tin sells for about $400 per ton and production costs run from $40 to $100 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittburgs and Mexican Tin Mining Company
Monongahela House
J. A. McCormick
Thurston
McCormick
Stan Daiy
United States
Library Hall Election at Mercantile Company
The Mercantile Library Hall Company elected officers yesterday with no contest. Frank Armstrong became President, John S. Scully Vice President, F. L. Stephenson Treasurer, George W. Crawford Secretary, and directors include George S. Whitney Thomas F P Day D Leet Wilson W Cunning ham and H M Bennett replacing the late Lalsey Williams. The stockholder Mr Bennett said no new developments in the court action against the Library Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Library Hall Company
Frank Armstrong
John S. Scully
F. L. Stephenson
George W. Crawford
George S. Whitney
Thomas FP. Day
D. Leet Wilson
W. Cunningham
H. M. Bennett
L. Halsey Williams
Library Association
Bennett
Pittsburg Clothing Company Offers Garment at 15 Pounds
In a price note the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company cites a vastly higher cost for the same article, stating overcoats or jackets can be bought for 2600 six dollars and ninety cents elsewhere. The corner of Grant and Digmond is referenced as a location point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
P.C.C. C
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Corner Grant and
Diamond Streets
Furniture at Half Price at Henry Berger's Liberty
Henry Berger's store at 642 and 644 Liberty Street near Sixth Avenue advertises a two month sale with heavy discounts to clear summer stock. The ad promises unmatched patterns and urges quick purchases before spring designs arrive, positioning the firm in a reckless mood to move goods. It contrasts prices with a Pittsburgh clothier offering similar garments at higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
Sixth Avenue
Maslin Underwear January Sale At Penn Avenue Stores
Maslin Underwear unveils a January sale offering a larger and finer collection at lower prices than any prior sale. Jos. Hors & Co. operates the Penn Avenue Stores presenting the deal to shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Hors & Co
Penn Avenue
Men's Ulsters at 6 50 From Pittsburg Clothing Co
Tuesday offer of 250 men's genuine Irish frieze Ulsters with heavy collars and extra lengths. Cloth lined throughout, price six dollars and fifty cents each. See P. C. GC at Grant and Diamond streets, Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. GC
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and Diamond Ts
Special sale on Scotch and Irish fabrics by width
Special sale listing multiple widths of Scotch and Irish fabrics with per yard prices ranging from 16c to $1.50. widths shown include 58, 64, 66, 69, 72, and 68 inches with varied prices per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soc
CREAM DAMASKS Sold at Deep Discount Prices
Fully 25 percent under regular prices with a range of damask fabrics listed by width and yardage. 58 inches at 38 cents, 60 at 42, 66 at 45, 62 at 58, 72 at 65, 68 at 66, and 72 inches at $1.10 per yard. Strong emphasis on value and variety for shoppers.
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The
Model Building and Loan Association
Liberty Spence
Bloomfield
Joanea McConnell
Alderman Kerr
McClonnell
Dr. Sands
Joan Association
Asleen
Board of Directors
Elizabeth
Guaranty Company of North America
Ishue
Mons
George McConnell
Couronenville
Ee i
Hends
Meeting of the County Democracy
H. C. Price Company
Marshall, Robb
Montooth
Robb
Reform Association
Johnson
Pittsberg
Paris
Birmingham
Second Avenue
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer
Parst Brewise Co
Horne & Co
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
Aot
Horse & Co
B.é& B
Boces & Bug
W. A. Herron
E. M. Ferguson
Dr. Douglas
Slack Sea
Biber & Easton
Pittsburg and Mexican Tin Mining Company
Market ST
Henry Berger
Liberty
Maslin Underwear
Edward
Groetzinger
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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