Heir Wail of Woe Over 10 Mill Tax Fight in Saloon Trade
The Retail Liquor Dealers Association met in Mellon building offices to review the 10 mill license tax and a proposed Brooks high license amendment. Ex-Senator O'Neil led the discussion while John Marron was named attorney to study current laws. Members debated court and municipal actions, with a plan for a future report and possible legal challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association
Mellon
O'Neil
Ite
John Marron
Msy
Ube
Memrs
Omey
Allegheny License Court
Supreme Court
Presi- Hm O'Neill
Pennipacker
Philadelphia
Philaphis
Kttormer Marron
Ordinancr
Isrzes
Morrow
Fifth Avenue
Neal
Drvds
Mneils
Old Board Wins Amid Vote Count Secrecy
The opposition claims the old board won by a large majority as the vote tally was withheld. They say the custody amendment passed while the rotary creation proposal failed. A. F. Kent offered no clear reason for keeping counts private, noting only that he thought the decision acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghe
Rotary Cretem
Man
A. F. Kent
Missing Curtland employee of Samuel curling East End contractor
An employee named Curtland, from an East End contractor Samuel Curling, has been missing since Monday. He was sent to a store on that evening with $10 for purchases and has not been seen since. He arrived from M. O. about six months ago and may have returned home after seizing the first opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtland
Samuel Curling
East End
M. O
Dover
Supreme Court
Public Works Committee
Wright
Dr. C. Evans
Chief Bigelow
Public Works Department
Resignation of District Bookkeeper Lindsey Inspires New Venture
M Lindsey longtime district bookkeeper resigned after six years in office. Collector Warmeastic announced Lindsey plans to enter a new business venture in the district, signaling a shift from public duties to private enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lindsey
Wax Gan
Warmeastic
Lindsey
Old Winter Again Brings Snow and Sleighing in Pittsburg
A heavy snow day with about six inches left streets white and crowds in Mast End using horses and sleighs. Winter's cold predicted to intensify with a 12 below reading in Minnesota and zero in Des Moines, stressing Duquesne electric road motormen and conductors who quit work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Department of Aemionitnre
Stewart
Pittsburg
Duquesne Electric Road
Realism in the Play Shows an Actor’s Real Fit at Duquesne
A Pittsburg man John Dean of Chatham street collapsed in a real faint during a scene at the Duquesne Theater. The incident occurred as a staged kiss was followed by a sudden onstage faint, Dean was carried out by ushers and later taken to Mercer Hospital with his wife present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Theater
Pittsburg
John Dean
Chatham Street
Gosson
Incog
Annale
Gossoon
Squire
Dean
Annate
Goesnon
Annehel
Mercer Hospital
Reduction of School Tax Proposal at Allegheny Board
A Allegheny Board of School Controllers Finance Committee cites W F Rodgers on school tax effects. A general levy plan replaces district classifications and a 2 mill tax plus minimum occupation tax is proposed to raise 15000 for High school needs, totaling half of last year’s levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Board of School Controllers
Finance Committee
W. F. Rodgers
Supreme Court Affirms Admissibility in Cable Uncles Case
The Supreme Court rules the testimony admissible in the suit of Jake Cable of Northside against his uncle Henry Cable. It orders the case back for trial after earlier non suit and a deed of trust issue involving Jacob Cable and a deceased brother. Attorney George D. Riddle assisted the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Cable
Northside
Supreme Court
Henry Cable
J. P D. Watson
Supreme Tribunal
George DT. Riddle
Jacob Cable
Russian famine relief mission passes through city
Henri Jansen and Johan Orowitz of Moscow and John Shebowski a Polish merchant tour the city bound for Minneapolis. They discuss worsening famine in Russia, peasant starvation, and flour adulteration scandals. They say foreign food gifts are welcomed and may visit Northwest millers. A U S flour shipment supports starving Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Jansen
Johan Orowitz
Moscow
John Shebowski
Minneapolis
Russia
Orowitz
United States
East End Burglary Suspects Given Hearing
Robert Richardson and George Scott, young suspects linked to East End burglaries, appeared before Magistrate McKenna on the New Year’s Eve raid at John Hazlett’s Oakland residence. Both are held for trial while Coates, a third arrestee and ex Pinkerton detective, is not prosecuted yet awaiting information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Richardson
George Scott
East End
McKenna
John Hazlett
Oakland
Coates
Pinkerton
Dispute Stirs Presbyterian Church in New Texas
A pastor's son M. H. Anderson and choir leader G. M. Hamilton quarreled in the Presbyterian Church at New Texas Plom township on December 26. The incident caused a sensation with several ladies fainting. no blood was spilled. The church session investigates possible suspension and division among congregants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
New Texas
Plom Township
M. H. Anderson
G. M. Hamilton
Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Endorsed
An article extols proper nourishment to prevent sickness in infants and children, praising Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as the most reliable product. It urges readers to purchase from their grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Eagle
Wour
McKirdy to Challenge Murphy for Fat Office
Allegheny politics loom as reform and anti reform groups prepare for a heated fight in April. Auditor Bigger may succeed Controller Brown with reform backing, while City Clerk Dilworth and City Solicitor contenders emerge. Treasurer Macfarran likely reelected. McKirdy pits two hard fighters against each other in a bid to defeat Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Bigger
Controller Brown
Brown
Bieger
Dilworth
Elghinstone
C.H. Dahlinger
O. D. Thombnson
A. Alston
Elphinstone Gees
Wyman
Pearson
Murphy
Dahlinzer
Elsiers
Alston
Thompson
Hunter-Wyman
Brennen predicts unity in State Committee over Allegheny member
Chairman Brennen says five Allegheny county members will be seated under amended rules and no one will be ousted. He argues harmony is impossible in the State Democracy and likens party cohesion to constant business wars in Pittsburgh. He dismisses Harrity faction attempts to disrupt the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennen
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Allegheny Counties
Harrity
Republican Party
Mr. Brennen
Pittsburg
Democratic Organization
Fetterman Backers Delay Washington Trip for Bench Seat
Bar Association committee to support ex Judge Fetterman for Judge Reed's U S District bench seat has not finalized travel plans. Meanwhile supporters of Joseph Buffington of Kittanning claim progress. Davenport of Erie emerges as candidate and likely front runner with strong financial and political backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
Washington
Fetterman
Reed
United States
National
Joseph Buffington
Kittanning
A. Davenport
Erie
R. Davenport
Erie Bar
Guffey Aims to Knock Out Harrity in Party Fight
J M Gaffey hustling to represent Denneylvania Democracy on the National Committee went East last evening. In Philadelphia he said he is on a business mission and hopes to land decisive blows where they will count, confident he will knock Harrity into a cocked hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gaffey
Denneylvania Democracy
National Committee
Philadelphia
Mr. Harrity
Benjamin Sharp
Philadelphia Academy of Sciences
St. Paul
Greely
Arctic
Academy
Greenland
Peary
Baby burns to death in Castleshannon house incident
Six accidents reported yesterday with two fatalities. A 4 year old daughter of Mrs. Holmes Ward died after clothing caught fire from a fire in a second story room. Other injuries included a worker struck by a train, a fall causing broken leg, a child injured coasting, a fall resulting in a leg fracture, and a sleigh accident with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Ward
Castle Shannon
Knoxville
Raspotts
Thomas Randolph
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Buffalo Express
Wilty Fifth Street
West Penn Hospital
Beypren
Henry Miier
Chartiers
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Thomas
Willie Thomas
Dinwiddie Street
Voscam
John Voscamp
Vine Street
Mercy Hospital
William Wright
Few Me MacQueary to Marry Despite Exile
Rev Howard MacQueary expelled from the Episcopal Church for heresy says he will wed the daughter of Judge Harris in Harrisonburg Virginia. He remains firm in his beliefs and trusts his new post leading the Universalist Church in Saginaw Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard MacQueary
Episcopal Church
Monongahela House
Harrisonburg
Harris
B. & O. Road
Universalist
Saginaw, Mich
Bigeists
Whites Fear Indian Uprising Reported by Boise Rancher
John Hailey of Boise City Idaho describes settler anxiety over Blackfoot activity. He notes dancing as a sign of unrest and predicts a spring uprising with Indians stealing cattle and threatening sparsely settled districts. He calls for harsh action against the tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hailey
Boise City
Idaho
Eastern Express
New York
Hailey
Burdette Sees Pittsburg Stopover and Humorist Recount
Robert J. Burdette the humorist yesterday at Seventh Avenue Hotel spoke of his son’s antics and his preference for syndicate work over lecturing. Homewood Cemetery officers elected for 1892 include William Kea as President and W A Shaw as Treasurer, with 260000 realized from lot sales, up 50 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Burdette
Seventh Avenue
Dunich
Pittsburg
Bob
Homewood Cemetery Company
Homewood Cemetery
William Kea
W. A. Shaw
W. R. Anderson
William Hea
Alex. Nimick
Thomas Wightman
James Abel
Alex. Murdock
E. M. Bigelow
W. K. Woodwell
Menage
Suit filed against George T. McConnell over embezzlement
A new suit was entered against George T. McConnell the former Treasurer of the Model Building and Loan Association. Embezzlement is the charge and hearing date is not set. Dr. R M Sands withdrew charges after settlement, about 500 pounds. McConnell's total shortage is estimated at 11000 to 12000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. McConnell
Model Building and Loan Association
R. M. Sands
McConnell
Connelly and McHale in Larceny Case at Boarding House
James Connelly and Pat McHale quarrelled over money and clothes after a night out. McHale allegedly stole Connelly’s money and apparel, which were found in F Shupenisky’s shop and linked to him. He was arrested on larceny charges. John Hermit, 40, died at home on Thirty-ninth Street. He worked for the Pittsburg Bridge Company. The coroner will hold an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Connelly
Pat McHale
Connelly
McHale
F. Shupenisky
John Hermit
Thirty-ninth Street
Pittsburg Bridge Company
Allegheny Triennial Assessment Figures Released
The triennial assessment for Allegheny shows a total valuation of 73 595 450 with taxable value 69 659 775. City area stands at 62 301 475 and suburban at 10 269 973, indicating a valuation somewhat below expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Ad Warns Against Cheaper Imitations
An advertisement from the Pabst Brewing Company cautions buyers that true blue ribbon beer cannot be obtained from deceptive dealers. It warns against cheaper inferior grades and emphasizes the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer
Parst Brezwrxe Co
Sidewalk Ordinance Draws City Hall Scrutiny and Bluff Claims
A contentious sidewalk ordinance advances after hours of debate. Officials and Dr Evans clash over authority and a revealing bluff by Chief Bigelow about city sidewalk powers. Inspector McCausland departs Boston with Mrs Chenery, a Mass Shoe cashier, amid a $350 theft case.
City officials sidelined by severe colds and flu outbreak
A widespread illness strikes City Hall with Chief Brown Police Superintendent Weir and Mayor Gourley all sick. Controller Morrow and Chief Clerk Crosby Gray also under the weather, with many clerks likely laid up. George Dougherty, arrested on an old felonious assault charge, escaped custody but was recaptured after a chase through Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Weir
Gourley
Morrow
Crosby Gray
Public Safety Department
City Hall
George Dougherty
Alderman Reilly
Allegheny
Cove
Dougherty
German Lad Earnest Meister Stranded at Klein's Hotel
Earnest Meister a 16 year old German boy stays at Klein's Hotel at Seventh avenue and Grant street after arriving from the old country to live with a relative who is jailed. Authorities will be asked to locate him a suitable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Meister
Klein's Hotel
Seventh Avenue
Grant Street
Mix-up over Wheeling gas contract names clarified
The paper reports the Natural Gas Company of West Virginia cannot fulfill its contract with the City of Wheeling due to fuel scarcity. The earlier reference to the Wheel- Natural Gas Company was a mistaken identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Gas Company of
West Virginia
Wheeling
Open investigation denied as citizens barred from meeting hall
Last night West Bellevue citizens led by Squire Ross sought an open inquiry into borough actions. Officer Miller barred entry to all but a three member committee, prompting a split among investigators and a late midnight session. Other items note freight committee talks and Paxton remarks dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bellevue
Ji Block
Squire Ross
Mos
Miller
N. W. Shafer
D. B. Stevenson
Dr. Bell
Messra Bell
Shafer
Garrowly
Messrs Stevenson
Barr
McGill
Resolutions From Columbus Club On Death Of Christopher Dixon
A Columbus Club meeting in Pittsburg Pa on January 6 expressed mourning for fellow member Christopher G Dixon. The tribute praises Dixon as generous, honest, sociable, devout Catholic and faithful friend whose loss will be deeply felt by his wife and children and the club. Committee chairs Frank A Hopper J A McCormier H F McGrapy Frank P Sarris T J Fitzpatrick T D Casey note his virtuous life and wish to honor his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
Pittsburg
Christopher G. Dixon
Frank A. Hopper
J. A. McCormier
H. F. McGrapy
Frank P. Sarris
T. J. Fitzpatrick
T. D. Casey
P. J. McNvtary
Saloon Trade Buys StrauB Lager and Local Notices
The Strand Brewing Company offers four and a half month old Pilsener and Munich lager to saloon and private trade with prompt filling of orders. Mons. Paul Blouet Max O Rell will speak at Carnegie Hall on America seen through French Glasses with tickets at local stores and libraries. Fur caps and muffs offered at discount by H J Lynch. Piso's Remedy promoted for coughs. Anderson ginghams advertised by David & John Anderson. Winter underwear on sale at H J Lynch. Angostura Bitters marketed for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand Brewing Company
Munich
Straub EnEwIne Co
Main Street
Liberty Avenue
Mons
Paul Blouet
Max O'Rell
Carnegie Hall
America
Blouyet
Klebers
Wood Street
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Kenmawr Hotel
Shady Lane
Kuhn
Penn Avenue
East Liberty
Rankin's Drug Store
Sixth Street
Waddington
Carnegie Library
Craze of Pain Ends in Allegheny Woman Suicide
Mrs Annie E Knoedler, 33, at 100 Fayette street Allegheny cut her throat with a razor in the dining room while her children were away. An acute neuralgia sufferer for years she grew more unsettled in the days before her death. She died soon after the 5:30 PM act. Five children survive including Henry, 45?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E Knoedler
Fayette Street
Allegheny
Henry
Tontine Claim Payout Totals 10 000 in New York
The United Life Insurance Association of New York City paid 10 000 to its resident manager J W Dihue for a member death. Receipts show 1 666 66 to each of sixteen subscribers as final settlement for Laban J Hooper’s death under Tontine Assignment No 168. The notice is dated January 5 1592.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Life Insurance Association of
New York City
J. W. Dihue
United Life Insurance Association
Laban J. Hooper
John Patterson
Peerless Lead Glass Co
Jas
Jas. F. Hays
Thos. Evans
Thos. Evans Co
D. Cherry
Wolff Lane & Co
Harry P. Pears
Wm. G. Johnston & Co
Excursions From Pittsburg to Sylacauga and Washington
Under Marble City Land and Furnace Co management trains depart Pittsburg at 7 20 a m January 19 via B and O to Sylacanta Ala through Cincinnati Queen Crescent and Chatta ooga. Excursion tickets at half rate valid 40 days full info from J C Jamison Co 133 Frankstown Ave East End J A Shannon 90 Fourth Ave or W W Acheson Jas W Draped Co 312 Wood St office hours 10 to 12. Also JosHorse Co offers Washington excursion January 14 round trip 9 with through parlor cars both trains from O station 8 and 9 20 p m. In winter dress goods at A J Lynch 438440 Market St. No cards. Jos Horne Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sylacanta
Ala
Cincinnati
Queen_ Crescent Railroad
Chattaooga and
Ree
J. C. Jamison & Co
Frankstown Avenue
East End
J. A. Shannon
Fourth Avenue
W.W. Acheson
Jas. W. Draped Co
Wood Street
Washington, D. C
Winter Hosiery Sale Offers Exceptional Values
The ad touts low prices on English cashmere hose and cotton hose, with 25 dozen ladies cashmere hose at discounted rates from 1.50 and 50 cents per pair for cotton hose. It also mentions ladies Lisle thread hose previously sold as high as 2.25.
Hosiery Department Clearance of Warm Wool and Cashmere
Seventy five dozen infants black cashmere hose in ribbed full length and sixes sold three pairs for 1 dollar. About fifty dozen missy fast black wool hose ribbed double knee heel and toe sizes listed. About one hundred dozen boys heart and extra strong fast black cotton ribbed stockings sizes 6 to 10. Also lots of ladies and children cashmere gloves fur cape gloves fur lined mittens and ends in heavy winter gloves offered at clearance prices.
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Etail
Jorney Marron
Dergarsne Theater
Trouble Is
McKirdy
Macferran
Macfarran
Committee of Fifty
Select Council
John McKirdy
McAfee
Department of Public Works
Ehiefs
Mr. Guffey
ME. Macqueary
Virginia
Deacon Burdette
Chief of Public Works
Ferguson
Dr. Evans
Bigelow
Boston
McCausland
Henderson
Chenery
Massachusetts Shoe Company
The
Wheeling Gas Company
Citizens’ Committee
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Western Lines
McKee
Miss Smith
Mr. Paxton
MeeKee’s Rocks
Tur
Paxton
Monongahela Presbytery
McKee’s Rocks
Trad
H. J. Lynch
Market Street
David & John Anderson
Glasgow
Jos. Honne & Co
Thasu
Angostura Bitters
Gallinger
Marble City Land and Furnace Company
Anderson Ginghams
Jos
A. J. Lynch
Jos. Horne & Co
Auprecht
Ony
Biber & Easton
jad-Trasn
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Pittabuzz
Jos. Horne
Our
Jos. Horne & Ct
Penn Ave
P. S
the Post and Gazette
Jaz
Edward
Groetzinger
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