Library plans shift to save park entrance
Carnegie Library officials and Chief Bigelow agreed to alter the design to front the building at the park entrance, preserving the Schenley Park approach. The commission seeks granite construction, with $700,000 initially and possibly more from Carnegie, to yield a large, ornate structure without harming the park’s main gate.
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Carnegie
Pittsburg
Chief Bigelow
Library Commission
Schenley Park
Forbes Street
Bellefield Avenue
Park
Bigelow
James B. Scott
Scott
Court House
United States
John S Lambie
Lambie
Commission
Park Commission
Grier Refuses to Pay County Costs Amid Aldermen Controversy
Controller Grier attacks Alderman Foley and Justice of the Peace Clementson over costs charged to the county. He vows to contest in court, calling officials a menace for soliciting bearing and shifting costs to the county. Foley and Clementson had previously faced multiple costs. Foley plans not to seek reelection next spring amid his controversial term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robe
McClure
Erton
Yost
Law Aml Order Society
Mr. Yost
G. H. Clementson
Braddock Borowrh
Yvoenison
Kant
Squire Clementean
Mrs Watson Sues For Million Dollar Allegheny Land
Mary W F Watson widow of A M Vato sues Samuel Watson in Common Pleas to eject him from a tract along East Street extension in Allegheny. The Watson place covers about two acres valued near $1,000,000. Attornies M A Woodward and John D Watson represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
M. A. Woodward
John D. Watson
Common
Mrrs
Mary W. TF. Watson
Samuel Watson
A. M. Vato
East Street
Watson Place
Morality of the business world in The Dispatch
The Dispatch prints a forthcoming piece by Rev. George Hodges exploring ethical conduct in commerce. Hodges examines honesty, responsibility, and public trust as guiding principles for businessmen and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hodges
Celebrating Jackson Day at County Democratic HQ
The County Democratic Party celebrated Jackson Day at the Mellon building. A Jackson portrait and a framed David B. Hill image adorned the hall while a Cleveland portrait faced the wall until the meeting began. President Brennen praised Jackson and noted victors spoils with patter of applause for Hill and Pattison. Refreshments, music, and lively crowds followed into the early morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the County Democracy
Jackson
Mellon
David B. Hill
Cleveland
Brennen
Jjweckson
Pattison
Truce Reported Between Quay and Rutan Politically Reconciled
The report says Senator Quay and Senator Rutan patched up their long standing quarrel after years of business ties and 30 years of friendship. They reportedly set aside two years of discord and will work together again. Gallinger, Jeweler, at 1200 Penn Avenue, invites readers to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Rutan
Gallinger
Penn Avenue
Indians Improving A Creek Delegate Talks on Education and Statehood
Creek delegate A P McKellop touring Oklahoma city to Washington cites rising education, cross racial marriages, and stronger civilizing progress. He notes Creek Chickasaw Choctaw Cherokee and Seminole aim for statehood with land allotment terms and 31 25 per acre sale of remaining lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. McKellop
Muscovy
T. T
Washington
Mr. McKellop
Wooster University
McKellop
Oklahoma
A Popular Democrat Jim Neal Congratulated for Senate Vote
Al Carlile sent Chairman Neal of Ohio a telegram yesterday congratulating him on the complimentary vote from Buckeye Democrats for United States Senator. Jim Neal, familiarly known, is a popular and able Democrat in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Carlile
Neal
Ohio
Buckeye
United States
Jim Neal
Senate
John Sherman
Iiile
Hill
McKinley
Cleveland
Warwick
New York
Prize Fight of Pittsburg and Kittanning Pair Halted
Detectives Robinson Kelly and Shore overheard plans for a prize fight near the Union depot and Eleventh street. Charles Trainor of Pittsburg and William Clark of Kittanning faced off with seconds Nick Fortune and Owen Manning before the group was arrested and taken to Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Kelly
Shore
Union Depot
Eleventh Street
Allegheny River
Charles Trainor
Pittsburg
William Clark
Kittanning
Nick Fortune
Owen Manning
Gossip of the Twin Cities and Local Notices
Coronen McDowrt and Boiler Inspector F J Manley visited Rankin station scene of Thursday night boiler explosion. Coroner plans a jury examination next Monday at 2 o'clock. Temperance rally tomorrow at Duquesne Hall with prominent speakers and recitations. Iron City Microscopical Society meets at Academy of Science and Art. Mellor to speak on Diatoms. next week Senife to lecture on University Extension. Society for the Improvement of the Poor seeks donations amid rising sickness. Fifteenth Ward School Board reduces tax to 5 mills, aiming lower next year. Revival services at Osndale M E Church run to January 23 led by Rev G L Barker and Isaac Meredith. Health Bureau reports five new scarletina and five diphtheria cases. half in the Thirty-second ward. Dr W Woneres, 2, dies after a gunshot wound on New Year’s Day. I J Heinz Company banquet for about 100 at Main Street offices. Corofree McDowent inquest ongoing on death of Lizzie McFide aboard Pittsburgh McKeesport Youghingheny line. Secular Society meeting at Carry University Hall Sunday at 3 with H Barker on Our Imtforal. Fastened ash on Liberty avenue led to collision at Sixth Avenue, neck broken, man died. A Marion banquet at Seventh Avenue Hotel. about 50 present. Mrs Lizzie Farry killed by a train at Braddock in snow crossing with two baskets for poor family. Tax Temperance Mission anniversary at 926 Fifth Avenue. Public Works sidewalk ordinance discussion. Davin GarrFita thrown from sleigh at orate street. minor injuries. Scan THE DISWATCH tomorrow for full progress reports.
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Father Lambing Total Abstinence Society
Duquesne Hall
Penn Avenue
Iron City Microscopical Society
Academy of Science and Art
C. Mellor
Academy
Walter B. Senife
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Fifteenth Ward School Board
Allegheny
Osndale M.E
G. L. Barker
Isaac Meredith
Bureau of Health
Pr. W. Woneres
Loeckjaw
I. J. Heinz Company
Main Street
Seventh Avenue
Mhks
Lizzie Farry
Braddock
Tax Temperance Mission
Fifth Avenue
Committee On Public Works
Davin GarrFita
Orate Street
FIGHTING OVER TAXES LIGHT TOWERS ALLOWED TO STAND
Allegheny Finance Committee held a lengthy session on city estimates for 1892 95 approving most requests while cutting light tower funding and several water and police provisions. Mayor WyMan urged three police magistrates and a $5000 salary but no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Bureau
Bureau of Police
Bureau of Electricity
Wyman
Jasis G. WyMas
Lewis
Henderson
Allegheny
Fire destroys Kohen stable on Hazelwood avenue
An alarm from box 96 after 11 last night reported a fire in John Kohen's stable on Hazelwood avenue in the Twenty third ward. No water nearby hampered efforts. the building burned to the ground, with a 5500 loss. Eight horses were saved. no insurance due to lack of water service in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kohen
Hazelwood Avenue
Twenty-third Ward
McConnell Case Postponed and Model Building Stockholders Meet
The George T. McConnell case before Alderman Kerr was postponed until next Thursday at both sides request. Meanwhile Model Building and Loan Association stockholders, of which McConnell is treasurer, will convene to review books and determine the actual shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. McConnell
Alderman Kerr
Model Building and Loan Assoiation
McConnell
Moody enters Beaver County politics rumor denied
Sam Moody district passenger agent of the Pennsylvania Company is named a legislative candidate in Beaver County. Colonel Moody denied the rumor yesterday saying he will hustle for passengers but refuse to hustle for votes and that he takes an active part in county politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Moody
Pennsylvania Company
Beaver County
Moody
Board elects slate at Exposition Society meeting
At a board meeting the Exposition Society reelected all old members. It was decided to hold the exposition frame to be opened September 7. Dr. B. M. Hanna, eye ear nose and throat specialist, announces office at 790 Penn Street, Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Society
B. M.hanna
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Pussu
Boycott discussion rallies workers at Green's Hall
A Frankstown meeting led by M J Dougherty urged patrons to refrain from using the Second avenue car line to protest the company’s treatment of workers. Speakers claimed unions are illegal in the eyes of corporations and municipal favors should be earned by respecting labor rights. The group planned more district meetings to sustain the boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green’s
Frankstown
Second Avenue
M. J. Dougherty
Thomas Girundy
Penney
Vania
Jerry Dougherty
Second Avenue Company
John Flannigan
Knights of Labor
Picayune
Union lumber associations meet in Canton to discuss national body
The Union Association of Lumbermen from four states meets January 19 in Canton Ohio for its ninth annual convention. Discussion will cover forming a national organization to unify prices and lumber grades and possibly establish a bureau of commercial intelligence modeled on Bradstreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Association of Lumbermen
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Canton
St. Louis
United States
Bureau of Commercial Intelligence
Bradstreet
Pittsburg
German Printers' Union relief seeker arrives in city
Eugene Schoreck, delegate of the relief committee of the German Printers' Union, arrived yesterday to solicit subscriptions and aid for German printers on strike for shorter hours for ten weeks. Contributions may be sent to Paul Diesch at the Volkshatt office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Schoreck
The
German Printers’ Union
Germany
Paul Diesch
Volkshatt
Amalgamated Association Holds Homestead Case
The Executive Board of the Amalgamated Association continues to oversee the Homestead dispute with a decision delayed for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
No Hope for the White Miners at Snowden Mines
White miners abandon hope of reinstatement as Snowden mines continue operating by Black workers, reflecting racial labor dynamics and ongoing displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowden
Barbers Protective Lodge No 1 Joins National Association
Tar Barbers Protective and Beneficial Association of Allegheny County joins the National Barbers Protective Association as Lodge No 1. The O Leary Glass Company of Pittsburg secures a charter with capital stock set at 10 000. The Westmoreland Electric Company also receives a charter with stock of 250 000.
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Tar Barbers’ Protective and Beneficial Association
Allegheny County
National Barbers’ Protective Association
O Leary Glass Company
Pittsburg
Westmoreland Eleectric Company
Trio of Unfortunates Injuries Reported Yesterday
Three people hurt in separate incidents with no serious injuries. Harry Fueller fell from overhead machinery at Fr. Wayne shops cutting his head and body. Albert Finch fell while tightening a boiler bolt at Hostetter building, injuring his head and burning from escaping steam. Thomas Reilly, aged 9, crushed leg and bruised body in a coasting accident on South Fourth Street.
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Freeter
Harry Fueller
Fr. Wayne
Yesterdy
Beck
Allegheny General Hospital
Fixcu
Albert Finch
Hostetter
Mwe
Carnegie Avenue
Thomas Reilly
South Fourth Street
South Ninth Street
Sister-Probing Tip Sheds Light On Donnelly Finnery Case
A woman in Magistrate Gripp's office inquiries reveal a disorderly conduct and assault charge against John Donnelly, alleged under the name Finnery. She hints at a temperance meeting disturbance and a pursuit on the Southside as Andive searches for him. January sales advertise marked‑down ladies wear at Jos. Horse & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
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Gripp
John “Donnelly
Donnelly
Finnery
Andive
Jos
Occupation Tax Reclassification Boosts County Valuation
County Commissioners in a Board of Revision altered occupation taxation into five classes, increasing the valuation by over 20 million dollars. The plan shifts laborers to the 1500 class and raises rates for all occupations with a target total county valuation potentially exceeding 350 million. A millage reduction is anticipated when the board meets next month, with surplus revenue aimed at reducing county indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer, Weir and
Boyle
Board of Revision
Supreme Court
Mercer
Numerous arrests in Allegheny district on varied charges
Multiple suspects detained by city officers after brawls thefts and threats on Heaver Avenue Twenty eighth Street and surrounding wards. Individuals include Paut Rumenant charged with assault John Coppitz complaint and Alderman Caldwell hearing. others face larceny non support incorrigibility and battery cases with hearings set before Alderman McPike Succop Warne and mayoral officials. Max O Re ll to speak at Carnegie Hall with tickets listed across local stores.
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Paut Rumenant
Lower St. Clair Township
John Coppitz
Caldwell
Copes
Rhinehart
Peian Pisos
Rininehart
Averat Komara
Anton Novark
Yeaterday
Omecer Shomo
Pittsburg and Western Railway Couny
Alleghenyie
Wymian
Micnaut O'Toole
James McBirneys
Park Bros. & Co
Alderman McPike
Nick Drusnakerk
Nineteenth Street
Southside
Mary
Succop
Barva
Sharpsburg
Jobo Baird
Lizsie McMines
Alderman Warner
Mrenast Jorvce
Eddie Welsh
Josefa Purexo
A Coleman
Fierces
Allegheny
Stolen Book Ties Priests to Burglary Case
Detectives traced a pocket book found on George Scott to Father Shanahan of St Peter's Pro Cathedral Allegheny. A parsonage robbery December 13 yielded 310 in cash and other items later identified as the priest's. Scott and Richardson face a 10 o'clock hearing in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Bob Richardson
East End
Scott
Shanshan
Renee
Steele
Allegheny
St. Peter’s Pro- Cathedral
Muth
Allegheny Police Department
St. Peter's Church
Shanahan
Richardson
Political talk and travel notes from St. Louis to Washington
Jeff Chandler a leading Democratic lawyer in St. Louis travels on the Eastern express to Washington and doubts Blaine will run. He notes Cleveland seems fading from mind while Hill clubs form for Grover in St. Louis. Also a dispatch from Murat Rualstead cites turkey and quail price surges ahead of holidays with scarce supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Chandler
St. Louis
Eastern Express
Washington
Blaine
Chandler
Cleveland
Grover
Hill
Biber and Easton Half Price Dress Goods Sale
The store promotes dresses and suitings with reductions on India camel hair and English wool fabrics. Prices drop from $1.75 to $1.50 per yard and $1.37 to 75 cents for select English suitings, highlighting new colors and refined effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I T Incd
India
French Pattern Dresses at Deep Reductions
All pattern dresses marked to force sale. Robes priced at 15 and 20 dollars, down from 50 and 40. 25 patterns now 12, 18 patterns 10, 12 patterns 37. Extra BEDFORD COLDS fabrics offered at one third less than value.
Bargain Reel of 19th Century Underwear Prices
Men’s natural wool underwear drops from 1.85 to 1.50 while ladies vest prices fall to 25e for ribbed 3c and to 1.20 for equestrian tights. Special values in camel hair and scarlet blends offered at 1 to close. Children’s combination suits now 1s 2d and 6d in natural mix and ecru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Kid Craven
Fowne's
Dent's
Perrin’s
January Sale of Ginghams Promises Value
Anderson's offers best Scotch Ginghams valued at 40c now at 20c grade Zephyrs offered at 12 and a half cents this month. The listing highlights extra fine fabrics at reduced prices for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
We Offer All We Sell With Guaranteed Quality
A dealer touts a full range of offerings designed to meet every customer need. The message emphasizes that nothing unsuitable is sold, promising only desirable, best of its kind items that fit with their guarantee.
Overstock Sale of Wool Underwear and Accessories
A broad summer sale features deep reductions on scarlet and natural wool underwear, Merino and Cashmere items, gloves including fur varieties, smoking jackets, Jersey coats, shirts, and boys wear. Prices drop from easy-to-spot marks to fractions, with seals caps and silk line accessories heavily discounted for quick clearance.
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Commonwealth
L de
Roche
Weeer
Law and Order Society
Ilegal
Law God Order Society
Vonher
Negel
Cette
Pirtebure
Townships
Soclergy
Philelphia
Tosing
Oivider League
Carnegie Library
Apyter
Moeer Twatps
Mrs. Watson
County Democracy
Civilized Nations
Gossip OF the
Twin Cities
Coronen McDowrt
F. J. Manley
Rankin's
Hopanelea
Mosse
Monndany
Corofree McDowent
Lizzie McFide
Pitteburg, McKeesport
Youghingheny
Secular Society
Carry University Hall
Adaren Uy H. Barker
Ashsich
Liberty Avenue
Wood Street
Finance Committee
Allegheny Finance Committee
Murphy
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Safety
Gerwig
Wertheimer
Gilliford
Hunter
Howard Street
Troy Hill
Water Department
Espy
Tenth Ward
Market
Library
Col. Moody
Lumbermoen
Builders’ Exchange
Exchange
Westinghouse
Weihe
Zanesville
Amalgamated
Ohio Iron Company
Costello
John Costello
Union Mine Workers’ Association
National Organization
People’s Party
Mine Workers’ Association
Paxson
Ean
William Hixromn
E. & Perkins
G. EK. Merriman
Clyde Horkins
Heaver Avenue
Buckley
Perkins
Guerave Hane
Malley
Twenty Eighth Street
Twelfth Ward
Max O'Nteil
Monsieur Pan Blouet
Max O' Rell
Carnegie Hall
America
Max O’rell
Australi
Kleber
Hamilton
Horse & Co
Fenn Avenue
Gibraltar
Murat Rualstead
Hans Douglase
the Duquesne
Ziff
Edward
Groetzinger
Jod-Rraso
Biber & Easton
N. K
Jadtrasu
Bartlet
SD Stoves
Broile
J.C. Bartl
Wood
Mitusburg
Bro. W. W. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Avenue Stores
Our
Prizas
Wcartwright and
Warner
Jersey
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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