Kerr Declares Run For Re-Election As State Chairman
Kerr announces candidacy for re election as state chairman amid a bitter feud with Harrity. Gailey reports his Washington trip yielded political gains and promises to back Kerr’s seat on the national committee, while Harrity campaigns to fill the vacancy and oppose Kerr’s continued leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gailey
Washington
Union Fation
W. J. Scott
Gnffey
Pennsylvania
Senster Hill
Kerr Eyes Re election as State Chairman in Central Dem Race
James M Wright of Allentown reports Kerr seeks re election as State Chairman amid party maneuvering. Wright notes Mittehler pledged support to Kerr and that Kerr leads in state party sentiment. He cites 79 votes in the State Central Committee and Harrity’s claim of support for Guffer, while Kerr previously declined to run again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee
Harrity
Democratic National Committee
James M. Guffer
Kerr
Faunce
Senator Sees Peace Rumor In Dispatch, Denies Truce
Senator Kotan allies deny any truce with Senator Quay while Kotan says he saw it in Tax Dispatch and believes the paper. Senator Rutan is found in his Diamond Street office, relaxed, awaiting further word as the rumor circulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kotan
Senator Quay
Eutan
Quay
Rutan
Diamond Street
Ohio
Beaver
Miller Named as Pittsboro Internal Revenue Collector
George W. Miller and friends report from Washington that the Pittsboro district internal Revenue Collector will be appointed early next week and that Miller is the likely appointee. An Indiana Republican criticizes Col. Huff’s handling of appointments, suggesting the controversy could end Huff’s re election prospects and prompting Republicans to endorse M. C. Watson for Congress.
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Troub
Col. Huff
George W. Miller
Washington
Internal Revenue
Pittsboro
Mr. Miller
Miller
Hoth
Indiana
Baker Betscher Duped by Sand Filled Express Box
Jacobh Betscher, baker at 0 Center avenue, was swindled yesterday afternoon when a man delivered a large box marked from Cleveland by the Eastern Express Company. Opening it, Betscher found sand and dirt instead of goods, with a charge for express fees paid. Police expect more complaints from the Hill district as similar incidents have occurred nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobh Betscher
Center Avenue
City Hall considers ditching electric lights for gas
At City Hall a proposition aims to restore gas lighting by Pittsburg Gas Co, using 12,500,000 cubic feet yearly. Since electrification three years ago the city loses the supply, and lighting costs rose after a tall building blocked light to offices. Contract for electric light expires April 1, with potential large savings if gas lighting resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Pittsburg
Morrow
Opening the New Misform Church Feature
The Temperance Hall at Greenwood, bought for the nearby M. E Church, has been painted renovated and new carpets laid and will be opened today with services by Rev. Dr Miles presiding elder and Rev. M Gogley of Hazelwood M E church. The Glenwood M E Mission School will hold its usual session this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
M. E Church
Dr. Miles
M. Gogley
Hazelwood M. E
Glenwood M. E. Mission School
Poultry Inspector Seizes Birds at Southside Market
Meat and milk inspector McCutcheon checked stock at George Hoffeer’s poultry stand in the Southside Market House and found 24 chickens and 10 ducks unfit for use. He ordered the discarded birds and compelled disposal yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon
Southside
George Hoffeer
Washington County Lawyer David W Brown Dies at Mercy Hospital
Word reached Mercy Hospital in the early hours that David W Brown of Washington PA died there last night of typhoid pneumonia. A prominent attorney and Democratic politician in Washington County he was in his forty fifth year and widely known across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Mercy Hospital
David W. Brown
Washington, Pa
Mr. Brown
The Cent Word Rate Ad Boosts Advertiser Uptake
Reported figures show cent word rates rising since October with totals 24,754 for that period and 8,650 for others. The Dispatch highlights gains in advertising opportunities and widespread inquiries for investment and varied wares. The cent word column remains the easiest path to reach the best class of help.
Rohe's Unpaid Fines Raise Questions Of Authority
Alderman Roche defends failure to remit Law and Order fines claiming he did not know who to pay and noting only five or six fines were collected since last April. The article details his office, the vague totals, and calls for proof of funds while contrasting Oakdale speak-easy raids with local enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Roche
Pennsylvania
William Penn
Law and Order League
Houston
Leggate and McCrory
Dispatch
Frazer
Rohe
Africa
Kohe
A and Order Society
Mr. Roche
Carlysle
Bell
Brinker
Society
Philadelphia
McClure
Oakdale
Dr. Say
Law and and Order
City tax levy hinges on triennial assessment growth
City Hall debates the coming year's millage as the triennial assessment projects value rises. Estimates range from 20 to 50 million dollars, with increases concentrated in Southside, Lawrenceville, Old City, and East End. Brown's department seeks 100k more and Bigelow 600k. some Finance Committee members push for millage cuts if these appropriations are maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Southside
Lawrenceville
Old City
East End
Penn Avenue
Point
Market Street
Tenth Street
National Letter Carriers hold grand reception at Turner Hall
Branch St of the National Association of Letter Carriers invites members to a grand reception and entertainment on Wednesday evening January 13 at Turner Hall Forbes Street. A 1000-person capacity event features speeches by Postmaster McKean and Assistant Postmaster Edwards, with Guenther Orchestra providing music and supper served. The program includes mail themed dances and is presented in a illustrated book form. The event was delayed from the opening of the new postoffice building due to incomplete arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch St
National Association of Letter Carriers
Turner Hall
Forbes Street
McKean
Edwards
Guenther
Berlin
Postoffice
Schottische
Sleighing mishap ends with four riders unhurt in snow
A sleigh ride on Braddock road ended when the driver James Mitchell of East End lost control, tilting the vehicle onto a snow bank. The four passengers spilled into the snow but the horses did not run away. Mitchell sustained a nasty cut to the face from a stone. Neighbors aided to resume the journey toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Road
James Mitchell
East End
Box of Burglar Tools Found near Brushton station
A morning call from Brown and Hackett of Wilkinsburg reported burglars tools found at Zollinger's brickyard near Brushton station. The kit included jimmies, bracelits and two inch dynamite cartridges. Inspector McKelvey took charge. twelve men previously arrested at the same yard were sent to the workhouse for 30 days as their past lives are investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Ward
Brown & Hackett
Wilkinsburg
Zollinger
Brushton Station
John Adley
McKelvey
Judge Sides With Davis in Board Bill Action
In the Maggie Coslet versus Daniel Davis suit an alderman’s attachment before judgment was condemned by Judge Porter as improper. Frank C. Gosser argued the attachment should not issue until a judgment is rendered, prompting fears of opportunities for deadbeats. The paper suggests cash-in-advance housing ads in THE DISPATCH to secure boarders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Porter
Maggie Coslet
Daniel Davis
Davis
Frank C. Gosser
Washington J O U A M association plans visits
The Washington Association of the J O U A M held its regular meeting with about 40 councils represented. It announced a series of council visits: January 11 Nathan Hale Council No. 24, January 18 Pride of the West Council No. jai, January 26 Ben Franklin Council No. 318, February 2 Smoky City Council No. 119, February 10 J P Winover Council No. 615, February 16 Laurel Council No. 126, February 23 East Park Council No. 321.
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Washington Association of the
Nathan Hale
Pride of the West Council
Ben Franklin
Smoky City
J. P. Winover
Laurel Council
East Park Council
Sleighing Party Rides to Windsor Hotel After Mt Washington Social
A Mt Washington society sleighing party with 15 members rode from the Dieby residence along the Brownsville road to the Windsor Hotel in Whitehall. They enjoyed soup, danced, and returned home after a lively evening amid the week’s snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Washington Society
Brownsville Road
Percy G. Dieby
Mt. Washington
Windsor Hotel
Whitehall
Calvary Church Sunday School Fire Causes Injuries At East End
A Sunday school room in Calvary Church at Penn Avenue and Station Street burned yesterday afternoon. Four firemen were injured when a floor collapsed during efforts to fight the blaze. Insurance will cover losses estimated up to 250,000 for the church and 315,000 for Liberty Street fire. The incident followed by other downtown blazes and traffic disruptions as authorities battled multiple fires and coordinated response.
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Calvary Church
Penn Avenue
Station Street
East End
Robert Edwards
No. 8 Engine Company
John Langdon
John Dalzell
William Best
No. & Company
Edwards
Mercer
Calvary Protestant Episcopal Church
George Hodge
Phoenix
Brooklyn
Fireman's Fund
San Francisco
Queen of America
New York
Liberty Street
S41
John Fite
Forrester & Parker
J. P. Hanna & Co
Trish
Sixth Street
Citizens’ Traction
Fifth Avenue
Duquesne
Pennsylvania Railroad
City
North British
Western
Meriden
Teutonia
Phenix
Royal Insurance Companies
London
J. PP. Hanna & Co
Fite
West Chester
Continental Citizens
Liverpool
London Globe and Royal of London
Fire damages Liberty Street shop row at night
About 11 o clock last night Officer Cos Tello spotted smoke at 978 Liberty Street home to Gleason’s railroad ticket office and Leo Weil’s jewelry store. Fire mainly affected the rear, quickly controlled. damage to jewelry shop and office furniture estimated near 2500. gas overflow suspected as ignition. Dr B M Hanna's eye ear nose throat practice listed at 720 Penn Street.
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Costello
Liberty Street
Gleason
Leo G. Weil
Giesecke
Resecke
B. M.hanna
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Pasu
Fatal accidents in McKeesport slag pile and furnace
A man died after being burned in red hot slag at Eliza Furnace. A small boy fell from a tree limb into hot slag and died en route to hospital. W D Wool & Co worker Chanos killed in rolling press. James McGovern injured by falling rail at Oliver Bros. mill. Two boys Timmins and McCrea hurt when colliding with a wagon. Wagon runaway injures driver John Murphy. Several minor mishaps reported in McKeesport and Allegheny areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Verns
Edward Webb
Eliza Furnace
Homeopathic
Chavos
W. H. Chanos
W. D. Wool & Co
MoKeexport
Hunter
McGovern
James McGovern
Oliver Bros. & Phillips’ Mill
Woods’ Run
Superior Street
TrwMiss—McCara
Jim Timmins
Fred McCrea
Crab Hollow
Wilkinsburg
Braddock
Mvariy
Aa Dors
Franklin Street
Allegheny
Manhattan Street
John Murphy
Third Street
Tomorrow's Council Meeting to Open New Year
The city council will convene with the mayor's message detailing department estimates for the coming year. A tax millage reduction is expected, along with ordinances regulating cattle driving and appointing an auditing committee. Also slated are Chief Bigelow's sidewalk paving ordinance and the Philadelphia Company's fuel bill for Brilliant pumping station, which may provoke disagreement.
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City Hall
O'Donnell
Bigelow
Philadelphia
Brilliant
Death of Mrs Nellie Robinson in Chartiers township
Nellie Robinson aged 35 was found dead at her home in Chartiers township yesterday afternoon. She was the wife of William Robinson a Pitts burg and Lake Erie Railroad engineer who handles a construction train and visits home weekly. Heart trouble is believed to be the cause as no one was at the house when discovered by a sister-in-law who forced the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Robinson
Chartiers Township
Robinson
William Robinson
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Man on Penn Avenue Arrested After Hallucinations
John Morrison a young married man on Penn Avenue near Thirty eighth Street exhibited strange behavior after attempting a real estate deal with Captain Brophy yesterday afternoon. He later appeared before an Alderman to press charges against the Captain. He was arrested. His wife says he just recovered from a severe illness and fears his mind is unbalanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrison
Penn Avenue
Thirty Eighth Street
Butcher Blaumeier Arrested for Malicious Mischief
Wendell Blaumeier, a butcher with a slaughter house in Lower St. Clair township, was arrested yesterday afternoon on a malicious mischief charge filed by neighbor Jacob Miller. Miller says Blaumeier cut his fence down with an ax, allegedly in revenge after a recent odor complaint to the Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Blaumeier
Lower St. Clair Township
Jacob Miller
Miller
Blaumeier
Board of Health
Blaymeier
Echoes from the Prisons and Local Thefts
A robbery at St. Peter's Church on December 12 ties to George Scott, with a recovered purse bearing Rev. Father Shanahan’s name, boosting Scott’s bond by £1000 and bringing three charges. Other suspects include Groner Hunt at Union News Co. stand, Charles Thomas from Federal, Md., for stealing pants, Edward Hantwan and Dick Davis for throwing stones at a Soho saloon, Wattin Rentyson for loitering on Isabella Street, and William Murray lingering in a Butler Street pool room.
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St. Peter's Church
George Scott
East End
Father Shanahan
Scott
Groner Hunt
Bell Avenue
Chartiers
Caugh
Union News Company
Lake Erie Depot
Southside
Alderman King
Charles Thomas
Federal
Shore
Edward Hantwan
Dick Davis
Second Avenue
Soho
Wattin Rentyson
Officer Waugh
Allegheny
Isabella Street
Allegheny Central
William Murray
Butler Street
Grand Clearance and Remnant Sale at J H Koshken & Bro
A sweeping sale begins tomorrow at J H Koshken & Bro with multiple downtown and uptown locations. Bargains include low price sheetings, prints, muslins, table oil cloth, cashmeres, and heavily reduced remnants. men’s underwear and Fleisher yarn offered cheaply. Also a missing person notice seeks Vaughn H Waldo, 19, last seen in Pittsburg after working in Coraopolis oil regions. Millinery sale by Mrs J Barker at 615 Penn avenue offers ribbons at deep discounts.
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Penn
Fourteenth Street
Butler Street
Best
Fleisher
Jd. H. Kuxken & Bro. Dowyn
East Union Depot
Vaughn H. Waldo
Coraopolis
Pittsburg
P. G. Waldo
Snow disrupts Duquesne traction. talks of abrogation fade
Snow on Sunday caused electrical failures slowing Duquesne and Highland avenue lines. Cars burned out, passengers walked to transfer points, prompting complaints. Officials deny contract abrogation, promise repairs and improved service soon. W. Elkins and C. L. Magee blame weather, expect rapid transit with added Highland cars. Also noted are condolences from Pittsburg Terra Cotta Lumber Co. for director C G Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Traction
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Highland Avenue
Penn Avenue
Kirkwood Street
Duquesne
C. L. Magee
Duquesne Company
Elkins
Pittsburg Company
Great After Stocktaking Sale At Hucus & Hackle
A sale highlights deep reductions across fashion items including dresses, capes, and fabrics. Notable cuts feature prices from ten to six dollars for select items, and higher end gowns and robes slashed from fifteen to eight dollars, with English and fur trimmed styles advertised.
Lace Curtains and Silk Eiderdown Forts Sold At Half Price
Odd lots from 1 to 3 pairs of lace curtains and all qualities and makes will be closed at about half actual values Silk eiderdown comforters with marked down prices to close Cor Fifth Ave and Market St sale notice from local merchants.
Marshell the Cash Grocer Promotes Money Saving
The notice highlights buying strategies at Marshell the Cash Grocer and discusses bridges as military tactics. It contrasts ancient and modern bridge types while asserting improvements in methods and the pleasure of presenting something new to customers.
Soap Bridges At Pittsburg And Allegheny Stores
Two soap bridges were built in Pittsburg and Allegheny stores using 30 boxes of White Castile soap each. The gleaming art display features large cakes priced at 2 for 5 cents, noted as a pretty sight well worth seeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
White Castile Soap Two Large Cakes Bargain Prices
Advertisement notes White Castile Soap two large cakes for 5 cents each and promises great bargains on prices. Offers a large weekly price list and free packing and shipping within 200 miles for orders excluding sugar.
Dress Goods at Half Price by Biber and Easton
Nothing talks like figures as Biber and Easton advertise dress goods with bold reductions. 4 inch India camel hair offered at 1.50, down from 1.75. 1/2 inch English suitings in stripes and checks, soft finest wool, reduced from 1.37 to 0.75. sales emphasize high quality fabrics at marked discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
French Combinations Dress Sale Reduced Prices
All pattern dresses marked to force sale. 250 and 40 Robes cut to 15 and 20. 95 Pattern Dresses down to 12. 18 Pattern Dresses to 10. 12 Pattern Dresses to 27. Bedford Cords extra grades at one third less than value.
Reduced Clothing Prices Highlight Bargain Underwear Sale
An itemized list shows price cuts on men’s natural wool underwear from 1.35 to 1.50, fancy kibled vests, ladies’ natural mix vests to 400, natural wool equestrian tights, and children’s combination suits now 50c to 60c in natural mix and ecru.
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Trice
W. L. Scott
Giffer
Nerr
Tavely
Likiy
Sonate
Nane Hin
Mix
Harriio
Miniverity
Enid
Bkerr
Reshiar Sar
Min Kerr
National Committee
Nocerity
Geentleman
Herr
Tis Pier
Ula
State Department
State Committee
Tereberat
Seet
Flo
Nations Committee
Katan
Millie
The
Law and Order Society
Law and Order
League
Gallinger, Howeier
Brown
Department
Calvary
Weil
To-Morrow
J. H. Koshken & Bro.'s
I. Magee
Terra Cotta Lumber Company
C.G
Dlson
W. D. Henry
D. F. Henry
Groetzinger's Ad
Hucus & Hackle
Ave
Market St
Marshell
Ohio St
Corner
Sandusky
Biber & Easton
N. B
Royal Wietons
Body Brussels
Tien
Lowell
Hartford
Tapestry
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Strees
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