Tale of Woe of a Poor Chinaman and a Police Father
Rev Donchoo of the Eighth Presbyterian in Pittsburgh counsels Ye Light and Se Quinn two Chinese men in distress about debt and a sick wife. A parade of letters from citizens and businessmen crowd his desk as he explains he is not a reformer or police chief but tries to help while burning or answering some messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. BR. Donchoo
Eighth Presbyterian Church
West End
Ye Light
Se Quinn
Second Avenue
Donehoo
Chris
America
Busines
Religious Lecture Declares No Change in Sabbath Services
A Pittsburgh Hebrew congregation rejects moving weekly worship from Saturday to Sunday. Rev. A Bernstein of the Reformed Orthodox Church states no discussion of change exists and that regular Saturday services continue for those unable to attend Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
A. Bernstein
After a Great Many Years William Neely Returns to Pittsburg
A long missing figure, William Neely of San Francisco wealth, returns to Pittsburgh after forty years apart from his wife and children. The story, recounted by William Nichols of Southside, follows his journeys from California gold camps to a Pittsburg home, his fortune, and plans to settle with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neely
Pittsburg
Thomas Neely
Forbes Street
Neely
James Neely
West End
San Francisco
California
William Nichols
Mr. Neely
Southside Liveryman
Lewis Kimmel
Sunday Hearings On Disorderly Houses And Sinners
The Police Magistrates handled Sunday morning cases at multiple stations. Magistrate Gripp presided at Central Station with 30 cases, including disorderly houses and assaults. sentences ranged from fines and costs to short jail terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Central Station
James Blackmore
L. Steel
George Smail
Blackmore
Fifth Avenue
James Brady
Sixth Avenue
Daniel Shea
Succop
Southside
Peter O’brien
Wyman
Allegheny
Body of Lieutenant Casey Carried Toward New York for Burial
The body of Lt. Casey, killed by Brule and Ogallalla warriors while reconnoitering a camp, is bound for New York for burial. A sergeant who led the sortie confirms the death by backshot and criticizes Indian and US Army conduct, noting winter fighting and harsh frontier conditions. The account condemns harsh treatment of Indians and laments frontier clashes and settler cruelty amid ongoing species of grim conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
New York
Muri Casey
Ghier
Mysterious Maiden Ada Allen Seeks Shelter at Central Station
A well dressed young woman calling herself Ada Allen spent the night at Central Station asking for protection from the weather. Station staff kept her for questioning as investigators plan to interview her. She resembles Annie Fish, a figure known to Allegheny police for prior baiting, but she denies being either Fish or Hughes. She claims Buffalo as her origin and says her father is a detective there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Allen
Central Station
Inspector McAleese
Allegheny
Sharpsburg
Fish
Hugher
Dean
Buffalo
Railroad Agents at Sea See Western Alliance Shake
Local freight and passenger agents wait to learn how the new Western railroad alliance will affect them. Pittsburg remains a key freight hub as the outside agencies come under a board aimed at cutting expenses without harming road business. Agents fear for jobs but expect possible reassignments. rate maintenance boosts company earnings even as rate wars draw critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Railroad
Pittsburg
Pew Association
Highwaymen Suspects Nabbed by Inspector McAleese
Inspector McAleese arrested Frank Shea of Southside and William Hickey of 125 Cherry Alley at about 2 am on suspicion of highway robbery. Both men are known to the police and have prior prison terms. A witness reported being pursued by two footpads on Duquesne Way but escaped with nothing lost. The pair face a bearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shea
Southside
William Hickey
Cherry Alley
Duquesne Way
Fishermen Exploit Ice Huts On French Creek
Travel agent L M Warden describes gigging huts along French Creek between Meadville and Franklin. The huts block sunlight and hide holes in the ice where fish surface, allowing giggers to spear them.
Morphine and Cocaine Addictions Discussed by a Local Druggist
A Pittsburgh pharmacist warns of rising morphine use and addiction across social classes. He explains he limits sales to confirmed addicts and refuses beginners, noting the danger of abrupt withdrawal and the difficulty of reform. He also cautions about cocaine as a growing vice after a personal experience with craving following a dental rinse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Quincey
Coleridge
Pittsburg
Riding school on Blair street nears opening
Pittsburg society gains a major new amenity as the Blair street riding school nears completion. Expected to open within 60 days it will offer a 160 by 100 foot ring, ground floor ladies and reception spaces, and stalls for 140 horses under careful supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Blair Street
W. A. Worthington Smith
Fear of Wires Aboard Electric Car On Third Avenue
A bystander warned about the electric streetcar lines as it passed on Third Avenue. He expressed fear that the wires might fall and endanger pedestrians, insisting he keeps a wary eye while walking beneath them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Tam
Allen School Board Hedges Deadlock by One-Week Delay
The Allen Thirty-first ward school board met Saturday night to elect a teacher and resolve a previous deadlock. They discussed the subject in forms and laid the matter over one week to obtain additional applicants. Mr Thomas G Jones was elected as Representative to the Central Board with no opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Thomas G. Jones
Woman Is Committed On Stabbing Charge In Allegheny
Hattie Kilgore a young colored woman from Jones avenue was committed to jail on a charge of stabbing Mrs Laura Lee alias Lucas also colored three times on Christmas Eve and fled but was captured yesterday by Lieutenant Holmes. Police report wires were in bad condition causing a short burn at an electric light register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Kilgore
Jones Avenue
Laura Lee
Lucas
Hattie
Allegheny
Colder Weather With Rain Ending Around Noon
The forecast predicts a cooler day with rain diminishing by noon. Sunshine is expected to follow, driving away mental fog from recent wet days. Rain is widespread westward with possible snow in Cincinnati. no cold wave is anticipated nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Yesternand
Pittsboro
Questioning the block system in railroad safety
A veteran railroad man argues the block system adds little safety and hinges on the operator's vigilance. He warns operators may fail or falter, stresses the need for experienced staff, and cites the New Florence wreck as an example of human error rather than automatic signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh
Florence
Windy City Work Peculiar Orders For the Metal
A Chicago chemist Professor Joseph M Hirsh claims to produce aluminum at 15 cents a pound using a graphite deposition method. The Pittsburg Reduction Company sent J H Warder to probe the method and found the aluminum in blocks matching Hirsh products though Strenitz the Windy City dye man buys small lots. The case highlights rising demand for aluminum and potential cross trades as Pittsburg company eyed 1000 pounds at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Hirsh
Chicago
Mr. Hirsh
Pittsburg Reduction Company
J. H. Warder
Hirsh
Warder
Strenitz
Pittsburg
Spiritualist Lecturer Seeks Recognition Amid Church Crowding
Mrs. Carrie E. Twing of Westfield Minnesota lectured at the Spiritualists' Church on Sixth Street last evening. The crowded chapel refused admission to many. She urged true harmony in homes, urged Spiritualists to raise children in the faith, and mocked scientists for ignoring the subject, recounting a Philadelphia debate over a rooster crowing at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie E. Twing
Westfield
MN. Y
Spiritualists
Sixth Street
Johnny
Johnnoy
Sammy
Philadelphia
Allegheny Lighting Tower System Fails During Severe Test
A mist and drizzle shrouded Allegheny City as the tower lighting system failed in a late night test. The fog stayed below the light height, producing a glow while streets remained dark baying to the river. By 11, nearly all lights were out from Ohio Street to the river, leaving the city in darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Tower
Allegheny City
Ohio Street
Pleasant Valley trolley cars struggle after heavy rains
Rain drenched Pleasant Valley electric lines causing slippery rails and cars to slip off track. Several prolongued delays occurred as trolleys veered over cobblestones before regaining the rails, with motors moving the coaches once the trolley stayed against the wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Electric
Local scraps report thefts and incidents in Allegheny area
Eighteen chickens were stolen from a coop on Se Concent avenue. A case of beer was taken from a car on the Pennsylvania Railroad track near twenty sixth street. The County W O T U meeting is planned at Smithfield Street M E Church. The Pleasant Valley electric line paused after a mishap on Ninth street. Mt. Washington engineer Daniel Deakin suffered severe burns cleaning a boiler. Temperance meetings occurred in Moorhead and at the Little Jim Church in Allegheny. Michael Joker of West End jailed on bail-related charges. bail for trial on mayhem charges previously pledged by his men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concent Avenue
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Twenty-Sixth Street
Smithfield Street
M. E
Pleasant Valley Electric Line
Ninth Street
Chaniel Deakin
Mt. Washington
Dilworth, Porter & Co
Moorhead W
Aufrecht's Elite Gallery Ad Offers Photo Sets
An advertisement at 516 Market Street Pittsburg promotes a deal through May 1 offering 350 cabinet photos or one life size crayon portrait for 350 dollars. Elevator access noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Pittsburg
Stores aim to outperform last week with broad offerings
Retailers claim strong stock and aggressive promotions across all outlets to outpace last week's busy shopping scenes. Executives highlight expanded selection and extended hours to attract more customers and boost sales.
Hucus and Hacxe Open This Week for Spring Styles 1891
The display features printed India silks lace flouncings drapery nets and American Zephyr ginghams. The assortment includes novel ties and designs to be offered during the season.
Advance of One Half Cent From One Operator
Report says Harvey ONeill, second pool operator, notified workers of a four cent advance demand. Price rises to 3.14 and another four for outside labor lifts to 3.34 cents per bushel loaded at the mine. Other operators doubt feasibility at current coal prices. A few other workers reportedly willing to concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey O'Neill
Clothing theft arrest in Fourteenth ward
Thomas Coates and William Stagante were jailed in the Fourteenth ward station on a charge of stealing clothing and a small sum of money from Johan Williams at his Williams Hill residence early Saturday. The clothes were found the next morning at the foot of the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Coates
William Stagante
Fourteenth Ward
Johan Williams
Williams Hill
Louisville Republican criticizes Kentucky Farmers' Alliance
Harold Scott of Louisville, a Republican contractor, says the Farmers' Alliance in Kentucky is weak and unlikely to run an independent candidate in 1892. He expects alliances to coalesce with the candidate offering the best inducements and doubts Democrats will back Cleveland for a renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Scott
Louisville
Eastern Express
New York
Kentucky
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Scott
Bry
Cleveland
Local Notables Move Through City on Various Lively Trips
Several prominent figures travel through Pittsburgh area circles. Mr K Solomon departs east, William Thaw heads to New York, and William Garrett of Illinois Size Company visits the Duquesne. George Letche journeys Maryland for Standard Oil while S W Harley of Cleveland and J F Kennedy of Courtney stay at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Agnes Huntington books four rooms at the Drqueane as she expects the East arrival around mid day. P H Moore of Wheeling and G P Perry of Hamilton Ontario are at Monongahela House. Mrs Justice Fuller travels on the limited to Chicago, with delays at Washington. George Rice, VP of Duquesne Traction, Eastbound to report the line near ready though weather slows progress. Henry F Crawford of Austin passes through for New York and notes improved business prospects after crop failures affect cattle interests. C F McKenna returns from the East after attending a Philadelphia Democratic banquet and visits Washington. He claims as a Democrat he has no business on Benjamin county matters. Hon C W Mackey, formerly Franklin, is seen en route with remarks on McKinley era policies amid northern country expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Garrett
Illinois Size Company
Duquesne
George T. Letche
Maryland
Standard Oil Company
S. W. Harley
Cleveland
J. F. Kennedy
Courtney
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Agnes Huntington
Drqueane
P. H. Moore
Wheeling
Ohio Valley
G. P. Perry
Hamilton
Ont
Monongahela House
Justice Fuller
Chicago
Washington, Ne
George Rice
Duquesne Traction Road
Henry F. Crawford
Austin
Tex
New York
C. F. McKenna
Philadelphia
Washington
Benjamin
oKenna
C. W. Mackey
Franklin
Mackey
Sal
Nelf
Lin
McKinley
Bargains in Printed India Silks and Robes
Prices on remaining season stock cut sharply. English Printings and handsome designs drop from 1 50 and 2 to about 1 a yard. Section prices 75c to 1 25 with ex tra qualities and patterns. Combination patterns and French robes embroidered trimmings fall from 30 35 to 16 each and 12 50 15 20 25 for selected items.
Tilelayers Meeting Aims for Settlement of Strike
A tilelayers committee meets this morning to seek a settlement of the strike. Non union workers are confined to one shop and hold their meetings there. The Building Trades Council will act if a speedy settlement is not reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Warnecki Arrested on Speak Easy Charge
Herman Warnecki of Soho street was arrested yesterday on information by Inspector McAleese charging him with keeping a speak easy. He paid $100 and costs for the offense last summer. He ran a grocery and is a roller in Moorhead and McCleane's mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Warnecki
Soho Street
McAleese
Warnecki
Moorhead & McCleane
Polishing the Mayor's Message Referred to Finance Committee
Mayor Gourley finished the message to Councils and will present it to Select Council. It is expected to be sent to the Finance Committee without comment. Goods arriving daily include diamonds watches jewelry and musical instruments at Gallinger's 1200 Penn Avenue. The Witch of Prague is featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Select Council
Finance Committee
Houi
Gallinger's
Penn Avenue
Gigging on Rexch. Enjoyments of Winter Country Life
The piece describes winter country life with fishing through ice and gigging for fish as a favored sport. It highlights the thrill of ice-bound streams and the rustic pleasures found in seasonal outdoor activity.
Kean Bank Failure Hits Mission Funds a Congo Loss
In Chicago on January 11, attorney Baldwin for the assignees answered Ross Taylor’s petition seeking return of missionary funds. The record shows 11,000 dollars deposited with Kean, 600 pounds sent to Liverpool, and 4,878 dollars credited to Bishop Taylor, but Kean mixed these with other assets so no trust fund remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Africa
Kean
Baldwin
Ross Taylor
Bisho Taylor
Congo
Liverpool
Bisho
Detective Frees Man Innocently Passing Counterfeit Dollar
Thomas Giovanni was arrested by Detective Buffalo for attempting to pass a counterfeit silver dollar. Detective McSweeney investigated and found the man acted innocently, ordering his release. Giovanni resides in the East End near the gang arrest site two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Giovanni
Buffalo
Giovanni
East End
United States
McSweeney
A Serious Outbreak In Washington Fest Event
Amid ongoing political upheaval Private Dalzell is described as being in an eruption state, contributing to the tense atmosphere surrounding Washington Fest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dalzell
B and B Astrakhan plaid-choice sale today
Display ad notes a plaid choice item priced at 75 cents with a value claimed at 125 dollars. Mentions EBoces and BuEL in the ad text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrakhan
Eboces & Buel
Damask table linens offered in varied widths and prices
A newspaper notice promotes half and full width bleached and silver bleached Damasks from 50c to 2 a yard, detailing 28 to 72 inch widths, extra heavy and superior patterns, Irish Scotch varieties, and special lots with wide selections and high value.
Alaska Seal Garments on Sale at Near-Old Prices
We offer the choicest assortment of Alaska seal jackets lacques and wraps in desirable shapes and full sizes. Sale continues through the season with prices near the old level. buyers benefit from high skins prices seen in recent London markets. Cor Fifth Ave and Market St. jalouwren.
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London
Table Napkins in Various Patterns at Bargain Prices
Extensive selection of bleached and unbleached table napkins in multiple sizes and patterns. Priced from $1 to $225 per dozen, with large lots of 300 to 350 dozen available in superior quality and new patterns. Do not miss the chance to purchase at remarkably low prices.
Linen Goods Sale Exceeds Real Values in Towels and Linen
Advertisement notes bleached Huck towels at 85c to 156 per dozen and Pure Irish Flax towels priced to attract buyers. It touts all linen Huck towels at 250 to 350 per dozen and hemstitched Irish Hucka back Towels at 3 and 475 per dozen. About 300 dozen bath towels offered at 25c to 46c and bath sheets from 175 to 3 each. Emphasizes large stock of linen sheetings pillow casings and other linen goods with guaranteed all pure linen labels.
White goods and linens at bargain prices in assorted fabrics
A listing of fabrics including nainsooks, India linens, bordered lawns, English and French nailsooks, Indian dimities, dotted Swiss and more. Prices range from 1c to 90c per yard with wide selections in various widths and patterns. Purchases advertised as best values for home sewing and aprons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izige
India
Hamburg Embroideries and Laces in Varied Styles and Prices
An extensive assortment of laces and edgings offered by style and width at discounted yard prices. Patterns include Oriental Pointe de EspritGene Plat Vallenciennes Medicis and more in cambric nainsook Swiss and jaconet. Special lots match edgings and all overs in new designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental
Pointe de Esprit Federal
Pointe de Gene
Plat
Hamburg
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ER. KE. Donehoo
Bie
Donehoe
Mr. Donahue
Rte
Chartiers
Him
Butler County
Sam
Loreal Hebrews
South Dakota
Reds
Uncle Sam
Arkansas
Tin Cup
Mattie Kilgore
Windy City
Heaven
the Witch OF
Prague
Odds and Ends
C. Weisser
Iveuwr
Pleasant Valley Lines
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market St
Jai Uwr
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Hucus & Hacxe
Farmers' Alliance
Mr. K. Solomon
William Thaw
Tilelayers’ Meeting
Goc
Cor
Jalouwren
White Goods
Sea Yard
Llot
Horne & CO
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