Ohio River Neville Island Yard Scheme Gains Steam
A renewed push by Nash W. Shafer and Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad to reclaim 150 acres on Neville Island and the south Ohio channel for rail yard expansion. Plans include connecting ends to the railroad and filling the back channel to create 90 acres of taxable land, despite islanders resistance and past failed proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Island
Ohio River
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company
J. H. MecCreery
Wuh McCreery
Davis Island
Allegheny County
MacCreery
Nolens Volens
Previous Arrest Shocks Zelienople Tax Collector
A. W. Phillips of Zelienople, arrested by Allegheny Detective Glenn, was released after posting $100 bonds. He had recently sold his store and planned a day in Pittsburgh after buying a round trip rail ticket. The arrest followed suspicions of missing funds and the bondsmen’s concern prompted the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Phillips
Zelienople
Glenn
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Alleshens
All Ny
Phiil
Zellinople
Sieaty A
Phillips
Lusk
Automatic Car Coupler Patented by Shoenberger
John Louis Shoenberger, kin of a wealthy ironmaker, holds August 1886 patents in the U S and England for an automatic car coupler. Weighing 250 pounds, it works on freight or passenger cars and on high or low cars. The device uses a spring buffer and operates without shock, with hopes for rapid adoption amid reports of a forthcoming Ohio bill mandating the safest coupler on all trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Louis Shoenberger
Thin City
England
Saati
Shoenberger
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jr. U A M Hall Association Fair at Salisbury Next Tuesday
The Jr C U A M Hall Association hosts a Salisbury fair to raise funds to aid victims of the Wood Street incident with proceeds planned for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr.c. U. A. M. Hall Association
Salisbury
Wood Street
Jail Breakers' Hearing in Jail on Escape Attempt
Edward Thessen and William Miller faced a hearing before Magistrate Gripp after arrest by Warden Berlin for an attempted jail escape. A rope, a knife, and two iron hooks were shown as evidence while fellow prisoners testified about plans and bars. Thessen denied a firm plan, with proceedings to resume Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Thessen
William Miller
Berlin
Gripp
ER. H. Johnson
Thessen
Eibs
Finnefrog
Britton
Reams
Miller
Murrysville
Warden Berlin
John Kaylor
Fifth Avenue
Kaylor
Jennie Ware
The Duquesne Sunk
The harbor steamer Duquesne lies in 12 feet of water on the Monongahela opposite Thirty-fourth street after a cyclone. An attempt will be made tomorrow to raise the craft. Deck hand Jack Starler escaped and saved himself as barges shattered the vessel. It was valued at 000 by its owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash W. Shafer
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Chartiers
McKee's Rocks
East End
Shafer
Duquesne
Monongahela
Thirty-fourth Street
Cook & Graham
Jack Starler
Grocer at Liberty and Ferry faces attachments
Petitions for attachments were filed against George C. Roll, a Liberty Street grocer, claiming insolvency with debts totaling 20 626 30. Creditors Meyer & Lange New York Marshall Kennedy Arbuckle Co. and Luebbe Bros seek seizures at Roll's businesses 407 Ferry street and Liberty and Ferry streets for alleged concealment and fraudulent transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Roll
Liberty and
Ferry Streets
Meyer & Lange
New York
Marshall, Kennedy & Arbuckle & Co., Limited
Luebbe Bros
Roll
Ferry Street
Liberty
Allegheny Bar Opposes Arnold Code for State Courts
The Allegheny County Bar Association meeting denounces Judge Arnold's proposed code for court practice. Members including Braden Mellon and Schafer urge repeal of the May 25 1887 act and reject any moves to modify procedural rules by a statewide code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Philadelphia
Allegheny County Bar Association
Braden
Mellon
McClung
Spensler
C. Dickey
Henderson
McGirr
Movement to distribute prohibition literature faces school battle
A liquor dealer warned against the Women’s Christian Temperance Union distributing constitutional amendment tracts in public schools to reach fathers through children. He vowed to oppose the plan, arguing prohibitionists have no right to pollute schools with politicalMaterial and suggesting legal avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Ublican
Assessors Must Hump 50 Cent Daily Penalty Proposed
Controller Speer announced a law found by the County Commissioners last year requiring ward borough and township assessors to file returns by Tuesday January 15. Those missing the deadline face a 50 cent daily penalty and no pay for days worked beyond the cutoff. Nearly all assessors have already filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speer
Night Poker Raid Nets Two Players Before Judge
A group of young men played poker on South Eighteenth Street when Officers surrounded them as a jackpot was about to be opened. John Smith and James Carroll were captured and face ante up before Judge Brokaw this morning. Eye ear nose and throat office Dr B M Harxa 718 Penn street Pittsburgh, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Eighteenth Street
Mike Wright
John Smith
James Carroll
Judge Brokaw
B. M. Harxa
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Pas&su
Barry Defends Knights of Labor Reform at Lafayett e Hall
Tom Barry addressed hundreds at Laf ayette Hall under Ax Makers' Assembly No 1548 as he attacked Powderly and leaders over alleged misuses of funds and decisions. He claimed loyalty to the Knights of Labor despite expulsion and criticized centralized power, detailing strikes and staff pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Barry
Knights of Labor
Seral
Lafayette Hall
Trades Assembly
Barry
Powderly
Paperhangers Organize in Allegheny County
A meeting at 82 Fourth Avenue formed the Paperhangers Association of Allegheny County. A president and secretary were elected and the group adjourned to 7:30 P M on Saturday the 19th. Paperhangers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Paperhangers’ Association of
Allegheny County
Coke Workers United May Equalize Wages Across Region
The Dispatch reports 15 000 coke workers may gain wage uniformity as two leading glass firms join a push for a single scale. H C Frick Company uses a sliding scale 64 percent above rivals, with Feb 1 end date, while other operators resist. A tour by Coke Country Chronicle notes price parity in company stores and broader push for worker organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Frick
Coke Country Chronicle
H.C. Frick
Eagle
Davidma
Jimtown
Standard
Morfans
Henry Uray
Trotten
Ring
Allee & Redstone
J. M
BO Geeeach
Coffer
Schoonmaker
Leisenring
Frick Company
National Progressive Union
H. C. Frick Company
Ag Ag
Trades Council Elects Delegates and Officers for Year
The Trades Council met last night and named new delegates from unions such as Typographical, Salesmen’s, Glass Packers, Carpenters, and Bricklayers. Officers elected include Presidents Joseph L. Evans and John M. Kelly, with Levi J. Regan as Financial Secretary and Daniel McWilliams as Treasurer. A resolution on estate division was sent to the Executive Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
Calvin Wyatt
M. P. Carrick
Emil Guwang
William H. Schleicher
Typographical Union No.9
John Flannery
Salesmien'a Assembly
Levi J. Regan
Frank Clancey
Glass Packers’ Assembly
A. Calor
J. P. Burns
Brotherhood of Caters Joiners
Robert Davis
W. R. Nelson
Brothers of Caers and Joiners
Thomas Evans
Aven Eastley
James Hooper
John Flinn
Joseph Balm
Jeff Fernan
Enry Zeiniger
Patrick Havey
Conrad Ruth
D. A
Charles Sweeney
Daniel Bradley
Fred Ashliman
Teamsters’ Assembly
James A. Young
Painters’ Assembly
John Eichenland
Emil Gowany
Furniture Makers’ Union
P. M. Carr
International Molders’ Union
John P
McCormick
Horseshoers' Union
Patrick Wilson
Custer Lodge
A. A
Painters and Decorators’ Union
C.T. Carlin
Benjamin Fink
Nathan Greene
John Davies
Thomas J. Dicus
Joseph L. T
Joseph L. Evans
John M. Kelly
John H. Ryan
Charles F. Warde
Daniel McWilliams
P. Burns
L. D. Simpson
J. 0. Stuart
E. Guwang
Daniel Vic Williams
P.M. Carr
J. Cc. Flinn
James C. Young
J. H. Ryan
J. LL Evans
Elevator in Weldin Building Noted as One of Safest
The Weldin building elevator, built by Marshall Bros, is praised as among the safest. The car’s mirror remained unbroken and safety appliances prevented the car from descending, a satisfaction to the builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldin
Marshall Bros
Day of mourning ends search for Willey building wreck victims
Wrecked Willey building and Weldin's store yielded no new bodies as of yesterday. Wounded in hospitals show improvement while some patients discharge. Funerals proceed for victims including Dr. J. L. Read and Joseph L. W. Gearing with services across Christ M. E. Church pro Cathedral and St Peter's. Carpenters' Union attends multiple services. a deputy sheriff presides as debris removal resumes Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willey
Weldin
Quinton Barber
Millvale
Michael Hollerin
John Donnelly
Homeopathic Hospital
J. L. Read
Christ M. E
O. J. Cowles
Charles Smith
D. D
T. J. Leake
C. A. Holmes
Horver
James Brooks
T. J. Arnold
Adam Ammond
Belle Tomer
Emma Hingler
J. O. Homes, Jr
McCutcheon
Dr. Smith
Cowles
Homewood Cemetery
Joseph L. W. Gearing
St Peter's pro-Cathedral
Allegheny
Father O'Connell
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Goettman
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hermann
West End
Willie Goettmann
Thoma
Ridge Avenue
Rosedale
George T. Mason
Carter
Ike
Mountain Street
Carpenter's Union
Duquesne Greys’ Band
Samuel Brown, Jr
Race Street
Hert
J. W. Witherspoon
All Bodies Recovered From Diamond Street Wreck
All 15 victims recovered from the Diamond street wreck. Barber, wounded at Homeopathic Hospital, reported dead but now living. Coroner’s inquiry continues as six funerals were held yesterday for Reed Brown Goehring Mason McKeown and Fritz. funerals for remaining victims set for today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Barber
Homeopathic Hospital
Poe
A. E
Willey
Department of Public Safety
Diamond Alley
Weldin
Dr. Reed
Samuel Brown, Jr
John Goehring
George Mason
Charles McKeown
Charles Fritnch
Tom Whittaker brings perjury charge at Alderman Porter's court
Tom Whittaker of the Gatling Gan gang accuses David Elkins of perjury before Alderman Porter claiming Elkins denied that Whittaker confessed to Mrs. Elkins about serving a term in the Western on for a murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gating Gan
D. Elkins
Tom Whittaker
Gatling Gan
David Elkins
Alderman Porter
Whittaker
Elkins
Alderman Burns
Mrs. Elkins
David Brow
B and O Announces Washington Excursion Next Thursday
The B and O offers popular excursions to Washington D C. on January 17 with round trip fare nine dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
Washington, D. C
Faevis B. & C. BR. R
Baltimore
Suspicious Characters Detained After Stolen Goods Find
Officers arrested several men on charges of possession and intent. Frank Lewis and Louis Dennabuck Eric were stopped on Sixth Avenue with two revolvers, cartridges, watches, cash totaling 76 dollars, and other items. R Episcopo and Joseph Mazzoni were held after Italians running a candy store were deemed to occupy excess space. Frank Hughes John Bermen and John O Rourke were caught on Water Street with one accused of planning a theft. All were taken to the Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Madison
Sixth Avenue
Frank Lewis
Louis Dennabuck
Eric
Sol Coulson
Masonic Bank
Smithfield Street
Coulson
Central Station
R. Episcopo
Joseph Mazzoni
McKelvey
Water Street
Frank Hughes
John Berman
John O'Rourke
Morgue chief defends five dollar body wash fee
Superintendent George A. Morrow confessed the morgue charged five dollars for washing and caring for deceased victims. He argued the fee reflected humane treatment and customary practice, noting no refunds issued and that neither city nor relatives funded morgue maintenance. He offered refunds if families were aggrieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Morrow
Friends
Morrow
Mr. Skelton
Fes
Jay
Letter on banning rebel flags in commonwealth
John H. Stevenson receives a congressional reply about a bill that would criminalize displaying rebel flags. The letter says Congress will not move the bill this term or next, noting Southern politicians fear losing ex-rebel votes and that there is insufficient power to stop flag displays in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stevenson
United States
Hese
Congress
Bum the Southside Police Dog Murdered in Station House
The Southside Police Officers mourn the death of a beloved police dog named Bum who was found dead after an apparent assassination. He had lived at the Twenty-eighth ward station and formed strong bonds with officers before a hidden trigger caused his demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bum
Coor
Twenty-eighth Ward
A rosy outlook for iron trade says Mr Byers
Mr Byers iron manufacturer reports January business at peak, with farmers spending on farm implements. He notes pig iron prices have fallen but expects a bright year as orders rise and debt levels ease. He cites high crops and seasonal lull in holiday trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Byers
Horse kicks driver after stones hit animal on Southside
Phillip Miter, a driver, was kicked in the leg by a horse at the Schulte and Co. stable on Harcum alley after boys threw pebbles at the horse. Miter, lying in a serious condition at his home, may die from the injuries. no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Miter
Schulte & Co
Harcum Alley
Miter
Union Alley
Rev Father Sheedy urges temperance work across unions
Rev Father M. M. Sheedy as First Vice President issues a circular to presidents of all subordinate unions of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America. He authorizes appointment of organizers to start new societies and visit existing ones, but currently plans no immediate dispatches and asks unions to carry the work forward explaining movement principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father M. M. Sheedy
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Father Sheedy
Maggie Dignam to be Sent to Chicago With Detective
Detective O'Brien from Chicago arrived in Allegheny to take Maggie Dignam alias Mrs Walters and Dora Clark into custody. She was arrested on Walnut street for stealing a watch and chain and a diamond ring. The detective will depart with her at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Chicago
Allegheny
Maggie Dignam
Walnut Street
Glenn
Maggie
Funny Moot Court Opens Winter Law Series At Allegheny County
The first mock trial of the Winter series by the Law Students Association of the Allegheny County Bar was held in room 21 of the Court House. Judge Fetterman presided. Ashworth vs Schlegel concerned a promissory note. The session drew a large crowd and featured blunders and laughter as young attorneys argued and questioned witnesses. The next docket includes Commonwealth vs White murder trial and a later suit against the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad over an accident at Bellevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Students’ Association of the
Allegheny County Bar
Court House
Fetterman
I. Morgan Silvey
Messrs. Dunn
Lewis and McCirdy
Messrs. Goss
Challender and Johnston
Ashworth
Schlegel
McCirdy
Challender
F. W. McMullin
New York
Pittsburg
Lindsay
United Presbyterian Church
Ferry Street
Second Avenue
McKeesport
Commonwealth
White
Mssrs
Lindsay, Ashworth and McMullin
Messrs
Ammon
Briel
Ritchie
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad
Bellevue
Marshell The Cash Grocer Promotes Cheap Tea and Buckeye Flour
Marshell The Cash Grocer reports success from new arrangements boosting accounts as shoppers flock in. The store touts wholesale tea, no extra tea profit, and quick draw tea tastings, plus Buckeye flour boom and free shipping within 200 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshell
Ohio St
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
Great $15 Sale Extended Two More Days
Retailers announce a continuation of their bargain sale for two days in the men’s fine clothing department. Customers may choose satin-lined overcoats or suits for $15, regardless of prior prices of 40, 30, or 25 dollars. Sale runs tomorrow at 8 AM to Tuesday at 6 PM.
Why They Rusticats Riverside and Claremont Guests for a Sensee
Judge Collier imposed sentences on multiple defendants for crimes including highway robbery, aggravated and felonious assault, larceny, and wife assault. Penalties ranged from six months in the workhouse to two years in the penitentiary, with fines up to $600 and license-related stipulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Claremont
Collier
Joseph Bennett
Workhouse
John Bolinger
D. A. Cruikshank
James Dunmore
Aaron
Thomas Sheridan
William Putzer
To Let for Business Purposes in DispatchH Building
Central city business space available in new DispatchH building at 75, 77 and 79 Diamond Street. Rooms of all sizes ready for occupants with steam heat electric lighting janitor service and good ventilation. Rapid transit to customers freight and passenger service. apply at Dispatch new building Diamond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatchh
Diamond Street
Weras Servi
Passen
Crator
Dis Patch
New Building
Groetzinger Sale Slashes Prices On Carpets And Winter Goods
Cheaper at Groetzingers now than before prices advanced with a large line of Brussels carpets 137 per yard offered for 80cents to 1 a yard during the coming week. Borders match patterns not duplicated in spring stock. Edward Groetzinger 627 and 629 Penn avenue urges timely purchase of discounted winter wares at Busy Beeve corner Sixth and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Corner Sixth
Liberty
Rumor of a Tailor's Influence on Marriage Breakup
An advertisement for Dickson the Tailor at Fifth Avenue and Wood Street promotes cleaning pressing and renovating clothes at moderate charges with telephone contact 1558. The text also mentions savings banks and a building and loan association giving incentives to continue, referencing office 138 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Cargo
Second Modern Building and Loan Association
Cameron
Imate
Bargain Piano and Parlor Organ at Hugus & Hacke's
Short time used piano for 178 dollars or 175 with Hoffmans Smithfield seat listed. A splendid parlor organ priced at 20 dollars. Angostura Bitters advertised for appetite and digestion. Dress lengths and short ends offered at reduced prices during morning hours at Hugus & Hacke's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffman & Co
Smithfield
Hugus & Hacke’s. Mwrsa
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Uncle Sam
Attorney Shaper
A Pitsberger
Jail Breakers
Liberty Street
KOFL
Connellsville Region
Mr. Ennis
Knights
Mr. Barry
Hayes
Aylesworth
Carlton
Hares
J. Powderly
Arthur
John W. Hayes
Irons
Jay Gould
Phil Armour
Terry
Dovey
Bheings
Ninnespolis
Order
Jesse James
West
Om O'Reilly
Prida
Realy
Saistun
Ennis
Murdy Orde
Secenatore
General Assembly
Oral Assembly
Terrence
Congressional Committee
General Executive Board
Cohoes
T. F. Donnelly
Donnelly
Foreman Hooper
Homer L. McGaw
William Martin
The
Amalgamated Association
William Dillon
Redstone Alice Works
Amies
Eee
James Cochran & Sons
Jackson Mines
Soonacres
Connellsville Coke and Trot Company
Lessenring
Wasdeccexs
Laughlin's
Broadford
Ieee
Union Su Company
Frick
Jimtown Works Ioonmaker
Leisenring’s
Frick. Schoon- Leipenmaker
Hilldale Cemetery
Carpenters’ Union
Packer
J. R. Weldin & Co
Samuel Steele
Williams Street
Mount Washington
Nevin Woodsides
Grant Street
R. P
Uniondale
Allegheny City
Tom
Southside
Dog
Cash Grocer
Co. C
Grant and Diamond Sts
New Court House
Greenville
Squire Fritz
Greamville
Joseph Ee
Heise Neeee
Judge Medard
Fleming
Marcor County
Body Brussels Carpets
Groetzinger’s
Sc. Co
Lige
Newmarket
Cape
Heard, Biber & Easton
Market Street
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