Local Common Council Passes Resolution Without Debate
The Common Council, led by Mr. Bircham, brought a resolution to the floor and passed it without discussion. Numerous names including Navs-Messrs. Poster and Franenieim appear in the record as attendees or signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yens
Mesers
Anderson
Benz
Binder
Brann
Brophy
Cavanaugh
Collins
Doyle
C. Evans
Evans
Kcimmons
Eater Hepon
Seton Keating
King
Sami Miller
McCurry
McKinherrg Perry
Om Seneteeen
Hohrkaste
Warren
Williams
Pord
Navs
Poster
Franenieim
McCord
Warmesethc
Conneil
Bircham
Mayor Proposes Millage Adjustments After Department Reports
Mayor Gourley presents a fiscal plan to Common Council detailing next year’s appropriations for Public Works Public Safety Charities Education and City offices. It outlines needed tax millage 15 or 17 mills options and notes rising receipts and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Common Branch
Ostermaier
Holliday
Departments of Public Safety, Works and Charities
Board of
Central Board of Education
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Safety
Department of Charities
Board of Assessors
Department of Public Charities
Board of Education
Departments of
Public Works and Public Safety
Board of Health Department
Public Safety
Police and Board of Health
Re-election of Board of Assessors in City Council session
The joint session of the City Council elected the Board of Assessors. Frank C. Case was initially named Chief Assessor, but after voting rules and minority representation were applied, Phillip Hoerr and James B. Larkin were declared elected as Assistant Assessors. Case retained designation as Chief Assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Board of Assessors
Frank C. Case
Phillip Hoerr
James B. Larkin
Case
Hoert
Select Council
Hoerr
Expensive Move to Form City Fire-Escape Board
Chief Brown urges Select Council to form a Board of Fire-Escapes based on a Builders Exchange petition. He notes four strong features but warns the plan would be costly for the city.
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Brown
Select Council
Builders’ Exchange
Public Safety Committee to Study Higher City Expenses
The text notes a proposal to raise costs including salaries for an assistant muster mechanic at $2,000 per year and office staff. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Safety for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Safety
Councils Pass Ordinances and Introduce New Business
Select and Common Councils finalize ordinances establishing street grades and relocations across multiple streets and alleys including Thirty third street Boundary street and Mifflin street. The bodies also approve tax lien satisfaction resolutions and refer new sewer and repaving petitions to committees for action.
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Crisi
Select Council
Thirty-third Street
Forfar Street
Boundary Street
Neville Street
Linden
Jonealre
Steel
Comrie Alley
Pearl
Cullee Streets
Hivershie
Maloney Alley
Malin Street
Westminster Street
Aiken
Randerson Avenues
Manion Alley
Liberty Avenue
Cabinet Alley
Mifflin Street
Thirty-eighth
Derry
Home Street
Suummer
Valley Streets
Welter Street
Lillian Street
City Line
Glosser
Hamiet Street
Tank Alley
Helizhoover Avenue
Allen Street
Everets
Larimer
River Byennes
Common Council
T. Ulatt
Hates Street
Muth Street
Paul Strert
Clyde Street
Charles Street
Humber
Moerritac
Kearsage Street
Siara Street
Stanton Avenue Repaving Petition Before Council
A petition signed by about 300 businessmen and residents of the Eighteenth ward asks the city to appropriate funds to repave Stanton Avenue from Butler to Woodbine streets. The petition notes the street is the main north corridor linking wards to the East End and is nearly impassable for pedestrians and teams. Signers include Mrs Schenley and several manufacturers. the petition was referred to the Finance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth Ward
Select Council
Henderson
Stanton
Butler
Woodbine Streets
Stanton Avenue
Allegheny Cemetery
Seventeenth
Eighteenth Wards
Mra
Mra Schenley and A Number of Arce
Finance Committee
Carnegie Library space request at Schenley Park
A Carnegie Library Commission request for ground space at the Forbes Street entrance to Schenley Park was read and referred to the Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library Commission
Forbes Street
Schenley Park
Library Committee
Verestchin Collection at Carnegie Hall Opens After 10 O'Clock
Last night the Verestehagin collection of paintings at Carnegie Hall Allegheny is inspected with a public opening after 10 this morning. The exhibit showcases realism in 400 works by one artist, with major pieces like The Future Emperor of India and war scenes noted for unflinching detail and unvarnished emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verestehagin
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Verestehaco
Pittsburgers
Verestchagin
India
Prince of Wales
Annie Fish Bobs Up Again in Pittsburgh Case
Inspector McAleese seeks a workhouse term for Annie Fish who matches Annie Hughey. He telegrams Chief King of Kittanning for background while Agent Dean abandons the inquiry after inconsistent stories. King calls her a bad article. the inspector locks her up and plans vagrancy charges at magistrate Gripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McAleese
Police
King
Kittanning
Adam Allen
Central Station
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
McAleese
Annie Fish
Annie Hughey
Chief King
Gripp
Allegheny Sub-Finance Committee Plans Supreme Court Appeal
The Allegheny Sub-Finance Committee, with attorneys P C Knox and D T Watson, meets to review Judge Slagic's mandamus ruling and votes to appeal to the Supreme Court. They expect a full settlement and urge a final resolution, while Mayor Wyman prepares an election proclamation. Edwin Lare dissents from the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Supreme Court
P. C. Knox
D. T. Watson
Slagic
Wyman
Edwin Lare
KEW Officers Elected At Cathedral Band Annual Meeting
The Cathedral Band elected officers for the coming year at its annual meeting. Officers include Lewis P. Yeager president William Flanigan vice president William Herder secretary T J Archer treasurer J Str McCollum business manager P Danbardt leader John Forester assistant leader J Rohr musical director J A Dy i Snajors William Flan Librarian. The band known as the ba Band and the Aenea Western Pennsylvania reports a prosperous condition with a surplus in the treasury and 49 members. It plans one of the finest uniforms in the state to be worn in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis P. Yeager
William Flanigan
William Herder
T. J. Archer
J. Str. McCollum
P. Danbardt
John Forester
J. Rohr
J. A. Dy i
William Flan
Aenea
Pennsylvania
Miles’ Marvins Seaples advertised free trial
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Dr Miles and a free trial offer at Fleming & Son's Market Ta. The readable parts reference nervous dyspepsia and a cure claim but lack event details or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Wes
Miles
Marvins
Jon. Fleming & Son
Market St
Murder by Reds Drives Settler From Western Nebraska
Edward Sawyer returns to New Hampshire after discovering his wife and two children murdered and mutilated in their Western Nebraska home. Joe Banks recalls the raid as settlers fear further Indian attacks while cattle ranching stalls and many plan to leave amid reports of renewed violence.
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Red Man
Miles
Union
Edward Sawyer
New Hampshire
Nebraska
Pittsburg
Joe Banks
New Castle
Mr. Sawyer
Fom
Sawyer
Redskins
Insane tenant placed with cab driver seeks relief
A cab driver, Andrews of 198 Third Avenue, asked Inspector McAleese to remove Margaret Fairman, a demented wife of Patrick Fairman of Allegheny, from his home. Fairman had removed her from St Francis Hospital to Andrews’ furnished room, then left. Police declined to take charge. Dixmont or the Department of Charities were advised for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Third Avenue
McAleese
Margaret Fairman
Patrick Fairman
Allegheny
Fairman
St Francis Hospital
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Ishman
Tor
Dixmont
Department of Charities
Alleiy
Hunting More Heresy Trials Begin Today
The Reformed Presbyterian Church will hold a second round of heresy trials at Wilkensburg today. Preachers Rev. J. Milligan Allegheny and Rev. A. W. McCurkin New Alexandria face the panel, as the earlier five cases concluded without them. Milligan, tied to the Fast End platforms, is absent due to marriage and a wedding trip, and will stand alone in his proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Wilkingburg
J. Mil Ican
Allegheny
A. W. McCurkin
New Alexandria
Mr. Milligan
Coal for the Poor Drives Warmth Effort Contact
The Society for the Improvement of the Poor is distributing coal to needy families. A recent appeal netted about $40 in cash and 4 loads of coal donated by David Steen. The society, already aiding households, seeks more fuel to sustain warmth during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Improvement of the
Society For the Improvement
David Steen
Supreme Court rules against salt water contamination from drilling
Western Pennsylvania news reports a Supreme Court decision in the case Nannie R. Collins et al versus Chartiers Natural Gas Company. The ruling holds drillers must take care to confine salt water in its proper horizon to prevent contamination of fresh water wells, with potential for broader legislation. The decision notes costs of prevention are modest and cites prior Sanderson versus The Pennsylvania Coal Company as a precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Western Pennsylvania
Nannie R. Collins
Chartiers Natural Gas Company
Mary Osborne
Mary Wall
Andrew Floyd
Nettie Tyndall
M. E. Karns
J. Smith
Agnes McQueen
Supremes Court
N. W. Shafer
Sanderson
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dispatch
Justice Clark
Scranton
Ewing
Beaver County
Allegheny Water Committee Sparks Brothers Feud Over Plant Costs
A heated Allegheny Water Committee meeting focused on Henrick's plan to extend water works to Nine Mile Run. Cochrane sought higher costs and a rear reservoir while Stayton proposed a filter plant, leading to sharp exchanges and the chair restoring order. Henrick accused deception, and Cochrane’s amendment passed as Henrick’s motion to publish bias died.
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Allegheny
Water Committee
Allegheny Councils Committee
Henrick
Stayton
Henricks
Cochrane
Ima
Cochbrane
Mr. Henricks
Mr. Cochrane
Clarke Conservatories Planned for Schenley Park in New York
The Clarke conservatories will rise in Schenley Park with a 325 foot long iron and glass range. Architects Lord & Burnham of Irvington-on-the-Hudson will design a central 18 bay octagonal palm house with a 90 foot dome. The complex includes east and west wings and aquatic extensions, all set behind park land near Fifth and Forbes avenues. Charles J. Clark funds this monumental project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Conservatories
Schenley Park
New York
Messrs. Lord & Burnham
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
Carnegie Library
Fifth
Forbes Avenues
Charles J. Clarks
Colonel Culver
Central Park Fame
Digelow
Clarke
Cruelty Alleged in Domestic Assault and Child Endangerment
Eva Wengloski sued her husband and Anton Wengeloski for assault and battery after a 2 am home invasion. Neighbors heard screams as the men dragged the woman from bed and smothered the infant with bedclothes, nearly suffocating the child before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wengloski
Harman
Anton Wengeloski
Motorman and Conductor Suspended After Bridge Incident
Robert Loughery motorman and H Dongs conductor on the car that ran over the bridge on Second Avenue Saturday night were suspended by the Superintendent of the road. The investigation will be held next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Loughery
H. Dongs
Second Avenue
Bitten by a Snake Observer Incident on Pride Street
Officer Rosenblatt arrested James Armstrong on Pride Street last evening and was severely bitten on the right hand. He was suffering from delirium tremens during the incident. The Witch of Prague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenblatt
James Armstrong
Pride Street
Surprising Change of Officers in D A 3 K of L
The article reviews volatile coal strikes and wage talks across major districts. It notes Monongahela and nearby Pennsylvania actions shaping prices, with operators resisting a 3 4 cent rise while acknowledging rising demand. Ohio and Connellsville activities add to the wider labor tension and upcoming conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Monongahela
Pittsburg
Best Year Yet For Coal Says Moorhead Of Monongahela
M K Moorhead of the Monongahela Navigation Company praised last year as the industry’s strongest yet and spoke of renewed mill use of coal in Pittsburgh. He argued over government purchase of dams, noting stockholders are widows and orphans and urging fair payment rather than piecemeal compensation. He warned government engineers could disrupt navigation and stressed the hazards and resilience of the coal business amid potential floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Moorhead
Monongahela Navigation Company
Pittsburg
United States Supreme Court
Directo
Laundrymen Propose Consolidation Into One Company
Local laundries invite consolidation with a proposed 250000 stock company. Most owners meet at the Central Hotel to discuss valuation and locality based division of profits. A Barnes explains the aim is cost reduction not price cutting or driving out competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
Philadelphia
A. Barnes
Pittsboro
Barnes
Amalgamated strife at Chess Cook mill over discharge
Workers at Chess Cook and Co Southside mill face an upheaval after a discharge blamed as unjust. The mill shut down a day before a planned strike as the union executive and mill committee debated reinstatement and possible walkout with officials withholding conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Chess, Cook & Co
Southside
Fim
Will Committee
General Executive Board
Inequality in Wages Sparks Brass Molders Meeting
Armstrong Brothers & Co cork works delayed restart after holiday shutdown while repairs finish. A conference on the new scale failed to produce an agreement. Workers plan a special meeting today to seek a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Armstrong Brothers &Co
Change in Officers at D A 3 E of L Powell resigns secretary post
An upcoming annual meeting of D. A. 3 E. of L. features officer reports and elections. Laura A. Powell declines another term after three years as secretary and financial secretary, leaving a vacancy likely to be filled by Leopold Hoechstetter with others expected to enter. J. L Evans and H. F. Jerace pursue the Master Workman role.
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E. of L
Powell
Laura A. Powell
Miss Powell
Eli Powell
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fourteenth Ward
Salesmen’s Assembly
K. of L
Erie
Leopold Hoechstetter
J. L Evans
H. F. Jerace
Master Workman
Local labor bills urged at Harrisburg convention
George Dovey and John Costello, two local representatives to the Legislative Convention of the K of L, returned from Harrisburg. The convention recommended passing about 15 bills including an eight hour workday for state employees. It endorsed the Constitutional convention and Powderly’s industrial conference schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dovey
John Costello
K. of L
Harrisburg
Centlemen
Powderly
Pittsburg Brewing Company Wins Charter Amid Union Tensions
Pittsburg Brewing Company with a 100000 capital is chartered yesterday. Directors include William H. DeWard and J P Fleeger. Carriage makers discuss wages as Federation of Labor’s Executive Board may report last night, signaling a possible strike. Allegheny building association also chartered with large capital. Central Republican Club elects officers including W D Porter and John Dalzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Brewing Company
William H. DeWard
4. M. Bowman
Thomas B. Booth
J. P. Fleeger
Frank Boyce
Ths
The
Federation of Labor
United States Excelsior Building Association of Allegheny
Allegheny Central Republican Club
W. D. Porter
Hugh Kennedy
Eroascig
Ate Uel C. Gover
J. W. Prescott
John Dalzell
A. D. Armstrong
Joseph Brown
Third Ward
W. J. Gill
Charles B. Sheriff
Praying for Inspiration at International Christian Alliance Meet
Crowds fill Bethany Home parlors at 113 Center avenue for the Alliance convention with Rev. Charles W. Ryder of Providence leading a long prayer session. The event aims to spark a global revival with Christ as Savior and Healer, with scheduled meetings at Bethany Home and Carnegie Hall through Thursday featuring Rev. A B Simpson and Captain R Kelso Carter.
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Bethany
Center Avenue
International Christian Alliance
Charles W. Ryder
Providence
R. I
United States
Jesus Christ
Bethany Home
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Mr. Ryder
A. B. Simpson
New York
R. Kelso Carter
Chester Military Academy
Biber and Eastin Sell Garments at Reduced Prices
A sale at Biber and Eastin features ladies long garments, coats, and beaver cloth items in black and brown. Medium weight long garments reduced from 36 to 50, with plain beaver and fancy weaves discounted from 10 and 12.
Old firm merges to form Stewart Graham & Co
Messrs. James Graham & Son wholesale flour dealer join James Stewart to acquire N U Walker Clay Manufacturing Co. The new firm Stewart Graham & Co Lim manufactures and sells sewer pipe terra cotta ware fire brick fireclay cements lime plaster roofing materials and coal. Stewart has nine years as manager at N A Walker and the firm offers cash purchases and the lowest market rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
James Graham & Son
James Stewart
N.U. Walker Clay Manufacturing Company
Penn Avenue
Tenth Street
Irm
Stewart, Graham & Co
Lim
N. A. Walker Clay Manufacturing Company
Messrs. Stewart, Graham & Co
Winter Flannel Skirt Patterns Sale At Reduced Prices
Jos Horne and Co Penn Avenue stores cut prices on patterns for skirts. All 1.00 patterns now 75 cents while 1.50 patterns drop to 1.23 and the 2.00 patterns to 1.65 or 1.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Senor Beta
Senos Jos. Horne & Co
January Clearance Sale At The People’s Store Fifth Avenue
A garish catalog of reductions across garments and fabrics from many firms on Fifth Avenue and surrounding streets. Includes yarns sold by the skein, men’s overcoats, dresses, trims, skirts, dress goods, and wool fabrics at deep discounts. Mentions specialty shops and optician services.
Auction of Elegant Trimmings for Importers and Dealers
A large sale offers rich trimming goods at reduced prices. Lot 1 features tinsel band trimming embroidered with black chenille in Grecian patterns at 650 a yard, with other lots listing silk applique trimmings, tinsel gimps, Persian bands, and black silk hand crochet gimp. Also included are fur trimmings and ostrich feathers offered at substantial markdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa Yard
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KEW
the Witch OF
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Menad
James Jones
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Ohio
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New Building Association
Central Republican Club
Biber & Eastin
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Our Cloak Department
Market Street
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Rissa
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Jalé-Urssa
Ulrich & Spencer
the People's Store
Fifth Avenue
Campbell & Dick
P. Cc. C. CG
Pernspere Compilation Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Parces & Jones
Boccs
A. G. Camperi & Sons
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J. T. Little
Smithfield
Sixth Avenue
Trhr
Horne & C1
Penn Ave
Hale
100 Yards
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Lew Yard
JS. Horne & CO
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