Inspector McCutcheon Targets Lampjaw Cattle in Pittsburg Fight
Dr McChesney denounces Windy City stock as unfit for consumption. George McCutcheon, meat and milk inspector, reports extensive inspections in two days with one lampjaw case found and 277 milk tests in three weeks meeting lactometer standards. He credits past battles against skimmed milk and watered cow juice and defends farm milk from well-fed cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCutcheon
Pittsburg
Chicago
Public Health Bureau
McCutcheon
Lake Michigan
H.C. McChesney
Illinois State Board of Live Stock Commissioners
Wickersham
Cook County
State Board of Live Stock Commisoners
Matt Lamb
Resolutions Condemn Attacks on Honored Workman by Local Group
At a meeting of Local 1050 Machinery Workers, the group passed condemnatory resolutions targeting John M. Kelly for attacks printed in The Commoner and Glassworker on January 4 and 11. The resolutions call for sending copies to their representative in the DA and to the General organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Hons
Seigeserst
D. A
McKeesport Postmaster Candidate Challenged by Senator Quay
A McKeesport man received a letter from Senator Quay opposing the appointment of Captain W. E. Thomp as Postmaster. The missive signals a political contest over the nomination and hints at opposition to Conway's chosen candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Senator Quay
Con-way
W. E. Thomp
Central Board of Education Reports Budget and Staffing
The Central Board met to consider the finance report showing December 10 1889 balance of 90325 00 and total disbursements of 96838 95. It warns Councils must fund next year’s expenses, lists proposed appropriations, and notes 26266 pupils enrolled in December with 22874 average daily attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong W. Co. T. C
Central Board of Education
Committee On Finance
Diamond National Bank
Act of Assembly
Tral Board
Saas Board
Page
Liberty
Cyrus 8. Gray
Funeral Mass for Bishop Taigg at St Pauls Cathedral
A solemn requiem for the late Rt Rev Bishop Taigg was held at St Pauls Cathedral with black drapery, a catafalque, and 150 priests in attendance. Bishop Phelan celebrated the mass assisted by Fathers Wall and Neeson, with Deacons Kearney Carroll and others serving. Bishop McGovern of Harrisburg preached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taigg
St. Paul's Cathedral
Fathers Farren
Cambria
C. V. Neeson
Phelan
Father Wall
Kearney
Carroll
Father Gallagher
Father O'Reilly
Father Conway
Father Canevin
McGovern
Harrisburg
Virginia mill set to begin operations in Iron Gate area
Joseph D. Weeks reports a large iron and steel plant near Clifton Forge Virginia expected to start mid February. The complex at Iron Gate, 400 by 130 feet with boiler houses and an open hearth, will employ about 600 men and use pig iron from five nearby furnaces to produce merchant iron steel and steel plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Weekes
Virginia
Weeks
Iron Gate
Clifton Forge
Allegheny Mountains
Vircinis
Non-Partisan W C T U Delegates Leave for Philadelphia
Allegheny County representatives Mrs Weeks Mrs Watson and Mrs Campbell depart for Philadelphia to attend the State conference of the non partisan branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. They aim to form a state organization based on the original W C T U, without ties to the Prohibition party. Seventeen counties have accredited delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Philadelphia
Joseph D. Weeks
Ellen M. Watson
H. C. Campbell
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Estegar
Prohibition Party
Ee White
Ledtans
Ripe Andi
He i
Bank Officers Report Unverified in Lawrenceville
A report claimed the new bank officers were chosen, but verification failed as President Colonel Morgan was absent. Locals express dissatisfaction at inactivity around the bank, stressing the need for a money institution to serve distant wards and improve security and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Morgan
Mischievous Bots and Glasshouse Rivalry Sparks Malicious Mischief Charge
James Snyder, foreman at McCaully's glasshouse on Twenty-eighth street, before Alderman Warner, accuses E Woods, J Killgollen, J Tynery, J Shaw and William Grimes of malicious mischief. The boys, ages 16, from Hamilton's glasshouse, rival each other and threw stones at McCully's boys through glasshouse windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Snyder
McCaully
Twenty-eighth Street
Alderman Warner
E. Woods
J. Killgollen
J. Tynery
J. Shaw
William Grimes
Hamiltton
McCully
Shortfall Hits Allegheny Health Police and Street Departments
Appropriations for the Health Police and Street Departments of Allegheny fall short for the year ending February, leaving department employees unpaid until end of March. A Finance Committee meeting will this week review the Police department shortage and seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Finance Committee
Champagne imports surge led by G. H. Mumm Extra Dry
Custom House statistics show 2 454 504 cases of champagne imported in the last decade with G H Mumm s Extra Dry accounting for over a quarter. The brand led all others with more than 200 000 cases more than the next rival, highlighting its popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Mumm
Stayton Nominated by Allegheny Democrats for Mayor
Isaac R. Stayton a longtime Democratic leader in Allegheny City was unanimously nominated for mayor at a large Democratic convention in the Council chamber. He pledged to conduct an honest campaign and win broad support beyond party lines, while a campaign committee was formed with one member from each ward. Four Republicans seek the nomination: James G. Wyman William Bader Yr A Cruikshank and James Semple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac BR. Stayton
Eleventh Ward
Allegheny
Allegheny City
Democratic Committee
Council Chamber
Stayton
John Huckenstein
George E.shepard
Hugh Looney
Mr. Stayton
Federal
Ohio
Democratic Party
Rte
John L. Sullivan
Woods’ Run
Isaac R. Stayton
Eee
Wedo
McClellan
Grant
James G. Wyman
William Bader
Yr. A. Cruikshank
James Semple
Supporters of Mayor Candidate Cruikshank Meet in Sixth Ward
A meeting of Cruikshank supporters in Allegheny Sixth Ward was held last night. Speeches were delivered by Thomas Fields Captain Nellie and others. The William A Cruikshank Drum Corp performed music to enliven the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruikshank
Allegheny
Thomas Fields
Nellie
William A. Cruikshank
Allegheny County Prison Society District Meeting
The Allegheny County Prison Society held its annual meeting at the YMCA. Reports from committees were adopted and officers reelected. Religious service scheduless for the county jail were set for year including Rev J L Bistees and Rev E R Donehoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Prison Society
J. D. Carlisle
E. R. Donehoo
J. L. Bistees
E. RB. Donehoo
Edward Hainey Injured in Street Car Collision
Edward Hainey of the Eleventh ward was thrown from his buggy after a street car struck it at Eleventh street and Peon avenue. He narrowly escaped serious injury, with bystander efforts aiding his exit from the curb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hainey
Eleventh Ward
Hainey
Eleventh Street
Out of Debt Oliver Firms Ready to Pay All Owed
Oliver Bros. & Phillips and the Oliver de Roberts Wire Co. announce they are out of debt and will pay the last installment with interest on February 1. They credit creditors’ liberal treatment and express pride in honoring their promises and preserving their name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Oliver de Roberts Wire Co
Oliver & Roberts Wire Company
Oliver Bros & Phillips
Oliven & Roserrs Wree Co
Consolidation Favored in United Mechanics Delegates Meeting
Seventy-five delegates from the Junior and Senior Orders of United American Mechanics met in Moorhead's Hall to press consolidation. Eighty-eight councils sent letters with 68 replys and eight objections. Resolutions favor a single national council and urge state convention action. Dr. B. A. Walker and Edward Pastorius selected to represent orders at next State Council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United American Mechanics
Moorhead
National Council
BR. A. Walker
Westmoreland County
Edward Pastorius
G. 8. Davis
M. G. Potter
A. B. Fox
H. E. Campbell
H. C. Abbott
W. P. Lang
101 Year Old Mrs. Pancoast Dies in Elizabeth
Mary Pancoast aged 101 years and 13 days died last Saturday in Elizabeth New Jersey born in 1789 in New Jersey she married at sixteen. Her husband fought in the War of 1812 and they moved to Elizabeth soon after. She left nine children sixty grandchildren one hundred thirty two great grandchildren and forty one great great grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday and drew wide attendance and esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Panconst
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Pancoast
Treasurer Denniston Sets Plan to Bridge City Finances
City Treasurer Major J. F. Denniston reached a banking agreement to cover running expenses through March. He will draw on checks, hold warrants as vouchers, and redeposit them to fund salaries and city operations without delaying pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Denniston
No Offer Made on Parochial School Use
Rumor of Father Lambing offering Wilkinsburg School Committee the parochial building denied. He lacks authority though expects consultation with Bishop Phelan. School Commissioners push for rooms for pupils until the new building is begun. U B Church Pee Treeze and St Stephen's Mission may host students. parochial building could provide two classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lambing
Wilkinsburg
Phelan
U. B. Church
Pee Treeze
Stephen's Mission
Bank Directors Name 14 Candidates for 19 Positions
At a meeting of the German Savings and Deposit Bank shareholders held yesterday at Fourteenth and Carson streets, fourteen candidates were listed for nineteen directorships. John Frederick was defeated. Alderman C. E. Succop ran independently of the regular ticket and won despite a challenge. Other named candidates included Jacob Nirew Popp, John B. Karth, Green Arat Pr., Walter, Henry Miller. There was a contested alderman race connected to the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Savings and Deposit Bank
Fourteenth
Carson Streets
Karage
Gsveseek
Toa
Sneeb Jacob Nirew
John B. Karth
C. E. Succop
Ai Green Arat Pr
Walter
Henry Miller
John Frederick
Alderman Succop
Ferguson Sees More Disagreeing Jurors in 1889
J A Ferguson Esq. says in all his practice he never met so many juries that would not agree as in the past year. He suggests times seem out of joint, while others see jury reform. Some believe jurors refuse to agree to unjust verdicts to catch trains or meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
J. 5. Ferguson
Verdicts Split in Two Fatalities At Local Road Incident
A verdict of accidental death was returned for Mary Hookman who was killed Monday morning by Frank Klein's wagon. An inquest into Michael Crieza's death on the B. and C. road found death caused by the negligence of the foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hookman
Frank Klein
Michael Crieza
Women as voters and officeholders in the West
Mrs. Laura N. Johns speaks at a Sandusky Street Baptist Church lecture, praising woman suffrage. She cites Kansas as a success with women elected as mayoresses and school board members while noting Wyoming and territories where women vote. She argues suffrage elevates women’s minds and social standing and envisions broad adoption nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura N. Johns
Kansas
Sandusky Street
Allegheny) Baptist Church
Mrs. Johns
Plato
West
Washington Territory
Allegheny Valley to Build Verona Bridge Shop and Mourns Death
The Allegheny Valley Railroad plans a Verona bridge construction shop with modern machinery after purchasing adjacent land. The move consolidates operations from Oil City to Verona. Superintendent E. Lewis, recently assigned to oversee the transfer, fell into an engine pit and died en route home, leaving colleagues to mourn his respected, capable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Valley WI
Verona
Lewis
Allegheny Valley Railroad Company
Oil City
Pittsburg
E. Lewis
Willing to Come In Reserve Township Seeks Allegheny Status
Reserve township residents anxious to join Allegheny City border area appeals to be annexed. Petitioners led by Common Council Amerlich of the Seventh ward seek to swell population toward 100000 to form a second class city. They expect simple extensions of water police and electric light with little added cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Township
Allegheny
Allegheny City
Funeral for Mrs Mansell In McKeesport Church
The funeral service for Mrs Dr Manzell wife of the M E pastor of McKeesport was held yesterday at the First McKeesport M E Church. Elder Miles conducted the burial and seventy five ministers attended. The church was crowded and flowers covered the casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manzell
McKeesport M. E
Miles
National Bank of Lawrenceville Sets Up at Butler Street
The National bank of Lawrenceville will occupy 2423 Butler Street temporarily after a lease yesterday by the bank’s incorporators from Mr. Thomas McCaffrey. The stockholders plan a new commodious office near the forks of the road soon. incorporators include Judge Mellon, his son, and Samuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of
Lawrenceville
Butler Street
Thomas McCaffrey
Judge Mellon
Samuel
Fine Exhibition Delights Pittsburg Society Meeting
The Iron City Seal Society held a stimulating session in the Pittsburg Library ladies’ parlor last night. Curiosities included a rich blood specimen display and Leeuwenhoek life sketches, with marine invertebrates and other natural wonders. A proposed federation to form an academy of art and sciences was endorsed, planning a shared home and lecture space while preserving each society’s autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Microscopical Society
Iron City Seal Society
Pittsburg
T. L. Hazzard
Dr. Hazzard
C. C. Mellor
Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhock
Harvey
W. J. Prentice
Wood's Hall
Mass
Gay Head
Elizabeth Islands
Massachusetts
Prentice
Meres
Herbert
C. ©. Meller
Committee On
Federation
Academy of Art and Sciences
Sigostores
C. G. Milner
Buffalo
Will of Bishop Tuigg Probed in New York
In New York yesterday the will of Bishop Tuigg was filed. It directs the executor Rt. Rev. John Taigg of Pittsburg, brother of the deceased, to pay 300 for masses, give clothing to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, jewelry to his nephew Rev. Patrick J. Tuige, and residue to the Mother Superior of the Sisters of Charity of Pittsburgh. The will was executed June 16, 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taigg
John Taigg
Pittsburg
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Patrick J. Tuige
Sisters of Charity
Diocese of
Lumbermen Meet to Plan Dayton Trip for Association
A special Allegheny county lumber and planing mill firms meeting will gather at the Builders' Exchange Ninth and Liberty on the 16th at 7 30 PM to arrange attendance at the United States Lumber Dealers Association annual meeting in Dayton Ohio on the 21st and 22d inst. Notify Secretary G L Walter of intent to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darton
Allegheny County
Builders’ Exchange
Ninth and Liberty
United States Lumber Denslers’ Association
Dayton
G. L. Walter
Wells in Butter and Washington fields report daily outputs
Hoffman & Co. sustains 36 barrels at Butter county while Campbell & Co. on the Marshall farm produce 40. The Robert Hays yields 10 barrels daily from 100 feet. In Washington field the Fergus Lemoyne farm well nears sand with 8P. Fergus Co. No.1 at 140 and Big John at 125. An old well Barlow Sharp remains productive after being shot with ten quarts. A thief-robbery report notes a watch stolen from a house near Liberty street. the watch is at Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman & Co
Butter County
Campbell & Co
Marshall Farm
Robert Hays
Washington
8. P. Fergus Company
Lemoyne
Brown & Agnew
Big John
Barlow Sharp
Resignation Prompted by Ailing Western Pennsyl Historical Society
Father A A Lambing of Wilkinsburg says he tendered his resignation to the Western Pennsyl Historical Society because the group lacks life and ambition. He blames busy members and a dwindling interest in state history, noting the club is a poor echo of the 1879 Old Residents' Association. He prepared many papers, but attendance was sparse and he will only resume work if the society shows signs of revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Lambing
Wilkinsburg
Dispatron
Western Pennsyl Historical Society
The
Historical Society
Old Residents' Association
United States
John ©. Porter
Father Lambing
Iabors
Light Company Men Attend Strike Meeting Explaining Pacts
Six Allegheny County Light Company workers who filled strikers' roles explained they were sent by Mr. Miller of the company and met by a union representative at the American House. They stated they believed no serious dispute existed and sought to inform the Western Electrics Union members. The Strike Committee outlined the real cause and invited all current workers to Friday's union meeting where further discussion will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Light Company
Cleveland
Miller
Western Electrics
Caught in the rolls injures teen worker at Southside Laundry
Mary Williams, 16, of South Sixth street, was injured yesterday afternoon at the Southside Laundry on Carson street near Twentieth when her right hand and arm were drawn into the rolls. She was taken to Southside Hospital for treatment. doctors say there is no expected unfavourable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Williams
South Sixth Street
Southside
Carson Street
Southside Hospital
Oldest resident Mrs Mary Manhall dies at 104 in Braddock
Mrs Mary Manhall aged 104, once Allegheny count’s oldest resident, died at Braddock at noon after four days confinement to bed. She left five children, 38 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. The obituary notes her alert mind and keen sight despite years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manhall
Allegheny County
Braddock
Pittsburg Library Sees One-Week Pause for Reports
Pittsburg Library members met in the library parlors for the annual meeting but adjourned for one week to finish canvassing ahead of report presentation. Librarian M F Macrum delivered a financial and circulation summary noting increased demand for scientific and historical works, 11 new members, and a $9775 balance reported by Treasurer L Fleischman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansen
Pittsburg
Incubus
M. F. Macrum
Ken Miss E. Darlington
E Charles J. Clarke
B. A. Elliott
M. F. Macaum
L. Fleishman
Horse Team Runs Rough on Penn Avenue Injuring Driver
Robert Weelin of Weelin Bros drove a team of horses along Penn Avenue when they panicked and caused minor damage to a gas lamp and knocked down a Burns and Ma Cabe driver, seriously injuring him. Officer J B Thompson captured the horses afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weelin
Weelin Bros
Penn Avenue
Knockep
Burns & MaCabe
J. B. Thompson
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Inspector McCutcheon
DR. M'Cutcheon
Lamb IN Charge
Catte
Ri Srecharge
Ita
Health Department
Arma
Pitts
Lamb
John M. Kelly
MccKeersport
Central Board
Virginia Mill
Pittebargers
Old Dominion
Bod Feeliog
Rivairy
Law
Custom House Statistics
Allegheny Democrat
Booming Cruikshank
the Prison Society
J. G. Ae “Ek
D. F. McGill
Prof
Martin
J. Guy McCandl
George P. Letsehe
Florence Miller
Z. W. McFarland
W. B. Slack
Harry Westervelt
Peniten Er Douchoo
John A. Geoghey
Gopala & Nehoo
John A. Caughey
L. Fallwood
Jasior
Beleve Ther
Dake
Densiston
Bisagreeing Juries
Voorhees
Wyoming
Tuigg
Petroleum Producers
Liberty Street
Central Station
Foople’s
Caupnett & Diex
Mark Downs
Jos. Horne & Co
People’s Store
Campbell. & Dict
Newmarkets
Anderson
Fourth Avenue
Wisa
D. Lute & Sons
Chestnut Street
Spring Garden Ave
Wright & Co
Light Company
Mary Willems
Flint
N.Y
Pearson
Iron City Brewing Co
Annie
Fred. Brown
Fleming Bros
Picissure, Pa
St Louis
Soden Mineral Springs Co
Lim’td
Cedar ST
Havana
Sohn A. Renshaw
Th Streets
Pittsburg Library
Horne
CLS
Wedneway
DAV DD John ‘Anderson
Glasgow
Fess
Theie
Sila
Ocen
Shangy Bay
Penn Ave
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