Sunday news sales face law and order crackdown
Union News Company officials demand freedom to sell Sunday papers and religious literature, arguing interference would violate modern law. Paper Carriers Union backs the right to deliver Sunday papers, while the Law and Order Society presses prosecutions for sale on Sundays in Allegheny County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Company
Wl Ficht
Th. KM. Burke
Western
Pennsylvania
The
Union News
New York
Reto
Finler Societr
Anid
Ficht
Hentingdon
Huntingdon
Cineinnatimiter
Philadelphia
Soi 5
Weller
Tee
Albertmin Rolle
Ana
Lee
Chia
Putilay
Eise
Gomes Bowahte
Emer Deston Vier
Theyas Marines
Dons Barren
Stephen Madden
Amalpanisied Association
Samisy Pawer
Law and Order
Iron Workers
McClure Vestenlay
Sander
Alderson Riche
Monongahela Navigation Company declares 4 percent dividend
At the annual meeting officers were elected including President W K Moorhead and Secretary William Bakewell. Receipts totaled 205,780 with coal 185,18037 coke 5 0 538 freights 274 00740 passengers 8 203 55. Dividends were declared for the past six months. Output declined due to a miner strike in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela Navigation Company Yertening
W. K. Moorhead
William Bakewell
Joseph Albree
J. TE. Murdoch
Felix BR. Bronot
A.C. Bakewell
2. L. Waoed, Jr
George Shiras, Jr
J.J. Dennell
A. E W. Painter
Durine
Board of Directors
Dranmary
Tam
Landslide Halts Panhandle Trains Between Birmingham and Point Bridge
A westward landslide between Birmingham and Point Bridge stations in the Panhandle corridor caused a total traffic suspension. Trains were diverted to the Ft Wayne line toward the Ohio bridge while crews worked to clear the tracks, though initial reports show no successful reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Birmingham
Point Bridge
Westenlar
Funsfield
Ft. Wayne Road
Ohio
Public Sale Scheduled for Unnamed Property Linked to Recruiting Station
News from the Quartermaster General's office in Washington reports that A. T. Rowand failed to complete his appointment at the Penn avenue recruiting station. the property will be offered at public sale, date not yet fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster General
Washington
A. T. Rowand
Penn Avenue
Robbery at Saryer Jewelry Led to Missing Diamonds
A daring nighttime theft at 46 Federal Street Allegheny saw a tall masked thief break a window with a coupling pin and seize a tray of eleven diamond rings valued at about 5000 dollars. Nine rings were recovered. loss reduced to 2400. Police pursued but the thief escaped. W H Sarver recovered nine diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
William J. Saryer
Federal Street
Wilson
Fourth Avenue
Pittebure
Nca
Server
Mr. Sarver
W. H. Sarver
Nicer Rekert
Tiese Alley
Sarver
Wade
Murphy
Moth
Samera
Wyman Declared Mayor of Allegheny by 546 Vote Margin
Commissioner Schaffer will today announce James G. Wyman elected Mayor of Allegheny by a local majority of 546 votes after two years of contest. The investigation found 1,451 illegal votes, with 888 for the Woman ticket and 463 for Slayton, leaving Wyman ahead. The Stayton contest began in February 1880 and may bring the city the bill for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaffer
James G. Wyman Wes
Allegheny
Slayton
Wyman
Stayton
Alleheny
Judgment Entered Against Levy Bros In Default
Judgments against Levy Bros and Co entered by Attorneys Shiras and Dickey for Park National Bank of New York in the amount of 95 645 04. The case claims money advanced to Levy Bros from December 28, 1890, to May 2, 1891. The defendants failed to appear, and the New York firm reportedly failed disastrously last winter with creditors left unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiras & Dickey
Park National Bank
New York
Julius
Augustus H
Moses S Levy
Levy Bros. & Co
Huying
Pittsburg
Atomer Dickey
Cornelia Held on Aggravated Assault After Fall From Window
Thomas Corn iin was sent to the workhouse for 20 days yesterday and may face another sentence. Constables McWhorter and Mc Grew served a warrant at Forty-third street when Corn iin knocked Metjrew down stairs struck McWhorter with a poker and threw him from a second story window. He fought police and was taken to the Seventeenth ward station. McWhorter cannot attend the hearing and has charged Cornelia with aggravated assault with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Corn*iin
McWhorter
McGrew
Forty-third Street
Metjrew
Seventeenth Ward
Cornelia
Wedding in Thirty-First Ward Ends as Groom Absent
Society in the Thirty-first ward shows suppressed excitement after a wedding planned for Wednesday evening collapses when the groom fails to appear. An uninvited guest announces the groom left for parts unknown. Both are well known locally. Mercy Hospital staff elected new members led by Dr Hengst as president. old staff members remain. Gallinger, Jeweler, remains at 120 Penn avenue. pay a call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-first Ward
Mercy Hospital
J. C. Hierholzer
C. V. Goulding
0. Scrumbaugh
DD. A. Hengst
X. O. Weden
J. J. Moyer
J. J. Buchanan
Stewart
W. F. Robeson
Dr. Hengst
Gallinger
Penn Avenue
Flood Spare Water Guessed Away By Cold Wave
The Monongahela reached 22 feet 6 inches at midnight and was rising, but rivermen predicted it would not exceed 23 feet. Businesses in low districts watched and moved goods to safety while shoekeeper crews kept vigil all night. The Monongahela area stayed mostly calm with minor cellar dampness and limited damage. The Pittsburgh and Western Railroad saw flooding in spots, and Kerrs Island bridge washed away before its planned removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Joseph Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Durbin Horne
Carr
Fifth National Bank
Wood
Walter Streets
Pittebure and Western Railroad
Kerr’s Island
Policeman Intervenes In Twelfth Ward Love Stir
William Cassidy, newly married, attempts to climb in through a rear window to see his wife, Mrs. Cassidy, during a divorce dispute. He is arrested as a suspicious character, and she, moved by the scene, agrees to withdraw her divorce petition after a tearful farewell at the station. The couple plans to reunite, pending today’s hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Ward
William Cassidy
Cassidy
Death of Famous Pittsburgh Hotel Man W C Connelly Sr
W C Connelly Sr died at West Penn Hospital after a long illness at age 72. A prominent hotel operator in Pittsburgh he led the St Charles Central and old St Clair hotels and later ran the Mountain House at Cresson. He leaves five sons including Colonel W C Connelly AP agent. funeral from his home 262 Merran Ave tomorrow at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Connelly, Sr
West Penn
W. C. Connelly
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
St. Charles
Central
St. Clair
Cresson
John G. Brown
Deaf and Dumb and Blind Asylum
Connelly
Associate Press
Colonel Connelly
Merran Avenue
Bananas Car Fire on Pantandle Railroad Burns Entire Load
A freight car loaded with bananas ignited while crossing the Monongahela River bridge on the Pantandle Railroad. The engineer backed the train to the yards and the car was side tracked, but the car and its contents burned before the fire could be controlled. Loss estimated at 21,000. the blaze started from a stove in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela River
Pantandle
Pittsburgh Police Chief Confronts Oregon Lead on Missing Man
Police Superintendent Muth of Allegheny received a letter from an Oregon lawyer seeking information about A. Losch. The writer claimed Losch told his Oregon parents he planned to die by his own hand. Muth has not located him. last known to be employed at an Allegheny tannery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muth
Allegheny
Oregon
3. A. Losch
Losch
Hesser
Building Dispute Over Street Line Blocks Fifth Avenue Front
Neighbors clash as the Hussey building extends four inches over the street line onto John Newell’s property. City Engineer Brown halts work, orders four inch back, and Newell gestures toward court action while lawyers seek protection of his boundary. Detective Chestnut prosecutes oleomargarine violators with fines and warrants across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Hussey
Newell
Fifth Avenue
John Newell
Hussey Building
Mr. Newell
Brown
Mr. Neswell
J.J. Chestnut
Justice of the Peace Walker
Wilkinsburg
Bowser Granted Pardon After Murraysville Riot Verdict
Absalom L Bowser released from Western Jenitentiary on a pardon after a ten year sentence for murder tied to the Murraysville riot. His family helped secure the clemency and his son John witnessed the pardon papers arrival. He stated Milton Weston killed Haymaker and spoke of prison treatment before returning home to Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom L. Bowser
Jenitentiary
Obadish Haymaker
Murraysville
John
Irwin
Milton Weston
Haymaker
Gossip in Police Circle Sentences Jail Remand
GOSSIP IN POLICE CIRCLE. Groyce Wacuttt remanded in default of 97 bail to await hearing Saturday on a serious charge by Welburen Angera. Both parties live in Allegheny. Jawna Bress committed to jail in default of bail for a malice mischief charge by Louin Willama. Four people—Buaxcux Davies Mary Williams and Mary Allen—arrested on car theft charges and lodged at Twelfth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groyce Wacuttt
Awaka
Welburen Angera
Allegheny
Jawna Bress
Louin Willama
Buaxcux Davies
Mary Williams
Mary Allen
Special Pullman Car to San Francisco Leaves Tuesday
A special Pullman sleeping car from Pittsburg to San Francisco departs Tuesday morning January 19. For full particulars rates and reservations contact Samuel Moody district passenger agent for Pennsylvania lines 1127 Liberty Street Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
San Francisco
Samuel Moody
Pennsylvania Lines
Liberty Street
Pittsburg
Labor Trades Assembly Debates Pittsburg Daily Paper Scheme
The Trades Assembly discussed launching a national daily in Pittsburg. Leaders favor action but fear outcome and note difficulty securing press service. Estimates for indor and equipment suggest the plan may be shelved after upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Assemb
Trades Assembly
Ishor
Pittsburg
Isbor
Asarses
Wek
Associated Press
United Press Service
American Press Association
Indor
Master Painters Convened in Harrisburg Adopts Standards
The State convention of the Master Painters Association adjourned after a banque. A resolution urged the National Association to set a color standard and compel manufacturers to meet it. A chemist will analyze paint purity and report to members only. Elected officers include President Berger and officers from Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Delegates to the St Louis National Convention were named along with upcoming meeting sites Allentown Scranton and Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Master Painters’ Association
Harrisbure
Shephard
Pittsbure
National Association
Berger
Charles McCarty
Philadelphia
George Turner
Philadelpian Exective Board
S. M. Griffith
Altoona
M. D. Cohen
L. KE. Haid
St. Louis
George Butler
John
Gohl
Harrisboro
Allentown
Scranton
Williamsport
German Printers Rally as International Delegate Vote Nears
Contributions pour in for German printers amid a continuing strike as delegates to the International Typographical Convention set for June in Philadelphia become a focus. W. F. Wetzel is first to announce, with Bayfield Lodge 72 and other unions sending funds. The Pittsburg bricklayers strike, ongoing since last May, dominates Indianapolis convention discussions on support and sanctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
W. F. Wetzel
Southside
Americann Protestant Association
Cigarmakers’ Assembly
Vokeblatt
Fyvilieits Frevnd
Siestadter
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
National Board
Press Writers’ Union Seeks Charter From International Typographic Union
Sacramento based Press Writers' Union plans to apply for a charter from the International Typographic Union. Report notes the meeting drew little interest. Workers at a Piladelphia home for the blind strike over new room making machines, claiming finger danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrist
Press Writers’ Union
Sacramento
International Typosraphical Union
Thursday's Casualties and Accidents Report
A Hungarian drowned near Wells station after a bridge fall. A laborer killed by a cave-in at Sewickley. A woman fell 25 feet injuring her shoulder. Several minor accidents include a man breaking an ankle on Shady Avenue and a railway brakeman dying after being crushed between cars. George Cable injured in a freight train incident in Washington Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wails
Sewickley
Wells Station
Sarury
Joan Skelly
Tho Iver
Shady Avenue
East End
P Carer
Annie Carery
Jamies Carey
Butler Street
Unixows
Genie Evan
McGivray
Scott
Alexander McGilvray
Allegheny
MiGilyvayaleu
Ridseavoona
Licht
Cusman
J. A. Cushman
Pitteonrg
Virginia
Charleston Hallroad
Cauchhd
West Fenn Nosmital
Dante—George Cable
Fr Wayne
Washington Jonetson
Allegheny Guneral Hospital
Walter I Damrosch Endorses Vocalion Church Organ
Renowned conductor Walter Damrosch praises the Vocalion Church Organ noting its flute like tone clarinet sweetness and near pipe organ quality. He commends its accurate intonation and light action. Western agents H Kleber & Bro announce exclusive sales below factory price at 506 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocalion
Drean
Walter FE Dasmascu
Damrosch
America
Messrs. H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
New Laces Our Own Importation At Hornr Co Penn Ave
Complete lines of pointe de gene and pointe de Venice laces in cream and ecru. Widths from 1 to 14 series offered by Jos. Hornr & Co. at their Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornr & Co
Penn Avenue
Move Against Speak-Easies Targets Northside Clubs
Detective Hesser of the Northside Liquor Protective Association plans action against local clubs accused of running speak-easies in Allegheny. He cites letters alleging officials and gambling and vows to pressure property owners and brewers to halt illicit liquor sales as a new suppression tactic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesser
Northside Liquor Protective Association
Allegheny
Fl Hessers
Bachelors Club
Park War
Dar Str
Tor Disratch
Palace Club
Spring Garden Avenue
Morniz
Northside Protective Association
Friday Poor Man's Sale Offers Men's and Boy Attire
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co holds a Friday sale with limited time prices on chinchilla overcoats cashmere and chinchilla outerwear, corduroy pants, cassimere pants and boys cape overcoats, all sizes and ranges clearly marked for quick purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
Grand Excursion to the South Train Leaves Tuesday
Excursion train departs B and O depot for Chattanooga Birmingham and Savannah Tuesday morning January 19 at 7 20 with very low rates. Tickets good for 40 days. Fuller information from listed local offices and agents in Allegheny and Pittsburgh. Secure tickets and sleepers on or before Saturday the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Birminghamy
Sylacanga
W. W. Achesonate
J. W. Coape & Co
Wood Street
A. H. Wilson
E. E
H. K. Beatty
Fremont Street
Allegheny
J. ©. Jamison
Frankstown Avenue
BE. EL
Famous Strance bourg beer and furniture sale ads
A jumble of ads reports steep price cuts and underselling offers from Henry Berger and several shops. Promotions include fashion dress trimmings, harried sales, and lower prices at multiple downtown stores. Local grocers advertise Marvin's bread while Parker products promise cures and beauty aids amid a busy sale flurry.
Allegheny Gas Stockholders Protest Dividend Policy
Minority stockholders oppose the quarterly dividend by Allegheny Heating Company citing a surplus of 862,000 and funds on hand well above the payout. Treasurer James Richie Jr. calls the action ridiculous and unnecessary while others warn it signals a broader, risky policy. The Shields affair and related settlements are cited as context for unrest among investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Gis Company
Allegheny Heating Company
James Richie, Jr
Allegheny Gas Company
Richie
First National Bank
the Inquirer
Shields
After Stocktaking Sale Offers Deep Reductions
A sale advertisement highlights deep price cuts on fashion items including coats and capes. Prices drop from 12 to 7 dollars or 15 to 10 dollars for selected pieces. Ladies black cloth capes 36 to 46 inches long, once 12.50 to 15, now 38.50 each, with broad reductions across the assortment.
Fabric sale cuts in Cheviot to French Robes
Cheviot and Camel s hair effects are marked 35c a yard to close. English Suitings reduced from 1 25 to 75c a yard. English Suitings from 2 to 1 25. Individual dress patterns once 35 and 40 now 15 and 13 each. French robes now 5.
Closeout on Silk Eiderdown Comforts at Marked Down Prices
Odd lots from 1 to 3 pairs of a style will be closed at about half actual values. Silk eiderdown comforts, remaining stock, offered at marked down prices to close.
Hosiery Bargains in January Clearing Sale
One lot of Ladies Black out size cashmere hose and other hosiery at deep discounts. Prices cut from 1.25 and 2.25 to 50c per pair, fleece lined and extra fine cashmere options also reduced. J. H. & Co. cotton hose at 60c to 50c, 50 dozen infants cashmere hose reduced to 35c, 3 for $1.00. Many other lots to be closed out today and tomorrow as part of January clearance.
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Ondemlic
LEVY
Tarkte
Mercy Hopital
Cupid
Baracas
Rasing
Grandview Avenue
Mt. Washington
Birmingham Gas Company
J. Milby
Pythias Foleos
Allegheny County
Turner
the American Needlework Guild
J. A. Scott
K. A. Wood
John Woods
Allegheny Survey Committee
Joseph McNawagher, Sr
Henry Gerwie
John Hutchinson
Perrysville Avenue
McKeesport
Youghiogheny
Fort Hill
Societa Fratuna Italiana
New Turvoer Hall
Joseph Natalie
Mckran
William Bsuximay
Captain Hazlett
Water Department
Maxsacex Kersx
London Tea Company
Abantom Bowser
Pitts
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
LABOR
Siriekingera
Denti
B'sine
Walter I Damrosch
Yacanga, Als
Thi‘lacs
Penn Cotton Millie
Reining & Wilds
Henry Berger
Liberty St
Corner
Sixth
Jos. Tronse & Co
Deat
Stracebourg
Jacob Sedler
Smitlfield Street
Coods
Jon, Hoang & Co
Peon Avenue
Benute
Parker
Jon
Houxe & Co
Penn Avenas
Marvin's
Rennisag
WILDS
Ide
Jos. Horxer & Co
Salvation Oil
Mwfsa
Hucus & Hacker
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Jals
Pittsboro
JOS, Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Storer
Soc
Gsc
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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