Law and Order foes push repeal as Sundays face curbs
An East End campaign urges repeal or amendment of the 1794 law, with Matthews and Wratt backing workers organizing to elect pro amendment legislators. Labor leaders warn Sunday papers and shops risk jobs if Sunday bans persist, while officials push fair treatment for reporters and caving into broad public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roene
Law and Order
Matthews
East End
Posville
Necovced
Kawsand Order Society
Tam
Philadelphia Cartiers
Cal Wratt
Central Ties Assembly
Typographical Union
Murat Halsteals Controversy Stirs The Dispatch
A midwinter note from Kerepe has sparked a claim against Murat Halsteals, accusing him of an assault on the Mediterranean fleet project. The report notes tensions around The Dispatch journalism and a forthcoming action at sea tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat Halstealds
Kerepe
Asail
Mediterranean
Winter Ice Clad Landscape Baffles City Residents
Ice coats shrubs and trees thickly in the heart of the city and threatens apple crops. Horticulturists fear sustained damage as many trees bend or snap under the weight, with potential long term effects on next season's fruit yield. Some fences and timber show no resistance to the frosty burden. The frost's beauty masks growing agricultural losses and the prospect of permanent damage to young timber.
Reopening the Old Portage Road for a Shorter Line
Pennsylvania officials prepare to reopen the Portage Road abandoned years ago to create an airline route from Cresson to St Petersburg in Huntingdon County. The plan would cut the Pittsburgh Philadelphia distance by about 15 miles and reuse the Gallitzin tunnel with modest expense for World’s Fair readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Cresson
St. Petersburg
Huntingdon County
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Gallitzin
Ashes Remain After Devastating Fire at Leader Publishing
Fire gutted the Leader Publishing Company building at 155 Fifth Avenue, destroying the interior and all equipment. Loss reaches around £50,000, with two thirds insured through Union and Western companies. Fire started in the rear cellar near the engine and presses, with a theory of a fire left under the boiler igniting paper stock. The janitor’s wife was saved, and several men were badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader Publishing Company
Fifth Avenue
Leader
Union and Western Companies
Fire destroys Leader building and injures residents
A blaze at the Leader building on Fifth avenue and Smithfield street swept from a water shaft to the top floor, destroying files and stock. Janitor W F Smith’s wife and child were overcome by smoke while fleeing, and Officer Brennan and Fireman Don Driscoll aided their rescue as late as dawn. The fire disrupted power and forced reconstruction plans for the Lecrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Leader
Maeder
W. F. Smith
Brennan
Don Driscoll
Smith
Theodore H. Nevin
The
Lecrer
Power Hall
Negin
O'Connor
Kaufmann
Conspiracy charges eyed for mayor and chief over payoffs
Claimants allege speak-easy proprietors paid both officials. City Solicitor Elphinstone says informations may be filed by Auditing Committee members. It remains unclear if a special investigative committee has enough evidence to base charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Murphy
Elphinstone
Hussey Newell Dispute Settled Without Court
The Hussey block and John Newell reached a settlement over the property line yesterday. Attorneys for both sides agreed the Hussey building cannot extend onto the Newell line, and the new front will be torn down and moved back to the proper curb line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hussey-Newell
Hussey Block
John Newell
Hussey
Newell
Allegheny Public Works Report Details Huge Water Use
Chief Ehlers presents the annual Allegheny Public Works summary with totals for engineering lighting highways sewers roads water parks and wharves noting large balances and new projects. Water pumping at Howard Street River Avenue facilities shows substantial output and a new bridge and foot bridge progress described alongside paving and street openings. Public library finances are outlined with basic hall receipts and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehlers
Department of Public Works
Allegheny
Imee 7& Parks
Bureau of Engineering and Surveys
Woods’ Run
Rebecca
Herr's Island
Ft. Wayne
Fulton Street
California Avenue
Bureau of Water
Howard Street
River Avenue
Bureau of Highways and Sewers
Bnsic Hall
Trinity Accepts Shoenberger Bequest of 100000
Members of Trinity Church Parish met to accept a 100000 gift left by John H Shoenberger. Stephen C McCandless chaired the session with Rev A M Arundel and others urging acceptance and recommending wardens and vestry act unanimously in favor. The vestry later held a meeting but took no action on the bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mombers
John 8. Shoenberger
Trinity Church Parish
Shoenberger
Stephen C. McCandless
A. M. Arundel
Botsford
Trinity Parish
Blair
Mrs Negley Dies After Long East End Life
Mrs Keziah Peebles Negley widow of Daniel Negley and longtime East End resident died yesterday in her 79th year. Born Wilkinsburg June 9 1813 she married Daniel Negley Sept 24 1834. Survived by children Anna Seely Keziah Irwin Kate Hill Sallie McMasters Edward Nevler R Heberton Neeley and D Charles Neeley plus grandchildren. A devout East End Presbyterian Church member she was known for her kindly maternal care of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keziah Peebles Negley
Daniel Negley
East End
John R
Major W. BE
Ross Negley
Major
Freight rates denied by Central Traffic Association
Local freight agents returned from the Central Traffic Association meeting in Chicago and denied a request to cut pig iron rates among Pittsburg Wheeling Youngstown and Cleveland citing changed conditions and potential across the territory. The iron committee said lines could not endure uniform reductions while grain shipments block fronts and cars remain scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Youngstown
Cleveland
Iron Committee
Robbery Strikes Sono Saloon Keeper on Second Avenue
Thieves entered the House of Christ Dunn, a saloon keeper on Second Avenue near Brady Street, yesterday afternoon and stole $700 from a bureau drawer. Dunn found the loss after returning from town around 7 PM. the burglars moved a chair to block a upstairs room, and removed Dunns pants pocket keys to access the money, leaving five watches untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Dunn
Second Avenue
Brady Street
Sehe
Dunn
Tire
Charity chief reports yearly expenditures and per inmate cost
Barton Grubbs of the Department of Charities in Allegheny released his annual report. Total expenditures reached 265,5575 with 14010.70 for outdoor relief and city expenses, 17104.30 transferred to the new builds fund, and 21988.15 for a new coal shed and repairs. The annual cost per inmate stood at 110.24 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Grubbs
Department of Charities of Allegheny
New Builds Fund
Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist Hanna Pittsburg Ad
De B M Hanna offers exclusive ophthalmic and ENT care at 720 Penn Street Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Office hours and contact details emphasized for patients seeking specialized eye ear nose throat services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de B. M.hanna
Penn Street
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Traction Strike Paralyzes Service Across Allegheny
The Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company workers initiated a sudden strike causing widespread delays as cars ran slowly or not at all. Strikers deny involvement in attacks on tracks while company officials vow to win the dispute over new schedules and work rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
Lower
Allegheny
Greenwood
Irwin
Beaver Avenue
Torpedo Ca Iaid
Niew
Workman Dempsey Warns of Trouble Ahead in Strike
Workman Dempsey expects trouble before the strike is settled as Pleasant Valley lines add extra cars to handle higher traffic. The Manchester company did not operate a car on Woods Run branch yesterday, and strikers warn friends in the district would cause trouble if an attempt was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Allegheny
Cotton
Greenwood
John Irwin
Duquesne
Manchester
Irwin
Enterprise Hall
Dempsey
D, Als
G. P. Morton
L. A
Dalzell
Ositsu
Ashey
Christy
Dre
Pleasant Valley
Allegheny Select Council Reconsiders 1892 3 Budget Action
The Allegheny Select Council met in special session with a quorum to review the 1892 3 appropriation ordinance. The Finance Committee report was favorably received then sent to the Finance Committee after opposition over procedure. Additional ordinances and petitions were discussed and committees formed to coordinate with Common Council on ward division and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Select Council
Finance Committee
Wertheimer
Einstein
Elphinstone
Kennedy
First Ward
Rebeces Street
Fourth Ward
Select Branch
Messrs
J. RE. Henricks
Arthur Kennedy
Jacob Born
Common Council
Cleveland's Cloak and Kerr Reelection Push
Colonel Hill a Fayette county Democrat told reporters in Pittsburg that he supports Kerr for re election and will travel to Harrisburg to help conclude the Griffey Harrity contest Hill accuses Harrity of using Cleveland to undermine Kerr and notes Kerr's role in Pattison's election Western Pennsylvania Democrats and many State Central Committeemen support Kerr with Eastern counties also backing him for another term
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Hill
Fayette County
Dunbar
Pittsburg
Harrity
Kerr
Ma. Kerr
Pattison
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Injured Workers on Fort Wayne Line Reported
Friday's list names three railway workers hurt yesterday two brakemen with crushed hands and a man who fell from a moving train. Laki Frank Late of Ft Wayne suffered a crushed hand from lumber. Kaywood George W Kaywood fell from a Ft Wayne train near West Penn crossing dislocating an ankle and was moved to Allegheny General Hospital. Clark William Clark, another brakeman on the Albany Valley Railroad, had his arm crushed while coupling cars and was taken home on Forty fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laki
Frank Late
Ft. Wayne
Kaywood
George W. Kaywood
West Penn Crossing
Allegeny General Hospital
Clak
William Clark
Allerbeny Valley
Contractor T. J. Hamilton Fights City Over Tax Jump
T J Hamilton of Murphy and Hamilton protests a drastic city property assessment doubling. He notes his Dinwiddie street parcel, 100 by 130 feet, rose from 10000 to 24000 this year. He plans to appeal but fears no relief and may be forced to sell to cover taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts Hore
Thomas McNamee
Central Trades Assembly
Soviety
Trades Assembly
Carriiers
T. J. Hamilton
Murphy & Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Dinwiddie Street
Engine Wreck Damages B&O Express Near Port Royal
The B and O Express from the east side wrecked two coke cars near Port Royal yesterday morning. The engine was badly damaged but coaches stayed on track and no passengers were injured. Engineer Nicholson leaped and struck his head, suffering severe scalp wounds. Fireman Irwin also jumped, was badly cut and bruised. Both are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & O. Express
Port Royal
Nicholson
Irwin
Crafton Couple Expresses Thanks for Sympathy
Mr and Mrs M Harold of Crafton thank friends including Crafton public school teachers and pupils for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Harold
Crafton
Property on Penn Avenue Offered for Sale by Orphans Court
The Orphans Court orders sale of a Valoobte Penn Avenue property. Administrator James P. Quinn serves as trustee. Full description and details appear in today's Dispatch evise, listing plots 24, 26, 27, and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
James P. Quinn
Judge Reed Resigns as Appointments Loom in District Court
Judge Reed's resignation from the U S District Bench took effect yesterday with no court in session until March. Judge Acheson will handle District Court business until a successor is named. Potential candidates include Fetterman Negley Cromline Buffington Davenport Grier and Walton amid party friction in Western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ju Za Reed
United States District Bench
Acheson
Circuit Court
District Court
Reed
Warmcastle
Internal Revenue Department
Pennsylvania
Fetterman
Colonel Negley
Pittsburg
Boyd Cromline
Washington, Pa
Joseph Buffington
Warnesburg
Negley
Buffington
Washington
Allegheny County
George W. Miller
Wetverman
Stevenue
River rise checked at 93 feet with signs of receding
The Dispatch notes the river held at 93 feet with rising anxiety. By 6 am a perceptible decrease began, and by 5 pm the water had fallen three feet. Navigation should resume by morning as Brownsville and Morgantown line plans expansion with orders from Superintendent Graham. Cincinnati and Parkersburg lines to be ready by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Morgantown
Graham
Cincinnati
Parkersburg
A New Congregational Church Formed by Rev Koehne
Rev J B Koehne leads a split from Cumberland Presbyterian Church to establish a new Congregational Church. Services tomorrow at 10:30 in the old University building on Diamond street with Sunday school at 9. Members expected to follow him. invitation to sympathizers and potential members. Women from Pennsylvania on the World’s Fair Board shown in a sketch for The Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Koehne
University
Diamond Street
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Koehne
Fashionable Cheviot Jackets and Refers Deeply Discounted
All long garments placed in lots offering wide choice at SH Ladies Newmarkets sizes 35 36 37 priced at 3 dollars. Fancy and Solid Colors 5 priced at 8 and 10 with varied materials and trims. Gray tan Cheviot jackets cut from 310 to 25 and navy Beaver jackets with vest trimmed to 10. Black diagonal Cheviot jackets at 1n. Live of far trimmed jackets reduced to 9 11 15. Hundreds of cheviot jackets reefers in tan gray navy black in latest styles at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarkets
Henry Archillis Sr Sentenced for Family Neglect
Magistrate Leslie jailed Henry Archillis Sr for 30 days in the workhouse after Humane Society prosecutor Agent O'Brien proved he spent family earnings on fine clothes and liquor while his wife and three children lived in rags. Archillis offered citizenship excuses. Gallinger Jeweler remains at 1200 P Call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Archillis, Sr
Leslie
O’brien
The
Humane Society
Archillis
Walter Damrosch Praises Vocalion Church Organ
Secretary Elaine's son-in-law Walter I. Damrosch extols the Vocalion Church Organ stating the voicing and stops give a flute like quality and strong pipe organ likeness. He notes Licht action and precise intonation. H. Kleber & Bro. remain exclusive Western agents selling below manufacturers' price on Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocalion
Walter I Damnoscu
Damrosch
America
Messrs. H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Miller piano praised at State Music Teachers meeting
At the Pennsylvania State Music Teachers Association meeting in Pittsburgh the Henry F. Miller piano received high praise for its tone quality, noted as exceptional for artist musicians. The instrument is marketed by W. C. Whitehill's Music, 132. Rosenbaum & Co. advertise bargains on cloaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Music Teachers ‘Association
Pittsburg
Henry F. Miller
Philadi i
Dramaadelphia
W. CG. Whitehill
Hosiery Bargains in January Clearing Sale
One lot of Ladies extra fine French Lisle Hose with boots and fancy tops reduced to 50c per pair. Out-size fleece lined hose down to 5a, extra black fleece lined 9p, J H Co fast black cotton hose with heavy soles, Infants cashmere hose 35c per pair or 3 for $1.00. Many other hosiery lots closed out at sacrifice today and tomorrow to clear shelves and counters.
Hopeful Miller C L Magee Comments on Republican and Democratic Factions
Magee returned from the East and avoided the Quar-Alger conference. He backs George W. Miller for Collector of Internal Revenue and discusses Guffey Harrity tensions within the Democratic party. He notes Brice’s view on Harrity and Kerr’s interim role amid Quay successor questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Magee
Washington
George W. Miller
Magee
Tit
Guffey- Harrity
Guffey
Kerr
Scott
Quanet
Quay
Agein
Alger Scheme Feeds Algerian Delegation Claims in Pittsburg
The piece accuses friends of the President in Pittsburgh of plotting a deep scheme to win national delegates for Alger in Philadelphia. It alleges Quay knows Blaine will not run and is used as a shield for a Michigan magnate. It notes a Washington conference between Alger and Quay and says Wanamaker and Foster drive the effort while Harrison disclaims responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Harrison
Blaine
Alger
Senator Quay
Michigan
Allegheny County
Washington
Quaker City
Wanamaker
Foster
Furs Offered At Marked Down Seasonal Prices
Advertisement notes large selection of furs with deep discounts. Monkey Maffs Astrachan and Labrador Seal Canes in high grades reduced to 8, 0 and 10 dollars from original 16 to 18 pounds or dollars. Limited stock implied, urging purchase for next season.
Republicans in Twenty fourth district discuss nomination
Dr John B Donaldson and J B Finley of Washington county met Pittsburg Republicans from the district to select a suitable candidate. Finley will oppose E F Acheson for the nomination in Washington county, aiming to push the nomination toward ex Congressman Kay of Greene county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Donaldson
J. B. Finley
Washington County
Pittsburg
Twenty-fourth
E. F. Acheson
Kay
Greene County
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General Grant
Testaumcare
CIA
William Crosby
Anderson
Law and Order Society
Pisisburg
Murat Halstead Saile
Gibralta
Morrow
Allegheny Public Works Department
Cristian Business Men
George Hodges
Trinity
Wilkinsburg
Mary Temple Bayard
Sono
Chief Grubbs
Allegheny and
Woods
Western Avenue
Morton
Fred Ashey
John Christy
Eberhart
Allegbany Select Council
Mr. Harrity
Penn Avenue
Royal Wiltons
Body Brussels
Bigelow, Lowell
Hartford
Tapestry
Brussels
Sca
Judge Reed
Dispatch
Edward
Groetzinger
Jald-Rrasn
Biber & Easton
Gallinger
Elaine
Walter I. Damrosch
Sir Hubert
Rosenbaum & Co
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
Itteburz
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Oslery
Soc
Gsc
Miller
Jalerrasa
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Carpenter
New England
Beoile J.C. Bartle
Wood Strest Pittaburg
JOS. Horne & CO
PENN
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