Diamond Alley to be widened and six buildings ordered torn down
Building Inspector Martin G Frank will send notices to six owners near Wood and Diamond streets to pull down damaged structures. Other owners will be ordered to repair back walls. several buildings, including Gregg Morrison McKee and Gal linger, must be torn down. The plan aims to widen Diamond alley by 20 to 30 feet amid traffic and redevelopment debates with arbitration possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin G. Frank
Wood and
Diamond Streets
David Gregg
Robinson & Ken
R. McKee
Morrison
Weldin & Co
Exchange National Bank
Galli
Frank
Board of Arbitration
Wood Street
Gallinger
Weldin Bu
Coroners
Diamond Alley
Fleming and
Marland
Dismond Street
Thomas Nuevelles
Fifth Avenue
Teameters
Diamond
Third Avenues
Forbes Street
Market House
Market Street
Market
Willey
Messrs
Hulstein
McDowell
Women’s Patience Tested On Stalled Incline Car
An incline accident halted cars between two stations trapping passengers including several women on the way to church. Rescue ladders failed and riders remained in the cars for about ninety minutes before repairs allowed service to resume.
State Treasurer Addresses City Finances and Allocations
State Treasurer Lively Jeft spoke last evening on the state finances being in excellent condition. He noted that appropriations requested by various city senate bodies would likely be cut to about half due to limited funds, leaving many state institutions underfunded when state appropriations are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lively Jeft
Harri
Farewell sermon as Rev J Boyd Vincent departs Calvary Church
Bishop of Southern Ohio Rev J Boyd Vincent preached farewell at Calvary Episcopal East End after 15 years. He noted 650 communicants 800 Sunday school scholars and nearly 2000000 in offerings since 1874 while 451 were confirmed 113 married and 312 buried. He leaves for Cincinnati Wednesday to begin new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Vincent
Calvary Parish
East End
J. Boyd Vincent
Southern
Ohio
Calvary Episcopal Church
Cincinnati
Pro and Anti Prohibition Debate at Moorhead Meeting
At a Sons of Temperance gathering Rev Hughes opened with prayer and Mrs Jones was elected chair. Rev J B Koehne argued the amendment is an experiment and may fail, while acknowledging liquor interests and families rely on it. He urged measuring harm and value, and cited Dan Voorhees story about corn if liquor is abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Sons of Temperance
Hughes
Jones
J. B. Koehne
Deasers
Pennsylvania
Dan Voorhees
Ernie Pawns
Indiana
Jess Bell
Aldrich extradition questioned by Windsor lawyer
Windsor lawyer J W Hanna says Aldrich cannot be extradited for bunko as robbery must be proven for extradition. He notes Aldrich, a poor man, may face a national issue since bunko is non extraditable and Pittsburg loot timing disputes loom. A hearing in Windsor on the 24th will test if extradition is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hanna
Windsor
Canada
Aldrich
Bunko
Hanna
Stratford
Kan
Pittsburg
Lemon
Evangelical Bishop Finishes Holy Land Journey on Horseback
Rev J J Esher D D of Chicago senior Bishop of the Evangelical Association with his wife completed a four year ago journey to Japan and the Holy Land. They left Chicago November 26 1884 reached Japan February 6 1885 then traveled to China and returned via the Holy Land on horseback except a short stretch by stage road from Jerusalem to Jerba. They returned to Chicago July 8 of the same year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Esher
D. D
Chicago
Evangelical Asssociation
New Evangelical Church
Arlington Avenue
Mt. Oliver
Japan
Holy Land
China
Jerusalem
Jordan
Nazareth
Java
Bishoper
Poker Room Raided by Police in Fifty First Street
Officer Happer with Eighteenth ward patrol raided a poker room on Fifty first street early yesterday. Six players were detained at Twelfth ward station house including Michael Fyen Peter Marquis George Tarbett John Normack. They were each fined ten pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happer
Eighteenth Ward
Fifty-first Street
Twelfth Ward
Michael Fyen Peter Marquis
George Tarbett
John Normack
Fight over Charles Avery bequest to colored churches in two cities
The Merrill Chapel congregation in Allegheny seeks a share of rents from 12 Virgin alley properties left by Charles Avery for the A M E churches of Pittsburgh and Allegheny. Wylie Street A M E Church holds the trust and distributes funds among multiple churches. attorneys have been engaged for a possible legal contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Avery
Avery College
Allegheny
Merrill Chapel
G. W. Jenkins
Virgin Alley
Smithfield Street
Ross Township
W. M. Shinn
Wylie Street
A. M. E. Church
Drs- Patch
Pittsburg
J. F. Emory
D. S. Bentley
Wylie Street A. M. E
M. BE
Brown Chapel
Manchester
Southside
East End
Allen Chapel
Joseph Johnston
Avery Mission
Kings
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Strong
Temperance Meeting Delegates to State and National Conventions
At University Hall last evening speakers including John W. Moreland W. T. Powell J C Woods J K Barbour and John L Shook discussed the constitutional amendment. Mrs Warnes Huntley and Alexander Cooper of Michigan urged voting for the amendment to the Sons of Temperance in Allegheny. A temperance convention will elect state delegates in Harrisburg and delegates to the National Convention in Louisville February 14 and 15 in Moorhead this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hall
John W. Moreland
W. T. Powell
J.C. Woods
J. K. Barbour
John L. Shook
Louisvilly
Moorhead
Prisoner Minnie Reynolds Attempts Suicide at Central Station
Minnie Reynolds about 18 years old, a prisoner at Central station, tried to hang herself with a rope of stockings and a towel around midnight. Sergeant Meyers watched over her, she claims a man lured her to the Metropolitan Hotel. A companion was fined $10 and costs, she was sent to the workhouse for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Reynolds
Central Station
Meyers
Metropolitan Hotel
Seventh Avenue
East Liberty
Grand Vice Protective Miller Tours Eastern Lodges
Grand Vice Protective G. W. Miller of the Knights and Ladies of Honor left the city for a two weeks tour of eastern state lodges. His itinerary includes Philadelphia Scranton Allentown Williamsport Lock Haven and Harrisburg as the order grows and prospers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Miller
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Philadelph
Catarrhal Pneumonia Epidemic Among Southside Children
Several cases of catarrhal pneumonia among children have been reported on the Southside in recent weeks. With unsettled weather continuing, an epidemic among infants is expected, and a few cases are already at the point of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Allegheny Politicians Puzzled Over Mayor Election Next Month
Allegheny politicians discuss whether a new mayor must be elected next month after a Supreme Court ruling left unclear the mayoral term. Wyman favors immediate election. other candidates like Bader Gregg and Geyer seek more time. Local officials and lawmakers offered few views, awaiting clarity on charters and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Sisen
Supreme Court
James G. Wyman
Wyman
Cove
Wm. Bader
James P. Gregg
Charles Geyer
Bader
P. Walter, Jr
Gas Hunter
Hetzel
George Shiras III
Rodgers
Pearson
Pittsburg
Catholics Not Departing K of L In District Feud
Publication in a morning paper claiming Catholics will withdraw from the Knights of Labor provokes outrage in D A 3. Protestants and Catholics deny the rumor. Master Workman IL N Ross and Worthy Foreman O A Williams say the talk is a fake and expect membership to grow before the next quarterly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
IL. N. Ross
John F. Doyle
O. A. Williams
James Hooper
Hooper
DissPatcn
Workman Ross
Prominent Hibernian John McCormick Dies After Streetcar Injury
John McCormick a West End resident and notable Hibernian died from blood poisoning after being run over by a street car. He refused amputation, his foot swelled and he worsened until death Saturday night. Funeral for the Hibernian is to be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCormick
West End
Main Street
McCormick
Hester
Painter & Son's Mill
Converted Hebrew preacher draws Pittsburg crowds
TheConverted Hebrew Mr J H Lishniewsky preached for Rev J M Fulton last night on Savior of Life. He is remembered for lectures on Jewish attitudes toward Christ and shows vivid yet graceful Scripture presentation and strong age command as a converted Hebrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lishniewsky
Pittsburg
Allegheny
J. M. Fulton
Janage
German Austrian Beneficial Association elects officers
Officers were elected at the meeting. Joseph Bohm was named president with Thomas Bochl as vice president and Thomas Whitehouse as treasurer. John Schnedler becomes secretary, trustees include Wolfgang Miller Jaleeh Es and Anton Standfast, with surgeon A. Rechter also appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austrian Beneficial Association
Joseph Bohm
Thomas Bochl
Thomas Whitehouse
John Schnedler
Wolfgang Miller
Jaleeh ES
Anton Standfast
A. Rechter
Ohio Valley Budget Opens Office in City
The Ohio Valley Budget, a leading labor journal, locates an office here and will publish from Pittsburg and Wheeling. Editor and proprietor is John Ehmann a prominent Knight of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio Valley
Budget
West
Pittsburg
Wheeling
John Ehmann
Labor
Overcoats Missing After Church Service
Controller Morrow and J M Douglass attended the Eighth U P Church last evening but returned home without their coats. A thief who also attended is suspected of planning to pawn two valuable overcoats today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
J. M. Douglass
U. P
Read the Prices in Our Seal Room Today
One Alaska seal full length priced at 200 dollars with half price deals on seal wraps from 50 to 85 dollars. Seal wraps in black lynx 100 dollars, down from 150. A seal coat 75 dollars and new seal coats 125 dollars. Remaining stock includes shoulder capes in sable mink seal ermine Persian lamb astrakhan marten. Stock must be reduced at once by Jos Horre & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Jos. Horre & Co
Penn Avenue
Shoes Linked to Double Corks Run Murders in Tragic Coincidence
A Corks Run tragedy links two murders through a bought pair of shoes worn by Thomas Handy who was killed and later his buyer Adam Slater who was murdered the same night. Coroner's inquest set for 10 am as details emerge of the bread knife attack and the chain of witnesses in Chartiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork’s Run
Thomas Handy
Ohio
Handy
Chartiers
Adam Slater
Slater
McDowell
Golden
Tinally
Birmingham
Enland
Bold Man Slashes Friend in Murder Rampage at Home
A Dispatch reporter profiles Thomas Hollaway, accused killer, after slashing his friend’s head with a hatchet during a drunken frenzy. Hollaway had just abused his wife, sold their home goods for drink, and fled with eight dollars and a shirt, leaving four children in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
Dispatch
Thomas Hollaway
Hollaway
Twenty Eighth Street
Penn Avenue
Carnegie & Phipps
Daughirs
Pittsburg
Lee
Welfare and Fire Tragedy Darken Pittsburg Home
Carrie J Wright daughter of W C Wright of Pittsburg News Agency died yesterday after a devastating fire that struck their home. The notice blends grief with brief advertising copy for local merchants and promotions then shifts to various promotional items and bargain pledges from Penn Avenue stores and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie J
W. C. Wright
Pittsburg News Agen
Fleming Bros Liver Pills Parade Ad Claims Proven Cure
Blocky ad text touts Fleming Bros Pittsburg Pa and C McLane Liver Pills as a cure for biliousness sick head-ache and digestive woes. Warns buyers to seek the genuine Fleming Bros product and avoid imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyria
Menar Sea
Dr. McLane
Fleming Bros
Pitts ‘Am
Pittsburg, Pa
Local Shoppers Discuss Early Bird Linen Sale
Fragmentary notes describe a meeting about a satin embroidered stall cloth and flannel fabric. The text hints at talk of buying items and arriving early, suggesting a market or shop event today with possible purchases for the day.
Imported Silk and Wool Fabrics Show Quality Yardage
Imported silk and wool mixed Henriette cloths offered at 7c per yard for quality, with finer quality at $125 per yard. One lot of finest imported English suitings and a lot of winter weight all wool Black Camel fabrics also listed, yardage shown in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henriette
Curtain stock marked down across heavy drapes and porches
A local retailer announces markdowns on heavy curtains and related drapes to clear inventory. The sale highlights a wide range of styles and sizes, inviting customers to shop for home furnishings at reduced prices.
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Prohibition
Judea
Esher
City
Little Hayt
Avery
the Goldens
Youngstown
Linkeos
Lord Ward
Robert Bell
Black Diamond Steel Works
Arnold
England
Glenwood Park
Mr. Bell
Cmtral Passenger Railway Company
Central Traction Company
Wylie and
Webster Avenues
Jask
Jos. Horne & Co
Boces & Brat
Rosenbaum 'S
Jos. Horse & Co
Marvin
Ronalis
Whitmyre & Co
PROM
Montana
Heleya
M. T
Anl P
Thompson Bros
Federal Street
Park Way
Lupin
Clotha
Black Silk Department
Black Faille Francaise Silke
Lyon
Sarah
India
Nottingham
Mark Downs
Sen
Akira Witin
Eer
Sarai
Paris
JOS. Horne & GO
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