Vote on admitting veterans eldest sons sparks Grand Army debate
Prominent soldiers in Grand Army circles oppose allowing eldest sons to join posts as active members arguing the organization should die out naturally. Supporters cite new blood but critics warn of discord and loss of tradition, with officials noting potential membership surges could alter the balance of power and purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Joseph F. Denniston
City Tressurer
Sons of Veterans
Serence
Pennsylvania
TINNED PLATE TARIFF DISCUSSION CHALLENGE
Secretary Cronemeyer of the American Tinned Plate Association challenges a Democratic editor to a public discussion on tariff policy. He clarifies the proposed tariff increase is 125 percent not 21 percent and says the move would benefit the United States and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tinned Plate Association
W.W. C. Cronemeier
Cronemeyer
United States
Small Tack Hammer Incident In East End Stables
Louis Waggoner was injured in a fight with John Bond in McNulty's stable East End yesterday morning. He was struck on the head with a small tack hammer and sustained minor injuries. Constable Ible Daly of the magistrate's office arrested one suspect for felonious assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Waggoner
John Bond
McNulty
East End
Waggoner
Ible Daly
Magistratedman
Electric Motive Power Changes for P and M Street Railway
A Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Street Railway ordinance review session discussed changing motive power to electric or cable on all branches in Allegheny with the aim of faster transit. Public input from Woods Run residents pressed for affordable 5 cent fare and limited single-track use on Bidwell and Rebecca streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Street Railway Company
H. C. Lowe
Arthur Hunter
C. A. Muehlbronner
C. W. Neeb
J. H. Lindsay
Select Council
Mr. Lindsay
Pittsburg
Bidwell Street
Rebecca Street
Allegheny Avenue
School Street
Robinson
Federal Street
the Committee
Allegheny
Western Avenue
Lowe
Darrell
Muehlbronser
Flinn
Neeb
Pleasant Valley
Ohio Street
Union Avenue
General Committee
Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania Meeting Highlights
The Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania held its regular monthly meeting at the Pittsburg Library Association with Mr William Hamilton presiding. New members were elected and several new specimens exhibited including the cotton plant in full bloom. A letter from Mendenhall Chief of the US Geological Survey invited members to a lecture for the Engineers Society at the Female College next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Library Association
Botanical Society of Western Pennsylvania
William Hamilton
Green Bay
Mendenhall
United States Geological Survey
Engineers’ Society
Academy of Science and Art
XEW HOUSES GOING UP
The Inspector of Buildings issued permits for 15 new buildings. Key projects include a brick slaughter house and three brick three story dwellings on Brady at Tostin street for $12,000 to Charles Wittman, a frame dwelling on O Hara street for $4,000 to A C Watkins, a frame residence on Mission street for $2,300 to Thomas Lolan, and a brick store and dwelling on Carson street for $2,200 to William Geauff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wittman
Brady
Tostin Street
A. C. Watkins
O'Hara Street
Twentieth Ward
Thomas Lolnn
Mission Street
William Geauff
Carson Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Notable Visitors and Local Notables at City Hotels
John McNall of Imperial returns from Washington Territory visiting friends in the area. Cleveland politician Hay Athey, a Youngstown figure, and Rev J H Barnett of Allegheny are seen in the city. Swedish Ladies Concert members stay at St Charles. Attendees include J E Ambstaetter, W Hee, Hugh McMahon, Mrs Stewart, A Kits, Dr A W Crawford, and E H Culbertson visiting hotels in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNall
James McNall
Imperial
John
Finley Township
Washington Territory
Washington
Oregon
Jiay L. Athey
Cleveland
Reventh Avenue
Kids
Ohio
A’ Bimeelf
J. H. Barnett
Second Congregational Church
Allegheny
New Castle
Seventh Avenue
A. Kits
New York
Electric display shows danger of broken wires in city
The article recalls two incidents on Pleasant Valley line causing public fear. A trolley car ran off track but crossed the street via a formed circuit. Officials discuss underground wiring as a fix and defend electric transit while noting insurance and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pleasant Valley
Sixth Avenue
Smithfied Street
Standish Montgomery
Electric Bureau
Morris Mead
Smithfield Street
Pleasant Valley Railroad Company
City Hall
Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Sixth
Smithfield
A. H. Chadbourne
Sprague Electric Railway and Motor Company
Philadelphia
Pleasant Valley Line
Telephone Company
Sprague Company
Jackson
New York
W. H. Graham
Allegheny County
America
Slow relief for brakemen after hand injury scene
James Shick, a brakeman on the Pittsburg and Western, had the fingers of his right hand crushed while coupling cars in Allegheny yards last evening about 8. He sought medical help from about twenty doctors, but none would treat him without the railroad paying first, forcing him to search for care. He finally reached Allegheny General Hospital two hours after the accident, and physicians there treated him while rail officials faced criticism for delaying treatment through red tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shick
Pittsburg and Western
Allegheny Yards
Allegheny General Hospital
J. McLoughlin
John Brown
Charles Snyder
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company
Chartiers
Steetle
Colonel Young
Knocker
Squire Schultz
Committee Meets Today Over Besk's Schinderg Issue
Council committee studies health hazards of the schinderg on the Southside. Data on its effects and legal questions have been gathered. Citizens push for action as the panel plans a resolution urging the State Board of Health to abolish the nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilmank
Besk
Ron Schindery
State Board of Health
Knights of the Golden Eagle plan Pittsburg reception
The General Committee of the Knights of the Golden Eagle prepared for the Select Castle of the World delegates meeting in Pittsburg on May 27. Ninety minutes later 67 castles were represented at Maltby Hall. Heber McDowell was elected Chief Marshal for a parade of 15,000 to 20,000. Coroner McDowell to staff next week. Benton Patterson heads the General Reception Committee with Dr. E T White as secretary of the committees on entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Castle of the World
Pittsburg
Maltby Hal
Heber McDowell
D. P.C
Allegheny Onssite 131
McDowell
Benton Patterson
E. T. White
Humane Society to Prosecute Man Over Dog Shooting
Assistant Agent Berryman says today an information will be filed against William Scheuttie of Wilbert's Lane Washington, accused of shooting and maiming many dogs in the neighborhood. The case centers on a dog wounded last Sunday that crawled into the road and later died after suffering in mud and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryman
The
Humane Society
William Scheuttie
Wilbert's Lane
Washington
Postoffice Clerk and Carrier Jobs Held February Exam
Civil service examination for Pittsburg Post Office clerk and letter carrier positions scheduled for Tuesday February 4. Applications must be filed with Local Board secretary by Saturday the 25th. About 60 applications on file. Board members include Col. T. J. Hudson and Stephen Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Pittsburg
Board of
Exa
J. Bees Cashier
Post Office
Col
T. J. Hudson
Stephen Collins
Local items include disputes and injuries in city
Ep Ferrell, an expressman and former detective, argued with a non union carbon setter from Allegheny Com Com. the worker punched Ferrell. Matthew Arkin, 27, a brakeman on the Allegheny Valley Teatoad, was struck by a train at Forty second Street, suffering internal injuries and a broken collarbone. Curtiss MacQuillan and Edward Rolland won a $150 verdict against Alfred Duff over a horse sale. Sewer assessments were finalized by the Board of Viewers for O Hara, Howe and Summerha rec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ep Ferrell
Allegheny Com Com
Friel
Matthew Arkin
Allagheny Valley
Curtiss Macquillan
Edward Rolland
Alfred Duff
Duff
Primary race stirs Twelfth Ward as Dwyer contests
A busy political day saw tickets issued for Saturday primaries with heavy activity in the Twelfth Ward. John J. Davin joins the race after pressure from ward citizens, facing a field of Republican rivals and Democratic contenders amid concerns over ward roads and street conditions. Two arrests reported near midnight tied to a heated contest and possible demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. £. Gourley
O’ Hara
John J. Davin
Twelfth Ward
Demented Southsider Held for Sanity Examination
Jacob Simmon a South side resident and leader of the Turn Verein was taken to the Twent y-eighth ward station house for a sanity examination. Once a German immigrant with a bridge contract employing 200 men his project failed when the river rose and swept away the structure. He regained some composure but suffered a breakdown from the loss and his sons urged authorities to confine him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Simmon
Turn Verein
Germany
Annuity pledged for Pittburg poor girls by Home Hotel official
Superintendent William McMahon of the Home Hotel received notice that he can draw 500 dollars annually from a prominent city businessman to buy clothing and care for the poor girls of Pittsburg. The grant is said to align with a policy once funded by William Thaw. Gas supply in the city was uneven, with some areas reporting improvement while mills like Republic and American Iron Works, J Painter & Sons, and Singer Nimick & Co. mills faced inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McMahon
Home Hotel
Pittspurg
Republic
American Iron Works
J. Painter & Sons
Singer, Nimick & Co.’s Mills
Tragedy Strikes Mill Worker In Homestead Accident
Richard O Rourke aged 37 was instantly killed last evening in Homestead when struck by a freight train while walking to work. He was a single mill worker who boarded in Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard O'Rourke
Homestead
Ger
O'Rourke
Panhandle clerks arrest over stolen registered money packages
Postal clerk W D Lane was arrested at Union depot by Post Office Inspector A R Holmes after decoy letters exposed him in a theft ring. Lane admitted taking three packages totaling funds and may have stolen a $225 letter on November 26. He worked between Indianapolis and St Louis, previously dismissed and reinstated as a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Lane
Panhandle
Union Depot
St. Louis
Post Office
A. R. Holmes
Cincinnati
Lane
Indianapolis
Holmes
Richmond
Ind
Ordin Ten
San
Central Station
Ohio
Indiana
Thirtieth Ward Sergeant Detains Jewelry Suspect
Sergeant McCurry of the Thirtieth ward seizes a man at Panhandle depot who falls while carry a pile of jewelry. Inspector McKelvy orders transport to Twenty eighth ward for inquiry. The man claims to be John Jones a jewelry store proprietor on the Panhandle road and shows purchase bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCurry
Thirtieth Ward
Tarentum
Panhandle
McKelvy
Twenty Eighth Ward
John Jones
Pashandle Road
Colored Citizens Oppose Butler Congo Bill at Meeting
A predominantly colored gathering in the Common Council chamber denounced Senator Butler’s plan to allocate 200 to send African Americans to the Congo. Speakers including James C. Delphy and Richard Keys attacked the bill, citing ingratitude to the Union and urging Congress to oppose the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afric
Brondax Smith
Senator Butler
United States
Congo
James C. Delphy
J. M. F. Foster
Ajax Jones
Butler
South Carolina
Alabama
Brosdax
Smiths Committee On
G. C. Mossett
Tribute to Mr Thaw Resolutions Adopted by Western Seamen
William McMahon of the Home Hotel received from Cleveland resolutions issued at the Western Seamen s Friend Society annual meeting of December 16 1889 mourning the death of William Thaw. Thaw served over forty years as director counselor and vice president and supported the Bethel cause with gifts. Resolutions signed by John D Chambers and E C Pope of Cleveland await final signing by McMahon before being sent to Mrs Thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Seamen's Friend Society
William McMahon
Home Hotel
Cleveland
Western Seamen’s Friend Society
William Thaw
Thaw
Bethel
John D. Chambers
E. C. Pope
McMahon
Damages Sought Over Freight Rates in Pennsylvania Case
Andrew Langdon & Co. coal dealers of Buffalo sue New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad for 2 613 000 in freight discrimination. Judge Ingraham sustains demurrer on jurisdiction but allows amendment. Pennsylvania penal statute not enforceable here. Also: Samuel Hutchinson detained by Detective Coulson in Columbus, Ohio for alleged diamond sale. stones and pawn tickets found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoars
Ingraham
Supreme Court
Andrew Langdon & Co
Buffalo
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company
Delaware and Udson Canal
Snl
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Hillside Company
Pennsylvania
Langdon & Co
Samuel Hutchinson
Columbus, O
Coulson
Man Arrested at Depot Seeks Westmoreland County Trial
J. E. Ryan was arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio depot with his stepdaughter Hettie Maris and will be taken to Greensburg this morning. He asked to be tried in Westmoreland county. The girl likely faces placement at Morganza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ryan
Baltimore and Ohio Depot
Hettie Maris
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Catandiet Seta
Geanumer Desanten
Premial
Morganza
Resignation of Sixth Ward Councilor Steffen Expected to Trigger Election
Charles Steffen Jr of the Sixth ward Allegheny resigns his Common Council seat over plans to move from the ward. The vacancy will likely be filled by the single councilmanic election, with Mayor Pearson to issue a proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Steffen, Jr
Allegheny
Pearson
Macferron
Allegheny City
City of
Fire on West Diamond Street in Allegheny
A blaze on West Diamond Street Allegheny occupied by J B Moore started last evening from a defective flue. The Columbia Fire Company responded and extinguished the fire using Babcooks’ apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Diamond Street
Allegheny
J. 8. Moore
Columbia Fire Company
Sudden Death of Child at Liberty Street
A child of Thomas Hughes of 3429 Liberty Street died suddenly last evening without medical aid. The coroner will hold an investigation this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hughes
Liberty Street
Velveteen Fall Width Offers At Local Stores
Velveteen fall width at 25 a yard offered by Horne Co at Penna Avenue stores. Bic Moyer Savep promotes half price on comforts blankets winter underwear girls cloaks dresses this week at Bee Hive Sixth and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Horne & Co
Penna Avenue
Bic Moyer Savep
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Harry Bengough
Gether
Grand Army of the Republic
Cronemeyer Bendy
the Botanical Society
Faror
Montgomery
Standard Underground Cable Company
Sam
Chan
MR. Graham
Pittsburg and
Western
Knights of the Golden Bird
Uncle Sam
O'Hara, Howe and
Summerha Rec
Mr. Dwyer
Saya
J. H. Armstrong
John Torley
Roll Turner
John Littell
Laman
J. 0. Reyburn
P. RB. R
Robert Newell
Sheriff's Office
William Welsh
Chas. Hifield
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
John Paisley
Evan Davis
Fire Bureau
John Lauman
Robert Lidell
Patrick Burns
Me Deye
Wien Akekr. M
Frank Bracken
Polke
Dwyer
Messrs
Lydon
Bracken
Mr. Bracken
Voice
Lyden
Mr. D
Mr. McMahon
Jalil
Delphy
Union
Iis
Misgui
Ign
Richard Keys
South
Morgan
Confederacy
Mr. Keys
Crawford Street
North
James M. Foster
MR. Thaw
Ryan
Mr. Steffen
Iron City Brewing Co
RosEenzaum & Co
DR. C. McLane
Nies Lees Ee
Thirwenth
Horne
Cis
Penn Avenue
Becawea
Newmarket
Alaska
London
Tinue
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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