Gipsy Belle Dies After a Romance in America
A Romany Rye and his Gipsy wife Annie Stanley, married in England, roam America in a nomadic life. Annie dies in a McCaftrey Hollow camp near the city, leaving Dick Stanley and kin heartbroken as they scatter her belongings and bury her near Uniondale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaftrey’s Hollow
Annie Stanley
Alyly
England
William Stanley
Richard
Somersetshire
America
Annie
Dickiss Tell
Sen
Charleston
Fanny Davenport’s Superstition Delays Grand Opera Night
A notice in the Grand Opera House lobby said Fanny Davenport would not appear due to illness and no evening performance. Reporters observed her in the Washington car on the Pennsy Fast Line, chatting and unconcerned, while her company traveled by Baltimore and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Operas House
Fanny Davenport
Miss Davenport
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Railway Accountants Meet in St Louis Delegation Arrives
A group of railway accounting officers arrived in St Louis last night aboard the special car Pickwick for the Association of American Railway Accounting Officers meeting. Members include J W Renner A C, A McElory Auditor Freight Receipts PA, J T Denniston Auditor Star Union Line, M Riebenack Assistant Controller, A J Gellingham Assistant Auditor PA Railroad, F M Bissell Auditor Empire Line, Isaac McQuilken Controller Lehigh Valley. The gathering aims to devise new forms for systematic railroad accounts. The next meeting is planned for Niagara Falls in June. W F Allen editor of the Traveler's Official Guide joined the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of American Railway
St. Louis
Pickwick
J. W. Renner
A. McElory
Pennsylvania Company
J. T. Denniston
Star Union Line
This City
M. Riebenack
A. J. Gellingham
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
F. M. Bissell
Isaac McQuilken
Niagara Falls
W. F. Allen
Twenty Dollars Poorer After Liberty Street Robbery
John Ebaugh, a young German, was robbed of about $20 after paying for a watch in a Liberty street auction room. Two men followed him out, asked to change a $20 bill, and fled with his money. Detectives McKelvy and McTighe assisted Ebaugh to the auction room. no trace found. The auctioneer refunded $8 of the watch price. Ebaugh was traveling from New York to St Louis and was placed on a train by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ebaugh
Liberty Street
Min
McKelvy
Eer McTighe
Democratic City Committee Meets in Darkened Chamber
The Democratic city committee found the Common Council chamber closed and dark last evening. A meeting on January 19 was adjourned without business. An attempt to locate Bigelow failed. Democrats criticized the doors being shut and expect further meetings to be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
Common Council
Boy Dies After Being Struck by Train at McCandless Station
John Shields a 14 year old boy of Griston alley was struck by an Allegheny Valley train while standing on the track at McCandless Station yesterday afternoon and died at West Penn Hospital. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shields
Griston Alley
Allegheny Valley
McCandless Station
West Penn Hospital
Alderman Narrator Encounters Harris in Undress Uniform
Last evening Alderman Nobbs witnessed a colored man named Harris enter in undress attire. Harris orans Dame teainst Patrick Pendleton alleging that Pendleton turned him out of his house without allowing him to dress enough to meet requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Nobbs
Harris
Monongahela House to Close and Remodel in Pittsburgh
Historic Monongahela House will shut on March 31 if no new proprietor bids, leases rise to 22000 annual rent, stock company plans a full remodel and reopens in fall with new furnishings. Longtime manager Colonel Griscom refuses lease renewal and may seek railroad position. renovations include upgraded floors, more private family rooms, remade offices, and sale of gid furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
Colonel Griscom
Crossan
John King
Griscom
Grissom
Duquesne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sedwick
Pittsburg
Conwallsville
Ordinances Referred After Corporations Committee Session
The Corporations Committee returned ordinances including rights for East End Electric to erect poles and wires, Central Traction and Central Passenger Railway rail rights, repeal of gas laying clause, and Pittsburg Junction track construction. A Manor Street condition resolution was sent to a committee. session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enst End
Hill District
Pittsburg
Manor Street
Messrs McGonigie
Brophy
Elliot
Grimes and Williams
Burns Anniversary Observed in Turtle Creek Suburb
The one hundred thirtieth birthday of poet Robert Burns was celebrated in Turtle Creek with Mr John Gibson presiding. Mr A Kidd provided an elegant supper. National songs and recitations highlighted the event with noted singers John Cochran and Adam Berner leading. Participants of all ages joined in the Scotch reel and Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Turtle Creek
John Gibson
A. Kidd
John Cochran
W. W. Callery Nearly Killed In Penn Avenue Collision
W W Callery superintendent of the Winterton Polish Works was driving a buggy on Penn avenue above the power house when an East End streetcar struck him. He was thrown ten feet, suffered severe bruises and a broken rib. The horse was injured and must be killed. the buggy lay in splinters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction Road
W. W. Callery
Winterton Polish Works
Penn Avenue
Bennett
East End
Supreme Court
Appeal to police over threats from White Caps}
Mrs Rudolph of Seventh Avenue Homestead reports receiving multiple threatening letters signed White Caps demanding she desist her lifestyle. She has appealed to the justice of the peace for protection and safety assistance. Dr B M Hanna advertises eye ear nose and throat care at 718 Penn Street Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Hanna
Otte
Peon Street
Pittsburg
Pas&sa
Voigt Case Hearing Starts in Harrisburg
The Voigt criminal case opens with the reading of the November 8 1887 report from Henry F Voigt former cashier of Farmers and Mechanics Bank South Side. Prosecutors seek perjury charges claiming deposits were 150 000 more than the official tally. Voigt and his counsel request a postponement to next Saturday. bail not posted and he remains in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Voigt
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Southside
Alderman Schaefer
South Twelfth Street
Voigt
Ferguson
Sorg
Harrisburg
D. E. Weaver
Fifth
H. F. Voigt
J. N. Jarrett
Jarrett
Henry F. Voigt
Weaver
Auditor General
Western
Old Iron Man John Evans Dies at 74 in Pittsburg
John Evans a veteran iron man of Pittsburg died Friday night at his Oakland avenue home. Born in Cardiganshire Wales he came to Pittsburg as a child and, after a long career beginning in 1865 with Evans Clow Dalzell & Co, helped found Volta Iron Co. He was a Dollar Savings Bank founder and longtime trustee, active in schooling and Freemasonry. He leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Pittsburg
Oakland Avenue
Mr. Evans
Cardiganshire
Wales
Soho
Pennsylvania Tube Company
Evans, Clow, Dalzell & Co
America
Evans
Volta Iron Company
Pike Street
Dollar Savings Bank
Masonic Order
H. C. Evans
New York
William McLare
J. G. Masterton
Johnstown
Herman €. Mechling
J. A. McLare
Real Hayseeds Report on Western Rail Freight Boom
O P Goblin of the Wisconsin Central plans a Ohio rail trip to secure share of looming freight surge for agricultural implements. Western agents, with tariff sheets, anticipate heavy carloads from January through November as Dayton hosts the world’s largest rake factories and Springfield houses a massive harvesters plant. Santas shipments from the city loom as factories resume operations and warehouses fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Goblin
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Ohio
Dayton
Springfield
Widowed Mother Seeks Alma Carley’s Return Home
Amos Carley, 13, ran away again. His mother asks for his return to 64 Alpine Avenue, describing him as small for his age with a navy blue coat, pleated front and back, woolly cap, a forehead scar, and a patch on his left knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Carley
Alpine Avenue
Amos
Primaries Called for Homestead Borough Officers
Voters go to the public school houses next Saturday evening to nominate candidates for Homestead borough offices. The campaign centers on a proposed $50,000 indebtedness increase for street improvements and many prominent citizens are seeking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Ridge Beckwith Dead Popular Passenger Conductor
Ridge Beckwith a noted Pennsylvania Railroad passenger conductor died suddenly at his Wilkinsburg home after three weeks illness. Doctors attributed a sudden heart action as the cause. The obituary notes his popularity and service with the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Beckwith
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkinsburg
Reform Must Come to End Permanent Municipal Liens
Lawyerly debate in the Legislature over reviving municipal liens every five years to prevent title clouding. Fetterman cites cases where taxes stayed attached to wrong owners, while another attorney argues all taxes should lapse unless revived. Calls grow for tighter controls, clearer authority, and a five year limit on liens to curb losses and safeguard titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmyer
Fetterman
Messrs
Moreland
Burleigh
Carnahan and
House
John Jones
Thomas Smith
Jones
Mary O'Brien
Water color exhibition at Boyd & Co on Wood Street
A two day display Monday and Tuesday presents a superb collection of water colors at Boyd & Co on Wood Street. The show features works by foreign masters including John Varley Maillart Donadini Isla Valpa and Ile Guyon and Mile Adrien plus etchings by William Hole R.S.A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd & Co
Wood Street
John Varley
Maillart
Donadini
Isla
Valpa
Ile
Guyon
Mile
Adrien
William Hole
R.S. A
Not Like Last Year Fire Alarms Decline in January
Morris Mead notes that January 1888 had the highest fire alarm count since the fire department began. This January shows a light record so far, contrasting the heavy activity of the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Mead
Cahill Denies Calling McMichaels Dishonest at Ward Meeting
At the Sixth ward meeting Friday night Mr J Cahill said he did not accuse Mr McMichaels of dishonesty. He asserted he said McMichaels affiliates with the ring instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cahill
McMichaels
Sixth Ward
Ring
Remarkable gathering of Rensselaer alumni to visit Pittsburg
Pittsburg prepares to host 125 alumni from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for two days of excursions to major local industries. The program includes special trains to Davis Island Dam Glass Works Keystone Bridge Works and Westinghouse works on Thursday and to McKee’s and Homestead plants on Friday followed by an elegant banquet. Nearly all classes back to 1832 will be represented with 65 alumni in the local association and many Pennsylvania Railroad leaders among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy
Stephen van Reneselaer
James Hall
New York State
George B. Roberts
A. J. Cassatt
Wilson Brothers
Pennsylvania Railroad Management
Fort Wayne, Western
Allegheny Valley
Davis Island
Ca Glass Works
Tarentum
Waterworks Pumping Engine
Brilliant
Keystone Bridge Works
Kent Steel Works
Phanix Roll
William Metcalf
Edmund Yardley
A. B. Starr
A. P. Kirtland
George Davidson
W. G. Wilkins
F. €. Osborn
G. Kaufmann
G. W. G. Ferris
H. M. Wilson
J. D. Hailman
E. ©. Shankland
W. F. Gronau
East Carolina Oyster Fair Invitation Delayed Arrival
A curious envelope for the aging editor was stopped by an office boy fearing it might hide a trap. The note hints at an East Carolina Oyster Fair in New Bern North Carolina with a long odd association name and talks of arrival around February 19 for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Carolina-Fish-Oyster-Game-and - Industrial Association-of
Pittsburg
North Carolina
The Awful Verdict In Dimmy Case
The jury returned a murder in the first degree verdict after a 45 minute deliberation. Judge Collier’s concise charge clarified willful deliberate and premeditated killing. Dimmy trembled as the verdict was read and a new-trial motion by counsel is anticipated within five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Dimmy
Messrs. Marshall and Reardon
Favorable Reports on Soldier Preference Bill
Old soldiers met in the Mayor's office to urge action on a bill before the Legislature granting preference in public offices to veterans. John A. Reed, returning from Harrisburg, said outlook is favorable and the bill may become law. A resolution calls soldier groups to push for amended language imposing a penalty for noncompliance, though appointment remains non mandatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Reed
Harrisburg
Prohibition Talks Stir City Tour by Prohibitionists
Reverend G I Gordon of Dayton Ohio passed through the city en route East and said prohibition had prohibited in Kansas and should do so here. Colonel L F Cole of Arkansas campaigning for prohibition predicted a very bitter fight between Prohibitionists and liquor men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I. Gordon
Dayton
Union Station
Kansas
L. F. Cole
Arkansas
New Freight Depot at Homestead Reopened by Railroad
The Pittsburg McKeesport and Yough railroad has completed a new freight depot at Homestead adjacent to the passenger station. The building measures 100 by 35 feet with long platforms on both sides for freight handling and stone masonry on its sides. It is well built and finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, McKeesport and Youghtougheny Railroad Company
Homestead
A Small Allegheny Fire at Cyclorama Laundry
A defective fire caused a slight blaze at the Cyclorama laundry located at the corner of Irwin and North Avenue, Allegheny, about evening time. An alarm was turned in and the damage did not exceed $15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Irwin and
Northaventey
Lawler, Allison, and the Navy plan amid post election talk
Congressman Lawler passes through Pittsburgh on way to Indianapolis after news of his mother-in-law's death, accompanied by Senators Allison and Cullom who divert to avoid reporters. Allison pressed to Indianapolis by the President elect while Lawler is seen as a future Treasury ally. discussions of a Westward cabinet vacancy and Joe Cannon as a potential Speaker surface amid broader Republican and Democratic maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Lawler
Chicago
Windy City
Washington
Harrisburg
Allison
Iowa
Cullom
Illinois
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Harrison
Philadelphia
Erie
Lake Shore
Michigan
Sandusky
NAVY
Congresaman Thomas
Blaine
Joe Cannon
House
Mcey
Burroughs
Butterworth
Henderson
Cannon
Pantomime Performance At Allegheny Almshouse
A well attended mute entertainment at the Allegheny County Almshouse featured about six mute performers from the Wilkinsburg School for Mutes. An audience of around 300 inmates and visitors enjoyed acrobatic tricks, short farces, and tableaux depicting Indian life on the plains, presented through gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Almshouse
Wilkinsburg School For
E Rolshouse
Peculiar Accident In Allegheny Fatally Injures Farmer
John Towers a farmer from six miles outside Allegheny on Perrysville road met a strange accident last evening. While moving a horse to his farm the animal spooked and leaped into his wagon, trampling him. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Allegheny Hospital in critical condition with slim chances of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Towers
Allegheny
Perrysville
Jim Horne
Mr. Towers
Irwin and
Western Avenues
Allegheny Hospital
Real Estate Man Uses Card to Curb Renters Lies
A Lawrenceville agent warns tenants with a blunt device to curb exaggeration. He places a large card stating The Lord hates a Liar where renters cannot miss it, claiming practical success in keeping truth in rental dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Ananias
Ill Captain John Davis Near Death at Home in Coraopolis
Captain John Davis, a renowned steamboat captain and pilot, lies dangerously ill at his home in Coraopolis on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad. His physician pronounces the case hopeless and death is hourly anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Coraopolis
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Ladies Present Silk Flag to Farragut Council at Wagner’s Hall
The ladies of the Fifth and Sixth wards in Allegheny will present a beautiful silk flag to Farragut Council No. 146 Jr. O. U. A. M. at Wagner's Hall on Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Farragut Council No. 146, Jr
Wagner's Hall
Choice Seal Sacques and Garments at Bennett Co
Choice selected le-aval bes wraps and canon at G Bennett and Co cor Wood street and Fifth avenue. Four redyed and garments sealed, made over in short notice with best work and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bennett & Co
Cor
Wood St
Filth Ave
What Do You Know About An Ostrich
A New Zealand boy writes on ostriches in a missionary context. The essay describes the bird as African, living on sand, nesting in a sand hole, and the male incubating 10 to 13 eggs. It notes tail feathers used as a motto for the Prince of Wales and mentions uses for drinking cups and the bird’s hairlike leg features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
England
Prince of Wales
Marshell the Cash Grocer announces store crowd and April expansion
Marshell the Cash Grocer proclaims crowded store after remodel with 22 clerks and plans to double size by April. He advertises California peaches two pounds for 25 cents and egg plums at 10 cents per pound, plus cheese deals and a tea blend. Free shipping within 200 miles on mail orders, with a $10 trial offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Marshell
Hiost
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
Sohmer and Colby Pianos Sold by Hoffmann Brothers
J M Hoffmann & Co at 537 Smithfield Street are sole agents for Sohmer and Colby pianos in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The firm touts rich tone and singing quality, aiming for the most durable piano with unsurpassed artistic tone and action. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect Lohmer pianos, organs, and related instruments at Hoffmann & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Sohmer
America
Messrs. Hoffmann & Co
Colby
Lohmer
Rae and Newman Bros
J. Hoffmann & Co
Winter Stock Sale At Busy Bee Hive
Determined to dispose of winter stock at sacrifice prices. Bargains include ladies sewmarkets jackets jerseys shawls hoods cashmere calico children's winter dresses Gretchen coats plush bonnets winter underwear blankets spreads and more. Visit Busy Bee Hive at Sixth and Liberty for cut price muslin underwear corsets kid gloves and aprons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Liberty
Arion and Washburn Guitars Introduce Krioa Model
Makers Washburns introduce the Krioa guitar, claimed to be warping resistant and accurate in tone, priced at $10, cheaper than the $20 rivals. H. Kurner & Bro. at 306 Wood Street stock a full line of Washburn guitars and mandolins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Maki
Ameri
H. Kurner & Bro
Wood Street
Fine Rosewood Piano for 175 Dollars
Auction notice from J. M. Hoffmann & Co at 537 Smithfield Street offers a nearly new octavo piano in perfect order with all improvements and carved case, fully warranted, for 175 dollars. Also a Maltese cat lost with collar engraved C H at 295 Fifth Avenue, liberal reward offered. Novelty stripes spring dress goods at 50s ard, Just a Huccs & Hacke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
C. H
Fifth Ave
Hucus & Hacke
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Ley
Fannie
Merrie England
E.R
Uniondale
Dick Stanley
Fanny
Bronte
Tome
His Nobbs
Fort Wayne
J. D. Layng
Crestline
Mr. Layng
Chicago and Western Indiana Road
Geneva
Cincinnati
Hamilton and Dayton
Chartiers
Youghingheny Road
Chartiers Road
Monongahela
Oost
Citizens
Ridge
MR. Fetterman
Foreign Gema
Beat
Miller
Kanena
Treasury
Wanamaker
Congressman Lawler
Coe
Arc Ashington
Alan
Hasan
Market Street
Heard, Biber & Easton
James B. Heard
Nthony Ee Ts Qui Saas
Cash Grocer
Sohmer Pianos
Colby Pianos
Arion and
Quires
Cloak Department
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