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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1892

Page

12

Rural classification row fuels tax appeal wave in East End

City assessors face a push from Aiken heirs and others in the Nineteenth ward demanding rural classification for large East End properties. Appeals flood in as owners contest values and seek reductions, with officials noting the law lets assessors set classifications but the issue remains unsettled until the board rules.

East End Aiken Aiken Avenue Shadyside Mary Meik Forty-fourth Street Thomas Perry Forty-fifth Street Penn Avenue John D. Hughes Butler Porty-fitth Lawrenceville John Gieb Butler Street C.F. Klopfer Main Street Martin Streth Forthirst Street Favipece Street Seventeenth Ward John Hullican Bartler Street Forty Eighth Timothy Maroney Forty-third Street Fred Zinsser Iron City Manufacturing Company Home Hatfield Adam Bote Sarah Davis Forty-south Street Mary C. Sands Venter Forty Sixth Catharine Keating Sherman Street Mary Walsh Fort Elizabeth Maisland Forty-ninth Laura al- Linder Butter Street J. J Cowling Forty-second Street Francis Schilling lestorty-Lining Street sLsio Henry Feen Fenn Avenue Forty-secon Street A. C. Parker Forty-fifth Hacteld Mary Evans Buter Forty-fith L. Betz Tutner Street Thomas Barrest Butier Street Robert Stadelman Ute Bere Buter Street James Kerr M. Sweeney Main Johanna Mellrath Shernan Ostreet Gypent HL Worlker Miain Street Apwe Elina Kinser Warren Fisk Heirs Apeal Ayeal Sean Ee Evra G. Brown Fortled Fisk Street P.M. Cushing Porty-thind Street Ellsworth Roperty Sky Amon Twentieth Ward Oliver McClintock Chicago Neres Kilnworth and Amberson Avenues Elieworth Allen Avenues Line Dahlia Street Lime Pitcairn Dallia Sree Debra Street Agnent Murray Bros Penneylvania Railroad I. Moik. Dash Ieee Anna Kk. Smith Liberty Frank A. Hopper Sammeriea Street Pennavin Meee Bender Twenty-first Ward Park Avenue

Taxpayers Protest in Ward Meeting Over Tax Rise

A Twenty fifth ward gathering at the Sarah street schoolhouse condemned heightened taxes linked to police station stone frontage park improvements and Sechen lex Work funding. Speakers included William Waite M Downey Thomas O Sheel and Alderman Reinhauer with resolutions adopted and a permanent taxpayer organization formed.

Twenty-fifth Ward Sarah Street W. T. Powell John F. Cook W. & Jones George Walker William Waite William C. Burtt M. McComb M. Downey Thomas O'’Sheel Leonard Kauffeld William Hammett Charles Breitwieser Alderman Reinhauer Committee On Select Council Henry Eiler Eiler

County Board of Revision Hears Appeals in Three Boroughs

The County Commissioners yesterday heard appeals on assessments in Mansfield Oakmont and Chartiers boroughs and increased the valuations in all three districts. The usual number of ordinary appeals appeared with none of special interest. Today appeals will be heard from Sewickley First and Second wards and Tarentum with three wards.

Board of Revision Mansfield Oakmont Chartiers Thesesessors Sewickley Tarentum

Silver Question to Be Recommended to the Houses

Washington Jan 27 The first hearing of Congress on the silver question opened before the House Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures Director of the Mint Leech testified about price relations between silver and gold and the impact of free coinage An international agreement was suggested as a solution Nebraska's McKeighan pressed questions about India's trade balance and the U S response to gold drainage The exchange included a remark about cushion beams to carry tramps after 1885 indicating broader economic concerns

Washigator D. C Horse Committee On Leech Mint Williams Massachusetts United States Mr.Leech Mr. Leech India McKeighan Nebraska

Territories Move To Admit New States In Congress

The House Committee on Territories began considering bills to admit territories to statehood. Delegate Joseph of New Mexico leads the charge, pushing the New Mexico admission bill as part of a broader agenda to dimiss into the Union.

Wasumetoys D. C House Committee On Territories Joseph New Mexico

Yellow Jacks Harvest: Marcia Crew Dies of Fever at Sea

The British steamship Marcia arrives in New York from Brazilian ports after a outbreak blamed on fever. Captain Thomas B Metcalf dies December 9 at San Paulo and is followed by Chief Officer Andrew Smith on December 17. Other officers and a fireman die or fall ill as the crew abandons quarantine. Captain Metcalf leaves a wife and two children in Sunderland England.

Davy Jones New York Marcia Alexander Robertson Thomas B. Metcalf San Paulo Santos Andrew Smith United States Brazil Advance Metcalf Alexander McDonald Ernst Hicks Hicks Smith John Anderson Victoria Sunderland England

Time saving for busy men. New mail train eyed from New York to Chicago

Washington reports Second Assistant Postmaster General Bell discussed a New York Central fast mail train leaving at 4 30 p m and arriving in Chicago at 10 00 a m. He said the government supports expediting mail transit though the 4 30 p m departure time seems too early and a 12 mph running time would require stops. Savings could reach at least 12 hours for some western points.

D. C Bell New York Webb New York Central Railroad Chicago New York Central

Airship Pennington Claims World Navigation Breakthrough

Special telegram from Washington reports inventor J Pennington in Chicago backed by a $30 million group to build aluminum airships at Mt Carmel Illinois. Plans include a 50 passenger Atlantic crossing and 200 mph travel with overnight trips New York to London. mail and freight use also eyed.

Washincton D. C BR. J. Pennington Pennington Dispatch Chicago Mt Carmel Ill

Fatal train accident near Willow Grove claims Nelson Dond

A group of railroad rig builders on Panhandle tracks near Willow Grove were struck by a train around 6 50 pm. Nelson Dond died from internal injuries, while companions Thomas Reehan and another man were severely hurt. Reehan and Dond were from McDonald and Dond's body was sent to the morgue. An inquest is planned.

Nelson Dond Poop—Rersax Nelson Don Thomas Reehan Panhanrlle Willow Grove Doud Reedon Est Penn Hospital Union Depot Reelan McDonald's Elba Washington County Knights Templar Rechan West Penn Hospital McDonald Lance—Woods Fred Wenke Thomas Woods Black Diamond Steel Works Wny Venke Woods McCultour Thomas McCullough Riter & Conly James Fhowpoon Oliver Bros Phil Ups Woods Run McClure Avenue

Railroad Veterans Elect Officers in Pittsburg Division

The Railroad Veterans association of the Pittsburgh division of the Pennsylvania Railroad elected officers led by President Robert Pitcairn and Vice President R W Turney. An executive committee includes J K Russell Edward Pitcairn and others with Thomas E Watt as chair. An April meeting noted 46 attendees with 25 years service. annual banquet set for the second Tuesday of April. Initiation fee is 1 and annual dues 1.

Veterans’ Association of Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Robert Pitcairn R. W. Turney Greensburg John Alldred Pitcasirn J. K. Russell Edward Pitcairn J. G. Stewart Wall B. M. Watt Monongahela Thomas E. Watt Wasiden Andrew Carnegie Pittsburg Division

City Stage Notes For Pittsburg Theater Week Lineup

Santa Russet at Alvin Theater and Captain Therese at Duquesne Theater headline a busy Pittsburg week. Miss Frohman debuts The Witch at Grand Opera House with Elks hosting a February 5 benefit auctioning seats to raise funds. An oil painting exhibit by Fred H. Devine debuts at World’s Museum with a free souvenir print for visitors. Mr Porren of Texas at Bijou features Wheelock and Lewis led cast promising strong performances.

Alvin Theater Pittsburg Russell Reppreachceeen Ig the Elks Grand Opera House Old Salem Marie Hubert Frohvman Miss Frohman World's Museum Royal Institute of England Fred H. Devine Devine Indy Porren Texas Wheelock Jeffreys Lewis Frank Aiken Maurice Drew May Haines

World\u0027s Fair inquiry moves in House

The House Committee on the World\u0027s Fair considered Rep McCreary\u0027s resolution for an investigation into government expenditure on the fair. It contrasts with the Appropriations Committee plan to audit all funds raised. The panel plans to report the measure to the House.

House Appropriations Committee

Lynchers Case on Appeal and Other Early 20th Century Items

United States Supreme Court ends hearing over Young county Texas citizens attempting lynch four Marlow brothers held on horse theft charges. Three men Logan Wallace Wagoner convicted of conspiracy. fined five dollars, ten years in prison, disfranchised. Also notes National Board of Trade meets at Shoreham with topics on commercial law highways bankruptcy and river projects. House Agriculture Committee begins anti option bill hearings with dates and invited testimony. Senator Quay introduces appropriation bills in Washington.

Hisotos D. C United States Supreme Court Young County Tex Marlow Brothers United States District Court Logan Wallace Wagoner Taft Garland Wasnixatox D.C National Board of Trade Shoreman Creat Lakes

Harvard Astronomical Party Expands South America Work

Harvard reports a second expedition under Prof Wm H Pickering to Arequipa Peru for astronomical observations. A site three miles northwest of Arequipa was chosen for a high altitude station with the Bache telescope and 13 inch Equatorial mounted, yielding 1224 photographs in the year.

Cambridge Mass Harvard South America St. Bailey Wm H. Pickering Arequipa Peru Sir S Ia Bache Yelvo

Examination for Mining Boss Positions in Seventh District

The mining boss examinations for the Seventh bituminous district are underway at the Court House with 39 applicants. Roger Hartley James Blick and A Breinner lead the proceedings.

Court House Roger Hartley James Blick A. Breinner

Hotel Dellone Proprietor Endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

Mr C W Reed of the Hotel Dellone in Omaha praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as reliable for family colds and croup. He notes it is pleasant to take and free from chloroform and oily additives. Available in 25 50 and 1 dollar bottles from druggists.

C. W. Reed Hotel Dellone Omaha West Chamberlain rTsu

Musgrave Faces Trial Over Burned Skeleton Fraud

Terre Haute jury hears strong testimony in the Log Cabin case as prosecutors seek to convict Bob Musgrave of conspiracy to defraud insurance firms. Key witnesses describe fake mailings, a mail box, and shipping of a burned skeleton used to claim $35,000 in policies.

Terre Haute Bob Musgrave A.george Mackey Chicago United States Mutual Accident Association Musgrave Charles Howard Joseph L. Dietz & Co T. B. Burnham H. D. Moore Parsons & Co St Louis Tt. B. Burnham Terre

Arrest of Abraham Framer on False Pretense Charge

David Rosenthal of 50 Wylie avenue reported Abraham Framer a clerk at Rosenthal's clothing store took $150 worth of goods for inspection and did not return them. The alleged theft occurred three months ago, Framer left town, then returned and was jailed for a hearing before Alderman Reilly.

Abraham Framer David Rosenthal Wylie Avenue Framer Rosenthal Reilly

Wednesday’s Minor Whisperings and Local Notes

Grant Street public school closed after tix gas incident at noon. East End choral society planning meeting postponed a week. National Slavonic Society ball held at Allegheny Turner Hall. Health report lists five new scarletina cases and diphtheria cases citywide. Wylie avenue wagon damage incident injures no one. Sixteenth ward Republicans nominate JT Wanett for Select Council and H M Myers for Common. A W A Whart reports being followed and assaulted on Rural Street. suspect description unavailable.

Grant Street Tur East End National Slavonic Society Allegheny Turner Hall South Canal Street Bureau of Health For Wylie Avenue Daniel Stein Wylie Avenne Fulton Street Sixteenth Ward Main Street JT Wanett Select Council H. M. Myers Common A.W. Awhhart Rural Street

Stocking Bargains Before Stock-Taking

Bargains on children's and ladies hosiery with price cuts noted. Items include fine cashmere hose plain and ribbed at 35 cents, Heece lined 29 cents, double soles 50 cents, all reduced from higher prices. Agents listed A G Cawrnn & Sons, 2h and 27 Fitzhav, plus Arbuckles & Co flour retailer guidance.

A.G. Cawrnrn & Sons

Bravery Medal Awarded to Captain Baldwin at Mile s Headquarters

In Chicago on January 27 General Miles presided as Captain Frank D. Baldwin received a Congressional bronze medal for conspicuous bravery in two engagements during the late war.

Chicago Department of the Missouri Miles Frank D. Baldwin Congress

New York World's Fair Bill Advances in Senate

Albany January 27 The Senate Finance Committee votes to report Cantor's bill favorably without amendment appropriating 300000 pounds for New York State's exhibit at the World's Fair.

Albany Senate Finance Committee Cantor

Edwin Arnold Cancelled Readings In New York

Sir Edwin Arnold has canceled all engagements including readings at Daly's Theater after his manager reported his weakness and abnormal pulse. Dr Garmany advised against the plan stating his voice cannot bear the strain, possibly delaying appearances before an American audience this season.

New York Edwin Arnold Daly’s Theater Major Pond Garmany Edwin Sir Edwin

Stranger fleeces Keystone Hotel and local merchants

A stranger swindled the Keystone Hotel out of 60 dollars yesterday after checking in. He obtained a $100 bill change from Nick Snyder's son, loaned the stranger the money using the boy's pocketbook as security, and the bill proved worthless. The suspect is believed to be the same man who has victimized several Lawrenceville merchants.

Keystone Nick Snyder Lawrenceville

Duquesme Agnes Anotington Sale of Seats Opens Today

Paper your store ceiling with elegant design from Jenny 8 Roberts at 719-721 Liberty Street head of Wood. Stock-taking bargains in trimmings 100 pieces all widths colors and styles at half price from A G Campbell & Sons 5 25 and 27 Fifth Ave.

Ohio Pennsylvania Joam Roberts Liberty Street Duquesme Agnes Anotington Jenny

Fire record across three states causes massive losses

An explosion at the Borne Scrymser & Gas oil plant in Elizabethport New Jersey ignites a blaze that spills oil into Staten Island sound and scorches the Bal timore and Ohio Railroad trestle. Fire spreads to Albany French Church district damaging homes and nine families, while Meridian Mississippi and Chicago losses include a machine shop and a cooperage factory with extensive insured totals.

Elizabethport N. J Borne Allminy

Desertion and disorderly conduct arrests in city

Mansraut, a driver on the Spring Garden street car line, was committed to jail yesterday on the charge of desertion and non support. Duantes Matons, Amelia Brown and Amy Reif were arrested last night and sent to the Eleventh Ward Police station to answer the charge of disorderly conduct. They were acting disorderly at the house of Hannah Brown, 147 Webster avenue.

Mansraut Spring Garden Duantes Matons Amelia Brown Amy Reif Eleventh Ward Hannah Brown Webster Avenue

Noble Woman Lise Coaney Dies at 66 in Seventeenth Ward

Mrs Lise Coaney wife of William Noble died Wednesday January 7 at 6 pm at 17 Davison Street Seventeenth Ward. She was in her seventieth year. Interment will be Saturday. Friends of the family invited to attend.

Noble Lise Coaney William Davison Street Seventeenth Ward

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