Trying a New Tact Shelving a Ward Division Plan
City efforts to redraw Allegheny wards face timing issues ahead of February elections. City Attorney Elphinstone proposes a two year continuation of current Select and Common Council membership while ward lines are settled, with a bill similar to Bynd’s plan and phased charter changes. A special Finance Committee session and a Monday joint council meeting aim to push the measure to Harrisburg for quick calendar placement. WAIFS of Arequipa note teased for The Dispatch tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Elphinstone
Select and Common Council
Representative Bynd
Common Council
Select Council
Finance Committee
Division of
Harrisburg
Lare
Cochrane
Rynd
Hartman
Suaman
Seaman
Day of Grace for Westinghouse Stock Sale Ends Today
The Local Creditors' Committee has completed its report to Mr. Bannister and awaits Mr. Westinghouse's return. Stock sales continued yesterday with much of the preferred shares sold. The committee's findings were reportedly satisfactory, with full figures kept secret until Monday if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Bannister
Kent
Missing Bennett man R. J. Vankirk sought by Southside police
Southside police seek R. J. Vankirk of Bennett station who has been missing from home since Wednesday. He is 31 years old, of medium build, with two foyers off his left hand and was last seen wearing Garz clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
R. J. Vankirk
Bennett Station
Vankirk
Garz
Three Beat Pirates Held After Flim Flam Scam
Frank Lemon and Jack Quinn were arrested with a third unidentified man for flim flam operations in Lawrenceville and Penn avenue stores. Authorities Captains Sims Brophy Silvis and Officers Ford tracked them. two arrested at Forty-fourth Street after losing a five dollar bill to a bartender at No 2812 Penn avenue. One suspect escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Frank Lemon
Jack Quinn
Central Station
Brophy
Ford
Quinn
Lemon
Twelfth Ward
Peon Avenue
Sims
Penn Avenue
Silvis
Forty-fourth Street
Museum Pays 1000 to Fast 30 Days Contest
Manager Davis of the Fifth Avenue Museum reports two men have entered a 30 day fast for the $1000 prize. Samuel Linton of Greensburg has claimed six days without food and believes he can endure a full month. A young local physician also joined, awaiting friends’ counsel before publicity. A four member committee will oversee the event with sworn observers and attending physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
Greensburg
Samuel Linton
Young Man Found Beside Rail Line Near Hulton
William Braithwait, about 18, well-dressed, was found unconscious beside the Allegheny Valley line near Edgwater station and brought to West Penn Hospital with a skull fracture and internal injuries. Train conductors say he appeared insensible near the track. doctors hope for recovery. He is the son of a prominent contractor living at Hulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Braithwait
West Penn Hospital
Edgwater
Hulton
Allegheny Valley
Express
Edgewater
Braithwait
Deserter Captured After Watch Theft Arrest
Samuel Mulherron arrested by Detective Bendel for stealing a watch from C. RK. Noss, a Pittsburg and Western Railroad engineer, was found yesterday to be a deserter from the regular army. He had deserted from the Buffalo New York post about eight months ago and will be transported to New York for shipment to a sea coast port to serve his sentence. CORSMEAL health claim note mentions Ellice Serena in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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Samuel Mulherron
Bendel
C. RK. Noss
Pittsburg and Western
Mulherron
Buffalo
N. Y
McAleese
United States Army
Arsenal Concenn Avenue
Buburd
Central Station
New York
Eighteen Men Sign Temperance Pledge at Standard Theater
A large crowd attended the Dunn temperance meeting at the Standard Theater on New Grant street. Miss Susan Jones of the Moorhead Union spoke, followed by Joseph Wittenberg and G N McMaster. Mr Dunn delivered the closing address and about 18 men and boys signed the pledge as the series continues tomorrow evening.
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Dunn Temperance Meeting
Standard Theater
New Grant Street
Susan Jones
Moorhead Union
Joseph Wittenberg
G. N. McMaster
Dunn
Coal to replace natural gas at Allegheny City Farm
At the Allegheny City Pool Board meeting the use of natural gas at the City Farm was discontinued and coal chosen as the fuel. Major W P Hunker reported the city Home housed about 204 inmates on average, at roughly $184 weekly per inmate, with total expenses for the year around $50,202.
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Allegheny City
Allegheny City Pool Board
W. P. Hunker
People Who Come and Go in Monongahela City
A roundup of notable visitors and residents arriving or departing. Belva Lockwood lectured in Monongahela City and noted her Women's National Press Association ties. Mrs Snyder and Miss Leonard of Indiana registered at Seventh Avenue Hotel, with Leonard serving as normal school preceptress. Colonel Bennett H Young and Judge A E Richards stayed at Monohela House for Beale ralerace interest. Ed Lancis, formerly a popular Seventh Avenue clerk, may stay on as a reading-house clerk. Frank Van Dusen of the Pennsylvania Company traveled to Cincinnati. J P Kirkpatrick of Palmer Michigan and George W Short of Cleveland ironworks at the Duquesne. O K Wheelock of Bedford and J M Stewart and son of Indiana guests at Schlosser. F J Hearne of Riverside Iron Works in city yesterday. Mrs William Thaw departed for New York. Ds B M Haxwa, Eye Ear Nose and Throat, 720 Penn Street, Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZX. Snyder
Jane E. Leonard
Indiana
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Frank van Dusen
Pennsylvania Company
Cincinnati
J. P. Kirkpatrick
Palmer, Mich
George W. Short
Cleveland Iron
Duquesne
O. K. Wheelock
Bedford
J. M. Stewart
Mills Near Ready to Operate and Tin Plate Plan Expands
Miners seek bill revisions as the American Tin Plate Association plans a broad reorganization to include existing members and rivals. Norton Brothers and Britton & Co. push new mills, with four to five local firms joining, and a 1200-worker plant projected to open by July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Sheet Iron Association
Wheeline
Cleveland
Chicago
Norton
America
Norton Bros. A
Britton & Co
Bottles Classified At Pittsburg Freight Meeting
The Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents met at the Lake Shore office to discuss through rates to St Paul but the proposal was postponed. The classification report noted many bottle varieties were not classified and were charged glassware rates. George McCague leaves for Carnegie Phipps & Co. J P Orr elected to succeed him. McCague’s departure met with unanimous regret.
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Pittsburg
Lake Shore
St. Paul
George McCague
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
J. P. Orr
Pennsylvania Company
McCague
Mexican Mine Owners Visit U S to Inspect Machinery
A party of three Mexican mining leaders Angel Zoraya F Hidalgo and Juan B Blanquez manager of St Rafael Mining Co Mexico visit the Anderson to study American mining methods and machinery. They traveled through the West and will return via Birmingham Ala. Blanquet praises American ore crushing machinery and notes plenty of silver in Mexico while urging free coinage in the United States.
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Angel Zoraya
F. Hidalgo
Juan B. Blanquez
St. Rafael
Mexico
Anderson
Blanquez
America
West
Birmingham
Ala
United States
Bound for Syracuse Stonemasons Convene in New York
The International Union of Stonemasons will hold its first annual convention in Syracuse New York starting Monday. William McGregor Patrick Collings and Christ Bonars will represent the Pittsburgh union and depart this morning with George Jones secretary of the International Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonemasons’ International Union of America
Syracuse
N. Y
William McGregor
Patrick Collings
Christ Bonars
Stonemasons’ Union of
Pittsburg
George Jones
International Union
Mammoth mine disaster relief fund grows in state
BR D Layton continues to collect for Mammoth mine disaster sufferers with early supporters like Roberts street resident Stobert Ward already signing on. Layton plans weekly Sunday school collections statewide starting next week to aid victims. A associate of the John Phillips case asserts Phillips should be reinstated after an investigation found his expulsion unwarranted. Ensure concise, fact-focused phrasing in line with period newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. D. Layton
Dows
Stobert E. 8. Ward
Roberts Street
Johnstown
Local effort to form china and porcelain ware factory
A movement arises in the city to organize a company for producing high grade china and porcelain ware. Supporters express confidence that the enterprise will succeed.
Another Postponement in Shinten Case Delays Settlement
The Shinten case, slated for settlement yesterday, was postponed again to today as Master Workman Evans reports. The update indicates continued delay and unresolved issues delaying resolution.
Miners Convention Adopts Rescue Proposals and Gallagher Bill Extension
Western Pennsylvania miners pass resolutions urging universal union support for widows and orphans after a fatal mine disaster. They call for a state commission to investigate mining laws, endorse extending the Gallagher bill to the bituminous region, and press for eight hour movement and strike actions while planning officer elections for Columbus delegation.
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Gallagher
United States
Pennsylvania
Carey
Peter Wise
Scotsdale
House
Senate
Commonwealth
Thompson
Columbus
Buckeye Novelty Glass Plant to open midweek
Youngstown puddiers struck against hard iron yesterday while Flint bottle trade remains quiet and stocks rise. Four strikes occurred this month with most being victorious. Buckeye Novelty Glass Company of Bowling Green, Ohio will be sold next Wednesday due to passage of an anti lottery bill that wiped out several manufacturers. E R Wallace, formerly with Carnegie Phipps and Co, opens a brick iron and steel commission business in the Lewis block. Tarr Single Tax League to hold discussion tomorrow on whether adoption of single tax secures full earnings for labor.
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Youngstownn Puddiers
Tur Novelty Glass Company
Fostoria
Tarr
Carnegie, Phipps &Co
Lewis Block
Buckeye Novelty Glass Company
Bowling Green
Stevenson South Sea letters set to start in The Dispatch
The Dispatch plans a major feature as Robert Louis Stevenson’s series of letters from the South Sea begins tomorrow, touted as the greatest newspaper feature of the year.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
South Sea
Dispatch
South Sea Island
Big Dispatch
Two Players Turn Public Figures to Private Ends
William J. Flannery known as Jerome in The U. S. & Mail will wed Miss Sylvian Blanche Leopolde Wade,stage name Fontainbleau, at the St Charles Hotel. The pair who acted together in The Fakir last season became engaged after theatrical work and Miss Fontainbleau, after retiring, now returns to assume the role of a matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Flannery
U. S&. Mail
Jerome
St. Charles
Sylvian
Blanche Leopolde Wade
Miss Fontainbleau
WANT JOBS FROM UNCLE SAM AT PITTSBURGH POST OFFICE
Pittsburg post office officials plan a civil service exam on Tuesday for 132 candidates to test their fitness for positions under Postmaster McKean. With no anticipated vacancies and McKean not resigning, the outlook for hopefuls is gloomy.
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Pittsburg
McKean
Centleman
Man Held on Disorderly Charge Seeks Mental State Clarity
M J Mahon was jailed on a disorderly conduct charge after an incident at the St James Hotel. A Thursday night disturbance led to a morning hearing before Alderman McKenna, where intoxication could not be proven and speculation arose he may be demented. He remained jailed pending further case review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Mahon
Mahon
St. James
McKenna
Horses Runaway and Track Delays Reported in Local News
Two bay horses owned by John Boyd of Allegheny livery ran into a street car on Beaver Avenue, breaking the buggy pole and injuring a horse. No. Son the Central Traction line at Fourth Avenue and Grant Street derailed delaying service on multiple lines. Friends petition for ex Alderman Porter’s release from prison due to ill health. Mrs McKee and Mrs McCreery appeal for furniture for rooms at West Penn Hospital addition. The post office flag was half mast and building draped in mourning for Secretary Windom.
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John Boyd
Allegheny
Beaver Avenue
Central Traction
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Second Avenue
Friends
Porter
Panitentiary
McKee
William McCreery
West Penn Hospital
Windom
Police Action and Assaults Reported in Local Cases
Frederick J. Semins of Sewickley charged with assaulting Lizzie Seming. Cyarles Ross alias Barker charged with stealing a coat and vest from 31 Fourth Avenue. Joux Gunebfit, 17, committed to jail without bail on aggravated assault. A boy, Bexxa Bopun, accused of robbing John McCue of $3. Maus Burh Woodruff alleges husband knocked her down and kicked her in the face. Police seek Annie Miller who expected to attend her mother’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Semins
Sewickley
Lizzie Seming
Cyarles Ross
Barker
Fourth Avenue
Alexander v
Amer
Latory
Eran Joux Gunebfit
Stork
Alleghens
BexxaBp Goupen
John McCue
McCue
Golden
Fifty-fist Street
Maus. Burh Wooprrurf
Webster Avenue
Woodruff
Annie Miller
Roads to Ruin as Road Supervisors Hold Tight Reins
A reader asks about township auditors powers over road supervisors and if debt from prior offices can raise taxes. The piece notes broad discretionary power for road supervisors, possible misuse, and a 1900s court case where injunctions failed to curb road work. It cites audits, penalties, and the need for independent supervisory authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fnally
Slugie
Judge Collier
Collier
Italian vendor wounded in street clash with a hod carrier
An Italian banana vendor with limited English was struck on the head by a shoe wielded by a Black hod carrier named Henry Jenkins during a dispute among workmen on Henderson street near Allegheny General Hospital. The Italian, though badly cut, survived without a skull fracture.
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Allegheny General Hospital
Henderson Street
Italy
Henry Jenkins
Washington in Stone Statue Arrives for Allegheny Park Unveiling
The granite equestrian statue of George Washington by Eduard Pausch, carved from Westerly granite, arrived yesterday and will be set in Allegheny Parks for a February 23 unveiling by the American Mechanics. The 17 foot monument includes three bases and a 9 foot 9 inch rider, with inscriptions praising the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and anticipated fundraising to cover the $10,000 contract price. Donations are being sought through councils and a Grand Central Rink fair hosted by the Daughters of Liberty, with proceeds aiding the project.
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Washington
Allegheny Parks
American Mechanics
Smith Granite Company
Westerly
R. L
Staurel
Order of United American Mechanics of Western Pennsylvania
Capitol
Richmond
Houdon
Eduard Pausch
Grand Central Rink
Daughters of Liberty
Freight Wreck at Sheridan Station Kills One Injures Two
A Panhandle freight wreck near Sheridan station after a rock blocked the track left brakeman F T Gray crushed and killed, brakeman J T Gray died shortly after, engineer Oscar Albaugh and fireman D Mahon badly burned and injured. Both injured taken to West Penn Hospital.
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Panhandle
Gray
J. T. Gray
Oscar Albaugh
D. ©. Mahon
Sheridan Station
Cork Run
Albaugh
F.T. Gray
D. C. Mahon
Ring ledgers: three men held after brass theft hearing
John Toker Jenks McCallister and John Schaeffer appeared before Magistrate Hyndman on a lar ceny charge. Special Officer McLaughlin and Keystone Iron Mill workers testified brass scrap was stolen from the mill. Toker admitted taking pieces, Schaeffer provided a bag, and McCallister denied involvement. Hyndman discharged McCallister and held Toker and Schaeffer for court.
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John Toker
Jenks McCallister
John Schaeffer
Hyndman
McLaughlin
Keystone Iron Mill
Soho
Iml
Mil
Toker
Schieffer
McCallister
Schaeffer
Killed by a Child In Millvale Fatal Stone Throwing
Coroner McDowell holds an inquest into the death of Catherine Kopp after a stone struck her temple during a dispute over matches. Witnesses, including her parents and neighbor Mrs Bennner, describe a boy Vic Torgiss throwing a lump of coal. Separate injury to Walter Keay, struck by a stone, leaves him with a fractured skull and serious condition.
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Millvale
McDowell
Catherine Kopp
Millvale Borough
Caroline Bennner
Ferdinand Kopp
Vic Torgiss
Sullivan
Torgiss
Walter Keay
Kopp
Arrest of James Fannon on Penn street for pocket theft
James Fannon was arrested yesterday by Officer Malley on Penn street for picking a lady's pocket. The pocketbook was dropped by the thief during pursuit and recovered at Central station. Fannon, a known crook, recently released from a four year burglary sentence. Henry J. Beecher, 52, died at his home No 40 Market street from morphine overdose as per coroner verdict. Bargains in Children's Department at Jos HonNe Co Penn Avenue Stores with reduced jackets dresses and garments for ages 4 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fannon
Malley
Penn Street
James V. K
Fannon
Arup
Central Station
Henry J. Beecher
No. 40
Market Street
Jos. HonNe & Co
Penn Avenue
Nose expert Prof Little joins Biggs & Co Jewelers
Nose specialist Prof Little now works with Biggs & Co Jewelers at Smithfield and Sixth Arnths by Smithfield. He offers frame fitting and eye lens exams. Reach via Hello 1186 to order ales and beers for home use. Also mentions Cr ry Brewing and Angostura bitters in water. Men's apparel updates at Cars hen Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof Little
Biggs & Co., Jewelers, Smithfield
Sixth
Arnths
Row Crry Brewrnc ComPany
Liquor Licenses Flood County Applications Rise
Applicants for liquor licenses surge with hundreds filing. Ex Sheriff Hanter reports about 10 percent are new, mostly for retail licenses, predicting over 2,000 total in the county. Authorities hope wider distribution will erode the speak-easy monopoly by meeting demand.
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Hanter
Necessities of a City Office for Allegheny County Home
Hannah Diamond, over 60, asthma patient, was sent by the Department of Charities to the County Home at Woodville yesterday. She has lived on the Perrysville plank road since 1861 and first applied for relief to the Allegheny Poor Board before being redirected to Pittsburg, revealing a growing pattern of cases with no local County Home representation to handle the workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Diamond
Department of Charities
Woodville
Perrysville Plank Road
Allegheny Poor Board
Pittsburg
Vilace
Pittburg
Spring Opening Delivers New Men’s Neckwear Styles
A brand new display debuts this morning with the first real Spring Opening of Men’s Neckwear. A special purchase introduces entirely new styles including Tecks and Four-in-Hands with extraordinary values.
Bargains for Men at Guyot’s Store
Bargains for men feature French suspenders at 35 cents, reduced gloves, and smoking jackets in a varied assortment. Men’s cashmere and merino hose available in limited sizes, originally 66 cents, now 25 cents a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyot
Men’s Underwear Price Reductions From Wool Versus Camel Hair
Reduced pricing on mens underwear includes steel mixed merinos from 76c to 65c. All wool scars drop from 1 to 75c and camel hair from 1 35 to 750. All wool scarlet items move from 1 25 to 1. Finest camel hair falls to 1 5c and N N B merino to 2.
Men's Mackintoshes on sale in mixed lots
Genuine English Mackintoshes in plaids and plains reduced from 16 and 15 to 5. Other English Mackintoshes plain and neat checks in dark colors cut from 14 15 16 to 1a. Plain and plaid Mackintoshes that were 13 20 and 22 reduced to 15.
Additional Bargains in Ladies Gloves and Hosiery
The big sale drew strong interest with quantities and low prices. Misses 4-Button Kid Gloves in multiple colors reduced to 75c per pair. Ladies 7-Hook Foster Kid Gloves down to 1.25. several Mousquetaire and Suede lines cut to 75c. Ladies 7-Hook Black Foster Suedes now 1.00. more bargains in ladies and children's hosiery today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groves
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George Elphinstone
Roch
Mr. Hartman
Elphinsto
Hobley
Bader
Dahlingeer
Arequipa
Fanmie J. Ward
La&t Day OF Grace
Halton
Corsmeal
Ellice Serena
Belva Lockwood
Monongahela City
Women’s National Press Association
F. J. Hearne
Riverside Iron Works
City
Mra
William Thaw
B. M. Haxwa
s&Su
American Tinned Plate Association
American Tin Plate Association
Ihe
Edwin Norton
Norton Brothers
Clarence R. Britton
Demmler
Mr. Norton
Philadelphia
United States Tin Plate Company
Niedringhaus
St. Louis
Tarif
Mr. McCague
International Union of Stonemasons
John Phillips
Phillips
A New China Company
Uncle Sam
Common Pleas Courts
Slagle
Bryant Coleman
Chartiers Township
George Evans
Prospect Avenue
McKee Street
Ingram Station
P. F. Smith
J. J. McCormick
Walter Morris
Robert Frew
Hercules
Africa
STONE
Riber & Easton
N. B
India
Children's Department
Brussels
Toc
Carshen Avenue
Edward
Groetzinger
Pheny County
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Ulrich & Spencer
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