Demand A Change in City Methods Sparks Ward Twenty Ticket Fight
Citizens in the Twenty ward protest current governance revealing a favored ring and propose a citizen ticket with William N. Tameer and W. H. Denniston for Select Council and J. G. Stewart and others for Common Council. A committee is formed to investigate and report to voters ahead of February 6 primaries while Democrats in the Thirty-third ward organize their own ticket.
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Select Council
William N. Tameer
W. H. Denniston
Common Council
YP. Thompson
J. G. Stewart
Aldermas
J. BR. Nyndmann
David Bair
de T. DP. Davis
Cyrus Gmc
Asvexsor
William Sprague
Seores
Thomas Ligcest
Citizens
Corneil
G. W. Baum
Commes Council
Dg. Stewart
David Maxwell
John Langhern
Cons Gallagher
Patrick McDonal
Patrick Fenlon
Tom Kelly
Patrick Kane
John Kenler
Bernard Short
Mike Rogers
C.K. Potter
Journeymen Painters
W. A. Jewell
Homer
Pirrtacen Loone
Ancor
O. Ual
Leidertaffe Hall
Bloom
Twenty eighth Ward Republicans Nominate and Ersolee
A Republican meeting in the Twenty-eighth ward school house nominated candidates for ward offices. James Blamey presided as chair. Candidates named include James E. Flinn for Common Council and W F Rohrkte, W E Hamilton and W N Crawford for School Directors. F K Feiger was named Ward Assessor. Speakers attacked tax hikes and millage, calling for no more than 15 mills.
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Twenty-eighth Ward
Cacdida
Werc Omed
James Blamey
St. Thomas
Common Council
James E. Flinn
W. F. Rohrkn
W. E. Hamiltoveand
W. N. Crewford
F. K. Feiger
Madetraie Succop
Flinn
Public Meeting Adopts Resolutions on City Property Variations
About 325 voters attended as the Committee on Resolutions read a motion. The Twenty eighth ward citizens declare support for lower village costs and oppose park spending above 100000 dollars. They urge Connell members to vote for the smallest feasible village and not to exceed US bills.
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Aeko Woodleard
J.M. Schoonmaker
J. BR. McGintey
A. MM. Reet
William. Parkinson
Che Smprey Mets
Ligerit
David Maswell
Gixo
Twentieth
Penple
Otfers
Twentyfirei
Variow
Nobert LL Mercer
Aon A. W. Monsiter
Folk
Ap P . Mon
Emmett T. Cotton
James Lehorr
Thomas Shell
Spe
Couvell
Herman Bohrkaste
Comroo
Connell
Thomas Wallace
W. Eamucett
John P. Spincer
Joseph Tanks
McKain
Christopher Soda
Edpe
Fred Zell
Committee On Resolutions
Twenty Eighth Ward
Mostng Case
Larkin
Hoerr
Reward Offered for Arrest of Stone Throwers in Manchester Strike
Officials of the Manchester Railway offer a $1000 reward for arrest and conviction of anyone proven to throw stones at company cars amid a wave of vandalism. Incidents reported at Beaver Avenue and Washington Streets and at Fulton Street and Pennsylvania Avenue injuring a woman. strikers denounce the acts as cowardly and brutal. Chief Murphy notes injuries to bystanders and warns that continued violence could alienate Allegheny citizens.
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Manchester
Murphy
Beaver Avenue
Washington Streets
Fulton Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Allegheny
Death by Own Action Reported in Sharpsburg
Coroner notified near midnight of the death by suicide of Mrs Herman Prosts in Sharpsburg. She reportedly took a poison dose about 7 40 PM at her home at Powers Street and Clay alley. Dr. Graham could not save her and she died around 11 PM. Mrs Prosts was about 35 years old. No further details were given. The case will be investigated today.
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McDowell
Herman Prosts
Sharpsburg
Powers Street
Clay Alley
Graham
Prosts
Schaller Quarrel Ends in Knife Wounding at Allegheny
George Schaller and his son Henry Schaller from 55 Spring Garden Avenue Allegheny quarreled over candy last night. Henry was stabbed in the abdomen by Heury, a knife wound deemed likely to be fatal. Chief Murphy sent Riley and Moreland to the scene. the wounded man was taken to Allegheny General Hospital and the assailant arrested.
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George Schaller
Henry Schaller
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny
Heury
Chiefurphy
Riley and Moreland
Allegheny General Hospital
Moonshiners Arrested Brought to City Jail
Five moonshiners led by Charles Pelesky Atmos Scrtchfield John Doe alias Joseph Maihead James Tinkey and Jacob Tinkey were arrested in the mountains by Acting Internal Revenue Collector Mitchell and other Revenues Department officers and committed to jail by Commissioner McCandress for attempting to defraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pelesky
Atmos Scrtchfield
John Doe
Joseph Maihead
James Tinkey
Jacob Tinkey
Internal Revenue
Mitchell
Revenus Department
McCandress
Mercantile Library Wall Company Sues Pittsburg Library
The Mercantile Library Wall Company filed a suit against the Pittsburg Library Association for rent owed for rooms on Penn Avenue. The amount is £2.77 with interest from December 31, 18%.
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Mercantile Library Wall Company
Pittsburg Library Association
Penn Avenue
Health Board reports rise in scarlet fever diphtheria cases
The daily Board of Health summary records five new scarlet fever and six diphtheria cases in the city yesterday. Coroners Jury verdicts address accidental deaths in two cases from crashes on local rail lines.
Geyer to Decide on Fourteenth Ward Tax Valuation Plan
County officials weigh action after a dispute over the Fourteenth ward's taxable valuation. Commissioner Boyle notes late submissions trigger penalties. Geyer to issue opinion tomorrow. Numerous appeals follow high or disputed assessments across multiple wards, with residents including Charles Donnelly opposing value boosts on Smithfield street property.
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Fourteenth Ward
Geyer
Boyle
City Board of Assessors
New Terms of the Chiefs and Department Changes
Chiefs Brown Bigelow and Elliot begin new terms tomorrow. Public Works and Charities expect no staff changes while Public Safety sees several shifts including John Spratt joining Building and Plumbing Inspection for ill Captain Brennen. Lieutenant Gallant may become Lieutenant as Waggoner Holmes and Glenn receive new station slots. Chiefs Bigelow and Elliot swore in yesterday before Mayor Gourley.
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Brown
Bigelow S
Elliot
Public Works and Charities
Bigelow
Department of Public Safety
Tar
John Spratt
Bureau of
Building and Plumbing Inspection
C. L. Brennen
David Lewis
Lewis
Bureau
McAleese
Charles Gallant
Waggoner
Holmes
Glenn
Gourley
Appointments in Abryance Police Under Review
Chief Brown of the Safety Department said yesterday that the report of appointments to the superintendency and other police changes was premature and would wait until the new term begins. The expected list is not anticipated to vary much from yesterday’s hints, especially regarding Assistant Superintendent O'Mara's promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Safety Department
Beire
O'Mara
Advertisement Submission Hours and Rates Policy
Open daily except Sunday until PF. M. Advertisements accepted until that hour for insertion the next morning at regular rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhott
Allegheny Republicans Open Political Campaign at City Hall
A large Republican gathering at City Hall marks the start of a county campaign for the party in Allegheny. Notable figures include farmer Taggart and Coroner McDowell, with resolutions ordering primaries for March 5 1892 andMay 28 1892 to select delegates for state and national conventions.
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Allegheny County
Republican County Committee
City Hall
Quay
Farmer Taggart
Montgomery County
Camerons
Tagcart
J. M. Carson
Butler County
Reading
State Senate
Pittsburg
Charley H. Fletcher
Philadelphia
Steele
Uppermen
Neeb
Flinn
Upperman
Laflerty
Weaver
Cotter
Lemon
Wrebinsop
Crozan
Jim Richards
Vint Stevens
Henry Ochse
Etna
McDowell
Snowcerl
George W. Miller
Warmeastie
Gripp
Dr. Foster
Allerheny
Tuessiny
Allegheny
Washington, Fayette
Greene
Republicia
John B. Kennedy
Court of Common Pleas
Congress
Dalzell
Meeting endorses George Shiras Jr for Supreme Court seat
Allegheny County Bar members met to recommend to the President the appointment of George Shiras Jr. to the late Judge Bradley’s United States Supreme bench. Major A M Brown presided. resolutions praised Shiras’s legal ability and character, pledging him a fair and industrious judgeship.
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Allegheny County Bar
George Shiras, Jr
Bradley
United States Supreme Bench
A. M. Brown
John D. McKennan
W. & Chalfant
W. Cunningham
R. B. Petty
D. D. Bruce
Shiras
Nanved
Chamber of Commerce appoints subcommittees for Pittsburg exhibit
The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce on the Columbian Fair exhibits met in the Thaw residence to authorize sub committees by industry to urge manufacturers to apply for space at the World’s Fair. They urged State Commission plans from Chicago and asked for industry representatives to join.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Chamber of Commercce
Thaw
Fifth Street
State Commission
Chamber of Cammerce
Chicago
Scaife
Follansbee
William Quinn
Pennsylvania
Glass Works Burned In Major Philadelphia Fire
The flint glass bottle house of W. H. Hamilton & Co. at Twenty first and Rail road streets was destroyed by a fire caused by a gas leak. The frame building, 50 feet by 80, suffered about 75 000 in damage with 5 000 to the structure, fully insured, and the firm plans immediate rebuilding. About 80 workers affected.
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Methilda G. MecConnel
Winsbiddle Avenue
Friendship Avenue
Jai Acrea
Winebiddle Avenue
Hernan Street
Eneliah
Twentieth Ward
Mary
Pear
Ninal Street
W. CO. Hull
Mary Street
Ternard Grimes
Seventeanth Ward
Bocler
Center Streets
St. James
Thirteanth
Ella W. Peck
Town Street
Ina Ackanent
Twenty-first Ward
F. W. Bayley
Fort
Bennett
Martland Streets
Richardson
Biomas Street
Hannah Sehmitz
Julius
J, S Tucker
Lincoln Avenue
Meadow Street
John Bisachl
Frannkstown Avenue
Putnam Street
W. H. Hamilton & Co
Twenty-first
Railroad Streets
Twenty-first Street
John Kearns
Penn Avenue
Old Cook well at McDonalds resumes flow at 25 Bbls per hour
Wheeling Natural Gas Company reported the revival of the Cook well at McDonalds after a period of pumping and cleaning. The well began producing yesterday at about 25 barrels an hour, recalling its earlier output of 100 barrels daily and its prior fire and extinguishment last August.
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Wheeling Natural Gas Company
McDonald's
Oakdale residents plan water pipe protection after fire
Following a recent Oakdale fire residents vote to tap a nearby Southern Pipe Line Company water pipe. The system will supply 200 psi from Chartiers Creek to strengthen firefighting capability and future readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Southern Pipe Line Company
Chartiers Creek
Church organ praised by critics sells four units in week
John McDaniels, a wanted city resident, is invited to contact J. C. Connors at the police superintendent's office for matters of mutual interest. Water L Doormoser lauds the Vocalion Church Organ for its flute like stops and pipe organ tone while noting its fast action and accurate intonation. H. Kieber & Bro. of 506 Wood Street report four organ sales in the week to Uniontown Baptist Church Scottdale Methodist Church Duquesne Baptist Church and Elizabeth Presbyterian Church with Andrew Carnegie’s presentation.
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John McDaniels
Vocalion
Water L Doormoser
Dankosch
America
Messrs. H
Bargain Closing Sale Advertised at Pitcairn's Shop
House Hunters read the special to let advts in to morrows Dispatch. Bargain closing sale of winter suits trousers and overcoats. Suits to order $25 pants at Pitcairn's 434 Wood Street. After a sleepless night use Angostina Bitters to tone up system. All druggists. Tissy.
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Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Tissy
Wife confronts Philadelphia husband in Pittsburgh boarding house scene
Mrs. W G Middleton came from Philadelphia to identify her estranged husband Middleton who entertained a brunette lodger at 951 Penn Avenue. She produced marriage proof and he admitted nothing, prompting her to seek divorce while Middleton loses his job at Keystone Watch Works as superintendent dismisses him.
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Penn Avenue
Union Depot
W.G. Middleton
Philadelphia
Middleton
Geoffrey Middleton
Joseph Eichbaum
Matthews
Joseph Birnbaum & Co
Meeting of A O U W Officers on Third Avenue
Grand Lodge officers of the Ancient Order of United Workmen met in the order's rooms on Third avenue to review the Secretary's books and ensure proper conduct. Present were Grand Master Gorton of Smethport Grand Foreman John W. Bickel of Norristown and Grand Overseer A A Anderson of Allegheny.
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Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Third Avenue
Gorton
Smethport
John W. Bickel
Norristown
A. A. Anderson
Allegheny
Marshell the Cash Grocer scales back Allegheny stores
Marshell the Cash Grocer says its order trade has grown so large that it cannot properly serve customers at its Allegheny stores. The company notes a reduction starting on or about February 3.
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Allegheny
Shipping Department Moves to Pittsburg Stores
Our shipping department will be removed to our Pittsburg stores. The Pittsburg locations have an improved electric elevator and all orders will be packed and shipped from the second and third floors by specialized staff. The Order Department becomes a separate store with no retail connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Not enough context to identify a full headline
The notice states that 15 men are required as no other store in the state employs that many. It explains improved facilities for handling orders will boost customer satisfaction and expects trade to grow beyond current levels. It invites readers to request a weekly price list and submit a trial order.
Focus and Hacxe New Goods Worth Seeing
NEW GOODS WORTH SEEING At no other time this season there is such a choice of ginghams lawns sateens challis percales cambries cheviots flannelettes crepons Brandenburg Fiji cloths A collection of unsurpassed assortments and values Zephyr Ginghams 740 pieces 15c yard White goods new styles 1oc to top prices Curtain display PortiFres fringed borders from 4.25 per pair Nottingham Swiss lace curtains Fifth avenue window display Blankets and eider down comforts marked down Cor Fifth Ave and Market St ati uwrsv
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Nottingham
Fifth Avenue
Merchants Seek Homes for Thousands in Trade Stock
In February 1892 Biber and Easton urge local merchants to provide a market for a large consignment of merchandise now on hand. The milder weather is noted as favorable for entering new sales.
Blanket Prices Promote Wide Woolen Selection
Large size white all wool blankets offered from 2.75 to 3.50 per pair with extra grades around 4.00. Scarlet all wool blankets priced 2.50 to 3.50, plus 11-4 at 4.00. Red blankets 5 to 6, finest 12-4 extra heavy at 7 and 3, plaid blankets 4.00 to 4.50 per pair.
Eider Down Comforts Reduced In Sale Range
Eider down comforters now priced from 4 50 to 15 dollars, down from the prior 6 to 25 dollar range. The reductions cover a variety of sizes and styles, reflecting a seasonal clearance and aimed at attracting frugal shoppers.
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Aspretyi Elie
Jamen
Campbell
Carder
Istarev
Teiethen Mills
Ersolee
Manchester Railway
Sharpboro
Mootehi
the Library Association
Board of Health
W. F. Fulmer
Crale Street
Coromers
Iccidental
John Ketor
Pitteburg
Winnie
Charleston Netiroad
Prcia
Coreners
Annie Jacobs
Bridget Mnormy
Hawkins Station
Tre Pittsburg Secular Society
Curry University Hall
Sixth Street
John BB
Charneworth
New York
Taner
Delaney
Cambria County
St. Paul's Depene Asylum
Troy Hill
James Hilger
Hermane Society
Assersers
Supreme Court
Washington Association of Tie Ds Oo. US A.M
Saller's Hall
Smithfield
Diamond Street
Order
B. M.hanawa
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Yen
Charles Donnelly
G. T. Rafferty
Smithfield Street
Hotel Duquesne
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Teantraig
Diamond Alley
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Virgin Alley
Lordix
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Unifortakur H
Unifortakur H. Samson, Assesss $35,190 On 7100 Feet. On Sixth Avenue
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Lindsay
Sixii Avenues
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Wool Street
Rev. D. Greasy
Jaiphon & Alexander
Seventh Avenue
Grant Street
Cherry Alley
J. J. Vetters Heirs
Cherry Aller
G. Matherry
Cherry Ailey
Twelfth Ward
O. K
O'Connor
Twentyfirst
W. BR. Attertson
Monroe
Holler Works
Hugh Chambers
Penn Nyvenne
Twenty-eighth Street
W. T. Shannon
Smallman
Twenty-hehth Street
James Lewis
Twenty-Fifth
M. Gorman
Twenty-ninth Street
John Rane
Hebeces Selbert
Ree Mions
Pennerivanie Fercote Colles
Harry
Gue
John BR. McGinley
Forbes
Neville Street
Clanai
Sereson Park Avenue
Daniel J. Fleming
Forward Avenue
Mary E. Stewart
Marry Hill Avenue
Second Ward
A.D. Shaw
Forbs Street
Shady Lane
Nine- Mile Ran
WK. Woodwell
Tig Acres
Pennavertne
Fulton Estate
Shady Jane
RE. PF. Binias
Edgerton Avenue
Jacob Kaufmann
Shay
Linden Avenues
John McCane
Reap
George
Fulmer
Roonewawls
Homewood Avenues
Mary Kk. Parkinson
Hmdy Lane
Forbes Street
Four Mile Run
Sehenney Park
de Wolt
Roao
Murdock Street
Caroline B. Negev
Stanton Avenue
Haights Run
Morningside
WLR
Highland Avenue
Bood Street
Ven Hls
A. Stewart
S.A. Stewart
Bubecca Street
Clearvitw Avenue
Bay Eood Street
Suinton
Negley
St. Clair Street
Stanton and
Mellon Street
Necler Avenue
W. H. Morton
Ripney Street
Guermie
Alexanders
Heberton Street
Silo
Henry Larsh
Frainkstown
Collins Avenue
Stanton
Ss. J. Minor
Penn
Sheridan
Collins Avenues
J. Hooper
Bryant
E. PP. Ebberts
Bong Street
GR. Morrow
Bon Street
Henry Lexterman
Callow Hil
F. BR. McConnell
Peno Avenue
George Pa Barry
Tenn Avenue
Mens Reheera
Avith
Broad Street
The
Abryance
Allegheny Branch Office
Federal ST
George Smiras
George Shiras
Bar Association
Justice Bradley
Charles H. Fletcher
Reublican Tariff Club
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Hamilton
Forth
McDaniels
Hadls
Biaiar
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Maginn
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Federal Street
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Marshell
OUR Shipping Department
Ohio and
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Diamond Square
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Focus & Hacxe
White Goods
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Biber & Easton
Market ST Ladores
V. Dermitt & CO
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