Adequate City Hospital Urged By Charity Chief
Chief of Charities Mr. Elliot argues Pittsburg needs a city hospital to replace the overcrowded City Farm. He urges legislative funding for expansion, consular screening of emigrants, and rejects shelters for strangers. He cites factory and railroad hazards and the city’s foreign influx as factors driving demand for maternity and lunacy care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Elliot
Department of Charities
Pittsburg
Elliot
Funeral Directors Plan Council Petition on Right of Way
A city meeting of funeral directors next week will decide on a crusade against traction companies over funeral procession right of way. They will draft a petition asking for street privileges to present to the City Council, with a possible appeal to the Legislature if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Companies
Fullerton
Ponp Avenue
Twenty Eighth Street
Moyer
Mayor
Tontio McQabe
Lymea McUnte
Macttewe
Moreland
Sanson
Hameonwald
Retail Liquor Trade Discusses Brooks Law Amendments
Liquor dealers debate tightening the gap between wholesale and retail sales in the Brooks law. Matt Weiss signals possible changes to extend bond limits countywide and harmonize licenses, contending five gallons as wholesaler limit could curb so called wholesalers. Dealers largely favor the current license system and oppose major reforms despite some talk of an Excise Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Weiss
City Controller Seeks Law To Cancel Bonds
Controller Morrow urged new pew legislation to allow canceling between 40000 and 100000 dollars of city bonds annually. A similar bill passed under Governor Pattison but was vetoed. He warned about risks and outlined debt figures showing the city’s total debt at about 13000000, dropping to roughly 8400000 after an installment plan begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Robert E. Pattison
City Committee approves street paving and sewer ordinances
The Committee on Btroota and Kewers of Allegheny ordered ordinances for paving an alley in the Sixth ward and for grading paving and curbing Hermon street Ann sireni Stevens alley Thirteenth ward St. Clair street Firat wa and for a sewer on Howard street Htand street and doors aay. The Sylvain Cooling Company ordinance was amended to allow laying pipes on streets named by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btroota and Kewers
Allegheny
Sixth Ward
Hermon Street
Ann Sireni
Stevens Alley
Thirteenth Ward
St. Clair Street
Firat Wa
Howard Street
Htand Street
Doors
Ae Sylvain Cooling Company
Gailinger Property Listings and Addresses Noted
Fragmentary OCR shows Gailingers at 1106 Pons Ave and 100 Bean Ave with references to 1900. Details unclear. indicates a property or listing record with names and street numbers from an old city directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaillinger
Pons
Gailingers
Waa
The Chamber of Horrors opens at Central Police Station
A new police bureau department named the chamber of horrors was created yesterday in the Central station basement. Several dogs lay dead on the cellar stones after alleged use of strychnine, while a stray pup was found outside the station. Officers were instructed at night to kill dogs found at large, with Captain Unterbaeum directing methods and distributing poison buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Police
Chamber of Horrors
Central Police Station
Norons
Marshall’s Faundry
Dogs Parade Sparks City Dog Catcher Pay Rumor
A chaotic scene in Diamond alley follows a rumor that 80 cents would be paid for each dog caught and delivered to the Central station. Officers, urchins, and onlookers mobbed the streets as dogs were hauled in wagons and carried by hand amid chaotic crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Diamond Alley
Fin'olock
Firwtholams Stockyard
Nowuslon
Clamoring for Fifty Cents and Escaping Fisher’s Dog
An amusing pet dog resisted a 20 cent beef treat, grew restless at the station, and broke away from its captors after a supper dose. The animal was later seen near the station house uninjured. A second dose was deemed too costly.
Dogs Killed Plague City Officials Describe Casualties
A chaotic dog kill tally dominates the central station as patrolmen confess to slaying varying numbers of canines. A morgue-like scene shows six dead dogs of different sizes laid out. a resident, John Bederick, killed his own dog amid rabies concerns.
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Old City
Central Station
Twelfth Ward
John Bederick
Penn
Tessi
Dr. McCready
Frank
Muzzle Law Prompts City Dogs To Be Held Or Killed
Allegheny enforces an ordinance requiring all dogs from July 16 to September 15 to wear muzzles. Dogs found at large may be killed under Section 2. A 60 cent reward is offered for each unredeemed dog brought to the pound. Humane Society directors discuss establishing a dog pound for detention and humane disposal of unredeemed animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Humane Society
Hopree Bros. & Co
Wood Street
Sixth Street
All of Them Wore Masks
A child in Allegheny told his mother at the front door yesterday that “all the dogs running around with masks on” had been seen. The remark reflects a local scene of curious pet behavior and playful imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghenian
Domestic romance disrupts McGarey office scene
Alderman McGarey’s office was the setting for a domestic romance case involving Mrs Walker charged with bigamy and perjury. Mrs Stromberg, mother of a man who married Mrs Walker, pursued the bearing amid claims of divorce absence. Mrs Walker, a railroad employee, was held for court after earlier bail and re-arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McGarey
Hetle
Stromberg
Fear of More Incendiary Acts Triggers Oakland Arrests
In Forbes street Oakland two colored visitors denied setting a recent stable fire at William G. Gankey’s property. Fire department and Basond district officer Mclaughlin investigated, no evidence found, Magistrate Hyndman discharged them.
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Forbes Street
Oakland
William G. Gankey
Omoor Mclaughlin
Basond
Atable
Hyndman
Unusual Docket Case In Alder Man Court
Andy Wanko accuses Mary Taken of robbing him on the street of a watch and broken chain. Mrs Tallon seeks to recover her husband’s watch after a prior trade. Wanko admits the deal, but Mrs Tallon says Wanko obtained the watch properly.
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Alderman King
Andy Wanko
Mary Taken
Wanko
Mr. Tallon
Local Couple Wed In Record Swift Ceremony
T. W. Jackson a young carpenter of Lawrencerville and Mary A. Hudson daughter of James K. R. Hudson a glassblower of 010 Charlotte street were married yesterday morning at Youngatown It was the quickest marriage on record. They arrived at 7 15 and after ten minutes the maiden of 20 summers was a bride. The groom kissed his bride and a train in a breath and by 7 50 the couple were on their way home.
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T. W. Jackson
Lawrencerville
Mary A. Hudson
James KR. Hudson
Charlotte Street
Tmc
Kise
Colored Men Arrested in Steubenville Brought to This City
Thomas Turner George Jackson alias Booze Cook and Alfred McCoy were brought to this city yesterday after arrest in Steubenville on suspicion of involvement in the shooting of Edward Kramer last Wednesday. They left Steubenville days before the shooting and returned after it. they deny being in Pittsburg and local police doubt their knowledge of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Turner
George Jackson
Booze Cook
Alfred McCoy
Steubenville
Edward Kramer
Pittsburg
Bricklayers Union Takes Charge of Drowned Man in McKeesport
The body of Thomas Cornwall, who drowned while bathing near McKeesport, was recovered. Cornwall, in town two weeks, had Irish relatives. the Bricklayers' Union of McKernport will bury him and has taken charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cornwall
McKeesport
Cornwall
George Roberts
McKoesport
Ireland
Bricklayers’ Union
Mopeers
Will
Quartermaster General Leads Troop Preparations for Mt Gretna
The Quartermaster General and staff left that evening for Mt Gretna to prepare the camp for the arriving troops. The advance party included Quartermaster Sergeant J R W Hitler of Indiana Pennsylvania and other quartermasters from the Eighteenth and Fourteenth regiments.
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Greenland
Mt. Gretna
Bergeant Jr
J . W. Hitler
Indiana
Comuleary
Herzeant Iow
Brown
Dfabbard
Randall Club Outing Sees Notables Attend
A Randall Club special meeting last night finalized arrangements for a July 89 event. Ex-Governor Pattison and Ex-Lieutenant Governor Hack, among other prominent Democrats, have signified their intent to attend, with the committee aiming for the finest affair yet and features like a semi centennial parade and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Pattison
Hack
Siato
Allegheny Planned Semi Centennial Parade Sparks Tension
Allegheny City prepares a grand July 14 Semi Centennial parade with arches, florals, and firework displays amid a dispute over Pittsburgh participation. Mayor Gourley learns of delayed invitations after delays and miscommunication as organizers seek city backing and official proclamations.
Preparation for Semi-Centennial Celebration Moves Forward
At the Allegheny Semi-Centennial Committee meeting last night favorable replies from invited guests were reported. Mr Stockman stated the stand in the park had to be arranged for the event.
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Duquesne Commandery No. 149
Catholic Knights of St. John
Columbia Volunteer Fire Company
Committee On Uniforma
Gunky
Kaufmann Brothers
Council Committee
Allegheny
Stockman
Duquesne Traction Eyed Tunnel Under Pennsylvania Tracks
Wilkinsburg council considers a Penn avenue tunnel to connect the Duquesne Street Railway into Wilkinsburg. The plan requires cross- borough cooperation with the Duquesne Company and Pennsylvania Railroad, with the PRR to fund work beneath its tracks. The council authorizes a conference committee to pursue the best method and potential route changes.
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Duquesne Company
Witkinabara
Theuesne Traction Company
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania
Traction Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn Avenue
Charles H. cKee
Duquesna Company
DuyQueane Street Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
McKee
Dunesne Company
Burglars in Wilkinsburg Target Stores and Homes
A Wilkinsburg gang believed to be local is suspected as eight to nine houses and nearby businesses were ransacked on Monday. The S F Poorbaugh grocery on Franklin Street and a residence on Rebecca Street were broken into, with items stolen and stock damaged. Police expect arrests as they pursue juvenile suspects from the area.
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Wilkinsburg
S. F. Poorbaugh
Franklin Street
William . Ng
lLa Lessa
Prebecca Street
Stranded Family Receives Aid at Southside Police Station
A Hungarian family with a wife and four children sought help at the Southside police station last night. They said they were traveling from Bechtel, Ohio toward Bradford and had run out of money. The six were nearly famished and were fed before being sent on their way this morning.
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Tate
Southside
Bechtel
Bradford
Attack on Policeman During Prison Transfer
Constable Ray was struck on the head by a blunt instrument while being escorted to Jalil from Boho by Constables McClelland and Hay. The two prisoners, unhandcuffed, did not resist. Ray received treatment at the Fourteenth ward station and lodged the prisoners in jail.
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McClelland
Hay
McKennna
Jalil
Boho
Ray
Moorehead & McClean
Bacond Avenue
Geome Parson
Fourteenth Ward
Embezzlement Suit Ties Kennedy Firm to Bank Funds
A. M. Boyd files suit against Herbert H. Kennedy and John Kennedy Jr. for embezzlement. The claim says Kennedy & Co. accepted deposits while insolvent. hearing set for Thursday. defendants arrested at Tarentum and posted $1,500 bail.
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A. M. Boyd
Altoona
Auit
Herbert H. Kennedy
John Kennedy, Jr
Kennedy &Co
Tarentum
Miners' death verdict debated by coroner jury
Squire Cotton of Dunbar and Captain Kally of the coal and iron police traveled to Pittsburg. Cotton led the coroner's jury for the Hill Farm mine suffocation case, as Sho Bquire defends the verdict while an unnamed juror sought a change. Captain Kelly plans an afternoon trip and aims to begin the last part of the week at the seashore.
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Squire Cotton
Dunbar
Kally
Coal and Iron Police
Pittsburg
Hill Farm
Sho Bquire
Haid Bo
Home
Kelly
Archbishops Feohan and Byrne on Mission to Rome
Archbishop Feohan of Chicago dispatches The Very Rev. Mgr. Byrne to Rome to confer with the pope about the rising influence of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics in America. Father Byrne denounces the order as dangerous to the country’s welfare. A traveling man aids a sick woman with Chamberlain's Colic remedy. Local firms advertise medicines, clothing, and travel excursions including an Atlantic City trip via the B and C railroad with special trains and parlor car service.
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Feohan
Chicago
Senda
Rome
Mgr
A. Byrne
Pitwburg
Conanut
America
Father Byrne
Lee House
Campbellaborg
Ind
Chamberlain
E. G. Stucky
Penn Ave
BE. G. Stucky & Co
Wylie Ave
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Penn
Frankstown
Theo. E
Krig
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Butler St
John C. Smith
Lean Ave
Main At
Jon
L. McConnel & Co
Pitsburg
Allegheny
E. E. Heck
Federal St
Thos. R. Morris, Cor
Hanover
Preble Aves
F. H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. H. Eggers & Son
Smithfield St
Wibsa
Baby Sent to Poor Farm After Found on Penn Avenue
A six month old baby named Willo Smith, found abandoned at 1340 Penn Avenue Monday night, was sent to the Poor Farm yesterday. The item also lists local ads for medicines, bargains, travel to Atlantic City, and upcoming lectures at Blairsville Seminary with various store and business notices.
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Willo Smith
Penn Avenue
P’oor
In the world at Seeyard and beyond the Black and White
An oblique regional note surveys distant reaches from Seeyard toward the Black and White area, hinting at broader concerns or stories beyond a local frame. The fragment evokes travel, borders, and distant places through a poetic lens.
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Seeyard
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Bome
Feneral
Ths
Mr. Elliot
Titteburg
Ulmont
Devi
Pittburg
City Farm
Sam Deere
Ovid
Ray Regyd
Otion
Department of the City Farm
Deent of Charities
Dixmont
Bior
Anould Stoy Immigration
Mr. Fillict
Eare
Duquesne Way
Legle
Interr
Controller Morrow
Allegheny Committee Meeting
Prem
Boniatalli
Miatalli
Yeaterday
Kimmel
Carson
Oity
Agen
Numberleus
Eas
Waste Dog Pound
Rod
Hymeneas Hustlers
Pittsberg
Ohio
Kramer
The
McKernport
Remplons
Sto Ge
Fattsen
Pas Krep cSechonyy
Goubley
Brotherhood of Earth
Sixth Street Bridge
Allegheny End
F. J. Snyder
Ludwig & Richter
Columbia Engine House
Crookebank
Park Moan
Andrew Porter
Will- Ine Early
John Keewan
Vrooland
Samuel Woods
Robert Campbell
Mr. Robertson
Heed
Dusiep Hamuel Dawson
Andrew Thompson
Wall
Jolo Carnahan
Patrick Nice
Michard Nuttal
Wyman
Gourley
Allegheny City Hall
MATOR
H. J. Gourley
Pitefeorge
Dean Sm
J. G. Wyman
Major Gourley
Wildwood
William P. Bennett
General Committee of Arrangements
Mr. Bennett
Bennett
Logan Street
Mayor Wyman
Pittsborgan
Dilworth
Bannon Nat
Dam
Plitaburg
Buainow
Benml
Pitts Barns
Allegheny City
H.C Gounbey
Don Ras
Becks
Department of Public Works
Jane
Adame
Bouthalde
Lisey Sah
Bers Im
Muntelpale
Bureau of Water Aasenementa
Cuba
Island
B. J. Chilbas
Spain
Pathee
A. Birne
E. J. Chibas
Schlomer
Santiago
Cabs
Troy Polytechnic Institute
United States
Isle of Oba
Sae
Mr. Chibas
Jos. Honne & Co
Peon Avenue
Atlantic City
Washington, D. C
Pullman
Jos
Jos. Honge & Co
Poem Avenue
Relining & Wild’s
Pono Ave
Danner Medicine Co
Gestlemen
Wm. Orr & Son
Beaver Falls
Danner
J. A. McCormick
Haworth & Dewhurst
Camereens Co
Federal Street
Nainsock
B. & O. BR. K.avill
Washington City
Fifth Avenue
Wood Atroat
Bouus & Burt
Seeco
Jos, Houwe & Co
T, Br, Ewine
D. D
Seventh Avenue
Blairsville Seminary
Reining & Wild
Dr.c.mclane
Fleming Brothers
Pituurg
Louis
JOS. Horne & CO
Silk Department
Sec India Silks
Bargain &O and
London
Alamel
Henrietta Satines
la Helie
France
la Godge
Horne & CO
Weiser
Iyi
Weisser
Crane Elevator Co
Lewis
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