Owners Seek Redress Over Police Killed Dogs
Reports allege police poisoned dogs or shot them in homes stables and doorways. lawsuits by Humane Society against officers begin as citizens seek damages. Cases include Ehler’s butcher shop dog shot in doorway and Schwarzwaelder’s Newfoundland dying after a confrontation with officers at 495 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
McAlense
Eicbler
Forbes and
Gist
Schwarzwaelder
Dog sniffs meat at saloon. Kramer seizes button
A dog outside a saloon noses a piece of meat and a bystander notes the dog has a deadly "patton" button. Kramer grabs the meat, suspects the officer claims the dog found it outside, and a man asks if Kramer is an officer after alleging he gave the dog the button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
Patton
Ladies Press for Humane Dog Protection and Pound
A deputation of ladies visited Chief Brown and the mayor to urge a humane approach to dog killings. They propose a city dog pound with temporary confinement and painless disposal by gas if not claimed, funded by subscriptions. Humane Agent OBrien and City Attorney Moreland voiced support amid reports of dogs killed and wounded in the recent incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Chief Brown
Hoe
the Humane Society
Gourley
Peter Young
Ella E. Paisley
Lee Mason
West
Miss Paisley
Eisabats
Moreland
Trane
Tor McAleese
Matron staffer recalls chaotic Union station ladies room
A long tale recounts Mrs. Kirkpatrick the matron at Union station who handles a crowd of mothers children and curious travelers in the ladies room. She describes flirtatious schoolgirls cranky travelers and professional beggars while station staff try to keep order amid rain mud and busy gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Dead Newfoundland Dog Left In Street After Being Shot
Miss Payne of Mayflower Street complained to Officer Hest that a large Newfoundland dog was shot in front of her house five days ago and has since decayed, emitting a stench that has driven roofers away and caused resident unrest in the Ninth Ward. The fallmaster had been notified several times but offered no solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schwarzwaelder
Enid
Mivakpasis
Warhoc
Magesavai
Wes i Aian
Patterson
Miss Payne
Mayflower Street
Hest
Nineteenth Ward
Jes Payne
Incoherent Train Car Dialogue Sparks Jurisdiction Comment
Fragmentary dialogue describes a New York woman flirting with a man in a station yard as a train arrives. A Pittsburg man wonders about marital judgment and jurisdiction if the woman does not leave the train. The excerpt notes powerlessness to act in the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Sante Eells
Conflicting Estimates Roil Oil Talk in Corsopolis Area
Report notes wide gaps between public expectations and operators' data in Corsopolis Montour region oil prospects. Early strikes at George Ferree farm Coraopolis sparked high local interest, with several wells yielding 1 to 40 barrels daily as production discussions grow. Debates involve Neely Tarn, Stewart farm, Anonie Young well, and Robert Ferree area, reflecting divergent local vs operator views on output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OF Welle
Corsopolis
Montour Han
Doff City
Sewickley
Oil Exchange
Duff City
George Ferree
Coraopolis
Ferree
Captain Kendall
Coraepolis
Neely
W. L. Standish
Stewart Farm
Wetteneall
Montourron
Counting Our Noses Pittsburg Takes a Little Drop
The census office reports Pittsburg population at 207 822 with potential 5 percent addition, Allegheny City at 101 013 and similar expected rise to 106 063. Postal card counts supplement official totals while nationwide returns push toward 40 million counted. Pennsylvania leads with most returns in, New York close by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Ittaburr
Allegheny
Porter
Pennsylvania
New York State
Pittsburg Architects Favor State Board of Examination
Prominent Pittsburg architects advocate a state license for architecture with mandatory examinations. They argue a board would elevate the profession, ensure safety in designs, and weed out unqualified practitioners currently compromising standards. W S Praser Joseph Stillberg Edward Stotz urge exams for all applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praser
Pittsburg
Joseph Stillberg
Fifth Avenue
Architects’ Association
Edward Stotz Spok
Board of Architects
Chief Murphy Considers Stray Dog Pound Plan
The city chief said he opposed poisoning stray dogs and favored establishing a pound. He would not act immediately but may move to gather stray canines in a few days after review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Fire alarm prank triggers alarm chaos in Allegheny
A faulty fire alarm caused a staged alarm at 9 30 in Allegheny with fire crews ready to respond. The team could not identify the box as a Pleasant Valley streetcar crossed a fire line on Federal street before the line was cleared and alarms resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pleasant Valley
Federal Street
Hardware dealer accuses lieutenant of shoving him from streetcar
Mr. R B Cunningham a 314 Wylie avenue hardware dealer told Magistrate Gripp at Central station that Lieutenant Lewis of the Eleventh ward pushed him off a Wylie avenue cable car Tuesday night. Lieutenant Lewis says Cunningham blocked his exit and he pushed past him. Cunningham was jailed for disorderly conduct. The case was postponed to allow witnesses and Inspector McAlesse backed the lieutenant’s conduct as proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Cunningham
Wylie Avenue
Lewis
Eleventh Ward
Gripp
Central Station
Cunningham
Felton Street
Roberts Street
Alther
Liettenant Lewis
Gripman
Dundee
McAlesse
Feutenant Lewis
Cennhuehens
Three Accidents Reported in One Night
Henry Sneaker of Lawrenceville sustained severe burns after oil from a bottle spilled on a lamp and ignited. John C. Pearce of Knoxville was seriously injured when a coal tipple collapse sent him to the ground. Alexander Crawford was struck by a runaway horse on Station street, suffering five broken ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sneaker
Lawrenceville
John C. Pearce
Knoxville
Castle Shannon
Alexander Crawford
Station Street
Allegheny Grocers Picnic At McKee's Rocks Draws Crowd
About 2,000 people attended the Allegheny Grocers’ Association outing at McKee’s Rocks yesterday resulting in nearly all Allegheny grocery stores closing for the day. A large dinner was served and entertainment featured prominently in the event. The Pittsburg-area community joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Grocers’ Association
McKee’s Rocks
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Iskirma
Porte
Wicking
Sentenced at Last for Speak Easy Operations
Kirk Fields, a colored man, was given 60 days to the workhouse by Magistrate Mc Keona after a speak easy on Twenty-ninth street and Mulberry alley. Inspector McAleese alleged misconduct, but Fields escaped before later being tracked to Forty-third street where his wife faced starvation. He was recaptured and yesterday convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Fields
McKeona
Fields
Twenty-ninth Street
Mulberry Alley
McAleese
Forty-third Street
A Gees
McAlee
Coulson
Weather bulletin issued by War Department at Union Depot
A Weather Service Bureau bulletin posted in the Union Depot shows a 21 hour forecast issued by the War Department. The bulletin bears the date April 18 and appears aimed at warning travelers of weather for the next 44 hours, though its datedness raises questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Signal Service Bureau
The
War Department
Murder Likely After Assault on Lucy Jenkins
Mrs Lucy Jenkins, a colored woman, is gravely ill after an alleged assault by Albert Davis and David Madden near Twenty eighth street Saturday night. Her condition forces postponement of the men’s hearing scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Jenkins
Albert Davis
David Madden
Twenty-eighth Street
Della Randolph Arrested for Robbery on Robinson Street
Detective Demmel arrested Della Randolph for a house robbery at William Hendricks’ on Robinson street Allegheny last week. The suspect, a domestic worker at Mr Headricks, confessed to stealing money and two rags after a room search at 105 Forbes avenue. Mrs Headricks reported $50 missing, which the girl denied taking. She will appear in court this morning.
Knights of Labor Halt Boiler Makers at W H Brown & Sons
The Knights of Labor held a busy meeting at headquarters with 25 new members and endorsed Bun day’s actions while vowing no members will work on boilers for W H Brown & Sons. The firm reportedly exited boiler making, outsourcing to other shops, drawing union protest. Organizer LN Ros and Financial Secretary Miss Laura Powell traveled to Salem to organize a salesmen assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Slaters’ Assembly
Intercat
Bunday
Itea
W. H. Brown & Sons
Frm
LN. Ros
Laura Powell
Salem
Family jar ends in Allegheny lockup
John Menremen, a baker, and wife of Lacock and Sandusky streets Allegheny, clashed last night. Menremain was knocked down stairs and jailed on a disorderly conduct charge. William F. Walsh, driven by sunstroke, wandered from home weeks ago, found in Ohio, then returned and again wandered, last seen at Wyland station on the K and O road. He is 5 feet 6 inches, dark gray hair, full beard, brown eyes. Family seeks his return for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Menremen
Lacock
Sandusky Streets
Allegheny
William Walsh
William F. Walsh
Federal Street
City
Ohio
Wyland Station
William Lane Held for Disorderly Conduct in Allegheny
Yesterday William Lane was placed in the Allegheny lock-up on a barrene disorderly conduct. The report notes he struck a lady on First street in Allegheny and was taken into custody amid a humorous mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lane
Allegheny
First Street
Own
What People Are Doing in Wellsburg Party Rounds Homewood Races
A Wellsburg party on business visits Pittsburgh area hotels and the Homewood races. Members include D. McClelland, M. L. Wells, W. J. Atkinson, J. A. Moffett and Chicago reps of Westinghouse. C A O'Brien of Y & O'Brien arrives in Easton. W Mullenas of Salem and E W Olds of Kansas City are noted at Seventh Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsburg
W. Va
Seventh Avenue
D. McClelland
M. L. Wells
W. J
J. M. Atkinson
J. A. Moffett
Chicago
Westinghouse
Hovel
The Sign of the House
A stylish young businesswoman directs a maid to the Anderson House sign on Fifth Avenue near Wood Street. She explains to go to the first street on the right and notes fifty men at the entrance as she continues her journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson House
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Local Crime Roundup From Braddock and Penn Avenue
Ane Spencer was arrested at Braddock yesterday by Officer Geores Cole for assaulting Cook Travers. He was taken to Central station for a hearing. Josefh Carrol and James Burns, two boys, were arrested last night on suspicion tied to Hazlett's jewelry store robbery on Penn avenue two weeks earlier. Patrick Havey, noted South Side granblower, and the Green Glass League Convention in Baltimore, returned bone yesterday. A man named cares was arrested by Officer Dayvice for fighting with a con Sheer on the Second avenue electric line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Spencer
Braddock
Geores Cole
Cook Travers
Central Station
Josefh Carrol
James Burns
Hazlett
Penn Avenue
Patrick Havey
Granblower
Green Glass League
Baltimore
Bone
Cares
Omeer Dayvice
Second Avenue
Farmer's Hotel
Alderman Orders Garfield Man to Workhouse for Mistreating Daughter
Alderman Leslie yesterday sent Henry Morgan of Garfield to the workhouse for 40 days on a charge of mistreating his 10 year old daughter for trifling Fourth of July offenses. Citizens of the village were indignant at Morgan's conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Henry Morgan
Garfield
Morgan
The
Inquest Ad Journed Over Death by Drowning Lizzie McDonald
The inquest into Lizzie McDonald of Duquesne who drowned last Thursday was continued. Witnesses including Annie Cook and Annie Smith spoke of fortune telling predicting August 7 and Lizzie’s intent to die. A letter to Mr Brown was shown. The coroner noted past cases linking self death to fortune telling. The fortune teller Mrs Smith could not be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie McDonald
Duquesne
Annie Cook
Lizsie
Pittsburg
McDonald
Ann
Mrs. Smith
Lizzie
Dell
Annie Smith
Arles Brown
Litsle McDonald
Family squabble over 1882 farm inheritance in court
Mrs Louiss M Lift sues her brothers Peter and Thomas Datt in equity seeking one fifth of their father George Dats farm divided among five children. She claims Peter invested $0,000 in the Grobbs farm deeded in his name and asks the court to compel an accounting and payment of her share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louiss M. Lift
John N. Tift
Peter
Thomas
Peter Datt
Grobbs
Ifft
Malformed Names in Commonwealth Court Case Notes
Partial OCR lists several individuals including Frank Geroda Florian Ackerman George Kraser Hugh McLaughlin Mary McLaughlinAnn McLaughlin Joseph Fugh and Catherine with unclear roles in a Commonwealth court record. The fragment lacks context or case details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crmainal Court
Commonwealth
Frank Geroda
Florian Ackerman
George Kraser
Philip
Hugh McLaughlin
Aggie McLaughlin
Mary Ian McLaughlin
Ann nhcLaughli
Joseph Fugh
Catherine
Italian workers among small legal notices in 19th century
Minzie Malley jailed seven months for illegal liquor sales. Chatha convicted for pointing firearms at Bollina. Baro claims 86 263 40 from Central Traction power house work. Key sues Pitburgh Plate Ni for damages. Sarr seeks transfer of property from William and H K Sample. Cunningham renews US citizenship intention first declared 1878. Mrs Miller sues A D Miller & Sons for 30 000 for husband’s death in refinery explosion August 21 1838.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minzie Malley
Marreo J. Chtaha
Leonardo Bollina
Stoops Ferry
Charles A. Baro
Central Traction Company
Joan Key
Pitwburg Plate
Sarr
William
H. K. Sample
Patrice Cunningham
United States
Cunningham
England
Marcarer MiLiLer
A. D. Miller & Sons
Allegheny Oil Refiners
Miller
Many Brilliant Thoughtful Minds on Electric Motors
Mr Jarhoe works on improving electric motors saying the aim is to reduce friction and simplify operation not to replace electricity. Civil engineer J Schinneller notes streetcar motors wear unevenly with routes Pleasant Valley and Second Avenue. Ex Alderman Reilly says direct application of power is key and complex designs waste power, urging simple construction for a large fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarhoe
J. Schinneller
Pleasant Valley Railway
Second Avenue Railway
Reilly
Men Seek Arrest of Painter Brady in Turtle Creek
Three Turtle Creek residents Adam Uhler August Berg and Adolph Schwander went to the Allegheny Mayor to demand the arrest of John D Brady. They say Brady borrowed 22 from Berg a wagon from Schwander and 2 from Abel and planned to go to Pittsburg and Choandeh to avoid repayment. Captain Bell delayed action until morning and Brady had not yet been caught by late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Uhler
August Berg
Adolph Schwander
Turtle Creek
Allegheny
John D. Brady
Waas Painter
Esterday
Adam Abler
Brady
Pittsburg
A. G. Bowden
Choandeh
Bell
Wen
Davis Arrested for Disorderly Conduct After Night Disturbance
Detective Steel arrested Benjamin Davis last evening on a disorderly conduct charge raised by Samuel Day. Davis allegedly caused a disturbance at Day’s East Street home near First Alley, threatening the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Davis
Steel
Samuel Day
Davis
East Street
First Alley
English Capital Seeks Pittsburg Industries for Investment
A Pittsburg agent holds 15 million dollars awaiting disposal as English capital targets five local establishments in iron and steel plants breweries and implement houses. Investors seek safer returns in established industries while political concerns in England push money toward American opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
England
Prince of Wales
Abome
Two Per Cent On Beer Bottles Prices Discussed
Louis Arrington of the Green Glass League met with Thomas Wightman and local officers to discuss next year's scale. The expected changes include a beer and bottle price rise not exceeding two per cent and a reduction in Eastern small ware with a corresponding Western increase to meet non union competition and align prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Arrington
Green Glass League
Thomas Wightman
League
Irwin Miners Hold Out Over Wages Rise
Mass meeting of Westmoreland and Penn Gas Coal miners in Irwin discusses six men returning to work. United Miners president John B. Roe leads the push to advance wages and penalize those who crossed the picket line. About 8,000 workers left. 200 attend. claim agents hire others to move to the river and Blake districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland and
Penn Gas
Irwin
John B. Roe
United Minera
River
Blake
Niagara Falls Round Trip Special by Allegheny Walier EB
Saturday July 26 excursion to Niagara Falls and return for 475 dollars. Train departs Union Station at 8 40 A M using Eastlake coaches and Pullman parlor buffet cars. Tickets valid five days after departure. Also includes a housekeeping sale and miscellaneous notices from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Columbia Engine Company Members Honored by Dr Arthurs Supper
The Columbia Engine Company of Allegheny was treated to a handsome supper last night by Dr W J Arthurs at his home. Residents praised the generous gesture and noted the team's splendid work on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Engine Company
Allegheny
W.J. Arthurs
William Koon Is Discharged After Hearing
William Koon, charged with assaulting Mabel Malone, faced a hearing led by Superintendent Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society. Lacking corroborating evidence, the case was dismissed and Koon was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Koon
Mabel Malone
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Koon
Woods Run Man Recovering After Stabbing Incident
Dennis Bulkley of Woods Run was stabbed by the Hungarian Gertrich on Monday night. The knife cut the head and penetrated his lung, but Bulkley was much improved last night and expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Bulkley
Woods’ Run
Gertrich
PENN AVE STORES MARKDOWNS ON DRESS GOODS AND SILKS
Thursday July 24 special markdowns feature French Cashmeres 46 inches wide at 75c a yard and Black Silks with India Silks near equal value. Dress goods for school and wear priced 12y2c to 50c, American lawns 40c, Scotch Ginghams 25c, Latines and Hemstitched Handkerchiefs 25c, Corset Covers up to 1.50, and extensive shawls and laques at cut prices. Pack your trunk with these mark-downs.
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George Heaps
Hill District
Ook Ae Mga
Pei Ng Npn
Ping
George Kramer
Asa Ei
Europe
H. M. Butler
Butler
Spooney
Mr. Butler
Thanes
Allegheny’s Association
McKeee’s Rocks
Clairmont
Knights
W. HB
Browns & Sons
Oibere
Lizzie M’donald
Pear Charley
Anny
Encennees
McDowell
Day
Electric Motors
Woo
Gevat Remnant
Ewaste & Suuster
Fifth Ave
Windsor
Biber & Eastok
M. B
Ida
Dyl
Marvin & Co
Arvin
Jos, Horne & Co
Tissa Hoavs & Hacks
Columbia Boys
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
India
Zoc
Mark Downs
JOS. Horne & CO
Edward
Groetzinger
Jylerresa
Atric
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