Begging for a Boat Chief Browns Dream Realized
Pittsburg officials back a combined fire and patrol boat for the river front behind 800 property owners petitioning City Council. The plan would fund a fireboat by selling the No 1 engine house with Brown and Mayor Gourley in favor, pending council approval and funding. River pirates and large fires spur demand for rapid river protection from Grant Street to the Point and mills along the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Seventh Street
Monongahela River
Pittsburg
Brown
Major Gourley
Councilx
Department of Police Safety
Etts
Davis Island
Br. B. Sneathen
Lasson
W. B. Sneathen
Roy Ns
Ter
Mataty
Hazelwood
Chartiers
Herr's Island
Titesburg
Grant Street
Oliver
Jones & Laughlin’s
Gourley
Pathy
East Liberty
Rivermen Push For City Fireboat With Harbor Tax Debate
A discussion in Pittsburgh harbor centers on purchasing a fireboat to serve rivermen. Critics question taxing below the high water mark and argue the city might better operate a river fireboat if funds come from rivermen. Proponent urges an early, city-supported solution to speed response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Mager
Pittsburg
Legislature Acts Create County Tax Board for Assessments
Waiting for the governor’s signature, a new act forms a board of revision and assessment for county taxes in the county and Philadelphia. The Court of Common Pleas will appoint three members within 60 days, not of the same party, to begin six year terms with salaries of 3000 dollars annually. The court can remove members for cause. future appointments occur every two years. Several candidates are being considered by friends, though names are not yet released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Court of Common Pleas
Daring Burglar Robs Miller Leslie Home at Forty- fifth
A bold burglary occurred about 3 15 yesterday morning at the Miller Leslie residence at Forty fifth and Davidson. Mrs Leslie woke to a scraping sound and husband confronted a burglar who fled after a tense chase. The thief escaped with two silver dollars and a knife, having barricaded rooms and furniture during the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Leslie
Forty-ffth
Davidson
Mr. Leslie
Elegant presents from friends in council and city hall
James Hunter former Allegheny Common Council president was surprised last night at his Perrysville avenue home by about 40 friends and City Hall staff bearing a silver tea set water set a bronze and marble clock a gold watch and chain. Chief Murphy lured him to his home where Mayor Wyman waited with the gift display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hunter
Allegheny Common Council
City Hall
Murphy
Department of Public Safety
Hunter
Wyman
Pay Rolls Held Up In City Departments
City Solicitor Elphinstone's opinion has left Allegheny streets wharves water and rounds workers unpaid for some time while public lighting employees were paid. The pay roll must be examined by a sub committee and sworn to then approved by the Controller. Likely ordinance to require sworn payrolls and controller approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elphinstone
Allegheny
Multiple arrests and a raid reported in local jail and court actions
A string of crime notes to date recounts William Hawt jailed on a wife beating charge, Jons Lar of Heights Run arrested for assaulting his wife, Mrs Jonayxa McCannitt charged with running a speak easy, Fraxx Borer held for court for assault, Patrick Coxseens jailed for beating an elderly man, Miss Mixwit Wallace appearing before Alderman Succop for assault, McQuire jailed awaiting a hearing on assault and battery, Lou E. Avrs junior yesterday sending John Schultz to jail on assault, mechanic Jacon Wevs4ATM allegedly throwing a tin bucket at a child, a Maple avenue house raid capturing five occupants, Moses Dickson committed to jail for entering a building with felonious intent, Moxas information filed against Charles Henry for assault, a complaint against James McDonald’s wife seeking protection from vomiting illness, and Dr B M Hanna announcing medical offices in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hawt
Jons Lar
Heights Run
Jonayxa McCannitt
Second Avenue
Fraxx Borer
Flach
Patrick CoxsEens
Andrew Kempf
Fitty-firet
Butler
Thomas Melvin
Canning
Amsorperty
Edward Price
Maple Avenue
Moses Dickson
Josiah Gwynne
Mifflin Township
Moxas
Fiach
Charles Henry
Fanty
James McDonald
Lana Street
Aperien
Flat as a Flounder. No Opposition Seen in Sight
Quaker City boys return compliments tomorrow by eight wildly excited peers among those who went to Philadelphia last evening. Odd action at the Americas Club shows voter apathy after Sipes withdrawal. Delegates to the Democratic Convention meet at City Hall Tuesday. Republicans report minimal contest with no primary election in many districts. Regular Americus Club meeting highlights Burke critique and Dalzell endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker City
Peesmong
Psilade
Sheriff McCleary
John Doyle
James Sichards
Squire Richards
Lige Randolph
Robert Newel
Merwin Hemphill
James Bird
Charles van Hook
Henry Miller
O’brien
Paor
the Common Pleas No. 3
John B. Larkin
Kennedy
Sipe
Mullin
City Hall
Monongahela House
St. Charlies and Central Hotels
Goodwin's Restaurant
Accidents Yesterday In City Leave One Dead
Yesterday's city and vicinity saw one fatality and eight injuries from varied mishaps. An unknown man was decapitated by a train near Ping Creek on Pittsburg and Western Railroad. A boy named McGuire, age 5, was bruised by a horse on Carson Street. Willie Smith, 10, on Glass House row, was run over by a buggy but only lightly injured. John Wallock, laborer at Thomson Steel Works, suffered a compound left-leg fracture. Dennis Conners, one-armed worker, lost fingers while handling a pulley at a sewer drop on Preble Avenue. William McFarland was struck by a Pittsburg traction car at Pride Street but escaped injury. Steve Antony, a Pole, sprained his ankle in a trench on South Fourth Street. Mrs Donk fell on Tawrence Street, Seventeenth ward, with possible internal injuries. Hugh McCormick's horse ran away on Wylie Avenue, throwing him and breaking his hip.
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Southside
Ister
Carson Street
Willie Smith
Glass House Row
West Carson Street
Iaallockk
John Wallock
Thomson Steel Works
Hugh McCormick
Wylie
Lost alligator found in warehouse walls
William Gordon, a bookkeeper at James A Henderson Co, spent six weeks with a solemn look over a missing alligator sent from New Orleans two months earlier. The reptile grew from 15 inches to four feet while hidden behind a warehouse barricade before being discovered by a crane operator. Gordon celebrated by taking the now tame pet home, where it roams and brands its domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gordon
James A. Henderson& Co
New Orleans
William
Crain
Gordon
Disorderly conduct case over French boarding house
Mrs Marie Louise Souvier testified before Alderman Kerr that Charles Martin, a French boarding house keeper on Thirty sixth Street, disrupted her boarding of her and husband for debt. Martin resisted arrest and bail was posted. his wife supported her husband. Mrs Souvier fainted during the incident and Martin faces a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Louise Souvier
Kerr
Charles Martin
Thirty-sixth Street
Doughty
Martin
Souvier
Move at the Altar as Father Mollinger Fails Health
Reported health decline of Father Mollinger prompts European trip planned for three months starting June 15. Patients visit his Troy Hill church hospital amid claims of miraculous recoveries and a thriving drug trade aiding prescriptions from Allegheny.
Monthly commutation rule restricts ticket use
Notices posted at Union depot state that Ft. Wayne and Panhandle commutation tickets may only be used on calendar days of the month and will not be valid for the last five days of the prior month. General Agent Ford notes the change aims to simplify tracking. riders must buy tickets on a single day and lose five days of grace if exceeding 50 coupons, paying full fare until the month ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Ft. Wayne
Panhandle
Ford
Japanese Engineer Sees Pittsburg as Real Mechanical Center
S Kawakami of Tokio visits Schloser to study for a home company and praises Pittsburgh as a true mechanical hub. He advocates reciprocity with the United States, notes Japan's 2000 miles of rail, and recalls the early government built first 50 miles before private lines expanded. Directors of National Tube Works toured the plant. J H Fingler says no improvements planned due to dull trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kawakami
Tokio
Schloser
Evnl America
Pittsburg
United States
England
Germany
Philadelphia
Japan
National Tube Works
J. H. Fingler
Old Deaf Woman Found Wandering in Parks
An elderly deaf woman, unnamed and found wandering in Allegheny parks, claimed she fled from Shousetown with two baskets of clothing and cash. Mrs. Brown of 186 Federal Street sheltered her briefly before police intervened. the woman was taken to the lockup and placed in hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Parks
Local Items From Allegheny Area Prepares Busy Schedule
A string of short notices covers a dog killed by Officer Shuff on Taggart Street, aldermanic moves by M. J. Barrenty near Forbes Street, and church services at First Unitarian in Ross and Dis nd streets. Lectures by Miss Better Brown and juvenile department notes, auction sales at Black & Baird, and a Wylie avenue car house sale auctioneer H. B. Smithson offering 25 lots. A holiness convention at Liberty Street M E Church and a Curry University alumni banquet at the Monongahela House on June 4 are announced along with various accident and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart Street
Allegheny
Shuff
Pittsburg
M. J. Barrenty
Pattison
Forbes Street
First Unitarian Church
Ross and
Disnd
Howard Meary
T. Beccayveat
Larimer Landines Comaenys
West Fogerday
Better Brown
W.C.T.U
Black & Baird
Wylie Avenue
H. B. Smithson
Liberty Street
M. E. Church
Fourth Street
Joseph H. Smith
A. B. Updegrat
E. J. LD. Peffer
Twelfth Ward
Tus Curry University
Monongahela House
Guenther
Amphion Sarto
Ates
Philadelphia Republicans Visit Tariff Club Networking Event
The Thirtieth Ward Republican Club of Philadelphia members joined the Tariff Club on a trip down the Ohio River to Cincinnati for a recent League clubs gathering, exchanging compliments and discussing policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirtieth Ward
Republican Club
Philadelphia
Tariff Club
Ohio
Cincinnati
Austrian Boy Anton Reigelmeyer Arrives in New York
An Austrian boy about years old named Anton Reigelmeyer arrived at Union Station last evening. A card from a New York barge officer stated he passed inspection and heads to a burg where his parents await. He was shipped in care of Charles M Ray of that place and was expected to be picked up. The depot call was delayed but the boy soon drew a crowd and a record was sent to the matron for his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Reigelmeyer
Union Station
New York
Charles M. Ray
Margaret Long Dies Suddenly at Peak Time
Margaret Long died suddenly at 6 o clock after an incident linked to excessive drinking. Corentry investigated the death and found causes related to alcohol consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Long
Bye- Corentry
Quitting Call in Equity Sued Over Railroad Case
Camille Weidenfeld of New Jersey files a bill in equity in the United States Circuit Court against the Allegheny and Kinsun Railroad Company. The stockholder alleges mismanagement by Bullis and Barse aided by Rooney McNeil and Roberta, including construction beyond agreed lines, failure to pay creditors, and diversion of assets. The suit seeks a restraining order to stop illegal use of company credit and prevent further branch construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit
Camille Weidenfeld
New Jersey
Allegheny and Kinsun Railroad Company
Allegheny and Kinzun Railroad
Pennnsylvene
Bradford and
Corydon
Allegheny and Kinzua Railroad
New York
Interior Construction and Improvement Company
Bullis
MS W. Barse
Bullis and Barse
Barse
J. E. Rooney
Peter McNeil
G. L. Roberta
Reaping Good Fruit From Hospital Ladies Fund Drive
The Hospital Saturday and Sunday Association reports rising donations through May to 1,098.33 dollars with several hundred more later. Contributions come from Hillard Sterritt Co., Knox School, Fifth Ward, Baptist Church, Grant School, Osceola School, Liberty Newsboys Sunday School, and many others totaling 1,456.68 dollars to date. Police and Fire Departments and other Allegheny schools are expected to contribute soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Saturday
Hillard, Sterritt
Knox School
Standard Council N
Jr. O. US A. M
Fifth Ward
Tilehony
Dvtmnocer Baptist Church
Bacaraenicwaren
Wetsch Street
Grant School
Third Ward
Mice Graham
Paneeneene School
Twenty Fifth Ward
Osceola
Hig Land Avenue
Eona Newsboys
Ludi G. A. R. Circle
Allegheny
Steinway Conover Opera Pianos Promote Best Deals
The Steinway, Conover, and Opera pianos are hailed as the most celebrated and trustworthy. A fresh stock arrives at H Kleber & Bro, 506 Wood Street, offered at small advances over cost with accommodating terms and a reputation for honest dealing. Older pianos and organs may be taken in exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsby
Neighborhood
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Great Sale of Kensington Lot Prices and Bargains
Kensington sale notes include 25c floor cloths at 15c, brass curtain poles, Brussels carpet reductions, and wool rugs at deep discounts. J H Kuxxen & Bro advertise 1347-13 49 Penn Avenue with dozens of bargain items from ladies vests to shirts and lingerie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
J. H. Kuxxen & Bro
Penn Avenue
Bunker Hill Day Parade To Be Reviewed By Governor Campbell
Governor Campbell may review the big Jr C U A M parade in Cleveland as National Council sessions begin. The excursion plans include multiple special trains from Pittsburgh and regional councils with about 5 000 juniors expected from several states. Key figures include Captain William M Awl Major E A Montooth and Governor Campbell with ex Governor Foraker possibly attending. The program features addresses by W A Gordon J W Fields P F A Wright and J Post plus recitations by Miss Lillian Burkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of the Jr. C. U. A. M
Cleveland
Moody
Pennsylvania Lines
Order
William M. Awl
Vine Cliff Council
E. A. Montooth
Allegheny
Pride of
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Texas
Wisconsin
Missouri
Massachusetts
Campbell
Foraker
Music Hall
W. A. Gordon
J. W. Fields
PF. A. Wright
J. ©. Post
Lillian Burkhart
H. H. Bair
Whaddock
Cleve- Gray
National Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chief Browns
John M. Gill
W. M. Barker
W. G. McCandless
Joseph I. Brown
A. HK. Miller
Allemoannin Fire Insurance Company
Lockhart & Flanegin
George Ogden
Boatmen's Insurance Company
John D. Biggert
Chase P. Smith
James Gordon
John Kirkpatrick
Joan H. Clancy
Joseph Walton & Im
McClurg & Co
J. RK. Weldin & Co
T. Kennedy
Amman
John Ogden
W. E. von * Borst
W. A
Tio A. He Co
Oliver and Roberts’ Wire Company
Board of County
Allegheny City
B. M. Hanna
Penn Street
ODD Action OF the Americas Club
Sipes
Randall
Mr. Mallin
Charley Anderson
T. O'Brien
M. Ennis
Harrisburg
McCarthy
William Wilson
Attorney Johnston
Center Avenue
Robert Armstrong
George C. Chalmers
Johnston
Station House
Americus Club
Mr Burke
Burke
Laer
John Dalzell
State League
William K. Ford
John A. Reed
Joseph P. Andrews
J. P. McCrea
Americas Club
Dalzell
Indorse
James F. Burke
Nashville
Father Mollinger
Europe
Michael Hughes
Troy Hill
Hugh Hagan
Hagan
St. James Hotel
Carbondale
Chief Murphy
Mollinger
Ft. Wayne and Panhandle
Eailroads
Ladies of the Hospital Association
Steinway
Conover
Kensington
Thornton Bros
Jonux P. Kwanne Co
Iron City Brewery
Eumenes Fischus
Jonnx P. Kwasre Co
Fifth Ay
Hanover
Mamaux & Son
Joan P. Knable Co
von. Jonyx P. Knable Co
Kensincton
Jon P. Knasiz
Bunker Hill
KeEensmydor
Ohio Pyle
Sie
Mocdere
Manten
Mt Tee Isn
Axminster
Mom Yaad
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Marshell
Ittsburg
H Square
Pitts
Ohio St
Corner
Sandusky
E. Schauer’s
Taicor
Hucus & Hacxe
Mousseline de Soie
Fifth Ave
Market St
Jei
Wwe
Biber & Easton
John & Brown & Sons
Lois du Nords
India
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