Real estate men oppose city tax on gross income
Real estate brokers in Pittsburg unite to resist a 10 mill tax on gross receipts arguing the levy is illegal as an income tax. A committee of leading firms drafted a plan to withhold payment, seek legal opinion, and test the ordinance in Allegheny County courts, aiming to overturn the measure and extend the gesture to other businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosheld
Moreland
S. A. Dickie & Co
Samuel Black & Co
Black & Baird
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Save Court of the State
J. Scott Ferguson
Gloninger
Lewis
Launch of the Texas Battleship At Norfolk Navy Yard
The battleship Texas, first of its class in the new navy, was launched at Norfolk with a large crowd, including Washington Navy Department officials. It is a 6335-ton steel armored vessel with two 12 inch main guns, five-inch deck armor, six torpedo tubes, and a crew of 368, designed for 17 knots and long range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonrotx
Texas
Navy Yard
Navy Department
Washington
Money For Humanity Humane Society Receives Wide Range Of Donations
The Humane Society held a meeting and acknowledged numerous contributions from individuals and groups. Donors include J. J. Porter five dollars F. A. Fissell five dollars Wilson Miller three dollars and many others with amounts ranging from one to fifty dollars plus a few large sums such as George Schaffer thirty dollars and H Sande fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
J. J. Porter
F. A. Fissell
Wilson Miller
J. G. Pontefact
Mary Lovell
Mark Watson
Benjamin Thaw
John Wilfus
Indy
K. F. Lange
Dr. RB
Sutton
Carl Hartwick
John Warzel
J. Kaufman Bros
H. Linn
Edward Kencett
H. G. G. W. Lange
George W. Keil
Henry Feecher
Roberts & Cook
Mra J. Westphal
A. F. Mueller
Auctioneer Remanded After Larceny by Bailee Charge
W. H. Jones faced Alderman Gripp on a larceny by bailee charge filed by storekeeper William Wake of Mifflin township. Wake had hired Jones to sell his goods after quitting the business. about 430 dollars were realized and Wake alleges the funds were not turned over. Jones is held in $1,000 bail pending court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Jones
Alderman Gripp
William Wake
Mifflin Township
Wake
Jones
Our Daily Bread offers from Kennedy Milling Company
Thousands of ladies seek the beautiful Our Daily Bread published by the M. Kennedy Milling Company of Allegheny. The full page half tone pictures of mills and valuable flour and baking hints please them. send a two cent stamp with name and address to receive one.
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M. Kennedy Milling Company
Allegheny
Protection Profit Policy Notice by Home Life Insurance Co
Protection and profit are showcased in the new Home Life Insurance Company policy. Cash surrender value is placed in the policy with return of all money if death occurs before maturity, plus cash, paid-up, and extended options at maturity. Write for information to H. B. Moeser, Manager, 531 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is reliable for cramps, cholera morbus, dysentery, and diarrhea. 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Life Insurance Company
H. B. Moeser
Woodstreet
Pittsburg
Pawasa
Navy Storm Serge Fabrics Offered in Various Widths
Textile listing shows medium twilled navy English storm serge 56 inches wide and 57 inch navy storm serge ready sponged and shrunken. Also mentions fine navy twilled English serge proofed by Cravenette process at 60 inches wide priced at 2 dollars 50 cents per yard.
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Cravenette
Navy English Whip Cord and Storm Serge Sale
Navy English whip cord 50 inches wide and 46 inch navy storm serge from Manchester England, brand-sponged and ready for order. Text fragment lists dimensions and origin with no full context or pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Navy Stabilis and Storm Serges Show Varied Woven Fabrics
Navy Stabilis is described as a staple in both weave and dye at 44 inches width. Navy Storm Serges feature line stripes in white yellow and old rose and are offered in 50 inches width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Navy Storm Serge and Silk Hosiery Specials
Ladies silk hose in black white and colors with new tan sky pink morocco red and silver shades. Navy estamene and navy storm serges feature six blue shades and twills. Ready made jacket suits in navy and black storm serge with silks lining priced $5 to $16.50.
Marriage Licenses Arranged for Local Residents
Residence details list John H oa At and McPeak With among couples, with Mtiam Crichey and Amelia B. Blelat also connected to marriage licenses. Names include W. J. Sweeney, William Scholl, Minnie Klenk, Emma B. Perry, Grant Martin, and Rose St. Clair Sh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H Oa
McPeak
Mtiam Crichey
M. Brown
W. J. Sweeney
Amelia B. Blelat
William Scholl
Minnie Klenk
Emma B. Perry
Grant Martin
Rose St. Clair
Death notices and funeral announcements from Allegheny region
A chaotic collection of obituary notices and funeral details. Entries mention Mary Losax Alston 25, service Wednesday 9 PM at 63 East Jefferson Allegheny. Joan Ballantine 67 Hoboken Pa funeral June 3. W P Boyd 1892 date. Bowler 26. Julia Collins 19. Mrs down Gibson 53. Hanion 15 years 7 months. Haviland 25 years 8 months. Frank Law 35. Mitchell 55. Ort 10 months 93. O Leary 23. Titzel Glenshaw Pa. multiple times and locations listed with family invites.
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A. J. Montgomery
Palo Alto Street
Allegheny
Tuunepay
R.m
Boyd
Tarentum
W. P
Wm. P. Boyd
Bowler
Aye Burpest
Michael Bowler
Ayed
Hatfield Street
St. Mary's Church
Forty-sixth Street
Collins
A. Wa
Julia, Csurhter
Patrick
Ellen Collins
Gibson
Down Ginsos
Ceeeneoos
W. B. Reynolds
Watsontown
New Orleans
Hani
Perry Street
Farmer Aid Ecele
Willand
First U.P. Mission Church
First
Middle Streets
Hardbers
Janet
Teomas Hanpeswan
Haviland
Grant Avenues
Bennett
Tuurspar
St. Anthony's Church
Cairo
Mitchell
Jeux Mrromat, Sr
Benneca Mary
Jancy Street
Eighteenth Ward
O'Leary
Ewes
John O'Leary
Millwood Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
City
Trunsday
Titzel
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Prrresvee
eTee
California
Voksbran
Eberhardt & Ober Brewing Company
Wren
Vane
Money For Humanity
Klein
Silver Age
Duquesne Ryes
Max Klein
Federal
Walker
Jos. Homwe & Co
Penn Avenue
du Wrrrt
N Ping
Eo Pein Couamed
Ealy Paleetake
Movire
Wau Havce
Sokeane
B. & B. Navy ‘Storm
Serges
Henry Berger
Liberty Street
Sixth Ave
Tively
Pru
Jets
Willison & Son's
Cedar Avenue
Lgowaup Waren, Sr
Werprispar
North Canal Street
Allegheny City
Brookville
Harrisburg
Wittmer
Haze Snewz
Peii
Christina Wittmer
Nelson Street
Park Avenue Extension
Twenty-first Ward
Tuvrsday
P.u
Zehr
Yee
TA. M
Marr
Pere Vent
Turtle Creek
Weow Espar Moramma
St. Thomas‘ Cemetery
Copeland Station
P. RB
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Tam
James M. Fullerton
Eighth Street
Wren Telephone Lis
Renae
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfeld Street
Jel Uwr
John B
A. Murdock
Smithielast
OPEK
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Westinghouse Ofice
Truwer
D. L. Aber
Eane Tamitea
INS. CO
North America
William
Arling Bros
Penne AV
Verner’s
Fifth Ave
Market St
Himmelrighs
Oxford
Pat
Sires. Himmelrichs
House
J. G. Bennett & CO
Col
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Horne & Ward
Boggs & Buhl
Mackintosh
Hodgman
Paulson Bros
Wood St
Aso
Dresden
Gobelin
Fleishman & CO
Ifpriet
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