Knights of Labor boycott Pittsburg Traction Company
District Assembly No. 3 K of L votes to boycott the Pittsburg Traction Company over a stalled strike settlement. A committee will visit trades unions to urge withholding patronage while a hearing with directors is pursued. Allegations of fund mismanagement at Imperial Hall ball are raised against District Master Workman Ross, with a planned defense next meeting.
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District Assembly No. 3
K. of L
Pittsburg Traction Company
Knights
Knights of Labor
Workman
Tross
Cara
William Martin
Amalgamated Association
William Dillon
Flint Glass Workers'Union
Pride Street
Calvin Wrystt
Trades Council
Tustin Street
William Smith
American Flints
Penn Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elkins
L. A
Ross
Boss
John F. Barry
Mr. Ross
Imperial Hall
Disratcn Reon
Reutal
Es Eye Labor
Allegheny Mayor Reports February City Receipts and Caseload
The Allegheny Mayor's Office monthly report shows receipts of 1137.90 dollars for February and 232 cases disposed, 163 sent to jail or held for court. Projected yearly receipts near 14000 dollars, with plans to demolish the Crystal class factory to build brick dwellings on South Sixteenth Seventeenth and Washington streets after its long idle period.
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Allegheny
South Sixteenth
Seventeenth
Washington Streets
Southside
Alder
One in Fourteen Own Real Estate in Pittsburg Study
Pittsburg city assessors reveal that 23,280 property and 1,312 personal assessments were recorded for 1889. The article details how owners align with initials from A to Z, noting high counts for letters like A, I, M, and O, while X shows none and Q is sparse.
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Pittsburg
F Saetly Coutban
Collision injures entire party on Wylie avenue
A Central Traction car struck a carriage on Wylie avenue near Fulton street at 7 40 p m injuring Mr and Mrs William H Haney their son and daughter and driver Daniel Bannon who suffered rib fractures and internal injuries Mrs Haney and children were taken to their home for care while the carriage was pushed below Fulton street. Officials declined to explain the cause citing the power house.
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Central Traction
William H. Haney
Wylie Avenue
Fulton Street
Daniel Bannon
Tannehill
Fulton Streets
Mr. Haney
Rex
Haney
J. Foster
Allegheny
Skelton
Power House
Man Tramps From New York Seeks Family Release From Sandusky Poor House
A lodging man in a Central station in pictorial attire claims to be Mike Feller. He says his wife and daughter are in Sandusky Ohios Poor House and he plans to recover them in about 10 days. He boarded a pass to New York two years ago and walked the route to the city in 15 days claiming recovery.
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Central Station
Mike Feller
Sandusky
New York
New York City
Postmistress Appointed for Charleroi on Pittsburg Road
Agnes McKean named postmistress of Charleroi after commission arrival. Bonds to be signed and sent to Washington before duties start. Charleroi Land Company furthers town by erecting houses and a new wharf supports packet traffic carrying material to the growing city.
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Agnes
McKean
Charleroi
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Washington
Miss Mican
Charleroi Land Company
Mayor Mccallin Pending Signature On Unanimous Ordinance
The mayor had not signed the appropriation ordinance by closing time yesterday. He planned to sign it in the evening after reviewing it, noting its unanimous support as a positive sign.
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McCallin
Conneil
Doctor Haxna Announces Ear Nose Throat Materials
An improperly read notice references Dr B M Haxna of 718 Penn Street Pittsburgh pa and lists ear nose and throat materials.
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B. M. Haxna
Ollive
Penn Street
Pittsburg
S&su
Beaver White Caps Hookstown's Reign of Terror
A bearded plot of rough oil men and Hookstown youths lured by oil wealth rode old Johnston Calhoun on a rail in January. The event prompted a divorce scare, a pact to live together until April, and a heated county debate over punishment while Humane Society and police await better roads for investigation.
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Johnston Calhoun
Hookstown
Beaver County
Humane Society of Western
The
Dispatch
Smith’s Ferry
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Greene Township
Ohio River
Calhouns
February Finances Show Postoffice Surging 16 Percent
Money Order Department reports February activity up 16 percent from February 1889. The summary lists issued notes by nation and related remittances, with totals for payments and repayments across German Swiss Italian Belgian Swedish Danish Dutch Victorian French and other notes, reflecting Postmaster McKean's early term.
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The
Post Office
McKean
South Wales
Victoria
Baldor
Oll
Secerseusees
Couple Rentz Held in Lockup Over Board Bill
Mr and Mrs John Rentz are jailed in Allegheny lockup for jumping a board bill owed to Mrs Boyd of Lacock Street The woman once threatened self harm but is now more composed and choosing restraint rather than drastic action
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Cambody
John Rentz
Boyd
Lacock Street
Allegheny
Mozart's Child Prodigy Otto Hegner Draws Raves
The article hails Otto Hegner as a Mozart level musical prodigy of our time. It praises his mastery of difficult works and improvisation on request. Hegner is billed to perform at Old City Hall in Pittsburgh on Friday evening March 7 with tickets at Kleber's.
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Mozart
Otto Hegner
Old City Hall
Pittsburg
Kleber
Piano makers claim new patents win worldwide approval
Mellor and Hoene promote improved pianos at 77 Fifth Avenue with claims of exceptional durability and tone. Manhattan Life Insurance reports a prosperous year with rising total receipts and assets in their 39th annual statement.
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Vose
Harrington
Mellor & Hoene
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan Life Insurance Co
New York
Manhattan Life Insurance Company of
James C. McKown
Western Pennsylvania
Schenley withdraws 200000 condition on ten acre blind school gift
Mrs Mary E Schenley lifts the 200000 stipulation tied to her ten acre gift for the proposed Institute for the Blind. Dr E R Donehoo reports the deed will soon be signed and the site picked near Bellefield in Pittsburgh. Directors plan meetings to finalize arrangements and begin work, while Battles of Philadelphia previously opposed a training department.
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E. R. Donehoo
Mary E. Schenley
Institute For the
Blind
Battles
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Gift Stirs Pittsburg Council Inaction Critique
A Pittsburg Free Library Commission member reports Mr. Carnegie’s surprise and disappointment with Councils slow handling of his gift. The ordinance passed last Monday but Carnegie may not be officially notified before next Wednesday. Councilmanic contingent and Cornelia appointment are unresolved, unlike Allegheny where action was swift. City Clerk cites engrossing formal acknowledgment as the delay.
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Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Library Commission
Allegheny
George Sheppard
Carnegie
Pleasant Valley Company Expanding Electric Capacity
The Pleasant Valley Railway adds one engine and two new dynamos to its power plant to boost car traction. Officials plan six dynamos in total, reserving others for emergencies as California avenue branch commerce rises.
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Pleasant Valley Railway Company
California Avenue
Spring textiles offering soft lustrous fabrics and silks
One case 42 inch Silicon Warp Diagonals in choice glpring shades and soft lustre from our import. One case 40 inch all wool cashmere in Diack colors. One case 12 inch all wool D almas new spring colorings. These would be excellent value at 700 but we want a quick turn. 4 inch mixed gray fine Foule at 600 to 75c. Very soft and dust resistant for spring dresses.
Grocers Association Debates Severance and Delegates
The Retail Grocers Protective Association discussed breaking from the State organization but postponed the move indefinitely. Delegates to the State Convention were also debated and postponed to the next meeting. Bad-debt collections reached $95.77 in four weeks, with Dwnizell claiming the county agency leads the state by 50 percent over Philadelphia. The Society for the Improvement of the Poor moved into the Free Dispensary on Sixth Avenue.
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Dwnlzell
Philadelhia
Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Free Dispensary
Sixth Avenue
Tys
Fith Avenue
Mhl
Reo Res
Fia
Tes Ciuba
Shiloh St
Er Uubire
Para-Ti
Ghannan
AL CO
Arcade
Cincinnati
Bellable
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the Traction Company
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Miss McKean
Wadhe Sam
Elgett
Earth
Calhoun Homestead
Hookstown Is
Mill Creek
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U. P
George Ray
Wellsville
Calhoun
United Presbyterian Church
Hockstown
Beaver
Maggie Calhoun
Bellaire
Miss Calhoun
Mr. Calhoun
Liverpool
John Buchanan
David Welson
Mr. McKerihan
Hardman
Krakauer
Mr. Justwed
Board of Directors
Writ Price's
Sixth Street
James H. Aiken & O
Jos, Horse & Co
Peno Avenue
Thssu Rosessaum & Co
Wil. Price
MR. Carnegie
Dinamos
Pleasant Valley Company
New India
Canton
the Retail Grocers’ Protective Association
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
SALE
Paris
Horne & CO
John A. Renshaw ,Co
Fancy Grocers
Cor
Liberty
Aacknight & Victory
Smith F’ D ST
jassetTs
Vwalter J. Osbourne
Hichard Barrows
Arrows & Osbourne
Joe Pe
Diamond Street
Yarmouth
California
A. Renshaw 4 CO
Carson Street
Thomas McCaffney
Sutler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
McAllister & Sheisler
Atwood
Jacob Spurm
H. A. Dgsaldsom
A.J. Kaerchen
Federal Street
H. J. McBhridf
H. Eggers
Oain Street
Jackson Streets
Thomas McHenry
Western
Irwin
G. W. Hughes
Ferry M. Glelm
Rebecca
T. K Morris
G Preble Eve
Millvale
N. D. Coe
Brooks FO Uxpry
Cleveland
Pig Ae
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N.Y. Mhd
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ST. Mhi
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Mass
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Ynasig
Itshorg, Pa
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Missouri
Park City
J. Worth
Beekman
Newark City
Wasu
SMAMT
Heny
West Bridge
Jackson St
Johnson & CO
Malin St
Siedmond
Restant
Areca
Allegheny PA
Terme
Addres Centennial Mfg. CO
Chicago
Felt-T-Ween
Ourpatent Safes
Asiow
Gore Br
Nent
Alpine Safe Co
Stanley
Africa
FE. Gatkiy & CO
Furty
Allecheny
Aleto
French
Geeman
Keene Eater Ee Rs
Walters
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Reer Ro Mbs
Sties
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Rectoe
Wasteo
FAHM
Cntter Ani
Howe
Chamberinn Hasty
Meka
East End
iMepatch
Kooma
T. Schues
Hotel Duquesne
Financia
Pusey & Kerr
Allegheny, PA
Castric
Th Medice- Chirurgie
Galegero Koyo
I. BR. Cllausen, M.D
Soden Mineral Springs Co
Sos
Market Street
Royal Wiltons
Axminsters
Gobelins
Wilton-Bacer Velvets
Body Brussels
Brussels
Agra
Ingerains
Turcoman
Edward Groetzinger
New England
Mutual Life Insurance
Boston
Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company
United States
Eatiania
West Mates
Virgil von Bisthat
Fenn Ee
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