Reform in Voting Presses Australian Plan in State
The article reports on a House subcommittee visit to Pittsburg including M. Wherry and others, praising Mercy Hospital while criticizing the Children’s Home cost. It covers election reform, a proposed constitutional convention, and concerns about fraud and polling practices under Baker’s bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Appropriation Committee
Pittsburg
M. Wherry
J. E. Woodmansee
M. F. Sands
Mercy Hospital
Baker
Captain Baker
New Jersey
Allegheny Council Debates Clerk Pay and Police Cuts
Last night Allegheny Select Council discussed a meeting agenda with division over a $5 per month clerkship. The ordinance also trims four police posts by removing two inspectors and four captains, a change the Mayor says may be an error and not his concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Select Council
Wyman
City Hall
Doctor's Opinion On West Strange Nervous Trouble
Jail physicians at Little Washington puzzled by murderer West with a spinal ailment linked to slow poisoning. A doctor suspects small dose drug intake caused irritation and nervous disorder, while West's own action failed and a neck scratch did not render him unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Washington
West
State Lime Company faces cash call on new boat
Estate Line affairs reveal leaders urge all stockholders to share cost for the completed boat California. About $450000 is needed to pay for the vessel while small holders resist, threatening liquidation if they fail to contribute. Company says it is not in financial distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCormick
State Lime Company
California
Mould on Stayton Woman Contest Case
Mould accumulates on the Stayton woman contest for the Maroralty of Alle. The fragmentary text notes a contest case and related concerns about decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mould
Local Commissioner Seeks Room in Safe Fight
In a terse exchange Commissioner John D. presses for more storage by removing a bad lot from a safe. The speaker claims the space is needed for other uses and questions the patience of the negotiator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehony
John D. 8
Operes
Shane
Blair’s Prediction on Negro Labor Stirring Controversy
Immigrant Inspector Robert Layton quotes praise and criticism of Senator Blair, who faced New Hampshire opposition over his views on cheap Southern labor. Layton lauds Blair as a brilliant yet erratic speaker while arguing the labor issue, coke costs, and Southern pig iron reflect the need to educate and integrate African American workers to avert long term threats to Northern labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Labor
Senate
Robert Layton
Blair
Congressional Record
Addison
South
Robinson Considers Senate Term Amid Education Policy Debate
Senator John B. Robinson says he will serve his Senate term unless an extra session occurs. He cites constituents wanting him to remain to push key legislation and opposes a state uniform textbook bill. He argues he is not a congressman until oath and sees no law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Congress
John B. Robinson
Senate
Robbins
Senator Neeb defends hangman bill before Banking Committee
Senator John N. Neeb asserts his bill to provide for hanging murderers in a regular place was not killed but is advancing in the legislature. He says he has written to sheriffs for opinions and argues a professional hangman would prevent rope breaks and justify the measure as a strong argument in its favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Neeb
Banking Committee
Monongahela House
Senate
House
West
Washington
The Poetry of Motion at Union Depot
Thomas M Marshall notes American girls can walk with grace and health. He observes busy Fifth Avenue women rushing to work before 9 am, frequenting stores and offices, and finds the city scene a pleasing sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Marshall
Union Depot
Fifth Avenue
Wedding Trip to Dubuque for C. W. Bassett
A large party of friends will attend the wedding of C. W. Bassett General Passenger Agent of the Pittsburg and Western road at Dubuque next Thursday. Bassett has secured a Pullman buffet car for his guests who depart Tuesday afternoon for Dubuque via the Illinois Central. The party includes Mr and Mrs E Dol Smith W G B Shiller F E Rutan W J Magee and Robert Gibson and wife Mr and Mrs Robert Bentley Youngstown Mrs A V Stewart Steubenville J H Sheadle Cleveland C J Morse and wife T C Donald and wife and T F Woodman Chicago. Bassett and his bride will return to Chicago then travel to California for the honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bassett
Pittsburg and Western Road
Dubuque
Bassett
Ilinois Central Road
E. Dol. Smith
W. G B. Shiller
F. E. Rutan
W. J. Magee
Robert Gibson
Robert Bentley
Youngstown
A. V. Stewart
Steubenville
J. H. Sheadle
Cleveland
C. J. Morse
T. C. Donald
Sud T. F. Woodman
Chicago
California
Road bill praised as fair and just by farmer listener
Squire Herman Handel from Washington county farm visits Randall Club and endorses Mr. Kirk’s road bill as hitting the nail on the head. He argues farmers face low incomes and cannot bear more taxes, urging taxes on all to fund highways and better roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Herman Handel
Washington County
Randall Club
Kirk
Local Road Financing and Road Supervisor Selection Debate
A discussion argues for using state loans at 4 percent to fund road improvements and questions the practice of electing a four man board chosen by freeholders. Proponents urge efficiency and longer-term tax repayment, citing Mr. Kirk's bill as favorable.
Grapes Prosper in Chautauqua County Vineyards
Wine agent Owen Gaffney of Brocton reports about 62 million dollars produced by Chautauqua vineyards last year with two million from grape sales. The region expanding its vineyards and cold storage, with 1300 carloads shipped from Brocton and hotels serving grapes in winter. A Niagara grape grower earned 1200 dollars from half an acre supplying Wagner dining car. The Lake Erie side and winter protection through lake water cooling boost grape farming prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Gaffney
Brocton
N. Y
Anderson
Gaffney
Chautauqua County
Lake
Chautauqua
Lake Erie
Niagara
Petroleum Boom Boosts Pittsburg Cash Flow and Jobs
The Pittsburg district’s petroleum development records over the past three months show more than 3 million dollars spent on wells rigs and buildings. Bonuses paid to landowners flood local banks and support broad enterprise while 600 wells near the city push total investment toward 4.5 million dollars. Production reaches about 25 000 barrels daily valued at 8 million dollars yearly, with gas wells and pipelines expanding supply and regional employment. George H. Browne retires as Water Bureau chief and will join the Philadelphia Gas Company as general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
Allegheny County
J. S. McKelvey
Fisher Bros
Coraopolis
George Browne
George H. Browne
Water Bureau
I’. W. Wilcox
Mr. Browne
Philadelphia Gas Company
Tar Dispatch
Bad Bank Failure Heist Stuns Diamond Square Barber
A young barber in Diamond Square exposed a coin banking scam called the Dime Registering Bank. The device stored dimes until five dollars were reached, then released the cash. A friend opened it with 14 dimes, causing the barber to faint as coins spilled out. The schemer claimed easy success, while onlookers noted the trick resembled balancing an egg on end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Square
Charles L. Davis Plans April 1 Property Tearing Work
A telegram from Charles L. Davis says he will arrive in the city late this week to oversee tearing down his property buildings starting April 1. He plans to return on April 1 and stay to direct construction, noting he has let contracts but is securing time for his business commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslyn
Memphis
Snow Storm Darkens City as Fine Flakes Blizzard In
A sudden snow storm yesterday afternoon grew dark and required electric lights. Fine flakes fell heavily for several minutes and almost blocked light. From the Duquesne Hotel upper story the scene resembled a dark cloud over the city as darkness lifted later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Hotel
Duff Opera Company to Chicago via Pittsburg and Western
The Duff Opera Company with 68 people travels to Chicago by way of the Pittsburg and Western with a stop at Wheeling and a troupe labeled A Brass Monkey to Trenton. The Struck Gas company also heads to Chicago. The last of the midwider excursions to Washington runs March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Duff Opera Company
Chicago
Pittsburg
Contested Charter Hits Daughters of Liberty Council
In Steubenville a council protests a second council’s charter seeking to undermine its hold. National officers held a New York meeting but postponed a decision. J W McCleary investigated and granted the new charter amid further protests. W M Simons helped summon the board to revoke the Steubenville council, but McCleary’s stance remained unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daughters of Liberty
Steubenville
National Board of Officers
New York
J. W. McCleary
First Council
McCleary
W. M. Simons
New Haven
Conn
Polish Boy Nears Recovery After Bone Graft at Mercy
Samuel Roden a 98 year old Polish Hebrew boy underwent a bone grafting operation at Mercy Hospital. He nears the end of confinement with the plaster cast to be removed in two weeks and bracing with crutches planned. The leg is nearly healed though a small sore spot remains and full mobility may take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Roden
Mercy Hospital
Plaster of Paris
People Who Come And Go In The City Notes
Charles M. Harris returned from Cincinnati after visiting his brother John Harris, who heads the Cincinnati Street Railway. John Harris celebrated his 60th birthday with gifts from officials, employers, labor leaders, and neighbors. Fred E. Gifford and H. Herzog Jr. stay at the Duquesne, as Gifford backs Congressman Ivnum for the next House speakership. W T Espy leaves for two weeks in New York and Boston to stock a new store. A Eiseman sails to Germany via New York. Attorney Alcorn heads to Serenton to defend the Rowans on counterfeiting charges. Dr W D King returns from the South, and Mrs C Weisner heads to New York on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Harris
Cincinnati
John Harris
Cincinnati Street Railway Company
Bonora
Fred. E. Gifford
Cambridge
H. Herzog, Jr
Dunbar
Duquesne
Gifford
Rowans
W. D. King
South
Lecture Plans for Rev Maurice Rachey Event at Old City Hall
A meeting of committees and helpers for Rev Maurice Racheys lecture on Long Ancient and Modern to be given at Old City Hall on Thursday April 9 will be held this afternoon at 2 30 in the ball of St Vincent s Literary Association Twelfth street Southside Father Maurice will address the meeting. The regular Sunday night temperance gathering will be held at the Little Jim Church on Rebecca street Allegheny tonight presided by William Blackstone with addresses by A M Brown Gilbert aleMasters and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Rachey
Old City Hall
St. Vincent's Literary Association
Twelfth Street
Southside
Father Maurice
Little Jim
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
William Blackstone
A. M. Brown
Gilbert aleMasters
Nelson Kelly
Coraopolis
HaANNa Notice From 720 Penn Street Pittsburg Pa
Public notice lists address 720 Penn Street Pittsburg Pa and appears as an OCR fragment with unclear dates or actions. Reading shows a personal name and street address associated with a local office or business.
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B. M. Haanna
Bye
Ear
Nove and
Praher Ts Tem Bonsg Ig
Penn Street
Pittsburg, Pa
S&su
Old Soldier Seeks Shelter at Ward Station House
Gottlieb Harr, 69, a German veteran of the Twenty-fifth ward drafted in the war, sought lodging at the Twenty-eighth ward station. He claimed pension approval and a past home at 42 South Twenty-second street, but faced banter from a sergeant before being admitted. He plans to try Soldiers' Home. Three other men from Johnstown, Edmund Jones, William Jenkins, and John Thomas, also sought shelter after floods but were referred to the Thirty-sixth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Harr
Twenty-eighth Ward
McQuade
Hart
Twenty-fifth Ward
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Bergier
South Twenty-second Street
Jane Street
Harr
Pension Bureau
A. ©. Jarrett
Johnstown
Cambria Iron Works
Pittsburg
Edmund Jones
William Jenkins
John Thomas
Jones
Twenty Eighth Ward
Thirty-sixth Ward
March Term of Court Opens With Small Docket
Judge Stowe and District Attorney Johnston report a streamlined calendar for the March term, with 81 inmates in jail and 92 cases, the smallest in years. Only two murders appear, plus numerous felonious assault, larceny, burglary, and related charges on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
Johnston
Andrew Schaffer
John Bracken
James Ward
Means Sisters
William J. Faulk
White Caps threaten resident with menacing letter
A Twenty-seventh ward citizen, Joseph Colligan of Brownsville Avenue, received a threatening letter signed by White Caps. The note warned him to change his ways and avoid half way houses, ending with threats and crude images. Colligan doubts any wrongdoing on his part and suspects harassment rather than a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-seventh Ward
Joseph Colligan
Brownsville Avenue
Colligan
Joserh Colligan
Annie Travis Treated at Mercy Hospital in Koch Therapy
Annie Travis, listed as Annie Flinn at Mercy Hospital, is very ill after eight months of Koch lymph treatment begun Tuesday under Dr. Stewart. She is a 1M-year-old colored girl from the Home for Children on Forbes Street. The regimen uses 200 drops of water with one drop of carbolic acid and one drop of lymph, with one one-hundredth injected into the back every two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Travis
Mercy Hospital
Forbes Street
Stewart
Annie Flinn
Day's Mishaps Reported In City Districts
A roundup of accidents lists James McAuliffe of Millvale who fell on Butler Street and may die. Annie Williams, on South Tenth Street, fell from a stepladder injuring her arm and head. Adolph Wagner, 18, injured at Groetzinger's tannery. W C West, a brakeman on the Pennsylvania, struck yesterday at Hauman station and taken to Altoona. John Donnelly of Carey Alley broke his leg on an icy sidewalk. Bull White jailed for larceny after release from the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAuliffe
James McAuliffe
Millvale
Butler Street
Thirtyfourth Street
Williams
Annie Williams
South Tenth Street
Wagner
Adolph Wagner
Allegheny General Hospital
Groetzinger's Tannery
West
W. C. West
Pennsylvania Road
Beac
Hauman Station
Altoona
Donnelly
John Donnelly
Carey Alley
Southside
Club presents gold headed cane to Robert North at Henriet ta Club
A musical and literary entertainment at the Henriet ta Club rooms on Butler street featured Robert North receiving a gold headed cane presented by Homer Nicholls for the club. G. W. McCundress and W. G. Thomas spoke for Mr North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Club
Butler Street
Robert North
Homer Nicholls
G. W. McCundress
W. G. Thomas
Mr. North
Emmet's Day Celebration Planned by Celtic Association
Emmet's Day on March 4 will be celebrated by the Celtic Literary and Dramatic Association with an entertainment at Learner Hall on Forbes Street. John F. Finerty will deliver a lecture. The event promises a pleasant and instructive evening for association friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Celtic Literary and Dramatic Association
Naught in a Name and Quarter Sessions Oddities
A report on yesterday’s Quarter Sessions Court sociological seance scene in Allegheny county with judges and district attorney recounting a string of minor offenses. Names of defendants such as Maggie Rothman and Ralph Waldo Emerson arise amid a humorous yet legalistic melee, ending with a pecuniary forfeit and a court term change. Castle Shannon forms a new fire department with officers and a plan to fund equipment, plus a new patrol wagon and overnight cells at Mt. Washington engine house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Johnston
Squire Patterson
Judge Stowe
Granite State
Hannah Welsh
Braddock
Maggie Rothman
Mrs. Welsh
Maggie
Felicity
Mae Waldo Emerson
Wyman
Allegheny
Stowe
McElroy
George Washington
Daniel Websters
Henry Clays
Martin Luthers
John Calvins
John Knoxes
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ohio
Porte
Emerson
McGinnis
Haymaker
No. 9
Engine House
Virginia Avenue
Shiloh Streets
Mt. Washington
Thomas Devine
John Tuigg
William Murphy
William Hersh
Put His Foot Through the Window
John Daler entered Wopes saloon on Smithfield street and acted disorderly. He kicked a plate glass window at the door before leaving. Detective Sterk arrested him. The plumber is described as alleged insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daler
Wope
Smithfield Street
Sterk
Crime roundup in city court and police notes
Joan Chuhl charged with felonious cutting after a Feb two incident on Carson Street was remanded for trial. James Gatona jailed for desertion cited by his wife Winnie Gayona. Edward Clas charged with larceny and sent to court. Henry Cheatam arrested for robbery at Shoenberger barber shop. Edward Teuceax jailed on felonious shooting. Cal McCarthy jailed for larceny. Cal Wheeting jailed ten days for smashing saloon furniture. Numerous small fines and bail actions noted across Aldermen offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Chuhl
Franz Siebert
Michael Zwighoefer
Succop
Ing Carson Street
George Stratmoeder
Jobstown
HB Ton Ho Ton Toes
Jamess Gatona
Reilly
Winnie Gayona
Evward J. Clas
George H. Shidie
McMasters
Henry Cheatem
Robinson
Theodore Shoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Epward Teuceax
Collier Township
Justice Drennen
Bras Buow4
McKenna
Jous CoLsTox
Ae Wee
Cal McCarthy
Alderman McKenna
Cal Wheeting
Carnegie Free Library Opens for Book Registration
The Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny will open tomorrow for registration of applicants to borrow books. Blank applications are available 9 AM to 5 PM, listing name address occupation and references. Each applicant's sponsor becomes responsible for any damaged or lost volumes. The library houses about 10 000 volumes and will issue borrower cards after enough registrations. The delay stemmed from the book purchasing process under council oversight. The reading room has operated since July 7 with rising attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Free Library
Allegheny
Counceils
Man Accuses James Oliver of Felonious Assault in Late Night Incident
Thomas Mahon alleges James Oliver assaulted him with a revolver on Butler Street near Fifty first, after Oliver, intoxicated, demanded the time and attempted to seize Mahon’s watch. Mahon reports the incident to Alderman Kerr and says the attack occurred Wednesday night as he returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mahon
Kerr
James Oliver
Sherman Avenue
Eighteenth Ward
Butler Street
Fifty-first Street
Oliver
Western Pennsylvania Firms Land Large Canned Corn Shipment
A Western Pennsylvania firm reports the largest lot of canned corn ever received by any company in the region and promotes the biggest bargain in corn ever offered to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
February arrests and fines in Allegheny Mayor's office report
The February report from the Allegheny Mayor's office records 348 total arrests with 1,450 in revenue. Arrests breakdown: 199 for disorderly conduct, 82 drunkenness, 6 larceny, 20 vagrancy, 3 incorrigibility. 44 sent to work house, 70 to jail, 131 fines paid, 99 discharged. Receipts include 896.30 for disorderly conduct fines, 47.45 for drunkenness, 126.65 police fees, 85 amusement licenses, and 235.15 Mayor's costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Grand Removal Sale at Heuricks Music Co
Four weeks remain to close out stock of pianos and organs at Heuricks Music Co Limited 79 Fifth Avenue next to the post office. Prices cut on brands like Chickering Lindeman Wheelock Hallett Davis Stuyvesant Hardman Kuabe Steinway Palace Shoninger Packard Bridgeport and good secondhand pianos from 76 dollars and organs from 45 to 60 dollars with easy payments offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Post Office
Chickering
Lindeman
Wheelock
Hallett & Davis
Stuyvesant
Hardman
Kuabe
Steinway
Palace
Shoninger
Packard
Bridgeport
Henricks Music Co., Limited
Hotel and Saloonkeepers urged to buy linoleums now
Advertisements announce linoleum sales at discounted prices after flooding. Mr Groetzinger offers wet goods at reduced rates claiming durability in water. sale starts Monday March 2 and runs all week. Also promotion for rent lists and furniture reupholstery services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecole
Edwaed Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Colorful Wash Goods Debut In Huevus and Hacker Showroom
Huevus and Hacker present a wide import assortment in light and dark grounds priced from 5 5 cents per yard. American Zephyr Ginghams and other fabrics headline the Wash Goods Department with 25 cents to 1 25 and 1 2 5 cents per yard ranges. Also offered are American Challis 12 1 2 cents, Pongees and Dimitys 15 20 cents, and Lateens 12 cents or so, plus diverse Chintzes Cheviots and sheer lace effects in White Goods selections.
CAN CORN SCANS FOR 25c Weekly Price List Bargains
The notice advertises a weekly price list with large bargains. It claims 5 percent discounts on orders outside sugar and meat and offers mail or ship options to ports within 20 miles, with certain terms and bail orders.
Fine French Fabrics Sold at H Priestly Co
A sale listing offers 40 inch gray foulards in five shades and a line of bold plain 1 inch sew fabric. Also featured are black silk and alpaca Cryatellette dress fabrics priced from 17 to 97 cents per yard, with widths around 42 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S
Isc
Salanes
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Murderer West
Neeb
Mr. Marshall
Mr. Bassett
Squire Handel
Mr. Kirk
Collins
Elmer Collins
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Criminal Court
KOCH
William White
Bull"" White
Gripp
Castle Shannon
George Munsy
R. D. Rambler
H. Brunt
Edwin Scott
Charles Rose
Hallbeck
Massage
Alleghany
E. D. Lash
Oriental Castle No. 3
Knigits of the Golden Eagle
Castle
Fio
Grant Miller
Miller
Oriental Castle
Christy Park
Corwellsvi Coke Center
South Fork
Aptee
Marshell
Heuricks Music Co. Limited
Haven & Keenay
Water Street
Peon Avenue
Rermxixe & Wimps
Huevus & Hacker
Wash Goods Department
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Mahlawres
Ohio Street
Col. Sandusky
Hiker & Easton
Charlies and Weiling
Gas and
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Golovin Olin Ving Daily
Edgar Ang
Edward
Groetzinger
Avenda
Penn Aven
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