Help for Hebrews story of four Russian refugees
A mass meeting in Miller's Hall forms Pittsburg chapter of the Hebrews Alliance to aid banished Russian Hebrews and promote colonization in the West. The report details persecution, forced moves, license abuse, and threats of violence as officials suppress Jewish trade while public opinion restrains harsher actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's Hall
Franklin and
Logan Streets
Hebrews’ Alliance
Philadelphia
Russia
Mr. Siegel
H. Molachocky
P. Lademire
Pittsburg
Cupid Flouts License Law In State Marriages
Observers note widespread violations of the five year old Pennsylvania marriage license law. Couples obtain licenses in one county but wed in another, risking questions of certification and future validity for descendants. Ministers and couples often choose convenience over strict compliance, with several counties near Pittsburg cited as targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Pennsylvania
Petrie
Pittsburg
Greensburg
Livewashington
Beaver
Butler
Civil Service Exam Eligibles List for February
The local Civil Service Board presents the February exam results for 130 applicants across clerkship, messengers, females, runners, and other roles. Percentages show scores for each candidate, noting that eligibility does not guarantee employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Morris
Austin C. Wooster
Charles H. McAllister
Frank B. Menniston
Joseph H. Jacobs
David D. Davis
Martin
R. Rosemond
A.B. Hughes
Hutton
William BR. Thompson
Robert M. Best
Walliam Hogan
William F. Johnson
Lucius L. Hill
Enlenstein
W. H. Patterson
J Fetterman
Cyrus
Youngson
Charlies V. Forrester
H D. Johnson
Mertz
W. Rosenblatt
Lucy H. Hazeltine
Ma Hanrahar
Mary E. McEwen
A. Hazlett
Mary A. Clark
M. Mary Douglas
Nana ©. McFarland
Gertrude V. McFarland
Margaret Neale
Lillian A. Doty
Charlotte J. Ae
Laura M. Mills
Minnie M. Newkirk
Florence M. Latton
Maud McGaughey
Mary C. Keenan
Sarriers
Lisa—J. H.W. Anderson
Bord A. Gress
Edward T. Beil
Fitzman
George C. Hunter
George M. Witham
Thomas A. McAndrews
Thomas F. Donough
Robert M. Chambers
Jos Leesh
Joseph Little
Francis J. Thompson
Thomas Hennesse
Job . P. Maher
Peter Krommel
As H.C. Neeley
M.J. Barton
John D. Moffer
Gustave Kolback
Joseph H. Laughlin
Jones
Ge Gore i. Es
John Firmin
Edward E. Eyles
Ohio man prosecuted for desertion and neglect of family
Agent Dean returned from Columbus where he prosecuted John Kline a machinist who abandoned his wife and four children after moving there for work. Kline agreed to $54 monthly support but failed to pay. At a Saturday hearing Kline was held for court under the new Ohio law making family neglect a penitentiary offense with possible bond or up to three years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Cezar
Philadelphia
M. Robbin
United Hebrew Relief Society
Alliance
United Stats
Robbin
Tasted Hebrew Relief Society
Standard Theater
Pittsburg
Central Society
Retief Society
Relief Society
P. Lademire
J. Glick
Malachosky
Tressurer
M. Siegel
Louis Dlogitz
Cohen
America
Megitz
Bacne
Deane
Dean
Columbus
John Kline
Kline
Columbus Machine Works
Allegheny
Ohio
Board of Controllers
Moje
Mysterious Visitor Questions Saloon Licenses
A well dressed, intelligent looking young man visited multiple saloons along Penn Avenue and Lawrenceville this past week. He asked about dining room and barroom sizes and consulted a map with marks, claiming to gather data for license court judges or the Law and Order Society, sparking widespread talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Lawrenceville
Law and Order Society
Mourning for F G Walker at Dispatch Union Meeting
Local Union 52M of the A F of L held a mass meeting yesterday and passed suitable resolutions on the death of F G Walker a maneree carrier for the Dispatch. He was the first member of the new union to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. of L
F G. Walker
Maneree
Disratch
Walker
Death of TwoYearOld in Outhouse At No 80 Pride Street
John Fisher aged two died suddenly in an outhouse at his home No 80 Pride Street yesterday. The Coroner was notified and an investigation found the child had been ill for two years. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fisher
Pride Street
Esterday
Notable visitors fill Pittsburgh hotels amid railway plans
P W Roth, a Bradford oil man, A N Broadhead and Superintendent George J Maltby of Jamestown Street Railway Company are at the Anderson. The rail men are buying electric equipment. Roland Reed and his players stopped over last evening. J A Lindsey, formerly of Pittsburg now a Colorado cattle man, at the Schlosser. F J Herrie, manager of the Riverside, and F E Henry Burton at the Stendinxteln House. P M Joyce of Youngstown, Amalgamated Association member, in the city. Colonel Sam B Dick of Meadville breakfasted at the Monongahela House. Richard Mansfeld and company arrived and are at the Duquesne. Robert Nourse, Washington Lecturer, spent Sunday in Pittsburg. A L Wagner of the United States Army is at the Daquesne. B P Little of Charleroi is at the Seventh Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Roth
Bradford
A. N. Broadhead
George J. Maltby
Jamestown Street Railwa Company
Anderson
Rai
Roland Reed
Altoona
J. A. Lindsey
Pittsburg
Colorado
Schlosger
Two Men Charged With Carrying Off Barber Shop Crime
A Sunday report details a burglary at J. E. Johnson’s residence on Locust Street. Thieves stole pants and money, left lunch and whisky, damaged portraits, and spray painted expletives. Johnson, a traveling salesman, facing a move to Chicago, and his wife seek justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orstora
Inspector McAleese
J. E. Johnson
Locust Street
Johnson
Ananiaz
First District Police
Mr. Johnson
Cleveland
Blaine
Cold Weather Eases Pittsburgh Crime Wave at Sunday Hearings
The city saw light Sunday morning hearings as cold conditions kept residents indoors. Magistrate Gripp faced 20 cases at the Central station while arrestees included John O Neill for stealing a keg of beer and Emma Hedrick fined or jailed for meat theft. Additional rulings covered arson, fights, and disorderly conduct across several wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
Central Station
John O'Neill
David Lang
Second Avenure
O'Neill
Lang
Emma Hedrick
John Datley
Smithfield Street
Sterck
Morgan Cannon
Penn Avenue
D. J. Enright
Baenio
Third Avenue
Arson Taylor
Florence Burleigh
Arthur Street
Hyndman
Fourteenth Ward
Frank Moore Arrested for Selling His Employer Horse and Wagon
William Moore was arrested at his Karnes row home on a horse stealing charge brought by William Carless of the West End. Detectives moved him from the Thirty-sixth ward to the Central station for morning hearing after alleged sale of a horse, wagon, and harness for 35 dollars at Penn avenue auction stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Karnes Row
Ffth Ward
O'Donnell
Tanney
Thirty-sixth Ward
William Carless
West End
McKenna
Moore
Mr. Carless
Gimber & McKelvey
Penn Avenue
New Castile
Arrest of William Rankin for Family Abuse
William Rankin was arrested last night by Officer Scott and jailed at the Eleventh Ward station for abusing his family. Rankin, a resident of Arthur street, had been the subject of ongoing complaints to Sergeant Cochran for weeks regarding his abusive conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Rankin
Scott
Eleventh Ward
Rankin
Arthur Street
Sergeant Cochran
Ex Alderman O'Brien Freed After Prison Term
Ex Alderman D C O'Brien of the Twelfth ward is set for release from the penitentiary this morning after serving a two years and seven months term for collecting legal fees from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. O'Brien
O'Brien
Raid by Captain Brophy Targets Disorderly House
Captain Brophy of Lawrenceville led a raid last night on a disorderly house operated by Philip Gruber on Thirty-seventh street. The sweep aimed to curb illegal activity and restore neighborhood order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brophy
Barber Shop Robbery Suspect Arrested After Theft
Detective Robinson yesterday arrested George T Deyster a barber charged with robbery. He allegedly led Cheatham in stealing razors braces and barber tools plus a writing desk from Frederick Schumacher at 94 Fifth Avenue during a theater outing. The desk was later found in a second hand shop. Cheatham was arrested Friday. Deyster denies involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
George T Deyster
Deyster
Frederick Schumacher
Fifth Avenue
Schumacher
Dayster
Cheatham
Doyster
Dugaster
Porter in Southside Saloon Arrested for Robbery
John Jackson a colored porter at Edward Williams saloon on Carson near South Twelfth street was arrested early yesterday on Pride street as a suspicious character. A basket he carried contained whisky, cigars, canned goods, and wine glasses claimed as gifts from Williams but the claim was not believed. Williams identified the goods and Jackson faced a Central station lockup with a hearing scheduled for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Succop
William Miller
Byers Mills
Michael Zambia
Fifth Street
Fried
Zambia
Miller
Mt. Washington
William Davis
Jos Fleming
Clare
William Williams
William Agnue
Carson Street
Ile Johnston
John Jackson
Edward William
Carson
South Twelfth Street
Pride Street
Jackson
Williams
Central Station
Kent to be Arrested on Riverside Release
William Harrison Kent exits Riverside Penitentiary after an 18 month sentence for a free coinage act but faces immediate arrest by Scranton detective Reynolds. Kent will be brought to Scranton to answer charges of arson burglary and larceny that could extend his stay beyond the prior term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
William Harrison Kent
Western
Kent
Detective Reynolds
Scranton
The Power of a Cent in Pittsburg History
A nostalgic comparison traces how a penny bought far less in the past, noting how people settled small debts with word or close change. The piece surveys ancient and foreign currencies, including Diodorus's Egypt and Hebrew coins, and ends by mentioning small stakes poker and penny-ante games in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
South
Texas
Egypt
Diodorus Steulus
Europe
England
Switzerland
Temperance Meeting Highlights License Debate and Attendance
The Sons of Temperance met on Ohio Street Allegheny with speakers Mersin Mooney Carlisle Grondy and Boyer arguing for license equity for all applicants. Moorhead Union WCTU No 2 filled Grant Street hall with Mrs R H Jones Mrs William Getty J W Powell and George Schoff leading addresses. A planned Little Jim Church event on Rebecca Street was canceled due to fuel and gas pipe contamination from recent flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Temperance
Ohio Street
Alleebeny
Mersin
Mooney
Carlisle
Grondy
Boyer
United States
Moorhead Union
Grant Street
Doora
R. H. Jones
William Getty
J. W. Powell
George Schoff
Little Jim
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Union Station Cold As Barn Drives Commuters
The Union Depot was extremely cold last evening with gaps in boards and drafts. Passengers shivered as wind swept through the dingy building, children suffered most, fireplaces offered little relief, and crowds complained of heat extremes and foul ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Tven
Robbery Hits J. W. Tygard's Second Avenue Liquor Store
Yesterday morning by 6 a.m. a break in at 219 and 241 Second avenue left a shattered plate glass window worth 100 dollars and whisky removed with a wire hook. No clues were found by the night watchman, who reported the loss as the main damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tygard
Second Avenue
Edward A McDowell in Critical Condition with Typhoid Pneumonia
Edward A McDowell car dispatcher for Pittsburg Traction Company in Oakland lies seriously ill at his home at 240 Atwood Street with typhoid pneumonia. He has been confined to his room for nearly two weeks after a brief recovery, his condition now worsened with a history of typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward &. McDowell
Pittsburg Traction Company
Oakland
Atwood Street
Hie
Not in It How a Woman's Tongue Shaped School Board
The Seventh Ward school principal Milton Jones, in service 29 years, was discharged amid allegations tied to his wife Mrs. Jones spreading slanderous tales about the board. Jones cites financial mismanagement, unpaid statements, and a past loan as core tensions fueling the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Allegheny
Milton Jones
Seventh Ward
Oneo
Peter Bolster
Postmaster McKean Expands Sunday Mail Delivery Arrangement
Postmaster McKean implements a new Sunday mail system to speed delivery. The arrangement opens the carriers room to the public with a guarded passage and range placards. About 200 to 300 people collected their mail and praised the change as reducing delays for staff and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
Smithfield Street
March Weather Bites Hard As Cold Persists
The report notes March opened with severe cold, temperatures dipping to 14 at dawn and rising to 2 by evening. A 11 degree minimum and a 2 degree maximum marked the day, with laundries and gas use expected to surge today amid anxious forecasts.
Defends His Bill on Allegheny Frontage for Market Use
Senator Flinn argues market wagons can use the Allegheny frontage without hindering river traffic. Rivermen fear loss of control and oppose tapping idle wharfs while senators New York trip and canal hopes fuel debate. Neeb assures no city appropriation. canal plans may affect future wharfage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinn
Allegheny
Senator Filton
New York
Dunlap
Bigelow
Neeb
Erie
Two Shoes Alternate Wear Advice From Smithfield Dealer
A Smithfield street dealer urges customers to wear two pairs on alternate days to save shoe wear. He argues unequal wear on each shoe and directions of use change foot pressure, claiming longer life and cost savings from the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Legislative Committee Recommends Hospital and School Appropriations
A Pennsylvania legislative committee visiting the California State Normal School last Saturday will urge appropriations for Mercy Hospital 70000 dollars including building and support, Newsboys Home 5000 dollars for buildings, and California Normal 25000 dollars for school purposes. The group met with Chief Elliot Dr. Wiley and C F McKenna and later visited political clubs and Wherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California State Normal School
Monongahela House
Sands
Pittsburg
Mercy Hospital
Newsboys
California Norma
Elliot
Dr. Wiley
C. F. McKenna
Wherry
Too Many Law Makers W S Gaffy Proposes Fewer Representatives
W S Gaffy voices dissent on state lawmaking. He urges reducing House members to five and Senate to two with first class salaries. He argues only the best minds should be elected and that voters should present claims to legislators who then frame laws to suit the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Gaffy
House
Senate
Verestchagin Exhibit Not Open at Carnegie Hall
John W. Beatty told Dispatch that the Verestchagin collection would not be open today due to lack of authority from the American Art Association. He noted the galleries had to stay closed to the public and said he does not support charging admission on the Sabbath day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Dispatch
John W. Beatty
American Art Association
Wherry Advocates Reintroduction of Hardick Bill
Representative Wherry stated at the Monongahela House that the Hardick bill can be revived in the House and that changes could be made to recover the measure. A health notice promotes Dr Miles Nervine for headaches neuralgia dizziness nervousness and sleeplessness with samples at Jor Fleming & Sons Market street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wherry
Monongahela House
Hardick
Miles’ Nervine
Jor, Fleming & Son's
Market St
Best All Wool Ex Super Ingrain Car Pet Offer
One week only starting March 2 Edward Groetzin Cer advertises 10000 yards of ex ingrain car pet at 60 and 65 cents per yard. Premium grade, not stocked by all dealers, usual prices 80 and 85 cents. limited time before March 9 at 627 629 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Edward Groetzin
Penn Avenue
Renters See Special Lists and Dress Goods Feature
A feature in this issue highlights rent lists published Mondays and Thursdays to aid home seekers. The page promotes silk ad highlights and a large table of 50 inch suitings at Jos. Horne & Co. on Peon Avenue, noting Indies wool seal capes priced at 12.50 and 123 for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
Saan
French Glassblowers Arrive in City amid Emigration Conjecture
Nine French glass blowers and families arrived in the city from Lyons, joining a growing influx over three months. Local workers fear conspiratorial advertising by manufacturers to lure European talent and potentially suppress wages while replacing native labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
France
Charleroi
United States
Pittsburg
Oes
Elegant Wash Goods and Ginghams Now Displayed in Store
Complete importations on display offer large variety of colorings and designs in light and dark grounds. American Zephyr Ginghams priced 25c a yard, other Ginghams Toile du Nord Brenton and Dressden Cloth exceed 700 styles from 10c to 25c. American Challis 12.5c, Pongees Dimitys and Muslin 15c and 20c, Lateens 12.5c, Chintzes and Cheviots 10–25c. White Goods with Lace effects Swiss Plaids Checks stripes Hew stitched lawns and Piques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansdownes
London
Paris
Serge Cronada
oGinen
India
Delsarten
Typographical Union Nominates Candidates at Meeting
The Typographical Union No 7 met yesterday and nominated candidates for the annual election. A M Swartz treasurer of the Carpenters Brotherhood and John Beck of the Stone Cutters Union traveled to Philadelphia last evening. Brees refused to reveal the purpose of the trip. A new Krupp Works rolling mill in Essen Germany now operates for armor plate rolling. It can roll about 28 inches by nearly 12 feet, with rough rolls weighing 100000 pounds each. The mill and reversing engine furnish cranes moving 200000 pounds. About 10 oclock last night car No 225 East Bird division of Citizens Traction line derailed and snapped, causing delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Swartz
Carpenters‘ Brotherhood
John Beck
Stone Cutters’ Union
Philadelphia
Brees
Krupp
Essen
Germany
Citizens’ Traction Line
Missea
Early Spring Opening at Parcers Jones
Exclusive styles of dresses and gowns debut this week with a two day event on March 4 and 5 at Parcers & Jones located at 29 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcers & Jones
Fifth Avenue
Ladies Wrappers and Assortment at Seschaan & Co
Bargains announced for ladies wrappers and assorted items priced from 98 cents at Seschaan & Co. Storewide selection highlighted for value shoppers seeking affordable apparel and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seschaan & Co
Fire at Wills outhouse on Craig streetreport
Engine Company No. 14 answered a still alarm yesterday morning for a slight fire in an outhouse belonging to Charles P. Wills on Craig street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Wills
Craig Street
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HELP
Alexander III
Czar
Diogus
Anilesa
Anyrow
Diegitz
Alexander II
Alexander II D
Diogist
Christ Miller
Lisbowe
F. G. Walker
F. J. Herrie
The
E. Henry Burton
Stendingxteln House
MR. Cleveland
Elotons
Mary Story
Marie Hart
Northside
Wyman
Frank Moore
Painna
Seventeenth Ward
Boss Barber
Wiliam H. Kent
Friends OF Temperance
Union Station
Edward BR. McDowell
Professor Jones
W. & Gaffy
Lowell
Indies
Boocs & Bux
Hucus & Hacxe
Wash Goods Department
Fifth Ave
C. Weiser
Typographical Union No.7
Groetzinger
Eermsine & Wins
Gorham
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Uwf
Hacking Co
Shiloh
Fleming & Son
Pitbourg
Cincimnats
Penn Ave
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