Charleroi Debuts as Buyers Snap Up 360 Lots
The infant glass town of Charleroi near the Monongahela held a first day sale with 360 of 1,025 lots sold netting about 155000. M J Alexander, the manager, announced plans for a plate glass plant to finish by November 1 employing 1000 to 1200 workers, with $250000 in machinery contracts. Local excitement focused on hopes for a new county seat and rapid town growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
Monongahela
Agnes §. McKean
United States Mail
M. J. Alexander
M. C. Kean
Momongakela
Belle Vernon
Chaleroi
Ohio
Latrobe
Greensburg
Jeannette
Pittsburg
Monongahela Valley
Lil
Westmoreland
Fayette
Washington
Allegheny
Bellevennon
Uniontown
Hartupee
St. Louis
United States
Crystal City
Alexander
KeKeas Mansion
McKean
Pittsbarz
Thought It Was Murder The Regular Assault Case
Officer Miller reported a potential murder scene on Monday evening at a Thirty third street home. Michael and Lizzie McClafferty were injured. Lizzie allegedly struck with a sugar bowl, Michael claims she attacked him with a poker. Lizzie says she defended herself as he returned drunk. Michael was later charged against Lizzie for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beon
Twelfth Ward
Michael
Lizzie McClafferty
Lizzie
Sterritt Union Meets at Day Nursery in Settlement Talks
Yesterday afternoon a large gathering of Sterritt Union members met at the Day Nursery. A four lady committee was appointed to confer with the Day Nursery Board on March 17 to settle all existing difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterritt Union
Board of Mail
Controllers' Annual Meeting Re-Elects Young President
The Allegheny Board of School Controllers held a session last night re-electing James S. Young as President by acclamation and naming Rt. B. Scandrett Secretary. The meeting approved the special committee report on Carnegie Library control and noted 278 teachers and 12,480 pupils for the month. Secretary Scandrett’s salary was raised to 1200 dollars. Dr. Woodburn was elected Library Committee Chairman. Finance for the year starting June 1, 1890, estimated expenditures at 195,405, with a tax levy set at 314 mills. The Library Committee reported 3,812 books issued and 57 purchased. the report was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Cochran
Allegheny Board of School Controllers
James S. Young
Rt. B. Scandrett
Oliver
Carnegie Library
Morrow
Scandrett
Woodburn
Library Committee
The Road Not Tied Up Strike Breaks on Lake Erie Line
Master of Transportation Yoho met with 48 yardmen who refused current terms due to President Newell's absence in Europe. He announced the plan to reassign workers on his return in about 30 days if terms could be reconsidered. The strikers were dismissed after the meeting. regular trains ran with two yard crews drawn from sub yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Yoho
Newell
Europe
Almost a Thousand Arrests in February Report
February figures from the mayor's office show 593 arrests in Fiat Police district and 400 elsewhere, with 993 total arrests. Drunkenness caused 386 arrests, disorderly conduct 396, vagrancy 71, visiting disorderly houses 39. Sixty six prisoners paid fines, 173 were jailed, 141 sent to the workhouse, and 41 to hospital or other custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gripp
McKenna
Brush
Hyndman
Brokaw
Fiat
Mayor Receives Inquiry on Pittsburg Street Railways
Charles H. Royce of New York writes the mayor seeking information about Pittsburg street railway franchises. The mayor forwards copies of all Duquesne traction ordinances and notes Royce’s lack of prior acquaintance and unclear business purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallin
Charles H. Royce
Broadway
New York
Pittsburg
Ninth ward school bonds tax relief sought in legislature
The Ninth ward of Allegheny issued large school bonds long ago when interest was high. Ground later became Riverside Penitentiary, curtailing its tax base. A constitutional law discussion group in Morris' drug Store weighs options and proposes asking the Legislature for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Allegheny
Riverside Penitentiary
Morris
Dela mater Leads Poll, Wallace Likely Democratic Pick
State Senator George Handy Smith of Philadelphia visited the Duquesne yesterday on private business and at the Duquesne Club with C. L. Magee. He believed Dela mater led for governor while Pattison and Wallace also had solid support across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Handy Smith
Philadelphia
Duquesne
Duquesne Club
C. L. Magee
Delamater
Pattison
Wallace
People Moving About From City and Nearby Areas
Rev and Mrs Frederick Klein left for their former mission in Japan after a months vacation in this country. Mrs Klein formerly Miss Patton of Allegheny. A M Schoyer chief train dispatcher Fort Wayne Railroad returned from San Francisco with notes of snow blockades and wrecks. Miss Jean F Alexander of Allegheny left for Philadelphia and New York to visit relations. Dr C W Banks and J E Conway of Livermore Pa were the parents of Dr C P Conway of Mercy Hospital yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Klein
Japan
Klein
Patton
Palo Alto Street
Allepheny
A.m.schoyer
Fort Warne
San Francisco
Jean F. Alexander
No. 23
Breechstreet
Allegheny
Philadelphia
New York
C. W. Banks
J. E. Conway
Livermore
C.P. Conway
Mercy Hospital
Yester
The Long-Upped-For Attained
Worcester letter from March 3 1590 states Dr Charles W Sadler cured a case of eyelid inflammation and corneal ulcers after three weeks of treatment, with a further three weeks to complete recovery, praising his eleven years of eye care and inviting correspondence at 1919 Seventh Avenue Beaver Falls Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Ch. W. Sadler
Seventh Avenue
Beaver Falls
Jas. J. Meneice
Plucky Lecturer Amelia Edwards Delivers Egypt Talk
Miss Amelia B. Edwards, Ph D, LL D, though with a broken arm in a sling, gave a vivid lecture on The Explorer in Egypt at Old City Hall last evening. She described Egypt as the oldest nation, explained the demanding life of an explorer, and illustrated her talk with stereopticon views and maps before an attentive crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia B. Edwards
Egypt
Old City Hall
Miss Woodbury
John W. Black
Miss Edwards
Edwards
Cleopatra
Miss Pelletreau
Pennsylvania Female College
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Sam Mason Sinking Precarious After Last Night
Sam Mason remains in very precarious condition as doctors decline to forecast his outcome. In Pittsburg, widespread concern grows with preparations underway to receive his body should he die, reflecting his long standing public role as a liberal supporter of city projects and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linke
Sam Mason
Pittsburg
New Brighton Man Chanin Elected Principal
Elected last night to fill the Fifteenth ward school vacancy caused by Professor L N Stephenson's death is Professor Enoch Cusk Lavers of New Brighton. The appointment names Lavers as the new principal succeeding Stephenson in the ward school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Chanin
Enoch Cusk Lavers
New Brighton
Fifteenth Ward
L N. Stephenson
New Braddock Council Elects Officers
Braddock baronet council names officers including Treasurer James A. Russell Clerk A S Urnbaker Solicitor A B Stevenson Chief of Police Benjamin T Spangler Ordinance Officer Zack Oskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Braddock Baronet
James A. Russell
A. 5S. Urnbaker
A. B. Stevenson
Benjamin T. Spangler
Zack Oskin
Feast of Purim Celebrated by Orthodox Community
The orthodox Jewish community will celebrate the Feast of Purim today and continue for a week, marking the biblical preservation of Hebrews from Haman’s plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purim
Haman
Real estate agents to meet at chamber to discuss moving day
The real estate agents of the two cities will meet at 3:30 this afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the question of moving day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Walker Released After Liquor Case In Clearfield County
James D. Walker of Allegheny ex legislator was freed from custody yesterday after being arrested at his father's funeral on a $300 bail for allegedly selling liquor without a license. He claims he aided Hotel Brunswick staff in Du Bois and plans to press a civil damages suit against John Foster, alleging a motive to force him to drop the case. The liquor suit remains pending as Walker plans immediate civil action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Walker
Allegheny
Perkins Detective Agency
Walker
Clearfield County
du Bois
Hotel
Brunswick
John Foster
Foster
Johnstown
Mack
Counting Them In The Vehicle Tax Receipts Rise
The vehicle business closed yesterday as tax receipts topped 15,401 dollars with $3,576.75 collected Monday and $1,429 Tuesday. H H Bengough and Frank Dorrington remained at the window past 7 pm while the treasurer’s office processed payments. Delinquents will face no arrests until after May 1 as licensing will cost an extra 50 cents tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bengough
Frank Dorrington
WANTED AT TOLEDO DETECTIVE TO HANDLE DILL AND LABELLE CASE
A telegram from Toledo Chief O Dwyer says John Dill and Mrs Rose Labelle were arrested there. Mr Labelle of East Liberty said his wife and Dill ran off with $500 of his money and he wants it back, not the woman. Detective Buffalo, the Italian detective, was sent to Toledo to conduct the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Dwyer
Toledo
John Dill
Rose Labelle
Labelle
East Liberty
Dill
Buffalo
Remodeling the Exposition Meeting of Directors
A directors meeting of the Exposition Society was held yesterday afternoon. Many items discussed but no definite actions taken. The Buildings Committee was instructed to secure estimates for improvements to the main building. The use of Mechanical Hall by the International Sabbath School Institute and Scotch-Irish Societies was referred to the Buildings Committee to consult with insurers on feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Society
International Sabbath School Institute
Chief Brown Declares War on Disorderly Houses
Chief J O Brown of the Department of Public Safety has ordered police inspectors to close all disorderly houses in their jurisdictions. The emphatic order, signed by Brown, comes while he is housebound by illness. The move is expected to trigger rapid developments across the city, with anticipated action in several districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Bureau
Pittsburg
Electric Cars Stall On Second Avenue Run
The regular operation of electric cars on the Second avenue line began yesterday at noon with five cars in service. They struggled on the Fourth avenue hill between Smithfield and Grant streets, stalling nearly every trip and needing push assistance. The new cars lack bells except the conductor's, drawing some criticism. Inspector McAleese seeks victims of August C. Geisler, the Grant street employment agent, to report at City Hall as trial nears this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Second Avenue
Smithfield
Grant Streets
McAleese
August C. Geisler
Grant Street
City Hall
Geisler
Local items from West Penn Hospital and city notes
Superintendent Cowan shipped Annie Fish to Hraeford after failed attempts to learn more from friends. Miss Jennie Hopper remains in Marseilles, not Baltimore. A Revere Robber Company rep warned price hikes will affect only certain goods like cum shoes and coats. The towboat Fred Wilson with 17 coal barges sailed to Louisville. County Democratic monthly meeting held in Mellon building. Southside Hospital collections near $1,500.
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Cowan
West Penn Hospital
Annie Fish
Tae Disparon
Hraeford
Jennie Hopper
Little
Slaters of the Poor
Baltimore
Marseilles
France
Revere Robber Company
O' Neal & Co
Fred Wilson
Louisville
The
County Democracy
Mellon Building
Southside Hospital
Through the Storm A Father With His Sick Child Forced into the Cold Streets
A Pittsburgh man carries his three year old daughter with whooping cough to the Allegheny lockup after reporting abuse by his wife. Daniel Keller says Emma Keller, his intoxicated spouse, neglected the child and struck him. Neighbors and officers chased a male companion. Keller plans to place the girl back with relatives while pursuing custody and legal action. Humane Agent O Brien may file charges. The child, ill and undernourished, clings to her father as he seeks aid and protection amidst winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
O’brien
Mrs. Keller
St. Joseph's Catholic Orphan Asylum
Troy Hill
Madison Avenue
Keller
Mr. Keller
Pearson
Captain Wilson
Humane
Lawrenceville
Pittsburg
Officers And Directors Elected By Chamber Of Commerce
The annual chamber meeting for officer and director elections was held at 2 30 yesterday afternoon with no opposition. Elected president was Wm E Sehmertz and the vice presidents were George A Kelly Reuben Miller George H Anderson John H Ricketson Henry Hol ds hip James B Scott and John B Jackson. Directors named include S A McHenry Charles Meyran WH Kirk Porter John Hindley 5S Mr Wickersham D C Herbst S P Harbison Rt Munroe Chas W Hatchelor B L Wood Jr Wm McClelland Thomas P Roberts Morrison Foster W P Herbert James Allison Peter Dick A F Keating J S Wightman John F Drave J D Bernd E T Drave M Atwood George W Dilworth J Morton Hall and A B Wigley. New names Dilworth Hall and Wigley. Board will elect superintendent treasurer and others next Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Wm. E. Sehmertz
George A. Kelly
Reuben Miller
George H. Anderson
John H. Ricketson
Henry Holdship
James B. Scott
John B. Jackson
S. A. McHenry
Charles Meyran
WH. Kirk Porter
John Hindley
Mr. Wickersham
D. C. Herbst
S. P. Harbison
Rt. Munroe
Chas. W. Hatchelor
B. L. Wood
Wm. McClelland
Thomas P. Roberts
Morrison Foster
W. P. Herbert
James Allison
Peter Dick
A. F. Keating
J. 5. Wightman
John F. Drave
J. D. Bernd
E. T. Drave
M. Atwood
George W. Dilworth
J. Morton Hall
A. B. Wigley
Snow Disrupts Lower Lake Region Transit
A brief snowstorm yesterday left the lower lake region with about one fiftieth of an inch of melt. Northern areas saw up to two inches but nowhere more. Expect colder weather today. On Penn avenue cable cars struggled as wet snow coated fronts, hindering gripmen from seeing 20 feet ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Penn Avenue
Horsforius Acid Phosphate Healthful Tonic
A healthful tonic touted as a substitute for lemons or lime juice. It claims to harmonize with stimulants needed to fake, presenting a dubious assertion of therapeutic value.
Bargain Suits at $10 at Grant and Diamond Sts
With $10. today you can choose from about 1,000 fine suits sacks and cutaways $10 a suit. Located on Cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Court House
Display of jewelry and displays at local shops in Pittsburg
An OCR fragment notes Boces and Bunn showcasing bronzer at Haudh's jewelry store 205 Fifth Ave with elegant pieces at 110 dollars each. It mentions Aufrecht's Elite gallery at 316 Market St Pittsburg and advertising cabinets or 810 photo for 1. It also lists Mourie Brown's Ginger for rheumatism and Snow City Beer with a telephone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haudh’s
Fifth Ave
Aufrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
Architect Harry Gray dies in California linked to Johnstown flood
Harry Gray of Allegheny and partner in Mc Bride & Gray architects died in Pasadena California after exposure tied to the Johnstown flood project. He supervised Johnstown works, contracted a cold, and moved west with his mother six weeks ago. Funeral planned from his mother's Allegheny residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counemaugh Valley
Harry Gray
Allegheny
McBride & Gray, Architects
Pasadena
Cal
Mr. Gray
Johnstown
McBride & Gray
Ursuline Young Ladies’ Academy
McBride
Gray
Repeal move on Federal street extension plan
The Allegheny Committee on Surveys approved repealing the August 19 1886 ordinance to open and widen Federal street extension. Councilman George Cochran presented maps showing a 1787 survey by Pennsylvania dedicating Federal street as an 80 foot public way from the Allegheny river to the reserve tract. He urged a direct cut up the hill from Grandview incline to Perrysville road to improve beauty and utility, noting the street never opened but used as a wagon road by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On
Federal Street
George Cochran
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Allegheny River
Reserve Tract
Perrysville Road
Cochran
Grandview
Perrysville
Yellow Row Shooting Sparks New Incident
In Yellow Row a dispute at 253 Second Avenue led George Owens to borrow a revolver from neighbor Mobile Buck. Owens fired at a room door where Eva Reynolds hid, the bullet injuring her right thigh. He fled but was arrested by Lt. David Lewis and Officer John Roach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Owens
Eva Reynolds
Owens
No. 253
Second Avenue
Mobile Buck
Buck
David Lewis
John Roach
Water Colors Exhibition At Gillespie’s
In Pittsburg a fine water color collection by Mr. Pettes is on view at Gillespie’s featuring works by Mardle Charles Collins Motham H Mole and W Ayerst Ingram. The show stresses water colors durability decor versatility and readiness to fit any surroundings with several notable pieces highlighted. Pettes's sales have been strong but he cannot remain beyond this week and collectors are urged to view the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettes
Gillespie’s
Richmond Hill
Mardle
London
Romne
Charles Collins
Motham
Intel
Rheumatism relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted
A Missouri couple praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism relief noting six bottles used over time. Ad lists multiple Pittsburgh and Allegheny druggists selling 50 cent bottles, with Baltimore style endorsements and local outlets.
Desirable Boys Suits Advertised In City Store
A city retailer promotes boys suits in sizes 4 to 14 at 175 and 250 dollars, highlighting affordability. The ad notes the shop at P C C, cor Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the new ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Photographers Advertising Elite Gallery in Pittsburg BR
A brief ad notes Aufrecht offers genuine x10 photo services for one dollar at Elite Gallery 516 Market Street Pittsburg BR. The column hints the notice overstates what readers might think, implying a stronger impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoces & Brat
Diamond cut brilliant earrings at Hauch's Fifth Ave
Advertisement listing diamond cut brilliant earrings in solid gold mountings priced at $1 at Hauch's No 295 Fifth Avenue. Also notes Hendricks Co caring for children at 68 Federal St Allegheny and De Haan's Big 6 paying top prices for ladies and gentlemen’s cast-off clothing on Wylie Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauch’s
Fifth Ave
Wfsu
Hendricks & Co
Hes
Federal St
Allegheny
de Haan
Big 6
Wylie Ave
Wsu
Miss Willard Lectures on Prohibition and Women’s Suffrage
Miss Frances Willard spoke at Sixth U P Church East End on the W C T U aims and women’s suffrage. She urged personal laws against prohibition, praised nonpartisan work, and warned of speak-easy dangers while praising American women and statistics from Carroll D Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
U.P
East End
Wanamaker
Ison
Diogenes
Prohibition
Miss Willard
Carroll D. Wright
Keystone State arrives as new steamboat for P and C Packet Line
The Keystone State, 800 tons, built by Knox Brothers at Harmer near Marietta, arrived about 6 PM aboard with 180000 eggs. It will depart Water Street wharf next Monday at 4 PM for its first trip. Cost is about 40000 dollars, Captain Calhoun master, C W Knox chief clerk. Nearby rivers delayed Rainbow and Hudson by high water. Andes delivered cargo including 500 cases of eyes, 15000 dozen, then departed for Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone State
Pittsburg and
Cincinnati Packet Line
Harmer
Marietta
Knox Brothers
Water Street
T. 8
Calhoun
C. W. Knox
Cincinnati Packet
Ohio City
Rainbow
Hudson
Newport Bridge
Cincinnati
Fire destroys Coraopolis church. grounds deeded to donor
A small frame church in Coraopolis burned around 26 o clock yesterday morning. Loss about 700 dollars, main burden on Thomas F. Watson who lent the ground for a future church and would regain it with a new temple. No fire department. burned books and organ also reported. Some suspect arson to affect Watsons bargain while others doubt it. Great Benefactors H. B. Wayne Whiteville Tenn praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a relief for cold and cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopolis
Watson
Wayne
Whiteville
Tenn
Chamberlain
Soden Mineral Pastilles Endorsement by Philadelphia Doctor
High level medical authorities advocate Soden Mineral Pastilles and Waters for throat chest and lung diseases including consumption. Dr R Clausen supervising physician in Philadelphia testifies to excellent results and urges admissions to readers with pamphlets available. Local druggists carry two cent and sea box sizes and the Cedar Street address is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Clausen
Philadelphia
Atall
Soden Mineral S Rings Co
Eteimn
Pneumonia Leads City Mortality In Week Report
The weekly mortuary report shows 103 deaths in the city for the week ending Saturday, up from 99 last year. Diseases of the throat and lungs accounted for 33 deaths including 15 pneumonia and 13 consumption, with other causes such as typhoid fever at 11 and valve disease at 11. Thirty five victims were under five, and city sections Hordana End, Southside, and Old Style are listed among the areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re- Hordana End
Southside
Old
Preparing the Tax Books for City Treasurers
Citizens of the Middle Wards expected to come up on Monday as clerks work in the Board of Assessors office preparing the tax books. Chief Clerk Sam Clark said some books would be ready by Friday and the treasurer would have possession of the Eleventh, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth, Twenty-first, Twenty-sixth, Twenty-seventh and Thirty-second wards on Saturday for preparation. The treasurer will begin receiving taxes Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Sam Clark
Plessant Figs Remedy Highlighted for Families
An ad touts a fig flavored remedy for children with soothing effects and renewal benefits, claiming it as the best fly remedy, urging every family to keep a bottle. Warns against Paramonia and recommends Baker's Pure Cod Liver Oil Emulsion as the genuine product from Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druggista
Ribbons and Novelties At Local Modista Show Today
A brief feature notes noted modistas and many more in the display. The show invites readers to attend daily as ribbons in Clan Plaids Vandyke effects Rich Faillen imported sashes velvet and embroidered varieties are showcased.
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Seale
Controllers’ Annual Meeting
Master of Transportation
Traction Company
Commonwealth
Smith
New Braddock Council Oficers
Imeregard of
Penosylvania Lawes
Brien
Messrs
Dilworth
Hall and Wigley
Horsforius Acid
Boces & Bunn
Mourie Brown
Fred. Brown
Phila
Snow City
California
Elocomatiem Io Sibraska
Laddamus
Jas. Coleman
Lowell
Neb
John C. Smith
Penn Ave
Main. St
Hanover and
Preble Aves
I. H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. H. Eggers & Son
Smithfield St. Wrhsa
Galery
DR. C. McLane
Coe
Red
Pittebare
Jylawr
Nori PO
A. Renshaw
Paramonia
JU. Horne & CO
Pirrsmunrg
Public
JOS. Horne & CO
Gog
Yarmouth
Findon
John A. Renshaw
Cor
Liberty
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