Ex-Mayor Wyman Sentenced to Jail for Three Months
Judge Kennedy imposes three months in Allegheny County Jail on ex Mayor Wyman amid a crowded courtroom. He must also pay the costs of the prosecution. no favor shown. The sheltering roof Fitzsimmons spurned bow covers his head as he serves the term in cell No 15, range 2, with several tiers of cells between him and freedom.
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Fitzsimmons
Wyman
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Kennedy
Ex Mayor James Wyman Sentenced to Three Months Jail
The case against ex Mayor James G. Wyman ended with a three month jail term and costs. Judge Kennedy rejected leniency, noting restitution and resignation but stressing that a fine alone would not fit the offense. Wyman was taken to the county jail, assigned to range No 2, and largely did not acknowledge visitors.
No Famine Views from a Saloonkeeper in France
Jacob Keller argues famine reports in Russia Germany and Austria are exaggerated. He praises France s social system with a government Commissioner of Agriculture and stockpiling to prevent shortages and keep prices steady. He notes French productivity and elastic industriousness while acknowledging some poverty. He recalls Bismarck s large indemnity against France and its early repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Russia
Germany
Austria
France
Bismarck
Western railways to take over immigrant traffic control
L. P. Farmer of New York issues circular noting Western lines gain control of immigrant distribution beyond Chicago and St. Louis. The Immigrant Clearing House is no longer directing flow, with Chicago’s Board of Control signaling ongoing self distribution. Railroad agents seek authority and anticipate lines splitting from the Western Association soon.
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L. P. Farmer
Trunk Line Passenger Department
New York
Western Lines
Immigrant Clearing House Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Board of Control
Western Association
Baltimore and Ohio Theatrical Tours and Rates
The Baltimore and Ohio carried 98 theatrical workers during the week. The Patti company with 60 people arrived by special train from Louisville. Gr ay and Stephens from Wheeling and Janauschek from Washington to Cumberland followed. Mr Barnes of New York went to Cincinnati. The final midwinter excursion to Baltimore and Washington departs next Thursday. Round trip price is 9 dollars valid ten days.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Patti Company
Louisville
Gray and Stephens Company
Wheeling
Janauschek Company
Washington
Cumberland
Mr. Barnes
New York
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Allegheny Bar Association Elects Officers and Members
The Allegheny Bar Association held its annual meeting with Judge McClung presiding. Walter M. Lindsay was elected member. executive committee approved new members W Howard Falkner W W Wishart George C Lewis Philip Y Pendleton and A F Burns. Officers named were President M A Woodward Vice President J S Young Secretary E Y Breck Treasurer W S Pier and executive members J D Shafer J A Evans SC McCandless F C McGirr A Y Smith.
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Allegheny Bar Association
McClung
Walter M. Lindsay
W. Howard Falkner
W. W. Wishart
George C. Lewis
Philip Y. Pendleton
A. F. Burns
Jesse T. Lazear
John B. Chaplin
A. K. Stevenson
J. M. Mitchell
L. T. D. Reese
J. J. Mitchell
M. A. Woodward
J. 5. Young
E. Y. Breck
W.S. Pier
John D. Shafer
J. A. Evans
SC. McCandless
F. C. McGirr
A. Y. Smith
Fayette County Leader Seen as Possible Republican Delegate
A Fayette County leader, Frank M. Fuller of Pittsburg, is eyed as a likely delegate to the Republican National Convention. Friends in Fayette County hope he will again accept the County Chairmanship, praising him as the best organizer they have had.
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Fayette County
Frank M. Fuller
Pittsburg
Fuller
The Twelfth Ward Deadlock Broken in O'Hara School Board
The Twelfth ward district's election deadlock for a Central Board of Education seat ended yesterday. At a daytime meeting John D. Littell was reelected, defeating opponent John Paisley.
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O'Hara
Central Board of Education
John D. Littell
John Paisley
Assessor Battle Over Rural Property Rule in East End
Major W B Negley leads opposition to the boards new rural classification for East End property. He argues city districts, including Fifth Avenue mansions, should be taxed as rural, while Assessor Case maintains the rule will stand. Court action could affect millions in Pittsburgh property values as revisions continue in the Eighteenth Ward and other districts.
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Board of Assessors
W. B. Negley
Fifth and
Amberson Avenues
Major Negley
James Rees
George Porter
T. D. Messler
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
E M. Ferguson
Fifth Avenue
East End
East Liberty
Philadelphia
Negley
Bloomfield
Jenkins
County Valuation Appeals Considered by County Commissioners
County Commissioners heard appeals from Wilkinsburg assessments in three wards. Assessors books showed small increases while the board added 15 percent in First ward 60 percent in Second ward and 65 percent in Third ward. Additional appeals will come from Twenty seventh and Thirty second wards Pittsburg and Brushton borough.
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Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg
Brushton
Girl nearly burned to death in Magee Street blaze
Mary Cavanaugh, 17, was warming herself by a fireplace when her dress caught fire at her home on Magee street last night at about 7 30. She ran to the yard where her mother smothered the flames with a gilt. She suffered severe burns to limbs and hair. Dr Look treated her. prognosis hopeful for recovery.
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Mary Cavanaugh
Magee Street
Miss Cavanaugh
Dr. Look
Dalzell in Pittsburg for Senatorial Campaign
Congressman John Dalzell arrived in Pittsburg from Washington and will stay until tomorrow night. He says voters should decide United States Senator by ballot in every county, with anti-Quay sentiment noted in Snyder and Lancaster counties. He praises the State Republican Association and reports strong, widespread organization supporting his candidacy.
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John Dalzell
Pittsburg
Washington
Dalzell
United States
Lis
Quay
Mr. Dalzell
Snyder County
Lancaster County
State Republican Association
Philadelphia
Organized for Work in Western Pennsylvania Republican Association
The Anti-Quay movement organized a Western Pennsylvania Republican Association last night in Smithfield Street headquarters. Over 50 business leaders met. William K. Gillespie elected president with a full executive slate. The group plans active work through state elections, with headquarters kept open across counties. Dick Quay and aides visited Philadelphia. Quay said his father is slowly recovering and Believed Dalzell movement would not trouble his father’s re election prospects.
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United States
Smithfield Street
Calvin Wells
Dalzell
Republican Association of
Western Pennsylvania
William K. Gillespie
John K. Collins
Thomas Patterson
B. ©. Bryner
Charles B. McLean
H. D. W. English
Harry 8. Paul
Joseph T. Nevin
S. N. Trent
Thomas de Armit
E. Y. Breck
Joan K. Colling
KR P. Def
J. J Campbell
KP. Duff
Frank P. Case
George Shiras III
William Metcalf
Edward A. W
G Shaw
Paul
Morrow
J. Methinley
C. L Wade
C. B. McLean
W. EK. Gillespie
Pennsylvania
Allan Kirktrick & Co
State Senate
House
State Committee
Philadelphia
Dick Qusy
Dick Quay
Charles H. McKee
Walter Lyon
Mr. McKee
Supreme Court
Lyon
District Court
Quaker City
Mayor Gourley seeks city payroll details after complaints
Mayor Gourley instructed department heads to report each employee name and duties. He cites concerns over paid non earning workers including a 12 year old in Public Safety earning 45 dollars monthly for delivering Building Inspector receipts. Controller Morrow orders timekeeping for all staff.
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Gourley
Public Safety Department
Snow Closes Pittsburg With Four Inch Fall In Western Pa
Yesterday's snow created a disagreeable day in Pittsburg with about four inches of snow locally and similar amounts across Western Pennsylvania. Brookville saw the largest fall at 14 inches. Trains were delayed in the morning and street railways faced slight inconvenience from snow and mud as colder weather moved in.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Brookville
Americus Republican Club Holds Meeting Elected Two New Members
The Americus Republican Club held its regular meeting last night and announced the deaths of two members B. L. Wood Jr and H. N. McDonald. Two new members were elected. The entertainment committee reported plans for a musical event at the club rooms next Thursday evening for members and their families. The committee of W I Mustin E H Dermott W T English A E McCandless and Fred A East led the arrangements. A separate committee will oversee guest welfare on arrival at the club house.
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Americus Republican Club
B. L. Wood, Jr
H. N. McDonald
W. I. Mustin
E. H. Dermott
W. T. English
A. E. McCandless
Fred A. East
Iron business dull in Pittsburg shipments light says agent
C A Egley commercial agent of the Queen and Crescent road for this territory at the Duquesn. he reports the iron business very dull and shipments light from Pittsburg. He spoke with manufacturers who blame overproduction for the trouble and say trade has reached rock bottom with a hoped for near future reaction. Dr B M Hasna eye ear nose throat specialist office 720
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C. A. Egley
Queen and Crescent Road
Duquesn
Pittsburg
Denounce Polygamy Follows Pittsburg LDS Meeting in Hall
At the Pittsburg and Kirtland district semi annual gathering 100 attendees heard recalls of Joseph Smith and the against polygamy. Delegates were chosen to attend the General Conference and to plan a visit to the World’s Fair, with district meetings set for Kirtland and Plano in 1893.
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Joseph Smith
Pittsburg
Kirtland
Latter Day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Fourth Avenue
Grover Griffith
W. W. Bish
Lorenzo Purcell
Mr. Blair
Seneah Smith, Jr
Wheeling
Beaver
Conneaut
Fairview
Sharon
Washington
Blakes Mills
Lake View
Warren
Church Hill
Lorenzo Powell
Thomas Hatfield
Frank Reilly
Plano
Blair
Church
New York City
H. 8. Smith
Carthage
Ill
Brigham Young
Salt Lake Valley
Europe
America
Canada
Premature arrest claim on Allegheny chief and front office
Yesterday's report of arrests involving Chief Murphy and the Allegheny front office proved premature. No arrests were made. cases remain in the same status as weeks prior. Officials say arrests may occur in the future but no definite plans exist.
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Murphy
Allegheny
Prothonotary Newmyer Improves At Anderson Hotel
Ex Senate J C Newmyer remains at the Anderson Hotel under care of a nurse. Dr Shaw calls on him daily as he recovers slowly, aided by hotel clerks and a more rational doctor. Rest is prescribed to steady his nerves and hasten his return to health.
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Newmyer
Senate
J. C. Newmyer
Anderson Hotel
Shaw
Mr. Lea
Goodman Backed In Union Switch and Signal Vote
Edwin F. Waters of Boston, a leading anti Westinghouse figure, hopes Goodman is re elected president of Union Switch and Signal Co. The annual meeting is next Tuesday. Waters criticizes Westinghouse for divided attention and business conflicts while praising Goodman’s leadership and past improvements. He notes stock moves from Boston to Pittsburgh and recalls 1890 as a strong year under Goodman.
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My. Waters
Mr. Westinghouse
Switch and Signal Company
Edwin F. Waters
Boston
Anti- Westinghouse
Union Switch and Signal Company
Duquenne
West
Goodman
George Westinghouse
Waters
A. T. Rowand
Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Corliss
Grand Jury Enlists 125 Inmates as Criminal Court Term Opens
The March term of Criminal Court opens under Judge Collier with about 125 inmates in jail awaiting grand jury action. Major cases include two murder charges Mary Frailey and John Pulpus, plus three manslaughter cases and a large larceny docket led by 42 counts. The grand jury panel lists multiple local workers and ward residents from Allegheny and surrounding boroughs.
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Criminal Court
Santa
Liberty Street
Robert Anderson
Herman Blank
Allegheny
T. M. Boyle
Braddock
Henry Berger
Henry Coates
John Cowan
Verona
Frank A. Carr
McKeesport
William Henig
Baldwin Townships
Hebler
Barber
Robert Jones
H. J. Keane
Carpenter
James Lowry
Beltzhoover
James Lewis
Jacob Martin
W. P. MeJunkins
T. W. McCune
Wilkinsburg
W. W. Patterson
West Liberty
George Roderbach
Joseph Stokes
A Kansas Man Ends Long Cough With Cough Remedy
Albert Favorite of Arkansas City Kansas recounts a spring cold that settled on his lungs and a summer relapse, then credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing his cough after one bottle. He recommends it to others and notes 50 cent bottles are sold by druggists. Assu NoticeDr O U A M The councils of Pittsburg and Allegheny will attend a union service at Sixth Presbyterian Church tonight at 745 o clock. D of L Councils are invited to attend.
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Joseph Smith, Jr
Brigham Young
Euro Countries
Asia
Pacific Islands
America
Canada
Powell
Blair
Jacob ii
Albert Favorite
Arkansas City
Kan
Chamberlain
Assu
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Presbyterian Church
Townsend and
Franklin Streets
D. of L
Chances of a Cut in City Park and Street Funds
The Finance Committee will hear the Appropriation Ordinance report Tuesday with Controller Morrow bording actions. Mayor and Controller push a large park cut from 450000 to 100000 and aim to trim other Public Works and Safety budgets. A $150000 street improvement loan from last year may be reclassified as receipts this year, potentially lowering millage to about 11 or 12 mills, with further reductions possible by the Finance and Councils committees.
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Morrow
Public Works and Safety Departments
Supreme Court
Higham Slater Empire Band Instruments Sold By Kleber Bros
Kleber Bros, 506 Wood Street, offer Higham Slater and Empire band instruments once used by British forces. Known for light action, fine workmanship, and rich tone, with prices lower than similar high grade items. Also recommend Slater New York and Empire Paris makes. catalogs available.
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Higham
Manchester
England
H. Kleber & Broa, Limited
Wood Street
Kleber Bros
Slater
New York
Empire
Paris
Klebers
Hugus and Hacke Offer Wide Range of Fabrics
An immense variety of novelty and plain fabrics in new weaves and stylish dress materials. All-wool cheviots camel hairs homespun effects and crepons from 75 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents a yard. Also mixtures crepons jacquard vigoureux bedford cords and chevrons with twisled broadcloths and French makes up to 4 dollars per yard. High novelty French robes announced for dinner and street dresses.
Fine carpetings and lace curtains at low prices
During the past week a large new stock of fine carpetings arrived making the complete assortment available. Exclusive patterns in Pittsburg house stock and low prices for five years invite customers to buy now before new lines raise costs. Lace curtain stock is full from finest to cheapest with a new line of China Mattings from own importation. Parties planning moves or renovations should call now before the rush. All goods sold at lowest Eastern prices.
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Pittsburg
Shipping Department Moves to Pittsburg Stores
Our shipping trade outgrew Allegheny capacity causing delays in orders and counter trade. Moving the Shipping Department to Pittsburg stores corrects both difficulties, providing ample facilities and prompt service. The store has been rearranged to display goods and prices clearly. Come and see us.
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Allegheny
Pittsburg
Weekly Price List and Shipping Promptness Noted
The notice highlights improved shipping promptness and invites readers to request the Weekly Price List. It emphasizes faster delivery and urges customers to obtain current pricing for goods or services.
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G. Wyman
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Tan
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Grand Jury
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Controller Morrow
Higham—Slater—Empire
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