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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1890

Page

2

Mrs Foster called down for retaining her Old Executive Board seat

Miss Frances E Willard president of the WCTU lectured in Pittsburgh and Blairsville explaining the organizations non partisan stance while supporting prohibition oriented resolutions. She said the WCTU favors parties that back prohibition though not bound by party platforms and discussed past endorsements and future political movements tied to reform and home protection.

Frances E. Willard Blairsville Indiana Allegheny County Pittsburg Miss Willard W. C. TU Prohibition Party Iowa Kansas Republican Party South Dakota Republic W.C. T. TU Thas Apd National Prohibition Party W.C Rhode Island Lowa W.C.T.U W.C. TU Prohibition Wace Rfeform Home Protection Party Hkepaltic Bethany Willara Christ

Liquor Offense Leads to Arrests in City Wards

Louis Parker of the Eighth ward was jailed yesterday by Alderman Bell on a charge of selling liquor without a license. Martha Gunning filed the complaint. Patrick McDensagh of the First ward was arrested on a charge of selling liquor to minors per an officer’s complaint.

Louis Parker Alderman Bell Martha Gunning Patrick McDensagh Petering Patrick

Ohio county officials tour seeks improvement pointers

Deputy officials from Ohio County West Virginia arrived in the city and registered at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. They plan to visit the Court House and gather guidance on proposed improvements with several local attendees named in attendance.

Ohio County West Va Seventh Avenue Hotel Court House W. C. Beans Joward Beella John Koch L. Steimrod Frangheim D. Maxwell J. M. McGeisey N. H.tyler C. C Woods F. Gruse M. F. Geisey WH. P. Mo

Gilleland Named Postmaster for Allegheny City

John A. Gilleland of Allegheny, a farmer, soldier, clerk, and business man, is named by Colonel Bayne to be the Senate postmaster of Allegheny City. He served in the 193rd and 77th Pennsylvania Volunteers, later ran a dry goods store and became a merchant tailor. He expects to assume office in early April with Squire M. J. Clarke as assistant postmaster.

Allegheny Clir John A. Gilleland Allegheny Bayne Senate Allegheny City Gilleland Ohio Township William Semple One Hundred and Ninetythird Pennsylvania Regiment J. P Clark John &. Bell Sharpeburg Seventy Pennsylvania Volunteers Victoria Tex Swan Colonel Bayne Senator Quay Squire M. J. Clarke Fifth Ward Pittsburg Gilieland McKean

Not Hard for the Cop Mrs Shepherd Lectures in Boston

Mrs Margaret Shepherd of Boston converted Catholic and president of the Loyal Woman's National Association spoke in Lafayette Hall on The Confessional of the man Catholic Church. A small audience heard her afternoon talk and evening session addressed to both genders.

Margaret Shepherd Boston Loyal Woman's National Association Lafayette Hall Man Catholic Church

Woman Surrenders for Cruelty Probe to Anti Cruelty Society

Mrs Emma Kelter of Howard Street turned herself in to the Anti Cruelty Society after Superintendent Dean swore out an information against her. She said she would appear when needed and was sent to Detective Murphy for a hearing set at 9 AM before Mayor Pearson.

Emma Kelter Howard Street Dean Anti-Cruelty Society Tuer Disratcu Murphy Allegheny Pearson TY. W. D. Hieber Penn Avenue

Notable Pittsburgh Residents and Visitors in Transit

Edward Gregg of Logan Gregg & Co lies seriously ill at home in Allegheny with regained speech loss. Pennsylvania Railroad workers depart for Philadelphia for a promo exam. City Assessor Frank Case seeks Port Collectorship, possible Washington trip. Claysville’s John McLain reports upcoming wells and test lands. Several officials, writers, and travelers, including J O Brown, Elijah Smith, and John Brenan, appear in city notices and hospital stays.

Edward Oleviant Charles Butler Theodore Henderson Harry Wray Charlies Montgomery John Fogarty John Hare Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Eastern Press Frank Case Washington Senator Elijah Smith New York Oregon and Transcontinental Railroad Poe Indiana John G. Brenan Dispatch Mercy Hospital Pennsylvania Road W. P. de Armitt Daniel O'Day Buffalo H. Sellers McKee

Druggists Clash Over Brooks Law Refilling Prescriptions

Local druggists discuss the Brooks high license law and a Supreme Court ruling on refilling prescriptions for spirituous, vinous, or malt liquors. Officials eye a cautionary circular to prevent license jeopardy while noting exceptions for near relatives in certain cases. reports from Duquesne Pharmacy and others illustrate the tension in enforcing the rule.

Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association M. N. Kline Philadelphia Supreme Court Pennsylvania Kline Kime Ans Duquesne Pharmacy

New School Committees Named by Central Board President

Dr. W. H. McKelvy announces yearly committee appointments including Finance with Moesars Keller McMillen MacMur ray Trosn Bradley Staub Fichtel Hogan. High School Messrs Benham Holmes McKain Buckley Adams McCandless Rogers Torrence Phelps. Teachers and Salaries McMillen Olnhausen Yagle Gray Blaze Littell Fox Wainwright Barlow. Textooks and Course of Instructions Kearns Bengher Doerflinger Carr Nisbet Horgan Weimer Kernan Benz. Evening Schools Nisbet Olnhausen Fichtel McMurray Weimer Trosh. Industrial Schools Torrence Keller Yacle Berger Kearns Bengher Fox Foley and Saat. Music Blaze Harlow Foley McCandless Bernan Phel Vacations Moesra Henderson McKain Weimer Adams O Inhausen Webber Backier Rogers Be rinting Duckienz Yale Gray McMurray. Rules and Regulations Deerfincer Staub Horgan Wainwright Phelps Bradley. Legislati McCann nan Kearns Holmes Littell Henham Gtar Rogers.

Central Board W. H. McKelvy Central Board of Education Moesars Keller McMillen MacMurray Trosn Bradley Staub Fichtel Horgan Benham Holmes McKain Buckley Adams McCandless Rogers Torrence Phelps Messrs Olnhausen Yagle Gray Blaze Littell Fox Wainwright Barlow Kearns Bengher Doerflinger Carr Nisbet Weimer Kernan Benz McMurray Trosh

Silver mining advocate from Crystal City visits Anderson Hotel

E H Dewey owner of several Idaho silver mines stays a month at the Anderson Hotel. He pushes free coinage and predicts Idaho statehood soon. He notes efforts against Mormons and Indians, claims disfranchisement of 200 Mormons, and says Angheo county maintains unoccupied jail and hospitals. He expects wealth in gold and silver and Idaho admission.

E. H. Dewey Crystal City Idaho Anderson Hotel Bear Lake County Angheo

Westinghouse Nets 7450 Freight Car Brake Sets Order

The Westinghouse Airbrake Company received an order for 7 450 sets of freight car brakes for the Chicago Harlington and Quincy Railroad. The influx from other railroads will require unusual efforts to expand Wilmerding works as current capacity is insufficient. New Wilmerding buildings progress toward spring occupancy.

Westinghouse Airbrake Company Chicago, Harlington and Quincy Railroad Wilmerding

Nellie Bly Lecture Seats Go On Sale At City Hall

The sale of seats for Miss Nellie Bly’s lecture at Old City Hall will begin Saturday. Despite an announcement made yesterday, inquiries for seating are already widespread and sales are expected to rush once open.

Nellie Bly Old City Hall Kibbers Miss Bly Ceagawann

Unreturned Bank Deposit Books Plague Lawrence Assignee

Last night it was stated that 700 books belonging to depositors of the defunct Lawrence Bank have not been turned over to the assignee. More than 1,000 books have been returned and balanced in the process.

Lawrence Bank

Heir search on vast Kentucky coal land stalls in Pittsburg

Colonel W. W. Helm, a Louisville lawyer, seeking the heirs of 300000 acres of coal land in Kentucky, announced last night that he has not found any new heirs in Pittsburg.

W. W. Helm Louisville Kentucky Jast Pittsburg

Shawnee Furniture Co. in Grana Rapids goes under for 80000

The Shawnee Furniture Co of Grana Rapids Michigan collapses with debts totaling 80000. Assets fully cover liabilities if time can be arranged with creditors to dispose of stock.

Shawnee Furniture’ Co Grana Rapids Mich

Allegheny Faces Police Strain Before Pearson’s Final Report

Allegheny’s rapid growth creates policing gaps as 1,091 arrests are logged in the year ending Feb 25. The mayor plans a substantial recommended increase in the police force while detailing receipts and costs, amid reports of long beats and scarce officers for special duty.

Pittsburg Mills Rollers to Meet Over 5 Percent Wages Rise

A meeting of rollers and heaters from ten inch to six inch mills is called for tomorrow at the St. Charles Hotel to plan opposition to a proposed 5 percent wage advance for roughers and catchers. The move follows a January meeting by roughers and catchers seeking raises, with support reportedly widespread among lodges.

St. Charles Amalgamated Association Brownstown Schoenberger Fifteenth Street

Westinghouse Wins Interference Case Over Electric Lighting

A patent interference ruling favors Westinghouse Electric Company over Fort Wayne Jenney Electric Company regarding a system of electric lighting. Evansville Electric Light Company was sued by Fort Wayne Jenney for using the contested lighting system. Westinghouse claimed priority of invention after lengthy Washington Patent Office proceedings lasting about eighteen months.

Westinghouse Electric Company Fort Wayne Jenney Electric Company Evansville Electric Light Company Evansville Ind Fort Wayne Jonney Electric Company United States Indiananapolis Fort Wayne Company Westinghouse Pittsburg Company Fort Wayne Westinghouse Company Washington

Organizers Fight Plan to Enlist Car Painters

The Trades Union plans to oppose a scheme to organize car painters into a Knights of Labor local assembly led by Joseph L. Evans. The Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators resists, claiming the workers belong in their union. The new assembly is being kept quiet until completion.

Joseph L. Evans Knights of Labor Knights Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators

Allegheny Streets and Sewers Committee Advances Projects

The Allegheny Committee on Streets and Sewers met to approve grading paving and curbing on Sigel Street and grant a private sewer on Concord Street. They ordered ordinances for Braddock Rhine streets and Meyran Avenue improvements. Strickler alley name change to Elm Street was reported unfavorably.

Allegheny Committee On Streets and Sewers Sigel Street Concord Street Braddock Street Rhine Street Meyran Avenue Strickler Alley Elm Street

Effort to Save William Smith Murder Sentence

Pardon Board of the Commonwealth meets in Harrisburg on March 18. Attorney McElroy will seek a commutation for William Smith the wife murderer. Letters in support include signatories Judge White Chief J O Brown Mayor McCallin and Mayor Pearson. Few colored residents show interest though some donate to the fund. Mayor McCallin subscribes $10.

Pardon Board of the Commonwealth Harrisburg McElroy William Smith White J. O. Brown McCallin Pearson

Strike Settled in Pittsburg and Lake Erie Lines

The strike has ended with old switchmen replaced. Through freight and passenger trains run on time as management fills positions with new workers. Owners of mill sidings report the only inconvenience. Strikers have received their time and the railroad company says the strike is settled though new crews need training.

Pittsburg Lake Erie

City Hall office moves and tax collector relocation debated

Reports say Chief Brown seeks to move the Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Police to the first floor and use the Mayor’s second floor. The Delinquent Tax Collector’s office is set to move next door. James Johnston, a Nanticoke native, arrived in Pittsburg with a large sale proceeds sum, stayed at 218 Virginia Avenue, Duquesne Heights, and disappeared after 1 PM yesterday. police issued a description at midnight.

City Hall Chief Brown Department of Public Safety Bureau of Police Brown Bizelow James Johnston Nanticoke Pittsburg Albert Robinson Virginia Avenue Duquesne Heights

Engine to South America for Colombia Line

H Kirk Porter & Company ship a small narrow gauge locomotive to the United States of Colombia for a street railway. It features four driving wheels and a two wheel rear truck, a canopy over the operator, curved-tracks handling to 30 feet radius, and a noiseless exhaust to reduce puffing. This is the eighth locomotive built in the city for the South American Company.

H. Kirk Porter & Company United States Colombia South America

Special Meeting of K of L Molders Next Tuesday

Local Assembly 1090 Knights of Labor Mothers to hold a special meeting in Labor Hall Tuesday evening. The session aims to recruit core makers and cupola men from foundries where Local Assembly 1000 members work. District Master Workman Haas will attend and speak. The craft is described as flourishing and prosperous.

Local Assembly Knights of Labor Mothers Labor Hall Haas

Accidents of a Day Reported From City Streets and Rails

Conductor Harry Brown and gripman James Dudley suffered injuries when a guide rail failed and the car stopped abruptly at Fourth and Wood. Brakeman Charles Carpenter crushed his arm at East Liberty while coupling cars. Fred McWherte, a Six Mile Ferry butcher, had a brain fracture and internal injuries after a beef transfer fall. Welty lost fingers in an Nunnery Hill Incline accident. Mrs Mary Seely was struck and dragged by a cable car on Iutter street but not seriously hurt.

Harry Brown Central Traction James Dudley Fourth Wood Streets Charles Carpenter Pennsylvania Railroad East Liberty West Penn Hospital Fred McWherte Southside Hospital Welty Mary Seely Twenty-sixth Street Iutter Street Yestenda

Local items recount arrests and incidents in Allegheny area

Philip Marsh a former St Paul storekeeper was arrested on Fifth Avenue near Stephenson Street with a cotton roll he admitted stealing to gain food and lodging. Albert Be rman William Lester and Martin Callahan received 90 days in the workhouse, William Thompson three days for cutting tables and other disorder in the Bothwell billiard room on Federal Street. A demented woman named Johanna Coates was jailed with a photo of Father Mollinger. Greek balloon maker K Scaros was arrested for idle conduct on Fourth Avenue market. J B Cov alter injured falling from a shed roof at Stanton Avenue brick works. Mrs Mannie Louise Rinchart bailed for infidelity. Farm hand John Hartleman fractured skull from a ride near Slager Nimick Co. Newsboys Home inmates entertained by Charles W Lewis and guests. William Winx, fire alarm chief, resigned to Mayor Pearson. Catholic population of Duquesne formed a local org and will build a church. Mrs Hayes barn on Ridge Avenue burned with nearly $1000 loss. A Range lodge of Odd Fellows established in Duquesne with 104 charter members.

Philip Marsh St. Paul Fifth Avenue Stephenson Street Albert Bherman William Lester Martin Callahan William Thompson Bothwell Federal Street Alleheny Johanna Coates Allegheny Father Mollinger Troy Hill K. Scaros Fourth Avenue Market House J.B. Covalter Stanton Avenue

Coroner Holds Inquest On Child Found In Middletown Bar

Coroner McDowell went to Coraopolis for a partial inquest on a male child found by J. H. Laughlin at the Middletown bar in the Ohio River. Dr. Conkle testified the child was born alive and murdered with a throat cut from ear to ear. The infant had no medical attendance and was well developed with sandy hair. The inquest was adjourned to Monday at 7 PM.

McDowell Coraopolis J. H. Laughlin Middletown Ohio River BR. F. Conkle Sandy

Westinghouse Elects New Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer

The Westinghouse Electric Company board met yesterday and elected P. F. Robbe as Treasurer and W. L. McCullagh as Assistant Treasurer to fill vacancies caused by the resignations of John Caldwell and A. O. Wand.

Westinghouse Electric Company P. F. Robbe W. L. McCullagh John Caldwell A. 0. Wand

Mason at Home After Corry Trip

Samuel S. Mason arrived home yesterday morning from Corry and rests well at his corner Fourth Avenue and Ross Street residence. He was accompanied by his mother, brother and wife. Pratt's great annual book sale closes soon at 423 Wood St offering library stock at small expense.

Samuel S. Mason Corry Fourth Avenue Ross Street Pratt Wood St

Panama in the Shade at Harrisburg Canal Debate

Erie Canal commissioners Colonel Roberts and Mr. Goodwin visited Harrisburg to review surveys and documents on a Mor gantown to Cumberland canal. Roberts derides the Panama project as impractical and warns it would overwhelm government finances. He favors an alternate route via the Youghiogheny and Castleman rivers to Meyersdale and Will's Creek toward Cumberland.

Colonel Roberts Mr. Goodwin Erie Canal Commissioners Harrisburg Morgantown Cumberland Purane Youghioceny Castleman Meyersdale Will's Creek Potomac Chesapeake and Ohi

Bluff Street Renumbering Dispute Prompts Clarifications

A miscommunication over Bluff street renumbering is described. City Hall attache quotes claim a Department of Public Safety employee pressured residents to buy numbers, while Thomas R. Adams says the City Engineer proposed renumbering earlier and J A Miller canvassed with samples on his own. Adams defends Miller as upright and not a DoPS employee.

Bluff Street Department of Public Safety Thomas R. Adams J. A. Miller Adams Miller

Child Abduction Case and Missing Youths Reported

Police Inspector McAleese received a letter from Mia Lizzia Snyder of Hollidaysburg seeking the return of her daughter Louie, six, held by William Purden of Pittsburg or Allegheny. A 13 year old, Edidie McDonald of Sharpsville, is believed to have fled to the city. his father William McDonald searches for him.

McAleese Mia Lizzia Snyder Hollidaysburg Blair County Louie William Purden Pittsburg Allegheny Purden Edidie McDonald William McDonald Sharpsville Mercer County

Smoke Consumer Proposal Impresses Allegheny Gas Committee

William McCreary, former president of Pleasant Valley Street Car Co, urged the Allegheny Councils Gas Committee to trial a patent smokeless stoker for the new Allegheny Electric Light Co power department. He cited the Pleasant Valley Electric Railway as a clean, low cost model and the committee voted to seek bids for a trial.

William McCreary Pleasant Valley Street Car Company Gas Committee of Allegheny Allegheny Electric Light Company Pleasant Valley Electric Railway

Membership Drive For American Citizens Equal Rights

Brondax Smith, executive member and organizer for Pennsylvania, returns from AT P to Disksville and Mt Pleasant to push branches nationwide. Lodges now in Blairsville and Mt Pleasant with 40 members there. three in the city. A state association is to be formed, with a general delegate convention planned in this city around July 1. Colored women and men will be eligible for membership.

Brondax Smith Atp Disksville Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania American Citizens’ Equal Rights Association Blairsville

Hartman A Peacemaker

A young married couple in a tense dispute met at Alderman Hartman’s office. The wife had left home after quarrels, and the husband threatened murder and suicide. With the Squire as mediator, the man persuaded his wife to return home.

Alderman Hartman

Inquest Opens Into Dynamite Death of David Hays

A partial inquest into the death of David Hays from a Wednesday dynamite blast at Center avenue and Neville street heard that he was forging hot iron near the dynamite when a spark likely set off the explosion. The inquiry continued yesterday and will resume today.

David Hays Center Avenue Neville Street Hays

Fire at Monongahela House Quelled With No Damage

A still alarm was sent to Duquesne Engine Company for a slight blaze at the Monongahela House caused by a burned out fuse in the electric light switch board. Firemen found the blaze extinguished upon arrival and reported no damage. Colonel Smothers Denies Jr. Robert Smothers accuses the Flinn Republican Club of financial irregularities. He claims a full report was made on money and tickets at the recent ball and threatens to form an opposition club. Have you attended our first spring millinery opening. Jos. Horse & Co. Peno Avenue Stores.

Duquesne Engine Company Monongahela House Electric Light Switch Board Robert Smothers Flinn Republican Club Fon Jos. Horse & Co Peno Avenue Children’s Bar Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue Pean Avenue

Hauch’s Jewelry Store Offers 20 Percent Savings

All goods marked in plain figures and a 20 percent saving on watches and clocks. The shop stocks nothing but first class merchandise at Hauch's jewelry store, located at No. 205 Fifth Ave.

Hauch’s Jewelry Store Fifth Ave Wfsu

Dress Goods Bargains to-day at sea yard

One lot all wool black and gray mixed striped suitings with side border offered at 50e, valued at $1. The lot is available today at the sea yard. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores.

Sea Yard Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Bargains in Men's Suits at Ten Dollars Each

Offer presents several styles in men s fine suits priced at 10 with fabrics including cheviots cassimeres diagonal and pique. Great value claim encourages customers to buy today and visit P C C C cor Grant and Diamond Alleys near the new Court House. Jos Horne Co photographers advertise genuine 8x10 photos for 1 at Elite Gallery 616 Market St Pittsburg.

Cor. Grant and Diamond Als New Court House Aufrecht Market St Pittsburg Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts

Two Rival Parades to Parade Side by Side in City

The Ancient Order of Hibernians plans two large St Patrick's Day parades by the Board of Erin and the American Board. Grand Marshal William Rochford leads the Board of Erin, with John McFarland adjutant general and Thomas Burke chief of staff. Parades form on Grant street at 11 am, marching Fifth Avenue routes and ending on Grant Street, while the American board under Chief Marshal P Fallon schedules a 10 am start from Hibernian on Wylie avenue with a separate route.

Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Board of Erin American Board St. Agnes’ Church William Gaughan John Murphy Owen Waters William Kerrigan George Price Patrick H. Moran John Reynolds Peter Dowd James Ryan Patrick McMullen James Tallon John Gibbons Frank McVoy Patrice Boylan Edward Monaghan John Conway Thomas O'Halloran John Joyce Michael Joyce John Bigge Joseph Waters Edward Finnan Henry Dougherty Thomas Coyne John Slevy Patrick Moran, Sr John Bailey Martin Daly Join Nangle Hibernian Rifles Felix McKnight John McGirr James Reilly John Crowley Patrick Keenan John Mettirr Martin Coyne Patrick McDermott William Kelly Patrick McMorrow Michael Feeley John Murray W. D. McAuliffe James Doyle Edward Griffen Michael Fitzpatrick John Hoban Patrick Green Peter Woods Thomas McCool Patrick Moran Hugh McNally Thomas Farnan Terence Clancy L. D. Buckley Michael Murphy Hollywood Fifth Avenue Webster Avenue Washington Street Wool Street Water Street Penn Avenue Seventeenth Street Liberty Street Wood Street Smithfield Street Sixth Avenue Wylie Avenue Hibernian Fallon Hibernians Ireland Fayette Westmoreland Mercer Counties Steubenville Youngstown Bellaire

Special Sale of Seal Plush Coats and Jackets

A store ad announces a clearance of seal plush sacqttes up to 40 inches at 25 dollars and a batch of seal plush jackets at 10 dollars. Limited, last offering of the season, valid today and tomorrow at Penn Avenue Stores by Jos. Horxr & Co.

Jos. Horxr & Co Penn Avenue

Superior American Mandolins for 815

The Wash burn mandolins makers introduce a new style priced at 15 dollars. Crafted from fine American wood they promise true tone and no splits. Sold exclusively at H. Kleber & Lro. No. 506 Wood Street.

Washburn H. Kleber & Lro Wood Street

New Trimmings To-Day At Jos Iloane & Co

A catalog of fashionable trimmings offered by Jos Iloane and Company includes coral shawl trimmings straw and gold lace straw edges for millinery onyx trimmings and other varieties presented as an endless assortment to explore today.

Jos, Iloane & Co Penn Avenue

Bargains in Men's Suits at Salina Ad

Bargains in men's fine suits at $10 each. Garments from choice fabrics. Aufrecht's Elite gallery at 516 Market St Pittsburg offers 12 cabinets or one 3x10 photo for $1. Jos. Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores advertise Pilsner Beer for family use.

Aufrecht Pittsburg

Veteran sues McKeesport for promised bounty money

Allen Foster, a Civil War veteran, sues the borough of McKeesport to recover bounty money for reenlistment. He served in Company E, Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry from 1861 to 1863 and 1863 to 1865, claiming a promised bounty of 100 dollars under an 1880 law allowing veterans to sue for enlistment bounties. The suit notes he demanded payment after discharge and that the borough refused.

Allen Foster McKeesport Foster Pennsylvania Cavalry Hue Io Ac

Charters Filed for Water Companies and Bridge

Two charters were filed in the Recorder’s office for Chartiers Crafton and Mansfield water companies. Directors named include Arthur Kennedy A J Mc Quilty and W R Sewell. Each water company has capital stock of 40 dollars in 4 shares at 10 dollars each. The Rapid Transit Bridge Company seeks to build a bridge over the Allegheny river from the foot of Craig street Allegheny to a point opposite the Fifth street bridge 260 feet away with capital stock 10000 dollars in 1000 shares at 10 dollars each. Directors listed are W J Crawford A Rinehart J H Danks F J Lener and Robert Simpson.

Recorder's Office Chartiers, Crafton Mansfield Water Companies Arthur Kennedy A. J. McQuilty W. R. Sewell Tee Rapid Transit Bridge Company Allegheny River Craig Street Allegheny

Inquest Rules Downey Death by Own Action in Allegheny

Inquest on Edward Downey who died by his own hand at 64 North Diamond Allegheny returned a verdict of death by his own hand. Dr Thomas Mabon and Albert Weber testified. Downey's bed remains at Herren Ebert rooms. Burial set for today.

Edward Downey No. 64 North Diamond Allegheny Thomas Mabon Albert Weber Herrman Ebert

They Will Live Quietly In Brad dock Home

Mia Minnick arrives at her Brad dock residence to live quietly with her family. She expects no molestation from her husband and plans a peaceful domestic life.

Mia Minnick Braddock

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Mrs. Foster MR. Gilleland Edward Gregg Logan, Gregg & Co Irwin Avenue Gregg John A. McLain Claysville McLain John K. Morrison Delamater Wallace Pattison J.O. Brown Central Police Staion O'Mara Charles Miss Playford Uniontown Schlosser C. A. O'Brien, Esq E. Woolsey A. Markle Hazelton Duquesne Wild West Kellie Bly A Honour Failere Richard T. Pearson San Francisco Rollers Roughera Catehera Imperial Hall Ft. Wayne Jenney Company Krof Smith K. of L. Molders Hayes Ridge Avenue Art Odd Fellows Sam Mason Panama Bos The Citizens’ Equal Rights Association Hartman Senthalde Monon Colonel Smothers Denies Jr Bargeins Marshal Rochford DR. C. McLane Jylt Uwr JUS. Horne & CO Penn Ave Pirtssburg Horne & CO
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