Politicking Ends in Clash Over City Charter Ordinance
The Allegheny Committee of Fifty was beaten and expelled from the Common Council Chamber as Chairman Hunter maneuvered to pass a charter ordinance. Select Council backed a caucus plan for Monday to nominate department heads. An injunction threat loomed after adjournment, with reformers’ efforts briefly stalled then resumed.
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Common Council
Select
Common
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Arthur Kennedy
Senator Neeb
Charles Neeb
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Charles Dahlinger
Robert McAfee
Hunter Taction
Select Council
Altheouch
Gilliford Fiidae
Allegheny and
Perryeville Plank Road Company
Jacob Born
Federal Street
Pressant Valley
Southavenuca
Borland Avenue
Hax
United Bohemian Societies
Mr. Smith
Herr’s Island
Koehler
Robinson Street
Groetzinger
Mr. Knox
California Avenue
Committee On Legislation
Reed
Gregg
Uhsir
Conquils
Dilworth
Chatress Hunter
Mesars
McAfee
Wertheimer
Stouffer
Neeb
Secret ballot fight shapes next Common Councils race
The Committee of Fifty drives for a secret ballot to influence nominations and thwart viva voce voting. They claim ten council seats are pledged, with threats deterring attendance. If ballots fail, injunctions may halt elections. Thomas Parke is forecast as next Common Council Chairman with 27 pledges.
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Committee of Fifty
Parke
McKiray
Select Council
Gilliford
Thomas Parke
Fifty Won Appropriation Debate Shapes City Council
In the Select branch meeting the appropriation ordinance for Allegheny General Hospital is amended from 5 000 to 10 000 by Arthur Kennedy amid opposition from Einstein. The ordinance is referred for printing as a caucus plan is ruled in order after a chair appeal, then adopted 13 to 3. The body adjourns.
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Select
Lindsay
Arthur Kennedy
Henricks
Suaman
Allegheny General Hospital
Einstein
Gilleford
Water Committee awards contracts for year in Allegheny
The Water Committee of Allegheny awarded contracts for the coming year including miscellaneous castings to Union Foundry and Machine Company, lead to Mansfield & Co, ferrules to Standard Manufacturing Company, plugs to J. R. Hutchins, and hauling to A. H. Watson & Co. CARTESTER will reveal details about political corpses Jejou in Washington on March 4 in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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the Water Committee
Allegheny
Union Foundry and Machine Company
Mansfield & Co
Standard Manufacturing Company
J. R. Hutchins
A. H. Watson & Co
Cartester
Jejou
Washington
Dispatch
Man On Water Diet Aims For 30 Days
Elmer Collins has reached day fifteen on a water diet and received $500 last night from manager Harry Davis. He plans to finish the full 30 day contract, remaining confident and cheerful despite having shed 1.11 pounds.
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Elmer Collins
Harry Davis
Employee Changes Check Amount A Coal Firm Scam
A coal firm employee altered a $25 check to $2 500 at C Tutte & Co on Water Street. The firm reimbursed the loss after investigation. the culprit, a relative of an employee, returned most funds and faced no prosecution. Inspector McAleese suspects a check drafting error and the case ends quietly. The Dispatch teases Paysie fairy tales and Chadbourne puzzles for tomorrow.
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Duquesne National Bank
C. Tutte & Co
Water Street
McAleese
Pittsburg
Paysie
Webb
Chadbourn
Allegheny County Home 1890 Annual Report Summary
The Allegheny County Home records for 1890 show receipts of 49005 dollars and 5 cents and expenditures of 18063 dollars 13 cents on groceries and supplies plus 3515 dollars 53 cents on materials and repairs. Outdoor relief cost 5166 dollars 55 cents and outdoor services for doctors and burials totaled 4841 dollars ? Children’s Aid and other institutions drew modest sums. Meals for tramps reached 27323 and Dixmont inmates numbered 160 chargeable to the County Home. Admissions included 348 adults and 33 children, with year end totals of 257 adults and 24 children remaining. Poor taxes raised 50251 dollars 36 cents and year end treasury balance stood at 55210 dollars 95 cents with 16708 dollars 30 cents in taxes uncollected.
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Allegheny County
W. J. Glenn
Children’s Aid Society
Home For the Friendless
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Dixmont
Treasury
Dogs Have a Picnic in Coraopolis Riot
In Coraopolis yesterday a dog riot erupted with many breeds in attack and chase. The crowd tried to quell the melee but guns were drawn and a fusillade followed led to eight dogs killed and many wounded before the mob subsided and order returned.
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Coraopolis
Satan
Dr. Conkle
Freeport Bank Robbery Points to Single Suspect in Snow
Reports indicate a single bandit robbed the Freeport bank Wednesday night with a satchel, leaving a snow track to the back door. Officials estimate total loss under 25 000 while bonds, stamps, papers and valuables were taken, with several locals and three well dressed men observed nearby.
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Freeport Bank
McClelland
Jost
Valley Road
Burroughs Reflects On Congress And Party Politics
Michigan Congressman Julius Cesar Burroughs rode the limited train home and spoke from a depot platform about the recent session. He said he had no regrets over his work in the last House, criticized Democrats for lack of principle, and predicted Farmers Alliance gains on the silver question. He doubted Cleveland’s leadership and praised some enacted legislation despite filibustering.
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Julius Cesar Burroughs
Michigan
Inst House
Farmers’ Alliance
Grover Cleveland
Strange light over Southside puzzles residents at dawn
A bright, unusual illumination appeared around 2 a.m. near the eastern sky as temperatures neared zero. Local witnesses including Richard Brok and Father McTiche reported the glow, yet reports from other city areas were absent. Residents gathered at Smithfield street bridge to discuss the phenomenon.
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Richard Brok
Father McTiche
Smithfield Street Bridge
Two groceries robbed. Doyle arrested by Detective McLaughlin
Detective McLaughlin yesterday arrested James Doyle on two robbery charges after two Soho hill area grocers, Henry Smith on Fifth avenue and James Hamer, were robbed of about $50 in goods and a $20 plate glass window was smashed. Doyle admitted guilt, was drinking, and awaited a hearing at Fourteenth ward station. WAKEMAN visits Yarmouth. tomorrow THE DISPATCH describes Dickens scenes in David Copperfield.
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McLaughlin
James Doyle
Henry Smith
Fifth Avenue
Soho Hill
James Hamer
Doyle
Fourteenth Ward
People Who Come and Go Gather in City Hotels
A set of brief notes from the Anderson Monongahela and Schlosser hotels records a string of travelers and notables. T. Erlanger from Havran Austria discusses Liberal victory impact on Jewish school entry rules. Jean Perrier of Montreal cites Canadian reciprocity sentiment. Mayor Montgomery and Marshal Williams tour Southside factories with Inspector McKelvey. E. W. Pearson of Wheeling explores trade conditions with potters. Other visitors include Dr Frank McDonald and Lt. Fitch party, W. W. Porter and wife, Sansom, J. S. Taylor, Judge Stowe on pure water issue, J. L. Shipley, T. Kirk, Ginocchio, H A McComas, Bill Nye, Miss Marie Burres, and A. M. Smith of Portland Oregon.
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Jean Perrier
Montreal
Monongahela House
United States
Montgomery
Marshal Williams
Youngstown
Inspector McKelvey
Southside
E. W. Pearson
Wheeling
Anderson
Frank McDonald
Fitch
Frank Hoffstadt
Millvale Iron Company
W. W. Porter
Washington, Sansom
J.8. Taylor
Indiana
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Schlosser
Bill Nye
East Liverpool
Marie Burres
Frank Mayo Company
Allegheny
Police pay arranged with banks for 2 o'clock reports
Chief J C Brown ordered officers to report to their stations at 2 PM to sign vouchers for pay instead of the 10 AM City Hall time. Vouchers will go to banks as Controller Morrow arranges loans to cover rolls due to pending appropriations. BILL NYE begins humorous sketches for THE DISPATCH, touting them as his best yet. He previews a piece on the US Training Ship Minnesota for tomorrow's issue.
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J.C. Brown
City Hall
Morrow
Bill Nye
THE
Dispatch
United States
Minnesota
Two Colored Men Arrested for Stealing Harness in Allegheny
Julie Hall and William Roberts, both colored, were jailed by Detectives Glenn and Lee on a charge of suspicious character after allegedly stealing a harness valued at 40 dollars from Diamond grocer Ralston and trying to sell it to liveryman Mr Bord for 17 dollars. The arrest followed Bord's suspicions. The Dispatch notes Frank Stockton's new story The Cosmic Bean to begin tomorrow.
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Julie Hall
William Roberts
Allegheny
Glenn and
Lee
Ralston
Bord
Equal to an expert hypnotist tests on dozen subjects
William Jacobs a 24 year old South Side resident and Republic Iron Works employee claims power over about a dozen subjects. He hosted a hypnotic seance with three boys showing sleep commands imagined actions and memory gaps. Jacobs says power comes from will power and practice and compares his acts to legitimate and spiritualist demonstrations. Bob Fitzsimmons to discuss in The Dispatch tomorrow.
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William Jacobs
South
Sarah Street
Mr. Jacobs
Mr.Jacobs
Jacobs
Republic Iron Works
Twenty-fifth Street
Bones Broken Yesterday in Pittsburgh Mishaps
A dozen injuries were reported yesterday across Pittsburgh area as workers and passersby suffered falls and crush injuries. Notable incidents include Orr at the Balti more and Ohio oo, Mackey depot police, Aley at Edgar Thomson, Merrick at Hauck's brewery, Reynolds on Wyllie avenue, Painter at Shoenberger's mill, Kosetsaki at the same mill, McPherson fell from a horse near West End with a skull fracture, and Crank at Town's Will.
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Orr—H. Orr
Baltimore and Ohio
Fourth Avenue
Crafton
Mackey
Charles Mackey
Aley
Joseph Aley
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Mercy Hospital
Meneick
Henry Merrick
Hauck's
Krysoios
Charles Reynolds
Wyllie Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Lee
Homeopathic
Parsten
K. A
Painter
Shoenberger
KosetskKi
Michael Kosetsaki
McPhernsox
Thomas wlePherton
West End
Crhank
Charles Clark
Moon township oil lease dispute version disclosed
Beardsley and Hazelwood Oil Company claim they inherited 1889 leases from farmers before oil or gas. They spent about 20000 dollars on three wells and say returns are well short of investment. Lessees argue contracts fulfilled and that lessees knew risks when signing. Some farmers reportedly regret not holding out for higher terms. Some Lenten menus by Ellice Serena in The Dispatch tomorrow.
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Moon Township
E. C. Beardsley & Co
Hazelwood Oil Company
Beardsley & Co
Jan
Ellice Serena
Man Fires Shot At Bartender In Heck's Saloon
Daniel Young, heavily intoxicated, fired a revolver at a bartender at Heck's saloon located at Diamond and Union streets. The shot missed, lodging in the counter, and Young fled. Police are seeking him. he recently served four years for burglary. Dr B M Hanna ENT specialist 720 Penn street Pittsburg Pa.
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Daniel Young
Heck
Diamond
Union
Young
Tax clash over Mr Willey with County Commissioners
Mr Willey and county officials clashed over a state tax dispute as he failed to report personal property. Officials imposed a 50 percent penalty, raising the bill to over 28 thousand dollars. Willey, a resident since 1876 though claiming ties to New York, argued the tax could not be assessed on his personality. The dispute grew heated as he prepared to seek legal resolution, while officials insisted they had a solid legal footing.
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C. L. Willey
Willey
Telephone rates bill stirs activity in state lawmakers
Representatives Stewart Sam uel Cochrane and J B Finley return from Washington as the Corporation Committee hears testimony on a bill to fix monthly telephone charges at 3 to 3 4 dollars. The wire costs about seven dollars a mile while maintenance remains minor. The bill aims to set a three dollar monthly user fee with opposing telephone companies. Rev George Hodges previews a pen Picture in the Dispatch tomorrow highlighting a canvas scene by Munkacezy.
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Stewart
Verona
Samuel Cochrane
Kittanning
J. B. Finley
Monongahela City
Cochrane
Senator Flion
Corporation Committee
Washington
Focal Company
George Hodges
Munkacezy
Services in French To Be Held In Dr Purves Church
French services in the First Presbyterian Church chapel on Wood Street will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Ahl elaborate musical addition has been arranged by Carl Retter with the Western University Glee Club forming the choir. Increased interest is shown by society at each meeting as Rev Mr Launitz and Prof Henri Rollin Parker pursue the idea of founding a French church in Pittsburgh.
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First Presbyterian Church
Wood Street
Carl Retter
Western University Glee Club
Launitz
Henri Rollin Parker
Mission Francaise
Pittsburg
New Concert Grand Piano for St James Church
St James Methodist Church and Sunday school celebrate securing a new concert grand piano by Decker Brothers, to be used in services, Sunday school, Epworthy League, and Thursday evening meetings. The instrument enhances music in worship and is promoted by Hamilton who distributes Decker pianos to churches and organizations locally.
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St. James
Music Trade Free Press
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Christ M. E
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Benna Vista Street
M. E
Allegheny
Smith
Kleber Pianos Lead Market With Opera and Conover Brands
Klebers 506 Wood Street advertises a wide piano selection led by Opera and Conover models praised for tone and durability. It touts eight year warranties, easy payments, and claims Opera sales drive customers to the Pittsburgh area shop. Also notes Dr. Moore on medicated air treatment for catarrh.
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Messrs. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Steipwa
Conover
Moore
Beaver Valley
Gentlemen Our 81 Shirt and Accessories Ad
Unlaundered shirts and improvements promoted by Jos Horne & Co at Penn Avenue stores with related goods. Advertises new handkerchiefs laces jewelry leather goods collars cuffs and Saturday hours. Also notes Angostura Bitters as an appetite stimulant and Rosenbaum Co silk department with wide variety and prices.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
A. A. G, Campbell & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Jos. Horve & Co
Peno Avenue
Randall Club Endorses Senate Bill for Allegheny Wharf Park
The Randall Club endorsed Senate bill No. 34 to improve the Allegheny wharf by forming a committee to draft resolutions and urge passage. A recent meeting at 432 Duquesne Way authorized soliciting House support and gathering signatures for a public park on the wharf, citing Thaw's neighborhood influence and the project’s benefits to traffic and welfare.
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Randall Club
Senate
Allegheny
Duquesne Way
William Thaw
J. Pressly Fleming
J. B. BR. Streeter
J. E. McCrickart
Flinn
House of Representatives
Allegheny Wharf
Drummer Delights Crowd With Sleight Of Dime Trick
A traveling drummer at Mo nongahela House amused patrons last night by a dime disappearing act. He hid it in a black handkerchief, had a spectator wrap the ends, and placed it on the counter. Bets were won as the dime vanished and reappeared from a gentleman’s vest pocket. The traveler declined to reveal the method, enjoying the mystery.
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la Herrmann
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