Valuing City Dirt and New Methods in Pittsburg
Chief Assessor Freach PVP announces the start of the biennial real estate assessment in Pittsburg. Clerks have completed owner records and will survey three to four wards at a time to speed up appeals and keep memories fresh. Officials predict a notable rise in property values, with focus on Park area effects and strategic appraisal reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freach
TOC
Ty Macy
Pittsburg
Netanes
Esetanut
Larkins
Schenley Park
Sehenler Park
Sears
Seeree Park
Prattiin
Mathread
Gallagher Capture Returns to City by Local Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent O Mara brought back Barney Gallagher from New York after efforts to detain him for the stabbing of Officer Mortin Megan in the city about a year and a half ago. Gallagher had evaded police across the country, hiding at Hot Springs Arkansas and then near Pease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mara
New York
Barney Gallagher
Mortin Megan
Callecter
Uveo
Gallagher
Hot Springs
Ark
Mara
Pease Insimede
Pnalivy
Vallecher
Arrest of John Miller in Southside burglary attempt
Police accuse John Miller of loitering with sheets and pillows marked A. Earl in Southside. Officer Risch arrested him on Twenty eheeth and Careon streets after residents reported attempts to se to belongings. Miller claimed origins in Washington Pa andKentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risch
John Miller
Twentyeheeth
Careon
Southside
A. Earl
Washington, Pa
Oratoon
Kenty
Deserted at the depot a sad incident at a station
An Anderson resident describes a dramatic Union depot scene where a tipsy woman in fine clothes embraces a drummer lover who instantly rejects her and returns to the Eastern express. The woman collapses in tears, begging no one and facing a broken life while the man shows no remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Anderson
Panhandle
Turpine
Harrisburg Senate Key Work In Session Progress
Hd Supley the Chief Clerk of the Senate reports return to Harrisburg and progress on bills. He notes faster Senate pace than the House, plans to meet at 12 oclock, and discusses the road bill and a tax measure likely to pass unless rejected by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hd Supley
Senate
Harrisburg
Harrispurt
Public safety accident claims life of 14 year old Harvey Bankerd
In the Thirty first ward yesterday afternoon a boy named Harvey Bankerd was fatally injured by a 2 caliber public safety item fired by his companion Frank Smith after Sabbath school. The coroner's jury exonerated Smith, deeming the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Bankerd
Frank Smith
Allen Avenue
Smith
Bankerd
M. E. Church
Young Bankerd
Hankerd
Young Hankerd
McClane
Squire Hack
Canmury
Henry Bankerd
Kit Parem
McClane Avenue
Thea
Hospitals Inspected as Funds Fall Short Across State
Representatives Mullins Plat and Robbins, of the Appropriation Committee, surveyed Northwestern institutions visiting Meadville City and Spencer hospitals, Farnbure Normal School, and Oil City hospital project. They found requested funds of 18 million exceed the available 12 million, prioritizing state institutions. The note warns youths will be affected by the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scott Mullins
Hyndman
J. W. Plat
Easton
H.W. Robbins
Monongahela Lunse
Harrisburg
City and Spencer
Meadville
Farnbure Normal School
Oil City
Robbins
Temperance meeting denounces license court speakers
Sweger said at a Sons of Temperance meeting in Allegheny that Judge White feuding 1500 licenses would be a greater crime than any since the War. L Mooney, A Hireee, Ed Parker and W Carlisle criticized the License Court as not respectable. Younger men were barred from debate, with talk planned to hire a hall if discussion continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweger
Sons of Temperance
Ohio Street
Allegheny
White
L. Mooney
A. Hireee
Ed Parker
W . Carlisle
Notable Visitors and Travelers Seen in the City
Journal notes arrivals and departures around town. Joseph Jefferson visits East End with Dr Daily while his sons stay at the Duquesne. Actor Giorge M. Pullman and actress Fanny Davenport travel on the Limited westbound. Local officials like Warden Berlin and State Supt Snyder are in town, and others from Toronto Chicago Cleveland Seattle and more pass through or lodge at local hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
Dr. Daily
East End
Mr. Jefferson
City
Duquesne
F. E. Bowman
South Bend Wagon Company
A.F. Dexter
Chicago
John B. Berlin
Florida
Judce Runzels
Oie
Pullman Company
Giorge M. Pullman
Fanny Davenport
E. B. Well
Panhandle
Z. X. Snyder
Snyder
Thomas C. Beene
Salem
John B. Conner
Lewshire
Seventh Avenue
B. F. Jones
Cuba
Rebellion in Warsaw Sparks Polish Russian Feud in Pittsburgh
Thousands visit the morgue to view Eva Bloch, a Polish woman who hanged herself at Union Depot. Poles in Pittsburgh vow to追追 pursue the man who deserted her, believing Russian involvement and planning to raise funds to追追 seek justice up to the Czar. A St Stanislaus committee will fund the hunt and funeral at St Mary's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Va Bloch
Union Depot
Bob
Pittsburg
St. Stanislaus Church
Russia
St. Mary's Cemetery
Tvezda
Warsaw
Baptisms Draw Thousands to Riverfront Ceremonies
Two large river baptisms drew crowds to Pittsburgh riverbanks yesterday. Twenty three Band of Hope members were immersed in the Allegheny at Thirtieth Street with Rev. Thomas Given leading the rite amid police presence. A second baptism of forty two Ebenezer Colored Baptist Church members occurred on the Monongahela near the old B&O depot, led by Rev. J H Pryor, with Josiah Staith among the first submerged as police and clergy watched orderly proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny River
Thirtieth Street
Band of Hope
Baptist Church of
Lawrenceville
Thomas Given
Iiter Bank
McGinty
Monongahela Wharf
Baltimore and Ohio
Ebenezer Colored Baptist Chureh
Hov
J. H. Pryor
Josarah Staith
Thirty-sixth Ward
Smith
W. W. Colley
William Troy
W. J. Phillips
Richmond
Three Mishaps Yesterday In Allegheny City
A busy day with three injuries and a lively street scene. A Self family boy aged one burned his clothes with matches but was saved by Officer Donn and expected to recover. Harry Fitzgerald slipped and fractured his ankle stepping into a gutter while aiding passersby. George Hender Inetright fell into a cellar at Wilson Snyder Co's new building and was driven to the hospital. Meanwhile Jones court Italians held a candy filled carnival that required police intervention due to boisterous celebration.
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Self
Joseph Self
Wylie Avenir
Donn
Ife
Fitzgerald
Harry Fitzgerald
Anderson Street
Allagheny
Hexper
George Hender Inetright
Wilson, Snyder & Co
Second Avenue
Try Street
Homoeopathic Hospital
Jones’ Court
Tunnel Street
Elmer Collins Records Slow Recovery After Rest Day
Elmer Collins rested thoroughly yesterday and wrote letters. An early morning check showed weight at 17 pounds, pulse and respiration at 18, and temperature at 98.6. He spent most of the day in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Collins
Hai
Pulte
Mier Gullinger Yoder Law Building Corner Fifth and Wylie
Special to set lists to day notes the location Mier Gullinger Yoder law building at corner Fifth and Wylie avenues with telephone 1707 and instruction to take the elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mier Gullinger
Yoder Law Building
Fifth and
Wylie Avenues
Slate Lick Presbyterian Church Burns In Gas Fire
Fire at Slate Lick near Freeport destroys the brick church causing an estimated loss of 15 000 to 20 000 with only 2000 insurance. Natural gas supply blamed after early morning blaze discovered by Dr J C McKee. Congregation plans rebuilding and temporary use of nearby United Presbyterian church.
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Slate Lick Presbyterian Church
Slate Lick
Freeport
Slate Luick
Kittanning
Ford City Glass Works
Butler County
J. B. Ford
J. C. McKee
Ford
Armstrong County
William Rea
John Graham
James Brown
Inis
J. P. Calhoun
American Mechanics
United Presbyterian
State Lick Presbyterian
John H. Augher
Chariton
J.C. McCracken
Markle
B. F. Boyle
T. N. Boyle
Braddock
Arrest at Union depot as Thielig faces riot and shooting charges
Louis Thielig a bartender bound for Germany was arrested at the Union depot as he planned to depart for the Fatherland. John Cahill accuses him of felonious shooting and riot. a Magistrate's hearing is set for next Tuesday. Mrs Thielig attacked Cahill during the arrest and depot officers restrained the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Thielig
Fatherland
Union Depot
John Thoma
Liberty Street
Germany
John Cahill
Bloomfield
McKenna
Cahill
Scieta Stree
Martina
caucus to decide city department chiefs this afternoon
The 2:20 caucus in the Allegheny Common Council chamber will effectively decide chiefs for Public Safety Public Works Charities and the Library with candidates including Chief Murphy Edward Armstrong and James Benny among others. Thomas A Parke appears set to run with few rivals after A H Stauffer withdraws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council Chamber
Allegheny
Chiefs of Safety and Charities
Chief Murphy
Safety Department
W W. J. McDonald
Chief of Public
Stevenson
Common Council
Thomas A. Parke
Henew
A.H. Stauffer
Mr. Gerwig
After Money and a Girl Kidnapping Attempt
A six foot two hundred pound Black man pried open a Park Valley home window to reach G. W Nunnery's daughter. He took a scent and tobacco from pockets then attempted to seize the sleeping girl by the throat but fled after her screams. Police seek the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W Nunnery
Park Valley Place
Mr. Nunnery
New Year Supper and Entertainment by Chinese Bible School
The scholars of the Chinese Bible school at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church plan a New Year supper and entertainment in the church lecture room with an arranged program. A lamp explosion in a riot on Sterrett street near Neath avenue caused alarm from box 22 around 8:20 last night damaging furniture estimated at $50. Police kept watch on First ward speak cases, stopping sales at one venue. A small fire at Philip Weinberger & Co works started from oil in two vats. A slight fire at B F Benbow's residence on Sarah street occurred last evening. Tarr new Pittsburg and Castle Shannon incline plane is back in running order after four months.
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Chinese Bible School
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
James Reed
Sterrett Street
Neath Avenue
Police report arrests in city yesterday
Joseph Luts was arrested by Officer Geddis at Sandyside as a suspicious character and jailed in the Nineteenth ward station. Harness allegedly stolen from John Scanlan’s stable. William Galvin and Alexander Mayberry were caught attempting to break into a freight car on Twenty-eighth Street. MARTIN FARRELL of Arthur Street reported that David touched him for $900. Ben Hancover of Cincinnati was arrested in Rea & Co. park house as a suspicious character. James Eastly was placed in the Eleventh ward station for beating his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Luts
Geddis
Sandyside
Nineteenth Ward
Lutz
John Scanlans
William Galvin
Alexander Mayberry
Twenty-eighth Street
Martin Farrell
Arthur Street
David
Drone Ben Hancover
Cincinnati
Rea & Co
Park House
James D. Eastly
Eleventh Ward
Ate
Outside Contractors Dominate Pittsburg Building Projects
The article argues that outside architects and contractors, from Indiana and Philadelphia, secure most Pittsburg contracts by using cheaper labor from Erie and importing workers. It notes the eight hour day is resisted by local carpenters and employers alike, citing costs, shifts in wages, and the practice of outsourcing rough work while finishing with low cost labor.
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Pittsburg
Cnrouus
C. L. Davis
Sixth Street
Indiana
Philadelphia
Henry Shenk
Erie
Shenk
Telephone Exchange
Seventh Avenue
Duquesne Club
Anderson
Lewis Block
M.C. A
East End
Colonel Schooomaker
Washington
Beaver Falls
Labor circular urges boycott of Clark's C. T. cotton
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor issues a circular asking members and friends to refrain from purchasing Clark's C. T. cotton due to a strike at the Canara mills where the workers have walked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Clark
C. T
Canara
Disappearance of William Humphrey Leaves Allegheny In Distress
The family of William Humphrey a well known roll turner of Allegheny reports his disappearance after he left Saturday evening and did not return. Police were notified last night and searches extended across two cities. He was last seen at the post office Saturday night wearing a dark suit an overcoat a black derby hat and carrying a valuable watch a diamond ring and a Veteran Legion badge. His home is 285 Hobinson street Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Humphrey
Roll Turner
Allegheny
Flampbrer
Veteran Legion
Hobinson Street
Woman seeks son lost years ago in cold river city
Mrs McCann of 7 Sixth Street asked at Central station for police help to locate her son John Morrison who vanished since age one and a half. He was placed with a German family in Wheeling, ran away six years ago, worked on the river, and last visited an Allegheny aunt about four years ago. She now hopes to see what he has become.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McAleese
John Jankoski
Warsaw
Twenty-menth Street
Eva Binoh
Jenkuski
Eva
Hassen
Rusti
Russia
William Hague Die h 45 boarder at Hazel hotel
William Hague a 45 year old boarder at John Hazels hotel 74 Third avenue died suddenly last night at 645 after complaining of illness on Saturday. A man in an adjoining room heard groaning and summoned a doctor but Hague was dead on arrival. The body was taken to the morgue and the case will be investigated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hague
John Hazel
Third Avenue
Hague
Hreene
Missing Father-in-law Sought After Wandering from Home
George Ballard reported to Central station that his father in law Andrew Barth, age over 71, wandered from his home at No Silo Charlotte Street and has not been seen since last Friday morning. Authorities appeal for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georce Ballard
Butler Street
Central Station
Andrew Barth
No. Silo Charlotte Street
Conductor Gillie Knocked From Car On Thirtieth Street
Conductor Charles Gillie of Citizens' Tram car 105 was knocked off his vehicle on Thirtieth Street last night by a large German worker who refused to give his name when arrested. Gillie was not seriously injured.
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Charles Gillie
Citizens’ Traction
Thirtieth Street
Guille
Hearings Recount Drunks and Disorderly at Allegheny Police Stations
The Allegheny hearings show a large number of drunks and disorderlies processed across multiple wards. A colored dance hall raid led to fines and jail terms, while other cases involved fights, keeping a disorderly house, and swindling prosecutions.
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Allerheny
Mary Kyle Woman Attempts Suicide on Market Street
A well dressed young woman rushed to Officer Sparco on Market Street shouting for death and tried to drink laudanum from a bottle. The officer stopped her, she was taken to Central Station, identified as Mary Kyle 23, who would not reveal further details. A. Fink of 207 Ferry Street denied knowledge of her.
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Sparco
Market Street
Femth Avenue
Sparta
Patro
Central Station
Mery Kele
A. Fink
Ferry Street
Robbery Arrest After Early Morning Break-in
James McCarty was arrested by Officer Gallant in the act of robbing rooms behind Melton's Bank on Smithfield Street. He carried an armful of dresses and other items. Mrs Lizzie Docs identified the stolen property at a hearing before Magistrate Gripn and McCarty was held for court on entering a building with intent to commit a felony.
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James McCarty
Officer Gallant
Lizzie Dods
Melton's Bank
Smithfield Street
McCarty
Docs
Gripn
No Sunday arrests in Allegheny County lockups
Report states that through midnight last night no arrests were made in Allegheny on Sunday. Officials note the jail cells were empty except for no lingering Saturday night prisoners, a rarity not seen in years.
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Allegheny
LOCATED THE HEIR RUNNING FOR A FORTUNE INHERITANCE HUNT
Christian Hoffarth, the missing heir, has been found in Cleveland working as a barber. His brother and uncle left for Cleveland to bring him back as suitors and hopeful investigators flood Millvale with offers and schemes to claim a share of the inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Hoffarth
Cleveland
John Hoffarth, Jr
L. J. Kamps
Tur Dispatch
Millvale
Butler Street
Kamps
Disratch
Seven New Shades Overcoats At Public Sale Today
Notice of sale of a splendid lot of men s spring overcoats in seven shades. Items include cassimeres worsteds and plain black cheviots in all sizes with silk faced or plain options. Price 650 each. PC Co C Pittsburgh Compilation Clothing Company Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
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PC. Co. C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
House Hunters Rent Listings in The Dispatch This Morning
The Dispatch features rent listings with a focus on prime houses for rent. Special rent bars appear on Mondays and Thursdays, signaling highlighted options for prospective tenants.
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Dispatch
Ladies' Watches Heads Fifth Ave Display
Elegant timepieces advertised in a Fifth Avenue and Market Street display echo a sale of ladies' gold watches priced from 23 to 50 dollars. The terse ad highlights elegant cases and fine timekeepers aimed at shoppers in a metropolitan district.
Columbus Hotel Bribery Trap Suspects Targeted Lawmakers
Rumors say foreign detectives in Columbus plotted to entrap members of the General Assembly with bribery money in a hotel scheme. Pinkerton man William Maurice registered at the American Hotel and used room 89 to monitor actions above room 113 with a hole cut in the floor to hear conversations.
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Columbus
Elliott
Johns
Neil House
W. G. Maurice
Pinkerton
McClure
Putnan County
General Assembly
Iaia
Hueys and Hackxe Promote New Clothing Fabrics Arrivals
Hueys and Hackxe present seasonable fabrics for patrons, featuring Cheviots Caniel’s Hairs Tweeds and Homespuns in dramatic textures and colors. Serges in French and English makes vary from $x to $2 a yard with broad color options, including new importations.
Rent lists appear Mondays and Thursdays for renters
Special rent lists, contributed by major agencies in the city and East End, appear in the paper on Mondays and Thursdays. Consult them to find rental opportunities and information for renters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Autrecht's Elite Gallery Opens With Crayon Portraits
Auction-like catalog notes list cabinet photos and a life-size crayon portrait offered for 300 dollars at Autrecht's Elite Gallery located at 516 Market Street in Pittsburgh. The item description mentions an elevator in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autrecht
Elite Gallery
Market Street
Pittsburo
Musu
All-Black Elegant Plains Stripes Brocades and Spots
Elegant assortment described in All-Black tones featuring plains stripes brocades and spots plus variations in Black with colored stripes and Black with figures of Brodie Dres den and Pompadour colorings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie
Dresden
Spring and Summer Styles Opened on Fifth Ave Market St
Cor Fifth Av and Market St reports new assortments of spring and summer styles and fabrics in Black Goods department. The opening this week showcases fresh fabrics and fashion options for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Lace Curtains Showroom Opens With Vast Displays
Thousands of pairs and hundreds of styles showcased with all prices and qualities. Largest and most comprehensive display to date. Range of designs and prices described as the most extensive offered in any stock in these cities.
Nottingham Curtains in many styles 9 feet long
Numerous Nottingham Curtains offered in lengths from 9 to 12 feet and widths from 50 to 72 inches. Selections include white and ecru patterns with prices ranging from a pair to several dollars, highlighting new designs and lace effects.
Extraordinary Irish Pointe curtains at 450 a pair
An extraordinary value in real Irish Pointe Curtain two patterns measure ten feet long at 450 dollars a pair. Thirty eight distinct Real St Paul Irish Pointes styles priced five to twenty five dollars a pair. Seven elegant styles of the new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Made from Egyptian cotton curtains with sash pairing
Product description notes Egyptian cotton fabric giving a rich dark ecru shade. Prices listed for novelty items at 2 for 10 dollars and single items at 11 dollars 50 cents 13 dollars 50 cents and 16 dollars 50 cents per pair. Sash curtains offered to match.
New Brussels Patterns Offer Wide Range of Prices
A broad display of Brussels styles described as distinct and extremely beautiful, with new patterns. Prices start at $18 per pair for some items and include numerous options from $5 to $16 per pair for longer lengths up to 12 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Lace Curtains and Sash Draperies in Elegant French Styles
An advertisement offers a select range of lace curtains and sash curtains in French manufacture, from $15 to premium grades. It lists embroidered muslins, madrasses, Swisses, tamboured laces, Irish pontos, gauze-lenos, and Cluny works. It notes upholstery services to enhance homes at minimal cost.
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Board of Assessors
Peple
Trent
Lee
Bewoney
Propia
Bert
Mississinga
Wien
Phduedelnum
Tee Beam
Reesors & In
Assemer Larkins
Urotpelier Merrow
Chef Brown
Coun Sulgvats
Roger O'Mara
Smiley
The
Coroner's Jury
George Dewrose
Mt. Washington
Jastment
Atlanta
David Hunter
Alex. Gunn
Toronto
Schlosser
J. P. Witherow
Eva Bloch
Raising Fonds
the Man
Monongahela
Camly
Wiliam Hague
O’keefe
Gripp
Frank Washington
Wadsworth Street
John Dobbins
Taylor
Central Traction Company
Willie Avenue
Seventeenth Ward
William Updegraff
William Stoop
John Barney
John J. Rice
Fourteenth Ward
Frank Dunn
James Doyle
Twelfth Ward
J. Belinsky
John Rudy
Succop
James Sherman
McIntyre and Thompson
Lacock Street
John Grant
C. W. Kinney
J. H. Houston
Frank Wilson
Mary Kyle
Frank Callihan
Young Hoffarth
Iite
Callihan
Hofforth
Warthering
Taller
Hoffarth
Hofarth
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market ST
Atlan
Hueys & Hackxe
Grenadines
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
OUR
Nottinghams
Nottingham
Goc
Pointes
Real Renaissance
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
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