Debates Over Park Land Purchases End with 307000 Vote
The session adjourned after long debate over park spending. Aces for Snyder Park and Penn Avenue bridge items failed or passed as aldermen battled land purchases and budget figures. The final vote approved the 307000 appropriation with 37 to 0.
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Snyder Park
Ferguson
Schenley Park
Snyder
mace —_ srengpeness
Mater
Aves
Messrs
Anclock
Brown
Crawford
Donley
Paitney
Down
Elliott
Ertzman
Fox
Gallacher
Gretzinger
Hugmeier
Johnston
Kelly
Kine
Lowry
Magee
Mason
McCarthy
Mctlure
McGuire
Pitcairn
Pieter
Hamm
Taggart
Wallace
Wiliams
Noel
Mies
Bicham
Larken
Metcalfe
McElowney
MacGonigie
O'Conner
Donnell
Russell
Stewart
Vogt
Wilde
Wright
Holliday
Total
Select Branch debates ordinance amid high tax protests
The Select Branch clashed for over two hours over an appropriation ordinance amid strong opposition to amendments. Council members questioned city valuations, park funding, bridge costs, and urged careful, itemized consideration before passing the measure.
Taxation debate in Pittsburgh ward valuations sparks reform talk
Debates on city taxation reveal ward by ward valuation changes and calls to cut or repurpose funds. Speakers cite Chicago comparisons, liquor license revenue, and park or water projects while resisting broad millage cuts. Leaders push for targeted spending and financial safeguards amid city growth.
Mayor Gourley Eyes Tax Fight Over Park Redeeming Plan
The mayor signs the appropriation ordinance soon if opposition remains light. He calls the bill fair overall but suggests trimming park and street reimbursements to keep an 12 mill tax aligned with last year’s valuation. Large landowners would bear more than small holders under the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEldowney
Ruthland Street
Thirteenth Ward
Muree
Nekidowneyr
Finance Committee
Wright
Ferguson
Penn Avenue
Forty-fifth
Forty-ninth Streets
Butler Street
Gian
Thal
Aves
Messrs
Ancloch
Brown
Crawford
Donley
Delaner
Dunn
Elliott
Ertzman
Fox
Gallagher
Gourley
Charles F McKenna Delivers Popular Randall Club Lecture
Charles F. McKenna spoke at the Randall Club last night to a large audience. The illustrated lecture drew sustained humor for over two hours and was voted one of the club’s most pleasant entertainments. The Russell Mandolin Quartet performed several beautiful selections. Trustees hope to host an Irish night on St Patrick’s Day if possible.
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Randall Club
Charles F. McKenna
Freight Committee adjourns after setting iron and steel rate
The Freight Committee of the Central Traffic Association has adjourned after completing its labors in Chicago. It established a rate on manufactured iron and steel articles between all points in the association on a per 1,000 pounds basis from Pittsburgh to Chicago. The new rate takes effect March 2 and does not extend beyond September 20.
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The
Central Trafic Association
Chicaze
Pitesbuer
Chicago
Assault in Italian Home Ends in Hot Water Burn
Frank Casica was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Hanley on a disorderly conduct charge. Casica, in a drunken state, allegedly abused his wife and threw a pan of hot water in her face, burning her severely. He will be given a proceeding this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Casica
Hanley
Fourteenth Ward
Casica
Sterling Steel Expands McKeesport Shops
The Sterling Steel Company plans a 65000 expansion for additional shops in McKeesport. Master Workman Dempsey of the Knights of Labor declares the Manchester strike off. Union puddlers expect wage stability until July as the amalgamated scale ends. A 407 K of L sales team forms a benevolent society with temporary officers. A public hall meeting and charter filing follow next week. Soured capitalists seek Walnut Street frontage to build a foundry and machine plant near the National Tube Works. The coin name remains undisclosed as it is said to be removed from Pittsburgh.
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Sterling Steel Company
McKeesport
Manchester
Dempsey
K. of L
Asion
Saller's Hall
Prrcentre
Walnut Street
National Tube Works
Pittsburg
Perjury Hearing Highlights Law and Order Clash
The grand jury action centers on Agent McClure and detective force leader held on $1000 bail for perjury. Major A M Brown and Attorney Yost clash over court practice as Alderman Reilly presides, spectators scatter, and McClure and Houston are in the limelight during a brief, tense hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Law, and Order
Alderman Reilly
Yost
A. M. Brown
Houston
Reform
Law and Order
Major Brown
Law and Order Aldermen
Mejor Brown
Mr. Yost
Mr. Brown
Bob
Rein
Law and Order Society
Mr. Martin
Mr. Houston
Robert
Roche’s Court
Reilly
J. M. Sharpe
Timony
Woman Evicted From Rooming House After Rent Arrears
A widow, about 40, told Alderman Braun in Allegheny yesterday that Mrs. Parke on Buena Vista Street ejected her from a rooming house on Monday night and threw her belongings onto the pavement. With no money she spent Wednesday night on the street. Braun referred her to the Department of Charities, which provided aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Alderman Braun
Allegheny
Mrs. Parke
Buena Vista Street
Department of Charities
Riverman Patrick Lally Arrested for Drunkenness
Patrick Lally was arrested at Grant street and Sixth avenue on a drunkenness charge and sent to Central station. At the station it was discovered Lally was safe from a broken jail, but he refused to say how the break occurred. After examination and treatment, the injured man was moved to the Homeopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Lally
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
Central Station
Lally
Jez
Homeopathic Hospital
Parade Preparations For Southside Dedication Day
Preparations are complete for next Monday’s parade on the Southside for the Turner Hall dedication on South Thirteenth street. Chief Marshal C E Succop orders set a 2 pm start with a 1 20 formation, reviewing at the hall. Five divisions include Germania Band and Mayor Gourley as dedicatory speaker, with speeches in German and a full program ahead.
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Southside
Turner Hall
South Thirteenth Street
C. E. Succop
Birmingham Turner Hall
South Seventeenth
Jane Street
South Twenty-eighth
Carson
South Tenth
Sarah
South Thirteenth
F.A. Stucky
Liedertafel
Acob Trautman
German Military Society
Joseph Simmen
Southside Turnverein
Germania Band
Gourley
Allegheny
Lawrenceville
Troy Hill
Wheeling
Steubenville
East Liverpool
Homestead
Duquesne
Jeannette
Beavertle
Johnstown
McKeesport
Central
Birming
Mt. Oliver
Har
Developments in License Court Pending Next Few Days
Only two remonstrances have been filed against liquor license applicants so far. One targets Mme Henkie of Allegheny and the Elbourne Hotel on Sandusky Street. Clerk McGonnegle notes last minute remonstrances possible though past years saw more inquiries. petitions and remonstrances must be filed by the 17th of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Henkie
Allegheny
Elbourne Hotel
Sandusky Street
Souk
Remarkable escape on the Pan Handle track
An unidentified man narrowly escaped death on a Southside bridge when a shifting engine approached quickly at night. He jumped aside but fell onto the incline car roof as it landed, then spoke with the conductor while the shifter crew arrived to find him uninjured and explaining his peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Castle Shannon
Adjutant General Greenland in Pittsburgh
Adjutant General Greenland visited Pittsburgh for a short time yesterday, staying mainly at the Duquesne Club after calling at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. He stated no changes in office management are planned, praising the existing administration as skilled. A general order from Harrisburg tonight commissioned several officers including Brigadier General John A Wiley and Major Cherles Miller with various staff roles.
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Greenland
Pittburg
Seventh Avenue
Duquesne Club
McClelland
Harrisburg
John A Wiley
Cherles Miller
Frank K. Patterson
Albert Johnson Lozan
James E. Silliman
Urzeon
Samuel Hnattell
George C. Hamilton
James H. Murdock
Eloped Daughter Sparks Police Action in Braddock
Thomas McMorley of Soho alleges his 17 year old daughter Emma eloped with Charley Renfrew of the Eleventh ward and joined a novelty troupe at Braddock Opera House. He asked Inspector Whitehouse of the Nineteenth ward to arrest them, but Braddock police must handle the matter as it lies outside city limits. He departed for Braddock to pursue the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McMorley
Soho Street
Inspector Whitehouse
Nineteenth Ward
Emma
Charley Renfrew
Eleventh Ward
Braddock
Braddock Opera House
Mr. McMorley
Wife Sues Husband Over Assault After Dinner
Anna Scotchright filed suit before Alderman Kerr claiming Victor Scotchright assaulted and battered her after returning from Solar Iron Works on Thirty third Street. She says he beat her after a disputed dinner. He was arrested and held on 100 bail for today’s hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Scotchright
Kerr
Victor Scotchright
Thirty-third Street
Scotchright
Solar Iron Works
No Information Against Murphy Yet
No information has yet been made against Chief Murphy of Allegheny. It is questionable whether any will be for some time. Auditor McKirdy has taken no further action in the proposed prosecution and Mayor Voegtly has not been approached again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Murphy
Allegheny
McKirdy
Mayor Voegtly
Lawrenceville Police Seek Otto Zimmerman Boy On The Run
Police search for Otto Zimmerman a young boy who has been hoarding truang and stealing small items. His parents secured a commitment to Mor Ganze but the boy fled after learning of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Otto Zimmerman
Collided With the Law In Local Court Hearings
Several suspects appeared before Alderman Gripp and other officials on charges of larceny and theft. Pasqvata Gorpixn held on $1000 bail for injuring Peter Prudi’s 12 year old son. Rinry held on chicken theft from neighbor Mars Rinry. Joax Grieza faced larceny from the person. Frank Jownsos, 2, arrested on arrival for larceny in Bellefonte. Jonan Derorr arrested for stealing a hum from a Diamond Market stand. Cuantis Musuza, 19, located at Central station after fleeing St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum. Resent Plant held after revolver demand on Jane street child.
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Mars. Rinry
Brereton Avenue
Peter Yost
Joax Grieza
Alderman Gripp
J. N. Dertinser
Butler
Frank Jownsos
Bellefonte
Kevinson
Demmel
Jonan Derorr
Woods’ Run
Allegheny
Cuantis Musuza
Central Station
St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum
Plant
Jane Street
Succop
Soups Served Daily at Knux & Bro Store
Caleba soups featured this week at Knux & Bro, 6113 Penn Avenue. Call to taste these hot soups in store daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knux & Bro
Penn Avenue
Rural classification protests cloud city assessors work
The article outlines I N Forner and other residents pressing for rural tax treatment in the Nineteenth ward as assessors revise valuations. It details widespread appeals, planned court actions, and specific frontage reductions on streets including Broad Penn Avenue St Clair Negley and Highland. It also notes ongoing revisions for Fourteenth and Twenty second wards and potential seven month courthouse activity as cases mount.
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Court House
I. N. Forner
Boquet Street
Boquet Street, Fourteenth Ward
Nineteenth Ward
Broad Street
Euclid
Beatty Streets
St. Clair
Negley Avenue
Highland Avenue
Beatty Street
Penn Avenue
Ward Line
Station Street
Frankstown
Collins Avenue
Collins
Sheridan Avenues
Sheridan
Highland Avenues
Whitfield Street
Frankstown Avenue
J. L. Snyder
J. W. Lagear
N. Broom
W. Scherer
C. E. Hebler
George Hacker
Louis Christ
Jacob Hartman
Louisa Weisa
William Sprague
L. A. Leisinger
Pennavenne
Dennison
A. E. Geis
F. Diffentach
J. Hartman
Hoeveller
A. E. Succop
Henry Shier
J. W. Geyer
James McCutcheon
J.C. Dick
S.J. Hennessey
Berlin
Beelen Street
John D. Graff
Samuel W. Black
A. C. Spangier
G. M. Black
Hays Street
Stanton Avenue
J. F
J. C. Gibsons
J. M. Pew
H. B. Rea
L. $. Moore
B. L. Dobbs
D. B. Reighard
Broad Streets
Acnes Graff
W. B. Negley
Stanton Avenues
Seeley
Staunton Avenue
Jackson Street
Elias Elkins
M. Bigelow
E. M. Bigelow
Mary T. Bigelow
Jackson and
McCullough Streets
Bicelow
Early
KK. A. Quinn
F. M. Roberts
J. Wainwright
C. P.seto
Seeley Bros
M.a.hayowker
C. Fuiel
H. 0. Stevenson
Charles W.batchelor
Ridall
Voigt
Slaughterbeck
Lappan
River Avenue
Station
Everett Streets
Hoeveller Street
Baywood Street
Clearview Street
Bryant Street
Aighland Avenue
Mellon Street
Butler Street
M. F. Scalfe
Lockhart
Bodman Street
Collins and
Harvard Street
I Avenues
St. Clair Street
Winterton Stree
Stewart
New Rachel Street
Riverview Avenue
Beech Alley
John Potter
E. Swift
G.A. Morrow
Charles Beltz
Over the Hills to the Poor Farm Aged Man Transported
A Fayetteville resident named Robinson was moved to the County Poor Farm on a Wednesday causing anger among railroad workers. The ill man was carried in a straw tick so rotten it nearly tore apart at Montour Junction during the transfer to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway, leaving him exposed and bedridden.
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Robinson
Fayetteville
Montour Junction
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Assaulted Father James Keegan Faces Hearing Over Attack on Daughter
James Keegan, a Carnegie mill employee, was jailed by Alderman McNeirney for a Monday hearing on a charge of assaulting his 12 year old daughter Annie. Annie and her sister reported threats and tying her up. A revolver and large dirk were found with Keegan. Neirney noted Keegan's bad reputation and past violence against his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keegan
Carnegie’s Mills
Alderman McNeirney
Annie
Annie Keegan
Keegan
McNeirney
Meckie
Drowned Allegheny Refuse Contractor Fined Far Beyond
Archie Taylor a 55 year old colored Allegheny garb age contractor drowned in the Ohio river at the foot of Ohio avenue after his wagon rolled toward the bank while backing up. He repeatedly refused health permits and paid fines in two cities. two assistants vanished with the wagon.
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Archie Taylor
Allegheny
Ohio
Ohio Avenue
Taylor
Hoe
Jones Street
Federal Street
Bureau of Health
Atree
Miller to Take Internal Revenue Post as Applications Pour In
George W. Miller, newly appointed Collector of Internal Revenue, visited his office yesterday and expects no delay in confirmation. About 200 appointments await his decision as mail and messengers bring in more applications than slots. The contest for Superintendent of Water Assessments heated up with Searah McCallin seen as a likely nominee amid other contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miller
Miller
Searah McCallin
Gracious Stranger Abducts Baby in Allegheny Case
Mrs Henry Weyman reports an unknown elegant woman took her baby after a cordial visit on April 25. The carriage woman asked for water and offered to leave the child for an hour while she shopped. The child was taken into the Weyman home and the woman vanished. The Anti Cruelty Society will place the infant in a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Weyman
Anti- Cruelty Society
Weyman
Gerst’s Alter
Allegheny
Mrs. Weyman
Poverty and squalor in cellar home of McLane family
Clerk Wright of the Department of Charities reports a destitute family at No. 20 Old avenue living in a small cellar room with no drainage or ventilation. James McLane and his pregnant wife, ill with fever, struggle to find work while their three children stay with relatives as Poor Authorities seek hospital care. Dr Christy attended the woman and aid is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Wright
Department of Charities
Old Avenue
James McLane
McLane
Christy
Senator Flinn Heads South for Daughters Health
Senator Flinn and his young daughter left last night in a special car for Florida. He said the trip was for the child’s health. In Pittsburg and nearby Dalzell residents doubted the move and suggested links to Senator Quay, who remains ill at a Florida resort, while Armstrong county could oppose Quay for U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Flinn
Florida
Dalzell
Pittsburg
Pittsboro
Quay
Armstrong County
United States
Flinn
Fionda
Man Arrested Over Alleged Harassment on South Eighteenth Street
Southelde police report complaints of a man who allegedly accosted young girls on school routes on South Eighteenth street. Edward Branahan was arrested by Officer Wright and reportedly admitted to the offense at a local home in the Twenty-eighth ward. Police call the evidence against him serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southelde
South Eighteenth Street
Edward Branahan
Omarcer Wright
Afon House
Teenth Street
Tales of the Two Cities Siren Gowres’s Ice Accident
Siren Gowres slipped on the icy pavement on Thirty third street and broke his leg in two places. He was carried to his home where Dr. Clark attended and dressed the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowres
Thirty-third Street
Friday sale of clothing in basement bargain department
P e C C Clothiers advertises a Friday sale offering deep discounts for the poor. It highlights boys pleated suits sizes 4 to 14, shirts, men s sack suits, cassimere and worsted fabrics, knee pants, and single vests with prices noted, located at Cor Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
Uniformly Good Minnehaha Flour At Auction March 16
A brief notice highlights Minnehaha flour as reliably high quality for bread across seasons. Also promotes Anxer's horses for good satisfaction. An auction sale is scheduled for March 16 at 10 a.m. featuring bisque or beer herbs and aromatics as top appetizer items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anxer
Wild March Wind Brings Snow and Storm to Pittsburgh
A roaring Northwest storm disrupted Pittsburgh with snow and high winds from morning to evening. Temperatures fluctuated but fell to near freezing as the day wore on. A man named Thomas Sheldon was found nearly frozen on Overhill Street and helped to safety. An auction sale by Arnheim's Live Stock Company is set for March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Firth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Signal Service
Thomas Sheldon
Overhill Street
Tettley
Eleventh Ward
Myers
Arnheim
Live Stock Company, Limited
Select Summer Dresses Now at Hugus and Hacke
An immense variety of new and popular weaves in all wool cheviots camel’s hair homespun effects and mixtures. Fabrics range from 75 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents per yard with French makes up to 4 dollars. Special novelties include high novelty French robes for dinner and street dresses opening this week.
New Lines of Ladies Garments Arrive Daily
Cor Fifth Ave and Market St report constant arrivals of new ladies jackets wraps capes and long garments with fashion updates and seasonal options for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market ST
Mwh
Uwe
Crepon Crepe Fabrics Bulk In Wide Styles At Bargain
Local dealers tout a large exclusive stock of Crepon effects for spring and summer 1892. Crepe Alba and Crepone se varieties offer 40 inch widths with prices from 50c to 85c per yard. Crepe La Gloria and Ombrette lines present up to 42 inch widths and top-ends at 1.75 per yard.
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Bigelow
Ms Te
MacGonizie
Mr.Donnell
Hughland Park
O'Donnell
MacDonneth
Mr. Nussell
Wilson
Tageart
Select Branch
Select Council
Common
Ford
Gillespie
Wilmerdington
Charleroi
Ollere Bo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ben Venue
Bloomfield
Warnesstie
Warneastie
Keating
Ross
Keatine
Welfth
Teenth
Steenth
Seteanaen
Twenty-eigh
Jine
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Evans
Twentieth Ward
Itsburg
Warmesastie
Ben Venne Bridge
Warmcastle
Brilliant
Highland
Warmecasthe
Brilliant Hill
J. Gillespie
Warmcastile
Binder
Ben Venue Bridge
Beng
Meelow
Iise
Greenfield Avenue
Duays
Meyers
Anderson
Benz
Brophy
Cavenand
Doyle
C. Evans
D. P. Evans
Foster
Henderson
Jones
King
Matthews
van Mecond
McCurry
McKinley
Perry
Robertson
Rohrkaste
Treusch
Warren
Williams
Braun
Paul
Randalites
Grand Jury
Squire Reilly
Murphy
Morganza
Pasqvata Gorpixn
Eens
Peter Prudi
Opio River
Senator Flinn
Tales OF the
Two Cities
Cloak Department
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Crepon
Crepe Raye
Crepon Pekin
Crepon Ombrette
Jacquard
America
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave