City Hopes Tax Books Ready After Park Budget Debate
The 1892 appropriation bill faces Mayor Gourley amid protest over park spending. Tax books will open soon to enable March discounts, with assessors updating ward valuations and noting large increases in the Eighteenth Twentieth and Twenty first wards. A dispute over City Attorney appointment of Charles Fetterm an raises questions of residency and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Twenty-first Ward
Public Works
Chief of Public Safety
Contributions Mount in Russian Famine Fund Drive
A summary of yesterday’s receipts for the Russian Famine Fund shows multiple congregations and individuals contributing. Notable donations include Bridgewater First Presbyterian Church two thousand six hundred twenty three dollars, Greenside Avenue U V Church three thousand six hundred thirty two dollars, and Allegheny First German Presbyterian sixteen dollars plus two dollars cash. Other gifts from D C Irish New Castle, Rev J R Warren Kirkwood Mo and C E Ramsey among others are recorded with smaller sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Thompson
Hanover
Indians County
U. P
Leesburg
U. P. Church
First Presbyterian Church
Hamill
Bridgewater
D. C. Irish
New Castle
Greenside Avenue
Uv. P
Cannoneburg
R. K. Wilson
Ohio
Allegheny
West Bellevue
Miss Cooper
Man sues over alleged assault on child in city case
Martin Kuloski filed suit before Alderman Donovan charging Toma Kamuski with assault and battery on his child. The defendant and plaintiff live on Penn Avenue near Fifteenth Street and 1211 Si Street respectively. All involved were at a Chestnut Street restaurant in Jerheny when the incident allegedly occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kuloski
Aldderman Donovan
Toma Kamuski
Penn Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Si Street
Ina
Chestnut Street
Jerheny
Koulfoski
Bina Mamma
Objection Filed Over Mifflin Street Vacation Plan
Property owners on Mifflin street Sixteenth ward served notice against appointing viewers to vacation and narrow a street section. An ordinance set 40 feet width except a 300 foot stretch at Thirty-ninth street. Thomas B. Graham would gain 10 by 144 feet if narrowed. Rankin Miller and others oppose, using a new state law 60 day waiting period to file objections. City attorney delayed action, expecting the ordinance to fall after the interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mifflin Street
Sixteenth Ward
Moreland
Thirty-ninth Street
Thomas B. Graham
G. W. Rankin
C. Miller
Rankin
Southern iron blamed for over production in iron market
The Dispatch reports a 2 cent cut on manufactured iron to Chicago and 31 6 cents to East St Louis with rates dropping through September. Railroads note a flat iron trade and predict a slow recovery, while producers enlarge furnaces to defend markets, fueling current overproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
East St. Louis
Dispatch
of Navigation
Pittsburg
Pittsb
Bhat
Georg As Blanchard
United States
Low Nail Rate Reflects Dull Southwest Trade
Missouri Pacific agent W M Clark reports Texas cotton farmers store crops awaiting better prices as damps in Texas trade grow. Cotton at 64 to 65 cents per pound. New York hop crop sold at 15 cents last fall and now doubles. Nail rates to Texas cut from 84 to 50 cents, Wheeling manufacturers wary of shipments amid slack business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Clark
Missouri Pacific Road
Brooklyn
Texas
New York
Missouri
Kansas
Wheeling
Southwest
Competition for New Medical Staff at West Penn Hospital
On April 5 a competitive examination will be held at West Penn Hospital to select resident physicians for the next year. The current staff of five will grow to six, with Dr. E Wible retiring to Greensburg and Dr. A C Clark moving to Lawrenceville. Dr. F L Todd and Dr. E L Neff will relocate to Arch Street Allegheny and Dr. H J will practice in the East End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Hospital
E Wible
Greensburg
A. C. Clark
Lawrenceville
F. L. Todd
E L. Neff
Arch Street
Allegheny
H.J
East End
Samuel Beck Found Dead In Woods Near McDonald Field
Samuel Beck a 23 year old oil pumper in the McDonald field was found dead in the woods yesterday morning. Coroner's Clerk Grant Miller examined the scene yesterday afternoon and an inquest is scheduled for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Beck
McDonald
Grant Miller
Becker
Wells Fargo official discusses Pittsburg and Western plan
Thomas M. DeWitt, superintendent of Wells Fargo Express, registered at the Monongahela House yesterday. He said he had received no instructions about the Pittsburg and Western, but the line will vacate the road on the 15th. He expects a company decision in Pittsburg today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. DeWitt
Wells, Fargo Express Company
Monongshela House
Pittsburg
Sam OBrien invited to witness Greensburg wolf chase
Sam OBrien of the Humane Society is invited to observe a wolf chase on Paul Hacke’s farm near Greensburg. The agent suspects the sport is even if wolves are animals but will not decide until after viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam O'Brien
The
Humane Society
Paul Hacke
Greensburg
Local Northside fight over Cleveland delegates stirs Allegheny politics
A heated Allegheny county draft for Grover Cleveland delegates dominates Northside activity. Leaders dispute Hill and Pattison influence while insisting Allegheny supports Cleveland. Randall Club and ex postmaster Larkin back Cleveland with claims of a united Pennsylvania delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Grover Cleveland
Pattison
The
Hill Clique
Cleveland
Cleveland Faction Questioned Over National Convention Loyalty
The excerpt accuses Frasher and followers of opposing Grover Cleveland, claiming they won March to Hill and show sudden, insincere conversion to Cleveland, suggesting distrust ahead of the National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Frasher
Hill
Cleveland
Lynch views New York as not controlling national politics
W A Lynch a Cantor Democrat and Pittsburgh Akron and Western Railroad president says Cleveland likely to be party nominee and Ohio delegation will stand for him. He notes expansion plans for the railroad toward New Castle with a route shorter than the B and O and hints at possible Beach Creek extension discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A.lynch
New York
W. A. Lynch
Cantor
McKinley
Chicago
Ohio
Cleveland
Lynch
Pittsburg, Akron and Western Road
Democrats to Meet Today in Pittsburg for Primaries Timing
The Democratic County Committee will gather at City Hall in Pittsburg this afternoon to set a time for holding primaries and electing state delegates. The meeting aims to fix the schedule for upcoming delegate elections and party proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
City Hall
Pittsburg
Acheson Aims for Congress and Echols Joins Americas Club
E. F. Acheson, Washington editor, predicted to be Republican nominee in the Twenty fourth district. He supports county equality but favors a convention rule based on Republican votes. Colonel John W. Echols leaves Randall Club for Americas Club, endorses tariff policy, and argues the South would be Republican if the negro issue were resolved. He plans to march with the Americas Club under a red, white and blue umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Acheson
Washington
National Capital
Congress
Twentyfourth
Greene County
Randall Club
John W. Echols
Dall Club
Americas Club
America
South
Viscountess Habherton to Reveal Reform Dress
The Dispatch reports that Viscountess Habherton will unveil a reform dress tomorrow, showcasing a new silhouette and fabric choices. The announcement signals a public fashion moment linked to social change and aristocratic endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscountess Habherton
St Patrick's Day Parade Arrangements Under Way
The Board of Erin will finalize plans for a united St Patrick's Day parade at a tomorrow meeting. Colonel Felix McKnight orders officers to report at Ferry and Water streets at 12 30 PM with a chain of command leading to Grand Marshal J J McGuire as the procession moves to Wood and Water streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Erin
Felix McKnight
Ferry and
Water Streets
Tains
William Rotchford
Coleman Welsh
James Cuff
John Madden
Edward Daly
Mark Lavone
John Crowley
Charles Shields
John McGirr
Wood and
J. J. McGuire
Five Minor Accidents Reported Yesterday
Five accidents were logged with five injured, none seriously. Notable injuries include James Mitten of Enze & Schafer with a broken right arm after a fall on Ohio street, Thomas Coxry at Clark's mill with a broken arm and bruised body, C H Snow a railroad brakeman with a crushed hand, a Carnegie mill worker run over by a truck, and AlreneP Enze son of William Enze with a crushed hand after a wagon backing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mitten
Enze & Schafer
Ohio
Elarey
Thomas Coxry
Clark's Mill
Liberty Avenue
C. H. Snow
Pittsburg
Virginia and Charleston
West Penn Hospital
Elizabeth
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
Thirty-ninth Street
Alrnep Enze
William Enze
Znaze
Sobafer, Brewers
Allegheny
Upserertia Tvee Aid & Wagon
Two Cities Tales and Local Court actions
Kate Montexot, held two weeks ago on Penn avenue, was removed from West Penn Hospital by her mother who seeks custody. Lorriien Hexax, age 6, died at home on Forty fourth street. Coroner McDowell ordered an inquest. A remonstrance blocks the liquor license for George Elbourne on Allegheny streets. P J Gilmore, former city letter carrier, arrested on embezzlement charges. Magistrate McKennan-Reilly ordered the case held for hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate MoNtexot
Penn Avenue
Thompson
West Penn Hospital
Veg
Hexax Lorriien
Forty-fourth Street
McDowell
George Elbourne
Anderson and
Robinson Streets
Allegheny
P. J. Gilmore
Robinson
McKennab — . Reilly
Credit sales in local shop prompt consumer concerns
A fragmented notice reports on credit transactions at a local store. The text mentions payment on credit, items like fine dresses, and names unclear due to damaged OCR. No clear dates or parties are legible.
Pittsburg Basks in Gas Shortage With Warmer Forecast Ahead
Pittsburg endured a gas shortage and record cold yesterday as winds howled and signs lay ruined. Forecaster Stewart predicts warmer, clearer weather today with a return to normal by Sunday amid ongoing gas supply strain and rising coal boat tows ready to launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Tropics
Stewart
Allegheny
Blizzard Halts Pennsylvania Road For An Hour
A blizzard knocked out the limited on a Pennsylvania road for an hour last evening. Strong winds along the Juniata river slowed the train by 30 minutes between Harrisburg and Altoona. In the Alleghenies the weather matched Pittsburg with little snow and keen air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Juniata River
Harrisburg
Altoona
Alleghenies
Pittsburg
True Bills in Liberty Street Fire Case Charge Saitta and Mazzio
Grand jury issues true bills against P. A. Saitta and John Mazzio in the Liberty Street fire case. Saitta faces murder, misdemeanor, and arson charges tied to Old Jack’s death. Mazzio charged with murder and misdemeanor amid the same investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saitta
Mazzio
Old Jack
Liberty Street
P. A. Saitta
Saitta& Fogassi
John Mazzio
Syndicate Purchases 5,000 Acres of Coal Nearby
A local informant reports a syndicate has bought 5,000 acres of coal on Little Sewickley Creek within days. He refused further details and would not be quoted, though he claims inside knowledge of the deal and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley Creek
Picks Up Suspects in City Districts as Police Report
Police report multiple arrests including Aurren Ersrrr on Thirty first street near St. John's Church after disorderly remarks. EPwakD BHOSNAHAN faced a hearing for conduct toward Lutheran School children and was sent to the workhouse. Perza Panitia jailed on assault by Jona Dunn. Joux Minticay remanded to court. Other cases involve Alderman Madden and William McCann with public disturbance charges and a news vendor arrest at Albion Hotel area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurren Ersrrr
Thompson
St. John’s Church
Penn Avenue
Twelfth Ward
Epwakd Bhosnahan
Meee Sucoop
South Eighteenth Street
Perza Panitia
Clay Alley
Richards
Jona, Dunn
Parilina
Joux Minticay
Pittsburg
Allegheny and
Manchester Traction
Alderman Madden
West
Margaret Whitam Burienessen
Donovan
Robert Cath
Paroer
Albion
William McCann
Thomas Williams
Walker
Frankstown Avenue
J. Gaxsgoryy
Cole
Mra Te St. Clair
Pittsburg Rate Controversy Extends to Nearby Towns
Western line representatives met at Lake Shore office to push extending Pittsburg transcontinental rates to McKeesport Braddock Belle Vernon Charleroi West Newton Greeneburg Latrobe and other towns within the railroad boundary. Officials will write and refer the request upward with no guarantee of approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western Lines
Lake Shore
McKeesport
Braddock
Chicago
Bellevennon
Charler
West Newton
Charleroi
Braddock Not To Be A City In New Borough Vote
A decree creating the Rankin area borough will trigger an election May 3, ending Braddock city ambitions. The move followed opposition from North Braddock over tax fears and Rankin petitioning for borough status. Congressional efforts for free mail delivery hinge on population unity and Postmaster Wanamaker's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin Station
Braddock
North Braddock
Rankin
Dalzell
Wanamaker
Scully Denies Bottle Makers Combine
J W Scully of McCully & Co flint glass manufacturers denies a bottle makers union similar to the United States Glass Company. He argues such a combination would be unprofitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Scully
McCully & Co
Flint
United States Glass Company
River Miners Face Wage Cut Pending May Output
The article notes any wage reductions for river miners would not occur before late May. Operators have not shipped enough coal to meet lower markets if a strike happens. A separate notice reports Thomas J. Black, a Lawrenceville Letter Carrier at station B, was severely shocked by a charged box and wiring incident on Eleventh Street. BASEBALL gossip hints at the upcoming season in THE DISPATCH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Black
Station B
Lawrenceville
Eleventh Street
Black
The Aeolian Promises Universal Musical Play For All
All praise it and say they are pleased with it as every family member can play any music at any time and place. The Aeolian enables playing any piece correctly without any prior music knowledge. Visit the Palace of Music Mevier Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue for a half hour listening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeolian
Mevier & HoEeNe
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Linz
Hardman
Krakauer
Vose
Mellor & Hoene
Lovely Little House for Rent on Grant Avenue
Advertisement for a six room brick house on Grant avenue near Re street Allegheny for rent. Features marble mantels bath room back yard and healthy locale described as the cleanest area in two cities. Rent moderate inquiries to Kleber's Music Store 506 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Avenue
Re Street
Allegheny
Kleber
Wood Street
Horses to be sold at Arnheim live stock sale
Seventy five horses and mares weighing 1000 to 1700 pounds will be sold to the highest bidder at Arnheim Live Stock Company stables 52 Second Avenue Pittsburg March 16 at 10 oclock A M Terms cash No post ponement due to weather Sale positive All horses guaranteed as represented N B there will be carriage teams single drivers two fast trotters and several teams of mules
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnheim
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
N. B
Declaration of Independence Painted on a Postal Card
Tam Dis PATCH receives a postal card bearing the entire Declaration of Independence written in steel pen by Walter C. Macar, who drafted about 2,000 words on an old style card in three hours. He plans a ten inch square card history of the United States containing 11 212 words and aims to write 3,000 words on a standard card for readability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Walter C. Macar
United States
Local Directors Back Exposition Transport Firm
J. F. Grimes of the Knoxville Land and Improvement Company sits among directors of the World's Columbian Exposition Transportation Company. Thomas E. Jones serves as general manager. The Knoxville group represents the local branch of the International Exhibit and Information Company of Chicago, with known Pittsburg figures boosting trust in their finances amid many wild cat schemes surrounding the World’s Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Grimes
Knoxville Land and Improvement Company
Thomas E. Jones
International Exhibit and Information Company
Chicago
Pittsburg
Dress Goods Offers Varied Black Fabrics For Fashion
A dealer announces a grand collection of black dress goods including crepons, rayures, and jacquards in diverse finishes. The stock features Crepon Pekin and Russe varieties along with staples like Black Cashmeres, Serges, Henriettas, Mohairs, Broadcloths and more all meticulously selected for quality and dye perfection.
Black Dress Goods Sale Promises Fine Wool Fabrics
Black Silk Warp Fabrics including Henriettas and Drap de Tolon feature in the sale. Special bargains offer black all wool Henriettas 66c yard, Etta 85c yard, black all wool French serge 1 per yard, Chevrons 90c yard, urging customers to inspect the superb collection now.
Mrs Geneva C Percy Exhibition at Dorset Department
Mrs Geneva C Percy of New York will visit the Dorset Department to exhibit featured goods on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next week inviting every lady in Pittsburg and Allegheny to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Geneva C. Percy
New York
Dorset
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Gourley
Highland Park
Charles Fetterman
Burleich
Fetterjoan
Fetterman
Thomas Carnahan
W. H. House
Semena
Harrity
anti-Cleveland Combine
Samuel A. Duncan
Albert J. Barr
Twenty-third
Larkin
John B. Larkin
Geo . Fleming
Janae A
Gufey
Henry Meyer
Herman Kunkle
Guffey
Fleming
Alleheny
Wallace and
T. C
John Hackenstein
Lee Frasher
John M. Kennedy
Fayette Street
Hackenstein
Itill
Gene
Ghovee
Dispatch Tomorrow
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W. G. Kaufmann
Dwyer
Mercury
Smithfield Street
Tim O'Leary
George Shiras
Viey
Pular Yoar
Pleasant Valley
Bismarck
Department of Charities
Elliot
Ice
Fourth Avenue
Law and Order
McKee's Rocks
Frank Thompson
Squire Bryan
McKee’s Rocks
Allegheny City
Chillicothe
Mexico
Builders’ Exchange
Pittsburg Architects
the Dispatch Tomorrow
Tissa
TT Fifth Avenue
PER
B. M.haswa
Penn Street
Passu
Biber & Easton
India
Soc
West of New York
Edward Groetzinger
Just
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Pittsburg, Pa
Sundarr
Wroughtsteel Ranges Stoves
J.C. Baestreat
Pitsburg
Caeds, Etc
V. Dermitt & CO
Sixth Avenue
Parry Goods
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Avenue Stores
Pennays
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