War in Allegheny as Mayor, police clash escalates
A power struggle erupts between Mayor Woegtly, Superintendent Muth, and Police Captain Bell over Officer Clark’s suspension. Chief Murphy resists hearings, while reformers threaten arrest. Council support and pending hearings set a tense scene for allegheny city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny City Hall
Murphy
Bell
Messrs. Park
May
Clarke
Muth
Gourley
Pittsburg
Ee ‘Toga
Department of Public Safety
Eaid
Alleceny
Clark
Captain Bell
Frank Aiken
John Glenn
Alderman Braun
Alderman Schellman
Neasaline
McKirdy
W. Speer
Reduction of Eastern Iron Rates by Pittsburg Agents
The Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents met in the Lake Shore office to propose reduced rates on pig iron billets and similar iron varieties. They sent the proposals to Goddard of the Trunk Line Association in New York for permission to apply them from this territory eastward. The Central Traffic Association already granted reductions on manufactured articles and pig iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Shore
Goddard
Trunk Line Association
New York
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Allegheny Planned Five Police Districts and Magistrates
The sub Finance Committee and Mayor Woegtly charted a plan to divide Allegheny into five police districts with five magistrates. The Central district covers wards 1 2 3 4, the Second district wards 5 6 9, the Third district wards 7 12, the Fourth district wards 8 13, and the Fifth district wards 10 11. Magistrates’ salaries range 1500 for the First, about 500 for the second and fifth, and nominal for the third and fourth. The Mayor will appoint all five. reforms split mayoral duties from hearings. The plan awaits council action after the mayoral election.
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Allegheny
Allegheny Councils
Woegtly
Rngsharth Central
First Ce
Kennedy
Legheny Hve
Cere
Baker
Final hearing in Amoskeag engine case concludes testing doubts
Witness J E Meredith calls the wharf engine test unfair citing 70 pound plug pressure and reckless operation. He fears the engines would fail and notes $10 000 for the engines remains unpaid while final arguments are set before Master George P Hamilton on April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Hamilton
J. E. Meredith
Major Moreland
Meredith
Morrow
McKee's Rocks Borough Election Set for April 5
Judge Collier granted a decree for the incorporation of McKee's Rocks borough after multiple applications were resolved. The boundaries are fixed and an election of borough officers is set for Tuesday April 5 with Judge Robert Lyon as presiding officer, and inspectors J D Lewis and C J Schultz Jr, auditors Frank Thomson T M Holhman and G H Lamont to prepare tickets. Iron production expert Jacob Rees visits the city attributing iron market dullness to overproduction and noting railroads have limited loading and high capacity remains idle.
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Baker
Tre DisPatch
Collier
McKee's Rocks
Robert Lyon
J. D. Lewis
C. J. Schultz
Frank Thomson
T. M. Holhman
G. H. Lamont
Jacob Rees
Pottstown
Philadelphia
Rees
Rees Sa
Detective McTighe Arrests Barber Linked to Check Fraud Pair
Detective McTighe arrested barber George Dietz yesterday, alleged partner of John Conlon, held after Conlon’s Saturday arrest for passing bogus checks. Dietz allegedly accompanied Conlon when a $10 check was cashed by Gauge Fleming, a Market Street druggist, at the Diamond Bank, which refused the check drawn on Black Bros. Conlon awaits a hearing as police aim to capture Dietz first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McTighe
George Dietz
John Conlon
Dietz
Conlon
Gauge Fleming
Market Street
Diamond Bank
Black Bros
Diet
Robbery in Silver Lake Row Two Men Knock Down Thomas Morgan
Thomas Morgan of Twentieth Street told Twelfth Ward police last night that he was knocked down by two men of color at Silver Lake. His watch and chain were taken as he fought to protect his pocketbook but drove them off before they could grab it.
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Eaton
Rutan
Murphy
Ben Clark
Woeguy
Centain Bell
Weegtly
Thomas Morgan
Twentieth Street
Twelfth Ward
Silver Lake
Boy Found Unconscious From Drink Near Arch Street
Don Donovan a 12 year old was found yesterday afternoon lying snashed in the rear of No 3 Arch street unconscious from drink. He was taken to the Eleventh ward station and after treatment by Dr Moyer moved to Mercy Hospital. The source could not determine where the liquor came from as he could not talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Donovan
No.3
Arch Street
Eleventh Ward
Moyer
Mercy Hospital
Discussion on Smoke Problems at Engineers' Society Meeting
A large audience gathered in the Thaw building for a Engineers' Society session on Smoke Its Effects and Prevention. Speakers debated smoke consumers stokers and preventers with emphasis on health impact and economic viability, urging careful firing and fuel efficiency as paths to reduced smoke and cleaner air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers’ Society
Pittsburg
W. H
Ladies’ Health Prove Association
William Metcalf
Dr. Y
Mr. Metcalf
Secretary Dorente Sues Over Cruelty to Two Children
Secretary Dorente of the Anti Cruelty Society filed suit before Alderman Cahill against John and Maggie Soewinskel for cruelty and neglect of their two children. The family, living at Du and then faced trouble, sent the children to the IT farm and later brought them home in better times. The children were found one morning on the steps at the poor farm after some days had passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorente
Anti-Cruelty Society
Cahillesterday
John
Maggie Soewinskel
Duand
Nila
Sensation on Southside Bridge Fund Denied
Controller Morrow debunks a rumor about missing 100000 dollars in the Monongahela Southside bridge fund. He says 200000 dollars is available as outstanding warrants and can be drawn when needed, while C L Magee notes funds could also buy existing bridge companies with widows and children stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
C. L. Magee
Favors a Poll Tax to Restrict Immigration
Mahlon Chance, former Tariff League secretary, returns to New York after studying immigration in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He advocates a poll tax on all immigrants to filter for desirables, citing Australian policy against Chinese entry. Chance expects to report from New York and to return in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahion Chance
Mahlon Chance
Tariff League
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Congressman Stone
Chance
Marrison
Harrigan
Duquesne Traction Plans McKeesport Connection
A McKeesport telegram claims Duquesne Traction Company of Pittsburgh aims to extend with a Wilmerding to McKeesport link and another Wilmerding to Walls line. Proposed routes would connect at Hawkins station with Braddock and Swissvale, then reach the Duquesne system. L. Magee, company president, is in Washington while his brother cautions the plan is unlikely due to cost and uncertainty of official plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Duquesne Traction Company
Pittsburg
Wilmerding
Walls
Braddock
Swissvale
Hawkins Station
Duquesne
Duquesne Traction
L. Magee
Washington
W. A. Magee
Wolf Hunt Discussion and Humane Society Meeting
The Humane Society of Philadelphia held a regular meeting to discuss the recent wolf hunt and cattle dehorning methods, without taking definite action. Mrs. Caroline E. White received thanks for aiding the effort by sending two agents to assist. EF. A. Lambie was elected a member. The society seeks homes for three boys aged 3, 5, and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Humane Society
Caroline E. White
Woman's Branch
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Adams
EF. A. Lambie
Miller's Supporters Expect Quick Confirmation
Friends of George W. Miller recently named Internal Revenue Collector gather in Washington and report via telegram that the nomination will be confirmed without opposition despite efforts by Senator Quay to block it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miller
Internal Revenue
Senator Quay
Mr. Miller
Washington
Aelegram
Pittsburg
Postmaster McKean Seeks Funding After Washington Conference
Postmaster McKean, returning from a Washington postmasters conference, praised the local building and urged Congress to boost appropriations for office improvements. He noted stamp windows close at 8 PM locally, unlike others, and complained of cramped quarters needing more room. Cleveland’s Postmaster Wir was also mentioned in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean
Washington
Pittsburg
Wir
Cleveland
Pete Mack Dead Minstrel Star Dies in New York Hotel
Pete Mack alias McGlone renowned blackface comedian dies of pneumonia and exposure at the Sixth Avenue Hotel after a stay and a performance with the Natural Company. He toured Europe with Haverly and belonged to Thatcher Primrose West. friends say hotel conditions caused his death. He earned about 100 dollars weekly.
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Pete Mack
Sixth Avenue
Frith the ‘Natural
McKrt
Mack
McGlone
San Francisco
Europe
Haverly
Thatcher, Primrose & West Company
United States Baking Company Holds Monthly Meeting
The United States Baking Company met in the city yesterday with manufacturers from Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania attending. Secretary reports prices were not advanced during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Baking Company
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Prioca
Liquor License Court Opens Amid Remonstrances and Apprehension
As the Liquor License Court nears, applicants and attorneys rush to perfect papers while clerks prepare records for a Monday start. Remonstrances from clergy and citizens oppose new licenses in several wards, citing disorder and proximity to churches, with specific objections to Fuchs Matheis Lavelle Jenkinson Brand and Schneeider tied to local venues. Respective signers include Rev. Morgan Sheedy and Father Mathew Association members. In other notes, Joshua Rhodes reports from New York on the wrought iron pipe industry, predicting no price shifts and a stagnant market.
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Clerk of Courts’ Office
McGunnigle
Pittsburg
E M. Wood
Nevin Woodside
J. C. Bigham
George W. Clinton
John Holliday
John Fuchs
Wylie Avenue
Simon Matheis
Wyite Avenue
Laurence ©. Lavelle
E Zion Church
Arthur Street
Roberts Street
Fuchs
Lavelle
Morgan Sheedy
First Ward
Father Mathew
Rev. Sheedy
Joshua Rhodes
New York
Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers’ Association
Rhodes
Grand Vocalion organ arrives for city churches
The message announces the arrival of a large Vocalion organ of nearly 1000 pipes, suitable for the largest church, with several congregations competing for it. A shipment recently went to London, causing delays from H Kleber & Bro. who will fill orders only after long intervals. Interested parties should call Kleber’s at 506 Wood Street promptly.
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Allegheny
Southside
Vocalion
London
England
Messia
H. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Wood Street
P. C. C. Offers 2000 Pairs of Pants at 115
2000 pairs of men pants in cassimere cheviot and worsted fabrics go on sale today at 115 from the P C C clothiers at Grant and Diamond. Fifty patterns to choose from. Bisque of Brer herbs and aromatics marketed as a tonic with health claims.
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Corner Grant and
Diamond Streets
P. G C.C
Postoffice Site Feud Highlighted by Government Inspector
Government building inspector Adolf Cluss visited the Monongahela House to review Allegheny post office site issues. He faulted high local real estate prices and urged fairer terms, noting Congress appropriated 250000 dollars but only 65000 could be used for the site. He contrasted Pittsburgh Allegheny prospects with Western cities and warned a unified approach is needed. Separately, the Anti-Cruelty Society removed 4 year-old John Corney from 22 Old Avenue due to severe squalor. they planned to relocate two McLane children and sent the mother to the Poor Farm for medical care.
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Allegheny
Adolf Cluss
Monongshela House
Cluss
Building Department
Pattison
Pittsburg
Congress
Spring Stock of Parisian Novelties at Special Prices
The vendor promotes a spring stock of Parisian novelties including 80 pieces of heavy dress fabrics in new printings and colors. Featured are 27-inch wide printed Shang Hai and Jap silks from $x per yard, at 75c. Lyons printed ShangHai and Jap silks offered in multiple colors with exclusive designs from $1 to $3 per yard. Illuminated Surahs 24 inches wide in various finishes priced $1.25 and $1.50 per yard. IlluMed glace and peau de soie silks highlighted for skirtings.
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LYONS
Jardiniere
Jet and Fancy Bead Combinations for Trimming
A brief note on using jet and fancy bead blends for waist and skirt trims. It advises complementary tones and textures to enhance fabric design. Specifics on bead sizes or color pairing are not provided.
Ribbon and trim display for spring fashion lines
In fine Cut Jet and Glace Effects, metallic ribbons, bead and silk combinations match the new Spring Novelty Dress Goods. New French Tan and White patterns. A special display shows jewels in the same patterns. Narrow baby ribbon headings in silk and satin for seam coverings. Silk Ribbon Fringes in black 4 to 27 inches and COLORS 4 to 16 inches. Plain silk gimps and fancy braids for trimming plain cloths and novelty suitings 34 to 10 inches wide.
Exclusive Pearl Themed Designs Displayed Here
A special display features solid pearl, pearl and silver, pearl and gold, pearl and lace, pearl and chiffon colors. Designers offer exclusive combinations unseen elsewhere in the country for this season.
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Mayor Voegtly
Murphy and Math
Mwkee
Roces
St. Louis
Buffalo
Louisville
Townsend
Daly
C. F. Jahn
Joseph Eichbaum
Barnes
M. J. Becker
Mr. Ashworth
T. P. Roberts
Humane Society
Miller
of the Baking Trust
Father Sheedy
William Jenkinson
Federal Street
Louis Brand
Brand
Max Schneider
Federal Hotel
Schneeider
Havugsh & Keenan
Water St
John Corney
Old Avenue
John McLane
cLane
Department of Charities
SILES
Great Sale
India
Fifth Ave
Market St
Simen’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny, PA
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave. and
Ablémy
Dry Goods House
Horne & C
Penn Avenue Stores
Iday
Paris
Berlin
Hading
Bretelles
Cleopats
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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