Payment history of warrants drawn to the Mayor of Allerheny
In a recount from the Treasurer’s office for seven years, warrants dated back to 1 and down to 101 were paid on the Mayor’s order with indorsements by Jon RK Murphy John Glen William Eichenlaub Samuel McClure and others. Payments were not disputed by front office staff and signatures on the backs of warrants were admitted as genuine.
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Allerheny
Jon RK. Murphy
John Glen William Eichenlaub
Samuel McClure
Testimony of Murphy on warrants during Mayor Pearson term
The prosecution questions Murphy and Glenn about warrants drawn in favor of Mayor R T Pearson. Murphy, then chief of police, admits signing and passing warrants to fund a front office, with funds used for general expenses. Glenn corroborates collecting warrants, endorsing them, and turning funds over to the police chief, noting a change in the ordinance reducing fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMasters
Rodgers
Mr. Kill
Mr. Murphy
Pearson
A. Wall
Glenn
John Glenn
Mr. Glenn
A. J
Ponce
R. T. Pearson
Cules
Jim
Shem
Mil
T. K Donaldson
Murphy
John E. Murphy
Ferguson
Simon Kirachler
Wyman
Defense Claims Move to Dismiss Case in Embezzlement Probe
Testimony features auditor McHirdy questioned on source of information for the information filed. Defense argues five defendants cannot be jointly charged and questions the sufficiency of evidence. Other witnesses, including John E Murphy, describe use of collected funds for office expenses and relate guidance from the City Attorney against the information.
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McHirdy
John McKirdy
Patterson
Commonwealth
Meet
Mw McKirds
Ifase
Pearson
Theresa
Talieeé
Ferguson
Hunter
Allegheny
Cis SQ
hLanateen
Theo Nala
Allegheny City Accounts Audit and Jail Fees Scrutiny
Testimony covers audits of Allegheny City accounts during Mayors Wyman and Pearson terms. Witness notes warrants issued from the County Controller to the County Treasurer for jail and workhouse fees, with totals shown rather than individual names. Commonwealth offers Allegheny City ordinance fixing detectives fees at two dollars per day.
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City of
Allegheny
Ferguson
Pearson
Istrate
Commonwealth
Allegheny City
The
Bribery Hearing Slated for City Chief Murphy Friday
A Friday hearing will address bribery charges against Allegheny City Chief of Police Murphy. Testimony describes funds from jail and workhouse commitments pooled by detectives to cover office expenses, with money diverted to a common fund and no city accounting.
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Ferguson
Marshall
John Glenn
Allegheny City
Roasted Polish Laborer Found Dead at Solar Iron Works
A Polish tramp about 18 named Weldon D Albert was found roasted to death under a slack pile behind the Solar Iron Works yard after sleeping there for warmth. An Italian laborer raised the alarm and efforts to rescue were futile as the head and limb were torn away. The coroner will investigate today and the case is tied to a recurring danger from tramps near the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon D. Albert
Solar Iron Works
Albert
Joseph Laighley
Factory inspector cites unsafe Pittsburg mills and need for law
State Factory Inspector Robert Watchorn declares he found grievous fire and air inadequacies in Pittsburg factories and urges comprehensive legislation. He notes an eight story mill with 108 girls in one room, blocked exits, and insufficient air flow, and says he will seek legal action if reforms are not enacted. He reports irregularities at the workhouse and plans to inspect the Western Penitentiary next.
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Robert Watchorn
Pitteburg
East
Disparch
Smarl
Cackerson
Pittsburg
Western Penitentiary
Allegheny Delegates Back Oliver Flinn For National Convention
Eighteen of twenty-two Allegheny county delegates to the Republican State Convention met at the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club and chose Henry E Oliver and William Flinn for delegates at large. John Gripp elected Chairman and Squire Edwards Secretary. The United Ministers' Council committee announced a mass meeting for Avery College with a program set for Thursday April 2.
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Allegheny County
Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
Henry E. Oliver
William Flinn
John Gripp
Squire Edwards
BR & Laws
D. D
J. H. Trimble
G. C. Sampson
United Ministers’ Council
Pittsburg
Allegheny and Vicinity
Gramme
Thureday
Solook P
Chosen Hosts for Avery Mission Church Welcome
The Avery Mission Church selects time and venue for a welcoming event. Rev J A Boyden of the Presbyterian Church will be resident. Rev J Taylor of the Anabaptist Church and Rev G W Clinton of the John Wesley A M E Church will serve as secretaries. Rev J H Trimble of the Avery Church will deliver the welcome address.
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Avery Mission Church
J.A. Boyden
Presbyterian Church
J. ©. Taylor
G. W. Clinton
John Wesley A. M. E Church
J. H. Trimble
Avery Church
Yale Class of 95 Honors Daniel O Neill in Mourning Tribute
A Yale Freshman meeting in Dwight Hall adopts resolutions mourning Daniel O Neill of New York who died on the 9th. The class votes a 30 day badge of mourning and to send copies to his family for publication. He was noted as a scholar athlete with strong character and widespread friendship.
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Yale
Daniel O'Neill
New York
Neps
Dwight Hall
Daniel ‘O'Neill
Thompson
Wueneas
Tuowas Dreza
Lavnens Hamiton
Groner T
Adee
A. E. Cranx
O'Neill
Pittsburg
Horace Taft
Pelham Manor
Hicks enters Scull's county in bid for GOP nomination
Altoona resident J. D. Hicks launches a bid for the Republican Congressional nomination against Congressman Scull of Somerset. Hicks campaigns in Scull's own county with primary set for April 9 as factional support and railroad matters draw attention. General Koonts and D. J. Horner in Somerset praise Dalzell and question Quay's focus while noting Dalzell's solid Somerset following.
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Hicks
Altoona
Scull
J. D. Hicks
Somerset
Bailiwick
Surjie
Dalzell
W. H. Koonts
D. J. Horner
Somerset County
Monongshela House
Conand Dalzell
Senator Quay
Koontz
Pennsylvania
Senate
Quay
Coal Operators Fail To Agree On Rail Rates In Pittsburgh
The Ohio West Virginia and Pittsburg coal groups met at the Monongahela House and then split with no rate agreement. Pittsburg operators demand lowerLake freight rates while Hocking Valley and West Virginia groups push for better terms. Officials plan further discussions today as the Jake lines prepare to review the rate question.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Monongahela House
Hockin Alley
West
Cece
Hocking Valley
Cleveland
Loraine
Wheeling
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Pitts
Pennsylvania Company
Alexander Dempster
Brooks
Jake Lines
Renowned milliners showcase spring hats and bonnets
The buyer selects upward of a thousand hats and bonnets from renowned names for the spring opening. Three leading styles are highlighted among distinct, entirely new designs.
Flower Dress Garnitures From Felix Display
A special display showcases flower dress garnitures from Felix for wedding balls and evening costumes, emphasizing perfect copy and rich tints in floral representations.
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Flora
Felix
Friday Display of Mourning Millinery
Friday features a special display focusing on mourning millinery. The event showcases hats and accessories tied to bereavement customs, highlighting style, materials, and periods of mourning attire.
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Warran . Murphy
K. Murphy
County Treasurer's Office
Ledorsement
T. W
Costa
Mr. Elphinstone
Elphinstone
James Hunter
Bogera
Walter
McKirdy
Seventh Avenue
Beaver
Gall Borden
Watchorn
Avery College
General Koonts
Dalsell
Jos
Horse & Peon Avenue
Jonny S. Roberts
Liberty St
Unisuat
Steinmann’s
Federal Street
Tusu
Busin
Wiltons
Axminsters
Gobelins
Body Brussels
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Traia
J. Kerwin, Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Pittsburg, Pa
William HasLace & Son
Diamond
Market Square
Biber & Easton
Chamois Mosquetaire
Biarritz
Glace Mosquetaire
Trssa
Bartlett
Cinderella
Wood Street
Pitsburg
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
fey-Tresu
Penn Avenue Stores
Paris
Virot
Tuvee
Fritz-Boyer
Sara Mayer
C. Reboux
Faulkner
Louise
Westrop-Lafonte
Esther Meyer
Louis XIV
Empire
Chiffon
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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