City auditor lays bare vast losses and controller failures
The audit details extensive losses in the city treasury, attributing it to failure of the Controller and poor record keeping. Market Clerk accounts show long neglect, with losses tallied around fifty six thousand dollars plus, and total unpaid sums mounting from natural gas, railroad licenses, streetcar taxes, and other accounts. The report calls for removal of the Controller, bond obligations, and a replacement with a competent accountant to restore oversight and prevent further fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alexander Heamilton
Treasury Department
Allegheny
Illcha
Pittsburgan Western
Prosecutions loom in Allegheny bribe cases against Murphy
Several informations expected as Auditor McKirdy vows damaging affidavits against Chief Murphy of the Allegheny Public Safety Department on bribery and bribe-acceptance charges. Indictments threaten reformers who may push for his removal and a new head of the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Department of Public Safety
Allegheny
Schellman
McKirdy
James Hunter
Brown
Alseg
Pittsburg
OD. F. Patterson
Sunday School Institute Opens at First U P Allegheny
The County Sunday School Institute meets at First U P Church Union Avenue Allegheny with Rev. David Jones as chairman. Prof H M Hamill speaks on the normal Bible lesson from the Old Testament at 2 PM. Sessions cover Sunday school teachers, management, and relations to the main school. Many of the county 9000 teachers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sunday School Institute
U. P
Union Avenue
Allegheny
David Jones
M. P
H. M. Hamill
William Reynolds
Hamill
Will Levy on the Limited Express Tie Up
Alderman P B Reilly warned a Pennsylvania Railroad official that if the dollar judgment against it by George M Cote is not paid soon he will adopt Ben Butler’s tactics and disrupt the limited express. The dispute centers on a one dollar demurrage claim for a car of hater not unloaded within 48 hours though Cote proved unloading occurred before the 48 hour mark on the postal card. The episode highlights friction between consignees and railways over delays and liability for frost damage during removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman P. B. Reilly
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
George M. Cote
Ben Butler
Limited Express
Cote
Hater
Alderman
Ofice
Erie youth assaulted on Stan ton avenue near mayor's home
George Williamson, an Erie youth visiting the city, was sandbagged and robbed on Stan ton avenue in front of Mayor Gourley's residence after dusk. Two colored men attacked him from behind trees, left him unconscious for about half an hour. He was found by A. Wilson and sustained minor injuries. a watch and cash were taken. Police search for the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williamson
Erie
Stanton Avenue
Gourley
A. Wilson
Br. Williamson
Negley Avenue
Secu
Violation in Alley Vacation Sparks Mayoral Review
A remonstrance challenges an Armstrong alley vacation ordinance approved by Common Council. Petitioners allege a minority signed the request while 11 opponents hold 895 feet of frontage, arguing the action harms property access to Lincoln avenue and violates the new street act. Mayor Gourley weighs veto options amid potential litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Alley
Twenty-first Ward
Fifth Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Mayox
Anna M. Bradley
Alice Heppenstall
John Bradley
George Heppenstall
Finley
East End
Gourley
Robert Gumbert
Thomas Armstrong
J. A. Muncon
J. E Schoonmaker
W. Hill
George Finley
W. F. Aull
Campbell & Dick
Alex. Liddell
T. D Carnahan
W. J. Neeley
Banquet Honors West Penn Medical Alumni Meeting
West Penn Medical College alumni held their annual meeting with W S Platner elected president and J C Boggs as vice president. A banquet for about 100 guests followed at Schlosser Hotel with toasts to Alma Mater and notable classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Medical College
The
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Platner
J. C. Boggs
J. E. T. Martin
J. E. Wogan
Ohio
C. W. Coulter
Oil City
Schlosser Hotel
F. Chris Lange
W. Snively
W. F. Asdale
E. B. Borland
W. T. English
Dre. L. W. Wilson
C. H. Hitzrot
J. K. Sterrett
J. A. Sheibley
Larceny Charge Sparks Warrant Against Dolly Baker
Molly Brannon swore out a warrant in alderman court charging Dolly Baker with larceny by bailee. Baker, who runs a grocery at 313 Second Avenue, allegedly took $5 from a customer after a $10 bill could not be changed. Bail set at $300 for Friday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Brannon
Donovan
Dolly Baker
Kailee
Second Avenue
Multilingual lodger in ward station house draws curiosity
A Mexican born lodger in the Twenty eighth ward station house wears four suits at once and speaks fourteen languages. Naturalized in New York in 1889, David Don Juan is noted as an interesting character who also had letters in Spanish French Italian German Polish and more, including one from the Spanish Minister at Washington, though none translated yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-eighth Ward
New York
David Don Juan Aoaeat
Vera Cruz
Washington
Foreman Robert Leach resigns at Morris foundry
Foreman Robert Leach of I. M. Morris' Penn avenue foundry abruptly resigns. His sudden departure shocks 40 molders who, angered by the move, refused to work yesterday. As of late last night there was no decision to return to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leach
I. M. Morris
Penn Avenue Foundry
Democratic Mass Meeting Aims At 20000 Attendees In Western Pa
Democratic leaders plan a large mass gathering after the Chicago Convention to nominate the presidential candidate. The event, likely at Idlewild Park near Ligonier, aims to unite party workers from across western Pennsylvania with national figures and a keynote address. Chairman Brennen touts deeper cooperation and better acquaintance among county leaders and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Idlewild Park
Ligonier
Allegheny County
Iwet
Ree Sinat
Brennen
Law and Order Society Target in McDonald Clash
Joseph G. Hunter alleged chairman of the Law and Order Society at McDonald station was arrested on charges of selling liquor without a license and supplying liquor to minors. Harry Horn, Law and Order detective, received 30 days in jail or a 25 dollar fine after a reported assault on his wife. he paid no fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order
Joseph G. Hunter
Law and Order Society
McDonald Station
McDonald
Hunter
Pittsburg
Harry Horn
Ween
Gri Horn Sodbean Jemi
Devlin
Horn
Bendel
Raid on Southside shanty boat nets three arrests
A late night raid led by Captain William Stewart targeted a shanty boat at South Eighth Street. About a dozen people fled by skiffs or hid among nearby boats as three adults Maggie Carr, Mrs. T. C. Thornton, and William King were captured. The proprietor and others escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
South Eighth Street
Black Diamond Club
Stewart
Maggie Carr
T. C. Thornton
William King
Rutan's Prosecutions Hearings Set for Monday Evening
The case against Fifth ward election officers in Allegheny is to be heard before Alderman Schellman Monday evening. Judge Martin Oliver has not been arrested. Inspector Rauth and clerk Finney posted bail. Rauth allegedly voted in Democratic primaries after serving as Republican inspector and swore allegiance to Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schellman
Allegheny
Martin Oliver
Rauth
Finney
Edward Armstrong
Rutan
Oliver
Rudolph
Kramer
Weddings Bring Many Couples To Youngstown From Pennsylvania
A Youngstown dispatch reports several Pennsylvania couples married here in the last 24 hours. Louis C Golden and Laura Monaghan of Uniontown. Joseph O Adams and Sadie Murray of Pittsburgh. Samuel M Parkhill and Mary Stuart of Beaver County. Albert Brown and Carrie M Craig of Pittsburgh. They planned April 6 weddings but surprised friends with new dates. Also clockman A L Henderson travels to arrange Western Union’s big World’s Fair timepiece and a $5 million exposition funding plan. Local notes include Pennsylvania Company buying 18 Fairbank scales to test weigh mail matter in Peer cars for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Pennsylvania
Louis C Golden
Laura Monaghan
Uniontown
Joseph O. Adams
Sadie Murray
Pittsburg
Samuel M. Parkhill
Mary Stuart
Beaver County
Albert Brown
Carrie M. Craig
Ano
Henderson
A. L. Henderson
Western Union
Taz Pennsylvania Company
Fairbank
Infant Nutrition Praised for Conderteed Milk
The article extols proper nourishment for infants and highlights Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as the most successful and reliable option. It notes grocers and druggists stock this product for infant feeding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Eagle
Coal Price Talks Between Pittsburg and Hocking Valley Operators
Rival representatives clash over selling price as coal shipments and freight-rate changes spark disputes. Ohio and Pennsylvania operators discuss forming a Lake Coal Shippers Association with Cleveland to ratify papers next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hocking Valley
Monongahela House
Ohio
Buckeye
Pittaburgers
Pennsylvania
Hocking Coal
West Virginia
Hocking Valley Coal
Hocking Valley l
W. P. DeArmitt
A Letter From Africa Mentioning Wells and Italians
A December report from Massawa Abyssinia notes John R. Watson of Oil Well Supply Company drilling an artesian well for the Italian Government. Watson’s letter describes voyage time from New York, local population, Italian soldiers, and plans for a first well near Mount Cullo. Police seek missing locals and a forged note case unfolds in Allegheny with Rothschild’s capture in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Watson
Massawa
Abyssinia
Africa
Oil
Burt Garrett
Enterprise Drill Company
St James Hotel
Watson
New York
Maccaroni
Nova Scotia
Massana
America
United States
Harryylor
Arabia
Taylor
Mount Cullo
Grand Opening of Spring Millinery at Campbell & Dick
To-Day and Thursday events highlight the grand opening of spring millinery by CAMPBELL & Dick and Grand ee o Thursday and Frn ancernxts & Co. features include Bisque of Beef herbs and aromatics offered at 50c and $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell & Dick
Grasp Millinery
Grand Ee
Frnancernxts & Co
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Peter Barnes
James G. Wyman
Archie Taylor
Albert Detling
Union Excavating
Star
Omipan
J. G. Wyman
Jess G. Wyman
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Allezhenne
Manchester
Story Hill
Vine Ieompans
Ueasek
Federal Street and
Pleasant Valley Railway Company
Piennant Valley Railway Company
Park Passenger Railway
People's Lime Passenger Railway
OTN Png
Union ” Excavating Company
Caion Excavating Company
Observana
Reside
Swope Natural Gas Company
United Gas Fuel
Baden Natural Gas Company
Fort Pitt Natural Gas Company
Wyman
Banca County
Pi Boe
Ghiie
Pearson
Water Department
Metal
Armstrong
Booka
Wade
Webster
Uohold
Bigger and McKirdy
RK. H. Grcukorp
County Institute
Alderman Reilly
Democratic Mass Meeting
Alderman Schellman
Wilson Grows
Cater
Preble Avenue
Market Street
Albeny
Etwee Honce
East Liberty
Torrense
Chel Lt
Mownee Pat
Painter
Eremoval
Pitebuare
Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Scotland
Ireland
Germany
Sworthy
J.kerwin Miller &Co
Smithfield Stret
Pittsburg, Pa
CAEDS
W. V. Deemitt 4 CO
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
Bartlett Oceostere Ocealas
Wood Secoee Wittsbury. Pa
Maggie Reis
Westwood
John F. Kuehn
Edwin Luff
Syracuse
N. Y
F. G. Luff
Beverly
N.J
William Scott Howe
Johnstown
Omaha
Steele
Neb
Louis Rothschild
William Peters
Rothschild
Henry Faulkner
Harry Faulkner
Harrisburg
J. BR. Workman
Faulkner
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wiltons
Gobelins
Moguettes
Body Brussels
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Biber & Easton
Chamois Mosquetaire
Inc
Biarritz
Glace Mosquetaire
the People's Store
Fifth Ave
Allegheny Branch
Federal ST
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
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