License Court Delays Leave Pittsburgh Saloon Applicants in Suspense
Restless crowd on Ross Street waited as License Court Judges failed to publish a final prize list last night. Judges left the courthouse for dinner and returned to resume work, with 237 Allegheny City applicants awaiting decisions and hearings set to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Turn Distatecn
Criminal Court
Ross Street
Cnty
Allegheny City
Allegheny
Ballot Printing Rule Upheld by Judge in McKee's Rocks
Electors contest ballot printing under the 1891 act as auditors file nominations from Republican Democratic Citizens Taxpayers Reform. Judge White rules the auditors may print all candidates in one column by office in alphabetical surname order and declines to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee's Rocks
White
Citizens
Taxpayers’ Reform
Suit Over Premium Checks Against Tea Company
James Quinn, an agent for Union and Pacific Tea Company, sued Alder Donovan to recover 410 dollars after the firm refused payment for 441 premium checks. The company sold tea at 40 cents per pound without a check or 50 cents with a check. checks redeemable at 10 cents each or a dinner set after a fixed number. The court awarded Quinn judgment for the full amount plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Quinn
Donovan
Union and Pacific Tea Company
Southside
Quinn
Pullman Denies Tipping Criticism On Airline Sightings
George Pullman and his wife rode the limited to Chicago discussing recent East reports that he criticizes porter tipping. He denies giving interviews on the subject and says the statements are untrue. He adds the company has no plan to set rules to curb tipping by passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pullman
Chicago
Inquest Set for Monday on Homestead Mills Death
The inquest into the death of Andrew Stafield from the Homestead mills accident will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o clock. The hearing was postponed from last night to allow additional preparation. Coroner McDowell will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Staffield
Homestead Mills
McDowell
Law and Order Society Targets Sunday Paper Sellers
Agent McClure of the Law and Order Society announces 12 informations filed against Sunday paper sellers. The crackdown follows his reform effort and ongoing campaign against illicit distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alverman Roche
Ais
McClure
Law and Order Society
Forfeits Start As Allegheny Gas Makes Deposits Duty
Allegheny Heating Company begins requiring deposits from $5 based on house size to guarantee fuel payments. Managers say the move cuts losses from bad debts, offering 6 percent interest and returning the principal at year end if service continues. the policy targets unknown patrons and aims to secure annual bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Heating Company
Teamsters
Searight
Allegheny Heatihe
McGinley
Heating Company
George H. Brown
Philadelphia Company
Tale of Huselman in Workhouse Theft Case
Superintendent of Police O Mara received a telegram from Chief Crowley of San Francisco about J W Huselman, an ex clerk at Overland Express who confessed to thefts totaling £1600 over a year. Huselman moved through Los Angeles Santa Fe Kansas City Chicago before ending in this city, where detectives pursued him. He denies involvement, claiming to flee to avoid accusations.
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O'Mara
Crowley
San Francisco
J. W. Huselman
Huselman
Penn Avenue
Richards
Twelfth Ward
Overland Express
Ichards
Los Angeles
Pinkerton
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chi
Fatal burns after bonfire on river bank injure 7 year old
Florine Webb, seven, daughter of Joseph Webb of Kansas Street Twenty third ward, died from severe burns when her apron ignited while rekindling a riverbank bonfire. Dr O'Brien said recovery was impossible and an inquest is planned. Authorities also report Benjamin Webb, eleven, injured at Continental Fire Works by a Hungarian worker, but he continued to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florine Webb
Joseph Webb
Kansas Street
McDowell
Njamin
Webb
Continental Fire Works
Poor Mother's Reward Ends with Assault in Allegheny
In Allegheny Mrs August Stevenson and her son Harry lived with her invalid self- suffocating mother. After the son married a woman older than him, the wife attacked the elderly woman dragging her from bed and out of the house. Humane Agent O'Brien filed charges of cruelty and assault. Also noted: Third Ward School Board elected Prof. George A. Spindler principal of North Avenue school and Prof. Charles Kallenburg principal of Chestnut Street school with other changes noted.
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August Stevenson
Harry
Marshall Avenue
Allegheny
Third Ward
George A. Spindler
North Avenue
Dur
Dill
Phillips
McCandless
Smith
Spindler
Schoola
Washington County
Charles Kallenburg
Chestnut Street
R. H. Jackson
Mallenburg
Eighth Ward
Cheviot and Vincent Tie The Knot In City Nuptials
J C Cheviot of Hoss and Hoss Company and Miss Ella T Vincent of Wang Company wed at 9 yesterday morning. After the performance, members from both firms gathered at Staley's Hotel to toast the couple and wish a long voyage on the seas of matrimony. Presents abounded as festivities continued late. Also noted is John and Roberts advertising the largest line of room mouldings to date at 128 and 721 Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Cheviot
Hoss and Hoss Company
Ella T. Vincent
Wang Company
Staley’s
John & Roberts
Liberty
Quay’s Little Joke Sparks Armstrong County Contest Talk
United States Senator M. S. Quay spent a day at the Duquesne Hotel in Pittsburg in conference with political supporters amid a flood of callers. Notables, ministers, and district figures pressed for favors while a bonfire of cards reflected shifting allegiances. Quay, denying candidacy, hinted at Armstrong County contest reactions and planned to travel to Philadelphia after a Beaver County stop, brushing off questions about internal revenue appointments.
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United States
Quay
Pittsburg
Washington
Duquesne Hotel
Beaver Statesman
Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
Emanuel Wertheimer
Allegheny
J. N. Davidson
Twenty-third
Frank Torrence
James Hunter
W. H. Brown
Ter. C. Ashley
D. D
James L. Graham
Bengough
Jacob H. Miller
Gourley
Brown
Succop
Charles E. Howell
B. & Q. Railroad
John Jarrett
Birmingham
von Bonnherst
C. L. Magee
W. J. McDonald
Rutan
Graham
Captain Billingsley
Washington County
E F. Acheson
T. 8. Phillips
T. G. Cunningham
Beaver Falls
James G. Beale
Armstrong County
Edward B. Sweeny
Westmoreland County
W. R. Swartz
Perry County
Coal Exchange
Simpson Horner
Addison Lysle
Ike Bunton
Joseph Walton Co
Senator Quay
Ohio River
Dispatch
The
Americas Club
J. T. McCrory
Dr. Robinson
Ministerial Association
People
Armstrong
Sayls
George W. Miller
Beaver
Philadelphia
Not Seeking Nomination T R Morgen Seeks McKinley District Seat
Thomas R Morgan of Alliance says he is not canvassing for Congress in the Eighteenth Ohio district, though his name has been mentioned. He notes Stark county’s desire for representation and that he would welcome support if nominated or urged by delegates if no Stark candidate emerges.
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Thomas R. Morgan, Sr
Alliance
Hotel Duquesne
Morgan
Congress
Ohio
Stark
Columbiana
Mahoning
McKinley
Major McKinley
Stark County
No Factional Fights in Ohio Reinforce Harrison Support
Governor McKinley and Ohio State Chairman Hahn said the Buckeye delegation will back Harrison at Minneapolis. They denied factional splits, asserted Republican unity for the President's renomination, and spoke of traveling to Washington and Rhode Island to assist allies. The governor avoided naming himself as a presidential candidate.
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McKinley
Buckeye
Harrison
Hahn
Ohio
Washington
Rhode Island
Aldrichs
Minneapolis
Hahn endorses chief’s view of GOP strength and prospects
An American citizen reflects that Chairman Hahn backed his top aide, stating the Republican party is in excellent condition and the outlook for success is brighter than ever. The remark emphasizes party unity and optimism within the leadership.
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Hahn
Allegheny Reformers Seek New City Officials Next Thursday
Allegheny council reformists, holding a majority, plan to elect new city officers including City Controller, City Treasurer, and City Solicitor at their organizational meeting next Thursday night. Brown, Elphinstone, and Macferron seek reappointment or election amid a likely test of reform power and mayoral authority over police and public safety. Governor McKinley declines to attend Americas Club banquet on April 27 due to Ohio Republican State Convention conflicts.
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Reform
Allegheny County
Brown
Elphinstone
Macferron
Department of Public Safety
Chief Murphy
Murphy
The
Americas Club
McKinley
Ohio
Officers and delegates elected in Typographical unions
The Typographical Union No 7 held a tense election with eight candidates for eight delegates to the International Union. James B. Culley Julius Pichel George D ONeill and James McClelland led with high vote totals. a three man tie for delegates was reported to be resolved at the upcoming meeting. Pressmen's Union No 13 also voted for an International delegate, with John C. Miller Robert L. Smith and Harry J. Bossert as candidates. Miller narrowly won.
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Typographical Union No. 7
International Union
James B. Culley
Julius Pichel
George D. O'Neill
James McClelland
Pressmen’s Union No. 13
Nion
John C. Miller
Robert L. Smith
Harry J. Bossert
Mr. Miller
Honorable discharges for two officers reported in Harrisburg
A dispatch from Harrisburg states Adjutant General Greenland issued orders honoring First Lieutenant Charles Reese Adjutant Eighteenth Regiment and Second Lieutenant Joseph McSweeney Company D Sixteenth Regiment. Leave of absence granted First Lieutenant William A Doak Jr Company D Eighteenth Regiment.
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Charles Reese
Joseph McSweeney
Harrisburg
Greenland
William A. Doak, Jr
Typhoid Strikes Family of Police Sergeant in Fourteenth Ward
The family of Sergeant George Headrick of the Fourteenth ward police station on Homewood avenue suffers typhoid fever. The eldest son Andrew Pitcairn, 23, died yesterday afternoon. Jennie, 18, is not expected to recover and three younger children are ill. The deceased was a messenger at Union station who had saved money and left valuable property to his mother.
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George Headrick
Fourteenth Ward
Homewood Avenue
Andrew Pitcairn
Jennie
Union Station
City letter carriers to get new uniforms
A committee asked Postmaster McKean for permission to clean current uniforms. He said carriers must have new suits, noting their $1,000 a year salaries justify two new uniforms in the year. Cost is about $30.
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McKean
Oliver declares stay in Allegheny to await arrest over election fraud
Martin Oliver says he has been in Allegheny for several days and is ready to face arrest wherever Senator Rutan finds him over alleged election fraud. He vows to stay and post bail if needed.
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Martin Oliver
Allegheny
Rutan
Oliver
Tam
Major Young Oversees Mass Address Changes at Post Office
Major Young, Superintendent of the Carriers, reports a record rush of address changes after April 1 as more people move than ever before in post office history. The Erie Wringer Manufacturing Company moves its plant to Canton, Ohio, next week, with moving operations starting immediately.
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Major Young
Erie Wringer Manufacturing Company
Canton
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised In Jarvisville Ad
W J Mowrey of Jarvisville West Virginia extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior to all others and notes strong bottle performance. 50 cent sales through druggists. Also Wm H Holmes Co promotes varied whiskies wines and liquors, stock expanded, orders booked subject to license, urging early ordering. Pattern No 846 wallpaper advertised at Water Street and Liberty Street locations.
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W. J. Mowrey
Jarvisville
W. Va
Chamberlain
Urssa
Wm. H. Holmes Co
Bond
Holmes
Best
New Central Police Station Opens In Old Diamond Street Site
The city moves to Oak alley near Liberty, replacing the Diamond street station. The old Diamond street prison’s history includes Captain William Reed as its first official occupant, with many notable inmates and events remembered by veterans of the force. The new station features modern cell design, secure doors, enhanced lighting, and a courts yard being paved, though interior finishing will take weeks. Brady, known as an old-timer, becomes the first prisoner in the new station after a day of relocations and early captures.
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Tice
Centra
Oak Alley
Liberty Street
Diamond Street
Jacob Snyder
Fourth Ward
McTighe
Diamond Alley
Gray
Metz
Thomas Brady
Eleventh and
Liberty Streets
Frank Yeager
Brady
Central Pollos
Central Station
Wilkins Hall
Fourth Avenue
Henry Weaver
Fidelity
William Reed
United States
Dan Silvis
Roger O'Mara
Oet
Reed
Corpse Buried as Guthrie Identified by Family Error
A mangled body found near Johnstown was identified by a Pottsville family as their son Luther Guthrie based on a tattoo, but a letter from a Pittsburgh hotel and a missing prayer book reveal a mistaken identity. The burial occurred after the mother claimed the corpse matched her son, while a second Guthrie claimed to be alive in Pittsburgh.
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Guthrie
Johnstown
Ruth H. Guthrie
Pottsville
James M. Guthrie
Washington Street
Luther Td
Bellefonte
Keystone
Pittsburg
WN. & Snyder
Keystone Hotel
Luth H. Guthrie
Labor dispute meeting in Youngstown over wage demands
An important informal meeting of iron workers is planned for Saturday in Youngstown Ohio. A self constituted committee of finishers mainly rollers and heaters seeks a policy toward roughers pushing for higher wages at the upcoming Amalgamated Association convention next June. Attendees from Mahoning Shenango valleys and other iron centers are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Amalgamated Association
Mahoning
Shenango Valleys
Two boarding house cases lead to court actions
Michael Bokamge was held for court on an assault and battery charge after two boarding house rows, then released on costs. Michael Baigis was fined five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct, while Annie Bar notovilsky was held for court on an assault and battery charge in a cross suit but released on costs.
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Michael Bokamge
Andy Solinsky
Michael Baigis
Annie Barnotovilsky
Iron City Brewing dominates new lager beer licenses
The influx of new licenses will boost beer sales mainly through Iron City Brewing Company. As the city’s largest brewery with an annual capacity of 250000 barrels, its lager pilsner and dark beer are popular and widely sold.
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Iron City Brewing Company
Frauenheim & Vilsack
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Pollan
Mr. Spindler
Jarrett
Bot T. R. Morgen, Jr
Allegheny Councils
Typographical Union No. T and Pressmen's, No. 13
Roperts
Meem Twodittte
Joun
Roberts
Liberty St
Wood
Biber & Easton
Silk Department
India
Northrop
Ee Streets
A. Northtorp & Co
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Kleber Bros
Joan 8. Roberts
Bdr
Head of
Prso
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
W. W. Dermitt & Co
Grant Street
Sixth Avenue
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Avenue Stores
Sklaksi
Just
JOS. Horne & CO
PENN
Body Brussels
Tapestry Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
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