Bar Association Rejects Move to Indict Judge White
About 130 Allegheny County lawyers met to consider impeachment resolutions against Judge J. W. F. White. The body refused to endorse an investigation, defeating Dickey’s bid by roll call after vocal opposition from General Blakely and others. Shiras III defended the resolutions, while critics argued vague charges and improper procedure doomed the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Allegheny County Bar Association
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Bar Association
The
McClung
George Shiraz II
Howver
Charles C. Dickey
Wrerreas
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
J. W. F. White
Common Pleas Court
Allegheny County
Blakely
Dickey
White
General Blakely
Thomas Patterson
Dicker
On Islature
Pais
Jacob H. Miller
James H. Reed
W. K. Jean Elphi
Lee
Arteses Fe M. Bailey
Gordon
E. Y. Breck
Bee
Rerter
Married Sixty Years in Freeport Town Celebration
A six decade wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Benjamin Miller drew about 200 relatives and friends yesterday in Freeport. The event began with a morning gathering at the Miller home, featured a long church-to-home program, a substantial dinner, then speeches by local clergy and community members. Local figures including Rev Wright Rev Thompson Rev Kilpatrick and Judge Weir recalled memories of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Snd
Benjamin Miller
Tarentum
Daele Benny
Miller
Rev. Wright
M. E. Church
Rev. Thompson
The
Presbyterian Church
Kilpatrick
U. P
McCall
Kittanning
Mr. Brown
P. McCall
Terentum
J. Beales
G. Hemphilll
Judge Weir
Butler County
de Bea
Quiet arrest after midtown stabbing at Wylie and Roberta
Thomas Crehan was arrested at Pennsylvania Tube Works after allegedly stabbing Frank Boden on Wylie avenue near Roberta street. Boden, bleeding severely, returned home and later fell unconscious. his condition remains serious. Crehan was found during pay day rounds and taken to Central station awaiting outcome of Boden’s injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crehan
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Frank Boden
Crehan
Robert Matthews
John Askins
Eleventh Ward
Wylie Avenue
Roberta Street
Boden
Irvin
Ia R McAleese
Fitzgerald
Central Station
The Commanders' Widows to Gettysburg
The Sixty second Regiment Association met in the City Assessor's office with Comrade W A Patterson presiding. They adopted a report opposing bringing a band to Gettysburg on Pennsylvania Day and approved a badge similar to the First Division Fifth Corps. Widows of General Sweitzer and Colonel James C Hull were invited to join the Gettysburg trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee. Sweitzer
Col. Hall
Gettysburg
Sixty-second Regiment
W. A. Patterson
Pennsylvania
Fifth Corps
Sweitzer
James C. Hull
W Carr Gettysbu
Major Harper Stricken With Malaria Fever
A report circulated of Major Samuel Harper of Mt. Washington near death. Frank Smith, Esq., said he left the Major’s bedside hours earlier and his condition is not worse than before. The veteran, known as Lying Lew, is ill with malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Harper
Mt. Washington
Frank Smith
Major Harper
Lotus Club Acquires Carson Street House for Clubhouse
The Lotus Club bought the three story house at 1920 Carson Street yesterday for 500. The property has 15 rooms and will be refurnished and restored. Reception rooms will be on the second floor with the third floor set aside for billiard and assembly rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotes
Lost
Lotus Club
Carson Street
Three Lef-Ganded Drivers Fined
John Schwartz Alexander George and Thad Strucke were fined three dollars and costs each by the special officer of the Pittsburg Traction Company for violations on the vend side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schwartz
Alexander George
Thad Strucke
Pittsburg Traction Company
De. B. M. Harrys Ear Nose Throat Specialist Announcement
Dr De B M Harrys announces specialty in ear nose and throat diseases. Office at 718 Penn Pa séc50 offering focused ENT care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Harrys
Penn Pa
Weekend Saloons Overrun Pittsburg After New Regime
A Hill district bartender described the midnight rush as crowds overload two bars with four to five bartenders each. Police struggled to manage the throng while patrols were stretched thin and some saloons operated past midnight amid a citywide shift in liquor regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Petey
Pittsburg
Athirst
Matt Weiss
James Pratt
Johny Stroup
William Wright
J. K. Durr
Ruppel
Central Bowl
Durr
Market Street
Fourth Avenue
Newell's
Pitfield’s
Wylie Avenue
Tunnel Street
Councilman
First District
Central Station
Penn Avenue
Allegheny
J. A. A. Brown
Fifth Avenue
Second Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Steubenville
Pitts
Schl Brewing Moony Aave
Nee
Best County
Milwaukee
Kenser-Busch Pany
St Louis
New York
Gas group organized to explore Jacobs Creek territory
Captain Sam Brown and Harry Brown with E I Taylor of McKeesport and others form a gas company to develop 50 000 acres starting at Jacobs Creek along Redstone Creek and Youghiogheny River into Fayette County The plan includes three initial wells near Jacobs Creek Redstone and Youghiogheny with expected high pressure and potential capital increase to 10 000 dollars if gas is found The venture aims to supply gas to sale points and may expand operations with the Virginian Fuel Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brown
Harry
E. I. Taylor
McKeesport
L B. Loughrey
James Cochran
P. G
John Newmeyer
James Irwin
Jacobs Creek
Redstone Creek
Youghiogheny River
Fayette County
Youghiogheny
Reds
Philadelphia Gas Company
Celerg Perameter Pain
Italian in river fight ends with arrest on shore
The wife of Stanislaus Ciseliski charged him with assault. Officer McLauglin tried to arrest Stanislaus on Seventeenth street. He broke away, the Italian jumped into the river, was dragged back by the officer after a knife wound to the hand, and mill workers in a boat aided in the rescue. Branislaus is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanislaus Ciseliski
McLauglin
Seventeenth Street
Stanislaus
Hisana
Branislaus
Small House Fire Reported on South Twenty-Ninth Street
An alarm from box 157 reached the fire department last evening for a small fire at the head of South Twenty-Ninth street in a house occupied by John Haley. There was little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Twenty-ninth Street
John Haley
Governor's Appelites Opens New Office
Squire D. J. McGary will open a new office at 1804 Carson Street tomorrow confirming a local government appointment and business expansion in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire D. J. McGary
Carson Street
Good News for the Afflicted Doctor Urann Treats Cure Claims
Advertisements hail cures by Dr. Urann of Cleveland Ohio in ovate treatment claiming rapid relief. Readily available testimonials describe patients flocking from many directions to seek treatment and praise reported results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urann
Cleveland, O
Ordinances in Sewers Committee Move on Street Plans
The Committee on Sewers discussed locating Forbes street from Diamond to Boyd at 60 feet wide. Dr Evans urged quick affirmation. Nesbitt balked, wanting ground proof. Several ordinances were affirmed or defeated, including Rose street grade, Lowry street relocation, and other street projects across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council Chamber
Forbes Street
Diamond Street
Boyd Street
Nesbitt
Forbes
Evans
Colwell Street
Dinwiddie
Jumonville
Rose Street
Devilliers
Kirkpatrick Streets
Lowry Street
Second Avenue
Monongahela River
Heman
Addison
Kirlick Streets
Virginia Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
la Belle Street
McKenna & McDowell
Twenty-third Ward
Tunstall Street
Greenfield Avenue
Alvin Street
Alvin
Yoder
Montezuma Street
Apples Street
Park Avenue
Liveray Alley
Beatty Street
Addison Street
Center Avenue
Ruch Street
Sylvan Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Emil Street
Twentieth Ward
Wallingford Street
Craig
Bellefield Streets
Wandless Street
Wylie
Webster Avenues
Legal Ideas Fires Clergyman at Bar Association Meeting
Rev. B F Woodburn addressed Allegheny County Bar Association on revolutionary thought in 50 years and the sanctity of justice. He urged purity in law administration as a safeguard and temple of justice. Several new members were elected and others proposed for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Bar Association
B. F. Woodburn
D. D
Dr. Woodburn
Utmont
John M. Rourke
James H. Harrison
J. Duff
William F. Wise
H. BR. Bruno Gully
W. B. Schell
Jo, Ben. Ewing
H . Peg ’ i Sullivan
Thomas M. Marshall
H. S. Craig
R. A. Kennedy
A. H. Mercer
William M. McElroy
H. BR. Ewing
F. F. Sneathen
George R. Lawrence
F.C. Miller
J. W. Prescott
John Ewing Speer
Joseph Stadfield
Raid on South First Street house nets three arrests
A Southside raid shortly after 11 p.m. by Lieutenant Booker and Officers Johnston Downey and Zoog at the Panhandle Lizzie residence led to the arrest of three people. Others fled before capture. The detainees, Lizzie, Mollie McIbsney, and William Johnston, were locked up at the Thirty-sixth Ward station. The two women were intoxicated and combative with police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker
Johnston, Downey and Zoog
English Engine Dreadnaught Fails Pennsylvanian Local Runs
After trials the English engine Dreadnaught is deemed unsuitable for the Pittsburg division as it starts too slowly for local trains. While other engines reach 70 miles an hour, the run between this city and Altoona must not exceed 2 hours 50 minutes for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Memorial Day Arrangements by J. W. Patterson Post No 151
The J. W. Patterson Post No 151 G A R on Memorial Day has nearly completed plans for the Southside turnout. They will oversee services in all cemeteries with about eighteen men, Washington rotinery and several sets of the American Mechanics expected to march in a fine display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Patterson Post No
Southside
Cs Regiment
Washington Rotinery
10 Day Infant Wear Reduction Sale At Rog Sliner’s Busy Bee Hive
Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock a 10 day sale on infants' wear with deep discounts on mother Hubbard cloaks cambric slips robes and gowns. Includes boys and girls dresses calico gingham seersucker skirts shirts waists corsets and robes at low prices. Louis Rog Sliner's Busy Bee Hive Sixth and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Hubbard
Lake
Demetnel
Louis Rogsliner
Lierty
Smyree Bags Cheaper Than Ever in City Sale
A special sale offers 20,000 Smyrnara bags in four sizes from $2 to $750 each, 33 percent below market price, continuing through next week. Edward Groetzinger lists 627 and 629 Penn Avenue as contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Dickson the tailor operates on Fifth Avenue corner Wood
A short distance from the post office corner two gentlemen were seen conversing about the way Dickson the tailor renovates repairs and alters gentlemen's wearing apparel. Dickson is at 65 Fifth Avenue corner Wood Street second floor with telephone 1558.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa
Dickson
Fith Avenue
Wood Street
Strikes in Pennsylvania Coal Mines Near Victory
The railroad coal miners strike in Western Pennsylvania nears an end with 2,200 at work and 4,000 idle. Leaders Conway and Flannery push for a 74 cent per ton rate, uniting K of L and N P U miners with firms to steady operations. A letter from John Flannery supports the 74 cent rate, and Conway expects a final decision at Imperial meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Conway
McDonald Station
Panhandle Road
Imperial
K.of L
N. P.U
Joux Flannery
Mr. Conway
W. L. Scott
Presient Davis
National Progressive Union
Scott
Illinois
Strikes at Allegheny Bessemer Works Yield Minimal Rails
Report from Duquesne notes only a few rails produced during the strike at Allegheny Bessemer Bieel Works. Chief Clerk Gray cites 75 to 100 workers active, 110 cars in yard with about 65 loaded with pig metal. An anonymous letter warning company officials and mass rustling rumor about substitutions is cited. About 15 Italians and Hungarians joined the strike May 4, with A P Geisler told to halt recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Bessemer Bieel Company
Duquesne
Gray
Trades Council weighs investigation into foreign glass blowers
Unions report heavy turnout as Central Trades Council debates handling of foreign glass blowers and potential prosecutions. Proposals include sworn witnesses, open hearings for union men, a court formed by council and L A 300, and public statements on charges. Delegates from Tube Workers and Hod Carriers attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
Trades Council
Evans
Cake
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Campbell
John M. Kelly Srose
L. A. 300
The
S. A. 300
Warde
W. McClurg
Powe
Wisc
Lett Er
Ee ES
Michael Cunningham
Tube Workers
L. A
James Grogans
National
Hod Carriers’ Union
Stonemasons Stand Fast in Wage Dispute Amid Strike
Union masons met at Hibernian Hall on Wylie Avenue vowing to remain out until contractors grant demands. Delegates will watch for counter moves by employers and some cutters may resume setting stone under the new terms. About 600 workers idle with spring building delayed. a vote to allow 40 cent returns may bring most back by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiberian Hall
Wylie Avenue
Stone Contractors’ Association
Min
Theireen
Big Glass Works Feasibility In Somerset At Opera House
A large Somerset gathering at the Opera House discussed forming a company to build a glass works. A committee of L Baer J Valeting Bay Georgs tmohn H Knonts was appointed to draft preliminary articles and organize steps. Speeches were given by Charles B. Fisher Judge Baer Isaac Jones Dr. Henry Brubaker and C J Harrison. Committee to report at next Monday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Opera House
Anaries H. Fisher
Ae Fit
Commitica Cou
Dr Green condemns tank system of making window glass
Dr G G Green of Woodbury New Jersey patent medicine man traveled home in his private car after spending winter in Southern California He reports the gold mine near San Diego has not paid off and workers are quitting in disgust He says the tank system fails because it burns out quickly and is unreliable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Green
Woodbury
N. J
California
San Diego
Magnuss
Those Libelous Cards Stir Debate Over Union Ties
Secretary Cake of the Window Glass Workers' Association faced questions about widespread cards alleging he and President Campbell would hire non union foreign workers. Cake dismissed the matter as a joke and promised a future statement. Reports claim enemies circulated the cards to sway public sentiment. Campbell is away and returns next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cake
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Campbell
Bps
2Ssise
Duke
Coppee Coke Ovens to Be Brought to America
Mr. C. B. Vaughan plans to sail from New York on the Umbria next Saturday to finalize plans for introducing European coke ovens and coal machines to the United States. A cash capital of 60000 dollars will be invested in Pittsburgh to commence operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Vaughan
New York
Umbria
Europe
America
Pittsburg
Deputies Guard Imperial Coal Mines After Sheriff Called
Attorneys Rogers and McCreary sought deputies from Sheriff Me Candless to guard Imperial Coal Company works at Imperial and Beech Creek. Four deputies were sent, and reports say the Wilson Grove mines are quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Coal Company
Imperial
Beech Creek
Messrs
Electric plumbers rise as a new skilled trade in city
An 1880s feature praises a new class of electrical or special plumbers who weld underground cables. It notes scarcity, explains joints must be moisture impervious, describes insulation processes, gas risks, and cites pioneers William J. McElroy and Jack Rich and Frank Doyle in Pittsburgh. Salaries average about five dollars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Disratch
Pittsburg
E. G. Acheson
Standard Underground Cable Company
Grant
New York
Nary Begg
Standard Company
William J. McElroy
Humbert’s Plumbing One
Jack” Rich
Frank Doyle
NECTARINES RAISINS AND TEA PRICES PROMISE BUNDLE DEALS
A fragmented ad offers California nectarines apricots and raisins with low prices and tea draws. It promotes mail orders with a $10 minimum, fresh packing within 200 miles, and agents in East End Low West and Etna while inviting trial and repeat orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ise
California
Calif
Ang Ee
East End
Low West
Carpebere
Etna
Willig
Abshell
Ohio St
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
Free Exhibition and Concert at Hays & Co
A historic notice promotes a free exhibition and concert by E.G. Hays & Co at 75 Fifth Avenue. Remodeling reveals upright pianos and grand pianos from $175 with $1 down and $10 monthly, plus a six year guarantee and various services. Visitors urged to compare tone and design with polite sales staff ready to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinee
Duquesne Way
Removal Notice From H Holtzman and Sons
Removal of H Holtzman and Sons informs customers of relocation to 111 Market St and readiness to furnish Turkish spring beds hair mattresses furniture upholstery and related services with improved pricing from H Hottamax and Sons at 111 Market St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Holtzman & Sons
Ublic
Market al
H. Hottamax & Sons
Market St
Tailor Dickson at 65 Fifth Ave Makes Old Clothes Look New
Mand what you will, never too late to mend. Dickson, the tailor at 65 Fifth Ave corner Wood St, second floor, offers fittings and repairs. Telephone 1558.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Fifth Ave
Cor
Wood St
Atrife
Watches Offered for Quick Sale at Steinmanns Jewelry
Ad invites buyers to purchase American watches worth 10000 dollars at Steinmanns jewelry store 107 Federal Street Allegheny. Mail orders accepted. Send desired price. Unsatisfactory watches may be returned at expense with money refunded. We mean what we pay.
Velvet carpet sale at one dollar per yard
Velvet carpets are advertised at one dollar per yard drawing buyers to Groet singer's Penn avenue store. The rush shows good business as customers purchase on sight for present use, with stock described as desirable and affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groetsinger
Penn Avenue
Sco
Panere
Elite Gallery Cabinetry Offer at 99 Cents a Dozen
An ad states Aufrecht not in Allegheny but at the Elite Gallery 51 Market Street Tomk Bittavorg offering to make cabinets for 99 cents per dozen of any body for 30 days. Goxp fills from $1 up. Cor Smithfield and Fourth Avenue lists vendors and bargains including Chantilly guipure flouncings and nets. Angostura Bitters advertised as a tonic for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Tock
Bittavorg
Styles Advance in Fabric Selections at Low Prices
Buyers gain by comparing offers as STYLES ADVANCE presents Brilliantine Plaids and Stripes in solid shades. Dust proof fabrics range from Sc to $1 with Black and White Blocks and Plaids in inch and 4 inch goods at marked prices. Special weaves in Black Dress Goods include top wool and silk options and other wool fabrics to suit diverse needs.
Leading styles and fabrics at low prices
Domestic and foreign fabrics offered at budget prices with curtains and lace goods. Sacks mention 12 go price, $6 and up for Brussels and Irish Point lace, with larger sums like $250 and $8300 noted for bulk or special items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Irish Point
Plain plaited or Smocked Blouse effects and Striped Flannel Waists
Fashion notes describe plain plaited or smocked blouse effects and striped flannel waists for women and children, highlighting new textures and practical, stylish options for the season.
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Judge White
People
George Shiras Tie
Saares
Brooks
Aistch
Groetzixa
Pennsvete
Muckelrat
J. B. Corey
Duqusne
A. P. Geisler
Baih Shorty
KOT
Green
James Campbell
Coppee
Iell
E.G. Hays & Co
Teasane Wandascom
Smithfield
Svenue
wWrsu
Chantilly
Guipure
Hueys & Hacker
He. Das. McClaren & WavcaMay
Col. Smithfield
Wfsu
myl-Tissu
Mttad
Ion Ge
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