City plans to convert Schenley estate into 600 building lots
Announcement reveals a policy shift allowing a 30 year lease and subdivision of Schenley estate land in Pittsburgh. The 100 acre Fourteenth ward tract and additional Eighteenth ward property will be leveled and developed into hundreds of lots with wide avenues. City Works approval will shape street plans and assessors note potential tax gains. Real estate interest expects leases to syndicates for bungalow and mansion housing.
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Schenley
Center Avenue
Hill
de Soto Street
Fourteenth Ward
Dethridge Street
Forbes
Schenley Park
Sted
Fifth Avenue
Stockton Avenue
Forbes Street
Fifthenone
Fifth Ferber
Fifth Vente
Bigelow
Vile Works Department
Eichreenth
Iteide
Pos Avenue
I of
Ion Lenenth Ward
Oakland
Mire Schenley
Ael
Mia Schenley's Policy Prompts City Real Estate Shifts
The article notes Mia Schenley weighing housing for Point Tenants and resisting eviction to favor new business blocks. Proposals to clear shanties reveal plans for larger commercial blocks, while sentiment and tenancy interests influence decisions. Expected city real estate changes hinge on her evolving policy.
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Schenney
Point
Mia Schenley
Banker Hunter Arrested For False Returns To Comptroller
J Theodore Hunter former president of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank Phoenixville was arrested at Phoenixville on a Treasury warrant charging false returns to Comptroller Lacey. He was held on 10000 bail for Monday hearing with Comptroller Lacey expected present. The bank, a Chester county staple, served wealthy farmers and local iron manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoroixville
Bull
Philadelphia
J. Theodore Hunter
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Phonixville
Phenixville
Treasury Department
United States
Bell
Arseals Schwechter
Hunt
Phoenixville
Hunter
Port Kennedy
Lacey
Treasury
Lewis
Third National Bank
The
Farmers and Mechanical Bank
Chester County
Preachers Receive Legacies For Fulfilling Funeral Promises
In Rev. Robert S. Moran’s will, dated before his death April 4, legacies of 1000 were left to Rev. Joseph E Ilson of Clarksville Tennessee and Rev. Charles F Deems of the Church of the Strangers New York city. They had promised to attend Moran’s funeral in Wilmington Delaware where the rites were held and then to contact the services. Both men delivered funeral addresses confirming the condition of the legacies.
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New York
Robert S. Moran
J. F. Kennedy
Joseph Eilson
Clarksville
Tenn
Charles F. Deeme
Church of the Strangers
City of
Moran
Wesleyan University
Wilmington
Del
Dr. Ilson
Clarkeville
Dr. Deems
NO TRUST OF THE TANNERS
No trust formed as leather dealers meet to address market glut. About one half drop in sole leather prices and similar declines for other varieties noted. The group planned no tanning for 60 days, aiming to reduce stocks. cessation denied as a formal combination. Tubby stated end of 60 days will see resumed tannin with each tannery free to adjust output.
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New York
Proctor
Boston
Reodah Tbby
Osiah T. Tubby
Tubby
Terrible Death by Self Harm of Young Stevedore in San Francisco
May 7, in San Francisco Charles Tanelin a young stevedore filled himself with whicky and attempted death by his actions. He first leaped before a fire engine then sought warmth aboard the Governor Irwin near a furnace. Retrieved by firefighters his clothes burned and he died shortly after despite rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles Tanelin
Whicky
Governor Irwin
Tanelin
Man Kills Mermaid Calvert After Insulting Sister In Utica
In Utica, Mississippi Cicero Heard fatally shoots W. H. Calbert a wealthy Utica merchant after Calbert insulted Heard s sister in law. Calbert dies after signing a will claiming murder in his own home pending sheriff dispatches.
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Jackson
Miss
Hinds County
Utica
Here
Cicero Heard
W. H. Calbert
Calbert
Heard
Grama to Come to Utica With a Posse
Heard and his friends barricaded in a store defy arrest. Sheriff declines to summon a posse locally but will go to Utica on a special train to settle the trouble.
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Grama
Utica
Heard
New Record Profit at Actors Fund Fair in New York
The Actors Fund Fair at Madison Square Garden closes with profits likely at least 150000 dollars. Managers Daniel Frohman and Max Hirsch cite receipts and pre event contributions totaling over 150000 in profit after covering 20000 in expenses. Leftover items will be sold to boost the final net, with a potential upside of several thousand dollars more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Actors’ Fund Fair
Madison Square Garden
Daniel Frohman
Max Hirsch
OLCOTT PLAN TROUBLE PROMPTS INJUNCTION HEARING
May 7 Knoxville case against East Tennessee Company moves to compel becoming party to Olcott plan and seek a receiver. Complainants amend bill to include Terminal and Danville lines and Hast Tennessee directors, asking removal of current board and a ruling on stock voting. Hearing set for May 23. answer due with substantial damages noted.
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Knoxville, Tenn
East Tennessee Company
Olcott
Gibson
Terminal
Danville Comanies
Olcott Committee
Hast Tennessee
Sage
Chicago World’s Fair funding task presses on
Chicago board plans a sub committee to push Congress for a fair funding appropriation. The World’s Fair Commission reports only about $1,000 on hand to cover salaries and rent for the rest of the year, with expenses around $5,000 monthly. The Hyde Park code bans alcohol on the Midway Plaisance unless amended, preventing intoxicant sales at the Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Schneider Pleads Little Before Hanging Sentence
In Washington Judge Bradley denies a new trial for Howard E K Schneider convicted of murdering his wife. He is sentenced to be hanged January 20 1893. Schneider resists with a chair attack on the district attorney and is taken away. observers deem his act an attempted feigned insanity.
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Washington
Howard EK. Schneider
Bradley
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Schneider
Cole
Ueney
Costa Rica Statesman Likely to Sail for New York
Don Mauro Fernandez ex Secretary of State and leading Costa Rican jurist is believed to sail for New York in a few days. He plans a mission to Washington. San Jose merchants and other cities fear the new reciprocity treaty and seek amendments. The commercial crisis is thought to have eased.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Don Mauro Fernandez
New York
Senor Fernandez
Washington
United States
French Canadian inmate starves himself in prison
Coxcorn New Hampshire May 7 John Brunell a French Canadian serving a 30 years sentence in the State prison for the murder of John C Wheeler at Fridge last Christmas is endeavoring to starve himself. He has eaten no food for about three weeks and declares it his fixed purpose to take no nourishment.
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Coxcorn
N. H
John Brunell
John C. Wheeler
Blaine
Joe’ Manley
Manley
Dispatch
Platt
Arlington Hotel
South
Washington
Senator Hiscock
Morton
Hiscock
Quay
Elaine
French Canadians Continue to Depart for New England
The May 7 report notes ongoing migration of French Canadians to the United States. For two months the Grand Trunk Railway’s regular trains carried about 1,000 French Canadians weekly to New England states, reflecting a steady exodus.
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New England
Canada
New England States
Grand Trunk Railway
United States
Chinese Protest Over Exclusion Bill Reaches State Department
Chinese Minister forges protest against the May 4 exclusion bill citing three main objections including revival of the 1888 law, denial of bail in habeas corpus cases, and a burdensome laborer registration. He says evidence from white witnesses may be impractical and urges consideration of treaty protections. A subsequent report notes China’s possible exodus and stern warnings from Chinese leaders about returning to homeland.
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Washington
State Department
Congress
Saya
Blaine
Wharton
United States
Internal Revenue
Bo Dour
Senate
Sherman
Foreign Affairs Committee
China
Pekin
Ladies of the Fair
A. M. Palmer
Georgia Cayvan
Laura Schirmer-Mapleson
Free Silver Move Faces Cloture in House
Washington May 7 Special An action on the silver issue looms as Bland and followers seek to force the Rules Committee to consider a cloture rule for prompt vote on free coinage. A petition has 97 signatures toward a 113 vote. Pierce of Tennessee says he can secure the rest and drive a direct House vote. Anti silver forces plan to reorganize and convene a national conference to oppose the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Bland
Committee On Rules
Pierce
Tennessee
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Garrison-Laird Murder Trial
Wheeling May 7 Special At 11 o'clock tonight after 50 hours the jury in the Garrison Laird murder trial reported no verdict Judge Paull discharged the jurors though he had warned he might hold them over Sunday to reach an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Garrison-Laird
Paull
Death by Own Action Shocks Denver Readers
A Denver report recounts the suicide of Charles Clute, who traveled West seeking quick wealth but was undone by bad luck and mounting nerves after an ill fated attempt. The brief early notice underscores how desperation and misfortune can lead to tragedy.
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Denver
Con
Charles & Clute
Young man seeks fortune in Colorado and tragedy follows
A youth who left the East in pursuit of easy gold dies after a misjudged gamble with fortune. A New York letter to Mrs. Clute reveals a sudden $5,000 inheritance but arrives too late. The deceased’s remains are conveyed to Troy, New York, with Mrs. Clute accompanying.
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Colorado
New York State
Troy
Mra Clute
Through a broken dyke forces save lives as flood swells
The Mississippi Valley reports record river rises as a breached dyke near Pekin floods hundreds of acres. One family missing, 500 homeless across towns along the Des Moines and Fox rivers. Alexandria Mo and Ottawa Il brace for disaster while other areas recede from peak flood levels. Houses lost, residents seek higher ground.
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Fleru
Prortra
Int
Pekin
George Nichols
Alexandria
Des Moines
Skunk
Mississippi
Fox
Illinois
Ottawa
Illinois Valley
The World’s Most Famous Teacher Lovell Dies at 97
John E. Lovell, renowned Lancasterian educator, age 97, buried at Trinity Church New Haven after a week of birthday observances. Born in England, he popularized the Lancasterian system in America and authored Lovell’s Drogrtadiye Reader.
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New Haven
John E. Lovell
Trinity Church
Connecticut
Lovell
Lancasterian School
England
Joseph Lancaster
America
Mr. Lovell
Catholic School Exhibit Seeks Giant Space at World’s Fair
An application for 50 000 square feet of floor space at the World’s Fair was filed with Director General Davis by Mr. Maurenan of Memphis for a Catholic educational exhibit under Cardinal Gibbons and the U S church. Rt Rev J I Spalding of Peoria is exhibit president. Circulars will be sent to Catholic pastors and institutions nationwide.
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Cnicaco
Davis
Maurenan
Memphis
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
J. I. Spalding
Peoria
Conductors Enocking Down on West Shore Line
Newsreport from May 7 describes a widespread fraud scheme on the West Shore Railroad. A conductor confessed to conspiracy to defraud the company, leading to numerous arrests including three scalpers. Pinkerton officials claim long running losses and extensive internal and external involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsore
West Shore Railroad
Diens
Pinkertons
Railroad Ceie
Bankrupt Banker Shot in Mulvane Trial Route
W B Warren owner of a small Mulvane bank shot on the way to court for embezzlement trial. The assailant George Timons a young farmer who had $2000 in the bank at collapse and had threatened Warren before. One bullet hit Warren in the back near the hip. doctors fear the ball pierced the intestines. Timons was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weelinsctton
Kan
W. BR. Warren
Mulvane
Court House
George Timons
Warren
Timons
Platt and Quay Meet as Anti Harrison Leaders Seek Unified Plan
Washington dispatch reports Thomas C. Platt and William Quay, with other anti Harrison managers, conferring with Blaine and Alger allies to block Harrison's renomination. They keep plans open while courting New York Pennsylvania support and noting Blaine sentiment grows.
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Duffield
Supreme Court of
Michigan
Messrs
Boutelle
Platt
Senator Hiscock
White House
Treasury Department
Hiscock
Harrison
Minneapolis
Blaine
Quay
Prohibitionists Nominate County Ticket in Venango
The Prohibition County Convention at Franklin today nominated a ticket for Congress S P McCallmont Assembly J B Fout Embenton Alex Johnson Canal township Sheriff J B Atwel Scrubgrass County Surveyor William A McKay Utica and named delegates H M Wilson J R Boreland D H Boulton J W Coe D J Berlin J W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venango County
Franklis
Congress
P. McCallmont
Assembly
J. B. Fout
Embenton
Alex Johnson
Canal Township
J. B. Atwel
Scrubgrass
William A. McKay
Utica
H. M. Wilson
J. R. Boreland
D. H. Boulton
J. W. Coe
D. J. Berlin
J. W
Prohibition Party Opens Campaign With Stock Offering
Davis reports the Prohibition Party holding a county mass meeting at the Court House with H. D. Patton and J. Gill speaking. Miss Lilly Ranala of New York sang, and a stock company plan was formed to canvass the county selling shares at five dollars each, though no immediate demand exists.
Mahoning County GOP in turmoil over Mahoning coattails
Salem convention turmoil sparks corruption charges and threats as Republican delegates clash over the Eighteenth district nomination. Judge King condemns Johnston for splitting votes, while John H. Clarke emerges as a leading Democratic possibility in Mahoning. King pledges support for Morgan.
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Agf
Rey
Congres
Columbiana
Mahoning County
Judge King
John H. Clarke
Mahoning
Salem
Tam
Morgan
Judge Johnston
Rooney
Governor Flower Weighs Duties Over Presidency Ambition
In Alany New York on May 7 Governor Flower asked friends to let him focus on duties and bills. He defended the Democratic Party's position, predicted a fall triumph, and dismissed talk of factional divisions as alarmist. He emphasized a clean state record and public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alany
N. Y
Flower
Democratic Party
Democracy
Question Settles Utah Delegates Fight in 1888 Term
A Gentile Democratic Territorial Central Committee suit seeks to decide which faction, Gentile or mixed Mormon and Gentile, is legally entitled to elect delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Chicago. The Gentile group claims its 1888 four year term remains, while the Mormon-Gentile side says the 1838 elected committee ended with the division movement. Leading Territory lawyers are engaged on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake, Utan
Gentile Democratic Territorial Central Committee
Chicago
Gentile Democratic Committee
Utah
Territory
Dean Endorses Watres Bid for State Chair
In Pa on May 7 Judge Dean supports Watres as his own successor, praising him as wise honest and capable. Uncle John Cessna shares the view but calls for Frank Willing Leach to step down following Harrisburg actions. In Chicago Republicans in the Third District elect delegates L Martin and F Baird to the Minneapolis Convention, with no instruction to support Harrison and the congressman nomination deferred.
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Reprovp
Watres
Dean
John Cessus
Frank Willing Leach
Harrisburg
Cessna
Caiiaco
Third Congressional District
Minneapolis
L. St. Martin
Frederick
Baird
Harrison
Fifth District Republicans Choose Keogh and Cheek for Minneapolis
RaLeight North Carolina May 7 The Republicans of the Fifth Congressional district elect T B Keogh of Greensboro and James H Cheek of Hillsboro as delegates to Minneapolis. They are instructed for Harrison. all other delegates chosen in North Carolina are likewise pledged.
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Raleich
N.C
Fifth Congressional District
Minneapolis
T. B. Keogh
Greensboro
James H. Cheek
Hillsboro
Harrison
North Carolina
California Republican League Organized in San Francisco
The League of Republican Clubs of California was organized in San Francisco last night with Colonel W. H. Cham bin identified as its organizer. Delegates were chosen from the National Convention at Saratoga, 20, as part of the formation events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
League of Republican Clubs of California
W. H. Chambin
Saratoga
Pluck Beats Cheek in English Lords Assault
An American woman defends herself from a party of English lordlets aided by a Smith & Wesson seven shooter. She drives them back with swift, decisive action, leaving no room for further provocation.
American Woman in London Court Firefight With Lords
Mrs Albert Sire of New York faced a London police court charge after a night that began at the Empire Theater and ended in a shootout at Pelham Street. She fired a Smith & Wesson seven shooter at Corinthian Club escorts, injuring one youth destined to be a duke as witnesses testified. The judge discharged her. other participants’ names were withheld.
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Albert Sire
New York City
London
England
Empire Theater
Cavour
Corinthian Club
Mia Sire
Mrs. Sire
Pelham Street
Smith & Wesson
Mra. Sire
Peliham Street
Mra
Garfield's Nephew Innocent Dies in Brooklyn Township
Louis L. Garfield grand nephew of the assassinated president, died in Brooklyn township after years of alleged malignment. Convicted of shooting based on a woman's testimony he claimed innocence, later said she perjured herself for $200. He was 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Garfield
Brooklyn Township
The Dispatch Directory and Classified Contents
The Dispatch lists a 24 page issue in two parts with a contents guide for the second part. It enumerates pages for News Economics Real Estate notices Society News Editorial Military Gossip Costumes for outings Weddings Gentlemanly items Amateur sports and other features including a carnival and sports reviews.
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the Dispatch
the Society
Tor Grasp Auwr
Ada Bache Cone
Mary T. Bierl
Margaret H. Welch
Suimley Dane
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Pittsburg
Actors' Fund Fair
Richmond
Morey
Costa Erica
Tom UE
Baltimore
Gong Hoi
Dr. Garrison
John EF. Lovell
Lancaster
Mr. Platt
Mahoning Republicans
PRF
Thomas
City
Arlington
Messie Quay
Pennsylvania
Ome M. Depew
Vanderbilt
Chesapeake and Ohio Road
Clarkson
Alger
Rusk
Congressman Bontelle
Sore
Governor Flower
Hll State
Democratic
Leach
Republican League
California
Forestens
Court News
Prrreptac
Fs O. de the
Carronsta Bantiquare
Page Lo
Review OF Sports
John D. Pringte
Bob Burdette
Baseball Prospects
Nick Young
Frederick Tarlog
J. B. Robineog
Testa
Rudyard Kipling
Agnes C. Adama
Lats
Electrik News
Business Man
George Hodges
Danton Wagshoors
Staci Daivzre Rosx
Frank G. Carpenter
Scientific News
W.G. Kaufmang
Wyoming
Bodiett
Fie
Reromis
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