Fire Department Upgrades Face Board of Underwriters Push
Select Connell and Chief Brown push for better fire protection as Pittsburgh faces towering seven to ten story structures. The Board of Underwriters urges funding for improved engines and a water tower, with Brown to decide on a water tower today.
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Brown
Bureau of Fire
Distatca
Board of Fire Tailor Writers
Pittsburgh
Seventh Street
Connell
Board of Underwriters
Pitteharg
Polly Safety
MOF
Department of Public Safety
Connon Council
Wordy City Council Clash Over Street and Curative Bills
Common Councilmen Magee and O Donnell spar over a resolution asking Governor Pattison to sign street and curative bills. The heated exchange featured protests, questions about representation, and claims that amendments were improperly handled before sending the measures to Harrisburg.
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Pattison
Magee and O'Donnell
Mer. Magee
Connell
O'Donnell
Tony
Mager
O'Donut
Mave
Poole
Odonnell
Shyror
Oo' Donnell
Magee
Harrisbore
Supreme Court
Minke Jong
Mecce
No Tax On Non-Users Discussed In City Water Meeting
A lively Common Council session debated a resolution to exonerate all individuals who do not use city water from water taxes. Proponents argued tax should not apply to non users while opponents pressed for proof and fair application, highlighting cases where residents lack water use and questioning legal basis.
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Kent
Coane Couneil
Maes
Briyzkin
Mayer
Walter Maine
Moctsemigie
Magor
Eity
Lee Tobe Ce Ltd
Leese Istihets
Furest
Ind
Mn. McRidewney
Mame Gomble
Suyweno Court
Supreme Son
Supremes Court
Bigham
City Councils' Afternoon Meeting Spurs Reallocations
The Common and Select branches reconfirmed charity awards with changes. Dilworth Bros. receive groceries, William Coltergahn retains milk, Mrs. M. F. Jackson keeps fish, and a reduced bid for fish was noted but not read. Overpaid taxes were refunded to several taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Charities
Dilworth Bros
Haworth & Dewhurst
William Coltergahn
M. F. Jackson
Committee On Corporations
Panelte Public Works
Select
Holliday
Common
Mexirs
Dunn
Mason
Shannon
J. White
Select Council
George Heinlein
James Laughlin
IL Common Council
Supreme Court
Poor Farm Ordinance Passed Unanimously in City Council
The Common Council approved the new Poor Farm ordinance unopposed after Perry moved to suspend rules for immediate consideration. Chief Elliot will select the farm, replacing the former Department of Wuel with the Department of Charities. Bids open on set dates, ten days given for bids, council to consider the ordinance at the next meeting.
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Perry
Elliot
Department of Charities
Wuea
Benafer
Keating
Bens
Common Council
No Division Expected Over Bijou Worship Site
Reports of church division after choosing the Bijou as a temporary temple are unfounded says Christ Church leader Mr. Lee Smith. He notes harmony, with no talks of rebuilding plans or board meetings at Pittsburg Female College, while student work resumes and residential areas are brought back to order.
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Christ Church
Bijou
Northside
East End
Lee
Smith
Board of Trustees
Nanon
Pittsburg Female College
seWes
Anexe
McGuire
Thetter
Mr. McGuire
Mr. Hamilton
Davie
Johnston
Irwin
Lick Observatory chief to replace Langley at Smithsonian link
Western University of Pennsylvania trustees meet at the Y M C A to elect assistants in the labs and shops. Prof Langley resigns as director of the observatory and J E Keeler accepts the Allegheny Observatory directorship and chair of astronomy. Chancellor Holland also plans a state astronomy course and new lectures are arranged with notable speakers.
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Lick Observatory
Langley
Western University of Pennsylvania
Seventh Street
Penn Avenue
Dudley S. Liggett
Physical Laboratory
C. B. Connolly
F. B. Anderson
Stewart
P. Langley
Smithsonian Institute
Holland
J. E. Keeler
Lax
Allegeny Observatory
F. W. Very
J. H
J. A. Brashear
Reuben Miller
Bos
Riddle and Wilson
Cal Seminary
George H Howeohn Dalzell
Andrew Carnegie
James Andrews
Rapid Transit Push For Birmingham and Duquesne
Vehicles for Birmingham Traction arrive on Thirtieth Street Southside as plans move to test service next Sunday. Duquesne line beats rival by minutes, signaling faster citywide electric rail once authorized, with operation expected within a week.
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Birmingham Traction
Duquesne
Birmingham Traction Company
Thirtieth Street
Southside
Tne
China
Art de Rognery Eutin
Trey Seevdlen
Fifth Avenue
Tmotion Company
Mayor Receives Inquiry on Scotchmen in Pittsburg
John McMahon of Ashigy Montana writes to Mayor Gourley asking for information about two Scots named Findley believed in Pittsburg. He says a brother of the men has drowned and asks that their friends be notified.
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Gourley
John McMahon
Ashigy
Montana
Findley
Pittsburg
Three Boys Charged With Stone Throwing at Convent
Josery Voox accuses Alex Thomas John Cunningham and John Harmettier of throwing stones at St Philo mena s Convent claiming some sisters were struck. Alderman McMasters fined Samuel Erben ten dollars plus costs for an offense on Thirty Third street. Oscar Lanett faces Alderman McMasters Thursday over attempted boarding of a vehicle.
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Josery Voox
Alex Thomas
John Cunningham
John Harmettier
St. Philomena’s
Two Conferences and a Meeting in La fayette Hall Yesterday
A mass meeting of striking carpenters filled Lafayette Hall with galleries. D. J. McIver led as president of the Building Trades Council with a slate of vice presidents. Speakers including P. J. McGuire urged eight hours and unity while reporting on contractor resistance and conference efforts. The gathering praised organization and warned of possible further action.
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Lafayette Hall
D. J. McIver
Building Trabes Council
William Calhoun
John Potter
Thomas Dailey
A. B. Smythe
M. P. Skelly
K. L. Phillips
K.d. Davis
A. M. Swartz
G. D. Hughes
Robert Addy
J. 8. Johnson
Pittsburg
Maguire
Westinghouse Electric Plan Indorsed by Stockholders
The reorganization plan for Westinghouse Electric Ltd is largely approved by major stockholders and creditors. Reports indicate creditors and stockholders are transferring shares in support, signaling broad approval and anticipated restoration of employment and company stability.
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Westinghouse Electric
Westinghouse Electric Company
Disratch
Raggg 4
Dispatch
Combe Eo
Ecompany
Amalgamated Association Trustees Adjourn After Two Day Session
The Amalgamated Association trustees closed a two day meeting noting increased work to audit books now taking longer than in previous years. A Beaver fair grounds proposal is under consideration and a timely settlement is expected. National lodge members deny any automatic rent or wage advance this year due to the iron trade conditions.
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The
Amalgamated Association
National Lodge
Master Plumbers to elect delegates at Wednesday meeting
The Master Plumbers plan a Wednesday session to choose delegates for their National Convention. Leslie Bratens sent 33 men to Jersey City to lay 40 miles of 38 inch pipe for city water works.
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orLeslie Bratens
Jersey City
Committee On Charities
Allegheny
Tok
Taggart & Son
Tax Rosena
Oliver Bros
New Castle
Axsumnen
St. Louis
American Window Glass Company
Southern Industries
Chattanoogs
Local Y M C A to report on Kansas City convention notes
Turning to a Saturday evening meeting at the Y M C A on Pennsylvania avenue to hear reports from 12 Pittsburg Association delegates at the recently concluded International convention in Kansas City. Also notes on burial arrangements for Augustus I Johnston and other local items including a police report and recent deaths.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City
Pittsburg Association
Hara Torr
Augustus I. Johnston
Pont Bondauarter
A. W
Gilloland
Sixth Avenue
Rennin
Utermont
Allegheony Cemetery
Jinzie Moss
Joe
Fifth Ward
Lieete
Preminas
Guarrepes
Liseio
Lion City
Association For the Improvement of the Poor
Allegheny
Spotted Fevor
J Hinsw
Pittsburg
Woods
William Ferror
Linden Steel Works
Murdered Woman’s Husband Held After Mansfield Lamp Attack
Coroner’s Jury in Mansfield finds James Stewart acted with felonious intent in the lamp assault on Maria Elizabeth Stewart. Witnesses describe threats and repeated abuse, with the murdered woman recounting the deadly home confrontation before dying.
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Maria Elizabeth Stewart
Mansfield
Grant Miller
Stewart
Jeven
Squire McMillen
James Pointer
Union Pacific Tea Company assignment filed for creditors
The Union Pacific Tea Company assignment for the benefit of creditors was recorded in the Recorder’s office. The filing names Robert Leslie and McBride Bros. Doing business as Union Pacific Tea Company with multiple Pittsburgh properties and branches in New York and other counties. The 14 Carson street store remained open all day yesterday.
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Union Pacific Tea Company
Recorder
Robert Leslie
David
W. A. McBride
McBride Bros
George A. Macy
Ao Ig
Sles
New New York
Es Breneh
Aeerty
Fichs Avenue
York
Renee Oe Eek
Vania
Pitts
Pieeben
Diamond Street
Market Street
Carson Street
Butler Street
Penn Avenue
Federal Street
Allegheny
Bradford
New Castle
County to settle delinquent real estate taxes with Captain
County commissioners plan a new drive to collect years overdue real estate taxes. Property owners have delayed payment for a decade, preferring 10 percent penalties. The back taxes likely total thousands, with enforcement aimed at arrears in many areas. Hamilton's at 03 Fifth Avenue promotes high quality instruments as a separate note.
Fancy fabrics and goods advertised across city stores
An assortment of textile items and goods appear in local ads. French linen hand embroidery, silks, and lisse fabrics are marketed with appeals to bulk discounts. Also listed are artificial eyes, wallpaper, linoleum, and leather goods from various shops along Fifth Avenue, Penn Avenue, and Federal Street.
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Alwo
A. G Campbell & Sonn
Fifth Avenue
Courts of Yesterday Suit for Commission in Charter Sale
The Circuit Court case of James G. Fulton against William H. Denniston is in trial before Judge Stowe. The action seeks twenty thousand dollars for a commission on the sale of a charter. Fragmentary notes indicate disputes over the sale and commission terms.
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Circuit Court
James G. Fulton
William H. Denniston
Stowe
East End
Olwan
Fetphia
May Term Opens U S Circuit Court New Clerk Sworn In
The May term opens with Judges Acheson and Reed on the bench. Of 53 cases, 4 are continued. W F Ludwig sworn in as Clerk of the District Court to succeed Stephen C McCandless who is admitted to practice. Elizabeth Ross sues Central Life Insurance for 3000 on the life of Samuela Ross.
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United States Circuit Court
Acheson
Reed
W. F. Ludwig
United States District Court
Stephen C. McCandless
W. F. Chalfant
McCandless
District Court
Elizabeth Ross
Samuela, Jr
Washington
Central Life Insurance Company
Roas
Convictions and Acquittals Mark Local Court Session
In yesterday’s criminal court John Gorman was convicted of assault and battery on Patrick Leonard. Martin Dougerty was guilty of simple assault on Mrs. Kate Murphy. John and Anna Scofield were convicted of assault and battery on one person. Mary Denniston and Kate Kohout faced cross accusations of assault and battery with verdicts of not guilty. Kelly was acquitted of keeping a ferocious dog. Costs were divided.
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John Gorman
Patrick Leonard
Martin Dougerty
Kate Murphy
John
Anna Scofield
Cane
Mary Denniston
Kate Kohout
Kelly
Arthur Morgan
Court Docket Summary of Common Pleas Cases Listed
A series of Common Pleas dockets includes Granby Bronze Co versus Maloney & Co Cowan versus Allen Griffiths versus Jones Cowley versus Ferrigan McMurtrie versus Boyd Haworth versus Fowler Papa den versus Cohen Murdoch versus Price Oberman versus Stefig Duren versus Ste Reed versus Schrader Fleck versus Fleck Signe vs Kegg Hulings Lumber Co versus Mead Dimmick use versus Finley Heller versus Dick Globe Varnish Manufacturing Co versus Dauler Close & Jobnea Gasper versus Barnes Ewing versus pre Barnes versus Clark Commonwealth versus Pat Kelly Ake Dobeia Weenies renne man W Thomas Dutch Richard Renieihle Henry Freeman Charles Johnson Edward Tracy John Glenn Charles Lipkow J B yee Mary Ramsey John W Peter.
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Common Pleas
Woman Sues for 20000 Damages Over Steamboat Accident
Bertha L Haven filed a suit against steamboat Venice owners Willi P and Isaac Reno seeking 20000 for injuries after December attempt to board at the landing ended with two deckhands seizing her and pulling her aboard, crushing her foot between boat and landing.
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Bertha L. Haven
Willi P
Isaac Reno
Venice
McKee’s Rocks
Appeals and lawsuits abound in Pittsburgh area court docket
Yesterday’s docket includes an appeal to the Supreme Court in the Konitz versus Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Passenger Railway case. Several divorce and civil actions were on trial before Judge Ewing and Judge Harry White, including damages for water and sewer overflows, a right of way dispute, and a wall encroachment case. Executions were issued for multiple defendants, and a store notice advertises a 210 men’s sale at Grant and Mond streets.
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Supreme Court
George C. Konitz
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester
Pittsburg, Allegheny and
Manchester
Joss & Marshalli
D. W. Brown
Ewing
David Harvey
Harvey
V. K. McElhaney
Oe BP. V. &C. BR
It. Co
Catharine Fulmer
Lydia Boyd
Henry Boyd
Tt. M. Head
Charles B
B.jaffe
Simon Shu
J. Bennett & Son
Kane
B. Vandevort
BR. G. Holmes
Everene Leoer
Michael Rogers
Rogers
Bank Notice at 401 Smithfield Street Cor Fourth Ave
Capital, 100000. Surplus, 69000. Deposits of 1 and upward received and interest allowed at 4 percent. TTS
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Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
TTS
India Silks Offered In Wide Varieties At Low Prices
Advertises India silks at 75c and 65c per yard with extra width and large variety. Claims superior quality and fashionable patterns suitable for blouses and summer dresses, priced below the dollar mark.
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India
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Chief Brown
Dirty Supply
Chief Elliot
Findley Brothers
Messrs. Gompers
Carpenters
Angnd
Samuelee
American Federation of Labor
Panes Bay
Gompere
Amon
Benson
Gompers
W. M. Irwin
Thoms Iuley
Aries F. Knight
Arthour Fhomike
RUE Fool Oavion
Heeky i
Robert Davis
James Johnston
Ers’ Exchange
BOL
Wes Pied
Harry Banex
Carpenters’ Council
James E. Stewart
Jim
William P. Pointer
Will
Pointer
Lucy Merit
James Crouch
William Henderson
Igo
Union Pacific
Hamilton’s
Bocuse & Bunn
Helen's Abangars
Jos, Honne & Co
Odj
Union
Tris
Rwalte
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio St
Gheny
Abiseey
U. S. Circuit Court
Criminal Court Grist
P.C.C.C
Grant and
Mond Streets
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Geen Nyes
P. CC. C
Cor. Grant
Diamond Streets
Bocas & Es
Welty's
Parkway
Simon’s
Ohio
PatTrh
Kings
Hamilton's
Fi Avenue
Rosenbaurh & Co's
Ay Tomes
Three Kings
Hamilton
Russell
Blaine
Ben Harrison
Mmillin
Congressman McMillin
McMillin
Bright
Maine
Ident Harrison
Cleveland
Tissu
U. and
Ulrich & Spencer
Penn Ave
Willie
Black Goods
Biber
Easton
Market ST
Myle
Be Inch
Ibe Ginch
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield ST
Jos. Horne
Pena Avenue
Habutai
Sarah
Grenadines
Sarah Silks
JO. Horne
Pean Avenue
Myis
Pon Avenue
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
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