Future of Schenley Park Hinges on Elaborate Plans
James B. Scott outlines site for Carnegie Library building in Schenley Park and a long range plan to pump river water into Panther Hollow to create a stream. John Y. Culver argues parks should serve the people with affordable amenities, road-building to start soon, and a ten year path to full completion echoing Central Park’s gradual development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panther Hollow
James B. Scott
Carnegie Library Commission
Schenley Park
Scott
John Y. Culyer
Brooklyn
Mr. Culyer
Mr. Calys
Pitsburg
Culver
Schenley
New York
Central Park
Peping Henmeeeier
Rks
Brooklyn Park
Pittsburg
Colonel Culver
Victim for the Pen Convicted Burglar Sentenced to Four Years
Charles Oino was brought to the Western Penitentiary from Washington county yesterday afternoon. He was convicted of burglary and larceny and sentenced to four years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Oino
Western Penitentiary
Washington County
Fifty Appeals Taken By Attorneys for Saloon Licenses
Fifty appeals filed by Cohen McKenna Hunter Robb and Montooth for 50 rejected liquor license applicants challenge License Court discretion. They argue judges exceeded three qualifications citizenship moral character and consumption potential and seek Supreme Court review at Harrisburg the June term. The appellants are brewers bottlers and wholesalers with over 250000 invested capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen, McKenna
Hunter
John Robb, Sr
C C. Montooth
Vmcb
Supreme Court
Ewing
Eafch
Harrisburg
Grave consequences loom as Synod opens in Dr. MacAlister church
The National Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church begins on the 27th at Rev. Dr. David MacAlister's church with delegates from across the Union. Debate centers on suspending seven ministers tied to the East End platform and potential charges against Dr. MacAlister for voting in a constitutional amendment. Controversy pits church discipline against political alignment as factions clash over abstinence and factional loyalties. The session may last two weeks amid tense divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church
David MacAlister
McAlister
East End
Friends of the
Sus
Prohibition Party
Covenant church celebrates eighty seventh anniversary rites
Yesterday afternoon the Eighth Street Covenant congregation continued quarter centennial services led by Rev. D. McAllister. Infants were baptized as Rev. D. C. Martin preached on Zion. Rev. BR. J. George announced communion terms and outlined four covenant duties including adherence to Bible truth and Christlike conduct. He criticized license granting and Sunday mail trains as against biblical teaching. Communion at 10:30 and 2 PM, tables served by ministers, memorial sermon at 7:30 PM by Rev. R. J. George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street Covenanter
D. McAllister
D. C. Martin
Towers
Zion
BR. J. George
Oiner
Secviste
R. J. George
Pillar of Fire Ignites After Fifth Avenue Incident
A trio deep into drink ignites a gas leak on Fifth Avenue when a man tries to strike a heel with a match. A sheet of flame sweeps from the pavement and a man named Charlie dances atop a coal hole cover before neighbors drag him clear. A leaking gas pipe and quick work by a janitor end the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Charlie
Photographs as Evidence in McKeesport Cottage Tragedy
Attorneys McGirt E A Montooth and W A Challener visited the Mifflin cottage where Detective Gilkinson died. They carried photographs to view the scene for Fitzsimmons's defense. The experts inspected the grounds near the cottage, the tragedy still fresh in local minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MccGirt
E. A. Montooth
W. A. Challener
McKeesport
Mifflin
Gilkinson
Fitzsimmons
Viciity
MeClung Backed by Harrisburg Delegation as Judge Candidate
A 14 member party in Harrisburg urged Governor MeClung as a suitable judge, praising his fresh appearance and public character. Delegates named John Henry Weakem J A Knorr Knox W A Lewis David Martin R C Duncan R A Bal D D Chantler Thomas Patterson and others in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
A. MeClung
MeCling
Mia Fee Crud
Ee John Henry Weakem
J. A. Erentaril Knox
W. A. Lewis
David Martin
R. C. Duncan
R. A. Bal D. D. Chantler
Thomas Patterson
Senator Quay's Washington Trip And Philadelphia Visit
Senator Quay traveled to Washington on the limited train yesterday and will proceed to Philadelphia on Tuesday. He plans to spend two days along the Atlantic Ocean, continuing his travel itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Washington
Philadelhia
Denied Them Drink Two Galens of McKees Rocks Fight
A saloon dispute leads to an arrest as R B Peterson sues saloonkeeper W W Flocker for selling liquor to a person of known intemperate habits. Peterson, a council clerk, testified Flocker refused service on May 10, prompting a police warrant issued by Alderman McNeirney. Flocker was arrested and bailed for a hearing tomorrow with Col W D Moore present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McNeirney
W. D. Moore
R. B. Peterson
Hugh Ferguson
Bonifaed
W. W. Flocker
Millvale
Scentrate
Squire
Peterson
Doctors Clash as Burket Whips Barr in Hearing
Alderman McMasters held a hearing in the assault case between Dr. J H Barr and Dr A H Burket at McKee's Rocks. Witnesses were not called. Barr alleges Burket lashed him with a buggy whip after a dispute about a horse tied on a commons. Burket admits owning the horse, says it is old and valued, but faces $500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McMasters
J. H. Barr
A. H. Burker
McKee's Rocks
Barr
Dr. Burket
Burket
Irkety
Stowe Township
Tirket
Lawrenceville Milk Dealer Lockup Sparks Legal Battle
Thomas Gunning an established Eighteenth ward milk dealer monopolist locked rival Rhoda A Moore s cows after land parcels were opened for building and grazing. Moore sought remedy. Squire McNierney ordered investigation by Jack Rodgers. Gunning fined 25 dollars plus costs for the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Thomas Gunning
Eighteenth Ward
Rhoda A. Moore
Harrison Street
Thomas
Wroth
Gunning
Moore
Gunningsham
Ferocious dog case seeks remedy for local child attack
Mrs. Mary Brenner of Poealley sued George Wanamaker of Garfield street Nineteenth ward after a Newfoundland allegedly bit her two year old in the yard last Sunday. She alleges the dog is ferocious and the matter was sent to court by Alderman Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brenner
Poealley
Fight at the Depot Ends With Arrest
A lively altercation occurred at Union depot last evening when John Darcey attempted to pass the gate without a permit to see his sister-in-law off to Braddock. He forced entry, a scuffle ensued, and Mrs John Dougherty and her baby were knocked down. Darcey was arrested and held at Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
John Darcey
John Dougherty
Braddock
Darcey
Central Station
Frank Davis Arrested for Highway Robbery and Larceny
Frank Davis was arrested at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum yesterday afternoon by Detective Robinson on charges of larceny and highway robbery. Police allege Davis stole a clock in Soho about six weeks ago and then induced a boy to withdraw his wages by deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davis
Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
Robinson
Davis
Soho
Child Seizes Money After Harsh Demand, Mystery Remains
A fragmentary report describes a man claiming the mother wanted the money, then waiting for a child to come out and taking the money. He disappeared afterward and was not seen again until yesterday. The incomplete text leaves key details missing.
Two Men Fined For Disorderly Conduct At Penn Avenue Show
James Hopper and 8. Welsh were fined six dollars each after a hearing for disorderly conduct. Officers say roughs cut guy ropes at an entertainment on Penn Avenue near Thirty-first Street, causing the top to descend on the audience. Two youths were slightly injured by stones as police dispersed the mob. Show owner Lynch may sue the city for damages estimated at 1500 dollars. the show will reopen at East Liberty tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hopper
Welsh
George Cole
Penn Avenue
Thirty-first Street
Costa
McClurey
Moran
Lynch
East Liberty
Polce
One Rioter in Jail After Southside Riot
Detectives Fitzgerald Robinson and Shore again visited the riot scene in Southside yesterday. George Scope, who pulled the coupling pin during the attempted rescue of Philip Kennedy, is the only captured man left at large. Officials believe the others may surrender soon as railroad brakemen and country constables face the small towns along the route toward Pittsburg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Robinson
Shore
Southside
George Scope
Philip Kennedy
Theittsburg
Virginia
Eston
River area man sent to Mercy Hospital after kneeling on metal pile
Joseph Miller of the West End was brought to Mercy Hospital yesterday morning. He was described as slightly demented. Police report him kneeling on a pile of metal in the rear of Nimick & Co.'s mill, praying at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Miller
West End
Mercy Hospital
Nimick & Co
Milla
Police record notes arrests and fines in Allegheny area
Police records list C Morar arrested after entering Edna Gardner's home on Sc street in Allegheny. Jomx Quins arrested in East End for stealing an overcoat from Thomas Graham Center avenue. Pappy Browz sent to Morganza for attempting to tap a till on Carson street. Edsworth Lawer fined one dollar and costs for drunkenness and abusing an officer. Orriann Alexanorn arrested Frank Martin for wearing his brother's clothes and Michael Graham for breaking a window. Joan Surrs Peter Johnston John Brown jailed for taking whisky from A. M. Harbaugh at Mc Kee's Rocks. Alortman Soccer sent Sourbeck to jail for ten or for being drunk and Alice Steckl of Butler county at Erie depot. Lois Suarez arrested after incident at Carson street pawnshop when she refused to pay a loan and caused a disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Morar
Allégheny
Edna Gardner
Sc Street
Jomx Quins
East
Allegheny
Frank Martin
Michael Graham
Joan Surrs
Peter Johnston
John Brown
McKee’s Rocks
A. M. Harbaugh
Alortman
Sourbeck
Alice Steckl
Butler County
Erie Depot
Lois Suarez
Twenty-third
Sarah Streets
L. van Allam
Carson Street
Slemmons Jeweler Makes Assignment for Creditors
John O. Slemmons wholesale jeweler at 49 Sixth Street assigns all property to creditors after an execution for 4725 dollars by Safe Deposit Company. He has been in business for years, recently moved from Fifth Avenue and was winding down with auction sales at prices often far below wholesale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Slemmons
Sixth Street
Safe Deposit Company
Slemmons
Fifth Avenue
B and O to Run Special Trains for Two Firms and Norfolk Excursion
The B and O road will haul the Charles T. Ellis company to New York and the Shadow Detective company to Cincinnati this week. Tomorrow the Sloan Bros land excursion to Norfolk will be run, with about 100 people aboard the special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Ellis Company
New York
Shadow Detective Company
Cincinnati
Sloan Bros.’ Land
Norfolk
Coming Allegheny Wedding for Bertha Haering and Reverend Gig
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Bertha Haering daughter of Dr D H Haering of Juniata Street Allegheny to Reverend Gig pastor of the Senthence Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran Church on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Bertha Haering
D. H. Haering
Juniata Street
Gig
Senthence
Allegheny) Evangelical Lutheran Church
Child’s crossed eyes corrected by ether treatment
A 4-year-old girl suffered crossed eyes with one eye turning inward. After ether was administered by Sadler of 804 Penn Avenue, both eyes aligned and looked straight in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine
Ville
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Great bargain sale of salation suits announced
The notice details a bargain sale of men’s salation suits at $650, promoted as the greatest value in the world, advertised by P. C. C. CG at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets, urging interest from shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrssure Combrsation Ciorhisg Compaany
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Special $10 diamond suit sale features Grand Army style
One special feature of our ten dollar diamond suit sale all this week will be a superior ower of Grand Army sutait 10 G A caps and white vests in great variety. Gusky's. Neapolitan awnings absolutely sun fast at Mamaux and Son's 539 Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
G. A
Gusky
Mamaux & Son's
Penn Avenue
Irish Luck at Harris Theater This Week
A rattling dashing comedy starring Clem C Magee plays Harris Theater this week. Also advertised are Angostura bitters health warning, Pitcairn suitings at Wood Street, dress shields at Penn Avenue, Moors fabrics at Penn Avenue, and Steamer Mayflower available for charter from Water Street with a trip to McKee’s Rocks and Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem C. Magee
Harris’ Theater
Central Trades Council Faces Steel City Labor Struggles
The Amalgamated Association envisions one or two strikes at steel mills including Steelton Pa where workers face firm resistance to signing a wage scale. About 1,400 Steelton employees may join the walkout as lodges push for a July 1 signed agreement and convention delegates loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and
Amalgamated Association
Steelton, Pa
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Amul Mated Association
Steelton
Pittsburg
Emen
Elmira
Penecoyd
Harrisburg
Weihe
Beaver
Butchers Convention Heads to Carnegie Hall Meeting
The National Butchers Association will hold its sixth annual meeting in Carnegie Hall Allegheny from the 26th to the 28th. President William Peters of Diamond Market will preside. Delegates from Texas Wheeling Cincinnati St Louis Detroit and Philadelphia are expected with bands. A banquet will be held at Turner Hall North Canal street with Great Western and Allegheny City Bands providing music. Mayors Wyman and Gourley to welcome guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Butchers’ Association
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Cincinnati
William Peters
National Association
Fred Beilstein
Alleghy Association
Jacob Rich Bechtet
Sas
Texas
Wheeling
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadeladelphia
Alegheny Turner Hall
Canal Street
Great Western
Allegheny City
Wyman An Gourley
Receiver 18 Wanted as Russell Sues Company
George Russell files a bill in equity against Russell Manufacturing Company of McKeesport seeking a receiver. He alleges James S. Kuhn, a stockholder and treasurer, runs the business to his own benefit, issuing company notes for personal use and misusing company assets, with directors aiding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Russell
Russell Manufacturing Company
McKeesport
Russell
James S. Kuhn
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Officials Back Brakemen Standoff
Railroad leaders deny knowledge of any brakemen strike while ex-Master Workman Howley questions the definition of a work stoppage. Supreme Council orders and Grand Master Sweeney’s stance clash over whether the action is a strike or a lockout, with Howley noting inconsistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Frank T. Howley
Union No. 62
Switchmen
Supreme Council
Sweeney
Howley
Local Assembly Votes to Withdraw From Knights of Labor
Local Assembly 6,111 has decided to withdraw from the Knights of Labor and urges others to join, citing discontent with Master Workman Arrington’s policy. The dispute has been long and bitter, with little chance others will leave. Separately, Duquesne Traction clashes with paving contractors over street tracks in Wilkinsburg, ending with contractor victory. An express car of bedding and clothing for Italians in the coke region will be sent today by H. C. Frick Coke Co, marked at Union Station last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Arrington
Wilkinsburg
Duquesne Traction Company
Duquesne
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Union Station
Builders’ Exchange urges workers back under rules pact
Master builders vow to protect men returning to work and pay fines for opting out. At Lafayette Hall the Builders’ Exchange cut initiation fees to ten dollars and adopted resolutions to support trades rules. No new developments emerged as unions weigh actions and the Central Plumbing Co agrees to old rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
Lafayette Hall
Hamilton
Oe Biig Secree
Building Trades Council
Schwartz
Uniontown Carpenters
Trades’ Council
Central Plumbing Company
Labor Day plans and Carnegie Library site discussed
The Central Trades Council met and adopted a plan to observe Labor Day on the first Monday in September with a nine member committee to coordinate events within 100 miles of the city. Discussions also endorsed placing Carnegie Library and Music Hall at the Seventh Street and Penn Avenue site if ground costs could be managed, and urged elected heads of city departments with a veto request to Governor Parkson on charter amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
Acey Labor Organization
Seventh Street
Penn Avenue
Cormegio
James B. Scott
Thans
Central Trades
Central Trades’ Council
R. Carnegie
Pub- 7
Eee
Gourley
Cl Ments
Central Trades Age
Western
Pennsylvania
Gourhey
Ple
Parkson T
Chairman Miller Seeks Receiver for Strike Relief Fund
J. M. Miller of a green bottle blowers' committee holds 300 dollars voted by the group to aid coke strikers. He requests authorization for someone to receive the funds. Miller resides at 94 South Twenty-sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Miller
Green Bottle Blowers’ Committee
South Twenty-sixth Street
Market Street Emerges as City’s Primary Business Corridor
The city shifts commerce from Fifth Avenue and nearby blocks as rents rise 25 percent and old buildings deter new investment. Stoughton and Siulen debut a new retail decor house at 10 Market on First Avenue, replacing Porterfield and Stevenson, selling wallpaper lincrusta moldings painting glass and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield
Wood Streets
Market Street
Stoughton & Siulen
First Avenue
Porterfield & Stevenson
Calso
Extraordinary Carpet Prices From Kuyker Brothers
The Dispatch lists deeply discounted carpet prices from J. H. Kuyker & Bro. at 149 Penn Ave. Two cities delivery within 100 miles, freight paid. Carpets include hemp, ingrain, heavy 2 ply, extra ply, all wool, brussels, velvet, with prices quoted as our price to entice buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
J. H. KuyKer & Bro
Penn Ave
Union Depot
Upright piano for sale at J M Oftmann Co
Excellent upright piano used little in good condition with fine action swinging desk seven octaves splendid tone carved case value 400 new priced at 200 with cover and stool. Also Bohmer s Steinway and a Decker piano at under half price. Call now at 537 Smithfield Street, J M Oftmann & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohmer
J. M. Oftmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Raids Target Speakeasies in Second District
Police led by Inspector Whitehouse Captain Mercer and Lieutenant Cramer raided Soho speakeasies last night. Dozens detained at the Fourteenth ward station included Mary Manion Thomas Dickson John Cain and Anthony Bronesaky plus multiple visitors. Additional disorderly houses listed with upcoming hearings and a separate craps arrest on Tustin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Whitehouse
Mercer
Cramer
Second Police
Soho
Fourteenth Ward
Mary Manion
Bates Street
Thomas Dickson
Second Avenue
John Cain
Forbes Street
Bowden
Canton Asbest
Anthony Bronesaky
Watasen
Burlington Street
Mary Martin
Ackerman
Raf
Shelby Alley
Carrigan and Kelly
Cahill
Ter’s
John Brady
W Worse
Hillderbeck
Tustin Street
Eleventh Ward
Nothing but Wall Paper on Wood Street
Advertisement states stock of eggs? unclear. Claims they deal in neat? This OCR reads as a wallpaper shop on Wood Street with mention of diverse designs and varied prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Two Fine Upright Pianos for Sale at Sacrifice Prices
Two upright pianos offered at budget prices of 185 and 195 dollars. Each piano is described as in first-class condition and will be moved. Advertised by agents for the big four brands Wheelock Stuyvesant and others. Call for details at Fifth Avenue addresses 101 and 103.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprigls
Chi Ie.man, Wheelock and Stuyvesant Pia 08
Arnheim Live Stock Company Offers Carriage Horses
The Arnheim Live Stock Company Limited announces a carload of carriage and saddle horses just arrived. Among the lot are two matched teams. Call at their stables to view stock, with a guarantee to offer a finer and better class of horses than any on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnheim Live Stock Company
Limi
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
STANDARD SOAP AD PROMOTES 9 BARS FOR 250
An advertisement touts STANDARD SOAP offering nine bars for 250 with a rough scrubbing claim. The fragment emphasizes bulk value and cleaning effectiveness, likely appealing to household buyers seeking cost efficiency.
Murder scare ends as street brawl at Fifth and Soho
A late night call reported a murder at Fifth avenue and Soho street but investigators found only a street fight involving Barney Meager William Mullett and John Boyle who assaulted Alex Maxw aged bystanders were sent to the Fourteenth ward station for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Soho Street
Central Station
Barney Meager
William Mullett
John Boyle
Alex
Maxw
Bedy
Pena Barney
Fourteenth Ward
Ee Meager
Carpet Sale Drives Spring Stock Reductions in All Departments
Large spring carpet surplus spans 20 to 50 yard pieces across the house. The week of May 18 offers extraordinary cuts with Lowell Hartford and Bigelow Body Brussels at 80c to $1 per yard, regular $1.50. 200 tapestry Brussels 25 to 50 yard lengths priced 30 to 40 percent below normal. Short lengths Ingrain ae 6 to 30 yards offered at 20c to sec. Goods located on first and second floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Hartford
Bigelow
Brussels
New Silk Drapery Nets and Lace Fabrics on Sale
Hucus and Hace announce new assortments of Black Silk Drapery Nets 48 inches wide priced at 125 150 2 56 and 3 a yard. Chantilly and Spanish Black Lace Flouncings from 2 to 7 a yard. Largest all silk and silk with wool Grenadines collection, prices from 1 to 350 a yard. Mousseline de Soie designs with Pompadour embroidery 45 inches wide at 2 a yard. Summer weights include all wool and silk and wool lines from 0 4 to 1 4 yard. Hemstitched Bourde and Striped Nun's veiling all wool 40 inches wide at 50c a yard, a good value previously 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
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National Synod
ER. P. Church
Onay
McKee
John
Grand Army Suita
Tissu
Pitcairn
Remine & Wits
Colohanes & Son’s
Mayflower
No.118
Water Street
McKee’s Rocks and Island
Steelton Iron Firw
LABOR
THE
Butchers’ Convention
James Russell
Lake Erie
Earoer
Trades Council
Kentucky
Marshell
D Square
Ohio St
Corner
Sandusky
Brady Street
de. B. M
Haswa
Dhisanes Exclucively
Penn Street
Edward
Groetzinger
Hucus
Hace
Fifth Ave
Market St
Priestley
Pee Chan
Cloak and Suit Room
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