Tax Amendments Battle in Common Council over Streetcar Fees
In heated sessions Messrs O'Donnell and Ferguson led opposition to tax measures on street railways, arguing fairness and transparency. The 50 per car tax and a plan to tax all lines were debated. a Wright resolution to standardize at least 3 per car annually passed 29 to 9, while other extensions and track changes faced modest votes.
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Common Council
Messrs. O'Donnell
Ferguson
O'Donnell
Allegheny City
Select Council
Highland Street Railway Company
Common Branch
Wright
Chief of Public Safety
Brown
Mr. Wright
Messrs. Eisler
Giltinan
King
McHugh
Donnell
Russell
Stewart
Wainwrict
Wilkinsburg
Duquesne
Craig Street
Bayard
Neville Streets
Common Council Backs 6% Interest for Street Contractors
The Common Council approved paying contractors 6 percent interest from project completion until payment. Critics led by Mr. Ferguson called it unfair to taxpayers, noting city funds earn interest while contractors gain. The measure, supported by the Mayor and others, would cost an estimated 15,000 to 29,000 dollars annually, aiding timely street improvements.
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Ferguson
O'Donnell
Mizham
Department of Public Works
Simul
Feld
Messie Eiler
King
Piteairn
Russell
Stewart
Wainwright
Williams
Negetive
Select Council
Gas to fuel water works in brief council debate
The Common Council approved a six month natural gas contract with the Philadelphia Company to supply the Brilliant Water Works at 3500 monthly. Chief Bigelow favored coal but boiler limits and gas efficiency led to approval. Boilers being upgraded will allow return to coal. other pacts for the Herron Hill station stoker and cement for Public Works were also approved.
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Lima
Philadelphia
Brilliant
Common Council
Kine
Fourth Ward
Bigelow
Roney
Herron Hill
Samuel Garrison
Public Works Department
Williams
Pittsburgers Propose Water Reservoir Amidst Citywide Debate
Pittsburgers face heated council votes over condemning and purchasing 50 acres for a new reservoir by Highland Park. Critics claim water mismanagement as city per capita use hits 300 gallons daily versus 154 elsewhere, while other measures to acquire land and a Garfield Hill water tank pass in both councils.
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Common Council
Highland Park
O'Donnell
Water Department
Pittsbarz
Select Council
Chief Bigelow
D. Z Brickell
M. C. Dulane
G. C. Lewis
Garfield Hill
Council approves park land purchase plan for Bailey and Robinson property
Mr. Paul introduced a resolution in Select Council that passed both branches and was sent to the Committee on Parks. It provides for the possible purchase of about 100 acres known as the Bailey and Robinson property in the Thirtiethirty-first and Thirty-second wards for park purposes.
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Paul
Select Council
Bailey & Robinson
Looking Towards Free Briggs
A five member committee was formed to study sites and costs for a free bridge project. The group will investigate feasible locations and determine overall expenditure. Further details on deadlines and reporting were not provided in the readable text.
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Free Briggs
Amended council ordinance orders bridge audit and panel rise
The Select Council amended the ordinance designating the committee to report in four weeks on the cost of buying existing bridges and increasing the committee to nine members. The audit ordinance was sent back for reprinting due to a serious error in its composition.
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Select Council
City Treasurers Debate Manages City's Money Flows
In Common Council Mr Ferguson urged consolidating funds once held by department chiefs with the City Treasurer. A Finance Committee reference was proposed, objections raised, and the measure tied to an Assembly act stating a single treasurer. The move aimed to transfer funds from the City Attorney to the City Treasury, with amendments to include all departments.
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Ferguson
Bigham
O'Donnell
Finance Committee
War on the Mount as Telegraph Poles Halt on Private Hill
The Crescent Pipe Line began a pole planting along Mt. Washington’s Southern avenue and Wyoming street, provoking protests from residents. City officials halted the work after poles appeared on private property, notably John O’Reilly’s lot and the hillside fronting John L. Awl’s property. Awl warned of tree removal impacts to prevent erosion, a guard was posted to deter trespass, and further progress stalled.
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Mt. Washington
Southern Avenue
Wyoming Street
Crescent Pipe Line
Gregg Station
Panhandle
City Line
Fording
Emory
John O'Reilly
O'Reilly
John L. Awl
Awl
Madness in a Pole Worker Ends in Self Harmpackage
Andrew Slowisky, a Pole employed at the Soho pipe mill, went insane and hacked his body with a hatchet in a fit of joy at his planned homeward return. He incurred severe cuts to his head, arm, leg, and foot, left with a letter of credit and about $500, and was hospitalized after being restrained at a Forbes Street residence.
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Andrew Slowisky
Soho
Dambure
Max Schamberg
Slowisky
Fourteenth Ward
Knights Templar prepare for Philadelphia triennial conclave
Pittsburg Commandery No 1 Knights Templar will depart Monday May 23 for Philadelphia to attend the triennial conclave. Members should report at o'clock a m for the 7 15 train. On Tuesday the commandery joins the parade. Ladies will be entertained by Philadelphia Commandery No 2. Special drills of Commandery No 1 are set for Old City Hall May 18 and 21.
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Pittsburg
Knights Templar
Philadelphia
Old City Hall
Southsiders Plan Minneapolis Trip by Pullman Car
A well attended meeting of Southside Republicans at the Lotus Club formed a committee to arrange railroad plans for a proposed trip to the Minneapolis Convention. About 20 members attended and aim to travel together in a Pullman car kept for the trip’s duration.
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Lotus Club
Minneapolis
Tobacconist Robbed. Stolen Goods Found Hidden in Lumber Pile
George Fischer tobacconist of 7 Carson Street was robbed Sunday night of substantial stock. The stolen goods were later located hidden in a lumber pile. Informations were filed before Alderman Kinging Joseph Tuckard John Golden and Harry Parker regarding the theft.
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George Fischer
Carson Street
Kinging
Joseph Tuckard
John Golden
Harry Parker
Pittsburg Urged to Fast Action for World’s Fair Exhibit
A Chamber of Commerce meeting urged Pittsburg leaders to rapidly apply for space at the Columbian Exposition. World’s Fair Commissioner Farquhar called residents to wake from inactivity, citing other cities’ efforts and potential trade gains. Local manufacturers including A. Garrison Foundry and Scaife voiced support, proposing unity among steel glass and iron interests to secure a strong Allegheny County display.
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Farquhar
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Kelly
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Eusfion
John H. Ricketson
A. Garrison Foundry
Iron Men
W. L. Scaife
State Committee
William Quinn
Committee On Mines and Manufacturing
Demmler Tin Works
Chamber
No Arrests Yet in Sunday Paper Publisher Case
Reported information against Sunday newspaper publishers circulated yesterday but Agent McClure and Alderman Roche deny any such actions. McClure declined to confirm arrests and hinted reporters may face action. Alderman Bohe dismissed the tale of arrests and urged McClure to present proof. Roche avoided direct reply about ongoing Law and Order cases.
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McClure
Hohe
Alderman Roche
McClure Esterday
Law and Order
Olice Department
Bohe
Law and Order Society
Barnum
Tf McClure
Arbuckle Still At Large In Woods Run District
Frantic rumors swirl in Ninth ward Woods Run about Professor J. R. Arbuckle. Theories clash as residents crowd doorways and await word on the professor’s whereabouts while school directors reportedly planned a meeting to address the charges but did not convene.
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Ninth Ward
Woods’ Run
J. R. Arbuckle
Cumberland South Allegheny hub hosts vast mills and rail links
Cumberland Maryland, population over 13 000, is a major rail terminus and industrial center with the B and O trunk lines, Pennsylvania routes, canal connections, and diverse factories. The Homwomp Laxsnann Improvement Company offers nearby lands for sale to house workers drawn to the expanding yards and shops, with public sale set for June 9 182.
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Cumberland
Alleghenies
Allegany County
Maryland
Baltimore
Chicago
Cambria Iron Company
South America
Standard Oil
P. RB. R
Tidewater
Washington, D.C
Pittsburg
Tur Homwomp Laxsnann Innprovemwent Company
R.E
South Liberty Street
Wasutxetoy Daxey, Nowen
Thirteenth
G Streets
Washington, D. C
W. O. Beckenbaugh
Trsu
Bargains in Wall Paper and Carpet Sale Event
Bargains in wall paper and a great clearance of this season’s fine goods at U A Allen 617 Wood Street near Fifth Avenue. Also note Groetzinger’s event sale of short lengths of carpets at 627 and 609 Penn Avenue. Includes a stray line about roach bedbugs and Angostura Bitters before meals.
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U. A. Allen
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Groetzinger's
Penn Avenue
Old Time Fourth Celebrated In Schenley Park Rally
The Dispatch launches a sustained Fourth of July celebration in Schenley Park, with Mayor Gourley urging broad public support. Plans call for large crowds, fireworks, bands, and various amusements, aiming to raise about $10,000 and attract attendees from multiple counties and states. President Harrison is hoped to appear, or another notable figure may speak. The event seeks 39,000 attendees two years ago and 156,000 last year, with a goal of a safe, memorable day for all ages.
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Gourley
Harrison
Schenley Park
Wss Cates
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Sechenley Park
Rapid Transit Tragedies Across Allegheny Crossing
One man was killed at a grade crossing and another fatally injured on the Manchester line in Allegheny yesterday with two minor accidents reported. Larry Swearinger of Dean & Marshall was instantly killed crossing Ft Wayne tracks at Greenwood Ave. R T Jackson, Allegheny hardware dealer, was fatally injured by car 121 on Pitts burgh Anerheey and Manchester Traction Line while crossing Federal and Isa Isabella streets. He suffered a skull fracture and was taken to Allegheny Hospital with doubtful recovery. Caneri Rowis miri, mill worker at Carnegie’s Thirty third street, burned hand. William Miller had toes crushed at Dilworth & Porter’s mill and went to Southside Hospital.
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Manchester
Allegheny
Fatal goring by cow shocks Watsons alley resident
Mrs. Mary O'Donnell of Watsons alley was fatally gored by an angry cow yesterday afternoon while milking. The enraged animal gored her in the abdomen and stamped her face before neighbors rescued her. doctors say recovery is doubtful.
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Mary O'Donnell
Watsons Alley
Not a fatal wound in Brad dock woman shoots self
Mrs Mamie Given of Braddock attempted suicide on Frankstown avenue East End last evening firing a small revolver into her left breast. She survived, was treated by Dr Cathcart, and taken to her mother’s home on Mayflower street. Police suspect marital troubles. her brother previously attempted self harm nearby.
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Mamie Given
Braddock
Frankstown Avenue
East End
Given
McWalker
G. W. Given
Nineteenth Ward
Prisoner Attempts Suicide at Central Station
A female prisoner Maggie Cassell, intoxicated, tried to hang herself with her apron in a Central police station cell. Captain Denniston found her. her hands were tied in a muff to stop a second attempt. She had been arrested for assaulting Cornerman Gibbon at Grant Street and Fifth Avenue while drunk.
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Maggie Cassell
Central Police Station
Denniston
Maggie
Gibbon
Grant Street
Fifth Avenue
Summer weight black dress goods sale at bargain prices
Importers sell summer weight fabrics at massive savings. Australian wool and silk warp goods in blue and black, 40 to 48 inches wide, priced from 25 to 150 per yard. Camel hair Grenadines travel friendly, mohair tamise, bedford cords, rayatine and drap de Toulon offered at half to one third off regular prices. Many lines include English mohair tamise and various grenadines. Sale targets hundreds of ladies seeking black dress fabrics for wardrobe needs.
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Baptiste
NEW ACT! BIBER & EASTON Linen and Damask Sale
Advertises household linens and dining room furnishings from Biber and Easton. Includes 45¢ to 75¢ table damask options, Loom Damask at 50¢, 72-inch damasks, hemstitched items, towels, crash, napkins, and Linen Art Squares with matched cloths at low prices from German, American, and Russian stock.
Spring Sales Surpass Expectations in Short Items
The spring sales surge has overwhelmed us with short pieces piling up to an extraordinary extent. Management announces a plan to streamline processing and accelerate distribution to meet demand.
Sale to Begin Monday for Carpets and More
The notice announces a sale starting Monday morning May 16 and continuing through the week offering carpets and related goods. The fragment indicates multi day event but provides limited details beyond scheduling and product type.
Carpet Sale Offers Short Lengths at Low Prices
Read the listing of carpet lengths and full rolls offered at steep discounts. Moquette Axminster and Velvet carpets in various yardages priced from 50c to $1.40 per yard, plus short lengths of Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels and Cocoa Matting. Large quantity of full rolls also discounted, with many items well below regular values.
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Brussels
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Arbuckle
H. J. Govrury
Allegheny Branch
Sunday Dispatch
Mrs. Given
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenua
Russia
John S. Brown & Son
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Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
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