City council debates fire service improvements and committee
A half hour of discussion fair of letters prompts Chief Brown’s report to be received and a special committee proposed to study fire service needs and equipment. Members clash over visiting other cities and council powers while Keating’s motions are adopted after amendments.
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Heating
Brown
Cowrmen
Coumetis
Robertson—Counell
Keating
Select Council
Common Council
Christos
Clint
Robertson
Evans
Tn. Evans
Connette
Pr Evans
Gove
Canomies
T Fimalls
Keatdrug
Totson
P. Keating
Chatraman
Kertson
Mr. Keating
Important Ordinances Move Under New Street Laws
Monnceyl receives several bills involving large interests as the city begins enforcing the new street laws. The first ordinances authorize vacating and relocating alleys in Ulster and Agimuth, establish bonds by the mayor, and create a pension fund for disabled policemen with funds from taxes and unclaimed property.
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Monnceyl
Moncey
Connell
Kef Brown
C. L. Magee
Warmenette
Ulster
Agimuth
Eer
Court of Common
Bri
Stremte Oruliere
Fonda
Saker
Municipal Corporation
Am Erat
Danmeges
Thas
Meyer
Fortes Street
Fang
George
Leon Ruesenen
Hen
Agmetow
Mr. Bigelow
Magne
Doperi Lens
City Council Proceedings and Public Works Actions
The document covers disability and pension provisions for city officials, details on health bureau quarters after a fire, lease terms for two rooms at Diamond street, and various ordinances. It notes sewer, water pipe, public bin construction, and security indemnities, plus a fund for care of aged or disabled policemen. Also lists resolutions to East End Electric and Houston & McShane for services.
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Deaan
Perenena
Board of Trustads
Bureau of Health
Brown
Seventh Street
Sentpel
Sixteenth Ward
Woolslane Alley
Main Street
Friendshi Penn
Marvin Mth
United States Ra Co
Liberty Fourth Ward
Ylor Street
Wien
East Endectrte ¢ Company
Houston & McShane, Plumbers
Mayor Gourley Denies Magee Accusations and Exposes Office Secrets
The article reports Mayor Gourley denying John Magee’s charges and detailing alleged faults in City Hall. He claims to have acted to aid justice, not shield criminals, and cites pressure on Police Chief Evans and Superintendent Weir. It also describes the Jack Borden case and alleged political interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Magee
Hanss
Evans
Pardon Board
Magee
Amnere
Santana
Chief Evans
Braws
Brown
Evan
CL. Magee
Gamble Weir
Chief Brown
Weir
Anne
Department of Public
Polles
Jack Borden
Gran Tony
Glatt
Wee
Bord
M Alvese
Borden
Chic
Grand Sry
Eeene
Ha’ Brown
Ariberte
What the Chief Wants for Pittsburg Fire Service
Chief Brown's letter to Common Councils outlines needed measures to improve the city’s fire bureau. It cites Board of Fire Underwriters recommendations on a more powerful fleet including an additional engine and a movable water tower, noting no engine increases since the department’s start and urging funding and equipment upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Board of Fire Underwriters
Gourley
C. L. Magee
Pittsburg
Geetlexex
Allegheny County
Tre Bureau
Fire department expansion urged to meet rising city risks
City fire officials push for upgrades after noting higher fire risks and more intense blazes due to inflammable conditions. Recommendations include a movable water unit, an extra engine company in downtown, larger engines Nos 1 4 and 15, use of smaller steamers in outlying wards, a fire boat, and increasing manpower in District One from nine to ten or more.
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Grant Street
Barnes
Board of Fire Underwriters
Asee
Mayor Gourley Protests Charter Bill To Governor Pattison
The mayor’s second letter to Governor Pattison about the charter supplement was released yesterday. Sent last Saturday, the letter argues against the act and warns it would worsen Pittsburgh government amid a claimed political combination and unfair practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Pattison
Wio
Pittsburg
Union Ministerial Association meeting ends until September
The Union Ministerial Association in its YMCA rooms opposed horse racing and debated public schools. Speakers urged teacher character scrutiny and English instruction, with calls to prohibit racing-related sales. The group elected officers, approved a prohibition motion, and adjourned to September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Ministerial Association — Pools and Horse Rares
Union Ministerial Association
Evangelical Protestant Ministers’ Association
Y. MC. A
Jones
U.P
J. H. Watts
Cesiha Bose
Ie Pega
Vastetans Rewey Skreusa
Fe Bible
McCrory
Richardson
Wisconsin
Illinois
Ae A
Nevin Woodside
Hey. C. E. Locke
Dedication of New St Anthony Chapel Postponed
Father Mollinger of Most Holy Name Church Troy Hill postpones the dedication of the St Anthony chapel until fall. The church office describes regular mass, blessings with a relic, and patient visits, while the chapel remains locked. The building includes a central altar with 150 jets and a cost near $2,000.
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Father Mollinger
Most Holy Name Church
Troy Hill
St. Anthony
St. Roch
St. Hoch
Pra
Germans Visit Pittsburg Linked to Electric and Shipping Firms
A German party including Dr H Wiegand Bremen C J Magee Hamburg J Hump pohn Kain and A Riese Berlin registered at the Duquesne Hotel in Pittsburg. They are in charge of George W Davenport head of the Thomson Houston Electric Company foreign department with North German Lloyd ties and Bremen electric interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. H. Wiegand
Bremen
C.J. Magee
Hamburg
J. Humppohn
Kain
A. Riese
Berlin
Duquesne
George W. Davenport
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
L. J
Dr. Wig
Lloyd Steamship Company
Excur sion Rate From Missouri River Points Lowered to 25
Thomas Spear of the Union Pacific road was notified that the excursion rate from Missouri river points to Colorado is fixed at 25 dollars for the up trip instead of 29 dollars as intended. Effective June land is good.
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Thomas
Spear
Union Pacific Road
Missouri River
Colorado Common
City Attorney Moreland Reports Year of Litigation
The annual report reviews Pittsburg legal actions including the Allegheny wharf dispute and Amoskeag engine case. It notes 155 cases, 63 tried with 4 decided for the city, and a $441, damages award on Grazier Street.
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Moreland
Allegheny
Amoskeag
Grazier Street
Police warn officers over tips on raids
Allegheny police night force faced discipline after Superintendent Muth accused some officers of giving out tips on planned raids. He warned that informants among the force undermine operations and could lead to immediate action against those identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Muth
Tean
Murder cens at Millvale leaves victim with broken nose
A man named Albert Shaw, a laborer, was struck in the face with a hat, breaking his nose in Millvale last night. Two Englishmen, Seeene and others, were charged with disorderly conduct. Chief Robert Elliot plans a visit to Concordia Orphanage Bu county to review taps notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millvale
Albert Shaw
Seeene
Robert Elliot
Department of A
E Concordia
Bu County
Butchers Take the Town In Annual Carnegie Meeting
Butchers from across the nation gather for the Carnegie annual meeting with a grand banquet at Turner Hall Forbes Avenue and a lively reception at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Delegates arrive amid music by the Allegheny Band while local members debate treatment of dressed meat merchants and discuss state matters.
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Acton
Carnegie
Turner Hall
Forbes Avenue
Wheeling
St. Louis
Dellas Sagepe
Sevent Avenue
Delphia Hotel
Seventh Avenue
Rees
Rosy Hag
Sard
Ted
Orme Stata
Knights Templar commanderies travel to Erie for convention
Pittsburg Commandery No. 1 with wives and daughters, joined by Tancred and Talbot knights, escorted by the Second Brigade Band, left Pittsburg for Erie at 11 01 and covered 170 miles in about 58 minutes. The two train segments included engine changes and delays as Allegheny Tancred and Ascalon commanderies rode a special Pullman train.
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Pittsburg
Knights Templar
Tancred
Talbot
Ashtabula
Erie
Eastlake
Allegheny
Ascalon
Erie and
Pitta Road
Itaburg Commandery
Reed House
Arrests and Suspected Thefts Mark Hazelwood Station Case
Fuep McArdle, flagged as suspicious, arrested in the market area for larceny of a watch. Wirrens jailed by Alderman McKennion. Witlus Lorzis jailed for striking John Herman with a beer glass. Felix Kinghey, artistic robber, held for court. bail set at 1500 dollars. Several youths and others rounded up for petty thefts and disturbances in Grove’s toy store and Smithfield area.
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Fuep McArdle
Tee Market
Charac Patalis O
Hazelwood
John
Tusopors Wirrens
Alderman McKennion
WitLus Lorzis
John Herman
Frankyn Street
Derzcrive McDoxoren
Alieghen
Aspurn Baes
Felix Ki
Ghey SA Cech
Ans Comex
Metz
Grove
Coenen
Smithfield Street
Roger O'Mara
Caner Mopincer
Fifth Avenue
Prisr O'Matteur
Alderman Beinhauer
George Newmyer
Local Notes From Allegheny Many Small Updates
Last week Allegheny mortuary report lists 35 deaths with pneumonia causing five. Coroner's jury cites heart failure induced by cigarette smoke as the cause in John Gregorie case. Fire department overhaul and alarm wires being repaired. Ward club endorses John Daizell for State League presidency. Grass cutting in parks begins after dry spell. School Controllers plan special meeting on new textbooks. Humane Society probe into Sandy Creek incident with injured horse. Albany Hall remodeling plans by Alstow and Hackerrat. Mayor’s office move likely to third floor. Public Works department also moving with post office relocation planned.
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Allegheny
John Gregorie
Carer Menier
Allegheny Fire Department
Eleventh Ward
Republican League
John Daizell
State League of Repulican
Allegheny Parks
Allegheny Board of School
Acext O' Bren
The
Humane Society
Sandy Creek
Jacob Nelson
Alstow & Hzckrrat
Albany Senet Hall
Public Works Departments
Befon Ua
Orphans' Court Sale in Allegheny Estate of Charles Grubbs
Auction notice for property at 2213 Federal Street Allegheny near North Avenue Lot 15 by 80 feet with 10 foot alley. Sale set for Thursday May 23 at 2 PM. Also references local merchants and goods promotions in the area.
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Orphans’ Court
Charles Grubbs
Federal Street
Allegheny
North Avenue
Irwin Bounced as District Leader Fight Deepens
Local miners meet as Agent Irwin faces possible ouster amid a strike the Carpenters' Council backs Swartz for district leadership. Tensions run high as Irwin’s public stance triggers suspensions and arouses contractor relief, while Swartz and John Patton vie to beat the ring and steer the union.
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Irwin
Carpenters’ Council
Swartz
Mr. Swartz
John Patton
Sora
Brotherhood
Ee Censeees
Ito
Dis
Miners Conclude Mass Meeting Here Today
Miners plan a secret mass meeting at Knights of Labor Hall to press for resignations of district officers. Dempsey asserts the hall had not hosted the gathering until last night and the exact venue remains obscure. Discussion centered on whether President McLaughlin and Secretary Boyd will attend or be referenced in the proceedings.
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O Brien
Journeymen Bricklayers’ Union
Liberty Avenue
E Guarer
Canton
Murphy & Diebold
Trans
Knights of Labor Hall
Workman
Dempsey
Prestone McLaughlin
Boyd
Menen
Taking Rivermen's Places Amid Strikes
Deckhands and firemen defend against strikers filling their jobs at reduced wages. Master Workman Beatty of Cincinnati urges Master Workman Dempsey of D A 3 K to prevent hiring the ontn at maekias comitia. He asks carpenters and others on strike not to take their positions in this manner.
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Beatty
Cincinnati
Dempsey
Maekias Comitia
Strike on Robbins docks over timekeeping dispute
A new walkout by caulkers in Lincoln township three miles above Reynold ton disrupts Robbins dock work. They demanded a clock in the shop. after a clock appeared, they argued it failed to show correct time and vowed to keep the strike until a reliable timekeeper is installed.
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Robbins Docks
Lincoln Township
Reynoldton
Assembly of workers at Walker & Co. soap plant unionized
Master Workman Dempsey of D A 3K of L organized the Walker and Co soap and candle factory workforce. The new assembly includes 32 young women and 48 men, making the shop union in all departments.
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Dempsey
D. A. 3K
W. H. Walker & Co
Immigrant arrivals prompt Italian families in Pittsburg
Inspector Layton stated that 108 immigrants reached the city yesterday with arrivals in Pittsburg almost entirely Italian families. only one family was not Italian.
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Layton
Pittsburg
Industrial Notes from the City Mills and Platforms
Industrial notes report a temporary shutdown at Oliver's Woods Run mill due to muck accumulation. A new bill passed by the Legislature concerns railroad areas for workers under eighteen. An acetylene head from Schoen Manufacturing injured Dave Eddy, a watchman. The Machinery Trades Council declared Wharton, McKnight & Co's Iron Foundry a struck shop. Pittsburg and Western Railroad tracks relocate toward the river for a new platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver's Woods Run
Schoen Manufacturing Company
Dave Eddy
Tus Machinery Trades Council
Wharton, McKnight & Co
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Thorn in Brain Reveals Causes of Minister Pitts Death
An autopsy on Rev. Thomas Pitts of East End uncovered a bone thorn embedded in his brain. Physicians from East End and West Penn Hospital confirmed the rare finding, explaining convulsions and erratic behavior in recent years. Further analysis was inconclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pitts
East End
Ayers
Ss Deere
Endan Todd
West
New Flan for Saving Stamp System by Detroit Inventor
A Detroit man, 8 Forbes, has introduced a nickel deposit and savings stamp plan aimed at workers, the poor, and children. Stamps cost 5 cents each and a card for three stamps is issued. many stamps can be accumulated for larger deposits. The system, already adopted by several banks in eastern and southern cities, is presented to bankers as a simple saving method with potential for broad impact.
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Detroit
Forbes
Estem
Forbes Bayeten I
Sugar combine claims denied by wholesaler group
Dilworth Brothers dispute reports of a sugar conspiracy in Pittsburg saying no such deal occurred or is possible due to territorial limits. District Attorney Johnston and detectives toured the scene yesterday as the case heads toward the January calendar.
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Dilworth Brothers
Pittsburg
Johnston
John & Robb
Beltzhoever and
Murphy
Voting In Suburb Today On Indebtedness Proposal
Residents vote today on a proposition to increase indebtedness by 92,500 to fill a deficit blamed on official blunders affecting the SecPaddon heirs in the wake of sewer and street issues.
Montay Morning BAR GAINS New Summer Dress Goods
A Montay display highlights new summer dress goods in low medium and high priced ranges. The window shows fresh attractions including summer styles shades and weight fabrics not seen in the prior week.
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Bureau
WHARF
E. M. Bigelow
Manchester Locom
Safford
Sens
Rusc
W. J. Howard
Engel
Reinbauer
Willert
Boggs Avenue
Supreme Court
Wing
Main
Morelan
Ohio Street
C. Bacuericin Hone
Brees
Renee Hoe
S. D. Simen
Ohio
Eee Legheny
Bimen's
Ohio St
Alte
Gheny
Hartford & Smith
Welty's
TJ Parkway
Carpenters
A. M. Swartz
Mr. Irwin
Alvi
Caulkers
Industrial Notes
Pitte
Detroit Man
Biber
Market Street
Ulrich & Spencer
Penn Ave
Simates
St. Pitsburg
Victoria
Jos. Horne. & Co
Plain Dress Goods
Mes Yard
Thea Yard
Sla Yard
Novelty Dress Goods
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Mys
Teroe
Minteh
Axminster
Gobelin
Terae
Oo Wa
Eaatie
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
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