Schenley Park Gift Move Wins City Support in Pittsburg
In a crowded council session, Pittsburgh accepts a deed for 300 acres in the Twenty second Ward from Mrs. Schenley to establish a public park later named Schenley Park. Debates on remaining land and future purchase terms follow as officials praise the donor and move to record the acceptance.
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Carnahan
Doll
Pittsburg
Toland States
James O'Hara
Washington
Croghans
Noble Acre
Keatine
Schenl
Ae Cyable Denree
Mary
Sais
Pitebang
Pitebang, Tt Hall
Mary E. Beheniey
Keating
Ray Gee
Schenley
Noble organ to debut in Freemason Hall on Fifth Avenue
The highest pipe organ in the world, built by Steere Turner, reaches 116 feet above Fifth Avenue in Freemason Hall. It has 1,415 pipes, 84 stops, and cost about $5,300, with tuning underway for its first use next Tuesday at a Scottish Rite meeting.
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Freemason’s
Masonic
Fifth Avenue
Steere Turner
Springfield
Mass
Tata
Man Dies on Street from Heart Disease in Brookville
James Reilly of Brookville Jefferson county collapsed on Eleventh street after alighting from an Allegheny Valley train from Kittanning. He was about 56, a long time laboring boss with the railway and father of four, leaving a widow and Catholic family. Frank Davis on the train observed his illness. Officials sent word to Brookville and the body was taken to the morgue. He had letters, medical powders, and 65 dollars in his pockets.
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James Reilly
Brookville
Jefferson County
Reilly
Allegheny Valley
Kittanning
Frank Davis
Msn, Ac
Allegheny Valley Railway
Young Alleghenian Sought in Forgery Case
Detective Murphy returns from Wheeling with Harry Slickford a well known young person wanted on two forgery charges. John Miller accuses Slickford of using his name on a watch order and Le Voeick of obtaining shoes on a forged order. A hearing is set for today.
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Murphy
Allegheny
Wheeling
Harry Slickford
Perens
John Miller
Slickford
Tre le Voeick
Smithfield Street
May Sullivan Reformed and Content at Lawrenceville Home
Agent Dear reports May Sullivan contented at her new Lawrenceville residence. He states she has reformed and will lead a correct life.
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Agent Dear
May Sullivan
Lawrenceville
Warmcastle Opens Mayor Run Amid Field of Rivals
The article portrays H. D. Warmcastle signaling a mayoral bid in Pittsburg while denying personal candidacy rumors. He faces rival Gourley and other hopefuls McCandless and Bailey as council figures and voters weigh consolidation options amid busy campaign chatter.
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D. Warmcastie
Warmcastle
The
Dispatch
Earandaile
Pittsburg
H. I
Ore
Gourley
McCandless
Bailey
Ja A Bailey
Boy Hurt By Dynamite Cartridge In Home Accident
Six year old George Filling of 529 Fifth Avenue lies in critical condition from a dynamite cartridge explosion after finding a cartridge on Dinwiddie Street and attempting to tie it with a hatchet. Copper fragments pierced his leg causing blood poisoning. amputation may be needed. Neighbors report other children have escaped similar injuries when cartridges were found.
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Mk. Keating
Ford
Keating
R KB
Johrre de
Carnahan
Mr. Carnahan
Jam
Lam
George Filling
Henry Filling
Fifth Avenue
Dinwiddie Street
Dyer
Limited Express Sees Mixed Punctuality From New York to Chicago
The Limited Express arrives at 9 30 after delays of 65 45 and 30 minutes due to freight traffic. A ladies maid is carried under the new regulation aboard last night’s train, described as a matronly colored woman in white on white attire. The service addition is expected to please many travelers.
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New York
Chicago
Msid
Gas Movement Drives New Wells and Borough Supply
Park Bros. and Verner secure three new gas wells ten miles north of Murrysville with 800 feet depth and 500 psi. A 12 inch pipeline connecting to Morrisville will run about six miles, $30,000 base with potential $10,000 extras. Philadelphia Main line near Murrysville to Pittsburg delayed by weather but gas remains abundant. Monongahela Natural Gas plans Whitehall to Knoxville line. Laughlins & Co. to build four massive artificial gas furnaces at $100,000, 160 feet tall.
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Department Public Works
Aes
Robertson
Wena
Duncan
Ford
Keat Py Eralegan Pati Pog
Purebane
Messrs. Park Bros
Black Diamond Steel Works
Murrysville Village
Park Bros. & Co
Messrs. Verner
Morrisville
Philadelphia
Murrysville
Pittsburg
Oliver Bros
Monongehela Natural Gas Company
Allentown
Laughlins & Co
Johnstown Scrap Buyers Pin Comment on Partner’s Actions
Johnstown scrap buyer John Degnan told Central station he sought a special officer to compel partner William Gill to share proceeds from a scrap sale. Degnan alleged Gill received 1400 from McKinley and refused to divide. Police declined to intervene.
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Johnstown
John Degnan
Central
Degnan
William Gill
McKeesport
Pittsburg
McKinley
Coulson
Gill
McHinley
Don
Frauenheim & Vilsack Brewers to Form Corporation
The firm of Frauenheim and Vilsack, Pittsburg brewers, will convert to a corporation with the sons of the senior partners as corporators. Ed J. Frauenheim, A. A. Frauenheim, Aloysius Frauenheim, E. J. Vilsack and J. J. Vilsack will hold shares totaling 100000 dollars. A new 50 by 30 foot building will rise with 10000 barrel storage. Ed Frauenheim cited a 7 million dollar English syndicate bid that fell short of the brewers’ asking price, and noted discussions of brewer combinations to fix prices are impractical.
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Frauenheim & Vilsack
Brewers
Bors
Ed J. Frauenheim
A. A. Frauenheim
Aloysius Frauenheim
E. J. Vilsack
J. J. Vilsack
McClung and Fagan
Ed Frauenheim
Pittsburg
Anon
St. Louis
Procans
Timely Warning From Chief Kirschler on Locking Doors
Chief Kirschler of Allegheny warns residents to keep doors locked this season as sneak thieves target overcoats. Officers will work in citizen attire to aid vigilance and encourage caution.
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Kirschler
Allegheny
South Eighth Street Burglary Report Involving Local Boys
A report to the Twenty eighth ward station describes youths raiding nearby homes in the South Eighth street area. They target women away on errands, entering residences to steal valuables. Mrs. Peter Rice reported the incident to police, but Magistrate Brokaw was unavailable and she was told to return in the morning.
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Twenty Eighth Ward
South Eighth Street
Peter Rice
Ladk
Brokaw
Silk and Plush Furnishings At Sale Prices
Silk nets and sashes offered at 2 to 4 dollars. Curtains plush covers mats and table covers advertised in varied fabrics including silk and camel hair plaids. Discounts claim striking effects and low yard prices with ranges from 1 to 22 dollars per yard for different trims and laces.
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Bunny Peieus
Large New York clothing sale by Naumberg firm shocks market
The largest auction sale in years took place in New York City last Tuesday November 12. The Naumberg Kraus Lauer & Co clothing stock fetched about one third of cost with a quick landing in our store at Grant and Diamond streets. We offer overcoats, suits, cape coats, and storm coats at deep discounts including English kersey overcoats priced 22 to 24, hats and more for $8 to $12.
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New York City
Messrs. Naumberg, Kraus, Lauer & Co
Fast Express
Grant
Diamond Streets
Cor. Grant and Diamond Ats
New Court House
Improved His Time A Butler Young Man Stole 359 Dollars
Mr. Boyd of Boyd Bros and MecCalla of Butler Pa was in the city arranging to bring back James Grover the absconding bookkeeper captured in Chicago for trial. He will seek requisition papers and a Pittsburg officer will pursue Grover once papers are secured. Grover served only three months and stole 359 dollars.
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Southside
Robertson
Keating
The
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Oe Water Company
West
Dunesa
Ford
Evans
Magee
Dr. McCord
Mr. Magee
Mr. Dunce
Common Council
Boyd
Boyd Bros. & MecCalla
Butler
James Grover
Chicago
Pittsburg
Grover
Four Boys Arrested After Running Away From Orphan Asylum
Four youths fled the Soldiers Orphan Asylum at Uniontown and were arrested last evening by Lieutenant Creamer. They are Sean Snyder of Waynesburg Jose s who refused to reveal his home Willian Stewart of Reyno2 and Otto Fries of New Castle. They will be sent to Uniontown today.
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Uniontown
Creamer
Nineteenth Ward
Sean Snyder
Waynesburg
Jose 'S
Willian Stewart
Reyno 2
Otto Fries
New Castle
Christmas Piano and Organ Sale Ad from East Liverpool
Christmas is coming and W. L. Thompson & Co. offers low prices on pianos and organs with $50 to $75 savings possible. They claim large sales with minimal expenses and ship to every state. Catalogs available with a ten days trial on instruments.
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W. L. Thompson & Co
East Liverpool
O. T
Hunter's Pure Ketchup Offered as Adulteration Free
A Wheeling producer, J. W. Hunter, markets Tomato Ketchup guaranteed free from adulterants. Prof. Blanck of the Pittsburg College of Pharmacy analyzes Hunter's product and reports no mineral acids salicylic acid or artificial coloring.
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Dispatch
J. W. Hunter
Wheeling
T. ©. Jenkins
Blanck
Pittsburg College of Pharmacy
Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Display at Millinery Dept
Special display of ready made headwear crowds the millinery department from morning to night. Jos Homws Co Penn Avenue Stores and T D Casey Co 971 Liberty Street advertise family sized goods. James H Atken Co 100 Fifth Ave features men’s neckwear and Marvin’s Pan American oyster crackers are latest in market.
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Jos. Homws & Co
Penn Avenue
I Pee Dee Aiwalsky
Itis
T. D. Casey & Co
Liberty Street
James H. Atken & Co
Fifth Ave
Marvin
Cooks and Cooking of Asia Featured by Frank G. Carpenter
Frank G. Carpenter writes in the Dispatch about traditional Asian cooks and their methods. The piece surveys kitchens, techniques, and regional dishes across Asia.
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Frank 'G. Carpenter
Tomorrow’s Dispatch
Asia
Relief report from Southside U A M for Johnstown disaster aid
The Southside relief committee chaired by John D. Carey reported on aid efforts for Johnstown sufferers. Funds totaling 178.47 were sent to Johnstown schools. merchants donated making a total approaching 1,200. A horse hitched to a milk wagon fled on Belver Avenue with a boy injured. Our night schools mention ends.
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Southside Jr
U. A. M. Committee
Johnstown
John D. Carey
Iota
American Mechanics” Councils
Southside
J . Capital
Knoxville
Acila
David E. Adama
A. Pen
Schmit
Belver Avenue
Allegheny
Armas
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Robertsee Noth
Park
Chief Bigelow
Hutchinson
Belect
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LF. Evans
J. H. Gill McCord
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Anderson
Cavanaug
Firesieetoom
T.A
Bazine
King
Matthews
Miller
Monroe
Paul
Perry
Warmecastle
Watson
Pome Comhenage
Fox
Lydon
eesTe
Moschell Mellin
Sebater
Cayen
Elliott
F Johnsto O Magee
Mr. Gillespie
Arren
Eken Ydon
Andr. Steggert
Fifteenth
Bigham
Carr
Donley
McCurry
O'Mally
Tuler
Mary E. Schenley
Hetia
de. B. M. Hara
Peno Mtrest
S&su
Freemason
Americas
Fraternity of
Geigen
I A
Alleghesian
TRE Limited
Park Bros
Bani Sineys
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Hamilton
Geni
Oe ET Akave
Wris
Christmas
Biber & Easton
Market Street
ENO
Renreeaw & CO
PaGor, Liberty
Hunter
de Haan
Roral Worcester
P. Greer’ S
Library Hall
Iron City Beer
H. Armak
Jos. Horne
Darby
London
Mon Fork
JOS, Horne & Cl's
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