City weighs Second Avenue Park site for central police station
City officials debate using the old Second Avenue Park as a centralized police station to save rent. Plans call for a large iron and glass building housing police, health, and jail facilities, with costs estimated at 150000 to 320000 and rent savings projected over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue Park
Scotch Hill Market Place
Central Station
Connail
Criminal Court
Department of Public Safety
City Hall
Health Department
Police Department
Little Park
Will Baird
Cits
Pittsburg
Wealthy Cousin's Death Leaves McClatchey £40,000
Hiran McClatchey of 311 Third street learns from a Florida will that his Scottish cousin John McClatchey left him property valued at £40,000. The letter claims John died in Florida after moving from Pittsburg. Hiran plans to move South to continue the late cousin's business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiran McClatcher
Third Street
John McClatchey
Scotland
Hiram
California
John
Pittsburg
St. John's County
Fla
McClatchey
Tin Plate Association Board Deliberations at Monongahela House
The Tin Plate Manufacturers' Association executive board met at Monongahela House and appeared to complete its sessions. Reports conflict on whether wage scales for plate workers were the main topic, while P. H. Leufmean said the focus was on establishing a weights scale for tin plates with no definite wage decisions made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Plate Manufacturers’ Association
Monongahela House
P. H. Leufmean
Petrified Bodies Exhumed in Troy Hill Cemeteries
Old Troy Hill Cemetery exhumations reveal several bodies turned to stone with features preserved. Mary Mang and Anthony Heinke among the 2 bodies moved, others including Rev Walter and Valentine Guntling cited as unchanged, attributed to soil conditions and surface water penetration on Troy Hill limestone and clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Hill
W.G. Wolf
Mary Mang
Anthony Heinke
Istrer
Snvenesee Lee Cemetery
Arre Hertman
Hertman
Peter Roth
Valentine Guntling
Ohio Street
Mr. Roth
Historical Society Meeting in Carnegie Hall Draws Large Attendance
The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania met last evening at Carnegie Hall Allegheny with strong turnout. Papers by Thomas Harper on Prehistoric Man in America and Rev Father A A Lambing on Western Pennsylvanians as a Field for Historic Investigation were adopted. Two new members, Walter Callery and James Dergstreswer, were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Historical Society of
Western Pennsylvania
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Thamas Harper
America
A. A. Lambing
Pennsylvania
Walter Callery
James Dergstreswer
James Molyrosa
William Reed
Joan Patt
Robert Ray
Cartwright
Federal Street
Jensiz Stauffer
Amber T. Boyle
Lake Erie
Etna
Mary Schupbach
Twenty-ninth
Theodore Barn
Succop
Barr
Mary Long
Southside
Michael Crowley
McLaughlin
James Loughrey
Loughrey
Crowley
Elba Iron and Bolt Works
T. F. Epwanns
Callery Junction
Otto Lankeamp
Market Street
Fitzgerald
Lankeamp
Edwards
L. Davis
Poplar Alley
Richards
M. J. McCarthy
Lee
Vis
Mccarthy
Yeaterare
Closing Session of Indian Convention Concludes
The Women's National Indian Association held a routine closing session yesterday. Reports were read and committee amendments adopted setting a quorum of five for the Executive Board and moving the annual meeting to December. The Executive Committee met to discuss travel expenses and scheduling future convention invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's National Indian Association
Poorly lit corridors plague new post office
Businessmen visiting the new post office complain that dim lighting makes it hard to locate lock boxes. On Wednesday night many had to light matches to see. The Postmaster says he is powerless and that only Washington authorities can fix the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Street Corner Whispers From a Noisy Health and Rail Roundup
Two new diphtheria and scarlet fever cases were reported to the Bureau of Health. A Pittsburg Coal Company formation lists W J O’Neil Jr and others. The Ft Warne road directors toured the line. elevator bids opened in Washington for Pittsburg public building. The Teachers Institute meets at Bellevue with about teachers expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Canton
Harrisburg
Pittsburg Coal Company
W. JD. O'Neil, Jr
John N. O'Neil
William
Jutte
August Jutte
W. Theis
Ft. Warne Road
Shermat
Mansfield
Treasury Department
Washington
Pittsburg
Standard Elevator Company
Chicago
Teachers’ Institute
Bellevue
Frayne Road
Chief Brown Answers City Lawsuit Over Fourteenth Ward Station
Chief Brown filed an answer to McGhee & Reismeyer's claim for 19121.50 for extras on the new Fourteenth ward police station. He denies indebtedness except as contract terms require and argues the case is premature without architect or arbitrators' ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
McGhee & Reismeyer
Fourteenth Ward
Reismeyer
Weir
McGhee & Neismeyer
Defense
Brown
Department of Pub Mc Safety
Pittsburg
Na Muriner
Citr
McGhee & Reismeyers
Dames
Charles Bickel
Rapid Transit Accidents Highlight City Watch
A Birmingham traction line incident costs a child life while several others suffer injuries in a string of transport accidents. Motorman Charles Gang was released on bail as a coroner's inquiry proceeds. Multiple victims, including Mrs Mary McRoberts and brakeman Henkhinson, are treated at local hospitals after crashes and runaway vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
John Maloney
Twenty-seventh
Carson Streets
Charles Gang
Aldeman Succop
Goroner
McRoberts
Mre
Mary McRoberts
Penn and
Collins Avenues
Stanton Oe
Atkin
Trinson
Henkhinson
West Peon
Panhandle
McDonald Station
Haversox
William Harbison
Carbon Iron Works
West Penn Hospital
Wilcons
Hannah Wilson
Fortythird Street
Butler Street
Omaha Pushes Bid To Host Republican Convention
A Nebraska delegation led by Senators Manderson and Paddock seeks the next Republican National Convention in Omaha. The group, traveling through Pittsburg to Washington to appeal to the Executive Committee, includes Mayor Bemis and multiple state and business leaders. Governor Pattison welcomed the party in Harrisburg after their dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Pittsburg
Washington
Executive Committee
Manderson and Paddock
George P. Bemis
John M. Thurston
Unionifi
C. J. Green
Burlington and
Nebraska Road
E. Rosenator
Bor
A. L. Strang
T. L. McCoyne
E. P. Roggen
The
Commonwealth
Church Home
W. M. Robertson
Canet Taylor
Harrisburg
Pattison
Arbitration Committee Hears Jenkins Co Labor Dispute
The Arbitration Committee at the Knights of Labor hall heard arguments from T. Jenkins Co and its warehousemen union in a labor dispute. Executive session lasted over two hours with no announced decision as yet. A separate report states a 4 year old grandchild was allegedly intoxicated by grandmother Ida Crock. investigation to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
T. ©. Jenkins & Co
Alice Lee
Madison Avenue
Alleheny
Agent Sweeney
Anti-Cruelty Society
Ida Crock
Prison Docket Highlights Local Arrests and Hearings
A roundup of jail bookings reports multiple individuals held on various charges including assault, battery, larceny and false pretenses. Names include Frank Larr, Axxie Jouneton, J. Kowinser, A. Schuman, Groner Danx, and Joseph Urben, among others, with hearings and bail details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Larr
Southside
Axxie Jouneton
Gumbert
Mary Jonnston
Vogie
Thirty-seventh
Butler Streets
Enwanp Dawson
West Newton
Central Station
Joan Barmax
Harry Phillips
Samuel Davis
Louis Tucker
Preble Avenue
Alceheny
A. Schuman
Alderman Cahill
William Vanhorn
Schuman
Josefa Lattery
R. T. Costello
G. T. Rudysill
Alderman Gripp
Slattery
Urden
Fifty-second Street
Abolish the Fire Bureau Clerk Draws Fire in Council
Allegheny Common Council debates wiping out the Clerk to the Fire Bureau Thomas Sample with critics arguing he does no work while others claim nepotism and misused salaries. The ordinance faces procedural challenges as members push for broader abolition of clerks across bureaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Allegheny
Fire Bureau
Thomas Sample
Common Council
Gerwig
Simon
Elphinstone
Parke
Bureau
Knox
Bureau of Fire
Allegheny City
Stauffer
Drum
California Avenue
Harrison Street
Sweeney Alley
Lewis
Department of Public Works
Dalzell
Ninth Ward
Third Ward
Finance Committee
Water Bureau
Police Bureau
Roads Bureau
Charles Wilhelm
Wertheimer
Ohio Street
Schad
Emrich
Reserve Township
Kleber Bros Offers Pianos Organs at Wood Street
Kleber Bros at 506 Wood Street markets a wide holiday stock including Steinway Conover Opera and Gabler pianos from 190 to 1000 dollars. A seven octave piano organ resembles an upright and is praised as a church Vocalion organ is noted as a low priceMusical gear and well known Kleber reputation draw music buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleber Bros
Wood Street
Steinway
Conover
Opera and Gabler
Vocalion
Glaistone
Cencer Neps
Wasi Bien
Klebers
Slateristin
Courtois
Besson
Messrs. Kleber & Bro
Victory for Baltimore and Ohio in Ohio and Mississippi dir election
Cincinnati Nov 19 adjourned stockholders meeting of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Company elected three directors in favor of the Baltimore and Ohio plan. London meeting Oct 14 approved reorganization under B and O management. Trust vote protested and may trigger further litigation as court proceedings begin to enforce recognition of the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, Shipley & Co
Circuit Court
Quo Guarranto
Miners Strike Activity Reported in Indiana
A quorum of the United Mine Workers Executive Board meets to plan action on the Indiana strike. President Rae and John Nugent travel to Indiana to assess conditions, with mass meetings and a delegate convention planned to seek an amicable settlement. If talks fail, a manifesto may be issued and defense fund support considered. Vice President Penna returns to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Indiana
Rae
John Nugent
Nugent
National Executive Board
Defense Fund
Penna
Woman Arrested With One Year Old In Central Station Scene
A woman identified as Maggie Borle was arrested at Central Station after she drank heavily. She was found with a one year old child on Eleventh Street by Officer Costello. The child cried from hunger and exposure while the woman was placed in a cell and the Matron Finney cared for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Maggie Borle
Eleventh Street
Costello
Finney
Excius Novelty Dress Patterns Priced at $20 Each
A retailer advertises new styling and color options with sale prices of 20 dollars and mentions pattern sets labeled Excius STYLE NoveLty at 20 dollars each, noting former prices of 30 and 35 dollars.
Bargain Fur Sale Promises Cheap Jackets and Capes
This notice advertises a sale of jackets bought last Thursday at a sacrifice price and to be disposed of at a small profit. It mentions another lot of fur capes with muffs offered at 450 dollars and urges readers to compare with higher prices elsewhere.
Floral display at church and mansion honored by Murdoch assistants
An update credits John R. and A. Murdoch with floral artistry in church and mansion. Dell Watson and Esterly are named as expert assistants, acknowledging their role in the season's floral beauty amid hat price listings and ivery department notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
John R. & A. Murdoch
Dell, Watson and Esterly
Great Bargain Sale Today and Tomorrow for Warm Winter Garments
An unprecedented event offers money-saving values on long cloth garments and other winter wraps. The cold weather underscores the sale's value, drawing hundreds of shoppers to view stocks in this department and see notable items highlighted in the listing.
Plain and Caped Newmarkets and Raglans in Broad Cloth
Plain and caped Newmarkets and Raglans offered in sizes 32 to 44 in broad cloth cheviot serge diagonal beaver and corkscrew jackets. Some are lined throughout some lined to the waist and some unlined in all colors and blacks.
Plain Newmarkets in extra heavy weight fabrics
Readable text describes plain Newmarkets offered in extra heavy weight Beavers Broadcloths and Kerseys in all sizes and colors.
Newmarkets in Broadcloth and Beaver Offered in All Sizes
A dealer advertises a large selection of Newmarkets in black Broadcloth and Beaver in all sizes and colors. The garments are described as lined and ready for immediate purchase.
Fine Quality All Wool Raglans In Full Sizes
A range of black French Beaver Raglans produced in all sizes from 34 to 46. Described as high quality with good styles and colors suitable for general wear and varying fits.
Clothing Auction Highlights Fine Ulsters and Newmarkets
A catalog listing many coats and garments including Diagonal Cheviot Ulsters with shawl collars and Soutache Braid, French Beaver Newmarkets in multiple sizes, and Broadcloth Ulsters with leg o' mutton sleeves. Options feature velvet or cloth sleeves, Astrakhan edging, fur trim, and colors Navy, Black, Cardinal, and Gray.
Raglan coats and Cheviot styles listed for elderly wear
A selection of large Raglan coats in medium weight Camel's Hair Cheviot lined to the waist with satin, sizes 38 to 44. Imported Cheviot Raglan styles suited for elderly ladies, fully lined with silk serge, sizes 38 to 46.
Great Garment Sale Across Cloak Department Today
Camel's Hair Cheviot Raglans with silk lining and Faille Francaise facing in all sizes offered today and tomorrow. The first floor Cloak Department is devoted to this sale. Attend and spread word as every garment showcases the department's best fabrics and styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faille Francaise
Also Mentioned on This Page
Second Avenue
Grant and
Ross
Ely
Mirem MecClatchey
Historical Society Meeting
Carnegie Mall
Dispatch
Federal ST
Hucus & Hacxe
Paris Robes
Fifth Ave
Market St
Oli
Nols-Awe
Ivery
Jos
Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Finth Ave
Market 8St
Pitteburg
JOS. Horne & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!