Cupid Victory in Allegheny Court Marriage Rush
On Thanksgiving Eve 1892 a record number of 144 marriage licenses were issued in Allegheny County as couples flocked to Captain Heiber’s license desk in the Court House. The scene drew wide attention as brides and grooms secured licenses from 50 cents to 250 dollars, with a notable, humorous moment as a shabbily dressed couple received their papers amid laughter and the license fee.
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Cupid
Heiber
Allegheny County
Democratic Party Blame Cited For Low First-Year Turnout
Registrar Conner notes a small drop in this year’s turnout compared to last, attributing it to voters delaying in hopes of learning Democratic policy. Captain Hieber and Cyrus Gray preside over a court session arranging marriage licenses while crowds gather in the ante-room awaiting their turn for licenses and prizes.
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Democratic Party
Conner
Hieber
Cyrus Gray
Advent Season Marriage Parade in a Crowded Hall
A reader reports on a chaotic Advent wedding scene where couples, many underage, crowd a waiting room for marriage licenses. Guardians were appointed in several cases to prevent delays, while one groom paid only half the required price until the rest was provided. A lively crowd awaited afterward as licenses were granted.
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Ragene Hieber
Senor
Joe
Gray
Fragmentary Courtship Scene Among Applicants
A fragmentary passage describes a man greeting a crowd of applicants after finishing with one, noting a shy hesitation about disclosing age among poets and a married life ahead.
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Ceck
Worker crushed by cave in at brick yard incident
Samuel Craig employed by Joseph Keeling’s brick yard on Twenty first Street Southside was killed when an embankment caved in while he dug clay. Warned repeatedly about danger, Craig was crushed under tons of rocky clay. coroner’s inquest set for this morning, his widow and six children left destitute.
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Samuel Craig
Joseph Keeling
Twentyfirst Street
Southside
Craig
Railroad Officials Here For Annual Pittsburgh Inspection
Members of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad led by President Charles Mayer and General Manager O'Dell arrived at the Monongahela House for their yearly inspection of the Pittsburg division. They planned to visit Chicago and St. Louis before returning via the main line to Baltimore. O'Dell said future funds for the division would likely be limited, noting substantial capital already invested as the purpose of the inspection.
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Charles Mayer
Orlando Smith
Thomas M. King
O'Dell
Johns McCleave
Alexander Shae
George M. Shriver
J. T. Broderick
J. K. Bole
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
City
Monongahela House
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Baltimore
Allegheny Boy Injured Snow Day Sledding
John Duffer fourteen year old colored boy living on Sandusky street Allegheny was injured while sled riding on Esplanade street yesterday afternoon at about three o clock. He and another boy rode a downward grade when the sled hit a doorstep his head struck the step and he was thrown unconscious on the sidewalk for about an hour before help arrived. He was taken to Allegheny General Hospital where his head was dressed and he was sent home.
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John Duffer
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
Esplanade Street
Duffer
Belf
Allegheny General Hospital
Klebee Bros. Still Preferred for Christmas Pianos
Additional sales of Christmas pianos reported as three or four pianos were sold by Elebers yesterday. Steinway Conover and Opera makes led the market as buyers favored the old established house with no tricks. Visit Klevers 506 Wood Street.
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Elebers
Klevers
Wood Street
Pittsburg to Buffalo Buffalo Express Through Car Service
Beginning November 24 the P and L E R will run through buffet cars on the new Buffalo Express leaving Pittsburg at 7:15 a m and arriving Buffalo at 3:05 p m Central time. The night express with sleeping car departs Pittsburg at 10:25 p m and reaches Buffalo at 6:20 a m. De Witts Little Early Risers praised as a safe dependable remedy.
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Offalo
Leavi Pittalo
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Thanksgiving Day Observances and Turkeys Sell Fast
Thanksgiving crowds fill Pittsburgh markets as creaking sleighing and cold air boost turkey sales. Greene County ships 25,000 birds to the city with one dealer sending 3,000. prices run 14–18 cents a pound for dressed birds and 10 cents for chickens. The day brings weddings, parties, and a flurry of union services across churches, with numerous halls booked and post offices operating on special schedules.
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Pittsburg
Mercury
Alon Liberty Street
Commission Houses
Greene County
Pittsbore
Ohio
Monongahela
An i
Southside
Allegheny
Borough Church to Host Rev James Sheerin Sermon
Rev. James Sheerin will preach at 11 this morning at the borough church, delivering a sermon to parishioners and attendees.
Hotels Prepare Thanksgiving Feasts in Pittsburg
Hotels in Pittsburg will host Thanksgiving dinners with many locals choosing hotel meals over home cooking. Chief Clerk Crosby notes few unfamiliar guests are expected as residents travel to town for the holiday. The day is expected to be quiet and pleasant at the city hotels.
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Pittsburg
Crosby
Anderson
Allegheny
Mr. Crosby Sai
Gas shortage hits Pittsburgh area housing and glass industry
Severe weather cuts natural gas supply forcing residents on Penn avenue Liberty street Duquesne way and East End to rely on coal. Glass houses suffer outages with many plants crippled or shut down as manufacturers warn of ongoing trouble and potential losses due to continued gas scarcity.
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Penn Avenue
Liberty Street
Duquesne Way
East End
Alle
Heny
Pittsburg Fans Head to Yale Princeton Game in New York
Pittsburg will be largely represented at the Yale Princeton football game in New York today. At the Union depot four extra cars were added to the 7 15 train to New York for the party described as a gay crowd. Among those leaving were Mr and Mrs Henry Bergman Mrs W G McCandless Mrs George A Howe Mr Theodore Hostetter Mr Harry Darlington Miss Margaret Darlington Mr and Mrs George P Hamilton Paul Little and R P Nevin.
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Pittsburg
New York
Union Depot
Henry Bergman
W. G. McCandless
George A. Howe
Theodore Hostetter
Harry Darlington
Margaret Darlington
George P. Hamilton
Paul Little
R. P. Nevin
Plans for Schenley Park Layout by Landscape Engineer
Colonel Culyer submitted a plan to Chief Bigelow detailing the eastern portion of Schenley Park. The design features the Forbes street entrance, a labyrinth of winding roadways and bridle paths, five miles of drives, a children's playground area with a music stand and drinking fountains, a refectory lunch room, statue placements, and tree-lined rows, presenting a picturesque but ambitious concept.
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Culyer
Schenley Park
Bigelow
Forbes Street
Arrest of Ambrose McKenna on larceny charge on South Fifteenth Street
Ambrose McKenna was arrested yesterday on South Fifteenth Street by Officer Smith for larceny. He had eluded officers for some time after stealing a large number of shoes from Joseph Keasling about a year ago and leaving the city. He returned recently and was tracked to Jeannea before being captured. Judge Sue Cop ordered him held for court.
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Ambrose McKenna
South Fifteenth Street
Smith
McKenna
Joseph Keasling
Jeannea
Suecop
Unconscious Child After Train Accident in Allegheny Valley
Lillie Wolf, a 3 year old girl struck by a train on Smillman street Monday, remains unconscious at West Penn Hospital with both legs amputated above the knees. Doctors fear death may occur soon. Magistrate Hyndman presided at a lively hearing as John Scanlon faces cruelty to a horse charges. decision reserved. A piano and organ advertisement closes the item.
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Lillie Wolf
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Smillman Street
West Penn Hospital
Hyndman
John Scanlon
O’brien
Scanlon
Baltimore and Ohio introduces new Pullman cars
New vestibuled buffet sleeping cars for the B and O line run daily from Pittsburg at 7 30 P M to Cincinnati, St Louis and points South and Southwest. The new parlor cars operate between Pittsburg and Cincinnati, offering night service on the route.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cincinnat
Settlement of Libel Case Sparks War of Words in Greensburg
A libel suit between P Foley of Pittsburg and the Greensburg Argus stalled until Friday after heated exchanges at Greensburg hotels. Major James M. Laird, editor of the Argus, denied attempting a settlement, declaring the fight is to the finish.
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Greensburg
P. Poley
Argus
Westmoreland
Gourley
John D. Scully
E. S. Kennedy
Mr. Foley
Pittsburgers
Yor Gourley
P. Foley
Laird
Al Carlisle in town amid Ohio land slide chatter
Ohio Democrat Al Carlisle returning to Cleveland from Pittsburg praises the statewide results. He disputes seeking office and backs ex Governor Campbell for Ohio Governor against McKinley, while predicting McKinley’s renomination by his party.
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Ohio Democrat
Cleveland
al Carlisle
Ohio
McKinley
Mayoral nomination field in Pittsburg under debate
Dr. McCandless may face no opposition for the Republican mayoral nomination as deliberations over primaries proceed. County Commissioner Mercar weighs a bid with a decision expected this week. Captain Thomas R. Kerr announces Democratic candidacy, asserting his party loyalty. The Republican City Committee plans a City Hall meeting Saturday to set primary timing.
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Thomas R. Kerr
Captain Kerr
Pittsburg
Republican City Committee
City Hall
Book sale listing with Byron and Dumas volumes on offer
A long catalog of classic books and editions for sale at low prices. It includes Lord Byron complete works, Gaskell's Atlas on Civil War detective work, Count of Monte Cristo, Les Miserables, Macaulay England, Uncle Remus stories, Henry books travel titles, George Eliot complete works, and children's titles like Birds Christmas Carol and Mother Hubbard melodies.
Kilebers Pianos Leads with Wide Selection at Kiebers
Kilebers' Pianos in the lead as buyers prefer Kiebers for Christmas gifts. Fifteen pianos and organs sold including Steinways Conovers and Operas. Advertises 606 Wood Street and 506 Wood Street Pianos Organs Mellor Hoene 77 Fifth Avenue. Largest line in the city and easy terms. Send for circulars. Also promotes Wirr's Littlest Risers for biliousness headaches and malaria.
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Kiebers
Wood Street
Mellor & Hoene
Fifth Avenue
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