Council committee actions and measures passed finally
The council debated appropriations and proposed committees for ward division. A 25 member special committee was proposed to plan ward cuts, while a conflicting 1510 act was noted. Several measures were finally passed or laid over including boiler procurement, street paving, and sewer projects. Petitions covered land use changes and public lighting, with referrals to committees and routine notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke
Dahlinger
Connell
Procosss
Howard Shest
Water Works
L. Smith
Denny Estate
Perrieville Avenue
Vaulkner Street
Eegers Street
Ing
Morrison Avenue
St. Clair Terrace
Hight Street
California Avenue
Superior Street
Pt. Warne Railroad Company
Washington Street
Rudolph
Carnegie Music Hall
A. K
Henderson
Common Council
Bader
Carlisle Alley
Knox
Adam Street
Pauline
Robinson
Smoky Island
After the Clerks Gaining Favor in Allegheny City
City movement seeks to abolish most bureau clerkships and the Assistant Superintendent of Fire. Councilman R. E. Knox endorses eliminating all clerks except the Bureau of Engineering. He argues for streamlined control with department heads aided by chief clerks and suggests expanding engineering work into a separate department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
RE. A. Knox
Bureau of Engineering
Visitor to police over romantic dispute at Central station
A intoxicated man named Jert Lilly claimed to visit a girl named Tiesie at 17 Diamond Street on Thanksgiving Day and said he paid £36 to keep for him. He led police into a back and forth about love, threats, and arrest, while Captain Denniston sought the girl but had not found her by 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Weir
Jert Lilly
Tiesie
Rose
Denniston
No Dance of Japan in Rhyme Described by Sir Edwin Arnold
A brief note reports Sir Edwin Arnold pends a description titled The No Dance of Japan in verse. The item promises a forthcoming feature in The Dispatch with a rhyme focused description to appear in the next edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Arnold
Japan
Doesn't Like the Bill and Major McKinney Note
Max O Mell returns to New York and comments on American critics. He praises Yankee tolerance for criticism and contrasts it with German and English attitudes. He admires McKinley but disdains a certain tenbil, hoping the English and French traders misunderstand. He predicts Yankee success in global markets if they enter trade blocs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max O'Mell
New York
Feln Ball
McKinley
John Ball
Rumor of Sinkage Bouts Government Building Foundations
Architect Patterson refutes reports of settling as baseless claiming foundations are solid and walls within knife blade width. Superintendent Malone notes initial mason work faced quicksand encountered by driven piles, indicating the site was once a stream bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Malone
Mr. Malone
Potter union leader Layden to attend funeral in East Liverpool
Charles Dargne of Kittanning General Secretary of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters passed through the city last night en route to East Liverpool Ohio for the funeral of Henry Arden National President of the Brotherhood. Layden died in East Liverpool on Thursday. An executive board meeting in East Liverpool will consider his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dargne
Kittanning
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
East Liverpool
Henry «.Arden
Mr. Layden
The
Brotherhood
Claims Seek Back Pay for 1882 to 1888 Election Supervisors
A Newark law firm seeks back pay for Pittburgh Allegheny election supervisors from the 1882 1884 1886 and 1888 elections. They claim the law allows pay from sworn in date through the day after election, potentially totaling up to ten days at five dollars per day. Ex supervisors have begun submitting affidavits while officials weigh legality and moral questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Newark
N. J
United
New Jersey
New York
United States Election
Philadelphia
Detroit
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Gambie
United States District Court
Shortage at Allegheny Heating Company Revealed in Audit
Auditors gathering details into Shields shortages report that he diverted funds from large gas buyers, taking about 135000 dollars over two years. The investigation, led by Eberhardt Straub and Ritchie, awaits a board quorum before public release. Further scrutiny of accounts and unpaid gas receipts is planned. Fancy topics for women populate tomorrow's Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Heating Company
Messrs
Eberhardt
Straub
Ritchie
Dispatch
Board of Directors
Shields
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Electric Company
Paintings for the People in Allegheny City Art Gallery Plan
Allegheny City officials urge building an art gallery in the Carnegie Library building even without city funding. The Library Committee subcommittee on Art will meet next Tuesday to discuss securing donations from prominent citizens, including a valuable Carnegie painting offered to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
Carnegie Library
Tees Rene Sbi
Carnegie
Legheny City
Tickets On Sale For Sir Edwin Arnold Entertainment
Tickets for the Sir Edwin Arnold show at Carnegie Music Hall on December 3 began selling yesterday with a brief delay in preparation. Ecker's music store will have all tickets today and the Press Club promises a premier program headlined by an elite star, aiming for strong public support to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Arnold
Carnegie Music Hall
Ecker's
Stanley
Disorderly crowd harasses Morse sub-district school
Police finally capture two youths, Peter Walsh and John Shade, after hidden observation by Officer Hazerling. They await hearing before Alderman Succop at Twenty-eighth ward station. Dining rooms of Washington noted in a Dispatch teaser by Frank G Carpenter, describing Stanford era rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Hazerling
Peter Walsh
John Shade
Twenty-eighth Ward
Alderman Succop
Washington
Leland Stanford
Frank G. Carpenter
Riter & Conly Teaming with Standard Oil on New Tank Project
Thomas B. Riter of Riter and Conly visits Chicago and reports improving business prospects. His firm installs new tanks for Standard Oil in the McDonald field, planning tankage for 2,000,000 barrels. Iron and materials are bought in Pittsburg, supporting a large workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Riter
Riter & Conly
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
McDonald Field
Standard
Pittsburg
Arranging Proceedings Against Wyman
City Solicitor Elphinstone of Allegheny and Reforms Association lawyers continued examination of the auditors report on former Mayor Wyman and ex Mayor Pearson. They plan another meeting today to decide the next course of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Elphinstone
Allegheny
The
Reforms Association of Allegheny
Pearson
James Carr Charged With Beating Wife at Central Station
James Carr is in Central station charged with assaulting his wife after an alleged rebirth to a child. Carr claims he has more than enough children. Mrs. Carr is in a dangerous condition but expected to recover, says her physician Dr B M Hanna of 730 Penn Street Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carr
Central Station
Carr
Mi. Carr
Deaf mute Fitzsimmons? Greene county pursuit of the escaped felon
Pittsburg visitors returned from Greene county where they tracked a presumed Fitzsimmons lookalike, a deaf mute who used writing to request meals and stay. Neighbors tested him by a reading trick and observed he spoke with signs and showed money, leading to suspicion he was not deaf. Local reports link the man to the escaped murderer, with handwriting matching known samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Norton van Voorhis
Pittsburg
Greene County
Carmichaels
Fred Fitzsimmons
Murdoch
James Murdoch
Russell
Faamily
Mr. Russell
West Virginia
Clarke
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Frank Gwynn
Geynn
Gwynn
Adventure of an Eskimo by Frederick Schwatka in The Dispatch
The Manchester Odd Fellows lodge in Allegheny has approved plans for a new three story building at Beaver Avenue and Juninea Street costing £60,000. It will feature a stone front and two lodge rooms on the top floor with office space on the second and potential tenant space on the lower floor and basement. Demolition will start after the current building is cleared and completion is set for autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Beaver Avenue
Junin
Allegheny
The
Odd Fellows
Ashby Arrested In Horse and Buggy Theft Case
Charles Ashby was arrested yesterday morning after allegedly stealing a horse and buggy from C. A. Corbin's livery stable overnight. The horse was described to police and located an hour later, with Ashby in custody. Jimmie McLoughlin led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ashby
C. A
Judge Ewing presses clarity to educate election boards
Judge Ewing met with county commissioners to tighten rules for election boards. He urged explicit directions on duties and sworn affidavits, noting many voters missing from rosters still cast ballots. Commissioners Weir and Mercer pledged action, aiming to finish by February. Toilet details by Ada Bache Cone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Squire Boyle
Weir
Messrs. Mercer
Ada Bache Cone
Praise for Pittsburg Electrics Delights Rochester Officials
Alderman Cleveland and colleagues from Rochester visit Pittsburg to study underground wiring and electric bureau practices. They tour with Morris Mead and praise Pittsburg’s system, noting the city and telephone company bury wires, while discussing national politics and Blaine’s candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Cleveland
C. R. Barnes
L. M. Schrath
Rochester
N. Y
Monongshela House
Cleveland
Morris Mead
Pittsburg
Electric Bureau
United States
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Detroit
Chicago
Leveland
New York
Blaine
Harrison
Pittsburg Progressive Association to Seek Dissolution
The Pittsburg Progressive Association announced plans to dissolve after failing to recruit enough members and facing financial embarrassment. Officers W P McIlroy E W Morrow Robert J Fulton C C Wiley and W H Artzberger signed the circular. Court action will appoint a custodian to distribute funds to minimize member losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Progressive Association
W. P. McIlroy
E.W. Morrow
Robert J. Fulton
C. C. Wiley
W. H. Artzberger
Manager Largeman Charged With Larceny in Philadelphia
Samuel Largeman 19 year old manager of the He brew Opera and Dramatic Company was arrested after a police telegram and locked up at Central station. He and his wife lived on Tunnel street. the company has toured nearby towns but failed financially. Five pawn tickets were found on him. he says he did not steal anything in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Largeman
Hebrew Opera and Dramatic Company
Philadelphia
Largeman
Central Station
Tunnel Street
Scrapyard sale scandal at Davis Island dam sparks official inquiry
Allegations of collusion between auctioneer H B Smithson and buyer William Bostwick over a government scrap sale on Davis Island dam prompt Colonel Merrill to intervene. Officials say 35 tons wrought iron scrap and other materials were undervalued, with bids far below estimates and confusion over ownership and payment. Reports say Merrill may nullify the sale while investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Davis Island Dam
Charles I
H. B. Smithson
William Bostwick
John McDermott
E. M. Sims
Sims
McDermott
Smithson
Hulingros
Davis Island
Bostwick
Eisner & Phillips
Liberty Avenue
Pittsburg
C. W. Tindle
Messrs. Bostwick and Smithson
William Carlin
DON T NEED A BIG FARM Pittsburgs Paupers All Could Be Accommodated
Pittsburg’s paupers could be housed at the County Poor Farm says County Poor Director Guy. He notes winter crowding limits relief this season and that 50 acres could employ all supported at public expense though water is needed for proper management. He adds vegetable gardening is best for poorer labor. Last summer over 2000 bushels of potatoes and many cabbages were grown on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Poor
Guy
Pitteburg
Pittsburg
Pair of youths steal from Knapp's Shoe Store on Carson Street
Two boys about 15 entered Knapp's Shoe Store on Carson Street near Twelfth in Southside. While one pretended to buy shoes, the other stole $200 from the drawer. The theft was discovered after they fled. Detective Robinson has the description and is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
Carson Street
Twelfth
Southside
Robinson
Hamilton’s Music House Promotes Reliable Pianos and Organs
Advertises Decker Bros Knabe Fischer Estey pianos and organs at Hamilton’s distributing depot. Claims 20 years of success guarantees quality with low prices and flexible terms. Pianos from 200 dollars, organs from 45 dollars, pay plans offered, located at 91 and 95 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker Bro
Knabe
Fischer
Estey
Hamilton
Musicouse
Hamilton Building
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Plate ware sale cuts half price on fine china
Shelves in the plate wareroom broke so many plates that a limited sale offers new this year importations at half price. It features Coul rt Derby Worcester Hairland Doulton and other top makes. Sale runs a few days from Friday November 27 at 152 154 156 Federal street Allegheny. Also mentions overcoats and plush jackets at Rosenbaum Co. and Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co. locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustaneeu Coulrt
Derby
Worcester
Hairland
Doulton
Lammersly
Reizensteix
Federal Street
Allegheny
Doings Of The Doctors Report Five Accidents
A list of yesterday’s incidents shows five accidents and injuries including a drowning of a four year old at Woods Emperversey, a dog bite on a shop owner, a brakeman crushed in a Panhandle wreck, a wagon fall with a head wound, and a foot crush at Carbon Iron Works with hospital care. The names Delaney, Margaret Newman, Holmes, Appleton, and William Steinmetz appear, with locations in Woods Emperversey Allegheny Mansfield Webster Webster avenue Perry street and the Carbon Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detaner
Delaney
Ohio River
Woods
Newman
Margaret Newman
McClure
Allegheny
Holmes
Panhandle Road
Mansfield
Weat Penn Hospital
Thomas Appleton
Webster Avenue
Arthur Street
Perry Street
Steinmetz
William Steinmetz
Carbon Iron Works
West Penn Hospital
Schedule clash prompts Wilkinsburg stop request on the Oyster Express
Union station chatter hints Pennsylvania road will not cut winter fares. Patrons petition to restore 6 50 a m arrival by having the Oyster Express stop at Wilkinsburg at 6 25. current Braddock route causes 5 to 10 minute delays into the city. C R Hubbard of the Wheeling Nail Company forecasts iron demand rising once farmers monetize oats. Nail trade dull due to wire nails undercutting prices. attempts at price keeping fails as rivals undercut. Thanksgiving day memory recalls Henry Thompson and John Canon journeying to Butler county. Canon severely wounded in pheasant hunting accident, shot in left leg, shots unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Pennsylvania Road
Wilkinsburg
Braddock
C. R. Hubbard
Wheeling Nail Company
Monongahela House
Hubbard
Wheeling Valley
Henry Thompson
John Canon
Bloomfield
Butler County
Canon
Thompson
Holiday Buyers Urged to Note Special In Cities
OF invites attention of holiday buyers in these cities and vicinity to take note of seasonal offers and planned shopping events.
500 Suit Patterns Offer Holiday Shopper Bargains
The advertisement promotes 500 suit patterns with 20 percent below market prices for Holi day shoppers. It features all wool Henriettas and Serges at 3 4 and 5 dollars, all wool English Style Suitings at 2 50 and 3 dollars, Scotch Stripes and Chev iots at 2 2 50 3 and 3 50 dollars, plus Colored Dress Goods and French Robe Patterns at especially low prices.
Black Goods for Holiday Gifting
A selection of Black goods highlighted for holiday gift giving features top lines and popular makes. Includes a range of products suited for festive purchasing and gifting.
Silk Warp Henriettas and Wool Fabrics Advertised Prices
Textile listing shows Silk Warp Henriettas with prices from 1.00 to 5.00 per yard. Black all wool items include Henriettas, cashmeres, cheviots, serges, and drap de Alma with multiple price points. Also notes Bedford cards and camel’s hair options across various ranges.
Warden Faces News of Brother’s Serious Injury
Warden McAleese of the county jail received a telegram from Jobstown stating his brother Daniel McAleese was dangerously injured and unlikely to recover. Daniel, 35, married, has worked as a boss for contractor Evan Jones on the Connemanach river improvement project since work began. The telegram gave no cause. The warden plans to travel to Jobstown and hopes the news may be less dire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Johnstown
Daniel McAleese
Evan Jones
Connemanach River
Jobstown
Best Infant Food Gail Borden Eagle Brand Milk
The text promotes Gail Borden Eagle Brand condensed milk as the best infant food. It argues many people buy inferior foods and emphasizes infants deserve the best nutrition, noting grocers stock the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manyple
Gail Borden
Law Test Promises New Street Contract Awards
On December 7 Chief Bigelow will award several contracts for street improvements under the new street law. The law will be tested and all other street projects will be suspended until the test is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
May Sent to Jail by U S Officers in Pittsburg
Henry May the counterfeiter formerly in Georgia was yesterday turned over to United States officers and committed to jail to await a federal proceeding in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry May
Pittsburg
Georgia
United States
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Bert Lilly
Max Bell Hess
Major McKinney
Layden
Big Boodle
Federal ST
Ereer
Dispatch For
Allegheny Library Committees
Sir Edwin Arnold
B. M.hanna
Penn Street
Pasu
Greene
Virginia Hills
Frederick Schwatka
Manchester
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Teaching Election Boards
Web Objects
Pitisburg
Col. Merrill
Mes, Frexch-Sheldon
Africa
Pittaburg
Em. P.C.C.C
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Car
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Rosenbaum & Co
James H. Arkes & Co
Jos. Horxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Biber & Easton
Will
Express
Newmarkets
Gloria
NEW Advertis
Pittepurg
Jos. Horne & Gos
Penn Avenue Stors
Failles
Rhadames
Gros Grains
Market ST
U.and
Stuttgarter
Jersey
Ulrich & Spencer
May
Arte i
St Steel Raneteene
Wood Streat
JOS. Horne & CO
Hartford
Lowell and Bigelow
Axminsters
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
Trasu
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