Vehicle license books kept amid neglect at city offices
Testimony described poor handling of vehicle license receipt and stub books in City Hall. Officials said books were shuffled, turned over to clerks, or destroyed as janitors removed old records, with gaps in custody and auditing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cir
Bolk
Wyman
Annel BR. Long
Teteron
Murphey
Soewerto
Oillifont
Moline
Kief Murphy
Slebecvive
Woaman
Kremerhtern
Keepine
Wertheimer
Tehicsean
Murphy
Lewis
Eix-Mayer Pearson
Mayer Wyman
Kirsehler
Moerpls
Mumneshagen
Alesander Moffitt
City Mall
Lemmon
City Hall
Street Commissioner
Chael Armstrong
Jeek William Stubbs
Street Commissioners Office
Glenn
Lemner
Kirschler
Central Green and Morrison War Veterans Elect Officers
The permayal organization meeting at City Hall elected Teresfield as President with a full slate including vice presidents Barbour Russell and others. Major W A Tatmurr was named Secretary as veterans pledged unity and efforts to elect respected old soldiers for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permayal
Central Green
Oleh
City Hall
Irianton Club
AP. Teresfield
Artain
K. Barbour
W. C. Russell
Powetson H. Miller
W. C. Slevenerteck
W. A. Tatmurr
Th. Campbell
Trewstyrer
Bhuretifield Gumte
Pennsylvania
War Veterns
Neecesure
Iilor
J. Kk. Borheur
W. E H. Lambert
J. E. Slovene
Petition to keep Soho police station in operation
Bean Devis of Soho submits a petition to Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety asking to retain a police station in Soho. The Fourteenth ward station will move to a new building on Forbes Street near Oakland Avenue during the week, with work started and expected to finish by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean Devis
Soho
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Fourteenth Ward
Forbes Street
Oakland Avenue
Vandervert seeks arrest warrant against Frank Kiles
Charles Vandervert filed an information before Alderman McMasters charging Frank Kiles of Franklin township with a breach of peace. Vandervert says Kiles has threatened to kill him during their encounters. A warrant is issued for Kiles arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vandervert
McMasters
Frank Kiles
Franklin Township
Vandervert
Leason
Klee
Indig
Kiles
Moorhead-Mc Cleane air affair advances toward resumed talks
Negotiations are on foot toward resuming operations with increased prestige for the company. It is believed a satisfactory termination is assured, and the blast show may be lit again within a short time frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleane Ofair
Gall Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk praised
An advertisement touts Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as a reliable nourishing product for infants. It notes the product is kept by grocers and emphasizes wholesome feeding as key to serene, steady growth.
Post Office Relocation Opens Smoothly in New Federal Building
The Pittsburg post office moves from Smithfield and Fifth to the new Smithfield site between Fourth and Third avenues. Postmaster McKean and assistants oversee a seamless transfer with mail in boxes, stamp sales, and busy staff. Flowers and tributes greet the new offices as officials and clerks settle in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield
Fourth
Third Avenues
Mehean
Federal
Festmaster McKean
BL. Elliott
Fourth Avenue
KeKean
Mmaster
Albert J. Feadward
Gusky
James L. McKean
Pittsburg
Cer
J. E. Palmer
D. N. McCarthy
Collins
Woleskin
General Delivery Department
Ulam
Tur Disraten
McKean
Albert Oj. Edwards
Warden Wricht
Hoe
Fritzie Warren Kay
Major Kay
MicKean
James Stitt McKean
Wednesday's Minor Mishaps Leave Three Dead and Four Injured
A midweek tally shows three deaths and four injuries from railroad and electric line incidents. Victims include men struck by train No. 2 near Noblestown, a Hungarian girl hit near Elba Iron and Holt Works, and a child struck on Seneca Street. Others were seriously hurt by an electric car, a wagon collision, and a freight train near Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxkxows
Noblestown
Costa
Tosinha Costa
Baltimore and Ohio
Elba Iron and Holt Works
Mallane
Mallard
South Twenty-fourth Street
Birwineham
Twenty-sixth
Annstreet
Txo
Patrick Neeling
Pittsburg
Chartiers
Youghiogheny
Sickness Among the Southside School Children
A disease resembling the grip has spread among Southside students causing severe colds and sore feet from standing. No serious outcomes yet, but several pupils reported foot discomfort, with six to eight more afterward. Schools may face interference if cases rise.
Pastor Russell predicts Jerusalem's glory in 25 years
Charles T. Russell, pastor of the Russellite Church in Allegheny and editor of Watch Tower, returns from a three month tour of Europe and the Holy Land. He claims Hebrews are returning to Jerusalem in vast numbers and a biblical fulfillment is near. He notes aHebrew exclusion law will not take effect after this year and cites 100 Hebrews aboard his sailing vessel who were barred at Joppa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Russell
Allegheny
Watch Yrier
Europe
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Joppa
Disappearance of Timothy Ford Under Police Hunt
Timothy J. Ford, a 48 year old bill poster from Watson Street, vanished about five months ago after sending a telegram from Cincinnati on June 16. Police, with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, are actively searching, with no known cause or further leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Workmen
Timothy Ford
Timothy J. Ford
Watson Street
Cincinnati
Ford
Order of
Will Send the Girl Home
John A. Sweeney of the Anti Cruelty Society investigated a complaint about a 15 year old girl living in a disorderly house on River Avenue Allegheny. He learned she is daughter of Er C McDonald of Goal Centre Pa and notified him to take charge. The girl is now in society care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Sweeney
The
Anti-Cruelty Society
River Avenue
Allegheny
Er. C. McDonald
Goal Centre
Jail for several on assault larceny and cruelty charges
Squire Robinson of Sharpsburg jailed Joser Navertox and William J. McKanley on assault and larceny by bailee charges. Joan Maroney and Kate Keaty face hearings for assault and larceny by bailee. Mrs Sanaz Ewart sues husband John Ewart for assault and battery with a hearing Friday. Axpnew Armstrong jailed for cruelty to children. Dantes Boorts jailed awaiting perjury hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joser" Navertox
William J. McKanley
Squire Robinson
Sharpsburg
Fred Selfries
Naughton
McNanley
Joan Maroney
Belnhauer
Stephen Janesho
Ealing
Sanaz Ewart
Elle Street
Leslie
John Ewart
Kate Keaty
Gates
Arabella Street
Axpnew Armstrong
F. M. Sing
J. A. Sweeney
Anti-Cruelty Society
Dantes Boorts
Annie Doppel
Alderman McMasters
Postoffice Visit Sparks Novelty at Smithfield Fourth
Readers touring the new Postoffice at Smithfield and Fourth avenue will notice a familiar corner storefront and a bustling advertising display. The Dispatch corner at Diamond remains active with ads expanding per word value, reflecting rising advertising rates since 1899 and a notable year over year gain.
Ministers at War and Missionaries Sent Abroad
A United Presbyterian Synod session in Allegheny discussed missionary deployments to India and Egypt and the launch of four women missionaries. The trial of Rev. J. R. Wallace for pastoral disputes dominated the day with testimonies about language use and church harmony. The meeting called for an evangelist and reviewed Westminster College progress and plans for a new music hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Synod
Allegheny
McMillin Rey
Wallace
McCone
Theological Seminary
J. P. Wallace
Jonestown
H. Sturgeon
J. R. Wallace
Jamestown
William Harvey
Annie Thompson
Egypt
W. T. Anderson
Elders Ridge
E. I. Porter
Pleasant Unity
Minnie Parks
Denver
Susie Young
Kansas
Marion M. Ebleton
Monmouth
Mary E. Lozan
Pushville
Ind
Sinleot
India
Woman's Board
J. W. Reed
Reeves
K. Witherspoon
J. TR. Wallace
Behal
Mr. Wallace
W. B. Barr
Board of Trustees
Ferguson
Dr. McKitrick
Colored Methodists Close Conference Appointments Announced
The A M E Conference adjourned after debates on morality and religion essays and approved reports establishing a Board of Education and Sunday School Board. Bishop Arnell announced pastor appointments across Wheeling Pittsburg Allegheny districts with Brown Chapel honored, West Virginia conference rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lavatt
J. W. Williams
BR. Brown
Carter Wright
D.C. Ashbury
C. 5. Smith
West Virginia
D. Bently
Wylie Street
Wade
Brown Chapel
Oid City
Arnett
L N. Ross
Pittsburg
Rev
D. S&s. Bentley
Presiding Elder
Milton
D. Christian
New Haven
R. Brown
Tyrone
C. Gower
Wilksbarre
J. W. Till
Scranton
A. Smothers
Bloomsburg
Hutchison Johnson
Bedford
H. G. Thomas
Bellefonte
Johnston
Altoona
J. J. Norris
Phillipsburg
H. Johnston
McDonald
J. W. Amiss
Lewistown
T. Davis
Montrose
Woodson
Braddock
Benjamin Wheeler
Williamsport
Robert Tomer
Greensburg
T. J. Simmons
Allegheny
W. A. Brown
Presid Ling Elder
Brownsville
G. W. Webster
Monongahela City
W. H. Palmer
Oil City
W. 8. Lowry
Uniontown
East End
G. C. Sampson
Wylie Avenue
C. Asbury
Lt. Ross
Auction Offer at Aufrecht Gallery for Cabinets and Crayon
The notice advertises 12 fine cabinets or a life size crayon for 350 dollars at Aufrecht & Co. Gallery located at 516 Market Street. It invites families to bring children and use the elevator for access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht & Co
Market Street
Exposition Offer Free Framed Pictures by Hendricks Co
A sale promotion by Hendricks & Co at No 68 Federal street Allegheny offers a free framed picture with every dozen purchased. Cabinets priced at 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Capital Bank Advertisement Notice at 401 Smithfield Street
Capitol bank defines its address at 401 Smithfield Street at Fourth Avenue corner. It lists a surplus of 260000 and capital of 100000 with deposits from one dollar and up and interest credited at four percent. UTS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Capitol
Unused Blaine Excursion Tickets Offered for Exchange
Unused tickets to Blaine by railroad and river dated for the September excursion may be exchanged at Charles Somers & Co. office for round trip railroad tickets to Blaine. Tickets valid on the train leaving at 12 06 PM and returning at 5 05 PM from D Fourth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Somers & Co
Fourth Ave
Bargain Suit Sale at 10 Dollars Astonishes Shoppers
A Pittsburg clothing firm advertises a first rate stock of men suits from cassimeres to double breasted sacks at 10 dollars each with broad selection and first choice urged. Also promotes Evans estate investment in McKeesport via agent William M. Bell and notes cheap tart with fitting shoes from Treats Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Evans
McKeesport
William M. Bell
Com Art
Treats Bros
Liberty
Sixth
Evans Estate
New Liquor Law Sparks Test-Case Preparations
Ex-Judge Charles Fetterman to draft opinion as wholesale liquor dealers contest a 12 pint per bottle minimum and two gallon jug rules. Superintendent Gamble Weir says all wholesalers must comply. mill workers join in opposition citing license grants last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble Weir
Pattison Jie
Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association of
Allegheny County
Ft 18
Victor Doseh
S Association
Weir
Charles Fetterman
John Herchenroether
Southside
Hamilton Music Store Drives Piano Boom in Autumn Rush
Early autumn weather brings cooler evenings and a surge in excursionist travel, boosting merchants including Hamilton's music store. Hamilton's at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue reports high demand for old favorites from Decker Brow Knabe and Fisher, with low prices and easy terms. Go in and view the large stock before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sont Hamilton
Decker Brow
Knabe & Fisher
Three Kings
Hamilton’s
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Grandest Dress Goods Exhibit at Jos Hornm Co Penn Ave
Our Grandest Dress Goods Exhibit at our Penn Avenue stores features exclusive styles not seen elsewhere. Also promotes Pilsner beer from Iron City Brewing and headgear prices from 0.8 to 3.94 with specials at 149 and 198, inviting customers to visit and compare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Jos, Hornr & Co
Firetelass
Iron City Brewing Company
aThssu
Jos. Horne & Co
Horve & Co
Not Fitzsimmons Escape: John Maloy Recaptured
John Maloy a Southside youth was arrested for trespassing on railroad cars by Constable Walls and Detective C W Cook. He broke away on Carson street but was intercepted by Detective George Wheatley who tackled him, with Officer Cook taking over to recover the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maloy
Walls
C. W. Cook
Carson Street
Young Maloy
George Wheatly
Wheatly
Maloy
Ofeer Cook
Guitars and Mandolins from Kleber and Washburn
A music house ad promotes Kleber’s Keystone rosewood guitar at 12 dollars and Arion mahogany guitar at low price, Lakeside antique star beginner model at 750, American Conservatory guitars at 34 and 18, and Washburn guitars noted as unequaled in tone and finish. H. Kiefer & Bro. offers these instruments at No. WH Wol street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mkleher
Keystone
Lakeside
Arion
Kleber
American Conservatory
H. Kiefer & Bro., Limited
Wowl Street
Open Every Evening at 642 Penn Avenue
Business notice indicates 642 Penn Avenue is open every evening with unspecified services. Details are limited and no additional names or events are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Variety of Hosiery and Fabrics in Fall Bargains
A broad display of children hose from 250 up to finest fast black cotton cashmere and silk blends. Men's natural wool hose at 44c worth, boy heavy fast stock 25c. Gloves and handkerchiefs in assorted colors and patterns. Flannel waists, French batiste embroidered handkerchiefs 25c. Silk rhadames and broadcloth fabrics at varied prices. Dresses in camel hair relief cuevron diagonals with French weave ideas priced 3. to 14 and upward.
Worth Knowing About Our Great FIRST
Worth Knowing About Our Great FIRST It is the largest in this section of the country It contains the greatest variety of the most popular styles of the season It contains every desirable European novelty as fast as it appears You will save money on every garment bought here We are enormous cash buyers gain every ad vantage known to trade and we give our customers the benefit of every saving in price TODAY We offer the following special attractions in this department each with out exception being a genuine bargain
Fashionable Fur Trimmed Jackets at Bargain Prices
In the Reefer styles a Black Cheviot Jacket with Astrakhan fur trim priced at $750 is touted as a great value, along with other options like an Astrakhan shawl collar lapelled model at $1400 and a Mink fur edged diagonal coat at $2000. The ad markets dozens more styles, urging immediate purchase as cold weather nears and stock remains large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrakhan
Vicuna
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Gregg and
Morrison
Eally
Afra
Tie Wim
Postoffice
National Stockman
East Liberty
Joseph H. Woodard
Frank J. Morgan
Albert J. Edwards
Pittsifi
John Scull
Old Gazette
Water Street
Andrew McMasters
Money Order
Customs Department
Warmcastle
Dispatch
Diamond
Ronan Tee
Zwei Ee
IR Itself
U. P. Synod
Breats
Presbytery
Colored Methodists
Fralne
Wil
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Blaine
Soreon
Try
Caps Bros
Liberty and
Sixth Streets
Jos. Horst & Co
Gusxby’s
Fitzsimmons
Wasmnbuern—Keystone
Arioni
U.and
Ulrich & Spencer
Biber & Easton
Worth Sc
N. B
Paris
Berlin
America
Moquette
Borders
Edward
Groetzinger
Trian
Warma Air 3
Wrongne Steel Nanges
J. C. Bartlett
Woodse
Pittsbury
Penn Avenue Stores
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