Fire Engine Bids Opened for City Supply Contracts
City officials opened bids for two fire engines one chemical engine a hose reel and a hose carriage Chief Brown will refer the selection to Chief Engineer Humphries for review while offering bidders a hearing. Amoskeag Clapp Jones and Ahrens engines dominate offers with prices ranging from 4 125 to 9 500 for two engines. Mayor Gourley contemplates one of each top make to satisfy public demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es Chemical
Brown
American Fire Engine Company
Silsby, Button, Ahrens
Manchester Company
J. G. Weir & Sons
Chicago Fire Extinguisher Company
Babcock
Champion
Muskecon Company
Holloway Company
Mehan-Le Green Company
Logan, Grege & Co
Fire Department
Aod
Humphries
Amoskeag
Whipple
Ahrens
Clapp & Jones
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Steel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ageot
H_ E Safford
Amoskeag Company
Boston
Asipete
Safferd
Chief Brown
Saford
Gourley
Cue Brown
Mayor Gourley Plans Quiet 54th Birthday Celebration
Mayor Gourley will mark his 54th birthday tomorrow with a small celebration. He remains in good health and spirits, noting aging brings more milestones and a calm outlook as he anticipates years of rest and contentment ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Yesre
Mayor Hosts Open House Before Departure
The mayor plans a final open house at his Stanton avenue home tomorrow evening for friends and associates. Currently, Mr. Gourley is in the West visiting friends, while the mayor continues his official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
West
Stanton Avenue
Council pages debate Carnegie gift and park purchase
City Council sessions review orders on returning Andrew Carnegie's library gift and funding for Fifth Avenue market house lease. the matter was sent to the City Attorney for opinion. An ordinance to buy a lot for 250 from John Roach in Highland Park was approved. Refunds of overpaid rates go to the Board of Assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue Market House
Andrew Carnegie
Highland Park
John Roach
Board of Assessors
Recompensing Disabled Firemen Board Meeting Report
The fireman's disability board met yesterday. Secretary Gray reported a balance on hand of $20,940 15, 165 18 were paid out during the past month. Two new beneficiaries, Thomas Ware and George Brenneman, who were injured on duty, were reported. Applications for compensation were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Thomas Ware
George Brenneman
Corbett and Brady Flee Crowded Fifth Avenue After Cheers
A crowd surged around boxer James J. Corbett and manager William A. Brady as they walked from Smith-Geld street toward Wood street. A bystander yelled three cheers, drawing thousands toward the Eden Musee. They bought tickets, were boxed in, and Corbett slipped away through a side stair after the hall filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Corbett
William A. Brady
Smith- Geld Street
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Corbett
Eden Musee
Pugilist
Musee
Dime
Curio Hall
Convicted brewer sent to workhouse despite illness
John Adler of Mt Washington was found guilty of illegal liquor selling and sent to a three month workhouse. His wife and six children, left penniless, were taken to the Department of Charities for aid and tomorrow to the poor farm. Chief Elliot provided funds for immediate needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adler
Mt Washington
Department of Charities
Adler
Allegheny County Liquor Dealers’ Association
Elliot
Boy Sent to Morganza After Repeated Runaway Arrests
Guss Cowelsky of the Twenty-eighth ward is to be sent to Morganza today after escaping jail on the Southside and being recaptured last night. His parents, now in Detroit, Mich, had asked what to do with him when Magistrate Succop notified them. The boy had run away from home and been jailed previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guss Cowelsky
Twenty-eighth Ward
Morganza
Southside
Detroit
Mich
Cowelsky
Pittsburg
Succop
Morganma
Guss
Colonel Stone Refuses to Comment on Supreme Court Action
Congressman W A Stone declines to discuss the Supreme Court move. He says criticising Chief Justice Paxson would be improper. He notes he is not versed in treason law and cannot state if precedents exist for a private citizen charging treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
W. A. Stone
Paxson
Smallpox Case Reported and Diphtheria Spread noted in city
Another smallpox case was reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday. The victim was in W. H. Mourroes, Olive Street, Thirteenth Ward, and was moved to Municipal Hospital. Four diphtheria cases and one scarlet fever case were logged, with three diphtheria cases in the Eighteenth Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
W. H. Mourroes
Olive Street
Mt Oliver Borough Incorporation Delayed Pending Election
Citizens in the Mt Oliver area near Southvide seek a borough. After several meetings and securing legal advice, they postponed filing the incorporation application until after the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Oliver
John A Snes Central Democratic Club Parade
The John A Snes Central Democratic Club of the Southside paraded the streets last evening. They crossed the river and stirred excitement on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street with about 200 members in white duck uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Snes Central Democratic Club
Southside
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
County Commissioners Allow Duffy Dancing Academy at University Building
The County Commissioners ruled that M. W. Duffy's dancing academy is not an objectionable institution and may conduct its school in the University building. The decision clears the way for continued operation of the academy on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Duffy
Dancing Academy
Fire at M B Suydam's white lead works in Allegheny
A small blaze at M B Suydam's white lead works on Rebecca Street and Isabella Court, Allegheny, caused about $2,000 in losses. Officials say the fire likely started from a natural gas jet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
M. B. Suydam
White
Rebecca Street
Isabella Court
Exposition Building Floor Reinforcement Planned
Workers to strengthen the Exposition building after the floor and balcony sank slightly yesterday. A force of men will be deployed today to ensure safety and prevent any possible injuries.
The Couple Weds Amid Parental Objections
Emil Haberkorn of the Duquesne Theater orchestra married Miss Emma Foster Smith after objections from her father and stepmother. The ceremony occurred despite family opposition with only close witnesses present, and the couple planned a private reception before disputes over consent surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Haberkorn
Duquesne Theater Orchestra
Emma Foster Smith
Disratch
M. W. Smith
Dinwiddle Street
Mr. Smith
Smith
Miss Smith
Mr. Haberkorn
Dinwiddie Street
Echlosser Hotel
Haberkorn
Schlosser
Great Clothier Sale Opens at Exposition
Precisely at 8 oclock Monday morning we start our great force off gales of new clothing Tons of goods arriving and no place to put them This is your chance to buy a new suitor fall overcoat cheaper than you ever did in your fe Fine suits at 685 and 10 Fall overcoats at Z and 800 Boys suit at 50 27 and M Men's pants at 117 and 25 and the greatest bargain in underwear at 590 you ever saw Don't waste time come and ses these big money savers P C C Clothiers Corner Grant and Diamond streets EXPOSITION The beautiful vibrating Alice Raymond at the Exposition afternoon and evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menanes
P.c. C. C. Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Moths and Repairs Promised for Far Area Garments
A practical farrier offers moth treatment and overhaul for coats, capes, and robes at 707 Peun events, promising renewed appearance with reasonable charges. The note emphasizes restoration over replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaasowser
Brook's Famous Band With Miss Alice Raymond Concerts
Brook presents a concert featuring Miss Alice Raymond as the star performer in a series of shows. The event highlights a notable collaboration and draws local audience interest with a notable lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook
Alice Raymond
Mother Arrested After Knife Attack on Daughter
Mrs Harket of 18 Firstalley Allegheny was seized by the Anti Cruelty Society on Friday night for striking her 15 year old daughter Mary with a knife. The girl, who showed a deep gash to the bone, was placed at the Home of the Good Shepherd while the case is reviewed. the family says both parents are volatile and Mary seeks protection from further abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Harket
Firstalley
Allegheny
Wea
Dorente
Anti-Cruelty Society
Mary
Brie
Alderman Burns
Fisher
The
Good Shepherd
Anti- Cruelty Society
Morganga
Unknown man dies in Central station cell
A 35 year old man found unconscious at Central station died after police and Surgeon Moyer attempted to revive him. He was picked up near Seventh Avenue and Cherry Alley after a 10 30 Friday night drunkness arrest and could not be identified. The coroner reported alcoholism as the cause of death and the body was sent to the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police
Moyer
Seventh Avenue
Cherry Alley
Tom Sterck
Central Station
John Miller
Mysterious assault wounds Cannonsburg man on Fourth Avenue
William Myler, 21, resident of Cannonsburg, was attacked on Fourth Avenue at noon while returning from an Exposition excursion. Two men struck him from behind with a blunt weapon, inflicting a deep head wound and sending him to the Twelfth ward station. Police suspect robbery but the motive remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Myler
Cannonsburg
Fourth Avenue
Myles
Robbe
Penn Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Twelfth Ward
Green
East
4 Beaze for Liberty Arrest of Mark Donnelly
Mark Donnelly of Allegheny was arrested by Officer McKain on disorderly conduct before Alderman Schellman. He fled the Alderman Braun office but was chased down and held for bail set at 100 dollars. Reports tie him to a prior escape from Roger O Mara a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Donnelly
Allegheny
McKain
Alderman Schellman
Alderman Braun
Donnelly
Roger O'Mara
New O
A New Medical Society Forms in Lawrenceville
Physicians of Lawrenceville organize a mutual benefit society modeled on the Southside group. About 30 members join, with officers including President Dr J Dunn Vice President Dr N W Brown Secretary Dr R M Sands and Treasurer Dr Thomas Patterson. Monthly meetings will feature scientific papers by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Physicians of
Lawrenceville
Southside
J. ©. Dunn
N. W. Brown
R. M. Sands
Thomas Patterson
Swartwout Dies By Suicide In Newark Police Cell
William L. Swartwout, 27, Albany furniture collector for John Ruckelhaus, killed himself with carbolic acid in a Newark police headquarters cell after embezzling over $1,000. Arrested in Asbury Park for $47 theft, he confessed to earlier defalcations and faced bail when found dead with bottle and poison nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
William L. Swartwout
Albany
Swartwout
John Ruckelhaus
Asbury Park
Ewartwout
Benedict
Ruckelhaus
Swartweut
Giant scheme eyed to widen river channel and claim Herr's Island
Upper Allegheny property owners push a plan to join Herr's Island to the mainland and widen the Allegheny river on the Pittsburg side. They say it would benefit navigation but face high costs and complex water management challenges requiring government action. The P and W railroad is rumored to seek the newly claimed land to expand yards, while critics warn the Pittsburg channel would be too shallow at high water without compensating dredging or land removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Allegheny
Allegheny River
Herr’s Island
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
River Avenue
Anderson Street
Faras Millvale
Pointee
Their Greatest Day Hebrews Spend Yesterday In Prayer
On Atonement Day Orthodox Hebrews observed long services from 9 a m to 6 p m with law readings music responses and prayer. Last night in homes across the two cities major banquets marked the joyful observance from rich to poor.
Twelve of Them Meet Survivors of Co F 139th Volunteers Reunited
The Survivors of Company F 139 Pennsylvania Volunteers were reunited at Morris station on the Pittsburg and Western road with only 12 members present from the company. Over 8,000 neighbors gathered to honor the old soldiers with feasting and speeches, as the day featured a royal send off and a public reception. An adjacent insurance ad urged immediate life policy applications highlighting liberal terms from Home Life Insurance Company of New York, with manager B Morsern at 181 Wood Street, Pittsburgh. EXPOSITION New candidates for public favorBrook’s band and Alice Raymond entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Morris Station
Pittsburg and
Western Road
B. Morsern
Woodstreet
Pittsburg
Lost in the Catskills Peculiar Adventure of a Baltimorean and Daughter
Charles Wyatt a prominent Baltimore lawyer and his daughter Fannie spent weeks at the Cornish House in Pine Hill. While returning from Grand View Mountain they lost their way and sheltered in the woods overnight. A search party found them at daylight and they returned safely to the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krooster
N. Y
Charles 8. Wyatt
Baltimore
Fannie
Catskill Mountains
Wyatt
H. P. Hutton
Carrie Beachman
Cornish House
Pine Hill
Grand View Mountain
Wryatt
Preto
Baby Ruth Birthday Remembered Despite Distractions
A New York jewelry store scene shows Mr. Cleveland purchasing a gift for his daughter Ruth Cleveland who will celebrate her first birthday without him present next Monday. The package was addressed to Miss Ruth Cleveland Buzzard's Bay Massachusetts and prepared for shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoas
Uptown
Ruth Cleveland
Buzzard's Bay
Masa
Cleveland
Ruth
Excursion Tickets Announced for October Racing Day
B and O R K invites travelers to purchase excursion tickets for October 2 to 1B inclusive at a single round trip fare. Tickets are valid for return until October 3, offering convenient access to the races.
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Amoskeags
Finance Committee
Carnegie Library
Hohoe
Colonel Stone
Democratic Club
Duffy
Lave Besa
Hymen
Farenta
J. Smith
Atters
Oan
H. Hieber & Bro
Pennsylyvannia
Kieber Brothers
Steinway
Conover
Qupera
Mathushek
Krell
Lyon & Healy
Eurhumone
Lehn
Vocalion
Klebers
H. E.esza & Exp
Ailee Raymond
An Vating Alice Raymond
O'neaes 407 Market Street
Dow
Groetwinger
Beuially
Wiliam Myles
A New Medical Society
Bis Carver
Co. F
Tilia
Home Life Insurance Company of
New York
Lloydsville
Lfordsville
Pennsylvania and Northwestern Railroad
Rails Gap Railroad
Shadyside
East Liberty
Wilkinsburg
Braddock
Altoona
Lloydsvile
Pittburg
Union Station
Fifth Fivenue
Pfeifer
Se Yan
Federal Street
Tig
Carson Street
Jon & Kimwan
Water Street
Brock
O'neilly's
Catskills
Baby Ruth
Lorington, Ky
H. L Tubbs
YY Hood
G. W.doner
G. W. Doren
South Oth
Mr. Doner
Hood
Kensington
Great Chambers Glass Works
Excelsior Flint Glass Company
Pittsburg Reduction Company
Bradley Stove Foundry
Brownsville Plate Glass Works
TIN Plate Works
Kensington Improvement CO
Pittsburg, Pa
Peniva
Bly
Victoria
Simpson
Danziger’s
Penn Ave
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