City records dispute over Booth and Flinn paving contract
Major Morton and Chief Bigelow clashed over access to the Booth & Flinn contract for Denniston Avenue paving. Property owners contest the $335 per sq yd paving and $0.80 per linear ft curbing costs and the large assessment. Morton seeks a court order. Bigelow refuses, threatening suit.
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Bigelow
Howard Morton
Department of Public Works
Morrow
Major Morton
Denniston Avenue
East End
Chief Bigelow
City
Booth & Flinn
Save
Morten
William Finnn
Mr. Bigelow
Ely
The Signal Service Man Defends Weather Report
A humorous account recalls yesterday’s weather swings from fog to sun to rain and snow, praising the varied conditions while noting the promised cooler, clearer outlook. The piece pokes fun at font issues and the weather office’s forecast.
Hazardous lowering of derricks near power lines in city
Su penoterdent Malone warns the operation of lowering large derricks on the Government building is dangerous. He fears contact with electric overhead wires could energize the entire system, recalling a previous incident where this occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supenoterdent Malone
Central Board wrestles over music supervisors in tense meeting
At the Central Board of Education meeting tensions rose over two music supervisors Prof Rinehart and Prof McGargo with attached proposals to limit to one supervisor and assign schools. Debate lingered as members argued representation, while staff changes included new assistants and tentative enrollment figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
Rinehart
McGargo
Committee On Music
Buckley
McCargo
Holmes
McCandless
Keller
Ken
Carr
McKain
Mr. Keller
Morse
E. L. Eilott
Annie Guttendorf
Hiland
Mt. Allison
E Industrial School Committee
Western Pennsylvania Missionary Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Western Pennsylvania Society met at Hazelwood Christian Church with 45 delegates from 24 counties. Latimer presided, funds totaling 4 952 05 were reported with expenditures of 337. the board documented $6 160 spent since inception and noted seven missionaries and a field worth about 342 000 in property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Society
Western Pennsylvania Missionary Society
Hazelwood Christian Church
Robert
T. D. Butler
Robert G. Latumer
Aaerty
J.ayer
Pittsburgers Eye Mineral Riches in Morgantown North Carolina
Pittsburg entrepreneurs led by Neville B. Dilworth invest in a 70000 acre tract in western North Carolina near Morgantown. They report gold placers, possible diamonds from sandstone, abundant iron ore and coal, with Morgantown 60 miles from Asheville and 400 miles from Pittsburgh. The town has a bank and a newspaper linked to investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittabargers
Philadelphia
Morgantown
Asheville
North Carolina
Pamburg
South
Pennsylvania Company Doctors Meet at Seventh Avenue Hotel
About 16 surgeons from the Pennsylvania Company gathered at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Dr J J Buchanan opened by roasting absentees and debated amputation timing. Remarks on death rates and waves of fatalities on railways were noted. next meeting will be held in cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Seventh Avenue
J. J. Buchanan
Rsan
Buchanan
Thorne
Noiz
Dr. Post
Canton
Prece
Dockets Show Drunkards Carry Large Sums Of Cash
Police log last night lists several employed men found intoxicated and detained. George Bader a gardener had a wallet with 293 dollars at Liberty and Eleventh. G W Dodge an oil well driller carried 412 and a watch. Charles Howard a railroader had 297 50, a gold watch and diamonds. George Marcham of Allegheny was brought in with 566 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrick
George Bader
Liberty
Eleventh Streets
Central Station
Maxwell
G. W. Dodge
Charles Howard
Grant Street
Second Avenue
George Marcham
Allegheny
Funeral for China man Yee Quan at Uniondale Cemetery
Yee Quan died at the Homeopathic Hospital and will be buried from the morgue at 2 o clock this afternoon. A group of seven countrymen attended the service and left a full pew suit with gold buttons for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yee Quan
Homeopathic
Uniondale
Local Shop Enquiry at Gallinger’s Penn Ave Stores
Reader asks where to buy items from Gallinger’s at 1106 and 1200 Penn Ave. The note mentions a fall line of musical items and seeks purchase location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger’ S
P. S
Soldier letter urges Pattison in Pennsylvania governor race
J Franklin Core, pastor of Wilkinsburg M E Church, urges supporters to back Robert E Pattison over G W Delamater. He praises Pattison for aiding soldiers and condemns political plunderers, urging honorable voting to defend the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Porter
G. W. Delamater
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Delamater
Pattison Men Bet Heavily On Pattison Governor Bid
Pattison supporters in town bet on the Pennsylvania governor race at even money. A crowd gathered at Quincy Robison's shop as bets rose to 6000 dollars after several $1000 exchanges on Pattison versus Delamater. The wagers reflect strong Pattison confidence and expect more bets before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Quincy Robison
Adia
Fifth Avenue
Pattison
Evens
Patt Son
County Democracy Sets Public Meeting Friday Evening
County Democracy members call a public meeting in their hall on Smithfield street Friday at 8 o clock. Speakers include C F McKenna D J MacCarthy John Coffey W J Brennen and others as the party discusses organization and coordinates with Randall Club to push reforms. A committee led by Brennen Owlay Boeggeman Campbell and Tehoover is appointed to liaise with a Randall Club counterpart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Democracy
Smithfield Street
C. F. McKenna, Esq
D. J. MacCarthy
John Coffey
W. J. Brennen
Enq
W. Eowlay
J. H. Boeggeman
R. A. Campbell
Harry Tehoover
Randall Club
I Kirk
J. J. Melon
P.M. Carr
F. A Thomas Aesen
A. S Rowand
Reel
Desgners
Dalzell Visits Republican HQ and Forecasts Federal Election Bill
Congressman Dalzell returned to the city and visited the Republican headquarters. He stated he was near certain the Federal election bill would pass next session and planned to work in Ohio with Blaine to bolster Major McKinley, Congressman Burton of Cleveland, and Judge Caldwell of Cincinnati. He would also aid Coan Murrows of Midh. Regarding state politics he had no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dalzell
Republican
Dalzell
Ioak Blaine
Ohio
Major McKinley
Burton
Cleveland
Judge Caldwell
Cincinnati
Coan Murrows
Midh
District Electors Meet Over Deerdorf Registry Controversy
Citizens of Allegheny Twelfth ward discuss actions toward George Deerdorf Register Assessor for failing to prepare the district voter list and for alleged credential sales to a Shiras supporter. The matter is referred to a committee after discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
George Deerdorf
Deerdorf
Maller
Randall Club Celebrates Sixth Anniversary at Duquesne Way
Randall Club marks its sixth anniversary Thursday evening at headquarters on Duquesne Way. Invitations issued and a large crowd expected as speeches music and entertainment promise a lively program and strong attendance from Seibess and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Duquesne Way
Seibess
Prohibition Party Meets to Rally Voters
A County Executive Committee of the Prohibition party met yesterday at Fifth and Wylie. They decided to issue circulars appealing to voters for the Prohibition ticket and ballots are to be sent out to those who would vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Fifth and
Wylie Avenues
Prohibition
Eminent Republican Speakers Planned for Lafayette Hall Event
Emery Jr and Mapes of the Independent Republican State Committee telegraph they will attend a Pittsburg mass meeting at Lafayette Hall on Saturday evening along with Hon. Thomas M. Marshall. Hall capacity is expected to be filled as indications point to a large turnout. The Sixth and Twelfth ward meetings in Pittsburgh and the Third ward in Allegheny are set for tomorrow night at designated schoolhouses. J Hillier of Mansfield sends encouragement in letters received at the party HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
Mapes
Marshall
Lafayette Hall
Lewis Emery, Jr
Independent Republican State Committee
Allegheny County
Independent Republican Committee
Pittsburg
Thomas M. Marshall
Schoel House
Allegheny
Third Ward
T Headquarters
J. Hillier
Mansfield
Glass Price Rise Signals Window Glass Trust Formation
A New York circular announces a 5 percent price increase for window glass as the American Window Glass Company launches in Ohio with Chicago offices. James Chamber is likely president and William Loeffler secretary, with Cleveland meeting noted. The factory network will be centralized, selling only to jobbers in carload lots, aiming to consolidate factories nationwide and curb foreign competition amid tariff and cost pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Window Glass Company
Ohio
Chicago
James Chamber
William Loeffler
Cleveland
Chambers
Loeffler
O'Learys
Cunninghams
Pacific Slope
England
Locomotive Engineers Meet Opens In Old City Hall
The twenty seventh annual session of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers opens at 9 30 this morning in Old City Hall and runs about two weeks in secret. Notables include P M Arthur G C E T Ingraham D Everett B G E A Hays and others with 452 delegates attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Old City Hall
P. M. Arthur
T. & Ingraham
F. G.je
D. Everett
G. E
J. R. Sprague
H.C. Hays
W. B. Detrick
A. H. Butler
Huskey
G. G
Geo. R. Dority
Grand Ae
Brotherhood
Yk Adams
Geo. BR. Dority
Bates Gourley
Elphinstone
Pittsburg
Allegheny
W. T. Davis
State of
Pennsylvania
James E. A
Ohio
P.M. Arthur Wil Remnant Chaunce M. Depew
E. A. Montooth
Patrick Fennel
Shandy McGuire
Bishop Whitehead
Arthur
Cleveland
Onongahela House
Denver
Pennsylvania Road
Ingraham
Everett
Nat Sawyer
New York Central
Webb
K. Hou Il
Carnegie Association Inspects Principal Mills in Braddock and Homestead
The Carnegie Association members led by Andrew Carnegie and others inspected Braddock and Homestead mills yesterday. Lunch was served at Homestead and the party, including guests, then returned to the city. Three Amalgamated Association lodges will be organized next Saturday with two in this district. Four others have been initiated since the 1st of the month, three in the East and one in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
H. C. Frick
Henry Phipps, Jr
J. G. A. Leishman
W. L. Abbott
H. M. Curry
W. H. Singer Manend
Braddock
Homestead
Yester
City
Knights of Labor District 3 Holds Quarterly Convention
The Knights of Labor District 3 conducts its quarterly convention today. Membership reports indicate turnout and participation in the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of Labor
Presbyterian Revision Committee Adjourns Without Clear Plan
The Presbyterian General Assembly revision committee left the city after meeting infants and idiots and with no clear outline of their work. They adjourned at 5 o clock to meet again in February in Washington, having reviewed 17 chapters and referred matters to sub committees for later reporting. No action was taken though Rev Dr Riddle promised proper handling of the issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Assembly
Ane
Riddleromised
Morrow
Whitney & Stephenson
Pittsboro
Philadelphia
Glan
Iney
Pega
Pleasant Valley Company Circu lar Limits Passengers
The Pleasant Valley Company issued a circular to patrons stating that after date only 45 passengers will be carried on any car of the Hill division. Cars will be equipped and placed on the road as fast as possible to maintain safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Company
Agrey Hill
Cae Sioune
Sadek
Tus
Oil company members met to hear reports on well prospects
Southside oilmen met to discuss each operation segment and reported on a single well already drilled. They expect to strike oil as operations continue and profits rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Company
Southside
Chartiers
City Officials Debate Surplus Investment and Probe
City talk intensifies over Mr Howard equity case as Select Councilman Lambie backs full impartial inquiry and urges using surplus funds. City Attorney Morsinad prepares reply. Controller Morrow defends safety of the fund while considering possible investments in scarce city bonds and bonds’ current value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Carpet Trust Forming With Pittsburg Firms Linked
A reporter learns of a carpet trust reportedly including Pittsburg firms and O McClintock & Co as key players. McClintock confirms interest, stating the firm is in for 600000 dollars though the exact mechanics and market need are unclear.
Inter-State B and L Assn Seeks Oct Subscriptions for Shares
The Inter-State B and L Assn invites subscriptions for its October series. Dues are 0. cent per month with shares at 100 each. 40,000 shares are active. Shareholders may withdraw anytime and earn 6 percent annual interest. Office in Penn building room 606. We are headquarters for overcoats with big savings. Comin atTron CLOTHING Do. cor Grant and Diamond sts opposite the House.
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Office Penn Building
atTron Clothing
Cor
Grant and Diamond Sts
More Jarrett Victims And A Chicagoan Loses 60
Reports from Chicago identify Fred J. Shaler a prominent businessman as another Jarrett victim. he lost 60 dollars after Jarrett claimed he needed cash to travel to St Pan, using a forged check. The case ties Jarrett to mortgage fraud with Nicholas and Frank Ackerman, alleging false statements to secure mortgages and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Pan
J. Jarrett
Will Jarrett
Pittsburg
Henry Shook
Chicago
Shaler
Manufacturers’ Bank
American Mechanics
Dinois
Jarrett
Ossiier Berg
E Manufacturers’ Bank
Seana A
Nicholas Ackerman
Frank J. Ackerman
Recorder's Office
A. C. Jarrett
Southside Homestead Loan and Trust Comany
John Best
Nicholas Forst
Southside
Great Pittsburg Fire Sale At 546 Wood Street
An insurance run store at 546 Wood street launches a large fire sale after a New York blaze. Clothes for men boys and children, appraised at 35 cents on the dollar, will be sold retail starting Thursday October 23 at 9 AM with extended hours and car fare paid for out of town buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Sixth Ferce
Pittsburg
New York
New Bank of Commerce
Simply Magnificent Piano At Mellor Hoene’s 77 Fifth Ave
Enthusiastic purchaser hails a new piano from Mellor and Hoene praising its expressive singing tone evenness of sound harp attachment and responsive action. He notes the instrument’s case polish adjustable rack and comfort for heavy use while mentioning Hardman Krakauer and Vose pianos carried by the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sueh
Mellor & Hoene
Hardman, Krakauer and
Vose
Mellor & Hoene’s
Fifth Avenue
Forfeit if I fail to prove Floraplexion the best medicine
Forfeit if I fail to prove Floraplexion the best medicine for liver complaint dyspepsia nervous debility biliousness consumption. It on all others fail. Ask your druggist for it. Sample event free. Franklin Haunt New York Marsa overcoat people of Pittsburg Our $10 overcoats best value in America overcoats. Cloak jacket and underwear deals from James H. Atken & Co. 100 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Haunt
New York
Marsa
Pittsburg
America
P. Co
Appeal for Whisky Heard by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard a petition by George E. Sparrow owner of the National Hotel in Greenville seeking a writ of alternative mandamus to force Mercer County’s Quarter Sessions to grant a retail liquor license. Sparrow was denied in December over questions of residence and necessity. The court held the majority of residents favored keeping the house nonessential. Several minor cases were argued, including Kilis v. L and M Railroad, Union Type Foundry v. Kittanning Insurance, Collins McCain v. A C Houston, and others from Armstrong, Mercer, Lawrence, and Somerset counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
George E. Sparrow
Quarter Sessions Court
Mercer County
Sparrow
National Hotel
Greenville
H. W. Kilis
Lawrence County
Charles Cracker
West Penn and
Shenango
Ecksie
Va Bresbeth
Orphans’ Coure
Armatrong County
Herkey
Way
Somerset County
Public Works Receipts Report September Totals
A September receipts summary submitted to Controller Morrow lists department incomes from Diamond markets 1001.61, Fifth avenue and Adams markets 79, Monongahela wharf 587.26, Al wharf 1913.69, city weigh scales 3.00, Bureau of Water Distribution 1247.39, Bureau of Water Assessments 913.80, weigh scales and switch licenses 257. GW, totaling 411.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Morrow
Fifth Avenue
Adams
Southside
Eae Cae Monongahela
Bureau of Water Suit
Elegant Fabric Assortments Impress Shoppers This Season
Hueys and Hacke present choice fabrics in new weaves Valours Crystals Bengalines and Mus covites with full day and evening shade lines. Black silks feature unheard of values Gros Grain options at $1 $110 and $125 per yard. Also offered are Irish Poplins Tartans sorte De Chine and Embroidered Mousseline De Soie with Paris Robes for evening wear and Pompadour Velvets for trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faille Francaise
Regence
Armures
Peau de Soc
Paris
Fifth Ave Market St M E patrons urged to visit mornings
We request patrons where convenient to come in the mornings as crowds in the afternoons prevent giving full attention to all visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
Market St
M. E
Ava
Market St. Roe We
DRY GOODS Store Announces Stable Prices Despite Tariff
A local dry goods house declares no advance in prices this season despite the tariff law. They tout a complete stock of dress goods and silks, laces, nets, and crepes with numerous patterns and widths. They preview suits in camel hair and scotch plaids with velvet and braid trim, promising value and fashionable selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenciennes
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Board of Viewers
Board of Viewers’ Office
Carnegie Free Library
Booth & Flion
Morton
Sonia
Siguion
Ues
Signal Service
Res
Central Board
Pittsburgers
Penn Company Doctors
Iaras
Jess
J. Franklin Coee
Congressman Dalzell
Moorhead
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers’ Meeting
Carnegie Association
Select
Lambie
Ford
Select Council
Duquesne
Finance Committee
Phblic
Morsinad
Vprennes
Denniston
O. McClintock &Co
McClintock
Avi
New Carpet Trust
Callon
Charles Marsh
Oosecountant
Building and Loan Ass'n News
More Jarrett
Jos. Horne &Co
Penn Avenue
B.S
James H. Atken & Co
Kidd
Hueys & Hacke
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Chantilly
Marquise
Bayeux
Netts
Point de Esprit
Tosca
Fish Netts
Ike
C. Weisser
Lewis Building
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