Pittsburg Housing Plan Aims to Lift Population
Prominent citizens advocate building several hundred to thousands of small affordable homes for workers in Pittsburg to curb overcrowding and crime. City officials and real estate voices argue such housing would attract families, boost rents, and fuel population growth, with sites considered including the Schenley estate area and Southside hilltops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disrarcr
Pittsburg
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Seriou
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
George L. Holliday
Common Council
Old City
Herron Hill
Fifth Avenue
Oakland
Schenley
West Carson Stret
Pear Singer’s
Painter's
Industrial Southside housing crisis sparks calls for small homes
Residents describe overcrowded, unsanitary living in the Southside where workers share cramped houses to stay near mills and glass works. real estate agent Weidman urges builders to supply 50 to 100 four and five room houses for the influx, promising a bonanza for investors. proponents cite German and immigrant families crammed into single rooms, urging capital to improve social and physical conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Iron and Steel Congress
Mills and Glass Houses
A. P. Weidman
Campbell & Co
Southside
Otto Rethling
Building and Loan Association
Mr. Keibling
B and O Officers Inspect Line on Annual Tour
Baltimore and Ohio executives led by President Charles Mayer toured the system visiting the Monongashela House and planning travel along the coke regions to Cleveland and Chicago. They noted strong business prospects despite car shortages and will return tomorrow after a Coke region excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Road
City
Monongshela House
Charles F. Mayer
Orland Smith
Thomas M. King
George B. DeKeim
James Sloan, Jr
W. F. Burns
William Johnson
Baltimore
H. M. Wetherill
William Anderson
J. T. Broderick
G. M. Schryver
Cleveland
Chicago
Mayer
Baltimore and Ohio
Mr Bean Returns From Europe Admiring Hotels
Edward L. Bean of Anderson returns from a Europe trip for his health and praises European hotel practices. He notes weekly billing and room-service charges, citing Paris Grand Hotel as an example where in-dining cash pays, while room orders are billed to the guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Bean
The
Anderson
Europe
Mr. Bean
Grand Hotel
Paris
Gallinger's Offers Holiday Musical Instrument Sale
A reader notes Gallinger's stores at 1106 and 1200 Penn Ave sell a falline of musical instruments for holiday presents. The item emphasizes shopping options and locations for buyers seeking gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger's
Penn
British Delegate Praises America and Predicts Great Growth
A small British iron and steel delegation returning from Chicago to Pittsburg reflects on American greatness. Joseph Saunders of Wolverhampton and others praise Chicago and Pittsburg, note higher pig iron output, admire mills, and comment on morality, sidewalks, and Sunday quiet. Saunders hopes for re election to town council and laments salaries for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Aad Steel
Chicago
Ndt
Pittsburg
Joseph Saunders
Wolverhampton
Anderson
E. Blass
Essing
Germany
Frank Sandder
Charles Clayton
England
Duquesne
Bisss
Saunders
America
Mr. Saunders
Staffordshire
Carnegie
London
Questioned legality of tipstaff citizenship tests
A debate among lawyers centers on court tipstaffs guiding naturalization tests. Some say the practice could be lawful if done by a judge, others doubt a tipstaff is proper. The discussion touches on judicial authority and the risks of improvised citizenship procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upstaff
Wether
Tipstaff
Unconscious Man Found At Webster and Roberts Corner
George Brosdoix, an elderly blind Black man, was found unconscious by Officer Terry at Webster avenue and Rob erts street last night. He was revived after an hour at the Eleventh ward station and returned home on Twenty eighth street near West Pean Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brosdoix
Terry
Webster Avenue
Roberts Street
Eleventh Ward
Twentyeighth Street
West Pean Hospital
Corner Stone Laid for Knoxville English Lutheran Church
The corner stone of a new English Lutheran Church in Knoxville was laid on South Eighteenth Street. The $10,000 brick building and a parsonage will replace divided efforts of Brandt and Schuh factions. A peaceful accord redirected 50 families to Knoxville, ending a potential split.
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Knoxville
Allegheny
P. Brandt
South Eighteenth Street
H. J. Bebuh
G. W. Lose
C. 8. Oglesbie
Columbus
Brandt
Spanouth
Schuh
Southside
Magistrates Criticized Over Light Sentence
Edward McCullough, a colored man, received a light sentence on assault and battery after Magistrate Hyndman had previously fined him for disorderly conduct. Judge White denounced magistrates for combining charges and said the first offense merged into the second, promising closer investigation of such practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McCullough
Speak-Easies Raid Leads to Liquor Charge in Allegheny
Police arrested Henry Meyer at Midale and Second for selling liquor without a license and alleged two speak-easies in Allegheny, including one raided two weeks earlier at Cedar avenue and Ohio streets. Meyer is in lock-up awaiting Mayor Wyman’s hearing. Detective Carrigan also arrested Joseph Blockinger at 2607 Carey alley for an alleged speak-eye, with bail posted for a hearing this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Allegheny
Koroman
Henry Meyer
Midale
Second Streets
Cedar Avenue
Ohio Streets
Meyer
Wyman
Carrigan
Southside
Joseph Blockinger
Carey Alley
Raid on Mulberry alley house arrests six
Officers led by Sam Miller raided a disorderly Mulberry alley residence between Twenty sixth and Twenty seventh streets at about o oclock Sunday night. Six persons were arrested and taken to Twelfth ward police station as neighbors complained of dancing loud music and singing. Proprieter’s name not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Miller
Mulberry Alley
Twenty-sixth
Twenty-seventh Street
Twelfth Ward
Burial for Two Victims of Soho Blast Furnace Disaster
Losto Fedor and Michael Berine, Hungarian victims of the Soho disaster, were buried from the morgue yesterday. Fedor, a Catholic, was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery at Hezelwood, while Berine, a Protestant, was buried in the potter's field at Bellevue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losto Fedor
Michael Berine
Soho
Fedor
Calvary Cemetery
Hezelwood
Bernie
Bellevue
Everett Piano Club B opens with grand rush to members
The Everett Piano Club B experiences a record week as certificates are issued to Stella McKinley of Beaver PA and Frank Vervelka of Allegheny. Pianos are sold on $1 weekly payments with deliveries and showroom traffic described as the busiest in Western Pennsylvania. Also noted are camels hair homespun fabrics at 44c yard from Jos Horne & Co. AlleghenyPennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella McKinley
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Everett Piano Clubs
Ater
Everett
Lex
Federal Street
Allegheny
Frank Vervelka
Villar Street
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Silk department offers 3000 yards cream crepe de Chine at 25 cents
In a bold city sale a silk department advertises 3000 yards of 27 inch cream crepe de Chine for 25 cents. The notice promises a big week in dress goods and silk with many new arrivals and lower prices than nearby stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boccs & Hus
Honxs & Co
Peno Avenue
Bargain 56 Inch Scotch Shaggy Suitings at 125
Retailer Boces and Bua tout a limited stock sale offering 56 inch Scotch shaggy effect suitings for 125 dollars, a notable bargain compared with typical 250 dollar prices. The note emphasizes low price due to procurement deal and urges early purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boces & Bua
New To-Day in Silks Abee Penn Avenue sale
Fragmentary note shows a sale or listing at 7508 Mee Penn Avenue with a reference to new silk items. Limited readable words indicate a shop display or inventory update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abee Tae
Meee Penn Avenue
Pas
Missionary Council Opens in Pittsburgh With Two Possible Bishops
Visitors fill Trinity Church as Episcopal leaders gather for the Missionary Council in Pittsburgh. Among notable events are sermons by Bishops Potter and Lyman and the discussion of elevating two ministers to bishoprics, possibly Samuel Maxwell, formerly of Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Council
Samuel Maxwell
Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Pittsburg
Leonard
Utah
James L. Houghtaling
Trinity
Europe
What Shall I Do to Be Saved
The sermon by Rev. Dr. J.G. Townsend of the Unitarian Church rejects a literal Hades and urges saving by living rightly. He states salvation comes from character, inner purity, and resisting evil, criticizing churches for lacking moral seriousness and true awakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Townsend
Unitarian Church
Hades
Jesus
Heaven
God
Christian Church
Appeal to voters sermon urges civic duty in politics
Rev J H Miller pastor of Buena Vista Street M E Church urged every citizen to take honest interest in local state and national politics. He said the pulpit should discuss the question and called for men with broad ideas to stay informed and act with deliberation and judgment. The sermon praised careful debate and warned against extreme partisanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Miller
J.H. Miller
Buena Vista Street
M. E
Five Years in Charge Rev Milligan Preaches Anniversary Sermon
Rev. J R J Milligan marked five years as pastor of the R P Church Allegheny at North Diamond and Sandusky streets. He preached on Considering one Another from Hebrews 10 24 noting growth in membership from 233 in 1886 to 255 in 1890 and total offerings of 25278 over the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR. J. Milligan
J. R. J. Milligan
R. P
North Diamond and
Sandusky Streets
Allegheny
Mr. Milligan
Milligan
Manners and Morals Sermon Draws Large Wood Street Audience
Rev. George T. Purves spoke on Manners and Morals at the First Presbyterian Church on Wood street. Despite rain a large congregation attended and listened for over an hour as he urged Christ as a guide and a perfect model to elevate humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Purves
First Presbyterian Church
Wood Street
Christ
Savior
Presiding Elder Miles Welcomed at Smithfield Street M E Church
Services at Smithfield Street M E Church yesterday featured Rev Charles Edward Lee in the morning with The Reasons of the Christian Hope. In the evening Presiding Elder Rev Dr Miles spoke to a large crowd despite bad weather. Salvation Oil advertised at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Smithfield Street
M. E
Smithfield Street M. E
Charles Edward Lee
Two Men Die in Allegheny Industrial Accidents
A workman on the Ohio connecting railroad bridge died after a hoisting jack struck him. George Knott, about 35, of Allegheny, died at Allegheny General Hospital after a skull fracture. William Shay, 45, was crushed between a freight car and a loading platform at Lindsay and McCutcheon’s mill in Allegheny. An inquest is to be held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
George Knott
Allegheny
Fittes
Allegheny General Hospital
Police await Brosi extradition delay due to jail name error
Police expect to detain Brosi, the alleged forger, soon though no definite receipt has been made. The delay arose from extradition papers listing the jail as Candia instead of Sandwich, requiring a full recheck of the proceedings.
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Southside
Brosi
Candia
Fall and Winter Dress Goods at Hueys and Hacke
Our sale features Paris Robes with silk embroidery and Astrachan trimmings. French suitings in Camel’s Hair, Scotch clan plaids from 50c to 2 per yard, Astrachan interwoven novelty designs. All-Wool Henriettas offered in three value grades with multiple widths. Cor Fifth Ave and Market St. Samples by mail require explicit requests.
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Paris
New Dress Goods Arrive In Bright Wide Selections
New stock includes Lupin's sue Cashmere's 43 inches at a yard, Serget 4 inches at 75 cents, Cashmere Normal 46 inches at a yard, Drap De Eto 46 inches at 12 per inch, Camel's Hair Boucles in brown and blue, Cheviot Plaids 1 inch wide at a yard, Camel's Hair Suiltings and Stripes, Beotch Tartan Plaids in various colors, Scotch Stripes and Bourette Cheviorg in 43 inches at 1.75, French and English Serges 2 and 66 inches wide, English Stripe Suitings, Broad cloths 42 54 56 inches priced high, English Minch suitings. Stock described as complete and attractive.
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Lupin
Jac
Wales
Black Dress Goods Special Values Across Fabrics
Imported silk warp fabrics 40 inches wide priced at 1 and 2 dollars a yard cannot be landed at that rate. Complete lines of Firestley's black silk warp fabrics from 1 to 50 dollars per yard. Black French serges and cheviots in multiple widths offered at 1 to 3 dollars per yard. Also Killarney Cheviots 1 25 a yard and French German broadcloths from 1 25 to 2 per yard. Cravenett or Blarney Serge waterproof for dresses or circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestley
Lupin
Killarney
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Dispatch
J. B. Ertzman
Elba Iron Works
Hazlewood
Mr. Ertzman
Robert Blaze
Mold
King Glass Sempeng
Jobo Udder
South Seventh
South Thirtieth
South Tenth
Twenty-fifth Street
Mr. Vedder
Tron and Steel Institute
Strand
Haymarket
Dr. Purves
New York
Everett Piano Club
Grand Old Trinity
John Shoenberger
Oil City
John Scarborough
New Jersey
Scarborough
Missionary Council
H. C. Potter
D. D
Potter
St. John L
New Pittsburg
Emanuel Church
Knight
Bishop Spalding
St Andrew’s
Burgess
Bisop Howe
Church of the Ascension
Bishop Thewas
Bishop Potter
Cayualty Church
Grafton
Wilkinsburg
St. Mark's Mission
Milwall
Earth
Ebrosi
Hueys & Hacke
Fifth Ave
Market St
N. B
C. Weiser
Kidd
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Oclzawr
Lewis Building
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
OFI
Shanghai Silks
Luxor
Berlin
Alaska
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