Pittsburgh Leader Pushes City Playgrounds for Children
City officials consider Schenley Park expansions with tennis courts croquet grounds and open play areas to keep kids off streets. Plans include lower Bedford Basin development and fencing to separate playgrounds from trolley tracks amid concerns about real estate costs and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue Park
Second Avenue
Bedford Basin
Gourley
Schenley Park Alwers
McCandless
Wemper
Central Board of Education
Sehenley Park
Luckey
Arbuckles & Co Report Strong August Trade Increase
Mr Evisall of Arbuckles and Co says his firm had a larger business in August than any August before. He notes from conversations with other wholesale houses that their August experience is similar or at least trending strongly upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evisall
Arbuckles & Co
Floods Hit Rivers as Cloudburst Swells Allegheny Monongahela
A severe rainstorm drenched the region, swelling the Allegheny and Monongahela to triple normal levels. Rainfall, especially along the Allegheny near Parker and Warren, drenched Warren with six inches in three days. Officials warn of rising waters into tomorrow with possible 20 feet gains, threatening navigation and railroad lines as storms sweep toward the southwest and frost caps the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Monongahela
Parker and Warren
Warren
Oil City
Ohio
Bananas Swindle Case Sends Three Italians to Jail
Antonia Sculella Banana Buneo and Necolo Enico were committed for trial on charges of false pretenses alleged by wholesale fruit dealer John Debe of Liberty Street. Debe says money was sought for bananas after a payment had already been made to his wife. The matter came to light recently and a preliminary hearing was ordered before Alderman McKenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonia Sculella
Necolo Enico
McKenna
John Debe
Liberty Street
Debe
Stit
More Than The Earth: Kate Williams Arrested Again
Kate Williams an old-timer was arrested last night at the corner of Wylie and Fifth after declaring the world was hers in a loud, tragic announcement. Officer Diehl took note but did not object to her claim. she had just been released from a 90 day workhouse sentence and may visit Su Warner today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Williams
Wylie and
Fifth Avenues
Diehl
Kate
Su Warner
Dr W J Holland Summoned To Tack The Sick Man
Pastor W J Holland of Bellefield Church was summoned back to Brooklyn after returning to the city. His brother Dr D J Holland, assistant chief surveyor for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and a leading Kansas physician, is rapidly sinking from an incurable form of Bright's disease. He has lived in Atchison, Kansas for 14 years and came East for treatment two weeks ago.
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W. J. Holland
Bellefield Church
Brooklyn
D. J. Holland
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Bright
Atchison
Kan
Notable visitors and departures noted at Pittsburgh area
A crowd of prominent figures pass through the Duquesne and nearby cities. David Steen plans a winter in Southern California with granddaughter Edna E. Steen as he nears seventy. Edward Eggleston, author of The Hoosier School Master, was in Anderson and writes stories. Various executives and officials including J H Emerick, A H Edwards, W E Spronll, Henry McSweene, Joseph Seep, and state senator John C Grady are listed, with travel, resignations, and illnesses mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Steen
California
Edna E. Steen
Steen
J. H. Emerick
Postal Telegraph
Docquesne
Edward Eggleston
Anderson
Madison
Ind
Eggleston
A. H. Edwards
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Shipuereste
Republican rally greets Senator Delamater in Mansfield
Senator Delamater was warmly welcomed by about 800 Republicans in Mansfield. He spoke briefly praising the party and Lincoln’s inspiration, with remarks on Maine election results and party vitality in Allegheny County. George Stewart and Broad-Ax Smith attended, and Assistant Postmaster Edwards closed. The tour continued with visits to Penn Avenue mills and multiple local works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Delamater
Mansfield
Armory Hall
Union Cornet Band
J. W. Gilmore
J. W
Allegheny County
Maine
Congress
Thomas B. Reed
Republican Party
Allegheny
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew E. Stewart
Twenty-fourth Congressional District
Broad-Ax” Smith
Edwards
Pittsburg
Pattison
Delamater
Ingram Station
Thomas McFarland
Penn Avenue
Gourley
A. H. Leslie
Hugh Ferguson
Vincent Stevens
W. McCleary
George Gosser
James McKean
Robert Ee
Senator Upperman
Brown & Co
Tenth Street
Mackintosh, Hemphill & Co
Twelfth Street
Zac Shoenberger
Howe, Brown & Co
Pittsburg Steel Casting Co
Marshall's Foundry
Carnigood & Co
Park Bros. & Co
Carbon Iron
William Clark & Co
Seamans
Sleath & Black
Parade Route For Republican Escort Clubs Tonight
The escort clubs for Republican visitors and candidates meet on Water street at 7 pm. Formations begin with Delamater Guards, Young Men's Republican Tariff Club, and Dou nm Club on Smithfield street. Procession goes Water to Smithfield, to Duquesne Hotel, Liberty, Seventh, Pennayenne, Sixth, Market, Fifth Avenue, and the Grand Opera House. Monongahela House to host headquarters for committee officers and captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Water Street
Smithfield Street
Delamater Guards
Young Men’s Republican Tariff Club
Dou Nm Club
Hotel Duquesne
Liberty Street
Seventh Street
Pennasyenne
Sixth Street
Market Street
Fifth Avenue
Grand Opera House
Monongahela House
Prohibition Executives Form County Committee
The Allegheny County Prohibition Executive Committee met at the Yoder building to elect officers L T Yoder as Chairman C L Rose as Treasurer Mrs A F Bryce as Secretary and D H Martin as County Oro niter A campaign plan was set with a 2 PM Monday meeting at the headquarters to map the work and the State Committee will hold 40 meetings at candidate events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Prohibition Executive Committee
Yoder
L.T. Yoder
C. L. Rose
A. F. Bryce
D. H. Martin
Jakante
Stewart on Deck for Twenty Fourth District Contest
Colonel Andrew Stewart of Ohio Pyle, a Republican candidate for Congress in the Twenty fourth district, is not worrying much about his prospects. The Duquesne region is noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy
Andrew Stewart
Ohio
Pyle
Twenty-fourth
Isa
the Duquesne
Colonel Attends Mats Meeting and Visits Mansfeld
The Colonel attends the mats meeting tonight and joined Delamater in Mansfeld yesterday. He notes some friends fear his election but adds he is not upset, having been busy at nearby fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mats
Mansfeld
Delamater
Innocent Man Detained in Bridge Disorder Case
Pittsburg and Western brakemen J C Hershberger and William Kearney were jailed after a sixth street bridge incident involving a 14 year old girl. Allegheny citizen John Marshall intervened and was arrested but later released after posting $10. Hershberger and Kearney faced $30 forfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Hershberger
William Kearney
Pittsburg
Western
Sixth Street
John Marshall
Allegheny
Hershberger
Marshall
Central Station
Marshell
Kearney
McAleese
Beore Kearney
Police Exhibition Glasses Up Bogus Aid Subscriptions Case
Inspector McAleese ordered Tooley and Jordan questioned after arrest for collecting subscriptions for a fake Amalgamated Association. The display in Central Station shamed the pair as Fitzgerald gathered names from the book and evidence of $2 to $5 donations totaling over $1,000. McAleese to file charges for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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First District
Central Station
McAleese
Tooley
Jordan
Fitzgerald
Amalgamated Association
McAleess
Charleroi Depot Site Set After Six Months Talks
After months of negotiations between the Charleroi Land Company and the P V C B R officials, the company acquired two parcels of land between Third and Fifth avenues and McKean avenue and the tracks. Ground will break next Monday for a 36000 depot fronting on McKean and Fifth. A freight warehouse and switch yards will follow, with McKean station relieving travel to the new center. Foundations for a $50000 hotel facing the depot are underway, and the bank building nears completion as activity rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
McKean Station
Newelty
Accidents Cause Injuries Including a Girl and a Man
A colored domestic named Mrs Rankin’s leg was broken after a gate incident in Allegheny. May Soles, about 15, was badly hurt when she fell into a Central Traction manhole at Wylie and High streets. Bosher suffered a crushed skull at Clark’s mill and is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Hospital
Sidewalk Nuisance From New Automatic Pump in Allegheny
Pedestrians complain about the Federal and Ohio street corner where a new automatic pump causes a muddy sidewalk due to defective drainage. The installation is critiqued as a public benefit yet a nuisance, creating flooding and inconvenient mud for walkers. Col Frank Bure previews the Wizard of the Sea in Tomorrow's Dispatch.
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Federal
Ohio Streets
Col
Frank Bure
Police Blotter Notes Various Local Arrests
Local report lists Laura Miller jailed for liquor sales without license. Charles Ratler robbed of 31 dollars. George Fenris held for alleged hatchet attack on Miss Annie Joyce. Maggie Collins party and others charged with fighting. Thomas Sullivan charged with robbing a safe belonging to Walker Spacane Co. Frank SIS800% suspected burglar released after alibi. George Halor jailed for striking a girl with a board. Michael Ryax charged with theft after release from workhouse. Catharine Taylor charged with bracelet larceny. Annie O’Neal charged with assault and battery. Jon Cuney held on assault bail. Susan acceneen discharged on firearms charge. Joseph Peffer and James Allen arrested after bar fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Miller
Charles Ratler
Grant Street
George Fenris
Annie Joyce
Maggie Collins
Mary Moore
Randel
Thomas Sullivan
Walker, Spacane & Co
Catharine Taylor
Jennie Everett
Alderman Richards
Miss Taylor
Annie O'Netln
Southside
Alder- Reinhau
Annie Hesner
Thatter
Ratobeae
Jons Cuney
Cady Street
Allegheny
Wyman
James Doran Drom
Perio
Susan Acceneen
Lizzie Reeves
Sotabanet
Reaves
Erstein
Green Glass Blowers Split Over Knights of Labor
Ex Master Workman John Coffey arrives and hints at a permanent move as Eastern Green Glass Blowers push toward withdrawal from the Knights of Labor. Strong factional splits with Louis Arrington and Powderly cited as driving forces amid factory losses and rules clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coffey
Green Glass Blowers
L. A
Louis Arrington
Order
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Coffey
Assembly
Baltimore
Reiff
Tor
Eastern District
J. M. Miller
Patrick Havey
Joseph Hirsch
Gilbert V. Buxton
Fire Threat Near Two Firms Stirs Local Alarm
The houses of William McCully & Co at Beck's Run and Cunningham & Co on Twenty sixth street are set to blow in on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCully & Co
the American
Beck's Run
Cunningham & Co., Limited
Twenty-sixth Street
Man Claims Century Identity After Fall on Forty third Street
Yesterday at about 4 PM Joseph Taper claimed to be 104 years old after being found insensible at the foot of Forty third Street. He said he lived at 234 Wylie Avenue and had just returned from Deer Creek on the Allegheny Valley Railroad before collapsing. He was taken to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAleese
Fortyty-third Street
Joseph Taper
Wylie Avenue
Deer Creek
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Forty-third Street
Local items note arrests and a missing teen
Kenny Heading sues Allegheny authorities for overnight detention to attend a mayoral hearing. A disorderly conduct charge prompts a hurried forfeit issue. Anhie Dolan, eighteen from Woods’ Hon, has been missing three days worrying her parents. Coloraen voters in the Twelfth ward form a Republican marching club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joax L. Harses
Manhattan
Allegheny
Charles Opega MM Binekith
Pattieon
Twelfth Ward
Man Mistakes Hotel Lobby For Train Depot Prank
A tall stranger in a red flannel shirt confused a hotel lobby with a railroad depot. Chief Clerk Crosby corrected him with a joke about the hotel, prompting amusement as the man admitted his mistake and left with a bundle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Crosby
Rowlesbury
Allegheny
AFTER TWENTY SEVEN YEARS Rev J E Johnson D D DIES AT WASHINGTON PA
Rev J E Johnson D D longtime pastor of United Presbyterian Church Washington Pennsylvania dies at his home at 7 pm age 62 born in Mer cer Pa noted for work across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. He served as Associate Editor of the Presbyterian Banner. Survived by his wife and two children Mary and Ernest. Funeral from the church at 1 30 pm Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Johnson
D. D
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Bright
Dr. Johnson
Mercer
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Presbyterian Banner
Mary
Ernest
Assignees Report Ready for Lawrence Bank Depositors
A Depositors' Committee member announced after a visit to Fidelity Title and Trust Company that the bank's assignee is near completion of the financial review and a dividend is likely. The statement is expected to be filed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bank
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Body of Woman Found in Monongahela River at Brown's Station
A dead woman, about 25 with long dark hair and 115 pounds, was recovered in the Monongahela river at Brown's Station on the Baltimore and Ohio line. She wore only a nightgown and was badly decomposed after being in the water for some time. The body was taken to the morgue for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela River
Brown's Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Old House and Kleber Bros. Offer Special Piano Deals
Purchasers trust the old and respected H. Kleber & Bro music house for pianos and organs. Kleber’s stores promise extra 5 percent off during the Exposition on regular lowest prices, with eight year warranties and easy payment terms. Visit 606 Wood Street, three doors from Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Kleber
Steinway
Conover
Gabler
Mesers
Kleber & Bro
Kleber’s
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Klebera
Kleber Bro.’s
Kleber Bros
Hilebers
Fall season sale and clothing specials downtown
Advertises a men's suit sale at $8.90 with single and double breasted sacks and four button cutaways from good materials. Mentions velvet fabrics, plush jackets, beaver coats, and various discounts. Includes store names and addresses on Grant and Diamond streets and other department listings.
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Prressure
Clhothing Company
Car
Grant and
Diamond Streets
the Court House
Hebrew New Year Observances In Pittsburg
The Hebrew New Year 5651 is marked by religious rites beginning Sunday at sunset. In Pittsburg two days of observance are planned with services led by Rev. Brodie and Rev. Bernstein, followed by ten days of penitence and a 24 hour fast before the Day of Atonement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Garden of Eden
Isis
Lisbon
Tabernacle
Israel
Egypt
Nisom
Great and
Third Avenue
Brodie
Burnstein
The
Reformers
Eighth Street
Alexander Lyons
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati
Largest carpet sale promises vast selection at low prices
Edward Groetz advertises carpets and furnishings from 13 to 100 per yard with thousands of patterns including moquette Wilton Brussels and body Brussels. He offers curtains, tapestries, linoleum and oil cloths with showrooms at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue claiming the largest exclusive line west of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Groetz
Penn Avenue
New Os
JUS HORNE & CO Fall Furnishings at Penn Ave
JUS HORNE & CO on Penn Avenue promotes fall stock in gents furnishings. New fall neckwear from Fisk Clark & Flagg Keys & Lockwood and Waterhouse. undergarments in Merino wool and silk blends. a standout $1 unlaundered white shirt. 5c pure linen handkerchiefs. and a wide range of Black Jackets at $10 with varied cuts and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk, Clark & Flagg
Keys & Lockwood
Waterhouse
New York
Myer Leads Sunday Service in English Then German Sermon
The event opens Sunday at 7 o'clock with Mr Lyons presiding in English and Rev Myer delivering a German sermon Monday morning. Rev Myer cites biblical roots of the feast noting it as a memorial and linking it to New Year customs and the seventh Hebrew month Lisbri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer
Chief Clerk Biegeman to Inspect Country Fences On Mission
Chief Clerk Joseph Bingamon of the Department of Public Works will leave Monday evening for New England to inspect fencing types. He aims to study country fences in Blue Stocking country, with visits to Shenley and Highland parks. He plans a two week trip, blending business with pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Pittsburg
New York
Joseph Bingamon
New England
Bingamoning
City Taxes Due Notice Issued by Controller
Controller Morrow warns the second installment of city taxes is due with a deadline of the 3st inst. Delinquent taxpayers face collection action. September taxes are ready. reminders state penalties and the usual advance charges. Gas fields at doors will be pictured in tomorrow's issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
All-Wool Cheviot Ulsters Marked Down This Morning
Ladies cloak department cuts prices on Ulsters once $10 to $15 now $2.50 each. Items described as Q all-wool Cheviot Ulsters offered at bold morning sale.
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Kemp Act
Specter
Schenley Park
New York City
Buffalo
Orth
East
Chief Higelow
Europe
Central Park
Chief Brown
Allegheny River
Earl H. Black
Bureau of Health
Jay Cooke
Pacific Coast
Henry McSweenr
United Pipe Lines
Joseph Seep
General Petroleum
Standard Oil Company
John C. Grady
Philadelphia
Muesne
Sweeney
New Orleans
W. W. Smith
W. Ih
John Bo
de B.M Bassa. Hye
Penn Street
Pos&so
Mansfield People
Broadax Smith
Stewart
Tooley and
Pennnsylvania Boad
Peraons
Flint Glass Workers
Helen McCabe
Eaton
Humane Society
Wishei
Kenny
J. B. Johnson
Weetingter, Pa
Monon River
Open
Jessa Hueus & Hack
Flelchman
New Cesk
Republican
New Illustrated Weekly
News Boys
Pittsburg News Company
Casey
T. D. Casey & Co
Liberty St
Fleishman’s
Hueys
Hacrey
James H. Arkes & Co
Fifth Ave
James H. Aiken & Co
Fleishman
Battenberg
the Orthodox Church
Groetzinger’s
Brussels Cz
Soba
Loweil
Vigelow
Ord
Brussels
Smith's
Hoxbury
Carneta
Ake
Pittshune
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Siz
Byron
Biber & Easton
Wales
Seal Plush
Soy Market Street
Biegeman
Horne & CO
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