City Looks to New Poor Farm Site and Hospital Link
Pittsburg debates locating a new poor farm in Ward Twenty second with 165 000 Stewart farm option off. Mayor Gourley backs 16 20 acres and a municipal hospital nearby, while State Boards of Charities must approve plans before action. Chief Elliot stresses state oversight and open air work for inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Twenty-Second Ward
Pittsburg
Stewart
Westmoreland County
Ewing
Supreme Court
Moreland
Enid
Tower Court
H. S. A. Stewart
City Hall
W. A. Magee
Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
Evans
Sam
Elliot
Department of Public Charities
Philadelphia
W.C. McCarthy
Morrow
Gazzam Hill
Betrayed by His Father Grant Geiger Arrested for Robbing Employer
Detectives Coulson and Fitzgerald arrested Grant Geiger a 35 year old tailor for stealing valuable clothing from M. Byrnes store on Sixth street. A duplicate door key allowed entry six weeks ago. Clothing appeared in pawn shops leading to the elder Geiger’s arrest and later release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson and Fitzgerald
Grant Geiger
M. ©. Byrnes
Geiger
Byrnes
Sixth Street
Geicer
Byrmes
Father Thay
Eiger
Wylie Avenue
Coulson
Fitzgerald
Penne
Braddock
Grant
Kirkpatrick Avenue
Allegheny
Chief Elliot to sue over English pauper importations
Chief Elliot of the Department of Charities will file suit against John Crowley for bringing a pauper to America. Margaret Crowley aged 61 from Middleborough England arrived in Philadelphia May 14. She was sent to a Poor Farm after being deemed a pauper and returned to England. The action could set a test case with fines of 75 dollars and transportation costs per pauper under the 1534 act. fifteen similar cases have surfaced in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Elliot
Department of Charities
John Crowley
America
Margaret Crowley
Middleborough
Yorkshire
England
McKeesport
Philadelphia
Crowley
Elliot
Joan Crowley
Ex Constable Clare Survives 150 Foot Bluff Fall
Patrick Clare, about 53, a former Fort Pitt Glass Works blower and Alderman Richards constable, was found unconscious on Second Avenue near Tenth Street at the bluff foot after a 150 foot fall. He had been released from Dixmont weeks earlier. friends say he attempted a bridge jump. He recalled walking up the bluff steps but not how he ended 150 feet below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Patrick Clare
Roach
Second Avenue
Tenth Street
Fort Pitt
Dixmont
Italians of Pittsburg Celebrate Garibaldi Day Picnic
A large Italian gathering met at Morce's Grove Ross station to mark Garibaldi’s entry into Rome and the fall of the Papal Government. The event featured dancing, a morning parade by the Italian societies with about 200 men in bright uniforms, music by the Christopher Columbus Band, and a route from Grant to Fifth Avenue Sixth to Federal Street, then by car to the picnic grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Morce’s Grove
Ross Station
Garibaldi
Rome
Christopher Columbus
Grant
Fifth Avency
Federal Street
Thousands Turn Out for Mammoth German Catholic Parade
Crowds jammed Pittsburg streets for a Torchlight German Catholic Congress procession with over 12,000 uniformed men and boys. Railroads ran special trains, bishops at Holy Ghost College headquarters, and a large ship float named Santa Maria highlighted the hour long parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sixth Street
Peon Avenue
Liberty Street
Indiana
Kentucky
Schlosser
Holy Ghost College
Smithfield
Water Streets
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Liberty Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Penn Avenue
St Paul's Cathedral
Young Boy Survives Barrel Fire in Evans Alley
Ten year old Charlie Hardick near Evans alley in Allegheny fell on an empty benzine barrel at dusk. He struck a match and sparked a flash, suffering burns but escaping serious injury. Dr. Guilford treated his wounds on Preble avenue and the boy rested at home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stock
J. A. Shott
Hormemerand Army Land
Hisbreenth
Leukas
St. Michael's Conferencer
C. Booher
St. Michael’s Lanters
J. B. Krocher
St. Aloysius Society
L. L. Hoerr
St. Siichael's
Se Surkbart
St. Mary's Church
Mchkee’s Rocks
Max Schoelder
St Joseph's Church
Mt. Oliver
H. Elschelman
St. Martin's Church
West End
Helrholzer
August Haler Hand
St. Martin
St. George Church
I“ Robeawtier
eTmania
St. Vincent's Literary Bouiety
George Fisher
Mere Te Loals
J. Miller
J. Thaper
St. Mary's
William Eberie
Ty's Bannet Ee
Pee George Miler
John Hoofcot
Aries
William J. Schuster
Anton Mover
Joseph Kft
Red Mists
Max Hot
St. Philomena
John Kedtneer
Charlie Hardick
Evans Alley
Allegheny
Charlie
Death of John O Brien ruled accidental at Shousetown
Coroner McDowell held an inquest into John O'Brien's death at the Michael Noonan boarding house in Shousetown. Witnesses testified that John Baske borrowed a revolver. while both men held it the bullet struck O'Brien in the heart, causing instantaneous death. The jury found accidental death and Baske, once a murder suspect, was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
John O'Brien
Michael Noonan
Shouset
John Baske
Noonan
O'Brien
Barke
Beginning Plan For Beautifying Schenley Park
Colonel John Y. Calyer of New York arrives at the request of Chief Bigelow to draft a plan for Schenley Park. He designed Central Park and Prospect Park and will spend a week surveying the grounds, praising the park’s natural beauty and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleonel Calyer
Schenley Park
John Y. Calyer
New York
Chief Bigelow
Central Park
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Calyer
How Kodak Was Fractured
An Italian worker in the Pittsburg and Western yards became involved in a troubling incident. The report notes the unusual sequence of events and the resulting injuries in a brief, fact-focused account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
John Kodak
Pittsburg
Western Yards
Ee Tee
Bed
Catholic Parade Honors Loyal Citizens at Grand Central Rink
An outdoor parade ends at the Grand Central Rink where Rev Joseph Sulir and Rev Father Meissner address thousands in uniform. Sulir denounces un-American sentiments as a serpent traitor, calling for loyalty to the Catholic Church and country. Meissner delivers a rousing reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central Rink
Joseph Sulir
SS. Peter and Paul Church
Jesus
Christ
Polis
Pittsburg
Father Meissner
Penu, Ind
German Catholic Congress Brings Center Leader Dr Ernest Lieber to Pittsburgh
Dr Ernest Lieber of Camburg arrives for a German Catholic Congress in Pittsburgh after visiting his sister in New York. He is the Center party leader in the Reichstag and will speak at the congress tomorrow. Bishops Hald Janssen and Rademecher also attend, hosted at Holy Cross College and St Marys Convent in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lieber
Camburg
Germany
Reichstag
Windhorst
Bismarck
Lisher
Schlosser
Pittsburg
New York
America
Hald
North Carolina
Janssen
Illinois
Rademecher
Nashville
Holme College
St Mary's Convent
Aleny
Southside Parade Dominates Boroughs With Large Turnout
The Southside parade, led by the German Catholic communities, drew the largest crowd yet as Brownstown societies marched along Carson Street. Hundreds of Japanese lanterns hung from St. Michael's Church spire while red fires lit the route. The massed spectators overwhelmed police despite added force, deflating Allen Town and Beltzhoover residents who joined the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St George
St. Michel's Congregation
St. Michael's Conference and Sodality
Santa Maria
St. Michael's Mannerchor
Lawrenceville
St. Augustine's
St. Augustine
Order of the Pale
St. Michael's Church
Brownstown
Carson Street
Twentieth
Allentown
Beltzhoover
McK Salt
Flag incident on Troy Hill echoes Labor Day display
Last night a man named Snyder on Troy Hill displayed bunting and the German emblem with the stars and stripes, provoking a neighborly request to reverse the arrangement. After some discussion, Snyder raised the American flag again amid cheers from locals who witnessed the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Troy Hill
Anxious for a Change Allegheny City Second Class Status
The Allegheny Finance Committee directed City Attorney Elphinstone to draft an opinion on whether the city can become a second class city. Action on ordinances creating the office of Assistant City Attorney was postponed. The committee authorized transferring 20,000 dollars from contingent to Water Committee funds, the year’s remaining appropriation. A large amount of roll business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Finance
Allegheny Finance
Elphinstone
Water Committee
Tis
Typhoid Claim Fatality Of Local Teamster
William McClaney a teamster for Southside contractor Adam Dilke died yesterday at his Sarah Street boarding house after a five week illness. With scant resources, friends started a collection to cover burial costs. The boarding house refused to host services, and the body will be buried from Semmelock's Livery Stable this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McClaney
Adam Dilke
Sarah Street
Semmelock
Robbery Attempt Disturbs Robinson Moon Township Residents
Thieves along Robinson and Moon townships have families unsettled by a recent break in at the home of Mr. James Scarborough. A pulsing noise from a sash caused by the intruder drew attention, sending the thief fleeing before help could confront him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson and Moon Townships
James Scarborough
Boy Charged in Swing Incident Delays Case
Fred Osterman a 10 year old boy faced charges for throwing and striking Clara Shoenberger from a swing. The girl remains in critical condition as the case is postponed awaiting outcome of injuries. Osterman admits striking Shoenberger but denies throwing her from the swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Osterman
Clara Shoenberger
Public School Library Granted Month-Long Stay in City Hall
The Public School Library of Allegheny won a one month extension to remain in City Hall until November 1. The City Property Committee also approved renting 500 feet of the library space to Postmaster Gilleland for one year at 1.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public
Allegheny
City Hall
Gilleland
Polishing Dept Workers Report Nine Hour Shift
It was reported that polishers in the finishing department at American Iron Works worked nine hours yesterday. The current wage rate for ten hours is cited, indicating a rate discrepancy or overtime context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Iron Works
Tees
City pawnbrokers face strict new license and age rules
The special session of both city branches approved a broad pawnbroking ordinance requiring a one year license at 200 dollars, strict records, daily pledges reporting, and bans on receiving items from under 21 or intoxicated persons with penalties. Opponents argued overreach and legality, while supporters cited public safety and consistency with other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Police Department
Keating
Mr. Keating
Chief of Public Safety
Russia
Lambie
Pittsburg
Brown
Music store offers 5 to 10 percent off during Pitt Exposition
H Kleber & Bro. 506 Wood Street Pittsburg advertises extra reductions of five to ten percent on pianos organs banjos mandolins guitars brass horns sheet music during the fair to attract visitors. They feature Steinway Conover Gabler Opera Emerson pianos Vocalion church organs and Earhuff parlor organs. Also note millinery opening at C A Simpson Co 618 Penn Ave September 25 26 27 with kerchief bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Steinway
Conover
Gabler
Opera
Emerson
Vocalion
Kleber’s
Wood Strees
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
C. A. Simpson & Co
Penn Avenue
Thureday
Exceptions Filed in Penn Bank Case Over Master Findings
Attorney D T Watson filed court exceptions in the Penn Bank case alleging the master erred on multiple points. He claims the decree in Warner versus Hare bars relief, disputes director liability under the charter, questions asset values as of April 24 184, and accuses W X Riddle of unlawful certificate appropriation. He also contests the fictitious Hill Co D Wilson Watson Co accounts representing over five million dollars in transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeterday
D. T. Watson
Hie
D. T. Watson, Esq
Penn Bank
Thomas Hare
Philip Reymer
James Hardman
A. A. Hutchinson
J.co. Brown
F. Laughlin
5. Severance
A.M. Cavitt
George C. Davis
T. B. Swearingen
Warner
Hare
United Pipe Lines
W. X. Riddle
Hill & Co
D. Wilson & Co
Watson & Co
Riddle Oil Syndicate
Building Trades Back Painters Against Knights of Labor Fight
The Building Trades Council vows support for painters in a campaign against Knights of Labor painters. Carpenters tinners electricians and other trades refuse to work with Knights of Labor crews. the move aims to target shops one by one across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Painters
Knights of Labor
R. C. Miller
Sixth Avenue
Building Trades’ Council
Eesti — Eee Akets Ceinter
Building Trades Council
Evans
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Local Freight Agents Meet. Rates Unchanged Amid Traffic Rise
The Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents met at the Pennsylvania Company's office to review current business. Several classifications were updated while all freight rates remained the same. Agents reported a large traffic increase and discussed capacity to handle it as seasonal demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Committee of
Pennsylvania Company
World’s Fair Commission backs dual site plan in Chicago area
Mr. Charles Abel reports from Chicago on World’s Fair prospects. He describes key figures General Mer, General Palmer and Ex Governor Waller supporting a Lake Front entry with two permanent exhibition buildings, while the main fair would be at Washington and Jackson Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Abel
Chicago
Commission
Council Chamber
Abel
South America
Dispatch
United States
Trere
General Mer
Michigan
Spain
Martindale
Indiana
General Palmer
Lake Front
Washingtop
Jackson Parks
Waller
Connecticut
House Furnishings Sale Offers Wide Carpet Selection
Local advertiser lists 20000 yards moquette and 40000 pach antacemmakes at varied prices from 25 cents to 150 per yard, Wilton velvet, body Brussels, lace curtains, Chenille and Turkish examples, thousands of rugs linoleums and oilcloths, all patterns and borders claimed exclusive to the house for fall furnishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Lowell
Chenille and Turcoman
Horne & Co. offers fall women wear and Bonnets
A broad display with reduced prices on ladies wrappers scotch cheviot jackets and vests. Paris London bonnets hats and flower garnitures fresh from the case. Glove lines Foster Kid and Lacing Gloves in multiple finishes. Underwear flannels and woolen fabrics announced with wide stock ready for fall purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Boise de Boulogne
Hyde Park
General Hastings Defeat Spurs Davis Election Move
Amid debates in the commission, Captain Wile McLelland of Pittsburg urged declaring General Davis elected after Hastings' defeat. General Davis thanked the commission and pledged to use his best efforts, while Abel concluded the World’s Fair could help despite current hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chengeab
Wile Wiliam Mclelland
Pittsburg
Hastings
Davis
Abel
Delegates Favor Major McDowell in State Convention Climate
The Americus Club units traveled to the Republican State Convention in Philadelphia area to back Major McDowell for Congress seekers from Sharon New Castle Sharpsville Castle and nearby towns. McDowell doubts Mr. Phillips will run and believes victory possible even with a Phillips candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major McDowell
Americus Club
Quaker City
Congress
Sharon
J Liaseans Reed
New Castle
McConnell
Sharpsville
L. McCracken
Ro Castle
Ana
Cs Barn
Cot Inhomin
Ge Intepene
Candidgee
T. W. Phillips
Phillips
in _ ogue
Phill
Pittsburg
Duquesne
McCracken
Quay
Renean Demaniar
S. L. Hoyt
Elliott Holbrook Heads B&O Pittsburgh Division
Elliott Holbrook assumed command of the Pittsburgh division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad yesterday. He toured the main line with Chief Engineer Manning and it is believed only minor changes will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Holbrook
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Manning
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State Board of Charities
Miowecce
Franciscus Hosp
McAleese
Central Station
W. F. Eichenlaub
Felix Maire
D. Dyethets
Germanian
Mate George Kunkle
Rulghte
J. George
Fleet Division
Charlie Bardick
Shousetown
St. Augustinoeaden
William Pemenans
M. Beedsbunghee
Sodality
SRE
Aurantine's
Charles Eckert
Manin
Cai
Mericus Hand
Peter and st.Paul's
East End
Anawes
Father Suler
Yeas
Gillespie
McCord
Warmeastia
Negley
Run
Haight's Run
Alexander King
Bigelow
Pitt“Burg
Cao
Mert
Salta
Cloak and Millinery
Berlin
Fleeiseman & Co
Market St
People’s Store
Fifth Ave
Horne & Warn
Recreation Park
Tissa Hucus
Hacrs
Jos, Horve & Co
Boces
Horns & Wanp
Thavelley
Es. E. Moos
Federal # street
Hucks & Hacks
Tissa
Gloria
Windsor
Horne & Warp
Borane
Sem Western Railroad
Horne & Waed
Jos, Horne & Co
Hlem
Hogist & Wank
Fueisaman & Bob
Washington and Jackson Parks
The
MR. Abel
Groetzinger’'S
Edward Groetzinger
Biber & Eastin
Astrakhan
Seattesa
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Foster
Saxony
Gore
JS. Horne & CO
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