Burned Loar in Effigy by Mt Pleasant Strikers
A mob in Mt Pleasant burned an effigy of Captain J A Loar of Company E Tenth Regiment N G P amid protests by labor and sympathy for strikers. Residents condemned the act as aiding monopoly while arrests were made of several strikers. Labor leaders held a mass meeting in Connellsville with plans for more action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke
Mr. Pleasant
J. A. Loar
Tenth Regiment
Lear
Mt Pleasant
J. A. Lear m
Sherif McCormick
Kent
Jimtown
Scottdale
Lessenring No
Leisenring No. 2
Frick
Frick Company
Walker
Dhe
Connellsville
Workman Wise
Se Darker
Keezen
Corrigan
Mobile
Dawson
First Annual Mutual Camping Club Ball Ends Early in Disorder
The Mutual Camping Club of the Southside held its first annual masquerade at Turner Hall with about 300 couples. Free beer led to disorder after 12:30, prompting Lieutenant Johnson to close the ball. One arrest was made for improper conduct, and the event ended around 1:05 AM as the band ceased and attendees dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mutual Camping Club
Southside
Turner Hall
Jane Street
South Eighteenth Street
Lois Longiier
Johson
Railroad Meetings Discuss Summer Excursion Prospects
Passenger agents and senior officials from the Panhandle Lake Erie and Pennsylvania Company met to review summer excursion plans. General Superintendent J. F. Miller urged prompt action and stressed public interest, noting preparations ahead for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PC. Co
St Ly
Pennsylvania
eMce
J. F. Miller
Panhandle
St di
Smith
B. & U. Road
Westerlny
A Clurk
Lake Erie
Sam Moody
Devlin
Pennsylvana Company
A Very Slick Frenchman Arrested For Conning
Detective Coulson arrested Reuben Van Dean alias Harold Stickenford a Frenchman who came to this country six years ago. He is charged with confidence man activity after passing a worthless check for a $0 gun and pawning it for 70. He borrowed a motor from the Electro Supply Company to move a church organ and sold it for 5 though its value was 151. Reports say he won favor with several women and took wives. The case is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Reuben van Dean
Harold Stickenford
Brown
Iecitre Supply Company
First Presbyterian Church
von Dean
Deacons Installed at Green Street Baptist Church
Green Street Baptist Church installed deacons and trustees during a service last night led by Rev. J. Hutson with pastor Rev. Laws. Several named members were ordained as deacons and Patrick Robinson, Charles S. Johnson, Thomas Jackson, Walter Street and James Jackson elected trustees. John Grantlin named clerk and Alien Robinson treasurer. Large audience attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
Walter Street
James Jackson
John Grantlin
Clek
Alien Robinson
Two Men Victimize Allegheny Storekeepers With Bogus Bulletin
Tromen posing as solicitors for a Newark dramatic paper defrauded several Allegheny merchants by circulating a counterfeit bulletin promising space for advertisements. The scheme deceived business owners into paying for nonexistent listings and services. Police investigation underway and victims seek refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Tromen
Newark
The Grip Epidemic Expands Westward Across Cities
The grip or influenza of 1890 is described as entering a more serious phase with mental and nervous effects. Doctors warn of melancholia, delirium, and exhaustion that follow severe cases. Pittsburg and Eastern cities report rising aftereffects, while moving day disruptions and funeral processions mark widespread impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
C.G. Wiley
Clouston
Teoyal Edimburzh Asylum
Europe
E. C. Spitzka
Garfield
Starle
Wiley
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pacific Coast
Illness Sweeps Birmingham Area Homes Report
The text notes numerous grip cases across Birmingham and surrounding areas. A few specifics include a South Eleventh street couple both seriously ill, five Birmingham School teachers down with influenza, and multiple families with sick members. Several residents on Carson street and Mt. Washington affected, with others recovering from the grip locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Eleventh Street
Birmingham
Charles Loother
Carson Street
Zink
Pittsburg
Joseph E. Lewis
Mt. Washington
L. F. E. Carrell
Sligorow
Southside
Resigning Moderator Sparks Debate Over Church Music
The Monongahela Presbytery met in East End with about 100 delegates and an unresolved dispute over instrumental music. Moderator Rev. D S Littell resigned after the music vote failed 19 to 7, Rev. Mr Elliott elected next year, and Rev. J Fr McCrory urged respecting congregational wishes while others disagreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
United Presbyterian Church
U. P
Collins Avenue
East End
D.S. Littell
Presbytery
Homestead
Oakdale
Mifflin
Chartiers
William Hice
Boyd
R. M. Russell
Mt. Washington
BR. H. Hood
Wilkinsburg
J. Fr. McCrory
Litte
Grip Epidemic Widespread in Pittsburg Area Victims Remain High
The grip continues to strike widely across Pittsburg and surrounding towns with many notable residents falling ill. Notables including Postmaster McKean, Alderman BE McKenns, and Mrs. Bannister are reported ill, while others like Mrs. Milligan and Walter Ames are buried or on the way. Community figures and officials are affected, with several confined to homes and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
J. W. Milligan
Florida
Swissvate
Milligan
Pittsboro
McKean
Henry M. Long
Walter Ames
Chicago
Boston
Windy
Getty
George Johnston
BE. McKenns
John H. Hare
Twenty
Father Grace
St. Joseph's Church
Sharpsburg
James G. Weir
O'Brien
Alter
Parnassus
Allegheny Valley
John A. Donnelly
Juniata Street
Allegheny
William J. Drusse
Beaver Avenue
Mary E. Ittel
Alleghheny
A. M. Watson
Clark
David McCargo
Allegheny Valley Railroad
John F. Atcheson
Alantic City
Bannister
Electric Company
Southside Scourged as Sickness Strikes Across River
Reports detail widespread illness on the South side of the Monongahela River with physicians noting 10 to 20 new cases daily. Dr Arnholt recently recovered from an attack and visited two patients, while Dr J Milton Duff remains bedridden amid a ten day siege affecting the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnholt
J. Milton Duff
Thomas K Thomas
Sweeping Sewickley Grip Bites Deep in Suburb
The grip has taken control of Sewickley, affecting nearly every household. Strong minded adults and children fall ill, with many families left without caregivers as neighbors struggle to care for their own households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Almrest
Two More Meningitis Victims Reported By Health Bureau
The Bureau of Health reported two additional deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis. Victims are John R. Williams, 4 months old, son of Lewis Williams of Maurimrest and Second Avenue, and Gussy Washington, 4 years old, son of John Washington of State oy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
John R. Williams
Lewis Williams
Maurie] Mrest
Second Avenue
Gussy Washington
John Washington
State Oy
Grip Spoils a Reunion of Seventy Seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers
The Executive Committee of the Seventy seventh Pennsylvania Volunteers Association postpones the planned reunion set for next Tuesday April 10 due to flu. The anniversary date of the Battle of Shi bran is noted but will be moved to a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grip
Seventyseventh
Pennsylvania Volunteers’ Association
Shibran
Wife Stabbed by Husband After Divorce Proceedings
Mrs Mary McDermott of 04 Shelby alley Southside was stabbed in the abdomen by her husband Patrick McDermott who fled. Police say the couple had been at odds, divorce granted last Saturday, and McDermott threatened to settle matters on the way home. The wound is two inches long and not deep, but she lost much blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McDermott
Shelby Alley
Southside
Patrick McDermott
McDermott
Fourth Avenue
South Eighth Street
Funeral of HN P Reed at Wilkins Avenue Home
A large number of friends attend the service for N P Reed at his home on Wilkins Avenue. The body was interred at Allegheny Cemetery, with Dr W J Reid Rev J P E Kumler and Rev Dr Sutherland officiating and a choir providing music. Interment was private and mourners viewed the face of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Reed
Allegheny
Wilkins Avenue
W. J. Reid
J. P. E. Kumler
Dr. Sutherland
Kumler
Sutherland
Reid
Reen
Waters Says Union Switch and Signal Affairs Will Be Amicably Adjusted
E F Waters, a Boston director, says no apprehension about the company and good prospects. The directors are settling financial matters with Westinghouse and other firms without legal action. W Scott Fitz and Sigourney Hatler returned home, as did Waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Waters
Boston
Union Switch and Signal Company
Electric Cemetery
Sigourney Hatler
Company
E. IF. Waters
Accidents Strike City Mills and Streets
Yesterday's incidents include an unknown elderly man fallen on Butler Street injuring head and face while intoxicated. William Heffin allegedly struck by a crane at Oliver’s mill on Fifteenth Street, about twenty feet. A. M. Deffoer reportedly struck by a locomotive at Oliver Bros. and Phillips wire mill, skull fractured and death expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Street
Herrix
William_ Heffin
Oliver
Fifteenth Street
A. M. Deffoer
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
County Commissioners Pick County Building Staff for Year
The County Commissioners elected county buildings staff for the coming year. Appointments include Superintendent J. C. Mercer, Chief engineer C. K B. Shepler, engineers Hod Marshall and others, machinist Richard Watkins, electricians John Warrington and a team, greasers, washmen, window cleaners, utility men, elevator men, and janitresses. Two vacancies due to resignations were filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mercer
Wan
Shea
Real Estate and Insurance Ad for Yoder Law Building
An advertisement for the Yoder law building at Fifth and Wylie avenues promotes real estate and insurance services. The copy extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven treatment during influenza epidemics, claiming it reduced severity and prevented complications while others failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder Law Building
Fifth and
Wylie Avenues
American Dorset sheep breeders form national association
An American Dorset short horn breeders association formed at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with 41 breeders from across the country. T. S. Cooper was elected president and M. A. Cooper secretary. The group aims to protect the breed, touting early maturity, heavy weight, and wool production of 10–12 pounds yearly. The 285 million pounds annual U S wool production and next meeting in January were noted. J. W. Axtell attended, predicting a big year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue
Seventh Avenue Hotel
T. S. Cooper
Coopersburg
M. A. Cooper
van Buren
England
Queen Victoria
K. P. Bowdliteh
Farmington
Mass
W. E. Eg
Angola
Ind
J. S. Woodward
New York Board of Agriculture
Lockport
J. M. Harm
Washington Hollow
N. Y
George E. Jones
Litchfield
Vonn
J. M. Wylie
Washington
J. C. Frost
Beaton
America
N. al. Small
Cooperstown
J. W. Axtell
East End
Dispute Over Corkworks Labor Force Amid Strike
A Disputes reporter counted workers at Reed's punching room, finding 91 men and boys in 58 machines, disputing firm claim of 310 workers and Assembly claim of 125 to 140. Mrs Armstrong says 15 more hires expected, while no new developments emerged. The workforce remains hopeful for a breakthrough as the strike continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
C. D. Armstrong
Reed
Committee on Plan for Building Exchange Scheme
Builders' Exchange appoints a committee to study a new exchange building with W. B. Lupton as chairman and A. J. Harnock as secretary. A five member sub committee was formed to report a plan at the next meeting, with a Philadelphia style building likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
W. B. Lupton
A.J. Harnock
Philadelphia Exchange
Freight depot moves to new quarters at East Liberty
The Pennsylvania freight depot and Adams Express offices shifted yesterday to new quarters in the old car shops near Penn and Fifth avenues due to insufficient side track space. The move provides ample room and follows ongoing rail yard adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Adams Express
East Liberty Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Penn and Fifth Avenues
RG. McGunigle
Remarriage cited for George and Ellen Bargrave
George and Ellen Bargrave of 51 Watson Street were remarried yesterday morning by Rev. W D Wills after a previous divorce lasting about a year following a misunderstanding. The notice includes local advertising for H J Lynch offering spring dress goods and fabrics, with prices and goods listed, plus hosiery and underwear specials. You can also find friends’ new addresses in today's removal column on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Ellen Bargrave
Watson Street
W. D. Wills
Dispatch
Mwr
New Allegheny Chiefs Installed After Bond Approvals
Finance Committee approves bonds for three new department chiefs John R B Murphy chief of Public Safety Edward Armstrong chief of Public Works Stewart Grubbs chief of Public Charities. Bids open for city bonds and awards set including Union National Bank and others. Armstron appoints Ehlers Gray Hamillton Waddington to key posts. Roaa Commissionership remains unallotted and the new chief remains ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Chiefs of Department
Mr. Seaman
John RB. Murphy
Department of Public Safety
Joseph Ilenberger
Adam Tubs
John 8S. Sneider
Edward Armstrong
Department of Public Works
W. 8. MacKinney
J. G. Forrester
A. G. Filiman
G. B. Hitl
R. C. Tannelwil
Stewart Grubbs
Department of Public Charities
John Duan
Samuel Hastings
John Hastings
John Forrester
Union National Bank
California Avenue
W. R. Thompson & Co
Charles Ehlers
Bureau of Engineering and Surveys
James Gray
Engineer
William Hamillton
Bureau of Public Parks
Benjamin Waddington
Roaa
Armstrong
Bankers III Loom as State Funds Safeguard Plan Debated
The Legislative committee convenes at the Duquesne to design stronger protections for State funds. Senators Handy Smith Fling Monaghan and others plus Representatives Few Fruit Brooks Skinner Stewart attend. Fruit voices opposition to the treasurer and supports safeguards and a $500 bond for better protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
George Handy Smith
Fling
Monaghan
Few
Fruit
Brooks
Skinner
Stewart
Senate
George Hutchinson
Lloyd J. Hunt
Hunt
John Harper
John B. Jackson
Representative Fruit
Sharon
Jay—tiCieen
Special Announc: Jewelry and musical instruments sale
Have you seen our stock of diamonds gold and silver watches jewelry silverware bronzes etc. Please call and compare prices and quality Courteous treatment guaranteed A full line of musical instruments on hand N GALLINGER'S Visuo 1200 Peon Ave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gallinger
Remedy Promoted For The Grip In Pittsburg Area
Among many medicines, Chamberlains Cough Remedy is praised for treating the grip. The drug is said to lessen severity and may counteract pneumonia. It is sold at 50 cents a bottle by numerous Pittsburg druggists and in Allegheny City by several lenders and stockists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Pittsburg
E. G. Stucky
Penn Avenue
E. G. Stucky & Co
Wylie Avenue
Fulton Street
Markell Bros
Penn
Frankstown
Carl Hartwig
Butler Street
John Smith
Main Street
James L. McConnel
Horse and mule stock arrives at Archheim stables
A new carload of draught and general purpose horses arrived at Archheim Live Stock Company Limited at 52 Second Avenue in Pittsburg. Buyers are urged to call, as the mule yards hold 75 head of stock from small pits to large draught mules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Curtain and wallpaper sale and assorted discounts
A dated advertising snippet lists multiple retailers offering discounts on curtains wallpaper corsets and lace items. Businesses include CampBet Dick Joan Ropers Rosenbaum Co and The People’s Store promoting reduced prices and special opportunities across fabrics and home goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Store
Fifth Avenue
Campbell & Dick
John S. Roberts Offers Fine Goods At 414 Wood Street
An advertisement notes a wide range of fine goods including leathers and pressed anions at John S. Roberts' 414 Wood Street. It also promotes Dr. O Keefe's cold or catarrh pills from Dr. O Keefe Co homeopathic druggists located at 708 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Roberts
Wood Street
A Question of Creeds Rev McFarlane Lectures in Allegheny
Rev R A McFarlane of Stranalar County Donegal spoke to about fifty people at the Central R P Church in Sandusky Street Allegheny on the Irish question. He urged funds to build a new church and argued Christianizing Ireland would ease agitations by reducing religious strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. McFarlane
Stranalar
County Donegal
Ireland
R. P
Sandusky Street
Allegheny
McFarlane
Sale of Judgments by Tailors Critics of Debtors
The annual suction sale of judgments obtained by members of the Tailors' Exchange occurred yesterday. The list included men from all classes and professions who owed for clothes. Judgments were purchased at nominal figures by the tailoring plaintiff to deter debtors from buying the claims against themselves, while attendees harshly criticized the debtors as names were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tailors’ Exchange
A Fine Bit of Burglars Tools Secured in Fitzsimmons House
County Detective Beltzhoover yesterday secured burglar tools in Fitzsimmons house in Mifflin township. The tools are of fine material and peculiarly fitted for their work. Lacy Fitzsimmons, four year old daughter, has been removed from jail and placed with a respectable family at Fitzsimmons request. bills will be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltzhoover
Fitzsimmons
Mifflin Township
Lacy
Wil
Taxes Coming In Freely As Treasurer Busy
Treasurer Denniston and staff processed many payments despite rain reducing crowds. Tax receipts total nearly two million dollars with large checks from Pennsylvania Railroad for 160,000 and Jones & Laughlin for 66,000. Hugh Kelley, 67, died after a long illness following a fall last year. coroner investigating. He lived on Steuben Street and left several grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denniston
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jones & Laughlin
Hugh Kelley
Steuben Street
Kelly
Ife
Pittsburg
Fourth Ward
Loughran Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy in Ad
Former North Des Moines mayor J B Loughran extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Pain Balm noting relief from la grippe and coughs. He recalls family use and a printer cousin who recommended the remedies after a severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Loughran
North Des Moines
Locust Street
Chamberlain
Wso
Importations of Fabrics Offerings by Hucus and Hacxe
Hucus and Hacxe invite attention to complete direct importations of desirable fabrics. First selections from top makers feature new designs and reliable qualities. India Silk singles and wash silks shown with handsome art designs, checks and stripes at two prices 75 cents and 1 dollar per yard. Extra values in Black Sarah Silks offered from sec to 25 dollars per yard due to a recent advantageous purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Sarah
Sec
Linen bargains for housekeeping needs
The notice states a sale this week offering 350 pairs of Pure Linen Pillow Cases sized 36 by 45 inches at 125 per pair and a dozen Huckaback Towels at 4 1/4 cents each. It claims superior quality and unequaled value for these prices.
Deep Waters Presage Summer Dress Materials Sale
Horne and Co at 5 Penn Ave offers 25,000 yards of Challies cut to 2,000 summer dresses. New Challies from French and German makers feature many shades, exclusive designs, and all wool varieties up to 55 cents per yard. A central silk sale and a millinery pattern hat offer follow.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Detective Coulson
Green Street Baptist Church
Westwald
Mr. Elliott
McCrory
J. W. Harsha
Messrs. Holman
McGiffin
M. T. Smalley
M. M. Patterson
R. M. Parton
Monongahlia River
HN. P. Reed
Oliver Bros
Myer Gallinger
Dorset
DiMeulty
Fast Liberty
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Yeager
Butz
Baltimore and Ohio
Charles Manning
Hastings
Cambria County
Tenth Street
F. W. SaAwert & Co
Cornell University
Westinghouse Electric Works
Horseshoers’ Union No
Grand Central Rink
K. of L
Third Avenue
Market Street
Joan Devi
Knights of Labor
Instec Ton Martin
Mary O'Reilly
Eureka Nut Lock Company
Areck
William H. Hays
Carpenters’ Council
H. J. Lynch
Jamestown
Pest
Wisa
Hosenbaum & Co
Finance Committee of
Bureaus
Oaly
Bankers
Mr. Frost
Hornes and Mules
the People's Store
Camppbett & Dick
Joan
Ropers
Mad
Iron City
Donegal
Fitzsimm
Detective Gilkinson
Hucus & Hacxe
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market
Ulrich & Spencer
United States
Harrah
Matthew Mallory
Bridgeville
Mallory
Post Office
McCandless
Een
Ponlte
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Zoc
Grace
Sarahs
JOS. Horne & CO
Mag. C. Weisser
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