Giant coke deal eyed for $400000 main plant sale
A meeting in Pittsburgh covered the Mutual Coke Company plant on the Sewickley branch. Charles Donnelly seeks to buy as an individual, potentially controlling about 70 percent with 65 to 70 percent held by Carrie Furnace and DeArmitt. Negotiations hinge on Jamison's stake and future plant growth. A second deal targets Thaw coal land leases or sales in Fayette county with a furnace firm poised to build a large plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Coke Company
Sewickley
Southwest Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Donnelly
McClure Coke Company
Sol Schoyer
W. P. DeArmitt
Carrie Furnace Company
Charles Jamison
Donnelly
McClure Company
Mr. DeArmitt
Mr. Jamison
Carrie Company
DeArmitt
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Jamison
Connellsville
Frick
McClure
Frick Company
Mutual
Schoyer
Dispatch
Charles A Bai
DeArmitteaid
Mutual Mining and Manufacturing Company of
Greensty
Thaw
Quarter Cents in America Incident Sparks Bet
A crowd from a South Side boarding house confronted Alder man Soccop after a claim that quarter cents exist in America as in Poland. Meyer Borak, in a street-side wager, produced a cut coin and fled with the stake. Josef Wroblofski filed suit, and Constable Sherran pursues Borak to protect him from pursuing countrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Soccop
South Tenth Street
Meyer Borak
Horak
America
Poland
Dorak
Josef Wroblofski
Herak
Wroblofski
Sherran
Hard Work at a Fire Destroys West End Stable
A blaze last evening damaged the large stable of W. H. Speaker a West Main Street grocer. Two horses were saved but flour and hay stored nearby were nearly destroyed. After three hours of effort the fire controlled with total loss around 1000000 dollars and risk to adjacent homes and the Young Men's Catholic Club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Speaker
South Main Street
West End
Boxe
Young Men's Catholic Club
Lawrenceville Citizens Discuss Site for Carnegie Library
Lawrenceville residents held a meeting in the Lincoln Club rooms on Butler street to pick a site for a branch library promised by Andrew Carnegie. A four-ward committee including Irwin Price Simpson and Patterson recommended Butler street between the arsenal and cemetery and urged submission to the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Lincoln Club
Butler Street
Andrew Carnegie
Messrs
Irwin
Price, Simpson
Patterson
Arsenal
J. 8. Seiman
J. J. Mitchell
L. A. Patterson
Hugh Ferguson
John Runette
James Simpson
J. J. Covert
Attempted Vandalism on Monongahela Water Works
Captain Thomas W. Baker of the Bureau of Health announced an unknown person attempted to improve the Monongahela water works by tossing a dead decaying horse into the river. The philanthropic culprit has not been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Thomas W. Baker
Bureau of Health
Select Council Passes Carnegie Free Library Ordinance
The Select Council in Allegheny ends a long dispute by approving the Carnegie Free Library ordinance with 16 votes to 2. Mayor Pearson’s veto on the Second Ward street opening was sent back to Streets. The council will reorganize Monday with caucus to nominate city officers and likely announce new committees including a library panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Allegheny
Carnegie Free Library
Arthur Kennedy
McAfea
Cochran
Kesha
Hunter
Lindsay
Snaman
Committee On Finance
Pearson
Second Ward
Lahugh
Observatory Avenue
Library
Beld
Neeb
Dilworth
Desperate Welfare Case In Etna Street Family
Mrs Julia Sullivan and four children were taken in by Humane Agent Dean after distressing conditions at their Etna Street home. The husband, ill with pneumonia, lies critical at St Francis Hospital. Neighbors reported threats and unstable behavior. The matron at Central Station said the mother rested well and the children were cleaned and cared for. Dean expected to place the woman at the retreat on Troy Hill and the children in avium until relatives can help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Sullivan
Humane
Dean
Etna Street
Twenty Eighth Street
St. Francis Hospital
Bce
Central Station
New Mexico Texas Delegation Pursues Statehood Aims
J L Adams of Chicago now in New Mexico plans to push statehood and trade talks with Pittsburg leading to Washington around December 12. A Texas Governor Prince headed delegation will seek formalization of old Spanish tithes and boundary clarifications to settle vast estates, with talks of guiding Texans through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L Adams
Chicago
New Mexico
J. H. Stevenson
Adams
Pittsburg
Washington
N. M
Prince
Texas
Renewal of the War by the Anti Oleomargarine Society
W F Cook secretary of the Anti-Oleomargarine Society filed suit through Henry McFarland against H B Rea W F Scott 64 East Diamond and William Rea operator of the Ohio Dairy Company The case arose after a grocer from Connellsville provided a bill head for the firm which used a post office box address Cook aims to involve Federal authorities over alleged non use of Government stamps Hearings are scheduled for next Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Cook
Cook
Notable Visitors and Business Travel Through Pittsburgh
West Gaffy reports Hayetville oil well underproducing at 23 barrels though promising, with a belief in larger 35 barrel wells nearby. Agnes Vogel returns from New York to sing at Otto Herner matinee. James McCrea and family depart for Boston by private car for business and pleasure. Several executives and engineers visit Pittsburgh hotels and lobbies, including McKay Dagion, Collins, McKean, Gorham, and Pettit, while others arrive from Indiana, Greenville, Sharon, and Charleston to pursue oil and steel interests and meetings at the Duquesne, Seventh Avenue, and Hotel Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Gaffy
Hayetville
Agnes Vogel
New York
Beebe
Otto Herner
Old City Hall
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Company
Boston
J. T. R. McKay
Cleveland
Lake Shore and Michigan Railroad
James D. Dagion
Baltimore and Ohio
Duquesne
Collins
McKean
Washington
P. Coleman
J. M. Meeder
Emlenton
John Scott
Larimer Avenue
Mast End
Pennsylvania Railroad
Godfrew Marshall
Indiana, Pa
Pittsburg
William Seymore Edwards
Charleston
W. Va
Tariff Clash Predicted As Hides Hit With 15 Percent Duty
Allegheny tanners and Pittsburgh leather makers rally against a 15 percent ad valorem tariff on hides. Nine local tanneries, output about 12 000 sides weekly, warn higher costs will raise shoe prices and hurt consumers. Local firms and Bayne advocate oppose. some fear tanners may move operations to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Committee of Ways and Means
Pittsburg
Hartleys
East Liberty
Bayne
Congress
Allegheny County Butchers Elect Officers And Plan Cincinnati Trip
The Allegheny County Butchers Association elected J F Beilstein as President William Pfeil as First Vice President Adam Borshener as Second Vice President William Thockenberger as Treasurer G F Smith Jr as Secretary and Fred Peters as Secretary. Jacob Richter kept his seat as director amid the largest vote. Delegates to the National Association in Cincinnati May 2 were Richter Beilstein Pfeil Dellenbach Peters Herbster, with travel by boat and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Butchers’ Association
Diamond Market
J. F. Beilstein
William C. Pfeil
Adam Borshener
William Thockenberger
G. F. Smith, Jr
Fred Peters
Jacob Richter
National Association
Cincinnati
Allegheny County
Fi Beilstein
G. C. Dellenbach
William Peters
John G. Herbster
Railroad Rates on 40 Mile Radius to Be Decided Today
Railroad representatives meet at Hotel Anderson at 2 p m to settle coal rate differences between Pittsburg and lake ports and Hocking Valley. A committee will seek a 5 cent concession for Hocking and may include Bellevernon in the 40 mile radius, citing erroneous geographic lines. Decisions hoped for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Ports
Hocking Valley
Hotel Anderson
McCullough
Pennsylvania Company
Hocking
Bellevernon
Pickpockets at Work on Crowded Fifth Avenue
Crowds on Fifth Avenue near Easter bonnet buyers caused excitement when a thief tested Mrs. Teazell's watch chain after leaving Horne & Ward's store. She restrained him, forcing the man to drop the chain and flee, while a dry goods handle he dropped shattered on the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Real estate dealer sues over alleged speak easy operation
Maurice Wallace filed suit yesterday against Richard Brown before Judge McKenna alleging Brown ran three speak easies on premises at Eighteenth Street near Penn Avenue. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday next.
Wedding at the Court House Ties Elmer P Williams and Liszie McDowell
Elmer P Williams of mixed race, twice jailed on Liszie McDowell’s suit, was married yesterday in the Clerk of Courts office. The union affects her role as a witness in a case involving her niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer P. Williams
Liszie McDowell
The Chicago Excursion Report Meeting Prompted
The American Mechanics group plans an excursion to Chicago during the Jones meeting of the National Council. They will meet tomorrow evening to hear the Transportation Committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Council
Committee On ‘Transportation
Christian Unity Meeting at St Andrew's Church
A Good Friday service gathers in St Andrew's Church Ninth at this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Drs Felton Maxwell and H T McClelland will speak. Music includes Dr Stainer's anthem Crucifixion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Unity
St. Andrew's Church
Impressive Maundy Thursday and Good Friday ceremonies
Holy Thursday featured a pontifical high mass at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral with about 100 priests, blessing holy oils for the year. Good Friday ceases Mass, a sacred post procession, and Tenebre services at 7 p.m., with lights extinguished until Saturday Mass. Public offices note altered schedules and bank closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan
Rome
Christ
Multi-incident fire and accidents at Blairsville and city area
A fire at Blairsville Intersection severely injures Mrs Ritz and her sister with uncertain recovery and the two Italians cannot speak English. In Hazelwood a boy aged six is killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train. Additional injuries and deaths occur: Arthur Kaufman brakeman killed in Panhandle yards, John Lang’s thumb shot while firing rats, a natural gas explosion injures two women, and several workers are hospitalized or fatally hurt from iron and car incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Lizzie Rite
Mamie Ritz
West Penn Hospital
Blairsville
Bennett
Baltimore and Ohio
Hazelwood
Flannery
Arthur Kaufman
Panhandle Road
John Lang
Chestnut and
Pike Streets
George Metz
Diamond Square
Southside
Annie Ruffensel
Kate Elingel
Homesic
James Holden
Carrie Parasce
John Dognan
Eliza Furnace
Seager
Philip Weaver
Soho
Ruch’s Hill
Not Ashamed of Charity Publishes Johnstown Beneficiary List
Captain Henry H. Kuhn of Johnstown urges the publication of relief fund beneficiary lists in justice to donors. He notes his own losses and explains relief aid received, while commenting on local delegate elections and wartime administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Kuhn
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Kuhn
J. B. Scott
Hastings
Remonstrances Filed Against Wholesale Liquor Applicants
Attorney Yost submitted multiple remonstrances to the clerk of courts opposing wholesale liquor licenses. One targets Daniel K. Kelly of 190 Center avenue, signed by Rev. J. T. McCrory and others. Others oppose Braddock borough applicants including Joseph D. Ridge noted for alleged moral lapses and prize-fight fame, and Thomas Brennan Thomas Cox and Miles J. Hughes, all signed by Rev. Thomas N. Boyle and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yost
Clerk of Courts
Daniel K. Kelly
Center Avenue
J.T. McCrory
Braddock Borough
Joseph D. Ridge
Braddock
Thomas Brennan
Thomas Cox
Miles J. Hughes
Thomas N. Boyle
Higgs Seeks to Rebuild After Missing Manager
Miss A S Higgs, deserted partner of the Southside Enterprise, and her siblings stay at 2021 Sarah Street awaiting the return of J H Grabbe the missing business manager. She accuses Grabbe of sinking 700 of her money and leaving about 0 debts. She has a new partner and plans to continue the enterprise despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. Higgs
Southside Enterprise
Sarah Street
J. H. Grabbe
Grabbe
Ges Higgs
Phillips' Case for K of L Executives Board Review
J J Holland of the General Executive Committee attends Pittsburg relations on Campbell and Phillips cases. The executive board in Cincinnati referenced Holland to act, with sessions in Chicago and a conference at the Central Hotel reviewing Phillips and Boros expulsions tied to Campbell. Holland indicated delays in ruling, while noting growing labor concrete moves and ongoing tariff and telegraph legislation debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Holland
Knights of Labor
Campbell
L. A. 300
Jeannette
John FP. Phillips
Central Trades Council
General Assembly
Executive Board
John Flannery
I. N. Ross
Joz. L. Evans
John P. Phillips
Holland
Pittsburg
Green Bottle Blowers’ Association
Frank Gesner
Isaac Cline
James Campbell
Miners and Operators to Meet in Columbus
A call issued for the annual convention of coal operators and miners from Indiana Illinois Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia to start in Columbus Ohio on Tuesday April 15 at 10 o clock. President Rae says the aim is a fair settlement to prevent friction and the complete demoralization of the Northwest coal trade with trouble confined to narrow limits if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Columbus
Rae
Northwest
Coming Convention Prompted by Amalgamated Association
Secretary Martin organizes the annual Amalgamated Association convention set for June. Locals elect delegates and the programme is proved. The meeting is expected to be larger and longer than last year with a major dispute between rollers roughers and catchers over wage demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Amalgamated Association
Brickmakers Maintain Last Year’s Scale Without Increase
Brickmakers approve the same scale as last year with no advance. Most manufacturers have signed, though a few have not yet. Workmen warn that those unsigned may face trouble if they do not join by next Monday. The committee decides not to seek an increase.
No Settlement Reached in Oliver Iron Strikes
A conference at Oliver Iron and Steel Company failed to produce an agreement. Strikers demand Engel's reinstatement and Reed's dismissal, while D B Oliver refuses terms. President Welhe attended. reports say Mill workers’ relocation halted and Fifteenth Street mill will not resume today. Another meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Engel
Reed
D. B. Oliver
Welhe
Fifteenth Street
Gompers to Speak on Eight Hour Movement in City
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will address a Tuesday evening meeting in the city on The Eight Hour Day Its Enforcement a Moral and Social Necessity. The event is free to all labor organizations and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ex Solicitor General Jenks Visits City on Politics
Ex Solicitor General George A Jenks of Brookville Pa was in the city with his brother Judge W P Jenks and Judge A G Corbett of Clarion Pa. He discussed politics saying Wallace is the leading Democratic governor nominee prospect and Pattison unlikely to run. He praised Wallace as an energetic fighter who would move opponents throughout the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Matters
Holland
Dispatch
St. Louis
Congress
Wanamaker
Enidits of Labor
Knights of Labor
EK. of L
Cona
Mir
K. of Loo
Denver
Abbey Albany
Toledo
George A. Jenks
Brookville
Seventh Avenue
W. P. Jenks
A. G. Corbett
Clarion
Pennsylvania
Wallace
Pattison
R. Jenks
Labor Boss Found Dead In Sewage Gas Fallout
Joseph Primrose a labor boss at Shoenberger iron works was found dead in a sewer after going to investigate a stoppage on Wednesday night. He likely succumbed to gas. He is survived by a wife and a newborn child. the body was moved to his Church alley home in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Primrose
Shoenberger
Church Alley
Allegheny
Fashions for Boys Clothing From New York
New spring styles for boys and children arrive from Brokaw Bros of New York. Agent A L Sailor at Sixth and Liberty streets offers these exclusive garments as the finest yet affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokaw Bros
New York
A. L. Sailor
Sixth
Liberty Streets
Free Flower Show and Easter Fashion Deals Ad
A Free Flower Show announced for Saturday April 5 invites visitors. The notice promotes Easter ready accessories and discounts on orders within ten days. Local stores including B. A. Elliott Co., Hogue & Wann, A. G. Campbell & Sons, and Pfeifer’s advertise gloves, neckwear, ribbed goods, and tapestries with varied price points. Will Price’s offers Easter scarves and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Eltiozr Co
Sixth St
Pittsburg
Theater plans rise on Sixth street site in Pittsburg
Charles L. Davis known as Alvin Joslyo to build a first class theater at Sixth street with a 60 by 100 foot lot and three alleys for multiple entrances. He has paid $5,000 on a $95,000 transaction and will open the venue in October 1800, aiming for a substantial building cost and East End residence purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslyo
Sixth Street
Pittsburg
Mr. Davis
Messrs. Staub & Morris
Woon Street
Emporia
Kan
Davis
McCrea Alley
Bijou
Rea Lion
Davia
A. Johnson
E.q
Reed Hros
Evansville
Ind
Duquesne
Ris Williams
Gulick
Mr. Bennett
Joseph Horns
Harry Williams
Williams
New Combination House
Embryotic Playhouse
Henderson
Supreme Court
Morrow
Diamond Street
Wilt
Pride Falls
Philadelphia
Boston
Local items from city notes in brief
Local news items include the death of well known midget General Andy Sweitzler in Heston at 24 after brain trouble. The Day Nursery Allegheny thanks readers and appeals for aid. Joan Foreman jailed without bail for burglary. Freeman stopped from entering Patten’s grocery store. A special car will transport Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Lake Shore officials to Bellevernon for inspection. James Gromner bailed after stabbing Officer Mc Donough. officer recovering. James Alexander held on assault charge with $300 bail. East bound limited delayed two hours by boiler tube rupture. Local Knights and Ladies of Honor to aid stricken members in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Sweitzler
Heston
Hob City
Andy Sweitzer
Ninteenth
Allegheny
Joan Foreman
McKenna
Freeman
Patten
Pittsburg
Lake Hrie
Lake Shore
Bellevernon
James Gromner
Officer McDonough
Executive Board Meeting of District 5 UMW
The District 5 UMW executive board met yesterday to outline policy aimed at strengthening the organization in the older district. President McLaughlin will address a mass meeting tonight at Walkers Mills to organize that locality. The Jeanette case involving Campbell Slicker and Chambers & McKee, charged under the foreign contract labor law, is set for the third week in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 5
McLaughlin
Walker's Mills
United States
Campbell
L. A
Slicker
Universal Federation
Chambers & McKee
Jeannette
Union Formed by Wilkinsburg Painters and Decorators
The painters and decorators of Wilkinsburg organized a new union of the Brotherhood. Secretary Dillon of the Flint Workers’ Association was expected but absent, with John Elman assisting in the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinsburg
Seeretary Dillon
Flint Workers’ Associ
John Elman
Wagon and Carriage Makers Debate Eight Hour Move
The Wagon and Carriage Makers met in Imperial Hall last night to discuss the eight hour work movement. No definite action was taken, but adoption seems unlikely. The group added 15 new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Hall
Paul Grotekanu Lectured on Eight-Hour Work Movement
Paul Grotekanu lectured in Pocethis about the eight-hour movement. He spoke to workingmen, discussing the goals and implications of labor reform and shorter workdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Groteckan
Paul Grottekanu
Turner En Geet Batonee Hake Satterman
Pocethis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dickering
Fiennes
Anti-Oleomargarine Society
E. W. Lyon
G. T. Dixon
Kittanning
Anderson
5. M. Baily
Uniontown
Seventh Avenue Hotel
George Tabler
Greensburg
James M. Lambing
Corry
Johnston Allen
Duquesne Hotel
William McCreery
W. Pollock
Pittburg
Canada
Allegheny Tanners
South America
Asia
Africa
New England
The
MR. Yost
Miss Higgs
Phillips
K. of L. Executive Board
President Gompers
Oliver
Jenks
Shoenberger’s
Hogue & Wann
Fifth Ave
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Tapestry Brossela
People's Store
Campbell & Dick
New Groves
Jos. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
Wiit Prerere
Horse & Warp
H. J. Lyson
MFS
Market Street
Danes
Custom House
Jos. Harone & Co
Penn Avenue
Pfeifer's
Smithfield
Federal St
Will Price
James H. Amen &Co
Horse & Wakp
Horne & W Aed
Will
Hoexe & Wakp
Filth Ave
K'd
A. G. Campinet. & Sons
People’s Store
Capair, Campion, & Dick
H. J. Lynch
Chas. L. Davis
C. G
Ste and Tie
A. G. CampPren. & Sons
Dr.c.mclane
H. Swindell
Carnegie Library
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth We) Avenue and
Schenley Park
Bigelow
Pete Park
Higeiow
ETASS
Brussels
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Prrisnvns
Aoa
Begeas
Mills-In-The-Pines
Pd Eatinon
Penna
P.sattic
Brown's Mills P
N. J
Chenge
Jasies ES & Steffner
Xhearling
Ocean Fh
N. A
Elas
mhSsim
P. Dolbey
Haddon Hall
Atlantic City
Robt
J. Peacock
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