Wherry and the Pennsylvanian Discrimination Fight
Representative Wherry of Shippensburg targets the Pennsylvania Railroad over alleged farmer discrimination. He cites echoing dividend pressures on rival lines and warns the South Penn bill could die for ten years if not blocked by opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Wherry
Shippensburg
Mr. Wherry
Wherry
Carnegie
Essters
Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley
Philadelphia
Bunkel
Iowa
Carnegie and wife Return to New York After Visit
Andrew Carnegie and his wife returned to New York last night. He had nothing further to say on the Pennsylvania subject and will be in Harrisburg on Monday to discuss legislative matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegsie
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Harrisburg
Legislative Talons
Puddle of Croaks and Railroads Stir Public Noise
A report discusses tension between railroad workers and shippers amid debate over rates and profits. It notes big railroad figures like Mr. Carnegie and the impact of interstate law leveling the playing field, with critics claiming favoritism and concerns about profitability. The piece hints at broader industry pressure and potential bankruptcies if margins falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petera
Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie
Rail President Roberts Dismisses Hot Controversy
President Roberts and his party traveled the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston line yesterday then headed east. He declined to engage with Andrew Carnegie's sharp critique of the Pennsylvania Railroad, remaining silent on the caustic Jotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
Roberts
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Pennsyvania
Ft Wayne Superintendent Reassesses Material Evidence
Fr Wayne Superintendent Taylor reviews material evidence at Carnegie amid remarks denying discrimination by the Ft. Wayne road. He stated yesterday that the railway had never discriminated against him and suggested further scrutiny of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Wayne
Carnegie
Taylor
Ft. Wayne Road
Aout’ Fase Et Braddock
Sey Fal Road
Quay Talks Navy Policy During Pennsylvanian Stop in Beaver
Senator Quay, escaping office seekers, passed through the city en route to Beaver aboard a limited train. State Chairman Andrews accompanied him from Harrisburg, with reporters noting his reticence on local post offices but openness on naval defense and the Philadelphia and Pittsburg disputes. The senator commented on the coast survey headship and referenced current Senate concerns after the Samos disaster, avoiding detailed answers on pending confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Thut
Senator Quay
Beaver
Rochester
Andrews
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Goff
Coast Survey
Samos
Senate
Harrison
Quay
Mr. Magee
Ben
Murat Halscead
Trades Excursion Drives Pittsburg Merchants Week
Pittsburg wholesale jobbing trade and manufacturers back the Trades Excursion for Merchants' Week from April 22 to 27. Visitors will enjoy the steamboat excursion banquet and support from hardware and dry goods trades as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Weston Denies Compromise of Gas Suits with Philadelphia Co
Milton Weston told a Monongahela House audience last night that a report claiming he would compromise his gas suit against the Philadelphia Company is false. He stated he is not currently pursuing evidence and hopes to retain any remaining rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Co
Milton Weston
Monongahela House
Philadelphia
Two Men Detain James Martin in City Office Dispute
James Martin was taken to the Allegheny Mayor’s office by two unnamed men who claimed he had them and sought justice. He was released but later jailed for assault on a streetcar. he works at the Labelle mill and was described as supposedly insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Martin
Allegheny
Labelle Mill
Davy Crocket
Kentucky
Justice of the Peace
Pittsburg
Kimberland
Duquesne Way
Douglass
Alfred Slack
James Collard
A Mysterious Visit and Local Moves
A curious visit to W Roebling the Trenton Bible maker at the Duquesne ended with Roebling retiring early. Rumors and garbled text follow, including scattered names and a noted move of Morenaxn dressmaker from Fourth Avenue to Avenue room 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roebling
Trenton
Mat
Duquesne
Mas. M. “Morenaxn
Fourth Avenue
Ot Avenue
Profitless Pig Tales Highlight Iron Trade Nonsense
A Pittsburgh era tale recounts a Looma Collard pig iron pile held for 17 years, bought at 17 a ton after rebuffed bids up to 45. For 17 years owners faced oxidation and storage costs, yielding a loss far beyond potential gains and illustrating stubborn, unprofitable business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Looma & Collard
Sect Attr Sinal Wan
Rpsteley Ab
Temperance lecture on prohibition by Mrs Mary Woodbridge
Mrs Mary Woodbridge secretary of the National Union of the W I T U spoke at North Avenue M E Church Allegheny on the prohibition amendment. She argued high license fails to curb drinking and cited state data. noted increased production figures and warned of generational consequences. Rev Josephus Cheaney of Texas spoke on temperance and Human Responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Woodbridge
National Union of the W. I. T. U
North Avenue M. E
Allegheny
Young People’s Society Po Area
Mary A. Paul Preog
Godbridge
Cheaney
Concert for Corcoran at Old City Hall Ends in Farewell Teatimonial
A grand farewell testimonial concert honored Pittsburg musician Mr. Charles Corcoran at Old City Hall. A refined program featured La Farette Club, Vogel, Grace Miller, Ag Burkhardt, Moonee, Casies-Croper, Recher, J Bh ee, S. G. Gil, and Brown among others. Managed by Tee A. Parke, the event benefited the honored artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ©. Corcoran
Pittsburg
Old City Hall
la Aarette Clu Mines
Oe Vogel
Grace Miller
Burkhardt
Gil
Goong Ge Brown
J. Ae
Tee A. Parke
Eee
Mr. Corcoran
Cornopolis Elects New Building and Loan Board
The borough of Cornopolis elected A. W. McDonald Alfred McCabe Chas E Cornelim J K Jolly Dr W B Ramsey W T Tredway J D Hamilton and Geo A to the corporation's Building and Loan Association. Charles E Cornel elie was named president with J D a Treadway as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornopolia B. & L. Perfection
Borough of
Cornopolis
St Jast
Messrs. A. W. McDonald
Alfred McCabe
Chas. E. Cornelim
J. K Jolly
Dr. W. 8. Ramsey
W. T. Tredway
J. D. Hamilton
Geo. A. Aes
Teweaday
Slit
J.D. A
Pallbearers Named for P Walter Jr Funeral Service
Pallbearers to take charge of the remains of P Walter Jr are listed as two from the Knights Templar two from the Odd Fellows two from the American Legion and the Presidents of Select and Common Councils. Both branches of Councils will likely attend in carriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Walter, Jr
Knights Templar
Odd Fellows
Diamond Thieves Loot On Ox and Enrage Local Man
An unclear OCR fragment reports a diamond theft tied to an ox and a local gentleman who spent many years at a ten by eight location. Details are fragmentary and names are unreadable.
What Makes a Christian Lecture by Rev Mackay
Rev W R Mackay delivers the fifth Lenten lecture at St Peter's Church under Kings Sons' auspices. He outlines three classes of people regarding church: active members, ex-members, and nonmembers, urging conversion beyond mere attendance and stressing unity and brotherhood among churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Mackay
King’s Sons
St. Peter’s Church
Arenes
Ion
Christ
Brotherhood of Man
Doubts Rise Over Mrs Ulmer Ulmer Death On Southside Hill
Coroner's jury ruled death by own action in the Ame lis Ulmer case of Belizhoover but gossip persists on the Southside hill tops. Undertaker Vierheller says bed too small to fit a hanging corpse found 5 feet 4 inches long with a handkerchief at the neck. Neighbors cautious. no new investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Amelis Ulmer
Belizhoover
Albert Vierheller
Disratch
Mr. Vierbeller
Funeral for Peter Walter Jr to be held at Trinity Lutheran
Funeral arrangements for Allegheny businessman Peter Walter Jr are announced. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Stockton avenue and Arch street. Orders will not attend in a body, but will be represented. Pallbearers to be drawn from allied fraternal groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Walter, Jr
Allegheny
Walter
Knights Templar
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stockton Avenue
Arch Street
McKinley Lodge No
Ascalon Commandery
K. T
Park Lodge
Hope Council
Jr. C.U
Bhighony
Pleasant Valley Line to Be Converted to Electric Road
Colonel James Andrews reports immediate start on relaying tracks to convert the Pleasant Valley Line into an electric street railway. He notes McCreery’s statements and says directors have studied several electric system options and will begin work at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
James Andrews
McCreery
Andrews
Interesting Lecture At Third Presbyterian Church
The Christian Endeavor Society of Third Presbyterian Church held a monthly entertainment in the church lecture room last evening. Mr William RB Thompson delivered a lecture on real views Theubert Quartet provided music for the occasion. Attendance was reported as fair with several private boxes noted among attendees. Subscriptions for private boxes include BD Dilworth and D G Stewart among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Society
William RB. Thompson
Theubert Quartet
Thom Monn
Die Inn City Society
Was It Conspiracy A Mutual Insurance Suit
A sensational conspiracy suit was filed yesterday by Frank K. Kobler secretary of the People’s Mutual Accident Insurance Company before Alderman Mc Kenna. Plaintiffs name Mrs. Hettie M Garfield Dr H E Campbell and Christ Martin as defendants alleging a $5000 policy on James M Garfield. The suit claims Garfield’s death resulted from an accident but investigators found death from consumption and evidence disputed that Garfield was injured in a streetcar collision. Campbell was arrested and bailed. Garfield is absent. Martin posted bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Kobler
People’s Mutual Accident Insurance Company
Alderman McKenna
Hettie M. Garfield
H. E. Campbell
Christ Martin
James M. Garfield
Garfield
Federal Street
Allegheny
Chris Mart
Gilkenson
Allen
Campbell
Allegheny Health Office
Kohler
Dr. Campbell
McCallin
Steelhea A
A. K. Sesensini
Martin
Murphy, Fertig & Co
Murphy
Censure Voted in Datz Murder Case Sparks Dispute
Coroner's jury censures Alderman Carlisle and his constable for delaying the arrest warrant in the Datz murder case. Alderman Carlisle denies notification of the suit until Wednesday afternoon. Dats and his three year old son were taken to the morgue as mourners arrived with funds for a robe and child’s casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datz
Micide
Carlisle
Peter G. Dats
Carlinle
Dats
McKinley
Gee Pep
McDowell
Cable car gripman injured after thrown from car on Pend Avenue
A gripman named Henry Koch on the Citizens' cable line was thrown from his car when it struck a vault at the power house on Pend Avenue. He sustained internal injuries as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pend Avenue
Henry Koch
Citizens
Power House
Ee Eke
Magnificent Nicaragua Canal Plan Reported
The article notes a proposed route to unite the Atlantic and Pacific oceans via Nicaragua, highlighting a grand canal project cutting through rivers and terrain. It discusses the expected engineering challenges, the potential impact on trade, and the role of national and international interest in advancing the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Great Musical Attractions At H Kleber Brothers
A Kleber Brothers advertises 506 Wood Street as the oldest established music house in the West offering Steinway Conover Opera pianos Burdett organs and Vocalion church organs. They claim the best instruments at the lowest prices with easy terms and urge buyers to choose H Kleber & Bro for value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Steinway
Conover
Opera
Burdett
Vocalion Church
Klebers
West
H. Kleber & Bro.’s
Comprehensive Ladies Dress Goods and Silks Offered in Wide Stock
A catalog style display of fabrics and garments on sale. Includes 40 inch drap d'almas mohair, cashmeres, silks, suiting cloths, and broadcloths with prices per yard. Also features lace and embroidery, hosiery, underwear, cloaks, jackets, and infants wear. Emphasizes largest varied stock and new season designs with Fibre and Paris imports.
Five and Six cone US A Thing of Beauty In a Joy Forever
An ad notes low prices at Hardy Mayer Jewelers 533 Smith Street for jewelry and silverware with mentions of van sales and carpets replenishment this spring. It lists Horron Bubs & Co 307 Wood Street and other retailers with brief product lines and pricing. A separate notice advertises a constitutional amendment meeting at Providence Presbyterian Church near Chestnut Allegheny scheduled for Friday April 12 at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy & Db Mayer
Jewelenilversmiths
Horron
Tissa
Bates
Providence Presbyterian Cha Atredt
Chestnut
Allegheny
Prida
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South Penn
Pennsylvania Road
Baltimore
United Roads of
New Jersey
Ft. Wayne
Keystone State
Vania
Penn
General Corporation Act
Revoluion
Susiieilon
Ste. Whherry
Thie City
South South Penn Railroad
Ica
Se Aer
Bagaley
Inanah
Home Railroad Company
Ms. Carnegie
Mr. Roberts
Row Taylor
Weston
Easens Hd
Ganas
Clee
B. M. HamNa
Seizare
Be Tee Eee
Collard
Corcoran
P. Walter
Mra. Ulmer
Peter Walter
Dilworth
Aryoldabi
Guskz
ate _ Andrey
Carnege
Capratn Ming
Sue Fear
Bill
Jos
Avenue
Westinghouse
Persey
Westinghouse Gas
Great Cleagh & Warren
Warren
Presbyterian Methodist Protestant Church
Toronto
United Iee Church
Mt. Wash
M. E
Scribner's
Hamiltor
Pittaburg
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
SIAM
Per Deneatoil
Brann G. Carpentier
Rosenbaum
Carlislee Gays
A. Kleber Bros
D’ Almas
Signe Eneum
Nottingham
Market ST
Mhliws
Renshaw
Ste
Horne
Penn Avenue
Connemara
Directoire
NEW Deess Goods
Les
Paris
Ha Yard
Nova
Eton
Yarmouth
Telephone No. Ly
Horne & CO
Horse & Co
Hardy & Hayes
Anh Smithfield Street
Negeces Fifth
Bixth Avenues
Santitarium
I ‘Oho
Green Spring
Jon. Homis & Co
Resuniaum
Mex
James H. Ateus & Co
Fifth Ave
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