Lost in the Pacific and Found Safe in Claremont
Detectives pursue James Hasselman who drifted after leaving a bank theft case. San Francisco detective E H Byram arrives to take him back for trial, while Hasselman’s tale differs from the police version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate
Pittsburg
E. H. Byram
San Francisco
James M. Husselman
Husselman
Byram
Overland Express Company
Chicago
California
Hold Hasselman
OBrien Deceived In Imperial Case Against Arres
Humane Society agent OBrien returned from Imperial after prosecuting D B Arres a railroad man over cruelty to his 16 year old daughter. The hearing before Squire John Wilson failed to verify allegations and the father was discharged amid testimony from farmers praising Ayres good character. The girl was described as greatly overgrown for her age and not attending to home duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
The
Humane Society
Imperial
D. B. Arres
Turtletown
Arres
John Wilson
O’brien
Ayres
Four Houses Floated Across the Allegheny River
Four more eight room frame houses were moved across the Allegheny river from the Pittsburg and Western Railroad property at Pine creek to the foot of Fifty fourth street. Six were moved a week earlier. The homes belong to F H Bucking and Houston Bros of Lawrenceville. Contractor Fichleau did the work and two steamboats towed the structures stopping mid stream for photographs. All houses have now been moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny River
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Pine Creek
Fifty-fourth Street
F. H. Bucking
Houston Bros
Lawrenceville
Fichleau
Mayor Studies 1600 Names in Public Safety Bureaus
Mayor Gourley reviews a list submitted by Chief Brown detailing heads and clerks of the police and fire bureaus, including local residences and duties for each. The roster comprises about 1,600 names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
Department of Public Safety
Brown
Mercy Hospital Residents Assigned to Rosalia Foundling
The new Mercy Hospital resident physicians are Drs. Gibson Buckner Boyes and Stillwagen. Each will serve three months at the Rosalia Foundling Asylum in addition to duties at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Alospital
Gibson, Buckner, Boyes and Stillwagen
Rosalia Foundling Asylum
A Blast for Brown in Allegheny Ward Meeting
Citizens of Allegheny City’s Fifth ward gathered at the ward school house to demand the removal of Controller Brown. Speakers denounced officials as dishonest or incompetent, urged John Slagle as successor, and signed a petition list headed by Joseph Albree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Brown
Soenger
Joseph Albree
John & Slagle
J. N. Patterson
Allegheny City
Conneils
Thompson Wachab
Controller Brown
Street Railroad
Pleasant Valley Company
Council
James Brown
Minor Accidents Reported Across City Transport
The daily tally lists five mishaps with no serious injuries. a three year old girl, Jennie Marsden, was struck on Thirty seventh Street and Penn Avenue, fracturing a leg and taken home by parents. Dudley Ellis fell from a Wylie avenue car injuring his hip and head, and was returned home. Join Ryan suffered a crushed arm at the Steel Casting Works and was hospitalized. Neal Constant had a leg crushed by a rail car, and Louis Fingle, a butcher, was struck by a shifter on the Baltimore and Ohio line suffering thigh injuries and internal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Marsprxs
Jennie Marsden
Iron City Brewery Company
Thirty-seventh Street
Penn Avenue
Ellis
Dudley Ellis
Wylie Avenue
Thirty-third Street
Midge Avenue
Craig Street
Fryaxs
Ryan
Steel Casting Works
Twenty Sixth Street
West Penn Hospital
Constant
Neal Constant
Duquesne
Fixete
Louis Fingle
Daltimore and Obie
Linden Station
Mercy Hospital
Dalzell Expresses Hope Despite Quay Leads
Congressman John W Dalzell arrived in Pittsburg from Warren Pa after addressing supporters Tuesday night. He praised his friends at the Dalzell headquarters and said he is in the fight to stay, predicting a change in his favor when the Legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Dalzell
Pittsburg
Warren
Dalzell
Quay
United States
Crawford County
Water Department Chief Reports High Alarms and Sediment Issue
Fire Director Humphries reports 79 alarms in March with losses totaling 87 995. He notes river fluctuations cause sediment in pipes especially at water plug outlets, hindering progress and straining hoses and engines. Calls for more frequent opening and washing of plugs to remedy. Monongahela Conclave No 139 I O Heptasophs met at No 25 Sixth Ave for a banquet with Post 3 orchestra and remarks by several officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphries
Monongahela
I O. Heptasophs
Sixth Avenue
Post 3 Orchestra
Supreme Archon
Will
Supreme
Cohen
Martin Schroeder
H. E. Holmes
Osmond
Inebriate Dies After Keeley Treatment Claim
A Columbus telegram reports a local drunkard dying in Chicago under a Keeley treatment. Keeley institute managers say the man was not a Keeley patient but at a facility that copied Keeley methods without understanding the principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Chicago
Keeley Institute
Keeley
McKee's Rocks Ballot Count Elects Citizens Ticket
Under the Baker ballot law the McKee's Rocks count elected the citizen's ticket with delays from the new system. Twenty defective ballots were rejected. Zinkhan received 285 votes and Schultz 163.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
McKee’s Rocks
Zinkhan
Schultz
Exposition Society Manager Plans Larger Philadelphia Exhibition
Manager Johnston of the Exposition Society traveled to Philadelphia and New York last evening. Directors met yesterday afternoon to discuss converting the ery into a hall and to accommodate 1200 to 1300 people for the coming exhibition. Johnston says the prospects for the show are good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Exposition Society
Philadelphia
New York
Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Advise
A historical note praises infant nourishment and recommends Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as the most successful and reliable option, noting grocers and druggists stock it for feeding infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Borden
Eagle
Allegheny Faces Street Woes Igniting Public Improvements
Allegheny residents demand urgent street repairs and public works as unpaved roads drive a population exodus from the Northside to the East End. Citizens urge council action, noting failed past funding, high electric pole lights, and calls for consolidation with Pittsburgh. Public meetings and a push to raise funds may follow.
Glass Workers Favor Extra Month Off Over Production Pressures
News from glass manufacturing circles confirms window glass factories will close a month earlier this year due to overproduction. Workers favor an extra month’s vacation from May 31 to September 1, while manufacturers see no gains from a strike and expect stock to cover orders until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window
Axle Hammerers Strike Persists at Carnegie Mill
The axle department workers at Carnegie's Twenty-ninth Street mill remain on strike since April 1. They seek a wage settlement with Manager Dillon but report no satisfaction. Workers say the wage cut is unaffordable, note gas as fuel would ease work versus coal, and report axle cuts up to 17 cents in some grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Perrysville Avenue
New Brighton
Pittsburg
Oakland
East Liberty
Carnegie
Twenty-ninth Street
Dillon
Yellowware Prices Hold Steady at Quarterly Meeting
The White and Yellowware Crockery Association met at the Monongahela House with eleven manufacturers from East Liverpool East Palestine Steubenville Trenton and Baltimore in attendance. Prices were not changed and prospects remain good though the Washington Glass Company plant sold at auction for 20000 to James Wiley of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela House
East Liverpool
East Palestine
Steubenville
Trenton
Baltimore
Mr. Bennett
J. H. Goodwin
A. A. Frederick
William Cartwright
B. C. Simms
J. W
G. W. Croxall
Washington Glass Company
Washington
I. W. Mitchell
James Wiley
Wiley
Morris Twenty third street foundry strike continues at wage cut
Workers at Morris Twenty third street foundry resist a wage cut from 3 to 275 dollars. Green sand moulders numbering 30 remain at work as efforts to bring them out continue. A charter was granted yesterday to Hydraulic Machine Company of Pittsburg with 100000 capital stock. Directors include Henry Aiken P F Moss J B Scott G E Flanagan and J J. The company will manufacture steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Twenty-third Street
Hydraulic Machine Company
Pittsburg
Henry Aiken
P. F. Moss
J. B. Scott
G. E. Flanagan
J. J
Stee
West End Mills restart 43 puddling furnaces next Monday
Painter's West End Mills will restart 43 puddling furnaces after a two week shutdown. The plant re engages veteran workers and takes on a few new hires as production resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter's
West End Mills
Alias Falkender identified as Harrisburg yard brakeman
The body found in Aliquippa last Sunday is Stuart Falkender of Harrisburg a Pennsylvania Railroad yard brakeman who disappeared February 13 after being seen with men described as thieves. his death is suspected foul play and fellow workers will pursue the men last seen with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa
Stuart Falkender
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Market Street
Harry Uptegraff
Falkender
We Will Store for the Summer All Your Furs and Garments
An ad offers temporary storage for furs and garments at moderate charges with full insurance against fire or moths. Garments can be altered during summer at lower prices, with ready service when needed by customers. Jos. Hone & Co.’s Penn Avenue Stores promote storage as a seasonal savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Hone & Co
Penn Avenue
Absolute pianos and organs from world leading factory
Absolute perfection of construction and finish. World renowned Chicago Cottage organs claimed as best in the market. One every ten minutes from the largest organ factory in the world. OUR PRICES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardman
Krakauer
VOSE
Chicago
Duquesne Teacher Ends Life by Train Tragedy
Jacob Lortz, 76, a lifelong Duquesne educator from Germantown, recently lost his job and home after eviction. He moved to Oliver station, grew despondent, and walked to a passing train on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston line, dying minutes later. An inquest returned accidental death. neighbors recall a devoted but unenjoyed career and little known family details remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lortz
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Mr. Lortz
Germantown
Bstchelor
Lortz
Oliver Station
Bodkin
Collided With the Statutes Mentioned in City Crime Roundup
A chaotic list reports 90 days to the workhouse for wife beating. several arrestees held on larceny charges. a Chinese laundryman pulled a pistol on children and was arrested. a 1¢ year-old boy jailed for vagrancy. fraud and impersonation cases. a former officer arrested for demanding money. fights over a girl and an assault charge. elderly man in police care. false pretense jailed for bad checks. a confidence man preying on West End residents. a 17-year-old sought for stone-throwing at a Chinese man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martie Revean
Groner Anwotp
Fred Beilstein
George Cromilier
West End
Alderman Madden
John B. Spence
Yer Dortz
Second Avenue
Grant Street
William Watonon
Point Bridge
Dillonville
Fuanek Rayne
McKeesport
Mary Callahan
T. F. Orr
Lincoln Avenue
East End
Rose Petrisox
Jennie Scott
H. McGregor
Alex. Bovard
Gallant
Bovard
First Ward
David Davis
Samuel Davis
Carnegie
Thirtythird Street
Sam
David
Wirrram Hoover
John W. Hoover
Tuouass J. Breeesley
McKenna
Duquesne Bank
James Wilson
Man Believes Body in River Is Father-in-Law
George May of 4513 Friendship Avenue reported to the morgue that he thinks the man found in the Allegheny River at Creighton on Monday is his father in law, John McQuay, who has been missing for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Citizens’ Committee
Councils
Pittsburg
J. R. Henricks
Old City
Californian Avenue
George May
Friendship Avenue
Allegheny River
Creighton
John McQuay
McQuay
McKenna Appointed Ordinance Officer by Mayor Gourley
Frank McKenna of the Seventeenth ward is named Ordinance Officer by Mayor Gourley. He will oversee coal dealers to ensure proper weight and may enforce other obsolete ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McKenna
Gourley
Special excursion to California from Pittsboro Mayo
A special excursion will depart Pittsboro Mayo for California with a very low rate secured. Excursionists may choose between two return trip routes. For information contact Sloan & Co., 127 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa, or George W. Crow, Uniontown, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Mayo F
California
Sloan & Co
Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
George W. Crow
Uniontown
Fa. US
San Umbrellas Parade of Parasols and Umbrellas
A catalog of parasols and umbrellas for misses and children includes 40c to $8.50 items. Fancy stripe parasols at $1.37 and extra fine selections from $2.25 to $8.50 feature changeable stripes, ruffles, lace trims, and novel handles. Colored umbrellas for sun or rain, school umbrellas for children, and 26 inch fast black umbrellas priced from 75c to $1.50 plus imported wood and silver handled models.
Desirable Curtain Sale With Wide Range Of Patterns
Over 100 pairs at 50c, 835 pairs at 65c, and 120 pairs at 75c. Large lot priced from 1 to 9 per pair, featuring various lengths 314 to 334 yards, full width, and multiple patterns. Finer grades up to 9 per pair with twenty patterns per price and imitation facings.
Vast Array of Styles For Sale At Various Lengths
An extensive listing offers elegant, wearable fabrics in many patterns. Prices range from 3 to 8.50 per pair with varying yardage lengths. Numerous options include finer grades in extra lengths and widths, claiming over sixty patterns and high prices up to 352 per pair.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pacific
Hasselman
Claremont
Brram
Fidelity Insurance Company
Frisco
Ansfering
Omaha
BH. H. Byram
Hedgepeth
Glendale
St Louis
Freda Mazeppa-Like
James Allen
F. P. Patterann
James B. Pdrewhorst
James E. McCord
James T. Arnold
Robert Morrow
John Frazier
Hugh aiElveen
J. O. Marshall
J. J. Davis
Thomas G. Gristl
Wiliam M. Orr
RK. W. Miller
John Walker
J. F. Johnson
H. Rouh
George B. Logan
W. Bennett
C. G. Satford
E. P. Logan
R. W. Fisher
F. T. McClintock
John P. Kennedy
Sullivan Johnson
John McClung & Co
J. 8. Wilson
John Dewar
Humphreys
Northside
Flinn
William Witherow
Sherman Avenue
Manchester
Bidwell
Sheffield
Fayette
Locust
Dutchtown
Woods’ Run
Bellevue
Alegheny
Washington Glass Factory
le Joux
Liberty St
Besmers
Rosenbaum & Co
Ohio Street
Clenor Dunkin & Charters
Trssy
Mellor & Horns
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Arnheim
Bacset
Latzst
Penn Xvanue
Pittaburg
C. Daeyzz
John Hart
Wylie Avenues
Crawford Street
Patrick Connelly
Breechem
Twenty-sixth Street
Wall Pepe
Joux
Repents
Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield St
Pitsburg, Pa
W. V. Dermitt & CO
Sixth Avenua
Fet-Tissu
Barent
Wood Enek
George N. Riley
Riley
Pittsbore
National Tube Works
Heinz & Co
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Spice
Pennsylvania Road
Holland
Pennsylvania
Quinn
Mayor's Ordinances
Biber & Easton
San Umbrellas
Childrens School Umbrellas
Soc
Eee
Brussels
Tapestry
China
Edward
Groetzinger
Pittsburz, Pr
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
LACE
Nottingham
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