Carnegie Plans for Pittsburgh Library Complex Begin
The Pittsburgh Carnegie libraries project moves from talk to action as the commission meets tomorrow at 2 pm with James Bescott and James B Scott outlining site options and funding. Carnegie backs a main central library with a branch system and art facilities while land costs at 19 acres in the East End are debated and the city awaits final arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Captain Lapsley
J. B. Scott
Schenley
James B. Scott
Dispatch
Mr. Scott
Court House
Scott
Mainbrary
Carnee
Din Scott
Haltiveren
Amen
Counsal
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
East End
Southside
Aanceville
Lawrenceville
Encod
Tie
Soap Sign Arrest Across Allegheny Street
Tony Kearey, a young man carrying soap signs, was arrested by Officer Lang yesterday afternoon in Aletheny for violating a city ordinance while tacking signs to telegraph poles.
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Allegheny
Tony Kearey
Aletheny
Lang
Fought Bard on the Street Arrests in Frankstown
Michael Conley William Hanley P Carr and John Mobo were arrested late last night by Promesanes Schaffer and Officers Crehan and oe at Second Avenue for engaging in a hand fight. They were taken to the Hesrleroo4 station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Conley
William Hanley
P. Carr
John Mobo
Promesanes Schaffer
Crehan
Frankstown
Second Avenue
Murder Mystery Still Unsolved Near West Liberty
The Gan saulis murder case has an active coroner inquest and links point to multiple suspects. Holmes Anderson remains jailed as investigators seek a second shooter seen near the scene and fingerprints suggest a hurried robbery gone wrong. The victim, 2 years from marriage to Miss Macre Smith, left with valuables missing, as services are planned in Allegheny and burial in New Galilee Ohio.
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J. W. Gansaulis
West Liberty
Holmes Anderson
Beltshoover
Anderson
Gunsaulis
Macre Smith
Allentown
Beltzboorer
Gonéaulis
Miss Smith
Whitecaps
Bim
A. E. Corey
Baliham Street
Allegheny
Fane
Ft Wayne
New Galilee
Ohio
National Observatory Should Be Run by Professional Astronomers
Astronomers and scientists demand Washington Observatory be removed from Navy control and managed by professionals. A memorial to Congress urges reorganization as a national institution with independent leadership to advance United States astronomical education and research. Prof Vers of Allegheny and Prof Verz of Dudley support a professional head to replace naval oversight.
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Spont
United States
America
Washington
Navy Department
Congress
Frank Vers
Allegheny Observatory
Joho Ear
Verz
Naval Observatory
Ood
Government Central
Iam
Lewis Hoss
Dudley Observatory
Sider al Messeng
Olwervatory
Detective Arrests Man Peddling Gold Watch On Wylie Avenue
Detective Lou Coulson arrested a man who gave the name Andrew Johnston while he tried to sell a valuable open face gun movement watch on Wylie Avenue. Johnston, about 43, appeared a tramp and gave conflicting histories as the case is investigated further.
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Lou Coulson
Andrew Johnston
Johnston
Debates on City Debt and Charter Bills in Harrisburg
Citizens committee seeks meeting with House panel on street debt and charter amendments as debate centers on whether city debt may be increased by bonds or certificates without a public vote. Key figures Ford Hudson Gourley Morrow weigh constitutional limits while planned paving and sewer projects move forward.
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William R. Ford
Harrisburg
Strees
House
Citizens’ Committee
Senate
Flinn
Neeb
J. F. Hudson
Hudson
Ayer Gourley
Mr. Fora
Morrow
Boston
W. R Ford
H.P. Ford
Select Connect
W. EB. Ford
M. A. Woodward
Ford
H. P. Ford
Ncessary
Wharton Street
Southside
Westminster Street
Aiken
Amberton
Highland
Emerson Avenues
Beating and Brick Attack disrupts Penn Avenue store
Edward Chambers and an accomplice entered J Bertoni's wholesale liquor store on Penn Avenue to sell patent cement. When refused they assaulted the shop and hurled bricks arousing injuries to Bertoni's bookkeeper and Mary O Donnell. Chambers was jailed in $2,000 bail. the companion fled. Ted Conners, 11, was arrested for assaulting Willie Welsh with a club and kicking him. Michael Zinniero and John Perincio faced complaints for brick related assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Chambers
J. Bertoni
Penn Avenue
Bertoni
Bertoul
Jobo Kondo
Nurther
Mary O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Chambers
Saving His Sidewalk An East Ender Seeks Injunction
An injunction request was filed to stop Pittsburg Gas Company and Street Commissioner Samuel Paisley from opening the sidewalk on Penn Avenue near Point Breeze to lay a gas main for local distribution. The objector argues the sidewalk is private property and protected from city or loan corporation interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Gas Company
Samuel Paisley
of &Man
Penn Avenue
Point Breeze
Fuebere Gas Eens
Department of Pblic Works
Paisley
Streem
Sixth Street Bridge Adopts Lindenthal Plans
The Sixth Street Bridge Company will build the new structure this summer at an estimated cost between 500000 and 700000. Gustave Lindenthal's elaborate plans were accepted and the bridge, when finished, will be among America's finest with four tracks two for street cars two for other traffic and wide passageways for ore. It will be built on skids in sections like the Ohio connect bridge. A director denies Manchester Street Railway owns enough stock to gain influence.
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Sixth Street Bridge Company
Gustave Lindenthal
America
Ohio Connect
Manchester Street Railway
Tescome
Jewelry and Watches at N Gallinger’s Penn Ave Store
Complete stock of diamonds jen and silver watches jewelry silver ranges and more. Call to compare prices and quality with courteous treatment guaranteed. Also a full line of musical instruments available at N Gallinger’s 1200 Penn Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
Movement to Restore Old Mechanics' Lien Law Pushed
Philadelphia leaders push a bill to restore the old mechanics lien act allowing sub contractors and material furnishers to file liens against buildings. Labor groups oppose, while builders support citing burdens on business. Attorney Frank Smith argues against liens as unnecessary and disruptive. Building Trades Council lobbied in Harrisburg to keep the bill in its original form.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Master Builders’ Exchange of
Frank Smith
Building Trades’ Council
Harrisburg
Death of Russell Errett noted Pittsburg editor and politician
Russell Errett aged 74 died at his Mansfield home. A veteran editor and longtime public servant, he served in the State Senate, as a congressman, and as Republican State Committee chairman. He edited multiple papers including the Daily Sun and the Pittabure Gazette before entering public life. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
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State Senate
Alexander Hay
Daily Sun
Washington
Washington Athiot
Commontwalth
Pittabure Gazette
Samuel Riddie
D. L. Jon
Senate
United States Army
Grant
Republican State Committee
Congress
Arthur Apprareet
Uae
Attisburg
Tax Refund Controversy Over Silver Certificates
Boston reports the government refunds direct tax money to states in old Bland silver certificates. Maine receives 150000 last night and part offered for balances at the Clearing House but refused. Banks verbally avoid silver in settlements, though the 1882 act forbids refusals. The situation may reach 800000 upcoming payments as states awaitTreasury action amid banking concerns.
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Boston
Connecticut Muddle Reaches Supreme Court Over Judge Deming
In New Haven April 7 a case tests jurisdiction as Judge Deming claims to hold over after his term expired March 31. Defense attorneys refuse testimony in a minor case and the matter heads to the Supreme Court. The court adjourned due to lack of funds after the Legislature adjourned without an appropriation.
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Haves
Supreme Court
Deming
Common Pleas Court
Spanish Troops Landing in Havana Afflicted by Illness
Havana newspapers report that many Spanish soldiers brought by a mail steamer arrived in Havana in poor condition. Several died during the voyage and the rest were taken to hospital after arrival.
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Havana
Overnight Nap Stuns Axsonra Man Doctors Call Normal Sleep
Robert Harrison of Axsonra Conn has slept since Sunday morning. Doctors say the deep sleep is a natural result of an overworked body, and he remains healthy and active when awake.
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Axsonra
Conn
Robert Harrison
People Who Come and Go in City News Tally
Brief local notes list visitors and travelers: B Fenton from Buffalo and Chicago officers B E Ryan and A B Brewer at the Deehesse, C V Miller and wife from London at the Anderson, J T Gorsuch of Zanesville and George W Yost of Bellaire at the Mononhela House, General Osborne from Wilkes Barre, Colonel Brownell and W H Reid in the city, Captain William Doak with five men on leave, Dr S Mason and Hugh McMahon at the Anderson, W E Curtis of the Pan American party in town, J P Wisherow present, Lt J E Shearman in from government steel inspection, George W Goetz of Milwaukee, J Dawson Gallery en route to Chicago, and Joshua Rhodes with A C Robertson heading East.
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J. T. Gorsuch
Zanesville
George W. Yost
Bellaire
Mononhela House
Flints Association
General Osborne
Wilkesbarre
Frank E. Brownell
W. H. Reid
Ene
William Doak
Mason
New Brighton
Hugh McMahon
New Cumberland
Anderson
E. Curtis
J.P. Wisherow
J. E. Shearman
Duquesne
George W. Goetz
Milwaukee
J. Dawson
Chicago
Joshua Rhodes
A. C. Robertson
Miners and Operators Convene Oversees Scale Talk in Pittsburg
A large inter state conference of miners and operators opened in the Court House with a pledge of secrecy and a plan to adopt a new scale. The Scale Committee, consisting of representatives from Pennsylvania and Ohio, prepared a proposed wage scale and an eight hour day while the Knights of Labor pledged support for the miners.
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inter-State Conference of Miners and Operators
Court House
A. Dempster
M. McQuaide
W. C. Pierce
Pennsylvania
Ohio
J. Morton Hall
Peensylvania
Frank Armstrong
I. M. Anderson
J. T. Armstrong
James Blythe
Alexander Dempster
J. ©. Dyser
Henry Florsheim
R. H. Latimer
W. GC. O' Neill
Alexander Patterson
F. B. Robbins
F. L. Robbins
JM. Wieher
D. Relesiter
McQuade
D. McG
William, Murray
James McMarland
Jamea
Simon MecUafferty
John le Cus
Patrick McBryde
George Newto
Lanne
Pera
Samuel Purdol
J. Lb
Itiley
Vee
Joseph Shomning
Andrew Theaneras
Brinlan
W. H. Thomas
Abram Winders
C. KE. Wallis
F. L. Sternberger
H. &. Willard
Ee Heathermnason
B. Chapman
C. A. Smith
Qourtwright
C. Voxe
V. Ferenson
Acifer
T. Ajones
Yeas Siarph
Lam de Malone
Rphy
W. Bra
W. Bra- Aer E Willome, Facet Morxen
George Hall
D. Patterson
Thomas Johnston
Oscar Townsend
A. J. Bast
Co. Il
Paston
KL. Kockershausten
P. Henboard
W. L. Caten
Morrison Foster
Seores L. Hart
Josef Mor
A Utterson
A. Alter Nm
Ty. . Morgan
John Kane
Frank Lockhart
Indiana
G. W. Murray
M. J. Goings
Sinois
W. Peter
West Virginia
P. B. O'Donnell
Kansas
Lhese
Dempster
W. C. Pierce Sed
Patrick Oe
F. 8. Brooks
W. Schinderberg
J. C. Dy
C. Morris
Willard
Charles E. Wallis
Abram Winder
John P. Jones
W. H. Crawford
Rae
Columbus
Keystone Hotel
Fourth Avenue
Illinois
United Mine Workers
Home Hotel
Presdent Rae
John Devlin
IC of L
Pittsburg
Devlin
Knights
Abe
Theo Dice
Conference signals changes in proposed wage demands
President Rae declined to speak much on the new plan, urging caution and consistency. He noted that the conference regards West Virginia Indiana and Minnesota as competitive districts, and its action would bind operators there, with local settlements expected if ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
Rae
West Virginia
Indiana
Mllinors
Canines Catch It Grip Epidemic Spreads to Dogs in Allegheny
An alarming report from Allegheny Health Office notes a surge in grip affecting dogs with over 50 canine deaths in a single day. Police Surgeon Hazzard confirms the disease has afflicted the canine population while human cases continue to rise, including multiple deaths in McKeesport and other suburbs. The epidemic coincides with a dip in school enrollment and attendance as March figures show a decline.
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Allegheny
Hazzard
Reno Schmeltz
Hazelwood Avenue
Alexander Patterson
Lafayette Street
Walfe
Forbes Street
Emma Kreimieser
Penn Avenue
John P. Wagner
West Penn Hospital
Benjamin RB. Reynold
Garland Alley
Bert Miller
Webster Avenue
A. T. Doutbitt
Trevor Lewis
Lewis Bros. & Co
Mrewis
J. B. Dail
East Liberty
K. Gray
Royal Arcanum Building and Loan Association
McKeesport
Mra Ellen Jenkins
Steubenville
Mary O'Bryon
William O' Bryon
Samuel Newland
Morrow
Kacheny Ty
Ninetee
McKean
Yestergar
Balthazar Robhe
Alderman Robhe
Thirteenth Ward
Samuel Bell
West Deer Township
John Fischbach
South Twelfth Street
Margaret Knoderer
Ohio Township
Cemetery Fall Claims Local Workman at 28th Street
At 3 30 yesterday afternoon Frank Carbock 36 collapsed and died at Twenty eighth Street and Peco Avenue while conversing with 9 G Russell and Martin Sullivan He resided at 108 Twenty fifth Street and left a wife and two children The Coroner was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carbock
Twenty Eighth Street
Peco Avenue
9. G. Russell
Martin Sulliivan
Carbock
Twenty-fifth Street
Paris fabrics find in Pittsburg store offering latest shades
Pittsburg and Allegheny shoppers see a store bringing Paris style to town with a wide fabric assortment. Crefons plains and corded fabrics in numerous widths and shades, plus Henrietta cloths, French serge varieties, black silk warp Henrietta, All Black and Mourning fabrics, Florentine laces, chiffon edges, and new parasol covers for baby carriages in Esprit Net and Oriental Lace.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Paris
Armstrong Brothers Attend Corkworkers Meeting In Pittsburgh
Hundreds of cork workers gathered at Polish Hall on Penn Avenue as Armstrong Bros & Co representatives KR D Armstrong and Manager Gow attended with Master Workman Landers. A vote supported remaining out of work through the summer as unions push for settlements, with a subsequent plan for another meeting and possible intervention by the General Executive Board of the Knights of Labour.
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Armstrong Bros & Co
Polish Hall
Penn Avenue
KR. D. Armstrong
Gow
Landers
Assembly
Armstrong
The
K.of L
Carriage Makers Grant Nine Hour Shift But Refuse Union Pact
Carriage and wagon manufacturers agreed to a nine hour shift after a night meeting but declined to recognize the union. They stated wages would be discussed with employers individually and not via any union binding agreement. Union strength grows with 130 new members since the strike began, increasing from 600 to 730.
Mining Law Reform Discussed by Commonwealth Commission
A mining law commission in the Commonwealth met to revise mining laws and prepare a new bill. W P Read urged relief from required certificates for mining bosses, arguing many qualified men are excluded. Inspector Jenkins said a report and bill are expected in this session, with sections 4 and 6 on fire boss duties under review.
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The
Commonwealth
W. P. Read
Head
Read
Jenkins
Pont
Carnegie predicts early restart at Edgar Thomson works
Andrew Carnegie was seen regarding resumption at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works and said they expect to start up at an early date. He noted the steel rail trade is stagnant with no orders from the Pennsylvania system, which he cited as the sole reason for the shutdown. He added that if orders existed, Mr. Frick could place them.
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Inns
Scott
Atoll
Profs, Brashear
Lancef
Anderson
Gunsaulis
Mark Donley
Squire King
Monongahela River
Chartiers
Homestead
Anderton
McDowell
Andrew Carnegie
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Pennsylvania
Mr. Frick
Lime Dealers Meet in New Association Promises Growth
The Lime Dealers Association formed recently held its first meeting at the Builders' Exchange. Many new members joined and organizers expect regular future meetings as planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Dealers’ Association
Drs- Patch
Builders’ Exchange
Philadelphia Company Holds Monthly Meeting Update
The Philadelphia Company board convenes its regular monthly meeting. routine agenda and improving financial health noted. A Washington field well came online Thursday delivering 240 pounds per minute. Pennsylvania lumbermen head to Washington as travel counts rise for rail-linked operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Washington Eld
Stove Factory Property in Allegheny Sold for Tear-Down
The A. Bradley & Sons stove factory site in Allegheny has sold to Allegheny County Light Company. Demolition will start next Monday and a new tea covering the 100 by 900 foot complex will be erected over the entire property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bradley & Sons
Allegheny
Allegheny County Light Company
Largest sheet of plate glass moved to city stores
The largest sheet of plate glass ever brought to the city was moved yesterday from the Duquesne depot by J. W. Haney to the stores of M. Rosenbaum on street. The plate measured 120 by 40 metres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
J. W. Haney
Dreasman
M. Rosenbaum
Street
President Gompers to Speak in Chicago and Pittsburg Tour
President Gompers of the American Federation of poets and time-labor people in Yankee will address audiences in Chicago tomorrow night and in Pittsburg next Tuesday, following recent remarks on his tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
American Federation of Poets
Yankee
Chicago
Pittsburg
Plate Glass Men to Meet
Another meeting of plate glass jobbers and manufacturers will be held at the Duquesne tomorrow to discuss discounts and prices. The agreement seems to be working satisfactorily. Bishop Gilmour Rallying. St. Augustine, April 7. Bishop Gilmour, whose life Saturday night was almost robbed of, began rallying Sunday, and he comes to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Duquesne
Bshop
Gilmour
St. Augustine
Furniture representative checks into Seventh Avenue Hotel
HH. F. Quadling, representing the wood mantel department of Robert Mitchell Furniture Company in Cincinnati, is stopping at the Seventh Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell Furniture Company
Cincinnati, C
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Dress Goods Department Offers a Value Packed Week
Hueus and Hacxe Unequaled present bargains in Paris Robes ties with embroidered appliques and lace trimmings. French Suitings in camel’s hair Cheviot and Homespun with various patterns offered below original values. Extra values in colored Henriettas and a special opening of imported ladies wraps jackets and capes for spring and summer wear on the second floor Cloak Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
N. B
MultiStory Brick Building Seeks Tenants on Sixth Street
A three story brick building with a large store room and an elevator is for rent at a monthly rate of 2600 dollars. Inquiries should call the contact number 1112 Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Suits Sold This Week At 675 Dollars Each
A street corner advertises men’s suits at 675 dollars with a selection of patterns including stylish plaids checks and plain worsteds. The vendor claims high weekly sales and offers Ceviots and cassimeres from Pirrsorne Combination Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrssorne Comformation Cloruing Company
Corner Grant and
Diamond Streeta
Spring importation of embroidery fringe goods
Our Shawl Department announces a spring importation of embroidered and silk fringed black Henrietta Fidus. Prices range from 350 to 30 dollars each, highlighting the largest and most complete assortment we have ever carried.
Scotch Camel's Hair Fibus for All Seasons
Portable fashion note touts Scotch Camel's Hair Fibus as an essential extra apparel item. Highlights plain colors and Brodie Patterns with parasols, urging timely selections while assortments last.
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James Bescott
Brayton-Ives
New York
Pittsboro
Smithsonian
Q Tr. Carnegie
Schenles
Bard
Washington Observatory
Detective Coulson
Home Committee
East Eoder
Lindenthal
Russell Errett
Boston Clearing House
Connecticut
B. Fenton
Buffalo
B. E. Ryan
A. B. Brewer
Ican Preserve Company
Ie Deehesse
C. V. Miller
London
Miller
Newfoundland
Mining Commission
Dry Gooda House
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Sea Yard
Mining’ Commission
Mr. Carnegie
Braddock
Philadelphia Company
Sam Myers
Pennsylvania Company
Thomas S. Spear
Union Pacific
J. Myers
Pacific Coast
Plate Glass
HH. F. Quadling
Hueus & Hacxe
Apo-Uw
Fort Pitt
Our City
Boquet
City
Fort Pitt Redoubt
Old Block House
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Horne
Henrietta
Serge
C. Weisser
Is ET ST
Market
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