Milk War Flows Through Pittsburg and Allegheny Depots
Milk dealers clash with Chartiers Creamery in a heated dispute over supply and pricing. Shippers rally, approve an agreement that aims to keep milk cheap and pure for consumers, with Reed directing sales to retailers and producers.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Chartiers Creamery Company
Creamery Company
Reed
Irwin
Evans City
Stewart
F. Breen
Brown
Milk Producers’ Association of Western Pennsylvania
Chartier Creamery Company
Washington County
Panhandle
Fort Wayne
Ohio
Beating Accusations Surface in Domestic Disorder Suit
Patrick Layer faced aggravated assault and battery charges after his wife claimed he regularly returns drunk and recently threw a chair at their 15 year old daughter. The case, brought before Alderman Porter, involved a hearing and potential anti cruelty action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Layer
Porter
Dean
Cheever
Cevelty
Theo
Postal Telegraph Chief Chandler Visits Former Home
A. B. E. Chandler, president of the Postal Telegraph Company, and George G. Ward, GM of the Commercial Cable Company, stayed at the Seventh Avenue Hotel during a trip to Chicago amid rumors the company would sell out to Western Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Chandler
The
Postal Telegraph
A. BE. Chandler
Postal Telegraph Company
George G. Ward
Commercial Cable Company
Seventh Avenue Hotel
DO Rt
Western Union
Landlord Samuel Musgrave Targeted by Tenants After Eviction
Samuel Musgrave owner of a Liberty and Fourth Street tenement was attacked by former tenant Alma Lockett and helper Mabel Grey after his eviction. Policeman Crossan intervened as tasers and charges followed for assault and related offenses against the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Musgrave
Liberty and
Fourth Streets
Alma Lockett
Mabel Grey
Crossan
Old Brewery Timbers Injure Youth at South Seventeenth
A group of boys playing among ruins at an old South Seventeenth Street brewery was struck when a standing timber collapsed. A boy named Schlagel suffered injuries and is not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Schlagel
South Seventeenth Street
Age Question and City News Mix in Pittsburgh Columns
A jumble of notes from Pittsburgh society and politics reports on age jokes, travels of McCrea and Rives, local elections, and public notices. It cites the Modern Building and Loan Association officers, Lane Petersburg highlights, and discussions of prohibition in the county.
Legislative Chats Highlight Freight Rates Dialogue
In Harrisburg last Mr. Graham, along with Representatives Robinson and Jones and Senators Newmyer and Medard of Lawrence County, voiced no complaints about freight rates. Mr. Graham regretted missing Carnegie's speech on freight discrimination while Mr. Jones doubted Brooks law amendments will pass except Mr. Fow's bill.
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Graham, Robinson and Jones
Newmyer
Medard
Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Graham
Parrs
Carnegie
Jones
Fow
Lumber Season Begins As River Lumber Arrives
The first lumber of the season moved down the river yesterday with more logs on the way. Reported by testemen the stream shows a promising run of round logs despite scattered delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompano
Sad Scenes in a Street Car
Yesterday afternoon Officer Scott of Allegheny arrested George McIntyre Michael Graham and a woman named Mary Lane all locals involved in a street car disturbance pending further police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Allegheny
George McIntyre
Mike Graham
Mary Lane
Send Your Name and Address With 2 cents and Co.
A brief notice urges readers to send their name and address along with a two cent payment to a listed company at 55 John Tackomunat ximaneanke. The fragment provides little other context or details about purpose or deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2 Cents & Co
John Tackomunat Ximaneanke
Testimony Opens in Dam and Lock Case Against Monongahela Company
The United States sues to condemn lock and dam No 4 on the Monongahela River to make it a free navigable stream. John H Drake, Lt Hoag Jr, William Stratton and Col T P Roberts testify on dam value after three year test. Government objects to value claims citing recent tests and silt deposits. Battery B plans New York trip for Wash Centennial parade.
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United States
Monongahela Navigation Company
Monongahela River
Bakewell Building
J. M. Clark
Colonel Allen
George Shiras, Jr
BR. B. Carnahan
The
Navigation Company
Shiras
Monongahela
Winess
Allen
Pittsburg
Lt. Hoag, Jr
William D. Stratton
Middletown
N. Y
T. P. Roberts
Monongahela Nation Company
Corps of United States Engineers
Pennsylvania
Davis Island
Carnahan
Morrill
Roberts
Battery B
New York
Washin
Henry George followers debate at Smithfield street hall
A fractious meeting of Henry George socialists at 212 Smithfield street drew only three attendees. Charles Loeb failed to speak, leaving Thomas Grundy to preside as discussions on Georgeism socialism and anarchism intensified amid excerpts from Progress and Poverty.
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Henry George
Ruppel
Smithfield Street
George
Charles Loeb
Thomas Grundy
Firat Saver
C.F. Wright
Gessner
George Men
Great Light of the Invisible World Exhibition
The Iron City Microscopical Society hosts its eighth annual show at Old ity Hall on February 12 at 8 PM. The display features 50 microscopes 60 butterfly cases and items from Rev. W J Holland plus lantern objects and Mr Brashesr’s scientific apparatus. Proceeds benefit the society.
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Iron City
Microscopical Society
Oldity Hall
W. J. Holland
Brashesr
Acton
City considers widening Diamond street and city finances
City Attorney Moreland presents an ordinance to widen Diamond street on the north side, adding 20 feet and running through the market house with an arcade, to be paid by property owners. Controller Morrows report questions liquor license revenue and tax collections, proposes an ex officio sinking fund board, and outlines year’s receipts and expenditures plus warrants.
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Moreland
Diamond Street
Market House
Liberty Street
Liberty
Oeen
Morrow
Finance Committee
Loss and Insurance Estimates for Hubbard Co Fire
Loss from Sundays fire at Hubbard and Co ax and shovel works is estimated near 400 000 with initial figures of 500 000 deemed too high. Insurance carried by Arrott agency lists numerous carriers including Continental Niagara Queen German American Guardian Hanover Sun Fire Merchants Providence Equitable Norwich Union Citizens Fire Providence Washington United Firemen and others with varied policy amounts. Total insurance sum listed closes around 2 000 and more, reflecting broad coverage across many insurers.
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Hubbard & Co
Guardian
End
Hanover
New York
Sun Ire
Merchants
Provicons
Liverpool
de American Suisses
Williamsburg
Western
Toronto
Sore Po
England
Tae Et Can Yen Lowreefield
Guiseos
New Vor Vain Union
Fire Association
Hartford
Laware
York
Pittsburg
Alleman
Dee Fang Haffalo-German
St. Oe A
I Insurance
Lion
Ees Pitts
New Hampshire
Farregus
City of Pittebu
Union
California
Mercantile
Fish America
Lancashire
Fire Insurance Association
Ever Firemen
New Jersey
Empire State
Seepee Sinan Eta Coon ' On
Renton
Concordia
Manufacters
Ben Foot
Mortgage dispute over land sale in Harbach case
In a case involving Charles Harbach for the use of August Harbach against August Kirth Judge Ewing ruled for the defendant. The Harbachs claimed a mortgage on the property and alleged the ground sold by mechanics to secure the debt left them with disputed title. The judge found the record unclear and voided the plaintiffs claim to the ground in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harbach
August Harbach
August Kirth
Ewing
Ee Harbach
Nerfs Bal Ou Mechanics’ Hien
Rey Hryan
Judge White
Annie
Urpose
Aeich Mociler
Tote
Oger O Roe
Thron
Fia Seeawater
Om Sethert
Coal Fleets Split Over Low Water on River Run
Two boats move as coal fleets in the Southwest report low spirits and limited arrivals. The river shows a good stage of water with marks at 81 feet yesterday. The Coal City and J. C. Risher began with cargoes of coal while no boats arrived from lower ports yesterday.
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Coal City
J. C. Risher
Widow Kate Divens Reports Break-In at Second Avenue Shop
Mrs Kate Divens a widow who runs a cigar and notion store on Second Avenue near the Tenth Street bridge reported to the police that a person entered her shop last night. The incident prompted police to investigate and review nearby security. She described a single intruder and called for greater watchfulness in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Divens
Second Avenue
Tenth Street Bridge
License Court Deliberates Saloons In Allegheny County
The Rock RoundUp reports the Allegheny County License Court as Judge White and colleagues review applicants from McKee's Rocks to Chartiers, with many refusals and some granted licenses. Several candidates face scrutiny over conduct, finances, and language requirements while names from Duquesne Moss Side and Robinson Township populate the docket.
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Allegheny County
Yost
Law and Order League
McKee's Rocks
White
Marshall Township
Frederick Riley
Mifflin
James Briggs
Dravesburg
William J. Coats
Duquesne
Charles Downley
William J. Dorsey
Charles Donohue
Downley
Moss Side
Thomas D. Davis
Thomas Hilton
Fred W. Haberman
Henry Koch
John Linn
John Morris
Patrick King
John Steiner
William Sharp
Patrick J. Howard
Joseph Conway
August Goldstrohm
License court session ends with no action taken
In Harusi township a public house case was heard and a witness gave a story on necessity. Mayer was examined and questioned. The session adjourned with no license action today. no further session is scheduled tomorrow.
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Kr. Mayer
Ra ‘Shaw
Harusi
Miners Resume Work After Brief Shutdown in Monongahela Region
About 6,000 Monongahala river miners returned to work after a one week stoppage, except Homer & Roberts employees. Owners had planned a closure March 2 but rising coal demand spurred an immediate restart yesterday. A Western Pennsylvania meeting will review 76 34 cents per ton demand for next year, while operators push for around 70 cents.
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Monon
Monongshela River
Homer & Roberts
Rain Coal
Western
Pennsylvania
Asl
Armstrong Monument Contract Awarded and Design Chosen
The Armstrong Monument Association met at the Amalgamated Association rooms to review models for a monument to the late Thomas A. Armstrong. Windsor & Co. of Allegheny submitted the chosen design. The statue stands seven feet high on a 15 feet 7 inch monument, with a $2500 contract. Granite to be used. Work begins immediately and may be finished in time for a October dedication per the Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Armstrong Monument Association
Amalgamated Association
Smithfield Street
Armstrong
Hia
Oes A. Windsor & Co
Allegheny Mages
Work Resumed in Millvale Puddling Department Reopens
The Puddling Department and Pilate Mill reopened in Millvale. The Millvale Tron Works, once run by Graff Bennett Co, partially resumed operations. The firm signed Piescale in the forenoon and will be union. The puddling department and plate mill are active with a contract to supply pipe iron to Pennsylvania Tube Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millvale Tron
Graff, Bennett & Co
Union
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Eight Hours a Day at Westinghouse Air Brake Works
One thousand workers at the Westinghouse Air Brake Works move to eight-hour shifts from extended hours. The change aims for lasting reform through gradual steps, with commentary on health and productivity. The piece also promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a health aid for dyspepsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Air Brake Works
Freight Agents Discuss Restoring Texas Differentials
The Pittsburg Committee of Freight Agents meets this morning to consider Texas differentials. Local roads allege through rates to Texas points published by Southwestern roads are illegal after two years of use, leading to Pittsburg shipper charges of two locals. Cotton Belt still uses the original rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Pitteborg Ski
Cotton Bell
Brewers' Association Meeting In Philadelphia Report
Brewer Straub attended a Brewers' Association meeting in Philadelphia describing continued data gathering and limited campaigns before May first. He expects the Prohibitionists to be defeated as the group prepares literature and stump speeches for the state election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer Straub
Philadelphia
Brewers’ Association
Straub
Resolutions Upon the Death of James Callery
An obituary from the Office of the Pittsburg and Western Railway Company in Allegheny dated April 8 1389 notes the death of James Callery president of the company. It honors his lifelong association with the Pittsburg and New Castle road and the Pittsburg and Western, lauding his vision, wealth creation for the community, and influence on multiple corporations. The secretary records the minute and orders publication and a copy to the Callery family. The item ends with an unrelated advertisement for corsets and fine goods at Schoenthal 612 Penn avenue.
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Hiland Avenue
Pittsburg
James Ery
New Castle
Callery
Pittsburg and Western Railway Company
D. Campbell
Kleber Brothers Showcases Top Pianos and Organs
The display at H. Kleber & Bro., 506 Wood Street, features Steinway Conover Emerson and other pianos along with Vocalion and Burdett organs. They claim exclusive national agency for premier instruments and boast strong reputation and sales. Buyers are urged to use easy payment plans to obtain the best instruments at Klebers.
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Steinway
Conover
Emerson and
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Vocalion
Burdett
Kleber Bros
Klebers
Glenmore suits at grand opening today and tomorrow
The Glenmore suits are offered with style and fit. Prices are set at twenty five dollars for identical suits. The store at cor rant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House invites customers to use a convenient corset fitting room during the event.
Grand opening sale at Hardy & Hayes Jewelers
Reductions from 10 to 25 percent before moving and a rare opportunity to buy new at low prices. The notice invites shopping at Hardy & Hayes Jewelers 533 Smithfield Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues with a convenient fitting room and mentions a grand opening tomorrow. F Sencar and F Schoenthal advertise Penn Avenue shops and imported embroidered aprons at reduced costs. Boces & Buxut promote a full line of hosiery for ladies and children and Angostura Bitters is recommended for buffets.
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F. Schoenthal
Penn Ave
Hardy & Hayes’, Jewelers
Ilversmiths
Smithfield Street
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Geass
F. Sencar
Y & Hayes
Real Estate Savings Bank Ad and Silverware Offer
A hotelty bank ad lists real estate savings bank at 401 Smithfield Street corner Fourth Avenue Capital with deposits from $1 and a 4 percent interest rate. It also promotes US Silver Inlaid Spoons and Forks with solid sterling inlays, plated five times, warranted to wear a lifetime, for sale by E. P. Roberts & Sons at Fifth Avenue and Market Street.
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Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Capital
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Ave
Market St
Grand Opening Day Deals at Local Stores
Advertises Glenmore suits discounted to 12 dollars with fabrics cheviots cassimeres worsteds diagonals tricots and colors black blue brown steel. Promotes gloves shower items and window displays at P C C C Grant and Diamond corners near the new Court House. Also notes opening events at F Schoenthal 612 Penn Ave and other shops with textiles novelties and lamp shades at Craig Heads Lamp Store 6 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenmore
P.C.C.C
F. Schoenthal
Penn Ave
250 A YARD Luster Plaids and Twills
Advertises fabrics including luster plaids and twills 3 inch cashmeres and fancy striped and check dress fabrics. Notes serviceable French casheres novelties sloths Henriettas tan bombed suitings and unique French Charlies.
Chilean Delegation Seeks Trade Ties with United States
A Chilean party led by Pablo Manselli and Jose Luis Vial Carvallo stayed at the Seventh Avenue Hotel to study U S industries and business methods. They advocate reciprocal trade, note Chilean exports of gold silver copper and coal, and seek American subsidies for a South American steam line. They praise the American railroad model and outline plans for a 1 000 mile Chilean rail network with more under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Pablo Manselli
D. Fernandes Coneha
Santiago
Jose Luis Vial Carvallo
J. J. Fowler
New York
Concha
United States
Utth
Iibine
United
South Americas
Hocombes
Milk and Stones at Hammon Vender Incident
Report states stones were thrown at milk vender John Hammon and his horse on South Thirty Fourth Street causing the horse to run and damage property. Harry Jones Fred and John F were released on bail for a hearing on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammon
South Thirty
Fourth Street
Harry Jones
Fred
John F
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Thorn
Cartars
J. J. Vandergeift
B. C. BryNon
Indianapolis
Electric Sugar
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M. L. Mrens
Como
McCrea
Rives
Nice
Modern
Building and Loan Association
Oklahoma
A. C. Rankin
Crafton Presbyterian Church
Lewis
Lewis Kovscerssxt
Tannee
Sullivan
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Grorce W. Cranwhorn
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Howells
Canada
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Washington
Robinson
City
al Smiley
Keystone Construction Company
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Westers Paper
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Womax
Hattie Raymond
Chi
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First District of the Christian Church Co-Operation
McKeesport
Mary Steinway
Lena Finger
John Bright
General Grant
Turvy
Brooklyn
Elizabeth Koehler
Messrs. Fields
Coates
Justice Gripp
H. J. Casino
Mt. Washington
M. E
Select Council
William Ropinson
James Brown
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Astice Grikee
J.D. WarTsos
J.C. Courtney
Emsworth
Welsbach
Iis
Liquor League
Iowa
Kansas
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Peruse DE
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Thirty-sixth
Colwell Street
Imnot
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Eel Ward
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Department of
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Agen
Rious
Meee
Ford
Finance
John M. Anderson
Gastye Ae Kase
John Paul
A. C. Berteon
A. C. Ibertaon
John Collins
Robert Warren
D. Warmasil
Re H. Treusch
J. L. Williams
Gillespie
John DO Rite Works
J. 1
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Jller
AL R ‘Restinn
George N. Oe
Publicano - Lambie
T. M
Brophy
Seiens
Grandowen
George PG
Daniel Purreys
John M. Eae
John O'Neill
Warmcastle
Evans
James €Ettr
T. H. ‘Miller
Hobrkaste
Thomas E. Perry
Nisbet
Evan Yours
Monecien P. Meco
CG. Evans
James Fitzsimmons
John
Lambie
H. Gillespie
Thomas EK
Perry
Jobo Bentz
John Murphy
M’kee
Charles Jenkins
Austin Brukard
Magdalina Brindle
Sharpsburg
Jacob Froas
Philip Howe
John Kammer
Chris Maeder
Kittanning
Henry T. Thomas
Joseph Zeoick
Marcus Seey
Keating
Wm. Keown
Christenback
A. M. Hoffman
Robinson Township
Charles Beck
Reserve Township
Thomas Boehm
Adam Eber
Charles Fath
Loba Happ
Lewis Heylech
Margaret McGuire
Daniel Polefer
Sawmill Valley Plank Road
Frank Weeker
Rose A. Flood
Allaiy Armstrong
Stowe
Richard Fewer
Fewer
Theresa Geusch
McKee’s Rocks
the Rocks
William Lamb
Squire Bryan
Mr. Lamb
Court of Quarter Sessions
Central Court
Waite
Mae
al Foung
Leome
Mr. Young
R. Young
Nana
al Young
Down &T
Young
Poser
Frank Rosman
Conrad Oars
William Stevenson
Bond
Desberger
St. Clair Township
Armstrong Monument
Millvale
Hostetter
James Cal
Lery
Pittsburg and Western B‘y Co
Schoenthal
Penn Avenue
Infesta
Boces & Buxut
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Boces & Bunn
F. ScHorxt
Craighead
Smithgeld St
Binck
Nottingham
S&t
PROM
Southside
Choia
Han
JOS. Horne & Cos
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