Navy Officer Sees Need for Strong Fleet and Coastal Defenses
Lieutenant Shearman, inspecting steel for the government in Homestead, argues a strong navy is essential. He cites Samoa’s resources, Italy tensions, and the need for iron, armored plate, and coast defenses, while endorsing private canal work to cut costs and boost industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shearman
United States Navy
Homestead
Touguesne
Samoa
Nipsic
T Pacific Islands
Uncle Sam
Pacific Coast
United States
New York
Long Island
Brooklyn
Fruit crop outlook varies by region amid frost and hail
Reports from Cobden Til and nearby areas show the peach crop damaged by recent cold weather while Marissa, Walnut Hill and Villa Ridge report good fruit prospects. Mississippi and Louisiana suffer hail and freezing damage, delaying planting and reducing yields. Maryland and New Jersey expect good peaches with buds safely hardened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Barcky
Cobden
Til
Marissa
Amon
Walnut Hill
Villa Ridge
Peach Belt
Michigan
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Maryland
New Jersey
Private Enterprise Favored Over Canal Build
Colonel T P Roberts argues state should not fund the ship canal, noting a standstill pending House action. He cites Senate approval of the commission report and printing 4000 copies to inform interested parties, but stresses the project needs substantial effort to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Colonel Roberts
Roberts
T. P. Roberts
House of Representatives
Kou
Senate
Getten
Colonel Bayne Denounces Immigration Policy and Italian Indemnity
Colonel Thomas M. Bayne, in a bold critique at the Schlosser, blasts Italy for demanding indemnity and delaying replies as a burden on the United States. He calls for stricter immigration laws and argues Americans must defend national sovereignty while maintaining foreign relations. Bayne plans a Washington return after a world tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Bayne
Schlosser
Italy
Porter
America
Chicago
New Orleans
Harrison
Blaine
Plumb
Blyne
Washington
Bellevue
Meat Price Surge Met With Public Discontent
Shoved up out of sight the meat price rise sparks anger among boarding house, restaurant, and hotel keepers. Butter grows cheaper while beef costs jump about 50 percent. A Diamond market butcher refuses to discuss the rise, noting that customers will notice the cost at purchase.
Baltimore and Ohio Ships Italians to Orleans Roads
The Baltimore and Ohio line reported heavy theater traffic this week with the Manning Opera Company of 40 passengers to McKeesport, the Von Yonson company to Baltimore, Weber & Fields to Cincinnati, and Louis James company routing East from Cleveland. The Alvin Joslin troupe from Toledo passed through en route to Washington. The Natural Gas company arrived from Columbus. About 60 Italians were sent to Orleans Roads, West Virginia, to work on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, via B&O service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Manning Opera Company
McKeesport
von Yonson” Company
Baltimore
Weber & Fields
Cincinnati
Louis James Company
Cleveland
Alvin Joslin Company
Toledo
Washington
Natural Gas
Columbus
Orleans Roads
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Pittsburgh Packet Line Sees Light Downstream Demand Rising
Traveling agent Johnston of the Pittsburg and Cincinnati packet line reports light freight and passenger traffic outbound from Pittsburg but strong business arriving from upstream. Summer inquiries for party rates are high and the company plans to run excursions if the river remains navigable. Next Saturday night the Philadelphia and Pittsburg Republican League Clubs depart on the Congo for Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Republican League
Congo
Wealth in Alaska and Russian sympathy claim
Prof. Packard who oversees Alaska’s Signal Service traveled through the city bound for Chicago. He will return when navigation opens. He says the government plans an observatory on Mt Sitka with the signal station. He adds Alaskans feel neglected and many think as Russians, while news comes from Siberia. He notes Alaska’s mineral wealth and disputes the white elephant view of the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Packard
Alaska
Chicago
Mt. Sitka
SARTORIAL BARGAINS AT CITY CLOTHING CO
The Clothing Company announces starting tomorrow a sale of 10 000 men s fine spring suits in sack and one and three button cutaway styles priced at 650 and 975 respectively. They promise best value yet offered with original prices stated as 12 and 18. Corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
Eight Hour Subject Close of His Successful Tour
Labor crowds pack Lafayette Hall for Samuel Gompers lecture on eight hour workday aims. Mayor Gourley presides as Gompers addresses unions and prominent citizens amid preparations for carpenters and miners to press eight-hour demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Hall
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation
Gourley
Carpenters
Toledo
Ohio
Findlay
Pittsburg
New York
San Francisco
Erie Wringer Company Eyes Large Scale Expansion
The Erie Wringer Manufacturing Company of 109 Water Street and 140 First Avenue plans a major expansion after attracting Boston and Chicago capitalists. A new firm will build factories in Chicago and Pittsburgh with options on a Pittsburgh site. J M McNeill, the Erie GM, heads to New York for talks. a $250,000 capital stock is intended and construction starts immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Wringer Manufacturing Company
Waterstreet
First Avenue
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburg
J. M. McNeill
Erie Company
New York
Corkworks Strike Vows Summer Standout Support
A corkworks strike group met and voted to stay out all summer if needed to pressure the firm. The firm urged workers off its blacklist of nearly 300 who will not be rehired, while a leading member of the assembly condemned unfair treatment. Last summer workers endured 105 degree heat and 40 nights of shifts before an agreement limiting shutdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corkworks
Sommer
May Revive the Enterprise Window Glass Firm
The window glass industry may restart as demand rises after weeks of factory shutdowns. More than 20 plants closed due to a surplus stock and low market, with revival plans anticipated to begin soon as James A. Chambers travels to New York on revival business. A former member confirms the firm may commence operations any day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Chambers
New York
Bricklayers Demand Adjusted and Endorsement Reported
The bricklayers revised their demand to 450 dollars per day with nine hours per shift and eight on Saturdays. The move, sanctioned by the national organization, aims to equalize pay and hours. They expect no lockout and are willing to meet employers anytime. Also noted: W Clif McCausland named cashier of Carnegie Phipps Company Limited, and J B Ford & Co awarded Wyandotte Michigan works contract for near term supply. project described as independent from Pittsburgh firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sre
W. Clif McCausland
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Union Supply Company, Limited
Carnegie, Phipps & Company, Limited
Mr. McCausland
J. B. Ford & Co
Wyandotte
Mich
Pittsburg
Local Industry and Labor Movements Signal Turbulence
Managing Director Butz seeks removal of the receiver appointed by Judge Reed and entrustment to O'Brien as official. Connellsville coke shipments reach 72 cars daily with over 570 workers. Theater workers organize as a Knights of Labor dispute. Building Trades Council backs the current wage scale. the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad involvement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butz
Columbia Tron and Steel Company
Reed
O'Brien
Connellsville
H. C. Frick & Co
Building Trades’ Council
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Well Located Tailor Nicoll Moves to 400 Smithfield
Nicoll the tailor has moved to 400 Smithfield street at Fourth avenue opposite the new post office. The well lighted store occupies prime Pittsburg location and displays a spring stock of standard goods and fashionable novelties in suitings and trouserings at popular prices. His made to order garments are noted for appearance, fitting quality and wear, inviting patrons to inspect the new season’s goods while stock is fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicoll
Wiler
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
Levis Patent Agency Announces New Patents
O D Levis a patent lawyer based at 131 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg announces new patents including A C Vaughan Shane's Crossing O nut Jock Benjamin Ford Pittsburg boiler for generating steam James Jackson Greenville Pa puzzle F F Fischer Pittsburg glass polishing machine Lewis Harris Parkersburg W Va window abode bracket J P Hazelton Straitsville C paying block George Nimmo Allegheny crucible for the manufacture of steel United States and foreign patents obtained Established over 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Evening Leader
A. C. Vaughan
Shane's Crossing
Benjamin Ford
James Jackson
Greenville
F. F. Fischer
Lewis Harris
Parkersburg
W. Va
J. P. Hazelton
Straitsville
George Nimmo
Allegheny
Crucible
United States
Pianos for sale at Herrmany & Co on Smithfield
An advertisement lists upright pianos including a Gabler and a Hardman upright in excellent condition with a splendid tone at 200 dollars. Also offered are a Sohmer square grand a Hardman parlor grand and a Gabler square piano at low prices from J. M. Herrmany & Co. and Lohmer Colby and Hallet Cumston pianos noted for tone and durability at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Herrmany & Co
Smithfield Street
Lohmer, Colby and Hallet & Cumston
Local Carpet Deals Draw Pittsburg Shoppers
Pittsburg hosts thousands from surrounding towns as J. H. Konxen & Bro. advertise free express shipping on carpets curtains and drygoods at revelatory prices from 1347-1349 Peno avenue two blocks east of Union depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
J. H. Konxen & Bro
Peno Avenue
Union Depot
Cabinet photographs for sale at Aufrecht's Elite Galley
Advertises cabinet photographs at 150 dollars per dozen or life-size crayon portraits for 3 dollars. Encourages bringing children and invites customers to visit Aufrecht's Elite Galley located at 516 Market Street in Pittsburg for early purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Market Street
Pittsburg
Piano sale listing at W. C. Whitehill’s Music Parlor
Barraink and a selection of Henry F. Miller pianos offered at W. C. Whitehill’s Music Parlor 152 Third Avenue. Includes Sohmer square grand good as new 275, Chickering artist grand, Kranich Bach small grand, and Grovesteen & Fuller square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohmer Square
Grovesteen & Fuller
Auction offers cabinet photos and crayon portrait at gallery
An Aurecht's Elite Gallery sale on Market Street Pittsburg lists 12 cabinet photos or one life size crayon portrait for 3.00 dollars. Elevator access noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurecht
Elite
Market Street
Pittsburg
uThsa
Rosenbaum & Co. Sells Various Leather Goods
A Rosenbaum & Co. catalog shows six-button Biarritz and fine four-button kid gloves priced at 125 and 75 cents respectively. It lists suede masquetaire Tic and seven-hook French kid gloves at 125 and 175 dollars, with ladies five-hooks in tan at 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biarritz
Sic
Rosenbaum & Co
Monday Red-Letter Sale Boldly Promises Big Discounts
A city store advertises a Monday sale to draw crowds with thousands spent on promotions. Men's suits priced at 650 and 675 dollars with hundreds of styles and sizes, claimed to undercut typical 12 to 20 dollar ranges, advertised as limited and exclusive.
Notice to Retail Milliners and Furniture Dealers
Notice lists millinery sales in Pittsburg and adjoining towns with Mr W D Clause or Mr W Stevens at Hotel Anderson on April 13 14 15 offering samples hats and pattern hats. At Mamaux and Sons Penn avenue Lucerne Awnings and furniture at 039 Penn and 539 Penn avenue with cash terms and stated gain. Michigan Furniture Co 437 Smithfield st promotes parlor and chamber suits and a large lines. Ammon Stevens and Co and Ammon Brewens & Co are Cleveland firms invited to call or examine goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. D. Clause
Anderson
AxMan Stevens & Co
Cleveland
Michigan Furniture Company
Smithfield Street
Ammon Stevens & Co
Michican Furniture Co
Smithfield St
Ammon Brewens & Co
Rainer
Michican Furshore Company
Doctors oppose distinguishing medical badges in Pittsburg
A Pittsburgh discussion on doctors wearing hats or badges to identify physicians finds little support locally. Physicians cite constitutional limits and risk of quacks, while supporters note faster aid in accidents. Critics say badges would be impractical and unnecessary in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pittsburg
Alleghany County Medical Society
Penn Avenue
Thomas McCann
Allegheny County Medical Society
C.F. Bingaman
Peon Avenue
London
Nurses Called As Grip Epidemic Strains City
H M Willis of the Pittsburg Nursing Bureau says the grip wanes citywide but rages in East End and Wilkinsburg. Whooping cough and diphtheria appear in Allegheny, with fears of a malignant throat illness. Most nurses are in city. 600 to 700 registered, about 300 first class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Willis
Pittsburg
East End
Wilkinsburg
Allegheny
Mr. Willis
Wilmerding
Brydock
Cure by Cuticura Remedies Endorsed by A. Pearsall
A. Pearsall of Fulton Fish Market New York recounts spending five thousand dollars on doctors and medicine between 1875 and 1882 for sores on his chest and shoulder. He states seven months using Cuticura Remedies cured him entirely after years of illness and now calls himself sound and well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
L. Pearsall
Fulton Fish Market
New York
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Beyre
Bayne
Blatt
Baltimore and Ohio
Orleans
Russia
Gambert & Huey
Bollerne
Union Line
Pittsburg Printing Company, Limited
Ana Westinghouse Company
Wyman
Watson's
Painters’ Brotherhood
Thompson
Tus Merchants’ Mutual Protective Association
Mount Morris Academy
New York City
Rosetta Gompers
Samuel Mitchell
NEW Wringer Company
American Window ‘Glass Company
Knights of Labor
New Quarters
Sohmer
Piano
Hardman Piano
Pictssure Compilation Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Lucerne
Mamauz & Son's
Mamaux & Son's
O. D
Aneil Nios
California
Weyman's
Jas. J. Weldon
Second Avenue
Svail
Cuticura
PorTer Dog and Chemical Corporation
JOS. Fleming & Son
Household Credit CO
Liberty Street
Eighth
Houser Nlean Er
Byers
W. T. Espy
Rosenbaum
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