Wildcat oil dispute sparks frontier style clash in Allegheny county
Sheriff McCandless leads a 6 deputy force with revolvers and rifles to Brush Creek Fields to end a lease dispute between Wesley Webber H E Wilson and W E Clark against Clerack Oil Company led by Joe Craig and William Marshall. The conflict turns violent but ends with a bloodless victory for Webber as court opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Wildcat
Allegheny County
J. M. Robb
Perrysville
Marshall Township
Brush Creek Fields
Sheriff's
Wesley Webber
H. E. Wilson
W. E. Clark
Joe Craig
William Marshall
Clerack Oil Company
Wilson
Webber
Clerack Ofl Company
Oll
Brush Creek
Attorney Robb
Corp
Seatae
Tamaene
McCandress
River water rise and boat market activity noted
The river stood at 13 feet 2 inches yesterday and is dropping fast after a winter of high water. Boat traffic is scattered and markets for foal, timber, and other goods are weak with operators delaying shipments. Names such as Eagle and Scotia are mentioned with upcoming trips and planned arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Tom Dodsworth
Convoy
Seven Laetio Bay
Ben Au
Katee Stockdale
United States
Cincinnati
Scotia
Man shoots rival over checker game ends in arrest
James Pithorough was shot in the shoulder yesterday by Dan Davis after a Saturday night checker quarrel. Davis was arrested by Officer Coulett and jailed in the Twenty precinct, with Pithorough in serious condition at a Homeopathic hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pithorough
Dan Davis
Davis
Fragmented 19th Century Notes Mix of Names and Events
A garbled ledger of names, places, and brief items spans politics, crime, culture, and society. References include Miss Agnes Coleman, Lydia Thompson Company, James Force, Lal Coriya, and W. W. Whitesell with notes on Prohibition talk, workhouse penalties, and pending contracts. Local events touch charity reports, hiring, and ongoing public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Wanamaker
Ella Wheeler
Laxorey
London Society
Langtry
W. W. Whitsell
Alma
Dogan
New York
Department of Public Works
Bureau of
Arc Romnses
J. Feltwell
Sewickley
van R. Smith
Oklahoma
James 8
Force
Lal Coriya
Mary Quixsry
John Connelly
Aren Wen Eemre
Lowpo
W. D
Antioch
Musta
America
England
C. Paryz
D. A. Stewart
John Scott
T. M. Carnegie
J. W. Vandevert
J. F. McCandress
Jones
Harrisbure
Washington
Henry Boyden
Missouri
Brooklyn Newsboys
Brooklyn
Society For the Improvement of
Moreland
Ewing
Craig Street
Oliver Force
Tiny Guckert
Breach Widened Between Knights of Labor and N P CU Miners
Western Pennsylvania and Ohio miners split over a joint convention as Knights of Labor withdrew from the meeting and N P CU delegates accuse them of trying to preside. A vote on wage and representation issues followed as tensions rose between the factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heights of
N.P. CU
K. of L
N. P. CU
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Knight of Labor
R. of L. Delet
Conway
Rators
RP Rasness McBride
Ace
Knigits of Labor
Robert Watchorn
N. Wd. U
Bes Ogee Forte
Ang Oe
Rattroad
Rattroad Oe Sates Westes En Enneglvatia
Pilvanle
Ubte
Teele
Ieee
Cheap Milk War Moves to Consumers' Doorstep
Milk Producers' Union meeting at Keystone Hotel orders Reed of Chartiers Creamery to market all milk, aiming price cuts to 12 cents to dealers and 15 cents to grocers, hoping cheaper milk reaches grocers and shoppers. Dealers counter with Ohio supply plans, vow to resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Producers’ Union
Mr. Reed
Chartiers Creamery Company
Keystone Hotel
Mr. Martin
Martin
Reed
McCalmont
Hanlan Station
Ana
Weitzel
Mrose Station
Little
George Eyrich
Milk Dealers' Protective Association
Webster Avenue
Ohio
Ome
Hoor
Ieee Aa Oe
Sepeedere
Pittsburg
Jones & Laughlin Iron Works Restart After Fuel Dispute
Puddlers at Jones and Laughlin’s American Iron Works resume operations after two weeks idle due to fuel cost issues. The firm initially attempted to use cheaper fuel but could not power all departments, leading to a new contract with the Philadelphia Company to supply mill fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jones & Laughlina
American Iron Works
A Fight for Freedom Sees Moore and Haymaker Oppose Pardons
Colonel W. D. Moore and Mr. Haymaker, brother of the murdered Haymaker, traveled to Harrisburg to oppose the pardon of Abe Bowser. Haymaker voiced anger saying justice had not been done, while Moore warned he would strike Bowser if needed.
A Cane of Chicken Pox Case At 27 High Street
Health officials doubt smallpox in a reported case at 27 High Street and Chief Brown orders the dent removed to Municipal Hospital as a precaution while doctors say it is chicken pox. A separate report notes a street fight at 101 Water Street between two Italian families ending with a woman struck in the abdomen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Brown
No. 101
Water Street
Manan Mossag
Abe
Che
Cable car derailment halts Fifth Avenue line for hours
A large cable on the Fifth Avenue Traction road jumped its wheel and left the car stalled for an hour. Motorists and bystanders grumbled as repairs began, while families sought relief for colic and looseness in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Tribute to his Worth Major Omokundra A G A R Memorial
The Grand Army of the Republic county committee mourns Comrade Sidney Omohundra of Post 3 Erie Pa who died April 15 in Allegheny. He served in the Fourth Ohio Cavalry with Sherman’s army, joined G A R in 1879, and was praised for leadership, kindness, and devout duty to fellow soldiers. The group adopts a memorial and plans a G A R badge design. A Press Club meeting was called to act on his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. BR
Major Omokundra
Grand Army of the Republic of
Allegheny County
Sidney Omohundra
Post
GA. E
Otgenimi
Omohundra
Fourth Ohio Calvary
Army of the Cumberland
General Sherman
Grand Army of the Republic
Erie
Aes
Omohundro
Barina
Utive
EL Beercovag
Inne Sae Fa
Epen
Major Omobundro
Belgian glass worker ridicules Jeannette tank method
A Belgian window glass worker, long in the United States, arrived at Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot and condemned the Jeannette tank system after noting similar methods in Charleroi. He described Belgian tank work as inefficient with too many blowers and inconsistent quality, predicting the Jeannette tanks would fail or run poorly if imported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Boston
Jeannette
Dispatch
Belgium
Eugene Badeaux
Charleroi
Ie Fi
Charleroidis
Thisy
Dorar
Roiin
Tae
Santies Ry
Carnegie backs branch library plan for Pittsburgh area
A New York interview with Andrew Carnegie discusses his Pittsburgh Allegheny and Braddock library gifts. He says smaller branch libraries can outperform a central structure and notes the Mercantile Library’s need to establish a branch. Carnegie won t commit until the Anxgnen building is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Braddock
Mercantile Library
Tracie
Mr. Carnegie
Anegnens
Atralier Morrow
James B. Scott
Corcoran to sail for Europe to study opera masters
Charles W. Corcoran the city’s noted baritone leaves with family for New York and sail on the Waesland to France and Italy to study with eminent masters in operatic formation. Friends bid him bon voyage and success in his undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Corcoran
New York
Red Star Line
Waesland
France
Italy
Men Demand Fair Treatment Over B and O Insurance Plan
Workers on the Baltimore and Ohio protest compulsory insurance, with signatures signed under protest. Officials dismiss threats of a strike, but many employees oppose the new relief feature, claiming deductions and conditions are unfair. Chicago reports say outside agents incite discontent as committees tour the line, while some unions prepare for possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pennsylvania Road
Ballet Association
Pittaburg
Baltimore
Martinsburg
Connellaville
Pittsburg
Whipping Allegations at Protestant Boys Home
Three boys from the Home for Protestant Boys on Anderson Street allege Superintendent W B Maxwell whipped them with a rawhide whip. Matron Mrs Rutan admitted the whipping but said it was not as severe as reported. A Humane Agent investigated as the Home plans to move to Oregon. the Home currently houses 19 boys ages 11 to 16 who work during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
W. B. Maxwell
Anderson Street
Allegheny
Frank Wilson
Jem
Ore
Minneho
West Virginia
Dixon
Liberty Street
Eno
Wilson
Rutan
Jady Omenseus
Public Charity Contracts Awarded by Department of Awards
The Department of Awards met yesterday afternoon and allotted contracts for furnishing groceries to Haworth & Dewhurst and Boggs & Buhl, clothing and boots to Gusky's, meat to Pittsburg Meat Supply Company, fresh fish to Mrs. M. F. Jackson, milk to William Coltergalen, tinware to J. D. ate Ellroy, hardware to Logan, cowl to Mary McOQue, undertaking services to McNulty Bros, drugs to William J. Gilmore & Co, and flour to Kerr & Don. Witte P used for police at the Thirty-sixth ward station No. 13 engine house. Printing manuals of the Board of Health awarded to WIL FP Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Awards
Department of Public Charities
Haworth & Dewhurst
Rygoods
Boggs & Buhl
Gusky's Meat
Pittsburg Meat Supply Company
M. F. Jackson
Henry B. Rea
William Coltergalen
J. D. Ate Ellroy
Logan
oDee Ree
John E. Kleine
Ing
Mary McOque
McNulty Broa
William J, Gilmore & Co
Kerr & Don
Temor
Ouse
New Harris Theatre Manager Takes Charge After Grover
Mr H H Friedlander, Harris chain general representative, arrives from Baltimore to oversee the local house after the sudden death of B H Grover. The moving force behind the theater, Friedlander vows the current season will improve next year despite the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris’ Theater
B. H. Grover
8.H. Friedlander
Harris’ Chain of Theaters
Baltimore
Grover
For the Good of Girls Entertainments for Female Workers
The Well Wishers of the Second U P Church present the third of five entertainments for girls employed in mills foundries and factories. Miss Mary Lockfast leads a program with Miss Mabon and Miss McMillas assisting. Free admission but for individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Arch
Perces
Mary Lockfast
Kiss Mabon
Miss McMillas
Bennett and Co Hats Claim Global Styles and Agents in New York
The notice lists J. G. Bennett & Co as suppliers of English and American hats with claims of correct styles and imports. It notes agency connections with CAN a avenue New York and Dunlap & Co, Stetson & Co, Heath & Co, Harmon & Co in London, indicating a network of hat manufacturers and distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Avenue
New York
Dunlap & Co
Fifth Avenue
Stetson & Co
Bill Nye En Route Back After Family Illness
Bill Nye and his wife traveled through the city toward New York on a sad mission. Four Nye children are ill in New York with scarlet fever, prompting a precautionary pause on a California trip. Nye received a telegram from Kansas City and felt relief upon reading it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nye
New York
Bill
Kansas City
California
Easter Opening And Bargains In Pittsburgh Shops
A rapid assortment of sales and new goods in Pittsburgh area stores includes men’s suits and diagonals at bargain prices, Easter silk and net fabrics at various shops on Fifth Avenue and surrounding streets, plus a new Easter cream product and a monthly household-published price guide. Fire alarm register announced by Burns and Johnson from the press of Percy F. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peopl
Fifth Avenue
Campbell & Dick
Burns & John
Porcy F. Smith
Well Dressed For Little Money Sale Ad
An ad invites readers to join a sale of men s wear at C C C at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets near the new store, promising affordable bargains and a chance to secure stock promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hs Cor
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
P.O
R. Grant
Rare Sterling Silver and Furniture Offers At Local Stores
An eclectic mix of ads highlights rare sterling silver and a choicest invoice of goods. Stores promote wedding keepsakes, Havana cigars, and silversmiths with tempting prices, plus carpets, lace curtains, portieres, and silk fabrics. Easter openings tease new suits and home furnishings in brisk sales pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro
W. S.aman
Federal At
Allegheny
Dress Fabrics and Black Silks Offered at Discount Rates
Speaks of spring stock of dress fabrics and silk values with selections in Black Dress Silks Surahs and Printed Indias. Notes various discount prices on Black Henriettas and cashmere suits with latest styles and trims.
Chamber of Commerce Sees Standing Committees Formed
At a session before anti-discrimination talks President Schmertz announced standing committees including Arbitration Manufactures Transportation and Hallrcade Banking Mineral Products realisation and others with lists of assigned members. The discussion touched on governance and a proposed resolve naming a Governor to be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Schmertz
George A. Kelly
Charles Meyran
Se Rete
Edward Rere
John Bindley
A. L. Mcleary
Marvin
Jacob Rice
BH. Boggs
D. R. Speer
Fr. T. Lunk
John H. Ricketeen
C. L. Fitshogh
Henry Phipps
William McCouney
Jobe Slagle
J. &. Wightman
T. Dravo
Hallrcade
James B. Seott
Henry Holship
John B. Jackson
EK. Cares
H. Myers
J. K. McKelver
J. Good
Fen
Roberts B. L
Wood
Simpson Horner
Addison Pencisland
Heuben Miler
W. Herbert
Umes Allison
Peter MM. Ae Smwood
W. P. de Armitt
Alps Field
A. Murdoch
Squire Ammon Friends Advise Steamer Health Return
The text notes friends of Squire Ammon were advised the steamer is in good health and will return on the same steamer in about ten days, with the voyage benefited by the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Ammon
Novelty Children’s Suits Highlight New Styles and Values
A large assortment in US sizes features new styles in Children’s Suit De novelties. Great values appear in Indiss and Sarahey Jack Grenadines with brocaded and satin stripe effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiss
Sarahey
Jack Grenadines
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Verity
Toby
Irwin
Europe
Corcoran
Jayne
Andes
Fifth Ave
Harpy & Hay “Si
Smithfield
G. W. Schmidt
City
Sohnohon
Leigare
Seandon
Associated Press
Britton
Willis Raney
J. K. Ritenoar
Uniontown
Raney
HoLtzmMan & So
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue
Seabee
Ki Parcell & Jones
King's Shoe Store
G. W. Screvirt
Board of Awards
J. G. Bennett & CO
Wood Street
Heath & Co
London
Erg Eeit . Co
Harmon & Co
Mr. Nye
Iisburg
Harpy & Hayes
Smithfield St
India
Parents & Jones
Sarah Soc
People’s Store
Sarah Silks
Campsed & Dick
Schmidt
Tulsa
Pitcairn's Tailoring
Wood St. Tusa
Wm. Hastace & Son
Selectelnergy Grocers
Diamond
Market Square
Banit
Harpy & Seediats
Smone
Havana Key West
W. Scumrpr
Carryrg
Dain & Dasehbach
Tulso
Venice
Parkers & Jongs
King’s Shoestora
Federal St
Fyoheign Dress Goods
Gap
Henrietta Sults
Praia Trinenece Ee
Greta Manant Cretonre
Biber & Easton
Ada Gray
Elite Gallery
Market St
Germany
Paris
Osgard
Moon
Merino
Balbriggam
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
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