Yard workers threaten strike amid railway wage dispute
Superintendent Pitcairn says the yard men's demands were unexpected and no response can be given yet. The Grievance Committee reports a circular from the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors and plans to guard property if a strike occurs, with talks ongoing in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to secure a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn
DisratTci
Philadelphia
Terre Haute
Brotherhood of
Impressive Southside Policeman Wedding Celebrated
Officer John T. Grogan of the Southside married at St Johns Catholic Church after a party hosted by three fellow officers at Little Turner Hall. Lieutenant Johnson gave the toast as the bridal party arrived, and Captain Stewart presented the groom with a large shoe and a silver mounted mace as playful gifts amid celebratory patrols and good wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Grogan
Southside
Benedict
Grogan
Litle Turner Hall
Johnson
Bonors
St. John’s Catholic Church
Fourteenth Street
Stewart
Ty Mra. Grosan
Hus
Camp Laid Out for Simmer Training by Guard Commanders
Major W W Greenland of Clarion visited Mt Gretna to align brigade positions for the camp. Plans shift from railroad aligned lines to a larger parade ground area, but pay for eight days of work is only five days, prompting grumbling. Johnstown flood expenses and new 45 caliber rifles reduced appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Greenland
Clarion
Wiley
Mt. Gretna
Simmer
Hurtranft
Johnstown
Not A Road On Paper State Line Road Shines
The Disparch clarifies the State Line road is real four miles long from Uniontown to Redstone, not just on paper. It aimed to extend 22 miles to the West Virginia line, with last year’s earnings listed at 13 100 41 and net earnings 1 57 24. The Somerset and Cambria Berlin railroad base meet is set for June 2, alongside a Salisbury road surplus noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Redstone
West Virginia Line
Aone
State Line
Somerset and Cambria
Berlin
Salisbury Road
License commissions urged to reform license courts
A broad, cross county push argues for state appointive license commissions to replace county License Courts in Allegheny and Philadelphia. Proposals cover three member boards, bar-approved nominees, ten year presidency, quarterly reports, and fees to fund operations, aiming to curb political influence and speed hearings.
Early Railway Building Discussed by Engineers’ Society
W. Quincy spoke to the Engineers' Society on early railway construction. He discussed demand for engineers, troop movements by rail, and notable Baltimore and Ohio operations. He described tunnels cut on the line and related incidents. Several new members were elected including W. A. Giles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Read
Engineers’ Society
Haitimore and Ao
Baltimore and Ohio
W. A. Giles
William Morgan
James Ritchie
Fred A. Lehreffler
Daniel Ashworth
Charles F. Scott
City deaths toll climbs last week across districts
City recorded 108 deaths in the previous week, up from 79 a year earlier, with 44 victims under five. East End highest toll at 40, Old City lowest at 25, Southside 38. Pneumonia caused the most deaths, followed by bronchitis, croup and diphtheria. breathing troubles accounted for about a third of fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City
East End
Southside
Warden Indicates Mrs McDonald Sound Mind for Release
Warden Berlin said Mrs McDonald appears sane based on his observations, the jail matron's report, and Dr Cheestown's examination. He stated she will probably be released today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Mrs Sarah Abbott Arrested After Drunken Incident
Sarah Abbott of Grove Street Mt Washington has been jailed after a drunken episode last Saturday. Constable Charles Rivotta took her into custody last night. she is described as over 60 and said to have lost her reason through drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Abbott
John McCallin
Grove Street
Mt. Washington
Charles Rivotta
Jacob Soffel
Thompson Glass Plant to Resume Operations Today
Word received at the American Flint Glass Workers Association indicates the Thompson Glass Company plant at Uniontown will start up today after five weeks of shutdown due to dull trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Thompson Glass Company
Uniontown
Local Items and Upcoming Lectures Plus Court News
A straw vote among county Democrats blocked Johnny Ennis and Jim Fox from delivering or voting delegates to Wallace though Chartiel supporters held sway. Hammon Mukaddim, a Palestine native, will speak at Sixth United Presbyterian Church on Syria and the Nile Expedition for General Gordon. W F Cook’s case against the Ohio Dairy Company was postponed by Judge Gripp to Friday. Dora Wild, 16, faces a hearing for alleged pocketbook theft from Teresa Griffith. Mayor Wyman issued proclamations for ward elections to fill vacancies. Western Express Panhandle section train delayed two hours due to a wreck beyond Columbus. S F Kennedy and Frank Bailey went west. 14 oil wall rigs are operating near McKee's Rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy
Johnny Ennis
Jim Fox
Orcoin
Wallace
Chartiel Statesman
Hamond Mukaddim
Palestine
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
East End
Syria
Nile
General Gordon
Thomas M. Marshaut
Jn. Esq
W. F. Cook
Ohio Dairy Company
Gripp
Dora Wild
Teresa Griffith
Pride Street
Dora
Wyman
Western Express
Panhandle
Columbus
Kexnedy
St. Louis, Arkansas and
Texas
Frank Bailey
Lake Erie
Carnegie Gift Discussion Shields City Library Plan
Pittsburgh Library Commission chair James B. Scott contends no Carnegie letter threatens to withdraw his gift if the city ordinance fails. He argues Carnegie’s gift benefits the city through library use and funded buildings, not a loan with interest loss, and asserts the ordinance will pass in Carnegie’s preferred form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Scott
Pittsburg
Carnegie Library Commission
Ridge Avenue
Allegheny
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Scott
Washington
Pan-American Congress
Mr. Scott
Lambie
Keating
Carnahan
Magee
Select Council
Library Committee
Commission
More Conductors Fired and One Reinstated Amid Dishonesty Claims
The article reports wholesale discharge of Pennsylvania Company conductors with transfers of the Pennsylvanian routes to the Eastern Panhandle division. Conductor Dan Longnecker quits after decades of service, while Conductor Smith is reinstated on the Fort Wayne line after an investigation. Anonymous clerks are accused of manipulating receiver’s office coupon practices, with internal reforms attempted to curb excess charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Panhandle
Dan Longnecker
Longnecker
Omer
Baltimore and Ohio
Smith
Fr. Wayne Road
Pennsylvania
Man Reports Missing Wife Money and Furniture
Rogesella Bono asked police last night to locate his wife, $100 in cash, and household furniture, all vanished from his Cherry alley home along with Joseph Jupoli. The police bureau offered sympathy and promised aid in the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogesella Bono
Joseph Jupoli
Cherry Alley Yesterr
Detectives Arrest Man at Allegheny Livery Stable
Detectives Glenn and Steele arrested Dot Keily at Leggate's livery stable on Bandusky Street Allegheny. He is alleged to have had a revolver and declared his intention to operate an angel factory there. Officers prohibited the manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Steele
Dot Keily
Leggate
Bandusky Street
Allegheny
Ben
Epileptic Fit At Doctor’s Office Prompts Police Aid
Robert Carlisle suffered an epileptic fit yesterday at Dr Gardner’s office on Wylie Avenue. He became violent and required patrol assistance before being taken to the Homeopathic Hospital. Work resumed at Hamilton and McCully’s glass houses and Armatrong’s ves ee. the increase demanded was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carlisle
Gardner
Wylie Avenue
Homeopathic Hospital
Hamilton and McCully
Glass Houses
Armatrong
Ves Ee
Scotch Irish Congress Prepares With Hard Work Ahead
Executive Committee notes May meeting in this city, plans seating in Machinery Hall, and expects 200 visitors from California led by Senator Stanford. Emphasizes finance, transportation, hotel space, and decorations. Monongahela House to help, private homes needed. Musical plans include Leonard Wales and national songs. May 2 and May 8 concerts anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee
I. N. Hays
John W. Echols
Echols
Bailey
Congress
California
Stanford
Wentworth
Anderson
Monongahela
Bui
Dental Surgeons
Leonard Wales
Wales
Great Western
Mozart Society
Allegheny Musical Society
Allison
J. McF. Carpenter
M. W.kin
Commercial National Bank
John Harper
W. A. Shaw
George W. Ceneas
M. W. Rankin
W. A. Herron
Carpenter
War on sidewalk obstruction intensifies city enforcement
The Bureau of Highways and Sewers targets violations of the street obstruction ordinance. Inspector Shultz has fined contractors for leaving dirt and refuse on sidewalks and plans more hearings before Alderman Reilly. He also pursues enforcement against awning signs and curtains that encroach on the seven foot height rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Highways and Sewers
Department of Public Works
Shultz
Reilly
J. F. Bruggeman
German Savings Bank
Wood Street
Sixth Avenue
George A. Cochrane
National Bank of Commerce
C. G. Dixon
Diamond Street
John Hohman
Smithfield Street
Aldé@tman McKenna
Thomas Rife
First Avenue
John Shriner
Alexander Beggs
West Street
Liberty Street
Alderman Reilly
Rt. Miller
No. 61
Franklin Street
Department of Awards Opens Bids for Public Works Supplies
The Department of Awards met and opened bids for street paving materials and road equipment including limestone lumber and cement. Bids were referred to Clerk Bingaman for tabulation and contracts will be awarded at the next meeting. The Harrisburg Foundry bid was disqualified for lacking sworn proposal and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Awards
Department of Public Works
Ligonier
Bingaman
Marriages and Divorces Reported in Local Court
A string of divorce actions filed yesterday includes Harmer D Murray versus Cecilia M Murray with desertion alleged and a separation partly blamed on a trip to Hot Springs. Matilda J Roth sues Peter Roth for desertion while Cyrena Day’s testimony traces a split linked to religious differences. Christina Hilgar sues John Hilgar with desertion alleged and related testimony filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmer D. Murray
Cecilia M
Surprise in store as new schedule to take effect
Division passenger agent E D Smith reports a Baltimore and Ohio schedule change effective May 11. Some changes will be made but details not announced yet. Pittsburg also expects better passenger facilities soon. Inspector of Buildings issues permits for 15 new buildings including a brick tee factory and boiler house at Liberty and 34th streets costing 5 000 and several brick dwellings and stores on Dearborn Grant and Mortland avenues with costs ranging from 3 500 to 5 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadyside
S.A. McCung
Bar Association
Tne
Dickey
Carnahan
William A. Stone
K. Q Bigham
Bigham
Aoe
N. W. Shafer
Shafer
E. D. Smith
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Liberty
Thirty-fourth Streets
A. Menald
Dearborn Street
Nineteenth Ward
Martha Geyer
Grant Street
H. H. Wunderlich
Mortland Avenue
T Want
First Ward
Roy
Carroll D. Wright
Gompers Indorsed at Meeting on Eight-Hour Drive
Over 600 workingmen heard President Gompers of the Federation of Labor at Imperial Hall. Mayor Gourley, President Weihe, and Secretary Martin attended. Gompers argued for shorter hours, arbitration, and global support, noting the wage struggle and labor’s push for an eight-hour day with international backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Hall
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Gourley
William Weihe
Martin
Amalgamated Association
Essence of Health Restores Mr Danner's Health After Years
Patient reports seven years of dizziness headaches and kidney pain relieved by Essence of Health. Mrs E N Jones of Allegheny endorses the remedy and references Danner Medical Co. for druggists. Also notices James Dickson Tailor hires Maurett Anker NYC cutter to run shop with new stock and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
E. N. Jones
Federal St
Allegheny
Danner Medical Co
Federal Street
Allegheny, Pa
Maurett Anker
New York City
James Dickson
Cor
Wood St
Fifth Ave
Missing McKeesport Girl Sparks Arrests of Noted Citizens
Mrs Charles Judy reported her 14 year old daughter Margaretta missing since the 5th. Mamie Ethauer said Margaretta was at Mrs Jennie Miller’s Pittsburg house leading inspectors to arrest Jennie Miller Edward Fleck Hertha Collins and Margaretta Judy among others. Magistrate McKenna issued charges against several well known locals connected to oil whisky trades and Pittsburgh business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Judy
National Tube Works
McKeesport
McAleese
Margaretta
Mamie Ethauer
Market Street
Robert Robenstein
Allegheny
Miss Fade
McKenna
Avery
Pittsburg
Died at the works a victim of law and pneumonia
Robert Bruce aged 41 died at the workhouse about 7 30 p m Monday from pneumonia. He left a wife and five children. Coroner McDowell conducts a full inquiry into the case amid suspicious circumstances noted by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bruce
McDowell
Klebers' Musical Headquarters Offers Bargain Pianos and Organs
Klebers' Music House at 506 Wood street promotes Steinway Conover Gabler and organ lines with promise of lower prices 25 to 50 dollars than competitors and easy terms. Customers praise the store and report trading in instruments for superior models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Steinway
Conover
Gabler
Onera
Kleber
Wood Street
Fashionable boys and ladies outfits promoted by New York and Pittsburgh firms
An advertisement set highlights Brokaw Beros boys and children shorts, A. L. Saylor as Pittsburg agent, and Campbell & Dick as New Conrtrys sellers. It promotes Nottinghams Irish points and ribbed silk vests, offering clear value on low prices and distinctive colors and fabrics for spring.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trump
MR. Pitcairn
International Brotherhood of Railway Conducture
Frst
Supreme Council
Brotherhood of Locomoive Firemen
Switchmen's Mutual Aid Association
Brotherhood of Conductors
G. W. Howard
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Oer Cosity
Ean
Derry
Roperts
Deshon
Roberts
Sweeney
Federated Order of Railways
Chicaco
Wseeney
F. P. Sargent
Frank Sweeney
Fr. A. O'Stea
Supreme Connell
P. M. Arthur
The
Brotherhood of Raillroad Engineers
Federation
Arthur
Denver
Patton
Pitts and
Western
M. A. McDonald
Irwin
Greenburg
MR. Newell
Newell
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
New York
Holbrook
Parhandle Yard
Nations Guard
Little State Line Road
Brooks
Bar
Gee Ee
Philadelphia Tennties
Solomon
Allegeny
George Elphinstone
John
Allegheny County
James 5S. Young
Josiah Cohen
J. J. Milley
8. A. Trent
James L. Black
Black
Mr. Black
Mr. Quincy
the Thompson
Kendy
Mr. Carnegie
Pittsby
Sandusky Street
Uwell
Anfrecht
Elite Gallery
Market St
Pearadu’s
America
England
China
India
Spain
Germany
France
Belgium
Holland
Italy
Switzerland
Mr. Danner
Jos
Horne & Cons
Penn Avenue
Thercles
Harrison’ Toy Store
Stummmef
FursisHixes
Jos. Horne & Co
Onyx & Hermadorf
Rosenbaum & Co
H. Kieber & Bro
Lapdtes
Jos. Honne & Co
James H. Aiken & Co
John S. Roberts
Wall Paper
James H. Arres & Co
People's Store
Campbell & Dick
Lapies
Jos, House & Co
Autrecht
Elite
Musical Headquarters
Messrs. Brokaw Beros
A. L. SatLor
Sixth
Libertysts
the People's Stary
Campbell & Dicx
Conrtrys
Jos, Horne & Co
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Washington City
DR. C. McLane
Satoris Saou
Uenies
St. Louis
Jylo Ewr
Rf Waugh
Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia
Ti. Clausen
Soden Mineral Springs Co
Lim
Cedar ST
H. Swindell
Carnegie Library
Ube John Seno & CO
IGARS
JA. BR. & Co
Aisa
Havana
A. Renshaw & Co
Liberty and
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Kipth Ave
Market St.aplimwf
HE Argyle
Atlantic City
J. Pacey
Connecticut
Ocean
W. Ferguson
Io Chalfonte
North Carolina Ave
Ocean View
E. Roberts
Rown’s Mills
Penna, Bar
Mgr
Brown's Mills
P. O
X. J
Lafayette
James & Steffyer
Herlington
Ocean Grove
WM. P. Dolbex
Leeds & Lippincott
Robt
J. Peacock
Tenon
Penn Ave
PiTrsetsa
Marseilles
St. Marseilles
Lextra
Wao Direct
Horne & CO
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