Negotiator Reports Gas Bonds Tie Chartiers to Eastern Bankers
Chartiers Valley and Philadelphia Gas Companies held a joint meeting to ratify bonds totaling about 1 million dollars largely taken by Philadelphia bankers with some subscriptions in Pittsburg. Eastern banker J P Isley praised gas longevity and projected profits, while Schmertz lamented Pittsburg skepticism and noted ongoing pipeline and field development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers
Philadelphia
Chartiers Valley
Inter Company
Wells
J. P. Isley
Eastern Syndicate of Bankers
Lisley
Duquesne
Chartiers Valley Company
Pennsylvania
Heat Bites Mill Workers as Pittsburgh Heat Hammers Mills
Severe heat yesterday overwhelmed several mill workers along the Penn avenue district. Richard Johnson of Carnegie's Thirty-third Street mill and John Keere of Shoenberger's mill collapsed and were taken home. An elderly man found near the First German United Protestant Church was unconscious and removed to his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Richard Johnson
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
Seventeenth Ward
Johm Keere
Shoenberger
Bartley
Bunnell Street
First German United Protestant Church
Church Alley
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Republicans nominate successor to late Peter Walter in Allegheny
The Republicans of the Fourth ward Allegheny met to nominate a successor to the late Peter Walter Jr. John Fielding was chosen chairman Hugh Kennedy secretary C C Hax was unanimously nominated with support pledged. A committee of Hewes Kennedy Lysle Stauffer and Henry was formed to draft resolutions. The election is set for Thursday the 25th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Allegheny Common Council
Peter Walter
John Fielding
Hugh Kennedy
C.C. Hax
Mslion Ae
John C. Hewes
William Kennedy
Andrew Lysle
W. 5. Stauffer
Adam Henry
Sheridan's Sins and Arrest Ties to Opera Figures
Alderman David of Wheeling reports Sheridan, known locally as a professional thief, was seen in newspapers linked to robberies of Lydia Thompson's company. Miss Lou Reddern of the Lydia Thompson Company, advised by Detective Coulson, plans suit today. Sheridan faces rearrest when his current sentence ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Wheeling
William Sheridan
Lydia Thompson
Sheridan
Kelly
Lou Reddern
Coulson
Alleged Beeboard Arrest Leads to Jail Remand
William Collier was committed to jail on a charge of beating his wife. He was held in default of $500 bail awaiting a hearing before Alderman Porter on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collier
Porter
Collier
Notable Notes and Nonsense From Public Life
A collage of stray items elicits reflections on society. With brief remarks on enmity and vanity, it notes figures like AGENT DEAN investigating destitution and CAPTAIN SHANAFELT aiding a Milwaukee pension, while public mood shifts from thermometer praise to street fashion and temperance meetings.
Pension Granted to Major Dabney After Long Delay
A Washington telegram reported Major Dabney of this city received a $30 monthly pension with about $5,000 in back arrears. Once connected with the St. Charles Hotel, he is now a confirmed invalid. He delayed his claim during Cleveland’s administration, aided by a cousin in the Medical Bureau, and later secured a pension while pursuing a watchman job in Washington under Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dispatch
T. 8
Major Dabney
St. Charles
Cleveland
Medical Bureau
Harrison
Dabney
Trepanning Operation At City Poor Farm In Earlier Case
A skull operation was performed at the City Poor Farm to treat Woods, a man driven insane by a blow to the head years ago. The skull was trepanned after being struck with an iron bar by Hanlon. Doctors hope the procedure may restore his reason if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Hanlon
Phillip Edward Arrested for Disorderly Conduct After Mill Altercation
Officer O Neal arrested Phillip Edward last evening on disorderly conduct charges. The officer alleges Edward fought John Conrad, a puddler, at Morehead and McLean's mill. Edward was confined at the Fourteenth Ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Edward
O'Neal
Edwards
Morehead & McLean’s
John Conrad
Fourteenth Ward
Leading im brands sold by G W Schmidt at Fifth Avenue
Leading brands of im sold by G W Schmidt at 95 and 07 Fifth Avenue. The ad highlights popular items and promotions expected to draw shoppers to the store this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Schmidt
Svenue
Resignation turmoil at Window Glass Workers union
Pinkerton detectives enlisted to avert trouble as President James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers' Association resigns twice, calls meetings, and faces union denial. A dispute over wages and tonnage pay at Duquesne mill triggers ongoing strike and plant idle. Campbell claims no sure cause, seeks retirement, and promises job placements for displaced workers as Belgian tank furnace debate resurfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Campbell
Pinkerton Men Called to Suppress Allegheny Steel Strike
Pinkerton detectives arrived at the Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works at Duquesne early yesterday as the entire workforce walked out on strike. Workers in converting blooming and rail mill departments had been on strike a week, with blacksmiths machinists engineers and others joining after an intimidation attempt. Workers say they want wages equal to other steel rail mills and deny being black sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkerton
Duquesne
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
Promptness Driven Meeting Over Late Hours at Smithfield Firm
A special meeting of Salesmen's Assembly 4907 K of L. convened to address charges that a Smithfield street clothing firm near Diamond Street kept stores open after 6 pm and operated night business without clerks. A three member committee was appointed to confront the proprietor. failure could trigger a strike per Assembly directives.
Worthy Foreman Morris Wheat to Visit Local District
Master Workman Ross of D. A. 3 K of L reports Morris L. Wheat of Iowa will attend meetings in the area for the first time next month. He is due to speak on May 14, 15, 16 and 17 with possible accompaniment by General Lecturer Ralph Beavont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Ross
K. of L
Morris L. Wheat
Iowa
Ralph Beavont
Which is Worse A Railroad Man Alleges Shippers Dishonest
A visiting railroad man asserts that shippers are the problem and that most roads are not paying dividends. He cites Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Chicago as examples of rate favoritism and argues that land value rose after railroads arrived, while shipper complaints persist despite protections from the inter state law and new inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Grand Trunk
Chicago
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio River
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg and Western
Pureau
inter-State Law
Bureau
Dalzell Republican Club Elects Officers at Swissvale
The Dalzell Republican Club in Swissvale held its annual officer election Thursday night with J. K. Atkins elected President and Hon. John Dalzell First Vice President. New executive committee members include A. W. Schoyer and Fred W. Edwards. The club now numbers about 150 members and will receive a banner from local ladies on the second Thursday in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalzell Republican Club
Club
Swissvale
J. K. Atkins
John Dalzell
J. M. Moffatt
A. L. Sailor
R. P. McCurdy
Ener
R. P. Duff
Addy
W. A. Schoyer
E. D. Marsh
Fred W. Edwards
Brown settles suit over landing near Jacks Run
The suit of A. M. Watson against 5. B. Brown for possession of a landing near Jack's Run is settled. Brown to reconvey all to Watson. Raeie sued for damages but to regain the landing. Detective Eichenlaub arrested Oscar Hartman in Allegheny on a charge of stealing a silver watch from Henry Bierman of 236 Sandusky Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Watson, Esq
Brown
Eichenlaub
Oscar Hartman
Allegheny
Henry Bierman
Sandusky Street
All in One Church Demonstrates Christian Unity in Commendable Service
In St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Pittsburgh many denominations joined a Good Friday gathering. Ministers from St James St. Luke St. John and others spoke on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross with texts like Father forgive them and It is finished. Music by Spohr and The Crucifixion accompanied by a mixed choir. The service concluded with prayers and benediction as Catholic and Episcopal churches observed the day across the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Ninth Street
Christ
Mr. Thompson
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Dr. White
St. Andrew's
Jesus
E. P. Cowan
Third Presbyterian Church
Dr. McMillan
Second U. P. Church
Allegheny
Paradise
Felton
Christ M. E. Church
Meech
Christi Pal Church
Ilegheny
Howard B. G
Fourth Avenue Just Church
Satan
Dr. Sproul
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Mr, A
St. Peter's
Mr. Wightman
St. Andrew's Church
Maxwell
Trinity Church
Spohr
Ner
Mellon
Fox
W. H. Stephens
Samuel Amberson
L. C. Webster
City Officials Protest Renewal of Municipal Liens Bill
A Harrisburg telegram reports Mayor McCallin Controller Morrow and others opposing Senator Newmyer s bill to renew municip al liens every five years. They warn Pitts burg could lose 250000 on Penn avenue improvements if enacted. House to move to recall the bill Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Beaver
McCallin
Morrow
Bigelow
Ford
Newmyer
Senate
House
Pittsburg
Penn Avenue
Sunday Temperance Meetings and Easter Sale Adverts
Sunday temperance meetings to be held at Ross and High streets with Mrs. E. W. Gormler addressing the crowd and Andrew Bryce presiding. Also a Washington Hall gathering in Beaver Avenue with Benson M. His talk on Home versus. Easter clothing sale advertised with wide discounts and a free Parisian top or bag of fun with boys suits at P. C. C. C. corner Grant and Diamond Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross and
High Streets
E. W. Gormler
W. C. T. U% Cruusade
Andrew Bryce
Washington Hall
Beaver Avenue
Aegheny
Benson M. Rb
Kaufmanns Easter Cloth Sale Promises Big Savings
A Pittsburgh advertisement touts an Easter sale offering 25 to 33 percent discounts on cloth goods at KAUFMANNS on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street. It urges shoppers to buy now while sun shines and promises $50,000 worth of clothing including Parisian self winding tops or a bag of fun. The notice also promotes boys wear and references P O C at Grant Street and Diamond Street opposite the new courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C.C.C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Cor. Grant
Diamond Sis
the New Court House
Kaufmanns
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Milk War Heats Up as Dealers Rally in Imperial Hall
Dairymen held another meeting in Imperial Hall to discuss the Shippers Union and Chartiers Creamery Company. They claim the heated milk war nears its end with more farmers and new shippers signaling support and a broader market within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Hall
Shippers’ Union
Chartiers Creamery Company
Mr. Reed
Reed
Johnson
Allegheny
Ee Gas
Hemi
Kent Hemingway
Fire in Pittsburg Gas Company leak on Cassett Street
Mischievous youths allegedly set fire to a gas pipe leak on Cassett street near Eleventh, igniting a blaze that burned for over an hour along about half a city block. The incident disrupted the street and drew firefighting response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Gas Company
Cassett Street
Daisy Hutchinson sanity hearing continues in court
The lingering inquiry into Daisy Hutchinson's mental state resumed before Attorney Shoemaker. Witnesses from St Francis Hospital and others described her as sane and not insane, with debates over melancholia and guardianship, as proceedings set for Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Hutchinson
Shoemaker
Mary Clark
Robinson Street
Allegheny
Miss Hutchinson
T. W. McNeil
St. Francis' Hospital
Nellie Mo
Sister Leo
St. Francis’ Hospital
Saraphina
Mother Foges
Frankfort Asylum
S. N. Benham
The Enabe Piano Praised By World Artists
The Knabe piano chosen by Hans Vou Bulow for its superior sound power and resonance is endorsed by artists and amateurs for over fifty years. Hamilton's elegant parlors in Pittsburg display a full line at competitive prices with convenient payment options. Estey organs are also available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Vou Bulow
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Silk and Dress Fabrics Offer Bargain Prices
A busy storefront advertises silk fabrics including surahs fairles printed indias and black dress fabrics. Bargain prices on plain and fancy silks, cashmeres and Henrietta suits, corsets and accessories for ladies and children plus novelties.
Fine Lot of Musical Goods At H Kleber & Bro
No. 506 Woodstreet reports a new stock of violins guitars and mandolins with prices from 1 to 100 dollars on violins from 1 to 100 dollars guitars 4 to 85 mandolins 6 to 75. Washburn and Arion brands featured with warranties and low prices. Also notices bargain yard silks and 25 percent off hand mirrors at other shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Woodstreet
Elebers
Washburn
Arion
Bargain Season Offer From Campbell & Dice Retailers
Maintaining Our Position as the people's friend we advertise 200 pieces real sarah sill at 50 cents a yard. Ladies are urged to shop at Campbell & Dice, Fifth are and 69 Fifth, and Brennaum & Co at 48 Fifth. They claim prices are 25 to 33 percent less than competitors. Store hours extend to 9 PM with new stock of novelties and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Silk
People’s
Campbell & Dick
Fifth Avenue
Sarah Sill
Campbell& Dice
Enater
Jos. Brennaum & Co
Will Perrysville Electric Railway Sale To Pleasant Valley Go Through
A report claims Perrysville Electric Railway may sell to Pleasant Valley Railway in cash and Pleasant Valley stock. Officials declined comment citing rumor, while a stockholder notes negotiations are ongoing and no final terms have been set. The piece notes rising street railway deals alongside local murders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville
Perrysville Electric Railway Company
Pittsburg
Youngstown Officer Returns Juveniles From Jail
Officer Kinney of Youngstown D. yesterday brought James Duggan and Patsy Curtin from Allegheny county jail and sent them to their parents. The pair had fled home and were arrested for trespassing on railroads and given ten days each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Youngstown
James Duggan
Patsy Curtin
Allegheny County
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MR. Ilsley
Schmertz
Pittsby
Asley
Sehmertz
C. C. Hax
Fourth Ward
Nutters Realdes
Mary
Mod
Tercely
Dean
Lawrenceville
Miss Eastern
Emma Abbott
Grover Cumernt
Louis
Shanafelt
John ©. Fairbairn
Milwaukee
M. E. Cooter
Ann Arbor University
Seventh Avenue Hotel
England
George Wendell
Cincinnati
Central Station
Chishue
George
New Grant Street
Seventh Avenue
Pennsylvania State Conception
Erie
Smith
Fingal Street
Duquesne Heights
L. J. Miller
George Faust
Miller
Faust
Mey
Ofiicer O'Neal the Best Man
de. B. M. Hanya
Penn Street
Pasé&su
Robert Garrett
Reid
Window Workers
Glassworkers’ Union
Window Glass Workers’ Union
George Cake
Cake
Camp 1
Jeannette
Bowling Green
Isaac Cline
Belgium
Europe
Ft. Scott
Cline
L. A
Universal Federation of Window Glass Workers
Thomson
Edgar Thomson
Allegheny Mills
Carnegie’s
Bradock Mill
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works
Gatl Hamilton Oi
St. Andrew's Episcopal
Mother and Son
To-Morr
Felt Norte Racing
Tondoune
Daisy
Iesee
John
Marshall
M. D
Green Spring
Harris
Collyer
Nccneo
Tomorrow’s Dispatch
Robert Collyer
Enabe
Teimeetag
Henrietta
Weare
Lapies’ and Children’s
Lord Fauntleroy
F. Schoenthal
Thisu
Paris
New York
Alto
Shapea
Fla Yard
Anc
Indias
Sarahis
J. H
Horne & CO
Brever Water
Bedford Springs
Po To. A. Renshawa CO
Ely
JNU
Liberty
Hanpy & Hayes, Jewelers
Smithfield
LA Perla del Fuman
Key West
G. W. Scumint
M. Seibert & Co
Ee Cock and
Hope Streets
Railroad
Gro
W. Snaman
Federal St
Davn & Dasehbach
James H. Aiken & Co
Steinmann’s
Wfssu
Perrysville Electric Ibond
Pleasant Valley
Deane
Gina
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