Rutan's Reforms Accuse Officials of Waste and Theft
Senator J 5 Rutan discusses alleged state waste and misappropriation under Governor Beaver. He claims $250,000 in funds were wasted or stolen, cites revenue bill failures, and criticizes clerical salaries and mansion spending. He proposes investigation and contrasts Beaver with Pattison. Senate confidences from Rutan and Quay surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Retan
State Senate
United States
Customs
Washington
Pittsburg
Beaver
Senate
Allegheny Home
Gay
State Agricultural College
Bellefonte
Germany
Pattison
Eutan
Rutan
Odd Fellows Celebration Planned for Seventieth Anniversary
Delegates from Local lodges last night set the parade plan for the seventieth anniversary event of the Odd Fellows. J H Skelton elected in place of John W Haney as chief, with J L Early as adjutant general and W H Oche as staff chief. About 20 lodges and 4 cantons will participate, with 500 in line. Parade forms Water street to Smithfield, Second avenue, 4th, Fifth, Market, Sixth, Penn, Seventh, Sandusky, Church, Marion, bidet ned dismien, Federal, then reviewed at Robinson and Federal. Patriarchs Militant bands from Toronto to escort. All non-exempt members invited to join the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Haney
J. H. Skelton
Skelton
J. L. Early
W. H. Oche
Water Street
Smithfield Street
Second Avenue
4 Street
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Seventh Street
Sandusky Street
Church Avenue
Marion Avenue
Fourteen at Smallman Street Riot Ends with Arrest
A bitter crowd clash at Twenty third and Smallman streets around 1 30 a m involved clubs and stones for about 15 minutes. Officers Brennan and Miller arrived, with one officer knocked down twice and both hurt. John Magel was arrested after the brawl as principal in the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan
Miller
John Magel
Twenty-third
Smallman
Iiabel Io Srnian Magesasmipoossa
Fires Reported Across City From Sparks
Three minor blazes were reported last night. An early spark in the roof of the Black Diamond Steel Works at Thirty first and Smallsman started a small fire that was extinguished without injury. A Panhandle power line section at West End sparked a brief blaze near a locomotive but caused no damage. A small blaze in an empty frame house on Boggs Avenue in Mt. Washington was also extinguished with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond Steel Works
Thirty-first
Smallsman Streets
Panhandle
Boggs Avenue
Mt. Washington
Major Bent argues over Pennsylvania Steel plans
An iron man visiting from the East reports Major Bent, president of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, denying rumors of moving the Steelton plant due to freight discriminations. He asserts Carnegie knows more about their business than they do themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Bent
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Mr. Carnegie
Pennsylvania
Steelton
Remodeling at Butler Street M E Church Includes Five Thousand Dollar Pipe Organ
The Butler Street United Methodist Church begins interior remodeling with pew removal and amphitheater seating. A Grandville Wood organ, costing over 5000 dollars, is being built by Grandville Wood of Northville, Michigan. Anniversary events run June 10 to 16 with reminiscence meetings, pastor reunions, an organ recital, and bishop sermons. Secretary Wanamaker and Louis Miller are among expected attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
L. Clark
New York Christian Advocate
Wanamaker
Louis Miller
Chautauqua Fame
Brutal assault on wife near Steep's Perry shocks Stoep's Ferry
A Stoep's Ferry resident attacked his wife near Coraopolis after she filed information against him. He struck her with a scrub and tried to smash her head with a stone, but Amos Higler intervened, saving her and placing the assailant in jail. The incident, attributed to insanity at times, unsettled the neighborhood amid conflicting rumors of the couple's prior accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steep
Perry
Stoep's Ferry
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Coraopolis
Amos Higler
Shriver
Higler
Braden
Shooting a Little Girl in Evergreen Hamlet Almont Hill
The 7-year-old daughter of dairyman John Renfer at Evergreen near Allegheny was shot by a Northside boy while two youths hunted birds with a Flobert rifle. The gun misfire wounded her left arm. the assailant and accomplice, about 15, fled before police were notified. Detectives investigate. identities not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almont Hill
Fan
John Renfer
Evergreen Hamlet
Allegheny
Aneghbeny
Renfer
Kirschler
Edna Tinsley Alleges Poison Plot by Husband at Alderman Hearing
Mrs Edna Tinsley of Minersville accused her husband Edward of assault and abuse after he returned home drunk and beat her. He was held on $300 bail for court after a hearing. She testified he tried to poison her a month ago by placing Rough on Kats in the sugar bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Tinsley
Minersville
Alderman Richards
Edward
Tinsley
Kats
Easter Dinner novelty at Hotel Anderson arrives
The Hotel Anderson offers an Easter dinner in the city with elegant menu cards shaped as a book. Guests receive souvenirs tied with a satin ribbon, featuring gold lettering on tinted cardboard covers and three small birds perched in a tree motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Arrangements For Washington Centenary Parade Details
Delegates from secret societies met to finalize plans for the Washington centennial at Silver Lake Grove. Fireworks start 8 15 a m from Black Horse Hill. Centenary poem by William M Pope to be read afternoon. Salute to be fired with Arsenal approval. Chief Marshal appointments listed. Parade route outlined from Penn avenue through Hi land Stewart Walnut Shady Franks town Shetland Finley avenues. Attendance figures by society show about 6 005 participants across groups including Junior Order American Mechanics 1500 G A R 900 National Veteran Legion 150 and others totaling over two thousand in aggregat e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ust
Washington
Silver Lake Grove
Black Horse Hill
William M. Pope
Allegheny Arsenal
J. A. Batchelor
J. E. Morris
George W. McCutcheon
J. 8. Walters
Joseph Wright
Penn Avenue
North Hiland
Stewart Street
South Hiland Avenue
Walnut Street
Shady Avenue
Frankstown Avenue
Shetland Avenue
Finley
American Legion of Honor
Mystic Chain
Heptasophs
Red Men
Omen's Association
Nine Months in Mexico by J B Young Leader of Local Mining Firm
J B Young a prominent local capitalist and brother of William Young, president of the Lawrence Bank, returns from a nine month Mexico trip. He led the Panuco Gold and Silver Mining and Smelting Company, with mines at Guadalupe. The mill began crushing ore last Wednesday, and he notes Mexico’s courteous yet slow bureaucracy. He cites slow pump repairs and customs delays, and mentions Pittsburg and Mexican Tin and Mining Company shifting focus from tin near Durango to gold and silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Young
William Young
Lawrence Bank
Mexico
Panuco Gold and Silver Mining and Smelting Company
Guagalupe
the Fothis
Hersid
Republic
Pittsburg and Mexican Tin and Mining Company
Durango
Local items of amusement and accidents in McKeesport area
May day openings at Y M C A grounds and city council talks. Reports of injuries include a boy bitten by a dog, McIntire burned at Lucy furnace, and Carpenter injured at Black Diamond. Also notes on church work, temperance meetings, arrests for assault, a jail stay, and a hotel disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreaton Park
Bellevernon
Horner & Roberts
Elisabeth
Joms Patterson
Black Diamond Steelworks
Dr. Patterson
Charles Weies
Union Iron Foundry
Preble Avenue
Allegheny
Rev. M. Sirrect
Co Ch
W. Avenue
Kliapetees Roe
Kennedy
Evla A.swypen
Jacob Snyder
Allegheny Force
Wm. J. Wagner
Groner McIntire
Lucy Furnace
Losr Staxtor
Manchester
Beaver Avenue
Driggs
Worx
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
West End
Licenses Sought as City Preparations Rise
More licenses expected tomorrow evening as applications flood in. Permits will be granted where applicants meet standards and no objections are raised.
How Extremes Met at Wood's Run Mills Farewell Tea
At Superior Hall Wood's Run a meeting honored David Harris late Oliver Bros assistant manager with a silver tea service as he leaves to join Baldwin and Graham. Richard Millard presided. Harris spoke on capital and labor and the Golden Rule guiding fair settlements. David Harris and Oliver Bros. were praised for respectful handling of workers. The event featured Reese Jones song and Woods Run Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Hall
Wood
David Harris
Oliver Bros. & Phillips’ Lower Mills
Harris
Baldwin and Graham
Richard Millard
Joseph Goode
David B. Oliver
Reese Jones
William Martin
Amalgamated Association
Woods Run
Steel Concern Condemned at Regular Trades Assembly
A regular Trades Assembly meeting chaired by Joseph L. Evans discussed importing Belgian glassworkers and referred the matter to the Executive Board. A three member committee drafted resolutions condemning Duquesne Iron and Steel Company actions and expressing solidarity with striking workers and support for their cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Assembly
Joseph L. Evans
Duquesne Iron and Steel Company
Hebeas
Central Trades Council
Duquesne
Ton
Puddlers Threaten Split Over Wage Split in Amalgamated Association
Report on potential division within the Amalgamated Association as puddlers seek a 20 percent wage advance. Heavily protested division of pay between roller heater and rougher catcher, with threats to secede if demands fail. Delegates from multiple lodges prepare to press for representation at the upcoming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association
Sons of Vulcan
Pud
Weihe
Ohio
West Virginis
Salisbury Hall
Two Men Quit On Hill Incline At Twenty Second Street
Residents who went to market last night faced a steep ascent as the hill incline failed to run due to engineers resigning their posts. Charles Slater and John Brown, hired as expert engineers, left Mt. Pleasant prompting Mellon's efforts to hire replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.molins
Slater
Brown
Dull Iron Trade in East Shuts Down Furnaces
Jacob Reese, back from the East, reports a very dull iron trade. Three-fourths of Hudson River and Lake Champlain furnaces idle with no near restart. Eastern market flooded by Southern pig iron. New Yorkers unable to compete. Reese notes competition would persist until Southern steel plants start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Reese
Hudson River
Lake Champlain
Reese
Mr. Reese
Bellaire Nailers Accept 35 Percent Redaction
Bellaire mailers, closed over 11 months, agree to a 35 percent cut. They will cut hot nails at 13 cents and cold nails at 123 cents, a harsh reduction likely to trigger similar cuts elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire Nailers
Bellaire Works
Bellaire
Attorneys seek injunction to halt steel mill workers strike
The attorneys for Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company refiled a case in Common Pleas Court seeking a preliminary injunction to restrain 55 workers from interfering with the mill’s operation. The strike began April 16 and the lawyers contend the pickets are intimidators aiming to disrupt the shutdown. a hearing was set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
Messrs. Johnston and
Dickey
Common Pleas
Cork Worker John Riley Buried After Dying in Aiken
Funeral held for John Riley formerly foreman at Armstrong Bros Cork Works. Died in Aiken, D C, Tuesday last after five weeks there seeking health. Members of Cork Workers Assembly No. 9803 attended. L A 9663 to meet and pass resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riley
Armstrong Bros. & Company
Cork Works
Aiken
D. C
Webstern Avenue
Cork Workers Assembly
Assembly
L. A. 9663
Riley
Butcher Denholm Threatens City Over Water Leak
A East End butcher named Denholm has warned of drastic action after a water main leak on Frankstown Avenue near Dallas Avenue saturated ground. His horse became mired and nearly suffocated during rescue, despite his repeated notices to authorities. He says he may take matters into his own hands if officials do not act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denholm
Frankstown Avenue
Dallas
Jons
Imported Glassworkers Defy Labor Law Claim
Statement argues that bringing window glass workers to the United States does not violate the Contract Labor Law. It claims vacancies could not be filled domestically and that Window Glass Workers' Association members knew 26 workers were coming, with more on the way. President Campbell to remain in office. a vacation granted for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glam Workers’Association
Campbell
Samuel Kline Arrested Over Pavement Jewelry Stand
Samuel Kline was arrested in the South Side Market last night and jailed at the Twenty-eighth Ward station for violating a city ordinance. He operated a jewelry stand on the pavement and refused to leave when ordered by an officer. Also notes an Elite Gallery opening at 516 Market Street, Pittsburg, by Aufrecht photographer promising affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kline
Southside
Twenty-eighth Ward
Aufrecht
Ihurope
Market Street
Pittsburg
Andromises
Edtor
Elegant seven cent octave piano at Hoffmanns music store
An upright piano with latest improvements, winging desk, fine tone and carved case. In perfect order and sold fully warranted for $200. Also Steinway Chickering and Hardman square pianos offered at one third of original cost. Splendid assortment of pianos and Org Colby called Jax Meas at Sulindeld nt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Strest
Steinway, & Chickering
Local labor dispute settles with shop closures at noon
The conflict between the K of L and S ler Co and Lee Bro is resolved as one party agrees to close stores at one oclock. About seventy Armstrong Bros coke factory workers were affected yesterday as tasks were undertaken and adjustments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
S@ler & Co
Lee @ Bro
Tex 70
Armstrong Bros
Coke Factory
Mat Westerday
Tas Inte Rees
Prohibition Meeting Draws About 200 in Salisbury Hall
About 200 attendees, mostly men, gathered in Salisbury Hall last night to back the prohibition amendment. John W. Moreland led the event while editor Mills argued the sober man benefits the community, keeping money in circulation and boosting employment and family welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury Hall
John W. Moreland
Ae T. Mills
Mills
Kaufmann Taken by Storm In Easter Rush
Kaufmanns store in Pittsburgh sees unprecedented crowds for Easter purchases. Long lines, crowded aisles, and overwhelmed clerks marked a day of remarkable sales across departments from gowns to undergarments. The Busy Bee Hive at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield reports strong demand and deep discounts on women and child garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanner
Rec
Kaufmanns
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Hamburg
Mother Hubbard
Rogaliner
Liberty
Nova Scotia season pages and sale items in city stores
Prof J S Christy announces new classes starting Monday evening April 22 at the city address No 1012 Penn Avenue. Dancing emy half term offers damines dress goods 42 inch wide in twenty pieces priced 5c a yard from Hueys Hace MWS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
J. S. Christy
Penn Avenue
City
T5c
Hueys & Hace Mws
Local Wholesale Grocer Promotes Tea and Promos
Marshell the cash grocer advertises low wholesale prices on fruits and evaporated goods with steep discounts and mail order options. A featured tea department showcases Mr Shaw blending teas and promises customer satisfaction under supervision. Excursion to New York advertised with 32 round trip rate. Stationery broker advertises new larger shop with low prices. Cautions against alcohol consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ml Ag
California
Mr Shaw
Indy
Shaw
Lina
Abshell
Ohio St
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
New York
Dress Fabrics At Bargain Prices In Foreign Goods
Our best efforts to secure a spring stock of dress fabrics at prices to save you money. Choice weaves in foreign dress goods with unsurpassed values. Black dress silks and silks in various styles offered, including Henriettas, and assorted short lengths at bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indias
Trimmed Suit Sale with Cashmere and Trimmings
Handled listing of suits with varied prices including two toned, black cashmere, and Henrietta styles. Notes refer to children's and misses outfits with metallic trimmings and trimmed jackets. Additional items include specialty mantlets and beachwear accessories.
Corsets and Dresses Fit for Ladies and Children
A historic notice invites ladies and children to shop for the latest hats and corsets. It promises fitting services with reliable makes, a convenient fitting room, and an experienced fitter to ensure pairs match new dresses.
Hosiery and accessories at 612 Penn Avenue
We offer the latest novelties in Fancy Hose and the Onyx Fast Black that won’t color feet. Also stocked are Hasdken chiefs Collars Cuffs Rachings Fans Umbrellas Lord Fauntleroy sets Windsor and Mall Ties Black Lace Scarfs and Fidhes at 612 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto
Lord Fauntleroy
Windsor
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Dr. Fleming
Carl
Just What
HE Wants
Stave
Internal Revenue Department
Dorent
Heaver
Reaver
Hastings
Teckies
Penn
Delancey
Europe
Delaney
House
Seebeer
Case
Cochran
John A
Wherry
Cumberland
Jane
ODD Fellows
Smallman Street
Carnegie
Maggie Crook
Park Avenue Extension
East End
B. M. Hanya
Car
Gurest Diseares
Penn Street
B&su
Butler Street
M. BE
M. E
Joseph McCluskey
Thomas Smith
Gertrude Tettlebach
Moses Carpenter
Hiack Diamond Steelworks
Carpenter
Smallman Atreat
Thirtieth Street
Wilie Avenue M. E
Byron W. King
R. 8
Hobb
Union Temperance
Grand Opera House
Walter T. Mills
Chicago
Jonn Laley
Oficer Maxwell
Larry
Gripp
Pntral Station
Rhodes
William Gore
Allegheny Parks
Columbia
Terone
America
Rinehart
Lower
Oliver Mills
Messrs
Harris and
Oliver
The
Central Trades Assembly
Pinkerton
Cork
L. A
War Point
Contract Labor Law
Jax Meas
Sulindeld
Labor Notes
Harvey Henderson
Commonwealth
Allegheny County
Nta
Samuel A
Joseph Cheaney
Texas
Kaufmanne
Marshell
Cash Grocere
Gen. Wash
Biker & Bastain
Lapties’ and Children’s
F. Schoenthal
Apaet-Rhesa
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