The Beaver Conneaut Route Ship Canal Scheme
The article compares ship canal ideas across the Midwest, arguing two routes merit study: the Chicago connection and the Beaver Conneaut link from Pittsburgh to Lake Erie. It discusses water supply, lock sizes, costs, and compares to older canals, noting the Warren route is weaker and Conneaut harbor is superior. It cites the Pennsylvania Ship Canal Commission and prospects for large tonnage traffic on the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitten
Mississippi
Ohio
Union
Pooneylvania
Sji
Lognah
Lake Erie
Pittsburg
Llecheny
Kiskiminetas Rivera
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Erie Canal
Counwec Tor
Great Lakes
Walter
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Klinese
Hennepin
Twervemed
Rock On
Hengepin Canal
Ditnois
Lake Michi-4
Missouri
Dar
Vonerer
Pennsylvania Ship Canal Commission
Wath Urie
Conneauth
Erie
Incionati
Toledo
Sise
Wabash River
New York
John M. Wilson
Lafayette City
Tod
Lafayette
Nouth
Wabash
Lake
Ohio River
Miami River
Cincinnati
France
Portsmouth
Lorain Harbor
Cleveland
Lorain
Besger
Muskingum River
United States
Marietta
Zanesville
Dresden
Muskingum
Portsmouth Canal
Wellsville
Beaver River
Sandy
Portsmouth and
Beaver
New Castle
Mahoning River
Warren Summit
Fairport Harbor
Warren
Conneaut Lake
Beaver- Conneaut
Shenango
Mahoning
Sharon
Sharpsville
Canal Commission
Connesut
Fairport
Beaver-Conneaut
Welland Canal
Ontari
Lakes Erie
Ontario
Canal route to New Castle boosts efficiency and reach
Historical assessment of a proposed waterway from Pittsburgh to New Castle via Davis Island dam and the summit level. It outlines lift requirements, lock counts, and travel time estimates, noting long summit with sources from Conneaut and Shenango areas and the feasibility of dredging to finish most work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
New Castle
Davis Island Dam
New Brighton
Beaver River
Ohio
Pittsburg
Canal
Beaver Rivers
Lake Erie
Duluth
Marquette
Chicago
Buffalo
Welland Ship Canal
Toronto
Lake Ontario
Protect Your Health With Hostetter Stomach Hitters
Cold and moisture slow digestion and excretion in winter, making purification and opening up essential. Hostetter's Stomach Hitters is recommended as a safest thorough alterative to enhance appetite, strengthen spirits, and invigorate the whole physique amid rheumatic, dyspeptic, and bilious conditions.
A E Record Breaker
The men’s suits offered at $7 claim to be the best in the country with fine light and dark cheviot or cassimere in sack or cutaway styles. Also includes black cheviot options. All go today at $7. Visit P. GO. C. C. Prerssure Combprnation Clothing Co. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prerssure
Hand Turn Glove Kid Gaiters At G D Simons
Hand turn glove kid gaiters and glazed kid gaiters priced at 125 and hand turn glove kid slippers advertised. G D Simons at 78 Ohio street Allegheny Pa promotes Iron City beer and new India silks appealing to shoppers at The People's Store on Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Simon's
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Dr Holland Installed as Chancellor at Western University
Dr. Holland was formally installed as the successor to Chancellor Gail at Western University. Mayor Gourley administered the oath in a ceremony attended by students and guests. Rev J Crockar White praised the appointment, with other speakers noting traditions and alumni ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holand
Western University
Gourley
J. Crockar White
Holland
Gail
Courtlandt Whitehead
Pittsburg
St. Andrew's 2. E
Ninth Street
The
Uites
University
Duquesne Way
Whitehead
Wyman
Murder in Hoboken Italian Husband Kills Mother-in-Law
In Hoboken at 1:15 this morning Angelo Gabolth of New York fatally stabbed his mother-in-law after murdering her, then attacked his father-in-law before being killed by Coquito Chincella. The clash wounded the wife and her brother. Antonio Chincella and family lived nearby. neighbors note Gabolth’s evil disposition and possible plot involving the wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoboken
Angelo Gabolth
Gabolth
Men Held on Charge of Raising Government Bills
John A. Musgrave and George Smith of McKeesport faced a hearing before United States Commissioner Gamble for allegedly raising a $1 silver certificate to a $5 piece. Detective McSweeney traced the raised note to Wilson. search of rooms uncovered robber stamps marked five and ten. Both men were held for court in $2,000 bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Musgrave
George Smith
McKeesport
United States
Gamble
McSweeney
Stgras
Wilson
Musgrave
Smith
New Squires Commissions Arrive for Elected Officials
The commissions for 48 aldermen and justices of the peace elected in February have arrived at the Recorder's office and are ready to be issued to the new Squires. Also an advertisement notes Daisy Corn Cuore as a home remedy and Welty's sale of shades at multiple Park Way addresses.
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Recorder's Office
Township Liquor Licenses Draw Wide Review
The License Court heard 69 township applicants as it moved from Baldwin to Lower St Clair. Cases featured objections from judges and residents, with licenses granted or refused for taverns hotels and restaurants amid protests, political pressure, and personal scandals.
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Baldwin Township
Lower St. Clair Township
August Ahlborn
Peter Bernarding
Peter Eisenbeis
William Frayney
William Holt
John Gustav
EE. F. Oluhausen
Annie Pastorius
Charles Reiche
Clair
Michael Augustine
Brownsville Road
Clair Township
William Balmer
Becks Run Road
Peter Burr
Arlington Ave
Brooklaw
W. J. Brennen
James 8. Scott
Fifth Ward
Pittsburg
Scott
White
Magee
Borough of Esplin Sues Chartiers Township for Tax Accounts
A bill in equity filed yesterday by the borough of Esplin seeks to compel Chartiers Township to disclose all unpaid taxes, indebtedness, and moneys on hand as of March 3. The suit asks the court to determine each entitys share of assets and liabilities and settle their rights and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esplin
Chartiers
Chartiers Township
Common Pleas Court trial lists for Wilson Evans and others
To Day's Trial Lists show case numbers and defendants in Common Pleas Court No 1 and No 2. Entries include Wilson vs Evans et al, McGraw vs Robinson, Gallagher vs Black, Steinbrunner vs Pittsburg and Western Railway, Hyams vs Lollen, Mott vs Barnes, and receivership and administrator actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court No
Wilson
Evans
McGraw
Robinson
Gallagher
Black
Bosaund
Hubbard
Steinbrunner
Pittsburg and Western Railway Company
Wilcox
Witherow
Mullen
Heber
Thompson
Gulick &Co
Carron
Sare
Willey
Spencer Et al
Whalen
Duffy
Mott
Barnes
Receiver
Hyams
Oollenen
McMinn
Pitesburg
McKeesport and Youghiogheny Railroad Company
Marlow
Martin
National Artistic Hair Works
Benedictine Sisters
Kutz Va Kramer
Verdict Returned in Musgrave vs Desenizi Bros Rent Case
Legal notices and court actions fill the report with verdicts and filings. Samuel Musgrave sues Desenizi Bros for rent while Josery Eichbaum & Co sue Holmes and Arnold over 379 for stationery. Multiple civil actions and bankruptcy procedures appear in U S courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Musgrave
Desenizi Bros
Josery H Eichbaum & Co
Holmes & Arnold
Monongahela House
J. T. Johnson & Co
F. Taylor & Brother
Chambers & Coale
Pittsburg
Suit Against Exposition Society Over Wharf Filling
United States District Attorney Lyon filed a bill in equity in the U S Circuit Court against the Western Pennsylvania Exposition Society to restrain wharf filling on the Allegheny river bank from Third Street to north of Union Bridge and to remove existing fills. A separate suit names the city of Pittsburg and E M Bigelow to halt further filling. Hearing set for April 24. Officials declined further comment.
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Exposition Society
Uncle Sam
City of
Pittsburg
E. M. Bigelow
Third Street
Steve Fourth Street
Chief Bigelow
Calf Shoes At Bargain Prices At G D Simons
Bargain alert as competitors rival over a three dollar calf shoe. Call and examine the two dollar calf shoe for men at G D Simons located at 78 Ohio street Allegheny Pa to save a dollar.
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G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Library site in Schenley Park plan totals 700000
The committee recommends placing a reference library auditorium art galleries and a museum at Schenley Park entrance with an estimated total cost of 700000. The figures cited are not to be taken as recommendations for exact appropriations and the discussion emphasizes the plan's overall benefits over separate allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Park
Sellinn
Allegheny
Report on Carnegie Library building bids and plans
The Carnegie Library Board of Trustees met at Carnegie Bros. & Co. to hear the Building Committee report. Architects were approved for the library project with a $700,000 main building at Schenley Park and $830,000 for district libraries though details remain to be finalized.
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Schenley Park
Carnegie Library
Carnegie Bros. & Co
Piteairn Mada
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Pittspure
Pittsburo
Beaver Falls
Aesesaee
Sesweess
New Castle Ooneneeeenen
Middlesex
Ween Reee
Eersee Os
Shavilles Ees
Shenango Nava
Greenville
Summit
Conneaut Harbor
Iron City
the People’s Store
Fifth Avenue
Cam Mppenr
McKeesporters
Welty
Federal Street
Valentine Kindfusz
Peter Schwartz
Christian Schmidt
Peter Trost
Peter Trenhauser
Michael Warner
Gottlieb Vorach
William Wolf
Sebastian Wagner
Squire Deffner
William Young
Richard Cooney
Judge White
John King
Charles Kettner
Samuel McCartney
William Rose
Thomas Seymour
Henry Schmelz
Collier Township
Patrick Feeney
Abe Hale
John Storch
Louis Weinman
James McGrogan
Collins Township
Malvern Hill
Henry Householder
Forward Township
A. J. Kellar
Hell's Half Acre
J. O. Thompson
Christy
Samuel McCutcheon
Hampton Township
Thomas Hulings
Harmar Township
Joseph A. Shaul
Harmer Township
Arrison Township
Nicholas Allmyer
Harrison Township
Bauerlein
Joseph Bude
Township Road
Stephen Conwell
Henry Smith
Cherry and
Breckenridge
Keesey
Mr. Conwell
Mr. Christy
Moses Dean
North Canal Street
James Graham
Dean
Minnie Gray
Chestnut Street
Michael Hammer
John W. Hyer
Vine Street
Central Hotel
George Hagele
Kone Hengi
West Locust Street
Albert C. Keppler
Gottlieb Kunnert
Garfield Street
Center Alley
Isaac H. Kubo
Avenue Street
Casper Schrade
Mile Jane
Sherman Street
Breckenridge Avenue
Cherry Street
Thomas— Weill
Frank Wolff, Jr
Vine and
Maple Streets
William B. King
Kittanning Road
Frank Shopene
Three Degree Road
Jefferson Township
Richard Owens
Mary Mueller
W. A. Holman
James McAdams
James Donaldson
Annie E. Kerr
Eveeel
J. McKalip
Shireman
George F. Ewens
John T. Mullen
McKelvey
Magdalena M. Schaub
Louis John
B. Dolde
Lizsie Dolde
Richard Morrow
M. Morrow
Eva Mertz
Dohn Mertz
Sarah Blaze
Ceeeee H Blaze
K. McIntosh
Redericka McIntosh
James Campbell J. OG
Stae
J Noble
Peter Dooble
Catharine Krill
Adam Krill
Mary BE. Wright
R. W. Wright
Margaret Walsh
T. J
Paul Malgart
Philadelphia
Zene Eens Street
Wing
Delta
Lindsay Co
Polk, Haberman & Co
A. F. Baum
Register Smith
Baum
8. T. Perley
J. P. Blake
Rie
John Mulvaney
Pennsylvania Incline Company
Plaintaif
Catharine M. Neel
Jordon & Neel
Slagie
Lealers
Blet
Ee Pro
JOS. Fleming & Son
Wood Street
Market Street
W. M. Laird
Snyder
Coats
Steel
Hannigan
Dan Silvis
Laird's Fire Sale
AF Laird
Laird’s Mammoth Store
Mammoth Shoe Stores
Woods Market Street
Wholesale House
Jas
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