Still in suspense as rail lines seek settlements
Railway wage talks continue with Pennsy officials and unions in secret conference aiming to avert a general tie up. Proposals offer 24 of 24 cents for conductors and 19 and 18 for brakemen with possible wider acceptance across roads. Pennsylvanias group signals readiness for a settlement within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Company
Pitcairn
Pitoairn
McCargo
Allegheny Valley
Read
Hutchinson
West Penn
James McCrea
Joseph Wood
Six Accidents Reported In Allegheny Area
A half dozen mishaps occurred Sunday night in Allegheny. Thomas Toole of Edgar Thomson steel works Braddock was crushed against a brick wall by a train and suffers multiple broken ribs. Dennis Ruhe, a 40 year old Panhandle yards worker, had a limb crushed between moving freight cars. John Oldhouse of South Eighth street was bruised after a fall on stairs. An engine from company No 7 struck a Fifth Avenue cable car injuring the crew. Rodger Raine, the engineer, sprained an arm. A one year old child named Little was run over by a stage coach on East Street and badly injured. William Allen, a carpenter on Denniston avenue, fell 15 feet when scaffolding gave way, injuring his back and leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Toole
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Dennis Ruhe
Panhandle
Try Street
John Oldhouse
South Eighth Street
Company No. 7
Fifth Avenue
Rodger Raine
Little
East Street
Allegheny
Wiliam Allen
C. TL. Wilson
East End
Denniston Avenue
Allen
Continual Boycott Aims to Defeat National League
The Musical Mutual Protective Union plans to spend 86000 to push back against the National League Baseball Club. A brass band will root for the Players' club daily this week as union members pledge to mobilize funds and musicians to pressure the league, claiming the Brotherhood supports the right club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Mutual Protective Union
National League Baseball Club
Players’ Club
Keights
Brotherhood
Fog
Trwareda Gustave Kreii
Fifteen Year Old Elope Finds Pardons For Marriage
Mary Langdon aged fifteen and Isaac Garris, an employee at Hulton Glass Works, were arrested with her brother William Langdon after attempting marriage on Forty fourth Street. Garris was detained on a separate charge by George Rodgers. The couple were pardoned and consent given to wed the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulton
Mary Langdon
William Langdon
Isaac Garris
Fortyfourth Street
Omicer Smith
Miss Langdon
Mr. Garris
Mary i
Isaac
Hulton Glass Works
Garris
Pittabure
Garrie
George Rodgers
Drowned Pole on Monongahela River at South Twenty-Fifth Street
John Poly esk i, a 38 year old Pole and Star sand boat worker, fell into the Monongahela from a shanty boat at the foot of South Twenty-fifth street yesterday morning. His body was recovered about three hours later and will be examined inquest today at Semelirock's undertakers on Carson street. He leaves a wife and four children in the old country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Polyeski
Monongahela River
South Twenty-fifth Street
Dre
Semelirock
Carson Street
Polye
South Twenty-second Street
Tragic River Death Of 4-Year-Old George Erlinger
The 4-year-old George Erlinger was found dead in the Monongahela river after being missing since Sunday. His body was taken to the home of the ts on McKean street for an inquest to be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Erlinger
Monongahela River
McKean Street
Flaxen-haired 7-year-old Biargirl found at Central station
A flaxen-haired seven year old Biargirl was taken into custody by Police Matron Hrennan at Central station after being found on Smithfeid street on Sunday afternoon. Believed to have strayed from emigrants at the Union depot. The child will be turned over to the Anti-Cruelty Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrennan
Central Station
Tailors Unite for Youngstown Strike Support Meeting
A special meeting of the Journeymen Tailors of Pittsburg and Allegheny is set for tomorrow evening at No 8 Smithfield Street to discuss backing the striking Youngstown tailors and sustain the knights of the shears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Youngstown
Smithfield
Knights of the Shears
Detectives arrest two women at Manchester Turner Hall
Detective Eichenlaub of Allegheny arrested Clara Burke and Mollie Gorman last night at the Manchester Turner Hall for allegedly relieving two young men of a gold watch and scarfpin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eichenlaub
Allegheny
Clara Burke
Mollie Gorman
Manchester Turner Hall
Local items from two cities report arrests and police changes
Jerry McDonough a fireman and ex constable's son was arrested on charges of misusing a boy. He allegedly forced the boy to follow him to Squirrel Hill at gunpoint. Allegheny City installs Captain James W. Bell as new police chief after a ceremony with retiring Captain Wilson. The Pension League met with speeches supporting the per diem pension bill while veterans wary of the dependent bill. Louis Suppes was jailed on arson charges after Boston officials forwarded the case. Teali and others were arrested on Webster Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry McDonough
McDonough
Fire
Thomas Wilkinson
Squirrel Hill
Allegheny CiTy
James W. Bell
Wilson
Ee Wilson
Pension League
Allegheny
Messrs
Barbour
Long
Griffiths
Moorhead
Depen
Louis Suppes
Squire Courass
Boston
Augusta Suppes
Peter Bourtra
Anthony Contillo
Teali
Webster Avenue
Cok Teret
Street Railway Syndicate Buys Louisville System for 1.2 Million
The McKee Verner Clark syndicate buys Louisville Ky street railways for 1.2 million. They plan rapid modernization using Thomson Houston equipment and double tracking where possible. The deal signals further expansion as the group targets other cities and reorganization bonds to fund upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Railway
H. Sellers McKee
Pittsburg
Murray Verner
Buffalo
E. H. Clark
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Philadelphia
Louisville
Broadway
Messrs. McKee and
Verner
Columbus
Siking-Widener
Indianapolis
Harrison
Washington
Manny Verner
Pittabare
Fizzle of Election Delays Traction Road Leadership
Mr. J E Rugg of Boston did not win the superintendent post at the Citizens' Traction line meeting. He had succeeded Murray Verner earlier but lost to others. inquiries yielded no publication-ready replies. Extensions plans proceed while stock circles press gossip that C J Magee, holding one tenth of stock, seeks control of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Rugg
Boston
Citizens’ Traction Line
Murray Verner
C. J. Magee
Spang’s New Gas Line Near Butler County
Spang Chalfant and Co. advances a six inch gas line nearing completion to connect with mills and new cas wells near Butler County. The original six inch main, first natural gas line in the country, runs 13 miles into Hutler County with about 15 wells, most piped out or abandoned, while 8 old lines remain in service if gas can move to supply any part of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spang, Chalfant & Co
Butler County
Hutler County
Wor
Seven New Furnaces Boost Ore Carrying Capacity
General Freight Agent Frank Dean of the Lake Erie Railroad reports seven new furnaces will start this summer near Pittsburg increasing ore traffic by about 700 000 tons for the lakes routes. He expects higher coal movement as freight rates rise and notes oil usage will rise accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Frank Dean
Lake Erie
Dean
Mayor Tours City Stations Praises Health Inspect
Mayor Gourley and Chief J C Brown inspected Southside station houses and the Board of Health on Seventh street, reporting excellent condition and high satisfaction with inspection and registration systems. Julius Caven of Cleveland was arrested on Smithfield street for drunkenness, posting bonds of $5 and later $25 after a second arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourley
J. C. Brown
Board of Health
Seventh Street
Julius Caven
Cleveland
Smithfield Street
East End milk sellers fined for adulteration
James Galvin Mrs P Costello and B Shaffer faced Alder man Means last evening on a charge of selling adulterated milk. Inspector Mc Cutcheon filed the case. Galvin fined two dollars Shaffer fined zero and costs Costello paid costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Galvin
P. Costello
B. Shaffer
East End
Alderman Means
McCutcheon
Galvin
Shaffer
Weeks Returns to Virginia to Build Clifton Forge Iron Mill
Joseph D. Weeks arrived back in Virginia and reports Clifton Forge as the site for an iron mill. He calls the region a marvelous iron country especially along the Blue Ridge base and says prospects for the state look bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Weeks
Virginia
What People Are Doing Some Who Travel Some Who Do Not
Frank M. Hunter the eminent tenor leaves today for Boston to meet managers and likely secure an engagement. W C Ross postmaster of Washington D C visits Pittsburg and tours the Post Office. East-bound travelers include W P DeArmitt Captain Hoot and Secretary Beith of Degen Steel Co. H L Taylor of an oil company from Buffalo stays at the Anderson. Judge Steedman of Texas guests at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. William McCreery and family go East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Hunter
Boston
W. C. Ross
Washington, D. C
Pittsburg
McKean
W. P. DeArmitt
Hoot
Beith
Degen Steel Company
H. L. Taylor
Buffalo
Oil Company
Anderson
Judge Steedman
Texas
Seventh Avenue Hotel
William McCreery
Our Guests Absent and Present at the Ames Dinner
A Newport society notice describes guests including Colonel Schoon and Hon. Jobo Dalzeil with a festive reception. It catalogs speakers and guests such as Governor James A. Beaver and Hon. Louis E. McComas, noting a limited guest list, private car transport, and a novel menu design for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Jobo Dalzeil
Republican
Thomas B
R P
Republican Party
New South
Louis E. McComas
The
Republican Press
James
Clareson
Robert W. Taylor
Thomas M. Bayne
Econ
Thomas B. Reed
James A. Beaver
John Dalzell
Louis & McComas
Clarkson
E. W. Halfori
Osborne
Quay
W. H. Davies
C. W. Stone
G. W. Delemater
D. H. Hastings
E. S. Stuart
Washington Party
Thomas M. King
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Club
Printera
Italian Musicians Rob Citizen in Front and Rear Encounter
A group of four Italian musicians allegedly played on a hill near Washington street homes last week. While three played melodies in front, a fourth man in the rear collected small household items. A large bag was carried as residents listened. A confrontation began when a monkey performer caused the homeowner to swing a boot, knocking the animal to the ground. The Italian mechanic fled with the monkey, leaving the scene in a chaotic retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annie Rooney
Secret Agent at Work in State Institutions Probe
Representative Graham returned yesterday from Philadelphia where as a member of a legislative committee he helped investigate the Philadelphia Blind Asylum. He stated that agents are secretly inspecting all state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Reserve township annexation meeting delayed to Thursday
The Committee on annexing Reserve township to Allegheny planned a meeting last night but rescheduled to Thursday. Residents attended in force with opinions for and against the proposition. A mix of local civic debate and public interest framed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reserve Township
Allegheny
War on Street Obstructions Moves Into Citywide Cleanup
City launches campaign against sidewalk clutter led by Chief Brown and Chief Bigelow. Inspectors promise gradual enforcement with exceptions for displays and wide Liberty Street sidewalks. Officials expect fines for 16 obstruction cases. merchants on Penn Avenue and Berry Street area adjust to keep passage clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Bigelow
Departments of Public Safety and Public Works
Inspector McAleese
First
McAleese
Liberty Street Commission
Liberty Street
Morrow
McKelvey
Southside
Penn Avenue
Reed
Berry Street Commission
Braddock Wire Wins Another Legal Round in Oregon Case
J W Gates of Braddock Wire Co reports the Win against Washburn Moon monopoly after court refused to enjoin Knapp Burrell Co from selling Braddock products. Ben nett argues dealers suffer due to the suit and predicts a US Supreme Court ruling. Braddock builds a four mile gas line to tap Equitable Co near the Allegheny river. mill operations halted by gas shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gates
Braddock Wire Company
Wasburn- Moon
United States Court of Oregon
Washburn
Knapp, Burrell & Co
Iowa
Missouri
Oliver & M Roberts Wire Company
Ahraddock
Braddock
Bennett
Washburn & Moon
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Shiras
Supreme Court
Braddock Wire Mill
Equitable Company
Allegheny River
Removing the Aites Gas Line Near Allegheny River
The Philadelphia Company workers are removing the old eight inch gas line on the north side of the Allegheny river. The line, laid seven years ago from Tarentum to this city, was partly lifted years ago and reworked into smaller sizes at Etna tube mill. The current pipe is being carefully laid aside with end protectors on joints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Company
Allegheny River
Herr’s Island
Dsharpsburg
Etna
Fortune Tellers and Takers Near Linden Theft Case
Two Gypsy women told Mrs. Hester Williams fortunes then sprayed fumes causing her fainting. The 76 year old lost $200 from a satchel. a warrant was issued but the suspects vanished. The dispatch notes a separate local budget note on a new Central police station and a legal doubt about building on Monongahela wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enizanera
N. J
Hester A. Williams
Linden Township
Justice Frazee
Rahway
Pittsburg Malls Sell Saddle and Driving Horses
The Arnheim Live Stock Company imports a carload of saddle and driving horses, barouche and carriage animals for Pittsburg. They boast stallions such as Dillard's Dudly Eureka Clark's Chief and Diamond Den and offer mule pens, plus general horse stock for all uses.
German American Congressman Talks Tariffs and Dams
Congressman Niedringhaus of St. Louis visits to discuss Monongahela river dam purchases by the government and tariff impacts. He notes possible 80 million for improvements, defends tariff benefits to farmers, and criticizes Democratic claims of import taxes. He emphasizes private matters over national business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niedringhaus
Monongahela
Congressman Niedringhaus
Bt. Louis
West Point nominee choice rests with Dalzell
The examinations of West Point applicants were tabulated in an improper form by Superintendent Lackey and forwarded to Hon. John Dalzell in Washington. Dalzell will select the nominee, who will then face the military board for a final examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Lackey
John Dalzell
Washington
Military Board
Finest selection of Brussels Carpets in new colorings
A wide assortment of carpets including Royal Wiltons Armimasters Gobelins Mo quettes Body Brussels Velvets Tapestry Brussels Ingrains Three-Plus Cottage and Rag Carpets shown in latest colorings at lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
New French fabrics and dresses offered at sale prices
An assortment of dress fabrics and garments described with price points from 2 to 1350 dollars. Highlights include all wool French fabrics in new colors with trimming, a French combination with side band, plaid and fancy woven yards, embroidered silk dresses with lace, and brocade decorations. Also listed are wool broadcloths and serge with various colors and finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deworth
Deworth Tic
Variety of embroidered shawls and children's suits advertised
Cream pink and blue shawls with net fringes priced to 175. Children's sailor suits size 1 to 6 years from 175 to 25. Spring weight suits 2 to 16 years from 125 up. French cashmere and wool fabrics plus stylish combinations offered with multiple price points and mantles jackets capes and lace shoulder pieces.
President John Newell to Visit Pittsburg on Thursday
The Lake Erie road president John Newell will arrive in Pittsburg on Thursday. The old man is said to make things hom. The superintendent's successor will then be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newell
Lake Erie Road
Pittsburg
Hom
Weather data snapshot for reference
The entry lists maximum and minimum temperatures with mean temperature and range. It notes none of the main rainfall indicators. This brief card presents a compact, factual weather summary without additional context.
Wash Goods Offerings Highlight Various Latines and Hosiery
The store promotes its Wash Goods department with a wide range of latines, ginghams, and organzines including French Latines, American latines, and patterned silks. It touts fast colors, novelty styles, and low prices, along with a large stock of silk stock ings, lisle hose, and black stockings marketed as durable and affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Sew Advertisements Promote Fresh Flowers and Tibbons
Advertisements claim daily revelations of beauty in fresh flowers and a large stock of ribbons. They tout high quality and natural appearance, with flowers for every dress purpose and a prominent seasonal feature for ladies fashion.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Penny Officials Consulting
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. McCargo
Pitestrn
Patton
Nger
Sperintendent Turner
Pi and Lake Erie Railroad
SE Wilkinson
Brotherhood of Snailway
Downey
Switchmen's Association
John ©. Glenn
Wilkinson
Green
Allerheny
Pitsbury
Kantat Cit
Board of Trade
Eidth
Hall
Baltimore and Oho
Brotherhood of Railway
Roger O'Mara
Pen Railroad Company
William Stewart
Stewart
McKeesport
Berry
W. B. Taylor
Hunt
App
John D. Edie
Poltson
Jeannette Stewart
William
Agnes Stewart
Welse
Eloper
Citizens’ Traction Company
Louisville Street
M’keer
Vener and Clark
Sixth Avenue
Market
Baseball Park
Rochester
Syracuse
Newark
Boge Faille
SPANG
Eton Mills
Americas Club
J. M. Schoonmaker
Bevy
Secret
David Harrister
C.K. Fowler
Ohio
Hamburg
Mack Dror Co
Ekwasie & Snvster
Fifth Ave
Cammpball & Dick
London
Ladies In Our Cloak
Jos. Horne & Co
Enasie & Suvuster
Huevus & Hacks
Ussua
Weeasanand
Boeas & Brun
Eysanse & Suuster
Ninth Street
Conan
AITES
Central Police
Baltimore and Ohio
Kentucky Saddle and Driving Horses
Campbell & Dick
Harrison’s Toy Store
Federal St
New Today
Boces & Buan
Jos. Horse & Co
Boces & Burn
Knable & Shuster’s
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Low-Nenberg
Pitts
Parker
James C. Thrompson
Liberty Avenue
Batterick’s
A. G. Camment & Sons
Boocs & Bubl
Kyance & Suveter
Marie Lander’s
Bones & Bunt
Ewaine & Sursten
TrSssu Hucus & Haerke
USA
Lies
Sixth St
Enable & Shuster
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Massachusetts
Mutual Life Insurance Company
United States
E. H. Dermitt
Man
Pennsylvania
Wester Forginia
Sixth St. and
Penn Are
Pittsburg, PA
Emporium
Mattiers—Oour
Edward
Gruet Zinger
Apkittssu
Cloak and Suit
Sarah
Market Street
Sylvania, West
Ginia
Ness
Erly Winds
Pirrsnunse
United States Signal Service
Ther
Warren
Brownsville
Morcar
Scotia
New Orleans
Jay Gould
Mattings
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
Kentucky
Cotton
Fleurietta Latines
India
Theo Yard
Oxford Cheviots
JS. Horne & CO
Indiana
Marion Real Eatare Company
Marion
Ind
W. L. Lenfester
Alfont
Atlantic “City
North Carolina Ave
Ocean View
EE Roberts
Qeaside
Es City
Charles Arles Evans
Lafayette
Cape May
N.J
James & Steffner
Arlington
Ocean Grove
WM. P. Dolbey
Dean Hous *Tlantic
Veel Eaender
HE Eldredge
South Carolina
Atlantic City
Eldredge
Leeds & Lippincott
Robt
J. Peacoch
Penn Ave
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