Anti smoke campaign targets railroads using soft coal in city
The Ladies Health Protective Association extends its anti smoke campaign to other railroads after proving coke fueled engines can operate with no smoke. Detectives cataloged engines using soft coal, presenting a list to Chief Bigelow who vows enforcement under an old ordinance with a 10 dollar fine per violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Health Protective Association
Pittsburg Junction Railroad Company
Junction Road
Pitteborg
Cincinnati
Baltimore and
Oho
Enforce Laws With Help From Chief Bigelow In Pittsburg
A Pittsburgh speaker blasts railroad officials for failing to enforce laws and announces plans to press for action. Chief Bigelow is praised for support and for providing locomotive lists as evidence. The Ladies Health Protective Association sets its annual meeting for next Wednesday at 413 Penn Avenue. Mayors Gourley Kennedy Chancellor Holland and performers deliver discussions on smoke and garbage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bigelow
The
Ladies’ Health Protective Association
Penn Avenue
Gourley
Kennedy
Holland
Cine
Fire on New Grant Street Injuries and Losses
A blaze started by a boy with a can of paint at Julius Baker & Co on New Grant Street drove workers from a two story brick building. The fire caused about 3000 dollars in damage with partial insurance coverage, affecting Julius Baker & Co and A L Reiber Preserving Co, plus J D Chantier & Co shoe upper factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Grant Street
Julius Baker & Co
Cherry Alley
Schenley Estate
A. L. Reiber Preserving Company
J. D. Chantier & Co
Baker
Armenia
Reiber
Chantler
Expensive Messenger Delivers Odd Birthday Provisions
Uniontown lawyer R P Kennedy recounts a Pittsburg trip sent by Titlow of the West End Hotel. He shipped a quirky birthday dinner load including potatoes onions lettuce peas oranges turkeys ducks snipes and a barrel of whiskey noting he money was short. He jokes he may be sent to Cork when the goods arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Kennedy
Uniontown
Pittsburg
Mr. Kennedy
Titlow
West End
Cork
Boom Banquet Committee Named by Chamber of Commerce
President George A. Kelly appoints a committee on arrangements for the pro banquet. Members include T. P. Roberts as chairman along with J. H. Ricketson Charles W. Batchelor John B. Jackson James B. Scott Morrison Foster Reuben Miller John Bindley H Anderson John F. Dravo W. D. Wood H. C. Frick Robert Pitcairn John W. Chalfant and W. P. De Armitt. Meeting set for next Monday in the Chamber rooms at Germania Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Kelly
Chamber
T. P. Roberts
J. H. Ricketson
Charles W. Batchelor
John B. Jackson
James B. Scott
Morrison Foster
Reuben Miller
John Bindley
H. Anderson
John F. Dravo
W. D. Wood
H. C. Frick
Robert Pitcairn
John W. Chalfant
W. P. de Armitt
Germania Bank
All Classes Present At Bi-Chloride of Gold Lecture
Rev. H. W. Davis of Charleston Til spoke at Smithfield Methodist Church to several hundred attendees including Keely converts. He claimed since 1880 about 70,000 cures with 95 percent permanent, and noted 60 institutes now flourishing with strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Davis
Charleston
Til
Associated
Bi-Chloride of Gold Clubs
Smithfield
Keely
Mr. Davis
Old Man's Blessing Ends Elopement Case
Charles Curran the peddler who eloped with a 14 year old Arabian girl to Steubenville was brought back to face her father. The couple married in Steubenville and after explanations the father forgave Curran and he was released as the trio departed on good terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Curran
Steubenville
Curran
Four Charged in Conspiracy Case Heads to Aldermen
James Kelly Margaret Kelly Victor Kelly and Phyllis Eisman faced a conspiracy charge brought by Frank C Reed and were heard before Alderman Gripp. Reed said they had him arrested and presented before Alderman McKenna who discharged him for lack of evidence. Gripp reserved verdict until today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelly
Margaret Kelly
Victor Kelly
Phyllis Eisman
Alderman Gripp
Frank C. Reed
Reed
Alderman McKenna
McKenna
Traction Company Adds Smoking Cars on Western Avenue Line
Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction installs smoking trailers on the Western avenue branch. Patrons welcome the new feature praised by riders. Smoking cars planned for all branches in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
Western Avenue
Local Events Include Concert Lecture and Meetings
One diphtheria and one scarlet fever case were reported to the Bureau of Health yesterday. Ax Od Folks Concert raises funds for the Church of the Covenant at Liberty School Hall this evening in the city. Averst Kitten lectures at Turner Hall on The Application of the Steel Square in Mechanics. The Veterans Association of the Pennsylvania Railroad held its annual meeting and banquet at the Monongahela House last night. Mars Sworts, a worker at Oliver's Tenth Street mill, fainted and was taken home on South Sixteenth Street. Misers Maguire Dotax of New York and Therese Kirpebild of Pittsburgh took vows at the Home of the Good Shepherd Troy Hill yesterday. A remittance drive by William Slater Mt. Washington seeks signatures to grade and pave Virginia Avenue from Wyoming to a large. A few signatures remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Liberty School
Church of the Covenant
Turner Hall
James Street
Southside
Veterans’ Association of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Monongahela House
Daxitl Mars Sworts
Oliver
Tenth Street
South Sixteenth Street
Misers Maguire Dotax
New York
Therese Kirpebild
Pittsburg
Good Shepherd
Troy Hill
William Slater
Mt. Washington
Virginia Avenue
Wyoming
Pittsburg Officers Fail to Find Opium Dens
Revenue officers scoured Pittsburg Chinese laundries and resorts but found no illicit opium dens. They observed small quantities of raw opium and some manufactured articles, yet no confirmed operations. Investigators plan further checks likely Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Internal Revenue Service
Somerset
Internal Revenue Department
New York
Philelphia
Boston
United States
Hoesey
A Dead Man's Money Arrests Italian Employment Agent
James Aburto an Italian employment agent on Grant street faced a hearing before Alderman Means on a charge of larceny by bailee. Witness James Haley said Aburto employed Haley’s drowned brother Michael to work in Bellaire Ohio, later sending a trunk thought to hold a large sum of money to Mrs. Mary Watson in Pittsburgh. Aburto claimed a package from the Coroner did not contain money. the squire set bail at 500 dollars for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Aburto
Grant Street
Alderman Means
James Haley
Homewood
Hatey
Aburto
Michael
Bellaire
Sellaire
Haley
Pittsburg
Mary Watson
Express
Garbage hauling ordinance faces opposition in city
The ordinance authorizing RB Brown W A Hoevler and Trautman to collect city garbage and haul it to Brunet's Island in flatboats meets opposition. Chief Brown opposes a plan with no city return provision and urges mandatory service for municipal garbage and street cleanings at no cost. Mayor Gourley will consider the ordinance today after a discussion with the Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. Brown
W. A. Hoevler
Trautman
Brunet
Chief Brown
Gourley
Ohio Editor Eshelman Predicts Republican Nomination
Hon E B Eshelman editor of the Wayne County Democrat Wooster Ohio a former Ohio Legislator from 1874 shares views on the 187 event line up He says Cleveland and Hill will not secure the nomination and Campbell is unlikely for first or second place He adds Chairman Eve is a possible contender and Senator Hill has a better chance than Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Eshelman
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster
Washington
Eshelman
Ohio
Cleveland
Hill
Campbell
Eve
Hil
Mr. Eshelm
Detective Pursues Ed Munds in Washington for Larceny
Detective Demmel departed for Washington, D.C. to recover James Edmunds, a colored suspect on larceny charges. Edmunds allegedly cut a pocket from Lee Kaiser on Grant Street, stole about 250, fled the city, was arrested in Washington, and resisted police upon capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demmel
Washington, D.C
James Edmunds
Edmunds
Lee Kaiser
Grant Street
Washington
Pittsburg
Fire escapes ordered for many tall buildings
Deputy Factory Inspector Baker has ordered about forty fire escapes installed on several high buildings within the last two to three weeks. He targets owners who lack proper fire safety provisions and is pursuing enforcement across multiple sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Big saw arrives for Homestead Armour plate mill
A massive new saw for the Homestead Armour plate mill has arrived. The horizontal unit weighs 160 tons, is seven feet wide and one inch thick, and cost $40,000 to install.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Opening Day Baseball Delayed By Rain In Western Pennsylvania
Crowds filled hotels and exuded baseball fever despite showers delaying the opening at Exposition Park. Enthusiasts from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio recalled Galvin and Babe Anson as officials, reporters, and 700 newsboys joined the parade before rain postponed events to today. Chief of Police McNichols and Lt. Gaus attended among the disappointed crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eain
Galvin
Dame Nature
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Urch
Babe Anson
Jocal Cranks
R. P. Kennedy
Uniontown
Schlosser
Pittsburg
Jimmy
Exposition Park
Seventh Avenue
Robert McNichols
Wheeling
George W. Gaus
Painting the Town confidence men nabbed at hotel
Charles A Crow and George Simmons were arrested by Detectives Fitz gerald and McTighe at the Fourth Avenue Hotel on a suspected confidence game. The pair advertised earning from 3 to 5 dollars daily by home work in china painting or ivory, charging women 2 dollars for an outfit 3 for lessons and promising work to net 5 dollars daily. Victims and total taken unclear. Crow claimed no occupation, Simmons listed as a butcher from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Crow
George Simmons
Central Station
Fitzgerald and
McTighe
Fourth Avenue Hotel
Weighmasters Sworn In As Mayor Enforces Bonds
City weighmasters are being sworn in by the Mayor after filing bonds in Controller Morrow s office. Many more are expected today as officials confirm the number of deputized weighmasters. The law requires sworn allegiance and bonded duties for all weighmasters beyond coal dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Gourley
Both on One Train Surprises Pittsburger in Akron
W H Fedder former Pittsburger now Akron resident arrived for a business trip and found a telegram at his hotel stating a friend on the same train was bound for the city. He missed meeting en route or at the station and plans to investigate who is to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fedder
Inquest Finds Suicide After Hoffman's Imagined Criticism
Coroner McDowell held an inquest yesterday on John Hoffman who shot himself at his Chelsea street home Wednesday evening. A verdict of suicide was returned after evidence showed Hoffman feared discharge despite being on good terms and his work satisfactory. Henry Kurtz, heater at Zug's mill, disappeared after leaving home Wednesday morning, last seen on Penn avenue. Samuel D Warmcastle to become partner in T H Nerin White Lead Co, Allegheny, succeeding the late Major William Gibbs as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
John Hoffman
Chelsea Street
Hoffman
Michael] Karts
Henry Kurtz
Zug's
Penn Avenue
Warmeastie
Samuel D. Warmcastle
T. H. Nerin White
Allegheny
William Gibbs
Sewickley
Local arrests and charges reported in city precincts
Ossc Howaska faces assault charges for beating his 12 year old daughter with a poker. Fortieth street residents Cuantes Sirsa and James Cart charged with assault and battery. Arpent Mracen, a boy, arrested for loafing on Elm street and Fifth avenue. Frank Aiken fined for ejecting John Irwin from Chief Murphy's office. Newsboy Eowanp CagRrott arrested for throwing a brick after being refused payment. Max Hoverslre and Louis McClain arrested for fighting on Wylie avenue. Joux Baca complains at Seventeenth ward station and is locked up for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Ossc Howaska
Cuantes Sirsa
James Cart
Fortieth Street
W. Loney
Arpent Mracen
Ludwig
Elm Street
Fifth Avenue
Frank Aiken
Weegtly
John Irwin
Realty on the Jump and Carnegie’s Pittsburgh bets
Chief Elliot warns 19th century real estate boom in Allegheny county as Carnegie quietly buys city property. He cites Stewart and Wiley farms as prime sites for manufacturing and notes current prices, rail access, and coal value, urging action on poor farms and warning of rising land costs.
That Live House Be C Clothiers Bargain Weekend
The live clothing house at Corner Grant and Diamond Streets promotes Friday and Saturday bargains on men and boys suits and pants. They advertise low prices, numerous suit lots, and a store-wide sale with special prices and multiple stock categories. Also mentions theater props, a curious joke ad about Camelita the Queen of Flour, an excursion offer to Norfolk and Washington, and a local lager beverage promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Garge
Globe Woolens
Pace
Councilman O'Donnell's Auditing Resolution Defeated
Finance Committee rejects O'Donnell's call for expert auditors while Holliday's ordinance to create a joint standing audit passes with an amendment allowing backdating to 1870. King and MacGonigle support unrestricted audit scope. Other ordinances on land purchase and peddler taxation receive favorable action or referral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’donnell
Holliday
Finance Committee
W. A. Magee
Ford
MacGonigle
Mr. King
O'Donnell
People’s Savings Bank
Highland Park
Margret A. Crebbs
M. Irwin
George D. McElvaine
John A. McKelvy
M. Bigelow
T. W. Gale
R. M. Bailey
Six injuries reported in two cities yesterday
A list of six nonfatal accidents is recorded from the two cities. Among them Sarah Harcom fell and broke a knee, a man at Carnegie Street foot injury, Fred Gaske suffered a broken sex, Mrs Mandelbuth sustained rib fractures after a fall on Smallman Street, Clara Smith injured in a milk wagon collision on Forbes Street, and Bert Crozer struck by an Allegheny Valley train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcom
Sarah Harcom
Cantor Alley
Fisher
Carnegie'e
Clara Smith
Bouquet Street
Crozer
Bert Crozer
Nat Goodwin Seeks Relief From Alimony Burden
Nat Goodwin the actor says his poor past season prevents paying the $75 weekly alimony to his wife granted by Judge Lawrence. He petitions the court to reduce alimony or compel her to vacate their West End Avenue home which she claims as hers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nat Goodwin
Lawrence
Goodwin
West End Avenue
Gas Blast Injures Phillips Works Inspector and Two Men
A gas explosion at Phillips' Glass Works yesterday seriously burned Philip Nixon, a natural gas inspector, while examining the apparatus. Two other men sustained minor injuries. Nixon, injured on both arms from the elbows down, was taken to 1104 Bingham Street for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips’ Glass Works
Philip Nixon
Nixon
Bingham Street
Music Free Offer for Thematic Catalogue
Public notice invites recipients to request a themed catalogue and a free song sample. Send 2-cent stamp for postage to H. R. Basler at 3713 Butler Street Pittsburg PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Basler
Butler Street
Pittsburg
Hosiery Bargains at Rosenbaum & Co
Six hundred dozen ladies' bal in striped or tan hose priced at 12 1 2 cents a pair and 300 dozen gents' striped full regular socks at 20 cents each offered by Rosenbaum & Co. Strong discounts on bulk hosiery for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
Ladies and Mens Fashion Goods Store Ad Highlights
Our assortments feature the latest styles and best values. Ladies garments in black and colors from $7 upward. Chevnot coats from $10. Lapizes jackets from $5 to $6. Supertop coats from $20 to $45. Embroidered cashmere flowers from $3.50 upward. Mackintoshes in reliable quality. Second floor with elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevnot
Chevnot Tailor-Mapee
Very Latest Style Printings on Sale at 45 Cents Yard
Advertisement touts new fashion fabrics including 2,500 yards of printed India silks in Louis XIV and Milles Fleures patterns. Pure silk cloth is 22 inches wide, offered at 45 cents a yard, with claimed value of 75 cents. Emphasizes seasonable goods, quality, and low price.
Silk fabrics offered at fifty cents per yard
Printed India silks advertised at 50c per yard with about 6000 yards available. Colors include light dark and black grounds with neat designs. Regular value listed at 75c per yard.
High Quality Printed India Silks in New Fashion Prints
At 65c a yard 75 pieces about 4500 yards of printed India silks are offered in full 24 and 27 inch widths. The fabrics come in a large variety of 2 3 and 4 tone printings with choicest designs. Regular price one dollar.
Printed India Silks at Seventy Five Cents Yard
Catalog advertises Printed India Silks at 75 cents per yard in 75 pieces totaling about 4500 yards. Fabrics are full 27 inches wide with seasonal designs in two and three tone printings, regularly valued at $1.00.
Great India Silk Sale at One Dollar Yard
Two lots totaling about 6000 yards of high class printed India silks offered at 1 per yard. 24 and 27 inch widths in black white and color with new designs and perfect quality, described as the best silk offer in these stores and far cheaper than $1.25 pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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the Ladies’ Health Protective Association
Chief Bigelow
Panhandle
Pittavurg
St. Louis
Tan Eee Oor
Tov
Allegheny Valley
Supreme Court
John M. Oakley
Junction Railroad
Chati
Pennsylvania Railroad
Liberty Street
Union Station
RE. Pr. Kennedy
Gripp
Revenue Officers
Werixley Law
Joux Baca
Fifty-first Street
Seventeenth Ward
Realty
Chief Elliot
Carnegie
Fet
Allegheny County
Andrew Carnegie
Elliot
Department of Charities
Kensington
Chambers Glass
Stewart Farm
Bakewell
Thomas A. Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
William Phillips
Edgar Thomson
John J
Crawford Farm
Wiley Farm
William Glen
Lee
Hays
Stone & Fawcett
Committee of Councils
Be. C. Cy Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
P. C. C. C., Clothiers
the Fair Enchantress
Camelita
Sloan & Jo
Norfolk
Waashington
Joan &Co
Fourth Avenue
Tux
Kof City Brewing Company
Smaries
Fifth Ave
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Yifth Ave. and
Maereet St
Aplt-Uwr
Pittsburz
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
SILK
PENN
Simen
Simen’s
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
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