Preachers Cancel and Ridgeview Camp Meeting Dispute
Western Pennsylvania Methodists face a split as Ridgeview Park stockholders clash over Sunday trains and gate fees. The National Camp Meeting Association cancels the Ridgeview event, while Rev. C W Smith says to proceed under Ridgeview leadership with ongoing controversy and debate about Sabbath observance and accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ridgeview Campmeeting Association
Ridgeview Park
National Campmeeting Association
Christian Standard
Pittsburg Christian Advocate
National Association
Brother A. C. Martin
Ridgeview Park Association
Sunnday
W. McDorap
C. W. Smith
Christian Advocate
National Methodists
A. ©. Johnson
Bisksville
Pittsburg
Valley Camp
East End
Ridgeview
Dardert
McDonald
Smith
Woode
Camp meetings face legal limits on Sunday gate fees
The speaker condemns Sunday admission charges at camp meetings as a potential violation of state law. He notes pastors justified by past results, warns against railroad profit from Sabbath trains, and asks managers to stop gate fees and Sunday admissions to comply with legality and conscience.
Druggist Kaercher vows to continue selling sodas in Allegheny
Mr Kaercher asserts the Law and Order League has faded from its goals and will press on with soda water sales despite opposition. He claims last Sunday drew only respectable customers to his store and vows to keep fighting as long as health and money allow. His stance divides local druggists and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaercher
Law and Order League
Allegheny
Jnst
Mad steer rampages through Allegheny Parks
A crazed steer escaped from a stockyard and charged through Allegheny Parks on Saturday night. It bent railings, pursued a woman in a white dress, and was deterred by a man with an umbrella before the owner arrived to recapture it. The lady endured a lasting shock, prompting calls for park safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Parks
Episcopal Pastor Praises Braddock Church Project
Bishop Courtland Whitehead of the Pittsburg diocese endorses Rev. Dr. L. W. Irvine’s plan to build an Episcopal church at Braddock. He notes the work has spurred vigor at Braddock and Irwin station, urges a proper structure, and highlights Braddock as a major regional center with diverse nationalities connected to the Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland Whitehead
Pittsburg
L. W. Irvine
Braddock
Whitehead
Irvine
Irwin Station
England
Wales
Episcopal Church
Mixed family quarrel leads to jail for Mrs Crossbey
Mrs Crossbey is jailed in default of $1,000 bail after a hearing before Magistrate Gripp on a domestic intimacy dispute involving Mrs S I Dewey. A second proceeding before Magistrate McKenna sought a peace injunction. Sy Dewey secured bail. Mr Dewey visited the jail and commented on lawmakers before departing. Neither magistrate could be found to learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Crossbey
Gripp
Mr. Dewey
S. I. Dewey
McKenna
Crossby
Dewey
Sy Dewey
Notable Franklin County notables abroad and locally active
A scattered roundup lists various Pittsburgh area figures and visitors. It mentions Shenandoah and Atlantic City travel, a fishing club camping in Canada, staff changes at the Pennsylvania Railroad, Grand Opera House plans, politicians and lawyers bound for eastern cities, and social visits in Allegheny and the Southside. The notices include a death in Sharpsburg and a trip to East and Western cities by several residents.
Reports Mailed on Glass Workers Case in Jeannette
United States District Attorney Walter Lyon and Immigrant Inspector Robert D. Layton sent to Secretary Windom their findings on James Campbell and the Window Glass Workers' Association. The reports reportedly urge sending 45 contracted workers back to England and Belgium, with lists of names and ship records attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Walter Lyon
Robert D. Layton
James Campbell
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Washington
Jeannette
Europe
England
Belgium
Messrs
Lyon
Layton
Trades Council
Department
Pls
Evans
The
Window Glass Association
Brennen
Campbell
Windom
Prio
An Old Nailer Samuel Alben Passes Away in Pittsburg
Samuel Alben a veteran nailer died Saturday morning at 51. He learned the trade in Bridgeton New Jersey and worked in Pittsburg Steubenville Wheeling Greens Castle and Belleville. He suffered from nailers consumption for ten years and had not worked in five. He was a member of General Custer Lodge No 115 A A U W and the Masonic fraternity. Funeral at his home 63 Beth Avenue Monday at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Alben
Pittsburg
Bridgeton
N. J
Steubenville
Wheeling
W. Va
Greencastle
Belleville
Ind
General Custer Lodge No. 115
A. Aou A. W
Masonic Fraternity
Beth Avenue
Coroner’s Monthly Report Totals 83 Disposed Cases
Coroner McDowell reports for the month ending July 31 a total of 83 cases disposed of. Principal causes include railroad accidents 18 drownings 14 heart failures 14 lamp explosions 5 old age 3 murder 2 shooting 2 death by own action 1 poison 1 sunstroke 1 and other causes 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Smoky City Lodge 392 KG of P excursion to Niagara Falls
There were 652 persons on board as Smoky City Lodge 392 started for Niagara Falls at 9 30 last night via the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway with the largest excursion of the season. Six hundred eighty two tickets were sold and 11 day coaches and 4 wagon sleepers were needed. General Passenger Agent Clark accompanied the party. John Carroll of the vitriol works was burned by a splash of vitriol and an Eighteenth ward resident suffered slight facial burns yesterday. Dr Gardiner attended him at his Morningside road home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoky City Lodge
K. of P
Niagara Falls
Pittsburg and Lake Erie
Wagner
Clark
John Carroll
Eighteenth Ward
Morningside Road
F. G. Gardiner
Captain Awl Seen Referencing Son in Absence Night
Captain Awl the manager of the Inclined Plane line was seen last night in reference to his son Captain Kasa Awl’s absence He stated that he expected his son home last night and that he was waiting for him at home or nearby locations for hours
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awl
John Awl
Kasa ¥. Awl
Dr. E. M. Hara Ear Nose Throat Specialist
E. M. Hara specializes in ear, nose, and throat diseases at 718 Peon Street in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Located as a focused medical practitioner offering ENT care to residents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Hara
Peon Street
Pittsburg
Paa&sa
Lawrenceville Elopement Sees Married Man Vanish With 23-Year-Old
Carrie Aukers of Parker's Landing and Wilson K Irwin a married machine agent from Butler Street fled together after alleged cruelties and neglect by the husband. Irwin left his family and vanished after the pair boarded a trains toward Foxburg with two tickets bought at a railroad station. Carrie, 23, had been employed as a servant and left behind six children and a deserted wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Carrie Aukers
Parker's Landing
Wilson K. Irwin
Butler Street
Hus
East Liberty
Forty-third Street
Foxburg
Diamond Street Widening Faces Orphans Court Challenge
Legal dispute over a Diamond street widening involves three 13 foot front lots held in trust by widows with a fourth generation entail. Eminent domain likely, but a frontage mix could complicate the project and push the case toward the Supreme Court amid planned obstructionary legal tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Orphans’ Court
Supreme Court
Diamond Street
Picnic at Idlewild Draws Catholic Abstinence Society Crowd
The Catholic Total Abstinence Society held a large picnic at Idlewild yesterday with about 700 members and friends. Delegations came from Irwin Braddock and Johnstown including 200 from Johnstown. Rev Fathers Sheedy Graham and Canevin attended. Cadets from St Mary of Mercy's School demonstrated, and games and dancing filled the program. Ice cream and refreshments were popular favorites in a peaceful gathering with no speeches or accidents.
Tunnel Speak-Easy Ends With Arrests in Southside
Silas Dunn Michael McGill and Michael Henry used a tunnel from Carson Street to Knox School for an impromptu beer run last night. Police interrupted the gathering seizing the keg and arresting Charley Dunn who carried a large bottle of beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Dunn
Michael McGill
Michael Henry
Carson Street
Knox School
Southside
His Majesty In Blue
Sephiloth Ward
Charley Dunn
Fight among eight men ends with three arrests on city corner
A brawl broke out last evening at the corner of Thirty-fifth street and Charlotte street involving eight men. The cause could not be determined. Officer Martin stated they simply wanted to fight. Three men were arrested: McAndrews, F. Frees, and James L. Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-fifth Street
Charlotte Street
Martin
McAndrews
F. Frees
James L. Davies
Local Fire and Accident Notes Tie Up City Activities
A fire at Bennett's book bindery caused $300 in building loss and $3,000 water damage to the owner, Henry Hays holding insurance for the property. Fire drew complaints of excessive water use. Also, William McCanlow suffered severe burns at the American Iron Works, with James A. Zunger and Conrad Shay burned as a result of a furnace incident. A gas explosion at Moorbesd McAlean’s melted furnace injured workers. The Batier Street M E Sunday school building was repurposed as a temporary classroom. The First Regiment Select Knights A C A W of Pennsylvania planned encampment preparations at Conneaut. Two workers were injured unloading rails on Thirty-third Street. A fire alarm at box 42 pertained to a shed blaze. The American Union Cigar Factory on Ohio Avenue, Manchester, reported a quick extinguishment. Also noted, preparations for a $500,000 fund to aid Johnstown victims and election results from the Republican Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Henry Hays
William McCanlow
American Iron Works
James A. Zunger
Conrad Shay
Moorbesd & McAlean
George Caster
John Carrigan
Joux Swax
John Beck
Palm Cooky
Guristina
Republican Club
Cokers Strike Expands Idle Ovens Across District
Reports from Scott dale to Connellsville show the strike halting over 9 000 ovens, with 56 of 76 works idle totaling 9 802 ovens. Frick plants resist while Youngstown workers return, signaling a potential regional collapse of the coke operation by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Scottdale
Alice
Sil
Bessemer
Diamond
Donnelly
Enterprise
Hazlett
Mayfield
Mullin
Overton
Painter
Union
Standard
Lessenring
Southwest
Scottdale Independent
Knights of Labor
H. C. Frick Company
Annual Meeting of 135 to Convene in Wilkesbarre
Master Workman Rae Isenues issues notice for the National District Assembly 135 K of L miners. The fourth meeting since district organization will be held in Wilkesbarre beginning Wednesday September 18 with about 75 delegates expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Rae
National District Assembly
Coal operators plan statewide meeting for better rail rates
In a city meeting yesterday railroad coal operators formed to oppose Hocking Valley encroachments and to call a general coal state gathering. The aim is to secure improved rates from railroads by establishing a competing basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Plasterers March Strike Threat Over Work By Lathers
A Local Union No 31 committee told the Dispatch staff of an impending strike by journeyman plasterers if masters do not end contracts with unskilled lathers. They accuse poor nailing and improper lath spacing causing cracked walls and disputes with owners. If talks fail by tomorrow morning the plasterers will quit and lathers may be discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Operative Plasterers’ International Union
DisPatTou
Powderly’s Paris Exposition Trip For Knights Questioned
Knights of Labor in Powderly’s city question why General Master Workman Powderly has not announced his intention to attend the Paris Exposition as the union’s representative. Debate centers on treasury funds and internal power dynamics with General Worthy Foreman Wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Workman Powderly
Minneapolis
Powderly
Gen
Orthy
Labor Day Corkworkers Plan Balton Celebration
Corkworkers of L. A. 9863 plan a Labor Day reunion and picnic on September 2 at Hul ton Grove. Amusements and several bands will entertain as the gathering honors the holiday with a befitting observance. Committee members include A. vy, Harry E. pbell, H. & Spie del, H. E. Bright, J. W. Richardson, John McKee, B. Foley, E. D. Hooper and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
E. of L
Hulton Grove
A. Vy
Harry E. Pbell
H. & Spiedel
H. E. Bright
Knights of Labor Organizer Forms New Local in Jeannette
Joseph L. Evans of D A No 3 Knights of Labor went to Jeannette to form a new mixed local at Chambers and McKee, where about 50 men employed as boxmakers and furnace workers will join. It is the second new local organized in District I within the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
J. al. Schoonmaker Coke Company
Leisenring
H.C. Frick Coke Company
Youngstown
Mayfield
Trotter
Mth
Uniontown
Uniondale
Wheeler
Morrell
Lamont
Allllon
Joseph L. Evans
Knights of Labor
Jeannette
Knights
Chambers & McKee
D, A
Mont
Trouble about the old strike flares again at Carrie Furnace
Carrie Furnace Company asked Sheriff McCandless for deputies to guard the Benes near Braddock as a long running strike at the plant resumes tension. The sheriff pledged action as needed to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Furnace Company
McCandless
Bradock
Owl Arrest at Iron Works Barn Near Twenty sixth and Carson
Officers Young and Shannon nabbed an owl clinging to a barn window at the American Iron Works on South Twenty sixth and Carson. The bird was jailed at the Twenty eighth ward station and presented at the morning hearing with other prisoners. An observer mistook it for the snakes and caused a brief uproar. Inspector McKelvey’s attempt to handle the owl ended with a bite. The owl, three feet high and owned by George Meoler, weighs about three inches in tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young and Shannon
American Iron Works
South Twenty-sixth
Carson Streets
Twenty Eighth Ward
Judge Brokaw
Pio
George Meoler
Independence Day Illumination on the River
Last night the river below the Sixth street bridge glowed with rockets and colored fire as a lone boatman staged a small Fourth of July. A crowd gathered on the bridge to witness the red blue and green lights lighting the water and the excitement among the watching boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street Bridge
Sisters Call for State Takeover to Save Mercy Hospital
A Mercy Hospital sister warns Catholic authorities must fund or cede the hospital to the State. Overcrowding hits fever wards while typhoid patients rise to 32. 115 patients total and seven cot beds in use. Government aid previously offered was declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Marine
Execution Issued Against Library Hall on Penn Avenue
An execution was issued yesterday against the Library Hall building on Penn avenue for 56846, mortgage held by John F. Holmes as surviving trustee. Felix Brunot is President of the Mercantile Library Hall Company. Interest paid up to July 17. sale potential to Joseph Horne. Holmes suspects owner’s lack of funds and plans to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Penn Avenue
John F. Holmes
Felix Brunot
Mercantile Library Hall Company
Joseph Horne
Holmes
Young Catholics Picnic Set for Aliquippa Grove
The Young Men's Catholic Club completes plans for its first annual picnic at Aliquippa Grove on Monday August 12. Proceeds fund clubroom renovations, with a likely large attendance and a selective crowd. Committee includes We P Fi John Brislin Charles Larkins P Joyce James Brislin Charles Lang M B Kelly W J Spane W A Hooper and B O Toole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa Grove
We P. Fi
John Brislin
Charles Larkins
P. Joyce
James Brislin
Charles Lang
M. B. Kelly
W. J. Spane
W. A. Hooper
B. O'Toole
Contractor James Murphy Buried by Falling Bricks at Exposition
James Murphy of Murphy & Hamilton was severely injured when removing falsework from a brick arch at the Exposition buildings. After the scaffold was removed the mortar gave way and bricks buried him. he was dug out and treated by Dr. J Guy McCandless. Two carpenters with him escaped with minor scratches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
Murphy & Hamilton
Murphy
J. Guy McCandless
Fatal Boiler Explosion at Coal Mine in Bellevue
A boiler explosion at Gumbert and Huey’s coal works in Bellevue near McKeesport killed engineer Louis Erb and fatally injured John and Philip Bees and their cousin from Pittsburgh. The brick engine house was blown apart and boiler fragments flew up to a quarter mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumbert & Huey
Bellevue
McKeesport
Louis Erb
John and
Philip Bees In
Pittsburg
Cadilla
Erb
Captain Patterson Named Commander of Sixty-Second Regiment
The Sixty-second Regimental Association elected Captain W. J. Patterson of Company F unanimously at City Hall to lead the regiment for the Gettysburg monument dedication set for September 11 and 12. The group will meet weekly on Saturdays until the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoe
Sixty-Second
Gettysburg
Sixty-second Regimental Association
City Hall
W. J. Patterson
Hanlon Sued for Spouse Allegations at City Hall
William B. Hanlon was sued by his wife before Alderman Schaler alleging abuse and that he will not work. She cites his inheritance of 5 000 dollars paid in installments and a 1 800 dollar February payment. The report notes he became demented in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Hanlon
Alderman Schaler
Allegheny High School committee reviews chandelier bids
The Allegheny High School Committee met last night to consider bids for chandeliers for the new building. Three bids were examined but no definite action was taken. The committee adjourned to meet again on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny High School
He Will Crouch Before Judge Gripp
W P Crouch of the East End was arrested at the Lake Erie depot on a drunkenness charge after coming into the city to meet his wife in New Castle. He was locked up at Central station awaiting handling by Judge Gripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.P. Crouch
East End
City
New Castle
Lake Erie Depot
Central Station
Be Goes to Dinmont
Frederick Neff, who drew notoriety by appearing in a robe de nuit on Twenty-second South Side, will be taken to one—
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinmont
Frederick Neff
Twenty-second Southside
Mrs Mary Robinson Suffers Severe Scalp Injury
An elderly woman named Mary Robinson is reported to have sustained a severe scalp injury after an incident at a location described as a car room in a care facility. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Robinson
Internal Revenue Appointments in Western Pennsylvania
Internal Revenue Collector Warmcastle says he will name competent appointees to run the revenue stamp program across 24 counties and nine congressional districts. He notes no civil service reform motives and hopes the list will reflect harmony in Western Pennsylvania politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
Uncle Sam
Quay
McKelvy Sentenced to 60 Days in Allegheny Workhouse
Byron McKelvy was arrested Friday night in Allegheny for obtaining aoe under false pretenses from an Allegheny druggist and was sent to the workhouse for 60 days yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron McKelvy
Allegheny
Allen
Cracker Savings Promised by Marshell Grocer
Marshell the cash grocer advertises big savings on crackers with 25 to 50 percent less than typical prices. He promotes combinations like the Cracker mix and offers Soda crackers at 6c per pound, extra soda crackers, oatmeal crackers, vanilla wafers, and Buckeye bread mix. Orders over ten dollars ship free within 200 miles from 79 Ohio Street at the corner of Sandusky and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshell
Ohio St
Cor
Sandusky
Allegheny
Local Dry Goods Sale At Busy Bee Hive
Inventory clearout listing wines and liquors by G W Schmidt plus a large bar of discounted clothing and accessories. Jerseys blouses calico wrap skirts corsets mitts dresses sunbonnets chemise drawers ruffled skirts parasols infants cloaks caps advertised at cut prices at Sixth and Liberty corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapipty
Hamburg
Busy Bee Hive
Sixth
Liberty
Excursion to Chicago Tickets For $9 From Pittsburg Railway
On Thursday August 8 the Pittsburg and Western Railway will sell round trip tickets to Chicago for $9 with a ten day limit. Tickets are valid for the Chicago express leaving Allegheny at 12 40 PM. The offer follows local promotions and ads in the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Chicago Express
Allegheny
Central Jmne
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. National Association
MR. Kaercher
Alleghenians
Bishop Whitehead
Dr. Crossby
Pittsburgera
Indjat Shen Toann Ion Galingan
Alfred Paterson
Atlantic City
Harrie Sawback
Philadelphia
A. B. Urban
Ninth Street
Geo Prichard
Will Prichard
F. M
Iron City
Canada
Thousand Islands
Methodist Episcopal
Tate
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alderman Tate
E. D. Wilt
Grand Opera House
Arben McIneirny
Melheirm
New York
Charles A. Brown
John F. Mealy
Matt Quay
East
William Flinn
Alex. McFarland
West Virginia
Kate Sod Jean Kerr
Rebecca Street
Apecedals
Charles M. Marsh
Saltsburg
Seventh Avenue
A. Livingstone
H. P. Ecker
Mollie Towers
Waynesburg
Donaldson
A. Victoria
Watervliet Arsenal
West Troy
N. Y
Duquesne
Anna Rea
Sharpsburg
Ae Sams EK
A. Ford
Cincinnati
Diamond Street Litigation
Idlewild
Tue Batier Street
M. E
Es. Iwees
A. B.D. York
Emory She Hey Co
McClurg
Td Leake
A. DW
Mivasion's Ward
Select Knights
Old City Hall
Conneaut
Cokers
L. Banks
Kerfoot
Subdivision No. 4
Frick
Sue Wee
Pioneer
of Th the 8
Moorwood
Standard Works
Donnelly and Mayfield
McClure & Co
Sacres
Zenele
Sherrardsy O
Bicctice
Toho Coso
Youngstown Works
Alice Mines
William Mullen
Dispatch
Frick Company
Guitar
Frick's
Rae Isenues
Wilkesbarre
Balton
Carrie
the Owl
Mercy Institution
Catholica
Aliquippa
Benesth Bricks
New Exposition Buildings
Captain Patterson
Knights of Pythias
P&l. E.R
Legion
Lehrman
Helarius Henri Two
Berlin
Judge Gripp
McKelvy
Cash Grocer
California
Estes Old Port
Daciennes Idg Riesling
Eeaiahanate
O. Oarts
Ceeeeewe Tokay
G. W. Schmidt
Ional
Fifth Avenue
Prince Regent
Steset Mos Ee Uor
Maeeed
Koechlin
Aufeecht
Pitesirn's
Biber & Easton
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