Trade prospects and canal aid in national growth
The article argues that United States free trade with South America could boost coffee imports from Brazil and support iron and coal industries. It cites Brazil coffee volumes, potential $50 million yearly trade, and suggests direct shipping, canal project relevance, and cheaper freight through a Pittsburg and Lake Erie Canal link amid competition with British and Belgian manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South America
George Dilworth
Dilworth
Brazil
RioJatwilro
Liverpool
Friends of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Canal Project
Rochester
America
Preachers Vacation Tour Across Seashore and Mountains
A local roundup lists numerous pastors from Pittsburgh area churches spending summer away from duties. Ministers trek to sea shores and mountains, with many visiting Idlewild, Chautauqua, Atlantic City, Sparrow Lake, and Canadian trips. Names include Campbell, Purves, Connor, Sutherland, McClelland, Kell, Kumler, Miller, Miles, W.F. Connor, Dr. Smith, Stevens, Rees, McCrory, Turper, McAllister, Patterson, Moore, Eliott, and Witherspoon, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiganebyterian
Oeheny
Washington, D. C
Fev
W. S
Wesley Chapel
Iron City
Severn River
Lee, Lake
Canada
Stevens
Methodist Recorder
Long Island
J. M. Rees
Oaklawa
UT. P
T. McCrory
TU. P
Wilkinsburg
Pueblo
Col
A. Eliott
Ninth Street
Southside
U. P
Atlantic
Kev CW. Smith
Sparrow Lake
J. M. Witherspoon
U. M
Allegheny
Nebraska
Elected Officers Of Allegheny County Cruelty Prevention Group
Meeting of incorporators selected officers for the Allegheny County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Aged Persons and Animals Judge J H Reed was named President P Conner Vice President John Bradley Treasurer N E Doreni Secretary John Gripp John Trades Florence C Miller Executive Committee plus a rules committee and superintendent M J Donn agent John A Teeene All officers to govern both associations with reports deferred until next month due to vacations The Treasurer reports a balance of 211 2nd and the agent and secretary an unusual number of casts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Will Answer In Court After Disorderly Conduct Charge
William Siva of 186 Pike Street was arrested on Twenty-sixth Street for disorderly conduct and fined 10 pounds plus costs by Alderman Donovan. He then pressed charges of assault and battery against Lieutenant Holmes, claiming Holmes struck him in the face in a cell at the Twelfth Ward station. Holmes, a lieutenant in the First district fire office, surrendered for court and awaiting hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witliam Siva
Pike Street
Twenty-sixth Street
Bdonovan
Monder
Holmes
Aseoolt and Battery
Twelfth Ward
Ice
Firet
Suspected Larceny Case Involving Local Merchants
Hugh Gallacher filed information against August Galitt and William Ewer for larceny by bailee. He alleges they collected goods for Selle Int and grease, hired cabman Bowers to recover them, and delivered to Caldobar the soap manufacturer on Spring Garden avenue Allegheny. Proceeds allegedly diverted, with bail for a hearing on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Gallacher
August Galitt
William Ewer
Gallagher
Cabittend Bowers
Tim
Caldobar
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny
Inquiry on Death Record and Will for Will iam Whittinger in Chester County
An inquiry from William Z Mears of Chester County Pennsylvania asked if a death record and filed will exist for William Whittinger about a year or 18 months ago and whether anyone of that name resides locally. The registry found no record of such a person or any will and the directory shows no such name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negister Conner Resterday
William Z. Mears
Chester County
Pennsylvania
William Whittinger
Toledo forgery suspect sought by city police
Inspector McAleese received a letter from Toledo Chief of Police Dwyer requesting the arrest of A. F. Lewis, an agent wanted for forgery. Detectives Fitz raid and Robinson arrested Lewis at 13 Fifth Avenue. authorities have been telegraphed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dukief
McAleese
Dwyer
Toledo
F. Lewis
Lewis
Fitzraid
Robinson
America Has Tin Plate Workers Debate in Moorhead
A Turbulent dispute over importing Welsh tin plate workers continues as Amalgamated Association leaders, including President Wethe and Vice President Sheehan, plan a Washington push to block foreign labor while stressing that American and Welsh workers already supply skilled tin plate labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wethe
Amalgamated Association
Lancaster
Niedringhaus
Sherhan
Washington
Tcus Far
Allegheny City
Anl
America
Cambria
Commbia
New Plans Laid At Sharpsburg Mills Strike Upset Politics
The Vesuvius mill second day operations show more success and a double shift is expected next Monday as the plant prepares to resume. The strike continues with preparations for a vigorous campaign, and Vice President Sheehan claims Moorhead promised four years of steady work if funds were raised for Harrison and a Republican Congress. He accuses Moorhead of backing the labor peace pledge while keeping non union workers loyal with political support. Sheehan will return to his own mill tomorrow after ten days aiding the Sharpsburg men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Moorhead Bro. Co
Policics
D. B. Oliver
Vesuvius
Plate
Shechwn
Dispatch
Moorhead
Esay
Sheehan
Aluminum hits 80 cents a pound fare in ten lots
The Cowles Electric Smelting and Aluminum Company cut pure aluminum to 80 cents per pound in ten lots, a sharp drop from two years of production and sales. Output in the first year reached 16,200 pounds, sold at 2 per quantity, while prior years saw smaller volumes and rising domestic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowles Electric Smelting and Aluminum Company
Hes
Pittsburg
Busines
Cowles Company
New Birmingham Route Schedule Cut Trips to Eleven
A revised timetable for the Pittsburg and Birmingham line reduces daily trips from 12 to 11, slowing speed to fit the shorter schedule. The concession calms a threatened strike by gripmen and conductors, with workers noting the compromise. A merchant criticizes the earlier conditions as costly, while conductors say the deal is acceptable for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Birmingham
Carson Street
Apg Gue Papperas
Oss
Morrar Verner
Trouble at Pottsville mill sparks union clash
The Pottsville Iron and Steel Company restarted a furnace at its West Hamburg rolling mill with non-union workers and plans double shift. Bitter hostilities between union and non union men threaten further clashes. Nearby Seyfert and Bro. attempted to resume operations at their Seyfert station mill with non union labor but rollers blocked start, keeping the mill closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville Iron and Steel Company
West Hamburg
R. Seyfert & Bro
Seyfert's Station
Neading
Green Bottle Blowers Face Stronger Opposition at Pittsburg Conference
The green bottle scale conference continued in the Garrison building with heated arguments as manufacturers resistors clash with association representatives. Attempts to reach Louis Arrington at the Central Hotel failed. he remained unavailable for reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison
Pittsburg
Louis Arrington
Central Hotel
Caledonia Sawmills Sold to Lock Haven Lumberman
The large sawmills at Caledonia near Penfield Pennsylvania were sold by Rev. William I. Dil of Sennonens to Charles Kreamer, a Lock Haven lumber man. The mills have been producing about 15,000,000 feet of lumber annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Penfield, Pa
Charles Kreamer
Anebo Lock Haven Lumber
William i. Dil
Sennonens
Railroad Firm Wins Coal Land Lease Near Sandy Run
President Spencer M. Janney of the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad Company announced the lease of a large coal land tract in Broad Top near Sandy Run. Development will begin soon, boosting traffic on the railroad and expanding regional coal output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer M. Janney
The
Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad Company
Broad Top
Sandy Run
Coal and Coke Works Reopened at Clearfield Co Tyler
The Clearfield Coal Company at Tyler has resumed operations after a period of idle status. The revival includes full-scale car shipments and heavy orders, causing the works to run continuously as workers are reemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield Coal Company
Tyler
Ce Eps
Missing Money Exposes City Shortfalls in Allegheny
Investigators told a sub-committee that about 40000 had been unearthed in shortages across licenses and taxes. Items listed include switch licenses for Pittsburg and Western Railroad, several city railway lines, observatory hill routes, and stock yard scales. The sub-committee will push for itemized city-wide accountability and a robust system to track offices and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
Messrs. Kennedy
Bothwell
Brehelman
Henricks and Henderson
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
People's Park Passenger Railway Company
People's Passenger Railway Company
Observatory Hill Railway Company
Crosstown
Observatory Hil
Union Line
Pleasant Valley
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Railway Company
Herr's Island
Ninth Ward
Henricks
Taken Away by the Police After Cambria Iron Works Claim
Detectives Robinson and Fitzgerald took Lizzie Bradley and May Lillian Johnson from 35 Second Avenue to the lockup yesterday. Both girls claimed ages of 18 but appeared younger. Johnson said her father was a Cambria Iron Works boss at Johnstown and her family were drowned. Bradley’s family still lives in Johnstown. Telegraphs notified their families, and Inspector McAleese doubts they are over 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson and
Fitzgerald
Second Avenue
Lizzie Bradley
May Lillian Johnson
Johnston
Cambria Iron Works
Johnstown
Bradley
McAleese
Two Dogs In Street Fight Near South Fourteenth
A dog fight on South Fourteenth and Carson streets drew a crowd last night. Charles Brown, a boy with his dog, was bitten on the leg by a strange unlicensed dog while trying to separate the fight. Sent McQuade urged Brown to file information against the dog’s owner if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fourteenth
Carson Streets
Charles Brown
Young Brown
McQuade
Brown
Assault and Battery Charges to Be Explained Before an Alderman
Mrs. Maryland of the Twenty-seventh wars is bailed to answer assault and battery charges filed by Mrs. Mary Breselschuntz before Alderman Hartman. The case centers on a dispute over a claim that Mrs. Riland called Maggie Breselschuntz a bad woman, leading to a struggle during which Riland allegedly twisted Maggie’s arm, dislocating her wrist, and attempted to strike Breselschuntz when she intervened. Hartman will hold a hearing this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Mary Breeelschuitz
Hartman
Riland
Maggie
Breselschuntz
Maggie Breselschuntz
Two Brothers in Law Fall Out Over Board Bills
John Bellini and Christ Hodner were arrested by Officer Carr for disorderly conduct after a quarrel over a boarding house bill at 18 Mercer Street. Bellini reportedly threw a lit lamp at Hodner, missing him and breaking the wall as light went out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bellini
Christ Hodner
Carr
Eleventh Ward
Bellini
Mercer Street
Bodner
Their Trouble for Nothing Pup Pranks Fourteenth Ward Dog Catchers
Eight specimens were freed from an engine patrol wagon by a mischievous person in the Fourteenth ward. The animals scattered across Bates street as dog catchers chased them, forcing a restart of their collection. The incident added odd hours to their routine as the canine crew regrouped to recover the escapees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Ward
Bates Street
Missing Beltzhoover resident linked to circus rumor
The Allegheny sub committees met on routine business while a quorum failed for the Public Charities and Water committees. Lorenz Dosenberger, a Beltzhoover resident, is reported missing after officials say he boarded with a local family and disappeared after a supposed board bill dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz
Lorenz Dosenberger
Beltzhoover
George
Smith
Armen
Papim
Vanmonten
Herene
Paves
Lynch Accused of Felonious Assault at Scotts Mills
Thomas Kelly accuses Jack Lynch before Alderman Hart man at A. M. Byora & Co. Scotts mills. A recent dispute over a worm led to threats and a fatal blow attempt with a weapon. A preliminary hearing is to be held this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lynch
Thomas Kelly
Alderman Hartman
A. M. Byora & Co
Scotts Mills
Kelly
Barnum's Circus Ends Run With Record Attendance
Barnum's final Allegheny stand drew sixty thousand spectators across four performances, unspoiled by rain and surpassing the two day record held by Cleveland previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Allegheny
Cheveland
Stabbing Incident at Union Station Leaves Boy Hurt
Jim Mora, age 16, was stabbed in the back during a quarrel yesterday afternoon at an unnamed Union station. The wound was described as trifling and he was taken to West Penn Hospital. He was thrown over a cinder bank. Jacob Schneider yesterday made an in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Mora
Union Station
West Penn Hospital
Jacob Schneider
Soboliskie Charged After Ward 27 Assault
A charge of assault and battery is filed against Soboliskie following a quarrel at Oliver Bros. & Phillips mill on South Fifteenth street. A warrant issued for Soboliskie’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Twenty-seventh Ward
George Soboliskie
Oliver Bros. & Phillipa
South Fifteenth Street
Soboliskie
Schneider
Seboliskie
Observant Politician Visits Canton
Major and Mrs. McKinley traveled to Canton with speculation about a double purpose. He denied discussing glass industry or finance but appeared jovial. An anecdote at the depot highlighted his entertaining talk as he explained button history while smoking a cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
New England
F& Min
The
Round Table
Thomas Carlisle
Herr Teufelndroch
Corncob Maple Syrup Creation Promises Cheap Imitation
A Washington county discovery reveals a corncob based syrup imitation of maple syrup. Four to five pounds of sugar per gallon plus half a pint of corncob infusion is boiled to mimic flavor. Production plans target large scale, claiming cost under 50 cents per gallon and significant profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Tube firms deny plan for city trust on 0,000 output
City tube manufacturers dismissed reports of a planned trust to curb production totaling 0,000 annually. Officials called the story ridiculous, noting a prior meeting to arrange a production curtailment failed. R W Carroll of American Tube and Iron Co traveled East, fueling talk of an adjourned meeting that did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Carroll
American Tube and Iron Company
Butter's Band to Furnish an Excellent Programme at Highland Park
Butter's Band of Uniontown will accompany the Duquesne Grys to camp on Lake Erie tomorrow. Tonight the group performs at Highland Park with a program featuring Wibelungen March, Banditenstreiche, five medleys, a Night in New York medley, a Marsellaise, a Concert Polonaise, and On Moon Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butter
Uniontown
Duquesne Grys
Heavies
Lake Erie
Hichland Park
Monn
Tracks Must Go in High Street Case Decree
Judge Ewing orders Central Traction to remove tracks and restore High street between Wylie and Webster avenues. The decree, filed August 4, 1901, may be appealed to the Supreme Court. until then the road operates as now and costs, including a $1,000 master’s fee, are assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
B. F. Raffert
Central Traction Com
Traction Company
High Street
C. C. Dickey
Chartiers
Wylie and
Webster Avenues
P. C. Knox
Central Traction Road
Supreme Court
Kenmawr
Lunderat
Knox
Eeceee
Tunnel Street
Kinecone
George Rice
Duquesne Triction Road
Sixth Avenues
Grant Street
Grant
Wood
Sixth Avenue
Central
Duquesne
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
Duquesne Way
Manchester
Delightful Excursion to the Atlantic Coast by Rail
The third select excursion to the New Jersey coast by the Pennsylvania Railroad will be on Thursday August 6. A special train departs Union station at 8:50 A M with tickets valid on regular trains that date at 4 50 and 4 10 P M. The round trip is 10 dollars, valid ten days from sale, to Cape May Atlantic City Sea Isle City or Ocean City. Parlor cars on day trains and sleeping cars on night trains of the Pullman equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Cape May
Atlantic City
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Pullman
Elit Gallery Ad Lists Crayons and Cabinets
An ad from Aufrecht & Co. Elite Gallery at 516 Market Street, Pittsburg offers 12 cabinets for 100 dollars and a life size crayon for 350 dollars, with a time frame until September 1. The notice appears in a historical catalog snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht & Co
Elite
Market Street
Pittsburg
Fourth B and O excursion to Atlantic City set for Aug 13
The B. and O. Railroad schedules a fourth special excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday August 13. Round trip fare is 10 dollars, tickets valid ten days and usable with a stop in Washington, D.C. Return trains depart at 8 16 A M and 9 20 P M, featuring parlor cars on the day train and sleeping cars on the night train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Washington, D.C
Henry Wilmingtons Family Travels to Meyersville
Henry Wilmington a foot sore traveler from Dakota with his wife and two children arrived in Pittsburg seeking aid after drought ruined his business, with 5 cents capital cited and friends aiding them. The article notes his father lives in Meyersville and mentions a $1000 loss. Also, Patrick Butler is jailed after allegedly assaulting Mrs. John Connors on Hatfield Street, leaving her insensible and husband not expecting her to recover, with Butler claiming a planned marriage tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilmington
Dakota
Pittsburg
Meyersv Ile
Henry
Patrick Butter
Jall
Jotn Connors
Butler
Hatfield Street
Table Belle and Our Best crackers ad from Orrville Milling Co.
A vintage ad urging readers to buy only Table Belle and Our Best floor under Orrville Milling Co. brand crackers from MWPF. It warns against other brands and touts freshness and reliability, signed by F. L. Rutledge, located at Thirty-second and Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville Milling Co. Brand
F. L Rutledge
Thirty-second
Liberty
Sensational Sale at Simon's Shoes and More
Advertisement notes popular cloth top patent leather Indies' button shoes priced from 2 to 50 cents at Simons, 78 Ohio Street, Allegheny. W. B. & B. Buttons offer pearls in three sizes 15c 25c and 0c. Half prices. New with slight shading imperfections. Boces & Bunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Boces & Bunt
Inspector captures gilt edged speak-easy in Sixth ward
Inspector McAleese and Detective Robinson raided 113 Vickrey street last night uncovering a leaded glass front house with piano and guitar. Two women and one man were arrested after the officers revealed their identities. Mrs Charles C Thomas and Edith Martin were identified as occupants with A J Baker, an electrician, present. Thomas sought his wife’s release but was placed under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McAleese
Robinson
Sixth Ward
Vickrey Street
No. 113
Cing Inaide
McAleese
Spector
Central Station
Pwe
Charles C. Thomas
Edith Martin
A. J. Baker
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Hi Wife
Mrs. Thomas
Palmful Gash From a Hoof Wounds David Crole
Accidents of a day report a series of events in the city. David Crole ex police officer received a severe facial gash when a horse trampled his face after slipping on School street near Robinson street. A gas flare burned James Cunningham at 62 Marion street, sending him to Mercy Hospital. John Mahanny of Carbon Iron Works had an index finger crushed. A small dog was run over at South Fourteenth and Carson streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caote
Daniel Crole
Allegheny Police Force
Crole
School Street
Robinson Street
South Fourteenth
Carson Streets
Juvenile Italian Vendetta on Webster Street
Two Italian boys named Frank Joe and Jerry Frank fought over a shoe string on Webster street last night. Frank Joe cut Jerry Frank on the arm with a penknife but caused only a minor injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Joe
Jerry Frank
Webster Street
Fall Dress Goods at Greater Reductions
Fall dress goods including English suiting Cheviots and serges offered at deep cuts to make room for new consignments. High grade printed fabrics, imported silk goods formerly 1.00 to 1.50 per yard now 0.75 to 1.00. Black and white silk fabrics reduced to 1.00 per yard. Wasi silks cut to 0.56 yard. Cheviot plaids and French prints down to 0.75. Scotch zephyr gallam prices drop from 0.40–0.50 to 0.67 or 0.18. Choice styles limited to remaining stock.
Prisoner Meaty Faces Court After Altercation
From behind bars BF Meaty was held on $1,000 bail for fighting with a tenant. He testified against John Chichmisky for assault before Alderman John Burns and posted bail for a hearing. J B Hauer, a Pittsburgh businessman, jailed on defrauding charges, awaited Alderman McMasters’ hearing. Lawrence Woelful from Peabody was given until next Wednesday to settle before court for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apram Liprosny
John Chichmisky
John Burns
J.B. Hauer
Allegheny
Alderman McMastersterday
Handkerchief Sale At 8 Hamiltons Fifth Ave
Estey Organs claim 235000 made and sold with 935000 in use and 235000 testimonials. Jos Horse & Co.’s Penn Avenue Stores offers the sale with “Better values than ever.” 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue cited as sole city outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estey
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Jos
Ready Made Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases Sale
Promote ready made sheets pillow cases and bolster cases in various muslin types from Mohawk Utica Wamsutta New Bedford and Fruit of the Loom. Prices per pair range from 45c to 3.50 for sheets and 45c to 55c for pillow cases and bolster cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
New Bedford
We Keep Goods on Hand for Large Orders on Short Notice
A business states it maintains ample inventory to fulfill sizable orders quickly. It emphasizes readiness to assemble and ship large quantities on short notice, signaling strong supply chain capability and customer service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dastaten
W.O. Campbell
Sewickley Presbyterian Church
George T. Purves
Mitteburg
Idlewttes
Edward V. Connor
Presbyterian
Idlewditte
John R Sutherland
Second Presbyterian Church
Canndds
FL McClelland
Ballefield Eceterian
Wahington County
Albert Kell
Western Theological Semmeg
Toronto
Holmes Walves
Amalgamated
Foster
Mr. Niedringhaus
Maki
Exence
S Ulding
Wales
United
Nieda Ee
John Elgin
Rockford, IL
Tax Disratcn
Blican
Tinned Plate Association
Birmingham Road
Pottsville
Charley Brown
Buck's Hill
Joan B. MaTorews
John M. Noble
Samuel Jarvis
M. E. Church of Allegheny
Press Club
James Hughes
Ferdinand Merete
Jones & Lauglins
American Iron Works
Katie McCorory
Esterday
Soho
Joax
Erminie
McKinley
Wrought Iron Pipe Trust
Highland Park
Per Curiam
Thomas Ewina
P. J
DE Made
Marvin
Detective Robinson
David Crole
Hucus & Hackle
Cloak Department
Fifth Ave
Market St
E. P. Roberts & Son
Market ST. Au
Anti-Cruelty Society
J. A. Sweeney
Superintend Society
Neea Bien
JOS. Horne & Col
Penn Avenue Storer
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
Sul-Awe
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