Warmcastle Faces Heavy Appointment Load in Pittsburgh Office
The Pittsburgh Internal Revenue office under Warmcastle struggles to finalize 110 appointments. Incumbents may receive two weeks notice with little change expected soon. The roster lists 19 deputies and numerous clerks, storekeepers, gaugers and per diem staff, with overall patronage approaching six figures annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigler
Mitchell
Jackson
Major Graham
Uncle Sam
Chainmakers Back to Work at American Iron Works
The Jones & Laughlins American Iron Works resumed operations yesterday after idle periods since July. A new 26 inch mill will start soon, adding about 150 workers. Chainmakers, idle for three weeks, report large stock and demand, with about 50 men currently laid off. Brownstown polishing mill is being rebuilt, a plant that previously employed 350, while Jones & Laughlins constructs an iron building with no stoppage in mill work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Jones & Laughlins
American Iron Works
Brownstown Works
Fame of the Man With Two Hearts Heralded to Nebraska
A Beatrice Nebraska resident Thomas Nelson seeks details about Dr King described as Ethiopian with two hearts and two sets of ribs. Nelson says he saw mention in a distant publication and asks for further particulars after a local physician publicized the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
West
Thomas Nelson
Beatrice
Neb
Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Mayor Pearson Receives Engrossed Health Board Resolutions
The State Board of Health sent Mayor Pearson of Allegheny a beautifully engrossed set of resolutions thanking him for assisting Johnstown after the flood. The message praises his service in dispatching sanitary aid and includes signatures from Dr. Benjamin Lee, secretary and executive officer, and the corps members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Allegheny
State Board of Health
Johnstown
Tne
Sanitary
Filal
Benjamin Lee
Robbery by City Officials Leads to Workhouse Order
Mayor Pearson of Allegheny sent Charles Reed and Frederick Monroe to the workhouse yesterday for robbing a man of a suit of clothes near Federal Street in Allegheny on Monday evening. Special Officer captured the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Pearson
Allegheny
Charles Reed
Frederick Monroe
Federal Street
Knoxville Council Prepares Paving Plan for Six Streets
An ordinance was prepared for the Knoxville Council to pave six streets in the borough using forty thousand dollars. The plan was approved in committee and the work is slated for completion this summer.
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Knoxville
Squire in Limbo and Bauder Agency Speak Easies Raid
A court scene centers on Dominic Gallagher held on conspiracy charges linked to the Bauder Detective Agency. Bail set at 3000 dollars. Charles Brockert an elusive gang member sought by Inspector Whitehouse. Aldermen Hyndman jailed after liquor and disorderly house charges. broader East End speakeasy network reported with 31 known dens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominik Gallagher
Alec
Court House
Dominic Gallagher
Fifth Ward
Inspector Whitehouse
Gallagher
Bauder
East End
Easies
Charles Brockert
Liberty
Brockert
J. P. Andrews
Prince
Fourteenth Ward
Prof. Andrews
Brockett
Warden Wright
Riverside
Alderman Hyndman
Charles Wolke
Philip Shamburg
Bauder Detective Agency
Ainnet
Man Dougherty
Lawrenceville
Jennie Jackson’s Suits Against Gamblers After Incident
Mrs Jennie Jackson a colored woman charged several men with gambling after a midday hearing at Castle Shannon Incline Alderman Heinrich fined Charles Grundy $1 for simple assault and disorderly conduct. Morgan led Daniel Hines John Brown and Thomas Grundy to private offices for gambling charges. bail was posted.
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Charles Grundy
Heinrich
Jennie Jackson
Jackso
Castle Shannon
Striking Mob Drives Workers From Paull Ovens and Mines
Connellsville dispatch reports a mob of Hungarian workers from Mt Pleasant B&O lines attacked Paull works of W J Rainey driving out laborers and halting ovens. Superintendent Mitchell faced the crowd with a revolver. No injuries beyond a single scare noted. further clashes feared as Youngstown strikers influence Redstone and Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Youngstown
Redstone
Sterling
Schoonmaker
Mt Pleasant
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Paull
Nellie Works
Protests Demand Corner Watchman at Smithfield and Water
A coalition led by Colonel Schoonmaker and Joseph Walton & Co petitions Chief Brown to place a corner man at Smithfield and Water streets to curb a loafer nuisance. They cite insults to women, business disruption, and crowds near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station as worsening since its erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Schoonmaker
Joseph Walton & Co
Robinson, Rea & Co
Wilson, Bailey & Co
Porter Locomotive Works
The
Coal Exchange
Monongahela House
Chief Brown
Smithfield
Water Streets
Baltimore and Ohio
Pinteborg Coke Washer Aimed At European Markets
John Penny of 1837 Wharton Street sails for Europe to seek buyers in Germany Belgium and Wales for a patented coke washer device. The system uses a tight coke oven train of cars with lever dropping of slack and automated removing machinery. Pittsburg Company plans two coke works in Nova Scotia and Alabama.
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Pinteborg
John Penny
Wharton Street
Southside
Europe
Germany
Belgium
Wales
Pittsburg Company
Nova Scotia
Alabama
Father Matthew Club Heads to Cleveland Convention
The Father Matthew Club of Philadelphia, with 135 members, traveled via the Erie Railroad route to Cleveland for the convention. The procession and route were festively decorated with flowers and banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Matthew Club
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Steam battles clash over gas main trench near Sydney Street
In Pittsburgh, workers for Monongahela Natural Gas began a 30 inch main under a railroad near South Twenty-first and Sydney streets. Engineer of White Hall Railroad engine No 360 released blasts of steam, scattering diggers including Italians and Hungarians. After hours of standoff, a railroad supervisor ordered halt, and a committee from the gas company negotiated a settlement, the railroad fearing trenching could damage the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Twenty-first
Sydney Streets
White Hall Railroad Company
Monongahela Natural Gas Company
Sydney Street
White Hall Railroad
Gas Company
Randall Club Fete Champs at Silver Lake Grove
The Randall Club plans a fete champetre at Silver Lake Grove this afternoon and evening with a large parade from the club to Union station led by General P. N. Guthrie. Gernert Guenther’s orchestra and a brass band will provide music on the pavilion and grounds are in prime condition for a grand social event with no speeches planned.
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Randall Club
Sixth Avenue
Silver Lake Grove
Union Station
Grant
Liberty
P. N. Guthrie
Silver Lake
Gernert & Guenther
Robbery at August Schultz Home in Broad Daylight
Two men robbed the Schultz residence at 476 East Street Allegheny around 3 pm yesterday. They stole money from a purse but fled before police arrived. Mrs. Schultz identified a suspect, who was arrested that evening but later released after she could not identify him.
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August Schultz
East Street
Allegheny
Schultz
City Assessor Explains Delay In Triennial Pamphlet Publication
Chief Assessor Frank Case says the new city charter requirements and heavy clerical work delay the 1000 copy pamphlet of the triennial assessment. He notes eight wards remain to be copied and tax calculations remain to be completed. Controller Morrow questions cost and timing while real estate interests and officials lag in reviewing progress.
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Asseston
Cage
Lambie
Case
Larkin
Hoerr
Harrisburg
Mr. Case
Frank Case
Disrator
Alerka
Filline
Board of Office
Morrow
Kie
Quinn
Two Men Overcome By Gas in East End Incident
At about 7 30 last night Daniel McNamara and James Sheeran of the East End Gas Company nearly suffocated by a natural gas leak while making a connection in the artificial mains at Center avenue and Neville street. A bystander summoned help and neighbors rescued them from the hole before they collapsed. Dr Diggett treated them and they were taken home.
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Daniel McNamara
James Sheeran
East End Gas Company
Center Avenue
Neville Street
Dr. Diggett
East End
Woman Wounded After Rejected Proposal on Panhandle Line
Yesterday Mrs. Charles McMullin, 24, visiting at McDonald station, Panhandle Railroad, was shot three times in the limbs by Temple Moore after she refused his marriage proposal. Moore, also colored, fired a revolver and is in custody. the woman lies in hospital with hopes of recovery.
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Sabor
Charles McMullin
McDonald Station
Temple Moore
Moore
oSee
Funeral and inquest for Mollie Cail at Natrona
Deputy Coroner Robert Berry conducted an inquest yesterday on the body of Mollie Cail who drowned at Kearns Station on Monday. The verdict was accidental death. Master Workman Ross and Financial Secretary Laura A. Powell attended the funeral with other members of the Knights of Labor D A 3 Keights of Labor in attendance.
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Robert Berry
Natrona
Mollie Cail
Kearns Station
Ross
Laura A. Powell
Keights of Labor
Allegheny River Tragedy Claims 8 Year Old Boy
John Nulty aged eight drowned after slipping into the Allegheny River near the Sixteenth Street Bridge while playing by a boathouse. The body was recovered about 4 PM and taken to his parents at No. 31 Sawmill Alley.
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John Nulty
Allegheny River
Sixteenth Street
Sawmill Alley
Coroner Rules Accidental Death In Several Drownings
Coroner McDowell held an inquest into drownings near Thirteenth and Thirtieth streets and a sewer gas death in the Eighteenth ward. Verdicts returned of accidental death for Harry Simmons Edward Debor Leslie Benbow and Thomas Keating. John Cesar died by sewer gas.
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Sedden
McDowell
Harry Simmons
Edward Debor
Leslie Benbow
Thirteenth Street
John Cesar
Thomas Keating
Thirtieth Street
Disorderly quarrel leads to suit over boy bite
Two Polish Southside boys quarreled. John Boy Luckawolski bit Fossett on the arm. Fossett’s mother complained to Luckawolski’s father, provoking a general vow. Mrs Fossett then sued the boy and his father for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boy Luckawolski
Fossett
Luckawolski
Germans Protest Hiring of Great Western Band
A German Trades Assembly met to report on a protest against the Exposition Society hiring the Great Western Band. The group urged unity with other labor organizations to oppose the measure and appointed a three member committee to work with the Central Trades council on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gockety
Exposition Society
Beth
The Courtesies of a Picnic Held on Felonious Charges
W. B. Shaner and W. G. Wolfe were held in 1500 bail by Alderman Lohrman yesterday on charges of felonious assault and battery and larceny against Charles McGarrity. McGarrity claims they attacked him, beat him with glasses and a beer bottle, damaged his finger, and robbed him of $12. They were bound over for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Shaner
W. G. Wolfe
Alderman Lohrman
Charles McGarrity
Breckenridge Will Filed in Na trona Register Office
The will of Mrs. Breckenridge of Natrona was filed in the Register's office yesterday. She leaves all her estate to her son H. M. and the children of J. E. McKelvey. Mr. Breckenridge and family are named in the document.
Box of silverware found on Valley Railroad track
Early yesterday morning a large box of sterling silver plated knives and forks was found on the track near Thi The benee over lane. The value is estimated at over pee. It was brought to Goddard Hill Co. of this city at the Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Valley
Benee
Central Station
Goddard, Hill & Co
Organ Arrival At Southside Presbyterian Church
The new Rosen organ from Boston arrived last night for Southside Presbyterian Church and cost 3 250 dollars. It will be installed and dedicated next week amid church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Presbyterian Church
Boswee
Officials Inspect Morganza Institution
Dr. Allison and A F Keating conducted an official visit to Morganza yesterday. They performed a thorough inspection and Mr Keating stated last night that everything is in a satisfactory condition.
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Dr. Allison
A. F. Keating
Morganza
Pittsburg Brewers Sponsor Picnic for St Michael’s Children
The Pittsburg Brewers Association will host a picnic today at Frost's Grove on the Brownsville road for the children of St Michael's parochial school located on Pia Street.
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Pittsburg
Republicans Favor Boyer Delegates to Harrisburg Convention
Delegates from the northwest back Speaker Boyer for State Treasurer and endorse Andrews for re election as State Chairman. Delamater supporters gain voice as candidates discussed for governor with Werther, Hayes, Smiley, Sayres, and Ache son weighing options. Liquor lobby asserts no planks and favors rigid Brooks law enforcement.
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Harrisburg
Boyer
Andrews
E. Wertheimer
W. W. Speer
Speer
Arthur Kennedy
Mr. Smithly
John Doyle
Hayes
Oil City
E. W. Smiley
House
Citizens’ Press of
Franklin
James Sayres, Esq
Waynesburg
J. F. Cooper
E. F. Acheson
Washington
Westheimer
Mr. Smiley
Representative Hayes
Delamater
Beaver
Andrew Curtin
Geary
Bilson Jack and Chloroform Burglary Arrest
John Guest known as Bilson Jack and Robert Angle were arrested in Glenwood yesterday by Inspector Whitehouse on burglary charges. H. C. Ward of Glen claims he was chloroformed and his clothing stolen. Mrs Becky and Mr Thomas report similar entries. The men are held at the Fourteenth ward station for a hearing. Bilson Jack says he surrendered by mistake and denies the charges.
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Smiley
Delamater
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Con Beott
Erie
Reyburn
Montooth
Sayres
Waynesburg
Hastings
Acheson
David Pace
United States
John Guest
Bilson Jack
Robert Angle
Glenwood
Inspector Whitehouse
H. CG. Ward
Glen
Becky
Melville W. Fuller
Chicago
Cresson
Washington
John Patten
Lexington
Gainsville University
Florida
James A. Hunter
Greensburg
Seventh Avenue
E —L. Fleischman
Portland
Fieigchman
Paris
Miss Schefferth Aids Police After Swooning Incident
Miss Emma Schefferth was insulted by three men on Smithfield Street near Fourth Avenue. She reported it but declined to identify the assailant. After fainting she was helped to Central station and revived by the matron. Officer O Mara arrested Dietz in Allegheny whom she identified as her assailant. he faces a hearing tomorrow.
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Emma Schefferth
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue
Aaron
Central Station
O'Mara
Dietz
Allegheny
Mrs Dr Crossley Denies Projectors Allegations
Mrs Dr Crossley denounces published statements about her and Dr Dewey as malicious calumny and vows to prove her innocence at the proper time. Dr Dewey also denies the accusations. O Hara School Board in Twelfth ward elects teachers including A Proudfit principal Julia De Armit assistant, and several room assignments recorded.
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Dr. Crossley
Dispatch
Sunes
Fifth Avenue
Dr. Dewey
Joese Dewey
O'Hara
Twelfth Ward
Mount Oliver Incline Board Meets. No Inch in Dispute
Mount Oliver Incline Railway Company directors met yesterday afternoon to discuss alleged infringements of their rights to the Pittsburg incline line. President Mr. Schultz said nothing had been said about the matter.
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Mount Oliver
Regua
Pittsburg
Schultz
Mercer Son of Allegheny Merchant Brought to
Joseph Mercer son of Stephen Mercer a longtime Allegheny merchant was brought to a local facility following an unspecified incident.
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Joseph Mercer
Stephen Mercer
Allegheny
Cash-Laden Cabs and Traction Receipts Revealed
A city cab route deposits daily sums of 1 000 to 1 500 in cash with a bank. Conductors on yellow and red Penn avenue cars report typical receipts of 25 to 37 dollars per day, totaling about 1 000 daily. A conductor on Butler street notes 265 000 nickels in year one and 450 000 passengers in 18 months.
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Penn Avenue
Sixth and Market Streets
N. Holmes & Sons’ Bank
Citizens’ Traction Line
Cecil Alley
Sharpsburg
Butler Street
Mons
Notable Pittsburgnotables head West and East
Howard D. Little and Hugh McGraw depart for Silver City Idaho to settle a fast moving matter with wealthy Pittsburg supporters backing the venture. Various officials and travelers, including ex-chairman William Monaghan and Judge Melville Fuller, appear in the city news notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard D. Little
Pittsburg
Marked Down In Men’s Fancy Finn And Plain White Shirt
Advertisement fragment listing imported Ports at set prices and a wholesale notice for G. W. Schmidt, plus brewing company beer on tap and a lace department sale. Mentions Bauerlein Brewing Co. and Horne & Co. sales locations Fifth Ave and general department store offerings.
Ground Floor Gallery Ad At 70 Federal Street Allegheny Pa
A compact notice promotes a home industry listing cabinets at one dollar per dozen and urges families to support local crafts. It mentions “Standard Photo Art Co” and Frauenheim and Vilsack’s Pittsburg beer as home industry products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Allegheny
Standard Photo Art Co
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Pittsburg
Exposition Plans Vote Money to Marshal for Power Hall
At yesterday’s Exposition managers meeting $30 000 was voted to Mr Marshall for his Power Hall contract. Spaceholders may begin rough work at their stands and must notify if they will not use allotted space. Prof Weiss spoke on Band status with the German Trades Assembly dispute and noted the Great Western Band relies on merit, not labor union status. The band, a life member of the Exposition Society, may be retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Howard Morton
Creece
Marshall
Johnston
B. Weiss
German Trades Assembly
M.M.P.U
Allegheny County Musical Union
Prof. Weiss
Great Western Band
Exposition Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warmcastle
Internal Revenue
Warmeasile
H. J. Mitchell
J. L. Graham
W. 8. McCormick
J. M. Lindsey
J. B. Cox
W. B. Conway
J. A. McPike
L. H. Pike
Mary E. Roddy
M. W. Franks
William Black
Lizzie Keenan
J. E.stillwagon
Samuel Hawthorn
H. E. Cook
H. A. Douglas
Jesse V. Hoover
D. A. Spragg
J. O. Kimamel
D. C. Gillespie
L. Williamson
J. H. Wilson
James L. Graham
Warmeastie
Woolly West
Howarts
Nebraska
Water Sttreeta
White Hall
RB. R
Theen
Randall
Molly Callis
Yeserday
Waukesha Mineral Water Company
Seceet
Sragons
Bamgen Aquiiaes & Sant Ear Sa
Ped
Northwest
Bilson
Bob Angle
Joe Mercer
Bat
Pittebergera
William Monaghan
Ohio State Republican Committee
Anderson
Squire Kennedy
Pap
Teaviea
Pap Kennedy
W. J. Ford
Louisiana
Shrovid ‘Oases
W. A. Wessters
Wheeling and Lake Erie Road
Wood
Mayflower Street
Frankstown Avenue
Walker House
Toronto
Canada
Lakes
No Falls
Buffalo
George Howe
Howe, Brown & Co
W. H. Snyder
Newark
E. E B. Bonneville
Old Point Comfort
J. B. Washington
Deer Park
Lake Shore
Dos
Honmne & Co
Imperial Oporto
Mackenzie
London
Burgundy
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Ave
Bauerlein Brewing Co
Bennetts, Ps. Mwr
Orchan
Horne & Co
DR. C. McLane
Bunace
St. Louis
S—S
Thompson Bros
Contemers
Thompson Brothers
Reg Feprrat
Boces & Bunt
Theers & Co
Casiver
Doz
Tinue
Kins and
Townels
Nottingham
Goods Department
Horne & C
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