Taxes 10 Be Less It May Be Cut Down to One Mill
Allegheny county wealth rises rapidly. County Commissioners consider reducing millage from current level after assessing bonds for the new Court House and riot debt. Officials cite undervaluation by assessors and aim to shift to a 1 mill tax to fund debts while preserving services. An underpriced Moss Side lot example highlights undervaluation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Fortunatus
Court House
Pittsburg
Dark Liberty Street Encounter Ends With Helpful Umbrella Blow
A Dispatch reporter recounts a late night street confrontation on Liberty Street near Sixth Avenue. A well-dressed man approached a young woman with a flirtatious greeting. She responded by striking him with her umbrella, shouting to “take that for your good evening,” ending the brief, tense incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department of
Ethiopia
Sixth Avenue
Liberty Street
Dispatch
Liberty
Rattling Fight With Monster Rattlesnake Aboard
R. H. Robinson of the West End returns from a Fayette county summer trip reporting a battle between a boy and a monstrous rattlesnake. The reptile nearly struck the hunter before a mountain youth used a forked stick and a derrick to subdue it, leaving Robinson shaken and vowing not to tempt snakes again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. BH. Robinson
R. H. Robinson
West End
Fayette County
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Crutch Attack in Brady Forbes Row Ends in Serious Injury
A fight over a dog on Brady and Forbes streets ended with Anthony Lalley striking Michael Henry across the head with a heavy crutch. Henry was badly cut and carried to the Fourteenth ward station, where Dr. Christles deemed the wound serious. Clancey and Lalley were captured. Henry released on forfeits, Lalley detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Forbes Streets
Michael Henry
William Clancey
Anthony Lalley
Henry
Lalley
Clancey
Hildebrandt
Smith
Fourteenth Ward
Christles
Facts in Fiction and the Author’s Craft
C H Gerrish, an expert in the book business, spoke last night at Seventh Avenue about how modern novels hinge on authentic facts. He argued writers need knowledge of law medicine theology to shape legal plots medical details and clear moral framing, boosting realism and tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Investigation
C. H. Gerrish
Seventh Avenue
A High Death Rate in City Mortuary Report
The weekly mortuary report lists 189 deaths in the city for the week ending Saturday, up from 103 a year earlier. Heat worsened infant mortality with 54 deaths from childhood illnesses, 25 from choleraic diarrhea, 14 typhoid, 6 consumption, 6 pneumonia, and 44 under age one. Deaths by area show East End 48, Old City 38, Southside 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Old City
Southside
Burke Named Private Secretary to Senator Delamater
James F. Burke of this city, a former Democratic convention stenographer, says he has been appointed private secretary to Senator Delamater. Burke notes the position was offered “at the universal request of newspaper boys” but does not name who they are. He only says his task is to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Burke
Senator Delamater
Delamaaner
Well posted in the railroad offices and city visitors
A list of appointments and notable movements includes J Hughston taking General Agent Freight duties at Union Pacific in Pittsburgh, Thomas S Speer named Traveling Agent Passenger Dept, ex congressman A J Warner visiting en route West, and various residents and travelers such as Mrs Harry Heck, Miss Susie Heck, Mrs John H Young, James P Clark, and Georgie Richardson noted among arrivals and departures at the Duquesne and Hotel Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hughston
Union Pacific System
Pittspurg
Thomas 5
A. J. Warner
Marietta
Greenbackers
Harry Heck
Susie Heck
Atlantic City
Brooklyn
James P. Clark
Engiewood
Georie Richardson
Jamestown
Duquesne
A. Gourley
K. King
M. McConabey
R. McClain
John A. McClain
Clayshire
J B. Armstrong
Guelph
Ontario
Anderson
Sharon
Hende
Enong
J. Boyd
Sam Alwine
Jessie Alwine
Greensburg
Pittsburg
Nellie
W. W. Canfield
Athens
John King
McOnliy & Co
Europe
W. J. Konitz
Cape May
Belgian Glassworkers Detail Alien Contract Labor Case
Jean Baptiste Saint Alphonse Phillipart and Theophile Martin detained for five to six weeks at New York Barge Office, discharged by Judge Lacombe for lack of evidence of alien contract labor law violation. They describe harsh treatment, signing affidavits they did not understand, and insist they came to work, not as paupers, seeking employment in Pittsburgh and Ford City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Baptiste Saint
Alphonse Phillipart
Theophile Martin
New York
America
United States
Dispatch
Saint
Friesland
Red Star Line
Knoc
Pittsburg
Boy's Revenge on a Dog
Frank Dietrich a 15 year old resident of Vickrey street sought revenge for a Monday bite by tying a Newfoundland to a fence with six feet of clothes line and firing at it with a revolver ending with the dog killed by Officer Rosenblatt after failed shots and wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dietrich
Vickrey Street
Rosenblatt
Derby Hats Lose Stiffness in Summer Heat
J McKain explains how extreme heat softens stiff derby hats making crowns easy to dent. Avoid touching the crown while warm, as pressure leaves lasting marks. Hats regain stiffness when cooled, but proximity to heat can cause limpness and deformities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McKain
Fox donation to Schenley Park Zoo at City Hall
A tiny boy arrived at City Hall with a large basket and asked for Chief Bigelow. With Bigelow away, the fox named Reynard was given to Clerk Bingsman and sent to Schenley Park Zoo as a gift reportedly from Blace Brow, noted for the animal's striking beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Chief Bigelow
Schenley Park Zoo
Reynard
Bingsman
Park
Robee
Blace Brow
Water dispute prompts Southside residents action
A Southside water question special committee meets Monday at 2pm in Select Council Chamber to hear residents grievances and hear Monongahela Water Co reps. Tar payers Protective Association of the Twenty-ninth ward backs broader Southside organizing with central assembly plans and future mass meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Select Council Chamber
Robinson
Monongahela Water Company
Tarpayers’ Protective Association
Twenty-ninth Ward
Beinhauer
Southe
Ax attack injuries hit brewer’s coachman on Troy Hill
Barney Schrifel a coachman for Eberhart and Ober Brewers was struck in the face with an ax during a quarrel with shoemaker Peter Kunisman last night at a house on Troy Hill Thirteenth ward. Schrifel suffered a severe forehead and cheek gash and crushed cheek bone. He is about 23. Kunisman about 18. Officer Williams arrested Kunisman and locked him up as Schrifel’s condition remained serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Schrifel
Mr. Ober
Eberhart & Ober
Peter Kunisman
Schrifel
John I. Fisher
Kuntsman
Troy Hill
Kuntzman
Williams
Canadian location tied to Southside forger Brosi
John Brosi, the alleged forger who fleeced relatives for thousands and vanished from Pittsburg, has been located in Canada. The Excelsior Club of Southside mill workers returned from a ten day camp in Canada and confronted Brosi during a walk. He avoided them and refused to reveal his recent whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brosi
Southside
Canada
Excelsior Club
Jobs Davis
Brosi
Insanid Brosi
Pittsurg
Life on the Road Shaped a Thrown Glove Tale
A guest at the Seventh Avenue club recounted how travel breeds quick thinking in commercial travelers. He described a drummer aboard a flying train dropping a glove and then tossing the mate to the finder, noting one glove is useless alone but the pair has value for the finder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue
Damages Sought Over Spruce Street Bridge Action
Allegheny Committee of Streets and Sewers heard cries of loss from Theodore Have kotte of the Keystone Hotel on Spruce Street. He claims the Fort Wayne Railroad bridge damaged his second story windows and property by 6500 dollars. The panel sent the matter to a sub committee. Hartman called the bridge unsafe and ordered its closure until city acceptance. The railroad company was told to reopen Verner Street previously blocked by bridge approaches.
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Allegheny
Spruce Street
Allegheny Committee of
Theodore Have‘kotte
Keystone Hotel
Fort Wayne Railroad
Hartman
Verner Street
Woman jailed on larceny charges over gold ring
Mrs. Mary Kupshek was committed to jail yesterday in default of bail for court on eight larceny counts. The information was filed before Alderman Beinhauer, who has presided over several hearings in the case. The dispute centers on ownership of a gold ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kupshek
Albert Parperski
Alderman Beinhauer
Minor police items and street incidents adrift
Reports from the city ward offices describe a mix of charges and misdeeds. Jail awaits EowWard Deiscoll in a wife beating case. Frankstown Avenue resident Heaton and others report larder thefts. Italian Savxo arrested for licensing crimes. Assault suits, petty robberies, and disorderly conduct populate the docket with Alderman hearings and police detentions across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EowWard Deiscoll
Southside
Maps
Heaton
Frankstown Avenue
Snively
River Avenue
East End
Ohaiong Savxo
Ferry
Charles Hovinski
William Huber
Kerr
Harry Ratcamp
Villa Street
Allegheny
Deen
Ross Rentsox
Matthew Bell
Bell
Rorzman
Annie Sagpey
Homestead
Will Peet
Rkeinhamer
Max Markowitz
Grotce Forner
Wilkinsburg
Thomas Horley
Going and Coming as City Clears for Summer Excursions
Thousands left the city for summer resorts as Union depot buzzed with activity. About ten thousand excursion tickets to Atlantic City were sold and Pittsburgh travelers streamed through gates. Arrivals were lighter, but hotels reported solid occupancy as the holiday season began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Atlantic City
Pitteburgers
Hungarian wedding at South Eighteenth Street church
Miss Susie Kirol and Charles Mueller were married in the South Eighteenth Street German Lutheran Church. The reception followed at the Bouthside Market Hall with brass and string bands from Cleveland, long tables filled, and festivities lasting until 4 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouthside
Susie Kirol
Charles Mueller
Cleveland
Minehart Injured While Working On Troy Hill Road
An employee of the Allegheny street department named Minehart fell in suit on the Troy Hill road yesterday while at work and was taken home to No 3 Ohio Street by patrol wagon No 1. The report mentions Platts Chlorides and its odor as a noted disinfectant aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Street Department
Minehart
Troy Hill
Ohio Street
Formidable Figures A Biennial Report on Carpenters Union Growth
The McGuire biennial report on the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America details eight hour drive gains, membership growth from 2,042 in 1881 to 77,596 by July, and 697 locals and 142 new unions since March. It notes 78 of 82 strikes last year and 144 strikes this year, plus wage rises, eight hour adoption in many cities, and $74,908 in trade movement costs. It discusses finances, benefits, and union coordination, including friction with Knights of Labor and AFL solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McGuire
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Just
McGuire
General Executive Board
Buffalo
Denver
Dayton
Detroit
New York State
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Illinois
Ohio
States
Canada
Mr. McGuire
K.o L
American Federation of Labor
Passionate Convention Debates New Constitution Changes
Yesterday the Painters and Decorators' Convention focused on a proposed constitution and by laws with officers declining to disclose specific changes. Last night delegates to the paper hangers met to organize and join the Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Charter Granted for Glass Manufacturers Exhibit Co of Pittsburg
A charter is issued to the Glass Manufacturers Exhibit Company of Pittsburg with capital of $10,000. Directors named are George A. Macbeth A Adama Daniel Ripley James E Duncan James T Hamilton Paul Zimmerman and R E F Woods, all of Pittsburg. The charter relates to an exhibit of glassmaking in all its branches at the upcoming exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass Manufacturers’ Exhibit Company
Pittsburg
George A. Macbeth
A. Adama
Daniel Ripley
James E. Duncan
James T. Hamilton
Paul Zimmerman
R. E F. Woods
Prescription Scale Conference Debates Flint Glass Trade
The conference on the prescription branch of the Flint glass trade continued yesterday and adjourned until this morning. About 600 to 700 items remain to be painted.
Two Shops Resume Work After Union Wage Standoff
Journeymen plasterers employed by Robert McAdams and Mr. McNally, both association masters, resumed work after withdrawing restrictions on joining the new union masters. The men had offered to cease working for non union masters if association masters guaranteed them work, but the masters refused. It is believed the association masters will drop their position soon. They had granted a 50 cent daily wage increase only if workers stayed with them, excluding other masters. The men question why they should discriminate when one set of employers is willing to pay the same rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Court House
Siarge
Knights of Labor
Federation
Knights
K. of L
Robert McAdams
Mr. McNally
Newunion
Tate
Rougher dismissed at Woods Run mill in wage dispute
President Welhe and President-at-Large Earland settled a conflict between the rougher and mill management at Woods Run. The rougher will receive back wages from July 1, while a roughing machine replaces the worker. The firm reportedly owns a patent on the machine, limiting broader use. similar devices exist in Danville and Wheatland but differ in design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welhe
Earland
Woods’ Run
Fim
Oliver and Roberts
Danville
Wheatland
Local Experts to Be Heard at Iron and Steel Institute Meeting
The British Irons and Steel Institute plans a New York City session on October 1 2 3. Papers include James Gayley on American blast furnace yields testing materials of construction in the United States Weeks on the coke industry Joseph D Weeks and Hunt Clapp also present. Sir N Barnaby will discuss iron and steel ships protection and armor plus A E Seaton on marine engineering developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Irons and Steel Institute
New York City
James Gayley
Carnegie Braddock Mills
United States
Messrs. Hunt and Clapp
Joseph D. Weeks
Sir N. Barnaby
London
A. E. Seaton
Hull
Rumor of Trouble At American Iron Works Ahead
Rumors circulate of potential trouble at the American Iron Works after a disputed puddling issue. A joint lodge meeting is planned for tomorrow amid unconfirmed reports of actions that could prevent closing some departments on Monday. Headquarters officials say they have no reliable information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Iron Works
One Day's Mishaps and Drownings in Pa Town
A series of accidents and fatalities yesterday in Black Lick and nearby areas includes William Sands drowning while attempting a rescue on a fishing trip, a fall from a ladder at Edgar Thomson Steel Works injuring Michael Rafferty, and several injuries from trains, carts, and mills. Other victims include Edward Wainwright Jr and Thomas Packer bruised on Brownsville road, Anthony Piosticio losing fingers on Highland Avenue, and Henry Miskit's hand crushed at Carnegie's mill. The coroner's inquest is noted for Sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sands
Dr. Sands
Summit Street
Black Lick
Miller
Michael Rafferty
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Mercy Hospital
Joseph Lacock
Chartiers
West Penn Hospital
Milton Keller
West Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Edward Wainwright, Jr
Thomas Packer
Fifteenth Ward
Brownsville Road
Anthony Piosticio
Highland Avenue
Henry Miskit
Thirty-third Street
Carnegie’s
Kennedy Family Feud Sparks Pistol Interlude in Allegheny
In Allegheny, Tobias Kennedy and his stepdaughter Mary Cole clashed over a home tied to Kennedy's late wife. Miss Cole fainted after trying to defend possession with an unloaded revolver. police intervened as Kennedy was arrested. The incident followed long legal wrangling over inheritance.
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Kennedy
Cupid
Miss Maguire
Tobias Kennedy
Mary Cole
Mr. Kennedy
J. D. Rameey
Miss Cole
Ekornman
Local Clothing Sale Slashes Prices on Suits and Hats
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co advertises drastic price cuts on medium and lightweight suits, including 52 Sheppard plaid casimere suits for 6, 80 worsted frock or sack suits for 3, and 150 cassimere suits for 10. Hats, pants, and shoes also discounted. notices Cain & Verner, Firth and Market, with sale windows and location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
Youmans
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co
C. C
Cor
Grant and
Diamond Streets
the Court House
Trust at an End: Pittsburg Relief Report on Johnstown Flood
The Citizens Relief Commission of Pittsburg published the Johnstown flood relief report. It lists members including William McCreery and H Phipps Jr, reviews commission history since 1880, and details $831,295.62 received with $560,000 given to the State Flood Relief Commission and a remaining balance of $44,466.03.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Relief Commission of
Pittsburg
Johnstown
William McCreery
Reader Miller
James B. Scott
H. L Gourley
H. C. Frick
Henry Phipps, Jr
James McCrea
David Robinson
Marvin
W. E B. Thompson
McCreery
Ladies’ Relief Commission
H. C. Campbell
William R. Thompsons
George A. Kelly
William
State
Lloyd suit withdrawn against Kennedy bank officers
John Robb attorney for A. M. Lloyd of Altoona visited Alder man McKelvy in Allegheny yesterday, paid costs and withdrew the suit Lloyd filed against John Kennedy Jr and H Kennedy, Tarentum bankers. Lloyd claimed to have deposited 1000 dollars at the bank after it ceased cashing paper and sought recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robb
A. M. Lloyd
Altoona
Alderman McKelvy
Allegheny
Lloyd
John Kennedy, Jr
H. Kennedy
Tarentum
Kennedy
Printer's Ink Gets Big Credit for The Rush
A brief note credits Printer's Ink with the big rush, praising its role in driving rapid production and public enthusiasm. The remark attributes the surge to effective printing and widespread distribution, highlighting the impact on markets and readers.
Handkerchiefs on sale at special values list
Pure linen hemstitched handkerchiefs offered at 3 for 7 cents with Sheer White options, 123g each, white embroidered scalloped linen pieces at 25 cents, plain and hemstitched pure Minos at 25 cents, white hand drawn linen at 250, white embroidered scalloped fing lint at 6 cents, last items discounted from 75c and $1, all described as special values, plus ribbed and plain vests advertised with price reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minos
Harry Davis seeks $10,000 Fifth Avenue theater building
Local items note Harry Davis obtained a building permit for a $10,000 brick three story structure on Fifth Avenue to replace the Casino Theater site. The plan calls for a 122 foot depth. A Mars Col lims delegate attends the Railway Mail Service Em contention in Denver in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue
Mars CoLlims
Railway Mail Service
Canal official Forbes dies amid fraud probe
Ottawa reports the death of W B Forbes superintendent of Greenville and Carillon canals. A government inquiry found he had defrauded the state of $5,000 annually for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
W. B. Forbes
Greenville
Carillon
Desertion Hearing Set for Edward Driscoll
Edward Driscoll a Southside puddler faces a desertion charge and will appear before Magistrate Suc cop for a hearing regarding his alleged desertion of his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Driscoll
Succop
Walker's Wax Soap and Gentlemen's Shoes Sale
Walker's Wax Soap advertised as the best with a sales note, while Common Sense Shoes for gentlemen highlight lightweight comfort priced at five dollars for this month. Cairn Viernen at Firth and Market promotes footwear. another line cites Alaffines over a thousand pairs at five dollars at Caiss & Pa Ea Fifth and Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cams & Weenes
Cairn & Viernen
Firth and Market
Cais & Pa Ea
Market St
All wool Serges reduced prices on light side band fabrics
Light colored all wool serges 40 inches wide reduced to a yard. A few pieces inch Henrietta Stripes ca yard reduced to 25. Side band serges in blue black dahlia and dark shades from 0 to 350 today.
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Moss Side
Northersailles Township
Hoe
Fox
Schenley Park
Alexander Cromley
Wilson Street
Patrick Maloy
Maloy
Richards
Thomas Delaney
Rohan
Audie
Mandy
Thomas Moone
McKeesport
Whitiam Smith
Central Station
As. I
Clark
Sen Algype Oe
Platt
The
Brotherhood of Carpenters
J. M’guire
Woods Run
Chicago
United Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Gilneas
Benton Alley
Race Street
Tobies
Cole
Kornman
Misa Cole
Shoemaker
Koramar
Cain & Venners
G, A. BR
Boston, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Darrick A. Baeverlein
Siehoonpany
Pelenbe
Cain & Verner
Firth and Marketstarer
Citizens’ Relief Commission
Pittssurg
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Hamilton
Opera House
Braddock
Penn Avenue
Common Sense Shoes
Walker
Lee
Orsox
Mayville, N
Dr.c.mclane
All Facts
St Ors
Pitts
Lewis Building
JUS. Horne & CO
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