Asphalt Contention and Fire Chief Vote in Allegheny
Allegheny's council chambers were crowded as debates centered on paving a Federal Street section with asphaltum and the mayoral veto. The veto was overridden with 19 to 3 votes, and a joint session elected J. Jones as the new Fire Chief after nominating William Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
A. Kennedy
Oliver P. Scaife
Watson
Perrysville Road
Lowe
Meridian Electric Lighting Company
Pearson
Federal Street
Lindsay
City of
Committee On
Philadelphia Asphalt Paving Company
Ohio
Diamond Streets
Ederal
Mr. Henricks
Messrs
Emrick
Gilliford
C. H. Hartman
Henricks
William Kennedy
Labughurst
Muehlbronner
McAfee
Oberthbin
Schad
Seaman
Select Council
Souotees
Buente
Lighthill
McDonald
Finance Committee
Common Council
James E. Crow
Mr. Cochrane
Ween
Hunter
William Paul
Allegheny City
William Pav
Jones
Oconmon Council Greenlights Health Committee Probes
In a common council session Mr Stayton moved resolutions sending to the Health Committee. The board of health would examine park well water for purity and shut contaminated wells. The committee would investigate city dairies for safety and sanitation. Swindell, Fire Committee chairman, presented its report.
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Gilliford
Water Committee
J. Lowe
Cochrane
Bone
Johnstownief Committee
Johnstown
Mittee
Hunter
Messrs
Seek
Salen
Sroeti
Hax
Kaiser
IsacAuley
McDonald
McGeary
Neale
Ober
Parke
oRudolph
Bebondelmyer
Henry Smith
J. B. Smith
Stayton
Board of Health
Tor
Swindell
Com
Truce for a day over West Penn railroad crossing
Millvale and Bloomfield traction workers clash with West Penn railroad guards at Bennett station as 100 men arrive to block crossing. P. W. Seibert, company president, physically confronts a railroad foreman. Authorities quell the riot and delay talks amid potential legal action by district officials and attorneys Hampt on and Dalzell.
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Millvale and Bloomfield Traction Company
Bridge Street
Bennett Station
West Penn
Traction Company
Freeport
Bennett
P. W. Seibert
Seibert
Burgess Brewer Scott
Scott
Walker
Lyon
Aew
Hampton & Dalzell
Pittsburg
Weners
Wages Talks Held Between Glass Workers and Iron Mold Makers
A conference in the American Flint Glass Workers Association rooms settled the wage scale for the next fire. The iron mold list was reviewed with few changes and thirteen items from a prior agreement were considered before adjourning. Paste mold plans will be taken up when factories resume on Monday.
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American Flint Glass Workers’ Association
The
Glass Association
Broken leg man transported after wheel drops on street
Mercy Hospital ambulance moved along Stevenson street carrying a man with a broken leg when a hind wheel rolled off the carriage. The wheel fell and the car rails held it until the ambulance turned onto Stevencon street near Theintzwer house of Pittsburg Traction Railway on Fifth avenue. The injured man appeared calm during the mishap.
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Mercy Hospital
Stevenson Street
Eigerken
Theintzwer
Pittsburg Traction Railway
Fifth Avenue
Stevencon Street
Man Arrested In Child Assault Case In Webster Avenue Area
Michael Keefe was held at the Fourteenth Ward station after noon on a charges of viciously assaulting Ells McGill an 11 year old girl. She was walking on Forbes Street near Craig and Saks when the attack occurred Captain Mercer pursued and captured Keefe a hearing is set for this morning.
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Michael Keefe
Fourteenth Ward
Webster Avenue
Ells McGill
Forbes Street
Craig
Saks
Keefe
Captain Mercer
Magistrate rules for defendants in Wishart case
Magistrate McKenna yesterday decided for the defendants in the Milkshake Martin suit against Mark A Wishart Edward H Hesser and James P Young. Lay and Order detectives who had no license operated under their chief Captain Wishart who had a legal right to employ such men temporarily.
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McKenna
Milkshake Martin
Mark A. Wishart
Edward H. Hesser
James P. Young
Lay and Order
Aaey
Captain Wishart
Letter on the Imported Labor at Jeannette
A local column quotes Homer L. Mac Gaw discussing a Washington letter on imported glassworkers troubles in Jeannette. The letter references actions and public reaction, with editorial caution about the situation and potential policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette
Homer L. MacGaw
Washington
Vuolienpty Apharmeniay
Sansa Sinealy
PARENT CAMP AT TARANTUM MARKS THIRTY SEVENTH SESSION
The Tarentum camp ground near Random resumes its thirty seventh session with crowded grounds and tents rising to supply cottages. The 1851 start, 1855 purchase by Camp Association, and 1876 fire reshaped the site into Valley Camp. Squire ER. 8. McCall leads efforts to beautify and rebuild after the blaze.
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Tarentum
Pennsylvania
Breckenridge
Camp Association
Valley
Valley Camp
Squire
McCall
Pretty as a Picture at the Camp
Describes a camp scene with about 60 white cottages along a creek under maples and a large central meeting house. Day by day sermons and services are planned by Brother Slease and Rev. Maguire and Eaton. The program may change and a communal Sunday celebration is anticipated across neighbor churches.
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Spperpesaeny Preeee
Brother Slease
Kidney
Johnson
Mr. Maguire
Mr. Eaton
Camp Hospitality and Rural Life Echoes in 19th Century Observations
The text reflects on a camp described as a sylvan retreat where visitors are received and fed, with a camp store supplying necessities and luxuries. It emphasizes an admirable, hospitable leadership aiming to comfort guests and evoke a quiet pastoral, patriarchal life.
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Sylvan
A Pretty Lawn Fete by the Sheridan Sabers at Wilkinsburg
A festive lawn fete and exhibition drill by the Sheridan Sabers at Wilkinsburg drew large crowds last night. The grove was adorned with Chinese lanterns and caricatured decorations while the unit, formed just over a year, displayed veteran bearing in natty uniforms and shining sabers as they executed a flawless drill despite uneven ground.
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Wilkinsburg
Duquesne Grays and Battery B Depart for Camp
Battery B commanded by Lieutenant George D. Shepherd left for Mt Gretna last night to camp until August 19. Eighty five members traveled in two cars as four cavalry troops and four artillery batteries from the regular army join for instruction. Duquesne Grays also left for their Lake Erie camp this morning with spring cuts and civil tone gear for the stay.
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Duquesne Grays
Battery B
George D. Shepherd
Mt. Gretna
Secretary of War
United States
E. ¥.Uartermas
Bouton
Duquesne Greys
Lake
A Church Wedding at St. Peter's Episcopal
Miss Annie Doak and George A. Orr were married last evening at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Dr. Norman. Ushers included W. H. Alston I. W. Henderson J. E. McCarthy and Thomas G. Orr. The couple will tour Denver, Colorado, for their wedding journey.
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
George A. Orr
Annie Doak
Dr. Norman
Ee W. H. Alston
I. W. Henderson
J. E. McCarthy
Thomas G. Orr
Mel- Tor
Denver
Col
Boy Struck by Buggy on Washington Avenue
A 3-year-old, Johnnie Douglass, was run over by a buggy driven by Michael Hummel in the Thirty‑first ward on Washington Avenue. He was taken home and treated by Dr. Potter and remained unconscious late last night amid fears he may not survive.
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Michael Hummel
Washington Aevenue
Ward
Johnnie Douglass
Hugh Douglass
Dr. Potter
Woman Fatally Injured Lighting Gas at Home
Mrs Felix McKnight of Second Avenue Soho was severely injured last night when she fell from a chair while lighting the gas in her barroom. Dr Miltoes states she is just recovering from an illness and the accident may prove fatal.
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Felix McKnight
Second Avenue
Soho
Miltoees
Notable figures depart after Washington visit
Colonel and Mrs Bayne leave Bellevue after two week stay in Washington. Ex Senator J W Lee remains at Monongahela House amid social and private business, meeting potential contacts. Various officials and business leaders, including Robert Furch of the Allegheny police and J C Alles, head to New York or the seashore for short trips.
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Bayne
Washington
Bellevue
Cameron
Seoustenaune Tatsortan
Robert Furch
Allegheny Police Force
New York
Florment
Cor Furch
F. H. Steel
J. W. Lee
Franklin
Monongahela House
J.C. Alles
Charles A. Ashburner
Ae —James I. Bennett
Eas
Bauder Case Grows as Inspector Nabs Conspirator
The East End detective Bauder faces a widening conspiracy with Inspector Whitehouse pursuing another alleged conspirator who vanished. Bauder denies hush money and claims a fair hearing as prosecutors seek witnesses, with six people named for alleged payments and Dougherty jailed on $6000 bail as the case heads to Monday.
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John D. Bauder
East End
Inspector Whitehouse
Bauder
Langhurst
Interesa
Bander
John A. Dougherty
Hynman
Esterday
Beaker
Flemon defense fund efforts advance in Washington
D M Washington received a letter from E F Flemon or John Yeldell indicating threats by unnamed white men at the Eaglefield jail in D C. Washington and the Pi committee seek contributions for Flemon's defense, asking donors to send to 210 Wood Street and to be announced at the Lafayette Hall meeting next Monday.
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D. M. Washington
E. F. Flemon
John Yeldell
Eagefield
D. C
Washington
Pi Committee
Flemon
Wood Street
Lafayette Hall
One of the finest Express Offices Described
The American Express Company recently finished interior fitting and boasts an elegant express office. Express Agent Johnston occupies a cozy desk near the door with a wood railing, a cashier’s desk arranged, and a rear bedroom added for night use.
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The
American Express Company
Sercacarenae OQ
Express
Johnston
Portable iron edifices aim for New York Exposition
Mr. Marvin promotes portable iron buildings as a first of their kind in America for the 1592 Exhibition. Machinery Hall on the Expo grounds could be quickly erected and cover 30 to 50 acres, prompting him to write Mayor Grant.
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New York
Marvin
Exposition Grounds
America
Era Ex
Mayor Grant
Excursionists Leave for Maskinse Islands on Rainy Day
About 400 travelers departed on a day trip organized by a passenger company, heading toward the Maskinse Islands despite rainy conditions.
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Maskinse Islands
Sance Steeda Pessenger Company
Furnacemen's Strike at Carrie Furnaces Quiet After Reports
Strikers at Carrie Furnaces Keating station deny any riot occurred yesterday. Two men quit, others left with deputies escorting, while more workers avoided returning to the pits. Authorities watch rail lines and river approaches as fires in coke ovens are reported subdued.
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Carrie
Keating Station
Squirrel Hill
Frank Baker
Joseph Haller
To Station
Pennsylvania Rar
Pittsburg
Frank Hook
Braddock
Bwrceney
Glass workers protest West firm bid to run year round
A Flint glass workers party led by President William Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers Association protested a West Coast firm ad offering a 10 percent raise to keep the plant open through summer. The union men refused to cross the picket and the firm sued several non union workers. Smith urged workers to stay away from the factory.
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Flint Glass
William Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Sana
Smith
River steamer deal seals control for Henderson and Johnston
James A. Henderson and G. W. C. Johnston, grain merchants on Water Street, bought controlling interest in the Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line for 30000. They plan to build a new freight and passenger steamer at 35000 to replace the Stockdale and to dock below Pittsburg, promising modern freight handling and elegant service. The line owns the Hudson, Katie Stockdale, Scotia, and several wharf boats.
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James A. Henderson
G. W. C. Johnston
Water Street
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Mr. Henderson
Hudson
Katie Stockdale
Scotia and
Aumber
Messrs. Henderson and Johnston
Stockdale
Scotia
H. 8. Knowles
East Liverpool
Mesars
Henderson
Johnston
Estie
Two-for-a-Quarter Handkerchiefs at Pilener stores
Bargain linen goods advertised at Jos. Hoave & Co Penn Avenue Stores. Mention of revere handkerchiefs and other lots. Pilener Beer praised for flavor and wholesomeness with no bad effects claimed. Reference to FraveyHem & VILsacr 1136.
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Revere and I
Jos. Hoave & Co
Penn Avenue
Pilener
FraveyHem & Vilsacr
Jos
Honxu & Co
Works of J. W. Friend & Co Resume in Temperanceville
J. W. Friend & Co. in Temperanceville plan to resume operations after nearly two years of idleness. The puddling department will be first to restart, with machinery sounds signaling the opening in the West End. Wheatland mill and other facilities linked to J. W. Friend & Co. will also be utilized, though no reason is given for the long layoff or the sudden restart.
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J. W. Friends& Co
Temperanceville
West End
Large Increase in Pots to Go into Blast in Windows
The number of pots to be used in blast furnaces across window glass houses rises to 1322 from 1171 last year, an increase of 151. This suggests a wage dispute settlement conference is planned in the city on the 13th inst.
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Arenes
Cigar Makers League Targets Non-Union Cigars At Exposition Park
The United Cigar Makers' League No. 1374 plans to pressure Exposition Park managers to stop selling non union cigars. The league aims to remove cheap nonunion tobaccos from the market and expose nonunion makers who label their products as union.
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United Cigar Makers’ League No. 1374
Exposition Park
Window Glass Firm to Expand Footlight Gildeas Production
A Brownsville based window glass company plans a large scale move into glass floorings for buildings. The firm will commence glass production and expects to begin operations around September 1.
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Brownsville
Excursion via the Baltimore and Ohio and Pullman Cars
An 1889 excursion advertises a Baltimore and Ohio route with Philadelphia departure and Atlantic City return options. It mentions Pullman parlor cars, schedules from Pittsburg and Philadelphia, and a contact for the Division Passenger Agent. Also promotes a clearance sale of suits at 680, urging today and tomorrow only.
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Wasim
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pullman
Scineg Om
Pitta M
Atlantic City
Cadarnae
Chestnut
E. D. Surrs
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Pittsury
Death of Gen Dupont in Wilmington
Gen DuPont de Nemours and Co. founder dies in Wilmington Del. He served in the Seminole War and Civil War era militia rising to general. Wealth estimated at 15 million dollars. He owned 60 acres in the Twenty third ward with a magazine on site. His death may influence local real estate and potential removal of the magazine.
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Renault
Twenty-Third Ward
E. I. Dupont, DeNemours & Co
Wilmington
Del
Twentythird Ward
Dupont
Ceres
Blundered Arrests Cleared in Glenwood Chloroform Case
Bulson Jack and Robert Angle were arrested for chloroforming and robbing H. C. Ward at Glenwood but released after authorities found no evidence. John Guest and Angle declare innocence and appeal to their societies. Carpenters prepare for first annual picnic at Aliq Grove on the 19th. attendees invited.
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Bulson Jack
Boab Angle
Bilson Jack
John Guest
Robert Angle
H. C. Ward
Glenwood
Eeglaees Janyack
Robert Ane
Carpenters
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Aliq Grove
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Allegheny Councils
N. G
Brown
Egheny
ime-Mile Island
Committee On Water
Nine-Mile Island
Oconmon Council
Millvale Traction Company
West Penn Railroad
Moo
Praus
CAMP
Old Tarentum Grove
Woods
I. L Sware
E. B. Griffin
Canton
William Magill
Allegheny County
Wuger
Sheridan
Wilk'ssburg
Washington Avenne
Hill
Peters
Miemiers
Division
E. D. Smith
Baltimore and Ohio
P. F. Smith
Baby
J. B. Angel
A. T
Westingh el Pane
M. J. Malone
She
Braemar Coy
Pam
D. E. Bill
Eec
George MecLsuglin
Phillipsburg
A. J. Dill
Indiana
Seventh Avenue
Wienengevan
Sara
Ins R Whitehouse
Mrs. Sullivan
Disratch
American Express
Mackinac
OHLO
Bing
Bauerlein Ae Co
Bennetts
California
Coleman's
G. W
City
Uced
Patroyize Hendricks & Co
Caniver
Doz
Lies
Ular Gallery
St. Meee
J. W. Friend & Co
Esa
DR. C. McLane
Eeee Bros
St. Louis
Jylo
T. T
Thompson Bros
Centemneri
T. F
Thompson Brothers
Feprral Street
JOS. Horne &O'S
Tinue
Housekesters
Nottingham
Seersucker
Goods Department
JOS. Horne & CO
League Schould
Baltimore and Obie Railroad
Grant Diamond Sis
Gen. Duponts
Te Loeare
T. P. Roberta
Cresson
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