Wiley the Winner The Brigade Fights Valiantly
The Second Brigade of the Army of Pennsylvania under Brigadier General Wiley engaged the enemy near Kensington. After a heavy hourlong battle the left wing broke the resistance with a gallant bayonet charge, though a misfire in artillery caused later confusion. Visitors watched from camp as casualties rose among the defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of Pennsylvania
Wiley
Kensington
Jones
Commonwealth
Themer
Deardie
Sheridan
Hawkins
Burchfield
Hunt
Anillery
Denver
Camp life notes in quiet Maryland garrison
Colonel Chambers McKibben Inspector General and Colonel Greenland Quartermaster General inhabit the Governor's quarters with Captain A E Hunt of Battery B. Other officers present include Capt Breck Colonel S M Jackson Tarentum Colonel R A Travers General Guthrie Dr Walters Major William McGonnar Captain Kerr and Lt Col Frank Rutledge who commanded the Eighteenth Regiment in a mock battle. A grand parade and skirmish drill are scheduled today as Battery II breaks camp at 4 am and marches toward Sharpsburg road to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers McKibben
W. W. Greenland
A. E Hunt
Battery B
Breck
5. M. Jackson
Eleventh Reserves
R.A. Travers
Tarentum
Guthrie
Walters
William McGonnar
Kerr
Frank Rutledge
Sharpsburg
Standard Plate Glass Company Placed In Receivership
The Standard Plate Glass Company of Butler with W E Schmertz as treasurer is in the hands of receiver D E Wheeler. Schmertz’s alleged failure led to this action as creditors and stockholders await resolution. Plant will operate. additional capital may be raised. Executions against Schmertz issued. Eastern creditors seek recourse via attorney W S Pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Plate Glass Company
Butler
W. E. Schmertz
Schmerty
D. E. Wheeler
Emn- Puny
Schmertz
Glass Company
Quimby
James A. Chambers
H. Sellers McKee
Chambers
William F. Morgan & Co
Charles W. Lee
Ther
W. S. Pier
Lao
Pier
Ojesty
Qusmby
Prodigal Returns After Westward Sojourn in Crandals Tale
A young man at the Union depot attracted attention with a gun but it was harmlessly wrapped. He calls himself Leon F Crondal saying his family is from New York and Yale and Columbia expelled him for fasting. After roaming the West he returns home seeking forgiveness and vows to abandon racing and poker for lawful living under his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
Helis
Yale
Columbia
Leon F. Crondal
West
Bold East End Robbery Report
Robbers entered Rev. J. M. McKay’s residence at 34 Denssiston avenue during prayer meeting night, forced a cellar window, locked doors inside, and looted jewelry and money from cellar to garret. Jewelry from E. A. Grece and wife also stolen. total loss estimated at zero due to unclear figure. Police alerted early morning but unable to pursue due to lack of patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Rev
J. M. McKay
Denssiston Avenue
E. A. Grece
McKay
Coulr
Three Runaway Boys From McKeesport Reach Newsboys Home
Four boys aged 10 to 14, who said they were brothers named Wolfe from McKeesport, wandered into Central station. They claim their mother died long ago and their father worked at McKeesport National Tube Works and died six months back, then lived with Mrs. McCann of North Street. Police doubt the tale and believe they ran away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Central Station
Wolfe
Pittsburgh Man Alleges $300 Stolen by Housekeeper
Robert Bart of Pittsburgh testified before Magistrate Gripp that Susan Johnson, 42 Carroll Street Allegheny, stole $300 from him. He says he left $450 with her for safekeeping while under influence. three hundred dollars missing. Detectives Robinson and Fitzgerald arrested Johnson, with a hearing set for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Robert Bart
Gripp
Susan Johnson
Carroll Street
Alleghency
Susan
Hyeer
Barr
Robinson
Fitzgerald
Daughters of Liberty to Convene Local Meeting
Representatives of the National Council Daughters of Liberty plan a Pittsburgh gathering at Pittsburg Council No 34 hall to discuss proposed changes to the organization’s laws and outline plans for the coming session. The National Council will meet in Waterbury Connecticut on Tuesday August. The Pittsburgh delegation departs Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council
Daughters of Liberty
Pittsburg
Virgin Alley
Wood Street
Waterbury
Conn
Pitt
Organization
Four Fogarty Children Placed in Orphan Asylum
Agent O Brien of the Humane Society placed four Fogarty children in Tannellil Orphan Asylum after Mrs Fogarty was jailed for selling liquor without a license. The youngest, two weeks old, went to a foundling asylum briefly.
Tin plate labor clash fuels import debate in Pittsburgh mills
The article reports a heated dispute over foreign tin plate workers led by ex-Congressman Niedringhaus. Amalgamated officials warn of a surplus U S labor pool and demand high wage scales, while Niedringhaus pushes for workers from Britain and Wales. A Welsh expert disputes ease of importing skilled labor as unions mobilize against non union mills. Total UK tin plate shipments to the U S surged in the first half of the year amid tariff avoidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niedringhaus
Lewis
Europe
Garland
Amalgamated Association
St. Louis Stamping Company
A. P. Rollins
Dispatch
Morewood
Tellins
Great Britain
Niedringhans
Hans
Pittsburg
Amalgamated
Tracy
England
John Howells
Nedringhan
Niedringhans Mills
Union Mills
Mr. Niedringhans
Weihe
Association
Oudit
Niedmazhaus
Tin Plate Association
Washington
Ways and Means
Nerdringhaus
Jim
United States
Disasters Remembered at B'nai Israel Services
Memorial services were held at the B'nai Israel synagogue to commemorate disasters that affected Hebrews worldwide. The observance was universal among Nebrews and conducted with notable solemnity yesterday and last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'nai Israel
Reunion of the McBarney Family Held at Midway
The annual McBarney family reunion was held yesterday at Midway with low attendance. Participants from Pittsburg included John Robb and family W R Thompson and T J and Ali dsou. The Great Western Band provided music and the gathering was described as a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBarney
Midway
Pittsburg
Great Western Band
John &. Robb
W. R Thompson
T. J
Ali Dsou
Forger John Hervey Turns Himself In At Central Station
A well dressed young man, over six feet tall, walked into Central station last night claiming to be a forger and requesting arrest. He gave a detailed tale of forged promissory notes, misused funds, and a troubled path across the country before returning home to Turtle Creek. Inspector McAleese investigated and ordered confinement pending a fuller check, with potential release if authorities decide his family declines prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector McAleese
Central Station
John Hervey
Bytor McAleese
Hervey
Witt
James Hervey
Turtle Creek
John
Chicago
Indy
Ian
Spector McAleese
Lotus Club Returns From Island Camping Trip
The Lotus Club, 107 members, returned from the Thousand Islands trip aboard a special train. Members are tanned and full of vigor after the outing, ready to resume business. Other club movements include Pittsburg and Lake Erie services sending groups to Bobcargun, Fort Huron, and Port Huron for fishing and hunting events. Over 1000 travelers used the Baltimore and Ohio excursion to Atlantic City with full car occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Club
the &J. Lawrence
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Bobcargun
Canada
Staley Hunting and Fishing Club
Fort Huron
East End
Port Huron
E. C. Davenport
Lake Fric
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Allegheny Florists’ Club
Toronto
Baltimore and Ohio
Atlantic City
Ebling Held Over Peculiar Juror Charge
T C Ebling lies jailed at Twelfth ward station on a strange accusation. He allegedly borrowed 13 from Attorney W A Golden and 15 from John Myer with the claim he was a juror, though he was not. Humane Agent O Brien and others are said to have been approached near the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Ebling
Twelfth Ward
Ebling
W. A. Golden
John Myer
Bloomfield
O'Brien
Mr. Ebling
Court House
Post 83 G A B fights Pittsburgh and Western over trip
Members of Post 83 G A B complained after a Detroit encampment trip on the Pittsburgh and Western. The return ride required an Orrville layover, leading to a controversy and possible lawsuit if no settlement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and
Mayor Receives Letter on Mol inger Cures from Connelly Springs
A letter from A C Gunter of Connelly Springs North Carolina enclosed a New York clipping about alleged cures by Father Mol inger the Troy Mill priest and asked if the stories were true. The mayor knew little and referred Gunter to the priest whose address was sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Gunter
Connelly Springs
N.C
New York
Father Molinger
Troy Mill
Apeea
Gunter
Himak
Etter
Taken Care of by the Law in Southside Arrests
A string of arrests reported on the Southside includes Joan Marants suspected of a house robbery at William Upperman’s on Sarah Street, and Wresatt Banco on Wade Street for alleged assault and battery. Several youths were detained for theft and disturbances while others faced charges ranging from assault to disorderly conduct with bail set for Diebold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Marants
Southside
William Upperman
Sarah Street
Lipa Bowpves
Monongahela City
Succop
Wresatt Banco
Wade Street
Sherron
John Krawpa
Bittery
Joux
Chantes Manny
Mulholland
G. R. Carswirt
Center Avenue
Preble Avenue
Allegheny
Groves Osterman
South Thirteenth Street
Shenan
Dora Rummels
Osterman
Avner
Dirnorn
Festerdar
Daniel McCarthy
Foley
McCarthy
Diebold
Allegheny Public Works Committee Tightens Bridge Bids
The Allegheny Committee on Public Works chaired by William Kennedy reviewed bids for Monument Hill roadway improvements with Carson & Orr and F Gwinner offering offers. one bid was irregular and readvertised. Herr's Island bridge contract awarded to Scheffler Bridge Co for 11,049. railroad officials urged a city funded viaduct plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On Public Works
William Kennedy
Monument Hill
Carson & Orr
F. Gwinner
City Hall
Joseph Anglin
Scheffler Bridge Company
Herr's Island
H. W. Oliver
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Oliver
Allegheny Councils
Herr’s Island
Ohio Street
Scheiller Bridge
C. Street
St. Mark's Place
Geyer Alley
Lee Street
Eljers Alley
Department of Public Works
August Hargdorf
Sixty third Free Concert at Carnegie Hall
The sixty third free organ recital at Carnegie Hall Allegheny tomorrow features H P Ecker the new city organist presiding with soloists F W Heart baritone and Signor M S Recereto clarinetist The program includes selections from Faust Alessandro Stradella and Beethoven among others and ends with Marche Heroique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
H. P. Ecker
F. W. Heart
Rccereto
Potpo
Faust
Gouneda
Capriceio
Gayoeee Ste Phu
Oscererc Ancese
Alessandro Stradella
G. Clarionet
M. von Weber
Signor Rocereto
G. Fantasia
Wee
Fosca
Waite
Irene
Aria
Louise di Montford Seamen
Marcle Heroique
Light Day for Accidents Hits Brown’s Alley and Carson Street
Yesterday saw three notable incidents. Savitz Henry Schultz was thrown from a bogey on Carson Street and dragged by an electric car, sustaining serious injuries. John W. Renouf, a Recreation Park painter, was struck by a falling ladder causing a dislocated collar bone. Edward Cunningham, 33, was run over by a beer wagon in Brown’s alley, badly bruised with possible internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savitz
Henry Schultz
Carson Street
Couxstrosam
Edward Cunningham
Brown’s Alley
Polish Bride and Groom Undertake Postpone on Coke Strike
A bride from Everson and Josef Moscowski, long lovers from Poland, wed and traveled toward Scottdale with plans for a week of Polish nuptial customs. The Great Coke Strike delayed their ceremony, then fortune and work aligned as they continued their voyage homeward and planned a shared future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Moscowski
Moscowski
Scottdale
Everson
Missing from his home Herman Davidson
Herman Davidson of Woolslayer's alley between Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh streets has not been seen since Monday. He worked as a shipper at Carnegie & Co's Thirty-third Street mill. He is about 33, tall, with a black coat, blue gloves, and a brown felt hat. His wife, ill and unable to work, is left with a four year old daughter and no reason for his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Davidson
Woolslayer's Alley
Goodby
Davidson
Thirty-third Street
Carnegie & Co
Damages Sought Over Water Failure Fire Loss in City
Margaret Colter filed a verbal claim for damages against the city over a fire that destroyed her Stockholm street home and contents last Saturday. She blamed shut off water supply and said firemen could have saved the property with water. Assistant City Attorney promised to consult the chief but damages unlikely after Finance Committee dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Colter
Stockholm Street
Twenty Eight Street
City Attorney House
Andromised
Morchand
Finance Committee
Fire Breaks Out In Wood Street Tailor Shop Window
A fire alarm from station H1 shortly after 7 last evening caused crowds to gather at the corner of Wood and Diamond streets. A gas jet left burning near a third floor window frame at Charles H. Llgyd 410 Wood street ignited the blaze. a damaged plate glass door had to be broken to access the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood and
Diamond Streets
Merchant Tailoring
Charles H
Suspect Arrested After Chase on Meyran Avenue
Frank Wieser was arrested at Oakland yesterday afternoon by Officer Kenney on a charge of being a suspicious person. Wieser fled along Meyran avenue before being overtaken and detained at the Fourteenth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wieser
Oakland
Kenney
Fourteenth Ward
Wieser
Meyran Avenue
Missing 77 year old man Thomas Suell sought by relatives
Relatives report 77 year old Thomas Suell wandered from his son's Merrimackte Southside home on Wednesday and has not been seen since. He recently buried his wife in Chicago and may have trouble finding his way back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Suell
Mr. Suell
Merrimackte Southside
Chicago
Horse Shocked On Ninth Street Bridge
A horse owned by Boyd the Allegheny liveryman received an electrical shock on the Ninth street bridge yesterday afternoon. The rail was electrified, the horse trod it, and was thrown a short distance but escaped serious injury. Nearby crowds observed the incident as ten thousand people attended the Pompeii performance the previous evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Allegheny
Ninth Street
Mikado Matinee Helps Garrow Opera Company
In the astrrap of Mikado at the Duquesne’s matinee tomorrow the Garrow Opera Company will present The Bohemian Girl. A fire alarm responded and a kitchen blaze at Mrs Mary Baker’s home on Forbes street caused a brief scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrrap
Duquesne
Garrow Opera Company
Excitng
Mary Baker
Forbes Street
Mohlman
Federal Street
Allegheny
Tux Hosmer
East Street
Gmont Street
Fourth Avenue
Seventh Street Bridge
Payton
Rebecca Street
Civil Service Exams Held at United States Court Rooms
Civil Service Examinations conducted yesterday in Washington venues by Examiner G B Hoyt and local board. Applicants for railway mail service will be tested and placed on the eligible list if they pass. Hoyt notes Pittsburg shows fewer vacancies due to local employment and fewer applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Civil Service
G. DB. Soyt
Washington
United States Court Rooms
Hoyt Sers
Pittsburg
Last Ocean Excursion to Atlantic City via B and O Railroad
The B and O Railroad announces the final midsummer excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday August 27 with low round trip fare from Pittsburgh and other stations ten dollars. The service includes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars and allows stopoffs in Washington en route. Tickets are valid for return on any regular train through September 4 and may be extended by using Reading route connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Shore
Philadelphia
Reading
Washington
Pittsburg
Special Seashore Excursions From Pittsburgh Rail Route
Special seashore excursions via the Pennsylvania Railroad depart Thursday from Union Station Pittsburgh at 8 50 a m. Tickets are 10 for round trip with 10 day validity and may be used to Cape May Atlantic City Sea Isle City or Ocean City. Pullman parlor cars day coaches and night sleeping cars provided. Tickets and berths available at 110 Fifth Avenue office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cape May
Atlantic City
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Pullman
Union Station
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Special train sale to 25e tomorrow from Blaine
One thousand passengers took advantage of yesterday’s rate for a special sales trip on IEEE and Western trains. Tickets available at our office or at the regular fare by P. L. Eke R. Black & Barep, 95 Fourth Avenue Blaine on the Monongahela river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee and Western
Dlet
R. Black & Barep
Fourth Avenue
Novelty India Silks at Half Price and More Bargains
This week Hucus and Hacke advertise major reductions on dress patterns and fabrics including Novelty India Silks and Summer-weight Black Goods. Highlights feature 46-inch all wool black serges, 40 pieces all wool French crepe, 300 pieces Scotch Zephyr Ginghams, and 70 pieces quaint needles. prices cut to a fraction of regular. Friday and Saturday Extra Bargain Days urged.
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Camp Kensington
Nat
Requiron
Walter W. Greenland
Westerday
O'Neill
State
Harrisburg
THE
Sig
Father Mollinger
Allegheny Council
City Matters
Mr. Oliver
Emil Winters
Nelson P. Reed
Josef Muscowski
Papa Stensnoski
America
Josef
Mr. Stenailoski
Papa Szensiloski
March
Josefiad
Mr. Stenskoski
Pompeii
George H. Noll
Oak Midge Coal Company
G. W. Schloenderberg
Groner Sexcu
Spang, Chalfant & Co
Etna
West Penn Hospital
Thlegham
McDowell
William A. Flucker
Jack's Run
Semmelrock Brothers
South Eighteenth Street
Ladies’ Southside Hospital Association
J. D. Bryce
Mt. Oliver
Mantre Crane
West End
John Murray
West Carson Street
St. James Church
C.J. McFarpex
Virginia
Charleston
Twentythird Street
Baltimore
Sm Ohio Railroad
Blaine
Monongahela River
Witte
Fifth Ave
Market St
Wrsu
E. P. Roberts & Son
Fifth Ave. and
Waren
Mane
Scoldale
Amy T. Halsted Deas
Amy T
Robert H. Halsted
J.D. Hoyle
Ellsworth Avenue
Halsted
Jos. Horne
Penn Avenue Stores
Zee
Roc
Delaine
Andersons
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
Gloria
Market
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