Tin production push in East and West Orearee with new plants
Several firms including FP Laufman United States Iron and Company Demmler and others plan large tin plate plants. In the Black Hills Dakota operations drill to depths up to 300 feet with over 1 900 mines sunk and a 500 ton daily ore plant under construction. The mines hold 100 000 tons of ore on dumps and tin values run about 1 1 pounds per ton. American tin production aims to outpace Welsh imports as a World Fair showcase builds a fully American tin plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orearee PN
FP. H
Lewis Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Joliet
Reeves Bros
New Philadelphia
Harney's
Black Hills
Dakota
Harney's Peak
Wales
Soldier returns from camp to eloping wife and new lover
Southside guardsman Charles Signer comes home from Camp Kensington to find his wife missing and her belongings hauled away. Neighbors describe the wife as a pretty brunette who had been seen with a man named Brownie from Homestead. The couple had been married a bit over two years with no prior hints of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Charles Signer
Signer
Bradford Street
Eves Cerain
Brownie
Homestead
Mra Signer
Entertainment event aids Southside Hospital at Odd Fellows Hall
A benefit program last evening at Odd Fellows Hall South Eighteenth and Sarah streets drew about 350 attendees under Lindy Gladstone Lodge No. 30. Performers included Ellen Gomes Frank Kuch Edna Vaux E Kirk M Marshall J Richardson David Timothy J Jones and E L Lavder with Frank I. Gosser as chairman. The Select Knights Band opened the event and Dr Thomas spoke detailing the hospital’s history and purpose before songs and recitations filled nearly three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Hospital
Odd Fellows’ Hall
South Eighteenth
Sarah Streets
Lindy Gladstone Lodge No. 30
St. George
Ellen Gomes
Pmfankuch
Mies Edna Vaux
E Kirk
M. Marshall
J. Richardson
David Timothy
J. Jones
E. L. Lavder
Frank I. Gosser
Knights
Thomas
Two Men Enter House Threaten Sale Then Shoot at Mrs Meyers
Two men knocked on Mrs. Meyers residence on Julia Street East End and tried to pressure her to buy sting. She refused and was struck. passerby John Morer intervened and the assailants turned on him. Police arrested Joseph Anderson and John Smith at the Nineteenth Ward station 4 for suspicious conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Charat Sters
A Manufactured Fossil Found In Allegheny
A daylight inspection of a so called hideous find in Allegheny reveals it is a mere joke. The bead, claimed to be a genuine fossil, is likely stage property and not a real discovery. Dr B M Hasxa, an ENT specialist, is cited in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Harris
Stolen revolver linked to teens in river case
Detectives recovered a 38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver and a 32 caliber pistol with cartridges after four youths arrested for shooting Martin Mistery. Dan Reardon confessed to stealing the weapons moments before the crime. he aided officers to locate them in a lot behind a store. Mistery lay in uncertain condition at West Penn Hospital as investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Mistery
Coulson
Bendel
Smith & Wesson
Dan Reardon
Central
Reardon
Mislery
Thomas Bogs
Twenty-second Street
Deaser
West Penn Hospital
Band Box Sale Draws Crowd as Sheriff Barricades Furnishings
A large crowd watched as Johnny Stroup's Band Box cafe furnishings were auctioned by the Sheriff in an execution for 2771.76 dollars in favor of G. W. Schmidt. Items sold included lamps, vases, bronze statues, a bull stand, a cigar lighter, cash registers, wolf-skin rugs, and brass items, many fetching far below their worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Stroup
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Avenue
Mr. Schmidt
George 1
Mr. Weldon
Billy Walker
John Newell
Wm. Witherow
Duquesne
William Witherow
Stroup
Skipped Out While on Bail
Wessel Bargo of Wade street Twentyseventh ward failed to appear for a hearing before Alderman Sue after his bondsman forfeited bail. He was arrested for hanging up his wife by a rope so he could beat her. the case remains pending. It is believed Bargo is in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessel Bargo
Pole
Wade Street
Twentyseventh
Sue
Bargo
Pittaburg
William Pevensox
Jacob Harley
Hilderbrecht
Cornman
Tustin Street
Soho
Madison
Eleventh Ward
Martin
Wylie Avenue
Daniel Krasnen
South Seventeenth Street
Philomena Kessler
Hartman
Lincoln Republican Club Delegates Elected to Scranton Convention
The Lincoln Republican Club of the Seventeenth ward met at Alderman Richards office and elected delegates to the Scranton Convention. Alderman Richards Theodore Doerlew y and Dibert were chosen with Harvey Wry, Dalgle and Greciaas named for the State League presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Republican Club
Seventeenth Ward
Wesley Redman Charged With Larceny In Flim-Flam Wash Scam
Wesley Redman a laundry agent from 2118 Carey alley was locked up at the Southside police station by Officer M Wright on larceny charges. John Cos lett who filed the information accuses Redman of a flim-flam game claiming he paid for wash but Redman kept one dollar too much in change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Redman
Carey Alley
Southside
M. Wright
John Coslett
Redman
Homeopathic Hospital Benefit Planned by J Edgar Owens
J Edgar Owens who leads the Fairies Carnival benefit entertainment at Exposition Park next month has contracted with a local sewing firm to provide costumes and supplies for the event. The effort aims to raise funds for the Homeopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeopathic Hospital
J. Edgar Owens
Exposition Park
Children Prepare Holiday Drills at City Hall
In the lead up to the festivities the younger groups practice costumes and routines. Most of the drills for the children will likely be held at Old City Hall, with women assisting the outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
Thubron Arrested After Altercation With Police
J Thubron a well known Allegheny liveryman of 69 West Diamond street was arrested shortly after 8 pm on Ohio street near West Diamond charged with disorderly conduct. He was later released after councilman Graham arranged his release. He plans to sue Lt Buckley and officers for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Thubron
West Diamond Street
Allegheny
Ohio Street
Kelsch
Thubron
Graham
Monay
Buckley
Pleasant Day at Ellwood Park Tour by Pittsburg Press Club
About 30 members of the Pittsburg Press Club spent a day at Ellwood on the Connoquenessing invited by Henry W. Hartman. They fished explored groves and viewed a new manufacturing plant, with dinner and supper at the Hotel Oliver. They traveled by the Pittsburg and Western Railroad at 8 20 a m and returned by boat on the Beaver River and the same railroad in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Disken Still Lives After River Jump
Patrick Disken twenty two living on Fifty fourth street attempted to end his life by jumping into the Allegheny river yesterday afternoon. He had been drinking heavily for two weeks and grew despondent. Officer F H Schmitt rescued him and took him to the Seventeenth ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Disken
Fifty-fourth Street
Allegheny
F. H. Schmitt
Seventeenth Ward
Temperance Meeting In Moorhead Building Tonight
A temperance meeting under Sons of Temperance auspices will be held in the Moorhead Building this evening. The Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers plan their ninth annual reunion at Rock Point Tuesday with Colonel M. J. Quay expected to attend. The Birmingham Club in the Southside hosts its annual reception at Silver Lake Grove next Wednesday from 7 to 12. A large crowd witnessed Pompeii last evening and fireworks are set for Tuesday’s railroad interests event. Cuantes Riley of Thirty-eighth street broke his left arm in two places after a fall, and was hospitalized at West Penn. Mayor Wrwas in Atlantic City promises aid for families of two men drowned in a cesspool working for the Wyman Racnvacieis Company. Philharmonic Society serenades precede a supper with speeches by T. F. Kirk, Hon. W. H. Kouitz, Rev. J. C. Hasky, and others. Manager Johnston of Wells Fargo Express in Atlantic City reportedly can't find a bathing suit large enough and has not yet surfed. Grant Republican Club of Allegheny forms with officers J. R. Murphy, C. W. Gerwig, Frank E. Aikens, and delegates named for Scranton convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny School
Sons of Temperance
Moorhead
Michael Hantos
Jane Street
J. M. Clark
Wharton Street
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Rock Point
Quay
Birmingham
Southside
Silver Lake Grove
Awormer
Pompeii
Cuantes Riley
Thirty-eighth Street
West Penn Hospital
Wrwas
Allegheny
Atlantic City
Wyman Racnvacieis Company
Philharmonic Society
Somerset
Fgofa
T. F. Kirk
W. H. Kouitz
J. C. Hasky
Johnston
Pittsburg
Wells Farge Express Compan
J. Johnston
Died Suddenly in Mexico, Dr Charles J Stephens
Pittsburg friends mourn the sudden death of Dr Charles J Stephens at the American Hospital in Mexico City. After a December move he sold books and gathered material for a deluxe edition on Mexico and Central America. Bishop Riley conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Charles J. Stephens
American Hospital
Mexico
Central America
Riley
People Come and Go in City Social Roundup
J D Weeks returns from New York and Charles D Davis visits to oversee his new theater. Notables at the Duquesne include Colonel John J Forsythe of Clarion and M M Hamill of New York, brush electric secretary, with others traveling to Atlantic City and Chautauqua for brief stays and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Davis
John J. Forsythe
Clarion
Anderson
H. O. Armour
Chicago
Newark
George L. Gordon
R. D. Conn
New York
Duquesne
M. Hamill
Brush Electric Light Company
Sharpsburg Strikers Begin Western Trip With New Scale
Commercial agents from the United States Glass Company depart tonight for a Western circuit including Cincinnati Columbus Indianapolis Chicago St Louis Kansas City Denver and other cities. The September start follows a satisfactory contract scale and stock remains ample for months. Meanwhile a dispute at Co operative Glass Works keeps the plant idle as unionists press stockholders to join the union while the latter fear compulsory participation in potential strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Columbus
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Agenta
Veteran Letter Carriers Propose Pension Bill
The Veteran Letter Carriers Association of New York seeks Congress action to create a retirement and pension plan after 20 years of service. Salaries scale from 800 to 1000 dollars, with substitutes paid from the carrier’s wage and retirement costs borne by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran Letter Carriers’ Association
New York
Congress
Aer
Strike Continues at Vesuvius Iron and Nail Works
Judge Stowe extended the injunction at Sharpsburg, keeping the restraining order in force pending further court action. Workers express resolve, claiming the plant cannot operate with the current non union crew and urging continued solidarity despite committee indecision on a vote to extend the strike.
James Kearns Named to National Letter Carriers Committee
James Kearns of the Southside station was chosen as a member of the Legislative Committee at the National Convention of Letter Carriers in Detroit last week. He is the only Pennsylvanian on the committee, whose duties are considered the most important of any body at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kearns
Southside
Detroit
Pennlvania
Sos
Railroad Line Erected to Move Steel Bloom Braddock
An elevated narrow gauge railroad spanning several hundred yards is being built in the Edgar Thomson steel plant at Braddock to transport bloom ends and billets from the bloom mill to the forge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Bloom
Building Trades Council Grants New Memberships
The Building Trades Council met last night and admitted a number of new members with no other business of importance recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Electric start planned for Union Line by Pittsburg firm
The Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company plans to run the Union Line without sloop once electricity powers the road. Praesent Gomrens of the American Federation is ordered to work with President Weihe of the Amalgamated Association to block tin plate worker imports. Retail grocers threaten protest over new trust prices on canton goods. E 2 Starino bricklayers consider a rival exchange opposing the Master Bricklayers and claim they can erect 100 brick homes immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
Praesent Gomrens
American Federation
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Starino Bricklayers
Death of William Sample Sr. at Sharpsburg at 92
William Sample Sr of Sharpsburg dies aged 92 after a long Western Pennsylvania life. Born July 28, 1800 in Ross township, he owned land that became Millvale and the Sample farm in Shaler, later selling it in 1891 for about 250000. He served as a township school director for nearly 25 years. his wife Jane Anderson had died years before. Surviving children include David Sample of Rockford NL, Ww Sample of Mansfield OH, Mrs. Brewer Scott of Millvale, and Mrs. Thomas Bradberry and Mrs. Henry Cridge of Sharpshire. Funeral at his Main Street residence Tuesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sample
Sharpsburg
Allegheny County
Mr. Sample
Ross Township
This County
James Sample
Cumberland County
Millvale
Sample
Shaler Township
Fort Pitt
Jane Anderson
Lorare
David Sample
Rockford
Ww. Sample
Mansfield
Brewer Scott
Thomas Bradberry
Henry Cridge
Sharpshire
Main Street
Henr y Hein Arrested for Larceny at Stern Bros Store
Henry Hein age 34 of 91 First Street Allegheny is arrested on larceny charges after multiple Saturday night thefts from Stern Bros nation store at 115 Ohio Street. A plainclothes pursuit led to his arrest by Assistant Superintendent Glenn after a market till he opened was spotted. The store boy was discharged earlier for suspected involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hein
First Street
Allegheny
Stern Bros
Nation
Ohio Street
Joseph Stern
Mr. Stern
Glenn
Pittsburg Readers Reveal Hidden Words Contest Winners
The hidden words contest in a monthly magazine closed July 25 with winners and contestant details. Miss Williams of Pittsburg ranked 45th with 7,336 words, W G Kaufman 8,183, and S J Tucker 4,825. 356 contestants surpassed 1,250 words. the top winner found 16,054 words and was allowed 10,790.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Williams
Pittsburg
W. G. Kaufman
McLane Avenue
S. J. Tucker
Sarah Street
Collision with the Law Lands Several Arrests in City
Betsy Kenyan faced theft charges for stealing finished brass and was held for a hearing in bail of 1. Officers reported suspects including Jeetick Dore Ass, Frederice Kort, and Jane McDowarn with various charges from disorderly conduct to assault. Dozens more were arrested or charged with petty crimes, disorderly houses, or suspicious behavior in wards four through nineteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besty Kenyan
Jeetick
Dore
Boston
Fritz
Frederice Kort
Baltz
Fifth Avenue
Pride Street
Svat P. Sheerpan
Kate Sheridan
Richards
Seventh Ward
Frank McGar
CuaRirs Gator
Beckett
Crawford Street
Mary Neeley
Wylie Avenue
Jottus Howanp
Thomas Jasper
Duncan
Nineteenth Ward
East Liberty
Kate O'Reity
Elizabeth
Bates Street
Fourteenth Ward
Istrate Hyndman
Beuxer Newett
Grant Street
Dmecer McConaghey
Lincoln Avenue
East End
Insolvent Schmertz Family Faces National Creditor Suit
A federal bill in equity filed in the U.S. Circuit Court seeks to restrain executions and assign assets of William E. Schmertz. Plaintiffs allege insolvency, collusive judgments, and hidden debts totaling well over $700,000 with assets not exceeding about $325,000. They accuse E. M. Quinby and relatives of fraudulent transfers and corporate-backed schemes to defraud creditors. Hearing set for next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmertz
United States Circuit Court
Acheson
W. E. Schmertz
Charles M. Lee
W. F. Morgan and
Dore
Massachusetts
W. F. Morgan & Co
Myer Rubber Company
New Jersey
New Jersey Rubber Shoe Company
McCleary
EM. Quinby
Schmertz & Co
E. M. Geet
William E. Schmertz
William E. Schmerts
J. A. Langfitt
8. C. McCandless
Assignee Denies Authority In Schmertz Asset Case
The assignee Quinby refused to comment on the bill in re and alleged vague charges. He called the asset figure of 325,000 uncertain and asserted judgments in favor of preferred creditors lack value. Plaintiffs’ lawyer Pier said total claimed debt is about 50,000 with other creditors likely to raise it to 100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinby
Schmertz
Pier
Chinese Boycott Targets Sun Day School Leader in Chicago
An order bans all contact with Lum Out a Chinese laundry owner and Sunday school organizer accused of informing Treasury agents about passport holders. The Chicago Chinese community set a boycott fearing wrongful detention of Chinese residents, but evidence suggests the accused informer was mistaken and the Chinese in Chicago may be allowed to travel again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fales
Chicaco
Sum Out
Lum
West Side
Treasury
Winnipeg
Neche
Manitoba
Chicago
Lum Out
Government
Labor Legislation Page Delivers Caffrey Critique of Butler Report
Harrisburg Aug 15 Secretary P J Caffrey of the Knights of Labor Legislative Committee says the Butler report is garbled unfair inaccurate and incomplete and the outcome of an arrangement with Republican bosses and the committee chair. He will prepare a minority report to submit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
P. J. Caffrey
Knights of Labor Legislative Committee
Butler
Germania Savings Bank Reopens Corner Wood and Diamond
Germania Savings Bank announces temporary relocation to No 6th Avenue at Wood Street until reconstruction of its building at the corner of Wood and Diamond is completed by March 1302. The bank will continue to pay four percent interest on time deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Diamond
No. T Sixth Avenue
Wood Street
tTrsu
Marshell the Cash Grocer Ad Sparks Price Scheme Warning
The text warns that cutting prices on 3 or 4 staples to boost profits on other goods dupes shoppers. It suggests critics view such advertising as deceptive and urges caution against this sales tactic.
Life Is Made Up Of Little Things
A reader notes that small daily purchases, though seeming economical, quickly accumulate costly totals due to high prices on many minor items. The writer urges awareness of budget impact and consistent shopping rules.
Weekly Price List Promises Cheap Groceries by Mail
A long form ad claims the store is the only U S grocer issuing a Weekly Price List and urges customers to compare prices. It cites sample items from the list such as blacking 2 for 5 cents and bird seed 25 cents, promising further savings and inviting orders by mail if customers pay at least four cents more elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Summer Goods Sale Opens With Deep Reductions
Hucus and Hacke advertise a weekly sale of summer fabrics to clear inventory for fall. Highlights include a 25 piece lot of all wool French plaids from 16c to 25c per yard, French organdie lawn at 25c, all wool French challis at 25c, dark ground chintzes at 8c, fancy flannels at 30c, and India silks closing at 75c per yard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sweet Charity's
Dre
B. M. Hasxa
Penn Street
Passu
Daniel Reardon
Martin Mislery
Dalzell
Twin Cities
Darrell
J. Thubron
Ellwood
Disken
City News
Grant Republican Club
BR. Murphy
C. W. Gerwig
Frank E. Aikens
Telies
Scranton Republican Vention
J. R. Murphy
J. L. Guilett
David Hunter, Jr
C. P. Lang
J. D. Weeks
Dr. J. H. Morris
Heding
Nongahela Cage
Levy de Wolf
Penn Avenue
Ligonier
Major McLaughlin
Escarday
Chautauqua
Thomas McCaffrey
United States Glass Company
Walter G. Lindsay
George O. Duncan & Sons
Wilbur Snively
the O'Hara Glass Company
Marion G. Bryce
Bryce Bros
Frank M. Miller
the Glass Company
Andrew Gottschalk
Adams & Co
M. E. Ellis
D. C. Ripley & Co
Beaver Falls
Co-operative Glass Works
W.F. Morgan & Co
Morgan & Dore
New Jersey Rubber Shoes
Fourth National Bank
Sehmertz
William Loeffler
Amelia A. Schmertz
William E
Ohmertz
E. Quincy
Severance
Plainoiffs
Quinter
Loeffler
Quin
Loeffer
E. M. Quinby
Laintiffs
Schmerte
Labor Legislation
Knights’ Legilative Committee
Rome
Biber & Easton
Market ST. Julé-Tresu
Germania Savings Bank
Marshell
Cash Grocer
Diamond Square
Ohio St
Corner
Sandusky
Fifth Ave
Market St
Edward
Groetzinger's
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