Major new viaduct to cost over $200000 and extend present piers
Engineer Lindenthal outlines plans for a new 68 foot wide bridge upstream to carry double tracks atop an extension of the Monongahela bridge. Construction to exceed $200000 with work to begin next week, utilities and toll house relocated, cable cars expected by next year. The Southside Traction Company also plans a short line extension this fall from Carson to Sarah streets, using existing routes during construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street Bridge Company
Monongahela
New Traction Company
Chambers & McKee
Verner Et al
A. H. Clark
Meyers
Hostetter & Co
Lindental
Lindenthal
Posieonean
New
Southside Traction Company
South Tenth
South Thirtieth Streets
Carson and
Sarah Streets
South Thirtieth
South Tenth Streets
Union Depot
South Tenth Street
Second Avenue
Warehousemen Claim Ewart Firm Nonunion
The Warehousemen's Assembly No. 1790 of the K of L held a large meeting at their ball at Fourth Ave and Wood Street. They passed a resolution accusing the wholesale grocers firm of 8 Ewart on Seventh Avenue of nonunion conduct and of suspending members who refused to accept the union scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Fourth Avenue
Wood Street
8. Ewart
Seventh Avenue
Ad Union Eae
Chen Ae
Ewart
Old Man Edgar Thompson Falls From Wall Near Sharpsburg
An eighty year old resident near Sharpsburg fell from a stone wall of the Thirty third railroad while en route to visit a friend. He sustained a slight fracture of the skull and a broken left leg. He was found and carried to his home in critical condition due to his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Thompson
Sharpsburg
Thirty-third Railroad
Mr. Thompson
Prohibitionists For Harrisburg Elect County Committee
The Allegheny county Prohibition party executive committee met last evening. J. R. Johnson an oil broker of Verona was elected County Chairman and J. W. Vickerman of Queenstown Secretary. Delegates to the State Convention at Harrisburg August 8 were selected and a large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Allegheny County
J. R. Johnson
Verona
J. W. Vickerman
Queenesy
Harrisburg
Valley Camp Fair Attracts Large Crowd And Rail Service
A Valley Camp event drew many visitors as grounds were transformed into a picturesque fair with apron doll and flower booths. An elegant New England supper was served and the fete proved successful financially and socially, aided by a special railroad train bringing numerous attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Camp
New England
Dog Bite Injures Annie Schoneberger at Home
A large Newfoundland dog bit Annie Schoneberger on a leg last night at her residence. The incident occurred at the home shared by Annie and Meyer Arized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Schoneberger
Ann and
Meyer
McLellan in Tomorrow's Locamone
A novelette titled In the Life of an Actress appears in McLellan's Locamone issue. The work centers on an actress's career arc and personal choices amid early 20th century theatrical life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLellan
Buck Ewing and Giants fall to Allies in rough ball day
A vivid game day scene shows Buck Ewing and the Giants losing 9 to 2 as Allegheny players rally and fans react with mixed humor. The account notes the lively crowd, vendor shouts, and the old rivalry atmosphere, highlighting the Giants’ brittle ninth inning collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Ewing
Giants
Allegheny Braves
Beckley
Wells
Buck
Ewing
Possible Bell's Gap Transfer to Pennsylvania Road
Railroad circles report a transfer of Bell's Gap road to the Pennsylvania system on September 1. General Superintendent R G Ford has resigned to pursue coal and iron work in Colorado. The line runs about 60 miles to Punxsutawney, with coal beds nearby, signaling a likely gain of control by the Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell's Gap
Pennsylvania
R. G. Ford
Colorado
Punxsutawney
Pennsylvania Road
sGap
Hither and Thither Busy Men in Steel District Travel
Secretary Shadle leads a mixed stream of notes from the Mahoning and Shenango Iron Manufacturers' Association as figures visit Youngstown and Baltimore. Executives, educators, and officials head to Atlantic City, Newark, and other hubs for meetings, conferences, and industry talk, with plans to study tickets and switches on rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadle
Mahoning and Shenango Iron Manufacturers’ Association
Youngstown
Harry 5
Commoner Publishing Company
Dispatch
Intment
Pittsburg
Gaither
Railroad Wreck Plot Suspect Caldwell Arrested
James Caldwell a 20 year old ex brakeman was arrested in New Castle after confessing to conspiring with a gang to derail trains on the Pittsburg Youngstown and Ashtabula line near Moravia and Wampum. A Perkins Detective Agency operation led to his capture following weeks of surveillance and deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Moravia
Wampum
J. M. Kimball
Perkins Detective Agency
James Caldwell
Caldwell
Those Giddy Girls Three Diamond Rings Once
Esther Clark and Sadie Williams of Youngstown were arrested by Humane Agent OBrien and remained in Central station. Detective Demmel found they had three diamond rings when arriving, pawned two for a gold watch, kept the third given to a Southside admirer, and recovered the watch and rings. one ring remains unaccounted for and theft status unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Clark
Sadie Williams
Youngstown
Humane
O’brien
Central Station
Demmel
Smithfield Street
Southside
Knights in Camp at Conneaut Lake
The First Regiment of the Select Knights A O A W camped at Conneaut Lake for a week. They were joined by the Select Knights Band the Lewis Quartet and Mr. Charles V Lewis. They wore uniforms toured drills and danced in the pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Knights
Conneaut Lake
Lewis
Charles V. Lewis
Carrie Furnace strikers face court hearing for riot
Magistrate Gripp held a hearing on rioting charges against Carrie Furnace strike participants. Ten arrested at Braddock station, five escaped, three others detained for interfering with officers. Bail set or jail commitments ordered for several defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Furnace
Gripp
Keating Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Braddock
Keating
Braddock Station
Miles
Thomas Oghlin
Owen Salmon
William Ames
Charles Richards
Lawrence Abbott
Michael Corpa
Michael Funco
Messrs
C. C. Dickey
R. B. Petty
Thompson
Thomas Laughlin
Michael Corps
Michael Fuoco
Owen Balman
William Rush
P. J. Smith
Charles Edwards
William Cuneo
Miles Laughlin
James Crawford
Coke Workers Meet In Scottishdale Strike Solidarity
A special telegram from Scottdale reports a large gathering of miners and coke workers with delegates from regional works. The convention backed a resolution to support those on strike, urged other roles like pamp ere and firemen to join, and confirmed funds to assist strikers while promising further meetings and continued industrial action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
Paola
Sone
Boiler Makers Set Wage Scale At Open Meeting
About 300 local boilermakers gathered at the Knights of Labor hall on Fifth Avenue to discuss a wage scale. They currently earn from 175 to 200 dollars and aim for a 250 dollar base, with final plans to be announced at tomorrow's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kknights of Labor
Knights of Labor
Fifth Avenue
Belgians Sought to Work in Detroit Glass Factory
An agent from Del Ray Window Glass Works in Detroit visited the city yesterday to recruit Belgians for factory work. The firm has struggled to attract Belgians, preferring Americans. American blowers at the plant have been discharged and they may not be rehired if Belgians are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Ray Window Glass Works
Detroit
Brinker Fined in Sunday Soda Case at City Hearing
John A. Martin led a lively hearing with Alderman Brinker and General Blakely as the Law and Order League pressed for enforcement of Sunday soda water rules. Brinker faced a $25 fine and bail was posted by John Sadler with Brinker to appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Shake Martin
Alderman Brinker
McNulty
Milk Shake
Law Sod Order League
John A. Martin
Martin
Blakely
Brinker
Kaercher
Tatem
Knercher
General Blakely
Law and Order League
Miltia
Single
John Sadler
Mary Kaine Charged With Felonious Assault Before Alderman
George McKinney filed the charge alleging Kaine cut him on the leg with a knife after he refused to accompany her to church. A warrant has been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kaine
Alderman Warner
George McKinney
Colored Laboring Men's Protective Association Opens Meeting
The Colored Laboring Men's Protective Association will meet at Franklin schoolhouse on Tuesday evening August 20 at 8 o'clock. Speeches by Jones, J. M. Foster, and J. C. Delpy will discuss plans for the colored men's convention in the city on October 15. A boy named Patrick Dougherty was struck by a stone on Pennsylvania Avenue in Allegheny and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Laboring Men's Protective Association
Franklin
Tdeal
Ae Ape Agen Jones
J. M. Foster
J. C. Delpy
Menta
Patrick Dougherty
Pennsylvania Avenue
Allegheny
Albert Northeop
United States Circuit Court
Skeighly & Co
Rasner & Denes
Charles Davis
W.J. Marks
Glade Run
Butler County
Gronem L. McCarrarr
Twoenty-ninth Street
Mirate McKenna
Sixty-Second Regiment Association
Orinson
Wylie Avenue
Ropert Sort
Mt Washington
O’ Brien
Uae
Engine House No. 10
Rainey
Alleee Ceatj
Painter & Mill
Peter Keitz Dies of Typhoid Pneumonia At Home
Peter V. Keitz died yesterday afternoon at his residence 51 South Twelfth Street from typhoid pneumonia. The article recalls Christine Hornberger who accused him of mesmerizing her and keeping her close, causing disruption and prompting legal involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Hornberger
Peter V. Keits
South Twelfth Street
Keitz
Sally
Slaters Strike in Oakland Rift Widens with Carpentry Tie
Non-union slaters clash with Federated roofers as Dougherty Bros. discharge workers on Mevran Avenue. Some slaters belong to L. A. 491 Knights of Labor. Simultaneous stone masons strike hits a Hiland Avenue East End house by contractor Stutzel. Carpenters later agree to join the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mevran Avenue
Oakland
Dougherty Bros
Slaters
L. A. 491
Knights of Labor
Stutzel
Hiland Avenue
East End
Wreck at Temperanceville blocks Pittsburgh and Lake Erie tracks
A freight train derailed on the Little Saw Mill Run bridge at Temperanceville, plunging 15 feet and smashing cars. The Pittsburg and Lake Erie line was blocked for hours. George McCaffrey posted $2,000 bail before Magistrate McKenna on charges of intoxication without license and maintaining a disorderly house. Lieutenant Teeters prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Saw Mill Run Railroad Company
Temperanceville
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
George McCaffrey
McKenna
Twelfth Ward
Ees of Veltiguor
Lieutenant Teeters
Brakeman’s Arm Crushed in Rail Yard Accident
Michael Ney, a brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad, suffered an arm injury while coupling cars near Torrens station last night. He was taken to the West Penn hospital, where medical staff reported treatment for the crushed limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ney
Pennsylvania Railroad
Torren
West Penn Hieeetinl
Ampu
Greatest in the World Furnace F Halted for Repairs
Furnace F at Bessemer owned by Carnegie Brothers & Co. is blown out for repairs. It has been in blast since October 18, 1886, interrupted by strikes. It produced 224,705 tons of iron, a record for the period. Work continues on two new furnaces to be named G and H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Carnegie Bros. & Co
First Reunion and Picnic of Carpenters Union to Be Held
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners' Unions holds its inaugural reunion and picnic at Aliquippi Grove on Monday. Organizers expect between 1000 and 4000 attendees. Secretary McGuire of the Federation of Trades plans to attend and speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners’ Unions
Aliquippi Grove
McGuire
Federation of Trades
Man Charged With Stealing Dog in Ward Twenty-Seven
John Knorre charged Anton Fisher of the Twenty-seventh ward with stealing a valuable dog. Aldermen Hartman issued a warrant for Fisher's arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Drinking Habit and Social Etiquette in Aealia
Fragmentary OCR hints at discussion of drinking habits and manners in Aealia. The text mentions social treatment and possible rituals or standards but lacks coherent details or named figures. Further readable content needed for a precise card.
Pittsburg Freight Agents Meet Amid Unclear Sesex Line News
A Pittsburg committee of freight agents held a meeting but heard little on Sesex Line Association plans. The report mentions throat and ear nose conditions and related issues, reflecting uncertain health and transport concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Committee of
Wiles
Sesex Line Association
Seton
The Old Californian Fights Arrest at Central Station
Joseph Benjamin Franklin Ross, who claims Pennsylvania citizenship, was arrested for disorderly conduct. At the central station he resisted a cell change, fought six officers led by Turnkey Hughes, injuring Gray, Hughes, and O’Caffrey as he was dragged to a new cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Benjamin Franklin Ross
Pennsylvania
Ross
Central Station
Hughes
Porych
Gray
eCaffrey
Elixir Purity Question Sparks Medical Caution
In Iowa on August 16, Dr. Miesse tested a new elixir. It was pure after filtration but within 45 minutes bacteria and cells appeared, extending to a full mass by 90 minutes. He warns it should be used within half an hour of preparation to avoid danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Miesse
Grand Opera House hosts Pittsburg press reception
Manager Witt of the Grand entertained Pittsburg press members with a reception and supper in the refitted theater. A cold stage service caused a brief difficulty, but the event proceeded smoothly with thanks from Mr. Miller of the West Bulletin and Mr. Wilt replying. The Grand has been remodeled to be one of the most comfortable theaters in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt
Grand Opera House
Pittsburg Press
Miller
The
West Bulletin
Wilt
Dog causes store disagreement in Lawrenceville
In Lawrenceville a small dog wandered into two neighboring stores owned by local businessmen. An altercation followed when a corner man offered payment for the dog, leading to a heated exchange and near blows before an amicable resolution. The dog was returned and the men shook hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Journeymen Ask Shorter Workday and Higher Pay
A deputation of five from the Allegheny and Pittsburg associated journeymen met the master shoers at Fifth avenue and Market street. They proposed reducing work to nine hours and a 25 cent daily pay increase, with current wages ranging from 1.50 to 25 per week. No decision was made and the meeting adjourned. The delegation included Henry Vetter, Thomas Rafferty, J Doig, Joseph Hyland and Patrick Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Henry Vetter
Thomas Rafferty
J Doig
Joseph Hyland
Patrick Reilly
Oliver Tate Remanded On Burglary Charge
Magistrate Brokaw held Oliver Tate on a burglary charge and sent him to jail for a hearing. Gottloib Killinger identified a silver watch and chain and other articles found on Tate as his. Inspector McKelvy will file another burglary charge against Tate this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brokaw
Oliver Tate
Gottloib Killinger
No. 115
Boyd Street
Knoxville
Tate
McKelvy
Arabs Arrested for Peddling Without License in Pittsburg
Three men named Punkas Weibl Wolf Dabitch and Nicholas Savdic said to be from the Arab country were arrested on Mt Oliver for peddling without a license. They were lodged at the Twenty eighth ward station. A priest from St Michael's Church Southside plans to assist in sending Punkas Weihl back to Arabia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Punkas Weibl
Wolf Dabitch
Nicholas Savdic
Mt. Oliver
Twenty-eighth Ward
St. Michael's R. C. Church
Southside
Punkas Weihl
Arabia
Refused Release for Ford in Habeas Corpus Writ
Assistant Superintendent O Mara reports Robert B Ford was refused release on a writ of habeas corpus in Chicago courts yesterday and remanded to jail until next Wednesday A minor delay in obtaining requisition papers from Harrisburg was noted but expected to be resolved by evening George Keezer was committed for court in default of 1000 bail by Alderman Holtzman Braddock for felonious assault on John Gladish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mara
Chicago
Robert B. Ford
Harrisburg
George Keezer
Alderman Holtzman
Braddock
John Gladisli
Elastic Stockings and Medical Supplies Store Ad
Elastic stockings trusses bandages abdominal navel and other supports offered at No 909 Penn avenue near Ninth street. Open Saturday evenings. ARtIF'ciAL Laws Pro Co located near Ninth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
Artif'cial Laws Pro. Co
Mra. Co
Pittsburg
J Jerusalem's Patriarch Fe in Ravana Pane Cn
Fragmentary text shows a note about a religious leader and a regional event. Named entities are unclear due to OCR corruption, but the piece suggests a church or patriarchal context in Jerusalem with a pane or pane-like term and a date or place reference.
Doctor Mercer conducts fire department medical exam on Southside
Dr. W H Mercer examined Engine Companies 10 11 12 and 17 firemen as part of a medical test for the Fire Department Disability Board on the Southside. He aims for thorough exams and would not reveal how many men failed or if any were dismissed, saying it is his duty to report favorable or unfavorable findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mercer
Fire Department
Dispatch
Tts
Laem
Protearon Quette
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Warehousemen's Union
Paus
Las Night
J. V. Patton
Baltimore
Way W. Ting
Thomas M. King
Mra King
Duquesne
Mra
King
Chauva
Mark Andrews
Lower St. Clair Township
Ellie Hall
Thirty-third Street
Hall
George H. Anderson
Washington
New York
St. Augustine
William Phillips
Johnstown
Mr. Pontefract
Jos
Charles B
Havana
Anderson Hotel
William Burnside
Bellefonte
C. E. Sinkler
Massillon
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Richard Osmond
Union Line
Fitzgerald
Atlantic City
G. W. Schmitt
Europe
F. Jones
Cresson
Keiter and Conley
Christopher Zag
Philadelphia
C. C. Montooth, Esq
P.Y
Penn Lines
Dausels
Conneaut
Squire
Law and Order Society
Kissrna
John McClure
Sadie Morton
M S
É Folsom
Ee Tr. H. Freker
Butler Street
Evans Jones
Daniel Jones
Thomas Nevin
Annie Marsden
Peter Keitzs
McCaffrey
Laber
B. M. Hanya
the Central
the Grand
Manager Witt
Thres
Licenar
Jerusalem
Mercer
J S. Marshall
M. D
Green Spring
Iron City Beer
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Telephone
Horne & Co’s
India
Sarah
Dren
JOS. Horne & Cil's
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