Vacation agitation divides Pittsburg and Allegheny fire crews
Union firemen on both sides of the Monongahela debate an annual seven day vacation per man. Allegheny City rules grant weekly 12 hour leaves while Pittsburg provides monthly leaves and closer work limits. Chief Brown may seek council approval before funding the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Columbia
McAleese
McAleest
Brown
Department of Public Safety
United States
Pompier System Debates Firehouse Evacuation Method
A discussion contrasts the Pompier rapid evacuation method with the old hook and ladder approach. Proponents argue it reduces fire risk by speeding victim removal, while critics worry about abrupt awakenings and public exposure. The piece notes some drawbacks but favors adoption for safety.
Dangerous Crane Collapse At River Bridge Work
Work on the Ohio connecting bridge progressed with lashing of the large span to barges and cable attachments. A rigging accident killed 34 year old John Gilbert, who fell 60 feet to the barges, breaking his leg and arm before dying at Allegheny General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Brown
Keystone Bridge Company
John Gilbert
Gilbert
Allegheny General Hospital
Preble Avenue
Engineers Attend Funeral of Atl antic Express Victims
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers mobilized at Sullivan and Goodwin funerals in Connellsville after the Atlantic express wreck. Twenty seven Baltimore and Ohio engineers from the Pittsburg division joined in a funeral procession, sharing a poignant scene as the news reached families. The mother in law of E. J. Sullivan learned of the deaths only after the messenger arrived, a moment that turned sorrowful as she awaited confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Sullivan
Goodwin
Atlantic Express
Connellsville
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Central Hotel
E. J. Sullivan
Mrs. Sullivan
Wheeling
Yank” Sullivan
Not a Brownstone Burden on Sunday Drug Sales
A Pittsburgh Allegheny druggist laments loss of business due to Law and Order Society prohibitions on Sunday soda water and refreshments. He notes 189 stores average 20 prescriptions daily at 35 cents each, and warns there is no brownstone bonanza in sight. He cites opposition to physician markups as unethical and opposed by the State Pharmaceutical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Society
Allegheny
Bonanza
State Pharmaceutical Association
Pittsburg
Passengers to Gather for Annual Buffalo Meeting
The Traveling Passenger Agents association plans its annual gathering in Buffalo this week beginning tomorrow. Few local traveling men are members or attending the meeting. F. E. Randall of Detroit and Cleveland Navigation is away at his mother's bedside. The Pennsylvania Company agent M expects to attend but was unaware of the meet. The group mainly seeks pleasure from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
F. E. Randall
Detroit and Cleveland Navigation
Pennsylvania Company
Notable Locals Headed to Distant Resorts
Councilman Frank Curry returns from summer travels with cheerful notes on Allegheny life. J E H Kelly departs for a few days in the East after strengthening Monongahela House. J J McCaffrey and J H Wallace set for Atlantic City with Randell Club and Liberty street trade ties. H J McLeod visits from Toronto to inspect machinery ventures. Rev Father Briley and Annie depart for Atlantic. George L Beis and H S, Delaware bridge builder, halt at Duquesne. J G Reilly and wife sail to Atlantic City seeking property deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. H. Kelly
Monongahela House
J. J. McCaffrey
Randall Club
J. H. Wallace
Liberty Street Commission
H.J. McLeod
Toronto
Aes
Sears Ie Semin Lochen Stee
Machbinery
Father Briley
St. Kynan's Church
Butler Street
Annie
Atlantic
George L. Beis
Middlesboro
H. 5
Delaware
Duquesne
J. G. Reilly
Atlantic City
Dalzell Return Sparks Talk on Quay Tariff Fight
Congressman Dalzell resumed duty in Washington amid debate over Senator Quay’s tariff and Federal election measures. He condemns Quay as a politician, urges attention to the Conger land law and judiciary reform, and signals disinterest in state politics while asserting party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dalzell
Washington
House
Quay
Senate
Republican Party
Farmers’ Alliance
Grangers
Kansas
Nebraska
Hysell Comments on Ohio Gerrymandering and Democratic Shift
At the Home Hotel N Be Hysell spoke on redistricting after a census. He claimed Ohio will tilt Democratic as Republicans lose 6 of 21 seats. He predicted McKinley’s defeat, Butterworth’s non run, and Governor Campbell as possible president. W T Lewis also eyed a Republican nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. BE. Hysell
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio
McKinley
Butterworth
Hyeell
W. T. Lewis
Hysell
Dundon Plans New Allegheny Theater After Lease Ends
Columbus businessman Thomas J. Dundon, owner of the World’s Museum in Allegheny, arrived for the opening of his house and said he will build a first class theater on the site once he secures the ground. He noted a two year lease held by Sebastian Delp and outlined plans for a ground floor auditorium with Federal street entrance and ground floor storerooms. He has invested in new chairs and a stage and believes the venture will pay in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Dundon
Columbus
World’s Museum
Allegheny
Anderson
Dundon
Ming
Sebastian Delp
Delp
Iien
Federal Street
Altoona Faces Water Crisis From Polluted Reservoir
J. W. Curry of Altoona reports Mountain City suffers water shortages as mine runoff pollutes the reservoir. He notes widespread sickness and questions the city’s plan to secure clean water amid a strained supply. Curry favors Hastings for governor and remains loyal to the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Curry
Altoona
Kentucky
Hastings
Delamater
Curry
Decline In Pie Iron About Over and Prices Rise Again
An agent for a local steel concern notes good demand for steel and suggests iron and steel ties. He observes pig iron prices have gone up, indicating a linked boom in related iron trades.
Iron and Steel Trade Outlook Cited at $18 Per Ton
The report notes prices at about $18 per ton and suggests a forthcoming strong iron and steel trade in the fall and winter. Industry indicators point to active markets and steady demand ahead.
Gathering of Electricians in Cape May Meeting
The National Electric Light Association holds its semi annual meeting in Cape May this week. Attendees include Superintendent Morris Mead and J. W. Marsh with Samuel Duncan and G. H. Blaxter traveling for the industry. Mead notes doubled membership since Pittsburg two years ago and cites about $600,000,000 invested in American electric enterprises. The group is expected to elect C. R. Huntley president and may condemn the use of capital punishment for criminals, reflecting Huntley’s prior role in Kemmler’s execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Electric Light Association
Cape May
Morris Mead
J. W. Marsh
Standard Underground Cable Company
Samuel Duncan
G. H. Blaxter
Allegheny Light Company
Mr. Mead
Pittsburg
America
C. R. Huntley
Kemmler
Ees
Mead
Water by artesian wells urged as cure for city water woes
Leading Southside physicians endorse Jacob Schneider plan to sink artesian wells for pure drinking water as Monongahela River supplies remain contaminated. They warn typhoid risk from river water and call for sanitary reforms and substantial city investment to protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schneider
Jacob Schneider
Southside
M. A. Arnholt
Monongahela Water Company
Monongahela
Mr. Schneider
Five Coke Cars Run Free Blocking Canton Street
A derailed load of five coke cars on a heavy grade near the Tube Works caused electric and telegraph disruptions. The coupling broke, sending cars down the grade, one vaulting onto Second avenue and toppling poles. The Electric Road suspended service for three hours while cleanup filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Canton Street
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Tube Works
Fire damages Fawcett stable on Charles Street
An alarm from box 324 reported a blaze at Thomas Fawcett Jr. on Charles street in the Fourteenth ward. The unoccupied stable burned. water outages hindered firefighting until a private pond supplied a line. Loss estimated at $500, fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fawcett, Jr
Charles Street
Fourteenth Ward
Family Quarrel Ends With Stabbing at Home
W Reinafelder age 20, driver for Straub & Co, was stabbed by brother in law John Clemons age 32, a painter, at their shared home 4903 Peon Avenue. Reinafelder to recover. Clemons arrested intoxicated. Mrs Reinsfelder says her husband had not been drinking prior to the assault but offers no motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Reinafelder
Straub & Co
John Clemons
Peon Avenue
Clemons
Reinsfelder
Local items from Little Washington and neighborhood
Local items report Jennie and Bertha Hall, two girls from Little Washington, to be sent to Bethesda Home today after appealing for help. Police raided William Hannah’s house and Mrs Jane Collins’s residence, with 12 and 2 captives respectively. A 12-year-old, Hunstry Kenna, was jailed for breaking a window and assaulting the owner. August Buspert and 165 others were arrested on money-related charges. A newborn male infant’s body was found near Pleasant Valley power house. the coroner to investigate.
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Jennie
Bertha Hall
Little Washington
Spector McAleese
Bethesda
Brorat
Pomerciar
William Hannah
Utler
I Ptere
Jane Collins
Sloan Row
Avevust Bubpert
Obn F. Dahl- Than
Gates Locked At Tarentum Camp Grounds Shocking Society
The Tarentum camp meeting grounds closed the Sabbath entry with heavy padlocks after years of overflow crowds. The act, led by the hosting association, aimed to curb Sunday excesses and intoxication that had troubled families. Rev. Mitchell led a morning sermon on lifting up Christ, with Mrs. Stoffel and Miss Kennedy guiding a vibrant music program and a children’s day planned midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarentum
Rubicon
R. 8. P. McCall
Association
Thettsburg
Ione
8. T. Mitchell
Christ
Pne
Church
Harry Johnson
H. G. Mead
Little Pearl Kip
Edith Myers
L. E. Stoffel
Kizzie Kennedy
Lewis Benton Shook
Frank Perry
J. E. Loucks
Bureau of General Information
Pittsburg
A. J. Gibson
Henry Ubrich
John Shook
Edward Gough
P. McCall
Wilson
Johnston
Thomas Perry
W. P. Howe
John 8. Kennedy
Aaron Tucker
Bender
Edward Welsh
Anderson
James M. Esler
A. J. Pugh
T. Mitchell
Geo Williams
Ross
Mary Reddy
A. B. Reese
A.B. Kipp
Sarah Burchard
John Megraw
Mt Sewickley Campmeeting Marks Twenty-First Birthday
The Mt. Sewickley campmeeting is in session and will continue until next Sunday when the association marks its twenty first birthday with ceremonies. Chaplain L Maguire leads services and visiting clergymen deliver sermons. Prof Forney of Allegheny conducts singing with a volunteer choir.
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Mt. Sewickley
L. Maguire
Prof. Forney
Allegheny
Running Fight Ended In Pistol Shooting
Leonard Hitkins, a colored man, is wounded with bullets in both thighs and hospitalized. Ben Johnson, also colored with a prior shooting conviction, is in custody after a Sunday quarrel over a bet escalated to gunfire on Jones Avenue. Witnesses include William Buck John Burrows and A Murray. Lt. Davy Lewis seized the weapon.
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Leonard Hitkins
Ben Johnson
Twelfth Ward
Johnson
William Buck
John Burrows
A. Murray
Black Diamond Works
Jones Avenue
Hilkins
Davy Lewis
Corner-stone laid for St. Peter's new parochial school
About 4000 people gathered in West Tarentum for the corner-stone ceremony of St. Peter's Church parochial school. The $15,000 building near the river will rise on three acres, with Belgium Brass Band music and a multilingual clergy program led by Very Rev. Joseph Oster.
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St. Peter's Church
Tarentum
Joseph Oster
Order of Holy Ghost
America
Father Price
Natrona
Father Brady
Freeport
Father Michel
Allegheny
Father Schwab
Sharpeburg
Father Wilms
Millvale
Father Duffeer
Southside
Father Murphy
Holy Ghost College
Father Griffin
Belgium
St. Peter’s Church
West Tarentum
Father Doffoer
Father Oster
Saved From Death by Own Action on Seventh Street Bridge
Mrs. Kate Reitsel of South Canal street Allegheny was arrested for attempted death by her own action after Officer Haag found her on the Seventh street bridge Saturday night in the act of jumping. She was slightly intoxicated, said she quarreled with her husband who works at Brown's mill, and the mayor ordered she be held in lockup overnight to reflect.
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Kate Reitsel
South Canal Street
Allegheny
Haag
Reitzel
Seventh Street
Brown's Mill
Wyman
Carpet War Paint Targets Carriers in Nationwide Pact
A national carpet industry dispute centers on an proposed peace plan to curb traveling salesmen. C P Lipphart reveals that manufacturers and jobbers intend a tacit agreement to halt road sales from January 1 and July 1, aiming to stabilize prices and avoid costly drummers. W. J. Sloan opposes the pact, while retailers welcome the move and a special committee will draft the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
C. P. Lipphart
Izzard
Dispatch
United States
Dimatusf
W.& J. Sloan
Increases in Earnings for Railroads in 1890 July
S B Liggett reports for the Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railroad and the Chicago St Louis and Pittsburg Railroad that seven months of 1890 show higher gross earnings and net earnings than 1889. For July 1890, gains in gross and net earnings over July 1889 are noted alongside expense increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Liggett
Pennsylvania Company
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and
Chicago, St. Louis and Pittsburg
Heirs Sought for Bernard Reilly Land in Tennessee
Letters of inquiry have been received for Bernard Reilly who once lived here. He is an heir to thousands of acres in Tennessee linked to a landowner who left the city for the South in 1846 and died two years ago. Pittsburg heirs remain unlocated. Police officer Patrick Reilly at the Seventh street bridge is thought to be among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Reilly
Tennessee
South
Pittsburg
Patrick Reilly
Seventh Street Bridge
Ladies' Salt Parlors Dress Sale at Fifth Ave
Dresses and gowns all reduced to close summer stock with desirable early wear pieces. Parcels & Jones announce the sale at 29 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parcels & Jones, Mwf
Fifth Ave
Marvin's Coffee Sponge Cake Offered for Wholesome Lunches
A grocer shifts to summer offerings with Marvin's new coffee sponge cake aimed at wholesome lunches during hot weather. The item is promoted as a light tasty snack to pair with drinks and midday meals.
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Marvin
Penn Ave Stores Trade Clearance Sale Draws Shoppers
Trade sale style clearance at Penn Ave Stores highlights dramatic discounts on French robes linings dress goods and lace embroideries. Centre display features 27 inch Shanghai Indias at 75c and other seasonable imports while 1000 yard embroideried edges and torchon laces sell at low prices. Black jacket sale and linens clearance continue as stock is pushed out today.
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Shanghai Indias
Reversing Engines Hydraulic and Steam Passenger Freight
Pittsburg office in the Lewis Building lists reversing engines for hydraulic and steam passenger and freight use. The note outlines installation scope and potential procurement details for the city project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lewis Building
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Frank Curry
Dalzell
MR. Quay
Hysafl
Allegheny Theater
BIT
Buckeye Politics
Hyreell
Campbell
Ite
Gathering OF Electricians
Eesuka
Samuel Klingensmith
Mrs
James Kennedy
Wilkesbarre
Dr.c.mclane
Be Louis
Hueus & Hacke
Market St
Pennay Company
Famil Wainwright
Weisser
Auld Guwr
Prrissvac
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Penn Avenue
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