Explosion at Works Kills Cooper at West Penn Hospital
Valve jetting caused a blast injuring Cooper whose leg was shattered by a pipe fragment. He died thirty minutes after arrival at West Penn Hospital. No others injured. Manager Potter suspected dynamite but it was false. Watchman Leonard Eichhorn was arrested for drunkenness and discharged. Baltimore man. Eighth avenue fence housing finished. 16 families to move in. Campers store to open today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
West Penn Hospital
Potter
Leonard Eichhorn
Baltimore
Eidhth Avenue
Fleming Misunderstood Says Carnegie Official Clarifies Remarks
Secretary Lovejoy stated Fleming, Chicago Carnegie agent, was misunderstood about not prosecuting rioters and said the company would push pending cases via the District Attorney. He clarified Fleming meant officers of the company, not men charged with murder, and dismissed talk of dropping indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Company
Lovejoy
John C. Fleming
Chicago
Chicago Inter Oowan
Tae Disratcn
Fleming
Nolle
Burleigh
Burgess McLuckie
Boston
Homestead
Mr. Lovejoy
Carnegie Mills Hold Line as Strikes Subside at Penn Ave
The Carnegie mills near Thirty third street run full time with five departments on double time as a night shift starts Monday. Superintendent Dillon reports output down 10 to 15 percent but quality remains high and accidents are few under union management. He says some old workers will be rehired, about 10 percent will not return, while strikers claim new workers are quitting daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Mack
Thirty-third Street
Relief Committee
Amalgamated Association
Penn Avenue
Butler Street
Dillon
Carnegie Mills
Dispute Over Mill Operations Amid Strike at Thirty Third Street
Manager Dillon claims most departments ran yesterday at the Thirty third street mill except the 20 inch unit and vows a double turn soon. Striking press says Upper mill was slack with only the new plate mill active. Three new recruits touted from Sharpsburg, but two heaters and a roller halted work afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Thirty-third Street
Sharpsburg
Ed Bourke Waives Hearing On Aggravated Riot Charge
Edward Burke was scheduled for two hearings before Alderman McMasters on the aggravated riot charge brought by F. T. Lovejoy. Before 3 p.m. Burke, his bondsman J. B. Lynch, and a friend entered the Alderman's office, Burke waiving the hearing for court. A £2000 bail bond was signed, and they left. no constables were present and no further arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Burke
Alderman McMasters
F. T. F. Lovejoy
Burke
J. B. Lynch
Mr. Lynch
Homestead
Two Shebans Have Trouble Over Theft and Assault
Patrick Shehan accused Michael Sheenan of larceny as bailee and assault after a dispute over a trunk of clothes left in Sheenan’s charge. The Mulberry alley residents clashed as authorities took Michael Sheenan into custody with $1000 bail for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Shehan
Eait
Donovan
Michael Sheenan
Mulberry Alley
Shehan
Sheenan
Sheean
Fishermen Return From Michigan Trip
Keystone Fishing Club members Alderman McMasters Assessor James Larkis Representative Michael Lemon Councilman James Pratt and Sylvester Sa ville returned from a river trip yesterday morning They fished the Indian River about 22 miles east of Cheborogan Michigan and locals claim several stories about the outing on Grant and Diamond streets corner corner notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Alderman McMasters
James Larkis
Michael Lemon
James Pratt
Sylvester Saville
Keystone Fishing Club
Indian River
Cheborogan
Grant Sod Diamond Streets
Boy Employed at Lucy Furnaces Suffocated
Leonard Ganey an 11 year old employed at the Lucy furnaces was suffocated yesterday afternoon by a guest. He lived with his parents at 14 Thirty-eighth street. The coroner will hold an inquest and his body was taken to the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Ganey
Lucy Furnaces
Ganey
Thirty-eighth Street
Superintendent Muth Drops Seer Balds Case
Allegeny Superintendent Muth announced last night he would discontinue the Seer Balds investigation after determining the afar was an accident and not a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muth
Allegeny
Seer Balds
Reid Confident in Fall Victory With Hard Work Ahead
Wittelaw Reid ex-Minister to Paris and Republican vice presidential hopeful travels to Springfield Illinois to address the State convention of Republican League Clubs. He credits doubt over overconfidence, cites New York friction as low, Platt friendly to Harrison, and hopes for a Republican win in the Empire State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittelaw Reid
Paris
Springfield
Ill
Republican League
Cleveland
J.C. Barrows
Michigan
James F. Burke
Pittsburger
Republican National Committee
Reid
California
Pacific Slope
Pennsylvania
New York
Allegheny Mountains
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
United States
Mediterranean Sea
America
Italy
France
Mr. Reid
Garfield
Platt
Harrison
Mr. Platt
Empire State
Farmers’ Alliance
Alabama
Alliance
Carolinas
Mississippi
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kansas
Nebraska
North
Fight in the Western Penitentiary Burst of Fray
Last Friday a convict stabbed another in the Western Penitentiary back. Warden Wright was away. deputy Hugh McKean led the response. The quarrel, likely over work, involved burglars from different areas. The victim was lightly wounded and the attacker placed in solitary before returning to work. Names withheld pending possible fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Penitentiary
Wright
Southampton
Hugh McKean
McKean
Aaenilant
Coch rane Court Martialed For Absence From Company
Sergeant Coch rane of Company F Fifteenth Regiment faced a court martial charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. He admitted leaving his company to attend a lawn fete uninvited, caused a disturbance, and was found guilty only of absenting himself without permission. The verdict was approved by the regiment's colonel and the penalty will be announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cochrane
Fifteenth Regiment
Cochrane
Commission Merchants End Sidewalk Blockade Standoff
A compromise ends the Liberty avenue sidewalk clash with commission merchants agreeing to keep six feet clear for pedestrians. Mayor Gourley hosted a meeting with committee members McCracken Baxter Wilbert Wallace and Voight to resolve the dispute and avoid further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Liberty Avenue
Messera
McCracken
Baxter
Wilbert
Wallace
Voight
Gourley
Sailors Return From Turtle Fishing With 14 Turtles
Captain Peter Schatzman and George Lang return from a turtle fishing expedition in Huron county Ohio with 14 turtles weighing 75 pounds. They claim four caves yielded 80 turtles totaling 700 pounds. Schad supposedly brings a ne with a large turtle caught weighed CL, pulled from a seine and kept in Lang's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schatzman
George Lang
Madison Avenue
Huron County
Ohio
Messia
Lang
Meyer
George Schad
Pehsincenan Schad
Pittsburg Publish Guide for Pennsylvania Voters
W P Bennett of Pittsburg releases a voter guide for Pennsylvania, including a polling room diagram and a full Baker ballot bill. The pamphlet highlights ethics and election procedures for voters and election officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Bennett
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Electrie Bearan
Temporary footway ready for Sixth street bridge work
The temporary footbridge east of the Sixth street structure is near completion and set for use today or tomorrow. The old Suspension bridge is being gradually torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Arabian resident jailed over clothing line incident
Renuck Bemmon, described as an Arabian, was arrested after an incident at No 87 Washington Street. Police say he wore a goat suit and interacted with his roommate, leading to his detention and jailing on a default charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renuck Bemmon
Aine Tehen Pams
No. 87
Washington Street
Semmon
Last Excursion to Atlantic City by B and O Railroad
Advertises a round trip excursion from Pittsburg on Thursday August 2 at 10 dollars. Tickets cover 12 days with stops in Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Trains depart Pittsburg at 8 a m and 9 20 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Short Stories of City Life in Trinity Lutheran Outing
A Trinity Lutheran Bible class plans its annual outing at Ohio Pyle, while a Baptist meeting at Glenwood will reopen next Sunday with a baptism ceremony. In West End, John F. Allen’s residence was entered by thieves, ransacked, and money stolen with no clue. The Thomas Cavanaugh case headed for Philadelphia for interment. Wilkinsburg gets new electric fire alarm wires with direct box connections to the First Ward School, to be completed early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Bible Class
Ohio Pyle
Baptist Nee
Glenwood
John F. Allen
West End
Thomas Cavanaugh
Hale
Philadelphia
Wilkinsburg
First Ward
Railway Telegraphers Adjourn as Mills Cut Jobs at Jones and Laughlin
60 fewer skilled workmen are needed under the new steel scale at Jones and Laughlin Brownstown works. Hydraulic cranes and improved machinery reduce positions in converting and blooming departments. Amalgamated Association disputes wage cuts from 5 to 28 percent on tonnage workers, with heaviest loss among cupola tenders and roughers. Guards and paddling furnaces adjusted. still unsettled in iron department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Laughlins
Brownstown
Amalgamated Association
American Iron Works
Blooming
Jones &Laughlinag
Spon Ib
Notable Meeting of United States Glass Company Stockholders
Stockholders gathered at Ninth and Bingham streets yesterday afternoon for the first annual meeting since organization a year ago. The notable event was the election of a new Board of Directors including D. C. Ripley, William C. King, A. H. Heisey, A. H. Bryce, James B. Lyon, James Gillender, Joseph Anderson, James D. Wilson, David Challinor, H. E. Waddell, William A. Gorby, George Heatty, N. B. Scott, William F. Liegd, and G. B. McLean. Bryce read a year‑to‑date financial statement detailing receipts, expenditures, and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sates Glass Company
United States Gilss Company
Ninth and
Bingham Streets
D. C. Ripley
William C. King
A. H. Heisey
A. H. Bryce
James B. Lyon
Scale completed for B and O telegraphers wage row
Telegraph operators on the Baltimore and Ohio finished their wage schedule and went home, awaiting revision by Chief Operator Ramsey who is currently unavailable. The minimum wage is set at 50 dollars a month, signaling gains for some workers and modest increases for others, with no anticipated company bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Ramsey
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Baltimore
Ohio
Trouble at Uniontown: Columbia Iron and Steel directs wage cuts
At a Uniontown meeting, Columbia Iron and Steel Company directors pass a resolution insisting on a 30 percent wage cut in the Bessemer department and a 20 percent cut in finishing. Company officials say most workers are ready to accept the terms, with a few still considering striking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Iron and Stee
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Uniontown
Bessemer
Flint Glassworkers Leave Pittsburg for Richland Plant
Sixteen flint glassworkers departed Pittsburg on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yesterday headed to Richland Virginia. They will work under W. E Finkel in a newly erected flint glass factory at Richland which recently began operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Richland
W. E Finkel
Riland
Iron works signs Pittsburg scale amid two months idle
A telegram to THE DISPATCH reports Tudor Iron Works of East St Louis has signed the Pittsburg scale after two months of idle time. Iron Molders to Mest. Union No. 46 members will meet tomorrow evening for important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Tudor Iron Works
East St Louis
Iron Molders’ Union No. 46
Valley Scales Sparks in Mahoning Valley Iron Talks
In Youngstown Ohio on August 17, the Amalgamated Association conference with Mahoning Valley iron manufacturers adjourned at 6 PM without action. Disputes focus on a 10 percent wage scale benefiting steel makers, with finishers threatening a rebellion if concessions aren’t balanced by rollers, roughers, and catchers. The parties plan to meet again tomorrow at 9:50 AM to reach an agreement expected to be signed by all mills in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Tron
Amalgamated Association
Mahoning Valley Iron Manufacturers
Pitwburg
Mahoning Valley
Iron Manufacturers’ Association
Dinner on Grasshoppers a Western Pleague Memory
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat writer recalls a grasshopper dinner held in Kansas during a plague years ago. Hoppers from Kansas featured in many dishes, from soup to pemmican, but scientists fled the feast as appetites declined. The banquet failed as education, yet praised as a science show, and a Kansas farmer quipped about John the Baptist and miracles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
St. Louis
West
Hopper
John the Baptist
Well from a Tree Accident to Ex Mayor's Son
Walter Pearson 19, son of former Allegheny mayor, was injured while his survey crew worked for the West Penn Railroad at Underclif station. He climbed a tree to remove a limb, grew light headed, fell about 30 feet, rolled 40 feet down an embankment, and was brought home for care with doctors reporting internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Walter Pearson
Allegheny
Underclif Station
West Penn
Yom
Allegheny Brewer Injured In Picnic Train Incident
Jacob Nill, a brewer from Allegheny, attended a Ross Grove picnic yesterday. While attempting to board a train last night to return home, he slipped and had his foot crushed under the wheels, requiring amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Nill
Ross’ Grove
Trolley Wire Break Causes Pleasant Valley Road Tie Up
The Pleasant Valley road was blocked for about an hour last night when a trolley wire at the Allegheny end of the Ninth street bridge snapped around eight o'clock, cutting power to the area and causing a delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley
Allegheny
Ninth Street Bridge
Minor Police News Report From City Streets
Gorures Famer was arrested yesterday for peddling without license. An unnamed man robbed in a jewelry store at 109 Carson Street, Robinson, was arrested for stealing rings. Pierre Hantey was jailed by Alderman Toole awaiting a cruelty to children hearing. CO W Panatma of Hazelwood jailed on two larceny and concealment charges from J H Glosser alleging stolen household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorures Famer
Robinson
A. Carlson
Carson Street
Pierrr Hantey
Alderman Toole
O’brien
The
Humane Society
CO. W. Panatma
Hazelwood
Alderman Moore
J. H. Glosser
Pahaler
Travel and hotel guests mingle in Pittsburgh scene
John R. Pott, agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road, and C A Baird of the Queen and Crescent, were seen at the Monongahela House as they parted for plans to Portland and for prize fights in New Orleans. Roger Sherman of Titusville and ex-Senator J W Lee of Franklin checked in at the Duquesne. E E Miller of Pleasant is stopping at the Central, with other notes of social arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R.pott
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul Road
C. A. Baird
Queen and Crescent
Monongahela House
Pott
Portland
Mr. Baird
New Rcans
Roger Sherman
Titusville
J. W. Lee
Franklin
Duquesne
E .E Miller
Pleasant
Two Boys Fall From Railroad Trestle in Beck's Run Tragedy
George Sommers aged 10 died after plunging 30 feet from the Becks Run trestle on the Pittsburg Charleston line. His brother Charles, age 8, survived with serious injuries including four broken ribs and an arm fracture. Passersby say they jumped as a train approached. others claim they were pushed during crossing. George’s body was moved to Sommerrock's rooms. parents recently came from Johnstown. Charles remained unconscious with slim chances of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sommers
Jane Street
Southside
Beck's Run
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Twenty-eighth Ward
Charles
Wali
McElroy
Sommerrock
Johnstown
Charles Sommers
Penn Avenue Blaze Destroys Kent Wagon Shop
A three story brick building at 3402 Penn avenue owned by A M Kent wagonmaker was gutted by fire last night. Originating on the third floor the blaze was reported after 7 o clock by Policeman McAndrew. Chief Coates ordered a second alarm and after half an hour firefighters confined the flames to the single structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
A. M Kent
McAndrew
Coates Poten
Accident Injures Elderly Man Jumping From Moving Birmingham Car
Bernhart Kuhn, about 70, tried to alight from a Birmingham streetcar near South Fifteenth street. He jumped as the car sped by, was thrown to the ground, and carried to a nearby store at Fifteenth and Carson. He suffered severe cuts to the face and head but was not considered in immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhart Kuhn
Birmingham
Fifteenth Street
Stors
Fifteenth
Carson Streets
Assault on Gateman at Southside Station
Gateman Walter Greenland of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad was assaulted at Southside station by Joe Marks and two companions. Greenland attempted to intervene and sustained two black eyes. Marks was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Greenland
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Joe Marks
Southside
Marks
Greenland
Man Injured After Fall From Embankment at Hay's Hollow
John Gould of Lower St Clair township arrived at Southside Hospital with a fractured arm and other injuries after claiming he fell over an embankment at Hay's Hollow. He offered no further explanation for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gould
Lower St. Clair Township
Southside Hospital
Hay’s Hollow
Arrest of Harry Shea Tied to Southside Robbery
Harry Shea, arrested last Saturday morning as a suspicious character, was held for court by Magistrate Succop last evening. Shea was identified by Officer Coen as one of the men who robbed the Southside stores last Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shea
Succop
Shea
Coen
Southside
Eproral Seashore Excursion Ends Season Offer
Last excursion of the season departs Union station Friday August 18 at 8 50 am. Other trains at 4 20 7 10 and 9 07 am. Fare is 10 from Pittsburg to Atlantic City Isle Cape May with privilege of stay. Sleep. Buores claims roaches and bedbugs are killed by its product available for 25 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Pittsboro
Atlantic City
Isle
Cape May
Philtog
Vacation Is Over Your Travel Plans Restart
unclear fragmented OCR text mentions vacation ending and travel disruptions. No clear entities or events to summarize beyond general theme of return from vacation and need to resume routine.
Dress Goods Sale Promises Largest Stock Yet
The text touts the dress goods business as the largest for this time of year. It highlights medium-weight dress goods suitable for early fall in weight and color, offered at up to one quarter of former prices. It also notes the wide size and variety of stock, giving shoppers more choices than anywhere else.
All Wool Dress Goods at Bargain Prices
Listing of all wool dress materials in various widths and colors with prices. Includes all-wool French Serges 44c per yard, navy storm serges, imported Scotch Cheviots at 75c, and ladies cloths 54 inches wide at 75c. Highlights value, color range, and fall-appropriate fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asc
Silk sale offers new plain, black and Japan silks
This week features new lots in plain black and black and white Japanese silks at season-long low prices. A special 24 inch wide India Silk lot with small figuration is priced at 65 cents a yard and selling fast. The silks are washable and presented as superior value compared with $1 silks. Full lines as usual.
Black Silks in Fine Quality Dress Fabrics
Black silks offered in standard makes suitable for all occasions. Fine qualities emphasize durability and sheen, with a range of weights and finishes appropriate for dresses, accessories, and formalwear.
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Sacerss
Ed Bourke
Borrows
George Miller
Allegheny County
Bens de Douweigg
Chisago
Illinois Republican
Fifer
Cedarville
Will
Springfiel
Alton Road
W. W. Tracy
Ilipois League Ofublican Clubs
Congressman Burrows
Brush
Arabian
Jones and Laughlins’ Mill
Convention of Railway Telegraphers
United Estates Glass Company
Kent
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Ave
Paieco
auli-Tresu
Pennsylvania Railroads
Eproral Seashore
W. W. Dermitt & CO
GRANT
Sixth Ave
Jyt Rrasu
Aulegheny
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield Street
Jos. Hore & Go.’s
Dos. Hore & Go
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