Bridge spans the Ohio River Main Channel Successfully Erected
Thousands witnessed the completion of the main channel span of the Ohio River railroad bridge as the massive steel mass was positioned atop piers by 6 30 pm. The operation proceeded with calm precision amid drifting rain and onlookers from Brunet's Island to the mainland.
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Ohio River
Brunet’s Island
Othe Euch
Nature
Keystone Bridge Company
Jupiter
Venus
Liberty and Mercy Mark Workhouse Case Ruling
Inspector McAleese criticizes habeas corpus outcomes as 700 escapes noted, citing Chi Sing or Charlie King released after six days. King, fined for keeping an opium joint, was discharged amid questions on charge elements and summary conviction procedures. Judge Stowe notes disorderly conduct charges sweeping crimes, and critiques lack of notice and trial rights for defendants with limited funds.
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King
Stowe
McKenna
Ae Peenatts
McAleese
Sorin
John
England
Runnymede
Durance Vile
Jack
Allegheny
Common Pleas
Engineering feat lifts river span using barges and pontoons
Detailed account of the Keystone Bridge Company method to raise a long river span. Supervising engineers Strobel Buchan and Becker oversee barges, piles, and false work as crowds watch from the Allegheny riverbanks. The plan, praised for its novelty and success, highlights prior uses and potential wider adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliceheny
C. L. Stropel
Keystone Bridge Company
Hawkersbury
New South Wales
Florida
Strobel
Princisnacvard
Camely
Cracker Men Meet At Marvin's Office Secret Conference
Directors of the new American Cracker Company, a combination uniting leading manufacturers from Pittsburg to Chicago, held a secret meeting at Marvin's office yesterday. No outcome was disclosed. Stonenbach of Zanesville and Crawford of Marvie & Co are noted participants. Crawford is the only Pittsburg member listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New American Cracker Company
Pittsburg
Chicago
Marvin
Omer. T
Stonenbach
Zanesville
C. B. T. Crawford
Marvie & Co
Monumental Committee Hopes To Raise 5000 For Washington Monument
Jr. O. U. A. M. leaders met in Allegheny City Halls to plan fundraising for a proposed Washington monument in Allegheny Park. They set a $5,000 goal, calling for statewide newspaper subscriptions to support the drive. The slate clarifies the project is a state affair, not just Allegheny centric, with unveiling slated for next Washington’s birthday.
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Allegheny City
Allegheny Park
Washington
Alleged Saloon Owner Accused in Child Cruelty Case
Agent Dean of the Anti-Cruelty Society investigated Joseph Williams proprietor of a saloon at Irwin and Pennsylvania Aves Allegheny. Williams and his separated wife. he took two boys ages 10 and an older sibling. the 10 year old was dirty and poorly dressed. The child was taken to his mother. Williams faced a suit before Alder Donshue by Roger Eagan. further cruelty charges expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Furnace
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Stock Ward
Janeheon
Nellie Hudson
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Joseph Williams
Irwin
Pennsylvania Avenues
Williams
Donshue
Roger Eagan
Dose
Frep Surpris
Ohio
Sanders
Arthur Coates
David Barnes
William Barnes
Sus Aon
Ft. Waren
Collins
Pugilistic
Sian
Nist
James O'Brien
Annie Wake Bitten by Bulldog Near Dalton Street
A 9 year old girl, Annie Wake of No 5163 Dalton Street, Sixteenth Ward, was bitten by a large bulldog while playing with companions yesterday afternoon around 8. The dog, chasing a bone, bit her thigh and knee before being beaten away. A physician treated her at home. the doctor did not think the dog was mad.
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Annie Wake
Dalton Street
Sixteenth Ward
Conspiracy Charge Lands Alderman’s Suspect in Jail
Alderman Richards jailed J M Jacobs in default of 1000 bail for trial on conspiracy. Jacobs, H T Gayley and James Cunningham ran an installment store on Penn avenue. After a dispute over proceeds, Cunningham accused them of conspiracy leading to Jacobs’ late arrest and commitment to jail.
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Richards
J. M. Jacobs
Jacobs
H. T. Gayley
James Cuoningham
Penn Avenue
Canninghan
Gayley
Sta
Tragedy on West Penn Tracks Claims Three Casualties
John Keiler, 30, was struck by a train at Herr's Island yesterday. He died at Allegheny General Hospital after his legs were severed. A sister lives in Pine Creek. Separately, John Halkin cut arteries in his foot after stepping on glass at Bedford and Elm, then collapsed in the street. A wagon incident nearby ended with wreckage described as kindling.
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John Keiler
West Penn
Herr’s Island
Allegheny General
Pine Creek
John Halkin
Bedford
Elm Streets
Troy
Lightning Strikes Sunday School Picnic at Wildwood
A storm interrupted a mission Sunday school picnic at Masonic Hall Allegheny. Thunder and lightning caused Mrs. Snyder and her daughter Bertha to be knocked down and knocked briefly unconscious. Several others felt shocks and fright, but no serious injuries were reported.
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Mission Sunday School
Masonic Hall
Allegheny
Wildwood
Snyder
Bertha
Remembering Their Brother Officer Funeral for Chris Lengenfelser
The Allegheny sub policeman Chris Lengenfelser will be waked from his Robinson street home this afternoon. Chief Murphy orders 40 officers to attend the funeral as the force honors their late comrade with two floral offerings, a Gates Ayer piece and a floral police badge.
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Chris Lengenfelser
Allegheny
Robinson Street
Murphy
Gates Ayer
Boy’s Dog Bite Injures 9-Year-Old in City
Annie Wake, nine, of 5163 Dolphin Street in the Sixteenth Ward, was severely bitten by a ferocious dog owned by Moran. Father reported the attack to Seventeenth Ward police. Dr. Dunn said the girl is in very critical condition.
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Annie Wake
Dolphin Street
Sixteenth Ward
Seventeenth Ward
Moran
Dunn
Notable Visitors Roam Pittsburgh Hotels and Hubs
Junior Past State Councilor J P Winower of Lancaster and State Lee Collins meet in the city to discuss the order and new councils en route. Notables arrive or depart from hotels including Seventh Avenue and Monongahela House as business and travel roll on, with figures like Col W H Reed, Bishop Phelan, and various professionals staying or visiting, while several distant locations send or receive visitors.
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J. P. Winower
Lancaster
Lee Collins
Siiter
Jerougn
W. H. Reed
New York
Alice May
Marragansett Pier
Henry Schmulbach
Wheeling
Howse
Schmulbach
New Cumberland
W. Va
Seventh Avenue
W. H. Betts
Parker, Ps
Pittaba
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Frank A. Smaill
E. B. Murray
W. B. Ellis
Youngstown
Hintel Schlosser
James McCrea
Pennsylvania
Dr. Hiatt
Wylie Avenue
K. W. Potter
Erie
Pittsburg
Pittsburg machinists strike gains momentum with petitions
In Pittsburg a machinists strike seeks shorter hours as executive petition drives target Allegheny Airbrake Union Switch and Signal plants. About 63 shops already operate nine hours on ten hours pay. several firms yet to concede. Meetings in Lafayette Hall report strong resolve and potential further actions after petitions’ replies.
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Allegheny Airbrake
Union Switch and Signal Plants
Kirk
Pittsburg Bridge Company
Lewis Foundry and Machine Company
Oliver & Roberts
National Tube Company
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Fisher Foundry and Machine Company
Knights of Labor Grow Across Local Assemblies
The Knights of Labor committees report strong activity as they visit locals. Glass City Assembly, Ford City employees, organized recently, adds over 20 members. The coke workers group claims 800 members with about 100 Armstrong Areas employees eligible for membership.
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Knights of Labor
Glass City
Pittsburg Firm Secures Contract for 300_Ton Steel Plant
James P. Witherow & Co. announces a contract with Watts Iron and Steel Co. of Middleborough Ky for a 300 ton open hearth basic steel plant. D C Dailey, furnace builder, departs for Middleborough to supervise construction, accompanied by Wawel Reis and Edgar Watts, city builders.
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D. C. Dailey
Frm
James P. Witherow
The Coming Lawn Fete by Typographical Union No 7
Invitations for the lawn fete to be given by Typographical Union No 7 at Silver Lake Grove on Tuesday September 9 were issued yesterday. A competent committee leads the event and aims to please guests with no dereliction of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union No. 7
Silver Lake Grove
No. 7
A MARK OF RESPECT. Molders Pay Honor to Semple McAllister
Molders met last night and passed resolutions on the death of the late S B McAllister. He was praised as an earnest labor supporter, honest and fearless, with wise counsel. A minutes committee included Thomas Wisdom, John Loder, Thomas Tipper, and Joseph Shelly. Separately, Pittsburg capitalists formed a $50,000 company to build a plant for tiny plate machinery, as talks with farm owners near Mekisiport progressed and a deal nears closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semple McAllister
O. McAllister
Enenen
Thomas Wisdom
John Loder
Thomas Tipper
Joseph Shelly
Pittsburg
Breight Cars Pressed by NY Central Strike
Breight Cars reports a car shortage affecting Pennsylvania operations as officials cite a New York Central strike. They say about 250 freight cars are needed to sustain coke region shipments and rail loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breight
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Elected the Old Board. The Pittsburg Forge and Iron Companys
A brief item notes the election of the old board at the Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company. Details on candidates or vote totals are not provided in the fragment.
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Pittsburg Forge and Iron
Stockholders Reelect Old Board of Directors
Stockholders met yesterday and re elected the old board of directors. Names listed include Calvin WwW as President, James EK Verner as Secretary, James Verner, B H Bubie, John H Dalzell, W W Speer and Ogden M Ed.
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Calvin
James EK. Verner
James Verner
B. H. Bubie
John H. Dalzell
W. W. Speer
Ogden M
Industrial Items Brief Mention of Things Interesting to Men
Pennsylvania Asia Company officials complain of a strike’s impact on senta traffic. Charles B. Hubbard leaves Hubbard & Co. to join H. M. Myers Company as secretary. President Smith of the A. F. G. W. A. returned from Philadelphia after a conference on shade and department. New items were reviewed and the entire list passed.
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Pennsylyv Asia Company
Central
Senta
Charles
Husbard
Hubbard & Co
Ax and Shovel
H. M. Myers Company
Smith
Philadelphia
Union Station Romance Ends With Philadelphia Wedding
Union station steward A L Henry, celebrated by weary travelers, wed Gertie Stevenson of Homestead after a brief courtship. He resigned his post in Pittsburgh to join her in Philadelphia, where the couple departed last night for the East.
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Union Station
A. L. Henry
Gertie Stevenson
Homestead
Henry
Philadelphia
Fortune
Pittsburg
East
Arrest of Beaver Falls man after knife attack on police
J A Snyder, a bad citizen from Beaver Falls, was arrested by Captain Dan Silvas near Wood street and Third avenue. He was drunk and disorderly, pulled a knife during arrest, gashed the captain's hand, and fought with Sergeants Gray and Metz at Central station. Snyder stands about six feet three inches tall.
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J. A. Snyder
Beaver Falls
Dan Silvas
Wood Street
Third Avenue
Gray
Metz
Preparations for Openings at Pittsburg Schools
Principal A W Wilson Jr of Kiskiminetas Springs at Saltsburg visited Pittsburg to ready the school for September 16 opening with every seat filled. Principal Anson J Dill of Oakdale Normal School also toured the city asserting the new building is ready and expects a large attendance on opening day September 16.
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Pittsburg
A. W. Wilson, Jr
Kiskiminetas Springs
Saltsburg
Anson J. Dill
Oakdale Normal School
Death of George Owens in Workhouse Ends Tumultuous Case
George Owens, the colored man who shot Eva Reynolds in Yellow Row over five months ago, died yesterday in the workhouse. He had been serving six months for besetting, but illness from consumption shortens his career. Owens was linked with the Bud ee and known in police circles.
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George Owens
Eva Reynolds
Owens
Bud” Ee
Forty sixth cholera anniversary at St Michael’s Church
High Maas observed the forty six anniversary of the cholera epidemic at St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church Southside yesterday. Rev Father Bernard a survivor gave an account of the disease’s ravages. The church was crowded with relatives and friends praying for the souls of the deceased.
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St. Michael’s
Humble Agent O'Brien Returns from Cresson
General Agent Samuel O'Brien of the Humane Society came back last night from Cresson. He denied aiming to safeguard Baby Mo saying it was only a minor child who informed him.
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Samuel O’brien
The
Humane Society
Cresson
Snake escapes from cage on Bedford Avenue
A seven foot snake escaped from a cage in the rear of 236 Bedford Avenue yesterday causing a stir. It was chased by residents and finally killed by Charles Bishop, the owner.
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Bedford Avenue
Charles Bishop
No. 3 Allegheny patrol wagon in service debut
The new No. 3 patrol wagon of Allegheny was put into service last night for the first time but business was light and it saw no action.
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Allegheny
Rane
Minor Police Happenings On Law and Disorder
A jumble of police blotter items reports domestic cruelty, theft, assaults, and public disturbances. Dorritty accused of beating a year old child. Peter Fornoff charged with cruelty. Susan McGlaim arrested for purse theft of 2198 from Mrs Hanahan. Various arrests for disorderly conduct, illegal liquor sales, and window breaking. One man fined 25 for restaurant dispute. others jailed or warned.
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Wolf
William Hanahan
Forty-eighth
Butler Streets
MacsTeaTse McKrown
David Cane
Sakrunseal Somals Tar
Aznthur Kales
Pryenaos Kerr Frida
Henry Capinski
Tomas Inara
Hebecca Street
Alleshaw
Noma Slareas Steee
Thomas Ruesy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Albert
Fears of a Famine Hit Potatoes and Food Prices
A city observer on Liberty street warned that food may become unaffordable next winter as crop shortages, drought, and strikes push prices higher. Potatoes could reach extreme levels with barrels selling for about 125 per bushel equivalent, while butter, cheese, eggs, and canned goods rise. Sugar remains common but meat may follow droughts west. Outside help is seen as the only relief.
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Liberty Street
Edsall
Arbuckies & Co
Sens
Deslors
Clearance Sale at Hor ne Co records big fall finds
Hor ne Co. keeps shoppers in mind with a wide clearance sale full of fall goods. Summer cottons wool and silks fall to marked down prices. Lace and embroidery remnants attract crowds as 85 cent flannelette skirts and French robes draw notices. Black silk warp Henrietta yardage tops the bargain list at 1 or 1 1 3 price levels.
Challis Ton Gowns Sale Reduces Prices Today
Challis Ton announces gowns originally priced at 12 and 18 dollars are cut to 8 dollars each. Jos. Hongs & Co Penn Avenue stores offer refreshment, with Unigvanxp for what appears to be beer. All good saloons keep it.
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Challis Ton
Jos. Hongs & Co
Penn Avenue
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Teer Dispattch
Osre
Jupiter Plavius
Jonans
King John and
John Chinaman
Merci
George R. Buchan
George Buchan
Mr. Strobel
M. J. Becker
John A. Wood
W. L. Abbot
John G. Lelie
Carnegie, Phi & Co
Je Bros. & Co
G G.wie. Ferris
Henry & More
Edgemoor
B. Starr
Batchelor
H. ©. Prick
Iain A. E. Hout
David A Jinm
Metcalf
Calvin Wells
R&r. Intendent
William Thaw
J Wood
George D. NcMartrie
Lon M Lucien Scaife
A. B. Neeld
Ieer Davis
Thomas Redd
F. Slotope
E. P. Ballar
Richard North
M. Discher
W. P. Rice
Cleveland
M. Winkopp
William Schuster
William Given
John H. Ricketson
Edward Fer
Edgar Watt
Cumberland Gap
Ee ‘H, Ee Walton
Aying Jones B. Price
D. M. Snyder
Felney Walts
Marvin's
Washington Monument
Galloger
Poon
Ot Gallinger
Herr's Island
D. BR. Gault
Kittanning
David Halbertstadt
United States Census Bureau
Hotel Duquesne
W. H. Caldwell
Jeannette
Monongahela House
Henry B. Thompkins
Atlanta, Ga
Pittsburg Capital
Lafayette Hall
Counies
Eatinghouse Electric
Mr. Westinghouse
Newey
United States
Fuel Gas Company
Knighte
James P. Witherow & Co
Southern
Typographical Union
Silver Lake
Steward Henry
Enda
O’brien Returne
Hueus & Hacxe
Fifth Ave
Market St
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Dr.c.mclane
Europe
E. P. Roberts & Sons
C. Weisser
Lewis Building
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