Allegheny Moves Toward Second Class City Status
Citizens circulate a petition urging Allegheny to become a second class city after the census shows a population near 105000. Names on signatures include Mayor Wyman and E Maginn, while council members debate timing and legal hurdles with potential ward redistricting and shifts in department heads. Major questions center on Governor action, control of elections, and which offices will be created or elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Vonnelis
Warneas
James G. Wyman
E. Maginn
KE. Biber
Biber & Easton
James A. Steele
H. M. Dunlap
T. M. Latimer
Frank E. Atkins
J. T. Melstosh
Alfred J. Smith
H. E. Littell
Max Klein
A. J. Kaercher
A. 3
Gilleland
Pittsburg
White
Dilworth
Major Hunker
Alleghen
Dhee Acea
Eaih
Pas Optical Stat
Ong Ag PE Asema
Nanan Ss Se
Washington
Testle
Department of Public Safety
Murphee
Richard T. Pearson
Thomas Brown
Alio
Harbison
Common Council
Tulvey
Edward Armstrong
Eblers
E. A. Knox
Department of Charities
P. Hunker
Pear Board
Chief Jones
Bureau of Fire
Bell
Ex-Governor Hubbard Seeks Deep Water Access for Texas
Ex Texas governor Hubbard, former US minister to Japan, toured the city en route to New York. He heads the Alexandria and Northwestern railroad project aiming to run through Texas into Colorado. Hubbard urged deep water on Texas coast, noting 600 million dollars of farm products wasted yearly due to transport costs. He cited Galveston harbor improvements as key, and warned about British and European opposition to US growth. He said Democrats want a winner, while regional loyalty to Cleveland remains mixed.
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Hubbard
Texas
United States
Japan
Cleveland
New York
Grover
Alexandria and Northwestern Road
Colorado
International Conference of Nations
Tokio
Blaine
England
Russia
Hubbasa
America
Orient
Galveston
Imperial States
Est
Happy Horseshoers Picnic Draws Thousands at Rock Point
Thousands attended the Horseshoers Union No. 9 annual picnic at Rock Point. About 3,000 people enjoyed football and baseball events guided by Fred Winsel. Detective McClure and police maintained excellent order throughout the day.
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Horseshoers’ Union No. 9
Rock Point
Marita
For Pitta
Residentteburg
En Nine
Fred Winsel
Winsel
McClure
Allegheny
Drummers from Cleveland tour Pittsburg city
A party of Cleveland drummers visited Pittsburg, touring hotels and East End homes, praising the city as a booming business center. They toured Mt Washington by moonlight, met local salesmen, and contrasted Pittsburg with Cleveland, noting the bustling streets, new buildings, and toll bridges amid lively nightlife.
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Cleveland
Seventh Avenue Hotel
East End
Pittsburg
Forest City
Mittelberger
Unit States
Euclid Avenue
Rehrheimer
New York
Chicago
Buffalo
Detroit
Seventh Avenue
Mt Washington
Pittsby
Recreation Park
City of Bridges
Huatler A. L. Brano
Mt. Washington
Mr. Gillman
le Queane
Pittburg
Wrecked Express on Panhandle Road Derailed by Tampering
The night westbound express on the Panhandle road wrecked near Bulger station when spikes and fishplates were removed from a rail. The engine and four cars derailed but no one killed. a postal clerk was injured. Officials vow a thorough probe and blame a likely gang tied to a similar Osceola B&O wreck.
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Panhandle Road
Bulger Station
Usair
Panhandle
Miller
Osceola
Baltimore and Ohio
Bannon
Tranhandle
Youthful Train Robbers Face Hearing on Larceny Charge
Five boys aged 14 to 18, William Musgrove, Henry Brown, Lewis Johnston, John Irwin, and Frank McGinnis, are to appear before Alderman Donovan Tuesday to answer larceny charges. Special Officer C W Cook of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad says they are part of a larger scheme stealing tobacco and other goods from side tracked cars at Chartiers. Additional suspects have names withheld. arrests and bail secured for those already detained.
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William Musgrove
Henry Brown
Lewis Johnston
John Irwin
Frank McGinnis
Donovan
C. W. Cook
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Chartiers
Cook
Shirne' Friends Confident of His Nomination in Twenty-Third District
Primaries for the Twenty-third Congressional District Allegheny are set for Saturday. George Shiras III's supporters declare his organization is strong and expect an easy win or possibly a walk over. Opponent Colonel W A Stone remains active and alert in campaigning.
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Mr. Shiras
Tragic Freight Train Death Claims James Burke
James Burke, 27, of South Tenth street, was crushed Friday night beneath a freight train on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad near South Thirtieth street. He was taken to West Penn Hospital where both legs were amputated but died at 8:30 yesterday morning after suffering. Burke was married.
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Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
South Thirtieth Street
James Burke
West Penn Hospital
Burke
South Tenth Street
Another Hardware Employee Arrested and Seizes More Swag
Joseph Reddick, an employee of Logas, Gregg & Co., was arrested yesterday by Detective Robinson and confined at the Central station. He led officers to hidden stolen goods, uncovering six revolvers. Inspector McAteese had previously filed informant actions against those charged with larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Reddick
Logas, Gregg & Co
Robinson
Reddick
McAteese
Fire disrupts street crowds at Penn Avenue machine shop
Last night crowds on the street stirred as a slorm sounded from box 2 around 10 o'clock. A small fire began in the Wharton McKuiget machine shop on Penn Avenue near First Street, caused by an overheated part and put out with a bucket of water. Gallinger's at 1106 Penn Ave appears in the ad copy.
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Box 2
Wharton McKuiget
Penn Avenue
First Street
EDICT OF FREEDOM PROMOTES BELGIAN DESERTER AMNESTY
The Trades Council reports King Leopold II has proclaimed amnesty for Belgian army deserters, with papers issued through proper officers. Thousands, including glassworkers in Pittsburg area such as Noblestown McDonald Tarentum and Ford City, may benefit, while Leopold’s Congo sovereignty note and public praise accompany the move.
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Arnold Schneider
Belgium
Leopold II
Pittsburg
Leopold
Schneider
Prince of Chimay
Brussels
Der
Noblestown
McDonald
Washington County
Tarentum
Butler
Ford City
Cochran Station
Congo
Brotherhood Painter Question Sparks Strong Wording
In a spirited aside the speaker downplays the idea of overstepping in a matter affecting the Brotherhood. He emphasizes avoiding any appearance of interfering with the organization’s important question and its interests.
Labor council warns contractors on nonunion workers and parade plans
The Building Trades Council meeting condemned non union hodcarriers and ordered contractors to hire only union men or face action, with the aim of equal treatment for Ralph. They outlined parade speakers, police protection, and labor club participation, plus a ban on endorsing politicians. A delegate was shut down when proposing a Congress candidate against Zell.
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Consol
Nor-Union
Hedcarriers
Miareham
Building Trades Council
Jones
Hodcarriers’ Union No. 1
Hodcarriers
Ralph
P. J. McGuire
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
W. J. Dillon
Flint Glassworkers
A. C. Robertson
William Robertson
Working Girls’ Progressive Club
Smithfield Street
Marshal Swarts
Building Trades Division
Lanome H. Jewell
Jos
Nutchell
Carpenters
J. A. Beck
J. H. Madden
W. J. Rifle
BR. Kenn Sardar
BR. Kenn Sardar Fon Grand
Wsllade
WH. Woodward
BE Wik J. Westwater
A. J. Sins
Peter Gek
R. A. McCluskey
J Gus Adams
John Pitts
John Means
Eet Smith
Georre Watuzek
G. 5. Bell
Robert Tappen
Philip Seibert
M. P. Carrick
C. Conant
E Mourck
C. H. Nessier
R. Fisher
Anthony Ward
James G. Cupp
H. Ruther
A. J. Donnel Pissterera
Charles Baughmas
William Wolf
D. McIntosh
Tinners
P.F. Jones
Odcarrie
W. Jones
F. A. Champ
W. A. Brooks
John Glautering
John Brown
Slaters
A. J. McFadden
Schultz
Plumbers
John McCormick
Pickin Apne
Pencklay T
Aid
J. Mewhlaney
Congress
John Dalzell
Swartz
Mad dog case grips Knoxville as seven men restrain victim
In Knoxville J Alles a 24 year old glassworker at 118 Knox Avenue is tied and held by seven men during a two hour spasmodic episode that froths at the mouth and snarls. Dr L N Boyd treats him and cautions hydrophobia remains unconfirmed though the case is of keen medical interest.
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Knoxville
J. Alles
Knox Avenue
Alles
L. N. Boyd
Mr. Alles
Boyd
Alles 1
Machinists Strike Talks Continue Unresolved
Wilson Snyder & Co officials and the employer held another conference yesterday. No public result. Chairman Kirk says Westinghouse’s starvation claim suggests he has abandoned moving his works to New Jersey.
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Wilson, Snyder & Co
Kirk
Westinghouse
New Jersey
The Pinaterers Fight With Plaster Workers
A journeyman plasterer said about 200 men are at work while roughly 30 bosses press for a restrictive pledge. The workers refuse to sign an agreement barring them from working for anyone but waster plasterers.
Man Arrested After Barbershop Scuffle Over Wife
B. B. Baungarter, waiting at a Soho barber shop on Second Street, saw David Hanley embrace his wife Mrs Baungarter on the sidewalk. intoxicated husband knocked Hanley down, a fight ensued, both men briefly detained. Hyndman freed Baungarter after hearing the facts.
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B. B. Baungarter
Second Svreaue
Soho
David Hanley
Hyndman
Baungarter
Trades Council Discusses Strikes and Union Alliances
The Central Trades Council met with President Stuart presiding. Reports covered 2000 cigarmakers on an eight week strike, union boycotts, union and non union breweries, and the McGaw trouble. A committee will reconvene in a week to push a final report and Mr. McGaw will attend.
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Central Trades Concil
Stuart
Jerry Boullt
Secresary
Harmony L. A. 2516
Binghamton
Electrical Union 3696
Agentee of Labor
Regato Eynamo
Brewery Workmens’ Union No. 22
A. F. of L
Bakers’ Union
Fleischman
Arthur B. Smyth
National Marble Cutters’ Union of America
Musical Association
Trades Council
McGaw
Cataract From Stray Bullet Tends To Child Eye
Mrs Nick Retter of Rankin Ps reports her child’s eye turned red and whitish in June. Dr ler at 804 Penn Ave diagnosed iritis with pupil adherent to a cataract lens. A stray bullet allegedly lodged near the shoulder was removed. Cataract operation performed Friday with no pain and good recovery.
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Nick Retter
Rankin
Ler
Penn Ave
Bargain Suit Sale and Musical Instrument Ads
Mixed classified items from a historic paper advertise men’s suits at six and eight dollars, plus piano and organ sales from various firms. The notices promote easy payments, stock examinations at stores on Fifth Avenue and Market Street, and bargain center counters with materials like matting and textiles.
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Kranich & Ally
Stultz & Bauer
Special Agent Jewell and Painters Predict No Further Trouble
Special Agent Jewell of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators objects to the claim that a talk with Kirk of the Knights of Labor painters will prevent trouble between the two groups. Jewell says Brotherhood painters foresee no conflict but expect ongoing concerns with the other painters.
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Jewell
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Kirk
Knights of Labor Painters
Jewel
Brotherhood
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W. H. Perrenbsge
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Commercial Travelers’ Association
Pittsbury
Uiene
Allegheny Joinburg
Williams
Harry Williams’ Academy
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L. Zie
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C. G. Myers
L J. Mittelberger
W. C. Pitts
H. C. Davis
D. C. Gillman
P. Eichhorn
L Thurman
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C. H. Perrentage
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Gillman
Pitts
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Bar of Justice
Oficer Cook
Gallinger
Poon
Louis Phillip Maria Victor
Saxony
Saxony-Coburg-Gotha
Africa
Leopold I
Boyd Tales OF
Rome
C.C
Pittsurg Combination Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
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Mayer
Marshall & Yg
Americax
Trissu
Harrest Bros. & Co
Wood Street
Market Street
Traso Hueus & Hacun
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Ohio Street
Mercury
Mometer
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Market St
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