River Coal Output Sets Record But Prices Lag
Captain Harry Brown of W. H. Brown Sons reports river coal production for last year near a record 112,000,000 bushels with 15 to 16 million from his firm, yet prices prevented profits from meeting expectations. He notes Alabama coal exclusion from New Orleans and hopes for faster passage of Lock No. 1 purchase to ease toll burdens and bolster Southern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
W. H. Brown Sons
Captain Brown
Arsa
Alabama
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Texas
Monongahela River
Bayne
Tivermen
Monongahela Navigation Company
Ttcon Sista
Brown
Monongahela Company
Ee Navigation
W. H. Brown
Tater
Schenley Park Crowded Amid Driving Day Attractions
Yesterday in Schenley Park crowds enjoyed new roads and scenery as motorists from the East End toured the grounds. Superintendent McKnight received praise for improvements over the last two weeks and observers noted the new Deviations and accommodations for visitors, including facilities for children, with increasing usage daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenley Park
McKnight
Catholic Congress Parade Draws German Catholics in Mass
More than 2000 Catholics from Pittsburgh’s southside plan a September 22 parade for the fourth German Catholic Congress. Churches including St Michael’s, St Peter’s Twenty-fourth Ward, St Martin’s, St Joseph’s Mt Oliver, and Allentown prepare contingents from 150 to 1000 participants. Lanterns, red lights, and church choirs, with St Michael’s wagon, are highlighted as preparations intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partici
St Michael's Church
Bernard Bone
Aad
St. Michael’s Church
Mt Washington
School Hall
St. Michael's
St. Peter's
St. ‘A
St Martin's
St. Joseph's Ch
St. Michael's Choir
East End Man Killed In Buggy Plunge After Horse Fright
William Heck of St Clair Street near Highland Avenue died last night when his buggy lurched forward at Frankstown avenue near the Citizens' Traction power house. The horse bolted twice injuring Heck, who fell and broke his neck. Mrs. Heck fainted, and Deputy Coroner Berry and Dr Perchment examined the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
William Hook
Clair Street
Highland Avenue
Alf
Mr. Heck
Dr. Mitchell
Railroad train kills Wilmerding laborer at station
A Pennsylvania Railroad train struck and killed George Miller, a Westinghouse works laborer, at Wilmerding station at 8 yesterday morning. The coroner will investigate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilmerding
George Miller
Westinghouse Works
Victor Chesney
Shoenberger
Penn Avenue
Sixteenth Street
William McCarthy
Bessemer Department of
Hove, Brown & Co
Seventeenth Street
Dr. Heiber
McCarthy
Washington Street
Corner Stone Laid for St Pauls German Lutheran Church
The cornerstone of St Pauls German Lutheran Church at Adams and Chartiers streets Allegheny was laid with services. Rev Rauldell preached and placed the stone assisted by Rev Dittmer Goessing Reidenbach and Lose. Music by choirs of St Johns and St Pauls. Dedication planned January 1 1801 and total cost about 13000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Cheerch
Adams and Chartiers Streets
Allegheny
Rauldell
Aiso
Dittmer
Mansfield
Goessing
Woods’ Ran
Reidenbach
Fortieth Street
Lose
St. John's
St. Paul’s
Samuel Mason Arrested for Beating Wife
A man named Samuel Mason was arrested at his home yesterday afternoon and jailed at the Twelfth ward police station on a charge of disorderly conduct after screams drew a crowd. An officer entered the residence and found Mason beating his wife, leading to his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mason
Twelfth Ward
Mason
Singer
Bonce
Notable Visitors and Local Travelers Reach City
George Edgar and The Banker crew arrive from New York at the Grand Opera. Luke R. Ford reports on ties and prospects. W. M. Kaufman and wife of Reading rest on a trip. ex-legislator and rare Republican from old Berlin. Hugo Ziemann and wife from Chicago stay at Schlosser. formerly Harrison ward, now with the Richelies. Theodore Cappell and Suchnmyer of Oakland depart toward Hudson and New England states. John G. Acheson, coke operator, back from Beasboro after five weeks ill but recovered. Major Samuel Hazlitt from Washington returns after a ten day eastern trip. L. F. Humphrey, E. W. Bushnell, C. R. Bee at Monongahela. H. S. Cummings of Washington in city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Kaufman
Reading
Anderson
Kaufman
Old Berlin
Hugo Ziemann
Chicago
John H. Schrosser
Schlosser
Ziemann
Harrison
White House
Richelies
Theodore Cappell
Brown
Berry
East
L. F. Humphrey
Boston
E. W. Bushnell
C. R.ee
Bur- Legton
Monongahela
Cummings
Washington
Robbery and shooting at Petrie home in Allegheny
Milton Petrie was robbed and shot at his residence on Fremont Street Allegheny. A pocketbook containing 150 dollars was stolen as three men entered by back stairs and a panel door. Petrie wounded in shoulder. burglars fled into darkness amid calls to improve street lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Pétrie
Fremont Street
Allegheny
Fred
Atel
Mr. Petrie
Fighting John Barleyoon. Temperance meeting fuels zeal
A Sons of Temperance meeting at 68 Ohio Street Allegheny drew strong attendance and fiery speeches against alcohol led by J W Moreland. Harry Rooser and W Buar shared reformist messages. Moorhead W T U held its Sunday session with Mrs Grimm presiding and speakers Nimick Broughton Stark and Huntley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Temperance
Ohio Street
Allegheny
J. W. Moreland
L. Mooney
Geet
Aned
Harry Roaser
W. B.uar
West End
Moorehead
T. U
Grimm
W. Nimick
Jonsh Broughton
Beatty F. Stark
Mrs. Huntley
Mary Gordon Arrested for Abusing Children in Brady Street Area
Mrs. Mary Gordon of Brady street near Second avenue was arrested by Sergeant O'Brien last evening on a charge of abusing her children. Police say she returned home drunk and used a club to strike the youngsters after they tore up a waren ens Suben. The case will be turned over to Agent Dats for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gordon
Brady Street
Second Avenue
O'Brien
Fourteenth Ward
Drummers Form Commercial Land Company in Pittsburg
Local men organize the Commercial Land Company to buy and sell lots with a $20,000 stock. Ten percent paid in and funds applied for. Walter Gaisford named president with Jono Stevenson as treasurer and A. [surname incomplete] as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Commercial Land Company
Walter Gaisford
Jono Stevenson
Railroads Opposed to Paris Plan Charging Penny for Platform Access
Local railroad men oppose a Paris plan to issue a one cent ticket allowing limited access to depot platforms. Pennsylvanian officials say crowds cause safety issues when friends board trains before departures, suggesting gates remain closed to avoid accidents and crowding. Some favor equal access, while others fear nonpayers will crowd platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leess
Paris
Union Station
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg Readies Grand Exposition Under Johnston
General Manager J. H. Johnston expresses strong confidence that Pittsburg will host a first rate Exposition this year. He promises more exhibits and enhanced attractions with lavish spending, river trips from Mapasition wharf, and ready glass furnaces for a grand September opening. He notes concern over electric lighting delays but expects electricians to ensure a smooth start and hints at a surprise for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Johnston
Pittsburg
Mapasition
Mr. Johnston
Johnston
Resignation Request Tangles Catholic Societies Meeting
An adjourned AFCS meeting at Company B hall reviewed routine business and heard the Gonacist secretary report the federation’s prosperous state. William A Golden offered his resignation as corresponding secretary, which the delegates did not accept, and the date for Bishop Phelan’s return reception was being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Company B
Knights of St. John
Penn Avenue
Knights of St. George
St. Vincent de Paul
LC. B. A
Gonacist
Phelan
Messrs
J. Kealley
J. Tallan
J. ©. Robinson
Jacob Etzel
Great Brazilian Water Lily Draws Thousands in Allegheny Park
In Tae Distarcna the Victoria Regis blooms drew crowds to the conservatory at Allegheny Park. The giant plant in a tank spans 48 by 28 feet with nine leaves and a large opening bud. The white flower bud shows a pale pink tinge as it nears full bloom under Superintendent Hamilton’s viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Park
Amilton
Aquarium
A Bank for Sewickley Seeks National Status
Efforts underway to organize a national bank in Sewickley with a partial $30,000 stock. A prospectus invites subscriptions while noting Treasury approval and a named title Fires National Bank of Sewickley. Names of subscribers not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Geneses of the Treasury
National Bank of
Disciplined Police and Inspector McAleese’s Duties
The article praises Inspector McAleese in the First district for high efficiency and extensive responsibilities. It details daily routines, workload schedule, case work, interactions with the public, and the Police Bureau's structure, salaries, and entry requirements.
Bennett’s Peculiar Methods Recalled By Old Newsman
An elderly writer recalls James Gordon Bennett’s sharp tactics in policing and journalism. He recounts Bennett shipping a town’s man between courts and papers, later assigning him abroad then to London in a turnabout that ended with a tersely sent taunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gordon Bennett
Bennett
The
Sun
Herald
Latey Hall
London
Hall
Hades
Jonah Cable Car Jumps Track On Pittsburg Line
A Pittsburg Traction Company grip car and the adjacent car 48 49 ran ten trips around the loop and derailed each time at a sharp curve. Wheels jumped from the track causing 25 to 30 minute delays while hundreds gathered at the Bimithfield street crossing around 10 20 p m awaiting re service due to a faulty wheel on the grip car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Traction Company
Bimithfield Street
Horse Thief Escapes After City Capture
A slick horse thief traded two stolen horses for other animals and $45, then fled a country constable. Detectives Fitzgerald and Robinson pursued Alexander McCown to Limetown but learned he had been moved by Constable Baird and escaped. Horses were recovered and returned to owners. McCown is wanted for theft and counterfeiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald and
Robinson
Limetown
Pittsburg
Mr. McGahan
McCown
Kline
Baird
Dr. Mankadick
Mr. Mooney
Oakland
John McGahan
Soho
Mankadick
Cooney
How He Won the Cup in Library Hall Story
A Pittsburgh tale recounts a boy named Harry who danced for a silver cup in a crowded Library Hall. Though scolded by his mother, he later becomes a prominent newspaper man, still under his mother’s roof, and recalls the old cup as a kitchen spoonholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Allegheny
Old Library Hall
Harry
Pittsburg
Raid on Mulberry alley house ends with arrests
Lieutenant Davy Lewis and a squad raided John O'Brien's house on Mulberry alley between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth streets, calling it a disorderly place. O'Brien was arrested as proprietor, with T. Reese, Russell Nunghus, John Sweeney, and E. Reese listed as visitors. They were sent to the Twelfth ward station for a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy Lewis
John O’brien
Mulberry Alley
Twenty-fourth
Twenty-fifth
O’brien
T. Reese
Russell Nunghus
John Sweeney
E. Reese
Twelfth Ward
Tustin Man Arrested for Attempted Larceny of Tools
James Hagerty of Tustin street was arrested by Officer Eagan and held at Fourth Ward station on a charge of attempted larceny. He allegedly tried to leave Forbes street near Craft avenue with a load of Booth & Flinn tools and is due for a hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hagerty
Tustin Street
Eagan
Fourth Ward
Kagan
Hagerty
Forbes Street
Craft Avenue
Booth & Flinn
It Was Groceries This Time On Dinwiddie Street
An odd grocery package was found on the doorstep of 33 Dinwiddie Street by Officer Ludwick early yesterday. The package was later examined at Inspector Me s office for disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwick
No. 33
Dinwiddie Street
Closing Week Sale Cuts Prices on Imported Dress Patterns
Elegant imported dress patterns reduced again in the closing sale. Prices now under half original. Jos Hans & Co. Penn Avenue Stores announce the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Hans & Co
Penn Avenue
Horrez Bros. & Co. Exposition Notes and Stock Items
Maltings Heoleums oil cloths car pets and muslins sateens and silk draperies prepared and laid out on shortest notice. Horrez Bros. & Co. 307 Wood Street. MWFsSu
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horrez Bros. & Co
Mwfssu
Elegant Imported Robes at Great Closing Week Sale
Closing week of original Jos. Houxg & Co. Penn Avenue stores features reduced prices on robes draperies and linoleums. Exposition notes mention short notice cloths carpets and silk draperies with Horren Bros Co at 307 Weed Street offering Waii ne beer in local saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horren Bros. & Co
Weed Street
Catholic Passionists hold secret North American chapter
An ecclesiastical convention gathers at St. Paul’s Church in Pittsburgh to elect the Superior General and the monastic superiors for North America. Delegates from St. Paul’s, Dunkirk, Hoboken, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Louisville, City of Mexico and others attend. Meetings are secret until the chapter concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Congregation of Passionists
St. Paul’s Church
St. Paul’s
Pittsburg
Guido
Frederick
St. Mary’s
Dunkirk
N. x
Stephen
St Michael's
Hoboken
N. J
Benedict
Thomas
Stefanini
Sebastian
William
St. Joseph’s
Baltimore
Charles
Holy Cross
Cincinnnati
Father George
Sacred Heart
Louisville
Father Aloysius
City of Mexico
Father Paul
Our Lady of the Good
Meer
Thomas O’connor
United States
O’connor
America
Pasis
Pitwburg
Buenos Ayres
Chile
The New Basket System At Jos Horne & Co Stores
Jos Horne & Co on 5 Penn Ave describes a new basket system reducing annoyance and delays. The note admits final efficiency gains are not yet resolved but benefits are evident to staff and customers.
Right Prices Draw In Summer Goods From New Stocks
Merchants push new summer goods with steady advance and strong prices. Dealers promise attractively low rates to win customer attention as earlier offerings fade. Anticipated winds of trade drive buyers toward well priced, appealing items.
Sweeping Sale of Imported Dress Patterns at Reduced Prices
The store offers over 100 fine summer weight dress patterns and robes on a central table with many novel styles. Prices are cut on all items from all-wool robes to serge suits and striped fabrics, with further reductions on light camel hair side band and invisible stripe suitings while supplies last.
Grand stock of statuary and bric a brac arrives citywide
Our buyer returns from Europe and in a few days a car load will bring the grandest stock of statuary bronzes fine china clocks and bric a brac to the city cranes and engines at the Pittsburgh office Lewis Building featuring hydraulic and steam passenger and freight reversing engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Crane Exevator Co
Pittsburgh
Lewis Building
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Baviga
Momongaberation Company
Snow
Vickers
McKinigty
Catholic Congress
County of
Cormer
Werder
George Edgar
Banker” Company
New York
Luke R. Ford
Milton Peprie
Wayne Yards
Murphy
Glenn
John Barleyooen
Woell
L'quez
Golden
Victoria Regia
McAleese
Department of Public Safety
Inspector McAleese
Mr. McAleese
Messrs. McKelvey
Whitehouse
Police Bureau
Bureau of Police
Counells
Gamble Weir
Roger O’mara
Canada
McKelvey
Jonah
Rebea
Jos
Houxg & Co
Passionists
Ameri Tofle da
Ben
Fifth Ave
Market St
Ten Sea
DR. C McLane
St. Louis
Etons
C. Weisser
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Horne & CO
E. P. Roberts & Sons
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