Doctors Eye $40 000 Addition For Southside Hospital
The executive committee discussed expanding the hospital to relieve crowding two months after opening. They plan a $40,000 new building with 75 beds, seek land amid legal hurdles, and appeal for public funding while noting they have treated 50 patients so far and rely on towels and donated furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duff
Arnholt
Thomas
Seotieth
Twenty-first Streets
Captain Yard
Arnbolt
Central Traction Plans Electric Branch Line
The Central Traction Company will add an electric branch along Center avenue from Fulton and Wylie to Minersville in conjunction with its cable line. Directors approved the plan at a Jackson building meeting, promising rapid, safe service with the best electric motor system and seamless operation for Center avenue residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traction
Center Avenue
Fulton and
Wylie
The
Central Traction Company
Fulton Street
Wylie Avenue
Minersville
Jackson Building
Widewing Diamond Alley damages hearings move forward
Weldin & Co. claim 227750 and James Redpath 825000 as the Board of Viewers inspects Diamond alley to estimate damages. Next week’s City Hall meeting will hear damages claims and require proof by claimants after the view. Some claimants were unavailable or undecided, and lawsuits are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldin & Co
James Redpath
Diamond Alley
City Hall
Andrew Melon
Thomas Leadle
Thomas Leadle Ig
Suther cl i Welding Co
Fred Kamm
Deserter John Nesbit Returns Near Boyhood City
John Nesbit deserted from the regular army at Jefferson Barracks Missouri four years ago and has wandered the country since. He arrived in the city near his boyhood home about a week ago and was confronted by recruiting station officials last night already back in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nesbit
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Colamwae Norworks
Democratic Sub Committee Delays Rules Action For Convention
The County Democratic Sub-Committee on Rules met in the office of W J Brennan to defer action due to time limits. The filing forecasts a party slate with BE Johnston for District Attorney and Harry Belts Hoover for Coroner, with Judge Collier to be endorsed and H T Watson re-elected chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te-Dor
W. J. Brennan
BE. H. Johnston
Harry Beltshoover
Collier
H. T. Watson
T. O'Leary
Watson
O'Leary
P. Foley
Foley-Brennan
Pany
B. K. Jamison
Philadelphia
Bigler
Wallace
Scott
Hensel
Eisner
Harrisburg
Mayor’s Veto of Asphalt Block Paving Draws Opinions
Allegheny Mayor Pearson receives letters praising his veto of an experimental asphalt block pavement on Federal street. Letters from Buffalo, Boston, St Louis, Washington and Philadelphia cite block failures or poor wear. Officials caution light traffic areas may be less problematic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Allegheny
Federal Street
Guthrie
Buffalo
Jones
Boston Street Department
Devonshire Street
Henry Flad
S1. Louis
Notable Pensacola figure journeys to New York
Ex-W. J. Van Kirk of Pensacola speaks in Pittsburgh on protectionism. He cites Alabama iron and lumber ties, condemns Wade Hampton's view, and predicts iron and cotton industry shifts. Also covers local moves from school dedication plans to wastewater and staffing notes across regional figures.
Tragic Runaway Fatality On Pennsylvania Tracks
Thomas McGonnigie 22 was struck and killed by a train while walking from Bessemer Steel Works to his home along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks last evening at about five o'clock. The remains were taken to his home and an inquest is scheduled for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McGonnigie
Bessemer Steel Works
Coal trust negotiations reported in river district
A Tar Dispatch report claims a syndicate of Eastern and American capitalists plans to buy out river coal interests. Captain Sam Brown confirms pending negotiations and options from firms like Walton & Co and Brown's Sons, while operators deny or doubt the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brown
Tar Disratch
William P. Shinn
Walton &Co
Brown's Sons
Thomas Fawcett & Sons
John A. Wood & Co
Crump, Risher
Blackburn
Grand Lake Company
Horner & Roberts
George Lysle & Sons
J.S. Neel
Richard Barrows
Pittsburg Coal Association
J. A. Neel
Mr. Stoytler
Risher & Co
Gran Lake Coal Company
Eastern Express
Enloca
Dillon Denies Flint Glass Labor Split Report
Secretary William Dillon condemned a telegraphed dispatch claiming the American Flint Glass Workers' Association withdrew support from green bottle blowers. He said the report was false and that no break in the agreement would occur. He cited a Baltimore committee notice to Baker & Bros restricting greenware production during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Flint Glassworkers’ Association
William Dillon
Baltimore
Baker & Bros
Window Glass Trust Sparks Labor and Market Clash
New York reports expose a brewing fight in the Window Glass Trust between old “potmen” and new “tankmen” who use tank-made glass. The tankman group claims a 10 to 15 percent price cut and notes one plant at Jeanette Pennsylvania. A Recorder’s filing lists American Natural Company stock details for gas supply to Millvale and Sharpsburg areas with named directors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Window Glass Trust
Pptmen
Jeannette
Recorder
American Natural Company
Millvale
Sharpeburg
Pitas
A. Cries
Henr Tmer
F. Fred von
Martin Wiktmer
Dohe i. Tan
Nine Carbon Setters Quit As City Lights Waver
Nine of the new carbon setters employed by Allegheny Electric Light Co quit at strikers’ urging. The company plans to replace them with 25 new workers today at about $2.25 daily. Police may accompany workers to Virgin alley works to guard against strike interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Electric Light Company
Dailey
Central Station
Morrow
Virgin Alley
Armstrong Monument Site Committee Visits Allegheny Parks
The committee appointed to select a site for the Armstrong Monument toured several grounds in Allegheny Parks yesterday but did not pick a spot. They will report at an association meeting within a week to arrange the dedication. the meeting was postponed last week due to Secretary William Martin’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Parks
William Martin
Painters Plan Boycott Of Nonunion Carpentry Work
Painters and Decorators Union No. 15 instructed its agent to block members from working with non union carpenters. At two shops yesterday owners were given until week end to hire all union personnel. The goal is to halt any union craftsman on buildings using non union material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union No. 15
Coke price hike announced by local firms
Coke firms sent notices that from September 1 prices on coke will rise to furnace men 1 35, dealers 150, and foundrymen 165 per ton on board cars. H C Frick stated the firm would raise prices to the above figures and other large concerns will follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Frick
Daughters of Liberty Convene Eastern Meeting in Moorhead
The Daughters of Liberty hold their sixteenth annual meeting in the Moorhead building with about 100 delegates expected. National officers from New York, Brooklyn, and New Haven among others arrive at Monongahela House as they debate measures on member election and possible severance from the United American Mechanics. The session opens with a speech by National Secretary Staples and continues with plans for growth, insurance work, and future council formations. An excursion on the Monongahela river is planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. van Kirk
Pensacola
Florida
New York
van Kirk
South
Dispatch
Alabama
Wade Hampton
Birmingham
Slay
Robert Lyon
Butler
West Pann
Chartiers
Strain Earven
Morrow
Board of Controlllera
H. Sellérs McKee
Mayville
Chautauqua
Jeannette
Campbell
W. C. Staple
The
Daughters of Liberty
G. H. Barton
Brooklyn
W. N. Simon
Meriden
Conn
W. Pt. Crutworthy
Mire
W. PF. Pasting
H. Leo Crotworthy
Baltimore
Order of the Daughters of Liberty
Monongahela H
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Armstrong
Allegheny Water Works
Six Mile Island
Harrisburg
Om Pecan
Quincy A. Robinson
Seashore
J. Grey Jewell
Ban
T. Kirk. White
York
Duquesne Hotel
Clarence Burleigh
Niagara Falla
Fownes
Mellroy
James Cook
Atlantic City
Charles EB. Locke
Valley Camp
Moorhead Building
Monongahela House
Simona
G. B. Ludlow
Jersey City
W. O. Staples
N. Y
G. H. Burton
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Maine
New Jersey
New Haven
National Council of
Order of United American Mechanics
American Mechanics
Allegheny County
O. Staples
National Council
United American Mechanics
National Ce Meas
Simons
Insurance Department
Arena
G. B. Ludlam
James W. MeCl
Southside
Monon la River
Embezzler Arrested at Union Depot. Officer Injured in Raid
Joseph Meyer, in the jewelry business, was arrested on arrival at the Union depot at 11 55 by Officer Philip Demme on a telegram from Con stable Healy of Shamokin. Meyer is wanted for embezzlement and suspected of selling jewelry to defeat creditors. Officer Edward Cross, injured in a Water street raid, remained in serious condition at Homeopathic Hospital after a delirius episode and a failed recovery outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healy
Shamokin
Philip Demme
Joseph Meyer
Union Depot
Meyer
Edward Cross
Water Street
Homeopathic Hospital
Milk Dealers' Picnic Set at Ross Grove Today
Members of the Milk Dealers' Protective Association plan the first picnic at Ross Grove with a grand entertainment and a reception for all guests. The event promises an informal gathering with music and refreshments as part of the association’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milk Dealers’ Protective Association
Ross Grove
Colored Odd Fellows Picnic At Aliquippa Draws Thousands
The colored Grand United Order of Odd Fellows with Eureka Lodge No. 1436 led a parade through Aliquippa where about 3 000 people attended. Rioting rumors prompted police at the South Side depot to stay alert as one man reported being beaten and robbed. suspect Peyton was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa
Colored Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Eureka Lodge No
Patriarchs
No. 39
Industry
Band of Love, Union
Western Star Lodges
Fifth
Wriie Avenues
Smithfield Street
Colored Odd Fellows
Pittsboro
Lake Erie Road
The
Grove
Thomas R. Roach
Ajax Jones
Eurekane
G. W. Clinton
John Wesley Chapel
E. F. Flemon
Terry, Beckett
Scott
Pittsburg Force
Pitsburg and
Robert Smathers
Billy
St. Clair Peyton
Peyton
Thirty-sixth Ward
Bellevernon Gas Field Prospects Mixed Amid Drilling
F Jones president of Bellevernon Light and Heat says three wells proved strong producers in the Gordon sand at about 1000 feet. The Philadelphia Company drilled four wells with three good and one dry. Oliver Brothers report a dry Simpson farm well. Gas is plentiful but confined to a narrow area. Brownsville Fayette City Bellevernon and Gibson distillery are served. outlook uncertain for new developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Jones
Bellevernon Light and Heat Company
Seventh Avenue
Bellevennon
Jones
Pittsburg
Monongahela Natural Gas Company
Oliver Brothers
Oliver Mills
Coma
Thetlowe
Philadelphia
Olivers
Simpson
Brownsville
Fayette City
Bellevernon
Gibson
Oliver Ipe
Distinguished traveler Richard Vaux heads to Chicago for bar association meet
The Hon. Richard Vaux of Philadelphia, aged 85, a former mayor and noted social figure, sails for Chicago to attend the National Bar Association convention. He mentions East Coast colleagues, a reception at Union League Club, an excursion to Pullman, and multiple papers to be read as the event proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Vauz
Philadelphia
Queen Vic
Simon Cameron
Chicago
National Bar Association
Vaux
Francia Hawk Henry Wise Garnet
Johnson T. Platt
Saratoga
Union League Club
Pullman
Mystery shirt found with blood stains in Homestead sighting
Jacob Rose of 1400 South Twentieth street found a blood stained shirt during a visit to Homestead last Sunday. The cuffs and sleeve buttons were intact but the neck to mid front appeared saturated with supposed human blood. Police at Homestead are trying to unravel the shirt’s mystery. Daughters of St George will hold their fifth annual convention today at the Knights of Labor Hall Fifth avenue, lasting three days. The piece mentions unrelated ads for C G Co stockings and Jos Horse Co Pens Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Silverman
Fifth Avenue
Jimmy
John Dimling
Matherstree
Witt McCrereer
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Thomsoon
Bridget Log
Southside
Sidor
Jacob Rose
South Twentieth Street
Homestead
Daughters of St. George
Supreme Grand Lodge
Order of the Daughters of St. George
Knights of Labor Hall
Keenan Talks Funds and Future of Johnstown Recovery
D F Keenan, contractor supervising city cleanup after the flood, travels to Johnstown. He says $300,000 may be needed for remaining work, with $100,000 more possibly sufficient, and predicts six more weeks of labor to clear cellars. He notes tensions with locals and doubts the town will regain its former vitality without riverbed improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Keenan
Johnstown
Mr. Keenan
Beaver
State Board of Health
Lee
Fling
Douglass
Stoppered Wedding: Orwitz Arrested On Adultery Charge
Isaac Orwitz a Pole of Penn avenue planned to wed Betty Boice at Grant Street Synagogue but his brother and brother-in-law alerted the rabbi that he had a wife and four children in Jerusalem. Alderman McKenna issued a warrant for Orwitz after a staged stop by Detective Coulson. Betty Boice rode in the patrol wagon to answer a related charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Orwitz
Penn Avenue
Betty Boice
Grant Street
Jerusalem
Coulson
Shaffer
McKenna
Orwitz
Betty
Campers Arrested After Trespass Charge
Frank Curry, a Reserve township farmer, filed malicious trespass charges against six men and one woman accused of camping on his lands. Officers pursued, shots were fired, and the group was captured and jailed at Allegheny lockup. They gave names including A H John Delp, George Krepley, Jacob Schindel, W Miller, H Bestle Meyer, and Maggie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Curry
Reserve Township
Pearson
Allegheny
Scott
Alexander
Curry
Allegheny Lockup
A. H John Delp
George Krepley
Jacob Schindel
W. Miller
H. Bestlemeyer
Maggie Smith
Union Line Street Railway Chartered in Pittsburg
The Union Line Street Railway received a charter from the Governor yesterday with 12000 capital stock. The route starts on Brownsville avenue at Carson street and runs through several avenues and streets with a circuit via Mt Oliver Railway rights. The Homestead Brin Company of Pittsburg with 50000 capital stock was also chartered, listing stockholders Henry Brown E M ONeill Charles E Speer W W Burchfield and James S Kuhn all of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Line Street Railway
Brownsville Avenue
Pittsburg
Carson Street
Washington Avenue
Allen Avenue
Second Street
Asteroidway
Grownaville Avenue
Mt. Oliver Railway Company
Homestead Brin Company
Henry Brown
E. M. O'Neill
Charles E. Speer
W. W. Burchfield
James S. Kuhn
Parochial School Opens Under Sisters of Mercy
St. Agnes Church opens its parochial school under Sisters of Mercy with over 500 pupils enrolled. A sermon allegedly by Father Corcoran was debated. the sister in charge said it had not been preached yesterday at Toe District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Agnes’ Church
Sisters of Mercy
Ertes
Corcoran
Tragic Accident Injures 6-Year-Old In Pittsburg Virginia
Lizzie Thompson, six, playing on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston tracks on the Southside yesterday, was struck by an engine and her leg crushed. Surgeons amputated the limb and she may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Thompson
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Correction Adds Co to Wattles Jewelry House Name
A reporter's error altered the jewelry house W. W. Wattles to W. W. Wattles & Co. The prominence of the shop makes the correction seem a courtesy rather than required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wattles
W. W. Wattles & Co
Iron City Beer advertised by Frauenheim and Wilsch
A Chicago area ad promotes Iron City Beer as a pure wholesome beverage. The notice urges readers to ask for it and provides contact telephone number 1186 for orders or information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City
Messrs. Frauenheim & Wilsch
Atlantic City round trip rate and schedules noted
The notice mentions a ten dollar round trip via the B&O RR with tickets valid ten days. Trains depart at 6 AM and 9:20 PM from the depot. Other lines advertise Brown Sequard and various wares, while scholarships at Pittsburg Female College are offered through Duquesne Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Ba. M
Pittsburg Female College
Jos. Shall
Duquesne Bank
Unclear text fragment on food health and names
Fragmentary OCR note mentions unwholesome food and aging effects, with garbled references to Marvin's Pure Hi and Queen's J. Content is incomplete and lacks clear facts or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assu
Marvin
Infant in Soho Starvation Case Described as Mummified
An eight month old infant, daughter of Michael Gambert, resident at 687 Fifth Avenue, has not received nourishment for two weeks. Once healthy, the child grew dark and now appears mummy like, with sunken head and skeletal body. Doctors could not explain why life remains, and predict imminent death. Mrs Gambert recalls a similar loss two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soho
Michael Gambert
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Red Cross Relief at Johnstown Aids 100 Families Daily
Miss Barton of the Red Cross Society reported in the city that Johnstown relief operations assist 100 families per day. The effort distributed 1,300 mattresses and cooking stoves and the relief corps counts about 75,000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross Society
Johnstown
Barton
Relief Corps
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Southside Hospital
Mayor Pearson
Monongahela
Dillon
Green Bottle
Emat
Armstrong Monumental Committee
Drspratch
J. H. Barnett
Union Park Chapel
Synod of
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bureau of Water Assessments
William Hamvox
Alderman McMysters
Heron
William M McMasrena
Kittanning
Disratcn
Mercur
Rer
Carnegie Avenue
Charles Wassert
Actef
Snyder's Hollow
Pleasant Valley
Daniel Fisher
Observatory Mill
Forty-fifth Street
Union
Frederick Herald
James Malone
Sobo
Pan Erm Ou
Ofl
Herm
Romee
Beaver Myocienthae
Valley Camp Athletic Club
Genwalla
Bemnsih Guuae
National
Officer Cross
Milk Dealers’ Picnic
Eit Asllers Gallery
USA
Birth
Belleveernon
Richard Vaux
Pitaburg
Ieee
Jos
Brown-Sequard
Leo
Rosas & Ev
Brown-Sequard Beaton
Horne & CO
Booth & Fox
Ares
JUS. Horne’ & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
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