Gas supply steady as mills resist move to coal
Pittsburgh gas firms defend stability of natural gas amid rumors of shortages. They note ongoing expansion of lines by Philadelphia and Monongahela companies, with Glasshouses and several mills already supplied. Officials from Equitable and Monongahela emphasize strong pressure and plan new wells to meet demand. Allegheny gas firms report reliable service with price adjustments explaining inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Monongahela
Philadelphia Company
Southside
Olivers
Dilworth & Porter
Republic Iron Works
Monongahela Company
Larely
Murreyeville Feld
Bellevennon
Howe, Brown & Co
Carnegie’s Mills
Peon Avenue
David Oliver
Pittsburg
Frm
Monongahela Gas Company
Duquesne Gas 7
Millvale
Othe
Alley Heating
Allegheny
T. L. Shields
Allegheny Heatine Company
Jones & Laughlin
Two Diamond Rings Alleged in Larceny by Bailee Case
Arthur Speer son of A R Speer of Alleghany was arrested on a larceny by bailee charge brought by jeweler G W Wiggs of Smithfield street. Magistrate McKenna set bail at 1000 for a Friday hearing after Speer allegedly took two rings valued at 130 and 50 dollars without paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Speer
A. R. Speer
Alleghany
G. W. Wiggs
Smithfield Street
McKenna
Speer
Mr. Biggs
Meee
Israte McKenna
County Democrats Decide Delegates For Reading Convention
The County Democracy met at the Smithfield clubroom and empowered Chairman Brennan to appoint delegates for the Democratic Clubs Convention in Reading on September 16 and 17. Each delegate pays own expenses and a post card notice will invite members to attend next Tuesday night to fund and support the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Democracy
Insteight
Smithfield Street
Democratic Clubs
Reading
Brennan
Squire Boyle
Larry Ennis
P. Foley
Beltzhoever
Fifth Avenue Cable Car Near Gist Street Incident
A cable car traveling along Fifth Avenue at noon yesterday bumped a baker's wagon near Gist street. The gripman rang the gong, but the driver did not respond. The car slowly moved forward as the wagon driver, eo Binney, slept upright on the wagon. He woke after being shaken and turned off the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Gist Street
eo _ Binney
Monopoly
Old Pittsburgh Doctor Attends Roundhead Regiment Reunion
Dr. Horace Ledington of Omaha arrives in Pittsburgh with his daughter and registers at the Duquesne to attend the Roundhead Regiment reunion. He helped start the One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers and has since found success in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Ledington
Omaha
City
Duquesne
Roundhead
One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers
Gallinger’s 1206 1106 Pous Are Guns Uns
Fragmentary notice notes guns at Gallinger’s locations 1200 and 1106 Peano Avenue with unclear surrounding details. Reading is incomplete and no further facts are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger’s
Peano Ave
Settlement hopes rise as Westinghouse strikers seek talks
At a large Lafayette Hall meeting, Westinghouse machinists vote to instruct their Executive Committee to meet with the company to resolve disputes. They pledge continued financial and moral support for strikers, plan a Labor Day parade, and back potential negotiations to settle the expositions and wage issues amid many workers leaving for other firms.
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Westinghouse
Lafayette Hall
Executive Committee
DisPatcn
Harry Williams
The
Academy
Altoona
Alliance, O
Morgan's
Machinists’ Organizations
Lewis Foundry
Westinghouse Frm
Machinists
Pennsylvania Plate Glass Company charter issued at Irwin
A charter is issued to the Pennsylvania Plate Glass Company at Irwin Westmoreland county with a capital of 1 000 000 dollars. Directors include Wray E Davis A Livingston Norman John M Norman and Thomas McKee of New York City Daniel Harrison of Pittsburg F Y Clopper of Greensburg and C W Pool of twin. Plant plans indicate large capacity and alignment with other projected works.
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Pennsylvania Plate Glass Company
Irwin
Westmoreland County
Wray E. Davis
A. Livingston Norman
John M. Norman
Thomas McKee
New York City
Daniel Harrison
Pittsburg
F. Y. Clopper
Greensburg
C. W. Pool
Twin
Ths DisPatTey
Workers Strike At Kiefer and Stofel Tannery
A group of workmen at Kiefer and Stofel's tannery corner of Juniata street and Preble avenue walked out Monday and remain out. They have been earning 11 dollars per week and demand a raise of one dollar weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiefer & Stofel's Tannery
Juniata Street
Preble Avenue
Revere Rubber Plans Branch in Pittsburg, Not Move
Alfred Patterson of the Revere Rubber Company says the firm has no plan to move operations from Pittsburg to St. Louis, but will open a branch house there while keeping the Pittsburg plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Patterson
Revere Rubber Company
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Shoplifter Gottlieb Gemper Arrested After Theft spree
Officer Snyder arrested Gottlieb Gemper on Ohio street for stealing shoes trousers and silk at several stores. Detectives Korman and Glenn searched his Butler plank road home and found wife Caroline Gemper jailed after investigators seized a large haul including shoes, pants, ribbons and tablecloths transferred to the Mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottlieb Gemper
Snyder
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Henry Roder
Horrock
Federal Street
T. M. Latimer
Fielding
Butler Plank Road
Millvale
Korman
Glenn
Gemper
Caroline
Gottlieb
Noted Crooks Moran and Thomas Arrested on Pan Handle Train
Thomas Moran and Jock Thomas were arrested on a Pan Handle train Monday night and lodged in the Twenty-eighth ward station. They are described as professional thieves and will be arraigned before Magistrate Saccop this morning. The pair allegedly started a fight to divert attention for pocket picking, but the plan failed and they face time behind bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moran
Jock Thomas
Saccop
The Augustine Club Prepares for German Catholic Parade
The St Augustine's Escort Club met in its ball on Thirty sevenenth street to organize for the September 22 German Catholic parade. Joseph Elsessor was elected Lawrenceville marshal with John F Schaffer as adjutant and several officers named to lead 150 uniformed escorts in the third division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine's Escort Club
Sleek Sneak Thief Peddler Arrested in Southside
Officer Grogan arrested Henry Grimes, a known thief, who posed as a peddler to steal linen items including towels and tablecloths. Captain Stewart recognized him at the station, ending his latest theft spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grogan
Southside
Henry Grimes
Captain Stewart
Chartiers Man Seeks Peace Against Wife
B Knorr of Chartiers petitions for protection from his wife Margaret alleging threatening behavior and improper conduct she was arrested yesterday and is held for a Thursday hearing before Alderman Roche.
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B. Knorr
Chartiers
Margaret
Alderman Roche
Wabash Seeks Pittsburg Territory With Pittsburgh and Western Links
The Pittsburg and Western changes top rail chatter as M A McDonald resigns and J W Patton is named to replace him. Baltimore and Ohio aims closer ties and new lines from Akron to Chicago Junction, eyeing routes to Ft Wayne and better westbound access for Wabash and other lines.
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M. A. McDonald
Pittsburg and Western
J. W. Patton
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Harry W. Oliver
Patton
McDonald
New York
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Torun
Akron
Chicago Junction
Newaton
P. Bruner
Cleveland and
William Truby
Sharpsville Road
Thomas M. King
Oliver
Ohio
City
Akron and Western
Carey
Plymouth
Wabash
Outlin
Pittsboro
America
Ft. Wayne
M'Kisley Hopes in Rail Dividends Discussed
Herman Holmes traveling passenger agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad passed through the city en route to Cincinnati. He, an Ohio Republican admirer of McKinley, expects the Major’s re election and notes new season tourist traffic. he says freight yields money while passenger business is costly.
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Herman Holmes
Louisville and Nashville
Cincinnati
Holmes
Ohio
McKinley
Massillon
Theatrical Managers Kohl and Middleton Visit Pittsburg
Chicago producers Kohl and Middleton registered at the Anderson and retired early after a silent reply from Middleton. They previously tried to lease the Casino in Pittsburg, then controlled by Harry Davis, and rejected Manager O'Brien's terms. Their current aim remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Kohl & Middleton
Chicago
Anderson
Mr. Middleton
Pittsburg
Harry Davis
O'Brien
Tore
Charges Loom Over Buckley Jenkinson After Bel Mont Fight
Allegheny police face charges at a Police Committee meeting after Lieutenant Buckley and Officer Jenkinson are accused of misconduct following a Belmont Street fight. Chief Murphy vows a thorough investigation as council members condemn recent police conduct and threaten further actions.
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Buckley
Jenkinson
Avoner
Allegheny
Police Committee
Murphy
Dispatch
Belmont Street
Gsue
Dempsey
Frank Curry
Alexander
Shoemaker
Rohl
Petrie
Meelvy on Counterfeiters Policy Sparks Local Debate
Tospector McKelvy of the South Side voices frustration over a report claiming police avoid counterfeiters citing government duties. He defends police duties to protect citizens and urges U S officers to trace counterfeit rings, noting local action remains in force on the South Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tospector McKelvy
South Side
United States
Police Department Ag
Humane Society appoints agents and reports funds
At a Humane Society meeting, General Agent O'Brien and Assistant Agent Berryman gave reports. President Eaton outlined a trip through oil country towns to place local agents, noting cordial receptions and good prospects. Newly-appointed officers include D. W. Goheen, Charles J. Arnold, F. P. Aderger, Isaac Lines, John Colbett. Secretary Davidson reported weekly fines totaling 60 dollars from cruelty to children and animal cases, with contributions from John A. McCreary, Clara Kestner, and Mary Mussler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
O’brien
Berryman
Eaton
D. W. Goheen
New Tlehem
Charles J. Arnold
Brookville
F. P. Aderger
Reynoldsville
Isaac Lines
DuBois
John Colbett
Punxsutawney
Davidson
John A. McCreary
Clara Kestner
Mary Mussler
Highway Robbery Arrests Link Two Suspects
Martin Corcoran and Daniel Clowry were arrested for a Monday night highway robbery on Sixteenth Street, stealing $16 and jewelry from Joseph Martin. Both are tied to other local robberies and Corcoran faces a court hearing today while Clowry was held after earlier liquor-sellings charges. Master Jake Miller, son of Mrs. Kate Miller, lost an eye after an iron chip struck it in Mr. Biggers’ factory. The eye was removed by Dr. Sadler and a fragment of iron found inside the ball.
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Westing
Electric Light Company
Westinghouse
Electric Company
Swarts
Carpenters’ Union
Johenston
Trades Council
Danler, Close & Johns
Westinghouse Company
Mana J. H. Johnston
Martin Corcoran
Daniel Clowry
Joseph Martin
Sixteenth Street
Puddiers. Com
Corcoran
Jake
Kate Miller
Woods
Ruo Avenue
Allegheny
River coal ships show rail cost gap in 1879 tale
Captain J M Risher recalls river coal era citing the 1879 steamer Joseph B Williams voyage from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. One tow carried 600000 bushels at 3 cents a bushel costing $15000 vs rail would be about $190000, a $162000 water advantage.
Hoppers Bros offer quick home fabrics at 307 Wood Street
The firm advertises rapid production of mattings linoleums oil cloths and car pets with muslins sateens and silk draperies to stock and install at short notice from 307 Wood street Marssu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoppers Bros. & Co
Wood Street
Marssu
Bargain Men’s Suits Hit By Local Clothier
The notice touts affordable men’s business suits priced at six to eight dollars, claiming many doubted value but now sold widely. It lists P. Co. CCG Pirrssore Combination Clothing Company at Grant Street corner and nearby, with mentions of Musling, ssteens and silk draperies and Horror Bros. & Co. at 307 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Co
Grant
Williams Tow Boat Tests Scale of Coal Transport to New Orleans
The Williams could haul 2,430 cars requiring 154 trains and 1 man for five months to move coal from Pittsburg to New Orleans. In a March trip three years ago she carried 39 boats 6 barges with extra fuel three barges totaling 226 010 bushels and 30 340 in freight. Across three trips she loaded 104 barges and boats totaling 2 234 105 bushels. Now owned by L. D. Risher she sits for sale due to dull trade and would only suit towing heavy loads, likely shifting to Mississippi river trade when used again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Steam
Risher
Williams
L. D. Risher
Horne Co Heather Mixtures Parade New Dress Goods
The Horne and Co Penn Avenue stores advertise Heather Mixtures as the season's popular dress goods. Early buyers report strong demand and rapid returns while many sections await full listings. The sale highlights include woolens, cottons, and silks at reduced summer prices as stock cleans up.
Printed India Silks Offer 50c Yard Sale
A sale note advertises Real Shanghai Silks and Finest goods at 50c a yard and 25c a yard, down from 1 to 150 dollars. Early buyers can secure pick patterns. Knitted undergarments also require quick movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Shanghai
Soc
Children's and Ladies Vests Sale List
Textile sale notes show multiple lots of children and ladies vests in cotton, gauze, ribbed wool, lisle, and cambric corset covers. Prices cut from various higher amounts, including 25c to 75c and up to 50c for larger sizes. Special values feature cambric corset covers.
Crane Elevator Co. Reversing Engines at Fifth Ave Market St
A 2010F filing notes Crane Elevator Co lists reversing engines including hydraulic and steam systems for passengers and freight at Fifth Avenue and Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
Market St
Ladies' Suit Parlor Offers Dresses at Low Prices
London and Paris novelties soon arriving from Mrs. Parcels in Europe prompt reduced sale of all dresses gowns and suits at Painces Jones 29 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Parcels
Europe
Painces & Jones
Fifth Ave
Horror Bros. Co. Brings Textiles to Wood Street
A fragment lists Matti linoleums oil cloths and ecar pets along with muslins sateens and silk draperies. The entry notes Horror Bros. Co. at 07 Wood Street offering these fabrics on short notice.
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Horror Bros. & Co
Wood Streat
Mwfssa
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Pizals
Noah
Equitible Gas
Pean Avenue
Robert B. Brown
People’s Company
Lin
Mar
Biggn
Sparklers
Allegheny Committee
Dr. Ledington
Pitteburg
Enterprise
Eecenne A5
J. H. Jonxsrox
Irwin Pilate Glass
Tanners
Hcer
Augustine Club
Diegulees
Digpaich
Supt. Patton
M'Kisley
Meelvy
Joseph B. Williams
J. M. Risher
Mononahela River
Mississippi
Josie
Grand Lake Cost Company
Williams, Io
Jack Williams
Tom Patterson
James Rafferty
DR. C. McLane
Fleming Broa
Pi Pa
Hueus & Hacke
Summer Clearing Sale
We Choice Designs
Toile du Nords
Now &c
Seadon
Musling
Weisser
Berrer
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Lot
JOS. Horne & CO
PENN
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Joié Huwi
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