Boston Teachers Institute Closes with Praise and Farewells
The week long Teachers Institute in Boston ends with thanks to instructors like Dr. Winship and Superintendent Hamilton. Speakers praise the session as highly successful while noting the influence of two wealthy women funding education. A poetically awkward moment ends with a student sending back a pansy note to a professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caughlin
Clorionus Institute
Allegheny County
Hamilston
Allegheny Wharf Fight Yields Switch Ordinance
After a two hour clash, Allegheny's Wharf Committee approves an ordinance granting part of the wharf to the Pittsburg and Western Railroad for a 2,075 by 60 foot switch from Pine to McFadden. The rental is set at 1,200 dollars yearly amid opposition from Councilman Voegler who vows to challenge it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Allegheny Wharf Committee
Pittsburg and Western
Allegheny Wharf
Pine
McFadden
Oliver
Vogler
C. C. Hax
Hax
Pittsburg and Western Railro
Pennsylvania Railroad
Voegler
Streipecke
Brown
Ammon
Brakeman Killed by Train Before His Planned Wedding
Charles Parker a Pittsboro and Lake Erie brakeman living on Forrester street was killed when he was knocked down by a moving train on the Pennicky road at Becks Run yesterday afternoon. He was working beside the cars when the accident occurred and died at the scene. A woman in black claiming to be Parker’s fiancée called at the morgue about nine thirty, noting their wedding was to be held next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Parker
Pittsboro
Lake Erie
Forrester Street
Pear Kaercher
Four Mile Enon
St Beck's Run
Aera
Parker
Glenn's Latest Capture Becomes Quiet Marriage News
Detective Glenn of the Alleghanty front office force secretly marries widow Lois Boice. The wedding and departure occurred quietly Thursday night with only Chief Murphy aware until yesterday. The couple plans to return from the East in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Alleghanty
Lois Boice
Johnno
Chief Murphy
Fourteenth Ward Delamater Club Meeting Planned
A preliminary meeting was held at 383 Forbes Street by W. W. Chaplin manager of the Oil Exchange Clearing House to form a Fourteenth Ward Delamater Club. A public meeting was planned at Fifth Avenue Market House but postponed to Wednesday evening when the market will be open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Chaplin
Oil Exchange Clearing House
Forbes Street
Delamater Club
Fifth Avenue Market Couse
Deci
Lagerfelt Property Seized by Deputies in Pittsburg
Sheriff deputies conducted a search yesterday on Baron Lagerfelt’s property. They attached the Baron’s household goods, his stake in Folksblatt, nine shares in the Jefferson Iron Company, and other possessions. The action followed an official process at the Baron’s East End residence on Penn Street in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCandless
Baron Lagerfelt
East End
Folksblatt
Nine Gee
Jefferson Iron Company
Baggage Smasher Spotlighted In Summer Depot Tale
A vivid look at the baggage handler’s hard season as trunks grow heavier and passenger traffic soars. Union depot agents report record pieces handled in July and August, with 20 000 to 50 000 pieces on major lines. B and C station crews say staff shortages worsen overwork as seaside trips drive Eastbound baggage flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Pennsylvania
Ft. Wayne
Pan
Department
Union Station
Baltimore Sod Ohio
Harrisburg
Citiaot Wettee Bene
Railway Company of
Pittsburg
Capital
Janary
Allegheny and
Anchester Pusenne Biers Company
Capital Stock
Will Decide Next Week on Sixth Street Bridge Plans
Colonel Fladd of St. Louis consulting engineer for the Sixth Street Bridge Company reports two plans favored for the new structure. He praises both but endorses Gustave Lindenthal’s Hamburg style as strongest for a century‑spanning credit to two cities and rapid transit. A stockholders meeting will be held next week to choose the final design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fladd
Sixth Street
St. Louis
Sixth Street Bridge Company
Gustave Lindenthal
Hamburg
Germany
Europe
Swiss Saengerbund Festival Opens in New York
The Swiss North American Saengerbund affiliate with about 30 members sails to New York for the first singing festival there. They seek prizes after wins in Cleveland and elsewhere and expect strong showings in a 2000-voice chorus. President Godfrey Alz and Edward Keller lead the troupe, confident in their prepared performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saengerbund
New York
Metropolis
Cleveland
Godfrey Alz
Edward Keller
Leslie
Saengerband
Timber market talk in Clarion by Major Greenland
Major W. W. Greenland of Clarion reports fair lumber demand and prices this season, with output near average due to a warm winter. He references unbroken timberland near Tidioute on the Allegheny river once owned by the late Congressman Watson, noting offers rose from 400000 to 650000 in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Greenland
Clarion
Tidioute
Allegheny River
Congressman Watson
Sept Patton's Successor Not Yet Named
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad remains without sufficient cars as the search for Patton's successor continues, with industry officials noting ongoing shortages and scheduling gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Pittsburg Car Association Aids Unloading But Needs More Cars
The Pittsburg Car Association speeds shipment unloading and is praised by a railroad man who warns that famine is cured by more cars and greater business. It notes the lack of new cars and funding, and mentions pending appointment of Superintendent Patton's successor, known only as Patton with a single given name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Car Association
Patton
Legion
Campaign To Be Red Hot With Surprises Says Kerr
Democratic State Committee Chairman Kerr left for Philadelphia and met Western Pennsylvania party leaders to align work. He forecasts a dramatic campaign in which Pattison gains from Independent Republicans and miners while farmers join the opposition, with unexpected developments and much press interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr
Democratic State Committee
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
St Altoona
Pattison
Knights of Labor
Farmers
Detective Steele Tracks Suspect From Mine Arrest in New Bethlehem
Frank Sisson, accused of shooting Milton Petrie and robbing his Allegheny residence last Sunday, was captured in New Bethlehem Clarion County and jailed in Allegheny. Detective James Steele traced him via a postal card and a history of labor moves ending in coal mining. He is to be held for court as Steele and Johnston confirm the identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Clarion County
New Bethlehem
Pittsburg
Johnston
Great Western Coal Company
Gallipolis
Sisson
Memphis
Tenn
Red Man Arrest Sparks Public Outcry In City
An Indian man named Frank Denny was found injured on Seventh Avenue near Engine House No. 5 after a confrontation with Officer Walikofsky. He was taken to Central station, claimed to be Buffalo Bill’s tribe member, and may face a hearing the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walikofsky
Seventh Avenue
Sergeant Gray
Franked documents and postal rule confusion
A contemporary report claims Bayne’s franked documents were diverted from the Allegheny post office. The Dispatch checked law and found a Congressman may attach a frank to documents and forward them in bulk to designated recipients, who may redirect and mail them without abusing the privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Bayne
Frank
Allegheny Post Office
Dispatch
Congressman Baylie
Ward Twenty-Ninth school board deadlock on teacher elections
The Twenty-ninth ward school directors met to elect two teachers but only three members attended. President Theodore A. Weber adjourned after awaiting the others and provisionally filled vacancies to avoid disruption. If Schaffer withdraws, the dispute may go to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-ninth Ward
Theodore A. Weber
Messrs. Weber
Benz
Kauffeld
Messrs
Donnan
Evans
Locke
Weber
Schaffer
Prizes Offered for Amateur Writers at THS Event
The Fourth Page of Time True announces prizes for amateur writers hosted by THS in PiaEAe. The notice calls for submissions and outlines entry details for participants seeking recognition or awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THS
Piaeae
Metal road tracks May end Westinghouse matter soon
A Department of Agriculture report by E. E. Russell Trotman argues metal railroad ties, especially steel crossties, offer forest preservation benefits and lower maintenance costs. Global trials across 25,000 miles show steel ties reducing derailments and long-term upkeep, with Germany India and South America adopting metal tracks and Pittsburgh firms preparing production for wider use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
E. E. Russell Trotman
Forestry Division
Canada
Germany
Switzerland
India
South America
New York Central Road
Tue Drs- Patch
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Pittsburg
Chicago Meeting Hints at Price Control Plan for Window Glass
A Chicago gathering May consider a centralized agency to set uniform prices for window glass. Local manufacturers James A. Chambers W D Keyes and J F Hart discussed proposals to form a price board to regulate trade, curb underselling, and freeze non compliant firms out of the market with dealer cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James A. Chambers
W. D. Keyes
New Albany
Ind
J. F. Hart
Muncie
Board of Control
Eee
Crescent Steel Works Picnic At Rock Point Today
The Crescent Steel Works in the Eighteenth ward holds its annual workmen’s picnic at Rock Point. The mill contributed 125 dollars to cover expenses for workers unable to afford the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Steel Works
Eighteenth Ward
Rock Point
Fifth Annual Forty Sixth Regiment Reunion Held Here
Only officer present from the regiment expects to attend the reunion in this city at Post 3 G A R Hall and Hotel Hamilton banquet. George R Beecher sends order No 1 for the event approved by Captain Joseph Matchett of Catasaqua Pa. Colonel Joseph F Knipe, the sole living field officer of the regiment, is anticipated to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Beecher
Joseph Matchett
Catasaqua
Forty-sixth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Association
G. A. BR. Hall
Fourth Avenue
Hamilton
Joseph F. Knipe
United States Ancee 2 Anes
More for a Nickel Pittsburg Traction on Transfer Plans
Eastern stockholders of the Pittsburg Traction Company plan a meeting next Tuesday in the central office to discuss transfer tickets allowing travel across lines for one fare. Half a dozen company presidents weighed the idea. opinions varied on feasibility and impact on owners given Pittsburgh’s many parallel routes.
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Pittsburg Traction Company
Washington
Philadelphia
McKee
Pittsburg and
Birmingham Road
Mr. Holmes
Citizens’ Line
N. Holmes & Sons
Boston
Callery
Second Avenue
North Highland Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Philadel
Elkins
Mr. Dalzell
Pittsburg, Aley Ence
Nesn Road
Westinghouse workers urge conference to settle strike
A committee of Westinghouse employees pledged to act when called upon as talks with Superintendent Pease loom. The group, now including Fuel Gas soda machine and other plant workers, aims to resolve disputes and restore full operations. Machinists note wage and hour issues, arguing local pay trails national norms, yet seek a principled settlement and shorter hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
Lafayette Hall
Fuel Gas Company
Soda Machine Company
Electric Company
Pease
Couny
Etter Advan
Returned to Johnstown Officer Pursues News Company Thief
Special Officer J. Clark arrived from the Pennsylvania Railroad with James Boyd, agent of the Union News Company, arrested by Detective McTighe. Boyd is wanted for stealing 36 worth of company property and may be tied to a prior diamond robbery at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. A United States tent and concert was held at the Second M F Church, with proceeds aiding the Bridgy school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clark
Pennsylsylvania Railroad
James Boyd
Union News Company
McTighe
Boyd
News Company
Seventh Avenue
United States
Ebu
Old House-Where I Can Feel Safe, Kleber & Bro Music
Purchasers trust the old music house of H. Kleber & Bro for honesty and judgment. Klebers offer Steinway Conover Gabler Opera pianos and Burdett or Earhoff organs at lower prices with easy terms. Call at 506 Wood Street Pittsburgh for superior instruments and customer satisfaction.
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H. Kleber & Bro
Klebers
Kleber
Kiebers
Wood Street
Pittsburg
Local Bargains Avail in Pittsburgh Shops And Deals
New neckwear at James H. Aiken & Co. 100 Fifth Ave Allegheny. Upright pianos and melodeons priced from 20 to 290 dollars. Men’s suits at 8 dollars. Closing out ladies print wrappers at Jos. Horne & Co. federal and Market streets. Excursion to Wheeling tomorrow via B and O railroad at 1.50 round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky Creet
Allegheny
Wheeling
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
City offices to close for Labor Day holiday
Nearly all city offices will close Monday for Labor Day and employees will receive a rest on the holiday. Many staffers plan to travel to the country and return by Tuesday morning. Public Works, City Treasurer and Controller, delinquent tax, police and fire departments will also observe the closure.
Counterfeit Ten Dollar Note Seized By U S Detective
United States Detective McSweeney reports another dangerous counterfeit, a ten dollar Germania National Bank note from New Orleans. Two bad notes were found at a Lawrenceville bank. Features include a pale front, poorly formed G in Germania, and blurred eagle feathers. The bill bears serial B 813,637 and bank number 1091 with check letter C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McSweeney
Germania National Bank of
New Orleans
Lawrenceville
Beinhauer Docket Leads to Unusual Nuisance Case
Prosecutor Fras Kankowski sues Martin Pfeifer owner of a South Twelfth Street boarding house alleging a backyard bathhouse nuisance. After work mill workers allegedly bathe nude in the yard prompting the suit. The docket lists Alderman Beinhauer alongside the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beinhauer
Fras Kankowski
Martin Pfeifer
South Twelfth Street
Kankowski
Pfeifer
Horne & Co Clears Out Prices Across Store
Bargain blitz at Horne & Co elevates discounts with dresses, shirts, and silk goods slashed. Fifty cent dress materials and 25 to 35 cent Charlies draw shoppers while Indy silk fabrics move briskly. Linen and glove departments feature 75 cent specials and neckwear cut to 25 and 50 cents. Tennis goods priced to attract buyers as stock dwindles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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Goodby
Marn
Winship
Quincy ‘Aglasic Lew
Louis Agazziz
Suse Ax
Owenas
Harry Oliver
Lagerfelt
Bias Ens Pean Street
Sandra
Lamber Ie Plusberg
Baltimore and Ohio
Ekeer
Frank Sisson
Petrie
Walskofski
Bayne
METAL
Forty-Sixth Pennsylvania
D “Gateers Infantry
Department of
Johnstown
Edward
Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
aus-Ussu
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Cor. Grants and Diamond Sts
Court House
Jos. Horne & Co
Market Street
Ussu Hucus & Hacer
Vee
Gas and
507
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
JOS. Horne & C
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