Engineers Back Canal Plan For Waterways Across Nation
The Ship Canal Commission prepares two week reports on engineering and trade benefits of a lake Erie route. Members including Wood Goodwin Brewer and Roberts discuss oceans of water and year round navigation with business leaders like Mendelvon, Merrill, Scully and Krane advocating wider commerce and Pittsburg steel ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship Canal Commission
John A. Wood
J. 3M
Gir
James A. Mendelvon
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Gulf
Werchandiss
Efports
Washington's canal vision and rise of New York described
The piece argues George Washington favored linking the James and Potomac to the Ohio to boost commerce and Virginia's wealth. It contrasts Norfolk and New York's futures, notes DeWitt Clinton opened Lake Erie canal, and asserts Pittsburgh’s rise depends on Northwest water links. Kamberland supports Ohio river and Lake Erie canal to create a lake port rivaling New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberland
Washington
Gonsequenor
Atlantic
Norfolk
Virginia
James
Potomac
Ohio
New York
New York City
Philadelphia
DeWitt Clinton
Lake Erie
Hudon
Hutson River
Empire State
Pittsburg
Virgi
Massahusetts
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Connecticut
New Jersey
North Carolina
South Carolina
Kamberland
Pitteborg
Pittsburg Banks in Strong Condition Says Examiner
Bank Examiner George Sheppard says Pittsburg banks are in better condition than in years and hold ample reserves. He notes money is tight but banks are not overextended, while brokers face the hardest hit from the cash shortage. He limits his view to national banks and says legitimate business remains on a safe foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsylvania
Pittsburgh
iMigeelow
Pittsburg
Morrow
Erie Ship Canal
Morer Gourley
Mittaburg
George Sheppard
Sheppard
Lenaigg
Dining Cars on Ft Wayne to Canton Delight Rail Guests
Samuel Moody led newspaper men on a Pleasant Canton trip to review Pennsylvania Company dining cars on the Ft Wayne route. The party enjoyed three first class meals, elegant decor, and attentive service during a day-long ride through farm lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pennsylvania Company
Samuel Moody
Canton
Ft. Wayne
Ft. Wayne and Panhandle
McKinsey
Lions
Cief
Mackere State
Mortuary Report Totals 1 Deaths Week Ended Nov 29
Last week’s mortuary report for the week ending November 29 records a total of 1 death, compared with the same week in 1889. In the Old City 23 deaths occurred, East Find St Southside 9 and institutions reporting, with only 2 deaths from diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City
East Find
Southside
An Iosane Convict Escapes From Dixmont
William M. Hart of Mercer County escaped from the Dixmont Insane Asylum on Tuesday. He was sent to the penitentiary six years ago for burglary and was transferred to Dixmont last September after becoming violent in Saint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixmont
William M. Hart
Mercer County
Saint
Benjamin Lord steam generator patent offers coal fuel alternative
Benjamin Lord of this city has invented and patented a steam generator that evaporates as much water using cheap slack as ordinary boilers using natural gas. It consumes smoke and is simple, cheap, and space efficient. It can operate safely at 150 to 200 pounds per square inch and needs no boiler-maker upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lord
River Frontage Plans Stir City Poor Farm Debate
The city weighs changing the Poor Farm site rules after rain exposed the issue. Chief Eliott may advertise a riverfront site within ten days while Mayor Gagrley questions the river frontage requirement and the State Board of Charities may veto local plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Eliott
Chief Elliott
Department of Charities
Gagrley
Will Test Koch’s Remedy for Consumption
A 20 year old Alleghenian named Charles Lotz resigned from W. B. Leafe & Sons and traveled to Germany to try Dr. Koch’s mood-tulked remedy for consumption. He has suffered over two years, nearly giving up work, and will remain in Germany through winter to seek improvement. If the treatment succeeds he may stay. otherwise he will return to Allegheny in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch
Charles Lotz
W. B. Lcaife & Sons
Germany
Lot
Rbeghens
Allegheny
Captain Ward Dead Pioneer river captain and real estate investor
Captain William Ward died last evening at 9 o'clock aged 84 after a career as a river captain and real estate investor. He helped form the Republican party in Pittsburgh and built many steamers on the Ohio and Allegheny rivers with partner John Speer. His brother George H. Ward died last Friday and was buried Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Ward
Marquette
Mich
Lo IS Whitaker
Michigan
Genneman
Georgee H. Ward
Burien
Captain Ward
Philadelphia
John Speer
Ohio
Alletheny
Republican Party
Sittsburg
Visions of Christmas Snow Storm Hits Northwest
A major snow storm spread across the Northwest with lighter snowfall in the East. Forecasters expect the system to continue with rising barometric pressure and falling temperatures. Locals describe the weather as abominable while a coaster owner hopes for a favorable chill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allwise Signal Service
Arbitration continuation in Pittsburgh lines consolidation case
The arbitration case regarding the consolidation of the southwest system of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg was continued yesterday. Steubenville, Ohio resident Mr. Sherrard, a Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railroad stockholder, refuses to become a stockholder in the consolidated line. Arguments will be heard in Steubenville shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Sherrard
Steubenville, C
Cincinnatiaml
Louis Hailroad
Consolidated
Steubenville
Work of Allegheny Health Officer
The Allegheny Health Committee met last night and transacted only routine business. Lippert reported destroying 60 pounds of meat 4 pounds of poultry 40 baskets of fish 2 baskets of fish and 15 bunches of fruit, indicating enforcement activity by the Meat and Milk Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Health Committee
Lippert
Notable Departure of Professor T M Riche from Town
The article notes the abrupt departure of Prof T M Riche, formerly of Germany, with reports that he swindled many, collecting payments in advance from numerous men and women of various classes. The tone expresses sorrow from physicians and young women, alleging German and French knowledge and widespread prepayments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Riche
Germany
Resignation of Monongahela Water Supt Stengel
Superintendent Stengel of the Monongahela Water Company has submitted his resignation to take effect in April. He plans a post retirement trip to Germany. The board of directors will meet soon to act on the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stengel
Monongahela Water Company
Germany
Stenzel
Chief Jones Testifies in Bribe Inquiry and Defense
Chief Jones of the Allegheny Fire Department testifies in a mayoral inquiry, admitting receiving money but denying illegal acts. He describes hiring Winn for police telegraph work, disputes competency, and notes payments and plans to operate alone by spring. Witnesses discuss false alarms, system operations, and alleged corruption. Hearing resumes Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Allegheny Fire Department
Wyman
Crow
Pearson
Winn
Pleasant Valley
Brown
Vevur
Porter
Fay
Sront
Tone
Ilegal
Gardner
Alleheny
Morris Meade
Pittssarg Bureau of Electricity
Florence Hall
Hobart Knox
Charles Mets
Chief Jones
Glenn
Beech Street
Welcome to the Envoys Arrangements for Irish envoys reception
City Hall meeting selects committees for Dillon and O Brien visit. Mayor Gourley chairs. Father Sheedy speaks. Appointments include Organization Committee led by Eugene M. O Neill and Reception Committee led by Thomas M. Marshall. Committees to meet this afternoon to finalize members and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Dillon
O' Brien
Gourley
Father Sheedy
Eugene M. O' Neill
Jeln Larkin
John B. McCale
W. W. Williams
Deai Fishery
John Madden
1. J. Koughney
Thomas Murray
William J. Hirennin
Pinawes
James A. McNally
Chikt G. Dixon
A. F. Reading
B.S Slerrow
Fred Gwinner, Sr
W. H. Selif
Joseph G. Selbencek
A Day's Mishaps In Allegheny And Nearby
A series of accidents reported yesterday include a one year old Jonas Walker who fell into a fire and died at the Homeopathic Hospital after being left by his mother Mrs. Walker at No.9 South avenue Allegheny. Catharine Carland of No.115 Dennison avenue Hast Enel broke her right arm at the elbow. John Collins a ten meter fell from Lewaron on Forty third street, breaking his right arm and fracturing his skull. William Murphy a furnaceman at Moorhead McCleane's mill Soho crushed his right foot by a falling bar of pit metal. George Cogh dislocated his shoulder after a horse kick at McCabe Bros livery on Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty-third Street
William Murphy
Moorhead & McCleane’s
Soho
George Cogh
McCabe Bros
Penn Avenue
Ogden Man Captain Markle Dies Suddenly on Street
Captain C. C. Markle died on Ogden street Tuesday evening. A long time business leader in the city, he helped run C. P. Markle & Sons with cake ovens and real estate holdings. He served in the late war and was an early director of the Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Markle
Ogden
Utah
Captain Markle
C. P. Markle & Sons
Markley
Pittsburg and
Connellsville
Allegheyr History Book Nearing Public Release
The official history of Allegheyr from 1740 to 1890, delayed by author fines to Carl Wilhelm, should be finished within three weeks. Pittsburgh printing and engraving showcase finest illustrations by Clarence Johns and an elaborate cover, produced by Pittsboro Photo. Engraving Company at 77 Diamond Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheir
Carl Wilhelm
Clarence Johns
Pittsburg
Pittsboro Photo. Engraving Company
Diamond Street
Freight Wreck near Glenfield Causes Early Morning Excitement
A rumor of a major rail crash on the Ft Wayne Railway at Glenfield sparked widespread alarm as four doctors reportedly rushed to the scene. It proved a freight wreck with about six box cars overturned and no injuries, but train traffic was delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenfield
T. Wayne
Trafic
Gas drives industrial shift toward Coraopolis and iron firms
The article reports that abundant gas at Coraopolis prompts firms from Pittsburg to consider relocating glass and iron plants there. George A. Macbeth & Co seeks a gas reliable site, with plans for a new plant of about 55 acres, employing around 75 workers, while Southside operations may be retained for storage. Local committees will push for land and railroad rate concessions to facilitate the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disratcn
Coraopolis
George A. Macbeth & Co
Southside
Ens
Pittsburg
George A. Macbeth
Cas
Macbeth
South Fortieth Street
People's Company
Oliver Bros
Coraupolis
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Ford
Coracpolis
Ballot Reform on Agenda for Paper Carriers Union
The M A M P A and the Paper Carriers Association prepare for a meeting with ballot reform among key topics. The election of officers features a successor to First Vice President William A Martin, who rests October 11, with William A Carney or another Amalgamated Association member likely to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paper Carriers” Association
William A. Martin
William A. Carney
Amalgamated Association
Organizing Electricians and National Union Convention
C& Thomas of Electrical Union No 06.6 calls for nationwide support to organize electrical workers. Delegates from local unions will form a national body at an upcoming convention. Joseph Mathews won 65 in a suit against Park Brothers Co for unpaid wages after a two year contract dispute as a roller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. & Thomas
Electrical Union
American Federation of Labor
Electrical Workers of
United States
Joseph Mathews
Park Brothers & Co
Lim
Mathews
Park Brothers& Co
Bottle Blowers Deserting for Flint Prescription Ware
Desertion of bottle blowers accelerates as green ware loses market share to Flint prescription ware. within two months many craftsmen shifted to the newer line, drawn by cheaper, sturdier goods and better demand in the trade.
Stranger from Pierre voices biased views on Indians in Dakota
G W Stine of Pierre South Dakota arrives on the Panhandle line and lampoons Indians. He says whites should act, asserts troops are enough, and mocks Mormon influence while noting Dakota agriculture leans toward sheep and stock raising amid a population decline.
Glassworks for Virginia Move Affects South Side Worker
Michael Ward, veteran glassworker of the South Side, is negotiating with a company to manage a new glass plant at Buena Vista Virginia, which is already under construction. A large cable at Oliver Iron and Steel Works broke last night, causing work stoppage and idling several men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ward
South Side
Buena Vista
Oliver Iron and Steel Works
Tepal
Industrial Items In Brief From The Wildwood Area
A new well struck by Barnsdall & Co in the Wildwood district is reported to hold potential for 3 000 barrels. Mining bosses qualification exams in the seventh bituminous district resume, with results not expected until tomorrow evening. Operative Plasterers Union No 31 has elected three delegates for the International Association convention in Boston this month. Oliver Iron and Steel Company builds a new South Tenth Street plant nearing completion, slated to become a major flyash manufacturing site on the Southside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnsdall & Co
Wildwood
Operative Plasterers’ Union No. 31
International Association
Boston
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
South Tenth Street
The Bostonians Open at Duquesne Theater in Opera Revival
The Bostonians bring a top English speaking company to the Duquesne Theater starting Monday December 8 for Robin Hood. Philadelphia Press lauds their voices and preparation and urges music lovers to attend as seats go on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Theater
Bostonians
Philadelphia Press
Opera
Grand operas heard with orchestral flair at Mellor and Hoene
The Daguesne operas are performed this week and the public is invited to hear the celebrated Kolvins on the Aolianos. No musical knowledge is needed to reproduce Strauss waltzes and major works with fine tone shading at the Palace of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene’s
Fifth Avenue
Palace of Music
Precious Stones Shop Ad Highlights Sterling Silver Goods
An advertisement notes a department stocked with Sterling Silver items, aces pare, cut glass, cutlery, genuine bronzes, and a magnificent stock across the store.
Broken Labor Pact Claims Lead Knights of Labor Case
John Devlin of Michigan, a General Executive Board member, arrives to press the Shm son Glass Company Limited over alleged breaches of a Knights of Labor employment contract. The firm reportedly hires non members. Devlin seeks resolution and may discuss the John Phillips case set for reevaluation by the Executive Board in Jacksonville, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Devlin
Michigan
Knights of Labor
General Assembly
Shmson Glass Company, Limited
Doyle
Ross
Eyane
Devlin
Jolin Phillips
Jacksonville
Fla, Ad
Phillips
Panhandle coal dealer expands capacity for public supply
Fred Greiner, cor Fourth avenue sub Try street Pittsburg, enlarges daily capacity to 3,500 tons to meet public demand for Panhandle coal. Estimates furnished to families hotels shops and buildings. Orders receive prompt attention by telephone 1027. Store open till 9. REIAENSTEIN 152 154 156 Federal street Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Greiner
Fourth Avenue
Try Street
Pittsburg
Reiaenstein
Federal Street
Allegheny
Seal Plush and Alaska Seal Coats at Bargain Prices
Seal Plush Jackets offered at 9 and up to 20 dollars with 36 to 38 inch coats priced from 16 50 to 30. Seal Plush Wraps in new shapes with satin linings priced from 17 59 to 35. Genuine Alaska Seal Jackets Wraps and Capes, English dye, contracted before price rise, plus hundreds of winter ladies’ markets at 3 to 8 dollars, many half to one third former prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Newmarkets
Cuban mine operators arrive to discuss manganese trade
Comat Duany and Dr. I H Portuondo from San Diego meet Vice President Curry of Carnegie Phipps Co at the Monongahela House to discuss Cuban manganese ore. The ore tests 66 to 66.9 percent manganese with no phosphorus, aiming for American market entry and potential pricing between 10 and 20 dollars per ton in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comat Duany
I. H. Portuondo
San Diego
Monongahela House
Curry
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Tolay
Wample
Cuba
Count Duany
Dr. Portuumide
Carnegies
Bethlehem Steel Nd Iron Company
Blaine
Mayor Wyman Signals Popular Vote on New Water Works
Mayor Wyman signs resolution calling a city election on the third Tuesday of February 1291 to decide on extending water works to Nine Muio rsland in the Allegheny river. City Clerk White received the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Muiorsland
Allegheny River
White
Allegheny Market House ordinance restricts rentals
The Market Committee amended the government ordinance to require all permanent stands be rented only to United States citizens or taxpayers and to prohibit drugs entering the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Market House
Market Committee
United States
Thomas Cox Held for Murder in Enright Case
Coroner McDowell ruled the inquest into the November 2 shooting of James Enright. Thomas Cox is held for murder, with Timothy Scanlan and Patrick Geox held as accessories before and after the fact. Cox refused to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
James Enright
Thomas Cox
Timothy Scanlan
Patrick Geox
Cox
Will Discuss Bridge Legislation by City Councils
A joint sub committee of Councils, to whom was referred the bridge bill prepared by City Attorney Moreland, has been called to meet at the City Clerk office tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland
Federation to Meet in Detroit Landmark Labor Gathering
Thirty thousand wage workers in Allegheny county will be represented at the American Federation of Labor meeting in Detroit next Monday. The event is described as one of the era’s most important labor assemblies with about 730000 workers represented by nearly 000 delegates. Pittsburgh attendees include William A. Carney Jeremiah Daugherty Will i am A Smith and others from the Amalgamated Association Flint Glassworkers Union Operative Plasterers Union Ice Drivers Union Carriage and Wagon Makers Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
Laborere
Knights of Labor
Pittsburg
William A. Carney
Jeremiah Daugherty
Amalgamated Association
W. Smith
Flint Glassworkers’ Union
Preswent Tevary
Operative Plaster
Shopping ad blitz offers and catalog request notes
A collage of promotions sells sheet music catalogue from Will L. Thompson & Co. and lists musical goods, lamp shades, plush jackets, satin jackets, and sacques from Rosenbaum & Co. Other items include IntelliCreme ale, Christmas goods, Equitable insurance claims, and neckwear from James H. Aiken & Co. at 100 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Thompson & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Iik. Ts
James H. Aiken & Co
Holiday Presents
Fifth Ave
Special sale of Alaska Sealskin Coats in multiple lengths
We offer all new Alaska Sealskin Coats 36 38 and 40 inches long and 32 to 40 bust sizes at prices 33 to 50 percent below current cost. The coats are claimed reliable and perfectly made, purchased at a sacrifice from the manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Shawls on Semi Annual Sale at Cloak Department
Our entire stock of Wool and Camel's Hair Shawls has been placed on sale on the first floor of the Cloak Department. This regular semi annual sale features entirely new styles in stripes, plaids and mixtures in black and colored shawls, offering best values to shawl customers.
Infants and Children Garment Sale at Mustin Department
Infants robes in silk nainsook and French muslin with lace trim. Embroidered infants dresses slips and wrappers in nainsook cambric and flannel. 35c each or 3 for $1. Misses Ulsters 7 8 12 16 dollars. New French flannel designs for tea gowns wraps and dressing sacques. Holiday displays of aprons skirts and night gowns. Special prices today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mustin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lake Erie Canal Commission
General Breese Washington
Merrill
T Knen
Nut
Sieflitte Knowlkeice
Coon
Onin
Corse
Ksobert
Shbroich
Vaghiv
Cava
Davis Island
Pam
W. W. Neil
Srepard & 28
William HH
Mexico
Molione Et
Willem A. Krane
Mumense Advaig
di Scully
First National Bank
Capain
Lewis Clark
Arties Kerk
Ieee
New Castle
Mreetlin
Mnitecoppe
Harry Oliver
Oliver & Phillips
D Pittsbugge
John Phillips
Iron and Steel
Sony
George Washington
Ode
Financial
Elliot
State Board
Ehad
Eliot
Anlana
State Board of Charities
Pittshore
Allegheny Health Officer
Messrs. Iron and O'Brien
Jonas Walker
Captain C. C. Markle
Dakota
Panhandle
G. W. Stine
Pierre
S. D
Stine
Williamsport
Uncle Sam
Pine Ridge Agency
Glassworks
Lohengrin
Faust
China
J. C
Grogan
Market ST
Thmsen & Co., Limited
Cloak Department
Allergheny Market House
Jos. Horse & Co
Rosenbaum & Co
S. Wths
Inox City Brewtine Company
Equitable
AnswAn
Haces & Haceer Ussu
Kennedy's
Sixth Street
Triu
Rewmise & Winps
Ttsm
The
Market Street
Mr. Kline
Trasa
HuGus & Hacke
Pittsboro
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Horne & CO
Brussels
Edward
Groe
Inger
Cater
Carpet House West
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