Rumor of Carnegie Mills Move In Lawrenceville District
A Lawrenceville rumor claims Carnegie Union Mills may move from their Penn Avenue site to a newer plant elsewhere. Residents fear reduced trade and population decline if the mills depart, though Mr. Abbott says he has heard nothing about such plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Union
Carnegie
Ner
Resson
Frenent
Ira
Deony
Tumor
Bloomfield
Penn Avenue
Abbot
Nut and bolt makers raise card rates in meeting
W. R. Walkley of New York W. Sessions and A. B. Upson of Cleveland led nut and bolt manufacturers who attended a trade meeting and advanced prices before leaving for home. An attempt to secure the new card rate failed while the old association remains in existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Walkley
New York
W. Sessions
Smith in Philadelphia Aids Green Bottle Strike Talks
President Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers Association returns from Philadelphia where he joined a conference between green bottle manufacturers and the blowers executive board. The strike continues with no settlement in sight and is outside his union. The Flint Glass Workers association has contributed $1000 to aid the green bottle blowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
American Flint Gisls Workers’ Association
Philadelphia
Flint Association
Glass worker John Phillips fires back at union expulsion
John Phillips, longtime LA 300 glass worker, writes a reply to James Campbell, president of the association, denying claims that his expulsion was linked to the Jean bu ite business and condemning what he calls persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Phillips
L. A
James Campbell
Association
Honorary Member John Flannery Receives Letter of Recognition
An Honorary Member, John Flannery, yesterday received a letter from J F Hoenigk, President of the Great Western Band, recognizing his support for music and his role with the Knights during conflicts. The ongoing issue details idle and working glass pots nationwide with 1 512 total, 1 236 idle, 276 working, and 48 pots being built at Bridge ton New Jersey scheduled to be ready around January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Flannery
J. F. Hoenigk
Great Western Band
Knights of Hor
M. M
Jon
Amon
Bridgeton
N.J
Rae seeds labor strength at Wilmore meeting
John B. Rae master workman of N D A 185 Knights of Labor arrived in Wilmore to address a Pennsylvania Railroad miners meeting last evening. The gathering boosted union sentiment and organization in the district. Thomson-Houston Electric of Boston contracts M Smith metallurgical engineer for a gas plant to eliminate smoke by firing boilers with gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Rae
Knights of Labor
Wilmore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Boston
Mass
M. ¥. Smith
Pittsburg Bridge Co Wins Tennessee River Bridge Contract
The Pittsburg Bridge Company secured the contract for the superstructure of the new bridge across the Dack River at Gelumbus Tenn after 21 bids were opened, with the Pittsburg firm emerging as the successful bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Pittsburg Bridge Company
Dack River
Gelumbus
Tenn
Pittsburg
Persimmon
Hersford's Acid Phosphate Ad and Appliance Co Listed
Fragmentary lines mention Hersford's Acid Phosphate, a bidder reference to an appliance company, and garbled text including O'Kumre Gas APPLIANCE Co. at 94Fitthey. The readable items are disjoint and no clear event or outcome is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aamaiad
O'Kumre Gas Appliance Co
Trouble in the Church Over Leasing Forest Grove Ground
Forest Grove Presbyterians debate leasing parsonage land amid oil and gas prospects. Some worshipers favor a well to fund church work while others oppose, citing abutting property concerns. Local pastor Beacom’s stance unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Grove Presbyterians
Jacent
Forest Grove Presbyterian Church
Beacom
Merrie England
Dividend announced for Farmers and Mechanics Bank depositors
A postal card from the bank assignees informs Southside depositors that a dividend of 2634 percent will be paid at the office corner South Eighteenth and Sarah Monday December 16 from 9 A M to 4 P M. Holders of cashier's checks drafts and certificates of deposit must present them at payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
The Pennsy Comes Down
The Pennsylvanian Railroad matches the cut by the Baltimore and Ohio on passenger service to Washington and Baltimore. Fare to Philadelphia remains unchanged while trips to Washington and Baltimore drop to eight dollars. Previously fares to all three cities were equal, a B&O price cut prompted the Pennsy adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Max Klein Sells Liquor At Factory Direct Prices
Advertises Max Klein of 82 Federal Street Allegheny as a major liquor seller with extensive catalog and price list. Claims to offer Guckenheimer Finch Gibson and Overholt Gibson at 1 per quart or six for 5, 4 year blends at 75 cents each, Silver Age Rye at 1 SW per quart, wines from 50 cents per quart. Says he ships in neat boxes and invites orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury
Max Klein
St. Allegheny
Guckenheimer, Finch
Overholt
Gibson
Guckenheimer
Finch
Federal St
Allegheny
Nwp
Food for Reflection on Fire Safety and Safe Vaults
A city flame prompt discusses risks of storing valuables in unsecured places and urges adoption of burglar and fire proof vaults offered by Sare Derosir Company or Pirissors. The notice warns businesspeople to protect wealth and learn from recent fires in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aceb
Toe Sarge Dr- Posir Company
Pirissors
Hoerrah for the Holidays at Harrison's Tor Store
The store on Federal Street in Allegheny announces a vast holiday line of Christmas gifts including toys novelties and fine items for ladies gents and children. Visitors are welcome to view goods and obtain close prices for any budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison’s
Tor
Federal St
Allegheny
Better Than Elixir Digestive Biscuits Cured Man
A frail patient, told by physicians to give up, improved after using Marvin's well known digestive biscuits. He now feels happy and contented. An ad offers a chinchilla overcoat for ten dollars via a salesman at Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
P. GC. C
Cor
Grant and Diamond Sis
New Court House
G.C
Grant and Diamond
Its
Grant
Discot Ale
Court House
Big Attendance at Indiana Normal Opens Spring Term
Attendance at Indians Normal is higher than any prior fall term. Winter term opens on March 31 and spring term begins March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal
Campbell Dicer Offers Trimmed Hats and Ribbons Sale
Fragmentary notice from Campbell Dicer advertises millinery sale items including ribbons at 15 and 25 cents and trimmed hats price reductions. Corner Grant and Diamond streets referenced. text unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammpbell & Dicer
Hauch's Offers Fine Jewelry and Holiday Goods
An ad urges shoppers to visit Hauch's at 295 Fifth Avenue for diamonds watches silverware and jewelry with layaway options. The piece mentions gas appliances at Rose Gas Appliance Co on Fifth Avenue and highlights a $10 salesman’s bill and a chinchilla overcoat as examples of available goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauch's
Wfsu
Coe Wea
Anniston
Als
Eecaple
Stanaerd Silverware Co
Heston
Mass
Nelt-I-D
Water Bureau Receipts Top Projected Revenue
Water receipts for 1889 show strong progress toward self supporting status. The Finance Committee notes revenues exceed initial estimates by about 75 000 with ward supplementary assessments adding further figures. Total water rents plus construction tax push toward the 575 000 mark despite large 7 percent bond interest and extended pipe expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Browne
Water Bureau
Pittsburg
Morrow
Phelps
Phelps, Chief Clerk In the Controller's Office
Bureau of Water Assessments
Finance Committee
Water Assessment Bureau
Miller
Water Assessments Bureau
Captain Wishart's List
Alderman Carlisle announced twenty cases to be tried tomorrow morning, all prepared by Captain Wishart of the Law and Order League. Eleven allege Sunday selling violations. three liquor sales without license. six involve Sunday work. Three defendants named: Emanuel & Anthes druggists at 2 Fourth Avenue. Mrs. Annie Méyer of Duquesne Heights. Wm. Dabbe Mr. Oliver charged with liquor sales without license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Captain Wishart
Law and Order League
Hiceouk
Emanuel &Anthes
Fourth Avenue
Annie Méyer
Duquesne Heights
Wm. Dabbe
Oliver
Fifteen-Year-Old Margaret Fromme Brought Before Alderman
Margaret Fromme, 17, described as exceedingly pretty, appeared before Alderman Porter after her parents from Forty-fourth Street filed charges of incorrigibility. The youth claimed it was a joke and that she would come of age soon, prompting the Alderman to consider the case as Fooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Fromme
Porter
Municipal survey recommends ordinances on street grades and widenings
Tax Committee on Surveys affirms drafts for reestablishing grades on Brereton Avenue Carnegie Avenue Fifty third and Tioga streets and adjust Wilmot Shaffer and Nations streets. It also includes dedicating parts of several streets to widen ten feet and revising alley access. A pamphlet lists properties affected and distribution is planned by February.
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Brereton Avenue
Carnegie Avenue
Fifty-third
Tioga
Wilmot
Iowa
Shaffer Streets
Nations Alley
Mononghela
Smith, Adams
Moorehead
Neville, Hill, Kuhn
Sciotus
Braden and
Gem Eee
Leamington Eveater
Castleman Street
Union
Tweety-firet
Fralch Street
Bearbes
Joncaire
Clayton
Ella, Jr
Thire
Clara Stath
Bouthside
Central Station
Explosion at Phillips Nimick Co mill kills laborer
A cinder tap explosion at the West Carson Street mill yesterday morning killed Patrick O'Brien and badly burned J McBern and Kelly. Rain created a water pool near hot taps causing the tap to slip and fall. O'Brien died at Mercy Hospital last night. McBern and Kelly survived with serious and minor injuries respectively. Workers blamed for rushing to breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips, Nimick & Co
Carson Street
West Carson Street
Paruice O’ Bares
O'Brien
Lee
Patrick O’brien
Mercy Hospital
Sligo
James McBeth
Kelly
Church Train on Sunday Advocated for Gibson Area
William A. Sipe argues Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railway should run a church train to Gibson station and nearby towns. He contends many residents cannot attend city churches due to early or late trains and urges service to Coraopolis to boost church attendance and local living appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Sipe
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Gibson Station
Sipe
Coraopolis
Tram gripman trapped as car crashes into power house vault
An incident involving car No 113 of the Citizens' Traction Company saw the gripman lose control and strike the power house vault. The Panigan was hurled about. a German Indy was injured by flying glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction Company
Instrument gift line praised by leading players
H Eleber & Bro advertise a large select line of mandolins and Xmas gifts. The instruments are acclaimed as unequaled by top players nationwide, with Arion and Conservatory guitars and mandolins also offered, warrantied and priced from $3 upward at H Kiessl & Bro, 506 Woodstrost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Eleber & Bro
Klebers
Arion
Conservatory
H. Kiessl & Bro
Holiday Geoda at Terherden Jewelers on Smithfield Street
Display of solid cold watches priced from $15 to $190 and upward at Henry Terherden 530 Smithfield. Silver wares, gold chains in 10 and 14k, and a large selection of fancy goods marketed as ideal holiday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Terherden
Smithfield Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Reduces Passenger Rates
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces a rate cut for Pittsburgh Washington and Baltimore routes. Starting Sunday the first class fare drops to eight dollars and second class to seven dollars with four daily trains at 7:15 8:00 7:45 8:10 including Pullman sleeping and parlor cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Fire Escapes Prove Saving Lives at Monongahela House
The Monongahela House fire showcased the value of its 175 rope escapes and spiral stairway escapes by Marshall Brothers as guests fled with valuables. Advertisements tout gas appliances, dental services, and local stockholder meetings set for December with notices from C. S. Wight secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Brothers
City
Poor Relief Society Receives 2500 Pound Donation
The Society for the Improvement of the Poor yesterday received a substantial donation from Mr. William son totaling 2500 pounds to aid its relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Improvement of the
Williamson
A Gem to Ite Way The School Review December
The School Review for December is released with bright information for big and little folks. It features Script Stories for primary pupils and prize offers, aiming to engage school children nationwide. Demand grows as the magazine gains traction in schools across this and other states. Send for a copy to P. F. Smith, publisher, 65 Virgin Alley, Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
P. F. Smith
Virgin Alley
Pittsburg
Hamiltons Music Store Promises Best Stock and Low Prices
Fully verified notice highlights Hamiltons Music Store at 91 and 3 Fifth Avenue offering a large, high quality stock for 20 years of success. It urges shoppers to visit for musical goods at low prices and mentions extended hours. Also references Arnheim Live Stock Com and Jos. Horne Co. stores with extensive furs and apparel, advertising sales and discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Jos. Horne & Co
Bes Avenue
Fragmentary Ad Copy Mentions Goods and Holidays
A garbled notice lists items like a ten dollar bill, band sales, overcoats, toys and animal cakes for Marvin and holiday gifts. It mentions silk and silver handles, engraving services, and several shop names and addresses in a stray, jagged line of text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uch
Fifth Ave
Classified Rates For Display And Classified Ads
The notice lists advertising rates in a historical newspaper: display ads at one dollar per square for a single insertion and classified sections such as Wanted, For Sale, To Let, or fa advertisements at ten cents per line, with money taken for amounts under fifty cents.
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Carnegie Union Mills
MR. Abbott
Phillips
Campbell
Sar Linde
Hersford’s
F. and M. Bank
Food For Reflection
Grant and Dismond
O'’Rose Gas Apriiance Co
Fifth Ay
O’ Rose Gas Apriianon Co
Supt. Browne
Wishart
Harm's Way
Monongahela House
O'Keefe Gas Appliance CO
Taft's
Philads
O'Krere Gas Appliance Co
Pittsburg and Airport Terminal
Caress S
Smithfield
Water
Pittsburg and Allegheny Droveyard Company
Smithfield and
Water Streets
C. & Wight
THE
Criigens' Insurance Co
Prrresvnc
J. R. Snively
Board of Inspectors
Western Penitentiary of
Pennsylvania
Detalla
Edward & Wright
de la
Ge Opera House
Nat C. Goodwin
Clara Morris
Camille
Heene
Renee de Moray
Be Theater
Hallen
Ger
Matine Blue Beard
Nat
O Goodwin
Eo Theater
Beacon Lights
Dama
Dela Arey Williams
Metin
Sheffer & Blakely
Del-80-P Refined Novelty CO
Orld's
Allegheny City
Weeck
Chittenden
Hume
Lenees
Habel
A. D. Lesa
Matinee Chambers
William C. Johnston
Bert G. McKibbin
John Brownlee
M. Stone
William Daniels
Robert A. Carter
James Hunter
Thomas A. McKeever
Edward Reamer
Frederick H. Kennedy Henry
General Corporation
Provident Building and Loan Association of
Marshall Brown
Bollcitor
Nolel
Salado Noe
Marreminen
Bitten
Beker
Wallace and
Bloe Gardner
Act of Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Fae Dispatch
Pittssues
Thomas McCaffrey
Butler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
Mth
Penn
G. Stuckey
Wylie Ave
Fultoust
Alleghany Aves
Millvale Borough
W. Flocker
Urant Ave
Dispatch
Southside
NO. 190
Mattock Grinders
Tron City
Toul Wueks
Martell, Smith
Apo
Dains House
Katz Ldsmith
Carium
Cahsun ST
Bouthede
Sivas Ry
Hollidaysburg
H. P. Siu
Johnnato
Lesding
Third Ave
Chicago
Reinity
Harrisburg
Indubthlal
Penn's
Ohio
Merritt
America
MPG
McCance Block
Aes Ee
Lerma
Centennial Mfg. CO
Ill
Cinclinnati
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Brant St. On
Addreaa A
Chas Stare
Rodgers
St. Ce
Lock Hox
Ek Pari Eviablianmenteln
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Snes
Broome
Sherman Aves
Suns
Financ
Wien
Sandéper
Jas
W. Pittsburg
Markee Ae
Byle & CO
Amanda Sory
Steetegere Mlace
Leon Ave
A. Mormisor
Sixth St
Ciy
Iettien
Adavons Cabh
Dispatch Offee
Wanaen
Veto Sity
Groer Aliver Ware
J. At
Apeausun
East End
W. A
Howe
Bellefonte St
Shadyside
Ees
Bee
A. S * Sons
Fourth Ave
Queen Anne
ING
Choice Bet
Second Ward
W. c
W. Black & OD
Sale-Uakland
Fourteesth
Tion
Oakland Squere
Gowellin
Sam's W. Black & CO
Allegheny Residences
W. A. Hebrund Sons
Wilkinsuuerg—House
Hamnett
Buisnaeth Street
Wilkinsburg
Logram Station
W. A. IN & Sons
Wileussburg
Sprin
W. FE. Ham
Field Street
Inburg
Wilkinaburg
Wilhemsburg
Convenienst
Sroomed Pomenn
Sccmne & Coulter T
East Eod
Villa Park
John F. Bax
Cred
Fremont
Penivanis Avenue
A. Leggate
Des
Fsplanade &T
Ilanhong
Wheehung Sons
Lacuce ST
Federal Et
Alle
A. Legga
Alicebeny
Edgewood
Pitteburg
Wakisswerg
Fone Pontern
Rebecca Bal
Smithdeld Street
Wiltinsburg
Rae Ik
Nes Hemi
Aleo
Sta. W. E
Blairsville
Pensa
Dovnes
Roclora Moss Wi
Sispateh
Bucinew
VOR
Pens
Fuspinalon
Alen Ines
Armstic NG
Amd Ein
Allegheny Resi¢escen
Wise Eason
Ingeire
Hinwell Stocks
Clay Ave
Desunstin
Amy Bissell
Awe
Lagan Wald Luc Otice
Jeguine
Lewis Bovesture
Aches Emsunal
Oyer
Ill Market St
Ofobesk
Brussels
Henry Auction CO
LIM
Charlotte
Markes Henry Auction CO
Sixteenth Ward
Bernhard Hilterman
Taylor Street
Xotices
Ccee Aa
Josiah Speer
Pittsners
Delli
Urbana
Davison
Court of Common Pleas
E. M. Sigelow
Dep't of Public Works
Pittsburg Pa
E. M. Bigelow
Department of Public Works
Prrrsevee
Ower
Fox Street
South Twenty
Ieeuteenters
Bennett Street
Frankstown
Svems
Kelly Mirest
Sepeal
Court of Common
Bigelow
Dep't of Public Works PrTtsavice
Ford
A . Ennieton
Set National Hotel
DU Bois, PA
Zatory
du Boia
Schultz, Renziehausen .Co
Market Street
Pittsburg, PA
Watt Nee
Clarkabwe
W. Va
Hornes
Arnheim
Wales
Aarons Eas
Ce and Grables
Ave
St the People’s Store
Camm Pae
Mobo
O'Reeer Gas Afelian GR CO
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