Southern iron center rising near Cumberland Gap
Investors led by the American Association back a 12 million capital plan to build two large blast furnaces at Middlesboro Kentucky near Cumberland Gap. Welsh owned Watts firm and Edgar T. Watts push development with 820 by 60 engines and multiple modern plant facilities. Growth aims to boost Southern ore use and forge regional competition with Northern mills. The project anticipates 500 700 thousand dollar foundation costs and a 350 dollar per ton Southern ore shipment potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Gap
Grest
Popula On
American Association
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
The
Watts
Watts & Carr
Wales
Edgar T. Watts
South
James P. Witherow
George L. Reis
Knoxville
Cincinnati
Coke shipments rise as demand stays strong and stocks fall
The coke trade sees persistent high demand and firm prices with weekly shipments totaling 7 490 cars. Distribution runs 1 650 to Pittsburgh and river points, 4 514 west of Pittsburgh, 1 526 to east of Connellsville, while output tops 134 820 tons for the week, stockpiles near 75 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
River Tippies
Connellsville
H.C. Frick and McClure
Ovens
Mahoning
Shenango Valley
Cleveland
East St. Louis
Reporters Organize Con struction and By Laws Group
A preliminary meeting of newspaper reporters was held yesterday morning at Union Veteran Legion Hall over the Pittsburg Gas Company office on Sixth avenue. About half the active workers attended. A committee on Con struction and By Laws was appointed to present a report and decide if forming the association is beneficial or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion Hall
Pittsburg Gas Company
Sixth Avenue
Dell
Cornopolis
Joyce
Chess
Peddicord
Lashell Station
Young
Gene
Coraopolis
Lasbellee
Agaia Beni Edit
Beneos
iaion —_ — west
Ing Oy
Pean
Pennsylvania Association OF Ne Horse Ee New Caste
Sibley
Franklin
Pittsburg
Allegheny
County
Rete
Xerss
Agetar Speer
Pretestre
Dellimy
WANTS POWDERLY ARRESTED IN LABOR STANDOFF
A garbled telegram from Santadale hints the Powderly case will reappear before the public. Callaghan claims action against the master workman of the K of L while denying warrants and correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santadale
Powterys
Callaghan
Janthe Merced
Justies
Tee Ee
Callaghan Posi
Amc Bus
Fragmentary note reports witness return to entry
Vague OCR text shows witness being returned to a location or proceeding. No clear names, dates, or context are readable. Further corroboration needed to produce a complete summary.
Knights of Labor McGaw Case Sparks Intra-Order clash
Opinions split as L. A. 7190 warehousemen push to reinstate McGaw after expulsion by the General Assembly. Debates hinge on whether due process was followed and if the Executive Board or local assemblies overstep in such actions. Possible remedy includes rescinding 7190’s charter and a warehousemen withdrawal.
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McGaw
L. A
Order
General Assembly
Carroll
Executive Board
McGawn
Workman Ross
Fire safety in Pittsburgh hotels and cellars questioned
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety criticizes widespread neglect in commercial cellars hotels and attics cites packed debris lighting misused matches and inflammable rubbish. Inspector McAleese backs calls for salvage corps and underwriter action to reduce fire losses and improve city safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Monongahela
McAleese
Pittburg
Pernicious Effects of Tobacco Remedy Ad
Dr Flint's Remedy claimed as the sole antidote against tobacco influence and heart disease. The notice urges regular use and provides a desert treatise bottle and a contact at Mack Drug for orders and address details.
Pianos and Organs Sold by Lec... Schoenberger 69 Fifth Ave
Lechoer and Schoenberger advertise a selection of pianos and organs including Chickering Stoddart Meyer and Emerson brands and a Chicago Cottage Organ. The store at 69 Fifth Avenue offers easy payments and a late closing time.
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Lechoer & Schoenberger
Ay Boardman & Gray
Chickering
Eerseeeeee
Union Piaano
Sesenspeseesreee
Stoddart
Konbe
Astaen
Meyer
Tiersen
Vauwerss
Emerson Mano
Miller
Siwasaresesss
Taylor & Farley Organ
Oeegreek
Peloubet, Pelton & Co
Chicago Cottage Organ
Cesenense Keystone Ongan
Eseeesee Estey Organ
Csecerenameerenncees
Mason & Hamlin Organ
Lecasrk & Schoekberger
Fifth Avenue
Coraopolis Borough Eyes Factory and Gas Development
Suburban council reports securing natural gas access and land for a possible factory that could employ about 150 workers. Discussion includes land purchases, rail and street improvements, and opposition to municipal tax inequalities while addressing nuisance from frequent locomotive whistles and crosswalk safety.
Collapsed drugstore building raises fears in East End
The drugstore at Charles Eble on Penn Avenue failed again last Saturday night as east wall sank by up to 12 inches. Neighbors heard cracking, saw a widening gap, and stayed away as inspectors and workers prepared to assess damage. The site, previously rebuilt after a earlier collapse, may require a new foundation amid sewer issues and potential city involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eble
Penn Avenue
East End
Anton Wolfe
Wolfe
Mr. Eble
Mr. Wolfe
Munsch, Orth and Frazier
Eble
Kirkwood Street
Health concerns at city High School prompt board action
A letter to The DisPatch warns of malaria and headaches among High School pupils due to a polluted atmosphere. The note urges the Central Board of Education and Health Department to inspect and remedy the conditions, with a board member promising urgent measures at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Education
I High School
Igh
Sensar
Popus Rocce
Health Department
Central Board
Piano payment club promotes elegant upright piano
Mrs. L B Johnston of Allegheny advertises the Everett Club Certificate No 75 offering an elegant upright piano on payments of 1 per week. It claims eleven pianos delivered and a limited membership of 350, urging buyers to inquire with manager Alex Ross at 137 Federal St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Johnston
Mebecca St
Allegheny
Everett Club
Everett
Alex. Ross
Federal St
Sabbath sermon urges closer church proximity and action
Rev J W Sprouil of Central Allegheny Church preached on Sabbath observance citing a late Sabbath Convention. He urged members to move nearer to their church or join a congress, criticize those who work Sundays, or observe the day in line with salvation over wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sprouil
Central Allegheny
Sprogll
Crafts
Athens
Jovors Holidays and Holiday Dining Specials
The notice promotes Christmas preparations with Marvin's wedding fruit cake and golden plum pudding made from imported materials. It also highlights local grocers stocking them and mentions D B& B and Francohsim & Vilsack's Pi beer as offerings. Local shops on Fifth Avenue are noted for display and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Harrison's Toy Stone Announces Holiday Gift Line
The shop promotes a vast Christmas gift assortment including toys, albums and novelties. It offers suitable presents for ladies, gentlemen and children, with a varied price range and inviting visitors to browse at 125 Federal Street, Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priven
Harrison's Toy Stone
Mwf
Federal St
Allegheny
Holiday Jewelry Display at Terbeyden’s House
Holiday goods adorn Henry Terbeyden’s manufacturing jewelry house at 530 Smithfield street with solid gold watches and 10k and 14k gold chains priced from modest to high. The store touts a wide selection of fancy goods and stamps hours open until 9 every evening leading up to Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Terbeyden
Smithfield Street
Hoesford’s Acid Prophitate Restores Strength at Indiana Normal
The article notes renewed vigor among students at the Indiana Normal after renovated rooms and improved facilities. It mentions new furnishings in student rooms and references dental services in Philadelphia with pricing, plus an advertisement for a pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoesford
Indiana Normal
the Normal
Liquor raid at Clark Street house leads to arrest
A police raid on No 10 Clark Street led by Lieutenant Robert Denniston uncovered bottled beer in two large boxes at Mamie Reddick's property. Visitors fined five dollars each, and Reddick held for illegal liquor selling as prior complaints lingered.
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First
Robert Denniston
Clark Street
Mamie Reddick
Central Station
Allegheny
A. D. Wilson
Federal St
W. A
ELONS
Poarthaven
ST. Ee
Fourth Ave
Pittebueg
Bath
JAS. W. Drape & CO
I Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
P & Sale
Alearns
JAS. W. Drape & OD
Avenue
Pittabarg. Deli
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Callaghan Apter Powderli
Powderly
Feeeiot Om
Calaghan Wen
Eble’s Drug Store
Colda
Mr. Sproul
Jos
Beownae & To
B& B
Francohsim & Vilsack
Pi Beer
Janes E. Ai & OO
Jos, Eichbaum & Co
Tifi
Philada
Fravernem & Vilsack
Iron City
Honmay
James H. Aiken & Co
McKeesport
Bessemer
Mort and Hollovernon Railroad Company
Fourth Avenue
Wallace, Serratory Prrrenvre
Davison Street
Coun
Court of Common Pleas
Pees
E. M. Bigelow
Toe Public Works
Pitssure Pa
Urbana
Department of Public Works
G. Pa
Fox
NORE
Treasur
Enon
W. BR. Ford
J. F. Denniston
Allegheny General Hospital
Bec. Webster
Beveridge Webster
Jno. Gernert
Chas. F. Cooper
Church
Montgomery Avenue
Arch Streets
Alex
Hoos
Aveny
Orelock
Mmn
Rand Opera House
Aeris’ Theater 3 Eee
Ada Gray
East Lynne
Arry Williams
Lester MI
London
Thomas McCaffrey
Butler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
Pens Ave
E.G. Stuckey ,Co
Wyile Ave
Fultonst
N. Biakely
Avenue Market House
J. W. Wallace
Oakland
McAllister & Sheilnler, Sthaw
Alwood Southside
Jacob Sporn
Carson Street
H. A. Donaldson
Prantnanen
A. J. Krercher
Federal Street
H. A. McBride
Fred H. Eggers
Ohio Street
Eggers
Ohio and
Chestnuters
J. F. Stevenson
Arch
Jackson Street
Thomas McHenry
Western
Irwin
G. W. Hughes
Pennsylvania
Beaver Sves
Perry M. Gle
Dispatch
Southside
St Reg Tin Hotel
Wy ANTED_AGENis
Maetell
Smith Seld St
Ietkwr Avi Gon Deda
Waee CO
Wood St
Dee
M.K
West
National Hotel
Steel Ae
Soug Kilxee
Aes
Chame Hamberlin & 1 & Dunlap
Aioe
Pitts ‘Des-86
Dlackamith
Hos
Neil
Peresgid
Caity Our
Oisinois
Stor Ad- Elsner
Stanard Silverwam
Sorencey
Mome Eraser CO
la Crodac
Wis
Des
Mary
Walsh
Lafayette College
Ug Fc
Ae Norcross
Elsner & Phillips
Nagia
ESSN
HM & Chambermaidas
E. Thompson
Grant St. Del-M
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Col. Cook
Meehan
Agheruy
HK Grant St. Dep
Wyss
Udent
JAS. W. Drapes Bois Rytey Pitesete Telephone
monTeag Boss
Ae Oloae
Pee Et Senstadt Bo Delas
City
pAmline
BLACK @Co
Slack & Baird
Eleventh Ward
Wittish
Grant
Tunnel &T
Reg Ak Investment
Sona Fourth Avenue
Sixth Ward
Kes
W. A. Herron & Sons
Noseteserh
Mahson Street
Forbes
Sidney
Davidson
Tenpe
Ee Mable
Joan Penno
Ffth
Biter
SUN
Cellent
J & OU
Tesburr
Poe
Bednge
Nethersee
Enfield Street
Ben
Rooma
Ave
Iar Se EK & Based
Herron Avenue
JAS W. Bb E & CO
Pitisburg
Ksse Sa Er
Craft Ave
Cooma
Samuel W. Black & Cu
Fourth
Sonny Rein
Aege
Spe i Saan
Sam
W. Black
Meape & OO
Uet ST
Paes Ward
W. A. N & Sons
Shadyside
En Iett
Pitteburg
Smithfield
Pitaburg
Wilkinsburg
Ile
Haum Grove
Ues
Fewington
Mellon Bake
Sia Smithaeld
Glenwood
Ona
Wa Atreeta
Aldewalka
Ment
Gorge C
Siete Fee
Alleshony
4 Ave
Bailey
Bo Yataon
Davis Gusher
Shepahd & Oo Lave
Batson
RSALE
sGaress
Norton
Machtnery Ana Metals
Butlers- Mwe
NEC Ae
Suspension & Ida
Lowess Ae
Lowess Way
K Sale
Ana
Thomas Cablin
SONG
Lacock
Sandusms
Washington
Lowell
Negley Avenue
E. E
Eas
Ci Niches
Tank Logan
Pear Wylie
Ferry
Inquire
Fourth Street
Deak Room
Inquire Boom Bissell Brock
Osna Oil
Sidwell Oe
Sherman
Tor Bixsus St. Allegneny
I Iron Manufactures
Third District
Coney Island
Howe
New York
Rahe Sevenages
Heap
Ane
Pennsylvania Company
Mg Cules
Pritrsaung
Mnty
Bondamen
C. D. Law
FW. Ind
Aloes
Wilton Retreat
Ody
Tal Exeaeets
Wuckion YY
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