Butter crackdown kicks off against alleged fake dealers
Internal Revenue Collector Warmcastle with four inspectors seized Western Butter Company and Keystone Butter Company in Smithfield Street as part of a wholesale battle on bogus oleomargarine sales. About 3,000 customer names surfaced, with 15 to 20 wholesale merchants and many retailers facing licenses and penalties. Officials warn licenses for retailers run 15 and wholesalers 34, while penalties can reach 2000 dollars and a year in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
Western Wnter Company
Water Street
Keystone Butter Company
Smithfield Street
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Benke
Sinve
Keystone Company
Piace
Isn
Frm
Trele Sam
Olen
Internal Revenue Collector
Wien
Jine
Western Butter Company
Colweer
Arnie
Vme
WnAlly
Pennsylvania
Stanley 15 Too Tired To Attend Public Reception
A letter from Major Pond, manager of Mr. Stanley's lecture tour, says Stanley is too fatigued to accept a reception offer. The Lecture Committee of the Press Club notes the proposal came at citizens’ suggestion. If Mrs. Stanley approves, arrangements may be made after her arrival in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Club
Major Pond
Mr. Stanley
Stanley
Itelf
Ciizens
Major Pood
Mrs. Stanley
Sour beer losses hit Wilhelm Brewing and creditors move in
The Wilhelm Brewing Company of the Southside faces heavy trouble as sour beer losses of over $5,000 and rumors of an assignment cloud its prospects. Owned by widow Mrs Caroline Wilhelm, the firm reports strong recent trade but cites a squeeze from four to five debtors pressing for payment. Superintendent P W Lachied and son in law Charles Goettier were seen discussing options as a forced sale value estimates at £70,000 suggesting assets exceed liabilities by about one third. The company aims to outlive the cash crunch with new arrangements while noting October and November sales outpaced June and overall good trade this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm Brewing
Southside
South Twenty-sixth Street
Caroline Wilhelm
P.W. Lachied
Wilhelm
Charles Goettier
Lachied
Enormous Demand Behind Light Burner Shortage
Secretary McGonnigie of Allegheny County Light Company cites surged demand for 1 candle power burners used in shops offices and homes. In Pittsburgh city alone $5 000 of smaller lights operated by the company. four burners yearly per light imply 130 million burners needed including street lights. Factories expand but production lags due to mechanical tests and oil standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGonnigie
Allegbheny County Light Company
Coni
Allegheny Company
Want It All Paved in Stanton Avenue Ward Meeting
Citizens of the Eighteenth ward met at McCandless Schoolhouse to push Stanton avenue paving. After years of effort and prior $11,000 funding only the upper end was paved, a new meeting formed a committee to draft a petition for all property owners to support paving the full avenue and submit it to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth Ward
McCandless
Stanton Avenue
Drugged to Death in Allegheny Hospital Mystery
Cora Barnes a Rochester woman died at Allegheny General Hospital under suspicious circumstances. Detective Glenn from the Allegheny force investigated and found she had used different names, including Cora Devinney and Cora Wright. Coroner McDowell impaneled a jury and a post mortem was held while the inquest was adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Barnes
General Hospitl
Glenn
Allegheny Force
Allegheny General Hospital
Cora Devinney
Cora Wright
Rochester
Miss Harmes
They waited upon Benton until he returned from Ohio
Samuel Benton, colored, was arrested last night on a charge of larceny and receiving stolen goods. Benton is alleged to have received from Lucy Graham, also colored, a watch and other articles she had stolen from James Simpson at No 6 Arthur Street. The theft occurred several months ago. The woman has been in jail. Benton had been in Ohio, returning yesterday. He is in Central station, awaiting a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Samuel Benton
Benton
Lucy Graham
James Simpson
Arthur Street
Benson
Oho
Central Station
Manager Withero
Witherow
Mr. Miller
Miller
van Hootington
Dugggoesne
J. P. Witherow
William Witherow
Thomas Deegan
Nate
Scott Ferguson
Duquesne
J.P. Witherow
Mononenbela House
William
the Duquesne
Troubles at Hotel Duquesne as new manager takes over
A tense scene at Hotel Duquesne features Charles Miller seizing managerial duties from William Witherow amid threats and revolver boasts. Detectives guard the office as partners dispute leadership, with Miller asserting authority and the firm potentially dissolving the partnership. J P Witherow & Co. furnace builders are cited among the players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Duquesne
William Witherow
Messrs
J. P. Witherow
Thomas Deegan
Fitzgerald and Murphy
Charles Miller
Monongahela House
Miller
Dorson Caught Before Midnight Departure in Baltimore
Henry Dorson, a young colored man, was arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio depot last night while sitting on a trunk he had checked to Baltimore. He had boarded with a colored woman in Mountiel, fell into arrears, and allegedly used her absence to raid her house and other boarders for jewelry before attempting to flee. He was taken to the Third district for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dorson
Baltimore and Olio
Baltimore
Dorson
Moomtiel
Ami
Mara
Tie
Mit
Aspirants for Legal Honors From Yesterday's Examinations
Nine gentlemen launched into the legal profession after examinations held yesterday. Those admitted as attorneys were BR. H. Jackson, D. H. Rosenbaum, D. P. Lang, A. B. Augeoy, James A. Israel, J. Feltwell, H. G. Durbin, CC McVarnes, and H. G. Carmack. The preliminary pass list included essra Agnew Carter Cook Reburn Robinson Ray Kare Donaldson Turner Coster and Treadwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. H. Jackson
D. H. Rosenbaum
D. P. Lang
A. B. Augeoy
James A. Israel
J. Feltwell
H. G. Durbin
McVarnes
H. G. Carmack
Essra
Agnew
Carter
Cook
Reburn
Robinson
Ray
Kare Donaldson
Turner
Coster
Tread
Important Meeting of Glass Jobbers Here To-Day
An important meeting of glass jobbers and dealers will be held in this city today with six arriving last night. Participants include George Hastings Boston J Bach New York John Turner Philadelphia J E Holbrook New York E A Hill and C Sherburne Boston. Speculation centers on a possible combine to control the trade while others say the gathering will discuss trade matters. The timing follows a New York importer meeting on tariff marking and a government bill on anti lottery trade constraints affecting china giveaways by baking powder and tea houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
George W. Hastings
Boston
J. Bach
New York
John Turner
Philadelphia
J. E. Holbrook
E. A. Hill
C. Sherburne
Bherbey
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
China
Better Fire Safety Protection Debated by Builders' Exchange
At a December meeting of the Builders' Exchange the group will consider improving fire protection for large buildings. A committee reports on possible inspections or expanded duties for building inspectors. The current law requires fire escapes, but few applicable buildings have them. Members urge enforcement and action to reduce unsafe structures and contractor accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
Eee
The
Exchange
Mather
Oliver Iron and Steel Co to Restart Mills Monday
A. Oliver of the Oliver Iron and Steel Company explains December shutdowns due to dull bol trade. He states three days were used for coal conversion to run the plate and red mills, with only half the mills active. Some Southside and Anookes mills idle. restart set for Monday morning. John Phillips denies withdrawing from the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Oliver
Oliver Iron and Steel Pany
Anoees
Southside
Beln¢Gon
Secudas
John Phillips
Oil 18 A Success At J Painter Sons Works
The test of Lima oil as fuel at J Painter Sons Company in West End shows success. The firm will convert heating furnaces to oil though cost is higher, preferring oil to coal. Production is faster with oil, and unless oil is cornered, it may replace gas in many factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Painter 4: Sons Company
West End
Harper
Strike Ends at B and O Yards Amid Return of Freight
The strike concluded with the Baltimore and Ohio yards returning to normal operations. Engines and crews were active again, and freight moved as predicted. Ed. C. Alartin, Newark yardmaster, cut out a dozen Westbound trains and sent several East. Claim Agent Howells said operations would continue as usual. E. F. Kinsey of 44 Taylor Avenue, Allegheny, introduces a bell-equipped mail box for private homes to alert residents when mail is deposited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Obije
Er. C. Alartin
Newark
Howells
E. F. Kinsey
Taylor Avenue
Allegheny
Pennsylvanian Foundry Receives Harrisburg Charter
The Pennsylvanian Foundry and Machine Company with capital stock of £2,000 was granted a charter at Harrisburg yesterday. Directors named are Theodore Deertlinger, George P. Letche, W. J. Woods, Morton Hunter, and John M. Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvanian Foundry and Machine Company
Harrisburg
Theodore Deertlinger
George P. Letche
W. J. Woods
Morton Hunter
John M. Griffin
Notable Delegates Report Sabbath Union Rift
Delegates including Rev Dre Little Robinson and Captain Wishart returned from Philadelphia where the National Sabbath School Union Convention exposed a split among strict observers. Western Pennsylvania Sabbath School Union plans independence at its old stand. Meadville’s T A McGill and wife visit Pittsburg amid Delamater crash fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre
Little and Robinson
Wishart
Philadelphia
National Sabbath School Union
Pennsyvania Sabbath School Union Iil
T. A. McGill
Meadville
S. H. Irwin
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Monongahela
Pittsburg
C. R B. Hubbard
Wheeling
Congress
L. E. Palmer
Pittsburg Railway Mail Service
New York
F. O. Kiester
Eva Stauffer
Lydia E. Campbell
Scottdale
Duquesne
J. M. Thomas
Thomas, Pa
Seventh Avenue
C. Heydrick
Venango County
Ten Year Old Seeks Suit Against Father for Cruelty
Lizzie Dark, 10, of Josephine Street Southside, visited Alderman Flach seeking protection against her father. She displayed a six inch blue scar and claimed he struck her with a feather. Flach dismissed the case due to age and advised bringing her mother. he said the Anti Cruelty Society should investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Dark
Josephine Street
Southside
Alderman Flach
Anti-Cruelty Society
Dailey Still Missing on Electric Line Conductor
John Dailey, conductor on Second Avenue Electric Line car No. ?, disappeared from his car at Marion station Wednesday evening. He has worked for the company since November 4, two days’ pay is due him, and he owes the company for 12 fares charged from Glenn to Marion. Dailey is about 5 feet 9 inches, heavy built, with a brown mustache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dailey
Second Avenue
Marion Station
Glenn
Dailey
Olde Folkealos Concert at Arch Street M E Church
The Arch Street M E Church choir presented an Olde Folkeal Concert before a large audience with E F Austin directing and Fred Fast at the piano. The Schertz orchestra opened with solos by J Austin and Irene Sample. the second part featured an Anvil Chorus and pieces by Annie Freeland, Frank Chresty, Dick Osmond, Edith Merle and others. Proceeds go to the new church fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Street
M. E
E. F. Austin
Fred Fast
Schertz Orchestra
J. Austin
Irene
Edith Merle
Annie Freeland
Maud McLaren
Lt. Dangerfield
F. & Christy
Gertrude Hewphill
Kate Christy
Hawiten
Merrington
New Church Fund
Black Bear Captured by Oakland Hunters Near Ligonier
Superintendent McKnight of Schenley Park leads Park Policeman Freeze and Oakland Red and Gun Club members home from a weeklong Laurel Hill Mountains hunt behind Ligonier. They brought back a small black bear as a trophy of victory to be turned over to Schenley Park Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent McKnight
Schenley Park
Freeze
Oakland Red and Gun Club
Laurel Hill Mountains
Ligonier
Schenley Park Zoo
Death of Thomas Parker ruled natural causes
The coroner held an inquest into Thomas Parker of Welsh Way. The funeral was halted amid a suspected foul play claim by a nephew. Verdict: death from acute alcoholism. Facial injuries cited as a fall on a red hot stove during delirium tremens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Parker
Welsh Way
Deaths and a missing man surface in Braddock and city
Jeeny Brice died in jail from delirium tremens after commitment for drunkenness. Joseph Crawford died from morphine poisoning in his boarding house on Third Avenue. Charles Jats, long missing, reappears at the work house under the name Charles Young. The Central Board of Education presented a financial report to Mayor Gourley noting next year expenses near $100,000. A coroner’s jury returned a verdict related to a recent incident at Nasional Tube Works citing shock and amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeeny Brice
Asp
Braddock
Joseph Crawford
Third Avenue
Charles Jats
Josephine Street
Southside
Charles Young
Central Board of Education
Gourley
Gallinger’s Jewelry Stock Details at 1200 Penn Avenue
Visit Gallinger's jewelry at 1200 Penn Avenue to view his holiday stock before shopping elsewhere. Note the shop claims the finest line of music boxes in the city and preserves the address for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
Penn Avenue
War of Words Over Allegheny StreetRailway Ordinance
In Allegheny Council a heated clash emerges between Chairman Hunter and Councilmen over a North Allegheny Railway Company right of way on the New Brighton road. Members debate committee reports, petitioned support for rapid transit, and how best to proceed as officials wrestle with road condemnation and potential city costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Allegheny and Bellevue Street Railway
Allegheny Common Council
Hunter
Eleventh Wards
New Brighton Road
Neeb
Street Railway
North Allegheny Railway Company
Perryville Road
North Allegheny Railway
McKirdy
Actin
Parke
Drum
Brighton Road
Neefs
Brighton
Duff Manufacturing Ecen
Dabiinger
Adam Ammon
Neck
Carl Wilhelm
Allegheny City
B. F. Rynd
Selling bank stocks at high prices shocks city bankers
A Pittsburgh chamber sale drew many wealthy buyers as Farmers' Deposit Bank shares fetched nearly six times par value while East Rath Avenue issue and Allegheny National Bank stock drew strong interest. Several bids were withdrawn as investors weighed values, with Farmers' Deposit stock shown as proof of local financial stability amid cautious market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Deposit Bank
Allegheny National
Chamber of Commerce
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
East Rath
East Ind Electric Light Company
Allegheny National Bank
Pittsburg National Bank of Commerce
Hishares M. & M National Banke
O's
First National Bank of Birmingham
Tradesmen’s National Bank
M. & M. Insurance
Third National
Mechanics’ National Bank
Liberty National Bank
Exchange National Bank
Daughters of Liberty to be instituted at Unity Council hall
Americus Connell leads the Daughters of Liberty institution tonight at the Unity Council hall at South Kiglteenth and Sarah streets. J. W. McCleary, aided by ten deputies, conducts the ceremony. The Valley Forge Lodge team will run the candidates through the “horrors.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Connell
Daughters of Liberty
Hall of Unity Council
D. of L
South Kiglteenth
Sarah Streets
J. W. McCleary
Valley Forge Lodge
Kleber Bros. Piano Store Promotes Quality and Honest Deals
Begun. Kleber Bros. advertise their monopoly on grand pianos and music instruments at 506 Wood Street. They tout Steinway Conover Gabler and Opera pianos, claim the lowest profits, long warranties, and easy monthly payments. Store open every night until after 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleber
Klebers
Automatic Alarm Mail Box Patented by E F Kinsey
Government advocates a simple low cost mail box design to fit exterior or interior doors. The device sits in a vestibule or on a door and alerts the householder when mail is deposited. After drop the lid seals and the mail is secure in a lower compartment. Kinsey of Allegheny is the inventor and patentee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Kinsey
Taylor Avenue
Allegheny
Klebers' Annual Xmas Music Boxes Auctioned at Wood Street
Klebers' annual Christmas importation of fine music boxes has arrived and is on display at No 306 Wood Street. The store features high grade artistic pieces along with Washburn guitars mandolins and Stewart's Fairbanks Cole banjos. Store open every evening. customers urged to call early and select gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Klebers
Washburn
Stewart’s
Fairbanks & Cole
Will Be Very Rich and Bail for Appearance Here
A cloud of legal and financial trouble hangs over Pittsburgh as Mr Kern, a New York member, stays on bail to appear in local court amid discussing factions and rival claims. Reports claim the W E Raeder Glue Company turmoil and a broad pattern of paper kiting tied to Mr Haughey and Mr Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kern
New York
W. E. Baeder Glee Company
Haughey
Kern
Duquesne
Day
People’s National Bank
Korn
Philadelphia
Armour
Chicago
Great Armour Glue Company
Pittsburg
W. E. Raeder Giue
Fifth Avenue
Halleboy
Orn
Hueus & Hacke Grand Annual Holiday Sale Highlights
Hueus and Hacke stage a grand annual holiday sale with a clearout emphasis. The brief notice hints at substantial discounts and limited-time offers to attract shoppers. Specific dates, locations, and item categories are not fully readable in the fragment.
Special Bargains in Cloak Department Sale
Special Bargains in cloaks and furs with deep discounts. Ladies long wraps Ulsters Newmarkets and seal capes offered at drastically reduced prices from 75 to 50 dollars and other fabrics like silks and cheviots marked down. Alaska seal jackets touted as arriving this week for special values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Alaska
Daz mWran
Pocket books and bric-a-brac by Jos Fiensaum firm
Listing of assorted items for sale including pocket books chatelaine bags portfolios writing tablets photograph albums toilet sets manicure sets traveling cases glove and handkerchief cases fancy work silver tablets paper knives bronze and porcelain ornaments and bric-a-brac from Jos Fiensaum & Co at WF 48 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Fiensaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
Annual Holiday Sale of Umbrellas and Goods
Choicest goods in the city offered by Sauber Co at 28 Fifth Ave. A bold claim promises Floraplexion as best liver remedy with a forfeit if not proven. Franklin Hart of New York advertises sample bottles and urges druggists to stock it. Also Smitey Co at 28 Fifth Ave promotes a holiday gift umbrella with low prices at Hauch's Jewelry Store No 295 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Hart
New York
Mywfson
Cit Smitey & Co
Hauch’s Jewelry Store
Fithay
Wfso
Big Dress Goods Sale Ad With Multiple Lot Prices
Read our sale in the Dress Goods Department near the upper door. One lot Scotch Plaid and Fancy Brocade dress goods from 10c a yard. Beige dress goods 10c per yard. Wool plaid suitings 50c. Holiday patterns priced 2.50 to 6 each. All wool cashmeres 50c to 1.25 a yard. Black silk warp cashmeres 90c to 1.50 a yard. Silk dresses for Christmas gifts offered. Every department stocked with holiday goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisek
Velvet T5e Lil Ey-Colored Silk Pattern Ad
Patterned silk and patent leather boys and men accessories at G D Simons 78 Ohio Street Allegheny Pa for Christmas presents James H Armen Co 100 Fifth Ave promotes handsomest line of men's neckwear in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Simon’s
Ohio Street
Allegheny
James H. Armen & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uncle Sam
Aleomargarine
Tales
Fils
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
J. Painter & Sons
A. C. Overholt, the
Scottdale Distiller
Olde Folel
Concerte
M. E. Meeting House
McKnight
Water Committee
Cochrane
Aod
Henricks
Arthur Kennedy
Wertheimer
Herricks
Charles Muelhsbrenner
Seventh Ward
Beloz
Jos, Horse & Co
D. of L. Council
Kleber & Bros
Raeder Glue Company
Baederne Company
L. E. Haugheys
Hueus & Hacke
Cloak Department
Fifth Ave
Market St
Sauber & Co
Shirex & Co
Horne & Wanp
Will Price
Arene
Sixth Street
Rison Theater
Mackintoxhes
Sairer & Co
Hauch’s
Children’store
Sarrey & Co
Ee Witt Paice
Horne & Warp
Deg
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
E.P. Roberts & Sons
C. Weisser
del Uwf
Lewis Building
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