Farmers League asserts reforms at state meeting
The State Farmers League held its annual Central Hotel session electing J. K. McElboes as president and Julius Le Moyne as secretary to push tax equalization, pure food laws, road improvements, and immigration controls. They claim nine tenths of candidates favored their platform and urged local road funding guidance and branding of foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ League
United States
State Farmer's League
Miective
Pennsylvania
J. K. McElboes
Julius le Moyne
Washington
le Moyne
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Ohio
Firet
Lmrdems
The
League
Woman's Club Chooses New Spain Topic After Year End
Members concluded a year of study on Spain with Mrs. George Taylor presenting a paper that sparked lively debate. The club then heard Mrs. M. J. Becker discuss Josephine before selecting the next year’s topic and adjourning.
Triplets in Eighteenth Ward Thrive After Christmas Gifts
Mrs. Denny's triplets in the Eighteenth ward are doing well and receiving many Christmas gifts. Dr. Falton of Butler Street notes the boys weigh in the agricultural measure and show fair prospects of thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Dr. Falton
Butler Street
Youth with a Record Robert Richardson Escapes Sentences
Inspector McAleese denounces the claims against him as a duty-driven arrest of a teenage burglar.Richardson, 17 or 18 but appearing 14, has a history of burglaries across Ohio and Pittsburgh, including Canton and Newark. He twice evaded sentences, escaped from the Columbus reform school, and is now sought again with Kilrain’s fate unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Richardson
Inspector McAleese
W. D. Moore
Ewing
Moore
Richardson
Lees
Legani
Webster Avenue
Terry
McAfee
Canton
Cline
Steve
Hameline
Columbus
Couleen
Bedford Avenue
Bill
Culley
Licking County
Andy Fulton
Pittsburg
Robieson
Campbell
Ed Kilrain
Newark
Kilrain
Relief Fund Distributes Fire Sufferers Aid in Allegheny
The Board of Trustees met to distribute the Chicago fire relief fund in Allegheny county. A surplus in hand totaled 1,693.79 dollars with allocations to West Penn Hospital Pittsburg Association Mercy Hospital Homeopathic Hospital Allegheny General Hospital Free Dispensary and Allegheny Relief Society. The Adams ground rent of 40.75 was given to the Association for the Improvement of the Poor to carry out the bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees For the
Allegheny County
Charles J. Clarke
Chicago
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg Association For the Improvement of the Poor
Mercy Hospital
Homeopathic Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Relief Society
Adams
Association For the Improvement of the
Market on the Wharf Could Be New Produce Stand
Farmers and Gardeners Association asked Chief Bigelow for the Allegheny wharf between Sixth street and the Exposition to set wagons and sell produce, effectively creating a new market on the wharf. He approved in principle but needs legislation or city rental rights, noting the group has no permits and was previously ousted from the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Gardeners Association
Chief Bigelow
Allegheny Wharf
Sixth Street
Exposition
Successful Surprise at Kleber Home in Allegheny
Laura and Fredericka Kleber were delightfully surprised by a group of friends at their Allegheny residence last evening. Henry Kleber hosted the visitors who entered the sisters’ home unannounced and were merrily welcomed. The evening featured music, dancing, and refreshments as the guests enjoyed the pleasant surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Fredericka Kleber
Allegheny
Henry Kleber
Kiober
Christmas Trees Flood Pattsburg City Markets
Christmas trees pour into Pattsburg with record volumes and high quality, filling Allegheny square and the market house. Prices are expected to be much lower than last year, thrilling shoppers as Kris Kringle gifts reportedly forecast a festive season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattsburg
Kris Kringle
Allegheny Square
Labor Circles Buzz Over Coke Rates Push
Furnace men of Mahoning and Shenango Valleys press railroads and coke operators for lower coke and freight costs. Delegations from Sharon and Sharpsville urge reductions from $14 per ton iron to around 150 per ton coke amid talks with railroads. No agreement reached, with potential shutdowns by January and up to six weeks idle ahead of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning
Shenango Valleys
Wight
Baltimore and Ohio
Frank Dean
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania Company
J. J. Spearman
Henry Bonham
Joseph G. Butler, Jr
Monongahela House
Simon Perkins
Henry B. Shields
James B. Pierce
Sharpsville Furnace Company
Spearman
Sharon
Pittsburg
Frick
New York
Mr. Spearman
E Sher Hill
Middlesex
Mahoning Iron Company
Mahon
Nickel Steel Test Shows Stronger Boiler Plate Potential
Results from the Homestead Steel Works report a nickel content of 3.16 percent versus 3.32 percent in imported plate. Two specimens show elastic limits of 51 000 and 60 000 pounds and ultimate strengths of 100 000 and 102 000 pounds with elongation around 16 percent. If confirmed, nickel alloy steel could double strength over best boiler plate grades and be marketed soon as a regular product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Steel Works
Secretary of the Navy
Bessemer
Sta
Old Fight Reignites Between M M P U and K of L
Dispute intensifies as K of L accuses M M P U of boycotting members. Sons of Veterans on the Southside hosted a reception. Vigilance Committee circular claims only union musicians should work and urges public support for two other bands. Master Workman Evans says names of distributors are known and a meeting will probe tonight. He also hints at reviewing an old M BI P U agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Sons of Veterans
Southside
Workman Evans
Low Mood in Steel Rails Slows Railroad Orders
Railroads reportedly hold back large steel rail orders amid financial tremors. Local firms like War Negie Bros. & Co. and others are tied to old contracts while Thichem Company shuts its rail department. J Leishman of Carnegie Bro. & Co. notes seasonal slowdowns but expects a rebound after year start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnegie Bros. & Co
Thichem Company
J. Leishman
Carnegie Bro. & Co
Sabbath School Convention Held at Monongahela Presbytery
The Monongahela U. P. Presbytery Sabbath School Convention met last evening at the Eleventh U. P. Church West End Main street Rev T C Atchison of Mansfield presided and led the question box The program featured talks by Rev T W English Miss Annie Graf Miss Nettie George Mr Kamoel Young and Rev J A Wal on topics such as The Teacher's Aim How to Reach Absent Pupils Duty to the Superintendent Home Study of the Sabbath School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela U. P. Presbytery
Monongahela Presbytery
U. P
Main Street
West End
T. C. Atchison
Mansfield
T. W. English
Annie Graf
Nettie George
Kamoel Young
Peter Sand
J. al. Wal
Schoenberger & Co Expands Steel Works Facilities
Schoenberger & Co continues improvements at their steel works. A new iron clad building replaces the old frame structure over the boiler batteries. A second battery of boilers is being erected and a crane is under construction to unload heavy steel plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoenberger & Co
Steel Department
Cara
Chief Brown's Fire Escape Order Rams Through Pittsburg
Chief J D Knows of the Department of Public Safety issues an order requiring all three story or higher buildings in Pittsburg to install permanent external fire escapes. Hotels factories tenement houses and schools must meet act provisions with windows and a 10 foot chain extended to ground. Noncompliance may lead to civil and criminal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Department of Public Safety
City of
Fittsburg
Ublic
Jeneth
J. D. Knows
Department Public Safety
After a Charter and Meeting of the Woman's U P Association
An important meeting of the Woman's United Presbyterian Association was held at the First U P Church yesterday afternoon. It covered electing directors for a new charter and planning for the upcoming annual supper and bazaar in Old City Hall. Donations were generous, with dolls flooding in from Colorado and Pittsburgh donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P
Woman's
U. P. Association
Old City Hall
Colorado
U. P. Orphans’ Home
U. P. Memorial Hospital
U. P. Home For
Winter Warpath unlikely says retired officer
Captain A. M. L. Brown, staying at the Duquesne, says it is unusual for Indians to go on the warpath in winter and doubts Sitting Bull's death will trigger Uprising. He recalls Montana campaigns in 1860 and notes winter hardship, smallpox, and punishments of depredations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ML. Brown
The
Duquesne
Sitting Bull
Montana
United States
Will Drill Deeper At Exposition Gas Well
Oil Well Supply Company paused drilling on the Exposition gas well and planned a 9 o clock restart to bore 15 feet deeper. The aim is to settle whether a permanent gas supply exists while noting pressure had been strong, with salt water a possible risk.
Completing the Monument in Honor of Washington's Birthday
The Washington Monument Committee races to finish the structure by Washington's Birthday. Sculptor Eduard Pauseh produced the model, with $10,000 total needed. American Mechanics councils aim to raise the balance as Eli Perkins plans a Carnegie Hall lecture on The Philosophy of Wit for the cause, with Wales Organist providing a recital beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
Washington
Eduard Pauseh
American Mechanics
Eli Perkins
Carnegie Hall
Perkins
City Organist
Wales
Thief Caught Robbing Church Box by Father Kaufmann
Father Kaufmann of the German Catholic Church in Manchester stopped a thief during a church robbery, detained him until police arrived, and found a screwdriver and a handybilly on the man who claimed to insert a nickel. The arrestee, identified as Charles Robinson of Cincinnati, was held for court in default of 31,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kaufmann
Father Kauffman
Manchester
Oundi
Abou
Charlies Robinson
No. Royal Street
Cincinnati
Wyman
People Who Come and Go in Tyrone and Nearby
Brief notes from Tyrone and surrounding areas list visitors and locals. W Harley of Standard Oil returned from Washington to meet friends including Senator Quay who opposes the force bill. Captain C Irvin attends a mason course and confers degrees. Daniel C Bryan, an Indianapolis banker, discusses Eastern drafts with Western bankers. L C Beach visits from Meadville, avoids Delamater bank talk. Charles E Putnam seeks Commissioner's Clerk post. William Geiser, oil producer from See, stays at Seventh Arenas. W H Fox of New York is a Schlosser guest. Joshua Rhodes and Edward Jackman depart for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harley
Standard Oil Company
Washington, D. C
Senator Quay
Harley
C. Irvin
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Tyrone
Charles E. Putnam
Meadville
William Geiser
See
False Report on Foreign Capitalist Seeking Woolen Mill Site
An opening paper claimed James Ogilvie of Scotland, representing foreign capitalists, was in the city seeking a woolen mill site and staying at the Anderson hotel. No such man is registered at the Anderson or found at other hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ogilvie
Scotland
Anderson
Labor unrest and union activity roam the era
Two thousand men discharged at Booth & Flinn as annual layoffs approach. The brick makers and Masons International Union faces possible affiliation with the A F of I in Toronto next month. Monongahela Natural Gas abandons iron mills. Oliver Ron and Steel and Republic Iron Works mills already cut off. United Mine Workers expect May 1 for an eight hour fight. Tina demands loom Europe and America. L A Gill officers strain to claim secession despite opposition. Sleepless Sona tr Siiions appears in the comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth & Flinn
Brickmakers’ and Masons’ International Union
Toronto
A. F. of I
Monongahela Natural Gas Company
Oliverron and Steel Company
Republic Iron Works
Patrick Mc
Weary Wanderer May Rest At Moorhead Home
J Beatty now heads Miss Moorhead's charitable institutions on Canter avenue and is expected to be named superintendent of the Home for Tramps to be set up in the Moorhead building at Grant Street and Second avenue. The first floor and second floor will house the facility as tourists gather nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Beatty
Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
K. of L
Prospects Good for Sleighing Through Snowfall
Snowfall yesterday afternoon and last night coats main streets, promising a fair sleighing day ahead. If weather warms or storm turns to rain, prospects may change. bells on sleighs could soon ring through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anvarls
Humane Society holds prosperous meeting and travel plans arise
At a regular meeting yesterday the society reported prosperous affairs. President L H Eaton will leave this morning for Browns ville me on the day following for ee City to appoint an agent. In each place a naval meeting of the society will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
L. H. Eaton
Brownsville
Eee City
Ill-Placed Moving Ends in Death and Fire
A wagon moving house in Allegheny yesterday led to the death of 9 year old James Morrow who was struck by a horse. The fire from the moving house destroyed the dwelling at 165 Rebecca Street, owned by Mr Mardis and insured. Fullerton, an Arctic Ice Company employee, surrendered to police and awaits a coroner inquiry as the accident is deemed unintentional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Market Street
James Morrow
Santa Claus
Fullerton
Mardis
Murphy
No. 125
John H. Morrow
Minor Pittsburg Mishaps Chronicle Local Accidents
Yesterday's incidents in Pittsburg and vicinity were slight though injuries occurred. Notable events include Burton injuring his head after colliding with a lamp post on Bedford Avenue, and Michael Waloski suffering a broken leg from a falling iron bar at Jones and Lauchlin's Iron Works. James Bryson's horse startled by a locomotive caused facial wounds, while a wagon collision near Sixteenth Street left bruises on the Krousbower party. John Gearing broke three ribs with heavy tongs at Carnegie's mill, and Daniel Strobeck fractured his left leg from a horse on Butler Street near Forty-Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burros
Burton
Bedford Avenue
Fulton Street
Jons Steinwall
John Steinwall
Conway & Howley
Forty-eighth Street
Ichael Waloski
Michael Waloski
Jones & Lauchlin
James Bryrson
James Bryson
Bennett Station
Jacob Krousbower
Penn Avenue
Sixteenth Street
T. C. Jenking & Co
Kroushower
Jous Geating
John Gearing
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
Daniel Strobeck
Sharpsburg
Butler Street
Roads and highway bill urged by Western Pennsylvania Engineers
The Western Pennsylvania Engineers Society met at the Academy of Science and Arts to discuss a report on good public highways by Colonel T P Roberts. The committee proposed legislation for road location vacation opening and construction and printed the report and bill for members with action deferred to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Engineers’ Society
Academy of Science and Arts
T. P. Roberts
Aes
Dempster
Roberts
William Metcalf
Committee On New Nations
Thomas P. Roberts
A. E. Hunt
J. H. Harlowe
A. E Frost
George §. Davinen
T. H. Johnston
J. Enoch
The Worlds Brother Lecture at Carnegie Hall Saturday
A non partisan address titled The Worlds Brother will be delivered in Carnegie Hall Saturday evening as a free lecture. The program includes a musical vervee featuring organist Leonard Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates Rutan
Carnegie Hall
Leonard Wales
Fine Guitars and Mandolins Holiday Offer
Holiday gift buyers are urged to consider Lakeside guitar at 750, Arion at 950, or Conservatory rosewood at 15. Washburn guitars are highlighted as top in the world, with mandolins from American makes at 1050 or 14. All instruments carry tone quality and durability warrants and are sold only at H. Kleber & Bro. Wood street. Also featured are music boxes at last year’s prices and a wide stock of other instruments and accessories. Store open every evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Arion
Conservatory
Washburn
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Klebers
H. Kieser & Bro
One Thousand Dollars Forfeit For Floraplexion Claim
A newspaper notice promises a one thousand dollar forfeit if Floraplexion proves effective for liver complaints dyspepsia nervous debility biliousness and consumption. It claims the remedy cures where others fail and urges asking a druggist for samples sent free. Also mentions a watch for Mat Hauch and a salesmen assembly at Central Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Hart
New York
MWFS
Mayor to rule on Fire Chief Jones case after council inquiry
The inquiry into Chief Jones of the Allegheny Fire Department ended in Select Council with Mayor Wyman to decide whether to drop the charges or refer the matter to Cottnells. Attorney Porter argued no neglect of duty. McGary pressed allegations of graft and deception, urging a full mayoral ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winn
Chief Jones
Allegheny Fire Department
Select Council Chamber
Wyman
Hoe
Cottnells
Porter
Wallace
Jones
Utgor
McGary
Connell
Change in management at P. L. E. rail line
Train Master McCormick of the P. L. E. is succeeded by John T. Keith who has been promoted from former Pittsburg and Lake Erie passenger conductor to train master on the same line. McCormick retires to join the New York Central Railroad with headquarters in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
John T. Keith
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Keith
J. McCormick
New York Central Railroad
New York
Explosion Drives Lawyers From Building Worded by Comical Fear
A gas explosion at the Excelsior building on Monday sent lawyers rushing into the street. An elderly man nearby, gripping a gripsack, cried that he feared being mistaken for a client as the crowd fled, the incident eclipsing the blast in comic fright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Dbuilding
Mae
Pellmell
Grant Street
Xlang
Alderman Jailed Over Alleged embezzlement case
Jennie Plant accuses Alderman Fred Luman of embezzlement after he collected 18 dollars in attachments from two boarders and did not turn over the funds. Magistrate Gripp remanded Luman in custody with 800 bail for a Friday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Plant
Squire Loman Wich
Gripp
Fred Luman
Soho
Mra
Plant
Loman
Ball
Water Towers Wanted to Aid Firefighting Efforts
Chief Brown weighs buying a city water tower to overcome overhead wire hazards. The telescope‑like tower, 400 feet throw capacity, would be trucked in and operated by machinery at an estimated cost of about $3,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Brown
Man Thrown From Boarding House With Arm Injury
Mike Quinn on Wylie avenue tried to enter a Grant street boarding house and was thrown out. He fell hard, his arm broke, and he was taken to Central station where Dr Bowes and Sergeant Mats treated him. He is recovering at the department. Newsboys’ Annual Banquet set for Fifth Avenue Market House during the Battery B fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Quinn
Wylie Avenue
Grant Street
Neeet
Wylie Avenues
Central Station
Byrup of Figs Promises Pleasant Use and Safety
The advertisement touts Byrup of Figs as a pleasant safe liquid laxative for ladies to use under all conditions. It claims action on the kidneys liver and bowels with gentle, reliable relief.
Trustworthy liquor purveyors urged for public safety
The article argues that merchants selling liquor must ensure purity and reliability, praising established firms. It highlights T. D. Casey & Co. at 971 Liberty Street corner of Tenth as a commendable house worthy of public trust and recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Casey & Co
Liberty Street
Tenth
Christmas Clothing Sale Cuts Prices On Overcoats
Cash is king at the Combination Clothing Company as it dumps stock to raise funds. Chinilla overcoats go for 38, fur beaver and melton coats 10, children's caped coats 190 to 225, with assorted ulsters and kersey garments offered at deep discounts at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulster
Melton
Elysian Beaver
The Wonderful Molian at Mellor and Hoene’s
Mellor and Hoene’s at 77 Fifth Avenue showcase the Molian instrument in many woods and styles. Advert explains it imitates a full orchestra with multiple stops and precise control, enabling expressive performances of Beethoven Mozart Wagner and Meyerbeer. Also features pianos from Hardman A B Chase Krakauer and Vose and invites visitors to the Palace of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven
Mozart
Wagner
Meyerbeer
Mellor & Hoene’s
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Een
Alians
Hardman
A. B. Chase
Krakauer
Vose
Fine Porcelains and Silk Gloves Catalog
A large stock of Royal Worcester Crown Derby Old Hall Crescent Faience Doulton Teplitz Carlsbad Limoges Irish Belleck offered at open evenings through Christmas. Jos. Eichbaum & Co. 48 Fifth Avenue features evening shades in ladies pure silk gloves in sizes 16 18 and 20. Jos. Hornet & Co. listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Worcester
Crown Derby
Old Hall
S Crescent Faience
Doulton
Teplitz
Carlsbad Limoges
Jos. Eicupaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
Jos. Hornet & Co
Penn Avenue
Wares and Statuettes Highlight Henry Terheyden Display
Wares and statuettes in copper and silver, Royal Worcester ware in great variety, to gether with large stock of other celebrated manufactures. Bronze and marble busts at Henry Terheyden's, 530 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Worcester
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield Street
Philadelphia Case Under Brooks Law Sparks Debate
A Philadelphia liquor law ruling said bottlers need not sell at any fixed place. The case involved a wagon vendor charged with illegal sale. the man was discharged due to a valid peddler license. The discussion echoed past Pittsburgh street sale practices and noted the issue is not new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Peter
Matt Weiss
Pittsburg
Black Silk Hose at Exceptional Holiday Prices
Large stock of Black Silk Hose offered in many values from 75 cents to 250 dollars and up to 15 dollars per pair. Parisian novelty silk hose in numerous colors and styles with embroidery, open lace, and two tone effects, boxed single pair, advertised as extraordinarily low for the holiday season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Heing
Grangers
Uluiterated Foods
Menosylvania
Williamson
Enon Valley
J. W. Botsford
Brady
Alvin Momer
Reral Badge
George T. Work
Buffale
Ve Coumitiee
J. McClare
West Fairfield
Hichanan
Hickory
Bakerstown
View Smith
Homer City
W. EK. Galley
Tarentum
Chartiers
Spain
Woman's Club
George Taylor
Don Gyre
Sents Rool Vn Woman's Club
Wis
M. J. Becker
Josephine
Slouse
Kieber
Valley Furnace
Musical Union
Knights of Labor
Nickel Steel
M. M. P.U. and
Prinsenna
Woman's United Presbyterian Association
Captain Brown
Daniel C. Bryan
Indianapolis
L. C. Beach
Emery
St. Charles Hotel
W. H. Fox
Schlosser
Joshua Rhodes
Edward Jackman
of the Humane Society
Mat Hauch
Christ
Jos. Honne & Co
C. Weisser
Market ST
Water Towers
Lucek
Newsboys
Hucus & Hacke
Cor
Fifth Ave
Zolians
Mellor & Hoene's
Fats
Bernard O'Donnell
Gastonville
South Twenty-seventh Street
Soathside
Jewelers
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Richelieu
Horne & CO
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