Death and damage from factory accident and explosion
A packing worker in Matchett’s box factory fell for about 35 feet when an elevator malfunctioned. Editor Rev Broadax Smith of the Broadax disfigured by an explosion at Fourth Avenue and Cherry Alley. Other minor accidents include a man with a fractured skull after leaping from a train and a stable boss killed by a mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dietz
Matchett
Box Factory
Seventh Avenue
Dietz
Besker
Nod
Pike Street
Alle
Fourth Avenue
Cherry Ailey
Breadaz
Broadax Smith
Ieee
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Seventeenth Street
West Penn Hospital
Union Station
Davie Reed
Strock & Lel
Semmerrock
Carson
Status of the Strike and Letter to the Light Company
The city faces a strike among electricians and linemen with claims of nonunion workers. The General Committee on Organization of Labor backs the electricians and plans to act, while officials consult Controller Morrow and others. A formal letter to Allegheny County Light Company is prepared seeking settlement and mentions unions and decorators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ight
Snon
Organization of Labor
Morrow and Press
Ord
Aaronant
B.D. M
Prrrentns
Allegheny County Light Company
Geestlenex
Understed
Inv
Cheet Rae
Jeebeny County Light Company
Empany
Abse
Shes
Prank Carrier
Piyo Rosa
Tin One
Ekrin Carpen
Charles Fitewilliams
James & Electrical Union
John Fi
Carbon Letter Rak Damages Telegraph Pole Lamp
An iron arm supporting an electric light at Penn Avenue and Barker's Alley was torn from a telegraph pole yesterday afternoon by an assailant referred to as a carbon setter. Police pursued an attempted arrest as the suspect fled up the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn ‘Avenue
Barker's Alley
Mrs Wacker Receives Notice After Disorderly House Arrest
Annie Wacker of 61 Grays Alley in Allegheny’s Fourth Ward was arrested last Saturday by Detective Murphy on a charge of keeping a disorderly house. The notice from Mayer Pearver and lodarges to pledges follows the police action.
Wife neglect charge shocks Fort Wayne worker
Victor Klages, a Fort Wayne shop workman living at 70 Adams Street, was arrested yesterday on a charge of neglecting his wife. Superintendent Dean of the Ant the house of Me Dally, No int Pen fast, Me, said there will be a hearing tomorrow.
Bank payout update and rental listings noted
About 610 checks have been paid out at the Partners and Mechanics Bank as segments of a run of notes are retaped. Desirable office space for rent at Lequire Street 2 percent in a Penn Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partners’ and Mechanics’ Bank By
Segeents Retape Fe Roonive Ihe
Lequire St
Pean
Political Pow Wow With Andrews Hosts Bright Lights
A political pow wow at the Avenue Hotel in Pittsburg drew Republican figures led by Chairman Andrews. James S. McKean and county hustlers joined discussions as they strategized for gubernatorial matters and debated Delamater's interests amid a bustling social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Delamater
Avenue
Pittsburg
Refinery Plan in Chartiers Valley Faces Rail Battle
Mr. E F Houston secretary of Globe Refining argues against D P Reighard building an oil refinery in Chartiers Valley citing lack of railway advantage. He says independent refineries need competing lines which Chartiers cannot provide and notes control by Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railways amid rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Houston
Globe Refining Company
D. P. Reighard
Chartiers Valley
Houston
Chartiers
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Ivania
Houstin
Crowded Streets During Holiday Season
The observer notes crowded principal streets indicating high population and visitor numbers. Stores brim with Christmas goods as shoppers seek gifts, while locals and visitors mingle, with attire suggesting festive observances amid street activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wio
Uke McGinty
Manchester Husband Reconciled After Mayor’s Advice
Mrs James Stewart, wife of an Allegheny mill man, returned from Scotland with their year old child. Her husband initially refused to receive her home. The couple was brought before Mayor Pearson, who counseled them. Mr Stewart promised to take his wife home and was released on costs after the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stewart
Manchester
Scotland
Pearson
Stewart
Sheriff sale continued at Chartiers by Deputy Doyle
Long and Co. conducted the sale with Brown and McClure of Boston purchasing 550 tons of merchant iron at 9 18 per hundredweight Scott McLean took 25 tons J R Maloney 50 tons and 18 tons of Flower plates were sold Prices across items varied with strong demand and a bank judgment also disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Co
Chartiers
John Doyle
Brown & McClure
Boston
Scott McLean
J. R. Maloney
Cattle Trains Delayed Prompt Public Complaint
Agent O'Brien accuses Superintendent Starr of cattle delays in transit at East Liberty yards. Humane Society held a meeting yesterday as Starr promised to investigate and correct the situation. O'Brien asserted delays lasted about five hours and demanded proof of the accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Humane Society
O'Brien
A. B. Starr
Ft. Wayne Road
East Liberty
History paper by Father Sheedy at Father Matthew Association
Members of the Father Matthew Association gathered in the hall of the new parish school of the Church of St. now of Meaware. Rev Father Sheedy presented a paper titled History, with comments by Dr Mestalin of Aulephen and Joseph Wadies of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Matthew
Church of St. Now
Meaware
Father Sheedy
Mestalin
Aulephen
Joseph Wadies
Sheeny
Appraisers to Decide on Monongahela House Losses
The final report on the lenses at the Monongahela House will be issued today. Appraiser Mr. oS sauna eee is due home from Erie and Messrs. Anderson and Wope, the lessees, seek a vision of future plans for the house. Total losses are expected to be about 5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Os Sauna Eee
Erie
Messrs
Anderson
Wope
Bile Letters In a Tone Peree Dr Davis Allegheny Case
Dr. Davis of Allegheny reports letters from a missing messenger claim tied to a father’s lost item in Spring Allegheny. A week ago he sought help and yesterday at nine am investigators examined a fence. Detective Glenn leads the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Davis
Allegheny
Davis
Glenn
Dandelion Bouquet Brightens Downtown Visit
W. A. Magee arrived downtown yesterday with a bouquet of dandelions he plucked from his lawn. The scene captured onlooker photos shows a cheerful, sunlit moment as residents commented on the simple gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Magee
Freight Train Collision Blocks Tracks In McKees Area
Two freight trains on the McKees and Youghiogheny lines collided causing five cars to pile up and six to roll onto the site. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as authorities investigated the derailment and its impact on nearby yards and traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKees
Youghiogheny Igen
Cortom Home Statietion on Champagne Imports
The record shows 454 504 cases imported in the last decade with G H Mumm's Extra Dry accounting for over a quarter. The brand led imports by more than 200 000 cases, signaling its dominance and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortom
G. H. Mumm
First Trip Over the Ohio River by Canal Route
The Canal Commission appointed by Governor Beaver will tour the Ohio River to Lake Erie to assess surveys and feasibility of a ship channel. They will study manufacturing and ship industries in towns along the line including Rochester, Beaver Falls, New Castle, Sharon, and Sharpsville. Governor Beaver may join the voyage tomorrow for part of the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterway
Canal Commission
Beaver
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Fentleman
Mochester
Beaver Falls
Newby
New Castle
Sharon
Sharperste Ead
Grand Army Memorial Services at Arch Briest Church
Post No. 13 G A B plans memorial services at 8 oclock next Sunday at Arch Briest M E Church in Allegheny. The services honor departed members with a memorial address by Department Commander Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Briest
M. E. Church
Allegheny
Stewart Will i
His Last Drink Takes
An elderly man about 70 years old was found at a boarding house location behind William Bon’s Spring Gard Fiacens and a tannery on Monday. The article provides few readable details about his identity or the circumstances surrounding the finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bon
One Day Only Coat Sale Downtown Pittsburg
Today only 150 imported blue kersey box overcoats with patch velvet collars and silk sleeve linings go on sale at P. C. C. C. at Grant and Diamond, opposite the new Court House. Priced at $13, well below the $40 value, store open this evening until closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sta
New Court House
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Ats
Court House
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts
The People’s Store Umbrellas on Sale at Campuet & Dicx
An catalog note promotes wide umbrella options from gingham to silk for ladies and gentlemen, including fancy sticks and fine handles, all offered at the lowest prices at The People’s Store Campuet & Dicx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campuet. & Dicx
Silver Mounted Leather Goods and Goods by Jos Eicschaum Co
An advertisement highlights leather goods with silver mounted finishes and a range of quality items. It notes the Jos Eicschaum & Co firm at 48 Fifth Ave offering guaranteed workmanship and assortments praised by connoisseurs for Brinks fet bein and Viluack's brews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadian Books
Jos, EicHsaum & Co
Fifth Ave
Sia Patater
Brinks Fet Bein & Viluack
The Mokeville Babies Water-Color Print
An attractive water color print features a group of Little Mokes at a picnic. The piece is promoted as a charming nursery gift available from Jos. Eicuparm & Co., 48 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Eicuparm & Co
Fifth Avenue
Silke Great Bargains in Silk Goods at Fifth Avenue
Local ad highlights Exwase and Suveras at 35 Fifth Ave offering silk fabrics and silken bargains. The fragment emphasizes low prices and shop location, with no additional event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silke
Silken
Exwase & Suveras
Fifth Ave
KwasLe & Shustes
Mwnsu
Engineers Discuss Willey Building Collapse and Officer Nominations
At a Western Penneytrains Engineers’ Society meeting the nominating committee, led by Hibbard, proposed officers including President W. L. Scaife and Vice President Phineas Barnes. Members debated preventive measures and discussed the Willey Building disaster as an example of structural failure due to a dry, brittle wall in winter.
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Hant
Willey
Western Penneytrains Engineers’ Society
Philipps
H. D. Hibbard
W. L. Scaife
Phineas Barnes
M. Wickersham
Cam Oem
Ee Gesu
J. H. Harlow
Harrisburg
Straetain
Witley
Mason
Allegheny Council Weighs Sewer Plan for Butcher's Run
A special Allegheny Committee on Streets and Sewers met to review City Engineer Ehlers's proposals for a sewer or surface water course to relieve the Butcher's Run district. The plan shows an 8000 foot route from O'Hara Street to the river with an estimated cost of about five dollars per foot. The group discussed funding and preferred avoiding more assessments. they referred the matter to the City Solicitor for procedural guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Committee On
Stroets
Ehlers
Butcher's Run
O'Hara Street
Residents demand lamp relocation on Chatham Street
On Chatham Street residents urge Chief Bigelow to address Egyptian darkness caused by a lamp in disrepair. Since the carbon setter strike the street remains obscured and fails to illuminate the side street. They request the lamp be moved slightly westward, near the end of the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham Street
Bigelow
Erept
Paneer
Flue Upright Piano and Grand Piano for Sale
A magnificent seven octave upright piano with latest improvements and carved case will be sold fully warranted for $225 with cover and stool at J. M. Hoffmann & Co. 537 Smithfield Street. Also a fine square grand piano offered at $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Japanese Ware Bazaar Opens for Holidays in Pittsburg
Wu. Hasiace & Son announce a holiday bazaar at 18 Diamond Square Pittsburg offering special discounts on large pieces. Store hours extend until 9 o clock each night through Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Hasiace & Son
Select Family Grocers
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
Hasincs & Sox
Boyes Gum Coats at the People's Store
The Boye’ Gum Coats article notes a large new stock of boys and young men coats at the People's Store. Prices start at 140 and include a broad range of sizes along with boya’ clothing and overcoats from CamPsEnt & Dice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boye
People's Store
CamPsEnt & Dice
Holiday excursion tickets offered by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell holiday excursion tickets at two cents per mile from December 21, 1869 to January 1, 1890, valid for return until January 4, 1890, excluding New York to Philadelphia but valid between Baltimore and Washington in either direction. Also notices about tailored collars and holiday goods for sale at local stores with promotional pricing and limited-time offers through the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Surplus Oil Wells Boost Small field Production Across Regions
Surplus oil output remains stable with multiple five barrel wells and revived older wells sustaining supply. In Oil City Franklin area drilling costs fall to 45 cents per foot with derricks and engine houses added, enabling profitable small wells. widespread activity across Montour Run and other counties hints at renewed life in old fields despite skepticism about $2 per barrel oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.H. Adams
Thorn Creek
Lima
Oil City
Franklin
Gn Ag
Breck
Denna Fun
Tiopesta
Clavion
Radford
Deaths of a Week Exceed Year Earlier by Thirty
The city’s deaths for the past week, per the Bureau of Health, total 4 and 64 for this week and the prior year’s corresponding week, a rise of 30. Respiratory diseases lead fatalities, with scarlet fever and other illnesses contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Low Rate Holiday Tickets From Pennsylvania Lines
Holiday excursion tickets sold from all Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg on December 24 25 31 1889 and January 1 1890 good for sale date and return until January 3 1890. Also promo for blue toes box patch velvet collars and cloth garments at reduced prices with store hours through 9 pm at P C C G corner Grant and Diamond streets opp Court House. Mens coats rubber coats mackintoshes offered by People’s Store Campurt & Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Wiu
Binack
Great Fur Department
Water supply effort spurs Twenty-ninth ward meeting
The Independent Voters Protective Association of the Twenty-ninth ward met at Berkeley's Hall with ex-Councilman F B Beinhauer presiding. Speakers praised residents for taking a stand for rights as they discussed dissolving the water company contract by ordinance or board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty- Ninth Ward
Independent Voters Protective Association
Twenty-ninth Ward
Berkeley's Hall
F. ©. Beinhauer
Monongahela Water Company
Ae Leass
Western Green Bottle Makers Hold Price Talk Meet
A meeting of the Western Green Bottle and Vial Manufacturers Association convened at the Anderson Hotel with attendees from Bowling Green New Albany Trenton Muncie Elyria Celina and Columbus. The session focused on trade conditions and price setting amid concerns over overproduction ahead of a national convention in Washington January 17 to address these issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Green Bottle and Vial Manufacturers’ Association
Anderson Hotel
L .R. Hankey
Bowling Green
D. W. Keeps
New Albany
Oscar Richey
Trenton
W. Elliott Smith
Alton
LC. Ball
Muncie
Ind
Charles Boldt
L W. Kiser
Columbus
H. E. Clough
Elyria
Oe Celina
David Maailwad Ryapes
Fen Tees
Washington
Special Holiday Excursion Tickets to Western Cities
Holiday excursion tickets offered by the P and L R B Co and the Pennsylvania Company from December 21 to January 1. Travel from Pittsburg Birmingham Point Bridge or Tem eeville to Washington Pa Wheeling Bridgeport and Bellaire with round trip validity to January 4 1890. Fares listed: Wheeling 2.65 and Bridge 2.65 Beilsire 2.90. Tickets good for return through January 4 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
Wheeling
Bridgeport
Bellaire
Pennazivania Lines
Pittsburg
Birmingham
Point Bridge
Temeeville
Washington
Pennsylvania Company
Holiday table delicacies and rain gear at People's Store
Store ad notes large sale with umbrellas rain gear and festive items. Open until 9 PM including Christmas week. Camrazi and Dice advertise 150-blue kersey box overcoats with stitched cassimere linings at P. C. C. C. corner Grant and Diamond streets.
Holiday gift items and bargain sale lineup at Fifth Avenue shops
A scanned Pittsburgh ad page promotes Bibles and prayer books at R. and Davis & Co and Jos Eichbaum & Co on Fifth Avenue. It touts black goods at 35 Fifth Ave, amateur photographic outfits, fur sets for children, pianos from Colby Jacob, and a Busy Bee Hive sale on children's wear, with various retailers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humania
R. &. Davis & Co
Fifth Ave
Hospital Fund Drive Details Rely on Community Aid
The article outlines a hospital fundraising effort with donations pledged by various trades. An opportunity is provided for all employers and employees to contribute amounts from four cents to five hundred dollars as the hospital continues its work.
Jerry's Five Hundred The East End Theft Tale
A garbled report describes Mercer of the East End and Jerry Beacom owner of the Grand Central Hotel. A thief reportedly gained entry to a mail satchel in an untended van, with details obscured. Police inquiry continues with unclear leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
East End
Jerry Beacom
Grand Central Hotel
Frankstown Avenue
Conner
Tanie
Impractical Estate Administration Promoted by Pittsburg Firm
Local notice endorses impersonal estate administration and urges using The Base Deposit Company of Pittsburg for trust management. It highlights experienced over twenty years, conservative management, and reliable bonding to avoid potential issues from a personal administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hening Cereale
Imee
Base Deposit Company of
Pittsburg
Perpavectoeea
Perpetater
Fea
Dinners and Christmas Goodies Ad From Marvin’s and More
Christmas draws near and shoppers are urged to order Marvin's golden fruit cake and plum pudding for the table. The ad highlights various gifts from agents like Jos. Bromannne & Co and R. 8. Davis & Co at Fifth Avenue, touting quality and a wide assortment for holiday needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Sale notice fragment at 95 Fifth Ave
Fragmentary listing states eight items priced at $1 each and mentions the location 95 Fifth Avenue. The readable text suggests a small sale or liquidation event with minimal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
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Smith
Broadax
Pens Avenue
Port Wayne
James
McKean
J. Fim
Canesseare
Warmmcastie
Philedelphis
Voomegens SR
Wi Delamater
Mr. Reighard Net
Teoder Mercha
Mr. Stewart
Starr
Matthew
Wylie Ave
A. M. E. Church
Cherry and
Virgin Alley Real Estates
Melars, Brady
James J. Johnson
Emanuel Jackson
Southside
Wyite Avenue A. M. E
Wylie Avenue A. M. E
Coneh
of Trustees
Pennsylvania Railroad
M Houses
Mahood
Center Avenue
Erin Street
Virgin
Wylie Avenue Ee
Avery
Avery College
Amy
Erase
Ube
Pater
Bently
Urch
Apteer
Betheads
Bethesda
Messrs. McCrory
Locke and Brickell
Hamilton
Mian Hesendorf
Urouline Academy
Alexander Miller
Ers
T. U
Grand Army Memorial
Mokeville
Buicher
Lvania Railroad
Deak
Jos, Ercapaum & Co
Epee
Klein
Max Klein
Bend
Gent
Ti Indies
Bre
Halide Es Presente
Apo Kwnable & Shuster
Mwsu
M. Burner & Co
Pelea
Eyeo Fetianal
Peter
Montour Run
Nier
Robbata
Baton
Iz Ag
Forest Grove
Ohio
Sewickley
Crafton
CamPpurt & Dick
Southside Water
Camrazi. & Dice
Holida
Sanaa Genencert
Sein
Jos. Eichbaum & Co
Detuaiana Kyasie & Sausrer
W. S. Bell & Co
Wood Ot
Enable & Suuster
Mawsy
Lehmer Pianos
Colby Jacob Pianos
Max Klein‘s
Harrison
Federal
Fuen& Vilsack
Lapres
Sixth
Liberty
Z. Wainwrcut & Co
Wou
D. Lutz & Son
Car
Spring Garden Ave
Chestnut At
Sizth
Enable & Shuster’s
Waa
Tex
D. Lau & Cor
Spring Garden
The
Beheme
Jerry
U. P. Presbytery
Westmoreland Treabytery
U. P. Church
Braddock
Wenger
Apple
Camrsei. & Die
Knable & Shuster’s
Jos
Ercunaum & Co
E.& Davis & Co
Krasie & Remede
Ewasue & Suversr
Wee
SODEN
Catarshal
Dr.c.mclane
Fleming Brothers
Pitwburg
St. Louis
FP Roberts & Sons
Market ST
Ol-Ewi
Havana
Christ
iNetan
Sera
Dewan
R. 8. Davis & Co
Cate
Wil
Allegheny Health and Committee
Herr's Island
NGF SJ
JOS. Horne & C'S
Penn Avenue
Jos. Horne
Penn Ave
Kendrick & Co
City Hall
Doulton Tray
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