Desperate attempt ends with razor wound in Allegheny broker
William B. Chaffey a 34 year old broker and telegraph operator at Heideger & Co. Allegheny attempted suicide at his Linden Avenue home by taking laudanum and trying to slash his heart with a razor. He lay unconscious, a razor in hand and an ounce and a half of laudanum nearby, as doctors fought to revive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Chaffey
Linden Avenue
Allerbeny
Chaffey
Heideger & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Acros
Landanum
Kirker
Canlay Phipebens
Thes
Ung
Munn
Toronto
Ont
United States
Kirk
Postmaster McKean to Be Honored at Duquesne Banquet
A political banquet tops tonight at the Hotel Duquesne with James S. McKean the guest of honor. Prominent supporters including H B English and others allied with Senator Quay will attend. The event marks a gathering of several Federal appointees and political allies in a festive campaign finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Duquesne
James 8. McKean
McKean
Say Egy
Bagh
Toenick
Pam
The
Americas Club
D. W. English
William 8
Pars United
H Beaver
D. Vermonsthen
Walter Lyon
United States
Aye
Senator Quay
Loos
Matthew Stanley Quay
Opposed Change at Furniture Exchange Meeting
A meeting of the Furniture Exchange last evening, led by W. B. McLean, opposed moving Gay to Clay L. Members from carpets and related trades protested, decrying the plan as not beneficial to the community or local business interests. They resolved to protest the agitation in the press of Pittburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furniture Exchange
A.J. Logan & Co
W. B. McLean
Meetimg
Furniture Ture Exchange
Clay
Pittwhuarg
Carnegie and Wife Not Seen at Union Depot Arrival
A report says Andrew Carnegie and his wife were not among passengers who ran the limited train to Saradan near Carnegie’s engagements with the Pan American Council. Hints suggest Carnegie may have used the brief absence to visit Mr. H. Frick at Homewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Union Depot
John
Lambie
Limited
Carnegie
Lee Heim
H. ©. Frick
Homewood
Millvale Iron mill shuts down leaving 600 idle
Work at the Millvale Iron mill is suspended after nine months under James Friend, with reports the plant was disposed to former owner Grefl. The closure causes widespread distress as about six hundred men lose their jobs across the village and signs of hardship appear everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millvale
James Friend
Jeannette Importation Case Secrecy Probed in Washington
A Washington conference on the Jeannette importation case fuels labor fears of an effort to quash proceedings. District Attorney Walter Lyon says no instruction to stop. civil action may or may not end the matter. Campbell seeks secrecy while reporters were once invited to full access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messia
J. A. Cantain
Lee Casey
Jeannette
Treasury
Washington
Walter Lyon
Treasury Department
John Ehman
Homer L. Meae
Bald
Campbell
McGowanid
Was
Window Glass
Warksee” Kesvelesion
Gale
Universal Federation of —_ aid
Reneeve
Cake
Admission exams begin for high school hopefuls
The preliminary test started yesterday with 590 pupils in attendance. Applicants were examined in reading drawing and other branches, with final exams set for June. About 5 percent of the 500 pupils are expected to fail to reach the 65 percent average.
Four Carbon Striker Arrested in Allegheny Light Dispute
William H. Hurley, a striking lineman for Allegheny Light, was arrested yesterday afternoon at Grant Street for interfering with company workers. He faces a charge of disorderly conduct. A three-member Electricians' Union committee secured his release for a court appearance this morning. Hurley resides at 85 Pride Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Light Company
William H. Hurley
Allegheny Light An
Grant Street
And
Avenue
Electricians’ Union
Central Station
Hurley
Aes
Bs P Pride Street
Hall proposed for Sens of St George lodges in Pittsburg area
The Sens of St George lodges in Pittsburg and nearby communities discuss erecting a hall for their 1200 local members and 36000 total members across eight lodges. The plan is in discussion with surpluses in treasuries noted, but no final decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sens of
St. George
Pittsburg
Ags
Allegheny
Braddock
Eesport
He Hall
Moorhead School Reception Honors Pupils and Staff
Yesterday the Moorhead school in the Eleventh ward opened its doors from 2 to 4 PM for a reception. Parents toured classrooms, admired maples and writing on the walls, and praised Principal Br Totton and the teaching corps. Directors attended and expressed satisfaction with the children’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead School
Rippey Post Fair Opens At Old Car Stables
The Rippey Post No. 41 G A R opened its three week fair on Butler Street near Forty first street drawing a large crowd. Proceeds go to benefit the post.
Notable residents at home and abroad during the holidays
The piece lists several people traveling or away from home for holidays including Mr James E Brown Jr from South Hiland avenue returning from New Haven to visit cousins, James Denle repairing their Rome, W V Taffner taking new duties as traveling freighter, Hon J Stewart visiting Post 162 in Allegheny, Prof Heritage presenting songs at a university event, William McDevitt heading to Barre Canada for holidays, and Major Geo H Barnes of Whitman Barnes staying at the Duquesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Brown, Jr
South Hiland Avenue
New Haven
Conn
James
Denle
Rome
W. V. Taffner
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Noth
Santa
Ns J. Stewart
Harrisburg
Thartmest
Pennsylvania
Gk. B
Allegeny
Prof
Heritage
Herriott
Eang
C University
Cana
William McDevitt
Third Avenue
Barre
Canada
Geo. H. Barnes
Whitman & Barnes
Canton
Duquesne
Unclear OCR fragments on champagne sales past decade
Fragmentary record notes champagne data with mention of 500 000 excess cases over others and a reference to G H Menes ita Drs. during a ten year span. The readable text is disjoint and lacks a coherent event or attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Menesita Drs
A Quay Follower Set To Win Southside Post
Mayor McCallin and fellow city leaders push for Will S. Jones a longtime Quay ally to be appointed superintendent of the Southside Station. McKean delays and petitions pile up with over two hundred names backing Jones as his supporters claim broad Southside satisfaction. The Southside post office handles a large share of city mail with about 75 000 residents in the district and a yearly money order volume near 50 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S&s. McKean
Postminster
Southside
Friends of ‘Will
Jones
Quay
McKean
Mr. Ee
Munster
McKese
Mr. Jones
Pittsburg
East End
Larkin
Mra
Ty ‘Osreier
Tember
Oakriers
Smithfield
Carson Street
Light Fingered Gentry Suspected Pickpockets in City
Detective Coulson reports a suspected pickpocket ring targeting crowds near store windows and Post Office crowds during the holiday season. Edward Boyer of Lima, Ohio, amid suspected thieves, was identified and charged at Central Station as a potential ringleader watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Edward Boyer
Lima
Smithfield
Fifth Avenue
Ward Boyer
Central Station
Labor Secretary Becomes Representative on State Revenue Commission
William Martin, secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, accepts a post as labor representative on the State Revenue Commission. He predicts the Western Iron Association will push bar iron prices toward two cents and beyond, with price changes tied to a set scale per tenth of a cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
State Revenue Commission
Martin
Western Iron Association
Ing
Mr. Martin
Pittsburg Lamps and Rivalry Spark City News
In Boston, the Edison Electric Company of New York and the Westinghouse Company clash over Pittsburg lamp adoption. Eastern papers mock a recent endorsement of Pittsburg lamps by the Boston post office, noting price and performance concerns amid the rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Electric Company
New York
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Pittaburg
Boston
Edison Company
Adoptions and Missing Infant Tale From East End
Four years ago Mr and Mrs Fleisch of Osborne Street East End adopted the infant daughter of Lizzie Smay of Rippen Street. The story mentions a stolen child and a disappearance related to the family, with unclear details from the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Fleisch
Osborne Strset
East End
Lizzie Smay
Ripper Street
WGAW Charter Surrender Debate At Warehousemen Assembly
The Assembly voted 16 to 5 to surrender the L. A. 7190 charter amid dispute over McGaw’s expulsion and alleged illegal transfers. McGaw disputed the transfer, while members formed a new union under the Warehousemen title with Carroll as secretary and Stoerr as financial officer. A further meeting at K of L headquarters was announced for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
EK. of L
Wood
Fourth Sysnue
Workman
Bows
McGaw
Rove
Reinae McGaw
Rosa
Rom
McGsw
K. of L
Eer Noots
Onse
James J. Carroll
Fred. Stoerr
Financial
Aial
Monongshell River Miners End Strike at Walton and Lucas Mines
Operators concede to miners ending the strike with work resuming Monday at 3 cents in Walton No 2 and Lucas mines. Smaller operators forced the move. many miners found work in pipe laying and railroad mines during the stoppage. River traffic is idle and the next coal run is expected large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongshell River
Walton
No. 2
Lucas Mines
Joseph Walton & Go
Pocketbook Thief Barred In Streetcar Scuffle
Miss Orrison of Allegheny Fifth ward claims a pockets matter aboard a Pleasant Valley streetcar led to the loss of her $42 Panama fund. The accused woman denies theft and warns of arrest as Orrison threatens search. the wallet and money are later found on the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrison Hil
Fifth Ward
Allegheny
Pleasant Valley
Woman Found Wandering From Meadville Referred to Home
Barbara Seigworth described as demented was found wandering near Kerr Town Alleghenyore. Major Hunker sent her to the Allegheny Home for care and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Seigworth
Alleghenyore
Kerrtown
Ville
Major Hunker
Allegheny
Local items and incidents condensed for Hendy readers
A Kerrtown German girl eight years old, Barbara Mequet, was taken by Officer Immer on Spring Garden Avenue to seek spiritual consolation. She was placed in Allegheny City Home after showing signs of distress, awaiting her brother’s notification. Funeral services for Reed Myers, a noted contractor, will be held at his Overlook home with Odd Fellows handling arrangements. A hearing before Alderman Schafer addressed a horse theft charge against Edward Resner and Martin Tateer. Brady faces charges for taking $800 from his mother. Mustang Tirene efforts pursue a West End literary society. Michael Carroll, sick with syphoid fever, is reported as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Mequet
Kerrtown
Meadville
Spring Garden Avenue
Allegheny
Immer
Mather Mollinger
Troy Hill
Net
Aetor Honker
Allegheny City
O'Mara
Ellows
Edward Resner
Martin
Michael Carroll
West Virginia oil field advances amid harsh weather and depletion fears
Oil operators in West Virginia push through three months of bad weather to drill in fields including Washington, Butler, Shannopin, Chartiers and Music Creek. Reports show stock depletion from 18,595,474 barrels on Jan 1 to 9,959,104 on Sept 1 with 5,401,057 barrels of sediment and surplus. Production rose 20,000 barrels in three months but remains strained by depletion, while several wells such as J. M. Patterson & Co on Tay farm and Mahoney wildcat near Zelienople report strong output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Butler
Chartiers
Music Creek
J. M. Guif & Co
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Banka
Corbett Farm
Perry Ie
National Transit Company
Lima
America
Europe
J. M. Patterson & Co
Tay
Hookstown
Leeper
Mahoney Wildcat
Zelienople
J. Mahoney
Charley
Men accused by Johnny Smart rounded up by police
Johnny Smart, a three day in town carpenter with $75, now poorer, is in custody along with two companions after a disorderly conduct arrest. Smart refuses to reveal his true name and claims three men robbed him of a silver watch and $30 during drunken lodging. Detectives Robinson and Shore arrest one man, Thomas Heidman of 22 Robinsons Allegheny, with a dubious trade. another suspect Walker is later sought at the Farmers’ Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Smart
Johnny
Smart
Goettman
Esc
Ous
Eng
Robinson
Shore
Walker
Sisters of Mercy prepare annual retreat in city
The Sisters of Mercy begin a three day service of fasting and devotion ahead of New Year. Nuns at each house conduct the retreat locally, with no central gathering and no inter-nun contact during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Mercy
Order of
O Brien Held for Court in Insult and Battery Case
J J O'Brien was held for court by Alderman Porter on a charge of insult and battery. Peter Gorey, a fellow Gheen Mill employee from Frome 2"yee saan 5 theres arose, alleges Gorey struck him on the head with a tong, fracturing his skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. O'Brien
Alderman Porter
Peter Gorey
Gheenmill
Frome
Sors Gorey
Keystone Bag Company Formed By State Millers
The Millers of this state form The Keystone Bag Company with $100,000 capital, at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Officers include Need ing Pittsburg secretary and Isenberg Hast ingdon treasurer with directors from Irwin New Stanton and Pittsburg. A factory to be built at Irwin Westmoreland to produce flour sticks and bagging. The venture aims to enlist many millers statewide and some out of state signed on. intent disputed as not aiming to fight the Paper Bag Trust, though likely to divert its business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Avenue
Anton
Keystone Bag Company
Paper Bag Trust
New York
Combine
Pittsburg
R. McC P Tabarg
BF. Isenberg
Hastingdon
Lowi
O. PF. Shupe
Mt. Pleasant
James Stanton
New Stanton
H. €. Best
Scottdale
W. ©. Richey
Irwin
H. G. Fisher
George M. Creswell
Petersburg
C. F. Horning
Microscopical Display at Friendship Conclave Meeting
Friendship Conclave No 3 of the Improved Order of Heptasophs held a regular meeting with a microscopical display. Objects were insect specimens shown through microscopes and on a lantern screen. After the meeting a supper was at Newell's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soening
Iron City
Newell's
Cut ter art in natural gas items at Kaumanns sale
Fragmented catalog mentions three Hardy and Hayes pieces and a general sales promotion. Advertising for jewelers and art dealers on Smithfeld street notes Christmas specials and wholesale trade, inviting visitors to inspect stock during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy & Hayes
United States
Ceramiths and
Avera
Smithfeld Street
Taesatia
T.D. Co
The People's Store Ad Brief on Fifth Avenue
An ad note for The People's Store on Fifth Avenue promotes a sale featuring a nice black silk dress and mentions limited free offers. The message references quality through 6 P.M. and hints at a nearby event or discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Store
Fifth Avenue
Burt
Tia
Fis
Dicx
Christmas bargains and holiday goods advertised in city stores
The notice advertises a wide range of holiday items including overcoats, bandanas, toys, violins and guitars, Christmas trees and lights, musical boxes, umbrellas, furniture, and leather papers. Stores such as Kaufmann, BoanE Co. B. & B., Geo. Kappel, Houws & Co, Cramrine Ban e, HOPrEE Bros. Co., Suter & Co, and Har rigan’s Toy Store promote open evenings and credit options with emphasis on value and selection. Many items are pitched as ideal for Christmas gifts and morning celebrations.
Deal Hangs Fire in Eastern Syndicate Negotiations
A publicized Moe Syndicate scheme meets resistance as newspapers are blamed for scaring off operators. Colonel Shinn meets with Lysle Wood Bunton Fawcett to discuss whether publicity derailed the deal. Elisabeth telegrams say Gospel and Walton men are urged to resume work, signaling a potential end to the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Minor
Moe
Addison Lysis
Illis
W. P. Shinn
L. Wood
Addison Lysle
Bunton
James Fawcett
Mr. Lysle
Wood
Bantoo
Pawcett
Elisabeth
Gospel
Walton Wines
Infludings Reported in Wilkinsburg by Dr Pershing
Dr Pershing of Wilkinsburg records 13 infludings cases in the town. He notes the illness spreads in people who lack treatment and remains a concern for local health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Wilkinsburg
Daisy Overcoats Draw Huge Crowd in Debut Sale
A long doorway sale drew thousands as Daisy overcoats went on display at 10. The all wool small ribbed overcoats sold fast at lower prices than the usual 28 to 35 dollars. P. C. C. G. at Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the new Court House, hosts the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant Wells
Ares
Ceme
Cor
Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Diamonds Shine in Christ Stock Enhanced Mountings
Warrits & Sara Jewelers at 37 Fifth Avenue advertise specially selected Christ stock and delicate grace mountings. Bay Gents' Furnishings offer menswear with features like suspenders and gowns. Jos, Homme & Co. Avenue Stores remain open till 9 o'clock for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Warrits & Sara Jewelers
Fifth Avenue
Bay Gents
Te-N Pte Guar Sory
Coor
Jos
Homme & Co
Avenue
Carrara Marble Busts and Bronze Figures at Bruce Co.
Carrara marble busts described as the finest sculpture here along with bronze figures in Sagar Brass and oxidized piano pieces situate in the art room. Grosvie W. Bruce & Co jewelers advertise stock for Christmas presents at Cor Sixth Avenue and Smithfield Street and Jos. Horse & Co. Penn Avenue Stores, open until 9 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrara
Sagar
Stmas
Grovcie W. Bruce & Co
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Maori chief's Moa hunt described in Edward Waerfiold dispatch
In tomorrow's Dispatch, Edward Waerfiold presents an old Maori chief's graphic description of hunting the Moa. The piece blends historical travelogue with native lore, highlighting a vanished Australia-Pacific era and remote cultural perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Waerfiold
Silk dresses and holiday furs headline large gift stock
A local shop advertises silk dresses from $1 to $125 per yard, French robes $10 to $60, holiday umbrellas, natural sticks with silver or gold mountings up to $10, and Alaska seal garments with small furs. It touts wide linen handkerchiefs, table cloths, and cheap ladies accessories aimed at wives sisters and mothers during a holiday sale.
Undisclosed Brand Claim From 19th Century Ad
An early ad fragment notes a brand described as undoubted and established for three years by nonprofessional people. It mentions orders from B. Booms & Sen located at 120 Water Street and 155 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmew Ben
B. Booms & Sen
Avenua
Tissu
Also Mentioned on This Page
McKew
Duqueens
Pitsburg
Millvale Iron Works
Reac
Aca
Will
McCallin
Martin Save
Edison Com
Pany
WGAW
Hendy
B. M. Hanna
Poon Strove Pienberg
Pes&aq
MR. Smart
Bucolle
Piteborg
Trwin
Bozell
Kaumanns
Kaufmanne’ Tosure
Boane Co
Cain Fee Boces & Bust
Marvin
Geo. Kappel
Filth Ave
Jos. Houws & Co
Cramrine
Bane & 1
Wood St
Irs Hopree Bros. & Co
Hucus & Hace
Ladies’ Fine Umbrellas. Co. A. Suter & Co
Entime
Jos. Hoaxes & Co
Peon Avenue
Harrigan’s
Federal St
O Kiser
Ladies’fine Umbrellas, Co. A, Surter & Co
M. Sursent& Co
C. A. Surrey & Co
Aiken & CO
Fifth Ave
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Aera
Trylon
Alaska
Roms Goy Market Street
Peigne Eoalsion
P. Roberts & Sons
Market St
Er AL
Kendrick & CO
Inno
H Rskauer
Kim Pi
Conan
Horne &O'S
Purrapura
Pittsborg
All Weathers
Lorient
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
SODEN
Catanshal
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