Talking of criminals work on roads stirs county views
County official Mercer debates forced labor and whipping as penalties for criminals. Judge Fettermann and Davie, Ean advocate a mix of whip, chain gang, fines, and public work on roads with humane treatment and required uniforms. Public sentiment favors preventive measures alongside lawful punishment.
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Fetvermen
Washington Road
Fetterman
Delaware
Davie
Avi
Nessry
Gang
Outlook for the Glass Trade Bright in Pittsburgh
Mr Jenkin Jones of Jones Cavitt & Co speaks on the glass industry outlook. He says after January 1 jobbers will move East and pause in Pittsburgh where Western and some Eastern buyers converge. Boston firms hold Pittsburgh as a biannual hub to view local production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkin Jones
Jones, Cavitt & Co
Pittsburg
Boston
Brazilian Oddities and Noise Making in New Republic
Richmond traveler J. Wright reports Brazil’s new republic sparks strong U S interest with lively debate. He describes locals greasing wagon axles to force creaking noise, believes oxen pull with fear of quiet wagons, and notes Brazilian workers earn about 50 cents daily with limited schooling and days worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Wright
Richmond
Pittsburg
Escee Ag
Achat
Republic of
Brazil
America
Sc Aremaas Republic
Satellishes Patvell
Ermenos
Incomplete Fire Alarm Observer Comments On Central Station Tech
Inspector J W Capps of the Fire Alarm Bureau described observations at Central station about telephone contacts and insulator buildup, noting a soft insulation forming on contact points and suggesting it reduces labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Capps
Morris Mead
Central Station
Holiday Trade Signals Bright Outlook for Braddock
Al Maginni, Braddock’s leading druggist, reports stronger holiday sales than in years past and optimistic prospects for the coming year. He believes favorable conditions for the eastern state coast and western Pennsylvania could boost the district, keeping pace with any region if no calamities occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al. Maginni
Braddock
Pennsylvania
Sca
Possem
Pittsburg
Notable figures visit city and plan events
Professor J D Riggs of Dennison University attends a marriage in Granville with relatives present. Several local notables plan travels and engagements including gospel temperance meetings, political figures returning from Beaver and Tinsville, and a Cleveland doctor visiting the Hotel Duquesne.
Woman Falls In Fifth Avenue Faint At Wood Street
About 10 o clock last night a woman named Licrie Fallon fainted on Fifth avenue near Wood street causing excitement. She was carried into the Chronicle-Times office and later removed to her home at 154 Fourth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licrie Fallon
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
The
Chronicle- Ti
Weber waives beating charge in aggravated assault case
Charles Weber appeared before Alderman Flach after his wife Catherine accused him of aggravated assault. He waived a beating yesterday and posted bail for the upcoming court date. Mrs Weber said she became ill after an ice water bath given by her husband followed by a severe beating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weber
Flach
Catherine
Weber
Inquiry on Child Labor in Northside Mills Raises Scrutiny
A city complaint cites a Northside manufacturing plant employing many children under age 12 with 11 to 13 hour days and four injuries in two months. The law assigns a chief factory inspector to prosecute violators, but the inspector’s presence and actions are unclear, prompting pushback from Humane Society members and local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office
the Humane Society
Northside
Humane Society
Beaver
Legal confusion over cross state arrest in embezzlement case
A Pittsburgh company agent H M Nichols faced an embezzlement claim but Philadelphia authorities arrested him after a warrant was sent by Philadelphia detectives. John D Watson questioned the legality of arresting a suspect in another county. Bail was posted and hearings pending, with officials uncertain about extradition and the proper jurisdiction. The episode sparked questions about procedure and cross state cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts Pin
Boston
Mass
John D. Watson
Pittaburg
H. M. Nichols
Mr. Watson
Nichols
Alderman McManters
Philadelphia
Heiner
Charles W. Wood
Nichole
Monay
Watson
Egden County
Philadelp
Heiserls Ienace
Physicians Upon Sickbeds In Pittsburg
Two Pittsburg physicians are down with influenza. Dr. W D King of Fifth Avenue near Elm Street has been confined to his bed for days, and his brother Dr. Harry King a dentist on Neville Street near Ellsworth Avenue is also ill. Both have been ill for several days and their illnesses include typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. D. King
Fifth Avenue
Elm Street
Harry King
Neville Street
Ellsworth Avenue
Hearing Set On Assault Charge For Snyder And Pettyford
Joseph Snyder and George Pettyford face a Tuesday hearing on assault and battery charges. Barbara Hyde alleges her 12 year old son was struck on the head with a heavy iron instrument in a Me Vai glasshouse area, with details presented before Alderman Ay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Snyder
George Pettyford
Barbara Hyde
Bebalf
Mevai
Glasshouse
Aiderman Ay
Rumor of Catholic Bank in Lawrenceville Denied
Rumor spread in Lawrenceville of a Catholic Bank to be built at the Forks of the Road as Lawrence Bank failed. Claims that Frauenheim and Vilsack would back the venture were denied and they could not confirm knowledge of the rumor.
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Lawrencerilia
Lawrenceville
Lawrence Bank
Joried
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Secont
Train Limited Delayed by Newton Hamilton Wreck
The limited arrived an hour late last evening after a freight wreck at Newton Hamilton on the middle division derained the train. No lives were reported lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limited
Newton Hamilton
Middle Division
Ash Hauler Patrick Kelly Detained For Dumping Ashes
Patrick Kelly, an ash hauler, dumped ashes on Try Street after tiring from driving to the river. Officer Trudy Shaul observed the act and Kelly was placed in lockup for violating a city ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kelly
Try Street
Trudy Shaul
Kelly
River Coal Syndicate Talks Yield Promising Extensions
A conference of river operators and Captain W J Shinn appears to have produced hopeful results. Joseph Walton Co 8 Cramp Co and Thomas Fawcett Co have extended options to July 1, with no new terms added to existing contracts. Some members remain opposed while others reassess their positions amid possible extension to aid Mr Shins New York connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shinn
Ter
Shien
Joseph Walton & Co
8. Cramp & Co
Bihina
Mises
New York
Delegates Meet as Daniston Nomination Sought at Encampment
A G A R Department Encampment meeting chaired by Colonel John A Daukes discusses sleeping car logistics for Shamokin sleepers instead of hotels. A post 117 demi sent to all G A R posts urging Major Joseph F Dennis ton for lieutenant commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. BR
Copners
John A. Daukes
Committee On Transportation
Shamokin
Joseph F. Denniston
Denniston
Erie
Infelicities of the Armer Household Staged At Alderman's Office
A marital dispute unfolds in a Christmas drama at Alderman McKenna's office. Mengis Armor and Elizabeth Heiser accuse Casas Armor of assault and threatening to kill, with the magistrate present as witness. Armor jailed awaiting formal trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armer
Alderman McKenna
Casas Armer
Wif Mengis
Elizabeth Heiser
Mrs. Armor
Local items, limited for Hondy Bending case notes
Reports list several local incidents and trials before Aldermen and officials. Defendants face charges for obstructing highways and assault. A man from Coraopolis was declared insane after an attempted kidnapping. others are noted for accidents and arrests. A public lecture is announced for December.
Killen Held In Jail As Tarentum Murder Probed
Coroner McDowell orders Mrs Killen jailed while Detective Langhorst widens the inquiry into the Tarentum murder. He cites three suspects remaining and expects arrests soon. Inquest adjourned to January 11. Drs McCullough and Anderson report Mrs Rudert died from a gunshot. Killen and wife remain in custody as investigators press for circumstantial evidence to locate the killers.
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Tarentum
Langhorst
Rubert
Rudert
Horst
McDowell
Killan
Laughay
Killen
Cuilipi
Rudolph
Allegheny County
Opinions on Free Bridges and Municipal Costs
City officials view purchasing bridges to free them as a risky speculation with high interest costs. Moreland says the issue rests with Mr. B. F. Jones, who was asked for an opinion. Jones had not studied the matter but promised to look into it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Umane Society
Smith Sid
The
Humane Society
O’brien
Disca of L
Harrisburg
Martin
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Moreland
B. F. Jones
Identification of German victim at Dallas morgue stalls town mystery
One body identified after days in the Dallas morgue. George F. Kim, 2614 Fifth Avenue, named Jacobа German, 36, killed on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Dallas station. The man’s home was in Boho. Traces of the other victims remain in the morgue since Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Kim
Jacob
Boho
Tratescaias
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dallas Station
Drummers Meet at Stevenson Building Rooms
The Commercial Travelers' Protective Association held a snpuss meeting in their Stevenson building rooms. Members gathered for discussions and realignments of duties and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snpuss
Commercial Travelers’ Protective Association
Stevenson Build
T Mght -Edssi' Elias
Engagement Broken In Social Circles
An engagement ends in the social circles of a town as the couple splits. The girl declares the engagement broken and the match with her intended is canceled amid the community chatter and local gossip.
Harrah Hosts Veteran Banquet At Duquesne Hotel
A large gathering of Pittsburg area veterans honored Mr Harrah at the Duquesne Hotel. The dinner featured a square table layout, numerous toasts led by Col Reed and W J Overman, and tributes to local pioneers, Irish settlers, and Whig-era figures. The evening closed in high spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dionera
Hotel Dequesne
Pittsburg
Duquesne
United Sidind Merbie
Pennsylvania
Monongahela
J. Nian
Heroacker
United One
W. ¥. Speer
A. L. Pearson
Colona
W. Hazzard
Rr Jutge “Wickham
Citizen
Prof. Bolbacker
Charles FP. McKenns
Artsberg
J. A Read
Miller
Eee
Lee Slagle
Haszard
Ste Scotoh
Western
Pensylvania
William Bd
Joseph Ritenour
Harrah
Rohrbacker
Penennsylvania
Indictment of Wire Cut Rumors Denied by Daly
Dr Daly of Allegheny County Light Company defended late employees against claims they cut a bridge wire. He said the wire failed due to abrasion strain and a local defect, noting no insulation damage would occur if it had been cut. He urged examination by experts to prove the point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Light Company
Drs- Patch
Robert Daly
Intere Bn
Unprovoked assault in Butler Street injures John Hallan
John Hallan, a resident of the Fifteenth ward, was struck on the head on Butler Street by a unknown assailant using a large object. He and an unidentified companion left his home around 9 o clock toward the Eighteenth ward. Hallan was treated at Bollman’s dry goods store and by Dr. Gardiner for head wounds not believed to be dangerous unless inflammation develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Strecta
Vis
Old Avenue
H. Levisson
Fifth Avenue
Duquesne Stationery and Cigar Company
T. Walker
Reilly
Schultz
Ownol
James Oarn
Sobo Streat
Jones
Patrick
Kelley
Cain
EL Stevenson
Coraopolis
Mra
Ruhl
Friday Evan
Jomn Kossistto
Baaver Avenue
Allegheny
Uae
Federal Street
Stee
Weil
John Hallan
Fifteenth Ward
Butler Street
Hallan
Forty
Teyrey
Bollman’s
Gardiner Wen
Puddling Strike at Carnegie Phipps Lower Union Mills
Puddlers at Carnegie Phipps Co lower Union Mills refuse to work on iron described as strong and hard to work claiming higher value for conversion. Mill closed for stock take. Blackburn says iron is same quality as usual. Re modeling planned with new engine and three rolls. mill to restart soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Lower Union
Man Blackburn
Blackburn
Allegheny Phrenologist Reports Robbery by Two Companions
A man calling himself Prof. F. N. Charies reported to the Allegheny Mayor's office that he was robbed of 1350 by two companions at his Cedar Avenue home during his wife’s absence. He claimed whisky, deception, and a promised return of wealth tied to his rent dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
F. N. Charies
Cedar Avenus
Testing Fire Engines For Endurance And Power In City
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety proposes field tests to compare fire engines on endurance and water supply. Discussions include several testing methods, from short 15 minute trials with 125 to 200 foot streams to longer tests challenging engines with sand and deeper water. An emphasis is placed on selecting the best engine for the city and on public demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Samme
Arg
Ceeer
Bargain Prices at New York Grocery for Wholesale Buyers
Advertises 18 pounds yellow sugar 100 tomatoes and 25 6 d 20 cent tomatoes, 10 4 pounds tea, and other items with catalogue by M. H. Thompson at 30 Market Street corner Third Avenue. Wholesale and retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargains
New York
M. EH. Thompson
Market St
Third Ave
Eucaamitas Sa Iti
Ghand Offers Gold Watches for New Year Gifts
A bold promotional notice from Heyden Smithfieldder advertising a large stock of gold watches for the Westinghouse Industrial Watch Club. The ad touts fancy and plain cases, urging quick purchases before year end to clear stock, and mentions related sales on ladies jackets and dresses at No. 47 Sixth Ave Lewis Block Busy Bee Hive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Industrial Watch Club
Lewis Block
Corkworkers Assembly Debates Grin Bros Work Change
A Corkworkers' Assembly meeting at Knights of Labor Hall discussed Grin Bros proposed work change. An amicable settlement is anticipated as the Gastory stock-taking resumes. Major Hart’s residence at 38 South Tenth Street was entered by thieves taking two overcoats and a frock coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corkworkers’ Assembly
Knights of Labor Hall
Grin Bros
William M. Hartsell
South Tenth Street
Hartzell
Atlas Paint 7 Receives Australian Shipment for Pain Orders
In Adelaide South Australia a consign ment from Atlas Paint 7 of this city arrived yesterday for 25 barrels of paint. A similar order was shipped recently, signaling ongoing trade in English dominions and goods from Atlas Paint 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominions
Atlas
Adelaide
South Australis
Finedt Cravons Advertised At Annfrecht's Elite Gallery
The gallery promotes low prices on finished Cravons and invites orders with no money due until completion. It claims over 50,000 cabinet pieces made for Xmas at its Market Street locations and promises few disappointments. A bottle of Angodtura Bitters is suggested for New Year tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annfrecht
Market St
Pittsburg
Anfrecht
Holding the Line for Street Route Traction
Officials notified the street traction company to keep to the route as required or risk losing charter rights. The State may force removal of tracks and restoration of the road. Officials favored keeping a single car operation to deter other companies from expanding at their expense and affecting yearly dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosthage & Traction Company
Iood
Liquor-law violators cited as aldermen handle cases
Alderman Carlisle Cectinacs and Carlisle disposed of about 20 more Sunday law infractions yesterday. Most involved selling beers on Sundays or illegally on other days. Affected were defendants from Pennsylvan ia and nearby streets, with fines of 50 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carilele Cectinacs
Carlisle
Temperance Meeting at Curry University Hall Tonight
Gospel temperance meeting at Curry University Hall will be presided by Wdbo. A large number of good speakers will attend and an interesting gathering is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry University
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Mercer
Mr. Mercer
Care Poh
J. D
Riggs
Dennison University
Granville
Miss Lillisr’ Riggs
Elmore Ellsworth Caddes
Oisan
Minneapolis
Francis Murphy
St Paul
Iowa
Peter
W. H. Aeteane
Republican State Central
Cath Ave
Net
Pachen
X. C. Bestt
Cleveland
New England
Saetta Tae
Samuel O'Brien
Queer Legal Work
the River Coal Syndicate
Joe Denniston
Mr. Langhardt
Mrs. Rudert
Mrs. Killan
Radert
Thoman
Killian
Jone
West End
M. EF
H. C. Ben
Eat
Foreman Daly
Poddlers
Ésch
Dan Eccles
Engine Company, No. 2
Associated Glass
Flint Workers
Nion
Tiemewgoc
Heyden
Urileg
Snueak
South Australia
Uriing
Citleres
Br&e
Marshell
Ohio
Cer
Gambusky
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