Two Brothers Boiler Explosion Kills Two on Allegheny River
A boiler explosion rocked the Allegheny River area near the Eleventh Street railroad bridge yesterday afternoon. The Two Brothers and the Return were wrecked, instantly killing two men and injuring many others as bystanders rushed to aid the scorched and dazed survivors. The scene showed a chaotic scramble of boats and frightened workers fleeing to shore in the sudden catastrophe.
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Allegheny River
Eleventh Street Railroad
Bobby
River Avenue
Eleventh Street
Avenue
Wood Street
Wyliesvenve
Sas
John Brown
Harry Hulings
Meears
L J
H.P. Hulings
Fairview
Pittsburg
Sullivan
H. B. Hulings
Thorne & Co
City
Fors Sullivan
Neeld
Morray
Boating Disaster Explodes River Steamer Two Brothers
A massive explosion tears apart the river steamer Two Brothers and the Return nearby. Debris shields the riverbank as houses tremble and onlookers flee. Wreckage covers the hulls while rescue efforts rush to aid injured sailors amid confusion and fear.
Curious crowd watches two homes left unrepaired in silence
A tousled woman asks if they redd up quick as observers scan an idle scene. The remark highlights the contrast between speedy cleanup and two small households that will never be redd up.
Details of the disaster on the two river boats
Two steamboats the Return and the Two Brothers exploded causing two deaths and many injuries. Victims include George Wilson engineer of the Return and Wilson Cochrane fireman on the Two Brothers. Survivors include Epwakp Hulings and others hurt or bruised by flying debris and scalding steam. The incident occurred near Wheeling and Kittanning with river traffic halted as investigators inspect the wreckage and boiler pieces.
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George Wilson
Wheeling
Wilson Cochrane
Wilson
No. 81
Diamond Street
W. Va
Cochrane
Kittanning
Epwakp J. Hulings
Returnn
WiLuia ™ Rots
WrittaAm
Lacock Street
Allegheny
Jonx Buorix
Freman
Return
Hazy Hvechines
Stork
Fort Wayne
Modoc
Duffy's
Morrow
Ell Wilson
Ainge
Bhoe
Crick
Junction Railroad
Hulings
Hhis
Baker's Landing
New Cumberland
W.V
E.J. Hur
Messrs. Hulings
George Dean
City
Veteran's Escape After Two Brothers Disaster
Lindasy C. Bunner, steward on the ill fated Two Brothers, recounts a harrowing escape yesterday. He crawled ashore hatless and bruised after the explosion, recalling the kitchen scene and whether the engineer added cold water to the boiler. Bunner stresses river boiler strength despite the devastation.
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Lindasy C. Bunner
A New Cable Route Planned Through Wylie Avenue
The Central Passenger Railway plans a new cable line suggested to run straight along Wylie avenue shortening distance by 1,800 feet and avoiding Center avenue curves. Engineers estimate costs, with paving, rail, and potential loop service for Center avenue discussed to win support and extend toward the East End.
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Wylie
East End
Central Passenger Railway Company
Hill District
Wylie Avenue
Center Avenue
Wilie Avenue
Herron
Soho Street
Center and
Wylie Avenues
Dow
Robison Called Down At Allegheny Ward Meeting
Citizens of the Fourth ward Allegheny condemned Rep Robison for alleging broad support for the bill while dismissing opponents as a clique. A committee report on a second class cities code was read but not actioned as Pittsburg leaders showed no interest. Resolutions urging delay and remonstrances were prepared for legislators.
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Fourth Ward
Allegheny
Robison
Pittsburg
Not Afraid of Bismarck Prothonotary Sees Naturalization Surge
Prothonotary Bradley notes a large fortnightly rise in applicants for first and final naturalization papers. He says many are Germans who openly discuss Bismarck and Samoa and express a wish to stab the Man of Iron under the fifth rib, seeking Uncle Sam’s sanction and the starry banner. He finds names hard to read due to unfamiliar pronunciation and script. He questions why a German clerk is not employed in the office.
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Bradley
Bismarck Aod
Samoa
Uncle Sam
Western tourists head to Pacific Coast for winter travel
Division Passenger Agent Smith of the B and O fitted out travelers for the Pacific Coast sunland voyage. The party includes Mr Mille his wife and mother of Ingram and R H Boyle with Miss Margarite Boyle planning departures to multiple Pacific Coast destinations. Others have already gone or are set to depart aboard the B and C line.
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Pacific Coast
Smith
Mr. Mille
Ingram
Los Angeles
R. H. Boyle
Marguerite Boyle
Was there a warning James Yates maimed by streetcar
Eyewitness William Tracey recounts James Yates 81 struck by Citizens' Traction car No 105 near Seventh street. The car did not whistle or ring a gong before passing. Yates sustained knee and face injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital. Report notes drivers Peter Gulick and Dot were in the cab.
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James Yates
Citizens’ Traction
Butler Street
Citizens’ Traction Company
Seventh Street
Peter Tbacigalupo
William C. Tracey
Yates
Becker & Jarvis’ Plumbshop
Mercy Hospital
Peter Gulick
Dot
Gulick
G. W Oa
Penn Avenue
Keys
Peon Avenue
Dr. Spencer
Dr. Yates
Lillian Spencer
Eight Granite Columns For Government Building
The Southern Granite Company of near Atlanta Ga has shipped eight Lithonia granite columns for the government building in Atlanta. Each column over 23 feet long, tapering and perfectly round, with a base of 3 14 inches and top 2 feet 9 inches. Columns finished to a glistening light gray, deemed very beautiful.
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Southern Granite Company
Atlanta
Noah Kirk
State House
Albany
N. Y
U States Government
James J. Mitchell
Lithonia
Hedener Po
Disorderly conduct charges spark clash at police building
Inspector McAleese and Assistant Superintendent O Mara were arrested on disorderly conduct and breach of peace charges filed by Dr H B Orr who accuses them of threats over bribery claims. Bail posted at Alderman Cassidy’s office amid heated exchange about ward politics and investigations touching a first ward dispute.
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Cassidy
McAleese
Orr
Roger
Todd Dr. Orr
Junction Railroad seeks law to curb terminal power
The Junction Railroad circulates a petition among business men to curb railroad power at terminal points. Presented to the Grain and Flour Exchange, it earned favorable opinions and was referred to Legislation. The aim is to prevent condemnations at terminal points that harm competing lines, with signatures to follow before Harrisburg.
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Junction Railroad
Grain and Flour Exchange
Pittsburg and Western
West Penn
Harrisburg
Coat Pawn Sting Involving Rinehart Smith And Charlotte Houston
A man named Rinehart Smith attempted to pawn an overcoat at Miller's pawnshop on Wylie avenue. Police, alerted to a stolen coat reported on the 31st of last month, arrested Smith who said a woman, Charlotte Houston of 272 Second avenue, gave him the garment. Officer Hugh Madison led the arrest and both suspects were detained for investigation.
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Womas
Rinehart Smith
Miller's
Wylie Avenue
Smith
Charlotte Houston
No. 272
Second Avenue
Hugh Madison
Dogs Suffer As Neighbor Claims Cruel Pursuit
An indignant Mount Washington resident storms The Dispatch with a plea to warn readers of a nemesis harassing local dogs. He alleges thirteen dogs have been killed by a clandestine assailant, accusing dog owners of provoking his spite as trackers pursue him.
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Mount Washington
Dispatch Office
Pai
Homeopathic Doctors Fight Board Plan In State Bill
A Friday meeting of homeopathic physicians opposed a state bill mandating a board of examination for all doctors. They demand separate or equal representation on a nine member board and oppose a single allopath dominated panel. They favor a Regents style appointment and insist on constitutional protections for homeopathic practitioners.
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Legislative
State Homeopathic Society
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
State Board of Health
the Commonwealth
Board of Allopaths
A Musical Evening by Rhondda Glee Society at Old City Hall
The Rhondda Glee Society from Royal Albert Hall gave a concert at Old City Hall under Gilt Edge Lodge No 62. A large audience praised the performers with Miss Bronwen Morlais and Mrs Llinos Dar Stephens singled out for fine singing. The group’s harmony was praised though Mr John Thomas appeared off form.
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Rhondda
John Thomas
Llinos Dar Stephens
G. P. Williams
D. G. Davies
Bronwen Morlais
Telerydid
T. Stephens
D. Lloyd
Easy de
Tom Felix
J. Howells
W. Davis
K. Salathiel
D. L. Rees
J. Jenkins
D. Francis
D. Francis; First A Hea
C.P. Willtnoe
T. Davis
Llew Bedw
Proposal to build central Board of Trade in Pittsburg
Prominent men push a $500000 to $900000 Board of Trade building in central Pittsburg to unite all exchanges. A stock company idea aims to house Grain and Flour Exchange and other brokers, with rents from a Cincinnati model and easier access to market data. Supporters cite centralized meetings, taxation discussions, and unified information as key gains.
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Board of Trade
Grain and Flour Exchange
C. F. Horning
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Hornung
Apa
Patter Pia
Moot Court Fights for Honor and Reform in Law School
The Moot Court faces opposition from older law students while juniors gain backing from Judge Fetterman and some bar members. A new constitution will be adopted Thursday to align study with practical work, aiming to shorten the path to real courtroom experience.
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Court House
Fetterman
Homestead Faces Rail Extension Through Its Main Street
Residents of Homestead oppose a proposed extension of the McKeesport and Bellevernon Railroad between the Pittsburg Virginiaa and Charleston and Pittsburg McKeesport and Youghiogheny routes. Engineers have surveyed the block amid fears the line would disrupt the bridge at City Farm and low water passage. The public objections stem from prior perceived injustices by the railroad companies.
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Homestead
McKeesport
Church Floor Falls During Mrs Bennett Rites at McKeesport
A section of the Second M. E. Church floor collapsed yesterday afternoon as Mrs. D. M. Bennett’s remains were being moved inside. Three feet down the collapse, the church was crowded. the minister and choir members guided worshipers to safety. The funeral moved to the First M. E. Church for completion. Temperance events in McKeesport feature Rev Dr Boyle and Na Bailey speaking at White's Opera House for the Blue Ribbon Union’s fourth anniversary.
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D. M. Bennett
McKeesport
M. E
Boyle
Braddock
Wilfred
Bailey
Connecticut
Hays
Pittsburg
Blue Ribbon Union of
McKees
White's
Opera House
Kelley Leads Discussed Shipping League Meeting
George A. Kelley returned from a three day American Shipping and Industri al League gathering in Washington. He says he presided most of the time and plans to submit a proceeding to the Chamber of Commerce. The league aims to reestablish the merchant marine and bolster the American navy by training sailors and serving as ocean carriers. Kelley notes the English marine relies on government subsidies and argues the U S needs aid to sustain a merchant marine even with free ships.
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George A. Kelley
Washington
American Shipping and Industrial League
Kelley
Chamber of Commerce
America
Mr. Kelley
Bold daylight robbery in Allegheny store
Mrs Anns Utenweiler of 222 Madison Avenue Allegheny lost 100 dollars in cash during a 10 o clock morning robbery. Three young men entered the rag and junk shop and while two distracted her the third slipped a purse from a sideboard and fled. She notified police about an hour later.
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Anns Utenweiler
Madison Avenue
Allegheny
Americas Republican Club Meeting Discusses New Clubhouse
The Americas Republican Club held a regular meeting last night and referred a new clubhouse on Third avenue to a committee. February 14 was set for the Baumen Magee trial. Fifteen new members were admitted and a portrait of M. B. Quay was presented by Mr. J. Howard.
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the Americas Republican Club
Third Avenue
Baumen-Magee
M. 8
Quay
J. Howard
Miner Hurt in Yard Accident at Edgar Thomson
Martin Wallace fell between loaded ore cars at Edgar Thomson and was nearly cut to pieces. He was taken to the hospital where Dr. Gentry treated his right leg and left arm. He was not expected to recover. Thieves rifled August Hendrick's saloon at Penn avenue and Twentieth street taking an overcoat mufflers and a watch chain.
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Martin Wallace
Edgar Thomson
M l
Gentry
August Hendrick
Penn Avenue
Twentieth Street
Stanchard Plate Glass elects officers at January meeting
A board meeting of the Stanchard Plate Glass Company was held in the city office on Tuesday January 29 with directors James A Chambers William E Sehmerts H Sellers McKee William Loeffler John M Kennedy Eng and W D Wood present. The session elected James A Chambers as Print and East Senen A F Chandler as Se and Rept Special Novice designs in novelty costume patterns arrived at Huovs Hacks for the MWFSa schedule.
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The
Stanchard Plate Glass Company
James A. Chambers
William E. Sehmerts
H. Sellers McKee
William Loeffler
John M. Kennedy
Eng
W. D. Wood
E.ast Sen
A. F. Chandler
Huovs & Hacks
Mwfsa
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Rights, Privileges of Cestui Que Trust in Hamilton Case
In Common Pleas No 2 a suit William Carson et al vs Adam Fuchs et al centers on the rule in Shelly's case and life estates. The court, after a full argument, reversed the jury verdict and entered judgment for the defendant. The decision analyzes whether Isabella Hamilton took a life estate or a fee via a trust deed executed for her benefit. The case discusses dry trusts, statute of uses, and the protection of married women, with references to the 1880s acts and trustees’ duties. Attorneys E Stewart and B Christy lead for plaintiffs and defendants respectively.
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Common Pleas
Shelly
William Carson
Adam Fuchs
Stewart Hamilton
James
Allegheny City
Isabella
Adam Fohns
James Hamilton
Fuchs
Isabella Hamilton
White
Hamilton
Isabelis
Shellivti
Taabelin Hamilton
Guthrie
Bella Hamilton
Honore Sage
Mia
Fey
Areee Awyers
Mahammed
Arabia
Paradise
E. Stewart
B. ©. Christy
A. Johnston
R. W. Pier
Busy Bee Hive Sale Of Ladies Underwear Inexpensive Wares
Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock a sale of ladies muslin and cambric underwear at cost price for one week. Specimens include chemises skirts drawers and nightgowns with lace and insertings priced from 17c to 89c. Finer underwear and infants goods also included in this clearance. Busy Bee Hive cor Sixth and i
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Torchon
Hamburg
Mother Hubbard
Homburg
Spring stock arrives with new Wilton carpets and fabrics
All the Easter manufacturers have advanced prices but Gredzieger won t. Our spring stock, arriving over the past weeks, is now all here with latest royal Wilton carpets, moquettes, gobelina, velvets, brussels tapestries, ingrains, three plus and other new goods from leading manufacturers. Come in and see them.
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Gredzieger
Brussels
Marshell the C45H Grocer Offers New Vel-clarifying Coffee
Marshell at 79 and 81 Ohio gheny corners markets a new Vel clarifying coffee with brisk price list. The dealer promises quick shipping within 200 miles, free of charge for orders over $1000 including sugar. A bold claim that he is the only man in two cities running after a large market.
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Marshell
Arshele
Sandusky
Fall Dress Suit Sale at Low Monday Price
Local shop offers full dress suits at 15 dollars for Monday only. Coats and vests made from West of England cloth, pants from imported doeskin. Tailors charge 55 dollars for identical suits. All sizes available at Cor Grant and Diamonds, opposite the new Court House.
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Grant and Diamond
Glassware sales push by D Taylor and Co at Liberty Street
Ladies urged to visit the new glassware warehouse of D Taylor & Co at 947 Liberty Street for fine tables and affordable prices. Mr Taylor, a young dealer with eight years at R P Wallace & Co, promises fair pricing and friendly service to win patronage.
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D. Taylor & Co
Liberty Street
Mr. Taylor
R. P. Wallace & Co
God Dé
Sudyut
Those 85 Overcoats Sale Extends One More Day
Busy Saturday at our store ends with decision to extend the sale for one day longer Tomorrow Monday will be the last day these bargains are offered Choice of elegant kersey melton chinchilla and elysian overcoats many silk and satin lined worth from 25 to 35 dollars for های Cape coats and bolsters also included in sale P C Cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the courthouse
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Grant and
Diamond Sts
Pew Court House
Hauch's Offers Lowest Prices On Diamonds Watches
Advert shows discounts on diamonds watches and sit at Hauch's No 295 Fifth Avenue inviting customers to call and be convinced.
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Hauch’s
Fifth Avenue
Wfsu
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