Closing Up Circuits Westinghouse and Edison Likely to Consolidate
Westinghouse and the Edison Company near consolidation as a U. S. Circuit Court decision on the Sawyer Man fibrous carbon patent looms next Saturday. If Westinghouse wins, Edison lamps may be infringing and a merger would resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric
Edison Company
Thomas Edison
Mr. Westinghouse
Supreme Court
Bate
Westinghouse
Edison
Thomas Herr
New York
United States Circuit Court
Pittsburg
Sawyer & Man
Sawyer-Man
Westinghouse Company
Telegraph
Lost Bonds of Pittsburg Prompt City Reply
City Treasurer Denniston received a letter from the cashier of the Central National Bank of Philadelphia stating that several coupons of City of Pittsburg bonds totaling 245 dollars due January 1, 1589 had been lost. The writer asked to stop payment and inquired about indemnity bonds if found later. Denniston replied that bond coupons are payable when presented and no indemnity bond could be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denniston
Central National Bank of Philadelphia
City of Pittsburg
Lottery Anyhow The Suggestion On Jury Reform
The piece suggests adding honesty to jury qualifications though current rules are already ignored at times. It notes concern that names may appear twice a year and mocks the idea, implying widespread doubt about reforms and honesty in selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Busy Merchant Tailors Convene in New York City Today
A delegation including A. L. Sailor of Sailor and Pitcairn George Campbell A A J Gaskill of Pittsburg Packet Company and Andrew Venny headed to New York for the Merchant Tailors Convention to be held in the city over the next few days The event will close with a banquet at the Hotel Brunswick with many other merchant tailors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Sailor
Sailor & Pitcairn
George Campbell
A. J. Gaskill
Pittsburg Packet Company
Andrew Venny
New York
Merchant Tailors
Brunswick
Finance Committee Refers Appropriation Ordinance to Subcommittee
At yesterday's Finance Committee meeting the appropriation ordinance was referred to a subcommittee of Magee Carn Holliday and Mac Gonigie. The city treasurer and contention officer were urged to close valueless delinquent tax accounts and bank ledgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Magee
Carn _F Holliday
MacGonigie
Examinations Report From Holy Ghost College
The College of the Holy Ghost on Bluff Street released semi annual exam results announced by the Reverend President. Notable top scores include Jerome Otter with 93 98 95 in senior Latin English mathematics. Frederick Rausch 98 in Latin and 95 in mathematics. Edward Reilly with 100 in arithmetic and 98 in commercial law. Frederick Frommberz 100 in geometry and 90 in English. many others across Greek Latin English mathematics and sciences with varied marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of the Holy Ghost
Bluff Street
Jerome Otter
Frank Danner
Maurice Goulden
Hi Bierman
Edward Reilly
John Dauer
Edward Reilh
Frederick Frommberz
John Walsh
C. Gibney
Edward Gienn
John Fisher
H. Patterson
W. Vilsack
J. Dunlevy
J. R
Leo Ley
John Gruseck
James McGann
Patrick Toole
J. In
C. Grace
O. McGann
R. Grimm
J. Larkin
C. Stegdle
O. le
H. Schleim
C. Steedle
Exposition Opening Decided For Early September
Exposition directors met to plan a September opening and approve funds. They aim to finish buildings with at least $6,000 and seek subscriptions. power hall plans go to the Property Committee. live memberships granted to several individuals and firms. loans listed from multiple names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtereas
Eithesol
Boptraber
Power Hall
James McCrea
Thomas W. Shaw
William Ross Proctor
E. A. W Joseph 8
Brown
J. N. Dickson
J. H. McClelland
William Clark’s Sons & Co
James E. San
St Far
Bellevue Electric Road To Resume Service With Fuel Supply
Bellevue's electric road, idle due to fuel shortages and patron doubt, plans to restart only after securing adequate fuel. A. J. Clancy, manager, said the road has not profited since construction and patrons now walk uphill rather than ride. The restart could take a week or a month depending on fuel delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Toe Dispatch
A. J. Clancy
Canal model exhibit planned for city
The Nicaragua Inter-Oceanic Canal model, created by Vaule Carter of Brook, will arrive tomorrow afternoon and be displayed at the Chamber of Commerce on Friday. The 20 by 6 foot model shows topography and canal workings with magnet-driven boats moving through locks, and the public is invited to view it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Inter-Oceanic
Chamber of Commerce
Vaule Carter
Brook
Naval Academy
Democrats Nominate in Twenty-ninth Ward Meeting
About 40 attendees gathered in the school house for ward nominations. Charles Kannfeldt chaired with John Aul as secretary, naming Henry Lauer for Select Council Frank Immikus S Salsbury for School Directors and W Meis for Assessor. A caucus vote condemned the current city administration and the handling of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kanffeldt
John Aul
Henry Lauer
Frank Immikus
S. Salsbury
W. Meis
Strong Opposition to Vanderbilt Plan in South Penn Deal
Mr. D Herbert Hostetter returned from the East and reported strong opposition to the Vanderbilt plan of absorption. He said the Vanderbilts would not sell to the Pennsylvania road and suggested Mr. Gould might become involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Herbert Hostetter
New York and
Phgéadelphia
South Penn
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilts
Gould
A Ticket to America Case Before Alderman Reilly
John Lipta was sent by Jacob Thoma to obtain a steamship ticket for Europe to America in exchange for $31. Lipta kept the money and did not turn it over to the owner, who has brought suit before Alderman Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lipta
Jacob Thoma
Europe
America
Lipta
Alderman Reilly
Convicted Freight-Train Robber Sentenced to 18 Months
Charles Litzinger, a member of the Fleck gang, was arrested at the instigation of Special Agent Houghton of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was convicted in Greensbyeste on the charge of robbing freight cars and sentenced to 18 months at the Western Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Litzinger
Fleck
Houghton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Greensbyeste
Western Penitentiary
The Bold Ben Brill and the Dime Novel Bandits
Riverside youths Ben Brill and Koch, once sentenced to 13 years, seek clemency before the Pardon Board in Harrisburg. Attorney Ammon presents Brill and Koch’s letters detailing their robberies sparked by yellow backed dime novels, with Brill blaming a treacherous counsel and Koch defending his partner and pleading for mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardon Board
Harrisburg
Riverside
Ben Brill
Koch
Southside
8. A. Ammon
Smith
Johnson
Ben
Ammon
Milligan
Penny
Protest Overboard Public Charities Letter to Editor
A letter from Mrs Mary H Brvoott and four officers protests humane society charges against their agent. They argue no society may send young girls to saloon boarding houses and reject summons as unnecessary. The signatories include Mrs Frances L Swift and Mrs Catherine A Oudry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Charities
Allegheny County
The
Humane Society
Beard
Mary H. Brvrott
Frances L. Swift
Catherine A. Oudry
Christine T. Holders
Elles D. C. Marn
Germans Among 66 Foreigners Apply for Americanization
Up to noon yesterday 66 declarations of intention to become Americanized were filed. Forty were Germans and four Huns. Among the 66, only one signed with an X mark.
Pittsburg Central Circle Meeting at YMCA Rooms
The Pittsburg Central Circle of the C L S will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at the YMCA rooms. The program is special and of more than ordinary interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
County Democracy discusses post office influence on Kiavanough pie
The County Democracy met at 512 Smithfield street with D. J. Boyle presiding and P. M. Carr as secretary. Members approved bills totaling 37 and elected six new members. A five member committee was named to secure club quarters, and plans were made to recruit ticket buyers for a February 15 reception while debating post office favoritism in the First ward and potential remedy with Mr Kin. The group also eyed Walters building on Sixth Avenue as new headquarters and adjourned to executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiavanough
County Democracy
Smithfield Street
D. J. Boyle
P. M. Carr
G. T. Rafferty
W. J. Brennan
William J. Friday
P. Foley
J. M. Guffy
Boyle
F. J. Kirk
First Ward
Mat. Kavanaugh
Kirk
Kin
Fox
P. O
Democratic Party
Cornet
Ennis
Walters
Sixth Avenue
Ice Harvest Expands as Cold Snap Persists
Ice men report thickening ice along Pine Creek and Chautauqua Lake with eight to twelve inches available. The Chautauqua Lake Ice Company has begun harvesting while the P R B R and Pennsylvania Company secured 200 cars Monday and 100 Tuesday. If thaw comes, summer cooling at Union depot would be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Creek
Pittsburg and Western
Chautauqua Lake Ice Company
P. R. BR
Pennsylvania Company
Chautauqua Lake Company
Chautaugua Lake
Chautauqua Lake
Union Depot
City committee backs street plan and relocations
The Surveys Committee approved vacating streets including William Olive Elizabeth Mary Ann Rebecca Susanna Philip Fort Fayette and Sarah and unnamed alleys and part of Winebiddle street from an 1865 plan. The panel also recommended relocating Lowry street and Black street and passed ordinances establishing outer city grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
William
Olive
Elizabeth
Mary Ann
Rebecca
Susanna
Philip
Fort
Fayette
Sarah
Lowry Street
Second Street
Monongahela River
Black Street
Clearview
Rebecca Street
Giddy Girl Flirts at Train Depot Warned by Officer
Officer Mike Harrison investigates a troublesome train that never arrives on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The scenario centers on young women, some as young as 15, who linger at the depot hoping to flirt with travelers. He warns a few to stay away and aims to make the situation manageable without condemning all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Harrison
Union Depot
Pennsylvania Railroad
Printing Committee awards bids for Allegheny Council
Barrows and Osborn bid 825 and 852 dollars for annual reports with Armor Lithographing receiving the lithograph contract at 87 dollars. Stationery bids included Reed 87060 Elton 66925 and Ogden 65250, with Ogden awarded the stationery contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Printing Committee of Allegheny Council
Barrows & Osborn
James McMillan
Armor Lithographing Company
James A. Reed
R. W. Elton
John Ogden
Allegheny Board Considers School Budget and Grades Change
The Allegheny Board of School Controllers met last night. Superintendent Morrow announced 12,497 pupils enrolled with 10,702 average daily attendance. The board planned a $172,000 appropriation for next year and discussed extending the High School term from two to three years, delaying a final decision until next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Board of School Controllers
Morrow
Woodburn
Objections to Insurance Beneficial Order Bill
The secret beneficial and insurance orders oppose a bill by Representative Kreps Franklin. The measure would bar all such orders from operating in the State except for funeral expense payments or disability benefits. Critics claim the bill excludes these orders from the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreps
Franklin
Commonwealth
Church Convocation Opens in Pittsburg Diocese
The Southern Convocation of the Diocese of Pittsburg opened in St Mark’s P E Church on South Eighteenth Street with a sermon last night. The regular business session begins at 10 this morning and a church workers conference is scheduled for 7 30 tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of
Pittsburg
St. Mark's P. E
South Eighteenth Street
Ex-theatrical Manager Fred Parke Ill at Hotel Federal
Fred Parke, once a popular theater manager, lies seriously ill at the Hotel Federal in Allegheny. He contracted pneumonia and bronchitis last Saturday, but doctors stated last night that recovery is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Parke
Hotel Federal
Allegheny
Tumblers to Go Up New Rail Classifications to curb misrepresentation
West of Pittsburgh railroads issued a new freight classification to take effect on the 18th. Glassware changes raise minimums, ending underpayment for tumblers bottles and lamp chimneys. Shippers faced lower rates by mislabeling items. new rules demand higher charges and reclassify glassware by carload weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Central Traction Company to Decide Cable Route
Tomorrow the Central Traction Company will meet to plan the power house on Wylie avenue and to decide if the cable should run up Wylie or Center avenues. The firm has secured several lots near Tunnel street and Wylie avenue with one on a d year lease. A director indicated the cable will go up Wylie, citing Center avenue’s steep grade and needed filling as impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traction Company
Wylie Avenue
Tunnel Street
Wylie
Center Avenues
Center Avenue
A New Railroad Plan Proposed To Braddock Councils
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company presented a proposal for a new line from Turtle Creek through Braddock. The route runs along the Monongahela river north shore between the P, McK. & Y. R R. and the river. Company representatives will confer with a council committee after briefing Borough Property and Borough Engineer officials. The plan indicates an additional Braddock line after a prior survey in seventy es.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Turtle Creek
Monongahela River
Runaway Wrecks Vehicle in Allegheny Injuring Dairyman
A serious runaway in Allegheny yesterday afternoon left dairyman Ingham in the Eleventh Ward with severe internal injuries after his vehicle ran wild on Pennsylvania avenue. The patrol box at Pennsylvania and Irwin avenues was demolished, and the frightened horses shattered safety gates at the Ft Wayne crossing, narrowly missing a locomotive. pieces of the vehicle were strewn along the street, but only the driver was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Ingham
Eleventh Ward
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania and
Irwin Avenues
Ft. Wayne Crossing
Man Claims Birds and Deception at Union Depot
William Thomas of New York, a supposed agent for a French veneering company, drew attention at the Union depot claiming birds were hidden by ticket agents. He urged women to hear the birds singing and said he had a Columbus ticket for a late train. He appeared well dressed and sober. authorities suspect mental instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
New York
Union Depot
Thomas
Columbus
Coal Miners Strike Over Wages and Ton Weight Change
A strike starts at Millwood Coal Company's Greensburg area works after a 2 cent per ton cut and a 2240 pound ton, plus 10 percent cut for drivers and mine laborers. Miners meet and idle works. coke drawers at Standard mines may quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood Coal Company
Greensburg
Government cruisers face new transport rate on plates
J A Hall acting for the Pacific Railroad received notice that a special rate of 80 cents per 100 pounds has been set by the Transcontinental Association for government cruiser plates from this city to Pacific coast points. The armor plates are being processed by Park Bros Oliver Bros Phillips and Carnegie. The prior rate was 115 dollars per 100 pounds and Pittsburg officials complained of the high charge and secured a reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hall
Pacific Railroad
Transcontinental Association
Pacific Coast
Mares Island
Park Bros
Oliver Bros
Phillips
Carnegies
Pittsburg Pee
Freight rates advance on iron articles and paints
Weight rates on iron articles shipped from this city to points between St. Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota Transfer rose from 2 to 3 cents per 100 pounds. White lead and paints saw a similar increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Embezzlement Report On Black Diamond Funds Debunked
An auditing committee found no embezzlement by a D A 3 K of L member regarding funds for Black Diamond steel workers. The report confirms receipts and vouchers for recent donations by the district to L A Secretary Martin for Labor Commissioner. William Martin announces candidacy with support from John Jarrett and Hon M S Quay. Amalgamated Association and Hon William McKinley back the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Black Diamond
L. A
Secretary Martin
William Martin
Amalgamated Association
John Jarrett
M.S. Quay
Wiliam McKinley
Ohio
Brick makers drive up K of L membership gains
The D. A. 3 K of L reports rising membership at headquarters with brick makers showing notable interest. Master Workman James Hooper of D. A. 2946 notes increased local activity as a member traveled 30 miles from out of town to attend the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
James Hooper
D. A
Committee to Protect Coal Interests Returns to New Orleans
Captain W. W. O'Neil Joseph Walton and Simpson Horner head a Pittsburg and Southern Coal committee sent to New Orleans to look after miners' interests. The group returned yesterday and O'Neil said the mission is ongoing. Prices are reported as poor but prospects are good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catain
W. W. O'Neil
Joseph Walton
Simpson Horner
Pittsburg
Southern Coal
New Orleans
O'Neil
Oie
Local Auditors Appointed to Inspect Rat Prices at Edgar Thomson
L I Upton L L Litzinger and James Hentr were elected to audit rat prices used for sliding scales at Edgar Thomson. The task marks a first since the firm granted the men privilege when the scale was offered for 1889 wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.I. Upton
L. L. Litzinger
James Hentr
Edgar Thomson
Local Industry and Shipments Highlight McKeesport Works
The National Tubular Axle Company of McKeesport shipped 100 heavy tubular axles to the Springfield armory for cannon and army vehicle mounting. New Brick Works on Stanton Avenue East End has secured land, signed machinery contracts, and will hire about 100 workers once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tubular Axle Company
McKeesport
Armory
Springfield
Mass
Bufington
Both & Flinn
Stanton Avenue
East End
Prominent Latrobe Man Arrested Over Counterfeit Plot
United States Deputy Marshal Chambers arrested Porter Worl in Pittsburgh area for alleged counterfeit scheme. Worl promised Kohler $500 in pretend counterfeit money for $100 real, planned meeting at American House, and faced charges after warrant issued by Colonel Allen. Worl, a Latrobe native, claimed no counterfeit on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chambers
Pittsburg
Porter Worl
Kohler
Worl
United States District Attorney's Office
Colonel Allen
Mr. Worl
Marshal Chambers
Coe
Orl
Latrobe
Sacrifice on French montagnac overcoats Thursday sale
Local retailer advertises 60 men’s montagnac overcoats with satin lining and high class tailoring. Coats priced at 20 dollars, claimed value 10 to 12 dollars per yard for fabric, displayed at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House. Cast for old gold and silver at Hauch's. Cough syrup promoted in miscellaneous ad copy.
Board of Trustees Meeting Called for Amalga mated Association
The Board of Trustees of the Amalga mated Association is summoned to meet on Saturday night to audit officers accounts and transact other important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Amalgamated Association
Genuine Furniture Bargains and Local Ads
Local notices advertise Henry Berger furniture clearance at Liberty street and Sixth Avenue with new carpet line coming by midmonth. Also promotions for boys suits at the Hub and clothing at Boston Clothing House, plus society pins by E P Roberts & Sons and Parker tonics for sleep and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HeNry Berger
Liberty St
Cor
Boston
Smithfield Street
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Westinghouse and
U. S. Circuit Court
Philadelphia
New York City
Holy Ghost College
Twenty-Ninth Ward
the Bold
Riverside Penitentiary
Jones & Laughlin
Brill
Ladies of the Public Charity Board
the Humane Society
Germany
P. R. EB. and
Chautauqua
Harrison
Bome
Allegheny City Printing
Allegheny School Affairs
Fred Parke Til
Chicago
Pennsy
Braddock Council
Dr. Buli
San Francisco
Northwest
U. S
J. A. Kohler
Somerset County
Mwfsa
Hueys & Hackke
Hauch's
Fifth Avenue
Wfsa
Kidd
SAFE
Price
Lovely Fittine Kip Guoves
Horne & Gr
Penn Avenue
York
India
Empire
Directoire de
Thompson Brothers
Tog Feperral Street
Jali Ws
Maillard’s
Fry's
Whitman
Ilber's
O. A. Renshaw É Co
Berry
GM Matard
Eppes
A. Renshaw £ Co
Waltom
JOS. Horne & Cil’s
Sixth Ave
Jos, Horse & Co
Masonic
Knight Templar
Mystic Shrine
Pythian
Odd Fellows
American Mechanics
Secret Society
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Market St. Visu
Parker
J. H. Jonsson
Smithfield St
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