Dangers From Gas Lines Threaten Pittsburg Mines Says Inspector
Mine Inspector James Blick warns of imminent disaster in the Pittsburg district where firedamp and underground gas lines near working faces could feed an explosion. He cites tests and multiple mines, calls for above ground lines and stronger mining regulations to prevent catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blick
Pittsburg
Panhandle
Southside
Yough
Blick
Mick
Arch Cummins
Philadelpha
Pearons
Enarth
Patton Township
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Cumming
Caecas
Allegheny City Finances Reveal Contingent Fund Shortfall
Allegheny Finance Committee disclosed a $200000 deficit and a depleted contingent fund after years of underbudgeted appropriations. The council considered issuing $160000 in bonds for the electric light plant and $45000 for California avenue improvements, with millage likely to rise and taxes to be reassessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Elphinstone
Treasury
Allegheny Finance Committee
Cochrane
Cornella
Tne
California Avenue
Allegheny General Hospital
Brown
Burial Arrangements for J. N. McCullough Announced Today
The burial of J. N. McCullough is set for today with a five car special train to Wellsville at 2 o clock. Honorary pallbearers include B. F. Jones John W. Chalfant Joshua Rhodes A E W Painter Calvin Wells Capt John P Green Frank Thomson James McCrea J T Brooks William Mullins William Stewart and J E Davidson. Relatives and near friends only attend the services in Allegheny. A portrait of the late railroad magnate was painted from a full face sketch by Mr Stevenson after McCullough refused having his photo taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. McCullough
B. F. Jones
John W. Chalfant
Joshua Rhodes
A. E. W. Painter
Calvin Wells
John P. Green
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank Thomson
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Company
J. T. Brooks
William Mullins
William Stewart
Stevenson
Ballots to be Recounted in Craig Stewart Race
Judge Acheson ruled that ballot boxes in the Twenty fourth Congressional district may be opened for examination. Joseph E. Skelly of McKeesport, acting as notary public, was found to have authority to order the ballot box inspection amid the Craig to unseat Colonel A Stewart contest. The decision settles whether examination proceeds under Skelly’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
Twentyfourth
Joseph E. Skelly
McKeesport
Craig
A. Stewart
Skelly
Birmingham Traction Ready To Start Operations
Murray Verner, general manager of the Birmingham Traction Company, arrived to oversee the Eighteenth street electric line construction and coordiate with the Second avenue line to haul Birmingham short line cars from the Tenth street bridge downtown to the loop. Motors arrived for the Carson street line and work proceeds, with cars soon in running order as motors arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Verner
Birmingham Traction Company
City
Eighteenth Street
Second Avenue
Tenth Street Bridge
Carson Street
Slur on Hastings Denied by Greenlands Major
Major W. W. Greenland of Clarion at Seventh Avenue Hotel defends General Hastings against reported Adjutant General’s office deficiency. He notes low funds last year forced reduced encampment pay and asserts Hastings saved expenses. claims the general profited from coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
W. W. Greenland
Clarion
Seventh Avenue
Adjutant General
General Hastings
Hastings
Canal Commission to Deliver Report Next Friday
The Canal Commission met to finalize its report. Secretary Brewer noted some maps were unfinished but the document is ready for presentation to the Legislature when both Houses reassemble after election day. the report will be read the following Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Commission
Brewer
Large Sum Demanded After Hospital Inspection
Messrs Flada and Patterson inspected West Penn Hospital yesterday and returned last evening. The institution implies that a substantial sum is required and awaits payment from gentlemen involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Flada
Patterson
West Penn Hospital
Appe Tlemen
Gas Bills Drive Anger in Two Cities Over Metered Gas
Angry consumers flood gas offices on the tenth of the month to pay higher bills. Reports describe double charges, meter disputes, and coal use as households cope with rising natural gas costs while meters allegedly run faster. Several residents and a business leader, including A Hamilton and J J Jones, recount dramatic bill increases and switchbacks to coal as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Hamilton Building
North Highland Avenue
J. J. Jones
Natchez Street
Mt. Washington
Cas Company
Charles J. Clark
Forbes and Croft Avenues
P. Reichard
Central National Bank
Jackson Street
William O H Scully Dies at 61 in Pittsburgh
William O H Scully a renowned railroad man and philanthropist died after a paralytic illness. Born in Pittsburgh he helped found Fidelity Tile and Company and backed the Homeopathic Hospital. He served with the Pennsylvania road and invented the Scully truck. He leaves a widow and four children. Funeral set for 2:10 tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Hara Scully
John D. Scully
First National Bank
Scully
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Road
Mr. Scully
Fidelity Tilleand T Company
Homeopathic Hospital
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
California
John ©. Lipsmaker
Charles D. Scully
W. W. Scully
George L. Scully
Bellevue Borough Council Denies Gas Franchise Bid
Bellevue borough votes to refuse granting a right to lay natural gas pipes to Cotton and White and their soon to be formed company. The street committee opposed the measure, council members complained of rushed action, and Cotton hinted at signing a charter that day for another attempt amid local political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Borough
Messrs. Cotton and White
J. D. Watson
Centleman
D. H. Martin
Cotton
Divided Meeting on Temperance Letters at W C T U
The county W C T U met at Smithfield Street M E Church with nineteen unions represented. Mrs Porter led and Mrs E D C Mair was elected County Organizer. Debate over remonstrances to judges on liquor licenses ended with a split vote on letters. next meeting set for March 10 at Braddock with a full-day schedule and supper provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
M. E
Hraddock
The Coming Illinois Senator
General Pavey Auditor General of Illinois toured the city and predicted Streator would supply the next senator depending on three Alliance swing votes. He noted a Palmer vote is unlikely as Alliance leaders pledged to their constituents against him. He cited a friend’s remark about General Logan and Don Cameron’s unreliability and claimed Cameron has been a Democrat at heart. In Chicago he said both parties oppose free coinage of silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavey
Iinois
New York
Streator
Alliance
Palmer
Logan
Grant
Don Cameron
Chicago
Bothes
Drunken brawl tied to fatal Sebeces Street crash
William Idler died from injuries after being run over on Sebeces Street Allegheny Monday night. Patrick St Clair, identified as Idler’s companion, was arrested after confessing a fight with Idler. St Clair claims Idler struck him first and then fell unconscious in the street while both were intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Idler
Sebeces Street
Allegheny
Patrick St. Clair
Idler
St Clair
Found Baby on Lowry Street Case Reaches City Farm
A three week old well dressed boy was found about 1 am on the steps of E. Reineman at 14 Lowry Street Allegheny. Detectives Johnson and Zimmerman took the infant to the mayor's office and the city plans eventual care at the City Farm. A Mrs. Parne is currently tending to the foundling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Reineman
Lowry Street
Allegheny
Johnson and Zimmerman
Parne
Drunken Crowd Seizes Smithfield Street Church Cemetery
Last night a crowd of intoxicated men seized the Smithfield Street Church Cemetery. Inspector White found four men in a house within the grounds with a keg and carousing. The crowd was placed under arrest. one officer named Sergeant Al may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Inspector Whitehouse
Ameer Them
Eerge al
Tin plate orders signal growth in Apollo mills
P H Laufman & Co, Apollo steel makers, received a 1000 sheet trial order for 30 by 70 inch tin plates from a New Jersey firm seeking sizes unavailable domestically. The firm plans larger orders if satisfied, highlighting growing American tin plate capacity and tariff impact. A meeting to reorganize the American Tin Plate Association aims to include Western Sheet Iron and broaden national participation as production expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.H. Laufman & Co
Apollo Steel
New Jersey
P. H. Laufman & Co
Apollo
United States
Norton Brothers
Chicago
Fleming & Hamilton
P. N. Laufman & Co
America
New York
Demmler
United States Tin Plate Company
American Association
American Tin Plate Association
Western Sheet Iron Association
Tae Disraten
Industrial Center: Allegheny County’s Leading Industries
Superintendent G Follansbes of the Chamber of Commerce reports many responses from Pittsburg manufacturers merchants and bankers for a statistical statement on Allegheny county and its industries. The chamber aims to publish a book detailing the world’s great industries and Allegheny county as America’s industrial center. More firms are expected to reply within a few days to complete the information. The book will address extensive inquiries about Pittsburg’s industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Follansbes
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Alleghany County
Allegheny County
America
P and W Officials Inspect Road for Improvements
Baltimore and Ohio leaders led by Charles F. Mayer and officials on an inspection of the Pittsburg and Western to identify traffic facility upgrades. They will visit Cleveland and Fairport docks, then return to Pittsburg. plans include possible double tracking, new stations, and terminal improvements. General Manager Patton accompanied the party and denied a strike, admitting some workers have not been paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Mayer
King
Lord
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Pittsburg and Western Road
Cleveland
Fairport Docks
Pittsvurg
Baltimore and Ohie
Pittsburg and Western
Patton
Arty
Tat
Sovereigns of Industry to Convene Annual Meeting
The Grand Council of the Sovereigns of Industry announces its annual meeting this Saturday night. Major business includes a new constitution and general laws, with officer elections. Nominees listed for Grand President, Vice President, Grand Secretary, Grand Prosecutor, Grand Conductor, and seven trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Council of the Sovereigns of Industry
Actin
W. H. McCollough
G. E. Kepple
M. Murph*y
Samuel Harper
Adam Hoffman
P Research
Theo
Ansburz
Thomas Lewellyn
O. H. Hinton
C. Stewart
C. B. Wood
C. Eberle
G. M. Sephen
Joan Powelson
J. B. Shayl
John Ambler
Mra
B. Heaton
Dennis Ere
F P. Smith
James H. Brown
J. Patton
William M. Meyers
J. Manley
How They Figure 81 in Pig Iron Cost Reduction
J Morgan Coleman of Youngstown iron interests notes that lowering coke costs and ore prices could allow Mahoning and Shenango furnaces to compete with Southern pig iron. He cites Southern pig iron at 14 10 per ton and argues a 41 reduction in production costs could bring iron into the 13 50 to 14 per ton range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Morgan Coleman
Youngstown
Duquesne
Coleman
Southern
Mahoning
Shenango
Brickmakers discuss prices and future outlook meeting
The Brick Manufacturers' Association held a largely attended meeting yesterday. Topics included building interests and next year’s outlook. Prices were debated with some members accused of selling bricks below market rate. Five new members were elected and the session was deemed very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Manufacturers’ Association
New Headquarters Found
The Executive Board of D. A. 4 EK of L. met last night and acted upon the proposition.
Guarding the Works in Connellsville Coke Strike
W. J. Rainey shiels his plants with forty detectives as strikers threaten mobs in the Connellsville region. Cokers at Rainey and others join the strike while mass meetings plan to sustain the boycott and possible extended conflict. Uniontown watch continues as Atlas works at Cambria Iron falter after attempting to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rainey
Connellsville
Rainer
Rainey
Frick
Schoolmaker
Southwest
Stauffer, Wiley
Pennsville
Cambria
McClure Com Held
Perry Mining Company
K. F. Keister & Co
Hostetter Companys
Calumet Coke Company
Central Connellsville Coke Company
James Cochran Sons & Co
Stewart Company
E. H. Plumpheries
Schoonmaker
Messrs. McStoy
DeHaven
McGuire
Lemont
Frick Company
Uniontown
Atlas Works
Cambria Iron Company
Pittsburg and Moon Run Railroad Company Chartered
The Pittsburg and Moon Hun Railroad Company was chartered yesterday with a capital of $110,000. The note also mentions an Alleghenian inventor Robert Hrety with a hoop iron rolling method claimed to cut costs substantially. Local businessmen from Brownsville scout electric lighting deals for a Brownsville company. Samuel Graham of New Florence Alabama visits, noting a furnace shutdown bonanza for Southern plants. James Boyd of the United Mine Workers traverses toward organizing Beaaling miners along Chartiera. Local builders discuss a war on non-union and convict-made work for a government project. marble wainscoting from Joliet prison may have been brought in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Moon Hun
Robert Hrety
Brownsville
Samuel Graham
New Florence
Alais
Shenango Valley
James Boyd
United Mine Workers of the Fourth District
Beaaling
Chartiera
Lake Erie
Joliet, Il
City receipts fall short of estimates for year
The city posted total general receipts of 3 855 12381, excluding 90 000 of investment interest and 50 000 from old farm sale, well below the 4 045 475 budget. Business tax topped estimates while water rents and several items underperformed. overall receipts rose versus 1889 60 by 025 143 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Finance Committee
Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Building Inspectors
Bureau of Pollet
Bureau of Fir
Bureau of Health
Department of Public Works
Hureau
City Weigh Sonlew
Ccs
Henta
Elty Property
Sabvastescad
Man Struck Crossing Tracks Arrested for Drunkenness
William Seaker attempted to cross the Allegheny Valley Railroad at twenty eighth street with bars down and was struck by a shifter. He was thrown aside but suffered no apparent injury. Officer Bade arrested him on a charge of drunkenness shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seaker
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Twenty-Eighth Street
Bade
Pierce Seeks Brother Among Morgantown Body Find
D C Pierce, brother of a Nashville real estate man missing in Pittsburgh, went to Morgantown last night where the body of an unidentified man was found. He believes the description matches his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Pierce
Nashville
Pittaburr
Morgantown
Mr. Pierce
August Hiller Contracts Smallpox After Hospital Transfer
August Hiller moved with John Robb to Municipal Hospital from No. 1 Forbes Street developed smallpox yesterday. All people near the boat house are ordered to be vaccinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Hiller
John Robb
Forbes Street
Painters' Union Keeps Pay Scale Unchanged
The Painters' District Council of this county met last night and decided that the scale of pay would not be changed from last year. The committee planned to keep the same hours and compensation as in the previous year.
Landslide at Bellevue halts electric road service
A large section about 100 feet of the Bellevue hill collapsed Monday night leaving part of the electric road swinging and the Bellevue station elevator out of service. The incident damaged the track and disrupted transport in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Bellevue Station
Electric Affairs Highlight Allegheny Light Board Roster Change
The Allegheny County Light Company held its annual meeting as four veteran directors retired and a new board including George Westinghouse Jr. and A M Byers was elected. The company reported rising earnings, assets of about 1.22 million, and growing demand with 16 candle power lamps ordered and 2,000 more expected. Mr Westinghouse expected as President and D K McGonnigle as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Light Company
H. H. Westinghouse
John Caldwell
Charles Payne
C. H. Jackson
Westinghouse
New York
Payne
George Westinghouse, Jr
A. M. Byers
Robert Pitcairn
L. Magee
Theodore Sproull
John E. Ridall
William Eberhart
G. H. Blaxter
D. K. McGonnigle
McGonnnigle
hiLaia
Renal Estate
Boliefs
Treasury
Roy
Bargains in Curtain Ends and Manufacturers Samples
Bargains on curtain ends and manufacturers samples described as perfect with fine quality. Goods that would retail up to 50 dollars per pair now offered at 25 to 50 cents per end, suitable for transoms ball doors or small windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bo
Township Autonomy Sparks Proposals in Allegheny County
Residents of Emsworth Lauro stations Kilbuck and Clifton express dissatisfaction with proposed township reorganization. They favor borough governance to improve schools roads and tax returns. Meetings held. concerns about loss of autonomy and shift in local control persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attrney J. D. Watson
Emsworth
Lauro
Fr. Wayne
Harry Armstrong
Common Pleas
Allegheny County
Stowe Township
Beprised and Betrayed in Allegheny Robbery Case
Detective Johnston arrested Alex Mason a colored man on two larceny charges after a watch theft investigation. Jeweler Mr. Roddy reported a watch left for repairs that he believed had been sold to Samonel Brown. Brown claimed the watch was stolen location details from parks earlier. Mason denied ownership while Sandrock claimed he bought the watch from Mason and was questioned. Brown identified Mason as the robber and Mason was jailed for a bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Mason
Allegheny
Johnston
Roddy
Unio Street
W. N. Sandrock
Samonel Brown
Sandrock
Alex
Mason
Brown
Neigge
Special Values in Ladies and Children's Underwear
Today we offer bargains on Ladies and Children's underwear with many items reduced well below value. Stocks vary with limited quantities on ribbed union suits, scarlet wool vests and drawers, merino drawers, black wool ribbed vests, natural wool union suits for children, and camel hair divided skirts. A complete line of medium weight plain and knit wool underwear is now shown for spring wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisene
Armures
Jerseys
Sarahs
Indias
Soc
Prices Cut Deep for German Wool Shirts and Drawers
In these goods amid extreme discounts German Sanitary Natural Wool Shirts and Drawers drop from 225 to 150 dollars per garment. Finest grades German Suitings and natural Wool Shirts and Drawers fall from 275 and 3 to 2 dollars. Camel's Hair undergarments reduce from 2 to 150 and 150 to 75 cents. Merino undergarments cut from 150 to 75 cents, Brown Merino from 250 to 175, Scarlet underwear from 1 to 75 cents and other reductions follow. Big inducements in Ladies and Children's Hosiery today.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom's Ran
National Works
Powers
W. P. DeArmit
Ham Jenkins
Philadelphia Company
Birmingham Company
Legislature
M. M. Marquis
Federal Street
S. E Oliver English
Ridge Avenue
Ueed
Conl
Robert C. Elliott
Grafton
Omy
Henry L. Weil
Ann Street
W. T. Crosse
Wylie Avenue
S.H. Charter
Grant Street
Samuel O'Brien
Duquesne Heights
W. M. Ross
Georgeb. Miller
Juniata Street
William H. Wagner
Charles F. Heck & Son
Shiloh Street
George Campbell
William O’h. Scully
Illinois
General Pavey
Cameron
Coke
Sovereigns OF Industry
Grand Council
Mr. Evans
Third Avenue
Market Street
Brother
Fourth Ward
Joan McKars
William Jones
Twelfth Ward
Charles Bowman
Thomas Henderson
John H. Armstrong Nobie
Sixth Ward
D. L. Jones
H. J. Hoberg
John Hamilton
Mr. Bannister
Lemuel Bannister
Westinghouse Electric Company
Bannister
Curtain Enda
Hueus & Hacxe
Fifth Ave
Market St
C. Weisser
Dix
Pittabare
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
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