Looking Backward Johns Towns Sufferers Supply Report
The Local Commission’s Supply Committee reports on relief efforts for Johnstown floods. June 1 1852 meeting organized to forward aid via multiple trains, with crates bread crackers clothing bedding and hospital supplies. Volunteers, merchants, and newspapers coordinated distribution to Johnstown, praising Dr. J A Oldshue and others for efficient logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Scott
Willum MacCreery
Johnstown
G. Marvin
Pacific Coast
John Pontefract
George W. Dilworth
Marvin
Percy F. Smith
Pennsylvania Grocer
Smith
Mosers
Dilworth and
Pontefract
William McCreery
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Liberty Street
Penn Svenoe
Johustown
Pitsburg
Allegheny City
Oil Oilmen Gather as Standard Eyes Consolidation in City
Rumors swirl around a visiting group of Standard Oil officials led by L. H. Smith and H. L. Taylor among others. Reports say they aim to consolidate Standard allied interests under one management while outside producers watch or seek to form counter coalitions to curb production and push up prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
L. H. Smith
Anchor Oil Company
H.L. Taylor
Buffalo
Union Oil Company
J. L. McKinney
Titusville
G. T. Braden
Off City
United Pipe 2 LF
Youngstown
Mahoning Commy
F.H. Ee
South Penn Oil Company
L. B. Ward
Bradford
Consolidated Land and Petroleum Company
Lincoln Birthday Observed by Veterans on Carson Street
A Veterans of Foreign Wars hall on Carson Street hosted the second annual Lincoln birthday event. Captain G C Bleichner led ceremonies with Major B Sonal and Rev William Lafayette delivering speeches while music by Mollie Turner, Sadie Turner, Alice Powell, and Charles Powell accompanied the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hays
Sons of Veterans
Carson Street
Southside
G. C. Bleichner
B Sonal
G. Peoria
Lincoln
Wiliam Lafayette
S. M. Duvall
Misses Mollie
Sadie Turner
Alice Powell
Charles Powell
Moreland Lodge Forms Under Temperance Organizer
A new lodge of Good Templars was formed at the Home Hotel last night by Colonel Demeree and named Moreland Lodge in honor of temperance figure John W. Moreland. Officers listed include BF Lamb T C T M, M. Clen Vy C T, M F Kirk, C S MF Henning, William McShren Past, J Pping Treasurer, Miss Guard, Mrs Kirk, Sentinel R H Fite Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Templars
Colonel Demeree
John W. Moreland
Moreland Lodge
BF. Lamb
M. Clen
C. T
M. F. Kirk
MF. Henning
Alain
William McShren
Ae Kirk
Mm E J
Interview Seeks Oil Driller Amid Larceny Charge
Two residents of Coraopolis, D. Gay and Joseph Alexander, filed informations before Alderman McMasters accusing L. H. Cypher, an oil driller, of larceny by ballee and related offenses. An officer was dispatched to locate the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gay
Joseph Alexander
Coraopolis
McMasters
L. H. Cypher
Ballee
Ee County
Eight Hour Law Looms Over Craft Trades Says Editor
W B Sharon editor of the Journal of Building argues no general strike will occur over the eight hour law as carpenters and joiners show lukewarm interest. He notes unions may vote locally while contractors insert eight hour clauses in spring contracts and prepare for potential costs or legal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
The
Journal of Building
Carpenters and Joiners
Glass tableware makers plan limited combine to cut rivals
A group of tableware manufacturers met at the Anderson Hotel to discuss a restraint plan and a future combine. They say only established firms with years of business will join, excluding small or new concerns. Opinions are mixed about success due to jealousy and fears for smaller producers. A Leeper Southside maker supports careful formation but worries about unmet questions and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Hotel
DisPaTou
einer _ Sr
Ee Corres
Combine
Ohio
Busines
Soiia Caily
Southside
Rate War Ends as Northwest Freight War Appears Settled
A railroad rate war in the Northwest appears halted after a Chicago meeting of general freight agents. News telegrams show commercial agents ordered retention of old rates and refusal of new ones, with key lines from Paul to Minnesota and other towns affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Pittsburg
Oight
Chicago
Taylor
É& St
Ilth
Paul
Minneapois
Minnesota
Sea
Ston A
Waseda
Betas
Coal Operators Prepare Data for Railroad Agents Meeting
A meeting of coal operators was held yesterday to prepare data and discuss offers related to coal shipments. The group aims to present information to railroad agents at the session set for next Tuesday.
Traction Ordinance Recommendation Delays Final Adoption
Allegheny Conuictmen recommends adopting the Pitt burg Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company ordinance. Street Railroad Committee votes to proceed with amendments for track layout and transfer ticket provisions not adopted. John Ehman and Special Agent Jowell report return from ML Pleasant with notes on a reader union formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company
John Ehman
Jowell
The
Building and Trades League
ML Pleasant
iReader Union
Federal
Labor and Nots of Labor Assembly
Beck's Run Nuisance Fight Draws Health Board Scrutiny
City officials clash over Beck's Run nuisance near Southside as Health Board and City Attorney clash on authority. Councilman Nisbet pushes state involvement, while Inspector Thompson urges State aid and cautions political motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Auerney Moreland
Convclimat Kisbot
State Board of Health
Nisbet
Fis
Beck's Run
Southside
Board of Health
Moreland
Thomas W. Baker
Huan Schinderg
Hnenper Pegeira
Jen Canaar
Peopls
Elizabeth
Beck
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
J. Thompson
Councilmanic Committee
Thirteenth Ward Nominating Meetings Conclude
Republicans and Democrats in the Thirteenth ward held separate nominating meetings last night in the schoolhouse. Republicans proposed Select Council Holmes Millar Common Council B K Waughter W C Mc Eldowny Alderman Michael Robe Robert D Clair School Directors James Kerr P M Reicher Joseph Duncan Christ Goister Robert Chalmers Constable Louis Kirchler Alfred Lawton chaired. Democrats nominated Samuel Duncan for Select Council endorsed Republicans nominees for Common Council Conley Hines for Alderman Samuel C Hall for School Director Robert Chalmers for Constable Louis Kirchler presiding was Cornelius Beigley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Ward
Holmes Millar
B. K. Waughter
W. C. McEldowny
Michael Robe
Robert D. Clair
James 8. Kerr
P. M. Reicher
Joseph Duncan
Christ Goister
Robert Chalmers
Constable
Louis Kirchler
Alfred Lawton
Samuel Duncan
Select Council
Waughter
McEldowny
Common Council
Conley Hines
Samuel C. Hall
Louis Rirchler
Cornelius Beigley
Soho
J. J. Fleming
Judge Gripp
Louise Directora
H.W. Eller
Nicholas Uttzauer
Conne Richard Butter
John Schott
John E. O'sle
James BR. Mason
O'Hare
M. C. Freil
Ae Cark
Sprin
Charles E. Sheers
Louis i Oomneie
Charles Smith
Asgessor
Squire Nicholson
Political clubs unite to back Democratic mayor candidate
The County Democracy and Randall Clubs joined in a post meeting pledge to work for the Democratic mayoral candidate. Ward reports outline upcoming ward meetings and nominations, with candidates listed for Common Council and school posts amid party maneuvering and election logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy
Randall Clubs
H. T. Morris
John T. Fletcher
Randall
Messia
J.J. McCaffrey
J. E. McCrickart
F. T. Gosser
J. J. Fletcher
Louis Cella
New St Mary of Mercy School Dedicated in Wisconsin
The new parochial school connected to St Mary of Mercy Church was dedicated with a 4 PM ceremony led by Rev Father Ward and Father Sheedy. About 300 children helped bless the walls as a flag was presented and hung beneath the cross. Speakers stressed religion and patriotism as foundations of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary of Mercy Church
Father Ward
Mercy Hospital
Father Cleary
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Kenosha
Wis
Father Sheedy
St. Mary of Mercy’s School
Washington
Hishop Phelan Pothes Wall
Father Wall
Ihen
Frank P. Smith
Baltimore
Beaver
O'Hara
Beranton
McGovern
Harrisburg
Abbott Adrew
St Vincents Abbey
John Daleell
P. J. Ne
Mane E. A. Montooth
W. KR. Thompson
Smith
E. 4
Morrow
J. P. Hanna
Oe Wood
St. Society of the T. A. B. Society of Phil- V
Ata Aeae
Miss. Graceer
Bev
J. M. Cleary
Catholic Total Abstinence Art
Patrol System Burned Out As Wires Crossed In Allegheny
Allegheny police and fire alarm boxes lost power after a Western Union guy wire crossed a trolley line near the mayor's office. Fire alarm and police phones burnt out. many patrol boxes out of service, hindering duty calls. Loss estimated over $500. repairs urgent. Two shoplifting arrests follow at 154 Wylie Ave. Kate Moran and Lissie McCarthy identified. Savings note and job ad span rest of text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Valley Electric Railway
Western Union
Allegheny
City Hall
Wylie Avenue
W. Geist
Kate Moran
Lissie McCarthy
On to Liberia A Missionary Mary O Neill sails sea voyage
Miss Mary O Neill of Fifth Avenue Methodist Church sails in the City of Chicago for Liberia to serve as a missionary. She states she is well and begins work at Bes Sie to She Oonnae Sianee. She was raised Roman Catholic and converted to Methodism in youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Neil
Fifth Avenue
Southern Convocation Meeting Opens in Pittsburg Diocese
The Southern Convocation of the Pittsburg diocese met last night at St John’s Church to discuss physical morality and church training. Bishop White spoke on cooperation. tomorrow’s schedule includes Holy Communion, sermons, litery discussion, and a Sunday School Institute meeting at Trinity Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Episcopal Church
Pittsburg
St John’s Church
Main and
Sbatler Street
William ©. Rodgers
Trinity Hall
Washington
Marison Byllesby
Emmanuel Church
Allegheny
R. W. Grange
Eee
Dakepeaker
John Graham
Aed
McKeesport
Ensworth
Christ Arch
Brownsville
Ravot
P — Taburg
Sjesker
Lakobe
sBharet
Institute of
Trinity Chapel
Sixth Avenue
St. Luke's Church
Pearl Street
Pelham Williams
Diocese of
Loog Island
Report on petition for new church set for next Presbytery meeting
Allegheny Presbytery will hear a committee report on the petition to establish a new church with Dr. Hays as pastor. The committee, facing possible unfavorable findings, keeps details private until the Monday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Presbytery
Lt. Hays
Apis
Hays
Central Church
Aracs
Favor the Upper Bridge in New Orleans Bridge Contest
A discussion on Mississippi river bridge location at New Orleans notes two rival bids, one above and one below the city. Coal and steamship interests split on the plan with engineers favoring the upper span and river operators demanding a high bridge and long channel. Captain W W O Neill argues coal shippers may not oppose the upper bridge if conditions meet needs of both industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Washington
Senate Committee On Rivers and Harbors
House
W. W. O'Neil
Gulf
Brnk
Mamphis
Bishop O'Conner Sinks. Slower Recovery Seen
A letter from Mother Sebastian at the Morcy Convent in St Augustine Florida reports Rt Rev Bishop O'Conner remains seriously ill with diminishing chances of recovery despite care from Dr Dickson and several Florida physicians. Meanwhile local ads push fabrics, tailors, and groceries in the Pittsburgh Iron City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convent of
Morcy
Sebastian
O'Conner
St St Augustine
Fla
Joseph ‘Dickson
Florida
City Debate Challenge Faces Democrats After Contested Claims
Clarence Burleighs chairmen and Willie Burns incident anchor a page of disputed political sparring. The letter from the City Executive Committee calls for a public debate on recorded charges of municipal corruption and slander while noting a boy on Cliff street was bitten by a Newfoundland dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etra
Aocratic Party
John H. Bailey
Henry L Gourley
Mie I
Clarence Burleigs
Willie Burns
Cliff Street
Newfoundland
Oakland Fires Struck Two New Frame Homes In Ward Street Area
In Oakland the district endures a spate of arson fires. Two recent blazes destroyed recently started two story frame houses on Gilmore street opposite Ward street. One home owned by Thomas Good and another by Frank McKensie suffered severe damage in fires deemed incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Gilmore Street
Ward Street
Thomas Good
Frank McKensie
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Local Commission
San Gay
Pennsylvania Railroad
City
James B. Scott
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ivania
Scott
Penn Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio
Mr. Frios
William R. Jones
Jones
Fiian
Weyman & Bro
Monongahela Valley
Fife
J. A. Oldshue
Enerey
Tabor
Scelee
Ladies' Relief Committee
Allegheny County Light Company
Borough
A. O. Detchen
Eokebiy
Dene
Bobrves
Hopper
Hopper Broa. & Co
James M. Acheson
Hellene Association
A. G. Roenigk
A. G. Roenigk &Co
Old City Hall
William Oe
Ane
Duquerne Freignt
Jons
W. Dil WorrTs
Win
Standard
OF Lincoln
Lone of Veterans
Ciizens
Corsopolis
Carpenters
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Philadelphia
Abott
Knights of Labor
TRE Glass Combine
Allegheny Conuictmen
Tion
Randall Club
Holmes
Holmes, Miller
A. Duncan
Telatea
Coneciimania
Father
Sheedy
Republic
Miss Agatha Wasson
J. F. R Canevin
Hea
Grace Miller
T. J. Fitzpatrick
P. Th
J. J. McTidhe
Larkin
Allegheny Police
Caughe
Curry University
Moernlsa
Akillios
Houxs & Co
Liberia
Mary O'Neill
Tefase
Pittaborg
Congresaman
W. Gilfillan
Dre. FE
P. Seeeanee Black
Franklin
Angustins
Dr. Hays
Bishop O'Conner
Uriing
Urine & Cash Oe Tailors
Sixth Ave
Lewis Block
Jos. Horns & Co
Astine & Sor, Cash Merchant Tailors
Trso
Jos. Horne & Co
Iron City Brewing Co
Washoe
TrSsu
O. EK
Uca i Jos
Honns & Co
Bom
Foley
Repreiicag City Executirive Com
Smithfield Street
Atrick Folry
Eng
Democratie (City
Pallglot
Axminsters
Gobelins
Body and Tapestry
Brussels
Angloam Tcan
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
Hutchinson, Pierce & Co
Gas and
507
Market Street
N.B
Oaklands
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Thoreday
Nainsook
White Goods
JS. Horne
Cresson Springs Water Co. Limited
Cresson, PA
Cresson
Testauranta
Sede Ee Cresson Serene Kendoo
Pimsburg
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