Gas Costs Surge in Pittsburg Mills Triggering Fuel Shifts
The DisPatch reports a fuel crisis in Pittsburg ironworks as natural gas rates rise. Mills like Vesuvius and Carnegie’s operations face 40 to 50 thousand dollar yearly bills, prompting Moorhead to test coal and nitrogen gas for puddling. Details list costs for firms such as American Iron Works Jones & Laughlins and other mills, with 28 furnaces undergoing conversion and potential boiler additions to support the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
John Moorhead
Philadelphia Company
Pittsburg
Carnegie Bros. & Co
Thirty-third Street
American Iron Works
Jones & Laughlins
Oliver Bros & Phillipe
Painter & Sons
the Republic _ aan geace
M Star
Soho Iron Works
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Sable Iron Works
Zug & Co
Farge von Wind
Aoe Keene Works
Femmer Tabe Oo
LaBelle — Mill
Crescent Steel Mill, CO
Glendon Spike Works
Hottie
Sharpsburg
Sabbath School Institute Meets in Allegheny Presbytery
The Allegheny Presbytery Sabbath School Institute resumed at 2:30 with Rev. A. M. Campbell presiding. Rev. B. T. Vincent spoke on What We Find in the Bible from creation to Christ and argued against church reliance on fairs for funds. The session closed with papers by Rev. W. F. Crafts and Rev. J. W. Witherspoon, and a planned 9:30 morning session with updates on devotional exercises and primary class teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabbath School Institute of the Allegheny Presbytery
A. M. Campbell
B. T. Vincent
D. D
B. C
Abraham
Christ
Judah
Vincent
W. F. Crafts
J. W. Witherspoon
W. F. Crofts
Congress
John McNaugher
Oge
Bath
J. J. Porter
Dr. Crafts
Gas shortage hits Pittsburg with frigid nights
The gas shortage follows across Allegheny’s lower districts and Chartiers and McKee’s Rocks, leaving homes near gas stoves cold. Officials blame small distribution pipes and note changes will come with spring, as Low Pressure and Allegheny Heating Company supply fuels.
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Pittsburg
Hill
Allegheny
Chartiers
McKee's
Rocks
Philadelphia
Lowressure Company
Allegheny Heating Company
Canonsburg Academy Board Explains Rev. J. M. Smith Removal
The Canonsburg Academy Board issues an open letter detailing the reasons for dismissing Rev. J. M. Smith from the Academy Chapel. It states a rule to prevent occupancy that could harm the academy and warns against attacking the board’s legal existence, urging recourse to law for any abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Academy Board of Directors
Rev
J. M. Smith
Canonsburg Academy
Academy
New Thoroughfares Prelim Views On City Streets
The Board of Viewers yesterday held preliminary views on openings and related work for Dithridge street Fifth avenue to Center Cope land street Ellsworth to Walnut Formosa alley Kelly street Fleury alley Bennett street Felicia alley to alley Zenith alley Mortland street Clan gon street Sterritt street Collier street Frankstown avenue Fifth avenue to city line Larimer avenue Station street to Frankstown avenue Rural street Black street and the grading paving and curbing of Boston street Mawhbin ney street.
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Dithridge Street
Fifth Avenue
Center
Copeland Street
Ellsworth
Walnut Street
Formosa Alley
Kelly Street
Fleury Alley
Bennett Street
Felicia Alley
To Alley
Zenith Alley
Mortland Street
Clangon Street
Sterritt Street
Collier Street
Frankstown Avenue
City Line
Larimer Avenue
Station Street
Rural Street
Black Street
Boston Street
Mawhbinney Street
Insurance Men Form Board in McKeesport
A Board of Insurance Underwriters was formed at McKeesport yesterday to work with the County Board. A. B. pbell was elected President and E. H. Leizure was chosen Secretary.
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McKeesport
A. B. Pbell
E. H. Leizure
Resting after tariff work slows freight traffic
Express and freight agents completed new tariffs based on old rates but now lack business to ship. The policy of quick sales with low profits caused disastrous results. Agents report dull demand and few shipments west as chances remain uncertain.
It Was Too Much for Him at Black Diamond Steel Works
Martin Einer a Polish laborer of the Thirtieth ward was severely injured yesterday while trying to lift a heavy sheet iron piece. He sank beneath the weight suffering a fractured thigh and was taken to West Penn Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Einer
Black Diamond Steel Works
Thirtieth
West Penn Hospital
Merchants and Manufacturers Insurance GM Seeks Valued Policy Bill Support
Squire Ammon general manager of Merchants and Manufacturers Insurance traveled to Harrisburg to advocate for the valued policy bill. He aims to demonstrate benefits to policyholders and the company's future value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Ammon
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Insurance Company
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Extinct Office Sparks Debate Over Weights and Measures
A Chicago era discussion argues for restoring the Sealer of Weights and Measures to curb dishonest dealing in dry and liquid measures. Advocates like Mr. Philip Reymer urge official inspection to protect consumers and save time for honest traders, while opponents warn of government meddling and expense.
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William Paul
Rae
Opr
Ithuriel
THAT NEW STREET BILL Controller Fe 5 Morrows Harrisburg Trip
Morrow returns from Harrisburg after promoting a new street bill drawn by Major Moreland and himself. Chief Bigelow backs the bill except for a clause vacating streets not opened within six months. Ford the delinquent tax collector expects passage and praises the measure. Ford could become Grand Master Workman of the A OW U W and the bill may be amended to exclude lodge based beneficial societies that pay death benefits.
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Morrow
Harrisburg
Major Moreland
E. M. Bigelow
Ford
Nicaraguan Canal Exhibit Draws Wide Public Interest
The Nicaraguan Canal exhibition closes today at the Chamber of Commerce rooms after a week of display that attracted thousands of viewers including capitalists, business people, and mechanics. Lieutenant Harlow of the U S Navy explained the scheme during a special evening showing for ladies and gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaraguan Canal
Chamber of Commerce
Sven
Harlow
United States Navy
Dead Swindle Targeting Manchester Undertakers
A young man calling himself Sarver tried to extort commissions by claiming a Dixmont Insane Asylum body needed burial. He visited Taggart's and Fairman's then Lowry's, but no corpse was found. Delegates to the Grand Army Encampment at Erie arrive today with Department Commander Stewart. Post 128 hosts a charity fair at the Coliseum and plans a campfire tonight with the visiting dignitaries.
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Sarver
Manchester
Taggart
Grand Army
Erie
Order
Department
Stewart
Post 128
Coliseum
Historical Society Meeting Features Local History Papers
The Historical Society will meet in the Court House this afternoon with Rev. James Allison presenting the early history of Sewickley and neighborhood. Isaac Craig discusses Ft. Lafayette Pittsburg and the Dunkard Settlement in the Valley of the Monongahela. E F Acheson speaks on the Globe Inn Washington.
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the Historical Society
Court House
James Allison
Sewickley
Issac Craig
Ft. Lafayette
Pittsburg
Spring Garden engine house completed in Allegheny
The Spring Garden engine house in Allegheny has been completed and accepted by the Fire Committee. It cost 7500 dollars and 31000 will be expended in tarnishing it. The new one will be equipped with hose and carriage and six men will be employed. Chief Crow has received 720 applications for the positions.
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Spring Garden
Allegheny
Crow
Jane
Dorente Offered Idaho Supreme Court Stenographer Post
N E Dorente of Pittsburg has been named as official stenographer to Idaho Supreme Court in Boise City. The position carries a salary of 2500 dollars annually.
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N. E. Dorente
Pittsburg
Supreme Court of Idaho
Boise City
The Fentive Grip Car Strikes Pedestrian on Market
An unknown man was struck and knocked down by a Fifth Avenue cable car at Market Street corner yesterday. He was injured about the legs but managed to walk away.
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Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Seventh Ward Democrats Nominate Local Officials
At the Seventh ward Democrats meeting last night nominations were made for Select Council Robert Morrow school director Peter Duffy and constable P J Clair.
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Democrats
Seventh Ward
Select Council
Robert Morrow
Peter Duffy
P. J. Clair
Carnegie's Opinion on Pittsburg Iron and Rail Demand
Andrew Carnegie predicts Pittsburg will not be harmed by the Southern Pig Iron Trust and says steel rails will be produced locally despite weak orders. He notes 4 of 13 mills operate with Edgar Thomson leading, and warns natural gas reserves may run out.
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Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Iron and Steel
Disratch
Southern Pig Iron Trust
Pig Iron Trust
Plan Adopted by Subdivision 4 Knights of Labor
The Executive Board of Subdivision 4 K of L met in secret at Socondale and placed Peter Wise as permanent organizer. Robert Watchorn, the National Secretary, was due in the region today. A plan to raise wages or establish a fair sliding scale was adopted but not published. The board urged labor bodies to back Stewart Iron Works locked out workers near Uniontown. A Scottdale K of L meeting Saturday is expected to be large.
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Subdivision 4
N.T. A
K. of L
Socondale
Peter Wise
Robert Watchorn
Stewart Iron Works
Uniontown
Knights of Labor
Scottdale
Eight Hours' Work Drive Hits Nationwide Meetings
President Gompers calls mass meetings on the eight hour question with four nationwide gatherings. Secretary Dillon and Secretary Martin head the local planning committee for this city. Meetings set for February 22 July 4 Labor Day and Washington's Birthday 1890 discuss reducing working hours.
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Gompers
American Federation of Trades
Dillon
American Flints
Martin
Amalgamated Association
Washington
National bankruptcy law call from St Louis firms
The Associated Wholesale Grocers of St Louis urge a national bankruptcy law and convene a meeting in St Louis on the 28th to draft a bill for the next Congress. They invite Boards of Trade and commercial bodies, petition Shafer of Pittsburg, and urge action to protect commerce and punish dishonesty, arguing cash systems fail and trade uncertainties ruin many.
Royal Templars Endorse Prohibition at McKeesport Meeting
The Grand Council of the Royal Templars of Temperance of the State held a session in McKeesport yesterday. They endorsed the constitutional amendment and decided to send a delegate to Harrisburg for the convention. General officers were elected.
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Grand Council of the
Royal Templars of Temperance
McKeesport
Harrisburg
Canada
United States
Ward Tickets Nominated by Citizens and Republicans
In the Twenty sixth ward a ticket was nominated for Select Council George Kunkel, School Director Henry Rahe, Alderman Joseph Johnston, Con a John Mantz, Ward Assessor Frank 21. The Thirtieth ward Republicans named Dr J P McCord for Select Council, School Directors Barker and Barrett, Ward Assessor George W Silk, Constable Joseph Mosrush.
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Twentysixth
Select Council
George Kunkel
Henry Rahe
Joseph Johnston
John Mantz
Frank
J. P. McCord
Barker
William Barrett
George W. Silk
Joseph Mosrush
Prohibition Delegates Elected At Mount Washington Meeting
At a citizens meeting in Mount Washington M E Church delegates were chosen to attend the Constitutional Amendment Convention in Lafayette Hall Friday. Elected delegates include Rev. Mr. Speite, Rev. R. S. Farrand, Daniel W.T. Bown and C. H. Beach with Bryce as alternate. Mrs. A. F. Bryce and Mrs. Coffin along with Mrs. W. Sawhill will represent the W C T U.
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Citizens
Mount Washington
M. E
Lafayette Hall
Man Struck by Cable Car on Citizens Line
A man was struck by a Citizens line cable car at Penn avenue and Thirteenth street. Believed fatally injured, the crew called for a patrol wagon, but the man rose and fled before aid arrived. police think he may pull through.
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Citizens’ Line
Penn Avenue
Thirteenth Street
That Silver Brick Auction Aims to Help Wood Street Sufferers
Superintendent Foallansbee of the Chamber of Commerce received a letter from W W Palmer of Colorado Smelting Company stating the silver brick sent to the city was intended for someone else. The brick will have its wording changed and be sold at auction on Monday with proceeds directed to Wood Street disaster sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foallansbee
Chamber of Commerce
W. W. Palmer
Colorado Smelting Company
Pueblo
Wood Street
Occupation tax dispute stirs Pittsburg paperhangers group
County Commissioner McKee opposes a plan to cut the occupation tax citing legal conflict with the solicitor. He urges restoring a poll tax and overturning the tax by law. Willowdale Hall hosts the Paperhangers' Association meeting chaired by W. J. Patterson. Committees finalize changes and adopt a new association name.
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McKee
Beaver Falls to Get Large Cold Die Steel Works
W A McCool and Cambria Iron Company partner to build a major shafting factory at Beaver Falls on the old car works site. Ground purchased, ground water power via underground cable, Mansion House to be moved for the project, and the plant to employ many workers alongside other specialties.
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Beaver Falls
W.A. McCool
Cambria Iron Company
Johnstown
Craat
Peninental
Iron rate increases blocked by railroads amid protests
Railroads advanced iron classifications by 214 cents per 100 pounds, moving iron from special tariffs to fifth class and considering fourth class. Eastern roads faced public opposition, with Pennsylvania officials shelving the second rise, while industry reports show many railroads failed to pay dividends last year, prompting fears of bankruptcy unless action is taken.
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Irom
Dan
Beersheba
Pennsylvania Road
Real Estate Savings Bank Notice and Dentistry Endorsement
A financial note shows Real Estate Savings Bank of Pittsburgh with capital 100000 and surplus 38000 plus 4 percent interest. The piece praises Dr Charles Scott for gold filling and crown work by Dr Taft and endorses Hampton J Miller’s dental work as “as good as human hands can do.”
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Charles 8. Scott
Arthur Howard
Siberis Co
Taft
Ohio State
Hampton J. Miller
Tatt
Daughter of Jenny Lind to Appear at Swedish Concert
A daughter of the great Jenny Lind is rumored to perform with the National Swedish Lady Concert at City Hall next week. She is said to possess a voice and appearance akin to her renowned mother. New dress goods arrive daily at Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue stores with pricing from 40 to 275 a piece.
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Jenny Lind
City Hall
Bargain Frenzy At Hub And Clothing House
Advertises men and boys suits overcoats and underwear at the Hub with a clear deadline of April 1 for clearance. Promotes Boston Clothing House 439 Smithfield st and Jos Homme Co Penn avenue stores with half price old stock and greatly reduced new stock before April 1 relocation to 706 Bissel block. Includes Sod a crackers and silk department sales.
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Boston
Smithfield St
Bissel Block
J. H. Jomystox
Smithfield Street
Sarahs
India
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
French Charlies and Cashmeres In New Spring Colors
Spring importations arriving from Jos. Horne & Co. featuring French Charlies and cashmeres in the latest designs and colorways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Worker Crushed by Hammer at McKeesport Mill
Samuel Price of the National Rolling Mill suffered a crushed hand after a hammer strike while working at McKeesport. A heavy iron piece also fell on Thomas Cullen’s foot in the 24 inch mill, badly smashing it.
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Samuel Price
National Rolling Mill
McKeesport
Thomas Cullen
The Newslen Home Benefit Proceeds Reported
The Newaboys Home benefit raised 200 dollars from the Newslen' Home fundraiser. The Ladies' Mitten Club approved resolutions at yesterday's meeting praising the press and others for their kind support in the affair.
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Newaboys
Ladies’ Mitten Club
No Proof Against Him in Wilkinsburg Assault Case
William Malone, arrested on suspicion of taking part in the murderous assault on Mr. St. Clair of Wilkinsburg, was released at Braddock last night as evidence failed to implicate him.
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William Malone
Mr. St. Clair
Wilkinsburg
Braddock
Jail Held For Two Pigs Of Lead Theft
John Meyers and George Deithorn were committed to jail yesterday for stealing two pigs of lead from a glasshouse on Carson Street.
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John Meyers
George Deithorn
Glasshouse
Carson
Hot race in Allegheny Second ward council contest
Politics in Allegheny especially the Second ward are intensely competitive as Isaac Rigby withdraws from the Select Council race leaving C Lowe G C Lightcap and George Larkin as contenders for the seat.
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Allegheny
Isaac Rigby
Select Council
Eeci Lively
C. Lowe
G. C. Lightcap
George ‘Arkin
Toboggan Fire Escape Adopted by Ward School
The Gollings toboggan fire escape on the Twenty-eighth ward schoolhouse has been sent by the Fire Escape Board. School directors installed it, but the new principal oversaw vigorous tests with participation from the entire ward.
Dietrich sells patent for electric store to Edison for 100000
Richard Dietrich formerly of Pittsburg now McKeesport has sold the patent right to his electric store to the Edison company for 100000 dollars. He plans to ship to South America and England to introduce it. No batteries are used to generate the electricity and it is said to be a success.
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Richard Dietrich
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Edison Company
South America
England
First district Chartiers Republicans nominate ticket
The Republicans of the First district of Chartiers township nominate A. Clinton and George Meredith for Supervisors Wm. Shenden and Newton Petrie for School Directors Galbraith Wilson for Assessor and James Murphy for Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Township
A. Clinton
George Meredith
Wm. Shenden
Newton Petrie
Galbraith Wilson
James Murphy
Rumor Circles on John C. New’s Return to Indianapolis
Word at Union Depot claimed John C. New was on a limited train back to Indianapolis. Reporters pursued the affable figure as a diligent search for his whereabouts continued. he is known for never snubbing a reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
John C. New
Indianapolis
Mr. New
Without a Prosecutor Before the Board of Inquiry
The board of inquiry met with Dr. Orr and his attorney absent while W D Moore for Orr cites lack of judicial power. Attorneys Marron Burleigh and Gray discuss witnesses, charges, and expected report content with the board set to reconvene to prepare findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Ore
Board of Inquiry
W. D. Moore
Gradie Gas
H. B
McAle
A. Orr
Gamble Weir
Orr
Marron
McAleese
Secusor
Burleigh
Gray
Cutt
Building Examined in Roseburg Appeal Case
The Board of Arbitrators examined the Baltimore and Ohio building appeal of William Roseburg trustee yesterday at Fifth Avenue location and will hear testimony in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roseburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Ee and
Fifth Avenue
Oo Ay
Children Coats and Suits Half Price Sale
Local store advertises children coats and suits available at half price to move inventory quickly. The sale emphasizes rapid turnover and bargain pricing.
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Canonsburg
Squire
Weight and Measure Sealer
Philip Reymer
Reymer
Prolon
Republic
Paul
Pattison
E. F. Houston
J.C. Mercer
Messrs. Laughlin
New York
Washington Irving
Mr. Ford
New Orleans
Undertakers of
Carnegie
Edgar Thomson
Mahoning Valley
Chicago
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
American Federation
State Royal Templars
Twenty-Sixth Ward
Thirtieth Ward
Prohibition
Paperhangers’ Association
Willowdale Hall
W. J. Patterson
Paperhangers and Calsominers’ Protective and Beneficial Association of
Cambria
K Lively Chase
B. F. Otto
Albert Price
Price
Duncan
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Jos. Homme & Co
Peon Avenue
Marvin
Tria
Ths
Horne & Warp
Fifth Ave
Valentines
Jos, Ercusaum & Co
Carson St
Southside
Astrachan
Beaver Newharketa
Directoire
Alaska
Edison
Roseburg
Horne & CO
New India
Moirey
Uisters
Raglans
Newmar
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