Northwestern State War Over Port Pine Branch Railroad
A new 12 mile branch of the West Peon Railroad is under construction from Monroe station to Winfield Furnace, by contractor Keenan with 200 workers, to reach a rich limestone bed and timber along the route. It will connect with the Butler branch for transfers at Monroe to serve Butler and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Peon Railroad
Monroe Station
Freeport
Little Buffalo Creek
Winfield Furnace
Keenan
Philadelphia
Stewart Farm
Joseph Brittsin
Butler
Pennsylvania
Armstrong
Sarversville
Boggs Mills
State Lick
Worthington
Millerstown
Pittsburg and Western
Allegheny
Monroe Mation
Jer
Railroad Combos Rumors vs Carnegie Control Clarified
Report dismisses rumors of Carnegie handing the Pittsburg and Western to Baltimore and Ohio or replacing officials. Carnegie claims no change in control. Western road to stay independent. Oliver’s succession speculation denied. no meetings or consultations reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg and
Western
John W
Carnegie
Oakland Road progress and proposed extension to Oakland
J Bayard Henry of Philadelphia, a key investor in the Oakland and Confluence Railroad, visited the city. He seeks to extend the line toward Oakland, awaiting favorable talks with the Baltimore and Ohio officials and anticipating next summer’s work. Six mills are at work in the hills, timbering for the project as resort towns along the Youghiogheny anticipate benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bayard Henry
Philadelphia
Oakland and Confluence
Oakland
Ohio
Donald
Henry
Baltiee
Patton
Baltimore
Mountain Lake
Deer Park
Prospects Dim for Northwestern Rate Cuts
The article notes dwindling optimism for aggressive tariff reductions by Northwestern permis and a waning rate war. Local commercial agents report unclear surface indications and potential moderation in price-cut pressures, with mixed signals from media coverage and industry chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permis
Bagatelle
Sn Cine
Pan Fine
Simabageae
William A. Sproall
Ees A
Busy time for the Chicago Limited staff in service roles
The article notes the waiting maid and stenographer aboard the Chicago Limited are kept busy by travelers. A young stenographer says he writes two letters for one man in a day, with no charges for services. The Indies also show the maid has ample tasks, reflecting a bustling on board routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Limited
Indies
Historic Dust Heaps at Meeting of Western Pennsylvania Historical Society
The Western Pennsylvania Historical Society met in the Court House with Vice President Daniel Jordan in charge. Andrew Carnegie sent an honorary membership letter. minutes will note the plan for a national museum and storage of relics. Dr H Keyser spoke on Polls from 60 years ago, Selections from campaign songs were read. Lichlaiter presented a sketch of pioneer John Gibson buried in Allegheny Cemetery. Board members audit treasurer accounts and candidates elected include Davis Getty Reese Nellis and Prof Riddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyeer
Lichlester
The
Historical Society
Andrew Carnegie
Western Pennsylvania Historical Society
Court House
Daniel Jordan
Porter
Empenhors
Carnegie
Buchanan
Lichlaiter
John Gibson
Allegheny Cemetery
W. . Davis
Edward F. Getty
Charles A. Reese
William H. Reed
James M. Nellis
Prof
Charles Riddle
Change in Marine Hospital Service surgeon transfers to Cleveland
Dr. Paul M. Carrington, two years surgeon at Pittsburg for the U S Marine Hospital Service, leaves with his wife for Cleveland. He was notified of the transfer a month ago and expected to assume charge there before February. Dr. Goodwin of Cincinnati was to succeed but stayed due to illness, delaying several transfers. A subpoena was issued for testimony in the suit of Jenkins & Co versus the steamboat Frank Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Carrington
United States Marine Hospital Service
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Carrington
Goodwin
Cincinnati
Guiteras
McCandless
John A. T. M. Jenkins
Dr. Guaiter
New Orleans
Unknown Man Found Dead at Semmelrock Road Undertaking
A body lies at Semmelrock Road Undertaking Rooms on Carson Street Southside. A man with consumption was taken from Lake Ene depot to Southside Hospital. He appears about 28 years old, 5 feet tall, dark complexion, full back beard. Coroner holds an inquest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmelrock Broa
Carson Street
Southside
Lake Ene
Patrick
Haynes
Siice
Fidelity Tithe and Trust warns depositors on accounts
The Fidelity Title and Trust announces it will finalize accounts for the Lawrence Bank matter once depositors send in books for verification. Without those records, liabilities statements will omit their accounts. Officials promise a limited time for submission, but delays persist due to incomplete data and allegedly faulty books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Title and Trust
Lawrence Bank
Ita
Reading officials to visit Pittsburg for guidance
Reading city clerk Cyrus T. Fox informs George Sheppard that a five member committee will travel to Pittsburg on Friday February 2 to discuss municipal matters with Pittsburgh officials. The missive outlines a planned goodwill visit by Reading civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
George Sheppard
Cyrus T. Fox
Coun
Piteburg
Pittsburg
Turmoil on Bates Street as residents report gang activity
Police received multiple complaints from residents near Bates Street and Linden Grove about gangs at the Sonor LX at Ward Street. A complainant, who asked to remain anonymous, said he offered half the value for the property two years ago but found no buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Street
Linden Grove
Newey
Sonor lx
Ward
New
People in Town Afloat and Abreast in Travel Gossip
Seme Who Travel, Some Who Do Not, and Others Who Talk. Boshamer the wine merchant from Bordeaux visits the city and reports the Se vineyards were fair. Mr. Church of the Pennsylvania Company in Columbus calls on friends in town. Donley brothers and Dentey, Uniontown leaders, stay at area hotels. Ex Senator Playford and Young of Youngstown are noted guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boshamer
Bordeau
H. Church
Pennsylvania Company
Columbus
Anderson
D. L. Donley
Ellsworth Donley
Mt. Moore
St. Charles Hots
Dentey
W. H. Playford
A. C. Hagan
Uniontown
Schlosser
A. F. Clark
Ojd City
Duquesne Ag
Philaanya
Diane
Mein
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Playford
T E. Young
Youngttown
Hotal Duquesne
Temporary control of Carnegie Library by city committee
Allegheny Common Council wrestles with library ordinances and assigns temporary care of the Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall to the City Property Committee. A proposed five member council commission is debated as the city prepares for transfer of buildings and duties from the Carnegie Free Library Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Free Library
Free Library Commission
City Property Committee
Carnegie Free Library Commission
Parke
Ammon
Knox
Carnegie Library
Select
Wolf
Carnegie 0
City
Parks Committee
Carnegie
Board of Controllers
Sesh
Seeen
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Litica
James B. Scott
Library
Puch
Lespartead
Select Council Concurs On Library, Monument, Ordinances
The Select Council concurred with the other branch on the Carnegie Library matter and the engine test. It adopted an invitation for the Washington monument cornerstone laying next week and approved a resolution requesting controller preapproval of ordinances. Cochran presented a repeal petition for Federal street widening. The controller reported January state receipts at 58.82 and the board sought 15000 for high school. Several sewer and sidewalk ordinances were passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Washington Monument
Cochran
Board of Controllers
Ordinanes
A Clever Swindle Among Farmers
A slanted scam is reported in the Yough Valley where at least six yeomen were fleeced by conmen posing as buyers. The ruse centers on a farmer admiring a horse then a second man arrives with a near replica in New York to bid higher. The farmer is coaxed to sell, then pressed to release for a bonus, and the scammers divide the proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yough Valley
New York
Herron Hill Cable Delays Threaten Center Avenue Transit
Herron Ill residents fear a mile walk as Center avenue cable cars stop due to change grade. Officials plan a temporary power line at Francis and Wylie to resume service and speed up pulley installation. If not ready soon, a permanent track may require months to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herron Ill
Herron Hill
Center Avenue
Sobo Street
Herron Avenue
Liberty Sweet To Them A Workhouse Escape Attempt
A report describes a daring escape plan at a workhouse. Refractory prisoners were moved to an exterior building called the White House and attacked the night watchman to break through. Ten inmates, among the most troublesome, planned the break with the aim of creating vacancies among workers.
Impaired Circulation and Regulation Highlight Public Health Concerns
A muddled report discusses impaired circulation and regulatory approaches to present health issues. It references a regulator, a group called Gropey, and concerns about censorship and address lines. The text is unclear but centers on policy and public health tensions.
Colored Orator Richard Keyes Secures Government Post Bid
The Colored Orator Richard Keyes of the Seventh ward loses a government appointment after a Pittsburg delegation to a Washington convention. Keyes, backed by John Dalsell, played a key role in multiple associations, with colleagues lamenting his absence from ongoing deliberations and law expounding duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard Keyes
Seventh Ward
Keyes
Pittsburg
Was . D.C
John Dalsell
Clarion
Oo Cushing
Ual
Mayoral Primary in Allegheny Shapes Police Leadership Bid
Allegheny voters face mayoral primary night with Republicans James G. Wyman William Bader and W A Cruitshank as leading contenders. Wyman backs strong 72 precincts support while Bader's camp asserts notable backing. If Wyman wins the mayor's office Joseph Murphy would be mayor pro tem and Chief remains contested between William Kernman William Atkinson and William Eichenlaub depending on outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
James G. Wyman
William Bader
W. A. Cruitshank
Largs Ao Wyman
Josrh Murph
William Kernman
Gratkabenke
William Atkinson
Bader
William Eichenlaub
Delamater Rivalry Echoes in Erie County
Corry resident James M. Lambing said the Delamater race is tense in Erie County though he favors Delamater. He notes strong rivalries between Erie and Warren politicians dating to old district splits and predicts Delamater will carry the county despite opposing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Lambing
Corry
Delamater
Erie Coehiy
Erie
Warren
Hughes Withdrawn as Eleventh Ward Candidate Sparks Voter Threats
The independent candidate E. 8. Hughes for Eleventh ward constable withdrew amid reports that colored voters aligned with the Republican ticket threatened to bolt the slate. Ward Republicans held a mass meeting last night while Democrats in multiple wards planned campaign events and endorsement votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Remembered Comrade Presentation Honors at Shamokin Encampment
After the Grand Army delegation returned from Shamokin the presentation of Keystone tepaint symbols honored John J. Daves with a mounted ribbon. Captain Orrin M Head noted Davis I could not attend and expressed regret while Post 259 members praised the honor and wished him many years to wear the insignia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Department
Shamokin
Orrin M. Head
John J. Daves
Oleg Montroller
Grand
Head
Post 259
Sia Spesch
Allegheny County Oraten
Davis I
Local items and notices from city officials and residents
Road directors vow to push Squirrel Hill road under Chief Bigelow to keep its course. Superintendent Follansber of the Chamber of Commerce reports rapid work on the Government building. Edward Miller, 3, hospitalized after fall from scaffolding at Penn RR yard. Daniel Crowey, Twenty-eighth street, discharged after assault hearing for lack of evidence. St Michael statue placed atop parochial residence of St Michael's on Pins Street. Euta Divatt to face Alderman Doughty for steam cloak and bonnet valued at Jes Handerson. Episcopalian Sunday School Institute met at Trinity Chapel with Bishop Whitehead present. Arebeck held in Twenty-eighth ward will have a hearing today. City hall meeting seats at Helber's music store tomorrow. Henraky Canor fell in a coal pit. both bones broken. John A. Sarre fell from scaffold at Twenty-fourth street cork factory, broke leg. Reuben Miuuz y, Ja. to be tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Hill Road
Pennsylvania Railroad
Twenty-eighth Street
Daniel Crowey
Catherine Kalliski
St. Michael
St. Michael’s Church
Pins Street
Southside
Euta Divatt
Doughty
Jes Handerson
Spruce Alley
Episcopalian Sunday School Institute
Trinity Chapel
Sixth Avenue
Bishop Whitehead
Arebeck
Lareveny
Arugnmee
Hleber
Hennaky Canor
Sheppard Woship
Hewatee Wert Penn
Joux A. Sarre
Second Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
Reuben Miuuzy, Ja
Carpenters Form Plans for Eight-Hour Enforcement
A meeting of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in Commoner Hall formed plans to enforce the May first eight hour law. The process will unfold through the District Executive Council to local unions and the General Executive Board before a public announcement. If employers resist, a strike may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Law of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Commoner Hall
General Executive Board
A. M. Schwartz
National Organization
Gompers
Schwartz
Sharon
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Tee
Cou
Big Guns Attend Pittsburg Rail Coal Operators Meeting
At a joint meeting in Pittsburg Tuesday, top railroad officials and coal operators from Philadelphia Baltimore and Cleveland discuss rate structures within a 40 mile coal region. Operators seek cost based pricing and reveal industry secrets while officials doubt major changes will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Railroad
Frank Thomson
W. H. Jones
Philadelphia
Orland Smith
Frank Harriott
B. & C. Road
Baltimore
J. R. McKay
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Cleveland
Taylor Explains His Case in Jeannette Window Factoryrow
William Taylor, a Jeannette window glassblower, says he was discharged for refusing to pledge support for Adolf Eberhart, a cutter favored by the factory manager. He recounts a manager urged votes to control offices and describes a tumultuous caucus. The town remains stirred by the factory dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. Taylor
Jeannette
Disratcou
Moore
Adolf Eberhart
Eberhart
East End Painters Plan Open Union Meeting
An open meeting of Local Union No. Painters and Decorators will be held at Goed or Hall corner Penn and Collins avenues East Eu eee evening next. The text is partly garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Goedor Hall
Penn and
Collins Avenues
East EU Eee
Agg Akal
Aes Arene Ke Poe
Locomotive Boiler Explodes on Pemicky Line Kills One
A boiler blast on locomotive No. 2B on the Pemicky road near Douglas station at 9 A M yesterday killed one man and severely injured four others. The engine and tender burned after the blast. Flagman Charles Jenkins was killed and his body sent home by the B and O railway. Two others, John Ludwig and another man, were injured. Ludwig's condition was reported grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemicky
Pemicky Road
Douglas Station
Charles Jenkins
Meiitote
Dawson On
West Penn Holm
John Ludwig
Prominent Oil Figures Tackle Price Share Plan
Report notes Standard Oil magnates visiting the city amid talk among producers that oil prices should rise. A proposed profit-sharing scheme could see independent refiners cut in as discussions with Standard officials and several merchants advance a potential 10,000 barrel daily arrangement. A conference is promised to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Seggents II
Standard Oil Company
John M. Patterson
J.m.gaify & Co
Bros
James Amm & Co
McCalmont Oil Com 7
Alty
A Brad
J.B. Black
Butler
H. 8Lor
A. Forney
Oil City
L. E. Mal
Bradford
Moore & Barnsdale
Old
Cigar Dealer Pushed From Car in Pittsburg Incident
Owen Corcoran, a corner Fifth Avenue and Ross Street cigar dealer, was pushed from Pittsburg Traction car No. 15 near Magee Street yesterday afternoon. He, an invalid, suffered a severe nervous shock after remonstrating with the conductor who then threw him from the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Corcoran
Fifth Avenue
Ross Street
Pittsburg Traction Company
Magee Street
Bargain Prices On Seal Jackets And Coats
Campbell and Dick advertise deep discounts on sealskin garments including jackets and coats. They claim hundreds of Indies cloaks sold in recent days with former prices shown for items such as 26-inch seal jackets at 100, 42-inch jackets at 125, and 40-inch coats at 145, all from this season’s make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Jha
Re Searces
Snechwal Jones
Campbell & Dick
Allegheny Engine Test Set for Exposition Park
The Allegheny engine test for Exposition Park will proceed this week despite possible nonattendance by Judge Vandevelde. Chief J O Brown accepted Superintendent Armstrong’s ultimatum and ordered the test for Saturday morning at 8 a M. with Julian Kennedy as third judge if notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
J. O. Brown
Armstrong
Jetter
Vandevelde
Armatrong
Brown
Julian Kennedy
Worcester
Mass
Allegheny
Altho
Gourley On the Defensive in City Politics
A vocal critic accuses H I Gourley of being the pliant tool of a corrupt ring over 12 years. He claims official acts were ringed and vows to hold Gourley accountable, urging Bailey's vote to end boss-backed politics and protect taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Gourley
Los Ring
Soanby
Gourley
Flinn
Bailey
Glass makers alarmed as court rules against importer
Local plate glass manufacturers react to a New York federal court ruling in Government vs Philip Semler. Semler, a New York City importer, had bought large quantities of English and French glass and sold it as rough glass to avoid duties. The court sided with the Government, a decision that endangers current import practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
New York
Philip Semler
New York City
Imae Teen Aan
River Rates Advance After Conference
Captain James A. Henderson of the Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis Packet Line returned home from a meeting in Chicago where a desolation notice warned all roads in the association between Cincinnati and Chicago could not handle traffic from Memphis to Gulag, affecting river commerce amid river conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Henderson
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Sie Sentral Tite Arsimmienn
Cinnati
Cheee
Mamas
Gulag
Wirbis
United Miners' Organization gains new members at Bankesville
Patrick McBryde led an enthusiastic Bankaville meeting on the Little Saw Mill Run Railroad to expand the United Miners' Association. The gathering aimed to secure support for a six scale conference with Illinois and Indiana miners, signaling solid progress and planned arrangements. Meanwhile William Smith's four children, sons and heir of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union president, remain seriously ill at Forbes Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Miners’ Organization
Patrick McBryde
United Miners’ Association
Bankaville
Little Saw Mill Run
Seetaburg
Illinois
Indiana
Smilth
Bick
William Smith
The
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Forbes Avenue
Bernhardt Sees Juliet Spark in Mather Pairing
London gossip notes Bernhardt admires Miss Mather as Juliet and says a joint Romeo and Juliet project could succeed. Mather begins a week long run Monday with Gretchen while retailers tout men’s lambs wool underwear bargains at Jos. Hornxz & Co.’s Penn Avenue stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mather
Bernhardt
London
Romeo
Drury Lane
Old Temple
Mather
Juliet
J. M. Hill
Mme. Bernhardt
Paris
New York Herald
Miss Mather
America
Lamb’s
Jos
Spring men's over coats and suits on sale now
An advertisement offers early spring styles of men's overcoats and suits with prices from eight dollars for select pieces. The listing highlights fine meltons with plain or lined options and notes a focus on quality and variety for discerning buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Grant
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Northwestern
Oakland Road
Dr. Carrington
Fidelity Tithe and Trust Company
Commissioner Scott
Allegheny Common Council
Swindell
Select Council
Liberty
Dr. Eer
K&yes
Calberteon
Hughes
Slayton
ER. B. Warp
Twenty-eighth Ward
Citizens
H McCurry
Fifth Ward
J. G C. Riley
William Colton
Long J. Hines
Mayo Fulton
Whomeche Thirl
Grant School
Constable
John Tobin
John Smith
John Slagis
Connell
Judge Bailey
Fourth Ward
W. H. Thompson
Ie George Treusch
George Letsche
Franklin School
W. J. Kennedy
Harvey Lowary
Samuel Tee
William Martin
James Ahl
William Calhoun
Fife
Tero Ciiles
Wm. Taylor
Plate Glass
Railroad
Joiot
Coa
Gover
Taylor
Toannette
Sonleakia
People's Store
Mr. Vandevelde
Alleghent
Jones
Dean Sra
J. 0. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Dar
Houyz & Co
Penn Avenue
Central Trafic Association
Bankesville
DR. C. McLane
Stee
Internal Revenue
Culberton
Alexander and Mason
Internal Revenue Bureau
A. Gackenheimer & Bro
Freevort
Pittaburg
Mason
Wess
Sepplies
Neers
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Prrranvune
Soc
Lopin
JUS. Horne & CO
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