Yankee shipping plan aims to back Harrison inaugural push
A Pittsburgh delegation from the National Shipping and Industrial League told reporters they will seek to urge President-elect Harrison to back a revival of the U S merchant marine. They warn foreign domination harms American commerce and urge shipbuilding revival to employ thousands and strengthen national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Shipping and Industrial League of America
Union Depot
Indianapolis
Harrison
Andrew Wheeler
Philadelphia
George A- Kelly
Pittsburg
H. G. Ganz
Delaware
Colonel Pitkin
Louisiana
M. H. Webb
New York
Ambrose Snow
A. F. Higgins
A. N. Vanderbilt
National Shipping and Industrial League
Washington
G. A. Kelly
League
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Mmbers
United States
America
Globe
England
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
League Committee
Mr. Kelly
Congress
Kelly
Noted Specialist May Teach Blind in City
The Western Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind held a regular meeting at the YMCA parlors. The panel discussed engaging Dr. F. J. Campbell of the Royal College London to come talk and, if impressed, accept a salary to head the institute with expenses covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Campbell
England
Western Pennsylvania Institution For the Blind
F.J. Campbell
Royal College, of London
Garepbell
Horton Leaves Pittsburg for New Position in Anderson
Mr C. Horton a clerk from Anderson accepts a new post in the engagement today leaving Pittsburg where he made many friends during a short stay. The move prompts good wishes for success in his new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Horton
the Anderson
Horton
Pittsburg
Senator Gobin Opens Treasury Pangs on High License Debate
Senator J. P. Gobin of Lebanon and Thomas J. Stewart visited Pittsburg after Erie encampment. Gobin backs high license, predicts a governor bid, and notes Lebanon county will likely vote against prohibition. He questions Riverside and urges a committee to investigate the Penitentiary while addressing Soldiers' and Schools concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Erie
J. P. 8. Gobin
Lebanon
Thomas J. Stewart
Inter- Affairs
Gobin
Senate
Riverside
Institut
Soldiers of Schools
McAlisterville
Grand Army
Lebanon County
Reasons for the High Price of the Only Mocropoly Farmers Enjoy
In a crowded meeting of commission dealers Mayor McCallin weighs a price fix for city horses at $14 to $15 a ton amid debate. The core issue is the bulky nature of hay and the cost of rail shipping, with a claim that loose-baled hay can be produced by untying wires after wrapping to meet city demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallin
First-Cay
Allegheny County
G A R Comrades Attend Erie State Encampment Return
A party of G A R members on a Pennsylvania Railroad excursion car returned home from the Erie State Encampment. Notable attendees included Department Commander Thomas A Stewart Assistant Adjutant General Joseph McCormack and General Gobin among others from Philadelphia and local posts. They joined Post 128 at the Coliseum for a campfire with remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas A. Stewart
Joseph McCormack
H. G. Williams
Commenses A Magee
J. P. Gobin
John Taylor
Council of Administration
William Emslie
E. G. Sellers
Levy Shengle
B. L. Myers
Philadelphia
John C. Hunter
Erie
Coliseum
Gobin
Braddock Councils oppose double track expansion
The Property Committee reports against the Pennsylvania Railroad's plan to extend a double track through Braddock. They cite water works damage, loss of riverfront to build a wharf, and harm to town interests. Braddock borough councils will complete water works improvements themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Braddock Borough
Dull Trade Remarks From Youngstown Mills Leader
George Matheson of the American Iron and Tube Works in Youngstown says business is dull and suggests some mills shut down for a period. He spoke at the Monongahela House noting weak pipe demand and discouraging prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Matheson
American Iron and Tube Works
Youngstown
Monongahela House + y
Matheson
Arbitration Board Deliberates on Condemnation of B. C. Building
The Board of Arbitration met at St John T. Natcher's office on Second Avenue yesterday afternoon and heard testimony from several witnesses including building department assistants and the building inspector. A decision is expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Arbitration
St John T. Natcher
Second Avenue
Cee Pant
Eers & Theuilding
Eachmands
Board verdict not proven over charge by Dr Orr and Alderman Cassidy
Inspector McAleese brought in a verdict not proven after a board investigation into a charge by Dr Orr and Alderman Cassidy. No witnesses appeared as prosecutors refused to engage legality of the board proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orr
Cassidy
McAleese
Board of In
Big trust forms Globe Sewer Pipe Co in Pittsburg
The Globe Sewer Pipe Co plans a national trust replacing the Western Sewer Pipe Manufacturers' Association with a 2 million dollar capital stock, main office in Pittsburg, branches nationwide, and pro rata work allocation based on 1887 output. President Rhoades denies a formal trust, cites stock details as mistaken, while insiders promise further disclosure in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoades
Globe Sewer Pipe Coeey
Pittsburg
Akron
The Modern Sabbath Observance Abolition Petition Signed
The Allegheny Presbytery Sabbath School Institute held a session led by Rev. McKittrick and Rev. Crafts. Dr Crafts urged adherence to biblical rest on the Sabbath and called for signatures on the congressional petition to abolish unnecessary labor on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Sabbath School Institute of Allegheny Presbytery
McKittrick
W. F. Crafts
D. D
Crafts
Congress
Duquesne Heights Pair Plans Triple Wedding Soon
John Belsterling of Duquesne Heights will wed Lena Lonicks. Belsterling is a widower and Lonicks a widow. a marriage is agreed after the bride’s mother met Belsterling’s son and daughter. A triple wedding is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Belsterling
Duquesne* Heights
Lena Lonicks
Belsterling
Mrs Rose Trainor Held on Firearm Charge in City Court
Mrs Rose Trainor was held for court last night by Alderman Porter on a charge of pointing firearms. The complaint, preferred by Charles Conway, says a dispute occurred recently during which she pointed a revolver at him. The prosecutor boards with the defendant on Charlotte street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Trainor
Alderman Porter
Charles Conway
Charlotte Street
Detectives Clear Wilkinsburg Shooting Suspects
Detectives Gilkinson and McKelvey questioned Ed and Albert Clark and Shorty Doughty in Wilkinsburg after they were accused of shooting St. Jair. The suspects were discharged and St. Clair is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilkinson and McKelvey
Wilkinsburg
Albert Clark
Shorty Doughty
St. Jair
St. Clair
Eighth Ward Republicans Hold Suggestion Meeting
A suggestion meeting of the Eighth ward Republicans was held last night. Names discussed included Council John Lambie School Director George Booth and Assessor James Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ward
John 5.Lambie
George Booth
James Brooks
Iroquois Rifle Club Holds Shoot on Jane Street
The Southside Iroquois Rifle Club held a shooting match at inrange on Jane street last night. The contest was very creditable and followed by a supper that kept members out late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iroquois Rifle Club
Southside
Inrange On
Jane Street
Saint Valentines Day Decay Warned By Post Office Officials
A Pittsburgh period piece laments the decline of Valentine cards as costly and extravagant. The piece mocks the Cupid theme and frilly verse, noting rising card prices reduce demand and predicting Saint Valentine’s Day may fade away. It ends with a sardonic farewell to the saint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearold St. Valentine
Cupid
Pittsburg
Claude Melnottes
Pauline
Stagatelle
Saint Valentine
Yale
Saint
Tenth Annual Grand Council of Royal Templars Adjourns
The tenth annual convention at McKeesport will close tomorrow after three days with a revised constitution adopted. Officers elected include Grand Councilor H S Blatt and Grand Secretary J Z Dushane. Delegates were chosen to Harrisburg and Oil City for 1890, with plans to renew the International Royal Templar contract in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Council of Royal Templars of Temperance
McKeesport
Grand
Tobe Works
H.S. Blatt
Sandy Lake
C. S. Irons
Meadville
Thomas N. Boyle
Braddock
James Z. Dushane
New Castle
E. P. Hall
Corry
J. B. Frazier
Connesutville
G. S. Wallace
Roxford
W. H
Harrisburg
Council
Oil City
Supreme Council
International Royal Templar
Buffalo
Camp Fire at Allegheny Post 128 G A R Fair
Post 128 G A R held a camp fire in Allegheny last night attended by delegates from the Erie state encampment returning east. Philadelphia’s Thomas Kay sang and imitated a drumstick fire. Department Commander Stewart praised the post’s charity, noted high enthusiasm in Allegheny County, and commended the loyal record since 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post 128
Allegheny
Erie
Thomas Kay
Post 51
Philadelphia
Stewart
Allegheny County
Gobin
Lebanon County
United States
Pittsburg
James McCormack
Post
Fire almost cremates boy as blanket catches flame
Ellison Hardaway a 16 year old color boy slept through a house fire on Webster Street. His father woke to dense smoke and found him asleep in flames with a blanket and carpet burning. The blaze was extinguished and the boy was not badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison Hardaway
Webster Street
Armory Opening Draws Erie Board Members to Mansfield
A new armory for Company E of the Board of Erin was opened at Mansfield with a ball as a feature. Company A B C and D from the same board attended the opening. A nearby fire at Carson near Eighteenth Southside damaged a bitters factory behind William Zoeller's liquor store but was controlled in two hours. An adjoining stable owned by George Huaginder sustained water damage and a milk cart burned. losses were minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Erin
Bitters
William Zoeller
Carson
George Huaginder
Pittsburg and Allegheny Auxiliary Meets in Allegheny
The regular meeting of the Pittsburg and Allegheny Auxiliary to the National Indian Association was held at 44 Stockton Avenue Allegheny yesterday afternoon. It decided to erect a chapel among missionaries of Lower California and transacted routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Allegheny
National Indian Association
Stockton Avenue
Allegheny
Lower
California
Ed Hogan’s Horse Breaks After Fall on Sixth Street
A horse belonging to Ed Hogan, a huckster, fell on Sixth Street last evening around 8 o clock. The animal sustained a broken leg and other injuries. Authorities reported the shooting of the horse to end its suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hogan
Sixth Street
Profits Sharing At Porter’s Light Locomotive Works
The second annual profit distribution by H K Porter & Co to employees, about 10 percent of yearly earnings, was handed out this week with reports of varied sums. Workers noted some received up to 25 dollars, while one part year employee got around 15. A rumor placed the total at 75000 dollars, but Porter declined to confirm figures, joking about a million instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Porter & Co
Porter
Dispatch
Potters Leader John J O Neall Tours for Strike Support
John J. O Neall president of the National Potters Association and Master Workman of N D A 160 KE of L visited Steubenville and Trenton to view the Day Co strike. He says the strike will be won in days and only union cards will be used, with potteries expected to run full soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. O'Neall
National Potters’ Association
Trenton
N. J
Steubenville
Works of Day & Co
O'Neill
Potters
Window Glass Trade Prospects Favor Pittsburg Area
The window glass trade is strong with rosy outlooks, especially in the Pittsburg district where no pots are idle and 350 operate. Across the country 1 305 pots exist with 148 idle and the rest in operation distributed by Eastern 222 Northern 156 Western 429. Bellaire factory shut indefinitely due to fuel failure Lima oil used after natural gas but unsatisfactory. may switch back to coal if oil experiments fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bellaire Window Glass
Lima Oil
Reunion of Flint Workers Set by Am Flint Glass Union
The American Flint Glass Workers Union plans a reunion this year after starting at local No. Sl. It will follow the Amalgamated Association style and be held at a large grove nearby. Circulars from L. A. 51 call a meeting Sunday afternoon February 24 to arrange details with locals from this vicinity and Wheeling district expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flint- Glass Workers’ Union
No. Sl
Amalgamated Association
L. A. 51
Wheeling
East Liverpool Glassworkers Plan Eight Hour Strike on May First
East Liverpool glassworkers push a Trades Assembly organized to back a strike action. They believe a strong union can be formed and propose an eight hour workday strike on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Jones Cavitt & Co Firing Second Furnace For Busy Orders
Jones Cavitt and Company Southside glass manufacturers have completed a second furnace to handle large orders. The new facility provides jobs to a significant number of workers as production expands.
Burtt Backed for National Commissioner by Ohio Valley Trades
The Ohio Valley Trades Assembly endorses John H Burtt a former Pittsburger for the post of National Commissioner of labor relations. The contract for a rolling mill erection at Rome Ga has been awarded to Tree Lewis Foundry and Machine Company in accordance with the labor agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree Lewis Foundry and Machine Company
Rome
Ohio Valley Trades Assembly
John H. Burtt
Firemen Injured After Roof Fire and Street Collision
A roof fire at 364 Thirty-third Street triggered box 68 alarms yesterday afternoon. The No. 6 hose carriage slid on ice on Forty-fourth Street and collided with a cable car on Butler Street. Firemen Robert Melin ley and W. E. Gilner were thrown from the carriage and suffered severe bruises, taken to a house for medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hermannn
Thirty-third Street
Company No. 6
Forty-fourth Street
Butler Street
Robert Melinley
W. E. Gilner
Twenty Fourth Ward Republicans Nominate Local Ticket
The Twenty fourth ward Republicans nominated Ed Matthews for Select Council and Hugh McCullough Thomas Phillson and H Coleman for Assessor along with two School Directors to be elected. The Twenty seventh ward ticket includes D P Evans for Select Council and Arthur Wallace and Richard Silliman for School Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-fourth Ward
Select Council
Ed Matthews
Hugh McCullough
Thomas Phillson
H. Coleman
Thomas McCall
D. P. Evans
Arthur Wallace
Richard Silliman
Allegheny Councils Adopt Gas Price Limitation Resolution
Last night Allegheny City Councils met with a near full quorum after delays. A joint committee was formed to prepare a bill to limit natural gas prices for consumers and pursue relevant legislation. An ordinance to lease land near Herr's Island for a U S dam was referred for committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleheny
Allegheny Counceils
City Hall
Belect
Pittsburg
Washington
Kennedy
Alfemneny City
Ted
Neck
Herr’s Island
United States
Gerwig
Mr. Chambers
Humanity
Magee Topic Leads Americus Club Expulsion Vote
Mr J B Bauman charged Mr W At Magee with boasting he would blackball all future members. Magee denied the claim but said he would blackball candidates to oppose weak Republicans kept in the community. A motion for expulsion failed 47 to 58 after vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bauman
Magee
Americus Club
Bauman
Petnet Les
H. 8Aul
Schreiner Held for Trial in Tarentum Theft Case
At a hearing before Magistrate Gripp last night Charles Schreiner faced a charge of stealing three gold watches in Tarentum and was held for trial. H C Lamb then charged Schreiner with stealing an overcoat that Schreiner had on his back at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schreiner
Gripp
Tarentum
H.C. Lamb
Schreiner
Wonderful Bargains Heavy Piano Sale At Kleber Bros
Two cabinet grand opera pianos remain at 275 after a rush for $750 instruments with eight year warranty. Sale at H Kleber & Bro 506 Wood St before stock runs out. Also underpriced underwear and other garments at Busy Bee Hive corner Sixth and Liberty. P C C C offers 490 men’s suits in multiple patterns for six dollars Friday and Saturday only at Grant and Diamond Streets opposite the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Grant and
Diamond Streets
New Court House
Ribbons on Sale To-Day at Jos Honne & Co.
New spring colors in ribbons for dress trimmings and fancy work offered at Jos Honne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. All fresh selections available to-day at half price in a limited sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos
Honxe & Co
Jos. Honne & Co
Nantas Af Atass
Jos. Horyr & Co
India Si
Atleen
At Wick Sateen
Horyve & Co
New American guitar offered at $10 by H Kleber & Bro
Agents H Kleber and Bro at 506 Wood Street advertise a new American guitar priced at ten dollars. They claim tone and finish rival any twenty dollar guitar and promote their Washburn line including mandolins and zithers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Washburn
Bargains At Hub And Clothing House Storefronts
Advertisements urge men and boys to claim suits overcoats pants and underwear at the Hub and Boston Clothing House 450 Smithfield st with a deadline to sell all goods by April 1. Also notices for Elgin watches and diamond rings at Hauch's Fifth avenue and a political call in Allegheny to vote against the ring of city age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Smithfield St
Elgin
Hauch’s
Fifth Avenue
Wfsa
Citizens Meeting in Allegheny Breaks Up Without Action
A Second ward meeting at Irwin Avenue School convened to discuss the today’s city council primary but was packed and dissolved before forming a ticket. Delinquent Tax Collector Grier challenged the event, sparking a stir. organizers adjourned to privately pursue a “smoothbore” ticket. Primary set for this afternoon amid expected liveliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Irwin Avenue
Irwin Avenue School
City Couplain
W. A. Stane
A. E. Windsor
Grier
Bargain Lot of Military Goods and Accessories For Sale
Public sale advertised for army muskets carbines swords and related items to be sold within 60 days. Listing by Jd H Johnston at 621 Smithfield Street notes bargain prices and closing sale terms. Also advertises silk, satin, and corset bargains with sales pitches and limited availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. H. Johnston
Smithfield St
Seventh Ward Republicans Nominate Council and School Directors
The Seventh ward Republicans named a ticket including Select Council candidates George S. Wilson Joseph J. Marshall and G. J. Gross with one to elect. School Director nominees are Theodore Doerflinger and Grant Miller with one to elect. Assessor candidate is William Schirmer. The ticket goes into the field on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
Select Council
George S. Wilson
Joseph J. Marshall
G. J. Gross
Theodore Doerflinger
Grant Miller
William Schirmer
McDonald and Noonan Committed for Larceny Trial
Michael McDonald and John Noonan were committed to Braddock County Jail by Squire Holtzman to await trial on a larceny charge. They allegedly stole a book containing $17 from Darah, owner of the Robinson house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McDonald
John Noonan
Squire Holtzman
Braddock
Robinson
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the National Shipping and Industrial League
U. S
Geo. A. Kelly
Cleveland
G. A. BR. Comrades
Braddock Committee
Dnr
The
Globe Sewer Pipe Co
Sewer Pipe Trust
Monongahela House
Western Sewer Pipe Manufacturers’ Association
Globe Sewer Pipe Company
Ohio
Rochester
Cincinnati
Rev
Crna
Royal Templars
Camp Pire
Porter's
American Flints
Potters’ Union
Flints
Labor Notes
Doc Magee
Hamburg
Sixth
Liberty
Arion
Second Ward
Reform
W. W. Wattles
Bargnio Doze
Silk
MWFSO
Heons & Hacks
Corner Sixth and
India
Coom A . Cheeiee
Jos. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
Hueys & Hacke
Mwfsu
Lrver
Carson St
Hucus & Hacke
Casus
Hanch’s
FOR Children
Kidis
Fleming Bros
Pittsburg, PA
Jateever
Kip Geoves
Thompson Brothers
Feveral Street
Fihuwe
Jos. Horne
Est
Paris
Mmn Plaza
Ings
Meres
Woolen Fabrica
Mystics Upperwear Department
Dumfermline
Lisens
Seventh Ward Republicans
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