Charleroi to rise as world’s largest plate glass city
Charleroi at McKean station planned as a vast industrial town with 10000 residents by August. A $7,000,000 investment surrounds the Charleroi Plate Glass Company and related ventures including construction, land, a bank, a depot, hotels, and a stone distillery warehouse, with plans to hire 1800 glass workers and build extensive mills, brickyards, and a riverfront plant complex along the P V C and other rail lines. The site features two mile river frontage, natural plateau ground, and major contractors Drexel Morgan Co and W D Hartupee coordinating machinery valued at $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
McKean Station
Disratch
Drexel, Morgan & Co
M. J. Alexander
Jeannette
Chambers & McKee
J. W. Moore
Coke King
Greensburg
Dr. Bullit
Philadelpha
W. D. Hartup
Chandler
Butler Plate Glass Works
Charleroi Plate Glass Works
Alexander
Charleroi Land Company
Messia
Hartapee
Bullit
Moore
Charleroi Construction Company
Aconch Company
McKean Sand and Stone Company
James
McKean
Canton
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston Railroad
Bellevernen
Charieroi
Monongahela
Fallowfield Township
West Bellevernon
West Bellerennon
Maple Creek
Charleroi Piste Glass Company
E McKean
Robert M. Sr
Derooma Vp
Fifth Avenue
Charleston
McKeesport
Bellevernon
Charleroi Plate Glass Company
Plate Glass Company
Brick Company
Ninth Street
W. D. Hartupee
St. Louis
Ford City Glass Works
Red Farm
Robert McKean
Lincoln Avenue
Philadelphia Steel Company
Brotherly Love
Old City
Caught by Uncle Sam: Two men held as U S prisoners
John E. Rodgers and Frank Hope were placed in the Central station for safe keeping. They are United States prisoners, en route from Chattanooga Tennessee to Washington D C under the escort of W T Tipton United States Marshal of the Eastern District of Tennessee. Hope faces counterfeiting charges while Rodgers is accused of stealing 13 from a post office. both were sent east on an early train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Rodgers
Frank Hope
Central Station
United States
Chattanooga
Tenn
Washington, D.C
W.&. Tipton
Tennessee
Hope
Mafta
Cruikshank
Wyman
Mr. Wyman
Mr. Cruikshank
Hunnshagen
Glenn
Garfield Home Circle elects Drape as leader at annual meeting
The Garfield Home Circle Association chose James W. Drape as president with H E Billington as past leader Major James D Glover as vice leader E P Kerr secretary Alexander English financier W K Gray treasurer and Thomas Jr as warden. The article notes the society in flourishing condition and mentions plans and local incidents including burglaries and a traffic car expansion on Fifth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Home Circle Association
James W. Drape
H. E. Billington
James D. Glover
E. P. Kerr
Alexander English
W. K. Gray
Thomas Sr Transfera
B. Aca
Thomas J. Barclay
Tinelie Society
Winn Ae
C. W. Sadler
Grandview Avenue
Mt. Washington
Sadier
Five Nominees For Window Glass Workers' President
Five candidates were nominated for president of the Window Glass Workers' Association to succeed Granville Morenos. George L. Cake leads, with Al Hammett Patrick McClarey Louis Haney and Joseph Anderson also listed. Ex-president James Campbell declined. Balloting starts February 25 with results by March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Granville Morenos
George L. Cake
al. Hammett
Patrick McClarey
Louis Haney
Joseph Anderson
James Campbell
Aake
Campbell
Cake
Association
Hammett
Pittsburg
Clarey
Morenus
Monongahela City
Factory union status reaches forty one now
The trade reports forty one factories operating under union rules with seven still out. Of those seven, eight have always remained non union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Pockian
Boilers Heat West: Hazelton Tripod Ships New Units
Captain Charles Hallett of the Hazelton Tripod Boiler Company, Chicago, reports heavy contracts in Pittsburg for coal efficient boilers that burn slack coal with near smokeless operation. Rees & Co. fill territory contracts as Linden Steel and Pleasant Valley Electric Road install 1000 and 1500 horsepower plants. Union Storage plans to manufacture ice while eyeing 60 cents per ton congealed fruff, with a well and plant under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton Tripod Boiler Company
Chicago
Rees & Co
Union Storage Company
Charles Hallatt
Pittsburg
Hallett
Linden Steel
Pleasant Valley
Allegheny Light Company
New Castle Steel Company
Cleveland
Prospect Rolling Company
Cleveland Forge Company
Union Rolling Company
Kateller & Britain Iron Company
Electric Light Companies
Joint Coal Meeting Moves To Chamber Of Commerce
In a Chamber of Commerce session for coal operators and railroad managers within a 40 mile radius the meeting shifts from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directors rooms to the Chamber due to expected large attendance. About 50 delegates will attend with data to clarify coal rate practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Trouble at Shoenberger's Mill Sparks Labor Tension
Reports say a strike threat loomed at Shoenberger's mill after the discharge of Amalgamated Association member Murray. Vice President Florence Sullivan defended Murray as a capable veteran, noting his suspension awaited an investigation and predicting a swift resolution with no lasting trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoenberger
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Florence Sullivan
Murray
Eis
Kansan Tale Promotes River Freighting Plan From Pittsburg
Kansas City reports a proposed Merchants River Line venture backed by Inman Line to run grain freight from Pittsburg to Omaha using 60 light draught steamers and 300 barges. Captain Henderson doubts feasibility, noting inland origin and rail costs to ocean, and rivers as railroad competitors deserve scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Merchants’ River Line Navigating Company
Inman Line
Pittsburg
Omaha
Seaboard
James A. Henderson
Cincinnati
Henderson
Woman Jumping Attempt Halted From Third Story Window
Annis Venderberg, a Swede who rents the second and third floors at 633 Smithfield street, attempted suicide yesterday afternoon. Officer McNeill and Detective Fitzgerald halted her fall after she was found screaming by the window and dragged back inside. Her lodgers had mostly left after she fell ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis Venderberg
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg seeks to light Japan with Takata plant deal
The Westinghouse Electric Company secured a contract with Takata for a 5000 incandescent plant in Shidznoka, Tokio. F W Darlington, an engineering expert, will accompany the project and supervise construction, marking Westinghouse’s first order from Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Japan
Westinghouse Electric Company
Takata Cumpeer
Plasterers Threaten Strike Over Wire and Metal Lathing
Journeymen Plasterers' Association No 31 issues order forbidding members to apply plaster to wire or expanded metal lathing unless done by union plasterers. Local firms have previously carried out the work. If firms persist, plasterers threaten a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeymen Plasterers’ Association, No. 31
Journeymen Plasterers
Emory wheel blast kills Southside worker George Bender
George P. Bender aged 24, ex police officer and current Jones and Laughlin Iron Works employee, died instantly when an emery wheel exploded on the Southside. Remains were taken to Market alley. An inquest was set to be held. Bender had previously lost a son to drowning and had a prior connection to a shooting incident on Nineteenth street involving Officer Edmunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Bender
Jones & Laughlins
American Iron Works
Bender
Market Alley
South Nineteenth Street
Ed Coffee
Edmunds
Little
Binder
Lattle
Local Union 14 Holds Special Meeting on Trade Affairs
Local Union No. 14 stove plate molders met to discuss trade matters. The president said no action yet on the eight hour law. The union, tied to the Federation of Labor, will act when needed. Count Theodore de Rochoko of Bogota, visiting to inspect steamboats for South American waters, postponed due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Theodore de Rochoko
Bogota
South America
Porter Foundry and Machine Company
South American
A. T. Douthett
Boy Falls From Trestle In Thirty-Sixth Ward
John Wartenberg, a boy from Church Hill in the Thirty-sixth ward, fell from a trestle of the Little Saw Mill Run Railroad yesterday morning. He injured a leg and suffered slight internal in...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wartenberg
Church Hill
People and business visitors gather at local hotel
Otto Marmett of Marmett Coal Company and Henry Imonbort of Cincinnati attend at Borenth Avenue Hotel yesterday. T. C. Frew of Cincinnati and Georges T. Bishop of Cleveland hustle for business in the city. C. F. Melick resigns as contracting agent SS and Western road to join Thomas G. Boyle & Co. Coroner Heber McDowell has been ill since Monday. George D. Wick of Youngstown is among Duquesne guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Marmett
Marmett Coal Company
Henry Imonbort
Cincinnati
Borenth Avenue
Mr. Marmett
Southern Coal Company
T. C. Frew
Texas Pacific
Georges T. Bishop
Clover Seal
Cleveland
C. F. Melick
SS and
Western Road
Thomas G. Boyle & Co
W. H. Trego
United States
Megeess 06
Calimets
Heber McDowell
the Duquesne
George D. Wick
Youngstown
Wyman Wins Big in Allegheny Mayor Nomination
Ex Mayor James G. Wyman captured the Republican mayoral nomination with about a two to one edge over Cruikshank and Bader. Voters in heavy rain packed the polls, while city officials largely supported Wyman. a late-night tally at City Hall showed strong support and a hopeful crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Wyman
Allegheny
William A. Cruikshank
William Bader
Wyman
William Eichenlaub
Cruikshank
Mr. Wyman
Griffith
Tee
John Murphy
County Democracy hosts second annual reception in Imperial Hall
About 250 couples attended the event led by President William J. Brennen as the Italian Orchestra played. No speeches were made by candidates beyond small gatherings of voters, while campaign work continued late into the night amid social dancing and informal notes on the race for School Director in the Fifteenth ward with Samuel F. Kerr leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Democracy
Imperial Hall
William J. Brennen
Theen
heresnes be —_ ‘ie
Samuel F. Kerr
Fourteenth Ward
Soho School
Open Meeting on Reducing 40 Mile Limit Invited
The coal operators and railroad men will meet at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday for an open discussion. Attendees are urged to present proposals and be prepared to debate reducing the 40 mile limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Green House Started Knights of Labor Report
Green House started as L. A. 6111 Knights of Labor members met last night and heard strike reports from the End. A letter from Hawiey Pa stated Atkinson of that place had signed the union scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Knights of Labor
Hawiey
Atkinson
Council slate set as James Kain chairs meeting
James Kain serves as Chairman with Jerry Doughty as Secretary. W. J. Brennen noted. Janes and Christ Dunn appointed to place council candidates in the field. Other nominations include Alderman F. Ha and Constable J. F. Berry. Committees named to handle remaining offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kain
Jerry Doughty
W.J. Brennen
Janes
Christ Dunn
F. Ha
J. F. Berry
Captain Schoyer Buried as Grand Army Men Attend
Captain H. C. Schoyer was buried in Allegheny Cemetery with a large turnout of Grand Army men and friends. Rev. Fisher of Swissvale officiated. pallbearers included W. P. Herbert, Collier, Monroe, Chalfant, Thompson, Bradberry, Laughlin. The service honored his Civil War defense and patriotic service. A notary public record follows about a separate local issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Schoyer
Allegheny
Mr. Fisher
Swissvale
W. P. Herbert
Judge Collier
Colonel Monroe
W. L. Chalfant
Portrait Sale at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery
A notice invites buyers to purchase an 8 by 10 photograph for one dollar at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery located at 516 Market Street in Pittsburg. The ad asks patrons to come early and mentions bringing a baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Market Street
Pittsburg
Assignment Negligence Alleged in Asset Sale Case
Plaintiffs charge John H. Bailey as assignee with gross negligence in disposing of assets to a combination for over 50 000, claiming he knew or should have known of the properties and that the sale jeopardized creditors by concealing facts and deceiving the court to obtain an orders for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
John H. Bailey
Assignee Bailey's Incompetency and Local Ads
A mixed clipping discusses Assignee Bailey's competency, a Bennett interview on Graff, Hennett Co. debts, and a Baxter price line. It also advertises men s suits at $9 from P G C at Grant and Diamond, voter outrage against Ring Robbers and Bailey, and a mirror table sale by French Kendrick Co. plus Iron City Brewing ale and beer ad with phone number 1156.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graff, Hennett Co
Graff, Bennett & Co
James I. Bennett
French, Kendrick & Co
Iron City Brewing Co
Samuel Young Arrested After Resistance at Mulberry Boarding House
Constable Doughty arrested Samuel Young on two commitments for assault and battery sworn by Mrs. Elizabeth Vincent. Young, described as colored, reportedly resisted at his Mulberry alley boarding house, with torn clothes and ongoing objection to jail. He was brought to the jail around 10 15 p m yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Coney
Jeremiah Kellinher
Thirteenth Street
Corey
Fifth Avenue
Sed
Fren Butler
Alderman Doughty
Henry Broadnay
Aseach
Bela
D. Doughty
Samuel Young
Elizabeth Vincent
Young
Vincent
Mulberry Alley
Vincent Sette
Youn
Ghook Kid Gloves sale offer with odd sizing note
A local seller advertises Ghook Kid Gloves normally priced at 175 and recently 150, offering a closeout at 1 per pair. Sizes listed include 5, 4, 7, and 734 Ti.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fine Homes
Uncle Sam
Statlon
H.C. Moont
Patrick Flynn
Smallsen Eines
Goveces Pesereny
Pat Causick
de Golis
Joint Coal Meeting
Boanes
The
Westinghouse Company
Pather
Molders
Allegheny City
Bader Patled
Bader
the Dispatch
Thomas M. Tatem
E.L. Braun
Braun
Captain Schoyer
Grand Army
John McPherson
Singer, Nimick & Co
West End
Hie Hall
Pennsylvania
Daniel McWilliams
J. O. Brown
Department of Public Safety
Allegheny County
Daniel McoWrmiams
W. J. Brenner
Boye
Cor. Grant and Diamond Ats
New Court House
Judge Bailey
City Hall
Rosenbaum & Gov
State Board of Health
Joseph F. Edwarde
South Sixteenth St
Pittsburg Gas Company
Evan Jones
Gomer No
Compan
Griffithe
N. G
James Doherty
Becre
Pirrencze
Religious
Seaman St
Sonschool
Dr. Townsend
Unitarian Church
Mellon Bank
Kendrick & Co
HBS
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
Paysie Sous
KID Glove Bargains
Ghook
Sic
Cloak Room Bargains
Soy Market Street
N. B
India
China
Pusey & Kerr
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
WAU
Ee Medico-Philadelphia
BR. Claused Pees
Mineral Springs Co
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance
Boston
Massachusetts
Biya
United Stacea
Ion Cinaeeelnatia
Appolinaris
Bedford
Hathorn
Vichy
Wakeshaw
A. Renshaw & CO
Labersy
Stresta
Agliaeenneeneeriopiiingem
Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Pirrssone
STAR
BOYER
Sie
Biarrita
L'Orient
Jouvan
Horne & Col
Cresson Springs Water Co
Limited Springs
Cresson, PA
Pennare
Cresson
Sloc
Cressoon Springs
Cle
Sens
Asaee & CO
Fancy Grocers
Liberty
Nel Ee Nation
Sminese
Talaphone
Ralph
Avenes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!