Inside the Allegheny railroad shops and planing mill
A reporter tours the Allegheny Fort Wayne and Chicago railway shops with guide William Lowe. The vast complex covers acres with 600 workers, handling planing, blacksmithing, upholstering, painting, and boiler work. It details lumber yards, dryhouses, planing mills, car framing costs, and the intricate processes for repairing and building passenger and freight cars, including tire replacement on locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B H. Starr
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Allechenyah
Fort Wayne Road
Bro
Pennsylvania
Allegheny Shops
Planing Mill
Weston
Mace See
Allegheny
E. W. Bartiert
Excursion Tickets to Washington and Baltimore Sold By B&O
For the inauguration period the B O Railroad offers excursion tickets at one fare round trip from all lines. Sales run Feb 25 to Mar 4, return by Mar 7. Tickets cover Baltimore and Washington with stopovers allowed and valid on all trains including the Vestibuled Limited Express. Washington to Baltimore round trip is $1.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison
Baltimore
Aeashington
Toe Goldoes Gate Special Weekly Express Train Advertisement
An early 1900s rail promo describes a deluxe Pullman vestibuled train running sixty four hours from Council Bluffs or Omaha to San Francisco. The offering highlights steam heat electric light bath rooms barber shop library and dining car pitched as a palace hotel on wheels every Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Central Pacific
Council Bluffs
Omaha
San Francisco
Jeweler Ad Offers Repairs And Sales In City District
An old notice from Ja8 McKee, Jeweler, advertises jewelry services and sales with warranties. It states payment options from 20 to 25 cents and mentions a resolution or settlement from a 13 rinteere to 220 Smithfield Street, with a date of April 1. The tone is a practical local business notice typical of a period advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinteere
Smithfield St
McKee
Grand Holiday Matinee at Harris
Event promotes a holiday matinee at Harris offering every child a large box of fine French candy. Advertisement notes AMERICAS chall fabrics designs from 6c to 20c per yard and lists Pearson's galleries at 96 Fifth Avenue and 43 Federal Street Allegheny as places to shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Americas
MWFS
Hupers & Hacke
Pearson
Fifth Avenue
Federal Street
Allegheny
Allen
Redeem Sterile Lands and the Copper Trust Threat
An essay contrasts the Copper Trust's market control with natural economic law and predicts its downfall as new mines and higher prices shift supply. It argues irrigation expansion in the West, championed by Major Powell, could redeem 300000 square miles of arid land, boosting U.S. agriculture and food capacity for centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Societe Des Metaux
Great Lakes
A. T. Drummond
North America
Drummond
Lake Superior
Michigan
Huron
Ontario
Eric and
St Clair de
Morell McKenzie
Europe
England
McKenzie
Congress
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi Valley
America
J. W. Powell
Seated States Geological Survey
Pacific Coast
Far West
India
Powell
Illinois
Orphans Court Hearing Sough to Restore Marshall Estate Funds
Anon F Marshall petitions the Orphans Court to recover over 30000 dollars in assets alleged to be hypothecated. Trustees Anna Frances Marshall, T M Marshall, M W Watson, Matilda Watson, and James Marshall Jr face scrutiny for asset transfers and improper collateral. Hearing set for March 2 to determine why assets held by Allegheny Gas Farmers Deposit and other banks should revert to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon F. Marshall
Orphans’ Court
Anna Frances Marshall
T. M. Marshall
M. W. Watson
Matilda Watson
James Marshall, Jr
Orphans‘ Court
James Marshall & Co
Marshall
Allegheny Gas
Second National
Agape
American Bank
Ad National
Common Pleas Names and Criminal Court Docket List
A fragmented list of defendants including John K. Scott, John M. Haiges, D. C. Tracey, Fred Young, E. W. Jackson, Henry Schmidt, Hyman Grundinsky, Calvin Stevens, J. E Gatchell, Emma Crizier, Milton Hays, Hans O'Donnell, Andrew Harrison and others appears in the Common Pleas and Criminal Court docket entry. The readable portions show multiple names and references to docket numbers and cases in a historic court calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
John K. Scott
John M. Haiges
D. C. Tracey
Fred Young
E. W. Jackson
Henry Schmidt
Hyman Grundinsky
Calvin Stevens
J. E Gatchell
Emma Crizier
Milton Hays
Hans O'Donnell
Andrew Harrison
John Graff
Andrew Brneat Fier
Merine
Charles — Tote
Bn Eleppoer
Charles Et
Marshall H. Reno Appointed Commissioner for Dimmer New Trial
Yesterday Marshall H. Reno was appointed to take testimony on the motion for a new trial for Joseph Dimmer, convicted of first degree murder in the killing of Officer Miller. Juror misconduct is among the allegations, but the court did not hear them due to the large number of usables 80 DUMerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Rocky Mountains
Societe Des Metaux
Marshall H. Reno
Joseph Dimmer
Miller
Whr
The Grave Charges Quashed In Starr Indictment
Judge Collier filed an opinion in the motion to quash the indictment against Superintendent A B Starr. He quashed the first count alleging manslaughter and the fourth alleging two offenses. Starr remains indicted for misdemeanor and negligence and will be tried on those charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
A.B Starr
al Lezt
Starr
Little Sister in Case Against O’Herns Reunited
Tadge Slagle listened as arguments in the case of Dora Hern’s sister against P. and Anna O’Hern. The charges were not proven and the child was pleased to be handed over to the O’Hernes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadge Slagle
Dora Hern
Anna O'Hern
O’ Herne
Lines From Legal Quarters
Daniel M. Risher filed a claim against Grand Lake Coal Company for admiralty proceeds from the steamboat Ben Wood totaling 5244 dollars. Esther Marks seeks her husband Harris Marks committed to Dixmont as insane. A hearing set for February 2. Iroquois Rifle Club charter filed in Recorder's office with directors listed. Twenty five suits entered by various Eastern firms against H. C. Me Knight & Bros at Wood Street stationers. Libels filed against steamers J. S. Mercer and J. A Black totaling 7,0872 dollars. Sheriff seized Grand Lake Coal's property on executions by Isaac Van Vornis. J. Miller admitted to practice before U.S. courts. filed a nd in the steamboat John C. Fisher for J. Ar Neel & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Risher
Grand Lake Coal Company
Ben Wood
Iroquois Rifle Club
Pittsburg
Recorder's Office
Julius Zoller
John P. Conrad
L. G. Grane
Frad Lauer
A. G. Detseroth
South Side
H. C. Me. Knight & Bros
Wood Street
James Rees
Mercer
J. A Black
Grand Lake
Isaac van Vornis
J.J. Miller
Allegheny
John C. Fisher
J. Ar Neel & Co
Public Schools Close Next Friday for Washington's Birthday
The district plans closures next Friday in observance of Washington's Birthday. Lectures and visits noted as teachers and administrators travel for professional engagements. Officials discuss textbook uniformity and rising questions about women serving as school directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Slace
Ninth Ward
Prixcriral Durling
Indiana Normal School
Central Board Rooms
Friiten
Cleveland
Lackey
Senator Robbins
Soho
Luceet
Jackman
A. Andrews
National Teachers’ Association
Washion
D. c
Andrews
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FT. Wayne Shops
Prof. Shaler
Dimmer
Esther Marks
Harris Marks
Dixmont
Vic
KEW
Nelson Family
the Queen of the Air
Mlle Adrienne Anodion
Clark and Williams
Neiman
Sisters Coyne
Wemb
Nelly Franklyn
Flying Tailors
Griffin
Langan
John A. Coleman
M'Lle Forgardus
Dea
Clark & Willians
TRUE
George J. Luckey
National Commissionership of Education
Dawson
Luckey
Beaver
Hayes
John Sherman
The
Educational News
Philadelphia
Sickner
New England Journal
Perania
Keystone
J. Luckey
Mary T. Lindsay
Grant School
Logan
Eg Yan
Educational Echoes
Lucia B. Furtow
Carse
Bancuay
Peebles
Mary WicitTman
Wickersham
Miss Pooley
Miss Were
Lawrence
Teachers’ Academy
Rebecca Torrence
Lilian F. Hoag
Greve B
McMasters
Clara E
Riddle
Kate B Banoramith
Hiland
Bertha M
Werner
Morse
M. A. Rosser
Anna M. Dickson
Kate A. Hancock
Mary A. Stain
Mary E. Holman
Bloomfield
A. Snowden
Annie P. Bostwick
Homewood
Sara C. Nelson
Colfax
Lon G
Agnes D. Th Pson
Sadie P. Dunn
Beth McCabe
Normal High School
Mayme L. Taylor
Birmingham
Mile Aimee
E.D. Wir
Opera House
Ormanes
Mia
Beria
Miss Stantops
Miss Thornton
Miss Hawkins
CART
Miss N. Orem
Dhe Villa
Rutherford
Capitol
Morgage Boone
Apri
Felt Veto
Petersburg
Harry Williams’ Academy
Austin
Garnella Bros
Miss Minnie Lee
Weber and Pleids
Fred W. Mills
Gus Hill
Casino
John W. O'Brien
John W. Wallacker
Pacea
Eens
Welche
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling
W. Va
Sisters OF the Station
Emsatronensus Musical Department
Res Teogieau
C. D. Levis
Dalaj
Eure
Bid OU
R. M Gulick & CO
A J. Shedden
Rudolph Aro Aronson
New York Casino Comic Opera Co
Francois Chassaigne
Falka
Alfred Murray
Mee
Emperor
Austria
Faragas
Pedgspegen Beases
Argrave
Bobramborff
Runt de Rosen
Margrave
Peterman, Ladising
Hildertrand
Fosa Casera As
Richard Hooten Himmelerg
Isadhe Howard
Ide A
Lal “Se
Teenie Prince Marie Jansen
Murray and Murphy
Hopper Bros. & CO
Bet
Davis Sewing Machine
Morris H. Danziger
Danziger & Shoenberg
Felluwrea
Newmarkets
Jon Op
London Theater
Fifth Ave
Diamond St
Harry Davis
DAL Pet. A
Lalla Zellette
Alice Fobitece
E . Clara Belle
Jennie Ranson
Talla Harsamia
Smithfield Street
Felt-Ea
Ational
Ig Sents
F. G. Reineman
Sixth Street
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