No Room For More Plans Grounded In Pittsburg Theater Feud
A Pittsburg syndicate led by E. O. Converse and C. S. Scott sought to lease the Jackman property on Penn Avenue for an opera house. New York telegrams and local chatter suggested Williams bluffing about a first class theater as talks stalled and Jackman’s site became doubtful. Ed Jackman confirmed negotiations ended while other Diamond street deals and library prospects drew attention amid talk of multiple theaters and widening streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbug
Converse
New York
C. 5
Scott
Jackman
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
New York Dramatic
Williams
Mulligat Awney
Blupfing
Willmans
Inen
Pillabarg
Ed Jackman
Diamond Street
Mr. Co. IL
J. J. Vandergrift
Diamond Alley
Central Station
Magee
Henry Phipps, Jr
N. U. Walker
Central Rink
Carnegie
Mr. Jackman
Yilkey
Liberty Street
William Flinn
Exhibition of Joseph Renard’s Flying Machine at Recreation Park
This afternoon between 2 and 5 oclock Joseph Renard formerly of the Pennsylvania Construction Company will demonstrate his flying machine. Renard claims 16 years of work culminate in a device solving serial navigation and will showcase the invention at the park this afternoon for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Resard
Recreation Park
To- Dar
Josph Renard
Pennsylvannia Construction Company
Renard
The Problem of Pain in Hodges Sermon at St Peters
Rev George Hodges preached The Problem of Pain as the first Lenten lecture at St Peter s Episcopal Church under the King s Sons and King s Daughters. He contrasted pain from nature and sin and argued pain is part of God s plan within divine omnipotence. The address aimed to clarify difficult questions about free will sin and suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hodges
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
King's Sons
King's Daughters
Calvary Church
East End
Hodges
Cain
Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Line Considers Electric Power
James A. Chambers says no final decision yet on switching from cable to electricity next spring. Experts review systems including Sprague motor used on Pleasant Valley line. bids and guarantees from electric railway builders are under consideration. Cable remains costlier to build but more weather reliable long term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Chambers
Pittsburg
Birmingham
Chambers
Pleasant Valley
Allegheny Shoplifters arraigned in delay tactic case
Annie Gray and Josephine Kennedy were arraigned before Mayor Pearson on larceny charges from Boggs & Buhl store. Hearing postponed to next Tuesday at attorney Thomas M. Marshall request. Municipality notes insistence on lawful proceedings and possible ties to mayor elect Wyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Gray
Josephine Kennedy
Pearson
Allegheny
Boggs & Buhl
Thomas M. Marshall
Schulinns
Wyman
R. Wyman
Danger in the Dark Reports Plumbing Faults and Plans
William Laydon, inspector of plumbing and house drainage, presented his annual report to Chief Brown. He notes many complaints of defective plumbing and urges authority to inspect older work. Sewage from cess pools damages health, with issues in wards one through ten. Plans issued: 807 for new buildings, 317 for old. 834 feet of drainage laid. 1,003 new and 1,840 old buildings plumbed after work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Laydon
Brown
Laydon
Board of Heal
President Harrison Praises Pittsburg Police Pair
President Harrison visits Pittsburg and commends two officers from the Brown family force, Lieutenant George W. Boyd and Officer Patrick J. Young, stationed at the Duquesne Club. He names them among the finest and later invites them to a dining room repast with Mr Carnegie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
President Harrison
Duquesne Club
George W. Boyd
Patrick J. Young
Harrison
Mr. Care
Carnegie
Brown
Infant’s Death Attributed to Mother in Allegheny
An inquest held by the Coroner finds that a infant found dead last Wednesday under a fence in Allegheny’s Eleventh ward was strangled by its mother Miss Agous Tankert. She faces jail while awaiting the grand jury’s action on a change of venue. Dr B M Hare at 718 Penn Street Pittsburgh handles ear nose and throat care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Agous Tankert
Nominations Close for Window Glass Workers President Race
The Window Glass Workers Association local 300 nominating slate included John P. Eberhart and Simon Burns with many others named. A committee will study candidates, with ballots sent to preceptories and first results due March 28, aiming for a president by July Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Granville Morenus
L. A
John P. Eberhart
Cutter
Jeannette
Simon Burns
Rock Island
Haler
Blower
McKeesport
A. M. Hammett
Pitsburg
Edward Phillips
Pittsburg
Patrick Clarey
John Fower
Joseph Johnsten
Catia
Pateen
Becewe L. Cake
Flattener
James Campbell
George L. Cake
Mr. Cake
Strikers at Shoenberger Mill Arrests Rally Police
A striker at Shoenberger mill named Patrick regeca was arrested yesterday as police report ongoing efforts to curb the strike. Warrants are out for about six more men, with injunctions served to deputies as they locate them. The mill remains staffed for double turns at blast furnaces and converting mills, with no disturbances reported yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoenberger’s
Speer
Weihe
Amalgamated Association
Association
Patrick Regeca
Chambers McKee expands tanks at Jeannette plant
The firm will complete a third tank and plans three more prefabricated units. Demand outpaces supply as only snap -s blowers hinder progress. Jeannette faces housing shortages from 300 to 400 homes needed. Alexander promotes Charleroi on the water front, signaling future growth for the works and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers & McKee
Jeannette
Snap —S
Charleroi
M. J. Alexander
Seis Eern Ata
Pay Due at Vesuvius Iron Works and Railroads
The late employees of Vesuvius Iron Works at Chartiers and the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad will receive their back pay today after the Lawrence Bank failure. Mills are to start again under strong measures, making February a hopeful month in McKee's vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius Iron Works
Chartiers
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Railroad
Lawrence Bank
McKee
Gompers Circulates on Birmingham Amalgam Protest
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor issues a circular addressing trouble at the Birmingham plant where Amalgamated workers faced pressure to join the union. The document urges workers to consider union membership amid tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Miners Mase Meeting Today in Wheeling Division
The miners of the Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will hold a meeting today to discuss wage schedules and safety concerns. Local union representatives plan to attend along with conductor members and stationary staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Division
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mass meeting planned at Finleyville for union drive
Mass meeting to organize a Sak union of the United Mine Workers of America is set for this afternoon at Finleyville. The gathering aims to rally miners and discuss union formation and potential collective action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Finleyville
Sak
The
United Mine Workers of America
Carpenters vote in favor of eight hour day movement
General Secretary P J McGuire reports that 303 unions voted for the eight hour day, 24 opposed, and about 200 nonvoting unions have since recommended adoption. He counters W S Sharon’s claim that carpenters oppose the change, noting strong support across unions and councils. The note references a meeting in October 1883 and ongoing action toward eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
McGuire
Thkg
Drs Paten
P. J. McGuire
United Brotherhood of Carpentera and
Joinera
Philadelphia
W. 8
Sharon
Uniteaderhood of
M Ubions
Bharan
United Brotherhood
Knights of Labor
St. Paul
Twenty Four Pay Days at Homestead Mill
The employee committee of Carnegie Phipps Co. at the Homestead mill met Chairman Abbott to settle pay day changes. A schedule of 24 pay days per year will be adopted with four weekly draw days. every third month an extra week’s wages will be paid. The association reports the matter settled without any strike signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Iron Workers
Abbot
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Homestead
Abbott
Allegheny Select Council approves measures in special meeting
President Lindsay chaired the session where the Finance Committee presented the appropriation ordinance, adopted unanimously. The Kent and Manchester Traction company ordinance passed finally without dissent. Hartman offered a five dollar fine for railroad crossing violations, and other items included Cochrane’s water pipe on Market Street, grading and paving Beibec Street, Love’s remonstrance against a sewer on Lithgow Centre, and a water pipe petition on Yale Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Select Council
Lindsay
Snaman
Finance Committee
Kent and Manchester Traction
Common Council
C. H. Hartman
Allegheny
Cochrane
Market Street
Oter
Beibec Street
Mr. Love
Lithgows Centre
Yale Street
City considers purchase near Spruck street viaduct
The Committee on Streets and Sewers of Allegheny met last night to discuss buying adjacent property to improve an approach near the Spruck street viaduct and to settle damage claims by local property owners. A proposal valued at 6500 dollars was discussed as the city saving measure pending a final resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Streets and Sewers of
Allegheny
Spruck Street
Lamnan Gaee Connells
Railroads form car association to speed unloading
Each railroad plans a studentlike system to charge $1 per car per day after 48 hours for careless consignees, with iron ore exempt until 72 hours. Thomas Scott named manager to collect demurrage independently, aiming to reduce car backlog and curb delays across lines including Pennsylvania and Allegheny Valley railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcsirn
Pennsylvania Road
Their New Cars Repainting All Equipment in Pittsburgh Line
Superintendent Murray of the Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company unveiled two newly painted cars from the sheds. The maroon cars bear the new company name and all remaining five cars are being painted. The fleet will maintain color and labeling as the line transitions to motor power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Company
Murray
Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Company
Bose
Steere
Gilbrest Wilson Held on Suspicion of Small Robberies
Gilbrest Wilson, a young man known to Allegheny police, was arrested by Detectives Eichenlaub and McClure on the charge of being a suspicious character. Chief Kirschler believes Wilson may be linked to several recent petty robberies. Wilson’s father resisted arrest and threatened the detectives with a club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbresth Wilson
Allegheny
Eichenlaub
McClure
Kirschler
Wilson
Pool Playing Out in Shannepin District Says Captain Grace
Captain Grace reports the Shancepin field pool will be exhausted in 60 days as he plans four new wells. He owns several wells and fears saltwater intrusion, hoping to start sinking more wells soon to claim his share of the fluid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Shannepin Field
Florist Mr Murdoch Receives Diamond Pin from Press Club
The Pittsburg Press Club committee visiting Alexander Murdoch florist 508 Smithfield Street presented him with a diamond pin after thanking him for the flower display at their annual dinner. Murdoch expressed hope the cordial relations between his firm and the press would endure for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Murdoch
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg Press Club
Mesara
E. M. O'Neill
H. H. Byram
T. J. Keenan, Jr
C.F. John
W.C. Connelly, Jr
John W. Black
Percy F. Sm
Mr. Murdoch
Smith
Railway Officials Visit City Amid Stamp Sale News
Superintendent Ball and Superintendent Jackson of New York and Superintendent Burt from the western lines visited the city briefly to review facilities at the local office. New one cent stamps bearing Andrew Jackson went on sale today. George A. Jenks ex-Solicitor General rode through town en route to Washington but declined further comment on local matters. J. M. Patterson US Government Inspector heads the local Government Pons project under Windrim. A. Overholt, Nat Miles, Miss Corrence and others attended a theater party. Congressman M. F. Elliott of Wellsboro was seen at Avenue Hotel. F D Rumell, Frisco Line General Freight Agent, was in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Jackson
New York
Burt
Te Oy
Andrew Jackson
George A. Jenks
United States
Washington
Brookville
J. M. Patterson
Windrim
Renner
Poe Snilealie
A. ©. Overholt
Nat Miles
Mits
Somtausae
Aesti Ee Town
Orrence
M. F. Elliott
Wellsboro
Stacie Ie
Avenue Hotel
F. D. Rumell
Frisco Line
St. Louis
Permanent Attractions In Allegheny Retail Offerings
Progressive residents in Allegheny benefit from local business leaders whose energy keeps money circulating and boosts prosperity. Pusey & Kerr at 116 and 118 Federal St offer expanded stock and display facilities, ensuring prompt service and quality home furnishings. They provide curtains carpets oil cloths wall paper and patterns in a wide range of colors and designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Meesra, Pusey & Kerr
Federal St
German Gardener Seeks Work and Shelter in Cold Pittsburg Night
A weary German immigrant Fred Guckheim, 30s, arrested for sleeping in a mill shed, sought shelter at the Central station after arriving from Philadelphia via Pittsburg. He had worked in Deutchland and America, hoped for 30 days at the work house, then to return home if no jobs appeared. The piece notes lodging pressures during cold weather and a registry of lodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Station
Charles Gettinger
Martinsburg
W. Va
Vantator Gettinger
Virgino
Mr. Gettinger
Buffalo
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Central
the Central
Fred Guckheim
America
Philadelphia
Deutechland
Democrats Rally Behind Pattison In State Nomination
Colonel J. W. Echols and Western Pennsylvania delegates attend the State Democratic Financial Committee meeting in Philadelphia and a Scotch-Irish Society gathering. Echols predicts Pattison would win Philadelphia county and the state if nominated, while urging opposition to Delamater and favoring Montooth as GOP standard bearer. W. L. Scott backs Pattison. party leaders foresee a Pattison win statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. W. Echols
State Democratic Financial Committee
Scotch-Irish Society
Treasury
Pennsylvania
W. L. Scott
J. M. Guffy
Harrity
Montooth
Popelee
Meadville
Pattison
Hamilton's Music Store Headlines Piano Organs and Accessories
Hamilton's at 91 and 93 Fifth avenue markets pianos and organs plus a full range of music merchandise. The store promotes Decker Bros Kuabeer Fischer Estey and Storey Clark instruments with price points from 45 for organs and 175 for pianos, plus accessories and easy payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Decker Bros
Kuabeer Fischer O
Hamilton’s
Hamilton's
Estey
Storey & Clark
Fifth Avenue
Washington's Birthday Bargain Day in City Stores
Crowds flock to multiple shops offering deep discounts on suits coats and dress goods. Promotions include $10 and $19 men’s wear plus boys suits. $125 dresses cut to $1 25 and various fabrics at reduced prices. Special millinery and shawl sales mark a busy shopping day with limited time offers across several downtown retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiington
C. C.C
New Court House
Finance Committee to Meet Over City Deficit
Finance Committee to meet today to cover a large deficiency in city receipts for the just ended fiscal year. Officials cite actual 12 mill tax receipts at 1 912 699 13 against 2 165 060 75 expected, liquor licenses far below estimates, and about 10 000 more from department shortfalls, totaling roughly 286 236 70 plus minor charges. The committee will refer the appropriation ordinance to a sub committee for a report next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disratch
Fresh cloak and jacket sale drives brisk shop turnover
A local store advertises drastic reductions on cloth garments and plush jackets with the slogan goods must go. Shoppers are urged to come today and select cloth long garments and jackets to glimpse the price cuts.
Lumber Debacle as Warm Winter Slows Trade
The absence of mountain snow hampers lumber shipments, forcing expensive oil lubrication for slides. Allegheny Valley ships about 50 cars daily to Eastern points, with potential output reduced by weather. Owners purchase nearby buildings on Pike street to expand yards while leases delay vacating. Tracks expected to bend by mid May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCargo
Allegheny Valley
Revynoldseville
Pike Street
Philip Best Brewin Company
Ee Ae
Reed Acquitted in Conspiracy Case at Washington Pa
The case of F C Reed agent of Chartiera Creamery failed to convict as he was acquitted of conspiracy to defraud. Reed faced charges tied to obtaining credit for farmers for a company valued at $100000 while only $43000 in stock had been paid in. Judge Stowe presided and witnesses were called as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Reed
Chartiera Creamery Company
Washington
Reed
Ons
Stowe
Price Talk on Lot Sells Wholesale Offer
A fragment notes a dozen items and suggests a price reduction for the whole lot. The readable text points to a bulk discount idea without specific figures or buyers.
Imperial Club Sale at Depeiat Hall Today
Special sale announced by The Imperial Club this afternoon at Depeiat Hall. Articles include shawls and white goods from Jos. Hoane & Co Penn Avenue Stores and Hormxz & Co Peon Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Homwe & Co
Penn Avenue
Imperial Club
Ion
Depeiat Hal
Jos. Hoane & Co
Guy Thiemes
Hormxz & Co
Peon Avenue
Bargains on Persian Lamb Trimmed Cloth Jackets
Very attractive bargains in Pisin Ker seys and Cheviot Cloth Jackets trimmed with Persian Lamb satin lined all at 912 reduced from 55 to Si. The lot is not large. Today will finish them, each all reduced by 50 to 75 percent.
Plush Jackets Deeply Reduced in Storewide Sale
Fine quality seal plush jackets offered at reduced prices from 10 to 25 dollars. Former prices ranged up to 40 dollars. Plushes trimmed with seals show substantial markdowns across the line. Higher priced plush items have also been reduced in the same proportion. This sale presents an extraordinary bargain.
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Citizens’ Traction Loop
Fifth Street
West End
Lawrencevilla
Will
B. M. Hare
Penn. Street
Pittaburg, Pa
Areest
Fuir
Morenus
L. C. Haler
Clarey
Shoeenberger
MR. Scott
David Lee
Allegheny Waller
Chieta
Thomas Scott
Chicago
Bootown
Cleveland
Holbrook
Consignee
Watts
Ifinether
Lev_heny Valley road
the Press Club
Alegheny
Democratic Financial
A. G. CampbEn. & Sons
Penn Ave
Beaatifel
Sarah
Shilaren
Hows & Co
People's
Campbell & Dick
Boree Music Hall
AncostuRa Brrrens
H. Sontenberg
Fifth Ave
JOS. Horne & CO
OUR Linen Department
Bert Natars
Germ
Semle
Comis
Rivas Gopartenante
John
Brown & Co
Soy Market Street
N. B
India
Canton
NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Penn
Mi of
WL. F. the Waven
Pampanee
Ares En Topacetios
Manan Oh New
Cromarty
El-Wa
JUS. Horne & CO
Pusey & Kerr
Wall Papers
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
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