Trade of the Week Signals Oil Tax Battle in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg oil men rally against a pending oil and gas lease tax as markets show dull overall activity. Petroleum strengthens slightly, banks report unprecedented investment demand, and real estate remains active with West End and Southside properties drawing focus. A notable meeting at the Petroleum Stock and Metal Exchange denounced the bill, urging lawmakers to oppose it. builders discuss new apprentice style education. Glockner property sale on Sixth Street at $10,000 highlights brisk local real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange
West End
Southside
Oll
Motelock
Petroleum, Stock and Metal Exchange
George O. Morgan
Whneras
Weeerard Sari
Pittsburg Retraleum
Stock
Master Builders’ Exchange of
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Association of Builders
Glockner
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Bing and Harnah
Gentemen
Woman's Club
Women's Club
New York
C. J. Wade
Bessie Bramble
Order of Odd Fellows
Allegheny
Daughters of Rebeces
Homewood
Sccle
Mats Sa
P Dent
Leent
Old City
West Penn
Old City Hall
Nicewisa
Kate Greenway
Gertrude E
Perry
Kiefer
Rob Corthmor
St. Agnes
Pittsburg Stocks Show Dull Market Amid Mixed Demand
The Pittsburgh steel market closed dull with limited trading except for gas and traction stocks. Total shares traded 510 with Vittaburg Traction in strong demand and Central and Citizens wavering. Gas stocks steady to weak while La Noria showed unexpected strength amid bank stock activity and brokered limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vittaburg
Central
la Noria
Pitishanee
Sadeni
Gomaktihos
Piteebarg Bat Ngs
Eitan Es
Pittsburg
York Yesterem Cen Wes
Monetary activity surges as holiday boosts banking flows
The local money scene shows heightened activity yesterday due to the holiday, doubling checking and depositing. Clearing House reports reflect improved conditions with limited paper offered and accepted at 6 percent. News covers weekly and daily changes in exchanges, money on call, and bank statements including reserves, deposits, and circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Sterling Exchange
Oil market tames after opening surge amid mixed trading
Oil trading yesterday showed a tame pattern after an early surge. Large blocks moved in New York while buyers stepped in at Oil City, creating a seesaw session with a moderately firm close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oil City
A. B. McGrew
Calis
de Witt Dilworth
Rene le Wetrulering
Cormer High Avenue
Wood Stree
Usborg
Real Estate Activity Boosts Confidence Across City Areas
Prospective buyers focus on newer territory as demand rises for improved and unimproved properties in city and suburbs. East End remains hot but lower Southside and West End prices draw inquiries. Local firms report multiple sales including a two story brick house on Colwell street for about 4700 and a frame house on Ashton avenue for 1600, with financing on several properties and lots, driven by interest in the Wylie avenue cable road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
West End
Reed B. Coyle & Co
Fourth Avenue
Alex. M. Neeper
Colwell Street
Ewing & Byers
R. 5
Ewing
William Summer
Ashton Avenue
Eleyventh Ward
Allegheny
John F. Baxter
Tod
Ecltw
McKeesport
Lemuel W. Black & Co
Joby
Petty
Iowa Street
Thirteenth Ward
Wylie Avenue
Stocks Manipulated New Year Trading Session
Stocks show strong opening with gains led by Northern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Atchison while bears press later. St Paul and Cotton Oil hit notable declines, Manhattan rises after hours, market closes quiet but firm with limited big moves and reduced overall trading volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Atchison
London
Demann
Bears
St Paul
Cottog Oil
St.Paul
Burlington
Oregon
Groutenet Veytag
Big Four
Union Pacific I
St. Pawl
Tivcautes
Cht
Wince
Erle
Homer
New York Stock Exchange
Whitney & Stephenson
New York Stock Radhas
Nodian Pacific
Bais
Cancha Southern
New Jersey
Boston Stocks Slump Amid Weak Government Bonds
Boston February 2 A dull fluctuating market dominated the day with U S government bonds weak at about 10 10 1 2 percent and stock prices mixed. Western roads Mexican shares and copper rallied while many other issues and bonds traded heavy with a lackluster close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Stock Exchange
Hs . & Torlet
Colon
Moston
Miley KB
Markets by Wire Carcado Wheat Quiet And Ranging
Market activity was muted with few outside orders and restricted local trade. Prices edged higher earlier on severe cold but faded, closing near the prior day with oats dull and easier and hog futures fluctuating before steadying. Receipts and shipments across flour, wheat, corn, and rye showed mixed activity as the butter market held steady and eggs remained unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorts
Miranes
Stig
Tage
Jae
Seer Ross
Maro Seca
Ian
Electric coal cutting machine described in North of England
An electric coal cutting machine on wheels with a rotating motor driven cutter bar operates in dirt seams. It cuts about 45 yards per hour with 380 minutes of cutting time, removing four inches of coal per pass, reducing hand labor costs by roughly four to five times while delivering larger cleaner coal pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Live S100k Markets Orrick of Pittsburgh Dispatch
Market brief from Pittsburgh on Tuesday February 28 1899 shows cattle hogs and sheep receipts and shipments with prices largely unchanged. Cars shipped to New York and York consignments indicate steady demand while dealers advertise carpets curtains and cough remedies in local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrick
Pittsburg
Dieston
Catrie
York
New York
Saeer
Angelini Mission News Highlights Free Italian Church Work
In Italy postwar religious liberty fostered a native free church movement aided by the American Angelini Society led by Mrs. Angelini. She spoke in Pittsburgh and Allegheny promoting the Italian Christian schools and churches, with reports on work in Naples and the role of the Angelini Society. Community events followed including church suppers and a charity bazaar in Sewickley and Shadyside with performances and a penny coffee initiative for the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
France
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Warref
Kristiina
Free Church
Ialy
American Angelini Society
New York
Bignora A. I. Angelini
Angelini
Pittsburg
Albeny
Earth U
Saly
Chi
Tank
Free Church of Italy
Hancock School Pupils Plan Washington Birthday Repetition
On Webster avenue the pupils of Hancock school room No have planned a repeat Washington Birthday entertainment in the school hall after a director witnessed an impromptu performance. Miss Wellie Kelly teaches the class and Miss Bary Metro assists as principal and organizer. The program includes The Revolution and the Thirteen Colonies and historical recitations with manuscript work shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock School
Webster Avenue
Washington
Wellie Kelly
Bary Metro
Kelly
Scott Sentenced After Jury Recommendation in Bingaman Case
John E. Scott, convicted of unlawfully cutting and wounding Dr. F. Bingaman, faced sentencing before Judges Collier and Slagle. The judge offered a $500 fine and one year in the penitentiary, honoring the jury’s recommendation. Other sentences included Thomas Carson fined $100 costs, Richard McElavey three months for liquor selling, Henry Moebring one year for larceny, and Thomas Lemon three months for liquor offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingaman
Aosaliagt Gows
John E. Scott
F. Bingaman
Collier
Slagle
Scott
Thomas Carson
Miir
Richard McElavey
Henry Moebring
Ines Sen I Sao Ulling
Thomas Lemon
Frank Ebley
P. M. Connolly
Ninth Ward
McAleese
Allegheny County Common Pleas and Criminal Court Docket
A long list of cases from Common Pleas No 1 and No 2 and Criminal Court names many plaintiffs defendants and attorneys including Penny versus Anderson Lickey versus Chartiers Valley Gas Company Harpes Harcum and others. The document records ongoing civil and criminal matters with numerous parties and legal representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny
Murdoch Bonhko
Alec Others
Common Pleas No
Allegheny Valley Rafiroan Company
Lickey Et al
Weaver
Schuller
Warren
Ulrich
Stewart
Harbison
Hern
Ve Hern
Gardner
Ferguson
Rea & Co
Gourley
Anderson
Shoenbash
Finger
Marks
Carson
Hontzman & Co
Wilson
Myers
Ve South
Andrew Harcum
John Traft
Andrew Quigley
Charles Finger
John Kleppner
Charles Price
John Ready
Peter Young
Bridget Welsh
Rose Sullivan
Sadie Lighter
Edward Stratton
Julius Schott, Jr
Jennie Curnin
Anton Kohler
Gottfred Meyer
Milena McGrael
August Halley
Patrick Golden
Andrew Flack
Elmer Everett
Fred Dennis
Fritz Wingtefoos
Hannah Clochalke
Caroline Kauffman
Join Schrodel
Christoe Or Balliatt
Isaac Newton Cochrane
Mollie Vuteher
Johm Stoughton
Lilia Minn
George Graff
Michael Tranzler
John Block
W. H. Freeborn
Ella Findley
G. Man
James Waddle
Court approves surety, guardians named, and rail suit filed
An order approving the American Surety Company as bondsman was issued. H B Herron was appointed commissioner in Angus Rether case. Ferdinand and Henry Reiber named guardians. P Hithmax sues Pennsylvania Company for 10000 damages over a death on Ft Wayne Railroad. Ella May Hollman sues Citizens Traction for 15000 for her husband’s death after a cable car collision. Angeline Yates sues Citizens Traction for 15000 over her husband’s death at Peonaos and Seventh. James Lippincott executor removed. claim of 329 for medical services. Union Bridge Company charter filed to build over Allegheny river near James Street Verona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Surety Company
H. B. Herron
Angus. Rether
Itinatic
Ferdinand
Henry Reiber
Co. P. Hithmax
Allegheny
Pennsylvania Company
Ft. Wayne
Ella May Hollman
Wison Station
Mays
Angeline Yates
Citizens’ Traction Company
Peonaos and
Seventh Street
W. E. Corton, Esq
Anthony Fillman
Rose Hall
Fillman
Miss Hall
Union Bridge Company
Recorder's Office
Allegheny River
James Street
Verona
Orp
Harry & Paul
A. Tomlinson
George H. Moore
W.F. BarcLay
Orphans’ Court
James Lippincott
Lppincots
Sones
Edgewood residents clash with Sterret school board over site
Three Edgewood residents and Sterret township Board of School Directors clash in a dispute over a two acre main street site for a new school. Wealthy neighbors oppose the purchase and threaten injunctions, while the board also buys land in Broshton for another schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood
Sterret Township
Broshton
Tie Votes Prompt petition for Union Township supervisor
A petition filed in the Quarter Sessions Court asks to appoint Henry Chappel as Union township supervisor after a Tuesday election produced a 77 vote tie between Chappel and John Adamson for the second seat. Sterrett Sweets petitions for McMinn after a voter submitted two folded ballots, which would have given McMinn a majority. The court ordered ten days’ notice to Adamson, Hare, and township voters by posting notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarter Sessions Court
Henry Chappel
Union Township
Chappel
John Adamson
Adamson
Ted
Sterrett Sweets
W. McMinn
J. W. Hare
McMinn
Adamson and Hare
F. G. Reinemay Supplies For Societies Ad
F G Reinemay manufacturer of regalia and lodge supplies for all societies offers banner and specialty items at low rates. Located at 64 Sixth Street Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G
Reinemay
Sixth St
Su Street
Secret Societies Heps In Parade And Meetings
The Heps are well represented in the Jr C A M parade. General A L Peres elected National Commander of Union Veteran Legion, past Archon of Monongahela Conclave. John A Mowen of Brooklyn Past Archon of Duquesne Conclave visited. Three candidates initiated. annual concert and reception planned at Forbes Street Turner Hall February 28. Supreme Organizer Samuel J Osmond helped organize Friendship Conclave Nov 3 with 160 members and various officers installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. U. Wrot
Pennsylvania
Ee Coocere
Josengutt
Lawe
U.nt
Esq
Sam I. Osmond
J. K. Moorhead
Counhires
Pillsboro
Northside
de Corps
Forbes Street Turner Hall
Supreme
Samuel J
Supreme Archon
A. Will, Esq
Charles M. Fairman
A. Smiley
Frank P. Bilyttie
Charles Zergsmith, Jr
Hamilton
Music Hall
Samuel L Osmond
UU. Trens
George E. Williams
M. Haller
J. A. Langfitt
CG. E. Cornell
Prevost
W. W. Chaplin
J. H. Homer
George &. Houghton
Thomas McMidrray
R. &. Voorhees
G.I. Leteche
J. Cassity
H.W. Kennedy
Samuel Hamilton
Owen Jones
John Rowan
George T. Melford
Ilenry LD. Fulton
C. C. Hes
W. J. Simpson
C. F Bingaman
William D. King
H. 8
Billips
Twenty-first anniversary observed with parade and banquets
The order marked its twenty-first anniversary with an afternoon parade by uniform divisions, and evening banquets and entertainments in Lafayette Hall and other halls. Addresses were given by Rev. EF Denahoo, Rev. LU Morgan of Connellsville, and J S Cram MD of Philadelphia, with music and declamations by local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Hall
EF. KR. Denahoo
LU. Morgan
Connellaville
J. S. Cram
Philadelphia
Clara L. Dawes
Fowers
Venus Castle 21 confers Crusaders degree elects new members
K. G. E. Venus Castle No 21 held a meeting Friday evening conferring the Crusaders degree on 11 candidates electing 4 new members and receiving 17 propositions for membership. Venus Castle plans a Sunday gathering at Liberty Street M E Church to hear Rev Lichtliter preach on the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus Castle No
Crusaders
Venus Castle
Liberty Street M. E
M. D. Lichtliter
Darling Council 88 Holds Fourth Anniversary Event
Darling Council No 88 marks its fourth anniversary on a February Tuesday at Credo rama Hall. The Gernert and Guenther Orchestra and Alpine Quartet perform in the Gutertalument followed by a program of entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling Council
Credorama Hall
Gernert and Guenther
Alpine Quartet
Moot Court Fades Without Fees Despite Real Courtroom Facade
The piece notes the Moot Court waning as a display by Blackstones lacking money to sustain it. No witness fees or jury salaries exist, no retainers for lawyers, so activity dwindles until bar admission. Students pivot to law students association aiming to retain camaraderie and features with experienced attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Students’ Association
Tommy and the Tricycle
The Prince of Wales once tried a tricycle to address obesity and digestive issues. He rode at Sandringham where his initial attempt damaged flower beds and a melon frame, requiring immediate aid from attendants and leading to a cautious return with an escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Richardson
Witty
Sandringham
The Maltese Cross Puzzle Walks Home
Four family members start at noon from a central house and walk around distinct triangles forming a Maltese cross. Speeds are mother two, daughter three, father four, and son five miles per hour. Each triangle circumference is one third of a mile. They dine when all four meet at the house for the third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fezasdif
DOUBLE ACROSTIC PUZZLE AND VERSE RIDDLES
A collection of verses and a crossword style clue list titled CaN It RET describing an eight letter word puzzle. It includes hints for retirement Africa solitude a fish river in ndin a notable English class figure and other wordplay items with fragmented place names and references to a great American General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Akindal
Ndin
England
Sardinia
Englis
Enigmatic Verse Clues Hidden in Peaceful Imagery
A cryptic poem hints at hidden references across scenes of peacetime and danger. It mentions a mast with arms, fiery furnaces, mined treasure, forests, a palace door, and Orion's imagery, ending with companionship of the silent dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Door
Orion's
Ekhomee
Unclear Puzzles and Notes From A 19th Century Page
Fragmentary items include a geometry description with angles and lines, a statement about a fish and its milt, a fruit named for its introducer, and a set of riddles and inscriptions. The text also lists biblical and linguistic references and numbered clues from a puzzle page.
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Trade OF the
Pennylvania
Piteeburg
Eountry
Washington Territory
Alaska
Pittsvane
Tits Weingste
Nashville
Missouri Pacific
Northwestern
Robinson Bros
Wood Street
USA
Sibbanjert Averturinae
Nmg
U.S
Aersaven Ar
Tony
BostTon
Eatin
Raceeneerines
Chicago
Bank Clear- Suge
Wess
Joel al Tetim
Strone
Lake Erie
Tate
Ts Ik & Nawnrtile
Rauxs
Pacine
Evan
Reading
Bet
Fiman Palace
Rotmond
Patel & B. Sais St. Paul & Duleth
Say
St. P
Texas
Texas F Ha
San Viet
Snion
Wiley Walaeh
Wheeling & L. & OG NS
Eam Liberty
Edward Guoetzinger
Peon Avenue
Run O'Keefe
Castoris
Castoria
Cannes
THE
Angelini Mission
Sue
News of the
St. James’ Catholic
Sewickley
Ouboral Mall
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Shady Avenue Baptist Church
Shadyside Chapel
Wurzel
TBE
Schoo
Cramer
John K. Musgrave
Chartiers Valley Gas Company
Asgrave
Aysbury Vta Easpipes
Musgrave
Prom
Patton
the School Board of
Knights of Pythias
Greensburg
Lincoln Commandery No
Bellevue
C. J. Hoover
A. D. Evans
St. Charles
W.J. Lynch
McK
Egremont Castle
Bessemer
Twlight
Royal Arcanum
Douaghtera of
St. George
Pride of
Allegheny City
G. A. RK. Hall
West Disjoond Street
Mechanics’ Lodge No
C. F
Charles M. Hooten
Mas. B. Williams
P. DD. G. M. James Purnell
Annie Henry
Little Mandell Sisters
Frank H. Yeager
Helle Henry
Brisbin Sisters
Gene
Tommy and
the Tricycle
E. B. Clapsoven
Lewiston
Maine
Enigma
Carl Grey
East Indies
Corea
Darwin
Amrinus Lavrentics
Price, Rice, Lee
NER
Penrose
East Africa
Riga, Mich
Gexta
WM. H. Delker
Gleerup
Mirambo
Central Africa
Wolf
Fourth and
Tradesman's Bank
A.W. Woods & Co
Commission
Railread
Miniea
OL &Co
Broadway
Medical
Erin
Arenas
Rmes Dsa
Hes
Poyalar Medical
Likaee
Parker
HODY
Masa
Jal Rursauwk
Hare
Fleming
Tissu
Market Street
Hume Eure
Tee Oldireew
F. G. Fowler
Moodus
Conny
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