Grand Annual Masked Ball Expands Pittsburg Turnverein Hall
The Central Turnverein on Forbes Street hosts a grand masked ball with about 200 couples, featuring diverse costumes from nymphs to Prohibitionists and a large 80 by 132 foot hall expansion planned by architect Josef Stillbury. The event, with 80-piece Toerge Bros orchestra, ends with supper for 300 and crowd checks including naturalization and tar receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Turnverein
Forbes Street
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Central
Oscar Scheer
Josef Stillbury
Greene County
John Bull
Ireland
Toerge Bros
Aspen district silver boom rivals Leadville mining
In Colorado's Aspen district Prof Carl Walstein of Colorado and Col Norton of Wheeling tour El Plamo Mining with stockholder J P Witherow. El Plomo plans smelting works for lead and gold deltas in the Saneri de Christo Mountains as 12 silver mines yield about 3000 tons weekly at roughly 200 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspen
Colorado
Carl Walstein
Duquesne
el Plamo Mining Company
Wheeling
J. P. Witherow
Colonel Norton
el Plorno Company
Saneri de Christo
Jig Waalstein
Denver and Rio Grande
Company A's New Officers Elected after Promotions
An election in Company A, Nineteenth Infantry filled vacancies from Captain Key’s Major promotion and Lieutenant Reese’s to the Adjutant role. Captain J. C. Kay presided as First Lieutenant Charles H. Koessing was unanimously chosen for Captain. First Sergeant Frank B. Mattern and Sergeant James H. Tracey were elected as first and second lieutenants respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wccessors
Highteenth Infantry
Key
Reese
J. C. Kay
Charles H. Koessing
Frank B. Mattern
Eee
Oes
James H. Tracey
Third Anniversary Of Hancock Lodge In Bellevue
One General Hancock Lodge No. 212 A O A W of Bellevue celebrated its third anniversary with a social evening. A quoted interview with Mr J M Taylor in The Distarca about Canadian annexation was corrected after he denied making any such allusion to the army or army, clarifying the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hancock Lodge No
Bellevue
J. M. Taylor
United States
Army
Asry
Profit in Deaths and Funerary Carriage Schemes
An old woman rents funeral carriages to poor mourners in the Point area, charging $1 per rider and filling carriages with five or six people. She canvasses neighbors after a death, arranges enough vehicles, and profits $1 to $2 per carriage, while liverymen benefit from quick cash on orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio to enter New York City rail market
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad wins a New York terminal entry and will start New York service from Washington via Philadelphia on March 10. Trains will run to New York without a transfer at Philadelphia, using Bound Brook and the Central Railroad of New Jersey for the final leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York City
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Pittsburg
Washington
Philadelphia
Division
E. D. Smith
Charles C. Scull
Aod
Citizens' Line Cars Block Thirteenth Street Snow Stop
A Citizens' Traction car stalled at Thirteenth Street last night amid severe cold, blocking the line for over an hour while crews pried free the jam. The disruption delayed the procession another 15 minutes at Fifteenth Street as passengers improvised to stay warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Traction
Thirteenth Street
Fifteenth Street
Fire B rages in Boarding House on Fourth Avenue
Early this morning at 1 o clock a fire in Mrs Meson s boarding house corner Fourth Avenue and Ross Street damaged a third floor front room, started by a natural gas fire in a wooden mantel. Officers Tobin and a nearby bucket brigade extinguished it. residents woke and escaped in underclothes as water was hurled to the scene. Loss estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meson
Fourth Avenue
Ross Street
Tobin
Train engine sparks ignite water tank collapse
An engine on the Fort Wayne Railroad near Superior Station dropped sparks onto a water tank support. Sparks caused the tank to collapse, releasing several thousand gallons of water and quenching the fire. The alarm was raised around 9 PM from fire boxes 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Superior Station
Fire Destroys House at 42 Parkway Allegheny
A two story brick residence owned by Richard Geyer and occupied by Thomas Henderson at No 42 Parkway Allegheny burned last night around eight. The interior was completely ruined despite a strenuous fight with the flames. Estimated damage about 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Henderson
Richard Geyer
Parkway
Allegheny
Lawmakers Depart for Harrisburg Amid Delayed Session
Representatives Stewart Bulger Lemon Jones and George Shiras III left for Harrisburg last night. Mr Shiras expected the session to run into mid May and noted the House was ten days ahead of the record but now, without detail, a week behind in work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Bulger
Lemon
Jones
George Shiras
III
Harrisburg
Shiras
Gray's Boats Not Sold Despite Rumor
Rumor suggested Gray's Iron Line boats sold to Carnegie Phipps Co. Both Mr. Frick and the line's secretary denied the report saying the great steel company had not even negotiated for the boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Frick
Great Steel Company
Roads Agree to No Rate Changes in Chicago West Area
A regional agreement sets that all roads in and west of Chicago except Joliet and Elgin will not alter transportation rates. The appeal by Eeania is noted but no rate changes are imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joliet
Elgin
Penny Swallowing Tragedy On Southside Child
A four year old girl, Julia Stroop, swallowed a penny several months ago after her mother’s neglect and lack of care. The coin remains in her stomach or bowels and now she is a severe, festering invalid. A physician has not reversed her condition, and panic grows as the child cannot eat and relies on injections for life. The family, German by origin, lives near Twenty third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Stroop
Larkins’ Alley
Twenty-third Street
Axtaras
This Wicked World: Nose Size and Deception
A physician jokes about a patient who wants a smaller nose to improve social standing. The doctor notes the man tried making a mold to reshape his nose and even sold him a supposed prescription. The tale ends with a quip about the patient’s vanity and the doctor’s irony.
Inaugural Centennial Committee Holds Mass Meeting
The Inaugural Centennial Committee met in Grain and Flour Exchange rooms and chose the Central Rink for the mass meeting General Adam E King of Baltimore has accepted an appearance A prominent Virginian may deliver the Washington native state oration Local orators will give brief addresses A finance committee was formed and local businessmen will share celebration costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain and Flour Exchange
Central Rink
Adam E. King
Baltimore
Washington
Saloon Brawl Ends With Knife Injury In Porty-first District
Samuel Moffitt, Charles Stoddard, and Max Muntz clashed in a Butler street saloon last night around 10. Moffitt was struck with a pocket knife, injuring his lip and nose, requiring Dr Sands' aid. All three were arrested and taken to the Seventeenth ward station house. The saloon resembled a slaughter house after the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Moffitt
Charles Stoddard
Max Muntz
Butler Street
Porty-first
Moffitt
Dr. Sands
Seventeenth Ward
Silver Brick Sells at Chamber Auction for 125
The silver brick donated to aid Wood Street disaster victims sold yesterday in Chamber of Commerce rooms. G. A. Kelly purchased the brick for 125 dollars as the highest bidder, with Mr. Bailey serving as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
Wood Street
Bailey
Secretary Scully Letters Reach Absent Priest
The secretary of Messin Baptist Church in Lawrenceville sent two letters to Rev. Scully, pastor, at Philadelphia and Richmond, Virginia, but received no reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effott
Messin Baptist Church
Lawrenceville
Mr. Scully
Philadelphia
Richmond, Va
West Peon Seeks 51423 000 for Hospital Appropriation
The superintendent and three of the seat of managers of the West Peace Beilamen pane licensedmeng ch iit an appropriation of 142000 for the hospital. An old soldier Insane. John Irwin, an old soldier and resident of Allegheny, was confined in the Allegheny county jail yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
West Peace Beilamen Pane
John Irwin
Allegheny
Egeeny
Yeterday Om
Enamelled Brick Making and Durable Surfaces Explained
The article describes enameling bricks to create durable, visually appealing surfaces. It details the enamel formula using borax glass, pond flint glass, and flints, applied to bricks then fused in an oven, with colored oxides producing enduring, weatherproof finishes.
Prohibition Executive Committee Hears Louisville Convention Report
T P Hershberger described a Louisville convention with 1200 delegates where Kentucky was praised for hospitality and avoiding hotels. Horner claimed divine support for a future amendment, while Bryce noted the need for votes and money as the meeting concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Prohibition Executive Committee
T. P. Hershberger
Louisville
Kentucky
Horner
Mr. Bryce
A O U W Annual Convention Opens in Lafayette Hall
The State Grand Lodge of the A O U W meets at Lafayette Hall starting at 10 o clock with nearly 300 delegates expected. The morning session covers work and installation is planned for next Wednesday. The group considers buying a city building for grand officers and records, and establishing a reserve fund. Delegates arrived on the last train. head A L Custis is staying at the Hotel Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Lafayette Hall
Grand Lodge
Lafayette Hall
Aow
A. L. Custis
Anderson
Colored Men Organizing In Allegheny Meeting
Colored men gathered at Avery Mission Church to organize the Junior Assembly of the Iron Ring of America. Caleb Inas was named Chairman, H. T. Neal Secretary, and S. E. Strattie Treasurer. The group aims to protect the American flag uphold Bible readings in public schools oppose sectarianism in schools and similar mutual aid provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Men of Allegheny
Avery Mission Church
Iron Ring of America
Caleb Inas
H. T. Neal
E. Strattie
Uniformed Signal Service Men To Dress In New Attire
The War Department has adopted a new uniform for United States Signal Service personnel in field or office work. The outfit includes a blue navy cap with a gold-braided badge, a dark blue sack coat with brass buttons, dark bill trousers and vest, and a black silk double bow tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Signal Service
War Department
Signal Service
German mill worker injured by crane handle on Fifteenth Street
Valentine Loes a 23 year old German was dangerously hurt at Oliver and Phillips mill on Fifteenth Street South side when the crane handle slipped striking him on the head while lifting metal. He was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital and his prognosis is grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Loes
Oliver& Phillips’ Mill
Fifteenth Street
Southside
Allegheny sub-Gas Committee prepares steeal eat rate schedule
The Allegheny sub-Gas Committee met to draft a rate schedule for steam rail transport after a council resolution. A later meeting was planned to discuss the heavy matter thoroughly. Travel was disrupted by a switch misplacement delaying car 109 on the Butler street Citizens line, forcing many passengers to walk to work.
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Allegheny sub-Gas
Maked P
Butler Street
Citizens’ Line
President commutes Gay sentence to three years
President Cleveland commuted Samuel Gay's sentence for defalcation as a pension office clerk from five to three years, with the term expiring August 9, 1889. The dispatch noted the pardon movement six to eight weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Samuel Gay
Hie
Patch
Gay
Anti-Cruelty Society files against Mary Ross over child asleep in coal shed
Yesterday the Anti-Cruelty Society filed information against Mrs. Mary Ross of Thirty-eighth street alleging she made her 35-year-old child sleep in a coal shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Cruelty Society
Mary Ross
Thirty-eighth Street
Police Gymnasium board elects seventh director
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Police Gymnasium yesterday Detective Patrick Fitsgerald was elected seventh member of the board A trainer to be elected at the next meeting Also mentions Lincruste Walton at John and Roberts 414 Wood St Liver complaint cured free at 1103 Carson St Southside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John &. Roberts
Wood
Carson St
Southside
Dravo Talks Tax Bill and Quay Rutan Feud in Monongahela House
Beaver statesman Dravo, secretary of the Ways and Means, previews the revenue bill aimed at taxing corporate stock while favoring real estate taxes. He cites border effects, unequal footing with neighboring states, and notes strong party ties to Quay and Rutan, plus Prohibition efforts with Palmer leading the force. The interview covers health, politics, and saloon opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 5. Dravo
Beaver
Monongahela House
Ways and Means
Inaugural Trip Ordered for Eighteenth Infantry Regiment
Colonel Norman M. Smith of the Eighteenth Infantry issues Regimental Orders No. 3 detailing predeparture actions for a march to Pittsburg and Washington. Soldiers to ride in their own cars, wear heavy marching order with overcoats, three pairs of clean white eyes, and maintain high discipline and conduct. Messages announce future return to Pittsburg and uniformed escort through Washington addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celonel Smith
Norman M. Smith
Eighteenth Infantry
Eighteenth Tyrantry
Beccy Dene
G.F
PrrTsBuRe
Eg. B. Dam
Nuary
Spemibie
Altoona
Washington
Seventeenth Street
Pittsburg
Ville
Reveille
Dresk
Charles Resse
Diphtheria Epidemic Quarantines Boston Area Homes
A serious diphtheria outbreak in Boston prompts quarantines at Mt. Hope Home for Children in West Roxbury with 28 cases among 30 inmates and two deaths. Malden Center School reports cases. Dr John L Sullivan faces possible legal action for failing to report the contagious disease. Also noted are two abused girls seeking help and inauguration travel notices with fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mt. Hope
West Roxbury
Malden
Center School
John L. Sullivan
Iden
Board of Health
E Board of Health
Sullivan
River Telegrams Special War Weather Update
Weather clear reports in a river telegram noting river gauge at 46 inches and related conditions. Sparse lines mention a siege wander and a thermometer reading, with fragmented place names and unclear organization.
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Warres
Standard Plate Glass Works Expands Plant Capacity
The Standard Plate Glass Company enlarges its Butter plant with 5 new furnaces 20 pots each 10 new annealing ovens polishing machines 2 more grinding machines and a brick warehouse 175 by 75 feet bringing monthly output to 25000 feet and 100 additional jobs within about 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Plate Glass Works
Glass
Standard Plate Glass Company
Butter
Belgium
England
Eight Hour Movement Faces Postponement and New Date
Labor circles discuss the eight hour movement delays after the planned city meeting on the 22d lnst did not occur amid Washington events. The Federation of Labor backs the effort with Will iam Martin as president. A mass meeting is rescheduled for July 4 to educate the public on the eight hour goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federation of Labor
William Martin
Amalgamated Association
Sane
Ma Oe
Esterda
Martin
Master Hughes of Knights of Labor visits city
James Hughes master workman of D. A. 231 Knights of Labor Garment Cutters and Trimmers and business manager of a Chicago based cooperative tailoring concern toured from New York on district business. The district assembly totals 8 000 to 9 000 members with no Pittsburgh locals. The cooperative firm operates under district jurisdiction and earned over 42000 last year on 3000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
D. A. 231
Knights of Labor
Chicago
New York
Hughes
Cage Co-Operative Tailoring Establishment
Pittsburg
Knights
Knights of Labor Masters Meet Spreads Across River District
Master Workman Jenkins of Subdivision No 5 EK of L visited Monongahela river coal towns and planned mass meetings in Elizabeth Hilldale Webster and Brownsville. He announced large gains in membership and said miners along the river were joining the Knights of Labor, not the National Railroad Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Jenkins
Monongahela River
Elizabeth
Hilldale
Webster
Brownsville
Jenkins
Knights of Labor
National Re Union
Compositors' Meeting to Nominate Officers and Delegates
Typographical Union No. 7 votes on Sunday for officers to serve next year and delegates to the annual convention in Denver in June. Edward How er’s candidacy for president has not yet been offered. H. J. will likely be one of the two convention delegates. The race for the second delegate spot between Lewis and Lydon promises a close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Tom Hat
Rutan
Herenes
Quay
Eutan
Palmer
Stevens
Harry Wright
Dorin
Typographical Union No. 7
Denver
Jone
Edward Hower
H. J
Messrs. Lewis and
Lydon
Miller Forge Sold to New Duquesne Forge Group
The Miller Forge Company dissolved by trustees Hubert Wardrop Humphries Miller and Hugh Campbell. Rankin station works become Duquesne Forge Company. The firm also buys Twin City Forge at Sharpsburg and will operate it with Rankin works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Forge Company
Messrs
Hubert Wardrop
Humphries
Miller
Hugh Campbell
Rankin Station
Duquesne Forge Company
Twin City
Sharpsburg
Rankin
Secretary Dillon Returns From Wedding Tour
Secretary William Dillon of the American Flint Glass Workers Association returned Sunday morning from his wedding tour with his bride. Yesterday he was busy setting up the ice water for his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers’ Association
Flint Glass Workers Leader Reports Strong District Operations
President Smith of the Flint Glass Workers' Association traveled to St. Louis last night and said most district flint glass factories are operating, with prospects he finds favorable and satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Flint Glass Workers’ Association
St. Louis
Knights of Labor Meeting Draws Large Turnout in Salina
Master Workman Ross of D A No 3 K of L visited Salina Pennsylvania where he addressed a Primia Reset 9 assembly 8996. A large turnout of Knights from the area attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Salina
Workman Ross
Sunday Hotel War Over Beer and Cigars
A Sunday scene in a city enforces liquor laws as three visiting Yankees demand beer and cigars. Clerks refuse, provoking a clash with locals who condemn the laws while noting whisky’s mixed impact on trade. The piece argues moderation, not prohibition, as the path to balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Ae Noticee
Man with two wives faces trouble in Portland
Special telegram from Portland reports George W. Haynes living with two wives. A wife named Addie F. Haynes, married 13 years ago, confronted police demanding arrest of her husband. Haynes admitted living with Mrs Haynes but denied the marriage, claiming she must prove it while deputies pursue others amid a salon and hotel setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
George W. Haynes
Addie F. Haynes
Haynes
Auburn
el Et Phillips
W. Tered
Marshal Hawkes
Webb
Sargeant
Yarmouth
The Famous Cable Line Inspires Wide Buy Rush
Buyers flock to Cable Line eskes praised as splendid and available at grocers. Also advertised are boys' shirt waist openings at Horne Ward's 41 Fifth Wall Paper offered by D Joux 8 Roberts, 414 Wood St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne & Ward's
Roberts
Wood St
Spring Importations and Lace Goods Hit Low Prices
Fregeh and Scotch Ginghams Ander son s Plaids and India silks lead a fresh stock of spring fabrics. Foreign and domestic wash fabrics, lace, embroidery, and trims offered at first class, special prices on flouncings. Muslin underwear praised for perfection and value. Second floor displays cloaks suits shawls children and misses wear.
New Carpet Rooms Open at Liberty Street Corner
New carpet rooms at 642 and 644 Liberty Street showcase superb stock from leading mills with artistic coloring and designs. Our buyer, with ten years at the oldest carpet house in the city, selects goods to meet local wants. Henny BERGER, Liberty Street at Sixth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duri
Henny Berger
Liberty Street
Cor
Sixth Avenue
Henry Berger Furniture Ad Promotes New Household Designs
Henry Berger offers new household furniture designs with low prices at Liberty Street corner Sixth Avenue. Affordable delivery and a focus on modern home furnishings highlight the advertisement.
Sleeping Car Accommodations Now Available
Sleeping car accommodations can be secured. The Baltimore and Ohio ticket office at Fifth Avenue and Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA invites inquiries. Visitors may call at 1103 Carson Street to arrange and be cured free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Pittsburg
Closing Hours Chaos As Clerk Struggles With Ordinances
Select Council session wore on as Clerk of Select Council Sheppard read ordinances with difficulty his mouth dry and he spit into penny bits. Members vote for another session tomorrow afternoon to clear the desk and finalize measures naming street openings and alley districts across Graziar Main Boquet and Denny areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Sheppard
Graziar Street
Homewood Avenue
City Line
Garden Alley
Main
Boquet
Melwood Street
Third Street
Denny
Howard Alley
Thirty-fourth Street
Denver
Wools Fore Oolsiair
Magician Invited for Butler Street Sunday School
Superintendent Hamilton of the Butler Street M E Sunday school has engaged Prof Pray, a traveling magician, to give an exhibition before the scholars. The event aims to entertain and inspire the children with a safe magic performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler Street
M. E. Sunday School
Prof
Pray
Ronen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Turner Hall
Land OF
Silver
Pate Steelf
Ann
Ronde
Guo Res
Scully
West Peon
Providence
A. O. T. W. Annual Convention
Colored Men Organizing
Paty
Streck
Dravo
Morgariza
Maggie O'Brien
Minnie Lindsay
Morna
Oime
Wander Cauay
Tilp K. of
L. Clothing Cutters
Coal Miners’ Meetings
Compositors
Miller Forge
iNew Company
Dillon Home
Ander
Son
India
Henry Berger
Faime
Household Tyre
Henry ER
Sixth Ave
Invatros
Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Ity
Sea Yard
Horne & Co’s
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