Steel rail tariff clash spurs major steel group protests
A Washington tariff dispute spurs major steel rail producers to convene at Carnegie, Phipps & Co. and Anderson Hotel to denounce any duty cut from 1.92 to 10 per ton. Leaders from Illinois Steel, Pennsylvania Steel, Cambria Iron, Carnegie firms, and others vow to send delegates to Washington. H. C. Frick warns the move would be disastrous for US rail demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wars and Means Committee
Bayne
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
United States
Illinois Steel Company
O. W. Potter
J. C. Hutchins
W. B. Sterling
C. W. de Pauw
G. Henry White
Phoenixville Iron Company
Pennylvania Steel Company
Cambria Iron Company
Carnegie Bros. & Co
Pottaville Iron Company
Allentown Steel Works
Anderson Hotel
Abbott
Curry
H. C. Frick
Ways and Means Committee
Frick
England
Bessover
Plate
Euand
J. B. Ford
The
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
W. D. Keyes
City Mortality Totals 91 in Week Ended Saturday
Bureau of Health figures show 91 city deaths for the week ending Saturday, compared with 67 last year. Respiratory diseases led with 40 deaths, including pneumonia 16 and consumption 12, with 24 children under five. East End registered 42 deaths, more than Old City and Southside combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
East End
Old City
Southside
Library Hall Directors Secure Funds to Satisfy Mortgage
Library Hall Company officials report securing the remaining funds to satisfy the Branot mortgage. Total debt amounts to 196 000 with principal allocations to Branot 366 000, West Penn Hospital 100 000, and Shields estate 30 000. The company has 26 000 on hand and will issue bonds for the balance to pay off Branot and service other obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Library Hall Company
Branot
Felix BR. Branot
West Penn Hospital
Shields Estate
Money owed by Greensburg man sparks bank search
A lanky Greensburg man seeks payment of four dollars for two days’ work after the Johnstown flood. He shows a high timebook number, but bank clerk W E B Thompson cannot locate his entry among nearly 6,000 records. He notes many unpaid credits remain and some workers evade claims after the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenberg
Cesemaugh Valley
Tom W
Heath
Greensburg
Booth & Flinn
Johnstown
W. E B. Thompson & Co
Pennsylvania
Thompson
Conemaugh Valley
Weilaces
Riverside
Great Gusher Hits Four Miles From City Hall
A 500 barrel oil well on the Ivory farm along the Perrysville plank road reached pay in minutes after starting last November. Allegheny stockholders, about 30 in number, saw the flow peak at 800 barrels daily then settle to 500. The site lies near Observatory Hill car terminus. company capital is about 3000 dollars. Det. John Murphy profited by stock trading before the strike, with others like Walther and Doschert jubilant at the find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville Road
Allegheny
City Hall
Ivory Farm
Perrysville Plank Road
Observatory Hill
John Murphy
Charles Walther
Martin Doschert
George Orth
J. C. Ebeck
John Elgar
Conger Visits Akron After Ohio Campaign Loss
A. L. Conger of Akron former Republican State Committee chair arrived in the city for business at the Anderson hotel. He says he is focusing on business, notes McKinley remains strong, and discusses tariff matters and shipping rates with the Pennsylvania Company as part of his current interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Conger
Akron
Republican State Committee
Ohio
Anderson
McKinley
Pennsylvania Company
True Artistic Taste Leads to Assault on Eleventh Street
William Wheeler of Chartiers attacked Patrick Hays on Eleventh Street yesterday, knocking him down and kicking his head. Wheeler reportedly altered Hays' face in a violent outburst, while Judge Gripp holds the foreigner as a hostage amid threats of reprisals if complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wheeler
Patrick Hays
Eleventh Street
Wheeler
Hays
Chartiers
Gripp
Freight limit reduction debate at Cleveland meeting
Freight agents gather in Cleveland to decide on reducing the 40 mile radius. Local agents refuse to disclose positions in advance. Pennsylvania favors a cut due to its advantageous situation, while Lake Erie supports grouping workers along the geological line. Thin vein operators warn shutdown if the limit remains, risking lost tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Newell
Lake Erie
Funeral services for J. B. McCall on Luna Street East End
Funeral services for J. B. McCall of Luna Street East End will be held today at 2 o clock from Park Avenue Presbyterian Church. A large gathering is expected with many commission merchants and stockmen attending as well as several societies of which the deceased was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. McCall
Luna Street
East End
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
What People Are Doing Travel Talking and Health
Doc Martin of New York formerly with the pier is here with the boys. He is a specialist in fishing and talks about Mackinac and Middle. Mr. John R. Henricks, a noted music dealer, has been seriously ill but is now rapidly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Martin
New York
Pehrpra Are
Oney Organ
Doc
Mackinac and
Middle
John R. Henricks
Coars
Prisoner asks baptism by immersion amid execution woes
Sheriff McCandless faces a unique request from condemned wife murderer W. H. Smith to be baptized by immersion in the jail. Officials discuss options from bath-tub immersion to sprinkling or pouring, while considering a special tank or civil service tests, as Smith contemplates death by his own hand and awaits possible commutation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins
McCandless
Mat
Smith
McCarthy
Berlin
P. J. Soffel
J. H. Pryor
Keweger Baptist Church
Soffel
Actoss
Straw Paper Trust Expands West Targeting Western Makers
A Chicago initiated straw paper trust has one Pittsburgh representative, McElroy & Co., which may join the arrangement. The plan asserts Western buyouts and idle-plant payments, with Eastern straw prices high and limited Westward competition. The industry faces low profits, overstocking, and price erosion from 15 to 31 cents per pound due to reduced demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pitteburg
McElroy & Co
McElroy
Juan
Councils Finance Committee weighs millage for current year
The sub committee on finance weighed appropriations for the year and debated keeping the millage near last year. Controller Morrow urged maintaining or raising millage to cover expenses, opposing broad tax shifts despite proposed improvements across government branches.
Continued for a Week in Liquor License Hearings
Hearings in the cases of James Lawlor Oscar V Long and Gattens Call charged with selling liquor without license were begun yesterday afternoon owing to the absence of the key witnesses. The cases were continued for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawlor
Oscar V. Long
Gattens & Call
Conne
Nine Acres of Ursuline Property to Sell Still in Doubt
A dispute over Ursuline Convent property continues as talks focus on selling nine of the 14 acres to raise funds for deposed nuns. Mother Alphonse and backers pressured a sale, but authorities deny plans to auction the school building, while attorneys explore terms to settle the claims and pay $50 000 to Mother Alphonse over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Alphonse
Ursuline Convent
W. A. Herron & Sons
Alphonse
Seattle
Charles F. McKenna
Gertrude
Allegheny City to Celebrate Semi Centenary
At a special Allegheny Common Council session last evening the election of A H Mercer to fill Christian Steffen’s vacancy was celebrated. A resolution to honor Allegheny’s fiftieth anniversary on July 0 was adopted, naming a nine member Common Council and seven Select Council committee to organize events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Park
Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Railway
Pleasant Valley Company
Hunter
Pittsburg
Allegheny and
Manchester
Pleasant Valley
Neeb
Allegheny City
Alleny
Tanegheny
Conaan
Common Council
Select Council
Diamond Studded Thief Held for Court in Robbery
Samuel Hutchinson faced Magistrate Gripp after police detained him January 20 near a pawnshop. Detectives found diamonds a gold watch and bracelets on his person. Seidle of Fifth Avenue jeweler identified the pieces as stolen. Hutchinson was sent to the workhouse for 30 days and later held on a $1,000 bail for further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hutchinson
Gripp
Hutchinson
Coulson
Central Station
Seidle
Fifth Avenue
Kerr seeks commission to fill unexpired term in Fifteenth ward
Samuel F Kerr, the newly elected alderman of the Fifteenth ward, applied to Governor Beaver for a commission to serve the remaining term of Alderman Porter. If approved he plans to open an office at the same location as his predecessor, continuing the political role. Beecham's Pills cureheadache and are advertised as the purest and best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Kerr
Beaver
Porter
Knights of Labor District Ships Lapsed Locals Property
Master Workman I N Ross of D A No 3 Knights of Labor began packing and shipping seals dies presses books charters gavels ballot boxes and banners belonging to over 40 lapsed locals to General Master Workman Powderly in Philadelphia. The district formed August 1875 and contains 5000 to 6000 members. The shipment aims to recirculate reusable items and refute rumors of the district’s collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Ross
Knights of Labor
Workman Powderly
Philadelphia
Rosa
Ross
See of Labor
L. A
Stonemasons
International Organization
Question of payment debated by United Glass workers
President Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers Union is circulating member opinions on pay frequency after a strike at Dithridge Glass Works New Brighton. He cites a state law requiring biweekly pay but notes it is obsolete and seeks workers views on monthly versus biweekly salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Dithridge Glass Works
New Brighton
Pipe Men to Meet for Trade Prospects
Campbell Herron and Captain Murdock traveled to Philadelphia to attend a Pipe Manufacturers' Association meeting. The Captain said prices would not be advanced if spring prospects are raised, signaling cautious optimism for the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Herron
Murdock
Philadelphia
Pipe Manufacturers’ Association
Brotherhood Cigar Makers Face Reciprocation Debate
A committee from Knights of Labor L. A. 1374 visited Morris & Kuehne about union cigars sales and the Central Trades Council resolutions backing the Brotherhood of Ball Players prompt mutual support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Knights of Labor
Morris & Kuehne
Central Trades Council
Brotherhood of Ball Players
State Chairman Andrews Praises Republican Prospects
State Chairman Andrews of the Republican Committee visited Seventh Avenue and spoke of Democratic weaknesses under Pattison. He predicted a solid party in Pennsylvania with an 80,000 voter edge, noting Western Pennsylvania's solid GOP support after recent municipal elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Republican Committee
Seventh Avenue
Philadelphia
McKean
James Bradley
W. T. Marshall
Pattison
Lancaster
Hoburg
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Exposition Society Directors Post Minor Business
The Exposition Society held its regular directors meeting yesterday with routine matters only. Plans by an architect for modifying buildings and improving exits were presented but no action was taken. In May and June the venue will host three conventions and a theatrical production deemed too large for local theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Society
National Association of Sunday School
Ees A A Vebeseos
Eviction of West End Squatters Endures Quietly
In the West End, Freud Hoffstatt & Co. wins eviction against squatters who erected houses on their land. Demolition proceeded with no violence as tenants, sheltering with neighbors and at St. Malachi's hall, faced upheaval. Attorney Moreland weighs any grounds for a fight amid the departures of families Lynch Murphy Olleran Burns O Malley Stanton Irvin Terran Horran Griffith Ferrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Father McTight
McMasters
Freud, Hoffstatt & Co
Father McTighe
St. Malachi’s Church
Moreland
Lynch
Sores Murphy
Olleran
Burns
O'Malley
Stanton
Irvin
Terran
Horran
Griffith's
Ferrick
Allegheny City Revenues Expected for This Fiscal Year
Estimated Allegheny City revenues total 769180 for the coming fiscal year to fund municipal operations. Items include sinking fund, city offices, licenses, street railways, rents, taxes, liquor fund, armory, and Poor Farms proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny City
Minary Po
I of
W.&c
Armory
Usseeserns
Two Allegheny sisters bound over in shoplifting case
Mrs. Annie Gray and Miss Jovphine Kennedy of 172 Booth Avenue Allegheny waived examination and were held to the grand jury after shoplifting at Boggs and Bubs. They were driven to Cy Hall in a carriage heavily veiled, with Miss Fanny Kennedy and Thomas Gray present. Bonds set at 1060 dollars each for the March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Criminal Court
Annie Gray
Jovphine Kennedy
Booth Avenue
Boggs & Bubs
Cy Hall
Fanny K. Kennedy
Thomas K. Gray
Fanny Kennedy
Mr. Gray
Henry Heanneshagen
Cigar Dealer Warned of Rheumatism Relief of Pain Balm
Mr J F Meighan a Seventh street cigar dealer awoke with rheumatism in his right arm. Pain increased until he carried the arm in a sling. A customer bought Chamberlains Pain Balm at his own cost and it eased the pain and swelling so he could use his arm by the next day. The note touts the remedy with several Pittsburgh and Allegheny merchants selling fifty cent bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Meighan
Seventh Street
E. E. Heck
G. Stuckey
Seventeenth
Twenty-fourth Sts
Peon Ave
Peon Ave, and Cor. Wylie Ave. and Fulton St.; Markell Bros
Penn
Frankstown
Theo. E. Thiig
Fifth Ave
Carl Hartwig
Butler St
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Federal St
Thos. R. Morris
Hanover
Preble
F. H. Eggers
Ohio St
F. H. Eggers & Son
Smithfield St
Wsu
Everett Piano Club Membership Drive Promises Few Openings
Heads of the Everett Piano Club advertise memberships with a $1 weekly payment plan and urge quick joining as only a limited number remain untaken. The notice also touts spring stock clothing at $5 for men and promotes Wainwright & Co beer, positioning a local sales scene with various stores and vendors in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Everett P
Alex, Ross
Battle Over Carnegie Free Library Control Heats Up In Allegheny
The fight over permanent control of the Carnegie Free Library in Allegheny intensifies as council factions push for councilmanic control and a citizen committee while the City Property Committee would hold building control. A temporary library committee and talks with Andrew Carnegie’s representatives are considered. A citizens mass meeting and local political maneuvering add to uncertainty about access to the building in the next months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Carnegie Free Library
Allegheny Common and Select Councils
City Property Committee
Common Council
James Hunter
J. Arthur Nae
Natinan
Robert McAfee
Board of
School Control
W. Dahlinger
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Dahlinger
Carnegie
Arthur Kennedy
Philadelphia
Ammon
Friends
Benney
Mt Allegheny Library
Board of School Control
Permanent Commission
Repeal
Free 100 Lots At Plainfield Addition Near Denver
Advertisement for 100 free lots and 200 Jet Sox136 feet selling at 8 dollars each with March 10 deadline. Plainfield Addition near Fort Worth and Denver Railroad promises 1000 percent net in a year. Restricts buyers to one or two lots. June barbeque auction planned. references Judge J H Craig and Castle Rock Colorado address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Col
Plainfield
Fort Worth
Denver
Union Depot
J. H. Craig
Castle Rock
Plainfield Addition Company
Special Dress Goods Sale at Penn Avenue Stores
In Our Most Popular Underwear Department, a special Indies nightgown at 90¢. Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores present new spring dress goods including Black Dress Goods French cashmeres silk warp and wool blends at low prices. The most complete stock in these cities with values that cannot be equaled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenus
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Solled Shoons Less than cost at James H. Askew Co
Cat and vendor items on avenue and Market sold for less than cost. James H. Askew & Co. operates at 100 Fifth Ave offering neckwear and related merchandise in a sale announced along with street descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ays Avenue
James H. Askew &Co
Fifth Ave
Fifth Avenue
James H. Ainex & Co
Shooting Watchman Held to Court in Mill Incident
John Adlbock, watchman at Sheenberger’s mill, shot John McEvoy Sunday morning and was held for court by Alderman McKenna on a shooting charge filed by David Ba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adlbock
Sheenberger’s Mill
John McEvoy
Alderman McKenna
David Ba
Inches Wide at Two Fifty Five
A fragment notes a width of inches priced at two dollars sixty four cents and another figure two two seven five. The readable text shows pricing and sizing but lacks full context or complete measurements.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. DePauw
Iron and Steel Industries
Favora
Steel Beam Association
Maanfacturerers
Oy Bob Weather
M'Kinley
Conger
Uno
Charitlers
J. &. McCall
Smith IS
Pitsburg
Beechamn's
Knights of Labor Assemblies
William Smith
Exposition Hall
Everett Piano Club
Federal
Allegheny, Pa
C. C
Car
Grant
Dad
New Court House
Wainwright &Co
Allegheny Councils
Wyman
Fleming Bros
Pittssure, Pa
St. Louis
Jyuwr
Puusdelpala
Atali
Saenee
Soden
Li Lim
Cain & Torn
James B. Scott
J. B. Kramer
State Flood Commission
Scott
Flood Commission
Mr. Kramer
Harrisburg
Actes Johnstown
JUS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Prrranono
Gon
Tica Yard
Toca Yard
Paris
A. Renshaw
Grovers
Cor
Liberty
California
Star
Arin Sete
Tom Fancy Grocers
Liberty and Mist
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!