Overhead Wires Topic Sparks Public Safety Debate
A veteran telegraph operator challenges the Pittsburg city stance on overhead lines. He urges removal of dead wires and conversion to insulated copper cables, arguing this will cut hazards and reduce pole clutter. City officials mull undergrounding and a cable system, while residents on Smithfield street demand action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Department of Public Safety
Fits Electrical Bureau
IROS
ASD
Telegraph
Allegheny
New York
BR. P. McGo
Twenty-first In Common Council
Committee of Public Works
Grant
Smithfield Street
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Eloped Couple Marries in Youngstown After Flight
A fashionable young couple from the East End eloped to Youngstown and married at Todd House. They registered as E J Wood and wife of Camden New Jersey and left for New York after delaying their departure amid a confrontation with a man named Gus Straub. The groom works as a bookkeeper for Barnes Safe and Lock Company in Pittsburgh. the bride is the daughter of a local real estate agent. Parents oppose the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Straub
East End
New York
Youngstown
Todd House
E. J. Wood
Camden
N. J
Gus Straub
Seeree
Straub
Geeu
Barnes Safe and Lock Company
Third Avenue
Pittsburg
FOE AN ARSENAL PARK PETITION GAINS SIGNATURES
Citizens flock to sign a petition for Arsenal Park now in the hands of S Paterson, Postmaster of Station B. The post office is flooded with signers as the district shows strong support and Lawrenceville expects Congress to back the plan. Almost every Seventh ward business owner has signed, and organizers delay submission until every resident endorses the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal Park
S. Paterson
Lawrenceville
Congress
Seventeenth Ward
Union Mills Stop Work for Yearly Stock Take
Carnegie Phipps and Co suspend operations at their Union mills in Lawrenceville for two weeks to conduct the annual inventory. The move puts about 3,000 men out of work, with workers hoping for a quick return to brisk times as orders pick up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Carnegie
Phipps
Upper Union
Lawrenceville
Yerkes Syndicate
Pittsburg
Ross
Chicago
Tate
Oakland
Eriece
Davis
Western Recruits to Staff Fifth Avenue Cable Cars
Twenty experienced gripmen and conductors will arrive from the West to staff the Fifth Avenue cable cars. Nine grip men arrived from Kansas City and joined the Ninth Street Company lines. Several Madison Street men will return home this evening and Pittsburg Traction reports ample staff. Striking Knights of Labor influence is noted, but company says workers are satisfied and will stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Kansas City
Ninth Street Company
Widener- Elkins Syndicate
Madison Street
Chicago
Pittsburg Company
Reinstatement at Buckeye Coke Works Ends Labor Dispute
The two discharged workers at Buckeye Coke Works Scottdale were reinstated and returned to duty. They agreed not to act as Knights of Labor members. The dispute began when three men were fired for not working and the local committee was dismissed after seeking reinstatement. A meeting to investigate followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
A. ©. Cochran Coke Company
Scottdale
Knights of Labor
Pennei Works
Conference on Flint Glass Workers Scalp Continues
The American Flint Glass Workers and the Manufacturers' Association held talks yesterday with minor wage list changes and no major outcomes. The session continues today as negotiations proceed. Teamsters L A 1571 Knights discuss troubles at Pittsburg Transfer Company and plan further action on grievances.
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American Flint Glass Workers
Manufacturers’ Association
Rodwa
Teamsters
L. A
Knights of Labor
Pittsburg Transfer Company
California plant restarts after repairs incident
The Hunt glasshouse in California Pennsylvania resumed operation after weeks idle for repairs. A furnace door or component fell in during restart causing a temporary shutdown and prompting inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hunt Glasshouse
Brotherhood of Machinists to Install Elected Officers
The Brotherhood of Machinists will install the newly elected officers for the ensuing term next Saturday. They will also conduct the related ceremonies and order changes in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Machinists
Striker issue looms as federation meet opens in New York
Vice President Martin sails to join the Federation executive committee in New York to discuss the Allegheny County Carbon Setters strike. President Gompers may assist. settlement moves expected. Keystone Construction and Westinghouse allied crews walk out, though dynamo workers stay at work, and officials say the outage will not recur. Public worry over blackout is dismissed by manager Blaxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Federation of Labor
New York
Allegheny County Vi Company
Martin
Gompers
Keystone Construction Company
Westinchouse, Church, Kerr & Go
Albeny County Light Company
Westinghouse
Dley
Dynamo
Blaxter
Oil Exchange
Point St
Pittsburg
Pinkerton
Exchange
Ring
Lambs
Douglas Jerrold
Pennsylvania
Palmyra
Bradford
Oil City
Titusville
Why the Pool Collapsed in Wire Nail and Barbed Wire Plan
A prominent backer of the proposed Federal Steel Company arrived in the city but concealed his identity. He attributed the pool's failure to Cleveland manufacturers who refused to join and shut down plants. The plan would have them produce wire for the new firm to process and sell. Rising nail prices, up 95 cents in three weeks, were blamed on raw material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eure
Federal Steel Company
Cleveland
Combine
Wise Nails
Strike at Herrick's Tile Shop Sparks Union Backing
The Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layers' Union secretary says trouble began when a Herrick worker insulted the union, leading to a $5 fine and the acceptance of non union labor at his shop. The union’s committee warned Herrick, who pledged to comply but gave no reply before the next meeting. hence the workers refused further collaboration. Herrick aims to run a non union shop, while Aitken firms, the Pittsburg Tiling Company, and Star Encaustic Tile Company hire only union labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Herrick
A. Goodfellow
Lyon Not Informed on Jeannette Case Compromise
District Attorney Lyon said he had received no word that the Jeannette importation case proceedings were compromised at Washington. He noted he expects to proceed with the suits at the next term and did not expect government interference. Special Agent Layton of the Treasury Department echoed doubt that Senator Qusy would influence the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Jeannette
Washington
Layton
Treasury
Riment
Qusy
Cork Workers Present Scale to Armstrong Bros
The Cork Workers presented their scale to Armstrong Bros yesterday afternoon. The firm took it and will respond this morning. Nearly all workers at the company are members of the local Knights of Labor assembly. a strike would affect most Cork workers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Knights of Labor
Cork
Armstrong Bros
Manhole Explosion Damages Street After Gas Blast
A natural gas explosion in Cary alley between Twenty second and Twenty third streets blew the manhole cover out and crushed cobblestones. Reports say sounds were heard for blocks, with residents unsure if sewer gas caused the blast and fearing plumbing issues.
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Cary Alley
Twenty-second
Mother of Detective John Glenn Dies at 76 in Allegheny
Mrs. James Best, mother of detective John Glenn of Allegheny and painter Hugh Quigg, died at 8 p m at her home 271 Federal Street Allegheny. She had been bedridden for months and was reportedly married a third time.
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John Glenn
Allegheny
James Best
Federal Street
Hugh Quigg
Rebecca Street
Ear and nose disease linked to deafness claims
A 19th century medical note argues most deafness stems from nasal disease behind the palate and that curing the nose can prevent deafness. It cites Akron Ohio patient Butier whose breathing through the mouth affected health and speech.
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Akron
Oil Discovery Near Sewickley Sparks Local Debate
Report from Hayesville near Sewickley notes J Sharp McDonald and Capt J B Williams struck oil on Philip Fetter's land opposite Coraopolis. Residents wary of town’s oil expansion while wells like Arbuckle No 1 and Davig push output, with several wells planned nearby. Industry hurdles include cost estimates and road conditions as Groundhog Day approaches.
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J. Sharp McDonald
J. B. Williams
Philip Fetter
Hayesville
Coraopolis
Sewickley
Judge Over
Steubenville Pike
Ohio River
Montour Tun
Butler County
Washington County
Coroner Rules Slate Accident Fatal to Adrian Petras
Inquest into Adrian Petras death at Port Ro mines Baltimore and Ohio road finds no carelessness by supervisors. A slate block four by five feet eight inches thick fell on him, injuring him by December 31 and causing death at the mine hospital. The verdict absolves those in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Petras
Petras
Port Romines
Baltimore and
Ohio Road
Mital
Theer
Central Traction Cable Weighs 43 Tons On City Street
A 43 ton spool of cable for the Central Traction Company rests at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Grant Street. Engineers prepare the heavy load for installation as workers and horses maneuver the massive reel toward the roadway.
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Central Traction Company
Sixth Avenue
Grant Street
Board approves public test of Amoskeag and Silsby engines
The Board of Underwriters unanimously accepts Chief Brown's offer to conduct a public test of the Amoskeag and Silsby fire engines. A committee will select a tester. a letter to Chief J C Brown will be sent. Allegheny residents favor a test hoping the Silsby engine wins, while some officials worry about costs and advertising benefits.
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Board of Underwriters
Brown
J. C. Brown
Allegheny
Northside
Allegheny Fire Committee
Paul Young Death Disputed as Accidental Self Destruction
Family and friends contest the claim that Paul Young died by his own hand in an accident on New Year’s Eve. The 32 caliber self cocking revolver discharged as he tried to raise a stubborn window sash. The bullet entered his left temple and he was found injured beside the window the next morning.
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Canton
Paul Young
J. J. Young
Two Men Clash Over Package Turns Into Arrest
Edward Mellon a Panhandle Railroad employee at the Fourth Avenue crossing was arrested on a charge of assault and battery after a dispute over a parcel. Peter McGinnis filed the information before Alderman Reilly alleging Mellon restrained him and struck his hands and arms when McGinnis tried to take the package for a friend. Bail was posted for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mellon
Panhandle
Fourth Avenue
Seaeee Acres
Peter McGinnis
Reilly
Mellon
McGinnis
The Incline Muddle Seeks Compromise After Injunction
A meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon to seek a settlement on the Southside incline. Judge Ewing granted an injunction halting work, police were posted then withdrawn, and only the Frederick street portion remains affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Ewing
Frederick Street
Wrecks and Court Actions Highlight Allegheny News
An east bound Pennsylvanians freight wreck near Bennington causes five cars to derail and 16000 gallons of oil lost with minimal damage and traffic delays. Dr H J Barker of Homestead faces malpractice suit by Frank Caulin as his wife testifies in court. Allegheny Republican City Central Committee meets at City Hall to prep for primaries and mayoral convention.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Bennington
Wilkinsburg
H. J. Barker
Homestead
Criminal
Frank Caulin
Golog Abend
Republican City Central Committee
Allegheny
Grand Opening of Andersons Scotch Ginge bars
Grand opening advertises Andersons Scotch Ginge bars on Tuesday next June 7 1400. Goods shown are imported for spring summer 1890 including cotton fabrics and Castys Excelator rye. Stores listed include Jos Horse Co Penn Avenue T D Casey Co 971 Liberty at FS for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Jos, Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Casty’s
T. D. Casey & Co
Liberty
Woman beaten by husband amid dangerous condition in Allegheny
Mrs M Shoemaker, living near 829 North Arene Allegheny, is in Allegheny General Hospital with severe injuries after a beating Saturday night. Patrolman Kroll reports the couple had been drinking. husband Shoemaker fled city after the assault, becoming a fugitive from justice as doctors describe shock induced delirium and serious injuries.
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Mra. M. Shoemaker
North Arene
Allegheny
Cell
Allegheny General Hospital
Kroll
Housa
Iifo
Shoemaker
Allegh General Hospital
Theraphysician
Dra
Huselton
Keck
Hii
Old Fight Outlined in County Democracy Meeting
An evening paper suggests County Democracy leaders plan to target the Cleveland wing, fashion a Saturday meeting, and push for McKenna as mayor while Pattison and Wallace seek governor delegates. Members deny discussing candidates, affirm party unity, and name no firm outcomes. Also an ad for Frauenheim & Vilsack ale and Jos Horne Co clothing appears.
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Cleveland
Eee County
Democratic Committee
State Committee
Judge Bailey
McKenna
Pattison
Wallace
County Democracy
J.J. Fox
Hays
J. W. Brennen
Eng
Beans Fox
Brennen
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Chief Bigelow
Morris Mead
Bureau of Electricity
Fre
Duquesne
Selerene Compercy
Asior
Walse
Ontea
Ersten
Frd
H. Eggers
State Pharmaceutical Examining Board
Philadelphia
Hiladelphia Central High School
James Andrews
Nicaraugua Canal Company
Columbia Railway and Navigation Company of
Virginia
Gret
South America
C. Parsons
James G. Blaine
H. le
Dennis Shanahan
Edward McMahon
J. J. Montagne
Ashton Starke
V. D. Greener
J. H. Hotchkiss
Francis A. So
Geberghei Emoy
Rene Sathan
Olmeted
Charnesy Ives
F. B. Cobham
Warren
Pau
E. A. Montooth
Hastings
M. F. Elliott
Hotel
FOE
Union Mills
Sdecr
Elkins
Pittsburg Traction Company
Striee
Commoner and Glass Worker
Keily
Theas
Times of Peace
Moe
Ee Eee Company
Taof
Ces
Earnest - Agen
Flint Gines
Federation
Herrick's
of the Union
James 8. McKelvey
B. B. Arensberg
A. J. Lawrence
J. B. Barbour, Jr
J. EK. Barbour
George Heard
Gus. C. Kuhn
W. L Mustin
N. W. Stevenson
J. R. M Jr
KR. J. Stoney, Jr
Samuel Frits
A. A. Adams
8. B. Pinkerton
R. H. Robinson
F. P. Smith
R. T. Hunt
James Carothers
Frank A. Pollock
Lating
Jos. Horge & Co
Cin At
Jos. Hoane & Co
Peon Avenus
Rye
The
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Jos, Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
DR. C. McLane
French, Kendrick & Co
Odd
Pric
City Hall
JUS
Horne
Aya
Sitk
Mineau
Indias
Se Oe
Satin Rhadames
Moire Antique
Horne & CI
Penn Avenue Stores
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