Six Factories Close on Account of Dusiness in Trade
A meeting of the Electrical Union in Allegheny reports plans to force a 6 PM cease work at Allegheny County Light East End Electric Light Keystone Construction and related firms. Officials claim substandard wiring and risk from worn Fifth Avenue and Grant Street wires, citing recent accidents and vows to press the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Union
Allerheny County Light Company
East End Electric Light Company
Keystone Construction Company
Iny
Federtion of
Alleebeny
Fifth Avenue
Grant Street
Carson Street
Allegheny
Williamartin
American Federation of Labor
Martin
Ay Nenanee
Allegheny Light Company
Ieeide
Elec
Ives
Grant McCarge and Dixon Buy Heystone Plant
Grant McCargo and C. E. Dixon have purchased the Keystone Smelting Company plant between Thirty-fourth and Thirty-fifth streets. The new owners plan to expand capacity with multiple furnaces, introduce a new process for brass and bronze, and enlarge the mill to employ about twice as many workers as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant McCarge
C. E. Dixon
Heystone Company
Keystone Smelting Company
Y-Third
Thirty-fourth Strecia
A. B. Bose
George BR. Ward
N.C. Davidson
Messrs
Grant McCargo
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Dixon & McCargo
Bessemer
Western Nail Association Advances Card Prices
Telegram from Wheeling reports the Western Nail Association meeting to raise card price to 1.56 for a base with no average share and base not less than 3 cents for smaller sizes. Trade outlook discussed among manufacturers at Beawoo Iron office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Western Cet Nail Association
Beawoou Iron
J. N. Vance
Glass Industry Turmoil Signals Potential Sewickley Valley Plant
Rumors spread that several city glass manufacturers plan a major move to the Sewickley Valley near gas wells in Economy. D C Ripley denies land negotiations while noting a wide glass market slump and idle plants. The piece outlines a proposed national glass combining plan to control output, price declines, and shutdowns of Jones Cavill Co and others, with McKee Bros. & Co at Jeannette running full to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley
Henrici
Economite Society
D.C. Ripley
Southside
Dispatch
Aly
Jones, Cavill Co
Bryer Bros, Doyle & Co
Adams & Co
Dithridge & Co
McKee Bros. & Co
Jeannette
Pittsburg
Controller Criticizes Poor Farm Preacher’s Meager Wages
Warrants signed in the Controller’s office include the Poor Farm chaplain’s monthly pay of 16 46 dollars. Assistant Controller Davis condemns the low wage as insufficient for preaching. Controller Morrow refuses to name the preacher, citing shame at the low valuation, while praising Rev. James Kirk for his work at the home for the unfortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrow
J. J. Davis
Morrow
James Kirk
Pittsburg
Public Safety Committee backs 25 more patrolmen
The Committee on Public Safety endorsed an ordinance to add 25 patrolmen after Chief Brown urged enactment. He cited a population rise of 60 000 in two years and sparse protection in East End Thirteenth Eighteenth and Twenty second wards amid resident complaints. The fire company location in Twenty first ward was referred to Chief Brown, with likely opposition to four new engine houses already planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Safety
Lambie
Brown
East End
Twenty-first Ward
Powder found not in Wrights Blacksmith Shop by captain
Captain Stewart of the Third Police district investigated a powder storage complaint from P. R. Weible of Chartiers township. He visited William Wrights shop and found no powder, noting the shop lies outside the city limits where the city has no jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Wright
William Stewart
Third Police District
P. R. Weible
Chartiers
Brown
William Wright
Notable Figures Reappear After Weeks in Seclusion
Dr W D King emerges from two week isolation on Neville Street East End to greet friends while others like James B Young and Francis Bowle travel for health and legal interests. Reports also note Thomas R Morgan Sr and Jr, W O Neil from Cincinnati, and W D Caldwell of Chicago among others at the Seventh Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. King
Neville Street
East End
Grippe
James B. Young
The
Ohio le Pedrum Lone
W. W. Young
Lawrence Bank
Francis Bowle
Philadelphis
Hotel Duquesne
Knoxville Land It Company
Thomas R. Morgan, Sr
T. BR. Mor. Jr
Sinhawon Os Beaks
W. D. Caldwell
Chicago
Seventh Avenue Hotel
D John
Harrisburg
Remarkable West End Wedding Unites Enoch Ketterer and Julia Kramer
A quiet morning ceremony at St Martin's Church West End united 78 year old Enoch Ketterer and Julia Kramer in a large family gathering. Both previously married the couple hosted a private feast at Moon township home and held an evening ball for close relatives. The romance drew much attention from long time residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Ketterer
West End
Julia Kramer
St. Martin’s Church
Father Gable
Ketterer
Hale
St. Martin's
Ormer
Arend
Moon Township
Window Glass Workers Deny Rumors About Election
A friend of President Campbell of the Window Glass Workers Association and L A 300 executive council member disputes circulating rumors about last Friday’s meeting and the election. He says the meeting was harmonious and the election fair and will be announced next Friday to the assembly. Patrick Cleary expresses regret at being mentioned and says Morenus has been chosen, with efforts to serve the association’s best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
W. E. Scott
Association
Qutecen
Pat Cleary
Cleary
Patrick Cleary
Morenus
Water works planned for Coracpolis citizens
Coracpolis citizens organize to establish water works with a charter to Governor Cornelius. Frederick Patterson Edwin Smith Charles Corne linus L B Hooper and H B Kieth lead, purchasing hilltop ground for a reservoir. Wells will supply water from nearby areas, aiming for pure water despite scarce local sources and a growing town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coracpolis
Frederick W. Patterson
Edwin D. Smith
Charles BE. Cornelinus
L. 8S. Hooper
H. 8. Kieht
Cornelius
Gay Ecocsees
Moville Nalanda
Bree
Presbyterian Church
Sey
Brown Denounces Engine Test Politics in Public Safety Remarks
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety defends the testing process amid claims of bias by the Board of Judges and Underwriters. He vows to determine the best engine this summer, postponing Amoskeag tests due to Engineer Eccles illness and delaying yesterday’s preliminary run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Board of Judges
Board of
Enine
Silsby
Amoskeag
Soying Thet
Ammostaak Sagen
Department of Awards
Dan Eccles
No. 2 Engine Company
Tomsoerow
Working Girls' Club Plans Future Government
The Working Girls' Club of the South side will meet tonight at the Palace parlors on Carson street to discuss the club's future government. A committee has worked up interest, many members may be added, and the group plans to rent a building for a reading room and library once membership justifies it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Working Girls’ Club
Southside
Palace
Carson Street
Liberty Street Raid Recovers Disorderly House Action
A disorderly house at 1147 Liberty Street run by William Brockman was raided by Inspector Mc Arleese Captain Silvis Detective Fitegerald and Officers Moran Maulvehill. Several men and two women were arrested. the men discharged and the women held as witnesses. East End Society officers elected for the year include President James Lappan and Treasurer George Meanor. The Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railway Company continues efforts to acquire land to widen yard capacity, valued at 125000 between South 6mth and Seventeenth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
William Brockman
McArleese
Silvis
Fitegerald
Moran and Maulvehill
Henry Bowman
Standard Mutual and Literary Association
East End
James Lappan
T.S. O'Neill
George B. Meanor
Samuel T. Paisley
W. G. Macker
Campbell
John Mosser
John McGill
M. McCormick
8. Moore
W. J. Friday
Pittsburg, Virginia
Wind Storm Damages City Buildings Injures Man
A wind storm yesterday toppled part of a brick wall at 184 Second Avenue, blew a 25 pound iron cornice from Allegheny City Hall near Mayor Pearson who narrowly escaped injury, and caused debris and injuries around Carson Street and Southside locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Pfloum & Co
Allegheny City Hall
Pearson
Joseph Sell
Carson Street
Poniece
Carnegitte Herald
Penn Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Epidemic Demoralizes United States Signal Service
The station in this city is temporarily run by a non service gent. A physician, formerly an observer, now operates the weather machine in Pittsburg. Observers Smith and Edwin fell ill with a flu like illness and were confined to rooms. Sergeant Stewart deserted his post due to illness. Outside aid was summoned as the force collapsed. Carnegie Phipps mills expect to resume early next week amid heavy orders and a busy year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Signal Service
Pittsburg
H. W. Smith
Washington
H. N. Dwin
O. D. Stewart
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Bailey Willing to Stand for Pittsburg Mayor Nomination
Judge John H Bailey declares his willingness to accept a mayoral nomination amid Democratic unity talk in Pittsburg. Chairman Foley sends the formal ask. Bailey replies cautiously guiding party for a possible City Convention nomination while Alderman McKenna rules out challenging him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John H. Bailey
B. McKenna
Bailey
Foley
Democratic City Committee
Judge Bailey
Prittsburg
West Exd
Drax Sra
Pitnh
P. Foley
Eeq
Pat
New
Joan H. Bart
Alderman McKeona
Dispaton
Judge Ba
Timothy O'Leary
Nossiane
Imperial 18 Awakened Oil Company Holds Territory Test
The Mantour Oil Company met at Landell and Rankin to review 2,800 acres near Imperial. Heavy equipment movement is blocked by poor roads, with testing to begin if a deep freeze occurs. A McMillin farm well yielded oil last season but needs cleaning or re-drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantour Oil Company
Landell & Rankin
Imperial
McMillin
Gordon Arid
Ted
East End Electric Power Failure Plunges Fifth Avenue Area Into Gloom
A gust toppled a mast near Dithridge and Penn causing nearly an hour of darkness from the Oakland power house to Hiland avenue and Penn. Cable cars were the only lights as a rough climber checked lines and a lamp at Penn and Winebiddle fell earlier. Crews repaired the avenue circuit restoring service to St Lawrenceville and East Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Penn Avenue
Winebiddle
St Lawrenceville
East Liberty
Everett Club Certificate offers piano savings through weekly payments
Everett Piano Club promotes purchase of Everett pianos via 1 per week payments with 350 members to cut price by 75. Members may pay cash or mix payments for immediate delivery. Ross, Manager, 137 Federal St Allegheny, advertises discounts and club benefits along with local department store promotions and seasonable goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Everett Piano Club
West Post
Cirsee
Sg Ross
Ussa
Federal Street
Allegheny
Cold Comfort Delays for Inclined Plane Project
A Philadelphia delegation reports trouble with the Knoxville Improvement Company and the Pittsburg Inclining railroad project. An obstacle on the hill blocks traffic and forces consideration of either an obtuse roadbed angle or dual car sets with separate cables, likely increasing costs and delaying the plan. Francis Rawle departs Pittsburg amid fraternal tensions as local stockholders discuss the venture’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Knoxville Improvement Company
Pittsburg
Erven
Bigelow
Francis Rawle
Kesman
Pennsylvania
Mt. Sell
Coke Conference Aims At Amicable Yearly Scale
At a Scottdale conference, miners cokers and operators discuss a sliding scale for coke prices this year. An amicable agreement is expected, with baseline prices kept steady and tied to market values to avoid a temporary spike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
Talsewn Ad
Desertion arrests and hearings in Allegheny
Thomas McClelland and Michael Connelly were arrested on wife's complaints for desertion. McClelland, sought by Alderman Rodgers since October, was found yesterday. hearing set for Saturday. Connelly, of Clay Alley, jailed by Alderman McMasters after arrest on a desertion charge. wife Catherine alleges 12 years of marriage and October desertion. hearing to-day. Bargain notices follow about 2c items and shop sales at Sonn enberg and Horne Co. newsprint items and dress goods offered at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ory McClelland
Aes Ee
Thomas
Gabinge
Greatioe
Alderman Rodgers
McClelland
Michael Conselly
Clay Alley
Alderman McMasters
Catherine
Sealed price sale on garments and sealed jackets
One object in view to convert stock rapidly into cash with special inducements in cloak and newmarket garments at reduced prices. Medium and fine Sea Plush and Alaska seals garments marked down. Jackets for ladies and misses offered at low prices including seal jackets and seal walking coats. Extra reductions expected to finish sale.
Major Banker Reports Allegheny Home Poor Relief
Major W. P. Hanker, secretary of the Allegheny Board of Poor Directors, presents the annual report. The Home housed 266 percent of average monthly inmates, with a per person yearly cost of 102 016 dollars and total year expenses of 47 105 04. The farm mortgage was reduced by 2 000 dollars, there were 39 deaths and zero births, and outdoor relief was provided to 1 176 persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hanker
Allegheny Board of Poor Directors
Pne
Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge Approach Review
The sub committee reviewed yesterday the approach work on the Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge. A court suit seeks damages and assessment of owed funds to councils.
Board of Viewers assesses Park Avenue and Wallingford sewer
The Board of Viewers held a final meeting to grade Park Avenue from Penn Avenue to the city line and to assess the Wallingford Street sewer between Bidwell and Barton Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Penn Avenue
City Line
Wallingford Street
Bidwell
Barton Streets
Perry Hobbers at Work Theft Report
Early yesterday thieves broke into the street shop of Frank McGowan on West Carson Street and stole about $10 worth of tobacco. The matter was reported to the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hobbers
Sey Seacese
Frank McGowan
West Carson Shest
Local Items of the Day in Two Cities
George M Farley of Hartford New York and New England Railroad assistant engineer to join the Pennsylvania Company in Pittsburgh. Ruthland and Thomas quarrel on Jamiata street Allegheny injuring Ruthland. Enes arrested with a keg on Christmas night. Clark and Crawford streets sawed by a crowd. Muelah Baker detained for alleged housebling. Alexander Garroway dies from December injuries to be buried today. Stokes Lodge 70s awards a prize to Jenn W Becken.
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George M. Farley
Hartford
Conn
Western Ae
York and New England Railroad
Ne Sylvania Company
Pittsburg
Ruthland
Thomas
Jamiata Street
Allegheny
Washington Avenue
Frasx Enea
Clisbon
Obartiera
Bas
Barasay
Towerenie
PaTsotuaays
Cor- Clark
Crawford
Ber Ae
Kats Marxes
Muelah Baker
Wilson Street
Bling House
Alderman McKenna
Judgman
Alexander Garroway
Bank Depositors Committee Hears Fidelity Assignees
The depositors committee of the Lawrence Bank held a consultation with Fidelity, the bank's assignees. Secretary Mr. McVay said he was not prepared to make a statement. The committee expressed full confidence in Fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bank
Fidelity People
McVay
Fidelity Company
Postmaster Larkin Keeps Otter Inventory For Five Years
Postmaster Larkin reports a steady rise in otter counts and office supplies as he prepares for renewed authority. The five year period shows increased totals and stock assessments within the postal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Train strike claims life of M Gallagher near Turtle Creek
A man named M Gallagher was struck and killed by a train yesterday near Turtle Creek. The incident involved a ticket dispute and occurred before reaching Walle station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gallagher
Turtle Creek
Walle Station
Indies sales on center table at 25c and 380
A fragment notes Indies items selling at 25 cents and 380 units at a central display table. Mentions Jos Homes and Co. in connection with the sale. The text is incomplete and provides limited context about the event or items involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Homes & Co
Penn Avenue
Blankets Discounted In Peterdowns Sales Event
Local store promotes lower blanket prices today, urging shoppers to buy now as deals cut costs. Offer highlights include multiple sizes and colors with emphasis on value for season comfort.
Jackson's Day at Randall Club Celebrates New Orleans Victory
Randall Club members and guests marked Jackson's Day with a lively evening of music from the mertz orchestra and an elegant lunch. About 200 attendees heard speeches by David F. Patterson and Frank P. Sams. Twenty four new members joined, and plans were announced for a trip to Columbus with a 200-member turnout and 30 Great Iona Band musicians led by B. Weiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Jackson
Packenham
New Orleans
Mertz Orchestra
Assembly Hall
David F. Patterson
Frank P
Directors Meet On Monongahela Navigation Company
Directors gathered yesterday at the company office on First Avenue and Grant Street to prepare a report for today’s stockholders annual meeting. The directors refused to disclose any synopsis of the report. The item notes the ship is in possession. A Paynesville Ohio letter reports 150 young ladies with about one third laid up with illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela Navigation Company
First Avenue
Grant Street
Paynesville
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Nails
Virgin Alley
Allegheny City
Electical
Western Association
Rplice and
Pire
Toq
Veenna
MR Foley
Mr. Foley
Woatardac
J Verueweys
Barfey
County Democracy
City Committee
Harry Beltshoever
McKenonsa
Beltshoever
William McClei
New York
Coy
Montour Oil Company
Gordon Land
Everett Club
Pitnsberg
India
Boecs & Bray
Iron City Brewing Co
Jos. Horne & Co
Inpra Silks
Burah Silks
Exansce & SuHvaster
Fifth Ave
Wrbsa
O'Kerre Gas Appliance Co
Bargates
Alaska
Seilnehier
Jos, Horne & Co
Bocas & Bunt
Arthur, Schondelmyer & Co
Ohio
Horne & Co
Anderson Ginghams
Bocas & Bunn
Lewes
Horse & Col
Tax Iron City Brewing Co
Natare! Gas Billa
O'Keerz Gas Appliance CO
Dows
Ise
Nmeee Co
Aufrecht
COKE
Thomas McClelland
Michael Connelly
Beecham
H. Sonnenberg
Cderal Street
Ware Eisinally
Vs. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
Newmarkets
Fea
Putene Oe
Market Street
Jab-Tracy
Horne & C'S
Treland
Scotland
England
Germany
Dlot
Ea Yard
Seayard
Walt
Antrim
Renn Ave
Stokes Lodge No
Coe Yar Jenn
Mr. Larkin
Narvigation Company
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