Italian patient menaced nurse with bowie knife at West Penn Hospital
An Italian glassblower named George Geffiro, dying of a groin tumor, attacked a nurse with a bowie knife as staff prepared to load him into a carriage. Authorities subdued him and confiscated the weapon. the incident prompted a hospital curiosity and raised questions about multilingual care.
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The
West Penn
West Penn Hospital
George Geffiro
Geffiro
Itelian
Sharpsburg Bridge
Jones
Accountants To Meet In New Orleans January 22
Circulars confirm the annual convention of the Association of American Railway Accountants to be held at the St Charles Hotel in New Orleans starting January 22. W Randall of B and M will deliver a commentary on joint freight and passenger accounts. Stephen Little of Pullman Palace Car Company will speak on railway disbursements. G M Taylor of Pennsylvania Railroad will discuss corrections with connections. About half a dozen New Orleans railroad officials are expected to attend. The association aims to simplify accounting methods and establish a uniform system.
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Association of American Railway Accounting Sfivers
St. Charles
New Orleans
Caceee
W. Randall
Sudnter B. & M
Stephen Little
Pullman Palace Car Company
G. M. Taylor
Pennsylvania Railroad
Old Pittsburger Dead John B Dallas Registered in Pittsburg
John B Dallas of Philadelphia is registered at the Seventh Avenue Hotel in Pittsburg on a business mission in iron ore and transportation. His father Duncan Dallas, longtime Pittsburg resident and former chief refiner at Shoenws Fin Co, died in Philadelphia aged 79. Funeral arrangements are pending for this afternoon.
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John B. Dallas
Philadelphia
Seventh Avenue
Pittsburg
Duncan
Fin & Co
Hiadelphia
Minl
Deatigh
Citittaburg
Priladepi
Legheny
Anti-Delamater delegates urged from Crawford and Venango counties
A conference of anti-Delamater men met in the city with Magee returning from Philadelphia. Speakers warned Delamater’s nomination may be blocked by arranging delegates from his district and neighboring counties. Hastings was cited as the ultimate hope, with efforts extending to Venango Erie Armstrong counties.
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Magee
Philadelphia
Hotel Duquesne
Allegheny
DisPaTou
Stuart
Delamater
Quay
Crawford
Armstrong
Hasttings
Near-Hard Oil News and Raccoon Creek Developments
Reports from Hayeville and Raccoon Creek detail ongoing petroleum development hindered by poor roads. The 8 .B. Donaldson farm faces a 25 per acre bonus plus oil rights, with a $65 per acre option and a $15,000 cap, plus a $5,000 cash payment. A J. Sharp et al. well was shot at noon, oil poured over the derrick, with results unclear hours later. Nearby activity includes Gailey Bros. rigs on George Ferree's land and potential wells on H. W. Buros property as geology suggests a wide sand belt from Bradford to the Ohio River across several counties.
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8 .B. Donaldson
Raccoon Creek
I Sa
J. Sharp
McDonald
J. B. Williams
Gailey Bros
George Ferree
H. W. Buros
Amber
Bradford
Ohio River
Allegheny
Beaver
Washington
Green
Oil Strike Sparks Rush of Wells in Robinson Township
Great Ronrer drillers report unexpected oil flow at Wettengail farm near Remington, producing hundreds of barrels daily and triggering swift derrick construction including on the Bell farm now held by Mansfield Coal and Coke. Davis No. 1 and Diep in Montour run also maintain strong output.
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Ustler
Bell Farm
Mansfield Coal and Coke Company
Wettengail
Wettengail No. 1
Arbuckle
Montour Run
New Post Office Site Planned at Ohio and West Diamond
A four story brick and stone building is planned at the Sterritt property corner of Ohio and West Diamond streets in Allegheny City. Tenants vacate April 1 and government occupancy is uncertain. The first floor area will be 3,400 square feet, with offices on the second floor and lodge rooms on the third and fourth floors.
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Allegheny City
Ohio
West Diamond Street
Sterritt
W. A. Herron & Co
Philip Best Brewing Company
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Milwaukee Brewing Company
Valley Company
Brewing Company
L. 8
McHillip
Twelfth Street
Hoevelar Storage Company
Thirteenth Street
Pike Street
McKillip
Hoevelar
Milwaukee Company
Chautauqua Lake Ice Company
Allegheny Valley
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Incline Crossing Dispute Settled
City Attorney Moreland and Pittsburg Incline Company officers met in Chief Bigelow's office and settled the crossing dispute at Frederick street Southside. The injunction hearings were withdrawn. The company must upgrade the incline grade to the upper half, incurring notable expenses.
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Moreland
Pittsburg
Chief Bigelow
Frederick Street
Man Struck by Car on Fifth Avenue Injured
John Eberson of East Liberty was hit by car No 32 on Fifth Avenue near Soho Street last night. He walked into the path while intoxicated, the driver could not stop, Eberson was pushed several feet, and rushed to hospital with serious back and hip injuries.
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John Eberson
East Liberty
Fifth Avenue
Soho Street
Eberson
New President Installed at Window Glass Workers Union
James Campbell resigns the presidency and Granville Morenus of Cleveland is installed as president. Morenus, born 1886 in Oswego County, is of German descent and a long time glass blower who has lived in Cleveland for 28 years. He accepts the role at the headquarters amid congratulatory messages while Campbell delivers a valedictory report reflecting on his two year tenure.
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Window Glass Workers’ Association
James Campbell
Granville Morenus
Cleveland
Mr. Morenus
Oswego County
Morenus
Granville W. Morenmus
Association
Tea Dispatch
Campbell
The
Treasury leadership defended amid wage claims and rule limits
In a lengthy address, Mr Campbell argued the treasury would not overflow with money and that officials enjoy fair treatment from employers. He contended slanderous reports misstate the management and urged keeping current officials in place while lawmakers consider laws to require full wage payments. He then shifted to technical points.
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Campbell
Workers discuss wage rules and union growth amid factory pressures
The article notes a push by manufacturers to consolidate control through a central board, predicting clashes with the union as settlements and wage terms loom. It reports annual membership changes, retirements, and a surge in demand for blowers and furnace pots, with a foreigner majority among blowers and Americans among other trades. It closes with reflections by Mr Campbell urging unity and constructive input.
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Pitteburg
Campbell
Officers Installed At Lodge Install May Be Retrieved
The passage lists lodge officers installed including President Granville Morenus Master Workman William E. Springer and others such as George tary, A. M. Hammett, James Campbell and Jonas John, reflecting a ceremonial handover to successors and brethren.
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Assatien
Granville Morenus
William E. Springer
George Tary
A. M. Hammett
James Campbell
Jonas John
Builders to reorganize and seek charter for hour pay
The Exchange plans reorganization to apply for a charter and raise dues from six to twenty five dollars. At the annual meeting next Monday delegates will be elected to the National Association in St Paul. Local builders favor hourly pay over daily wages as eight hour day agitation gains no traction this year.
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Builders’ Exchange
National Association
St Paul
W. 8. Sharon
The
Journal of Building
Ation
Bharon
East End Electric Light Workers Strike Briefly Disrupts Power
Workers at the East End Electric Light Company walked out yesterday following a union call. Officials quickly filled roles with replacements while Virgin alley house staff remained at work. By evening most East End lights were out or dimmed as disruption continued.
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East End Electric Light Company
Naysmith
Virgin Alley
East End
Yesterda
Traction Strike Circular From Knights of Labor
A Knights of Labor circular explains the traction strike status, stating the protest began only after workers faced discharge for organizing. It ends with a call to avoid using streetcars.
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Knights of Labor
English syndicate buys up sewer pipe plants in country
A Manchester based English syndicate is attempting to secure sewer pipe factories here. Representatives have been in the Toronto area and several firms have agreed to sell while others keep partial interests. Options are offered and new owners are expected to take control in March.
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Manchester
Toronto
District Assembly 3 Knights of Labor to Meet January 15
District Assembly 3 will hold its first quarterly meeting of the year on January 15 with about 60 delegates. The annual election of district officials will be held and the Master Workman along with the Financial Secretary and Treasurer are expected to seek re-election.
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Knights of Labor
Apprenticeship Dispute Signals Painter Wage Talks
Master painters and their workmen approach discussion over a new wage scale. The painters demand a 9 hour day and stipulations that would have appealed to masters if the apprentice clause were different. Masters refuse to accept the clause in its present form.
Workers Readying Flint Glass Trade Reopening Next Week
Next week will see resumed activity in the flint glass industry. Ripley's factory starts Monday with others following midweek, including King, Son & Co and Duncan & Co. Central Glass Works Wheeling opens Monday with two furnaces. Carpenters union forms in Coraopolis with 30 members as labor organizers push broader organizing across country districts.
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Ripley's Factory
King, Son & Co
Duncan & Co
Central Glass Works
Wheeling
Ita
Carpenters
Coraopolis
Educational expenses and high school committee actions
The Central Board of Education High School Committee met last night. Westinghouse donated electrical apparatus for the High School, accepted with thanks. Requested appropriations for next year include 6400 for the High School and 1285 for the Normal School. The Diamond National Bank fund of 12000 was urged for High School additions and changes. Six pupils were admitted to the commercial department from various schools. The Teachers and Salaries Committee asked for 375000 for next year's teachers' salaries.
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Central Board of Education
Westinghouse
Diamond National Bank
Princil Wood
George E. Pierce
Wickersham
Bella Shaw
Colfax School
John C. Schuck
Allen School
John Delehanty
Mt. Albion
John B. Anderson
William H. Leahy
Ralston
Engine No 2 Tested for Allegheny Machine Contest
Pittsburg firemen tested engine No. 2 at the Monongahela wharf foot Wood Street. Superintendent Evans and assistants prepared the engine to be used in next Wednesday’s test, tightening parts and ensuring best condition. The aim was precautionary checks, not performance, with high confidence in a creditable showing.
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Pittsburg
Evans
Fire Bureau
Monongahela
Wood Street
Allegheny
Mt Oliver and Pittsburg Incline Fight May End in Sale or Pool
Reports say Mt Oliver and Pittsburg Incline executives discuss a possible sale or pooling of assets to avoid rate wars and share profits. Mt Oliver denies selling and says any offer would come from price, while equity litigation in their favor remains unresolved awaiting a master for the hearing.
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Pittsburg
Mt. Oliver
Mt Oliver
Mt. Oliver Company
Pittsburg Incline Company
Pittsburg Company
Long Sewer Construction At Allegheny Cemetery
The Allegheny Cemetery Company funds a brick sewer from the cemetery wall on Butler street along Forty-eighth Street to the Allegheny river. Michael Gallagher mentors over 100 workers on a 2500 yard pipe with Portland cement lining and tunneling challenges. The $15,000 project aims to relieve bad water and improve cemetery health and prestige by spring.
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Allegheny Cemetery Company
Allegheny Cemetery Wall
Butler Street
Forty-eighth Street
Allegheny River
Michael Gallagher
Cemetery Wall
Citizens
Milk Shake Martin case ends with $42 judgment
A crowd packed Alderman Trom's office in Allegheny as a wage dispute case against Milk Shake Martin unfolded for over two hours. The plaintiff, D. J. Martin, sought $56. a judgment of $42 was awarded against Martin after he withdrew amid tense exchanges.
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Alderman Trom
Allegheny
Martin
Mr. Martin
D. J. Martin
Fulton
Robertson
Playoffff
John Edgar
Squire
Francis Peers
Mill sale shocks town as syndicate buys iron works
J M Long & Co mill at Charters sold at sheriff sale for 100 000 to attorney J E McKelvey. A 12 member syndicate led by local financiers plans to bid up to 150 000 and pursue court objections to protect bank deposits and reestablish iron production.
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Mr. Matthews
Long & Us
J. M. Long & Co
Chartiers
Sheriffs Sale
J. E. McKelvey
J. M. Kennedy
A. M. Byers
Charles Lockhart
Standard Oil Company
Dollarmoor ” Savings Bank
John Matthews
Lawrence Bank
Matthews
Hammer
Point Oost
Magnificent horses pull city chariot for A P Tea Co
Eight dapple gray horses weighing about 1 700 pounds each drew a 6 000 pound empty chariot through city streets. The procession advertised The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co with pictures and pamphlets. Horses traveled from New York to Pittsburgh and back, with two weeks in this city.
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Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Madison Square Garden
New York
Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Stewart
A. & P. Company
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Owen Jones
Establishi
Fifth Avenue
Federal Street
Allegheny
Tank to be tested for city fire engines on Exposition grounds
Work began yesterday on a mammoth beer vat tank at the Exposition grounds for a Wednesday fire engine test. Secured in Allegheny the tank will be set up today and fed by a 6 inch pipe from the river. Both engines will pump water from the tank which holds about 1000 gallons. Rosebuds of society in Washington are pictured by Frank G Carpenter for tomorrow's two page number.
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Exposition Grounds
Allegheny
Washington
Frank G. Carpenter
Tomorrow
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Hayeville
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MR. Campbell
Coke Workers
George L. Cake
D. A
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Salarica
C. J. Schultz
A. L. Schul
C. J. Schulta
Carson Street
Schultz
Booss & Evin
Exthocsie
KwasLe & Suvusres
Fifth Ave
Dos
Hormwe & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewing Co
Hamilton
Decker Bros
Wm. Kosbe & Co
J.& OC
Fischer and Estey
Estey
Story & Clark
Clough & Warren
Sterling
Jos, Horst & Co
Jos. Homme & Co
Arthur, Schondelmeyer & Co
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Bill Wwe
Aptee Pike Street
Cambriac
Alwa
Market Street
Ye and
Sea Box
Soden Mineral Springs Co
Lim
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John A. Renshaw CO
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Cor
Liberty
ILSON
Fourth Avenue
Old Point Comfort
Hygeia
Sconia
Ginete Mia
Htfa
United Electric and ‘Bot Sra
Minacetive
Horne
Cloak Department
Grood Rosh
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Vee & Victory, Meeers, Gas and Steam Fittera
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Ohn
A. Renshaw
É& Fancy Ghiceen
Liberty and
Streets
Det Wa
J.bammer
Lawrence Wip
Borden
No. 7
Lawrence Woelfel
J Ones Ladly & Company
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Roger Hartley
William P
Hart
Burress and Town
Borough of
Millvale
Grant Avenue
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