Frick Elected Carnegie Chairman Amidst Coke Interests
The long awaited successor to D A Stewart at Carnegie Brothers & Co. is H C Frick who will serve as chairman while retaining his coke interests. Frick’s election surprised Coke workers who hoped he would sell his stake. John G Leishman remains vice chairman and treasurer with H M Curry in his unchanged post. Henry Phipps, Mexico based consulting partner, will be retained without pay and has sold his firm interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Stewart
Carnegie Brothers & Co
H. C. Frick
Frick
Coke
Carnegie
New York
Stewart
Carnegie Brox. & Co
John G. Leishman
H. M. Curry
Henry Phipps
Mexico
Phipps
Union Line Directors Elect New Board in May Meeting
The annual meeting of the Union Line Passenger Railway Company in Pittsburgh yesterday elected a new board and president. Dalzell, now president, is a Manchester Line director and policy is expected to favor Manchester interests. Rumor says fares may rise from 5 to 6 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Line Passenger Railway Company
Pittsburg, Allegheny and
Manchester Line
Corner Liberty
Market Streets
Manchester Company
Union Line
o'Genegia
B. Rhodes
F. C. Hutchison
F. M. Magee
George C. Wilson
W. S. Mustin
A. C. McCall
Rew Offcers Installed at Annual Builders Exchange Meet
The Builders' Exchange held its annual meeting in the Renshaw building. Newly elected officers were announced and reports from the President and Treasurer showed a healthy financial condition. Members urged delegate elections to the National Association of Builders convention but no action was taken. A committee including Steel, Miller and Fulmer reported progress with Harlow & Co. on a trade office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
Renshaw
Tar Distatch Mondsy
National Association of Builders
Messrs. Steel, Miller and Fulmer
Harlow & Co
Printers Convention in Denver Chooses Delegates
Typographical Union No. 7 hustles to elect delegates to the International Typographical Union’s thirty seventh national convention in Denver starting June 3. Four candidates contend Kimpton Hopkins Lydon and Lewis. two delegates will be chosen in the March 27 election. Delegates to follow biennially after this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union No. 7
International Typographical Union
Denver
BK. J. Kimpton
J. W. Hopkins
Patrick
Doyle’s Commission as General Master Workman
District Master Workman John F Doyle of D A No 8 Knights of Labor received his commission as general master workman from Powderly. He has served as organizer for the past year but was not reelected and will travel the country to recruit members and form new locals at the convention tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Doyle
Knights of Labor
Oe Dorle
Secret conference on new miners union and anti Knights of Labor
Officials of the new union met in the Labor Tribune office with Thomas W. Davis and W T Lewis among attendees to plan organizing drives. They condemned Knights of Labor and discussed the Monongahela river strike where 8,500 to 9,000 miners faced wage cuts and mine closures amid stalled work and deteriorating conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Miners
The
Labor Tribune
Thomas W. Davis
National Progressive Union of Indiana
W.T. Lewis
P. H. Penna
Indiana State Association
Knights of Labor
Order
T. B. Barry
Eclipse
Flodersheim
Anderson
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Gastonville
John McBride
New Union
Columbus
McBride
Cincinnati
Penna
West Newton
Monongahela City
Glass Manufacturers to Attend Washington Meeting
Most window glass manufacturers from the city will travel to Washington D C this evening for the annual association meeting set for tomorrow. Prospects for a strike and factory shutdowns in Ohio grow brighter as the market tightens with a new glass house at Jeanette starting February 10. The plant’s output will surpass the combined production of the three largest current mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Association
Strest
Ohio
Jeanette
Messiah and the Jews lecture opens series at temple
Rev Dr Krauskopf of Philadelphia arrives at 8 o clock from the East for the Young Men's Hebrew Association lectures. He will be hosted at Locust street by Mr M Oppenheimer Allegheny before speaking at the Eighth street temple on The Messiah and the Jews. His talk aims to clarify Jewish belief about the coming Messiah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krauskopf
Philadelphia
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Society
M. Oppenheimer
Locust Street
Allegheny
Temple
Eighth Street
Firemen's First Annual Reception Held at Central Turner Hall
The Holbrook Lodge 378 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen held its first annual reception at Central Turner Hall on Forbes Street last night. Pittsburg City Band provided part of the music. A committee of arrangements included G. James J. Price A Hagerman Ed Morrow P J Glaccy and D W Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Pittsburg City Band
Messrs
G. James
J. Price
A. Hagerman
Ed Morrow
P. J. Glaccy
D. W. Scott
Manufacturers extend gas lines to Taylorstown oil field
Charles Meyran reports that Manufacturers' Natural Gas Company has laid lines to the Taylorstown oil field to supply drillers and residents with fuel. Poor roads have halted business, and the new supply is expected to bring relief to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meyran
Taylorstown
Pittsburg Legion Officers Installed at Regular Meeting
At the regular Pittsburg Legion meeting 8 K of A and O U W officers were installed by DS McCutcheon. Charlies V. Lewis became Commander and W C Demorest L C. J S Carson was Recording Secretary with J S Frazier as Recording Treasurer. E F an was Treasurer A S Smith Standard Bearer Thomas Challis Senior W T Nicholas Junior W 8 S Cunningham O S W Aunrhein also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Legion
McCutcheon
Charlies V. Lewis
V.C
W. C. Demorest
L. C
Carson
Frazier
E. F. An
A. S. Smith
Thomas Challis
T. Nicholas
Cunninghan
W. Aunrhein
Electric Street Car Work Progressing at Westinghouse Building
The electric street car project at the Westinghouse electric building is advancing rapidly. Electricians yesterday tested the motor and minor fittings are being completed. The car is slated for a trial trip in about one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric Building
Alderman Nobbs Sues Davis Over Alleged False Pretense
J. B. Nobbs of the Twelfth ward has filed suit before Alder man Porter against R. H. Davis for false pretense. Nobbs says Davis obtained 35 in money and goods by claiming ownership of property he did not own. Davis posted bail for a hearing next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Nobbs
Porter
R. H. Davis
Mr. Nobbs
Davis
Inquest Opens On Death Of Joseph Kennedy
Testimony at the inquest into the death of Joseph Kennedy reveals the boy feared returning home after frequent whippings. The inquest will be continued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kennedy
Harmon
Awakening Interest in Exposition Project Grows
Public interest in the Exposition rises with business leaders visiting the unfinished buildings and pledging support. A business meeting at Old City Hall chaired by William E. Sehmerte will feature stirring speeches from a long list of dignitaries while a prior street car presidents’ gathering was postponed due to illness and absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Society
Old City Hall
William E. Sehmerte
John Flannery
William Neeb
Thomas C. Lazear
E. M. O'Neill
William Halpin
William M. Lyon
C. G. Hussey
E. H. Merers
J. P. Hanna
Charles Klopfer
William Hamilton
T. C. Jenkins
John Haworth
D. Ewart
A. 0. Henderson
William Flinn
C. ©. Mellor
Not Bad After All The Weather Paradox
A witty meditation on summer warmth in midwinter and the weather as a social topic. The piece notes weather discourse moved from refined salons to street chatter, becoming ubiquitous yet unchanged, provoking mockery among the public for its monotony and lack of novelty.
Open Winter Weather Debate Tracks Through Pittsburg
The piece blends humorous weather commentary with scientific talk, noting an open winter’s effects. It cites varied temperatures from Pittsburg to Lacrosse and Montgomery, mocks weather forecasts, and reports rivermen gaining a month of work while typhoid concerns persist alongside open-water navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Wiggins
Stewart
Pittsburg
Lacrosse
Montgomery
Allegheny
Annual Railroads Elect Officers For Year In Baltimore
Several small railroads held annual meetings at the Baltimore and Ohio offices. Elected officers include J. Washington for the P B F road and B Washington for the W P B M Baltimore line, with various directors named from Baltimore Pittsburgh and nearby towns. The Monongahela Connecting and Southeast Bridge companies also announced their officers, led by H A Laughlin and G M Laughlin respectively, while other posts were filled for the Sharpsville and Broad Ford lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Broad Ford Basilroad
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Sharpsville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
A P. & BK. F. Road
J. Washin
Welty KaCulougte Jeensburg
Socre
Messrs
Charles F. Mayer
Mendes Cohen
Robert Garrett
Alexander Shaw
J. B.D. Meeds
Johns McCleave
J. Pierce
Monongahela
H. A. Laughlin
Dison
F._ Jones
T. M. Seane
M. Law
I King
Jones
J. Laingrantee
J. Laughlin
Anager
W. C. Quincy
Mary
Benj
Page
Southeast Brid Company
G. M. Laughlin
Olark
Kohler Hosts Dinner For Insurance Agents At Duquesne
Mr Frank H Kohler of the Peoples Mutual Accident Insurance Association gave a dinner at the Hotel Duquesne for agents. About 25 guests attended with flowers and a lighthouse centerpiece. Speeches were delivered by Kohler and several guests including R Shae and J Schilling among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Kohler
People’s Mutual Accident Insurance Association
Hotel Duquesne
Kohler
Chicago
Ill
Lexington
Sorge H. Parker
Cleveland
John A. Schilling
W. Va
George Staley
Canton
A. G. Saxon
Latrobe
F. B. Turner
H. B. Wilson
Washington
City to Decide Class of City Government
Allegheny Finance Committee and citizens met to discuss city class options based on cost and the opinion of Mr. Shiras. A report on whether to enter second class and the related expenses, projected at over 500 dollars, will be reviewed at a 3 PM meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Finance Committee
Citizens of
Allegheny
Shiras
Watson
Pardon Board Hearing Moves Lawyers to Harrisburg
Pittsburg lawyers travel to Harrisburg for today's Pardon Board meeting. Major Mon tooth will argue for several clients. Joseph Hays will urge Ed Coyle’s case, while Jessis Lyon and McKee tackle McClure Freyvogle gambling charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Pardon Board
Major Montooth
Joseph Hays
Reg
Ed Coyle
Jessis, Lyon and McKee
McClure- Freyvogle
Organized Band of Thieves Quietly Terrorizes Oakland
Oakland faces a surge of burglaries as an organized gang enters houses nightly for four nights, stealing small sums of money and various articles. Police urge residents to secure homes and report any suspicious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Pittsburg Investors Buy 3280 Acres in San Luce Valley
A Denver telegram reports Pittsburg capitalists formed the Allegheny Improvement Company to purchase 3280 acres from the Empire Land and Improvement Company of Colorado for 65000 dollars. T. C. Henry of Pittsburg arranged the sale in cash, described as Colorado's largest outside Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Pittsburg
San Luce Valley
Allegheny Improvement Company
Empire Land and Improvement Company of Colorado
Colorado
T. C. Henry
Pittsburgers
Pardon Plea Backs Gay, Pension Office Clerk
Gay, a pension office clerk under Hon. Russell Errett, seeks a pardon. Friends circulate the application, signed by most government officials except those in the Justice Department. It is believed prison life harms his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. Gay
Pension Office
Russell Errett
Department of Justice
Gay Wis
Local Shoemaker William H Stark Dies Sudden
William H Stark a shoemaker living at 109 Monterey Street collapsed and died around 5 PM after a long battle with heart disease. Authorities note natural causes and no foul play is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Stark
Monterey Street
Humane Society Annual Meeting and Civic Items
Local items report the Humane Society annual meeting this afternoon along with city happenings. Notable notes include a grand jury presentation of a silver bowl to Clerk A C Robertson, a charter discussion between the Allegheny Finance Committee and Citizens' Committee, and several injuries and incidents across city streets and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
John T. McCauley
Allechens
Common Council
A.C. Robertson
Allegheny Finance Committee
Citizens' Committee
Abe Duncan
Panhandle
Sheridan Station
RicHakp Martha
Rere
Oliver Bros
Tenth Street Mill
Opposed Legislators Discuss Traction Road Bill
The Honorable D. C. Jones of Elizabeth and William T. Marshall of Allegheny left for Harrisburg after reviewing Mr. Marland's traction road bill. They argue the measure could give traction and motor roads exclusive street control, potentially shutting out other companies. Both had not read a copy yet and expect to vote against the bill unless it is moderated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
D. C. Jones
Elizabeth
William T. Marshall
Allegheny
Harrisburg
Marland
Fortunes and Drummers Bring McMinniman Case to Alderman
Charles and Mary McMinniman appeared before Alderman Porter on a fortune telling charge. Evidence showed they hired girls as drummers in the business. Mrs McMinniman said her husband would not work and she lived by fortune telling. She posted 300 bail but her husband remained jailed for lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Mary McMinniman
Alderman Porter
Father McKeever Leaves Blairsville for Latrobe Pastoral Charge
Father McKeever pastor of Sts Simon and Indes Church Blairsville departs to lead the Catholic Church in Latrobe. His Blairsville congregation honored him with a vocal and literary entertainment and presented a purse and a fine gold watch. The Washington Centennial Committee on the Southside formed a sub committee to ask the Legislature for April 30 1889 as a centennial holiday and to request a gubernatorial proclamation. Southside Medical Society delayed hospital plans until next meeting at 1802 Carson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father McKeever
Blairsville Sts. Simon and Indes
Latrobe
Blairsville
Ways and Means
Washington
Southside
Beaver
Southside Medical Society
Carson Street
Painless and Safe Dental Offer and Local Goods Ads
An old advertisement page promises painless dentistry with no charge if pain is felt, by J Charles S Scott at 624 Penn Ave. It also catalogs Marvin Always Leads Orange Blossom crackers and other crackers, Tulsy mail orders for clothing at Jackson’s Liberty Street address, and a limited sale on merino union suits for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Charles S. Scott
Penn Ave
Horne
Hirsch
Charles 3. Scott
Penn Avenue
McClellan vs Grant Debate At St Augustine Hall
A two hour and a half debate on the merits of Generals Grant and McClellan was staged by St Augustine and St John literary societies on Thirty seventh street. Supporters painted Grant as heroic while opponents urged caution. The umpire called the discussion a draw and the audience enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Grant
G. B. McCleLland
St. Augustine’s Hall
Thirty-seventh Street
St. Augustine's Literary Society
St. John's Literary Society
Grant
McClelland
A . A. Se Gseidier
W. A. Golden
McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church Dedicated in Allegheny
The new McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church in Wood's Run Allegheny will be dedicated next Sunday with Rev. D S Kennedy and Rev Dr I N Hays presiding. The brick church cost 15000 and sits on McClure avenue near the Fort Wayne Railroad crossing with a two story Sunday school behind it averaging 600 attendees. The site replaces the old frame church founded as a mission from the First Church of Allegheny and the building will feature a city’s finest pipe organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wood’s Run
Allegheny
D. S. Kennedy
D. D
First Church
I. N. Hays
McClure Avenue
Fort Wayne
Pittsburgers to Visit Durango Mexico
A party from Pittsburg led by Herman Kunkle P. J. Ingoldsby C. G. Dickson and J. McCormack departed for Durango Mexico yesterday. They have sizable business interests there and plan an extended stay in the land of the Aztecs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Herman Kunkle
P. J. Ingoldsby
C.G. Dickson
J. McCormack
Durango
Mexico
Nineteenth Ward Citizens Urge Warmcastle Candidacy
A letter from Nineteenth ward taxpayers urges Samuel D. Warmcastle to run for Select Councillan, praising integrity and independence from rings while listing supporters and urging representation. Warmcastle replies hesitantly, offering to serve if elected and act fairly for city interests. Also includes local ads for Jackson's Star overalls and bitters, plus a winter-to-spring sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uali
Thos. Mellon
A.W. Mellon
John W. Tim
J.C. Baffum
Louis Kable
EK. M. Sterrett
W.w.sneathen
John Williams
F. McKelvy
J. D. Graff
A.M. Voigt
Geo. J. Kelly
J. A. Peepela
G. Ni Dilworth
Hi Pmecall'eh
T. Morris
Select Council
D. Warmcastle
Compulsory School Attendance Rules Outlined by Allegheny Board
The Committee on Spectral Instruction proposes compulsory education for children ages 8 to 14. It requires daily public or private schooling for at least 16 weeks yearly, with 8 consecutive weeks, and outlines penalties for noncompliance including fines up to 25 dollars and possible confinement to reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Controllers
Allegheny
Chilren
Bke
Sanedaa
Eagan
Mrs Kovincki Held for Court in Larceny Case
Mrs Barbara Kovinicki kept a fence on Penn avenue and faced a hearing before Alderman McKenna yesterday. She offered no defence and was held for court on a charge of larceny. Her husband John claimed he knew nothing of his wife’s activities, and his case was left under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Robert Gay
Smithfield Street
Prallery
Ketter
Clara Mossek
Shalerroe
Eleventh Ward
Republican Club
Joms Stewart
Citizen's
Butler Street
Forty-fourth Street
Barbara Kovincki
Penn Avenue
John
Alderman McKenna
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Frick the Man
Carnegie’s
the Builders’ Exchange
Doyle's Commission
the Firemen
Manufacturers’ Gas Company
Exposi
M. D
Louisville
Kentucky
Boreas
Wiggins
Maderia
Copfee
Mr. F. H. Kohler
Mr. Watson
Mr. Shiras
Eugene Davis
Wood Street
Homeopane
Bellevue Yesteray
William Sweint
East Liberty
West Penn Hospital
Colorado Smelting Company
Chamber of Commerce
Patrick Morrow
John Smith
Alderman Richards
Smith
J. R. Davison
Fortyfourth
Butler Streets
Fortanea
Scott
Marvin
Tulsy
Jackson’s
Liberty Street
Star Corner
Usu
Boces & Bunt
Herve & Warp
Fifth Avenue
Jackson's
Ussu
Liberty St
Jos. Horne & Co
Jos. Honge & Co
Peon Avenue
Jackson
Star Tailors
J. W. Batchelor
Memphis
Green River
McClelland VS Grant
Samuel D. Warmcastle
Horyve & Wann
Newmarket
Cape
Heard, Biber & Easton
Market Street
Jas-Traga
Horne& CO
Seal Plush Jackets
JOS. Horne & Col
Allegheny Committee On
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