Carnegie Thaw pledge met for Pittsburg Exposition fund
Pittsburgh businessmen rally around a $25,000 goal as Andrew Carnegie and William Thaw confirm $5,000 each with three others ready to subscribe. Tuesday’s mass meeting will reveal names and new pledges while committees prepare to canvass dry goods, groceries, iron, railroads, and other trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
William Thaw
Damocles
Carnegie
Faw
J. M. Gusky & Co
Levi de Wolf
Gusky
Hotel Duquesne
DeWolf
J. M. Gusky
William DeWolf
Pittsb
Mmyvin
M. Rosenbaum
Steves
H. J. Heinz
A.P. Burchfield
A. F. Keating
John Bindler
D. C. Herbst
H. B. Lupton
D. C. Ripler
Robert Pitcairn
Allegheny
Brewers
H. Buhl, Jr
Serious charge ties McCurdys to liquor conspiracy
Charles Huff lodges an information before Alderman Burns of the Tenth ward charging Jd. M. McCurdy and Maggie McCurdy with conspiracy. Huff accuses them of operating a business at 1359 Liberty street and of pressuring liquor license suits. J. M. McCurdy posted $1000 bail after arrest. Maggie and Huff face related accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Burns
Jd. M. McCurdy
Maggie McCurdy
Charles Huff
Liberty Street
Alderman Porter
J. M. McCurdy
Bauder and Volk
Mercantile Detective Agency
McCurdy
Huff
Volk
Hui
Tariff Club Secures New Quarters on Sixth Avenue
The Young Men's Republican Tariff Club voted to lease the Sixth avenue building at $1,000 yearly. A $1.40 per head furnishing estimate was set, nearly $1,000 subscribed on the spot, and Thomas W. Baker named solicitor to raise funds. Eleven new members joined and a five member committee was formed to revise by laws and prepare the club house for inauguration attendance at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
Thomas McFarland
Sixth Avenue
Montour War
Thomas W. Baker
Harrison
Washington
Division Passenger Agent Leads Over 100 to Inauguration
Division Passenger Agent E. D. Smith of the B. & C. road departed for Washington with more than a hundred excursionists from the city. They were going to secure accommodations for the inauguration ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division
E. D. Smith
Washington
Pittsburg Firm Wins Oil Land in Beaver Will Case
In Beaver, Judge Wickham ruled for the Scott heirs over two competing wills of Rachael McDonald. The decision grants the Pittsburg firm A. I. & J. Scott ownership of extensive oil and gas lands centered in Shannopin tract, near the Economy gusher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wickham
Beaver Courts
Rachael McDonald
A. I. & J. Scott
Market Street
Michael McDonald
Mattie Fowler
A. L & J. Scott
J. A. Langfitt
Pittsboro
Thompson Dougherty
Beaver
Scott
Hice
J. F. Reed
Fowler
Beaver County
Naw
Hebrew Publication Society Aims to Spread Jewish Literature
Josiah Cohen travels to New York for a meeting of the Hebrew Publication Society of North America. The national group seeks to publish and disseminate classic Jewish literature and emphasizes harmony between rabbis and lay members to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Cohen
New York
Hebrew Publication Society of North America
L. Mayer
Allegheny
Sulzmenger
Elphin Et
George Rosenthal
Albany
Haber Barch
St. Louuis
Shift
Guckenheim
Philadelphia
Great Temperance Campaign For State Prohibition Amendment
The Independent Order of Good Templars led by A. H. Leslie launches a statewide drive sending 2 1/2 million tracts from Pittsburgh headquarters. Lecturers will stump the state from now until June as Republicans and Democrats weigh in on the whisky issue with hopes of a 75 000 vote margin but divided press sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Order of Good Templars
A. H. Leslie
Pittsburg
J. A. McConnell
Mr. Reilly
Umion
Price
County Assessors to Face Questioning Over Land Reductions
County Commissioners will summon all assessors to explain notable land assessment reductions from last year. If reasons are insufficient, assessments may be revised upward. Delinquent returns face penalties up to 50 cents per day, cutting pay from $2 to $150 daily, with some wards still outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Ward
Baldwin Township
Speer
Pensioners Sought for Military Service Addresses
Special pension department examiners in this city seek the address of George M. Evans formerly sergeant of Company K Sixty second Pennsylvania Volunteers and a former ladder maker here. Also request the address of Porter Watson sergeant major of the One Hundred fifth Ohio Volunteers who was a mill worker locally years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Department
George M. Evans
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Evans
Porter Watson
One Hundred and Fifth
Ohio Volunteers
Inter-StateRailroad board study urged by Hood notes
John Hood reports letters from Congressmen Feagan and Collum praising his suggestions to improve the interstate commerce law. They state the points are sound and promise continued effort until the law adequately covers enforceable provisions, as highlighted by recent tests of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hood
Feagan and
Collum
Ninth annual YMCA meeting to be held at Thirty-seventh Street Baptist
The Lawrenceville YMCA holds its ninth annual meeting on next Sabbath evening at the Thirty-seventh Street Baptist Church. Rev A E Linn pastor of the Thirty-ninth Street Presbyterian Church will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Thirty-seventh Street Baptist Church
A. E. Linn
Thirtyainth Street Presbyterian Church
Burns Denies Paying Jury in Saloon Case
Judge Collier remanded Thomas Burns, Penn avenue saloon keeper, on a liquor without license charge after a guilty plea. Inspector McAleese and Burns clashed over bribery claims while Fred Heil denied involvement, and Judge Ewing commented on jury selection reforms to curb bribery influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Thomas Burns
Penn Avenue
Burns
Inspector McAleese
Evening Papers
Grand Jury
Frei Heil
James A. Doyle
Tlight
James Doyle
Fred Heil
McAleese
Mr. Burns
Pennsylvania Company Plans New Freight Station on Allegheny Avenue
The Pennsylvania Company will replace the North Avenue freight station with a new yard at the head of Allegheny Avenue. A long freight shed with a double track for 30 cars will be built, a remodeled oil house will serve as an office, and a paved approach will connect to Allegheny Avenue. The old North and Irwin site will be razed, with tracks possibly used for carload freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Allegheny Avenue
Allegheny City
North Avenue
Stewart
Pennsylvania Avenue
Teamsters
North
Irwin Avenues
City of
Allegheny
Cross Streets
Pearl Mill
Lacock Street
Extradition sought in $10,000 bunko case
John Lennon of Allegheny and Detective Pinkerton of Chicago arrived from Windsor Canada with word that principal suspect Frank J. Aldrich, once in Portsmouth and Kansas, was arrested in Windsor. Extradition hearing set for the 24th inst. Pinkerton plans further arrests in New York with help from Windsor hotel proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lennon
Allegheny
Bunko
Pinkerton
Chicago
Windsor
Canada
Lemon
Frank J. Aldrich
Portsmouth
C. Aldrich
Kansas
Aldrich
Pittsburg
Matt Pinkerton
New York
Dispatch
Jeff Davis Cousin Notorious Lookalike A Pauper In Center County
A pension examiner reported a Center county pauper who resembles ex president Jefferson Davis. The man, about 80, tall and slender with one crippled arm, wears a goatee and is said to be hatchet faced. Born in Lancaster, he moved to Center county where townships fund his upkeep. No alms-houses exist. paupers are farmed out to lores bidders for township payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center County
Wm. Davis
Jefferson Davis
Pine Grove Township
Davis
Jeff
Lancaster County
Knights of Pythias Silver Anniversary Observed
The Knights of Pythias celebrate the orders founding with a February 19 parade featuring members from McKeesport Wilkinsburg Uniontown Connellsville Sharon East Liverpool Steubenville and other Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio towns. A grand Central Rink reception and ball will follow in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Order
McKeesport
Wilkinsburg
Uniontown
Connellsville
Sharon
East Liverpool
Steubenville
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Grand Central Rink
Welty Carpets and Wall Paper Jobbing House Ad
D and F Welty advertise wholesale and retail carpets ear paper cloths and window coverings from 120 Federal street and 65 67 Parkway Alleheny Pa Established 1869 Also promote dental remedy Sormlont and announce the Bank Exchange Hotel on Third avenue will reopen after fire damage with meals and drinks offered to the public tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Street
Parkway
Alleheny
Welty
Bank Exchange
Third Avenue
Powderly Praised as Ross Elected Master Workman
General Master Workman Powderly attended the Pittsburgh session of D A 3 Knights of Labor where I N Ross defeated Doyle for Master Workman. The meeting featured secret proceedings, wage-scale debates, and Powderly's post election address stressing unity and press openness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of L
Workman Powderly
Pittsburg
Workman Doyle
John O'Shea
Builders’ League
Doyle
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Order
The
Powdery
Barry
A. K. Harrington
T. Murphy
T. A. Hammill
Low Norman Bruce
J. C. Bowers
National Progressive Union district votes for eight hour law action
Telegram from Columbus reports District No 10 of the National Progressive Union press and laborers pledging support to eight hour labor law plans and setting May for action. It notes miner grievances over mine screens at Salineville and elsewhere and authorizes strikes if unsized screens persist. W T Lewis faces resignation rumors but gains support from the district and executive board. Officers elected: President Christopher Evans and others with New Straitsville as district HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
National Progressive Union Press
American Federation
Salineville
W.T. Lewis
National Pessive Union
Pennsylvania
National Executive Board
Vic Ear
Christopher Evans
New Strasteville
Alexander Johnson
Nelsonville
Ebenezer Lewis
Bromroy
John H. Taylor
New Straitsville
William H. Bassett
Wadsworth
John H. Peddicord
Bellaire
W. E. Sullivan
Glen Roy
Indianapolis
W. H. Bassett
W. H. Turner
J. A. Taylor
George Scott
Miners’ Knights of Labor hold two day convention in McKeesport
End of the convention sees officers elected for six months. J M Jenkins is Master Workman and W Smith treasurer, both from New Engle, with D G Davis of West Elizabeth as secretary. Walter Hojikins of Monongahela City named Worthy Foreman. Jacob Demmel of Dravosburg chosen to Trades Council. Next meeting set for Monongahela City on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National District Assembly
Knights of Labor
McKeesport
Powderly
Pittsburg
Pomeroy
Kanawha
J. M. Jenkins
New Engle
W. Smith
D. G. Davis
West Elizabeth
Worthy Foreman
Walter Hojikins
Monongahela City
Jacob Demmel
Drayosburg
Trades Council of
Western Pennsylvania
Uly 3
Dissolved Coal Syndicate Reforms as West Virginia Corp
The coal operators’ group in Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company dissolves and reform a West Virginia based corporation with 100000 dollars capital. Officers elected include Joseph Walton as President and John A Wood and Samuel S Brown as Vice Presidents, James Dickson as Secretary, T H Given as Treasurer. Over 4000 Mercer county miners strike over car sizes amid broader labor notes and price cuts in hoop iron. A National Tube Works well drilling hits salt water, and B B advertises 25 cent prints and 75 cent lots of French flannels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company
West Virginia
Southern
Joseph Walton
John A. Wood
Samuel S. Brown
James Dickson
T. H. Given
National Tube Works Company
McKeesport
Remnant Sale At The People’s Store Promises Low Prices
Customers are urged to visit The People’s Store on Wood Street for remnant sale bargains. Ribbons lace curtains silks and surahs are offered at reduced prices with assorted lengths and varieties. Local ads also promote Golden Wedding and Ivory flour brands and engraved silk umbrellas at discount.
Oldest Pennsylvania telegraphist fired for religious Sabbath
A veteran telegraph operator in the Pennsylvania Company service was dismissed after citing religious duties and refusing to work Saturdays. He had studied the Bible and decided Saturday should be a day of rest, asking release from duty. his request was denied when possible, and he was replaced after a four day absence. A separate note advertises a piano organ clearance sale at Hamilton's, 91 and 93 Fifth Ave, with aggressive discounts and flexible terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Hamilton
Special Excursion to Washington D C and Bargain Bonanza ads
Local ads advertise a special excursion to Washington D C with rail tickets valid on most trains except the limited, returnable within ten days, plus parlor cars on day trains and sleeping cars on night trains. Also promoted are jacket bargains, plush jackets, silks and velvets at cut prices, a three day clearance sale on books and stationery, embroideries and remnants, seal fur wraps, and a remnant sale with low priced ginghams, flour, and silverware listings from multiple merchants including Jos Honse & Co Bloomfield? and Hauch's Fifth Avenue.
Dr McLane Liver Pills praised by customers and ads
A letter from Henry Winkleman extols Dr McLane's Liver Pills for relief of biliousness headaches and heartburn. The item notes imitations of the name and urges buyers to verify the wrapper wording. The page also advertises an January sale on wool dress goods silk fabrics laces and linens with deep discounts and new stock from England and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bros
Dr. C. McLane
Henry Winkleman
Andersons Scotch Ginghams Grand Opening Display
Grand Opening advertisement for spring importations 1889 from Andersons showcasing Scotch ginghams in wash dress goods. Over 15,000 yards in stock with latest designs, novel colorings, and finishes. Highlights exclusive weaves and styles aiming to surpass prior seasons.
Fine French Satines On Sale In Large Variety
Over 5 000 yards offered today in a wash goods department featuring the newest designs and effects. Early selection advised as many desirable patterns are sold quickly and the collection boasts record variety.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Bindley
Bindley
Tariff Club
Hebrew Literature
Port Pittsburg
George Evans
Department
Inter-State Railroad Commissioners
Lawrenceville’s
Mr. McAleese
Judge Ewing
M'Aleese
Fudge Ewing
Ewing
Center Avenue
Harcum
Commonwealth
Ward Bummers
Ablc
Inow
Beckett
H. J. Gourley
Heil
Democratic Eadquarters
Grant Street
Diamond Street
Iine
Conneil
Sol Coulson
City Hall
Jeff Davis
O Pouper
Sormlont
Ross
Mr. O'Shea
Black Diamond Steel
Neal McFarland
Teamsters’ Assembly No. 1557
Fr. O'Shea
Printers’ Assembly
Assembly
John F. Doyle
LN. Ross
James Hooper
George F. Pitts
John Flannery
Pitts
Cciriv
Hooper
Dseckee Sanneth Hooper
D. A
Dorle
Hades
Brother Ross
Rome
Catholic Church
A. K
A. W. Wright
Ontario
John Costello
James J. Holland
Florida
John Devlin
Michigan
Morris L. Wheat
Iowa
John W. Hayes
Terry Powderly
Leonora M. Harry
I. N. Ross
Eccles Robinson
National District of Brassworkers
Hotel Dumesne
James Campbell
Window Glass Wokers’ Association
L. A. 300 K. of
Lewis
the Coal Syndicate
Trades Council
Joseph L. Evans
L. A
New Trades Council of
P Sers
Mercer County
Labor Notes
Boces & Bru
People's Store
Campnet. & Dick
Wood St
Boces & Bunt
Boges & Brut
Hauch's
Fifth Ave
Wfsu
Boecs & Bran
Washington, D. C
Boces & Bul
Jos, Honse & Co
Boces & Boat
H. Watts & Co
Wood Street
Boces & Bug
Witt Prrsce
Hauch’s
Bocas & Brut
Whitmyre & Co
Alaska
Bocas & Bua
Boces & Bull
Hoovers & Hacke
Mwfsu
Cs & Bua
Montana
MT. Rece Et A
Thompson Brog
Feperat Street
Park Way
salSuwr
Rics
Cial
Lyon
Armares
Nottingham
JOS. Horne & Gil’s
Horne &O'S
Wash Dress Goods
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