Creditors Back Full Issue of Preferred Stock in Electric Firm
The meeting adopted the plan with no dissent and, despite some members needing to consult partners, most subscribed to about $65,000 of preferred stock with indications of $23,000 more. Harding outlined a bright outlook for electric mining machinery and the industry, noting prior mismanagement and the potential demand from three major firms. A creditors’ committee will visit holdouts and aim to complete the offering to stabilize the company’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harding
Westinghouse
Thompson-Houston
Edison
Westinghouse Reports Success in Preferred Stock Placement
George Westinghouse Jr returns from New York and reports strong progress in placing preferred stock. A 4000 share subscription has been made and negotiations proceed for 12500 more with potential for 4000 additional. He will be in New York Monday to advance the deal. Rumors of executions against Chartiers Valley Gas Company are false. lawsuits over s2 jet water delayed judgments, paid yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse
New York
Chartiers Company
George Westinghouse, Jr
Chartiers Valley Gas Company
Glenfield
Landlords' Protective Association Holds Largest Meeting Yet
The Landlords' Protective Association of the Southside met at 2211 Sarah Street with nearly 100 members present, electing twenty new members. They authorized a new delinquent tenants list and discussed rerenting houses and state landlord tenant laws, pushing for legislative amendments but taking no final action. The topic was tabled for the next meeting as reforms were debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landlords’ Protective Association of the
Southside
Sarah Street
Waiting for Wiley at Harrisburg Inauguration
Brigadier General John A. Wiley of the Second Brigade arrived with staff to attend the Harrisburg inauguration but the general was not found despite diligent searching. Officers complained of silence and some threatened to return home if Wiley did not appear soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wiley
Harrisburg
Wiley
Seventh Avenue
Father Detains Son at Fourteenth Ward Station
B Jones of Gazams Hill Soho took his 12 year old son William to the Fourteenth ward station last night and had him locked in. Jones asked for the boy to be sent to the Reform school. The boy will have a hearing before Magistrate Hyndman in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jones
Gazzams Hill
Soho
William
Fourteenth Ward
Jones
Sergeant McElhaney
Magistate Hyodman
State Commission to ShapePennsylvania's World Fair Display
A panel of business leaders advocates a governor appointed, representative commission to mold public opinion for a statewide exhibit at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. They argue for a united, thorough show of Pennsylvania's industrial wealth, with coordinated efforts across regions and trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Abbott
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Reuben Miller
Crescent Steel Company
A. E. W. Painter
O. M. Hartzell
H. E. Collins & Co
Messrs
Carnezic
W. W. O'Neill
Building Trades Council Moves Against Local Tile Workers
The Building Trades Council met and decided to intervene against an alleged organization of piece workers and jobbers tied to Bissell & Co on Liberty Avenue. The group, led by their foreman as president, allegedly interfered with the tile layers strike, prompting council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades’ Council
Bissell & Co
Liberty Avenue
Buildings Trades Council
Mother smothers baby in sleep exonerated by jury
Deputy Coroner investigated a sudden death in Hampton township where Misa Pinkerton’s baby died after the mother rolled over in sleep. The jury exonerated the mother, noting the infant was smothered before a nurse could intervene. Dr. B M Hava is listed. Joe 720 Penn Street Pittsburgh, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Hampton Township
Misa Pinkerton
B. M. Hava
Joe
Penn Street
Pitteburz
Pas&su
Noted Chicago Crook Armstrong Captured in Allegheny
Chief Murphy's pursuit ends in the arrest of Thomas Armstrong, a Chicago crook, after a ruse and a wounded leg confession. He is held at the Allegheny lockup for the Jackson's store robbery on Federal street. Detectives traced two Chicago thieves, Armstrong and an accomplice, to the scene following a fire at Excelsior Hall.
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Chicago
Allegheny
Murphy
Thomas Armstrong
Allegheny Lockup
Excelsior Hall
Federal and
Lacock Streets
Jackson
Federal Street
Armstrong
Werlie Avenue
Sleo
Richtarm
Mr. Murphy
McKeesport Gains Charter Amid City Bid and Local Debate
McKeesport celebrated a new city charter granted and signed, with City Solicitor Rankin witnessing its record. Burgess Tilbrook announced the February election provisions and polling places, while Reynolds ton residents opposed annexation, fearing future costs. The Attorney General resisted adding Reynoldton to the charter, sending protests from Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
FE. C. Rankin
Tilbrook
Reynoldton
Harrisburg
Pantomime Evokes Wreetme Meeting in Coraopolis
A Coraopolis gathering on organizing a natural gas company dissolved abruptly after J K Daily performed a pantomime motion during a motion to elect a chairman. A supposed fire behind Sewickley was cited but deemed implausible as the blaze was miles away. The fate of a renewed meeting remained uncertain while the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railway train approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopolis
J. K. Daily
Sewickley
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Inspector Cluss Reviews Sites for Allegheny Building Plan
Inspector Cluss, who surveys sites for the Allegheny Government building, visited York Pa yesterday to inspect potential sites there. He evaluated five offered properties in Allegheny and studied seven additional sites, obtaining assessed values but not meeting property owners. Secretary of the Treasury Windom will make the final selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluss
Allegheny
York
The
Treasury
Windom
Excelsior Hall Building Condemned and Ordered Dismantled
The damaged Excelsior Hall building was condemned by City Engineer Elders and Mayor Wyman after a Wednesday night fire. Owner Mr. Grege says demolition will begin immediately.
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Excelsior Hall
Wyman
Grege
Notable Arrivals and Departures Highlight City Social Scene
Bay City’s F W Wheeler, now a millionaire from steamboat ventures, showcases lake and river vessel designs. Pittsburg houses the rotating hotel trade’s ex-owner Colonel Scott. Pension Agent Bengough visits Washington for quicker rulings updates. Mt. St Marys Prof Lagarde guests in the city. James Atwell heads to Harrisburg for Governor Pattison’s inauguration. Westinghouse Jr returns to New York in a private car.
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F. W. Wheeler
Bay City
Anderson
Calonel W. C. Scott
St. Charles
Pittsburg
New York
Metropolis
H. H. Bengough
Washington
Ernest Lagarde
Mt. St. Mary's College
Ewmitsburg
A. V.D. Watterson
Josiah Cohen
James Atwell
Jk Atwell
Harrisburg
Pattison
B. BR. Hatchcraft
Lexington
Monongahela House
Shenandoah Valley
J. B. Wallace
Beaver Falls
J. M. C. Horn
Warren
Lewarot
Henry M. Williams
Ft. Wayne
George Westinghouse, Jr
Disappearances Stir McKeesport and Nearby Areas
A wave of missing persons grips Pittsburgh area neighborhoods. Patrick Cassidy from Lawrenceville vanished after Christmas. Joseph Quinlan, 6, and Swede John Gumnerson also disappeared, triggering search efforts and public concern. Henry Motts, 65, viewed as eccentric, left home after his wife’s death and has not been seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Ward
Henry Motts
Motts
Penn Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Mots
No Word From Elmira Hampers Detectives in Adamski Case
Allegheny detectives are puzzled by Elmira man Krautmaroski's refusal to answer a telegram about Adamski's arrest who eloped with Krautmaroski's wife. They did not pursue a Wheeling search for the missing wife. Suspicions risen after Mrs Krautmaroski tried to give the child away in Pittsburg, then Glenwood, and finally desert the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Fire in Straw Behind Evans Glass House No Damage
A small blaze erupted in a pile of straw in the rear of Thomas Evans’s glass house on the South Side around 11 o’clock last night. Firemen reported no damage and quickly controlled the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Evans’ Glass House
Businessman Loses Bundle in Allegheny Postal Mixup
In Allegheny a businessman waited two hours for his books left atop a Wanamaker red box. Postmaster Gileland found the package, but a keyless delay and a carrier absence hampered return. After a tense standoff by phone, the books were recovered and the man reached his office two hours late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Gileland
Gilieland
Wanamaker
Beaver Avenus
Jower Manchester
Randall Club Prepares for Harrisburg Inauguration Trip
The Randall Club completed arrangements to attend Mr Pattison's inauguration in Harrisburg on Tuesday. About 175 members will travel by special train at 8 10 tomorrow evening and a Great Western Band concert is planned in Capital Park Tuesday afternoon. General P N Guthrie will command the club with Colonels Li Streator and lieutenants J J duncebs and J J McGaffrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Club
Pattison
Great Western Band
Harrisburg
Capital Park
P. N. Guthrie
J. B. Li. Streator
J. J. Duncebs
J. J. McGaffrey
Picture and Watch Case Before Alderman
Richard Hamilton charged Victor Koekle with larceny and larceny by bailee after alleging the defendant took a handsome picture from his house and refused to return a gold watch borrowed from the prosecutor. A hearing is set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hamilton
Donovan
Victor Koekle
Twenty-eighth Street
Fire destroys oil well repair shop in Coraopolis
The oil well repair shop of Black & Emerson in Coraopolis burned yesterday and collapsed to ashes so quickly that most villagers did not notice the blaze. The modest structure housed machinist tools that were destroyed or heavily damaged in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopolis
Black & Emerson
Under An Evil Star Calamities Hit Allegheny Hatter
The Allegheny hatter E. J. Linekin saw his shop burn Wednesday night. While surveying the ruins he fell and broke his leg. He was taken home by carriage and received notice of his mother's death in the East by telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Linekin
Limekin
Alleged Misconduct at Allegheny Home Declared Groundless
Agent Berryman investigated a complaint against Mr and Mrs Hounstree of the Allegheny Home for Servant Girls and found the charges groundless. The Humane Society will take no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryman
Hounstree
Allegheny Home
The
Humane Society
Kaufmanns White Fair Draws Pittsburgh Ladies to Muslin Depot
Kaufmanns new muslin underwear department in Pittsburg Allegheny drew a crowd with hundreds of gowns skirts and chemises. Items included muslin gowns at 39 95 and 39 1 2 cents corset covers from 20 to 52 cents and cambric skirts with laces undercut 25 to 75 percent below rivals. Over 5 000 women attended yesterday as elevators ferried shoppers to the third floor where bargains were plentiful.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Kanmann
Tne
Hamburg
Bie
Kaumanns’ Pew Muslin
Kaufmanns
Court Ghost Dance in Pennsylvania Court Reveals Family Feuds
In the Quarter Sessions Court Mrs. Mary McGinnis sues husband William R McGinnis over years of alleged abuse sparked by burned bread. Testimony details assaults and deserted home life with daughters and neighbors corroborating. Judge Stowe urges redress via Common Pleas and potential alimony. Other cases include Karl Romer and Lydia Van Fossen domestic disputes with sensational letters and threats of punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McGinnis
William R. McGinguis
Walls Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
McGinnis
Karl
Belter
Lydia van Fossen
Byron
Victims of the Law's Majesty
Mary Hanlon aged 16 was sent to Morganza from the Twelfth ward yesterday. Joseph Claus was held for court yesterday by Alderman McKenna on a charge of desertion. Thomas Simpson charges James Helt with felonious assault and battery and a hearing will be had tomorrow. Six people were arrested early yesterday in a disorderly house at 43 School Street Alleheny. Their fines and costs totaling 15 dollars were paid. Joan Guirfila a letter carrier was bitten by a dog shown by a man named Evans at Wood's Kidd and an information was filed against the owner. Evans little girl was bitten by a neighbor's dog. Both dogs were shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hanlon
Morganza
Yesterdar
Joseph Claus
Alderman McKenna
Thomas Simpson
James Helt
School Street
Alleheny
Joan GuirFilda
Evans
Wood
Kidd
Evana’ Littl
Opera pianos offer Olian Echo third pedal
The Olian Echo third pedal on Opera pianos creates delicate fairy like effects with grand tone. Kleber and Bro. of Pittsburg advertise their pianos with eight year durability and reasonable prices and invite a visit to 506 Wood Street for an examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinway
Conover
Messrs
Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Pittsburg
Ratified Contract For Glass Works Site Funds Raised
A citizens meeting at Coraopolis discussed ratifying a $1,000 fund for grading the five acre site near Montour Junction purchased by T Campbell Window Glass Manufacturing Co from Alfred McCabe. Burgess Alfred McCabe presided. W W R McCabe was secretary. the plan includes a $2,000 bond and an excavation start within ten days of deed. The committee reported progress and continued its work to secure remaining funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coraopelils
New Glass Works
Coraopelis
Alfred McCabe
T. Campbell Window Glass Manufacturing Company
Montour Junction
Burgess Alfred McCabe
W.W. R. McCabe
J.B. Jully
George Lashell
John Hamilies
John McCabe
Chartiers
George Washington McBrier
T. Campbell Company
Attorney Treadway
Comny
PeThe
W. S. P. Cochran
Dr. Ramsey
George A. Lashell
W. BR. McCabe
Iass
MecCave
Duff
Mar shell grocers offer undercut pricing to attract customers
A salesman touts a strategy of profit from volume rather than high margins. He claims over ten thousand regular customers and pledges one cent profit per customer weekly, promising 20 percent savings on orders of ten dollars and free sugar, packing, and shipping within 200 miles, plus 5 percent discount on thirty dollar orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshell
Serious injuries from yesterday's accidents across the city
The day saw several serious incidents. William Fredericks, at Twenty second Street incline, hospitalized with a broken leg. Tered Taggart, 17 Carson Street, knocked down by a beer wagon with a broken arm and dislocated shoulder. Frank McSteep, engine No. 7 driver, struck by a rein piece, eye injured. James McGinty, Keystone Roller Mill worker, skull fractured by falling iron. Join Martin, driver for Wilbert Brow, horse fell in Virgin Alley breaking a leg. Mordek Lydel at McKnight's foundry had a shoulder socket pulled out. Patrick Gordon at Edgar Thomson Steel Works burned feet stepping on hot metal. Mulvey Sweeney fell from his own steps, head cut. Henry Walkamp's horse ran away on Preble Avenue, driver thrown, thigh broken. taken home on McClure Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frepenicks
William Fredericks
Bouthenle Hospital
Rasx McSteel
Hamilton & Fieming
McSteep
James McGixter
James McGinty
Keystone Rollie Mill
Martin
Wilbert Brow
Virgin Alley
Menupock Lipel
McKnight
Mordeck Lydel
Patrick Gospoon
Patrick Gordon
Emparse
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Arddock
Mulvey Sweeney
Joelson Street
Allegheny
Hesen Walkamr
Henry Walkamp
Preble Avenue
McClure Avenue
Hueus and Hacx Offer Fresh Goods at Cut Prices
New arrivals flood in as Hueus and Hacx close remaining stock from prior assortments. Printed India Silks from 25 to 33 a yard. India Silk Dress Patterns at 25 and 45. Printed Crepe Du Chene 150 to 250 per yard. Plain Crepe Du Chene 85c. Dress Goods and Cheviot Suitings showcase new effects from 1 25 to 2 per yard. Paris Robes 33. Zephyr Ginghams 12 1 3, 15, 25c. Fancy Flannels 46c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
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United States
Landlords’ Protective Association
Waiting For Wiley
Morganra
Pittsburgers
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Wreetme
Patrick Cassidy
Little Joseph Quinlan
Lawrenceville
H. K. Porter
Cassidy
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Putter Street
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Allegheny River
Joseph Quinlan
Webster Avenue
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Little Joseph
John Gunmerson
Water Works
Ganmerson
Yougahiogheny River
Gunverson
Elmira
Berxrose & Whips
Haven & Kreeyxan
Water Street
Hanoh's
Fifth Avenue
Mary Gertison
Julius
Tea and Order Department
Fifth Ave
Ohio Street
Col. Sandusky
Sic
Brussels
Edward
Groetzinger
Jalo-Trissu
Iron City Brewing Company
White Fair
Biber & Easton
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