Knoxville Incline Plan Aims to Tie Hill to City
A charter is prepared for the Pittsburg and Enoxville Incline Company with $200000 capital to build a freight and passenger incline from South Thirteenth Street to near Arlington Avenue Knoxville. Directors include Alderman J M Schaefer J W Patterson Charles Path and others. Construction to start after rights of way and charter approval with operation about a year, aiding hill traffic and easing teamster hauling while shifting some flow from Mt Oliver incline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Enoxville
South Thirteenth Street
Arlington Avenue
Knoxville Borough
J. M. Schaefer
Southside
J. W. Patterson
Knoxville
Charles Path
Path
Nen
Mt. Oliver
MccCally
Sod
Police Property and Accommodations Under DHS Budget
Department of Public Safety reports a year’s value received against a 309000 appropriation. Chief Brown notes new first class station houses in the Nineteenth and Thirty-sixth wards, rebuilds, and refittings. He defends discipline, cites 26 desired hires yet to be approved, and mentions borrowing 35000 from the Health Bureau for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Brown
Twelfth Ward
Health Bureau
Indemnity bonds approved for California extension route
An Allegheny Finance Committee special meeting last night approved a plan to issue indemnity bonds for property owners along the California extension route. Mayor to file bonds to indemnify listed claimants including George Witmer worth 160 dollars and J C Dicken 280 dollars, resolving the dispute and enabling the road project for city benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Finance Committee
California
Allegheny
Dahlinger
George Witmer
Jacob Eckert
Hheirs
J. C. Dicken
Henry — Wr
Three Men Arrested For Excess Winter Apparel
Detective Shore met three men on Wylie avenue wearing more clothes than needed for cold weather. After suspecting theft he arrested them and took them to Central station. One man admitted pawning a new overcoat at a second-hand shop. a coat was recovered. Names noted include James and Scott. one had been confined briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore
Wylie Avenue
Central Station
James Ee White
Scott, Coored
Detective in Church Foils Two Crooked Gentlemen
Detective Sol Coulson followed two known thieves into the German Catholic church at Crawford and Center Avenues. The pair, Little Duke and James Burke, were escorted to Judge McKenna's office where each received a 60 day sentence to the workhouse for known thievery. They claimed arrival from Ohio to explain their presence but offered no defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Coulson
Tannehill Street
Crawford and
Center Avenues
James Burke
Relief Society
Society
Relief Association
Coulson
Mercury
Eleventh Ward
Duke
McKenna
Ohio
Ice Plant Planned by Chautauqua Ice Company
The Chautauqua Ice Company completed plans for a new ice plant and will begin demolishing adjoining houses today. The 50 foot wide lot runs from Mulberry alley to Pike street. The plant will produce 100 tons of ice daily within 90 days and may expand to 500 tons by utilizing upper floors. Additional plant sales noted in Uniontown and Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Ice Company
Mulberry Alley
Pike Street
Pittsburg
Financial Summary of United Workmen December Operations
Grand Recorder J M McNair reports December collections from subordinate lodges totaling 30636 with 15 deaths and 228000 paid out. Supreme Recorder M W Sackett's report shows general fund receipts 972 12 and disbursements 2121 56, beneficiary fund 2207, relief fund 3999 84, Upchurch Memorial fund 72882 all paid. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania meets Williamsport February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McNair
Upchurch Memorial
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Williamsport
Flinn Republican Club Endorses Council Candidates
The Flinn Republican Club of Eleventh ward met in the schoolhouse to endorse H. H. Neiman and W. T. Taggart for Common Council. Colonel Robert Smothers presided, John Bell urged party duties, and the endorsement was unanimously approved. Committees reported progress on a club banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinn Republican Club
Eleventh Ward
Common Council
Robert Smothers
John Bell
H. H. Neiman
W. T. Taggart
Smothers
John Wright
Notable Visitors and Local Notables Amid Illness and Travel
Councilman Jack Pitcairn lies near death after a grip related relapse following a brief recovery. The text notes his long service as a Pennsylvania rail conductor and his popular, urbane character. Other travelers include Evansville railroad executives William Heilman, D. J. Mackey, and E. P. Huston. Various figures from Detroit to McAlester are listed as lodging or passing through, with mentions of hotels and travel to the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack’’ Pitcairn
Pitcairn
Ghenton
Pennsylvania
Union Dispute Looms Over Tile Workers Meeting
President Gompers attended a clash between the Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layers' Union and the Marble and State Workers and Tile Slayers' Union in Allegheny. The breach widened, Foster sought readmission, was refused, and several members threaten to form an independent body or join Knights of Labor as tensions flare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Marble and State Workers and Tile Sayers
Allegheny
Herricks
Union Foundry to Move Southside Location in Major Expansion
The Union Foundry at Woods Run will relocate to the Southside and expand to increase capacity. The new plant on the old Clinton mill property below the Monongahela bridge will include a 12029 square foot foundry and 60 by 100 foot machine shop, employing about 1150 workers at a cost near 15000 dollars. Foundry will operate on heavy machine mold gearing. only two similar U.S. facilities exist Poole and Hunt of Baltimore and Wharton Manufacturing of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Foundry
Woods’ Run
Vennor
Union Foundry and Machine Company
Messrs. F. N. Hofferot
James M. Bailey
James W. Friend
United States
Poole & Hunt
Baltimore
Wharton Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Woods' Run
Portland Flint Glass Union Leader Denies Imminent Strike
President William Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union said reports of a pending strike are preposterous. He noted an agreement with flint bottle manufacturers to avoid work for struck plants and stated the green bottle trade is separate, with blowers in the Knights of Labor. No strike action has occurred yet, but he warned they would strike if forced to blow green goods. The eastern strike situation remains largely as last week with several plants idle including Swindell's, Baker's, Haggerly's, Brookfield's, Gaynor, and others in Salem, Williamsburg, and Poughkeepsie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Smith
Knights of Labor
East
Swindell’s
Baker's
Boston
Haggerly's
Brookfield’s
Eal Gaynor
Salem
N. J
Thomas’ and
Ie's
Williamsburg
Seedeeenaeie
Anton, Paa
Poughkeepsie
East Exd Strike Settled Sends Men Abroad
Several striking electricians are leaving the city after a settlement. Six head to Cincinnati this morning, two went West yesterday, and only two may be rehired as positions remain scarce. President Martian and labor leaders held talks, with Mr. Oasse noting two strikers could return if openings appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Martian
Oasse
Strike Talks Continue in Keystone Construction Case
A conference with Manager Wel of Keystone Construction is planned once the company’s strike is settled. The union has not received official notice of any settlement and cannot act until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wel
Keystone Construction Company
Officers Elected at Toledo Convention of Plasterers
Robert Tenary of Allegheny City returns home after the annual convention in Toledo O where new officers were chosen including Secretary Joseph McDonald of St. Louis and Treas Thomas A Hogan of Chicago First Vice President BR J Anslow of Boston Second Vice President James Barnes of Toronto Third Vice President James E Fitzgerald of Omaha Reports show member growth. former Treasurer E P Hayes, alleged defaulter, was captured in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tenary
Operative Plasterers’ International Acsociation
Allegheny City
Toledo
Joseph McDonald
St. Louis
Thomas A. Hogan
Chi
BR. J. Anslow
Boston
James Barnes
Toronto
James E. Fitzgerald
Omaha
E. P. Hayes
Detroit
Philadelphia Hearing Opens on Liquor License Applications
Judge Magee announces the liquor license hearing will begin at the usual time. Applicants must swear to sworn answers to questions about past sales to elections, minors, drunk individuals, and related improprieties since June 1, 1869, as part of the license application process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magee
Philadelphia
Jane
Johnstown Schools Benefit Fund Distributes Donations
Superintendent Stephen Collins from the American Mechanics fund returns with over $2,000 for Johnstown schools. He gives $1,000 to the School Board, $350 to Woodvale borough, $250 to Conemaugh and Cambria City, and $150 to Morrellville. Officials say the fund should provide two months of schooling for about 1,000 children in the Conemaugh Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Collins
American Mechanics
Johnstown
School Board of
Woodvale
Conemaughee Cambria City
Morrellville
Collins
Conemaugh Valley
Fatig Accident Claims Two Walker Girls Near Verner Station
Last night about eight o'clock two Walker sisters aged ten and twelve were struck by a passenger train on the Fort Wayne Railroad near Verner station below Woods Run Allegheny. One girl died instantly and the other was badly hurt. The injured child was carried home and the body of the deceased was taken to Lowrie's undertaking rooms on Besyr avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Fort Wayne
Verner Station
Woods’ Run
Allegheny
Lowrie
Besyar Avenue
Meeting of Arch Street Viaduct Company and Viewers
The Fifth Street Bridge and Viaduct Company held its annual meeting at the First National Bank Building with directors elected including J. B. Scott and J. W. Grove. The project to span the Allegheny at Fifth Street to Arch Street is planned but no construction yet, estimated at about $500,000. A separate Viewers meeting made preliminary route views for several streets including McKee Place York Alley Irwin Avenue and Homewood Cemetery area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street Bridge and Viaduct Company
First National Bank Builder Hd
Allegheny
Fifth Street
Arch Street
McKee Place
Zulema
Wakefield Streets
York Alley
Bates
Louisa Streets
I Irwin Avenue
Shady Avenue
Forbes Street
Homewood Cemetery
Homewood Avenue
Dallas Avenue
Hastings Street
Juniata Street
Fair Oaks Street
Denniston Avenue
Putnam Street
Marchand Street
Festival Street
Apple Street
Lincoln Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Grape Street
Lyric
Deary Streets
Deary Street
Alex King
Mrs Listie Gateman Reports Malicious Mischief Incident
Mrs Listie Gateman of Forbes avenue near Brady street accused Willie Thompson and Michael Murphy of malicious mischief after stones were thrown at her windows and doors breaking multiple panes. The youths were arrested and posted $300 bail each for a Friday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Listie Gateman
Forbes Avenue
Brady Street
Alderman Jones
Willie Thompson
Michael Murphy
Leading Droggiate Opinions On Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Three Allegheny and Pittsburgh merchants share strong endorsements of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. F H Eggers & Son report steady orders since November 1889, totaling 19 dozen. E Keck calls it the best seller in its line. E G Stucky notes rising sales and expects it to be a staple remedy. Available from E G Stucky, Markell Bros, Ibirg, Hartwig, and others in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
F. H. Eggers & Son
Allegheny
Mr. E. Keck
Federal St
E. G. Stucky, Cor
Wylie Ave
Fulton Jr
Chamberlain
E. G. Stucky
Wylie
Fulton St
Markell Bros
Penn
Frankstown
Fitch Ave
Hartwig
Butler
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
E. E. Heck
Vs. R. Morris
Hanover
Corrupt Primaries Roil Eighteenth Ward Democratic Race
In the Eighteenth Ward Democratic contest for Select Council, Frank Brocken leads in most districts but faces alleged ballot irregularities. Supporters claim 20 votes sworn before P. M. Cushing, triggering calls for recounts or a full vote status statement. The dispute sparks nightly meetings and potential court action against the election board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Messrs
Frank Brocken
Michael Dwyer
Leyden
Bracken
Sharpsburg Bridge
Brocken
P. M. Cushing
Frank Bracken
Frank
Election Board
Arrest of Jeannette Painter on Grave Charges with Stepdaughter
J E Ryan alias James Wallace a 35 year old painter from Jeannette Pa was arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio station with his stepdaughter Hattie Jane Martz about ten days after they left home. The gravest charges are alleged and the girl will be placed with M J Dean Superintendent of the Anti Cruelty Society. Wheeling authorities notified police here by telegram after the two were seen in Wheeling West Virginia where Ryan had entered the book agency business. A large correspondence file is in Inspector McAleese's hands including a letter from the girl's mother. The child claims she was 14 last October and tells a troubling tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ryan
James Wallace
Jeannette
Baltimore and Ohio
Hattie Jane Martz
Wheeling
W. Va
M. J. Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Eohapeta
McAleese
Embezzlement Charge Stuns Allegheny Clerk
Houston E. Appleton, a clerk for lumberman B F Bynd of Allegheny, was arrested and jailed after allegedly collecting 200 to 300 dollars in accounts and not turning them over. Prosecuted by Bynd’s son, he was held in default of 500 dollars for a hearing today before Alderman McKelvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston E. Appleton
B. F. Bynd
Allegheny
Alderman McKelvey
Appleton
Bynd
St Clair Incline Company elects officers for coming year
Stockholders of the St Clair Incline Company chose W. S. Hughes as president G. B. Blood as vice president James M. Eccles as treasurer Will H. Jones as secretary and Thomas Mellon as general manager. The president reported a satisfactory year with new cars and improvements. A hotel proprietor A J Smith of Allegheny was injured by a streetcar. Robery case against Robert Barckley led to arrest. Three men were jailed on assault and burglary charges after a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Smith
Farmers’ Hotel
Federal Street
Allegheny
Pleasant Valley
Tramps Weather Oddities Prompt City Shelter Crowding
A group of tramps halted in Pittsburg on their southward route expects Florida weather but encounters a cold snap. Police stations fill as men seek lodging, sparking remarks from a sergeant about their shifting origins and habits. Most are wintering travelers who ride out lakes navigation and fear cold when it arrives. The sergeant notes the tramps as harmless, with no trouble from professionals in his experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Florida
Buffalo
New York
Baltimore
Ashors
Gas Well Strikes in Bakerstown At 947 Oclock
Telegram reports Bridgewater Gas Company struck a well at Bakerstown with pressure between 600 and 700 pounds per square inch. Locals hoped the flow could feed local mains to ease morning coffee shortages for late risers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Whitney
Bridgewater Gas Company
Bakerstown
Lawrenceville arrest and park petition noted
B J Babcock a museum lecturer was arrested after a sharp run in a market hotel and placed in Central station on a complaint of beating his wife at 36 Diamond though investigation inverted the accuser and the accused. He will be held for a hearing. Citizens seek a petition to have voters sign for Arsenal grounds to be used as park land at the polls on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Babcock
Market
Central Station
No. 36
Diamond
Beater
Lawrenceville
Arsenal
A Swede's Experience With the Croup
An honest Swede tells his story of a child's croup. After giving Chamberlain's cough remedy, symptoms abate within minutes and sleep follows. The account advocates the medicine, listing multiple Philadelphia and Allegheny City distributors and a fifty cent bottle price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Des Moines
Iowa
E. G. Stuckey
Penn Ave
Cor
Wylie and Fulton
Shopping spree offers and clothing bargains across stores
The clipping lists numerous discount promotions across Pittsburgh shops for jackets, cloaks, furs, gloves, and dresses from Campbell & Dice, Jos Horse & Co, Bee Hive, and others. It highlights price cuts from luxury items like beaver jackets and cloaks to corsets, photos, and plush jackets, with references to local vendors and departments.
Germania Savings Bank Elects Nine Directors
Germania Savings Bank stockholders elected directors yesterday including Charles Meyran J F Havekotie William Neeb Christian Siebert Joseph Abel A Groetzinger John M Kennedy Charles F Schwarz and Peter Keil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Savings Bank
Charles Meyran
J. F. Havekotie
William Neeb
Christian Siebert
Joseph Abel
A. Groetzinger
John M. Kennedy
Charles F. Schwarz
Peter Keil
Bargain Parade At Peoples Store Prices On School Items
At The Peoples store a large stock of choice remains, advertised as need prices. Campbell & Dick promote childrens clesks at 50c, while Booes & Brun offer a corset priced to attract Indy shoppers. Angostura Bitters claim a health tip with every glass of water. Allegheny dealer Bocas & Bua highlights bargain fur muffs at marked discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Store
Baed
Campbell & Dick
Ward committee to hold ward primary meeting at Humboldt school
The Republican Executive Committee of the Twenty-sixth ward will hold a meeting at the Humboldt school house on Saturday evening to arrange for the ward primaries. A robbery occurred at Samuel Levine’s jewelry and furnishing goods store at No 6 Wylie Avenue about 6 o’clock yesterday morning, with watch cases and opera chairs taken. A colored man named Lez Lavender, living on Sealough ant Sache' Saige, was noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Humboldt School House
Samuel Levine
Wylie Avenue
Lez Lavender
Potters Proceed To Elect Officers At Annual Convention
Washington January 22 The fourteenth annual United States Potters Association met in session with a speech by L W Miller on promoting artistry in industry. Officers elected include Edwin Bertli Second Vice President Oliver Third Vice President J H Goodwin Treasurer Alfred Der Executi ve Committee announced a census committee for American pottery and new members admitted from several firms. The next reunion set for February 1 1901 in Washington. Also noted were the death of Thomas W Shaw of Allegheny Co and a hotel banquet in Willard's. The People s Store advertises wraps at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Potters’ Association
L. W. Miller
Philadelphia Art Design School
Igsrong Edwin Berti
Ee Liverpool
I Oliver
Syracuse
N. Y
McKinley
Ohio
Buchanan
New Jersey
William Bores
Trenton
N. J
Tunstall
England
John J. Purinton
East Liverpool
William Norris
Burgess
State Department
Blaine
Mesara
Haynes
Baltimore
Brewer
Goodwin and Laughlin
Brockman
Cincinnati
Chelsea China Company
New Camberland
W. Va
Toronto
Souaeen
Bell Broa
Findance
Brower Pottery Com
Earp Bon Pd
Iecia
Eea
East Palestine
Garowzaht
W. Bagrote
Cloak and Suit Room Offers Deep January Reductions
A Newmarket style clearance in the Cloak and Suit Room featuring steep price cuts across plush jackets coats and long garments plus remaining stock discounts on table linens damask napkins and blankets. New and old stock reduced to bargain levels as the January sale winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarkets
Jersey
New Postmaster Nominations From President List
The President sent nominations for postmasters to the Senate including selections for Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. Names read like J Fri fie Lewis Her Da Wk McKee nport W Hobinson L L Haas along with others such as Painesville Cassin and Ravenna reflecting varied appointments across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginis
Wasnincros
Senate
Tee J
Lewis Her
Theinson
McKeeenport
W. Hobinson
L. L. Haas
Pongland
Gutense Doolitelie
Painesville
Cassin
S. Tarnirds
New Londons
N.C. Hawson
Converse
Ees
Road Improvement Talk at Harrisburg Commission Meet
A special dispatch reports a Road Commission organized in Harrisburg with Senator Harlan of Chester and Charles Ettia of Middletown elected as officers. A broad discussion followed on road errors and the commission plans to attend the State Board of Agriculture meeting tomorrow to discuss public road matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Harlan
Chester
Charles Ettia
Middletown
State Board of Agriculture
George Delaney In Dangerous Condition From Typhoid
George Delaney a carbon setter for Allegheny County Light Company lies in Homeopathic Hospital in a dangerous condition from typhoid fever. He is about 31, married, and too ill to provide information. Officials seek his friends to inform them of his condition. New figured India silks and imports appear in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Delaney
Allegheny County Light Company
Star
Iny
Delaney
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Squire
Squire Schaefer
W. J. Brennen
White Hall
Mt. N
McCally
Ice
The
Chautauqua Company
United Workmen
Will
Citizens Indorse
Connell
William Heilman
D. J. Mackey
E. P. Huston
Evansville
Ind
Mackey
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Peoria
Decatur
Huston
Owen Groom, Jr
Jackson, Mich
Seventh Avenue
Pedden
John Murphy
Samuel C. Grier
Lanta
Philadeley
John Smithley
J. B. Danlevys
Erwin Ludlow
Choctaw Coal Railway
McAlester
Indian Territory
Patrick S. Gilmore
York
W. P. Read
Chicago
Somenae
Henry Shenk
Erie
Duquesne Club
James E. Sayers
Waynes
Pare
Tenthment
N. G
For L
MR. Gompers
Foster
Clinton Mill
Joseph Foster
T.L. U
Federation
Tis Case
Knights of R
Union Foundry Company
East Exd
Boss Plasterer
Jordan
FATAG
Ancoaal Meeting
Arch Street Viaduct Company
J. B. Scott
J. W. Grove
R. BH
William Thaw
Henry Bahi
Atilles Baird
P. Scaife
C. C. Scaife
William Vankirk
Theo, Sproul
J. N. Davidson
J. E.ryan
Allegheny Hotel
Robert Barckley
Shingiss Street
Hildebrecht
August Appelbury
Muriel Street
Old Avenue Toughs
Jalil
Charles Johnston
Michael McCue
Tom Francis
Gripp
Old Avenue
the People's Store
Campbell & Dice
Alaska
Jos, Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Samtieekeey Taniele
Bee Hive
Liberty
Bargain Rices
A . Jos, Honge & Co
Iron City Brewing Co
Campell
Sixth St
Bocas & Ly
Hueys & Hacur
RosenpAca & Co
Booes & Brun
Boees & Bunn
Wuite
Usso Huevas
Hacke
D. Lutz & Son
Chestnut Street
Spring Garden Avenues
Bocas & Bua
Potters’ Proceedings
National Association
Ofhers
Liverpool
Ken Binine
Thomas W. Shaw
Allegheny County
Glenshaw
J. W. Shaw
Charles Arbuthnot
Robert Watson
Samuel Spencer
Martha Shaw
Campbell & Diex
Directoire Fronta
Soy Market Street
Cresson Springs Water Co., Limited
Cresson, PA
Malin Line
Penna, B.R
Reece Namae
Waaler CO. Limited
Horne & C
Bargals
Booth 4 Fox
Marseilles
Onur
En Ans & &D
Horne & CO
P. M.S
India
Ussn Hvers & Hacke
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